Dist. 18 Masonic Ambassadors

"A foundation stone upon which to build Freemasonry's future."

Mission

• Develop a cadre of Masons to advance a message on Freemasonry that is consistent, informed and positive to Masons, their families and the public
• Rebuild and activate lodge membership
• Strengthen our Lodges

Primary Objectives

• Develop public spokesmen/membership development officers in every lodge.
• Advance standards for planning and conducting dialogues on Freemasonry in lodge, community and college settings.
• Excite and involve membership on a strategy for building a strong future for Freemasonry.

Primary Responsibilities (1)

• Public spokesman

          -Regularly in lodge meeting               

                >to members 

• Actively seek opportunities to speak with non-Masons

          -At Lodge "fellowship" events

          -At mens clubs, service/business groups, colleges

• Address Masonic history, principles, teachings, appendant bodies, activities, charities.

Primary Responsibilities (2)

• Membership committee chairman

          -Advance community awareness of Freemasonry, to

               >Improve public perception and understanding of Freemasonry

               >Recruit new members

          -Remember, Massachusetts Masons may ask good men to join the

           Fraternity

Primary Responsibilities (3)

• Personal Mentor of new Masons

          -Not ritual and symbolism, but the scope and greatness of the Masonic

           family of organizations world wide

          -Applications of Freemasonry to his daily life

          -Opportunity to make many new friends

          -Opportunities for personal growth and involvement in lodge and the

           fraternity.