Masters Message August 2020

The Grand Council and our Most Worshipful Grand Master have poured over the different types of designations for gatherings and determined that our Regular Communications fall into the “venues of assembly” designation. Per the most recent guidelines from the RI Dept. of Health and the Governor that allows Lodges to meet at 66% of capacity. We are thus planning on meeting in person at Scottish Rite for our September Regular Communication. We are working on the logistics to ensure that entering Lodge will flow smoothly. We will be recording the names and phone numbers for all attending, asking the required health questions and requiring that all wear masks. We will have hand sanitizer and masks available and the lodge room will be sanitized prior to opening. Seats will be taped off to comply with social distancing guidelines and I ask that Brothers looking to catch up do so in the open air outside the building prior to entering and, once in Lodge, be mindful to remain at a social distance and promptly find an open seat. It will not be ideal or feel the same, but we need to vote on some candidates who wish to receive the degrees.