DYNAMICS OF EVENTS, MEETINGS & PROGRAMS Slide#1 Nothing can affect attendance at meetings and events more than creative programs. Creativity = Attendance MWB Neil Neddermeyer www.cinosam.net

Don’t put the audience to sleep! Slide #2 Events do not have to be boring if attention is paid to details and the event planner brings forth ideas that are unique and creative.

Six steps to success I. GOALS II. SCHEDULING III. FORMAT IV. CONTENT V. PARTICIPANTS VI. RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXECUTION Slide #3 Here are the six steps that will assure success of your planning. (This is a list of what is to come Just read it and move on)

I. Goals Slide #4 Define the purpose A. Membership recruitment B. Business Meeting C. Fundraiser D. Public Relations event E. Social function F. Masonic joint function G. Ritual Training

II. Scheduling Slide #5 Set the date/time Stated meeting Installation Conflicts with other Masonic events Conflicts with other civic events Conflicts with Hunting or fishing Conflicts with holidays

III. FORMAT Slide #6 Round table discussion format Theatre style Informal training style at work tables Meeting site / set up Special site and requirements Party theme / style

IV. CONTENT Slide #7 Business meeting Entertainment Progressive Dinner Ladies programs Presentation of reports / awards Presentations from outside civic groups “Guest night” for potential new members

V. PARTICIPANTS Slide #8 A. Masons only B. Non Masons 1 Family event 2. Ladies event 3. Potential Members 4. Joint civic venture 5. Joint Masonic venture 6. Joint venture with another Lodge

VI. RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXECUTION Slide #9 A. Establishment and empowerment of committees and event directors is the ideal way to involve more Brothers and find new leaders. 1. Management of the event 2. Social committee 3. Membership committee 4. Public relations Committee B. Top Management follow up and review

Plan it right and they will come Slide # 10