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THE MEMBERS’ PATHWAY

CONTENTS 3 4 5 6 10

What is the Members’ Pathway? Why is the Members’ Pathway important? Who is involved? Introducing the updated Members’ Pathway A quick start guide to the Members’ Pathway

PLAN Lodge Planning Understanding your Lodge What are we? Succession planning Membership Action Plan Having the right message & material Being proud to be a Member Where new Members come from

ATTRACT Attract Members Promoting your Lodge Engaging through social & community events Explaining to others what membership means to you Using Lodge Outline Interview Prospective Members Enquiry management Interview process Expectation management

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ENGAGE Support the New Member Understanding Participation Stewardship Continued Learning and Development Fun & enjoyment Guided learning Personal learning Introduction to Royal Arch Managing migration

RETRIEVE Re-engage Inactive Members Tracking attendance & apologies Engage with non-attending Members Understanding Reason(s) for Losses Unattached Freemasons Understanding REAL reasons for losses Lessons learnt from losses

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What is the MEMBERS’ PATHWAY? The Members’ Pathway provides an overall framework to help Lodges to:

• Plan Lodge and Membership Development • Attract and welcome new members • Engage with new and existing members to reduce losses through resignations, cessations and exclusions, and

• Find ways to encourage those who have drifted away to rekindle their interest and re-join.

The aim is to help all Lodges become vibrant in which every meeting, including dining, is so enjoyable and worthwhile every member looks forward to the next meeting with an enthusiasm that is infectious.

The Members’ Pathway documentation is designed to be accessed online. This Quick Start Guide is available as an interactive PDF and as a A5 Landscape (limited run) printed version available from your Provincial / Metropolitan support teams who that have been established to help with the implementation of the Members’ Pathway. Provincial/Metropolitan support teams have been established to help with the implementation of the Members’ Pathway, when requested to do so. The overall structure of the Members’ Pathway is described in the rest of this booklet.

Why is the MEMBERS’ PATHWAY important? The updated Members’ Pathway contains practical ideas drawn from the experience and successes of Lodges over recent years in engaging members, ensuring meetings are well planned and enjoyed by all, stemming losses and growing memberships. It should be the catalyst to help re-build our Lodges and re-engage our membership capitalising on the great PR Freemasonry has received because of the incredible community support provided, for example, during the Covid crisis.

It will allow us to showcase all that is great about Freemasonry, demonstrating how we champion our values of Integrity, Respect, Friendship and Charity.

It will also help to answer questions such as:

• Who might be curious about/interested in Freemasonry?

• How do we present Freemasonry to prospective members?

• How do we support new and existing members, so all meetings are enjoyable, expectations met and they remain actively involved?

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Who is INVOLVED?

Introducing the updated MEMBERS’ PATHWAY

Using the Members’ Pathway successfully relies on the Lodge Membership Team (Membership Officer, Mentor, Almoner, amongst others) and the support Lodge members give them.

Lodges have created different structures to support members at various stages of their journey; it is not prescriptive on who should do what.

Not every Lodge will be able to appoint different members to each of these Offices but there is a need for someone in the Lodge to fulfil each role.

The Provincial Members’ Pathway teams are also available to guide and support Lodges.

Every member of the Lodge, from the newest to the most experienced, should have the opportunity to contribute to Lodge and Membership Development. A willingness to embrace change as part of inspiring and motivating Lodge Members will be a pre-requisite for success. The Members’ Pathway recognises individual Provinces and

The updated Members’ Pathway has been developed to easily direct the Brother to the support materials they need to attract members and grow Lodges. It is presented as a circle illustrating the continuing cycle of review, improvement and change all Lodges go through. The aim is to help create stronger, more vibrant Lodges, with happy members who demonstrably enjoy their Freemasonry.

The Hub

The Hub is the starting point when using the updated Members’ Pathway, the four sections of the Hub shown here in the centre of the image.

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The Threads

The Elements Hub sections expand to Elements, here major topics (as headlines) are introduced which relate to areas of Lodge activity.

STARTS WITH:

Finally extending from the Elements are the Threads. The twenty-six threads breakdown the Elements (headlines) into subtopics. The updated Members’ Pathway has been designed so the content of the Threads is available online, through the UGLE website.

