Masonic Functions
A Toastmaster will usually preside when a lodge arranges a Ladies Night or Ladies Festival, to which partners and other non-members are invited. Your Toastmaster will:
- Arrange the receiving line and introduce guests to the President & his Lady
- Liaise with the Festival secretary, photographer, banqueting manager, band leader, DJ or other entertainment
- Call guests to dinner
- Announce the entrance of The President & his Lady
- Announce grace by the Lodge Chaplain
- Announce the singing of Grace
- Announce wine takings between courses
- Announce The Loyal Toast by The President
- Call stewards to collect ladies' gifts
- Announce charity / arrangements for selling raffle tickets
- Announce speeches, and the Ladies' Song
- Lead the President and his lady from the banquet
- Announce first dance of President & his Lady
- Organise / announce the raffle draw
- Any other duties requested by festival committee
- Close proceedings as appropriate