Saddleback Laguna Lodge No. 672 F. Saddleback Laguna Lodge No. 672 F. & A. M.& A. M.

Tiler’s ModuleTiler’s Module

““Guardian of the Guardian of the Temple”Temple”

The World is TiledThe World is Tiled

WHY?WHY? When Properly staffed and executed the When Properly staffed and executed the

Tiler’s position becomes one of the most Tiler’s position becomes one of the most important assets to any Lodgeimportant assets to any Lodge

He is the official guide to all in attendance He is the official guide to all in attendance while creating a cohesive & lasting bond while creating a cohesive & lasting bond with candidates and members.with candidates and members.

He establishes a lasting impression and He establishes a lasting impression and feeling of brotherhood to visitorsfeeling of brotherhood to visitors

He maintains the highest level of He maintains the highest level of character and integrity of the craft.character and integrity of the craft.

Common MisconceptionsCommon Misconceptions

Throw away or Fill-in PositionThrow away or Fill-in Position Insignificant Member/PositionInsignificant Member/Position No Special Skills NecessaryNo Special Skills Necessary Just a Gate KeeperJust a Gate Keeper

QualificationsQualifications

Knowledgeable about the Lodge & MasonryKnowledgeable about the Lodge & Masonry Great CommunicatorGreat Communicator Generationally EmpatheticGenerationally Empathetic GregariousGregarious CharismaticCharismatic

Tiler’s DutiesTiler’s Duties

Ambassador of the LodgeAmbassador of the Lodge Gate Keeper for RitualGate Keeper for Ritual Guardian for CandidatesGuardian for Candidates Liaison for MembersLiaison for Members Provide Insight to Pedestal OfficersProvide Insight to Pedestal Officers

Ambassador of the LodgeAmbassador of the Lodge

Creates First Impression of Creates First Impression of the Lodgethe Lodge

Provides name TagsProvides name Tags Introductions to member Introductions to member

MasonsMasons Gathers valuable Gathers valuable

data/insight data/insight Guest Registration formGuest Registration form

Suggest they attend a Suggest they attend a minimum of 3 timesminimum of 3 times Experience the Energy; Experience the Energy;

Camaraderie; begin to Camaraderie; begin to establish a Rapport with establish a Rapport with membersmembers

Ambassador (cont)Ambassador (cont) Get to Know themGet to Know them

Engage & Encourage dialogueEngage & Encourage dialogue What Motivated their Inquiry?What Motivated their Inquiry? Expectations?Expectations? How did they hear about us; lodge; MasonryHow did they hear about us; lodge; Masonry Family; Work; Hobbies; EducationFamily; Work; Hobbies; Education Legacy background; Jewelry; Legacy background; Jewelry; Personal ConnectionsPersonal Connections

Family & friends in Masonry or BodiesFamily & friends in Masonry or Bodies

Offers insight for future coach Offers insight for future coach choiceschoices

Ambassador (cont)Ambassador (cont) Masonic FundamentalsMasonic Fundamentals

No Religion; Politics; NetworkingNo Religion; Politics; Networking Diversity of MembershipDiversity of Membership

Generational; Vocational; Religious; Generational; Vocational; Religious; PoliticalPolitical

Structure of Lodges & Concordant Structure of Lodges & Concordant BodiesBodies

Community ServiceCommunity Service PhilanthropyPhilanthropy Projects & Getting involved earlyProjects & Getting involved early

Coaching MentoringCoaching Mentoring Etiquetter; Dress; PunctualityEtiquetter; Dress; Punctuality

Ambassador (cont)Ambassador (cont) Procedures of Procedures of

membershipmembership Application processApplication process TimingTiming InvestigationsInvestigations

Thorough vetting; Thorough vetting; References checkedReferences checked

Background CheckBackground Check Possible reasons for Possible reasons for

DisqualificationDisqualification Physical limitationsPhysical limitations CostsCosts

Gate Keeper for RitualGate Keeper for Ritual Informs everyone of Ritual activities Informs everyone of Ritual activities

What degree is being doneWhat degree is being done When to enterWhen to enter

Verifies Admission qualificationVerifies Admission qualification Keeps decorum in Social AreaKeeps decorum in Social Area Informed about upcoming degree’s and eventsInformed about upcoming degree’s and events

Guardian for CandidatesGuardian for Candidates Puts them at ease Puts them at ease

about Ritualabout Ritual Dispels misconceptions Dispels misconceptions

(no hazing)(no hazing) Duties of each OfficerDuties of each Officer

Positions may changePositions may change Duties of StewardsDuties of Stewards Prepares them to talk Prepares them to talk

at conclusionat conclusion Avocation Avocation

QuestionnaireQuestionnaire In depth knowledge & In depth knowledge &

rapport establishedrapport established

Liaison for MembersLiaison for Members

Connects brothers with similar interestConnects brothers with similar interest Encourages Social interactionEncourages Social interaction

Activities; projects; education; community Activities; projects; education; community serviceservice

Helps align Expectations with realityHelps align Expectations with reality Back Channel communicatorBack Channel communicator Best Rapport for MIA contactBest Rapport for MIA contact Politically Neutral in LodgePolitically Neutral in Lodge

Provide Insight to Pedestal OfficersProvide Insight to Pedestal Officers

Obtains feedback from brothers who Obtains feedback from brothers who talk with prospective candidatestalk with prospective candidates

Feedback from VisitorsFeedback from Visitors Ascertains interest and motivationsAscertains interest and motivations Passes along information to Master Passes along information to Master

& SW as appropriate& SW as appropriate

Resources for Tiler’sResources for Tiler’s

What is a Mason (guide from DC)What is a Mason (guide from DC) Avocation QuestionnaireAvocation Questionnaire Registration FormRegistration Form Website - Website - http://www.calodges.org/no672/no672/Welcome.htmlhttp://www.calodges.org/no672/no672/Welcome.html

Tiler’s LetterTiler’s Letter

Saddleback Laguna Lodge No. 672 F. Saddleback Laguna Lodge No. 672 F. & A. M.& A. M.

Thank you for your time and attention