Tips for Receiving the District Deputy Grand Master
At least twice per year your lodge will receive the District Deputy Grand Master. Here are 10 things to keep in mind;
- Practice prior to the District Deputy Grand Master’s visit, especially floor work
- Always receive the DDGM at 8:00 pm SHARP
- At 7:55 pm, Masters should send their Marshal to the tiled door to greet the District Deputy Grand Marshal
- Master’s should select a committee chairman that will best represent the lodge and it could even be the newest Master Mason
- Remember the DDGM always speaks last
- Masters do not wear their top hat during the visit
- Prior to the visit ask the DDGM if he would like to close the lodge or retire with his suite
- If the DDGM is paying your lodge an official visit, be sure to have the lodge charter, by-laws, records, and Grand Lodge payment ready to present to him
- If your lodge is serving dinner, be sure to formally invite the DDGM and his Marshal
- Strive to do the best work possible to make a positive impression