ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROVINCIAL OFFICERS · Page 8 of 35 Version 1.3 10th September 2019...

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROVINCIAL OFFICERS


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Provincial Grand Master ................................................................................................................ 3

Deputy and Assistant Provincial Grand Masters ............................................................................... 6

Provincial Grand Wardens ............................................................................................................. 8

Provincial Grand Chaplain .............................................................................................................. 9

Provincial Grand Treasurer .......................................................................................................... 10

Provincial Grand Registrar ........................................................................................................... 11

Provincial Grand Secretary........................................................................................................... 12

Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies ...................................................................................... 14

Provincial Grand Sword Bearer .................................................................................................... 16

Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works ................................................................................... 17

Provincial Deputy Grand Directors of Ceremonies ......................................................................... 18

Provincial Grand Almoner ............................................................................................................ 19

Provincial Grand Charity Steward ................................................................................................. 20

Provincial Grand Mentor ............................................................................................................. 21

Provincial Grand Orator (Preceptor) ............................................................................................. 22

Provincial Grand Deacons ............................................................................................................ 23

Provincial Assistant Grand Secretary............................................................................................. 24

Provincial Assistant Directors of Ceremonies ................................................................................. 25

Provincial Grand Organist ............................................................................................................ 26

Provincial Grand Standard Bearers ............................................................................................... 27

Provincial Grand Pursuivant ......................................................................................................... 28

Provincial Grand Stewards ........................................................................................................... 29

Provincial Grand Tyler ................................................................................................................. 30

Provincial Membership Officer ..................................................................................................... 31

Provincial Communications Officer ............................................................................................... 32

Provincial Marketing Officer ........................................................................................................ 33

Visiting Lodge Officer .................................................................................................................. 35


Provincial Grand Master

Role

❖ To provide effective and efficient leadership and management of the Province.

❖ To provide external and internal representation of the Province.

Responsibilities

Internal

To secure a strong long-term future for Freemasonry in the Province by: -

❖ Inspiring, motivating and energising the membership to enjoy their freemasonry,

contributing to the best of their ability at a level with which they are comfortable.

❖ Creating and communicating in a variety of ways, including via social media, a positive

atmosphere about our future and our role in society.

❖ Creating and communicating a strong, clear vision for success.

❖ Setting objectives and goals which are measurable and monitorable which will

demonstrate success in achieving the vision.

❖ Ensuring that aims and objectives are monitored and reviewed to demonstrate

continuous improvement over the tenure of the office.

To ensure the Executive and the senior leaders in the Province are capable and able to

contribute to the leadership requirements by: -

❖ Carefully selecting the Executive and the senior team on the basis of ability and

potential.

❖ Training, developing and coaching the Executive and the senior officers so that they

can give of their best.

❖ Ensuring that there is a clear plan for succession at all levels, including ProvGM.

❖ Involving senior officers in the process of taking decisions about the running of the

Province.

❖ To provide a visible, accessible and approachable presence within the Province.

❖ To ensure that the administration of the Province is appropriately resourced and

delivers as efficiently as possible the support required to lodges and the Province in

general.

❖ To act as the face of freemasonry in our communities; to be, or ensure that the right

members of the Executive and the senior team are, the main sources of contact with

media/press, civic dignitaries, attend civic occasions, liaise with the churches and

other organisations.


❖ To ensure that you are satisfied with all arrangements regarding organisational

structures for running the Province, securing professional advice, running Provincial

charitable funds etc.

❖ To ensure that relations with the Royal Arch and other Orders are harmonious and

mutually supportive.

❖ To ensure that proper financial management, accounting systems and internal

controls are established within the Province. and that they are maintained and

periodically examined to ensure the security and correct application of, and proper

accounting for, all funds and investments under the control of Province and its lodges

and chapters.

❖ To be the final decision maker on all matters including aspects of discipline (including

recommendations to UGLE where appropriate), provincial appointments and

recommendations for Grand ranks.

❖ To ensure a Province-wide awareness of the need for regular recruitment of suitable

candidates and retention of members and to create a structured plan of action and

guidance to achieve positive results.

❖ To encourage members of the Province to learn about and consider joining the Holy

Royal Arch at an appropriate stage in their masonic journey.

❖ To promote mentoring at all levels of membership with particular emphasis on

developing every brother into a vital, valued and important part of his lodge, Province

and Freemasonry more widely.

