Secretaries Workshops
Secretaries Workshops – NEW in 2008!! - 1st series now completed – more in 2009
Duration: 0930 – 1230 (2 part workshops)
September – December 2008
Slough
No scheduled programme
Bletchley
No scheduled programme
January – July 2009
Slough
Pert 1 - Saturday 28th February
Part 2 - Saturday 4th April
Bletchley
Part 1 - Saturday 7th March
Part 2 - Saturday 11th April
Secretaries Workshops
February to April 2008 saw 50 Brethren descend on selected Saturdays at the Slough and Bletchley Masonic Centres. They were there for the Secretaries Development Workshops organised by the Provincial Training and Development Group.
The success of these first Workshops means that this Programme is now an ongoing part of the Training and Development Groups offering to Lodges in the Province.
What the Brethren said:
“What a useful use of my time! – some great ideas and food for thought – great to meet other Secretaries”
An aspiring Secretary noted that he now felt confident and that he was less daunted by the prospect of taking over the Office of Secretary.
Who are the Workshops for:
These Workshops are suitable for those who are currently Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries as well as those aspiring to those Offices. However, anyone looking to expand their Masonic knowledge may see this Programme in a development light.
For those with experience, it’s an opportunity to share their knowledge as well as to challenge their current practices against those of other Lodges.
For those new to, or aspiring to the Office of Secretary, it’s the opportunity to acquire ‘best practice’ skills and procedures – both from the programme facilitators and other delegates.
What is covered in the Workshops:
The content covered in these Workshops includes:
· The Office of Secretary
· Lodge meetings (before, during and after)
· Lodge committee meetings
· Administration
· Record keeping
· Mentoring of Members
· Planning for the future
· Sample methods and tables for data recording
· Making life easier for the Secretary!
What you leave with:
Back up material on CD covering:
· Secretaries check lists
· Book of Constitutions
· Provincial Secretaries Manual
· Standard letter forms
· Record and planning sheets
What to do now:
All Lodge secretaries will be contacted by e-mail towards the end of 2008 to remind them of the 2009 Workshop dates and to encourage bookings for the programmes. So, if you are looking to come on the programme yourself, to develop your successor, or even to take a long term view on a Brother who may move towards a Secretarial Office, then this is the opportunity.
Contact: Rodney Holt - 01628 663682