WB Peter HulbertMinneapolis Lodge No 19 AF & AM

Talking Points• 19 Stats!• Use today’s mediums to get noticed!• Website• New Inquiry Follow-up• Communication• Social Networking• Fees!• Social Programming/Events

19 Stats2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Raised 2 5 21 20 23Affiliated 2 2 9 14 2Restored 1 1 1 0 0Gain 5 8 31 34 25Loss 30 27 22 27 18Net -25 -19 9 7 7Total YE 276 257 266 273 280

5 Year Net -21 10 Year Net -124

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Lodge Inquiry Request Form

Constant Contact – Social Email

Stated/Degree Notification Email

Free Alternatives?

Post your events!

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Fees!• What does it cost for a new member to join 19?

– Degree Fees $450– Annual Dues $300

• Meals for 3-5 months• Pilgrims Path & Born in Blood• Lodge Pins, bumper stickers and window static clings• White Leather Apron• Masonic Bible• Degree Supplies, printing fees, certificates, postage,

etc.

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Web Store

Recent Events• Monthly Stated Meetings / Degree work• Table Lodge at Scottish Rite• Open Installation at the Harrington Mansion• Lawn Bowling at Brit’s Pub• Horse Racing Canterbury Downs• Poker/Billiards Tournaments• Cigar Rolling• Membership Awards and Scholarship Luncheon• Monthly volunteering at Dorothy Day• Monthly Stated Meetings / Degree Work• Various Ad Hoc gatherings as opportunities arose!

Bottom Line• Get yourself out there!

– Web Presence– Post your events– Modes of communication have changed and expanded…and they are

effective! • Candidate Follow-up

– Don’t let a good candidate pass you by!• Setting Proper fees will keep your lodge strong

– Don’t sell yourself short• Keep it Fun!

– Plan regular events– Don’t be afraid of trial and error!

• Synergy!– Membership is a product of all aspects of the lodge working in concert! – Use members expertise

Questions?peterhulbert@yahoo.com

info@mpls19.org