WELCOME TO THE GRAND LODGE OF

KENTUCKYMASONIC EDUCATION CONFERENCE

2014

YOUR COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION

• Cameron C. Poe, PM Lexington Lodge No. 1

• John Cissell, PM Buechel Lodge No. 896

• Rick R. Tyler, PM Plain City Lodge No. 449

• Ricky Howard, PM James W. Alley Lodge No. 869

• George M. Pennington, PM Kingston Lodge No. 315

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS DEPUTY GRAND MASTER ---WILSON K. WILDER

GRAND SENIOR WARDEN--- CLOYD J. BUMGARDNER

GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN ---TODD JONES

GRAND TREASURER MWPGM ---KEITH DREIER

GRAND SECRETARY MWPGM ---JOE CONWAY

MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KENTUCKY 2013-2014

RICHARD T. NATION

OUR PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

HOUSEKEEPING CELL PHONES OFF

RESTROOMS

QUESTIONS

RESOURCES

• Book of Constitutions of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free & Accepted Masons

• The Kentucky Monitor-Henry Pirtle

• The Trestle Board -H.B. Grant

• ThKyRtl

• The Kentucky Ritual Revised (2003)

• Grand Lodge of Kentucky Public Relations Manual

• Grand Lodge of Kentucky Website

BREAK OUT SESSIONS – SECRETARIES & TREASURERS

The Entered Apprentice Degree

Who, What, Where and When and Why

WHERE TO BEGIN

• When opening and closing Lodge proficiently, we state how many are required to open Lodge

• 3 for a Lodge of Master Masons (M, SW, JW)

• 5 for a Lodge of Fellow Craft Masons (M, SW, JW, SD, JD)

• 7 for a Lodge of Entered Apprentice Masons (M, SW, JW, SD, JD, Secretary and Treasurer)

• A Lodge cannot conduct business without a Secretary or Treasurer…and they are only included in the EA degree

• Why is that important ?

SINCE 1717

• Conducting Business on the EA degree

• European Lodges have operated on the EA degree since their founding and continue to do so

• American Lodges operated on the EA Degree for ALL business (not degrees, business) until 1842

WHAT HAPPENED ?

• The Morgan Affair, as it came to be known, in 1826

• William Morgan was a ne’er do well, a drunkard and a liar

• He claimed to be a Mason to achieve respect, also for financial gain and opportunity

• He infiltrated a Masonic Lodge in Batavia, NY claiming to be a Royal Arch Mason

• When he was discovered he threatened to publish Masonic Secrets in a book for $$$

• Three other publications had already been widespread, one as early as 1732

• At the time he was kidnapped by Masons he was in jail for another offence

• His disappearance has haunted Masons for 165 years

THEN WHAT ?

• A nationwide campaign among different groups

• The formation of the Anti-Masonic Political Party

• Lodges turned in their charters by the hundreds, men left the fraternity by the thousands

• In New York alone membership decreased by 60%

• In the years following it became a detriment to be a Mason

THE WASHINGTON /BALTIMORE CONVENTION

• Ten Grand Lodge Jurisdictions met in 1842

• Met in response to the fear that the Fraternity could be infiltrated again and to re-establish the respect and prestige of being a Mason

• In order to protect our secrets (passwords, grips, signs)

• Fundamentally changed Masonry in the United States

Numbers of InterestIn 1950 the average term a man was in the fraternity before demit or Non-payment was… ??

23 YEARS.

By the year 2000 it was 2 years

TEACH …

• The Furniture of the Lodge

• The Covering

• The Ornaments

• The Three Symbolic Lesser Lights

• The Six Jewels

• To Whom Dedicated

• The Three Great Tenets

• Four Perfect Points of Entrance and the Four Cardinal Virtues

• The Final Three Tenets

COME IN AND STAY A WHILE

• If we want to retain new Masons we have to engage them early and often

• Make them feel welcome, included, and avoid the “let down” after being raised

• Create a culture of Brotherhood within your Lodge through the study of Masonry

• Expand Masonic Education, by TEACHING not just memorizing the proficiencies

• Perform ritual to the absolute best of your ability and insist others do the same

• What is the average age of your Lodge members ?

• What is the average age of those regularly attending ?

GUARDING THE WEST GATE

PETITIONS TO BE RECEIVED

• SECTION 120 - RESIDENCE.

• No petition for degrees or affiliation by demit shall be balloted on by any lodge, unless the petitioner shall have been continuously a bona fide resident of its jurisdiction for at least six months, or obtained a waiver from the lodge having jurisdiction of him.

