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Freemasonry offers its members leadership opportunities at the lodge, district, and Grand Lodge levels. Today there are more than 4,000 leadership positions throughout the state and ongoing education and training are integral parts of leadership development. The Grand Lodge of California maintains several ongoing training programs for members.

Secretary & Treasurer Retreats

Secretary and Treasurer Retreats, held annually, strengthen our collective knowledge of the administrative operations of the lodge, enhancing our communication with each other.

The 2013 Secretary and Treasurer Retreats took place earlier this year. 2014 retreat information will be posted in the fall.

Questions? Contact Kim Hegg, program services manager.

 

Master & Wardens Retreats

Annual Master and Wardens Retreats offer a team-based workshop approach to planning for each lodge's future. They are open to all lodge masters, wardens, and junior wardens; lodge leaders are encouraged to attend as a team.

The 2013 Master and Wardens Retreats took place earlier this year. 2014 retreat information will be posted in the fall.

Questions? Contact Kim Hegg, program services manager.

 

Lodge Management Certification Program

Lodge Management Certification Program (LMCP) courses are designed to present lodge leaders with cutting-edge tools, training, and guidance to address the unique management and administrative responsibilities of today's lodges.

Live Webinar Courses
During summer months, LMCP courses are offered in live webinar format - making them accessible to Masons anywhere in California, and throughout the world.

Each course is structured in two 90-minute sessions, allowing participants to access the resources they need, share information, and ask questions. Courses are led by knowledgeable and experienced subject matter experts, and attendance is limited to 25 attendees.

The newest addition to LMCP programming is the Member Experience course. In line with the strategic plan initiative to engage and retain members and their families through an enhanced, sustaining, and relevant membership experience, this course will offer innovative strategies to engage current members and attract prospective ones, guidance for developing original Masonic education programing, information and direction for using the new character investigation tools, and tips for rallying lodges around statewide philanthropic initiatives.

All lodge members are encouraged to attend LMCP programming. Please click here for detailed course descriptions and online registration. For maximum selection of course and session, early registration is encouraged.

The dates for 2013 LMCP webinar training sessions are below. Weekday sessions are held from 6:00-7:30 p.m.; Saturday sessions are from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Courses are held during two sessions; each session is $15.


Hall Association Management

  • Session I: April 23, May 13, June 8, July 15, and August 20
  • Session II: April 25, May 15, June 15, July 17, and August 22

Lodge Administration

  • Session I: April 22, May 28, June 11, and July 29
  • Session II: April 24, May 30, June 13, and July 31

Lodge Finance

  • Session I: April 15, May 11, June 18, July 23, and August 12
  • Session II: April 17, May 18, June 20, July 25, and August 14

Member Experience

  • Session I: April 16, May 20, June 24, and July 9
  • Session II: April 18, May 22, June 26, and July 11

Register here for 2013 LMCP courses. Questions? Contact Kim Hegg, program services manager.

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