Grand Lodge Awards

Brethren,

Not since the 1940's has Freemasonry received so much attention in the media; not since those days have so many men sought out our Lodges. These next few years mark a critical time for our Fraternity. We can either grow and develop to meet the expectations of the young men who seek to be Masons, or ignore them, and wither on the vine.

And the good news, the very good news, is that in making Freemasonry the kind of rich and rewarding experience for which they are searching, we also make it richer and more rewarding for ourselves. It’s a win—win situation.

Grand Lodge programs over the past years have been designed to help create a deep and rewarding experience of Masonry for everyone. We know that in order to meet the needs of our members, we have to focus on Masonic education, on fraternalism, on the transforming experience of initiations well performed, and of the pure joy of being a Freemason.

That’s the purpose of the 2010 Programs.

I ask you to join me in continuing to build a Fraternal experience which is second to none in the world, attracting good men, and forming us into a fellowship which is deeply satisfying.

Fraternally,