It becomes the duty of every new Mason to find their place within the lodge. If a new member likes to cook they can offer to help the kitchen crew, if they like to work with their hands they can help with maintaining the building or if they like to plan events they can help with Blood Drive or Child ID programs.
It also becomes the duty of every lodge officer, past master and member to help every new Mason find their place within the lodge. Invite the new brother to help with the upkeep of the building, or to help plan the next lodge event - give him an oppoprtunity to learn what activities within the lodge he enjoys the most.
Why is this so important ? If the past teaches us anything about our future, a newly made Mason who does not find his place within the lodge will be lost - they may come to an occasional meeting and they may remain on the lodge rolls as a member or they may join another local lodge that does make they feel welcome.
There has been too many members lost to demit and nonpayment of dues because they never found their place within the lodge. Lodge's today need to actively reach out and embrace new members - that will help us to grow and become a stronger part of our respective communities.
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