1. 2015 Grand Masters Workshop for Worshipful Masters Preserving Lodge Harmony RW Bro. William B. Rogers, 32° KCCH, D.G.M.

2. 2015 Worshipful Masters Workshop How to Identify Harmony and Discord Synonyms of Harmony ConformityConsensus ConsistencyCooperation KinshipFriendship PEACERapport AccordTranquility Unanimity Understanding Balance Equilibrium Antonyms of Harmony DisagreementDiscord DislikeHatred IncompatibilityClash Disproportion DISORDERLY Fighting DistrustImbalance

3. 2015 Worshipful Masters Workshop What is Harmony? HARMONY ( noun ) Social Agreement Defined as Civility, Consensus. Worshipful Masters Role Responsible for Your Lodge Future Lead Progress with Your Lodge Harmony is the Key to YOUR Success!

4. 2015 Worshipful Masters Workshop Charge at Past Masters Degree “ Long Experience and Careful Study of the Laws, Customs and Usages of Free Masonry”… “A Patient and Cheerful Regard for the Rights of EVERY Brother”… “And a Firm and Alert Watchfulness to Preserve the Dignity and Decorum of the Brotherhood of which you Preside are Necessary to Enable YOU to Properly Discharge the Duties of Your High Office.”

5. 2015 Worshipful Masters Workshop Preserving Lodge Harmony Identifying Issues Every personality is different, Personality Conflict! Past Masters Insist on Doing the Same Things! Resistant to Change or New Ideas from the Craft! Rude or Disrespectful Attitudes toward others! Disregard for Masonic Law and Protocol! Emotional Debate Between Brothers!

6. 2015 Worshipful Masters Workshop Preserving Lodge Harmony Leadership and Preparation Share your Vision & Goals to Gain Support! Prepare for Every Meeting and Topic Seek Advice from Officers but Make the Decision Greet & Welcome Everyone! Be the Peacemaker in Conflict! You are a Servant Leader! Control Heated Debate!

7. 2015 Worshipful Masters Workshop Preserving Lodge Harmony Leadership Begins with You! Provide a Clear Vision Relevant Instruction Good Information Always Be As Good As Your Word Thank You My Brethren!