• Never sign a petition unless you know or have met the man…period.

• Many of the issues facing a number of Lodges can be solved at the door

• Lets make MASONS not MEMBERS

• Investigate thoroughly

CONSTITUTION SECTIONS 121-126

• A petition must be signed by the Petitioner

• Have all pertinent information

• Must be recommended by 2 Master Masons who are members of the Lodge petitioned

• Must be received at a stated meeting

• 1 lunar month between petition reception and balloting

• Balloting to receive the degrees or affiliation shall be done on the Master Mason Degree and only at a stated communication. (unless conforming to Grand Master’s edict of 2013 in which a Lodge may choose to conduct routine business on the EA)

• Petitioner may withdraw his petition at any time prior to report of investigating committee ( MUST be done in writing).

INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES

• One of THE most important jobs you are assigned

• Must include three Master Masons

• As a committee member YOU are responsible for the proper procedure and conduct in order to admit a man into YOUR Lodge

• ASK QUESTIONS of the petitioner, allow him to ask questions of you

• This cannot be emphasized enough, Brothers we need QUALITY not QUANTITY

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

GRAND LODGE

• SECTION 10 - POWERS. The Grand Lodge is a judicial as well as a legislative body and has the right to interpret its own laws and may enact and repeal laws and regulations for the government of the Craft in Kentucky.

• It has the inherent power to investigate and determine all Masonic matters within its jurisdiction relative to the Craft in general, or to particular lodges, or to individuals, either directly or by delegated authority, always subject to this Constitution made thereunder.

SECTION 11

• GRAND OFFICERS. The Grand Lodge is composed of Grand Officers as follows:

• (l) Elective Grand Officers

• Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden, Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary

• (2) Appointive Grand Officers

• Grand Chaplain, Assistant Grand Secretaries (2), Grand Senior Deacon, Grand Junior Deacon, Grand Marshal, Grand Sword Bearer, Grand Pursuivant, Grand Tiler and Assistant Grand Tiler

SECTION 41 - GRAND CHAPLAIN. The Grand Chaplain shall open and close the sessions of the Grand Lodge with prayer. SECTION 42 - ASSISTANT GRAND SECRETARIES. The Assistant Grand Secretaries shall assist the Grand Secretary in the dis- charge of his duties, under his direction. SECTION 43 - GRAND DEACONS. The Grand Deacons shall assign seats to registered members within the bar of the Grand Lodge, collect papers and resolutions from members in the Grand Lodge and place the same in the hands of the Grand Secretary, assist in maintaining order, and perform such other duties as may be required of them.

SECTION 44 - GRAND MARSHAL. The Grand Marshal shall assist the Grand Deacons, proclaim the Grand Officers installed, conduct processions of the Grand Lodge and report to the Grand Lodge any improper conduct of anyone in attendance during the communication of the Grand Lodge. His place is at the left and in front of the Grand Master. SECTION 45 - GRAND SWORD BEARER. The Grand Sword Bearer shall carry the sword in processions of the Grand Lodge; assist the Grand Tiler on the outside, and see that none but such as are entitled to do so shall pass into the Grand Lodge.

SECTION 46 - GRAND PURSUIVANT. (a pursuivant is an official attendant of heraldry from Medival times)

The Grand Pursuivant shall guard the entrance to the Grand Lodge on the inside; communicate with the Grand Tiler and, when required, announce to the Grand Senior Warden applicants for admission, and to the Grand Lodge the entrance of distinguished visiting brethren. He shall assist in maintaining order about the door, prevent those not entitled so to do from entering the Grand Lodge or passing inside the bar thereof, and see that the brethren are seated. SECTION 47 - GRAND TILER.

The Grand Tiler or the Assistant Grand Tiler, under his direction, shall guard the entrance of the Grand Lodge on the outside and see that none enter but such as are duly qualified and properly clothed. He shall have charge of the hall, Great Lights, jewels, aprons, gavels, columns and other paraphernalia, be responsible for their safe keeping during the sessions of the Grand Lodge and, when the Grand Lodge is closed, deposit them in the place provided therefor.

