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Leadership Development

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.

On-going education and training is an integral part of leadership development. The Grand Lodge of California maintains several ongoing training programs for members.

Secretaries' Retreat

These weekend retreats, conducted in two and a half days, are designed to strengthen our collective knowledge of the administrative operations of the lodge and to enhance our communication with each other.

Download the registration form (PDF).

2008 Locations and Dates

Secretaries

February 1-3: Hyatt Regency Orange County

February 29- March 2: San Ramon Marriott

 

Wardens' Leadership Retreats

These weekend retreats, conduncted in two and a half days, are designed to develop the leadership skills of those who have been elected to lead the lodge. Separate programs are provided for the Junior Wardens and Senior Wardens.

As part of the training program, participants develop a lodge plan including a vision that will guide the lodge into a prosperous future; goals to achieve the vision; resources to meet the goals; and benchmarks to measure lodge success.

Download the registration form (PDF).

2008 Locations and Dates

Junior Wardens

April 4-6: San Ramon Marriott

April 18-20: Ontario Airport Marriott

Senior Wardens

May 2-4: Ontario Airport Marriott

May 16-18: San Ramon Marriott

 

Lodge Management Certification Program

The five-course Lodge Management Certification Program, taught in five cities during the summer, will arm you with tools and training to lead and manage your lodge. Each course is presented in an intensive one-day workshop taught by some of our most knowledgeable and experienced Masons.

Download the registration form (PDF).

Online course demonstration video.

2008 Locations and Dates