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Supreme Council of the 33rd & Last DegreeA & A S R of Freemasonry

of the Republic of the PhilippinesSemi-Annual Session, September 9, 2011

Scottish Rite Temple, Manila



WHAT IS MANAGEMENT?

the act or art of managing

judicious use of means toaccomplish an end

the collective body of those who

manage or direct an enterprise

Effective – producing the desired

effect or result



Why the need for an effective management?

You have been elected or chosen by the Lodge.

You voluntarily accepted the position.

It is a responsibility. It is an opportunity to be of service to the

Lodge, the fraternity, and the community.

It is an opportunity to practice and apply your

leadership abilities. It is an opportunity for you to set a legacy.

You owe it to yourself and the Brethren.

To deserve a Past Venerable Master’s Jewel.



Lodge Management can be difficult and easy.

the officers are busy

the members are not your employees

the members are not paid to do a job

the members are also busy with their work

the Lodge has limited financial resources the members meet once a month only

Difficult

it is hard to contact the members



the members are leaders and managers intheir own right

the members have their own resources andlogistics

the members will do the work voluntarily

the Past Venerable Masters can assist in Lodge

management

Easy

The key is to get the interest and cooperation of the members to support the present leadership.



Effective Lodge Management Forum

A. LODGE MANAGEMENT

FOUR AREAS OF CONCERN

1. Administrative Management

2. Records Management

3. Financial Management

4. Ritual Work Management




FOUR AREAS OF CONCERN

1. Administrative Management- encompasses the successfulimplementation of the variousmeetings, projects and activities of

the Lodge, and is directly theresponsibility of the Presiding Master.




2. Records Management- includes the proper recording of

the minutes of meetings, specialevents or activities, safekeeping ofrecords, submission of the requiredreports to the Supreme Council,

turnover of records to the newofficers, and reservation of records.




3. Financial Management- involves the proper handling of Lodgefunds needed to support the year longactivities and projects of the Lodge. Agood financial management should endthe year with an excess cash balance.

4. Ritual Work Management

- involves the proper performance ofthe various ceremonies of the Craft.Proficiency is a must for someone tobe able to perform the rituals properly.




KINDS OF MASONIC CEREMONIES

I. Esoteric Ceremonies are:

- Opening and Closing of the Lodge

- Degree Conferralsof the Appendant

Bodies




II. Exoteric Ceremonies are:

- Installation of Lodge Officers

III. Partly Esoteric Ceremonies are:- Masonic Funeral Rites- Lodge of Remembrance / Sorrow




A “MUST” FOR A GOOD LEADER

COMMITMENT

ENTHUSIASM

ORGANIZED

INVOLVE as many members as

possible

FOLLOW THROUGH each phase ofan activity




MAINTAIN projects which have provento be of value

IMAGINATION

SUPPORT all who are working towardsthe same goal

Give CREDIT and PRAISE to those whoearn it.

PROMPTNESS

COURTEOUS



Masonic District NCR-A

Under the Jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of

Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines


They Make More Mistakes

Even though initiating leaders experience

more failure, they don’t let it bother them.The greater the potential, the greater thechance for failure. Only those who dare tofail greatly can ever achieve greatly. If you

want to achieve great things as a leader,you must be willing to initiate and putyourself on the line.



Have a Leader’s Head – Understand People

The first quality of a relational leader isthe ability to understand how people feeland think.

5. RELATIONSHIPS

Have a Leader’s Heart – Love People

You cannot be a truly effective leader, thekind that people want to follow, unlessyou love people.



Extend a Leader’s Hand – Help People

People respect a leader who keeps theirinterests in mind. If your focus is on whatyou can put into people rather than what

you can get out of them, they’ll love and

respect you – and these create a great

foundation for building relationships.




They Get the Job Done

How do people maintain a get-it-doneattitude? They think of themselves asself-employed. If you want to achievemore and build your credibility with

followers, adopt a get-it-done attitude. Itcan take you far.

6. RESPONSIBILITY




They Are Willing to Go the Extra Mile

Responsible people never protest,“That’s not my job.”. They’re willing to do

whatever it takes to complete the workneeded by the organization. If you wantto succeed, be willing to put the

organization ahead of your agenda.




They are Driven by Excellence

Excellence is a great motivator. Peoplewho desire excellence – and work hard to

achieve it – are almost alwaysresponsible. Make high quality goal, andresponsibility will naturally follow.

They Produce Regardless of the Situation

The ultimate quality of a responsibleperson is the ability to finish. If you wantto lead, you’ve got to produce.




Thank youfor your

active participation.

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