SECTION 38 - THE DUTIES OF THE GRAND SECRETARY ARE:

(l) To receive all money due or paid to the Grand Lodge and promptly pay the same to the Grand Treasurer. (2) To attend personally and by his Assistants, at every communication of the Grand Lodge, with his books and papers. (3) To keep true minutes of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, proper to be written, cause the same to be printed in such manner as the Grand Lodge may direct and preserve a copy of the same in his office. (4) To procure all books and stationery required for the use of the Grand Lodge. (5) To examine monthly reports and annual returns of lodges, correct errors, if any, and make proper entries of the same to the debit or credit of the respective lodges and report all delinquencies to the Grand Lodge. (6) To send notice of indebtedness, at least once quarterly to all lodges in arrears. (7) To correspond with such lodges as may be deemed necessary or desirable, and with such others as the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master may direct. (8) To cause amendments to The Book of Constitutions to be codified and printed in Masonic Home Journal and send a copy annually to each lodge and person entitled thereto. (9) To keep a regular set of books, which shall show the complete financial condition of the Grand Lodge, including accounts with subordinate lodges.

SECTION 37 - THE DUTIES OF THE GRAND TREASURER ARE:

(l) To receive all money of the Grand Lodge at the hands of the Grand Secretary, giving receipts therefor.

(2) To deposit at interest in some good solvent bank, or trust company, to be selected by him, such money as may, from time to time, come into his hands. Should more money accumulate than may be necessary to liquidate the debts of the Grand Lodge and pay the current expenses, the same shall be invested by him in such interest-bearing securities as may be approved by the Grand Master and the Finance Committee, which investment shall be reported to the Grand Lodge at its next session.

(3) To pay out money of the Grand Lodge only on warrants or supporting papers received, with two (2) of the three (3) qualified signatures. Namely, Grand Master, Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer.

(4) To take receipts on a pay-roll (or otherwise) for money paid during the session of the Grand Lodge for mileage and per diem and for appropriations made by the Grand Lodge. He shall certify to said pay-roll, or copy thereof, and promptly file one of them with the Grand Secretary, receiving in exchange therefor a regular warrant to cover the amounts so paid.

(5) To account for all money and property received, paid or transferred to him, and to submit a full statement of his accounts, with books and vouchers, to the Grand Lodge on the first day of its annual communication, or when required, which shall be referred to the Finance Committee for examination and report.

(6) To give bond, with some reliable and satisfactory guarantee company as surety, in the penal sum of not less than one hundred thousand dollars, payable to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky which bond shall be conditioned to receive and pay over or deliver all money, books, papers, and other property entrusted to him as Grand Treasurer, or any part thereof, upon the requisition of the Grand Lodge or its authorized officers or agents, and in all respects faithfully to perform his duties as Grand Treasurer.

He shall not enter upon his duties as Grand Treasurer until said bond is executed, approved by the Grand Master and filed with the Grand Secretary. If he fails to execute and file such bond within ten days next after his installation, the Grand Master may appoint a Grand Treasurer who will do so. The premium on said bond shall be paid by regular warrant.

SECTION 35 - DUTIES OF THE GRAND WARDENS.

In the absence of the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Senior Warden shall act as Grand Master; in the absence of all three, the Grand Junior Warden shall act as Grand Master.

SECTION 34 - DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER.

The Deputy Grand Master shall assist the Grand Master in the performance of his duties, and in his absence from the jurisdiction, or from the Grand Lodge while in session, or in case of his inability or refusal to serve, shall perform the duties of Grand Master.

SECTION 33 - THE DUTIES OF THE GRAND MASTER ARE: (l) To preside over the Grand Lodge; exercise general and special supervision over lodges in the jurisdiction, inspect their work and require a strict compliance with this Constitution and the Rules of the Grand Lodge.

(2) To convene the Grand Lodge at the Grand East when there shall appear to him to be an emergent occasion therefor.

(3) To take command of the Grand Officers and call upon them for advice and assistance on business relative to the craft.

(4) To appoint the Committees of the Grand Lodge, not otherwise provided for.

(5) To decide questions of Masonic law and order with the advice and counsel of the Committee on Jurisprudence and render opinions thereon subject to review by the Grand Lodge. A copy of every opinion made by the Grand Master during recess of the Grand Lodge shall, as soon as rendered, be sent by him to the Grand Secretary, who shall cause the opinion to be published immediately in the Masonic Home Journal.

(6) To issue edicts for the government of a subordinate lodge to be effectiveimmediately upon issue and to remain in full force and effect during his term.

(7) To grant dispensations during the recess of the Grand Lodge for the formation of new lodges, and in person or by proxy to set them regularly to work. Such dispensations shall expire with the closing of the next succeeding annual communication.

(8) To appoint brethren to fill vacancies in office in the Grand Lodge.