❖ To promote awareness of the importance of charity; to create a broad awareness of

the Masonic Charity structure and procedures for applying for and securing aid where

appropriate, and to ensure that all members understand the importance of vigilance

in identifying potential cases of need.

❖ To report back to the Province on developments and the business of Grand Lodge and

Supreme Grand Chapter, together with changes to guidance, advice and the Book of

Constitutions brought about by decisions reached by the Rulers, Board or Committee

of General Purposes or Grand Lodge.

External

❖ To ensure that the Provincial vision and objectives are consistent with UGLE’s strategy and

plans for the future.

❖ To represent the Province at other neighbouring Provinces, significant masonic occasions

and/or to ensure the Province is suitably represented.

❖ To attend UGLE quarterly communications, and annual investiture meetings.

❖ To contribute positively to any UGLE committees or working groups to which you may be

invited.


❖ To represent the Province at the Provincial Grand Masters forum and at regional Provincial

fora.

❖ To provide to UGLE, and to be available to discuss with UGLE, reports and information

requested in order to support the discharge of the role and responsibilities.


Deputy and Assistant Provincial Grand Masters

Role

❖ To assist the Provincial Grand Master with the execution of his duties.



❖ To undertake the duties outlined in the patent of office.

❖ To be a member of the Provincial Executive.

❖ To undertake the executive functional leadership roles outlined in the Provincial Strategic Plan

and to assist with its delivery.

❖ To undertake such duties as may be determined from time to time by the Provincial Grand

Master

Responsibilities

Internal


❖ Inspiring, motivating and energising the membership to enjoy their freemasonry, contributing

to the best of their ability at a level with which they are comfortable.




❖ Setting objectives and goals which are measurable and monitorable which will demonstrate

success in achieving the vision.

❖ Ensuring that aims and objectives are monitored and reviewed to demonstrate continuous

improvement over the tenure of the office.

To ensure the senior leaders in the Province are capable and able to contribute to the leadership

requirements by: -

❖ Training, developing and coaching the senior officers so that they can give of their best.

❖ Involving senior officers in the process of taking decisions about the running of the Province.


❖ To attend upon the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge, the scheduled four provincial

team visits and any special occasions (such as Centenary, Thanksgiving and Banner Dedication

meetings) which may fall due during the tenure of office.

❖ To ensure that the administration of the Province is appropriately resourced and delivers as

efficiently as possible the support required to lodges and the Province in general.


❖ To act as the face of freemasonry in our communities; to be, or ensure that the right members

of the senior team are, the main sources of contact with media/press, civic dignitaries, attend

civic occasions, liaise with the churches and other organisations.

❖ To ensure a Province-wide awareness of the need for regular recruitment of suitable candidates

and retention of members and to create a structured plan of action and guidance to achieve

positive results.

❖ To ensure that relations with the Royal Arch and other Orders are harmonious and mutually

supportive.

❖ To encourage members of the Province to learn about and consider joining the Holy Royal Arch

at an appropriate stage in their masonic journey.

❖ To promote mentoring at all levels of membership with particular emphasis on developing every

brother into a vital, valued and important part of his lodge, Province and Freemasonry more

widely.

❖ To promote awareness of the importance of charity; to create a broad awareness of the

Masonic Charity structure and procedures for applying for and securing aid where appropriate,

and to ensure that all members understand the importance of vigilance in identifying potential

cases of need.

External

❖ To represent the Province at other neighbouring Provinces, significant masonic occasions as

required.

❖ To attend UGLE quarterly communications and annual investiture meetings.


invited.


Provincial Grand Wardens

Role


❖ To be an effective role model for the Province by displaying high standards and leadership.

❖ To undertake the duties outlined in the procedures, guidelines and information for acting

provincial officers.

❖ To be a member of the Provincial Grand Master’s Council.


Master.

Responsibilities

❖ To represent the Provincial Grand Master at specified Installation Meetings and to report upon

same.

❖ To accompany the Provincial Grand Master at specified Installation Meetings.





Provincial Grand Chaplain

Role






Master.

Responsibilities




❖ To deliver an oration at special occasions (such as Centenary, Thanksgiving and Banner

Dedication meetings).

❖ To attend on a ‘Chain’ as an Acting Provincial Grand Warden at Installation meetings and to

liaise with the Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies ‘on duty’.


