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VWB Greg Stewart Deputy of the Grand Master in District 4 of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington for 2003-2005 Mailto: underthetable@earthlink.net 13316 3rd NE |
Exit Interview (June 2005)
I just got back from a long needed vacation and went through a series of emotional changes regarding my effectiveness as a Mason and position as the Deputy for District Four. One of the most important things I remembered from my own business is never to complain down stream and don't bad mouth the boss. I contacted Charlene once and compared my job with herding cats, she agreed. Getting six very diverse Lodges on the same page is quite a challenge and l feel like I have failed on several levels. In spite of the level of my competence I was always given a warm greeting when I showed up and accorded proper honors for the office I held. The neat thing about Masonry is in the Master Mason's obligation where my Brother takes me aside and reminds me of my error. Bring it on, if I am to grow as a man then I need to be made aware of my mistakes so I can learn from them.
I look forward to attending my Lodge as Junior Deacon and offering small tidbits of advice without having to speak with the voice and ears of our Grand Master. I will be attending Grand Lodge because I want to, not because I have to. In the months to come I think I can be effective as President of the District Four Masonic Lodge Association. I will be working closely with our new Deputy and the leaders of the D4 Lodges. Meanwhile as Past District Deputy I expect to be less dangerous than a Past Master as I have experienced a small part of the task of the Grand Lodge officers.
It has been really great and thanks for all the fish.
Thanks to both the Deputy of the Grand Master in District 4, and the Masonic Monitor which publishes his articles for allowing us to reprint them. The Masonic Monitor is published monthly (except August) under approval of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington. The Masonic Monitor can be contacted at: 6619 132nd Avenue NE, PMB 237, Kirkland, WA, 98033-8627, USA. Phone: (425) 822-4605 - FAX: (425) 822-2535 - Email: masonicmonitor@earthlink.net.