Grand Lodge of Idaho

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Grand Lodge of Idaho

• DDGM Leadership Training

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The Office of District Deputy Grand Master

• He is the personal representative of the Most
  Worshipful Grand Master in his District.
• Only the Grand Master outranks him.
• Appointed for a one year term.

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APPOINTMENT OF THE DDGM

• The acceptance of this honorable appointment is a
  solemn commitment to support the Grand Master and
  his program, and to faithfully perform the duties
  required of the Office.

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RESPONISBILITIES OF THE DDGM

• Serves as the "eyes and ears" of the Grand
  Master.
• Assures that the customs, usages, and laws of
  Masonry are observed.
• Encourage the practice of the tenets of
  Freemasonry.
• Promotes peace and harmony,

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District Deputy Supplies and Materials (Kit)

• The District Deputy will receive these
  supplies/materials from his predecessor.
• They provide a wealth of information to assist in
  accomplishing his duties.
• DDGM is accountable for these items.

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DUTIES OF THE DDGM

• The duties of the District Deputy are set forth
  in Regulation Number 24 of the Idaho Masonic Code
  and Digest.

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DUTIES OF THE DDGM

• Visit each Lodge in his District at least once
  (This is a MINIMUM!).
• Examine each lodges books and records at least
  once each year.
• See that all amendments to the Constitution and
  By-Laws are properly posted.

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DUTIES OF THE DDGM

• Inquire into the financial condition and
  management of the lodges.
• Encourage each Lodge to prepare an annual budget.
  
• Acquaint himself with the general condition of
  the Lodge in every way and point out errors he
  may discover.

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DUTIES OF THE DDGM

• Perform such other duties as may be required of
  him by the Grand Master.
• When answering questions of law, refer his
  replies to the Grand Master for confirmation.
• Give all necessary instructions.

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DUTIES OF THE DDGM

• Examine each Lodges' By-Laws annually.
• Ensure that the Lodge Counselor Plan of Masonic
  Education is being used by each lodge in
  accordance with the Law.
• Recommend the issuance of Certificates of
  Proficiency.

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DUTIES OF THE DDGM

• Review Candidate proficiency records and
  determine if there are candidates that need some
  special attention.
• Encourage Lodges to advance all candidates
  without delays.
• Make corrections in ritualistic work.

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DUTIES OF THE DDGM

• Urge each Lodge to be properly represented at
  each Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge.
• Each District Deputy is expected to attend the
  Annual Grand Lodge Communication.

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Regulation Number 39

• Assure that no illegal Keys are being used by the
  members.
• Remind each Lodge that the reading of Paragraph 9
  needs to be done and assure that it has been done
  and recorded properly in the Lodge minutes

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Condition of Lodges

• Questionnaire Forms are available for use by the
  DDGM to record and report the condition of Lodges
  and the proficiency of their Work.

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District Deputy Reports

• Two reports are required.
• Condition of Lodges
• Activities of the District Deputy.

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District Deputy Reports

• The purpose of these reports is to provide a
  complete account of all conditions in every Lodge
  in your District.
• These two Reports may be made at the same time
  but they must be completed twice each year.

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District Deputy Reports

• The first Report is usually made prior to the
  Spring Educational Communication.
• The second Report should be made during the month
  of July.

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Annual Conference for District Deputies

• Each DDGM should attend a Conference scheduled
  annually by the Grand Master.
• The purpose of the conference is to
• Discuss the duties of the District Deputy.
• Consider current problems that exist in the
  Lodges
• Exchange ideas.

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Expenses(See Regulation No. 25)

• Each District Deputy is entitled to submit claims
  for expenses incurred during the year.
• DDGMs should record actual expenses, i.e.,
  printing, postage, telephone, mileage, etc.
• Expense Claims may be filed more often than once
  each year if desired, but no later than July 1st.

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DDGM Powers

• Unlike his duties, the powers or authority of the
  District Deputy are exercised only when
  circumstances demand.

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Certificates of Proficiency

• The DDGM has sole authority for recommending the
  issuance of Certificates of Proficiency.
• Two ways to display proficient Work
• Work may be given to the District Deputy.
• Work may be demonstrated or exemplified in an
  open Lodge.

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Questionnaire on Masonic Law

• The District Deputy is the sole authority and
  judge as to whether or not, from the answers
  given on the Questionnaire, the applicant is
  sufficiently informed on Masonic Law to merit a
  Master's Certificate.

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District Communication (Fall)

• The most important Communication of the year
  should be the Annual Fall District Communication.
  
• The Grand Master, and other Grand Lodge Officers,
  will be in attendance.
• Each District employs it's own method for
  selecting the Host Lodge.

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District Communication (Fall)

• The dates for this Communication are directed by
  the Grand Master.
• The information presented at the District
  Communication Program will be determined by the
  Grand Master.

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District Communication (Fall)

• HOWEVER, the DDGM runs the session.
• Procedures/recommendations for this session are
  found in the DDGM Training Manual.
• The District Deputy should file the Minutes of
  the meeting in a binder along with the Minutes of
  all previous District Communications.

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Educational Communication (Spring)

• The purpose of this session is improve lodge
  Ritual, attention to Masonic Law, and Lodge
  Management.
• The District Deputy arranges the host lodge for
  these educational sessions.

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Educational Communication (Spring)

• The Right Worshipful Grand Lecturer will
  schedule/conduct the communication and determine
  the program contents.

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Miscellaneous

• The DDGM does not belong to one specific district
  Lodge. Every Lodge within that district is his
  Lodge.
• Keep the best interest of your District in mind
  at all times.
• Always be positive and encouraging.
• Lodge problems should be taken up with the
  Worshipful Master in private.

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Masonic Code and Digest Training

• Article Section Page
• VIII 801 42
• IX 905 44
• IX 906 44
• IX 907 45
• XIV 1401 58
• IX 908 45
• IX 909 45

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Masonic Code and Digest Training

• Article Section Page
• IX 910 45
• IX 912 46
• IX 915 47
• IX 916 47
• IX 919 48
• IX 920 48
• XI 1104 52

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Masonic Code and Digest Training

• Article Section Page
• XII Be familiar with all of this. 53
• XIII Be familiar with all of this. 56
• XV All Sections 76
• XVI All Sections 79
• XVII 1702 83
• XX 2019 99
• XX 2020 103

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Masonic Code and Digest Training

• Article Section Page
• XXXIII 3303 123
• XXXIII 3304 124
• Regulations Reg. 15 133