A Cable-Tow Brother, a mentor, is a member of your lodge, appointed by the lodge's Mentor Chairman (who in turn is appointed by the Master). His job is to work systematically with a candidate (or a newly raised brother) as he begins his Masonic journey. There is a lot to learn in the first several months of joining the Craft, and it is important to have someone by each candidate's side to guide him.
Who Should Be a Mentor?
A Mentor should be a brother who has a certain level of experience in Masonry. He should have the time available to attend to the new brother, especially during the first three months. The Mentor who is appointed will hopefully have things in common with the candidate and won't look at the Mentor role as an imposition, but as a great opportunity to build a friendship.
What Role Does a Mentor play?
With so much information being presented; stories being told, lessons being learned, the Mentor acts as an advisor and teacher. A candidate doesn't know what's coming next, and no one wants to do something that may be improper. The Mentor will be their guide throughout the process. The Mentor knows what information needs to be imparted, and they will be the one who will help the candidate know what is expected of them.