Provincial Grand Treasurer

Role





❖ To be a member of the Provincial Grand Master’s Council


Master.

Responsibilities






❖ To maintain accurate books and records of the general accounts of the Province and any other

funds placed under his direct control.

❖ To produce end of year accounts and balance sheets of same for submission to Provincial Grand

Lodge.

❖ To produce budgets and projections to ensure that, by setting appropriate levels for dues and

fees, the Province remains in good financial health.

❖ To maintain a watching brief over all other Provincial funds, not under his direct control, and

reporting as necessary.

❖ To attend Provincial Executive Meetings, when required.

❖ To review all lodge accounts to ensure compliance with the Book of Constitutions and reporting

as necessary on problem areas.

❖ To act as a point of reference for lodge treasurers (or any other lodge official who may be in

control of lodge funds) providing advice/guidance as required.

❖ To act as a conduit between Province and lodges to ensure advice of, and compliance with,

statutory or policy changes

❖ To undertake Rule 74 Book of Constitution investigations, and report accordingly, as directed.

❖ To ensure that appropriate insurance cover is in place on fixed assets and that personal cover

and indemnities are kept up to date.


Provincial Grand Registrar

Role



❖ To advise the Provincial Grand Master on all compliance and governance issues and to give a

legal steer as appropriate.

❖ To be a member of the Provincial Grand Master’s Council


Master.

Responsibilities

❖ To ensure compliance with GDPR.






❖ To attend Provincial Executive Meetings, when required.


Provincial Grand Secretary

Role


❖ To represent the Provincial Grand Master at specified Installation Meetings and to report upon

same.


❖ To be a member of the Executive.




and to assist with its delivery with particular reference to the effective functioning of the

Provincial Secretariat.


Master.

Responsibilities

Internal









❖ To train, develop and coach lodge secretaries so that they can give of their best.







❖ To ensure that the provincial office is appropriately manned and open for the benefit of the

members whilst allowing sufficient flexibility for absence on other duties, that the

administration of the Province is appropriately resourced and delivers as efficiently as possible

the support required to lodges and the Province in general.

❖ To be the nominated data controller for the Province.


❖ To oversee internal communications and correspondence issues.

❖ To ensure a Province-wide awareness of the need for regular recruitment of suitable candidates

and retention of members and to create a structured plan of action and guidance to achieve

positive results.


supportive.






cases of need.

External responsibilities

❖ To represent the Province at other neighbouring Provinces’, significant masonic occasions as

required.



invited.


Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies

Role



❖ To be a member of the Executive.

❖ To undertake or oversee all Director of Ceremonies duties at provincial functions.

❖ To represent the Provincial Grand Master at selected Installation Meetings and to report upon

same.



and to assist with its delivery, particularly in respect of ritual and protocol.


Master.

Responsibilities

Internal







❖ Setting objectives and goals which are measurable and monitorable which will demonstrate

success in achieving the vision.



❖ To ensure the senior leaders in the Province are capable and able to contribute to the leadership

requirements by training, developing and coaching Deputy Directors of Ceremonies so that they

can give of their best.


❖ To be responsible for all protocols & ceremonial for the Province of Berkshire maintaining

excellence and enjoyment in everything we do.

❖ To be responsible for Provincial Team Outings, Banner Dedications, Centenary & Anniversary

Meetings, Consecrations, Provincial Grand Lodge and any special events.

❖ To oversee Acting Provincial Grand Deacons, Provincial ADC’s, Provincial Standard Bearers,

Provincial Pursuivant & Provincial Tyler and their visit to Lodge LOI & to select a Coordinator.


❖ To update the Deputies Protocol manual.

❖ To arrange the Meeting, and hosting, the Deputy GDC’s Visitations Allocation of Escorts for the

Provincial Chain Visitations throughout the Year.

❖ To maintain the yearly Provincial Visitations Table, and distributing any changes to the

Provincial Executive, Deputy GDC’s, Provincial Wardens and the relevant lodge(s).

❖ To be involved with the Director of Ceremonies & Preceptors Course.

❖ To escort and/or arranging for a DepGDC Escort for the Provincial Grand Master on Personal

visits to Lodges.

❖ To be available for ‘Open Days’ and other events arranged in the name of the PGL of Berkshire.

❖ To escort a new Chain on his first outing and also both Provincial Grand Wardens on their first

outing as Representatives of the Provincial Grand Master.

