1. Freemasons New Zealand The Vision for the Future1

2. Background Started early in 2011 A tool for District Grand Masters
Two meetings
Promised. . .
To return data provided – with comparisons
Respect the decision of the Lodges
Help lodges who want to change

3. Some Preliminary Data Cent Nat
Attendance of those who can attend 52% 59%
Refectory Duration average 1hr 1hr
Dues average – year $198 $193
Regalia % 97%
Lodges with Plans 32% 24%
Benevolence % 90%
Lodge websites 29% 26%
Using technology 98% 97%

4. Some Preliminary Analysis
Won’t come themselves – won’t ask people to join
Higher dues typically leads to good attendance
Those who have a recruitment plan have more members than those that don’t
The organisation, on the whole, is benevolent in its activity
Lodges with plans and execute even part create momentum

5. What next? Up to you. 2 choices. . . . Status Quote Do Something
Accept current levels Focus on attendance
Don’t touch dues Think about your dues
Work as you have always done Plan – and get some quick wins
Same thing – leave it to a few Do it! Use resources around you

6. Making Change Be RESPECTFUL of the PAST Be REALISTIC of the PRESENT
Be OPTIMISTIC for the FUTURE