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Make Magic Happen

By Steven E. Cokonougher, Grand Master It is hard to believe that the 2015 Masonic year is more than half gone.  Time flies when there is a lot to do.  We have said many times this year that we are having more fun than is allowed. Rebecca and I have received many blessings as we have traveled this great state. It has been a “Magical Year.” One of the key components of this year has been to respect each other’s time.  We have tried to do that by ending receptions early, shortening inspection nights and keeping comments short and to the point.  Many of you have heard me talk of the “Seven Minute Speech.”   I firmly believe that if you can’t say it in seven minutes then it probably isn’t important.  I know you will keep me on task when I run over seven minutes.  There is magic in the seven minute speech. The initial round of the Masons Lead Better (MLB) training is complete, but there is much more to do.  Leadership excellence is essential in making our Lodges, Districts, and Grand Lodge stronger.  Mike Clevenger has done an outstanding job developing and teaching this concept.  We are blessed to have his expertise on the job.  Most of the Wardens’ and Deacons’ courses are also complete.  The officers who complete these training classes will be well prepared to “Make Magic Happen” in their Lodges as they progress through the officers’ line. Freemasonry is in many ways a magical organization.  As one progresses through the various degrees and bodies, there is a magical sense about all of the historical, Biblical, and educational lessons learned by each candidate.  Every brother’s experience is somewhat different;  but, most will say there is some magic in the degrees as each allegory unfolds its lessons of morality, civility, truth, brotherly love, charity and many more. Your Grand Lodge Officers are working hard to “Make Magic Happen” in terms of membership, leadership, and knowledge.  They are committed to making Masonry the premier fraternal organization in the state.  I have said many times that if I were to start a business, the seven moving line officers of the Grand Lodge would be my board of directors.  Please support them as they move Grand Lodge forward with technology and training.  Please help them “Make Magic Happen” by supporting their ideas and initiatives.

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