Our fraternity almost universally accepts the belief that as a man joins our brotherhood, he must do some proficiency work after each degree.Although the length of that work, and exactly what is required, may vary from one Grand Jurisdiction to another, we each must show that we are willing to work, learn and perform. The strength in this approach lies in doing, in the participation itself. This program follows that same approach in that the individual does some practical work in preparation for each of the three senior officers stations. If the exercises are completed within the context of your own lodge and it's traditions, the officers will be better prepared to lead and guide your lodge.

Since this is a Grand Lodge program, a series of manuals are available from Grand Lodge to prepare for Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden. Although the titles of the manuals are designated for a specific office, this program is open to anyone who would like to work on it.  Any brother could complete the three manuals before ever reaching the Junior Warden's station. Additional manuals are available from the Grand Secretary.  There is an order blank for more manuals contained in each Manual.

This program was designed to be as simple, administratively, as possible.  The Committee on Masonic Education and Service will directly support this Program at the Grand Lodge level. When each of the officers have completed their manuals, mail in the certification of completion, located in each of the manuals.   Lodge Certificates for completion of all three programs by the appropriate officers will be sent to each lodge in the beginning of the new Masonic year.  No application is necessary.

The completion of this program is a significant achievement. The certificates, should he awarded and presented to the brother who has earned it, in open lodge with the brother before the altar, where he was installed and charged to perform his duty as a lodge officer. When all three officers complete their manuals and the lodge receives its recognition certificate, it is recommended that you invite the District Deputy Grand Master to the lodge to make the presentation.

Now is the time to go to work on this very informative Grand Lodge Program.