Staying Connected
31 August 2023
GRAND MASTER’S NEWSLETTER
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Brethren: Welcome to my August 2023 Newsletter
T
he year is flying past. It’s now August and there is much to talk about. In this newsletter I have some good news about membership management, some well earned congratulations to brethren who will be serving Grand Lodge, and some experiences to share.
database is currently under trial and a successful announcement expected soon.
Membership management
The original system was at the end of its life span and an initial upgrade was enacted. This allowed the exploration of innovative integrated business technology – a technology designed to provide the organisation with a much more effective membership management system.
I am very pleased to report that – in response to many complaints and sound professional advice – a new membership
Technology is an essential part of everyday life. The Operative Mason stonecutters of the Middle Ages were at
the cutting edge (pardon the pun) of technology. Similarly, membership organisations need to provide members with the same (or better) tools and timesaving initiatives they enjoy elsewhere. We want our members to stay, learn and lead the Craft into the future, and this can only be achieved if our structure plays its part to help them balance work, play and masonic obligations.
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