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2018 International Open House Day
Founder’s Day
October 27th, 2018
Slide2Why should lodges and chapters conduct Open Houses?
Slide3It allows the public to see what your lodge/chapter and the Moose is all about
Slide4It gives you the opportunity to create relationships which may prove beneficial to your fraternal unit
Slide5You just might get a few new members as a result!
Slide6The General Governor’s office has issued a blanket dispensation allowing all lodge homes to host an Open House on Saturday, October 27.
Slide7If there is a scheduling conflict
on Saturday, October 27, the blanket dispensation allows lodge homes to host the Open House a week earlier - Saturday, October 20.
Slide8Important notes:
Do not conduct any business on lodge property during the Open House
Make no sales to members or non-members during the eventPromote the event in advance!!
Slide9Once you have agreed to host an Open House
Schedule your Open House for a specific time and date. As an example:
Saturday, October 27 from 2:00 – 5:00pm
Slide10Prior to the event
Promote
Promote
Promote
Slide11Prior to the event
Yes, you may advertise your Open House in the local media
NewspapersInternet Sites
Weekly Flyers
Slide12Prior to the event
No, you may NOT solicit membership within an ad or any of your promotional materials
Slide13Prior to the event
Use your signage!
Slide14Prior to the event
Invite the local dignitaries
Slide15Prior to the event
It’s helpful to have
The Mayor
Councilpeople
Police & Fire Chiefs
Other influential people
As members of your lodge/chapter
Slide16Prior to the event
Clean the Lodge!
Paint, repair and refresh
Slide17Prior to the event
Don’t forget outside
Slide18What you SHOULD do:
Organize a presentation that explains what the Moose Fraternity is and how the lodge/chapter fits in
Slide19What you SHOULD do:
Identify the presenter or presenters well in advance
and practice
Arrange for the presentation to be held several times throughout the Open House
Slide20What you SHOULD do:
Enlist the help of knowledgeable volunteers who can welcome visitors and provide tours
Provide complimentary refreshments
Slide21What you SHOULD do:
Have information and brochures available to distribute to non-members who attend
Collect names and contact information and follow-up with guests
Slide22What you SHOULD do:
Dress appropriately
It’s better to be overdressed than underdressed!
Slide23What you should
NOT
do:Open the Social Quarters
Sell items to members or non-members during the event
Solicit membership from the podium or in a group setting
Slide24Can I sign a new member during the Open House?
YES – On a one-on-one basis during the event, if a non-member expresses an interest in joining you may begin the application process
Slide25A final suggestion from the General Governor’s Office
There are many events that you can conduct that may be open to the public. Take the opportunity to speak about the Fraternity at any and all of these events as well.
2018 International Open House Day
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