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Civility Ambassador Training The Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Oregon Civility Ambassador Training 2

Defining Civility The American Heritage Dictionary Defines Civility as: Politeness or Courtesy. A courteous act or utterance. 3

Defining Uncivil The American Heritage Dictionary Defines Uncivil as: Impolite, discourteous, rude, barbarous. 4

Do you see Civility or Incivility? Do you see Civility in the workplace? Do you see Civility in politics? Do you see Civility in your community? Do you see Civility in schools? Do you see Civility among governments? Do you see Civility in your Masonic Lodge?

“The journey begins with each of us.” MASONIC CIVILITY EFFORT In 2014, Masonic Leaders across North America joined forces to address the need to improve civility in society. Much progress has been made since the initial meetings and it continues with the use of the Grand Lodge of Oregon’s Sococo Internet Conferencing System. This training is the first step in bringing the Civility Program to the craft in Oregon. 6

Participating Grand Lodges Oregon California Washington British Columbia & Yukon Missouri New York Nevada Baja California Alaska Several Others 7

Our Goal To try to improve civility in all aspects of our world. This is not a simple task or one which will be accomplished in a short time, or by a select few. It is a task which must become a way of life for each of us. 8

Our Direction Work with other Masonic Jurisdictions. Define ways we can be effective. Within our Masonic Jurisdiction With non-Masonic organizations Team with other organizations. The Civility Center Churches Schools Local Governments 9

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Areas of Focus General Civility Character & Values Civility around the World Civility for Home & Family Civility at Work Generational Diversity Civility in Politics Civility in Community Leadership Skills Social Confidence & Etiquette Skills Communicate Civility 12

Resources for Civility Websites Books Assessments Blogs Training Speakers Apps Articles 13

How can we improve civility? Establish a Grand Lodge Civility Program. Create Civility Ambassadors in each Masonic Lodge. Include Civility Training in our Lodge Programs. Live a Civil Lifestyle. 14

OUR ROLE AS MASONS DELIVERY SYSTEM MASONIC HERITAGE CULTURAL SENSITIVITY Our lodges and worldwide presence provide an intriguing system to deliver programs and information. Masons have a long history of fostering civil dialogue and building civil societies. Masons are diverse and our lodges represent people of different: Places of origin Language Races Disability Other 15

STEPS WE’VE TAKEN WHAT WE HAVE DONE NATIONAL CIVILITY CENTER MASONIC CIVILITY TASK FORCE The task force consists of 4 dozen participants from 17 Grand Lodges 6 of the 12 board positions for the National Civility Center are filled by Masons A Civility Toolbox has been created CIVILITY TOOLBOX AMBASSADORS ARE BEING DEPLOYED 16

CIVILITY TOOLBOX CIVILITY TOOLS Resources for individuals, families, lodges, workplaces, communities and government. AVAILABLE TO EVERYBODY 17

Grand Lodge Civility Committee. CIVILITY CENTER http://www.civilitycenter.org There are numerous resources in the Toolbox. Take some time to review the contents and make notes on what you feel are important to you and your community. Provide your thoughts or feedback to your Grand Lodge Civility Committee. 18

Build the Civility Center Defined “civility” and NEXT STEPS HERE’S WHAT WE ARE DOING Build the Civility Center Civility Scorecard Defined “civility” and “Civility Center” on Wikipedia Rollout Toolbox Convene Civility Groups Recruit and Train Ambassadors Rollout Toolbox Recruit and Train Ambassadors Recruit and Train Ambassadors

What Can Individuals Do? Create Awareness Identify and share opportunities for outreach Share the Civility concept Make Civility presentations Exemplify by our own behavior 20

Role of the Ambassador Serve as liaison between your Masonic Lodge and your Grand Lodge Civility Committee Disseminate information Share anecdotes Help with convening of other civility organizations 21

Next Steps for Ambassadors Explore the Toolbox Promote May as Civility Awareness Month Communicate with GL leadership team Map next steps to rollout in Jurisdiction Share stories on Facebook and Civility Websites Share 31-Day Civility Challenge 22

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Please contact us for more information! THANK YOU! Please contact us for more information! Info@CivilityCenter.org Civility Center www.CivilityCenter.org 25