1. What is the time frame of the awards? GRAND LODGE AWARDS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AWARDS PROGRAM The Grand Lodge Year, which runs from June to June, although the various awards programs have due dates no later than April 20, 2017, to the Chairman listed. DO NOT submit them to the Grand Lodge office; submit them to the committee chairman or current point of contact as listed with each award criteria 2. What does "hosting" a meeting at your lodge mean? It means that you physically invited a lodge to visit by written invitation or oral invitation that has been recorded in the lodge minutes. 3. When visiting youth organizations, does attending an installation count? Yes, it does, but so do other visits throughout the year. 4. What does "having a program" consist of? Having a program means it is ongoing or recurring, with documentation of when event or action occurred, who accomplished and outcome. 5. What is "active in recognized local community"? This means participation over and above just providing financial support, including providing "time and talents" to support the community. 6. How is Masonic Education documented? Masonic Education documentation is supported by either the lodge minutes or Trestleboard stating the subject, who accomplished and number in attendance. 7. How do you substantiate documenting personally contacting Brothers who do not attend lodge over a period of time? For the Brothers who live in your geographical area, just keep a log of who you contacted, when you contacted and by whom. Those that live over 50 miles away, just annotate that they were contacted. Program just needs to be certified that it exists by DDGM. Logs do not have to be submitted. 8. What is the received date for submittals? Received date is the electronic date if sent via e-mail or the postmarked date if sent by mail.
MASTER BUILDER AWARD There are four components for this award: +Ritual, +Lodge Operations, +Masonic Education, +Lodge Representation. A. Ritual Component. 1. A Minimum of 3 members provides 2 different lectures in Open Lodge, certified by DDGM. Name 1. Lecture Date Name 2. Lecture Date Name 3. Lecture Date 2. Lodge must exemplify all 3 Degrees during the year with a minimum of 6 parts in the slate performed by Lodge Officers, certified by the DDGM First degree Date Second degree Date Third degree Date B. Masonic Education Component. A Minimum of 3 Masonic Education programs sponsored by the Lodge (other than at a Stated Meeting). Subject: 1. Date Attendance Subject: 2. Date Attendance Subject: 3. Date Attendance C. Lodge Operations Component. 1. Lodge hosts a meeting with another Masonic Lodge Lodge invited Date 2. Lodge Issues a newsletter a minimum of 4 times during the year (electronic or hard copy) Dates: 1. 2. 3. 4. 3. Lodge hosts an informational session open to the general public. Subject: Date: 4. Lodge has a program to contact non-attending members, certified by DDGM. 5. Lodge has a program for contacting members in jeopardy of Suspension for NPD, certified by DDGM. 6. Lodge has a Masonic Funeral Ritual Team (WM, SW, JW, Chaplain) certified by DDGM.
MASTER BUILDER AWARD (pg2) D. Lodge Representation Component (a minimum of 4 of 6 must be completed) 1. At least 2 Lodge Officers attend the Grand Lodge Leadership Retreat. 2. At least 3 members of the Lodge attend the Grand Lodge Communication (2 must be the WM, SW, and/or JW). 3. At least 4 members of the lodge attend a meeting of a Masonic Youth Group (where possible) or an Eastern Star or Amaranth open event (2 must be the WM, SW, and/or JW). (4) Name Position: EVENT NAME: GROUP: DATE: 4. Lodge must be active in a recognized Local community activity, certified by DDGM. 5. Lodge attends another Masonic Lodge meeting (stated or called) with a minimum of 5 members attending (2 must be the WM, SW, and/or JW). (4) Name Position: (5) Name Position: EVENT NAME: LODGE: DATE: 6. Lodge Master Masons (a minimum of 2 non-lodge Officers) attend a School of Instruction conducted by/under the auspices of the Grand Lecturer. (4) Name Position: LOCATION: DATE:
