October 10-11, 2025 Crowne Plaza Springfield – Convention Center

Most Worshipful Grand Master David P. Lynch welcomes you to attend the 186th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of the State of Illinois. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER BELOW!

As required by Code 100, this year's Grand Lodge Annual Communication will be held at the Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention Center on Friday, October 10th and Saturday, October 11th, 2025.  Lodge representation at the Grand Lodge session each year is mandatory.  An absence of two successive years could result in the loss of the Lodge Charter.  Representatives must be present and remain during each session in order for the Lodge to receive mileage and per diem.

Registration will begin an hour and a half prior to the opening gavel each day.  Lodge representatives with credential/proxy cards should report to the Credentials Committee at the appropriate table in the lobby of the Crowne.  Please allow time to be registered and in your seats prior to the session's opening.

Schedule

  • 7:00 a.m.

    • Coffee, Tea, and Donuts in Plaza A

    8:00 a.m.

    • Grand Lodge Session Opens on Plaza Level

    12:15 p.m.

    • Men's Luncheon in the Sapphire & Diamond Ballroom

    MEETINGS AND SEMINARS

    1:30 p.m.

    • IL Masoinic Family Identification Program in the Lincoln Boardroom on the 3rd Floor

    • Illinois Masoinic Charities in Plaza B

    • Membership Development Workshop - "Building Membership Loyalty - How?" in Plaza C & D

    • groupable|m2 Training in the Illinois Conference Room - 3rd Floor

    • "8 Ways to Protect Your Lodge from Cyber Criminals" Sangamon in the Conference Room - 3rd Floor

    • MSA Field Agents Meeting Springfield Conference Room on the 3rd Floor

    3:00 p.m.

    • Grand Lecturer/CLI Meeting Springfield Conference Room - on the 3rd Floor

    • Leader Development Workshop in Plaza C & D

    • groupable|connect Training in the Illinois Conference Room - 3rd Floor

    • Lodge of Research in the Governor Conference Room - 3rd Floor

    • "Embracing Change: How AI Can Help Your Lodge Thrive" in the Sangamon Conference Room - 3rd Floor

    5:30 p.m.

    • "No Host" Reception in the Crowne Ballroom

    6:30 p.m.

    • Grand Banquet in the Crowne Ballroom

  • 11:30 a.m.

    • Ladies Luncheon & Program in the Ruby Ballroom

    5:30 p.m.

    • "No Host" Reception in the Crowne Ballroom

    6:30 p.m.

    • Grand Banquet in the Crowne Ballroom

  • 8:00 a.m.

    • Coffee, Tea, & Donuts Plaza A

    9:00 a.m.

    • Grand Lodge Session Opens Plaza Level

    12:00 p.m.

    • Completion of Business

  • 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

    • Ladies' Complimentary Breakfast in the Ruby Ballroom. Reservation required.

Additional meetings and seminars will be announced during Grand Lodge Sessions. Times of some events are subject to change.

Additional Event Information

For the below events, order your ticket online here.

  • “Be part of something bigger.”

    • Friday, October 10 

    • 12:00 pm-5:00 pm

    • ImpactLife Donor Bus @ Crowne Plaza, 3000 South Dirksen Parkway

    To schedule, click here, email Jan Miller at jmiller@ilmason.org or call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401.

    Appointments are requested.

    Successful donors will receive their choice of a $20 egift card, $20 donation to charity, or bonus points to the Rewards Store.

    Last date to donate elsewhere: 8/15/25

    Group Sponsor Code: 61527

  • New York Deli Buffet

    A Luncheon and Program will be held for the Ladies on Friday, October 10th, at 11:30 a.m. in the Ruby Room at the Crowne Plaza.  All Ladies are invited to attend. Tickets will be $35.00 each, and reservations are required.

  • New York Deli Buffet

    Lunch will be served following the Friday morning Session in the Crowne Plaza Ballroom. Tickets for the lunch will be $35.00 each and advance reservations are required. 

  • Choice of Entrée when purchasing tickets.

    The Grand Lodge Banquet will be held in the Crowne Ballroom on Friday, October 10th at 6:30 p.m. with a "No Host" reception at 5:30 p.m.  Tickets for the banquet will be $50.00 each and advance reservations are required.  Attire will be Black/Dark Suites and for the Ladies dresses or pant suits.

  • A complimentary continental breakfast for all Ladies will be provided on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Ruby Room at the Crowne Plaza.  Tickets are required to attend and may be ordered free of charge.