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Master Builder Award Program Summary

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The primary purpose of The Master Builder Award Program is to encourage and recognize lodges in the planning, implementation and management of a well-rounded yearly program promoting lodge activities, brotherhood, charitable work, and involvement in their community.

Application:

In order to be considered for The Master Builder Award, a lodge must submit an application form to the Grand Lodge Education Committee detailing their activities for the year. To confirm the application’s accuracy and completeness, it must be reviewed and signed by the Worshipful Master and the lodge Secretary, with the lodge seal affixed. Documentation of activities may be included, if desired, but is not required. To receive the award, a lodge must meet the Mandatory Requirement, achieve five or more Major Standards, and achieve eight or more Basic Standards, for a total of fourteen accomplishments. Requirements are stated on the application form. Any questions should be directed to the Program Administrator, which is normally the Senior Grand Warden or other designee of the Grand Master.

Lodge Program Director:

The Worshipful Master of each lodge should appoint a Master Builder Program Director for the lodge who will serve as the liaison between the lodge and the Grand Lodge Education Committee. This information will be communicated in writing by mailing the Program Director Letter to the Grand Lodge office at the beginning of the year.The Worshipful Master of each lodge should appoint a Master Builder Program Director for the lodge who will serve as the liaison between the lodge and the Grand Lodge Education Committee. This information will be communicated in writing by mailing the Program Director Letter to the Grand Lodge office at the beginning of the year.

Presentations:

Lodges that earn the Master Builder Award will be recognized for their efforts and success during a special presentation at the annual communication. Lodges who become Master Builders for the first time will receive a plaque with the square and compasses, Grand Lodge name and Lodge name designating them as a Master Builder. Each successive year that a lodge becomes a Master Builder they will be presented with an attachment plate that hangs from the header plaque to represent all the years of distinction for the lodge.

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