CAFOYM RW DAVID A. GLATTLY THE GRAND LODGE OF NEW JERSEY F. & A.M MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

CAFOYM: The Care & Feeding of Your Members! TAKING CARE OF YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET 2015 MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

What are we? A Fraternity! Webster: “The state of being brothers”/ “Brotherhood” EA Degree: (Freemasonry)“It is founded on the purest principles of Morality, Brotherly Love and Charity” 2015 MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

Why do members join Freemasonry? Gallup Pole by the Chicago Scottish Rite: 20% Brotherhood/Camaraderie 18% Members/People 8% Charitable Work Etc MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

Do we take care of our members? What makes a good member? What percentage of your members attend meetings? What is the value of membership in your Lodge? How often do you contact ALL of your members? 2015 MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

Something very personal for your members Birthdays! Send a card! Call them! A token from your Lodge! 2015 MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

How important is personal contact? Call your members! Make personal contact once per year, at least! Do you know if your Brother needs assistance? A Fraternity of Brothers should know if help is needed! 2015 MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

Almoner’s Fund We all took the same obligation in Freemasonry. “Furthermore, I will help, aid and assist …….” Superstorm Sandy: Grand Lodge & Scottish Rite Start a fund in your Lodge MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

Oh no! Time to collect dues! Is this the only time you contact your members? Are you a collection agency? Do you take the time to ask the Brother if he needs anything? 2015 MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

Further Light in Freemasonry Do you offer your members further light? Do you have programs of interest? Many, many good speakers and programs are available MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

Social Aspect of Freemasonry Do you have social/fun programs? Do you have events that the ladies can attend? Do you have family events? What event interests all ages? A family picnic MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

Senior Members Do you make events convenient for your senior members? How about a monthly luncheon for senior members at the Lodge? Free! Entertaining, Inspirational and/or educational MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

Widows Don’t forget your Brother’s widow. Include them at events that would be good for them. In many instances, when a Brother passes, his widow’s social life of friends ends. They may still want to be included. Remember the widows with cards MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

Remember the Masonic Family 2015 MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

CAFOYM We are a Fraternity first! Take care of your members! 2015 MINNESOTA ALL MASONIC MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR