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Mentoring Programme Personal Development Guide Bro. …………………………………………………………………………………….. Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire This page is left intentionally blank v 1.01 F PGLEL – Mentoring Programme 2 BROTHER: PERSONAL INFORMATION: E-Mail: Telephone: Mobile: Home: LODGE INFORMATION: Lodge: Lodge Mentor: District: ASSIGNED MENTOR (If not the Lodge Mentor): Name: E-Mail: Telephone: Mobile: Home: LODGE PROGRESSION: Initiated: Passed: Raised: Inner Guard: Junior Deacon: Senior Deacon: Junior Warden: Senior Warden: Worshipful Master: PGLEL – Mentoring Programme 3 MENTORS SHOULD USE THIS DOCUMENT AS A GUIDE TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF NEW MASONS – IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE PRESCRIPTIVE AND SHOULD BE ADAPTED BY MENTORS TO BEST SUPPORT THE NEEDS AND ASPIRATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AND THEIR LODGES GUIDE LIST 1: Recruitment and preparation for the Ceremony of Initiation GUIDE LIST 2: Entered Apprentice GUIDE LIST 3: Fellow Craft GUIDE LIST 4: Master Mason and Beyond GUIDE LIST 5: Preparing for Office “MH” PGLEL ‘Mentor’s Handbook’ “PDG” PGLEL Personal Development Guide (this booklet) “EAPG” Entered Apprentice – Personal Guide “FCPG” Fellow Craft – Personal Guide “MMPG” Master Mason – Personal Guide “ELMT_1” East Lancashire Mentoring Toolkit (1) “ELMT_2” East Lancashire Mentoring Toolkit (2) “BOC” UGLE ‘Book of Constitutions’ “LETRS” PGLEL Welcome and Congratulatory Letters The Referenced Guidance Documents are available from your District Mentor, or directly downloadable from the Mentoring section of the East Lancashire Provincial Grand Lodge Website: www.pglel.co.uk Annex I ‘Welcome Pack’ Annex II Initiation: Information Pack & EA Personal Guide Annex III Passing: Information Pack & FC Personal Guide Annex IV Raising: Information Pack & MM Personal Guide PGLEL – Mentoring Programme 4 Belonging Understanding Involvement MENTORS SHOULD USE THIS BOOKLET AS A GUIDE TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF NEW MASONS – IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE PRESCRIPTIVE AND SHOULD BE ADAPTED BY MENTORS TO BEST SUPPORT THE NEEDS AND ASPIRATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS The guidance lists in this booklet are broken down into five key stages which relate to logical Masonic milestones. Each element within a stage is colour coded to indicate its relationship to the three aspects of development shown above, namely that of establishing: Belonging Understanding Involvement Each key stage is presented in the form of a Guidance List which is cross referenced to further documentation where appropriate to provide additional explanation and information for the Mentor. It is anticipated that the use of these Guidance Lists will: Facilitate ease and consistency of the approach to Mentoring in PGLEL Provide a guide to and record of activities undertaken Facilitate progress reviews ‘Welcome Pack’ and Personal Development Guides Supportive documentation is provided for new members in the form of a ‘Welcome Pack’ and additional ‘Personal Development Guides’ (see Annexes I to IV). It is strongly recommended that these are formally presented to new members at the Social Boards directly following the Ceremonies of Initiation, Passing and Raising. This public demonstration of the Mentoring process in action is intended to reinforce the concept of Mentoring for all Brethren, to enhance the role of the Mentor in the eyes of all concerned and to elevate the importance of the mentee himself. Lodge Mentors will receive appropriate training via their District Mentors in the application of this process. Some Mentors will no doubt wish to add items to these guidance lists, while others may feel that some of the elements are not appropriate for their mentee or Lodge. Equally some may wish to devolve the responsibility for delivering some elements of the programme to others. Making such judgments is perfectly acceptable. However, it is considered essential that the Mentor is committed to making sure that his proposed programme is seen through to its completion, as raising expectations which are subsequently not met will be counterproductive and result in potential disillusionment. PGLEL – Mentoring Programme 5 CANDIDATE : Name: TIMING: AIM: From the time that a prospective Candidate To make the new Candidate feel welcome and support them first makes contact with the Lodge until the from the time of their first formal contact with the Lodge until completion of his Initiation meeting the time they are initiated, and to provide them with an initial understanding of the personal and financial commitment being made Source of Reference Area of Guidance Responsibility  Information Materials Inform the Candidate of the qualifications for Discussion with Proposer Proposer and/or MH Section 4 membership, to give an initial explanation of what and Seconder Seconder, nominated ELMT_1 Stage 2 1.1 freemasonry is, what is expected of them as a member or members member of a Lodge and what they can hope to of the Lodge, gain. Secretary To establish the suitability of the Candidate for Lodge Committee Lodge Committee, MH Section 4 membership and provide them with information Secretary ELMT_1 Stage 2 1.2 regarding associated timescales and the costs involved with becoming a member To inform the Candidate of the successful Verbally after the Lodge Secretary ELMT_1 Stage 3 outcome of the interview and that the decision committee has made its 1.3 will need to be formalised by a ballot in open decision Lodge. Give information about probable initiation dates and overall timescales Formally notify the Candidate of the successful Letter containing Lodge Secretary ELMT_1 Stage 4 ballot (or otherwise) and confirm the actual costs relevant information, 1.4 involved and the specific details of the Initiation copy of Summons meeting, payment of annual subscriptions, required dress, purchase of regalia Guidance notes for Lodge Mentor MH Section 5 Identify and allocate a suitable Mentor to the 1.5 Candidate, if not to be the Lodge Mentor selecting Mentors and setting up the pairing. Mentor contacts Mentor MH Section 4 Arrange an initial meeting between the Candidate Candidate and agrees and Mentor to discuss and agree the basis of the 1.6 relationship, the future agenda frequency and mutually convenient arrangements for the location of meetings meeting Communicate the arrangements for the Initiation Discussion and letter Mentor, Proposer, ELMT_1 Stage 4 1.7 meeting, the dress requirements, the need to Secretary respond to the toast at the Festive Board etc. Provide the Candidate with support before, One to one support Mentor, Proposer, ELMT_1 Stage 4 during and after the Initiation meeting. Prepare Seconder and Tyler ELMT_1 Stage 5 1.8 the Candidate for the ceremony and make the key introductions before and after the meeting PGLEL – Mentoring Programme 6 BROTHER: Name: TIMING: AIM: Commences after the Ceremony of Initiation To provide the Entered Apprentice with an understanding of has taken place and is ideally completed by the Ceremony of Initiation, prepare him for the ceremony of the Second Degree Passing, provide him with information about the Lodge and begin the process of integrating him as a member of it Source of Reference Area of Guidance Responsibility  Information Materials Explain the role of the Lodge of Instruction/Junior Discussion with the Mentor, MH Section 4 Practice, how it’s structured, and the benefits of LOI DC/Preceptor, talking Proposer, LOI ELMT_1 Stage 6 2.1 attending, the frequency and dates of meetings, to LOI Members, Members dress code, and introduction to members Attending LOI if appropriate Explain the meaning and symbolism contained in Discussion with Mentor EAPG 2.2 the First Degree. Reconfirm grip and word, Mentor, Proposer, Lodge explain meaning of working tools DC Learn the questions and answers for the Booklet containing Proposer, Seconder EAPG ceremony of Passing questions and answers and Mentor ELMT_1 Stage 6 2.3 with the support of Mentor and Proposer Continue introductions to key members of the Personal introductions Mentor EAPG Lodge such as the active officers, Secretary, ELMT_1 Stage 6 2.4 Treasurer, Almoner, Charity Steward, DC, Past Masters etc, and members of the Candidate’s peer group The structure and importance of the Lodge Discussion and Mentor BOC Summons. Elections, Ballots, Notices of Motion. reference material and Secretary 2.5 How and when the business of the Lodge is conducted, Agenda items and risings Initial explanation of the different offices in the Discussion, examples Mentor EAPG 2.6 Lodge and corresponding regalia, aprons, jewels, and reference material wands etc. Explanation of what goes on at the Festive Discussion, observation Mentor, EAPG 2.7 Board, protocols, toasts, Masonic Fire etc. and reference material Proposer, Seconder procedure for booking meals, dining list Explanation of