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Grand Lodge of A.F. A.M. of Canada
In the Province of Ontario
B 2 B Program
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BROTHER 2 BROTHER

• LODGE BASED
• MEMBERSHIP RETENTION
• PROGRAM
• If fully embraced, it will

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BROTHER 2 BROTHER

• ENHANCE
• THE
• MASONIC
• EXPERIENCE

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Grand Lodge Committee2006 2007

• Dennis Hawman Orillia (chairman)
• Sonny Clark Brockville
• Gord Crutcher Thornhill
• Al Hackett Consecon
• Bob Haley Kingston
• Dave Inglis Walkerton
• Ian LaFleur Newmarket
• Robert Schroeder Sault Ste. Marie
• Dave Snedden Elmvale
• Iain Wates Port Carling

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B2B PRESENTATION DISCUSSES

• Where B2B Fits In

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B2B PRESENTATION DISCUSSES

• Where B2B Fits In
• The Challenges Ahead

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B2B PRESENTATION DISCUSSES

• Where B2B Fits In
• The Challenges Ahead
• Meeting Those Challenges

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B2B PRESENTATION DISCUSSES

• Where B2B Fits In
• The Challenges Ahead
• Meeting Those Challenges
• New Initiatives

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B2B PRESENTATION DISCUSSES

• Where B2B Fits In
• The Challenges Ahead
• Meeting Those Challenges
• New Initiatives
• Committee Mandate

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B2B PRESENTATION DISCUSSES

• Where B2B Fits In
• The Challenges Ahead
• Meeting Those Challenges
• New Initiatives
• Committee Mandate
• How To Get Started

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Where B 2 B Fits

POTENTIAL MASONS
APPLICATION BALLOT INITIATION
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Where B 2 B Fits
POTENTIAL MASONS
APPLICATION BALLOT INITIATION
FRIEND 2 FRIEND
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Where B 2 B Fits
POTENTIAL MASONS
APPLICATION BALLOT INITIATION
FRIEND 2 FRIEND
NEW MASON ACTIVE MASON INACTIVE MASON
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Where B 2 B Fits
POTENTIAL MASONS
APPLICATION BALLOT INITIATION
BROTHER 2 BROTHER Enhance the Masonic
Experience
FRIEND 2 FRIEND
NEW MASON ACTIVE MASON INACTIVE MASON
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B 2 B Challenge

• Getting the Word Out!

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B 2 B Challenge

• Getting the Word Out!
• Create interesting programs that will draw
  members to meetings

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B 2 B Challenge

• Getting the Word Out!
• Create interesting programs that will draw
  members to meetings
• Respond to the members desire for knowledge

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B 2 B Challenge

• Getting the Word Out!
• Create interesting programs that will draw
  members to meetings
• Respond to the members desire for knowledge
• Provide the Masonic experience and satisfaction
  members are seeking

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Meeting The Challenges

• Leadership that demonstrates a willingness to try
  something different

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Meeting The Challenges

• Leadership that demonstrates a willingness to try
  something different
• Interesting Masonic Education

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Meeting The Challenges

• Leadership that demonstrates a willingness to try
  something different
• Interesting Masonic Education
• Thought Provoking Discussion

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Meeting The Challenges

• Leadership that demonstrates a willingness to try
  something different
• Interesting Masonic Education
• Thought Provoking Discussion
• Quality Ritual

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Meeting The Challenges

• Leadership that demonstrates a willingness to try
  something different
• Interesting Masonic Education
• Thought Provoking Discussion
• Quality Ritual
• Setting High Standards

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Meeting The Challenges

• New initiative
• B2B FACILIFACTS PUBLICATION
• Educational bulletin
• Communication tool
• Sharing centre

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Meeting The Challenges

• New initiative
• B2B BROCHURE
• Leave behind program promotion communication
  tool
• Instructs you where to look, where to seek help
  and how to get started

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Meeting The Challenges

• New initiative
• B2B BOOKMARK
• Leave behind program promotion communication
  tool

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B 2 B Committee Mandate

• ENHANCE
• THE
• MASONIC
• EXPERIENCE

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B 2 B Committee Mandate

• Commit
• to the
• Teachings of B2B
• Make the teachings an integral part of
• every Lodge Operating Plan

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B 2 B Masons Mandate

• After a man takes that first step from darkness
  into the light of Freemasonry
• A Masons Greatest Responsibility Is
• to ensure that each member becomes and stays an
  active, productive member of our family!

