Slide 1

Scottish Rite Ambassadors
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work."
-- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador?
• Represent the Valley inside the
Masonic Lodges.
o Serve as a Liaison between Valley & Lodge
 Point of Contact
o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership
 The benefits of membership
 Social Events / Activities
 Expanded fellowship (larger pool of
Brothers)
 Opportunity to lead

One-on-One Relationships

Coordinator
• Stay in communication with the Ambassadors
o Begin an e-mail group (Google/Yahoo)
Invite open communication among Ambassadors
What is happening in Lodges
o Point them to the valley website and the calendar

o Ambassador Newsletter (via e-mail)

Dear Ambassador,
Please announce some, or all, of these events in your lodge during the month of
December. You may read them verbatim, or paraphrase them, whichever is most
comfortable for you. The ideal time to do this is when the Master calls for
commercials or announcements (usually at the end of the meeting). Depending upon
the customs of your lodge, you may want to ask the Master’s permission before you
make these announcements. Remember: take no more than 5 minutes, less if
possible. Each time you make an announcement in your lodge, please send me an
email ([email protected]) and let me know the date and lodge in which you made
the announcement.

Talking Points for December 2006
Membership Events
Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner
The Valley of Detroit is hosting a Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner on
Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event
Center in Dearborn. All Master Masons interested in becoming a 32°
Mason are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be catered by Opus I, one of
Detroit’s premier restaurants. The featured speaker will be Past GM
Robert Conley. As many of you probably know, Bob Conley is an
entertaining and dynamic speaker. The program is designed to answer all
of your questions about the Scottish Rite and how becoming a 32° Mason
can change and enrich your life. Prospective members and their significant
others can attend this event at no charge as guests of the Valley of Detroit.
We will have more details about this event as they develop.
Spring Reunion
Our annual Spring Reunion, at which we initiate new members into the

Recruiting Ambassadors
o
o
o
o

Articles in Valley publication
Report at Valley Meetings
Visit Scottish Rite Clubs
Recommendations from Valley members

Lodge Secretaries
 Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in
Lodge
 Mail them a letter asking for e-mail information
 Follow up with a post card 45 days later

Recognition
•

Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the
Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose
is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley.

• Explain what is hoped for and expected from the
Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title.

Job Description - Ambassadors
• Stay actively in communication with
Ambassador Coordinator (via e-mail group or
direct e-mail)
• Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the
dinners, etc.
• Enthusiasm!

• Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges,
i.e. Do they need help with a degree?

• Create a two way street with the symbolic Lodges
• Provide materials for prospective members,
petitions, Brochures, Valley Publications, Scottish
Rite for the 21st Century DVD, etc.
(stock Lodges)
• Offer degree help or help with a memorial service
• Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time
secretaries, Tylers, etc.
o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a
parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the
Lodge doesn’t provide one)

• Monthly activities report from ambassadors to
Coordinator (via email group)
• Promote Valley activities at every opportunity
• Announce Valley Programs (know the difference
between activities and programs)
o Programs include
o Petition fee abatement for ministers
o Petition fee abatement for servicemen
o Pre-paid life membership
o Scholarship Programs

Tools
•
•
•
•

New DVD’s
Brochures
Pocket Petitions
Jewels

Each Valley must emphasize
convenience, inspiration
and enjoyment in all its
programs and degrees.


Slide 2

Scottish Rite Ambassadors
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work."
-- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador?
• Represent the Valley inside the
Masonic Lodges.
o Serve as a Liaison between Valley & Lodge
 Point of Contact
o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership
 The benefits of membership
 Social Events / Activities
 Expanded fellowship (larger pool of
Brothers)
 Opportunity to lead

One-on-One Relationships

Coordinator
• Stay in communication with the Ambassadors
o Begin an e-mail group (Google/Yahoo)
Invite open communication among Ambassadors
What is happening in Lodges
o Point them to the valley website and the calendar

o Ambassador Newsletter (via e-mail)

Dear Ambassador,
Please announce some, or all, of these events in your lodge during the month of
December. You may read them verbatim, or paraphrase them, whichever is most
comfortable for you. The ideal time to do this is when the Master calls for
commercials or announcements (usually at the end of the meeting). Depending upon
the customs of your lodge, you may want to ask the Master’s permission before you
make these announcements. Remember: take no more than 5 minutes, less if
possible. Each time you make an announcement in your lodge, please send me an
email ([email protected]) and let me know the date and lodge in which you made
the announcement.

