By

W. Bro. Rajiv Sethi

-Teacher

-Guide

-Liaison

-Big Brother

-Masonic friend

“Mentor” was the name of the man to whom Ulysses entrusted the care of his son, Telemachus, when he set out on his 20 year journey known as “The Odyssey”.

A brother put in his resignation within just 2 years of his joining a Lodge & when questioned why he put in his resignation….

This is what he had to say……

  Look at the key points from his

statement:

Didn’t really know what he was joining

Not sure what the first night was all about

Did not manage any visits to other Lodges

  Confused when asked to leave the

next meeting (2nd or 3rd degree?) Felt embarrassed with his lack of

knowledge Became a Master Mason without

understanding the ceremonies Asked to Join Chapter, again,

without any understanding

“Does any of this happen in my Lodge?”

If we are truthful with ourselves, we may not like the answer.

Ask your Lodge Secretary for some Lodge statistics.

How many new members were initiated between 24 months previous to today's date and 12 months previous to today's date?

How many of those members attend the lodge on a regular basis, today?

A Masonic Mentor Program is the

key to Masonic retention

Earmark a Mentor for every candidate

Each new candidate in your Lodge

is the Lodge's future Teach and be taught.  Help and be

helped.  Share information 

A Past Master or an experienced MM Who regularly attends the Lodge Is actively involved in Lodge activity Can reach out to Sr. brethren to

help in an area beyond his expertise

And Above all :

Have a genuine concern for the well being & progress of his “Mentee”

Changes with the progress of “Mentee”

TEACHERGUIDECOACHADVISOR OR COUNSELLORROLE MODEL

OBSERVATIONAL SKILLS

QUESTIONING SKILLS

LISTENING SKILLS

“Learn to Listen & Listen to Learn”

CANDIDATES

NEW INITIATE

MASTER MASON

& BEYOND

Initial InterviewsBonding before InitiationExplanation beforehandRespect

6 MONTH RULE

Introductions to brethren Masonic Etiquette Lodge Summons Officers & Regalia Topics Non-grata Lodge Layout Lodge History Masonic Charity

ANSWER HIS QUESTIONS

Beginning Ritual Work Advancement in Masonic

education Mason’s Family Involving MM in the Lodge Basic Lodge Management GLI & RGL Beyond Craft Freemasonry

ANSWER HIS QUESTIONS

He is your charge!! Remain his teacher, his Guide, his Liaison, his Big Brother,

AND HIS MASONIC FRIEND

Recruitment & Preparation for Initiation

Entered Apprentice Fellow Craft Master Mason Moving Forward Quiz for “EA”, “FC” & “MM” Quiz on Masonic Symbols Masonic Etiquette

START MENTORINGPROGRAM IN YOURLODGE & TAKE THEBRETHREN TOGREATER HEIGHTS