MENTORING
The purpose of the Mentor Program is to create and sustain an active, educated, and confident Freemason.
Once a new Brother has joined the Lodge, he will only remain if his needs are met. It is also true of the existing Brethren.
Once a new Brother has joined the Lodge, he will only remain if his needs are met. It is also true of the existing Brethren.
Sequence of Events
i) “I am interested in Freemasonry.”
A man who is asking any questions related to Freemasonry approaches a Brother, likely to be the future Proposer.
The Brother arranges a time to meet, usually at the potential Candidate’s home, or other suitable venue and possibly accompanied by another Brother, to discuss the reasons why he wishes to join and to consider as far as possible the purposes and values of Freemasonry.
Any leaflets or booklets or other information may be left with the Seeker to study at leisure.
Sometime later, the Brother should follow up with a phone call and/or another visit to ascertain if there is still an interest.
ii) “I Would Like to Apply.”
The potential Candidate applies for initiation.
Ensure that he understands his financial obligation, including the initiation fees and annual dues. Note that these may be different in each lodge.
Explain the Gift Aid Scheme
Describe the time requirement required for the degrees (including practices/coaching) and for regular Lodge attendance/practices.
Emphasise that a sustained commitment is expected.
A Lodge Interview is arranged and the Candidate, if proven to be acceptable, is also informed of the Mentoring Process.
At this point, the Mentoring Co-ordinator is contacted (by the Lodge Secretary) and given details of the new applicant, and the Proposer / Seconder confirm, in writing, their wish to become the Mentor.
iii) The Man Who has Been Balloted For, and Accepted (It is at this point that the individual Mentoring begins)
The Proposer / Seconder will inform the Candidate that he has been accepted and arrange dates for initiation. They will also ensure that the Candidate is told that he will be expected to say a few words in response to a toast. The Candidate will be contacted by the Mentoring Co-ordinator who arranges a meeting with the Proposer / Seconder or Mentor. It is at this meeting that the ‘Candidate Booklet’ will be handed out.
i) “I am interested in Freemasonry.”
A man who is asking any questions related to Freemasonry approaches a Brother, likely to be the future Proposer.
The Brother arranges a time to meet, usually at the potential Candidate’s home, or other suitable venue and possibly accompanied by another Brother, to discuss the reasons why he wishes to join and to consider as far as possible the purposes and values of Freemasonry.
Any leaflets or booklets or other information may be left with the Seeker to study at leisure.
Sometime later, the Brother should follow up with a phone call and/or another visit to ascertain if there is still an interest.
ii) “I Would Like to Apply.”
The potential Candidate applies for initiation.
Ensure that he understands his financial obligation, including the initiation fees and annual dues. Note that these may be different in each lodge.
Explain the Gift Aid Scheme
Describe the time requirement required for the degrees (including practices/coaching) and for regular Lodge attendance/practices.
Emphasise that a sustained commitment is expected.
A Lodge Interview is arranged and the Candidate, if proven to be acceptable, is also informed of the Mentoring Process.
At this point, the Mentoring Co-ordinator is contacted (by the Lodge Secretary) and given details of the new applicant, and the Proposer / Seconder confirm, in writing, their wish to become the Mentor.
iii) The Man Who has Been Balloted For, and Accepted (It is at this point that the individual Mentoring begins)
The Proposer / Seconder will inform the Candidate that he has been accepted and arrange dates for initiation. They will also ensure that the Candidate is told that he will be expected to say a few words in response to a toast. The Candidate will be contacted by the Mentoring Co-ordinator who arranges a meeting with the Proposer / Seconder or Mentor. It is at this meeting that the ‘Candidate Booklet’ will be handed out.
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At some point, it is felt to be beneficial for the Mentor and Candidate to meet a week or so after the Initiation
The following may form the basis of discussion:-
The Ceremony
Charity
Lodge Officers
The Worshipful Master
The Festive Board
It is hoped that a question and answer session follows which will encourage discussion. At a later stage, the Mentor can assist in the learning of the responses to the questions found in the next Ceremony.
The following may form the basis of discussion:-
The Ceremony
Charity
Lodge Officers
The Worshipful Master
The Festive Board
It is hoped that a question and answer session follows which will encourage discussion. At a later stage, the Mentor can assist in the learning of the responses to the questions found in the next Ceremony.
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