Recognizing the continuing benefit to be gained by developing programs which have more than a one year life span, in 2000 Grand Master Richard Mecartea appointed an ad hoc committee to assist in the development of a Long Range Plan. In addition, he secured the commitment of the other elected officers in the Grand Line to support the development and execution of the Plan.
The initial effort was to define the Vision for the Grand Jurisdiction for the next five years and beyond. This was accomplished by calling together Masonic leaders from throughout the Jurisdiction and soliciting their input as to the destination the Long Range Plan should seek. Under the leadership of the Grand Master and Grand Lodge Elected Line the following Vision has been defined:
Freemasons
of Washington will be recognized as a relevant and respected Fraternity,
committed to attracting and retaining all men of high quality, who strive for
self-improvement and the opportunity to make a positive difference in their
community.