Grand Lodge Committee on Lodge Services

 

The Committee on Lodge Services was formed by the Grand Lodge to provide mentoring and “in Lodge” service to Lodges who request help in the areas of Solvency and Viability Review Assessment; strategic planning; finances and fund raising; membership programs; Lodge programs and meeting quality; and Lodge revitalization.  The Committee also serves as the Grand Lodge repository of Lodge operations “best practices” (programs, activities and procedure that result in exceptional Lodge operations) and share such practices with all Lodges.  If your lodge needs help in any way please feel free to contact our Committee Chair Harry Sanders.

 

Membership: The Committee shall be composed of a Chairman, who shall also be a member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Strategic Planning and Implementation, and one member from each of the geographical regions of the state as specified in Section 1.102 of the Methodical Digest.

Instructional Tools to Assist the Lodges: 

• The Solvency and Viability Review (SVR) Tool to be furnished to all Lodges

• Strategic Planning

• Finances and fund raising

• Membership programs (e.g., "Bring a Friend Night")

• Improved Lodge programs and stated communications

• Lodge Revitalization

• Assistance in the use and application of all guides and Lodge service publications.

Planning and Reports: A 5-Year Lodge Service Action Plan, formulated by the Committee, is to be submitted to the Grand Master for his approval.  The Plan will identify issues, shape plans to resolve problems, and detail a list of action items to be accomplished over the five year period.  The Plan will be updated annually and submitted for Grand Master approval each year. After receiving approval, it will be implemented and later included in the Committee’s report to the Grand Annual Communication.

 

Committee Members:

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Harry Sanders, Chairman

Frank Bond

Roger Brooks

Eddie Conner

Rex Gay

Wayne Golden

Grayson Koogle

William Luthie

David Morris

Steven Sanford

John Shepherd

Joseph Stocks

For further information on this committee please contact the committee chairman.