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The Square & Compass Voice Chapter 04
By MW Arthur Chen
方圓之聲
總會長 陳怡成尊兄 2025-05-01
May 2025 Sharing
May 2025 – Square & Compass Forum
Grand Representative & Representative of the Grand Master
I. How the Grand Representative is Appointed
Grand Representatives are appointed by Grand Lodges who are in amity with the Grand Lodge of China.
Grand Representatives are not appointed solely by the Grand Lodge of China.s:
(1) We submit our recommended candidates with names, titles, and background.
(2) The amity Grand Lodge may accept (e.g., on Dec. 1 we replied to the Grand Lodge of Illinois expressing our pleasure in accepting Brother [Name] as their Representative).
(3) The other Grand Lodge sends an official appointment letter.
(4) Their Grand Master may change their Representative at any time.
A Grand Representative is a working title—not honorary, not lifelong.
No brother shall claim to be a Grand Representative until the official letter is received.
A Grand Representative must contact the Grand Lodge he represents through our Grand Secretary before visiting.
II. Representative of the Grand Master
The Grand Master may assign a brother to attend events or communications abroad as his representative.
A brother traveling for business or personal reasons may request the Grand Master’s permission to represent him with a letter or gift.
The role is temporary and ends with completion of the task.
No one shall claim to be the Grand Master’s Representative without an official assignment and letter.
Even if both sides have Grand Representatives, the Grand Master may appoint a separate representative.
A report should be submitted to the Grand Master after the visit.
III. Visiting Foreign Grand Lodges on Behalf of the Grand Lodge of China (or Grand Master)
A Grand Lodge is not a tourist destination—visits should be arranged in advance to allow proper reception and responses. European Grand Lodges in particular value proper rank and protocol.
The visiting brother must report to the Grand Master and acquire an official letter from the Grand Secretary stating his identity and mission.
When meeting Grand Lodge officers, especially the Grand Master, be respectful and modest. A suit is appropriate unless in an informal setting with prior arrangements.
Representing the Grand Lodge is an honor and responsibility. Be punctual, follow the host’s arrangements, and avoid excessive drinking to prevent embarrassment or disruption.
Always wear an Apron and Jewel that corresponds to your actual Masonic rank. Do not wear regalia above your office or claim a higher title.
For those leading a team delegation:
(1) Prepare a brief speech—you may be invited to speak unexpectedly. A short greeting on behalf of the Grand Lodge is essential.
(2) Bring small gifts or local specialties for potential exchanges.
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總會代表與總會長代表
I、指派總會代表的步驟
總會代表是「其他總會派駐中國美生總會的代表」。
總會代表之任命權，並非由中國美生總會單方面決定：
(1) 我們送出推薦人選，推薦人選為總會長之權責。
(2) 對方同意接受。例如：12/01 我們回覆美國伊利諾州總會，我們很開心地接受他們推薦的代表某某尚兄。
(3) 對方寄送派任書。
(4) 對方總會長得隨時通知更改其總會代表之意願。
總會代表為工作職稱，非榮譽職務，更不是終身職。
任何兄弟不得在收到對方總會的派任書之前，對外宣稱自己是總會代表。
擔任總會代表的兄弟，若要拜訪自己所代表的總會，也必須事先透過總司書先聯繫對方。
II、總會長代表
1.總會長可能因為國外年會或重大慶典、活動而指派某位兄弟前往參加。
2.兄弟因業務或私人行程要出訪到某總會轄區，可報告總會長，並獲同意代表總會長致贈問候信函或禮物。
3.總會長代表為臨時性工作，任務完成則身分自然解除。
4.總會長未交付任務、未出具證明函前，不得對外宣稱自己是總會長代表。
5.即使雙方已互派總會代表，總會長仍可另行派出代表前往對方總會。
6.總會長代表應於返國後向總會長報告出訪狀況。
III、代表中國美生總會（或總會長）拜訪國外總會的禮儀
1.總會不是觀光景點，不可隨意前往，應事先通知，以利對方安排人員接待、準備回應內容或回禮，歐系總會更應注意對等階位與禮儀。
2.出訪前應向總會長報備，並由總司書出具載明身分與任務的證明函。
3.拜會對方總會職員，尤其是總會長時，應謙遜恭敬，服裝以西裝為佳，除非雙方已熟識並約定非正式會面。
4.出訪其他總會或參加其活動是一種榮譽與使命，應注意禮節、遵守對方安排，準時出席、不遲到早退，宴會期間避免飲酒過量，免得失態或影響行程。
5.參加美生活動應配戴與自身職銜相符的腰圍寶章，無論是否代表總會，皆不得配戴高於自身職銜之寶章或自稱不符之職銜。
6.建議帶隊參加活動的兄弟：
(1) 準備簡短講稿，以備被邀上台代表總會致意。
(2) 準備些小禮物或土產，以備不時之需。