MASTER ARCHITECT AWARD There are four components for this award: +Ritual, +Lodge Operations, +Masonic Education, +Lodge Representation. A. Ritual Component. 1. A minimum of 3 members provide 3 different lectures in Open Lodge, certified by the DDGM. (Lectures are EA, Staircase, MM) Name 1. Lecture Date Name 2. Lecture Date Name 3. Lecture Date 2. A member of the Lodge must be able to give the Apron Lecture, Ballot Box, King Solomon part, and Hiram, King of Tyre, certified by DDGM. Apron (Date) Ballot Box(Date) King Solomon (Date) King Hiram (Date) 3. Lodge must exemplify all 3 Degrees during the year with a minimum of 6 parts in the slate performed by Lodge Officers, certified by the DDGM. Date: 1st 2nd 3rd B. Masonic Education Component. 1. A minimum of 3 Masonic Education programs sponsored by the Lodge (other than at a Stated Meeting). Subject: 1. Date Attendance Subject: 2. Date Attendance Subject: 3. Date Attendance 2. Lodge must have a Masonic Education presentation before, during, or after a minimum of 6 Stated meetings. Subject: 1. Presenter: Date: Subject: 2. Presenter: Date: Subject: 3. Presenter: Date: Subject: 4. Presenter: Date: Subject: 5. Presenter: Date: Subject: 6. Presenter: Date:
MASTER ARCHITECT AWARD (pg2) C. Lodge Operations Component (min of 6 of 8 items must be completed). 1. Lodge hosts a meeting with another Masonic Lodge Lodge invited Date 2. Lodge issues a newsletter a minimum of 8 times during the year (electronic or hard copy) with submission to Grand Lodge for Trestleboard recognition. Dates: 1. 2. 3. 4. Dates: 5. 6. 7. 8. 3. Lodge must have a website that is updated monthly with submission to the Grand Lodge for recognition. 4. Lodge hosts an informational session open to the general public. Subject: Date: 5. Lodge has a program to contact non-attending members, certified by DDGM. 6. Lodge has a program for contacting members in jeopardy of Suspension for NPD, certified by DDGM. 7. Lodge has a Masonic Funeral Team (WM, SW, JW, Chap), certified by the DDGM. 8. Lodge must have a Long Range Planning committee that meets a minimum of once every 3 months. The committee must have Established Goals and Objectives certified by the DDGM. D. Lodge Representation Component (min of 6 of 8 items must be completed). 1. At least 2 Lodge Officers attend the Grand Lodge Leadership Retreat. (1) Name Position: (2) Name Position: 2. At least 3 members of the Lodge attend the Grand Lodge Communication (2 must be the WM, SW, and/or JW). (1) Name Position: (2) Name Position: (3) Name Position: 3. At least 4 members of the lodge attend a meeting of a Masonic Youth Group (where possible) or an Eastern Star or Amaranth open event. (2 must be the WM, SW, and/or JW). (1) Name Position: (2) Name Position: (3) Name Position: (4) Name Position: EVENT NAME: GROUP: DATE:
MASTER ARCHITECT AWARD (pg3) 4. Lodge must be active in a recognized Local community activity, certified by DDGM. 5. Lodge visits 2 other Masonic Lodge meetings (stated or called) with a minimum of 6 members attending (2 must be the WM, SW, and/or JW). 1 st EVENT NAME: LODGE: DATE: (4) Name Position: (5) Name Position: (6) Name Position: 2 nd EVENT NAME: LODGE: DATE: (4) Name Position: (5) Name Position: (6) Name Position: 6. Lodge must be involved with Bikes for Books, CHIPS, or Public School Essay. Activity: Date: 7. Lodge must host a fund-raising activity for a Masonic Youth Group (or a recognized local youth group if there is no local Masonic Youth Group in the community). This cannot be substituted for the local activity noted above. Activity: Date: Group: 8. Lodge Master Masons (a minimum of 2 non-lodge Officers) attend a School of Instruction conducted by/under the auspices of the Grand Lecturer. (4) Name Position: LOCATION: DATE:
APPLICATION FOR MASTER BUILDER OR MASTER ARCHITECT AWARD Lodge No. has fulfilled the requirements and is making application for the following award. (Check one only) Master Architect Master Builder Master Print or type name in full Master Print or type name in full Secretary Print or type name in full Signature Signature Signature Affix Lodge Seal here DDGM Print or type name in full Signature Date Submitted: All applications must be received by the chairman no later than April 20, 2017. Submit Applications electronically or postal to: Walter L. Mosher 2225 N El Camino Rinconado Tucson, AZ, 85749-8889 mosherwlm@aol.com If award is submitted electronically, the signature page MUST be mailed to the above address.
