1. Saddleback Laguna Lodge No. 672 F. & A. M.
Masonic Etiquette

2. “Good Manners will open doors that the best education cannot”
Clarence Thomas

3. Manners In and Around the Lodge Building
Courtesy and Respect
People & Property
Manner of Address
Grand Lodge; Officers; PM’s; Brothers
Guest
Keep him Engaged and/or Hand off
Don’t let him feel like a stranger
Be Aware of your surroundings
Appropriate Topics Language &
Wear a Name Badge
Clean up is Everyone’s responsibility
a.) Bro. Forbeets (last name) or Bro.Pheats Forbeets or just Bro. Pheats.
b.) Worshipful Forbeets (unless told otherwise by that particular person and for that particular person only)
c.) Depends on the Body and what Office/position they hold (give examples)
d.1) Inspectors of the District - Worshipful Forbeets Inspct. Of # Masonic District (typ. PM of #123 ABC F&AM Lodge)
d.2.) or Wor. Forbeets Grand Lodge Committeeman of ABC Committee
e.) MWM for Grand Master, Right WM for DepGM Sr & Jr Grand Wardens,
Very WM for Gr Treas. Gr Sect. & Gr Lect.,
Very Reverend for Grand Chaplain,
& Worshipful for everyone else entitled

4. Manner of Dress and Personal Hygiene
Clean; Neat; Well Pressed & Groomed
Business Casual
Jacket & Tie Preferred for Ritual
Business Casual if necessary
Shoes Polished
No Hats permitted in Lodge
Except for religious or Health reasons
Always look your best
Changing area available at Facility
Possible Storage of Tux/Suit at Facility
Only WM wears a hat

5. Apron worn (Outside all other garments)
How to Enter the Lodge
Be On Time
Officers in place 5 minuets early (set up earlier)
Apron worn (Outside all other garments)
Not to be worn outside the building
If You Are Late Check with the Tiler
Check Columns and Jewels At Labor or Refreshment
Giving the Sign at the Altar Which Degree
** Move Presentation into Lodge Room **
Be mindful at what is going on at the time
Enter/Exit at anytime
Sign Tilers Register I.e.: Pheats Forbeets E.A. for 1st Degree
Pheats Forbeets F.C. for 2nd, & Pheats Forbeats for 3rd
Activity at Altar-sign at door and sit, if no activity-sign at Altar

6. Lodge Meeting Etiquette
Addressing the Worshipful Master
Not Addressing Other Brethren
Worshipful Master and Brethren Concept of Address
Side Conversations During the Meeting
Electronic Devices
Joking and Horseplay
Be respectful of Candidate Degrees
Returning from “at ease” or “refreshment” promptly
a.) Worshipful Master, Worshipful, ALWAYS
b.) Worshipful Master & Brethren
d.) Not Tolerated, not good manners, Be respectful to WM
e.) not permitted in Tiled Lodge, (only hearing aides)
f.) not tolerated

7. How to Exit the Lodge
Pedestal Stations never Vacant
Sign at the Altar
Activity at the Altar - By the Door
Return the Apron to the Apron Stand

8. Manners for Masons Outside the Lodge
Be on Time Confirm social commitments and appointments Call well ahead if you are going to be late or to reschedule or cancel
RSVP All Invitations Promptly Yes I/we will attend – Thank you for your invitation No I we will be unable to attend – Thank you for your invitation

9. Manners for Masons Outside the Lodge
Treat others with courtesy and respect
Have good personal hygiene
Have good table manners
Be aware of special situations – they have unique etiquette attached to them
Send Thank Your Cards/Notes s Promptly
Reciprocate when possible; bring something when appropriate or ask if anything is needed
Freemasonry & It’s Etiquette
Amy Vanderbuilts Complete Guide of Etiquette
If going to be late call ahead of time, especially to your Coaches
Meet with Coaches at least 1 hour per week

10. Channels of Communication
Protocol
Channels of Communication
Brother/ Brother
Seek Guidance from Coach;
Lodge Officer / Master
Tiler; Chaplain or PM
Inspector
If Candidate Problem
Senior Warden / Master
Ritual Correction
Officers Coach; Coach; Senior Officer
Candidate Correction
Coach
Prompting in Lodge
Officers coach or designated by Speaker ONLY

11. Resources Purchase a good book on Etiquette Other Modules available
Tiler
Investigations
Coaching
Officers duties (due 2012)
Chaplain (due 2012)

12. Famous quotes
Manners easily and rapidly mature into morals. Horace Mann
Politeness and consideration for others is like investing pennies and getting dollars back. Thomas Sowell

13. Saddleback Laguna Lodge No. 672 F. & A. M.
Masonic Etiquette Thank you