Lodge Officer Installation Option B

Officer Installation Option B

All of the newly-elected officers should stand facing the installing officer.

INSTALLING OFFICIAL: You have been chosen by the membership of Lodge _____ who believe you have the leadership qualities necessary to carry out the various responsibilities of the office to which you have been elected. We commend you for your enthusiasm and willingness to assume leadership roles which further the purpose of the SPJST.

Now do you promise to faithfully learn and follow the By-Laws of the SPJST, the rules and regulations of Lodge ____ and the wishes of the membership of this lodge in carrying out your duties to the best of your ability? If so, you may answer, “I will.”

(Ask the audience to rise.)

And now, I shall address the members. You have witnessed the oaths of your elected leaders. They have promised faithful service and commitment to the SPJST. Will you, the members, now promise to lend the helping hand of fraternalism, to counsel and support these officers in their efforts? Will you promise to cooperate and give unselfishly of your time and talents so that Lodge _____ will continue to prosper? If so, you may answer, “I will.”

Thank you. By the power vested in me, I declare you to be the duly installed officers of Lodge _____ for the year _____. Congratulations and Best Wishes! Thank you. You may be seated.

The installing official should then go down the line and congratulate each officer, and ask that the whole slate be applauded by the assembly. This may be followed at the district and lodge levels, for adults and youth clubs.