There are so many ways a degree can be performed to enhance the experience, not just for the candidate, but for everyone involved. This includes both before and after the actual conferral, which all too often are ignored.
You are exactly right, and these times need to be considered. At Centralia we very recently made an effort to improve the experience for the candidate prior to the start of the Master Mason Degree. I think it worked out quite well, and the candidate reported afterwards that he was quite pleased with it. We'll push to have that become a permanent feature for all of our Degrees.
This is also, I think, one of those cases where the new guys might see things clearer than some of us old guys. Just the other day, prior to a Stated Meeting, one of our EA's, who had just attended another EA Degree took me aside and mentioned that we needed to do a better job from the time the candidate hits the building until the Stewards take control. As mentioned, we'll be working on improving things there.
You are correct about afterwards too I think, that needs to be a time to truly welcome our new Brother with a great fellowship opportunity.
I would love to participate in the degree. I will reach out directly.
For a notice of reminder to all who plan to attend, please be advised that the Job's Daughters of Washington State are gathering at the Masonic Park on the same weekend as this wonderful Degree for their annual Weekend of Fun.
They ask that you keep them in mind and present yourselves in a manor fitting for interactions with our youth. Please keep smoking, adult beverages and course langauge from their areas.
They are hoping that we as the Masons who give them heritage will interact with them in some meaningful and purposeful way. I hope we who attend can find some time to do just that.
This Torchlight Degree is always superb and will leave a lasting impression on those who participate. I hope to see many of my Brothers there.
There are so many ways a degree can be performed to enhance the experience, not just for the candidate, but for everyone involved. This includes both before and after the actual conferral, which all too often are ignored.
You are exactly right, and these times need to be considered. At Centralia we very recently made an effort to improve the experience for the candidate prior to the start of the Master Mason Degree. I think it worked out quite well, and the candidate reported afterwards that he was quite pleased with it. We'll push to have that become a permanent feature for all of our Degrees.
This is also, I think, one of those cases where the new guys might see things clearer than some of us old guys. Just the other day, prior to a Stated Meeting, one of our EA's, who had just attended another EA Degree took me aside and mentioned that we needed to do a better job from the time the candidate hits the building until the Stewards take control. As mentioned, we'll be working on improving things there.
You are correct about afterwards too I think, that needs to be a time to truly welcome our new Brother with a great fellowship opportunity.
I would love to participate in the degree. I will reach out directly.
For a notice of reminder to all who plan to attend, please be advised that the Job's Daughters of Washington State are gathering at the Masonic Park on the same weekend as this wonderful Degree for their annual Weekend of Fun.
They ask that you keep them in mind and present yourselves in a manor fitting for interactions with our youth. Please keep smoking, adult beverages and course langauge from their areas.
They are hoping that we as the Masons who give them heritage will interact with them in some meaningful and purposeful way. I hope we who attend can find some time to do just that.
This Torchlight Degree is always superb and will leave a lasting impression on those who participate. I hope to see many of my Brothers there.
This is a good reminder. Thank you.
Man, I wish I lived closer than a 4 hour flight!
Maybe something like it could be created in your neck of the woods?
Certainly a possibility!
This is a great idea. Any guidance for attire for attendees?
Yes. We will be in the woods, but the weather should be warm, so I'll be in jeans and a polo. I hope to see you there!