ARIZONA MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD In order to make the proper selection for the Mason of the Year for Arizona, listed below is the criteria to be taken into consideration. 1. Service to the Blue Lodge both presently and in the past 2. Ongoing service to HIS blue Lodge 3. Service to the Grand Lodge 4. Knowing and practicing Masonic teachings 5. Time in the Fraternity 6. Contributions to the community 7. Honors and awards within and outside of Masonry 8. Knowing and practicing the Ritual 9. Participation in Scottish Rite, York Rite, Shrine, Eastern Star, Youth groups, etc. 10. Activities outside of Masonry All nominations and resumes must be received by the chairman no later than April 1, 2017. (NOTE: THIS DATE IS EARLIER THAN ANY OF THE OTHER SUBMITTAL DATES!) Submit applications and resumes electronically or postal to: Darrell D. Mandrell 2253 W. Myrtle Dr. Chandler, AZ 85248-4129 ddmandrell@aol.com LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented at the sole discretion of the Grand Master. Suggestions and nominations can be made to the Grand Master for worthy brothers. Any recommendations must be received by the chairman no later than April 20, 2017. Submit nominations and resumes electronically (preferred) or postal to: Walter L Mosher 2225 N El Camino Rinconado Tucson, AZ. 85749-8889 mosherwlm@aol.com
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD The Distinguished Service Award is awarded solely at the discretion of the Grand Master. Any recommendations must be received by the Grand Master no later than April 20, 2017. Submit nominations and resumes electronically (preferred) or postal to: Robert W. Bradfield, GM 4473 El Paso Rd. N Bullhead City, AZ 86429-7847 bbandbb@citlink.net WEBSITE AWARD Website Awards This year EVERY lodge in Arizona that has a website will be judged for the Grand Lodge Website Award by the Grand Lodge Website Subcommittee. There will be 3 awards that all lodges may qualify for regardless of lodge size. Below you will find the list of criteria which will be used to judge the quality of the websites. 1. Website Award A. All sites will be included, no submissions required, no size restrictions on site. i. 1 st Gold Website Award ii. 2 nd Silver Website Award iii. 3 rd Bronze Website Award B. Criteria i. Payment processing Can Brothers pay dues? ii. Donation button Can visitors donate to the lodge on the site? iii. Calendar Up-to-date and easy to use. iv. Mobile Compatible Responsive code for desktop and mobile viewing. Mobi is OK. v. Unique content Info found on site should be unique and abundant. vi. Easy to contact Contact form and contact info should be easy to find and use. vii. Current/updated Old events should be archived. viii. Community outreach apparent Obvious community involvement shown on site. ix. Style Does the site look clean, modern, and appealing? For questions or more information contact: Eric Hannah erichannah@hotmail.com
TRESTLEBOARD AWARD I. CATEGORY: a. Trestleboard Awards are classified into three lodge size categories: i. Small = less than 110 members ii. Medium = 111 to 211 members iii. Large = over 212 members II. III CRITERION: a. Trestleboard will be awarded points in the following areas: i. Articles from the three pedestal officers, the Secretary, Scottish and York Rite, Eastern Star and other appendant Adult Masonic bodies and Masonic education ii. Masonic Birth date iii. Sickness and distress iv. Calendar of Events v. Advertisements vi. Committee names and phone numbers vii. Lodge Officers and phone numbers viii. Trustees names ix. Overall Appearance b. Bonus points will be awarded in the following areas: i. Youth Group articles ii. Other Elected or Appointed officer articles OTHER INFORMATION: a. Copies of five (5) separate trestleboard issues are required to be submitted b. Lodges are responsible