• Lodge & Membership Planning

ENDS WITH: A repeatable cycle to sustain the Lodge and its members

PROGRESSES THROUGH:

• Attracting new members

This booklet walks you through each of the Threads with a short summary, they are presented in visual order clockwise, but remember when using the updated Members’ Pathway use the

HUB > ELEMENT > THREAD

approach to find the materials you are looking for.

• For those reading this as a printed booklet

an interactive PDF version with links is available, please ask your Lodge Membership Officer or Provincial / Metropolitan Officer for a copy.

• Engaging his interest

in freemasonry and his involvement in Lodge Activities • Involving all Members • Helping Members to find new Lodges

• The PDF has been designed to be interactive,

• Supporting a member through his early journey in freemasonry

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linking between pages to help you navigate the ideas of the updated Members’ Pathway and additional materials which support each THREAD available from the UGLE website.

Please be aware that in late 2022 the UGLE Members’ website section will be updated and at this stage an updated version of this PDF will be issued with new links, if reading this PDF after November 2022 please contact your local Members’ Pathway Team for the updated version. The Members’ Pathway

A quick start guide to the MEMBERS’ PATHWAY

PLAN

Lodge Planning Understand your Lodge

STRENGTH WEAKNESSES

Once a Lodge Outline has been developed, you are able to start considering the Lodge’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. List everything relevant to each area and then look to agree specific actions to enhance/promote the strengths and opportunities, reduce or remove the weaknesses and threats.

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SWOT THREATS

Cost of membership (annual dues, dining and joining fees)

Health of the Lodge

Lodge culture (hierarchy, communication etc)

How would the Lodge describe itself in terms of… ritual, tradition, social, charity, support of new members, etc?

What’s important to the members? (ritual, tradition, social, festive board, etc)

Once this is complete, strengths and weaknesses may be discovered; members can then move forward and consider what changes and improvements they would like to consider for the future so that the Lodge can thrive.

Lodge’s expectations of members

What’s important to a new or joining member?

A Lodge Outline template is available within the Members’ Pathway documents, but please speak with your membership team first as they may have a document that is preferred by your Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Lodge.

Why should a man join the Lodge? (what are you offering?)

It is recommended that each Lodge takes the time to reflect on, and agree, what the characteristics of a Lodge are, so that it can plan where and what it wants to be in the future.

PLAN

This document follows on from What Are We? (Thread) from Lodge Planning (Element) in the PLAN (Hub).

Description of the Lodge (location, meetings, dates etc)

Lodge Planning What are we?

OPPORTUNITIES

The easiest way of achieving this is by completing a Lodge Outline, sometimes referred to as a Lodge Profile, which covers all aspects of the Lodge. It is crucial to involve as many members of the Lodge as possible when completing a Lodge Outline – it is also essential to be honest and critical but constructive.

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PLAN

Lodge Planning Succession Planning

Both the What Are We? and Understand Your Lodge (Threads) of Lodge Planning (Element) of the PLAN (Hub) concentrate on reviewing the Lodge, improving your Lodge and planning for the future.

Membership Action Plan Having the right message and material

This concept can also be applied to any Lodge of Instruction (LOI) where relevant.

It is as important to plan the succession through both progressive and non-progressive offices as it is to plan ceremonies. This allows for preparation and training of new Officers, so that there is a smooth transition and handover to Brethren taking on new roles, and also highlights where members are potentially in a role for too long.

Reviewing the threads in Lodge Planning will give you the information which you can use to put this message together. Remember basic detail such as costs, dress code, location and frequency of meetings are all details which often are a given for long standing members but for a prospective member this is essential information that will be key to them making a decision on joining. The UGLE Communications and Marketing Team have been working with Metropolitan and Provincial Communications teams to develop this as the Membership Value Proposition (MVP) additional information can be found online at the updated Members’ Pathway under the ‘Membership Action Plan’ element.

A simple spreadsheet can be created that identifies all of the Offices within the Lodge and planned ceremonies for the forthcoming year and beyond, which will enable each Officer to be able to plan ahead (rather than, as all too often happens, trying to sort out Officers on the night).

The Lodge Membership Team should work with Brethren to ensure members are provided with sufficient information so they can confidently respond to any prospective candidate’s questions regarding Freemasonry in general and their Lodge in particular.

