I like this idea! It could extend beyond just lodge attendance - participation in other lodge activities (such as Memorial Day recognition), committee participation, lodge building maintenance, essentially every area where participation is valued. The lodge dues could be adjusted slightly upward for those who are not as “active” in the l…
I like this idea! It could extend beyond just lodge attendance - participation in other lodge activities (such as Memorial Day recognition), committee participation, lodge building maintenance, essentially every area where participation is valued. The lodge dues could be adjusted slightly upward for those who are not as “active” in the lodge, without gouging those who are not physically capable.
As a young Mason I remember a building “clean-up” where the younger guys were busy, and the older guys were there to give moral support, offering encouragement or advice. It was more important to me to see those faces than to have them actually doing the work.
Your expansion idea is superb I think. So many of those things need bodies, and yes, I agree, this would be a great way of showing appreciation for those bodies. Thank you!
I too remember, and have experienced the situation you mention from both sides. Not that long ago I was one of the younger guys, on a ladder, hanging new lights. Now I'm one of the older guys offering moral support (and snacks of course) more than anything. It's probably been that way since time immemorial, but it is important to have both.
I like this idea! It could extend beyond just lodge attendance - participation in other lodge activities (such as Memorial Day recognition), committee participation, lodge building maintenance, essentially every area where participation is valued. The lodge dues could be adjusted slightly upward for those who are not as “active” in the lodge, without gouging those who are not physically capable.
As a young Mason I remember a building “clean-up” where the younger guys were busy, and the older guys were there to give moral support, offering encouragement or advice. It was more important to me to see those faces than to have them actually doing the work.
Your expansion idea is superb I think. So many of those things need bodies, and yes, I agree, this would be a great way of showing appreciation for those bodies. Thank you!
I too remember, and have experienced the situation you mention from both sides. Not that long ago I was one of the younger guys, on a ladder, hanging new lights. Now I'm one of the older guys offering moral support (and snacks of course) more than anything. It's probably been that way since time immemorial, but it is important to have both.