October 4-5, 2024 Crowne Plaza Springfield – Convention Center

Most Worshipful Grand Master David P. Lynch welcomes you to attend the 185th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of the State of Illinois.

 

Participate in Our Blood Drive

This year, we are hosting a blood drive to help patients in need. Schedule an appointment below to help us fulfill this mission!

Friday, October 4th from 11am- 4pm

Bloodmobile at Crowne Plaza Springfield

Appointments are requested

To schedule an appointment, click here

Schedule

  • Afternoon in the lobby of the Crown Plaza Convention Center in Springfield.

  • 7:00 a.m. - Coffee, Tea & Pastries, Crowne Plaza - Plaza Level

    8:00 a.m. - Grand Lodge Session Opens, Crowne Plaza - Plaza Level

    12:15 p.m. - Grand Lodge Recess, Men’s Luncheon - Crowne Plaza Ballroom

    1:30 p.m. Workshops

    • Illinois Masonic Family Identification Program*

    • Illinois Masonic Charities*

    • Leader Development Workshop — Leadership Success: Maximizing Member Contributions*

    • groupable|m2 Training*

    3:00 p.m.

    • Grand Lecturer/CLI Meeting*

    • Membership Development Workshop: Turbocharging Your Contribution to and Enjoyment of Freemasonry*

    • OLP Basic Training*

    • Lodge of Research*

    5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

    • “No Host” Reception, Crowne Ballroom (Attire: Black/Dark Suits; Ladies - dresses or pants suits)

    6:30 p.m.

    • Grand Banquet, Crowne Ballroom (Attire: Black/Dark Suits; Ladies - dresses or pants suits)

      • Hospitality rooms open following banquet and installation

  • 11:30 a.m. - Ladies Luncheon and Program, Ruby Room - Crowne Plaza

    5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - “No Host” Reception, Crowne Ballroom

    • Attire: dresses or pants suits

    6:30 p.m. - Grand Banquet, Crowne Ballroom

    • Attire: dresses or pants suits

  • 8:00 a.m. - Coffee, Tea & Pastries, Crowne Plaza - Plaza Level

    9:00 a.m. - Grand Lodge Session Opens, Crowne Plaza - Plaza Level

    12:00 p.m. - Completion of Business

  • 8:00 a.m. - Ladies’ Complimentary Breakfast, Ruby Plaza

    • Served until 10:00 a.m.

*Room locations for these meetings have not yet been assigned. Locations will be announced at a later date.

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

Additional Event Information

  • A Luncheon and program will be held for the ladies on Friday, October 4th at 11:30 a.m. in the Ruby Room at the Crowne Plaza. All ladies are invited to attend.

    Tickets will be $25.00 each and advance reservations are required.

  • Lunch will be served following the Friday session in the Crowne Ballroom.

    Tickets for the lunch will be $25.00 each and advance reservations are required.

  • The Grand Lodge Banquet will be held in the Crowne Ballroom on Friday, October 4th at 6:30 p.m. with a “No Host” reception at 5:30 p.m.

    Tickets for the banquet will be $45.00 each and advance reservations are required.

    The attire will be black/dark suits and for the ladies, dresses or pantsuits.

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

For the above events, order your ticket online here.