salutations and greetings to Explanation and Mentor, Lodge DC EAPG 2.8 Grand Officers, Provincial Officers, PGM, RW and demonstration of salutes VW Bros reference to ritual book st Explain the requirement to avoid discussion on Discussion Mentor, 1 Degree 2.9 certain subjects such as politics and religion Proposer, Seconder. Ceremony Understand the significance of the Lodge By Laws, Reading the By Laws Mentor Bye Laws 2.10 e.g. impact on payment of subs, exclusion and discussion of their significance Explain the support available for Brethren and Discussion with the Mentor and Lodge ‘Welcome Pack’ 2.11 their families in distressed circumstances and Lodge Almoner. Almoner what constitutes it Arrange a visit, or visits, to other lodges Selection of suitable Mentor, Proposer EAPG st 2.12 to experience 1 . Degree Ceremony. Arrange a visits in conjunction with and Seconder discussion / de-brief session afterwards. Proposer and Seconder Introduce to the organizers of the District ‘Light District Mentor Mentor 2.13 Blues’ / ‘Perfect Ashlar’ club, or similar _ PGLEL – Mentoring Programme 7 Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire Mentoring: Guide List 3 BROTHER: Name: TIMING: AIM: The intervening period between the Second To provide the new Candidate with an understanding and Third Degree of the Second Degree and develop their knowledge of some of the core aspects of the Lodge history and Masonic etiquette and knowledge Source of Reference Area of Guidance Responsibility  Information Materials Explain the meaning and symbolism of the Discussion with Mentor FCPG 3.1 Second Degree; reconfirm pass grip and word, Mentor, Proposer, Lodge working tools, second degree tracing board DC Learn the questions and answers for Raising Booklet containing Proposer, Seconder FCPG questions and answers and Mentor 3.2 with the support of Mentor and Proposer Explain the layout of the Lodge and the Discussion and Mentor FCPG symbolism of Lodge furniture, movable and explanation in the Lodge 3.3 immovable jewels, pedestals, gavels, carpet, the by the Mentor and DC letter “G”, tassels, Lodge Banner Provide an overview of the history of the Discussion with Secretary Mentor, Secretary, Lodge Archive Lodge, date of founding, Mother Lodge, key and / or Senior Past Senior Past Masters 3.4 milestones etc Master, Lodge history booklet if available Understand visiting within the English Discussion with Mentor Mentor, Secretary BOC Constitution and other countries, the need to get and signposting to 3.5 clearance for overseas visits etc sources of reference material Masonic Etiquette and protocol. Dress, Discussion with Mentor Mentor FCPG demeanour in and out of the Lodge, giving 3.6 apologies, structure of wine taking and toasts at the festive board, how to give a toast, origins of “Masonic Fire” etc Book of Constitutions, overall structure Discussion with Mentor Mentor, Secretary BOC and contents, explain the most salient rules and Lodge Secretary. 3.7 and regulations for Private Lodges and the BOC available on UGLE usefulness of the BOC as a source of reference Website Arrange a visit, or visits, to other lodges Selection of suitable Mentor, Proposer FCPG to experience different rituals, make new visits in conjunction with and Seconder contacts, experience the enjoyment of visiting Proposer and Seconder 3.8 and maintaining interest in Freemasonry. Arrange using existing contacts a review/ de-brief afterwards. and special relationships with individuals or other Lodges Explain the significance of charitable giving to Discussion, charity ‘Welcome Pack’ Masonic and Non-Masonic charities and how booklets and other _ contributions are made, formally and informally. written 3.9 Explain the role of the ELMC and the use of gift reference material. ELMC aid and Grand Charity Websites PGLEL – Mentoring Programme 8 BROTHER: Name: TIMING: AIM: This stage can commence immediately after To provide the new Master Mason with an understanding of the Third Degree has been completed the Third Degree, maintain their interest in Freemasonry, further develop their Masonic Knowledge and encourage their active involvement in the Lodge and Freemasonry generally Source of Reference Area of Need Responsibility  Information Materials Understand the meaning and symbolism of the Reference material, Mentor, DC, Master MMPG Third Degree. Presentation of Ritual Book Ritual Book, 4.1 Peterborough Booklets, discussion with Mentor, DC and Master Appreciate the history and structure of the UGLE, Reference