Talking Points for December 2006
Membership Events
Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner
The Valley of Detroit is hosting a Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner on
Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event
Center in Dearborn. All Master Masons interested in becoming a 32°
Mason are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be catered by Opus I, one of
Detroit’s premier restaurants. The featured speaker will be Past GM
Robert Conley. As many of you probably know, Bob Conley is an
entertaining and dynamic speaker. The program is designed to answer all
of your questions about the Scottish Rite and how becoming a 32° Mason
can change and enrich your life. Prospective members and their significant
others can attend this event at no charge as guests of the Valley of Detroit.
We will have more details about this event as they develop.
Spring Reunion
Our annual Spring Reunion, at which we initiate new members into the

Recruiting Ambassadors
o
o
o
o

Articles in Valley publication
Report at Valley Meetings
Visit Scottish Rite Clubs
Recommendations from Valley members

Lodge Secretaries
 Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in
Lodge
 Mail them a letter asking for e-mail information
 Follow up with a post card 45 days later

Recognition
•

Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the
Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose
is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley.

• Explain what is hoped for and expected from the
Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title.

Job Description - Ambassadors
• Stay actively in communication with
Ambassador Coordinator (via e-mail group or
direct e-mail)
• Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the
dinners, etc.
• Enthusiasm!

• Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges,
i.e. Do they need help with a degree?

• Create a two way street with the symbolic Lodges
• Provide materials for prospective members,
petitions, Brochures, Valley Publications, Scottish
Rite for the 21st Century DVD, etc.
(stock Lodges)
• Offer degree help or help with a memorial service
• Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time
secretaries, Tylers, etc.
o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a
parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the
Lodge doesn’t provide one)

• Monthly activities report from ambassadors to
Coordinator (via email group)
• Promote Valley activities at every opportunity
• Announce Valley Programs (know the difference
between activities and programs)
o Programs include
o Petition fee abatement for ministers
o Petition fee abatement for servicemen
o Pre-paid life membership
o Scholarship Programs

Tools
•
•
•
•

New DVD’s
Brochures
Pocket Petitions
Jewels

Each Valley must emphasize
convenience, inspiration
and enjoyment in all its
programs and degrees.


Slide 3

Scottish Rite Ambassadors
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work."
-- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador?
• Represent the Valley inside the
Masonic Lodges.
o Serve as a Liaison between Valley & Lodge
 Point of Contact
o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership
 The benefits of membership
 Social Events / Activities
 Expanded fellowship (larger pool of
Brothers)
 Opportunity to lead

One-on-One Relationships

Coordinator
• Stay in communication with the Ambassadors
o Begin an e-mail group (Google/Yahoo)
Invite open communication among Ambassadors
What is happening in Lodges
o Point them to the valley website and the calendar

o Ambassador Newsletter (via e-mail)

Dear Ambassador,
Please announce some, or all, of these events in your lodge during the month of
December. You may read them verbatim, or paraphrase them, whichever is most
comfortable for you. The ideal time to do this is when the Master calls for
commercials or announcements (usually at the end of the meeting). Depending upon
the customs of your lodge, you may want to ask the Master’s permission before you
make these announcements. Remember: take no more than 5 minutes, less if
possible. Each time you make an announcement in your lodge, please send me an
email ([email protected]) and let me know the date and lodge in which you made
the announcement.

Talking Points for December 2006
Membership Events
Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner
The Valley of Detroit is hosting a Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner on
Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event
Center in Dearborn. All Master Masons interested in becoming a 32°
Mason are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be catered by Opus I, one of
Detroit’s premier restaurants. The featured speaker will be Past GM
Robert Conley. As many of you probably know, Bob Conley is an
entertaining and dynamic speaker. The program is designed to answer all
of your questions about the Scottish Rite and how becoming a 32° Mason
can change and enrich your life. Prospective members and their significant
others can attend this event at no charge as guests of the Valley of Detroit.
We will have more details about this event as they develop.
Spring Reunion
Our annual Spring Reunion, at which we initiate new members into the

Recruiting Ambassadors
o
o
o
o

Articles in Valley publication
Report at Valley Meetings
Visit Scottish Rite Clubs
Recommendations from Valley members

Lodge Secretaries
 Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in
Lodge
 Mail them a letter asking for e-mail information
 Follow up with a post card 45 days later

Recognition
•

Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the
Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose
is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley.