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B 2 B Program

• REMEMBER TO
• ENHANCE
• THE
• MASONIC
• EXPERIENCE

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B 2 B Program

• Now that you have taken the
• B2B CHALLENGE
• where do you start?

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B 2 B Program

• Use the
• ASAP Model

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B 2 B Program

• Assess the Situation
• What is working
• What areas need attention and WHY?

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B 2 B Program

• Sensible Solutions
• Input from members
• Use a survey lodge discussion
• Listen to ideas that spark the interest of the
  members

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B 2 B Program

• Action Plan
• Use initiatives identified in survey
• Prioritize the results
• Begin with 1 or 2 short term projects
• Work on the Solution, not the Problem
• Involve brethren, find a Champion

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B 2 B Program

• Prepare a Timeline
• Set realistic achievable timelines
• Stick to your goals
• Start with 1 or 2 projects
• Involve brethren (EA and FC)
• Find a Champion

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B 2 B Lodge Survey

• Now the work begins!
• Let us help you with the
• SURVEY
• DISCUSSION PHASE

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B 2 B Lodge Survey

• For presentation purposes only
• assume the Lodge survey
• Identified the following issues
• Sponsors dont understand their role
• Lodge meetings lack interest

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Example of Lodge Issue

• Sponsors Dont Understand
• Their Role

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Example of Lodge Issue

• Sponsorship Discussion

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Sponsors Role

• Section 4.5 of the B2B Tool Kit Will Help
• SPONSORSHIP of CANDIDATES
• ROLE of the SPONSOR

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Sponsors Role Section 4.5

• BEING A SPONSOR CARRIES A GREAT RESPONSIBILITY
• You are the bridge from darkness to the first
  light of Masonry
• You are probably the person who created a
  favourable image of the Craft in the first place

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Sponsors Role Section 4.5

• QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
• Do I have the time, skill and inclination to be a
  sponsor?
• Am I prepared to invest the time and energy to do
  it well?

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Sponsors Role Section 4.5

• Prepare him for the Committee of Inquiry
• Transport him to his Initiation Night ensuring
  he is appropriately clothed
• Introduce him to Lodge members
• Coach and prepare him for all degrees including
  memory work and floor work
• If you dont have the time . Find the Candidate
• a Mentor
• Maintain an active interest in his progress
  take new members to Masonic events
• ALWAYS be available to give advice and support

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Example of Lodge Issue

• Lodge Meetings Lack Interest

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Example of Lodge Issue

• Improving Lodge Nights
• Discussion

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Improve Lodge Night

• Section 5.6 of the B2B Tool Kit Will Help
• IDEAS TO IMPROVE LODGE NIGHTS

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Improve Lodge Night Section 5.6

• Masonic historical presentations
• Invite traveling degree teams
• Start a traveling gavel in the district

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Improve Lodge Night Section 5.6

• Polish raise the ritual bar
• Involve more members in activities
• Provide ample time for banquet hour

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Brother to Brother

• Is About
• Helping to Build
• Stronger Lodges
• By
• Enhancing the
• Masonic Experience

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B 2 B Resource Material

• B2B Tool Kit downloaded from the GL website
• www.grandlodge.on.ca/B2B/B2B_1.htm

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• "Brother to Brother"
• Program Tool Kit
• Revision 3.1, May 15, 2006
• Link to B2B  Tool Kit Version 3.1 In PDF
  Format
•  Published ByThe Grand Lodge of A. F. A. M.
  of Canada in the Province of Ontario363 King
  Street WestHamilton, Ontario, L8P 1B4Canada

