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SECRETARY
The duties of this office are so complex, it is no wonder that many Lodges have a difficult time locating
a qualified person to fill this position. While the Worshipful Master is supreme in his Lodge, without the
services of a highly skilled Brother in this office, the Master faces potential tragedy.
The growth and complexities of our Fraternity have created paper mountains which must be
conquered. We must maintain records of our membership. the Minutes of our Communications. files must be
maintained on our petitioners. the progress of our candidates through the degree work has to be logged.
keeping up with daily correspondence and the activities of the various committees is another challenge which
each Lodge must face.
The Secretary, if he hopes to be of real service to his Lodge, must cope with all of the foregoing items,
and this list doesn't even scratch the surface of the responsibilities which are incumbent upon this office.
The office of Secretary is so complex that Grand Lodge has published "The Lodge Secretary Official
Instruction Book" to help this Officer discharge his duties. In addition, a number of Lodge Secretaries
Workshops are held throughout the year, in an effort to help these loyal Officers to keep up with the frequent
changes in their duties and responsibilities.
While it can be said the Worshipful Master is supreme in his Lodge, a wise, skilled Secretary may well
be celestial in his importance to the Lodge.
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