• Explain what is hoped for and expected from the
Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title.

Job Description - Ambassadors
• Stay actively in communication with
Ambassador Coordinator (via e-mail group or
direct e-mail)
• Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the
dinners, etc.
• Enthusiasm!

• Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges,
i.e. Do they need help with a degree?

• Create a two way street with the symbolic Lodges
• Provide materials for prospective members,
petitions, Brochures, Valley Publications, Scottish
Rite for the 21st Century DVD, etc.
(stock Lodges)
• Offer degree help or help with a memorial service
• Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time
secretaries, Tylers, etc.
o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a
parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the
Lodge doesn’t provide one)

• Monthly activities report from ambassadors to
Coordinator (via email group)
• Promote Valley activities at every opportunity
• Announce Valley Programs (know the difference
between activities and programs)
o Programs include
o Petition fee abatement for ministers
o Petition fee abatement for servicemen
o Pre-paid life membership
o Scholarship Programs

Tools
•
•
•
•

New DVD’s
Brochures
Pocket Petitions
Jewels

Each Valley must emphasize
convenience, inspiration
and enjoyment in all its
programs and degrees.


Slide 4

Scottish Rite Ambassadors
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work."
-- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador?
• Represent the Valley inside the
Masonic Lodges.
o Serve as a Liaison between Valley & Lodge
 Point of Contact
o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership
 The benefits of membership
 Social Events / Activities
 Expanded fellowship (larger pool of
Brothers)
 Opportunity to lead

One-on-One Relationships

Coordinator
• Stay in communication with the Ambassadors
o Begin an e-mail group (Google/Yahoo)
Invite open communication among Ambassadors
What is happening in Lodges
o Point them to the valley website and the calendar

o Ambassador Newsletter (via e-mail)

Dear Ambassador,
Please announce some, or all, of these events in your lodge during the month of
December. You may read them verbatim, or paraphrase them, whichever is most
comfortable for you. The ideal time to do this is when the Master calls for
commercials or announcements (usually at the end of the meeting). Depending upon
the customs of your lodge, you may want to ask the Master’s permission before you
make these announcements. Remember: take no more than 5 minutes, less if
possible. Each time you make an announcement in your lodge, please send me an
email ([email protected]) and let me know the date and lodge in which you made
the announcement.

Talking Points for December 2006
Membership Events
Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner
The Valley of Detroit is hosting a Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner on
Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event
Center in Dearborn. All Master Masons interested in becoming a 32°
Mason are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be catered by Opus I, one of
Detroit’s premier restaurants. The featured speaker will be Past GM
Robert Conley. As many of you probably know, Bob Conley is an
entertaining and dynamic speaker. The program is designed to answer all
of your questions about the Scottish Rite and how becoming a 32° Mason
can change and enrich your life. Prospective members and their significant
others can attend this event at no charge as guests of the Valley of Detroit.
We will have more details about this event as they develop.
Spring Reunion
Our annual Spring Reunion, at which we initiate new members into the

Recruiting Ambassadors
o
o
o
o

Articles in Valley publication
Report at Valley Meetings
Visit Scottish Rite Clubs
Recommendations from Valley members

Lodge Secretaries
 Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in
Lodge
 Mail them a letter asking for e-mail information
 Follow up with a post card 45 days later

Recognition
•

Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the
Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose
is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley.

• Explain what is hoped for and expected from the
Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title.

Job Description - Ambassadors
• Stay actively in communication with
Ambassador Coordinator (via e-mail group or
direct e-mail)
• Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the
dinners, etc.
• Enthusiasm!

• Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges,
i.e. Do they need help with a degree?

• Create a two way street with the symbolic Lodges
• Provide materials for prospective members,
petitions, Brochures, Valley Publications, Scottish
Rite for the 21st Century DVD, etc.
(stock Lodges)
• Offer degree help or help with a memorial service
• Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time
secretaries, Tylers, etc.
o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a
parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the
Lodge doesn’t provide one)

• Monthly activities report from ambassadors to
Coordinator (via email group)
• Promote Valley activities at every opportunity
• Announce Valley Programs (know the difference
between activities and programs)
o Programs include
o Petition fee abatement for ministers
o Petition fee abatement for servicemen
o Pre-paid life membership
o Scholarship Programs

Tools
•
•
•
•

New DVD’s
Brochures
Pocket Petitions
Jewels

Each Valley must emphasize
convenience, inspiration
and enjoyment in all its
programs and degrees.


