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JUNIOR WARDEN
The Junior Warden is the last of the principle Officers of the Lodge but his importance to the Craft
cannot be overlooked. He is required to assume the duties of the Worshipful Master in the event the Master
and Senior Warden are incapacitated.
Probably, the most important single responsibility of the Junior Warden is his chairing of the Vigilance
Committee. It is the duty of this committee to keep a watchful eye on the moral conduct of the Craft. It is this
committee which should investigate charges of unMasonic conduct and report findings to the Master. As we
all know, our timehonored institution cannot retain a quality reputation without a concerted effort at
maintaining high standards for membership.
It should also be the responsibility of the Junior Warden to oversee the instruction of candidates as
they progress through the Three Symbolic Degrees, to assure that they receive instruction not only in the
catechisms, but also Masonic History, traditions and philosophy as well. He should be proficient in the
Esoteric Work of all three Degrees and assist all appointed officers in becoming proficient in the Florida
Adopted Work.
Since the Junior Warden is the Officer who is responsible for the Craft during the hours of
refreshment, it normally befalls this Officer to attend to providing outstanding meals and refreshments for the
benefit of the Craft. If he does this duty well, he will not only fulfill his obligation to his office, but he will likely
have a startling effect on attendance at the "knife and fork" activities of his Lodge.
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