Earlier this year I had the opportunity to talk to the new Master of Palm Springs Lodge No.693 and aske him what his goals are for this year?

We talked a little more about other things around the topic but he never went through or enumerated a list.

A few weeks later I again reached out to him and followed up on his goals and his vision for Palm Springs Lodge No.693.

He quickly responded and here are his 8 goals he wishes to work throughout the year.

When the year starts and you have your first stated meeting, the realities of lodge life begin to sink in on all involved.

The eight areas of lodge life should be an eye opener for any aspiring lodge leader because you now see all these different areas you had not probably thought about.

Lets go over his list.

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Why This Confusion in the Temple?

Chapter 10 - Not By Bread Alone

Masonic activities are beginning to ramp up, and a lot of time and effort are being expended, but, Dwight L. Smith observed that, for all this activity that the lodges are involved in, how much of that time is actually used by the lodge to do the work that Freemasonry asks us to do?

We tend to do everything and expend massive amounts of time and energy to garner excitement, only to realize that what the lodge is doing has nothing to do with Freemasonry and the members have learned nothing deeper about the 'mysteries of masonry.'

Why This Confusion in the Temple - Chapter 9.

What Now, Little Man?

There are many Masons now who believe that the fraternity should take a stand on current political positions.

This is nothing new, as I have heard this said at the lodge from time to time. It wasn't until COVID that all Masons were introduced to this idea, but now on a worldwide scale, and Masons were split on how Freemasonry should handle this emergency.

Dwight L. Smith clearly explained the drawbacks of the lodge taking a political stance in situations like this and how this is against all masonic principles.

What should Masons do?

Why should we take a stance and be vocal about it?

Where does a Mason's duty to civil society begin and end?