district deputy grand masters. a one day masonic journey saturday, october 30, 2010
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District Deputy Grand Masters
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A One Day Masonic Journey
Saturday, October 30, 2010
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Other Masonic Bodies
• Approved candidates will be able to join Symbolic, Scottish Rite and Shrine Freemasonry — all in one day!
• Our Blue Lodge members may expand their Masonic Experience to include Scottish Rite and Shrine Freemasonry.
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An Excellent Opportunity
For interested, quality men to join our Fraternity!
Men who may have:
• Busy schedules
• Numerous business commitments
• Personal time commitments
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Time Schedule - Morning
06:00 – 07:45 am Registration of Candidates08:00 – 08:05 am Grand Lodge Opens08:05 – 09:05 am Entered Apprentice Lodge09:05 – 09:25 am Entered Apprentice Education09:25 – 09:45 am Break09:45 – 10:30 am Fellowcraft Lodge10:30 – 10:50 am Fellowcraft Education10:50 – 11:05 am Break11:05 – 12:15 pm Master Masons Lodge
BenedictionBreak for Lunch
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Time Schedule - Afternoon
12:15 – 01:00 pm Lunch01:00 – 01:20 pm Master Masons Education01:20 – 01:30 pm Grand Lodge Closes01:30 – 01:45 pm York Rite01:45 – 02:00 pm Break02:00 – 03:25 pm Scottish Rite03:25 – 03:40 pm Break03:40 – 05:05 pm Shrine
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Sites & CoordinatorsSite Coordinator
Valley of Allentown Larry NewhardValley of Altoona Mark A. PineValley of Bloomsburg Henry Lesher, PDDGMValley of Coudersport John WellsZem Zem Shrine Center Kim W. Jeffreys, PDDGMValley of Harrisburg Ken Beard, PDDGMValley of New Castle Robert Marziano, Jr., PDDGMLu Lu Shrine Center Gary Davis, PDDGMValley of Pittsburgh Thomas M. Gasmire, PDDGMValley of Reading L. Donald Loos, Jr.Valley of Scranton Gordon Conniff, PDDGMValley of Uniontown Timothy L. ShumarValley of Williamsport Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., RWPGM
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Coordinators Responsibilities
• Organize recommended committees.
• Liaison between the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Scottish Rite and the Shrine.
• Maintain the aggressive schedule of the “One Day Masonic Journey.”
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Venue Committee
Responsibilities are:
• Seating / Furniture
• Stage
• Lighting
• Sound
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Ritualistic Committee
Responsibilities are:
• Degree team selection
• Rehearsals
• Officer Dress
• Mentor Instruction
• Degree conferral issues
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Registration Committee
Responsibilities are:
• Reservations
• Attendance
• Membership
• Candidates
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Education Committee
Responsibilities are:
• Organize Mentors
• Implement Mentor Program
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Refreshment Committee
Responsibilities are:
• Coffee and donuts (or pastries)
• Lunch
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Blue Lodges
Lodges are responsible for providing Mentors to assist candidates:
• In the conferral of Degrees.
• Instruction between Degrees.
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Form of Petition
• Current form of petition prescribed by the Grand Lodge is to be used.
• Petitions are to be presented at a Stated or Special Meeting.
• Shall be read, noted in the Minutes and referred to a Committee of Inquiry.
• All Dues & Fees must be received prior to balloting on the petitioners.
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Approval Process
• Petitions shall lie over to a subsequent Stated or Special Meeting.
• The Masonic Month requirement is waived if a Meeting is called for balloting.
• Multiple balloting on any number of petitioners is permitted.
• Lodges are encouraged to hold Meetings in July and August to receive and ballot on petitions.
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Sixth Month Rule - Waived
Approved petitioners may be held for the One Day Masonic Journey regardless of their date of approval.
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• Lodge Secretaries
• District Deputy Grand Masters
• Grand Lodge Website:
pagrandlodge.org
Petition Availability
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Grand Lodge Website
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The Online Petition (frt & bck)
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The Online Petition (inside)
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Online Request Form
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Required Fields
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Additional Information
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Grand Lodge Receives Inquiry
Pennsylvania Membership Information Request Forms (and petitions) from Website applicants, which are received by the Grand Lodge, will be forwarded to the District Deputy Grand Master who serves the applicant’s area.
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Prorated Dues
Dues should be prorated (25%) for the remainder of the year.
•Grand Lodge
•Blue Lodges (Optional)
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Secretary Presents Petition
• Petitions read at a Stated or Special Meeting
• Due & Timely Notice to Members
• Deadline for submitting Petitions will be the September Stated Meeting (No Exceptions)
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Petition ReadBy
Lodge Secretary
Appointment of Committee on Inquiry
Due and Timely Notice to Members
Lodge Action on Petitions
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Lodge Action on Petitions, Continued
Committee Reports Favorably
Ballot Box /Voice Vote
Multiple Ballotingis permitted on any number of petitions
Exception: If Special Meetings are called for balloting, the Masonic Month requirement is waived —provided that Due & Timely notice was given to members.
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Secretary enters petition and selects site
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Candidate Proficiency
• Proficiency before advancement will not be required.
• Lodges are required to have members available to instruct their candidates.
Mentoring is to begin at the One Day Masonic Journey and continue on an ongoing basis.
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Candidate information
All candidate information for registration purposes pertaining to the One Day class must be completed and in the Grand Secretary's office by Wednesday, October 20, 2010.
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Identification Credentials
For registration purposes, candidates will be provided with a personalized letter by the Lodge Secretary, attesting that all required dues and fees have been paid.
Also, he will receive an itinerary, dress code and directions to the One Day Class location.
This personalized letter and a photo-identification card must be presented at the registration desk.
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Candidate Registration
The Grand Secretary’s Office will provide the necessary information for candidate registration, including a pocket identification card, to the One Day Class Registration Committee Chairman.
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Candidate Materials
The Grand Secretary’s Office will forward Bibles and Masonic Education information to site locations — for presentation to “One Day Masonic Journey” candidates on Saturday, October 30, 2010.
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Questions or Help?
More detailed information is being prepared to assist Lodge Secretaries and District Deputy Grand Masters.