Masonic Mentoring

…. it’s in our DNA

Alan Kirwilliam v1-3 L Mentor Workshop

18th. April 2013

Agenda:

Welcome

What is Masonic Mentoring

New Approach to Mentoring in PGLEL

Q & A

Close

“The purpose of a Mentoring Programme is to ensure that every member enjoys being a Freemason, understands what it is about and becomes involved in his Lodge, both in the work and its activities.”

The UGLE Lodge Mentoring Programme –

Introduction and Guidance Notes

Integral to 3Rs

Recruitment Retention Retrieval

MENTORING FOCUS

3Rs - Recruitment

- We are all Ambassadors

3Rs - Retention Brethren & Families

- Recent Initiates - From Inner Guard to WM - Recent IPMs - Long Servers

The Lodge

3Rs - Retrieval

Something worth coming

back for ?

Mentoring Focus

Involvement

Belonging

Understanding

FUN & ENJOYMENT

Pastoral, 80%

Other, 20%

Address to the Brethren:

I therefore trust that we should have but one aim in view ......

“To please each other and unite in the grand design of being happy and communicating happiness”

…. it’s in our DNA

Success Based Mentoring

the New Approach to Mentoring in PGLEL

I’m the Guy

“I’m the guy sitting by himself on the side. I asked to join, I paid my dues, and I promised to be faithful and loyal. I’ve come to the meetings but hardly anyone pays attention to me. I’ve tried to be part of the group, but everyone seems to talk to and sit with their own buddies.

I want to get involved, but I’m just not sure how to do it. The same guys always seem to do the work, but they don’t seem interested in having anyone new join them. I missed a few meetings after joining, and no one asked me at the next meeting where I had been. Everyone says, “Hi,” but no one really seems interested in me.

I want to get involved, I want to know more, I want to be part of the group - but right now I’m thinking about the game I’m missing on TV.”

RETENTION

*Based upon those initiated between 1997 & 2011

& then Leaving in 2011

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Length of Membership (Years)

% Brethren *Leaving in 2011 v. Length of Membership

27% *leaving before 3rd year of membership

Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes:

“If I could click my fingers and do one thing, it would be

finding a way of keeping all the people we’re bringing in”

Freemasonry Today – Autumn 2012

Key to Success – Keep it Simple

“It’s just about being a good Brother”

...... But the obvious often eludes

Philosophy

A well structured whilst flexible

process, with a ‘light touch’ at point of

delivery, providing a simple and

transparent approach to mentoring,

which can be consistently applied

across the Province.

Key to Success

? We are all individuals ........and so are Lodges

Initial Key Delivery Features

Formal Appointment

of Lodge Mentor +

Collar

Compatibility of Candidate, Craft & Lodge

Social Board Presentations

on 1st ----------

“Welcome Pack”

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Social Board Presentations on 1st., 2nd., 3rd

---------- Personal

Development Guide & Packs

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Congratulatory communications

-------- Visiting & kinship

building -------

‘Perfect Ashlar’

+ Mentoring Beyond the Formative Years

Initial Key Delivery Features Mentoring Guide Lists

PGLEL: Mentoring Website

I’m the Guy

“Having a great time since I joined the Masons

...... Must tell my friends – they would love it”

Masonic Mentoring in PGLEL

Q & A