(9) The Grand Master shall appoint annually a District Deputy Grand Master in each of the Districts as determined by the Grand Lodge. Each member so appointed shall be presented with an apron of suitable design and the year of his service be imprinted thereon in full view. The design, type and cost of these aprons shall be submitted annually by the Grand Secretary to the Finance Committee for its approval, and the approval of the Grand Lodge. Each District Deputy Grand Master shall receive mileage and per diem when in attendance at the Grand Lodge for the year in which he shall serve.

(10) To sign the minutes of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge.

(11) With the consent of a majority of the Elected Grand Lodge Officers, to vote at any stockholders’ meeting in which the Grand Lodge is interested and cast any votes to which it may be entitled, in the absence of any special direction of the Grand Lodge.

(12) To arrest the dispensation or charter of any lodge, if he be convinced that the interests of Masonry require it, citing the lodge to answer at the next succeeding communication of the Grand Lodge.

(13) To enforce compliance with Section 89 (2) and issue a summons to any lodge not in compliance.

The Elected Grand Lodge officers also serve on the Board of the Demolay Foundation and Masonic Homes of Kentucky

THE VIEW FROM THE EAST

MASTER’S DUTIESSECTION 89 AND OTHER INTERESTING FACTS

SECTION 89

• Contains the MINIMUM REQUIRED duties under the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the Master of a subordinate Lodge.

REMEMBER YOUR INSTALLATION

~ Avoid private piques and quarrels and to guard against intemperance and excess?

~ Cautious in your behavior, courteous to your brethren and faithful to your lodge ?

~Admit no person can be regularly made a Freemason in, or admitted a member of any regular lodge without previous notice and due inquiry into his character?

REMEMBER YOUR OBLIGATION AS MASTER

• “I further solemly promise that neither during my mastership nor at any time the Lodge might be under my direction will I permit or suffer any deviation from the ancient landmarks and established customs of the order.”

• “I will not administer or cause to be administered any rite or ceremony contrary to, or subversive of, our ancient institution but will maintain pure and unsullied the genuine principles and tenets of the Craft.

• “I will observe and to the utmost of my power strictly enforce a due obedience to those ancient charges to which I have already given my assent, and in every respect conscientiously discharge my duties as a ruler in the Craft and Master of this Lodge.”

RULE AND GOVERN YOUR LODGE…

• Issue, or cause to be issued, all summonses or notices which may be required;

• Discharge all the executive functions of his Lodge; and

• Perform all acts, by ancient usage proper to his office, which are not prohibited by the Constitution or Ordinances of Grand Lodge.

• Preside and have general supervision over his lodge and decide questions of law and order, but any member of the lodge may appeal from the decision of the Master to the Grand Master, and from his decision to the Grand Lodge. Sect 89 (1)

• To see that the by-laws and resolutions of his lodge are observed, and that the constitution, rules, and edict of this Grand Lodge are duly obeyed. Sect 89 (2)

• To see that monthly activity reports are promptly made to this Grand Lodge.

• To attain such proficiency in the work as will enable him to conduct the ceremonies of his lodge in a creditable manner.

• To call communications of his lodge as provided in the Constitution Section 107.

• To attend: Grand Lodge Communication, District Meeting and Educational Programs.

MASTERS

• The Master can put to …or refuse to put any motion on the floor

• The Master may rule a brother out of order at any time

• The Master determines what will and will not be discussed

• When a brother is rapped down, he must obey at once. There is a fine line between poor etiquette/protocol and Un-Masonic Conduct

• The Master CANNOT cancel a stated communication. (Sec. 102 (a)

• USE your GAVEL and RUN YOUR LODGE

HOW ?

• Annual plan

• Budget

• Goals (Educational Programs – Building Plans)

• Appoint Officers

• Assign Committees

• Newsletter

• Agenda (stated and called meetings)

• Study the Parliamentary Procedure

KNOW OUR RITUAL

• To have knowledge of the work and lectures of the First, Second, and Third Degrees

• To be knowledgeable of the ritual for conducting stated meetings

•Open and Close Properly

• Balloting

• Receiving dignitaries With Proper Protocol

•Draping the charter

RITUAL CONTINUED:

• The great lessons of Masonry which are taught by our rituals should never be demeaned by levity or pranks.

• The Lodge room is not a proper location for the telling of jokes, pranks, levity, horseplay, or off-colored or offensive stories or laughter

• Our ritual is for the candidate or Brother going through~ IT IS NOT for our entertainment

• LEVITY : lightness of mind, character or behavior; lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness. 2. insincerity

THE VIEW FROM THE WEST

SENIOR WARDENS

• To serve as Master in the absence of the Master;

• To prepare the calendar for your year as Master;

• To see that the Master’s Orders are carried out in full.

