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PROTOCOL & ETIQUETTE
GRAND LODGE WORKSHOPJuly 19, 2011
• Quick Summary ‐ P&E Concepts
•Questions & Answers
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MODERATORS• V.W. Bro. Gordon Crutcher‐ Member of the Board, P&E Chairman‐ Assistant Secretary – LOI Team
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• R.W. Bro. George McCowan‐ Secretary – P&E Committee, &‐ Secretary – LOI Team
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DEFINITIONS
•PROTOCOL: The established rules of behaviour for formal occasions
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DEFINITIONS
•ETIQUETTE: The customs or rules of behaviour regarded as correct in social life, or in professional interaction and official intercommunication
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P&E is simply about:
•What to say•What to do•What to wear
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P&E involves:
•COURTESY•CUSTOM•COMMON SENSE
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P&E is:
•DOING THE RIGHT THING AT THE RIGHT TIME
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SOME P&E
QUESTIONS
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THE GRAND HONOURS• Who to?• When given?• How given?
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GRAND HONOURS CAN BE:•Mandatory; or•Optional (a courtesy)
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THE GRAND HONOURS• The Grand Honours MUSTbe given to a G.L.O. who is entitled – by his rank – to assume the gavel.
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GRAND HONOURS ARE MANDATORY FOR:
• Grand Master• A Past Grand Master• Deputy Grand Master• District Deputy Grand Master
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THE GRAND HONOURS
•While optional, it is but a common courtesy to give the Grand Honours to all other current GLOs
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THE GRAND HONOURS
• It is the prerogative of the W.M. to extend the Grand Honours to a Past G.L.O., a P.M., or a visiting W.M.
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THE GRAND HONOURS• Any brother directed by the G.M. to attend a lodge on some specific mission, must be accorded the Grand Honours.
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THE GRAND HONOURSBASIC RULE
• The Grand Honours are always given to the seniorofficer being received!
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TWO VISITORS
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QUESTION•As a courtesy, the W.M. wishes to accord the G.H. to the visiting W.M.
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THE GRAND HONOURS ‐ BASIC RULE
• The rank of the senior officer being received dictates the number of times the Grand Honours are given
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THE GRAND HONOURS• The code for giving the Grand Honours is specified in Section 15 of the Book of Constitution
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P&E
HOW TO GIVE THE GRAND HONOURS
Start with hands at your sides
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GRAND HONOURS
(1) Strikethighs with your palms
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P&E
GRAND HONOURS
(2) Cross armsover breast,palms strike shoulders
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P&E
GRAND HONOURS
(2) . . . continuedL arm over R(Hint: think ofthe S of F)
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P&E
GRAND HONOURS
(3) Raise handsover head,strike palmstogether
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GRAND HONOURS
(4) Repeat untilseries is done3, 5, 7, or 9times
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GRAND HONOURS
(5) Do strike thighsthe last time
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P&E
GRAND HONOURS
(6) Series ofsmart claps,(3, 5, 7, or 9),R over
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GRAND HONOURS
(7) Same # ofsmart claps,
over R
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GRAND HONOURS
(8) Same # ofsmart claps,R over
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GRAND HONOURS
(9) Always endthe G.H. withfirst one clap,R over
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GRAND HONOURS
(10) Then one clap,
over R
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GRAND HONOURS
(11) Finallyby one clap,R over
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GRAND HONOURS
(12) Returnhands to your sides.
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IMPRESSIVE WHEN DONE IN UNISON
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THE WANDS•When are the wands used to receive visitors?
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THE WANDS
• The wands are only used to receive those Grand Lodge Officers who are entitled to assume the gavel
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THE SWORD•What is the proper way to carry a sword?
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PROTOCOL & ETIQUETTEThe Royal Couple in Canada
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•What is appropriate attire to wear to lodge?
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DRESS CODE• Each lodge establishes a uniform dress code.
• Usually is tuxedo for Officers and business suit for members. (Lodge Summons)
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DRESS CODE• Visitors would normally follow the dress code the lodge has established for its members (i.e. business suit)
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DRESS CODE• Current Grand Lodge Officers would follow the dress code established by Grand Lodge, when they visit a lodge
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DRESS CODE• Does a different dress code apply when attendingEMERGENT MEETINGS?
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DRESS CODE•Dressing down is not appropriate for lodge
• Show respect for the fraternity and your lodge
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DRESS CODE• For a comprehensive explanation about dress codes, see pages 38 – 43 in “The Masonic Manual”
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PROPER SALUTATION FOR THE G.M. and THE D.G.M.
•How should you address the G.M. and/or the D.G.M. when you are talking to them?
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PROPER SALUTATION FOR THE G.M. and THE D.G.M.
• During their respective terms of office, (as far as Masons are concerned), neither the G.M., nor the D.G.M., has a personal name
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PROPER SALUTATION FOR THE G.M. and THE D.G.M.
• Even during a private conversation, when no one else can hear you, address these officers solely by their respective titles
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PROPER SALUTATION FOR THE G.M. and THE D.G.M.
e.g. “Hello, Grand Master”, or “Good evening, Deputy Grand Master”
Do not use their personal names.
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YOUR NAMEIS VERY
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QUESTION• You are the D of C for your lodge.
• You are responsible to introduce/present visitors.
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QUESTION• How can you ensure that you learn – and correctly pronounce – the name of everyone who should be introduced/presented?
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CORRECT PRONUNCIATION• Always carry a pen and notebook.
• If you are the least bit uncertain how to pronounce a brother’s name – ask him!
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CORRECT PRONUNCIATION•Write down the phonetic pronunciation of any difficult names in your notebook.
• Your name is your most important possession.
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•When should you salute the W.M.?