❖ To provide specific guidance & instruction to new Provincial Grand Stewards at Provincial Grand

Lodge.

❖ To update of Provincial Protocols & Procedures on ‘SharePoint’


supportive.




brother/companion into a vital, valued and important part of his lodge, chapter, Province and

Freemasonry more widely.




cases of need.

External

❖ To act as the face of freemasonry in our communities. to be, or ensure that the right members

of the senior team are, the main sources of contact with media/press, civic dignitaries, attend

civic occasions, liaise with the churches and other organisations.

❖ To represent the Province at other neighbouring Provinces’, significant masonic occasions as

required.



invited.


Provincial Grand Sword Bearer

Role






Master.

Responsibilities







Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works

Role

❖ To assist the Provincial Grand Master and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master with the

execution of their duties.


❖ To advise the Deputy Provincial Grand Master in respect of matters relating to legal compliance,

Health & Safety and the effective running of masonic buildings situated within the Province.




Master.

Responsibilities

❖ In compliance with UGLE guidelines to assist and advise the Deputy Provincial Grand Master in

respect of matters relating to masonic buildings at which Berkshire masons attend meetings.







Provincial Deputy Grand Directors of Ceremonies

Role

❖ To assist the Provincial Grand Master and the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies with the


❖ To undertake all Director of Ceremonies duties as determined by the Provincial Grand Director

of Ceremonies.


Master or the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.

Responsibilities

❖ To secure a strong long-term future for Freemasonry in the Province by inspiring, motivating

and energising the membership to enjoy their freemasonry, contributing to the best of their

ability at a level with which they are comfortable.


❖ Under the direction of the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, to be responsible for all

Protocols & Ceremonial for the Province of Berkshire maintaining excellence and enjoyment in

everything we do.

❖ To assist the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies in the discharge of his duties at Provincial

Team Outings, Banner Dedications, Centenary & Anniversary Meetings, Consecrations,

Provincial Grand Lodge and any special events.

❖ Under the direction of the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, to be involved with the

Director of Ceremonies & Preceptors Course.

❖ Under the direction of the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, to escort the Provincial

Grand Master on Personal visits to Lodges.

❖ Under the direction of the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, to be available for ‘Open

Days’ and other events arranged in the name of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Berkshire.


brother into a vital, valued and important part of his lodge, Province and Freemasonry more

widely.


supportive.







Provincial Grand Almoner

Role



❖ To provide support, guidance and advice to all Lodge Almoners in the Province, as well as

managing various petitions for assistance.

❖ To use his best endeavours to assist members of the Province and/or their dependants who are

experiencing financial distress and to assist with the acquisition of medical treatment.

❖ To be a core member of the Provincial Care Team.


❖ To provide ex officio guidance and support to the Berkshire Masonic Charity.




Master

Responsibilities

❖ On a day to day basis to be involved with managing requests for help and communicating with

the Masonic Charities.

❖ On behalf of the Province, to perform his duties as an elected member of the Masonic Charitable

Foundation.

❖ To oversee the disbursement of funds as required.







Provincial Grand Charity Steward

Role



❖ To oversee all matters relating to Charity within the Province.

❖ To work with the Provincial Executive on agreeing and implementing policy on fund raising and

the distribution of funds.

❖ To undertake the role of the festival secretary for the Berkshire 2023 Festival




Master.

Responsibilities

❖ To advise Lodge and Chapter Charity Stewards on best practice for fund raising, holding charity

funds, maintaining records and the distribution of funds.

❖ On behalf of the Province, to perform his duties as an elected member of the Masonic Charitable

Foundation.

❖ To work with the Berkshire Masonic Charity in arranging fund raising events on behalf of the

Province. To attend upon the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge, the scheduled four

provincial team visits and any special occasions (such as Centenary, Thanksgiving and Banner

Dedication meetings) which may fall due during the tenure of office.


liaise with the Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies ‘on duty.


Provincial Grand Mentor

Role





❖ To create a mentoring culture within the Province and to recognise and celebrate mentoring

excellence.

❖ To prepare Mentoring guidance, literature and information tailored for the Province.




Master.

Responsibilities

❖ To support lodges by providing advice, guidance training, coaching, support, advice, information

and by sharing best practice techniques with and to Group & Lodge Mentors and to organise

training for same.

❖ To arrange Masonic awareness and development seminars.

