Hello Fellow moose members!
If you attended the CA/NV annual convention in Sparks, NV, I hope I was able to meet you in person! Our booth had a wonderful raffle of “guess how many spiders are in the in the jar”. Winnings were (3) $100 gift cards plus your renewal at your lodge was paid for! Congratulations to the winner, Talla Smith from the Ojai Moose Lodge! She guessed 420 and we had 467, great guess Talla!
I encourage you to use “meet me at the Moose” whenever you want to invite family and friends to your lodge. It is so easy to say yet so impactful! I have heard from many moose members that this tagline really works, and they are signing up new members. Remember though, it is quality members and not quantity members!
Also, each district is UP in membership! Whatever you are doing to make this happen is working so keep up the good work!
Did you hear of the new Fraternal Recognition for 2025? There are various levels you can earn as a member, and it starts with signing up a new member! Make sure your lodge has the information posted in your home lodge.
We also handed out the prizes for the campaign of 2024-2025. If you signed up 3 or more members from that campaign, make sure you get your prize. These were handed to your lodges if you were not in attendance or the district managers. I loved hearing all of those who stated how many they have signed up already! Even if it is just 1, you still have plenty of time to take advantage of the current campaign!
Congratulations to all who received awards and recognition! Well deserved.
I would like to thank everyone for all your encouragement and gratitude towards me for my year as your membership chair. It has been a great honor. I am positive the next chair for Moose year 2025-2026 will be just as fabulous!
Most of all, don’t forget to “Meet me at the Moose”
Until next time,
BROTHER PRESIDENT – IS YOUR MEMBERSHIP TEAM WORKING FOR THE LODGE?
Every lodge should be vigorously pursuing ways to bring new members into the lodge. Membership is the life blood of the lodge. Financial success depends on membership growth.
Membership promotion starts with the Lodge Officers, the Membership Chair and their Committee! This is a team effort. The Membership Committee should have long term and short term membership programs going at all times within the lodge. These programs can be seasonal, fit the environment of the area and/or it’s membership likes. The don’t have to be expensive.
Membership Programs that fit the times can be a huge success. Use the short term ‘Turkey and/or Ham’ program around the Christmas Holiday’s. There are many programs that could be highly successful in a lodge. It just takes a little imagination, promotion and work on the Membership Teams part to come up with a program that will work. Reward your sponsors.
The Membership Campaigns from Moose International and your own California/Nevada Moose Association are supplemental membership promotional programs to the Lodge Membership Program. For best results, keep all programs first and foremost for all members to read, see and hear about. Get them motivated in promoting membership and sponsoring new and former members. While you are promoting membership, don’t forget to recognize the Sponsors!
A good membership team that knows the Moose program can do wonders. Moose International and the California/Nevada Membership Committee are always available to answer questions, furnish information and help! Use all resources available to bring success to your lodge!
PROMOTE MEMBERSHIP!
- know the importance of gaining new members into your lodge and keeping current ones?
- know and are they reminded of the “Membership Departments” award program?
- know and are they reminded of the “California/Nevada Moose Assoc. award Program?
- have the opportunity to see these programs by way of the advertisements sent to your lodge?
- know about “Member Benefits” well enough to share this info with their prospective candidates?
And, most importantly, is your lodge doing anything to recognize your sponsors by way of:
- Sponsor awards “presented” at enrollments.
- Sponsors names in your newsletter alongside the name of their new member.
- Or by just making a “big deal” over your members willingness to be a SPONSOR. Remember that each new member that enrolls in your lodge and spends a little over $10. a week will mean an extra $600 a year to your social quarters. If your board of officers would CONCENTRATE on enrolling and getting 2 new members actively involved in your lodge, it would mean an additional $14,400 in revenue each year. “Just 2 new members a month.”
Don’t tell US that the combined forces of your Board of Officers and a good Membership Committee couldn’t work together to make this a goal.
It is very workable and should be the focus of every lodge.
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MOOSE BENEFITS CAN SAVE YOU MONEY!
Tool to Help You Sponsor Members!
IS YOUR LODGE STRUGGLING?
IS THE LODGE LOSING MEMBERS?
IS YOUR LODGE HURTING FINANCIALLY?
WELL ASK YOURSELF THIS
Does my lodge have an active Membership Committee that is always promoting membership within the lodge to attract your members to sponsor new and or former members? Yes or No!
An active Membership Committee working hand in hand with the Board of Officers will in most cases eliminate many problems when a lodge is struggling.
An increase in membership brings in financial support, but it does’t stop there. You need to keep your members active and coming to the lodge.
Your Membership Committee needs the help of an active Family Activities and Sports Committee. They are needed to promote programs and activities for the whole family (All ages) to enjoy. When we joined the Moose, we heard of the many fun things we do in the Moose. Does your lodge have fun things to do?
Just enrolling a new member does not keep them coming back. In many cases they drop out at the end of the dues year. Get them involved! You need to also close the back door of membership loss!
Make your lodge the”Friendlest Place in Town!”
Also make sure your lodge is clean and bright. A dirty and dungy lodge is a Turn-Off to many people.
Remember – Membership Growth And Retention Starts With The Board Of Officers.
