Greetings from the East! As we jump into December, we are now fully headed towards the holiday season. Another year has flown by, particularly my year as Grand Master. I should have listened when other Grand Masters mentioned to me how quickly this year would be for me.
Elections are firmly upon all of our Lodges. I would encourage all Lodges to vote for strong leadership and not just for whomever will take a position. One of the things I have learned this year is just how important the secretary position is to our subordinate Lodges. A Master may only have one year in the East, but for many of our Lodges, secretaries will remain for years. It is important to have stability and institutional knowledge in our leadership and many times this responsibility falls to the secretary.
Thank you for all you do for the Craft. I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving to you, your families and your Lodges.
Fraternally,
Alex Straatmann
Grand Master