Brethren: The first of 2 sessions of virtual zoom courses are set to be had on 08th of February and the 22nd of February. To secure the 4 points for the GMAE, the SW, JW, SD and JD must attend both Virtual sessions or be in attendance in person to an In-Class session, the closest in location to the Northeastern District being in Joliet, IL on the 21st June 2025.
Lodge Officer Development Workshop — "A Roadmap to the East”
— A Wardens and Deacons Training Experience
Virtual Event via Zoom:
— Day 1 — Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm — Lunch Break — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and
— Day 2 — Saturday, February 22, 2025 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm — Lunch Break — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
— Important Note - Brethren are required to attend both Saturdays and all 4 sessions to complete the workshop!
— Master Masons only
Learning Event Summary:
Join us for an interactive learning experience for a practical and hands-on review of the critical skills and knowledge to help prepare our Lodge Officers to successfully lead an Active Lodge of Illinois Freemasonry. Attendees will take away a clear understanding of the most important reference tools and steps needed for their personal growth and development into the leadership role of Worshipful Master.
In particular, we will focus on the Five Critical Development Areas for Lodge Officers:
- #1 - Management Style and Communication Skills
- #2 - Planning and Prioritization
- #3 - Managing Lodge Business Affairs
- #4 - Understanding Masonic Law
- #5 - Ritual Understanding and Exemplification
Reservation Process:
All attendees must send an email to RWB Wayne Spooner at glccmemb@ilmason.org to RSVP for the workshop. We have limited attendee capacity for this Zoom session; viewing the workshop in groups is encouraged. After your registration is approved, you will receive the Zoom meeting access information. Also, it is an opportunity to earn Lodge GMAE points.
Facilitators:
This learning experience will be led by RWB Wayne Spooner.
Event Contact for Questions:
We are looking forward to an interactive, engaging, and productive time together. If you have any immediate questions, then please don’t hesitate to contact RWB Wayne Spooner at glccmemb@ilmason.org.
Lastly, the Wardens, Deacons and other Brethren who attended our in-person and virtual workshop events have shared excellent feedback about the material covered and interactive discussions. Most importantly, they took valuable tools and insights away from the learning experience that they can successfully apply to improve themselves and their Lodges.
