As our ASQ Sections form our leadership teams of volunteers for 2016, I am reminded of the passage below:
This is a little story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.
There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.
Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.
Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job.
Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it.
It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done
I encourage all of you to consider being that Somebody within ASQ Canada
- Be that Somebody who is willing to step up and contribute as a volunteer, a ritualist, a speaker, an organizer, a mentor, a leader, and an exemplary Freemason.
- Be that Somebody who adding new brethren. If you receive an inquiry about Freemasonry, please engage a colleague or trusted friend, and have them consider participation and involvement in our Craft.
- Be that Somebody who contributes to the Lodge and Grand Lodge publications and websites by adding or sharing content that addresses Masonic knowledge and education.
- Be that Somebody who supports our lodges and districts, helps to achieve and retain Lodge Excellence, and achieves desired levels of performance by helping to track and communicate accomplishments and successes. Positive testimonials create a virtuous cycle of inspiration and friendly competition enabling growth and maturity of our Craft.
To be a “Somebody” carries a double meaning: not only are you an accountable volunteer, your efforts will gain you the respect of the brethren, along with the stature and prestige that comes from being a trusted contributor and leader in the Craft. To be a Somebody is to robustly embrace the opportunities to fulfill the promises of Freemasonry, to honor those who came before us by keeping their legacies intact, and to sustain the Craft for the benefit and pleasure of future generations. |
