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

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

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

5. 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?

6. “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

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

8. 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

9. 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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12. 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

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

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

18. Grand Lodge Civility Committee.
CIVILITY CENTER
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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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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25. Please contact us for more information!
THANK YOU!
Please contact us for more information!
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