Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire><br /> <h1 class=Information for Lodge Officers
May 2003
A Guide for Directors of Ceremonies

APPENDIX 7

SEATING IN THE SOCIAL BOARD

The seating in the social board should follow exactly the same order of precedence on the Master's right as above, subject to possible use of round tables (see below). However, as senior brethren are encouraged to mix with junior brethren at Social Boards, the top table does not have to be overloaded with them as long as those that are sat there follow the seating order.

To the left of the WM should sit the IPM, Chaplain and DC and other senior lodge officers ideally in order of the rank of their offices (which should be as on the summons). The gavel should be used by the WM under “guidance” from the DC! The DC has no right to use the gavel, which is restricted to the WM and Wardens or those acting in that capacity.

If there is a Provincial Deputation the Lodge DC and Secretary should liaise with the ProvGDC and ProvGSec as early as possible about seating arrangements. In particular the use of round tables may be appropriate to encourage mixing and discussion. If round tables are used, the senior Ruler should of course be seated with the WM but other members of the deputation should each be seated on different tables. If the ProvSGW is present, it makes sense to seat him with the Lodge DC and so on. Further guidance may be found on the East Lancs. ProvGLodge web site.

The procession into the Social Board should be restricted to the WM accompanying the senior Ruler (RWPGM, DPGM or APGM) and/or the Representative.

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