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The 12 steps to Lodge Revitalization

The 12 steps to Lodge Revitalization. A guide for the incoming Master Neil Neddermeyer PGM www.cinosam.net. General Positive Attitude. Lodge Records. Membership Raising dates NPDs Past Masters Brothers who didn’t complete degree work. Budget planning. Income vs. Expenses Fun stuff

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The 12 steps to Lodge Revitalization

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  1. The 12 steps to Lodge Revitalization A guide for the incoming Master Neil Neddermeyer PGM www.cinosam.net

  2. General Positive Attitude

  3. Lodge Records • Membership • Raising dates • NPDs • Past Masters • Brothers who didn’t completedegree work

  4. Budget planning • Income vs. Expenses • Fun stuff • Special Purchases • Building maintenance • Future Building needs

  5. Evaluation of membership • New • Active • Older Brothers • Brothers living out of town • Snowbirds • Zip code Brothers

  6. Communications • Email • Newsletters • Web Site/Blog • Calling committee • Postcards/Hand Written Notes • Greeting Cards • Text Messaging • Signage

  7. Program and Schedule • Published Calendar • Three month plan • Standard vs. New Programs • Matching needs • Sharing Calendar with family

  8. Meetings • Why meet ? • Agenda one • Agenda two • Visitors • Past Masters • Practiced openings and closings • Published minutes and bills

  9. Degrees • In House • With other Lodges • One Day • Officer time to learn • Publicize to other Lodges • Mentor Program in place • District Representative involvement

  10. Candidates and New Members • Initial Interviews • Bonding before degree work starts • Explanation beforehand • Respect • 6 Month rule

  11. Picking Lodge Officers and Committee heads • Friends vs. Leaders • Ritualist vs. sparkplug • New vs. old members

  12. Officers Meetings • Needs of the building • Disharmony among the Brothers • Long and short range planning • Vision and mission

  13. Installing Lodge Pride Lead with your head……….. ……..Speak with your heart MWB Neil Neddermeyer

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