Socrates in Lodge

men in a meeting

Hosting informal discussions boosts lodge attendance, retention, and culture EXORDIUM Back in My Day and Other Terrible Facts Masonic Lodge Retention is not a new problem. Just after I was raised in 1997, I attended lodge for the first time as a Mason. Like every other new brother, I was confused with the signs and … Read more

Four proven ways to improve member retention in Masonic Lodges.

Vintage crowd of men in historical suits and top hats outside storefronts, used to highlight traditional fraternity culture and building a strong Masonic lodge retention rate.

Based in my observation of successful, viable lodges across the U.S. After a recent presentation the brethren and officers closed their lodge and retired to refreshments. Refreshment moved on to further refreshment, which amounted to some rather fine Oliva Churchills. Everyone except the Most Worshipful Master. He happened to be in attendance for the event—along … Read more