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PROTOCOL & ETIQUETTE ESSENTIALS
These informative and easy-to-read newsletters are published quarterly by the Grand Lodge P. & E. Team and contain items of interest related to Protocol and Etiquette.
Definitions:
Protocol: The established rules of behaviour for formal occasions.
Etiquette: The customs or rules of behaviour regarded as correct in social life, or in professional interaction and official intercommunication.
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 40
(Introduction of District Secretary; Alternative V’sOTSL)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 39
(Election of Lodge Officers)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 38
(Etiquette during “O Canada”; Congratulating the candidate; Step Up night; Adjusting the Working Tools)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 37
(Proper versus Improper Solicitation of new members)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 36
(The innovation known as “Freedom of the Lodge”; Open Ritual Books in lodge)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 35 (Revised May 2020)
(Common mistakes in protocol which occur in our lodge rooms)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 34 (Revised May 2020)
(Humour – When appropriate during a Lodge Meeting)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 33
(Protocols associated with our Past Masters)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 32 (Revised May 2020)
(Dress Code guidelines for various Masonic events)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 31
(The Masonic Memorial Services)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 30
(The Director Of Ceremonies’ Baton; Lodge Elections)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 29 (Revised May 2020)
(Visitation and a Board of Trial)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 28
(The William Mercer Wilson Medal; The Grand Master’s Meritorious Service Award)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 27 (Revised May 2020)
(The Director of Ceremonies)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 26 (Revised May 2020)
(The Committee of Inquiry)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 25
(Questions & Answers Booklet)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 24 (Revised May 2020)
(The District Deputy Grand Master)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 23
(Jewels and Pins; Military & Civilian Medals & Pins; Collars)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 22
(Draping The Warrant; Memorial Services; The Altar)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 21 (Revised May 2020)
(The Grand Honours)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 20 (Revised May 2020)
(Banquet Hall Protocol – Part 2 – Introducing a Head Table; Introducing a Secondary Head Table; Addressing a Head Table)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 19 (Revised May 2020)
(Banquet Hall Protocol – Setting up a Head Table)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 18
(Election of Lodge Officers)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 17
(The Grand Honours; The Deacons; Addressing the East; Addressing a Head Table)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 16
(Cell Phone Etiquette; Multiple Volumes of the Sacred Law)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 15 (Revised May 2020)
(The Business Portion Of A Lodge Meeting)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 14
(Committee Of General Purposes)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 13
(The Masonic Memorial Service – The Importance of Attendance)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 12 (Revised May 2020)
(Dress Code in Masonry; The Well-Dressed Mason; Gloves)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 11
(Why is the Master called “Worshipful”; Saluting the Worshipful Master; Step before Saluting; Saluting; Questions)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 10 (Revised May 2020)
(Pronunciation; Masonic Toasts)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 9
(Pronunciation; The William Mercer Wilson Medal; Who can sit in the East?; The Head Table; “Worshipful Master” is a Rank)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 8 (Revised May 2020)
(Pronunciation; The Ballot – Part Two)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 7 (Revised May 2020)
(Pronunciation; The Ballot – Part One)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 6
(Dress & Undress Regalia; The Sign of Fidelity; Pronunciation; Addressing the East)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 5
(Salutes; Pronunciation; The Lewis Jewel; The Tyler; Grand Honours; The Warrant; Draping The Warrant; Candidates Names)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 4 (Revised May 2020)
(Pronunciation; Reception of Visiting Brethren; Announcing G.L. Visitors; Proper Reference to the G.M.; W.M.’s Collar)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 3
(Pronunciation; Funeral Honours; Memory Joggers; Banquet Hall Seating; The Knocks; The Wands; Grand Honours)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 2
(Pronunciation; When does I.P.M. leave the E.; The Gavel; Banquet Hall Protocol – Introducing brethren at a Secondary Head Table)
Protocol & Etiquette Essentials – Issue 1
(Protocol, Etiquette & Manners; When is it proper to use the Sign of Fidelity?; Applause; Dress Code; Quick Points)
PROTOCOL & ETIQUETTE EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL
Guide to the Masonic Memorial Services (Revised May 2020)
Receiving Grand Lodge Officers & Banquet Hall Protocol – incl GLO Intro (Revised May 2020)
INSTALLATION & INVESTITURE CEREMONY
The Installation Ceremony – Ritual, Protocol, Tips and Reminders (Revised May, 2020)
GEORGIAN SOUTH DISTRICT 2022-2023 TRESTLE BOARD
Trestle Board of the 2022-2023 DDGM, R.W. Bro. Terry P. Villeneuve