*** Please note the change in order of #3 and #4 to allow for the second degree to happen before the symbolism lecture.
Jephtha Lodge’s In-house Masonic Education Course will be taught by W:. Robert Previto, with four guest lectures from informed Past Masters. It will take place on the first Monday of each month, starting Jan. 4, 2016, for six sessions at our Masonic Temple. Each class will start promptly at 8:00 p.m., and run an estimated 1.5 to 2 hours. There is no fee, no testing, and no grades. Dress and ambiance is casual. The purpose of the class is to school Jephtha Brothers in the deeper meaning and details of Masonic culture, protocol, and symbolism, with particular emphasis on how Jephtha runs its own Lodge and maintains its Temple, so that as our Brothers grow into their roles as Officers or side-liners, they will be better prepared in all the aspects of running our Masonic Lodge.
1. Jan.4,2016 Symbolism of the 1st Degree: Basic Masonic Protocols, Duties of the Chairs
– W: . Robert Previto
2. Feb. 1,2016 How Jephtha Lodge is Structured
Part One: By-Laws – W: . Robert Previto
Part Two: Building and the Duties of the Trustees – W:. Dan Bernzweig (?)
3. Mar. 7,2016 How Grand Lodge is Structured
Part One: Jurisdiction and Grand Lodge Officers – W:. Robert Previto
Part Two: Grand Lodge Procedures, and Jephtha’s duty to Suffolk District-
W:. Ron Seifried.
4. April 4, 2016 Symbolism of the 2nd Degree and Masonic Landmarks
Part One: 2nd Degree Symbols – W:. Robert Previto
Part Two: Masonic Landmarks. – W:. John Lentinello
5. May 2, 2016 Symbolism of the 3rd Degree: advanced Masonic Protocols
Part One: 3rd Degree Symbols – W:. Robert Previto
Part Two: Advanced Masonic Protocols and the Role ofthe Past Masters (?) – W:. Tim Mason (?)
6. June 6, 2016 Chief Constitutional Tenets: Masonic Charges for Un-Masonic Acts
W:. Robert Previto
Excelsior!
