Interesting read, thank you. I concur that diving into the role of an officer can be poorly illuminated in terms of the actual commitments required (at least in my case). I practice in the Netherlands & the officers meetings, combined with the "regular meetings" we're close to 50 meetings a year.
I also noticed you mentioned the extra ritual. For us, this is only applicable for the role of worshipful master, not for the other officers (I'm the treasurer). I've noticed many other inconsistencies amongst other lodges as well whilst visiting, this means the whole Masonic world can be filled with duality but this only makes it more interesting.
Yes, every Lodge is a bit different, and across jurisdictional lines you'll see even more differences. It's one of the reasons I always encourage new Masons to travel.
Interesting read, thank you. I concur that diving into the role of an officer can be poorly illuminated in terms of the actual commitments required (at least in my case). I practice in the Netherlands & the officers meetings, combined with the "regular meetings" we're close to 50 meetings a year.
I also noticed you mentioned the extra ritual. For us, this is only applicable for the role of worshipful master, not for the other officers (I'm the treasurer). I've noticed many other inconsistencies amongst other lodges as well whilst visiting, this means the whole Masonic world can be filled with duality but this only makes it more interesting.
Yes, every Lodge is a bit different, and across jurisdictional lines you'll see even more differences. It's one of the reasons I always encourage new Masons to travel.