1. Effective Lodge Events
How to Organize & Plan the Event
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2. What We Need To Know The purpose of the event (what & why)
The time and place of the event
(when & where)
The audience of the event (who)
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3. Purpose of the Event Recognition/Induction Fellowship/Fun Training
Business
Service
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4. Location Must be accessible to who you want to participate
Must be adequate for achieving the purpose of the event
Must have at least one backup location
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5. Tools in the Tool Box ‘The Crew’ a.k.a. your committee
Communication skills
The ability to motivate
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6. Putting the Plan in Motion
Using an Event Planning Guide
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7. Conclusion: What have we learned?
The steps necessary to plan
effective lodge events
The timeline necessary to plan
Hands-on experience in using the tools overviewed in this session
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