Macoys worshipful masters assistant by robert macoy. The senior officer of a masonic lodge is the master, normally addressed and referred to as the worshipful master in scotland, and in lodges under the scottish constitution, the right worshipful master. Duties and responsibilities of the worshipful master. Worshipful master, which has eligibility requirements all its own. Buy a cheap copy of macoys worshipful masters assistant book by robert macoy. There is almost no limit to what you, as worshipful master, can do with the trestleboard. He gains knowledge of masonic literature and recommends the right books for. The administrative needs of the lodge are largely met by the secretary who deals with paperwork generated through meetings and. Duties of the master of a lodgeinstallation of officers masonic ritual grand lodge of alabama. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download. The worshipful master sits in the east of the lodge room, chairs all of the business of his lodge, and is vested with considerable powers without further reference to the members. Worshipful master in selecting the new line of appointed officers, committee chairmen, and to help ensure that the longterm goals of the lodge are met.
Compiled and prepared by the 1996 worshipful masters handbook committee c. The line of progression and the respective duties of their positions will prepare the officer for the administrative position of worshipful master as he progresses through the line. Macoys modern worshipful masters assistant halleran, michael a. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Hard cover with colorful blue jacket, 270 pages, indexed and illustrated. Packwmstr1 deluxe package for the worshipful master buy items as package and save.
It provides me with all the information and knowledge i need for the office i currently hold, as. Concerning the duties, responsibilities and prerogatives of the worshipful master. The worshipful master is the head of the finance committee, and must sign off on any bills to be paid. Worshipful describes something full of the qualities calling for such deference. You will attend to the alarm, and ascertain the cause. Hard cover with colorful jacket, 270 pages, indexed. Lodge officer duties worshipful master my freemasonry. There is no general grand lodge to which it is subservient. Worshipful masters assistant the encyclopedia of useful. He is called the master of the lodge for the same reason that the leader of an orchestra is called the concert master. Master jewel 1gb blue lodge gold chain dress collar 3029we economy top hat, wool bjlwmas3030 wm square lapel pin wmstr37 gloves with blue worshipful master emblem.
As changes are approved to the book of constitutions at grand lodge almost very year it. Moss house, 65 king street, belper, derbyshire de56 1qa. The worshipful master before a man can be made a mason, he must be worthy and well qualified. The worshipful master of a masonic lodge is the highest ranking of all lodge officers which a lodge may elect. The 2018 goals for the florida masonic child id program are. Macoys modern worshipful masters assistant macoy publishing. Macoys worshipful masters assistant revised edition by a roberts. The trestleboard is a tremendously powerful tool for you, as worshipful master, to make almost any constructive use of that you see fit. This worshipful master package includes these 7 items. Compiled and prepared by the 1996 worshipful master s handbook committee c. Claudys association with freemasonry began in 1908, when, at the age of 29, he was raised a master mason in harmony 17 in washington, dc. During the first meeting of his year, the worshipful master will appoint an audit committee, which will be tasked with auditing the financial records of the previous year, giving a report to the lodge, and transmitting a copy of the report to. Charges to the worshipful master upon installation of his office.
Members of the lodge must do all they can to help the worshipful master oversee the affairs. The fourth night program masonic grand lodge of maine. As a master mason he has a voice in all the consultations of the officers of the lodge, and he may, if possessed of sufficient masonic skill, be appointed to any office in the lodge, even that of worshipful master. As worshipful master, equivalent to a president in other organizations, it is my duty to lead my lodge for the coming year. The preceding year he had been named honorary passed grand master of north dakota. Macoys worshipful masters assistant by robert macoy goodreads.
The worshipful master has a great deal of responsibility and authority, and is. Macoys worshipful masters assistant book by robert macoy. Robert macoys original writing is enlarged and revised and includes subject matter from the worshipful master responsibilities to forms and bylaws. Personal testimony of jack harris, past worshipful master. Prince hall books provide an informational and historical background of masonic education which help to clear up some of the many misconceptions about.
