Category: Planning

March Profess House and Fundraising Update

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Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. I want to thank everyone who has generously donated so far, and to share some images of the great work being done at the Profess House! Several people have asked about the goal we set, so I thought it would be good to show …

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USGL Profess House Capital Campaign

As announced in November of 2025, United States Grand Lodge completed the purchase of a large building in central Connecticut. This property represents the first Profess House to be established under U.S.G.L. in its history. We have set the ambitious goal of raising $100,000 over the next six months. Send donations to gtg@oto-usa.org memo: profess …

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Amended Vision and Values Statements

Last September, we made an announcement about the commencement of a new Strategic Planning cycle. To help lay the conceptual foundation for the new planning cycle, the Executive has voted to amend U.S.G.L.’s Vision and Values Statements to formally incorporate principles voiced in last August’s “Statement from the Supreme Grand Council.” The amendments are as …

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New Strategic Planning Cycle

In 2005-2006 e.v., the National Grand Master General formed a Strategic Planning Group for the purpose of outlining the vision and goals of our Order in the United States. These Brothers and Sisters undertook the complex task of setting goals Order-wide. Some of the results of this effort can be found in the “Mission & …

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