The Leadership and Educational Services Content Library is a centralized, organized repository of instructional and developmental materials designed to support Masonic leadership training, officer education, and lifelong learning. This comprehensive library provides access to a wide range of resources, including course manuals, facilitator guides, multimedia presentations, leadership development tools, and Masonic scholarship content.
Whether preparing for Lodge leadership, delivering workshops, or pursuing personal enrichment, members can easily access curated content aligned with Grand Lodge standards and contemporary best practices. The library is continuously updated to reflect evolving educational needs and offers structured pathways for use in in-person sessions, virtual learning, and hybrid formats.
Key features include:
Course materials for programs such as The Master’s Chair, Road to the East, and Lodge of Excellence
Leadership training resources based on proven models like Maxwell Leadership
Officer development tools for Wardens, Secretaries, Treasurers, and Masters
Access to MUNY (Masonic University of New York) courses and the Master Scholars Program
Archived presentations, handouts, and past session recordings
Templates, infographics, and reference materials to support facilitation
The library empowers both educators and learners to engage meaningfully with Masonic teachings and modern leadership principles, fostering excellence across all levels of service.
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The Master’s Chair is an official instructional manual prepared by the Leadership and Educational Services Committee of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York. It serves as a comprehensive leadership and procedural guide for Worshipful Masters of constituent Lodges throughout the jurisdiction. The manual outlines the essential responsibilities, prerogatives, and expectations of the Master’s office—ranging from governance, ritual performance, Masonic law, etiquette, and communication strategies to planning Lodge programs and official visits. It includes knowledge checks, references to the Masonic Law of New York, and planning tools such as the "Your Year, Your Trestle Guide" to support a successful term in the East. The publication aims to provide both first-time and experienced Masters with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to lead their Lodge with dignity, purpose, and adherence to Masonic tradition.
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The 2024 Structure of the Grand Lodge Handbook, prepared by the Leadership and Educational Services Committee of the Grand Lodge of New York, outlines the organizational framework, elected and appointed offices, and operational structure of the Grand Lodge. It details the roles and responsibilities of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Wardens, Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, District Deputy Grand Masters, Grand Lodge Staff Officers, and various committee members. The handbook also explains the processes of Grand Lodge sessions, administrative areas, the governance of constituent Lodges, officer duties, and succession rules. Emphasizing the core Masonic values of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth, the handbook serves as a comprehensive guide for officers and members to understand the governance, duties, and traditions that support the Craft across New York State.
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This is a very easy to view version of the 24 Inch Gauge in HTML format with a table of contents for each Chapter of the document.
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Lodge Program and Activity Manual
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This is a reference for all users who have completed the MDC. The information here is for reference and to aid in teaching the MDC.
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