Monthly Archives: May 2017
Selecting, Engaging, and Utilizing Line Officers
A Master’s team of officers, elected and appointed, has a direct impact on the current and future state of the Lodge. Dedicated and competent officers are a tremendous asset and help ensure the health of the Lodge well beyond your … Continue reading
Attract and Retain: September – The Ideal Membership Growing Season
Richard H. Ryder, May 2017 When is the best time to grow grass in New England? If you answered September, you are correct. With its warm daytime weather, cool nights, and no germinating crab grass, it is ideal for growing … Continue reading
Masonic Spotlight: Brother Manuel Hoyo
Richard H. Ryder, 2017 Freemasonry is attracting many fine young men who desire association with others that are likeminded and of strong character. This has been true since the Fraternity’s inception and it is refreshing to see that continue. After … Continue reading
Keep on Learning
(Richard H. Ryder, 2017) Wendell Willkie, the 1940 Republican presidential nominee, is credited with saying, “Education is the mother of leadership”. What an appropriate quote, one that perfectly summarizes the Masonic Maven mission of promoting Masonic education and leadership. With … Continue reading
Meeting Management – Planning a Meeting
(Richard H. Ryder, 2017) This is the first in an occasional series devoted to discussing management skills for the effective leader. This occasional series starts with meeting management and will appear in two installments – Planning a Meeting and Conducting … Continue reading