❖ To identify and share good practice in mentoring around the Province

❖ To liaise with the Provincial Membership Officer and the Provincial Preceptor to ensure a

complementary approach and symbiotic outcome.

❖ To oversee the provision of appropriate literature and information for each initiate so that all

new members receive the information, personal contact and encouraging support appropriate

to their individual needs.

❖ To measure the effectiveness of the scheme in the Province and to report to the Provincial

Executive on successes, problems and initiatives.

❖ As appropriate, to share experience with other Provinces to encourage the development of

proven mentoring practices.







Provincial Grand Orator (Preceptor)

Role



❖ To promote learning and development opportunities available to our membership.





Master.

Responsibilities

❖ To enhance and improve the quality of the masonic journey by supporting and promoting

masonic knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Masonic ritual, history and tradition.

❖ To determine and deliver the Provincial Strategic Learning & Development requirement in line

with UGLE developments.

❖ To meet expressed Learning & Development expectations with a view to attraction,

engagement and retention of members.

❖ To improve confidence and proficiency in explaining Freemasonry to others.

❖ To be an agent for cultural change.

❖ To provide leadership development support.

❖ To foster and satisfy curiosity of all brethren and companions.

❖ To provide guidance so as to embed learning & personal development as integral to normal

business.

❖ To support the needs of the Royal Arch as well as the Craft.







Provincial Grand Deacons

Role






Master.

Responsibilities






❖ To visit and to report upon Lodges of Instruction under the direction of the Provincial Grand

Director of Ceremonies.


Provincial Assistant Grand Secretary

Role

❖ To assist the Provincial Grand Master and the Provincial Grand Secretary with the execution of

their duties.





❖ To train, develop and coach lodge secretaries so that they can give of their best.

❖ To ensure that the provincial office is appropriately manned and open for the benefit of the

members whilst allowing sufficient flexibility for absence on other duties, that the

administration of the Province is appropriately resourced and delivers as efficiently as possible

the support required to lodges and the Province in general


Master and the Provincial Grand Secretary.

Responsibilities

❖ To be in a position to take over the role of the Provincial Grand Secretary in the event of an

emergency.

❖ To be fully conversant with Book of Constitutions to ensure compliance.







Provincial Assistant Directors of Ceremonies

Role







Master.

Responsibilities









Provincial Grand Organist

Role






Master.

Responsibilities






❖ To ensure the provision of a provincial choir for lodge consecrations and similar events.

❖ To advise lodges on all issues relating to masonic music.


Provincial Grand Standard Bearers

Role






Master.

Responsibilities









Provincial Grand Pursuivant

Role






Master.

Responsibilities



meetings) which may fall due during the tenure of office. To visit and to report upon Lodges of

Instruction under the direction of the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.






Provincial Grand Stewards

Role



❖ To serve the Province of Berkshire and the Provincial Grand Master.





Master and the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.

Responsibilities

❖ To attend upon the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge, the scheduled four

provincial team visits and any special occasions (such as Centenary, Thanksgiving and Banner

Dedication meetings) which may fall due during the tenure of office and assist in other duties

as directed.



❖ To escort the DepPGM, APGM’s to non-installation meetings acting as their DC on the evening

(reporting to ProvDepGDC1).

❖ To join the Berkshire Provincial Grand Stewards’ Lodge, attend both rehearsals and meetings,

and to contribute to that lodge to the best of your ability.

❖ To proactively support other Provincial activities and promote the Province generally to other

Brethren to enhance engagement.

❖ To act as Ambassadors for the Province and to be the best you can in terms of ritual, dress

code and demeanour, and set an example of excellence to others.


Provincial Grand Tyler

Role






Master.

Responsibilities




❖ To attend on a ‘Chain’ as an Acting Provincial Grand Warden at Installation meetings and to liaise with the Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies ‘on duty’.




Provincial Membership Officer Role



❖ To work with the relevant Assistant Provincial Grand Master to deliver steps 1-6 of the Members

Pathway.





Master.

Responsibilities

❖ To promote coordinate, motivate, encourage and assist Lodges to develop and implement a

membership strategy, enabling them to attract, introduce and retain suitable new members.

❖ To identify and share good practice.

❖ To provide Lodges with tools to support their efforts.


