standard practice in observant lodges, and that
energy remained throughout the entire event on
both days.
Following the close of business on Friday,
brethren enjoyed a reception in the concourse that
featured another Annual Communication first:
"snack bacon."
This year marked the first time that voting
delegates and non-voting delegates could pre-
register for the Annual Communication. Delegates
and the brethren charged with registering them
quickly and efficiently felt some apprehension in
advance of the launch of this new service, but the
process worked wonderfully thanks to the guidance
of the Grand Lodge office staff and the very capable
volunteers of the Credentials Committee onsite.
This registration process benefits us by providing a
much clearer picture of how many are attending the
event and protects voting integrity by issuing color-
coded nametags with lanyards to indicate which
office, committee, or position each voting brother
holds that entitles him to a vote.
Lastly, the business of both days went very
smoothly as our Grand Master presided so very
skillfully over the proceedings. The order of
business was carried out efficiently and caringly
by all those involved both as officers of the Grand
Lodge and committee and commission presenters.
This year marked the first
time that voting delegates and
non-voting delegates could
pre-register for the Annual
Communication.
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