The Successful Lodge: Best Practices in Freemasonry, by 70 Well Traveled Brethren: Lessons in Nonprofit Leadership

Publisher Marketing: "The Successful Lodge: Best Practices in Freemasonry" is a unique manual for Masonic leaders, who operate in a nonprofit environment like no other. From two Past Grand Masters to recently raised Brethren, 70 experienced Freemasons share their advice on making a positive difference in your Lodge. For the first time, these proven methods of leadership are compiled into a handy book that a motivated Mason might read in one afternoon - then revisit during the rest of his life in Lodge. Experienced line officers discuss communication, planning, management, harmony, ritual, goals, programming, diversity, education programs, member needs, building management, customer expectations, and dozens of other subjects that effective officers and active Brethren need to contemplate. This diverse anthology of hard-won, battle-tested knowledge can improve your organization this week, next year, and for decades to come. Proceeds from this book go to the Easterling Foundation Scholarship. Founded in 2013, the annual scholarship awards $1,000 to graduating high school seniors who are active in Ohio's 21st Masonic District, who demonstrate a strong will to pursue higher education and have the greatest need. Thank you for your contribution. Visit www. MasonicOH21.net for more details, or see the back of this book for an application. Contributor Bio:  Ferris, David Ryan Andrachik has 35 years of experience in various styles. He is a 7th degree black belt in Taekwondo, recognized by the World Song Moo Kwan, Kukkiwon and USA Taekwondo. He holds a 4th degree black belt in Muay Thai. His Asian Sun Training Centers form Ohio's largest martial arts school. Andrachik is the head instructor of the Asian Sun Competition Team. In 2014, he was inducted into the International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame. A husband and father, he helps raise four black belts, and is married to a fifth. David Ferris is an Ohio Society of Professional Journalists Best Reporter of the Year. He teaches at the University of Akron. He is a second degree black belt in Taekwondo. He and his wife study Muay Thai. Their daughters study Muay Thai and Taekwondo. One is a black belt. The other is close.