Provincial Communications Officer Role



❖ In conjunction with the relevant Assistant Provincial Grand Master, to be responsible for

developing and maintaining communications strategies to meet the objectives of the Provincial

Executive and effectively represent Berkshire Freemasonry to the membership, their families

and the general public in accordance with the strategic recommendations and narrative defined

by UGLE.

❖ To oversee all communications, advertising and promotional activities.

❖ To evaluate research, membership feedback and media results, and implement

communications plan alterations as needed.



Master.

Responsibilities

❖ To support the Provincial Executive, Provincial Officers and Teams to communicate their

objectives to the right audience whether it be internal or external by delivering the specific

communications services commissioned by them.

❖ To develop and implement an annual communications plan that details the year’s activity to

meet agreed objectives and deliver all communications activity within the agreed budget.

❖ To manage all aspects of print production, receipt and distribution.

❖ To achieve frequent, timely and positive media coverage across all available media.

❖ To manage the communication relationship with the Provincial Executive, Berkshire

Freemasons, UGLE and external parties by proactively establishing and maintaining effective

working team relationships and extending help, assistance and direct involvement.

❖ To chair and coordinate regular meetings of the Communications Committee.

❖ To work with the Provincial Marketing Officer to develop and implement a Province-wide plan

to normalise Freemasonry within the public consciousness in Berkshire in accordance with the

UGLE strategic recommendations and narrative, working with all groups, committees and

Provincial Officers for its execution.

❖ To be the referral person for all questions on communications matters from all groups,

committees and Provincial Officers.

❖ Where appropriate, to write draft speeches for other officers and review proposed speeches

with the Executive to ensure consistency of communications message.

❖ To oversee the development and coordination of multimedia packages; letters, brochures,

video, displays etc. for particular assignments as commissioned by the above.


Provincial Marketing Officer Role



❖ In conjunction with the relevant Assistant Provincial Grand Master, to be responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet the objectives of the Provincial Executive and consistently present Berkshire Freemasonry to the membership, their families and the general public in accordance with the strategic recommendations and narrative defined by UGLE.

❖ To be a member of the Provincial Grand Masters Council.

❖ To develop and implement brand guidelines and a brand management plan to support the UGLE strategic recommendations that a coherent and aligned picture of Freemasonry be painted.

❖ To ensure that all communications, advertising and promotional activities conform to the brand guidelines and present a consistent public image of Freemasonry in accordance with the strategic recommendations and narrative defined by UGLE.

❖ To evaluate research, membership feedback and media results, both locally and from UGLE, and develop the brand as required.

❖ To undertake such duties as may be determined from time to time by the Provincial Grand Master.

Responsibilities

❖ To support the Provincial Executive, Provincial Officers and Teams to communicate a common message to all audiences, internal and external, with a consistent brand image that ‘Normalises Freemasonry within the Public Consciousness’ in accordance with the UGLE recommendations.

❖ To develop and implement brand guidelines that ‘Contextualise, Modernise and Normalise’ the image of Freemasonry as defined by UGLE for all those Officers and Teams to members and the general public.

❖ To deliver a brand toolkit to enable Provincial Officers and Teams to present a coherent and consistent image of Freemasonry across all communications activities in accordance within the UGLE strategic recommendations and narrative.

❖ To direct and coordinate the development and implementation of that consistent image of Freemasonry across all communications activities ensuring that any and all content follows the strategic recommendations and narrative defined by UGLE, and that no material is released that counters this.

❖ To proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with The Provincial Executive, Provincial Officers and Teams and to extend help, assistance and involvement to the Communications Team and other groups and committees within the Province to implement the brand guidelines and follow the strategic narrative.

❖ To work with the Provincial Communications Officer to develop and implement a Province-wide plan to normalise Freemasonry within the public consciousness in Berkshire, working with all groups, committees and Provincial Officers for its execution.

❖ To conduct market and membership research in order to identify requirements for current and future development of the public image of Freemasonry.


Visiting Lodge Officer Role



❖ To promote help and support to lodges where required.

❖ To act as a conduit between the Lodge and the Province and vice versa.


Master.

Responsibilities

❖ To be wise counsel and a constructive friend for the Lodge.

❖ To promote coordinate, motivate, encourage and assist Lodges to develop and implement a

membership strategy, enabling them to attract, introduce and retain suitable new members.

❖ To identify and share good practice.

❖ To identify potential masonic and other professional talent within the lodge.

❖ To report issues affecting the Lodge.

❖ To promote the Berkshire Festival 2023

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