Brethren,
 
If you are receiving this e-mail it is because you asked me at this weekends conference to send a copy of the WM 1yr plan and the Lodge 5yr plan which I presented at the Masonic Leadership Conference.  I thank you for all your comments and feedback and support.  Knowing that this information will be found useful by others is a warm feeling and I am encouraged I have spread some light in the Craft I hold dearly.  Please let me know you have received this and all is good..... If you asked me for something else and not this please let me know.... Thank You! and Good Luck!
 
I have sent the Word file for your modification and use.  I have sent the PDF file for an example of what I did in my year and to explain the 5yr plan.  Please note the following:
 
WM Plan:
 
1) It is intended to print double sided for a binder, or to be spiral bound or stapled as a booklet.  If you add a page you must add two pages for the other side or it will throw off your booklet.  Visualize how it will look page by page as you near completion before printing....
 
2) Be aware that all the calendars etc are created as tables and they are sensitive when you edit.  Don’t change the font sizes or it will mess up the formatting and add pages.  Adding more space will also add more pages so make your text changes and keep it simple so you can take advantage of the time spent to get the formatting to where it is.
 
3) The calendars for me all started at my installation in October.  If your lodge installs the officers in another month you will have to re-do the calendar months.  You have to edit all the days vs dates for your year anyhow (yes its a pain in the ass and takes time).
 
4) The business agenda will have to be changed on all pages and the Degrees are specific for Canadian Work and if you do Ancient Work then you have to change....
 
5 Year Plan:
 
1) These are setup in Tables that are nested within each other.  Again don’t mess with the font size and you have to keep your text to a minimum.  This is good as it will keep your plan simple and force you to minimize your wording to stay on one page.  Keep it clear and concise and use the PDF example to guide you..... MW Bro. Caves presentation at the end touched on all that I did.....
 
Sincerely & Fraternally
W.Bro. Myles Makortoff
Dir. of Education, LL184