Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall

The Role

• To assist the Provincial Grand Master with the execution of his duties.
• To represent the Provincial Grand Master at specified Installation Meetings and to report upon same.
• To assist with the effective management of the Province.
• To be a member of the Executive.
• To provide external and internal representation of the Province.
• To undertake such duties as may be determined from time to time by the Provincial Grand Master and his Executive.

Responsibilities Internal

• To assist in ensuring a long-term future for Freemasonry in the Province by:
  • Inspiring, and motivating the membership to enjoy their freemasonry, contributing to the best of their ability at a level with which they are comfortable.
  • Creating and communicating in a variety of ways a positive atmosphere about our future and our role in society.
• To assist in ensuring that aims and objectives are monitored and reviewed to demonstrate continuous improvement over the tenure of the office.
• To train, develop and coach lodge secretaries so that they can give their best.
• To provide a visible, accessible and approachable presence within the Province.
• To attend the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge, Lodge Installation Meetings and Banner Dedications and Certificate Presentations which may fall due during the tenure of office.
• To assist in the running of the Provincial Office for the benefit of the members whilst allowing sufficient flexibility for absence on other duties, that the administration of the Province delivers as efficiently as possible the support required to lodges and the Province in general.
• To oversee internal communications, database and correspondence issues.
• To assist in a Province-wide awareness of the need for regular recruitment of suitable candidates and retention of members.
• To ensure that relations with the Royal Arch and other Orders are harmonious and mutually supportive.
• To encourage members of the Province to learn about and consider joining the Holy Royal Arch at an appropriate stage in their masonic journey.

Responsibilities External

• To represent the Province at other neighbouring Provinces’, significant masonic occasions as required.
• To attend UGLE quarterly communications, secretaries’ meetings and annual investiture meetings.
• To contribute positively to any UGLE committees or working groups to which you may be invited.