April 13, 2009 - MM REHEARSAL

We held a MM rehearsal at Lodge as a prelude to our upcoming outdoor degree scheduled for Wednesday, April 29th. As I have mentioned in the past, this will be a joint degree with Sutherland Lodge No. 174, our neighbor to the north. We practiced both sections of the degree which was needed as we have five Brothers planned to be raised to MM.

As I mentioned to the group, an outdoor degree with five candidates means a couple of things:

First, it requires a lot of organization and participation from the Craft, especially when you consider we will probably have 75-100 Masons at this event.

Second, we have to pull this off smoothly and efficiently if we plan to get out of there at a reasonable hour (it needs to go off like clockwork).

To this end, I sent out an e-mail blast to both Lodges requesting their support. Since this idea came up, I have been working closely with the WM of Sutherland Lodge 174. Although we have tried to think of everything, it is now up to the Craft to step up to the plate and make the necessary commitments.

Below is the checklist we devised to put on the degree. I have omitted the names of people to protect their anonymity. I find such checklists are essential for degree work. Hopefully you will too:


MM CHECKLIST (Effective: 04/14/3009)
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MM DEGREE: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 7:00PM - Dunedin Lodge No. 192 & Sutherland 174

CANDIDATE: Dunedin:
Sutherland:

LOCATION: (address)

REHEARSAL: 7:00pm - Monday, April 13th @ Dunedin Lodge

ASSIGNMENTS:

1ST SECTION

WM -
SW -
JW -
Trs -
Sec -
CH -
Mar -
SD -
JD -
SS -
JS -
Tyl -
Con -
Con -
Con -

2ND SECTION

KS -
GSW -
GJW -
Trs -
Sec -
Cha -
Mar -
SD -
JD -
SS -
JS -
TY -

RUF1(JA) -
REF2(JO) -
RUF3(JU) -

FC10 -
FC11 -
FC12 -

9 FC - Dunedin:
Sutherland:

SC/WFM-

Canvas -

Lecture -
Charge -
Bible Pres -

Dress: 1st section -
2nd section -

Bible Passage: Ecclesiastes Chapter 12

Refreshment: Half Time


MATERAILS LODGE BROTHER

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

Dispensation
Request for Courtesy Work
Sign-In Sheets
Master Bible & Square/Compasses
Bibles
Dues Cards
MM Booklets
Names of Candidates
Minutes (template)
Funeral Dirge - paper
American Flag (and anchor)

COOKING & PARKING ITEMS

Safety Vests
Barbecue Grill
Folding table from Lodge
Cooking Implements
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Condiments
Refreshments + Ice
Donation Basket
Garbage Bags

DEGREE ITEMS

Lighter for 3 great lights
Candidate Costumes
Costumes for 2nd half
JW's Jewell
Square & 24" gauge (for JA/JO)
White Gloves for FC
Low Twelve Gong
Secretary's Scroll
Altar + Cover
Knee Rests
Lesser Lights/Tiki Torches
Mite Box
WM-SW-JW Podiums & Gavels
SD-JD-SS-JS Rods & Holders
Wooden Rod Tappers (floor)
Senior Deacon tool
Aprons & Jewels
Visitor aprons
Acacia, Bag, Setting Maul
Working Tools (including trowel)
Lawn Chairs for Candidates

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Music - Prelude & Half Time & End
Bag Pipes
Photographers
Lodge Room Setup
Chaulk String
Parking -

NOTE: >>>EVERYBODY BRING THEIR OWN LAWN CHAIR !!!!



It may look like a lot of work, but it really isn't if everyone pulls together and executes their responsibilities properly.

Until next time.

All the Best,
Tim Bryce, PM, MPS, MMBBFMN
timb001@phmainstreet.com
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M.
http:/www.dunedin192.org/
Dunedin, FL, USA
"For the Good of the Order"