MEMBERSHIP

What does it take to Get New Members?

York Rite Membership – A Personal Approach Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. – Matthew 5:15-16

Membership recruitment can be approached many different ways Membership recruitment can be approached many different ways. On a personal level it is about your mind-set, your goals, self image and long term strategy. Below you will find the techniques that some found to be effective. They may not all work for everyone so feel free to try different approaches and see what works for you. You may come up with some of your own. • Believe in the brand • Don’t be afraid of rejection • Follow up - be persistent • ABC – Always Be Closing • Confirm interest • Highlight historical importance • Know that it comes down to you • Show your passion & zeal • Set Goals for yourself • Have fun with it – it shows!

• Vision • Perception • Organization • Planning

– Step 1 – Membership Committee

• List of Lodges in your area – Step 2 – • List of Lodges in your area

• Letters to Lodge Secretaries – Step 3 – • Letters to Masters • Letters to Lodge Secretaries •Request to make a presentation

Presentation Day at the Lodge – Step 4 – Presentation Day at the Lodge Be there for entire meeting Red coats, Purple coats & uniforms Look around the building and engage in conversation

– Step 5 – Make the Presentation • Can they hear you • Tell them about York Rite More Masonic knowledge A system similar to lodge Meeting brothers from broader area • Have information available

Receiving Applications – Step 6 – Receiving Applications • Acknowledge petition & thank them • include in social events while awaiting degrees

Keep in contact Confer the degrees Make them feel special – Step 7 – Keep in contact Confer the degrees Make them feel special

After initiation Give them a job Get them to an event – Step 8 – After initiation Give them a job Get them to an event A degree elsewhere A party

Sources of information – Visit – www.ramint.org www.ggccmi.org www.knightstemplar.org www.yorkrite.org

Be Visible

In Masonic Circles Informative presentations to Lodges, Chapters, Councils, Valleys, Shrine Drill exhibitions for entertainment Honor or Color Guards for functions Bring a Brother to an open Conclave Bring families for religious observances, picnics, dinners, ladies nights

What do you do?

WHY DO WE NEED PROGRAMS? To increase interest in our conclaves To increase attendance To offer educational value to our Sir Knights To offer entertainment value to our Sir Knights To offer something of interest for non-members To avoid read the minutes, pay the bills, eat the stale donut, and go home

TILED CONCLAVES Charity Night Philosophy Night Invite a speaker on our charities Knights Templar Eye Foundation Knights Templar Educational Foundation Holy Land Pilgrimage Philosophy Night Have a speaker or discussion on the meaning of Masonry or Templary, and its relationship in the modern world

OPEN CONCLAVES Programs of interest to the Masonic Family Drill team exhibition Programs regarding Masonic or Templar History Programs regarding Famous Masons or Templars Programs on Masonic or Templar Charities

OPEN CONCLAVES Programs of interest to everyone Programs on a hobby Programs on investing Programs on clothing Programs on Social Security Benefits New school or highway project Hospital or community issue

TILED CONCLAVES Idea Night—Let’s talk Other Masonic Body Night What do the Sir Knights like about your Commandery? What do the Sir Knights not like about your Commandery? What would the Sir Knights like to see changed? Other Masonic Body Night Invite another body to present a program

Ask qualified Masons to join your Commandery

Ask interested non-Masons to join Masonry Guide them through the prerequisite bodies to Templary

“Every Christian Mason Should Be A Knights Templar” If you ASK them, They will come! “Every Christian Mason Should Be A Knights Templar”