THE KANSAS MASON Volume 56 Issue 4
Fall 2018
A publication for Kansas Masons in partnership with the Grand Lodge of Kansas and Local Masonic Lodges
Robert C. Talbott, Grand Master of Masons 2018-2019
Laying a Strong Foundation
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Greetings from the Grand East!
want to lead these comments with an expression of my appreciation and echoing the sentiments of the many people who have provided great reviews and good
feedback on the Leadership Academy held in September. This annual event has become nationally known and continues to be a discussion point in other Grand Jurisdictions we visit. This event would not be possible without the dozens of people involved and all playing a strategic role. From planners and Grand Lodge office staff to the presenters, vendors, and volunteers; caterers, room captains, and wine pourers to all the Brother and wives that showed up to support their Lodge, their
Grand Jurisdiction and their Fraternity. Major thanks to Deputy Grand Master Dale Morrow and his wife Sherrell who were at the forefront of planning this major event and engaging the craft to help you. Well Done!!! Building Your Lodge Foundation: This time of year brings very notable transitions in Kansas; a transition of seasons and the transition of Brothers who make up your lodge leadership team. As was noted in the Spring issue, local Lodges must have a multi-year leadership plan that spans the yearly election cycle. A couple of thoughts for incoming Masters and Wardens as you select your leadership team; these came right out of this year’s Leadership Academy. Leadership and being an officer in a Masonic lodge includes some different facets than leadership in other organizations do. Being a volunteer organization, leading from the front, has to be set as the mantra, early on. A command structure starts to show flaws pretty quickly if the example is not set at the top. Here are some other GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS A . F. & A . M .
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items that I feel are steps to success: • Proficiency matters – Are you picking officers that challenge each other and the new Brothers on ritual or are you just picking the “next guy in line?” To expect new Brothers or even newer officers to sign-up and learn key parts when the more tenured members and officers are not doing the same sets the tone
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