{"product_id":"successful-masonic-lodges-and-grand-lodges-learning-to-thrive-paperback","title":"Successful Masonic Lodges and Grand Lodges Learning To Thrive - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin G. McConnell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartin G. McConnell is an active Freemason who has held several different positions with the grand lodge. He brings that expertise to his new guide, which highlights much-needed changes in the organizational structure of both Masonic lodges and grand lodges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcConnell understands the importance of keeping tradition alive but also acknowledges the need to accept change and growth. Membership for Masonic lodges is declining, and leadership has become tied up in overly complicated bureaucracy. There needs to be significant organizational change at every level. McConnell presents his own views on the evolution of Freemasonry and the best ways to implement new policies and procedures. His innovative guide includes the following: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn explanation of the history and organization of the Masonic order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew ways of improving member recruitment techniques and promoting attendance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA discussion of the development of grand lodges and their need to reconnect with lodges and Masons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsight into cutting through the bureaucracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovative ways to promote change and growth within the organization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his perspective on fostering change within Freemasonry, McConnell also includes a series of essays about the history, traditions, and mythology of the lodges. He traces Freemasonry from its beginnings to its bright future!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartin G. McConnell is an active Freemason and has held several grand lodge positions. He has trained other officers and contributed to discourse on lodge and grand lodge development. He has also passed this love of Freemasonry on to his son, Lorin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMcConnell received his bachelor's degree in history and psychology and his master's degree in psychology and administration. He spent his career in executive university hospital management in both the United States and Canada and in private business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 206\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 28, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114370797703,"sku":"9781545529812","price":17.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/a043819f0bc3898382d9a10e37f9f045.webp?v=1746506429","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/successful-masonic-lodges-and-grand-lodges-learning-to-thrive-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}