1. By W. Bro. Rajiv Sethi

3. -Teacher -Guide -Liaison -Big Brother -Masonic friend

4. “Mentor” was the name of the man to whom Ulysses entrusted the care of his son, Telemachus, when he set out on his 20 year journey known as “The Odyssey”.

5. A brother put in his resignation within just 2 years of his joining a Lodge & when questioned why he put in his resignation…. This is what he had to say……

6. Look at the key points from his statement:  Didn’t really know what he was joining  Not sure what the first night was all about  Did not manage any visits to other Lodges

7.  Confused when asked to leave the next meeting (2nd or 3rd degree?)  Felt embarrassed with his lack of knowledge  Became a Master Mason without understanding the ceremonies  Asked to Join Chapter, again, without any understanding

8. “Does any of this happen in my Lodge?” If we are truthful with ourselves, we may not like the answer.

9. Ask your Lodge Secretary for some Lodge statistics.  How many new members were initiated between 24 months previous to today's date and 12 months previous to today's date?  How many of those members attend the lodge on a regular basis, today?

10. A Masonic Mentor Program is the key to Masonic retention Earmark a Mentor for every candidate Each new candidate in your Lodge is the Lodge's future Teach and be taught. Help and be helped. Share information

11.  A Past Master or an experienced MM  Who regularly attends the Lodge  Is actively involved in Lodge activity  Can reach out to Sr. brethren to help in an area beyond his expertise And Above all :  Have a genuine concern for the well being & progress of his “Mentee”

12. Changes with the progress of “Mentee” TTEACHER GGUIDE CCOACH AADVISOR OR COUNSELLOR RROLE MODEL

13. OOBSERVATIONAL SKILLS QQUESTIONING SKILLS LLISTENING SKILLS “Learn to Listen & Listen to Learn”

14. CCANDIDATES NNEW INITIATE MMASTER MASON && BEYOND

15. IInitial Interviews BBonding before Initiation EExplanation beforehand RRespect 66 MONTH RULE

16. IIntroductions to brethren MMasonic Etiquette LLodge Summons OOfficers & Regalia TTopics Non-grata LLodge Layout LLodge History MMasonic Charity AANSWER HIS QUESTIONS

17. BBeginning Ritual Work AAdvancement in Masonic education MMason’s Family IInvolving MM in the Lodge BBasic Lodge Management GGLI & RGL BBeyond Craft Freemasonry AANSWER HIS QUESTIONS

18. HHe is your charge!! RRemain his teacher, hhis Guide, hhis Liaison, hhis Big Brother, AAND HIS MASONIC FRIEND

19. RRecruitment & Preparation for Initiation EEntered Apprentice FFellow Craft MMaster Mason MMoving Forward QQuiz for “EA”, “FC” & “MM” QQuiz on Masonic Symbols MMasonic Etiquette

20. START MENTORING PROGRAM IN YOUR LODGE & TAKE THE BRETHREN TO GREATER HEIGHTS