On behalf of the Supreme Council, I am pleased to report the following information concerning our membership efforts in 2021. We greatly appreciate the hard work performed in our Valleys, throughout our Orients, by the Supreme Council’s Membership Committee, and by our Membership Services team.

• 2,994 New members joined our ranks last year (2021), more than doubling the previous year
• 174 of 217 or 80% of our Valleys brought in new members
• 100% of our Orients brought in new members
• 1,443 Brothers restored their membership, representing a nearly 15% increase over last year and maintains a stable or steady increase over the last several years
• 108 Valleys, or 50%, achieved excellence through the Valley Membership Achievement Project (VMAP) in 2021.

Sincerely & fraternally,

Ill. James D. Cole, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander