OUR WORD. OUR RESPONSIBILITY.Britannia Football Lodge
Britannia Football Lodge
Founders’ Pledge
Founders’ Commitment
As a Founder of Britannia Football Lodge, I recognise that the success of this Lodge will depend upon the commitment, enthusiasm, and active participation of its founding members.
By accepting the honour of becoming a Founder, and particularly by accepting an Office within the Lodge, I make the following pledge:
I Pledge:
- 01To place the interests of Britannia Football Lodge above my personal ambitions and preferences.
- 02To attend Lodge meetings regularly and make every reasonable effort to fulfil the duties of any Office I undertake.
- 03To prepare diligently for any ceremonial, administrative, or organisational responsibilities entrusted to me.
- 04To support the Worshipful Master and his Officers in maintaining the highest standards of Freemasonry.
- 05To promote harmony, friendship, and mutual respect amongst all members of the Lodge.
- 06To actively assist in recruiting, welcoming, mentoring, and retaining new members.
- 07To support Lodge social events and charitable activities wherever possible.
- 08To act as a positive ambassador for Britannia Football Lodge, both within Freemasonry and beyond.
- 09To communicate openly and honestly should circumstances arise that affect my ability to fulfil my commitments, ensuring suitable arrangements can be made.
- 10To remember that the early years of the Lodge are critical to its long-term success and that my commitment as a Founder carries a special responsibility to future generations of members.
Office Holder Commitment
Any Founder accepting Office additionally undertakes:
- To attend a minimum of 75% of Lodge meetings.
- To attend Lodge of Instruction meetings where practical.
- To ensure a suitable deputy or replacement is arranged if unable to attend.
- To complete all tasks associated with their Office in a timely and professional manner.
- To serve the Lodge for the full term of Office wherever possible.
- To provide a minimum of twelve months' notice where they intend to step away from a key Office, allowing succession planning to take place.
Closing Declaration
“As a Founder of Britannia Football Lodge, I accept that I am not merely joining a Lodge; I am helping to build its future. I therefore give my word that I will support the Lodge with my time, effort, and commitment, so that future generations of Freemasons may enjoy a thriving Lodge founded upon friendship, integrity, and a shared love of football and Freemasonry.”