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• Program Tool Kit Revision 3.1You will need
  Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and extract the
  file.For comments, questions or input for
  FacilifactsChairman, R.W. Bro. Dennis A.
  Hawmanemail dhawman_at_primus.ca
• Chapters for DownloadingNOTE The B2B program
  has been updated as of May, 2006
• Click on Chapter Title To Download PDF file for
  each Section, or click below for a zipped file of
  the total program including a new Power Point
  presentation.
• Section  1   What is the "Brother to Brother"
  Program?
• Section  2   Guidelines for the Lodge
  Facilitator
• Section  3   How To Implement Brother to
  Brother in Your Lodge
• Section  4   RETAIN - Retention of Active
  Members Less Than 1 Year
• Section  5   REVITALIZE - Revitalization of
  Past Masters, Officers and Members
• Section  6   RENEW - Renewal of Inactive
  Members
• Section  7   Additional Educational Material
• Section  8   Forms and Tools
• Section  9   Miscellaneous Information
• Section 10  An Education Program of Short
  Talks, Skits and Plays

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B 2 B Resource Material

• B2B Tool Kit downloaded from the GL website
  www.grandlodge.on.ca/B2B/B2B_1.htm
• Meeting the Challenge a practical handbook of
  lodge management

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B 2 B Resource Material

• B2B Tool Kit downloaded from the GL website
  www.grandlodge.on.ca/B2B/B2B_1.htm
• Meeting the Challenge a practical handbook of
  lodge management
• The Masonic Manual guideline for administrative
  organizational personnel

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B 2 B Resource Material

• B2B Tool Kit downloaded from the GL website
  www.grandlodge.on.ca/B2B/B2B_1.htm
• Meeting the Challenge a practical handbook of
  lodge management
• The Masonic Manual guideline for administrative
  organizational personnel
• Towards the Square guideline for junior
  officers in procedure, governance understanding
  of Masonic meetings

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B 2 B Resource Material

• B2B Tool Kit downloaded from the GL website
  www.grandlodge.on.ca/B2B/B2B_1.htm
• Meeting the Challenge a practical handbook of
  lodge management
• The Masonic Manual guideline for administrative
  organizational personnel
• Towards the Square guideline for junior
  officers in procedure, governance understanding
  of Masonic meetings
• Guidelines for Lodge Officers in the Mechanics of
  the Work performance of duties conferring
  degrees

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B 2 B Presentation Summary

• THE TEACHINGS ARE FAIRLY SIMPLE

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B 2 B Presentation Summary

• THE TEACHINGS ARE FAIRLY SIMPLE
• Find the problem

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B 2 B Presentation Summary

• THE TEACHINGS ARE FAIRLY SIMPLE
• Find the problem
• Involve and discuss with members

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B 2 B Presentation Summary

• THE TEACHINGS ARE FAIRLY SIMPLE
• Find the problem
• Involve and discuss with members
• Implement an action plan

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B 2 B Presentation Summary

• The essence of B 2 B is .
• Members being involved
• and
• making a contribution!

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B 2 B Presentation Summary

• After a man takes that first step and becomes our
  Brother it is .
• OUR RESPONSIBILITY to ensure he becomes an active
  and productive member of our family!

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B 2 B Presentation Summary

• REMEMBER!!
• Get Him and Keep Him Involved
• Ensure the Fraternity Remains Strong

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Share Your Results Successes

• Share your ideas, results, successes and failures
  after using the B2B program.
• Submit these experiences via the B2B
  Facilifacts available through the B2B program
  that is outlined on the Grand Lodge website.
• Your feedback will benefit Masonry in general and
  this Grand Lodge in particular.

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• Your grand lodge committee
• Extending A Helping Hand
• Brother 2 Brother

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Brother to Brother

• Happy to meet
• Sorry to part
• Happy to meet again

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