
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.
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).
| Secretaries |
| February 5-7: San Ramon Marriott |
| February 26-28: Irvine Marriott |
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).
| Junior Wardens |
| March 19-21: San Ramon Marriott |
| April 16-18: Ontario Airport Marriott |
| Senior Wardens |
| April 30-May 2: Ontario Airport Marriott |
| May 14-16: San Ramon Marriott |
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.
Courses
June 12: Radisson Newport Beach, Newport Beach
June 19: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, San Diego
June 26: Radisson Sacramento, Sacramento
July 10: Hilton Pleasanton at the Club, Pleasanton
July 31: Santa Rosa Scottish Rite Center, Santa Rosa
