Author: bgrisham

Illinois Council of Deliberation
Officers News and Views
May, 2009

Convenience, Inspiration & Enjoyment

Lee B. Lockwood, Deputy James L. Tungate, Active
Benny L. Grisham, Active John T. Phillips, Active

Grand Lodge Reinstatement
At last report, 162 members who had been suspended for non-payment of dues have taken advantage of the Grand Lodge Reinstatement Program. The program, offered to approximately 1,800 brothers who were suspended since January 1, 2006 is considered to be very successful by the Grand Lodge officers. The current opportunity to reinstate these brothers will be offered until June 1, 2009.
Grand Master’s Class
The registeration deadline for the upcoming Grand Master’s Class for Entered Apprentices is quickly approaching. Lodges are required to register all candidates and mentors by May 15.
The second and third degrees will be conferred at the one day class at five different locations throughout the state.
The locations for the events will be;
Springfield Masonic Center, Decatur Masonic Temple, Oaklawn Masonic Temple, Herrin Masonic Temple and Freeport Scottish Rite building.
Membership
Now is the time to begin the membership recruitment for the next degree presentation by your Valley.
Remember a list of newer Master Masons to be used for recruitment is available through the Grand Lodge.

Traveling Degrees
Does your Valley have its traveling degrees scheduled for the upcoming year?
It is recommended by our Deputy that every Valley begin a process of change for the degree presentation. A big part of this change is to travel with our degrees.
Although we have presented our degrees for years in our own buildings, during two reunions each year, the economy and the constraints of men’s available time are demanding that we become more convenient for our members and candidates who do not live near our Valley buildings.
Many of our degrees are well suited for presentation in a lodge setting. This is one way we can provide an “Inspirational, Convenient and Enjoyable” experience for our membership.
Our members who do not live near our Scottish Rite home can participate in fraternalism of our Valley without being required to travel long distances to participate.
Illinois Council of Deliberation
The 140th Illinois Council of deliberation will be held on at the Chateau Hotel and Convention Centre 1601 Jumer Drive in Bloomington on Saturday June 27.
The agenda is listed below:
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Men’s and Ladies Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM General Business Session
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 33o Candidates Ladies Session
3:00 PM Adjournment of General Session
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Elected Officer Workshop
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Hospitality Room Open
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Banquet Social Hour
6:00 PM Banquet and MSA Conferral
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM Hospitality Room Open