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PLAN

Membership Action Plan Being proud to be a Member

Whilst we all share mutual and overlapping reasons why we are Freemasons, ultimately we all have our own unique reasons as to why our membership is special to us. This Thread prompts each member to consider why they joined, what they enjoy about their membership, the friendships made and their contribution to local communities so they can best articulate this to anyone who asked them in a manner which is natural to them (using their own day to day vocabulary).

Membership Action Plan Where new Members come from

The work undertaken in the Lodge Planning Element is key when identify where new members come from and how best to engage them. Traditionally members have derived from either knowing someone (a sponsored candidate) or from an enquiry which may have come from the internet or at an event (a unsponsored candidate). Both routes are common to many Lodges and there is not set combination which guarantees success. The support materials linked to this Thread online, prompt reflection on how a Lodge may look to attract both sponsored and unsponsored candidates.

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ATTRACT

Attract Members Promoting your Lodge

Freemasonry is more open now than it ever has been. Social media platforms have become an increasingly popular channel for communication in the 21st century. They provide ways to share content with a wide audience and as such, are excellent tools for sharing information about Freemasonry and masonic activities.

Guides on the use of social media and websites can be found through your membership team or on the bUGLE website b.ugle.org.uk/communications

As well as allowing Freemasons to communicate with each other, social media platforms also make it easy to engage non-masons. Social media platforms are therefore excellent for increasing awareness and attracting potential new members, as shared content will be available to anyone searching using masonic keywords. That is to say, someone who is connected to a Freemason on social media may see something masonic they have shared, which may prompt them to learn more about Freemasonry and perhaps enquire about membership.

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Attract Members Engaging through social & community events

ATTRACT

Attract Members Explaining to others what membership means to you

Lodges with a strong social element and that are engaged in and have visibility in supporting community-based events and projects are generally more successful at attracting new members.

Freemasonry means many different things to each of us, but there is a common thread through our key values of Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Charity and our new Mission Statement.

Each of us knows a large number of people from various facets of our lives, including family, friends, work colleagues, members of other organisations we belong to. Many may have some curiosity about Freemasonry and creating an opportunity for them and their wives and partners to meet us socially is a fantastic opportunity for us to introduce them in a low-key way to who and what we are – and may lead to them wishing to join.

This is because Freemasonry means different things to different people and developing an understanding of it is a very personal thing, so it is always helpful to explain what it means to each of us.

However, your thoughts should be personal to you in answering any questions. Be honest, anticipate the difficult questions and be in a position to answer them positively and without being defensive, using everyday language. There are numerous leaflets and online documents that you can provide to the enquiring individual. Please speak with your membership team – they will be able to assist.

If you need any help in explaining what it means, have a look at the UGLE website or your Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Lodge website.

Lodges engaging in community/charity events have an incredible opportunity to promote what Freemasonry stands for, while also raising awareness of the local Lodge and its members.

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ATTRACT

Attract Members Using Lodge Outline

An essential part of the membership process is matching potential candidates to a suitable Lodge. Every Lodge has different characteristics and it is crucial for any Lodge to understand who they are and what they represent, what they find important and what they want to achieve for the future so that they can match the potential candidate’s expectations with what the Lodge has to offer. While it may go against the grain, it is better to find a more appropriate other Lodge than to draw in a potential member and risk losing them because their expectations cannot, for whatever reason, be met.

Interview Prospective Members Enquiry Management

An easy way to understand this is to create a Lodge Information Sheet. This could even take the form of a promotional leaflet and be used by the members when interacting with potential new members and explaining more about the Lodge. Please liaise with your Membership Team as they may well have a preferred template for such information or be able to give you guidance.

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Supported candidates are those already known to a Lodge member (the traditional route); unsupported candidates (often referred to as walk-in or unsponsored) are those who generally enquire through social media or websites, etc. What is essential for both is that a Lodge has a process in place on how to manage the enquiry. Metropolitan, Provincial and District Grand Lodge Membership Teams will have a process in place for unsupported candidates prior to introduction to a suitable Lodge.

Best practice suggests: Set up a Lodge membership team (a couple of members) Meet the candidate at a neutral venue Discuss expectations – both theirs and the Lodge’s Additional meetings – gather more information/ get to know them

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Introduction to Lodge members – after the LOI or at a social event (including online events) Invite them to social events – ladies’ night etc Discuss the timeline regarding becoming a member Discuss cost and fees (a chance to use your Lodge Information Sheet).

