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The Lodge Mentor (Continued)

The Lodge Mentor's role defined . . .  

  • To advise, help and support the Lodge to take initiatives to attract new members
    • Facilitating the organisation of Open Nights, Social Events etc.
    • Attending other Lodges' open nights to identify new approaches
    • Maintaining contact with the District Team on the availability of speculative candidates seeking a Lodge to join
    • Meeting potential candidates of other members who do not have access to a seconder  
  • To provide guidance and support for Initiates
    • Before Initiation
      • At (or before) interview and at each step on the way to a prospective candidate becoming a member
    • After Initiation
      • Issue/explain the first part of the Initiates Guidance Notes
    • Between Degree Ceremonies and beyond
      • Issue/explain the second and third parts of the Initiates Guidance Notes

  • To encourage and facilitate visits between Lodges (for ceremonies and social activities)
    • Identify degree ceremonies and other Lodge events of interest (e.g. lectures) elsewhere in the local area
    • Accompany newly initiated, passed and raised candidates on visits to other Lodges
    • Explain protocol for 'proving' and bringing greetings
  • To encourage all members to attend Lodge meetings and pro-actively liaise with members who are considering resignation or have communicated their intention to resign
    • Make a phone call or visit if 2 or more meetings are missed
    • Ensure copies of minutes and/or newsletters are sent out with the summons to keep wavering members involved and informed
    • Publicise social events
    • Investigate (tactfully!) potential or actual resignations  
  • To maintain communication between the Lodge and 'lost' members, with a view to their eventual retrieval
    • Arrange for copies of minutes/newsletter to be sent
    • Publicise social events
    • Make periodic phone calls or visits to keep in contact
    • Send a copy of the summons (esp. Installation meetings)  
  • To communicate with the District Team and other Lodge Mentors:
    • To share good practice
    • To discuss and resolve common problems
    • To identify issues that need the attention of District

 

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