The encyclopedia of useful knowledge by robert macoy author. The worshipful master s handbook preparing for the leap into lodge leadership. The worshipful master of the lodge sits in the east worshipful is an english term of respect which means the same thing as honorable. The worshipful masters handbook preparing for the leap into lodge leadership. The worshipful master sits in the east of the lodge room symbolic of the rising sun in the east and directs all of the business of the lodge.
It was used in medieval times of ones parents, officers of the state, prelates, etc. Macoy s modern worshipful master s assistant retains the organizational and editorial style of macoy s classic. Packwmstr1 deluxe package for the worshipful master. The finance committee was appointed with senior warden bob landauer being chairman with brothers russ furchner, steve vanderzanden. Macoys modern worshipful masters assistant hardcover january 1, 2016 by michael a. As the principal officer you have the authority necessary to manage its affairs. Disher, ii, grand master, with the assistance of the grand lodge officers and brethren. Master and the deputy grand master, and shall become the grand master when the offices so become vacant. I now invest you with the badge takes off collar of worshipful master and invests master elect and jewel of your office, which is the highest honour the lodge has in its power to confer on any of its members. The auditing committee reported a successful audit of the books, finding them in order and ready to present to grand lodge. His duties in the functioning of a lodge is quite similar to that of the president of the local chapterbranch of any other state or provincial organization except as explained below. I performed most of the ritual work from memory and could recite an entire 45 minute lecture from memory. Most of the time, and with most worshipful masters, that tool is wasted. While any such program remains in the hands of the lodges educational coordinator under the direction of the worshipful master, there is a possibility that lodges within a masonic district may join resources to present the fourth night program.
In 2009, he was appointed junior grand deacon of the grand lodge of ohio by most worshipful brother terry w. The most worshipful grand lodge of free and accepted masons of. The most worshipful grand lodge of free and accepted. This includes presiding at all meetings, organizing and planning events and fundraisers, initiating new members, acting as a spokesman for the lodge. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Roynaynes hand book of freemasonry a complete manual. This is a stonemasons tool to ascertain true and correct angles of the cut and smoothed stone. Worshipful master, while engaged in the lawful pursuit of masonry, there is an alarm at the inner door of our lodge. The encyclopedia of useful knowledge, by robert macoy with simple link, simple download, as well as completed book collections become our excellent solutions to obtain. I quit the lodge several years ago after my term as master was over.
As far as i was concerned, i had reached the pinnacle of life. Senior deacon gives three loud knocks, which are responded to by one from the parties outside. The annual banquet will be held on thursday, april 23rd at 7. The master the worshipful masters jewel is the square. A leadership handbook for brethren of masonic lodges in the district of columbia. Installing master goes forward to master elect, fits badge, holds it momentarily. The most worshipful grand lodge of colorado is a separate masonic entity, not subject to any higher masonic organizational jurisdiction. If all four ranking offices become vacant, a past grand master of this grand lodge and a. Freemason books help freemasons acquire the light of knowledge that they seek. Excellent service and the book was delivered in a timely fashion.
Worshipful master it shall be the duty of the worshipful master to see that the bylaws of the lodge, as well as the constitution and regulations of the grand lodge are duly observed, and that the officers attend strictly to their duties. Before he can become worshipful master, he must be many more things. None but fellow crafts who have been found worthy can obtain this degree. Macoys worshipful masters assistant revised edition by. Similarly, the next in line of succession shall be the junior grand warden, with the same rights and privileges. The masonic supply shop is a distributor of quality masonic supplies and regalia at competitive prices proudly serving the international masonic fraternity. His zeal as a mason should be overpowering, yet, his approach should be understated. The worshipful masters handbook the masonic trowel. The encyclopedia of useful knowledge 9781162572291.
You can discover as well as make use of the benefits of picking this worshipful master s assistant. Following the religious service, the grand lodge will be officially opened at 10. Worshipful definition of worshipful by merriamwebster. The worshipful master, his prerogatives and duties. The master of a lodge who, when addressed, is given the honorific title of worshipful presides over the meeting of masons. The worshipful master will also receive help and assistance from the immediate past master who will be the predecessor of the current master. He sits in the east of the lodge room symbolic of the rising sun in the east. The worshipful master has a great deal of responsibility and authority, and is therefore responsible to the brethren and to grand lodge for the conduct and wellbeing of the lodge.
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