• To prepare the Senior Warden's Trestle board articles, when required;

To prepare an estimated budget for your year as Master

To consider brethren to be appointed to the line during your year as Master and to ask them if they will serve.

To be knowledgeable of the work and lectures of the Third Degree and the ritual to qualify as Worshipful Master;

To be qualified to give the work of the Senior Warden in the three degrees;

To attend all degree practices designated by the Master.

THE VIEW FROM THE SOUTH

JUNIOR WARDENS

• To Serve as Master in the absence of the Master and Senior Warden.

• To assist the master in the discharge of his duties.• To be knowledgeable of all work, lectures and ritual parts in

the South in all three degrees.• To make sure the Stewards know their duties.• To prepare the Junior Warden's Trestle board articles, when

required.

• To make sure the Stewards are informed about degree work.

• To call the craft from labor to refreshment.• To call the craft from refreshment back to labor.• The Junior Warden is in charge of the craft while the Lodge

is at refreshment.• To attend all degree practices designated by the Master.

DUTIES OF THE CRAFT

• STAND UP ! No man sits while speaking in a lodge room, no matter if he is addressing an officer or another brother

• DO NOT TALK Especially :

• While degree work is being performed

• During regular business

• Shows irreverence and is considered bad manners

• Unless you have requested the Master to speak, SILENCE is the rule

• All lodge activity is based on each man in the Lodge being a servant of the Brethren.

Give proper signs and due guards !

Address the brethren properly, “ Worshipful Master, Wardens, and Brethren”

For Distinguished Guests :

Right Worshipful (elected grand officers)

Right Reverend (Grand Chaplain)

Worshipful District Deputy Grand Master

Worshipful Brother – (committeemen, appointed officers)

”

“Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons.

REMEMBER YOU ARE A MASON• Especially when Online

• Cell phones, I pads, tablets, etc. all can be used innocently- but with disastrous results

• Social Media can be an effective public relations tool, but can also damage the Fraternity if used improperly

• Set boundaries, know your boundaries

• Strive to maintain with integrity the dignified character of our profession when using social media

WHERE TO BEGIN

• Web Masonry

• Web Protocols

• Public Relations Manual

• Web Protocols for Social Networks

• All can be found at :

• www.grandlodgeofkentucky.org/publications

THE MASONIC HOMES OF KENTUCKY

Founded in 1867, the oldest home of its kind in North America.

A LEGACY OF CARINGIn 1871 the Home opens near downtown Louisville

From 1872-1884 a school is established teaching the basics as well as practical life applications including

Shoemaking, chair caning, printing, cooking, gardening and canning

INTO A NEW CENTURY

1901- The Old Mason’s Home in Shelbyville is founded

1918- The influx of children now from WW I and the influenza epidemic overcrowds the Home

VISION FOR THE FUTURE1925-127 acres is acquired between the Louisville city limits and St. Matthews and the cornerstone is laid for construction of a schoolhouse

1926- the new home is dedicated and residents begin moving from the old home

1928- The renowned architects the Olmsted Brothers complete the master plan of the Louisville Campus

1930- The largest population of children is recorded at the Home at 632

FAST FORWARD

In 1989 The Home’s last orphan leaves the grounds and the Home focuses on providing senior care. Building a personal care center with 104 resident accommodations

1954- The Homes campus school is closed and children living at the Home begin attending public schools

In 1993 the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home merges with the Old Mason’s Home in Shelbyville to become

The Masonic Homes of Kentucky

1997-Six of the cottages that housed widows and orphans are converted into senior living apartments and the old dining hall is renovated and renamed The Olmsted, now a Louisville landmark for weddings and special events

2000-2014

• 2009- Club Olmsted and The Bistro open

• 2010- Sam Swope Care Center opens

• 2011- Sproutlings Pediatric Day Care and Preschool opens serving medically fragile and typical children

• 2014 - New initiatives being considered

SOME BASICS

• The Masonic Homes of Kentucky operate as a 501(c)(3)

• Not For Profit Charitable Corporation

• The Masonic Homes employs over 500 people in Shelbyville and Louisville caring for as many as 800 individuals

• The Masonic Homes began admitting non-Masons in 1993

MASONICARE PROGRAM

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•Provides housing and services to eligible Kentucky Masons, their wives and widows

•Funded by Masonicare residents who share in paying for their care (ie, sale of assets, insurance coverage, etc.) and charitable gifts from our Fraternity and others