for the selection of their trestleboard copies. The Trestleboard committee will not select the copies to be judged. c. The preferred method of submission for the Trestleboards is by email and if email fails then by postal mail. d. When submitting the Trestleboards, include the number of members in your Lodge and contact information (email and phone Number) of the editor or Worshipful Master. e. Only one winner in each size category will be selected. All applications must be received by the chairman no later than April 20, 2017. Submit applications electronically (preferred) or postal to: George Weil 4839 N. Viewpoint Dr. Apt A Prescott Valley, AZ 86314-6604 maple773@q.com
TRESTLEBOARD AWARD SCORING WORKSHEET LODGE NAME: CATEGORY: SMALL MEDIUM LARGE 1. ARTICLES: MAX POINTS a. MASTER 10 b. SENIOR WARDEN 10 c. JUNIOR WARDEN 10 d. SECRETARY 10 e. SCOTTISH RITE 05 f. YORK RITE 05 g. EASTERN STAR 05 h. OTHER ADULT BODIES 05 i. MASONIC EDUCATION 10 MAXIMUM POINTS: 70 2. MASONIC BIRTHDAYS 25 3. SICKNESS AND DISTRESS 25 4. CALENDAR OF EVENTS 15 5. ADVERTISEMENTS 10 6. COMMITTEES NAMES AND NUMBERS 15 7. OFFICERS NAMES AND NUMBERS 15 8. TRUSTEES NAMES AND NUMBERS 10 9. OVERALL APPEARANCE 15 MAXIMUM POINTS: 130 BONUS POINTS: A. YOUTH GROUP ARTICLES 25 B. OTHER OFFICER ARTICLES 25 MAXIMUM POINTS: 50 TOTAL POINTS
MASTER RITUALIST AWARD This program requires that the brother learn specific material for each of the 3 degrees conferred in the Lodge. The Master Ritualist Award recognizes comprehensive knowledge and delivery of the ritual associated with specific Degree work and positions. For the First Degree, the brother must successfully deliver the ritual associated with the following: -Worshipful Master Open/Obligation Conferral/Close; -Senior Warden work; -Senior Deacon work; -Apron Lecture; -Marshall work; -Charge to the Candidate; -First Degree Lecture. For the Second Degree, the brother must successfully deliver the ritual associated with the following: -Worshipful Master Open/Obligation Conferral/Close; -Senior Warden work; -Senior Deacon work; -Letter G Lecture; -Staircase Lecture; -Charge to the Candidate. For the Third Degree, the brother must successfully deliver the ritual associated with the following: -Worshipful Master Open/Obligation Conferral/Close; -Senior Warden work; -Senior Deacon work (Second section); -Third Degree Lecture; -3 rd Ruffian work; -1 st Fellowcraft work; -King Solomon; -Charge to the Candidate. All work must be performed in front of the District Deputy Grand Master. The award application must be submitted by the applicant through the Lodge Worshipful Master and Lodge Secretary; carry the Lodge seal; be countersigned by the DDGM and submitted to the Grand Lecturer. A committee will be convened to allow the candidate to answer questions relative to any sections of the ritual. If the candidate is found to be proficient the MW Grand Master will be notified and a presentation at Grand Communication will be made. For more information or to submit for consideration contact the DDGM in your District. CERTIFIED LECTURER AWARD There is also a Certified Lecturer s Program sponsored by the Grand Lodge. This program is intended to recognize those brethren who prove themselves proficient in the principle lecture or lectures of the degree(s). The award consists of a bar, which is initially provided, and individual pins designating the degree or degrees in which proficiency has been made, which are attached to the bar. To receive this recognition, the District Deputy Grand Master (DDGM) should confirm the proficiency of the brother in the specific Lecture and a report made by the DDGM to the Grand Lecturer. The Grand Lecturer may request a meeting with the applicant and DDGM prior to confirming the recognition. For more information or to submit for consideration contact the DDGM in your District.