ATTRACT

Interview Prospective Members Interview Process

Interview Prospective Members Expectation Management

PREPARATION FOR INTERVIEW:

The Interview Process (Thread) follows on from Enquiry Management (Thread) of the Interview Prospective Members (Element) of ATTRACT (Hub).

• Informal meetings • Be open, honest, clear and direct about the commitment involved in becoming a Freemason

This can be split into two parts – preparing for the interview and the interview itself.

• Answer any questions and if you don’t know the answers

It is recommended that the interview is conducted by a small number of Lodge members (perhaps three or four at most) so that it is not too intimidating. Ideally, at least one of the interviewers should know the candidate or have met him during the Enquiry Management phase, and is therefore seen as a friendly face.

and potential timescales • Set date for interview.

say so, find out and go back to the candidate

• Explain the process – interview, proposal, ballot, initiation

INTERVIEW:

The preparation for the initiation should not be a rushed process as there is a balance between the needs of the candidate and the Lodge’s programme of work.

deliver a friendly environment • Structured process • Use example questions with skill and discretion • Communicate the outcome in a timely manner.

When briefing the candidate for his initiation, strike a balance between telling him enough so that he is prepared and not telling him too much, which can spoil the occasion.

• No more than three to four members of the Lodge to

If enquiry management and preparation for the interview have been conducted properly, the actual interview should not hold any surprises.

The candidate will form a lasting impression of Freemasonry based on his early experiences (both positive and negative!) and the expectations of the candidate and those of the Lodge members need to be carefully managed and aligned.

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Consider the following for the candidate: Arrange a lift to and from the meeting Introductions – WM, JD and Tyler

Introduce him to members after the meeting

Ensure they have a bottle of water as they wait for the ceremony

Maintain contact after the meeting

Sit him with a member after the ceremony Have some cash for him for charity collections etc

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Explain the toasts

Introduce to LOI Ensure someone hosts him at his first full meeting and explains what is happening.

ENGAGE

Support the New Member Understanding

Support the New Member Participation

From his first meeting, the new Freemason is presented with a huge amount of new information. He will want to make sense of this and learn at his own pace and in his own way about the organisation he has joined. While a lot of written and video material is available to him, it is important that he can be guided through it by a Personal Mentor who understands his interests and the priorities of his Lodge.

Liaise with your Membership Team regarding the use and availability of any such materials and ensure the materials are not just issued to the new member but are explained. Don’t overwhelm him with too much information. Signpost the new mason to the Solomon resource and demonstrate how to navigate the site and get the most from it.

It is essential that new members are made to feel welcome and part of the Lodge on all levels. Lodges that conduct good ceremonial and ritual, have vibrant festive boards and have a social element outside of Lodge meetings tend to be the most successful Lodges regarding membership. Participation can be split into three areas: LODGE MEETING ATTENDANCE:

• Ensure he knows the dates • Discuss timing of attendance before the meeting • Meet him well ahead of any meetings to run LOI is an important part of the Understanding process as it is generally a more relaxed environment for questions to be asked. The Understanding (Thread) links closely with Stewardship (Thread) of Support the New Member (Element) of ENGAGE (Hub).

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through any signs, movements etc

• Discuss his progression within the Lodge • Encourage him to deliver pieces of ritual • Designate someone to accompany him out of

VISITING OTHER LODGES:

• Explain the protocol of visiting and inviting • Take him to see an initiation at another Lodge • Encourage him to invite masonic guests to meetings. LODGE SOCIAL EVENTS:

• Encourage his attendance • Explain that he can invite friends, family etc (if applicable) • Get him involved in the events. Metropolitan, Provincial and District Grand Lodges also have many special interest Lodges and numerous different clubs that will enhance a members’ enjoyment of his Freemasonry. Liaise with your membership team to find out more.

the Lodge if he has to retire for any reason.

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ENGAGE

Support the New Member Stewardship

The new mason has just entered a new world and requires assistance to guide him while he takes the initial steps on his masonic journey. This can be achieved by appointing a member of the Lodge to take on this responsibility. Thought also needs to be given as to who is best suited to undertake this important role.

