Virtual Lodge Elections: The link will be emailed to you Tuesday, November 3rd, mid-morning before the meeting. Voting will be online only. Voting will be active until the Master closes the ballot during the November 6th Communication.
When reflecting on the similarities between the forms and rituals of Freemasonry and our Federal Government, you will see many artifacts that can raise eyebrows if you're paying attention. Nothing shocking as may be accused from the depths of the internet, but subtleties like the oaths of office.
Lost on no one however the importance of the election process is. "One man, one vote." And while Masonry isn't confused by the electoral college, we are still strongly bound to elections. And for the first time in the history of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, every single member will have the opportunity to vote, even if they are not present in the Lodge! This is a "virtual absentee ballot," if you will, and it is unprecedented.
Fortunately, our election is far less divisive than our nation's election, but your participation is still a signal to your Lodge of the direction YOU wish it to go. 2021 marks our Septaquintaquinquecentennial (175th) anniversary and, the Grand Architect willing, a return to in-person Lodge events. So, what better way to ring in our celebration than to participate in a little history in the making! Make sure you can log into Grand View, and, if not, contact W.B. Secretary Anand Trivedi who can help sort that out!
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Jason Lee
Worshipful Master