Part II - CE

Step # 1 W.M. Informs CE Committee that it wants to become involved in CE. WM Contacts CE Regional Sub-Chair – See Appendix D – 4.1 & 4.2 for Lodge Assignment & Contact Information)

Step # 2 CE Sub-Chair supplies WM with CE Start-up package – including the mandatory Letter of Agreement (See Appendix A1.2).

Step # 3 At a Stated Meeting, the Lodge formally votes (ideally) to enroll in Commitment to Excellence. Lodge officers sign the Letter of Agreement and return to the CE Sub-Chair as evidence of their committed intent. (Note: The actual signing can take place AFTER the Lodge begins CE – this is due to the timing related to Stated Meetings).

Step # 4 Formal Lodge CE Leadership Team is assembled (See instructions in introduction of the CE Document or Click Here for Guidelines).

Step # 5 CE Regional Sub-Chair assigns training facilitator to the Lodge and communications are established regarding how to proceed further (Click Here for Lodges in CE Regions).

Step # 6 1^st Level CE process begins in September of each year (See Appendix C-3.2 for dated activities) – Note: Exceptions can be made for Lodges getting a late start – if they commit to doubling their effort.

Step # 7 Each year the CE process ends at end of May – which provides an opportunity to recognize CE Lodges completing various Levels at the June Grand Lodge Communication.

Step # 8 CE Committee facilitators provide ongoing Lodge support throughout the entire CE Process.