Committees - Lombard Lodge No. 1098

To complete the annual audit of the Lodge, review the Officers’ salaries. To create and maintain an annual budget, review Annual expenses on a regular basis. To assess all charitable donations coming in to the Lodge as well as being distributed by the Lodge, always maintaining an accurate record in relation to the Lodge budget. Complete the annual report.

To ensure the long term financial health of the Lodge. To review and set boundaries for the budget process. To maintain an accurate record in relation to Lodge long term investments and provide information to the budget/audit/donations committee as necessary.

To maintain, assist the Worshipful Master in matters concerning the By-Laws, review and update (when required); present all changes to the Worshipful Master and the Lodge.

Use and support the Grand Lodge Intender Program with added focus on holding the top line petition signers to the mentoring commitments. Assist the Intender Committee by contacting members who still need to complete Degree work, answer candidates questions, refer candidate to Intender Committee regarding any mentor issues. Encourage the candidates to regain focus and complete their work. Complete the annual report.

To create and organize extra-curricular activities for members and non-members (family, friends, etc.). Past events have included: Paintball, Curling, Theater, Hayrides, Wolves games, Smoker, Symphony.

To assist in the creation, organization and promotion of “open-to-public” events such as the Lilac Parade, ILCHIP, etc. Committee is also responsible for all public newspaper(s) additions, community magazine submissions, and trade magazine publications such as Temple Topics, and the like to continue our presence in the community.

To continue and increase the online presence of Lombard Lodge through platforms such as a website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

Organization, development, promotion, and production of the following specific programs: Grand Lodge Masonic Academic Bowl, the Lombard Lodge Scholarship and the Annual Youth Group Bowling event. Organization of all IL Chip events and trainings, including staffing and promotion (of which the PR Committee will assist).

To maintain and assist the Worshipful Master in matters concerning the coordination of Charity events, review and update (when required); present worthy opportunities to the Worshipful Master and the Lodge.

To connect with all inactive membership, review reasons for inactivity, assess and encourage the possibility of returning to active status. Connect with all members in arrears (non-payment of dues), assess members financial situation, explain NPD status and encourage paying dues to return to Good Standing. Complete the annual report on the committees’ findings. To review the “Invite to Petition” program and institute when appropriate. To visit, call and support all those members and families in need due to illness and/or otherwise.

To communicate with our deceased brethren’s widows, checking on their well-being and extending invitations to lodge events.

To present educational materials, short talks, etc. to the Lodge membership, website, social media platforms, Temple Topics and the like.

To assist the Worshipful Master in organizing and presenting the Masonic Funeral Rites, maintain funeral plots and to make recommendations to the Lodge regarding all plot disbursement.

Charged to keep the Worshipful Master and the Lodge membership informed of all residency opportunities, to review all prospective meeting locations and to make suggestions to the Lodge regarding all building developments.

Charged to maintain two-way communication between the Worshipful Master, the Lodge membership, and the appellate masonic bodies.

Charged with planning and execution of all events and activities related to the celebration of the 100 year anniversary of Lombard Lodge #1098.

LOMBARD'S COMMITTEES FOR 2022-2023

To ensure the long term financial health of the Lodge. To review and set boundaries for the budget process. To maintain an accurate record in relation to Lodge long term investments and provide information to the budget/audit/donations committee as necessary.

To maintain, assist the Worshipful Master in matters concerning the By-Laws, review and update (when required); present all changes to the Worshipful Master and the Lodge.

To create and organize extra-curricular activities for members and non-members (family, friends, etc.). Past events have included: Paintball, Curling, Theater, Hayrides, Wolves games, Smoker, Symphony.

To continue and increase the online presence of Lombard Lodge through platforms such as a website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

To maintain and assist the Worshipful Master in matters concerning the coordination of Charity events, review and update (when required); present worthy opportunities to the Worshipful Master and the Lodge.

To communicate with our deceased brethren’s widows, checking on their well-being and extending invitations to lodge events.

To present educational materials, short talks, etc. to the Lodge membership, website, social media platforms, Temple Topics and the like.

To assist the Worshipful Master in organizing and presenting the Masonic Funeral Rites, maintain funeral plots and to make recommendations to the Lodge regarding all plot disbursement.

Charged to keep the Worshipful Master and the Lodge membership informed of all residency opportunities, to review all prospective meeting locations and to make suggestions to the Lodge regarding all building developments.

Charged to maintain two-way communication between the Worshipful Master, the Lodge membership, and the appellate masonic bodies.

Charged with planning and execution of all events and activities related to the celebration of the 100 year anniversary of Lombard Lodge #1098.