Scottish Rite Ambassadors "Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work." -- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador? Ambassadors are the Valley’s representation inside the Masonic Lodges. Ambassadors are members of a Masonic Lodge o Report to their home Lodge o Use the Ambassador Newsletter o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership  The benefits of membership  Social Events / Activities  Expanded fellowship (larger pool of Brothers)  Opportunity to lead

Goals Ambassador Committee to be a stand alone committee / subcommittee of the Membership Committee Establish an annual budget Identify at least 2 qualified Ambassadors in each Lodge Change mindset of Ambassadors o From “I guess I will” to “we will appoint you if you qualify” Establish an group and communications

Job Description - Coordinator Stay in communication with the Ambassadors o Begin an communication (google) group in order to facilitate this communication. Invite open communication among Ambassadors  What is happening in Lodges o Point them to the valley website and the calendar within o Make sure they are receiving the Ambassador Newsletter (via )

Glean contact information o The ambassadors Lodge name / location How often they attend How long a member of this Lodge –Speaks to the credibility How long a member of the Valley  How familiar with the Valley Recruiting Ambassadors o Articles in Valley publication o Report at Valley Meetings o Visit Scottish Rite Clubs o Make disciples from Valley members

o Lodge Secretaries Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in Lodge Mail them a letter asking for information Follow up with a post card 45 days later Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley. Explain what is hoped for and expected from the Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title. Explain this is not a resurrection of the old program; it is a new dynamic take on the concept of Lodge representation.

Offer Valley speakers for Master Mason dinner o Various Topics o Toastmasters o CLC o How the Valley works  How organized, four bodies, BOT, Active Member  The functions and powers of the above

Job Description - Ambassadors Stay actively in communication with Ambassador Coordinator (via group or direct ) Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the dinners, etc. Enthusiasm! Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges, i.e. do they need help with a degree? o Do they have a project we can help with  Funding  CHIPS  Wheel chair ramp

This must be a two way street with the symbolic Lodges Regular feedback on the response to the Ambassador's remarks should be gauged so adjustment to the monthly letters can be made to suit. Provide Valley material for prospective members, petitions, etc. (stock Lodges) Offer degree help or help with a memorial service Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time secretaries, tylers, etc. o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the Lodge doesn’t provide one)

Monthly activities report from ambassadors to Coordinator (via group) Promote Valley activities at every opportunity Announce Valley Programs (know the difference between activities and programs) o Programs include o Petition fee abatement for ministers o Petition fee abatement for servicemen o Pre-paid life membership o Scholarship Programs o CLC  Tutors  How to enroll

Tools Enthusiasm from Ambassador Committee members when they tell the story Newsletter generated and distributed monthly - contents to include: o Talking points  Valley events  Social events  Reunions  Valley meetings  Time, Place, Price o Club news New DVD Constant offer to help Masonic Lodges!

Each Valley must emphasize convenience, inspiration and enjoyment in all its programs and degrees.