Tipisa Lodge
LLD & Banquet
August 8, 2026

First United Methodist Church                                                                                      201 S Park Ave, Apopka, FL 32703

Lodge Leader Development (LLD) is the signature training event for Tipisa's lodge and chapter leaders.  It is open to all members, but is particularly designed for elected officers, committee chairmen, and their advisers.  In addition to training, LLD allows brothers to meet fellow leaders from around the lodge, learn best practices and develop new skills.  More information is available at tipisa.org/events/lld

The Tipisa Lodge annual Banquet will be held following LLD. Share in the successes of the Lodge as we present awards and celebrate accomplishments of the 2025-2026 program year.  Guests and family of members are welcome.  The banquet may be attended free of charge, without dining.

Registration Deadline: Friday, July 31st, 2026 at midnight.

Event Times and Fees:

• LLD - Includes training program, continental breakfast, and lunch
  • Registration 8:30am, Program 9:00am-5:00pm
  • $0 - Elected officers, appointed chairmen, and their titled advisers
  • $5 - Members not holding or advising an elected or appointed position
• Banquet & Awards Program - Registration includes awards program and a catered meal. Guests and Family Members are welcome, registered as "Guest." All members are welcome to attend the awards program at no cost (without dining).
  • Check-in 5:30pm, Program 6:00pm-8:00pm
  • $17.00 - If paid by midnight, July 31, 2026
  • Banquet meals must be purchased by the deadline to be guaranteed.
  • Walk-ins are "at risk" only.

Attire: Field uniform and sash are required for Tipisa members.  

Where: First United Methodist Church, 201 S Park Ave, Apopka, FL 32703

Event contacts:

LLD:

• Delaney Townes - 2026-2027 Tipisa Lodge Chief and LLD Chairman
• Steven Brindle - Tipisa Lodge Adviser

Banquet:

• Benton Forrester - 2025-2026 Tipisa Lodge Chief and Banquet Chairman
• Paul Lackie - Past Tipisa Lodge Adviser