DC Workshops
DC Workshops
Duration: 0930 - 1230
September – December 2008
Slough
Part 1 – Saturday 27th September
Part 2 – Saturday 25th October
Bletchley
Part 1 – Saturday 20th September
Part 2 – Saturday 18th October
January – July 2009
Slough
No scheduled programme
Bletchley
No scheduled programme
The 2009 programme will be September – October, dates will be notified in due course.
DC Workshops
These workshops are targeted at current DCs and ADCs in both Craft and Royal Arch, but would also benefit any Brother or Companion who aspires to such a role in the future, or indeed any Brother wishing to expand his Masonic knowledge.
Lodge and Chapter DCs are experienced Masons who, among other things, are charged with enhancing members’ and visitors enjoyment of meetings by following established procedures and preserving the dignity of proceedings.
The established procedures in each Lodge or Chapter are not rigid mandated standards, but a mixture of procedures laid down by Grand Lodge or Supreme Grand Chapter in the Book of Constitutions and Royal Arch Regulations, recommendations from ‘Province’ and ways of working decided upon by Lodge or Chapter predecessors and senior members.
The 2 part workshops are run by experienced DCs, and are aimed at guiding Lodge and Chapter DCs in their role, rather than instructing in specific methods of working. They are not ‘How to do it……...’ but rather ‘Have you thought about……..’
The sessions are designed to assist and support those Brethren and Companions who wish to develop their knowledge and skill, and to answer any queries relating to the role of Director of Ceremonies or indeed Lodge or Chapter working in general.
It is extremely unlikely that there are any two Lodges or Chapters which operate identically and, in any case, appreciating differences is part of the pleasure of visiting. Nevertheless, feedback from DCs attending these workshops indicates that the Provincial Training Team (as well as fellow attendees) have many useful suggestions which are worthy of consideration
The Workshops are held September and October at both the Slough and Bletchley Masonic Centres.
The marketing slogan could be “a must for all DCs” but a more disciplined appraisal would be “an enjoyable discussion among friends about the mechanics of Freemasonry”.
‘What the brethren say…..’
‘I found that we all share similar problems…….’
‘I think the most important thing to come out of the DC’s workshop was the pooling of ideas, from both presenters and attendees…………’
‘Very informative. I learnt some new ‘tricks’; even after being in the job for many years’
‘My second year of attending the DC workshops, it’s just invaluable. It is challenging and good ideas flow with different approaches to planning and problem solving’
‘As a new boy; a very informative and nice atmosphere’
This programme is managed by the Buckinghamshire Deputy DC’s Club whose membership covers those who are or have been Deputy DC’s in either Craft or Chapter.
Contact John Keeble - 01628 524371