Here are some of the ways lodges can show their support for the Masonic youth orders.
Easy to Implement:
Job’s Daughters Bethel No. 264 in RiversideShadow night/visit an assembly, bethel, and chapter
Attend a youth order meeting and conduct a “walk-about” or offer a Q-and-A about Freemasonry
Reverse service, in which Masons serve dinner to the youth orders
Have the three youth orders in your area present the Shield of Unity
Invite a youth order member to present during Officers’ Schools of Instruction
Invite a youth order member to present at your next lodge event
Invite the young people (child, grandchild, niece, nephew, etc.) in your life to the next youth orders event in your area
Dedicate your Trestleboard cover to the youth orders
Share Masonic scholarships with your local youth orders
Offer a Masonic trivia quiz with small prizes to youth order members
Look for ways to spotlight our youth orders and their members
Issue a check to support your youth orders
Higher Impact:
Joint community service project
Incorporate the youth orders in lodge ceremonies such as anniversaries, installations, Hiram Awards, etc.
Joint fundraiser (pancake breakfast, car wash, yard sale—all at lodge)
Volunteer for Raising-A-Reader or other school events and talk about the Masonic youth orders
Outdoor movie night, including the community
Issue a check to support your youth orders
Highest Impact:
Bethel No. 148 in Auburn perform during an officer’s installation ceremony of Eureka Masonic Lodge No. 16Essay contest or scholarships or awarding bikes, iPads, or other prizes
Host a Youth Order of the Year award or event
Host a mini-golf, bowling, picnic, or other event for the entire Masonic family
Host a youth order festive board
And issue a check to support your youth orders!
Each of these suggestions can be implemented at any time of the year, but we suggest your lodge select one or two to implement for youth order observance month in March.