I’m clearly late to this forum that has been generating since last summer, however, I’ll stir the pot. Though the vote/ballet did not go as you expected, I believe I would have to see it through. Your experience and knowledge clearly will become valuable to the newly elected brother or brothers regardless of the path to their position. Not all brothers have served in elected positions and for those that have should be honored to have done so, however, no one is guaranteed to move on. Take the experience you’ve gained and apply towards those you can positively impact. The betterment of the craft should always be uppermost in our commitment. We’ve been tried throughout our travels and this is no different. I remember early in our journey the words Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. If I recall correctly it doesn’t state to do so only when convenient, but, we should promote one another’s welfare and be proud of each other’s prosperity/success by both speaking of it and believing it. This same brotherly love doesn’t stop at the door of the Lodge and if it truly exists should not allow for indecent, course or rude remarks of another brother. To leave or demit from your lodge is allowing for unfinished business to go undone. To walk away forfeits your opportunity to see your Lodge through difficult and challenging times. To say you’re concerned that an individual’s appointment will eventually close your Lodge, your leaving won’t assist with keeping it opened.