EACH OFFICER: JUNIOR WARDEN
His station is in the South, reached by
one step. His seat is representative of one
once occupied by The Master Builder. A sheaf of wheat is displayed over his
station. His jewel is the Plumb, which teaches
Rectitude of Conduct. The color of his station is Blue,
denoting Beauty, Fidelity, Truth, Eternity and Friendship. He carries the column of Corinthian. His duties are second only to the W.M.
in quantity. - manager of entertainment - counselor and advisor - supervisor of morals - admonisher to erring members - prosecutor during trials He is to conduct personal investigation
into all charges against a member. Should the charges prove factual, he is
to prepare written charges for presentation to the Lodge, in a regular
meeting. Prior to presenting charges to the
Lodge, the W.M. should be consulted and informed of the severity, thereby
allowing time for the W.M. to give private thought and consideration. Like
any other Lodge business, these charges can only be read at the Will and
Pleasure of the W.M. In the absence of the W. M. and the
S.W., the Jr. Warden shall open the meeting. Unlike his two seniors, he can
not open the Lodge from the East. He must do so from the South. Once the
meeting is opened, it is his choice to preside, or call on a P.M. to do so.
At the start of he should have begun making himself familiar with Lodge his
tenure, procedure. He is a member of the Grand Lodge.
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