Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program What is 2015 -2016 About? The BELT Program Officers Planning Guide Membership Program

What is the BELT Program? Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program What is the BELT Program? Brotherhood Education Leadership Tradition

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Brotherhood Brotherhood is the bonding of men of various backgrounds, beliefs, places, and eras around a singular set of life-directing commitments.

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Brotherhood What does Brotherhood allow me to do? Share Masonry with men ages. Be a brother with someone I disagree with.

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Brotherhood How does Brotherhood work? Because instead of being based on personalities and friendship, brotherhood is based on shared obligations. Brotherhood is a sacred privilege. It's not easy to maintain. Brotherhood has to be maintained, Constantly! For the rest of your life.

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Education Why is education one of our primary focuses? By improving Masonic education within our Chapters, we will personally, gain in knowledge of the craft of Freemasonry and help to improve retention of our brethren. Masonic Education: This is how Freemasonry has survived through the centuries from its members teaching other members.

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Education Education is an important aspect of Freemasonry. Masonic education takes three primary forms: 1. Ritual 2. Lectures 3. Literature from all sources, including Masonic

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Education What types of programs can you have 1. York Rite short talk’s found on the Grand Chapter website 2. York Rite College Companion Adept of the Temple Program 3. Have one of your member give his own program

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Leadership Men enter our Fraternity seeking fellowship, knowledge, self-improvement, community involvement, and the Love Country.

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Leadership Leadership is the Key

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Leadership Grand High Priest Planning Guide

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Tradition Royal Arch Degree was at one time in England the 4th degree in the Blue Lodge. The Chapter has been a continuation of the Blue Lodge since its formation. The Mark Degree is the oldest Degree in Freemasonry and reaches back to Operative Masonry.

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Tradition Fredericksburg Lodge in Virginia lists a conferral of the Royal Arch degree on December 22, 1753. There is also a Royal Arch Chapter noted in 1769 in Massachusetts.

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Membership Program Three “R’s” Recruit Retain Reinstate

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Membership Program Which one is the most important? Three “R’s” Recruit Retain Reinstate

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Membership Program Which one is the most important? Three “R’s” Recruit Retain  Is the most important!! Reinstate

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Membership Program New Member Assimilation Assimilation is one of the most crucial functions in membership development It establishes for the new candidate a feeling of inclusion and interest in him. Create an orientation presentation for a ladies program.

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016 Program Membership Program New Member Recruitment for Blue Lodges Bring a friend night Recruit from other organizations Masonic open houses Fantastic Teeth Party Super Bowl Party

Grand Royal Arch of Texas 2015 – 2016

Most Illustrious Grand Master, Companion Terry L. Flippo Grand Council of Royal and Select Master of Texas Most Illustrious Grand Master, Companion Terry L. Flippo 2015 – 2016