The Arkansas Diamond Program - Endow the Future

The endowment of the Arkansas Grand Lodge operations is an important part of ensuring our future because it is the one issue that has so often generated strife in our Fraternity. Through adequate funding, a situation nonexistent in most of our history, we stand to undertake meaningful programs and develop useful resources geared to provide membership benefits and aid our growth.

The Arkansas Diamond Program, unashamedly an adaptation of the very sucessful Grotto's Enchanted Lantern Program, is the best course for our financial endowment of this Grand Lodge. While the "Endow the Future Program" may sell items for profit contributing to the endowment, the Arkansas Diamond Award Program is our pathway to speedy success.

The Arkansas Diamond Award Program provides an opportunity for anyone, member or non-member, to contribute directly to the endowment. For a donation of $50, the purchaser initially receives a Diamond Award Pin and Certificate. With each subsequent donation of $50, the purchaser receives a fob to be attached to the original pin, indicating the total number of Diamonds purchased.

A person purchasing 200 Arkansas Diamonds, a total contribution of $10,000, will be honored by having their photo placed on permanent display in the Diamond Alcove, to be located in the front area of the Grand Lodge entrance.