3. Communication is the sending and RECEIVING of a message. 3 Levels of Communication 1 – Communication The sending & receiving of a message 2 – Successful Communication The sending & receiving of an intentional message as intended 3 – Effective Communication The sending & receiving of an intentional message as intended with the desired response

6. Website should be regularly updated with current information Vital resource for Lodge members and the public Excellent way to showcase activities May include Member Restricted Areas Photos of recent activities and events Easy access to forms and publications

7. Free Sites – www.zanga.com; www.godaddy.com www.zanga.comwww.godaddy.com – www.freewebsites.com; www.sites.google.com www.freewebsites.comwww.sites.google.com Pay Sites – www.Aplus.net; www.1and1.com www.Aplus.netwww.1and1.com – www.hostgator.com www.hostgator.com

8. Message output is fast and easy email Blast, sending to multiple people at once delivers full message within minutes can include links to forms, sites or pages Can take extensive setup confirming emails entering contacts sending too many may result in emails being caught with spam

9. Keep distribution list under 50 addresses Broadcast from a single address Have members add this address to their safe list Keep messages short, clear & concise Distribute on a regular basis (ex: specific date) Include link to main website

10. Message output is fast and easy message blast, sending to multiple people at once delivers full message within minutes Can take extensive setup confirming numbers entering contacts requires distribution & duplication by all members

11. Message output is fast & easy Groups allow administrators, officers, or members to message or post Can take extensive setup confirming numbers entering contacts requires distribution & duplication by all members Examples Twitter, Myspace, Facebook, etc.

12. Once you press “send” you can’t pull it back Not everyone has access to email, internet & texting Requires creating additional accounts Difficult to control some content and correctness Potentially dangerous information should be highly edited anyone can view what is posted

13. Talking to a people can increase effectiveness May be slow, one person at a time Can be overcome by setting up phone chains Universal Leaving and responding to messages is crucial Know what you’re going to say before you call Remember the “Phone Chain Game” to ensure all information being passed on is correct!

14. Can be printed or emailed in a PDF – no cost if distributed electronically – minimal mailing cost for those without electronic access Should be distributed at regular intervals – monthly or quarterly Can be made available on your website – public or restricted access

15. Articles required by ALL Officers & Chairmen Articles as part of participation patch or award Articles by general members Articles by supporting organizations – Boy Scouts of America – Order of the Arrow

16. Public Service Bulletin Boards local area contacts 16 WNEP http://www.wnep.com/community/psbb/submit/ 22 WYOU-28 WNEP http://pahomepage.com/community/community- calendar/month.calendar/2010/6/9/- Requires registration Insert date as needed http://pahomepage.com/component/alpharegistration/?task=register 38 WSWB-56 WOLF http://www.myfoxnepa.com/subindex/community/calendar

17. Thank you cards and letters to individuals, companies and organizations that provide services and /or supplies. Provides an opportunity to bring Scouting into the public view. Provides proof of donation for tax purposes

18. “You may not belief that there are six errers in this short paragraph. Studi the paragraph carefuly. You can reed it as many times as necessary. Don’t give up too easily. See if you can find all of them.”