Mentoring the

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Mentoring the New Member
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What is a Mentoring Program

• It consists of assigning an active, knowledgeable
  Mason to each new Candidate
• The Mentor acts as an advisor, educator
  companion for a period of at least one year
• Expectation is to create an active, educated
  working lodge member

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Why do we need a Mentor Program

• Membership
• 1980 4 Million Masons in North America
• 2003 1.7 Million Masons In North America

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Shrine Membership

• 1979 941,000 Shriners
• 2003 480,000 Shriners
• 2025 40,000 Shriners???

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Mentoring helps Retain Members

• Today we lose too many Masons that have been
  members for 3 to 5 years
• Mentoring should help retain these members by
  providing meaningful relationships,
  communication, education, fellowship and
  entertainment.

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What a Mentor should be

• Experienced knowledgeable about Masonry
• One who is respected by his colleagues
• One who listens, supports and communicates
  effectively with others
• One who will maintain contact with the new member
  his family, keep him informed about Masonic
  activities encourage him to get INVOLVED.

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A Mentors Checklist

• Mentors should do the following with the new
  Mason (and his family)
• Monitor the Candidates proficiency progress
• Attend Stated Meetings
• Attend degree work
• Visit another lodge
• Take a part in degree work

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A Mentors Checklist (cont.)

• Mentors should do the following with the new
  Mason (and his family)
• Attend a District Communication
• Attend lodge social activities
• Attend the Grand Masters Banquet
• Encourage the new member to bring in another
• Attend Grand Lodge leadership training

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A Mentors Checklist (cont.)

• Mentors should do the following with the new
  Mason (and his family)
• Attend Grand Lodge
• Explain Concordant Appendent Masonic
  Bodies and their value

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Conclusion

• An effective Mentoring Program can help develop
  enthusiastic, active members who will support
  Masonry in the future
• REMEMBER!

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Masons must make it happen!
Every Mason is a member of the TEAM
Together Everyone Accomplishes More