GRAND LODGE TRAINING

(Overview )

It is vital to the future of the New Mexico Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free
and Accepted Masons that each member maintain proficiency and carry
forward the time honored traditions of this fraternity. The life of this Grand
Lodge can only transcend history if we are proficient in our lodge meetings
and other Masonic functions.

As such. The Masonic Educational and Training Committee, under the
direction of the Grand Master, has formulated an informal training program
to ensure proficiency in certain Masonic functions. This program is
designed in three sections to incorporate full use of the different levels of
Masonic expertise:

Level 1: (Lodge Training) The Worshipful Master is responsible for all
training relative to our Masonic Ritual, etc ( Charges, Opening and Closing
Ceremonies).

Level 2: (District Training) The District Grand Lecturer is responsible for
all training relative to the Official Masonic Monitor, etc (Burial Ceremony,
Lodge of Sorrow and the Cremation Ceremony).

Level 3: (Grand Lodge Training) The Director of Training/Grand Lecturer
is responsible for all training relative to administrative procedures and
other issues directed as by the Grand Master. (Examples: Protocol, Grand
Lodge Constitution and Parliamentary Procedures, etc). Level 3 Training
also includes training by the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer relative
to a computerized "Step-by-Step" format to keep in good standing with the
Grand Lodge administratively.

To insure that all Worshipful Masters, District Grand Lecturers and the
Director/Grand Lecturer are providing training at the same level, the
Director/Grand Lecturer, with approval of the Grand Master, will call a
state -wide up-date training session at Prince Hall Square as necessary.

Schedule for Training:

Worshipful Masters should provide Level 1 Training at some point in time
during his regular scheduled lodge meeting. A special meeting can be
called by the Master when deemed necessary per by-laws of the
constitution.

District Grand Lecturers will provide Level 2 Training in conjunction with a
district-wide meeting called by the District Deputy Grand Master, or
provide this level of training as requested by the Worshipful Master or
directed by the Grand Master.

The Grand Lodge will provide Level 3 Training at each of the Grand Lodge
District Meetings called by the Grand Master, or as directed by the Grand
Master.

Fraternally Submitted,

Robert W. Beamon, Sr., PGM
Director/Grand Lecturer

REFERENCE MATERIAL

Constitution & By-Laws of the MW Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F&AM

Worshipful Master's Assistance

Monitor of the MW Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F&AM

Mackey's Masonic Jurisprudence

Roberts Rules of Order (Revised)

Approved Ritual of this Grand Lodge

The old Masonic Charges

The twenty-four Landmarks approved by this Grand Lodge

MONITORING THE TRAINING PROGRAM

(WORSHIPFUL MASTER)

1. Worshipful Masters will conduct Training in quarterly cycles.

2. Each training cycle will have specific subjects selected by the
Worshipful Master. A copy of the subjects will be forwarded to the
Training Director.

3. At the end of each quarter and/or at the completion of each training
subject, the Worshipful Master will forward a report of completion to
the Training Director and Grand Master.

(DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS)

1.      District Grand Lecturers will conduct a specific semi-annual training
cycles.

2.      The District Grand Lecturer will forward a copy of the specific
training conducted in each lodge to the Training Director.

3.      Each lodge within the district will received specific training by the
District Grand Lecturer within a six-month cycle. A report will be
forwarded to the Training Director and the Grand Master.

(DIRECTOR OF TRAINING)

1. The Director of Training will monitor all training conducted within
the jurisdiction.

2. In conjunction with District Grand Lecturers, specific subjects will
selected for semi-annual training*

3. Provide the Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Masters will a
semi-annual summary of training.

MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE, F & AM

MASONIC EDUCATION & TRAINING DEPARTMENT

The Most Worshipful Grand Master mandates that the Worshipful Master
of each lodge, and each District Grand Lecturer within this jurisdiction
complete and forward to his office, and to the office of the Director of
Training as directed within thirty(30) following the completion of
training.

Date of Report:________________________________________

Period of Training:_____________________________________

Submitted by:_________________________________________

Title:_________________  Lodge/District:__________________

Title of Training Conducted:_____________________________

Number of members receiving training:____________________