M.W.P.H.G.L. of Missouri Taylor Community Project Presentation Prepared by Isaac Woods, Arjun Sarkar and William L. Houston, III

Kappa Alpha Psi International HQ

Missouri State Capitol- 1917

AF&AM Grand Lodge of Missouri HQ

Vatican City

Current Statewide Grand Hall

Strategic Vision Unification, Sustainability, and Organization Among All Members Statewide Symbolized by a New Grand Hall

M.W.P.H.G.L. of Missouri Taylor Consulting Team Isaac WoodsWill HoustonArjun Sarkar

Overview Forensic Evaluation Strategic Suggestions –Unification –Sustainability –Organization Discussion & Wrap-up

Forensic Evaluation Strategic Concerns –Unification Conflicts Among Districts Lack of Information Dissemination & Transparency –Sustainability Lack of Long-Term Vision Conflicting Administrative Agendas Strategic and Tactical Conflict – Board Vs. Grand Master –Organizational Lack of Community Visibility Poor Recruitment Tactics Breakdown in Inter-District relations Financial Concerns –Correlation between Membership and Income –What are Maintenance costs? –Lack of Internal Accessibility of Financial Information 501(c)3 Concerns –Maintenance and Revenue Generation

Unification Solution: Inter-District Coordination Committee –Role Extra Board Entity Designed to build Unity of Direction –Functions: Extant Issues Placed in Minutes Extant Issues Contained Builds Group Cohesion

Diagramed Function of Inter-District Coordination Committee Inter-District Representative Board Meetings: Get Issue In Minutes Learn “minor” issues across Districts Bring the full weight Of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge District

Sustainability Solution: Modification of By-Laws –Essence: Segregate the Long-Term Strategic Functioning from the Grand Master and Place it in the Hands of the Board –Frees Grand Master to Execute tactical Actions Toward Long-Term Goal

Organizational Increased Visibility –Internal Focus vs. External Focus A.F. & A.M. vs. P.H.A. –Public Information Website content –Community Collaboration Joint ventures with other organizations Powerful appearances at community events

Organizational Increasing Membership 2B1ASK12Reach1Teach1 –Spread the message –Leverage activities on like-minded prospects

Habitat for Humanity

Financial Suggestions Increased Membership Systematic increases (inflation) Budget for improvement, not status quo Solicit external donations Increased transparency

501(c)3 Definition: Community Charitable Organization, Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)3 – –Maintains Tax Exempt Status – –Attracts Donors Donors get deductions for contributions Employer Contribution Matching Potential Strategically attract donors which can align their community objectives – –Ex. Sickle Cell Project – –Facilitates overall goal by being a more efficient and successful fundraiser – –Better Administrative Oversight of 501(c)3 filing and maintenance

Discussion & Wrap-up Unification –Inter-District Coordination Committee Sustainability –By-Law Modification Organization –Increased Community Visibility –Increased Membership Financial Suggestions –Increased Funds and Synergy from Financial Controls & Unification, Sustainability & Organization Strategies 501(c) 3 Component – Forms Foundational Component for Finance These Strategies Lead To New Grand Hall & Form Foundation for s Stronger Grand Lodge

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