Continued Learning and Development Fun & enjoyment

Think back to when you were initiated; what could you do to help him? Regular contact Introduce him to the members of the Lodge

Familiarise him with the Temple and rooms within it

Explain what is happening and why

Ensure that he is not left alone at meetings or LOI

Freemasonry should be fun and exciting, especially to new and younger masons. Members who are happy with their Lodge and who are comfortable and satisfied as Freemasons will attract visitors and new members.

Any new member, may, need some assistance and encouragement to look beyond activities taking place at the lodge level. Social media, websites and internal communications are important avenues to be explored by new members.

New & Young Masons’ Clubs are a fantastic addition to a new member’s Freemasonry experience. In addition Metropolitan, Provincial and District Grand Lodges have many various clubs and special interest Lodges that may interest the new mason.

Guide him through masonic protocols and traditions of the Lodge.

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ENGAGE

Continued Learning and Development Guided learning

It is vital to gauge how much personal support and encouragement the new member wants and deliver it at a level that positively impacts him. Guided Learning prompts you to consider not just the information shared relating to each degree, but those aspects of Lodge activity which have become normal to members, but would be unknown to a newer member. Taking the newer mason beyond his first three degrees, up the ladder at a pace that suits them, then to offices beyond the chair, supported and guided by his Personal Mentor and Lodge Mentor along the journey.

Continued Learning and Development Personal learning

GUIDANCE ON LODGE PROTOCOL:

• How to wear an apron correctly • How to give the signs, tokens and words • Addressing members of the Lodge and guests • Fire at the festive board • Visiting. PREPARATION FOR PASSING AND RAISING:

• Questions and answers, support and practice • Correct regalia and options for purchase. LODGE PROCEEDINGS:

It is important to discuss with the new and junior member how he would prefer to access information with regards to learning. LEARNING CAN BE UNDERTAKEN BY:

• Personal research • Supplied reading • Books • Websites • Discussion • Online resources – UGLE webinars, Solomon Live, etc.

The Solomon (hyperlink) online resource is a superb repository for learning and new members should be encouraged to register. The LOI should also be considered the foundation for any learning that the new member undertakes. What is most important is that new and junior members are allowed to set the pace of any development so that it remains an enjoyable part of their discovery of Freemasonry.

• Sit with him • Explain process • Voting/balloting.

UNDERTAKING RITUAL:

• Discuss with him – no pressure! • Provide positive encouragement • Time to practise.

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ENGAGE

Continued Learning and Development Introduction to Royal Arch

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CRAFT AND THE ROYAL ARCH Within English Freemasonry, an indissoluble link exists between Craft Freemasonry and the Supreme Order of the Royal Arch. Together, they constitute “Pure Antient Masonry”, as stated in the Preliminary Declaration of the Book of Constitutions:

The Royal Arch is therefore the completion of this journey in Pure Antient Masonry. References to it as the completion of the Third Degree have been removed, because the lessons of the Third Degree are fully concluded within that ceremony. However, a Master Mason’s knowledge of Pure Antient Masonry cannot be considered complete until he has finished this journey and been exalted as a Royal Arch Mason.”

WHEN SHOULD MEMBERSHIP OF THE ROYAL ARCH BE INTRODUCED? Formal introduction to the Royal Arch can take place when the Master Mason is presented with his Grand Lodge Certificate. The Province’s introductory leaflet to the Royal Arch can also be presented, and often new Master Masons receive a joint letter from the Provincial Grand Master and Grand Superintendent. However, it is expected that the four-stage masonic journey and the role of the Royal Arch in the completion of that journey will have been clearly explained to all Lodge members long before this point.

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO JOIN THE ROYAL ARCH? The decision and timing must always be the candidate’s and no undue pressure should be applied. FURTHER INFORMATION: This document is intended only as basic guide. More comprehensive information on introducing the Royal Arch for Lodges and Chapters as well as bespoke guidance for Royal Arch Representatives will be forthcoming in the form of a separate but similar ‘Pathway for the Royal Arch’.

THE ROYAL ARCH REPRESENTATIVE In many Lodges, a Royal Arch Representative (or similarly named Officer) acts as the link between the Royal Arch and the Craft. His role is to promote the Royal Arch among Lodge members and he should be suitably qualified for that purpose.

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ENGAGE

Continued Learning and Development Managing migration

This section sets out how Adelphi and Hermes can be used to assist members with finding new Lodges when they relocate across provincial boundaries or abroad. HERMES NOTIFICATION As part of the phase-one Hermes development, Lodge secretaries will be responsible for maintaining members’ personal details, including recording address changes that will then be held on Adelphi.

