UPCOMING GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATIONS

Annual Communication

In accordance with the Code of the Grand Lodge the Grand Master will convene the Annual Stated Communication of the Grand Lodge on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Almas Shrine Center, 1315 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. At this time the Grand Lodge will consider items of business that have been regularly submitted and detailed in accordance with Sec. 1001.12 of the Grand Lodge Code, elect Grand Lodge officers, and transact any such business as may legally come before it. Lunch will be provided. The Grand Lodge is scheduled to close at 4:00 p.m.

Dress code: Grand Lodge Officers — Formal Morning attire, collars, jewels, white apron and gray gloves; Past Grand Masters and Brethren — black suit, white shirt, black four-in-hand tie, black socks, apron and jewel of office.

Third Communication & Installation of Grand Lodge Officers

Also, in accordance with the Code of the Grand Lodge, the Grand Master will convene the Third Stated Communication of the Grand Lodge, at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the D.C. Scottish Rite Temple, 2800 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009. At this communication the Grand Lodge will consider the reports of the Grand Master on matters arising subsequent to the Annual Communication; receive the reports of the Committees to which the annual address of the Grand Master was referred; present the Grand Lodge Distinguished Service Medal (if one is to be awarded); and install the Grand Lodge Officers in a ceremony open to the public. No other business will be transacted.

Dress code: Grand Lodge Officers – White tie and black tailcoat, white apron, white gloves; Past Grand Masters – tuxedo, ornate or white apron, jewel; other Brethren – black suit, white shirt, black four-in-hand tie, black socks, apron, collar and jewel of office. 