At each Annual Budget Meeting of the Grand Lodge, held no later than November 30 in Albuquerque, the Committee on Accounts, Ways and Means shall present a budget to the Grand Lodge for consideration and approval. Any budget so adopted shall take effect on April 1 of the following year and remain in effect until the following March 31.

Greetings,

This years Annual Budget Meeting will be held on Saturday November 18th, 2023, at the University of New Mexico Continuing Education Center located next to The Grand Lodge of New Mexico’s business office.

Refreshments will be on hand provided by the Masonic Youth Groups of New Mexico.

(Times are approximate and will be adjusted as needed.)

• 09:00 am – Registration begins.
• 10:00 am – Presentation of Colors followed by the National Anthem sung by the Masonic Youth Groups and a short presentation.
• 10:15 am – Opening of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico Annual Budget Meeting
• 11:45 am – Lunch
• 12:30 pm – Resume Annual Budget Meeting until approved.

Immediately begin Long Range Planning Committee meeting and have a presentation and discussion on the following items:

• Code 60. Revenue
• Code 62. Grand Lodge Funds
• The Following funds are hereby created:
• General Funds
• Administration Building Reserve Fund
• Investment Fund
• Endowment Fund
• Misc.
• Annual Per Capita and Individual Lodge Dues

All the above topics will be discussed in an open forum and have a great financial impact on both the present and future wellbeing of our Fraternity.

Your continued attention and cooperation are earnestly requested during this part of our meeting. Each of you is a vital part of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico and your opinion matters.