AN AUTOMATED MECHANISM This facility will be developed in Adelphi following the rollout of Hermes, so that when an address is changed and if the new address is in a different Province, it will trigger an email to the Provincial Grand Membership Officer in the destination Province, enabling him to contact the member, or forward the information to the relevant officer responsible for migration enquiries. The action and outcome would be recorded on Adelphi. A similar notification would be produced if the members was moving to a new District.

RETRIEVE

Re-engage Inactive Members Tracking attendance & apologies

Key indicators of the potential loss of a member are their failure to respond to a summons and/or sending apologies, and/or just not attending meetings.

• With the introduction of Hermes, Lodge

secretaries will be expected to update an attendance register for each meeting. When a Lodge member misses two consecutive meetings, an automated notification will be sent to the Lodge Almoner in the first instance for action to be taken.

• Regular contact with non-attending

members should occur in any case, no matter how many meetings are missed or whether apologies are registered; quite often there are undisclosed reasons for non-attendance.

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RETRIEVE

Re-Engage Inactive Members Engage with non-attending Members

A reduction in the pattern of attendance or participation is a key indicator of a potential resignation. • With the introduction of Hermes, Lodge secretaries will be expected to update an attendance register for each meeting. When a Lodge member misses two consecutive meetings, an automated notification will be sent to the Lodge Almoner in the first instance to prompt him to follow up with the members to find out if there are any problems. • Regular contact with non-attending members should take place in any case, no matter how many meetings are missed or whether apologies are registered; quite often there are undisclosed reasons for non-attendance. • Actions should be taken to address the reasons for non-attendance so all members can remain active members of the Lodge.

Understand Reason(s) for Losses Unattached Freemasons

All members should be made aware of the warning signs that may lead to a potential loss through resignation, cessation or exclusion.

WARNING SIGNS:

• • • • • •

Changes in personal circumstances Unwillingness to take office Lack of preparation before the meeting Not turning up at the last minute Delays in paying Lodge dues Not responding to calls and communications.

EARLY ACTION:

• Identify the best person within the Lodge to make contact • Identify the needs, concerns and expectations of the member • Engage with Metropolitan, Provincial or District Office for assistance • Utilise 60-day cooling-off period to make contact and address issues prior to resignation being confirmed • Offer of support – financial, welfare, etc • Discuss all options open to the member.

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Many Unattached Freemasons are likely to have become so due to a change is circumstances including relocation to a different area, a change in job or family circumstances making it difficult to attend meeting there are a multitude of reasons. Unattached Freemasons are not a member of any and Lodge re-engaging with these Brethren can often lead to consideration of re-join a Lodge. This process is unlikely just to be undertaken by a Lodge alone and is likely to be done in conjunction with a Provincial or Metropolitan Team tasked with retrieval. Further information can be found in the online support materials and working with your Provincial / Metropolitan Members’ Pathway Team.

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RETRIEVE

Understand Reason(s) for Losses Understanding REAL reasons for losses

Knowing the REAL reasons for losses, through formal exit interview by someone from outside the lodge, who may be from a Provincial Team. Many Provincial and Metropolitan teams now have a team who contact Brethren once a Lodge Secretary has submitted the Brother’s resignation form. This is done so that the exiting Brother can have a chance to express anything which they felt unable to do to the members of his Lodge. It is likely as a Lodge you may wish to seek the assistance from your Provincial / Metropolitan team when seeking to understand the REAL reasons for losses, this will be keep to helping you establish any lessons that can be learnt.

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RETRIEVE

Understand Reason(s) for Losses Lessons learnt from losses

Hindsight gives us a chance to learn by what has happened understanding why Brethren may have left the Lodge in the past gives a chance to prevent similar patters occurring in the future. By identifying the reasons for losses (resignations, exclusions and cessations), actions can be taken to address the causes and find solutions. Once again you may wish to seek the assistance from your Provincial / Metropolitan team when reviewing these lessons learnt, however they will prove vital in enabling members to better understand your lodge.

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Please remember this guide is a printed summary of the Members’ Pathway – more details are available online and your Provincial Members’ Pathway team are your first point of contact for guidance and support.

For more information please visit:

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