Janell Hack, Masonicare resident since 1998

MASONICARE QUALIFICATIONS

•At least 60 years old

•Master Mason in good standing of a Kentucky Lodge for at least five years before applying

•Wife of qualified Master Mason for five consecutive years immediately preceding death

•Widow of qualified Master Mason who has not remarried

Charles Elston, Masonicare resident since 1992

ASSET SURRENDER

•Required only when entering Masonicare program

•Not required when becoming a resident at or getting services from MHKY

•Most enter MHKY, spend private resources, apply insurance coverage, etc. before entering Masonicare

Mary Walker, Masonicare resident since 1986

WHEN TO APPLY

•When care and/or housing services are first needed

•Applicants with resources: “spend down” first

•Without resources: eligible for Masonicare

Everett Parish, Masonicare resident since 2012

GRAND MASTER’S PIN

$10 – Will be available at all District Meetings and from your District Deputy

All proceeds go directly to the Masonicare program

THE MAP

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For Masonicare :

Todd Lacy or Cathy Kannapel

Corporate Office

502.259.9627

Toll Free: 866.764.6631

Shelbyville :

Georgina Ivers 502-513-1820

Louisville:

Colleen Sprinkle 502-897-4907

Bonnie England, Masonicare resident since 2003

For Donation Information : Bruce Lott (blott@mhky.com) / 502.753.8843; or Phyllis O’Daniel (podaniel@mhky.com) / 502.753.8808.

INDEPENDENT LIVING OPPORTUNITIES

• The Masonic Home Village

ASSISTED LIVING OPPORTUNITIES

• The Pillars of Shelbyville and Louisville

SAM SWOPE CARE CENTER

• Six graciously appointed households each have a key area of focus:

• Short-term nursing care

• Inpatient and outpatient kidney dialysis

• Advanced memory care

• Hospice and palliative care

• Subacute and long-term care

SALLY’S GARDEN

• People who live in Sally's Garden enjoy the advantages of:

• Structured, enriching activities

• Enclosed courtyard with walking path

• Large private rooms and baths

• Inviting dining and living areas

• Sally's Garden is named in honor of Sally A. Bowers, administrator of Masonic Home of Louisville for more than 17 years. Sally made a significant difference in the lives of people at Masonic Homes, and her compassion and personal commitment to excellence continue to inspire our staff.

ADMISSION TO THE MASONIC HOMES

THE MOST OFTEN ASKED QUESTION

THIS PAGE RESERVED FOR YOU…

WHEN OUR LABORS HAVE ENDED

ARE YOU PREPARED ?

Do you want a Masonic Funeral ?

Does your Family KNOW you want a Masonic Funeral ?

Do they know what to do ?

SIT DOWN AND TALK WITH YOUR FAMILY

Where is your apron ?

Does your family know where your apron is ?

What do you want your obituary to say ?

What appendant bodies did you belong to ? (Scottish Rite, York Rite, Shrine etc.)

Do you have special aprons ? (DDGM, Homes Ambassador, Grand Lodge Office etc.)

YOUR MASONIC LEGACY

• What do you want done with your Masonic books, pins, rings, regalia etc. ?

• Who will perform your funeral ?

• Make sure the church/funeral home and Lodge know of your wishes

• The Master and/or Secretary should know and make contact

• It's never too early to start planning

BROTHERS, THANK YOU -

• By example, a Mason extends the sphere of influence of moral values to his own community. Masonry emphasizes personal responsibility for one’s own conduct.

• Enlightenment through education is a basic tenet Masons strenuously support.

• Thank you for your dedication to the Fraternity and the basic principles that should at all times characterize Freemasonry.

• Its up to YOU the individual Mason to characterize what we stand for.

• Be proud of who you are, where you are from and what you do.

FRATERNALLY THINE,

• Cameron C. Poe, Chairman

• John Cissell

• Rick Tyler

• Ricky Howard

• George Pennington

YOUR GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

• Most Worshipful Grand Master –Rick Nation

• Deputy Grand Master – Wilson Wilder

• Grand Senior Warden- Cloyd Bumgardner

• Grand Junior Warden – Todd Jones

• Grand Secretary – PGM Joe Conway

• Grand Treasurer- PGM Keith Dreier

IMPORTANT LINKS

www.grandlodgeofkentucky.org

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Lodge-of-Kentucky

FOR A COPY OF THIS PRESENTATION

• Email : thechairman3@yahoo.com • Please send your name, email address and Lodge #