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SALUTE THE W.M. WHEN:• Entering lodge• Leaving lodge•Addressing the W.M. •Called for in ritual
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NOTE:• There is no need to salute after you have finished speaking
•Avoid the “second salute”61
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ALSO:• Do not salute to acknowledge a command by the W.M.
• Salutes go upward, not down (e.g. J.W. does not salute I.G.)
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• Take the proper step before saluting ‐
EXCEPT•While perambulating in front of the W.M.
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QUESTION• Should you hold a salute until it is acknowledged by the W.M.?
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•No. While the W.M. should return all salutes, do not wait for him to do so before you complete your salute. Don’t hold a salute.
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ADDRESSINGTHEEAST
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QUESTION• The G.M. and the D.D.G.M. are both present in lodge.
• You wish to speak.• How should you address the East?
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ADDRESSING THE EAST
• Stand and take the proper step. Then salute.
•Address whomever is in charge of the gavel.
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ADDRESSING THE EAST
• If the W.M. is in charge of the gavel, say “Worshipful Master”. Period. Address your remarks only to him.
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ADDRESSING THE EAST
•Do NOT say: “W.M., M.W. the G.M., R. W. the D.D.G.M., distinguished East, and brethren”
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WHEN IS THE SIGN OF FIDELITY
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SIGN OF FIDELITY• When the VOSL is being attended• During obligations• During ritual prayers in our ceremonies
• Including prayers in the Masonic Memorial Service
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SIGN OF FIDELITY• During closing of lodge: F; F; F;• By the S.W., when presenting a (?)• When receiving Grand Honours, or accompanying someone who is
• By the Master Elect during the Installation Ceremony
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S of F is NOT given:• In the Banquet Room• When being greeted by the W.M.• By the W.M. when receiving visitors• After completing a piece of work• If you are not wearing your apron
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COLLARS
• Who can wear the W.M.’s collar?
• When should the W.M. wear his collar?
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W.M.’s COLLAR• The W.M.’s collar is only worn by the W.M.
He wears it:• In his own lodge• When CONDUCTING a Divine Service
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W.M.’s COLLAR (continued)He wears it:
• When CONDUCTING a Memorial Service
• When attending a Grand Lodge Communication
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W.M.’s COLLAR (continued)He wears it:
• When attending an Official Visit with the DDGM in his District
• When attending a Divine Service conducted by the DDGM
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W.M.’s COLLAR (continued)The collar is not worn:
• In the banquet room• When visiting another lodge for any other purpose (e.g. Installations, or if part of a Degree Team)
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IF A LODGE HAS A SPECIAL APRON FOR EACH
OFFICER, BEARING THE EMBLEM OF THAT OFFICE, WHO SHOULD WEAR IT?
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LODGE OFFICER’S APRONA Lodge Officer’s apron is worn:
• By the regular officer• By an acting officer• By a Past Grand Lodge Officer, (who has been elected or appointed and invested), while in his lodge
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WHAT PINS OR BUTTONS CAN A MASON WEAR TO
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Section 384No jewels (or pins, or buttons) shall be worn in a lodge other than one specially designed and/or authorized by Grand Lodge
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“GENERAL VISITORS”Preferable description:
“VISITING BRETHREN”• W.M. should have a “well prepared” welcome. “Fine array of Masons”
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• It is recommended visitors be brought into lodge in as few groups as possible.
• Can take 5 – 10 minutes to receive each group. More groups prolong evening.
• Usually only two groups will suffice:
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CURRENT GRAND LODGE OFFICERSVS
• Only those GLOs who have the power and authority to assume the gavel by right of their office are PRESENTED.
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• All other current GLOs are INTRODUCED.• W.M. should invite these other GLOs to sit in the East.
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CURRENT GRAND LODGE OFFICERSThose GLOs who are PRESENTED:• MUST be brought in under the wands• MUST be accorded the Grand Honours• Are entitled by their rank to sit in the East
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CURRENT GRAND LODGE OFFICERS• Order of rank, precedence and seniority of current GLOs is specified in Section 12 of the Constitution
• Also, listing of the NAMES and rank of all current GLOs is published by G.S. each year after Annual Communication in July
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CURRENT GRAND LODGE OFFICERS• Best of all, this listing is in the order in which current GLOs are to be “presented” or “introduced”
• The most senior rank is presented (or introduced) first; the most junior last
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You have just entered Lodge, saluted and are still standing at the altar. How should you respond
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i.e. When acknowledging the W.M.’s welcome, should you:
• Salute the W.M.?• Assume the S. of F.?• Simply bow your head?
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ANSWER: Simply bend your head a little forward. (It’s called a “court bow”.)
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CURRENT GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
•Where is the most senior Grand Lodge Officer seated in the lodge room?
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CURRENT GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
• The most senior GLO is always seated to the left of the W.M. in lodge, i.e.:WM GM PGM DGM DDGM
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CURRENT GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
•Where is the most senior Grand Lodge Officer seated when at the Head Table for a Banquet?
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CURRENT GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
• The most senior GLO is seated to the right of the W.M. when at the Head Table for a banquet
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WORSHIPFUL MASTER
• Invite current GLOs, who are not entitled to assume the gavel, to take seats in the East, to the left and right of the W.M.
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• Invite the Grand Wardens to assume their chairs
• Unless so arranged in advance, they will decline
• Invite them to sit in the East
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WILLIAM MERCER WILSON MEDAL RECIPIENT
• Should be recognized as a very special visitor
• The W.M. MAY invite him to sit in the East
• Do not extend him Grand Honours100
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OTHER P&E TOPICS• Masonic Sign of Voting• Crossing your legs in lodge• Who can sit in the East• Another Book of Faith• Toasts• White gloves
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P&E MATERIAL CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM:http://www.torontowestmasons.
com/publications.htm
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