material, Mentor Book of key officers, the Board of General Purposes and UGLE and other web Constitutions 4.2 other key groups. Understand the structure of its sites and discussions MMPG Districts and Lodges overseas. Other Grand with Grand Officer and Lodges Mentor Provincial Grand Lodge, regalia, who’s who, Reference material, Mentor Book of Provincial and District structure and key roles and Provincial Websites, Constitutions 4.3 responsibilities. Number and sizes of Provinces, discussion with Provincial PGLEL Year Book no of officers, active and past officers Grand Officer and Mentor The Holy Royal Arch and how to join it. Create Provincial booklet, Mentor MMPG an awareness of the other degrees in Peterborough Booklet RA 4.4 Freemasonry and the qualifications for etc, discussion with Representative membership. Understand the impact of over member of the Holy commitment Royal Arch and Mentor Provincial meetings & social events, accompany Discussion with Mentor Mentor, Proposer, PGLEL Year Book new Mason to Provincial Grand Lodge meeting & and suitable Provincial Seconder PGLEL website 4.5 explain structure etc, Annual programme of social Grand Officer District events Newsletter Explanation of categories of Private Lodges, Discussion with Mentor Mentor Book of 4.6 School Lodges, Past Masters Lodges, Stewards Constitutions Lodges etc Provincial Library and Museum, location, Discussion with Mentor, Mentor ‘Welcome Pack’ 4.7 who’s who, aims and objectives etc if possible arrange a visit Explain the system for awarding Masonic Discussion with Mentor Mentor Book of 4.8 honours, numbers that can be appointed and Secretary and Secretary Constitutions The four main Masonic Charities, their purpose Reference booklets Mentor and Charity ‘Welcome Pack’ and structure. The Masonic Festival system, how and discussion with the Steward UGLE & PGLEL 4.9 targets are set for the Province and Private Mentor and Charity websites Lodges Steward Recruiting new Masons, how to approach Discussion with Mentor, Mentor Book of potential candidates, Registration Form “P”, and BOC, Registration Form Constitutions 4.10 qualifications for membership P, reference booklets for MMPG candidates Understand the role of Provincial, District and Discussion with Mentor, BOC 4.11 Grand Officers Mentor, Provincial and Provincial and Grand PGLEL Year Book Grand Officers Officer Arrange a visit, or visits, to other lodges Selection of suitable Mentor, Proposer 4.12 to experience 3rd. Degree Ceremony. Arrange a visits in conjunction with and Seconder _ discussion / de-brief session afterwards. Proposer and Seconder Explore the opportunities for involving the new Discussion to establish Mentor, Lodge ELMT_2 Mason in Lodge activities by giving them a clear the new Mason’s level of Committee role in the Lodge to maintain their interest, e.g. interest in taking office in 4.13 membership of social committee etc. Presenting the Lodge and level of the working tools, tracing board etc willingness to make a wider contribution PGLEL – Mentoring Programme 9 BROTHER: Name: TIMING: AIM: After consolidating the learning from Stage 4 To maintain interest and prepare new Masons to take office in and before taking office the Lodge and participate in the management of the Lodge Source of Reference Area of Guidance Responsibility  Information Materials Understanding the roles and responsibilities of Discussion with Mentor Mentor BOC 5.1 each Lodge Officer, and how progression within and DC EAPG the Lodge is planned Understand the key management roles within Discussion with Mentor Mentor BOC the Lodge, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of and holders of key EAPG 5.2 Ceremonies. Role and structure of the General management offices Purposes Committee. Role and responsibilities of the WM Understanding how order is maintained in Discussion with Mentor Mentor Bye Laws 5.3 the Lodge, disciplinary procedures, role of the and key officers BPGOLCE L Year Book Provincial Grand Secretary and UGLE Development of relationships within Mentoring support Mentor ELMT_2 5.4 the “Management Team” and reference material Development of management skills - Mentoring support Mentor ELMT_2 5.5 communication, leadership, interpersonal skills and reference material Create a personalised programme for Mentoring support Mentor ELMT_2 5.6 learning ritual linked to key milestones, e.g. and reference material expected appointment as Inner Guard PGLEL – Mentoring Programme 10

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