The following opportunities are held at
various times in the year.
Mentor Scheme
Seminar
Each Lodge is expected to appoint a Lodge Mentor, an experienced member who
will appoint Personal Mentors to look after the development of new recruits and
other members who may need support. Once or twice a year a seminar is held to
support new and existing Lodge Mentors.
Preparing for the Masters’ Chair Seminar
The prospect of becoming Master of the Lodge can generate a range of questions
and concerns. The annual workshop for aspiring members has proven to be most
helpful in clarifying the role, alleviating anxiety and boosting confidence and
enthusiasm. Attendance is open to any Lodge Officer who aims to progress to the
Chair.
Orations
All Lodges are
encouraged to include an Oration in their annual programme. This is an
opportunity to consider an aspect of our ritual in a little more detail and to
reflect on its meaning to us as individual masons. Frank Clarke, Provincial
Orator, will be pleased to provide further details.Orator@pglsomerset.org.uk
Alternative Programme options
The occasions when Lodges do not have a ceremony provides an opportunity to
extend knowledge of freemasonry. Lodge Secretaries have a list of alternative
programmes and speakers that Lodges are recommended to consider on such
occasions.
Seminars on other topics
Suggestions of topics
are always welcomed and should be forwarded through the Lodge Mentor to the
Provincial Education Officer. Seminars for Lodge Officers are held from time to
time during the course of each year.
