Masonic Mentoring …. it’s in our DNA Alan Kirwilliam v1-3 L Mentor Workshop 18 th . 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 Understanding Belonging Involvement Other, 20% Pastoral, 80% FUN & ENJOYMENT
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.”
R ETENTION % Brethren *Leaving in 2011 v. Length of Membership 16 14 27% *leaving before 3 rd 14 13 year of membership 12 10 % of Leavers 10 9 9 8 7 7 7 6 6 5 4 4 4 2 2 1 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Length of Membership (Years) *Based upon those initiated between 1997 & 2011 & then Leaving in 2011
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 Social Board Social Board Congratulatory Presentations Formal Presentations communications on 1 st ., 2 nd ., 3 rd Appointment Compatibility on 1 st -------- ---------- of Lodge of Candidate, ---------- Visiting & kinship Personal “Welcome building Mentor + Craft & Lodge Development Pack” ------- Collar Guide & Packs ------------- ‘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
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