Slide 5

Scottish Rite Ambassadors
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work."
-- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador?
• Represent the Valley inside the
Masonic Lodges.
o Serve as a Liaison between Valley & Lodge
 Point of Contact
o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership
 The benefits of membership
 Social Events / Activities
 Expanded fellowship (larger pool of
Brothers)
 Opportunity to lead

One-on-One Relationships

Coordinator
• Stay in communication with the Ambassadors
o Begin an e-mail group (Google/Yahoo)
Invite open communication among Ambassadors
What is happening in Lodges
o Point them to the valley website and the calendar

o Ambassador Newsletter (via e-mail)

Dear Ambassador,
Please announce some, or all, of these events in your lodge during the month of
December. You may read them verbatim, or paraphrase them, whichever is most
comfortable for you. The ideal time to do this is when the Master calls for
commercials or announcements (usually at the end of the meeting). Depending upon
the customs of your lodge, you may want to ask the Master’s permission before you
make these announcements. Remember: take no more than 5 minutes, less if
possible. Each time you make an announcement in your lodge, please send me an
email ([email protected]) and let me know the date and lodge in which you made
the announcement.

Talking Points for December 2006
Membership Events
Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner
The Valley of Detroit is hosting a Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner on
Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event
Center in Dearborn. All Master Masons interested in becoming a 32°
Mason are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be catered by Opus I, one of
Detroit’s premier restaurants. The featured speaker will be Past GM
Robert Conley. As many of you probably know, Bob Conley is an
entertaining and dynamic speaker. The program is designed to answer all
of your questions about the Scottish Rite and how becoming a 32° Mason
can change and enrich your life. Prospective members and their significant
others can attend this event at no charge as guests of the Valley of Detroit.
We will have more details about this event as they develop.
Spring Reunion
Our annual Spring Reunion, at which we initiate new members into the

Recruiting Ambassadors
o
o
o
o

Articles in Valley publication
Report at Valley Meetings
Visit Scottish Rite Clubs
Recommendations from Valley members

Lodge Secretaries
 Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in
Lodge
 Mail them a letter asking for e-mail information
 Follow up with a post card 45 days later

Recognition
•

Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the
Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose
is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley.

• Explain what is hoped for and expected from the
Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title.

Job Description - Ambassadors
• Stay actively in communication with
Ambassador Coordinator (via e-mail group or
direct e-mail)
• Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the
dinners, etc.
• Enthusiasm!

• Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges,
i.e. Do they need help with a degree?

• Create a two way street with the symbolic Lodges
• Provide materials for prospective members,
petitions, Brochures, Valley Publications, Scottish
Rite for the 21st Century DVD, etc.
(stock Lodges)
• Offer degree help or help with a memorial service
• Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time
secretaries, Tylers, etc.
o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a
parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the
Lodge doesn’t provide one)

• Monthly activities report from ambassadors to
Coordinator (via email group)
• Promote Valley activities at every opportunity
• Announce Valley Programs (know the difference
between activities and programs)
o Programs include
o Petition fee abatement for ministers
o Petition fee abatement for servicemen
o Pre-paid life membership
o Scholarship Programs

Tools
•
•
•
•

New DVD’s
Brochures
Pocket Petitions
Jewels

Each Valley must emphasize
convenience, inspiration
and enjoyment in all its
programs and degrees.


Slide 6

Scottish Rite Ambassadors
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work."
-- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador?
• Represent the Valley inside the
Masonic Lodges.
o Serve as a Liaison between Valley & Lodge
 Point of Contact
o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership
 The benefits of membership
 Social Events / Activities
 Expanded fellowship (larger pool of
Brothers)
 Opportunity to lead

One-on-One Relationships

Coordinator
• Stay in communication with the Ambassadors
o Begin an e-mail group (Google/Yahoo)
Invite open communication among Ambassadors
What is happening in Lodges
o Point them to the valley website and the calendar

o Ambassador Newsletter (via e-mail)

Dear Ambassador,
Please announce some, or all, of these events in your lodge during the month of
December. You may read them verbatim, or paraphrase them, whichever is most
comfortable for you. The ideal time to do this is when the Master calls for
commercials or announcements (usually at the end of the meeting). Depending upon
the customs of your lodge, you may want to ask the Master’s permission before you
make these announcements. Remember: take no more than 5 minutes, less if
possible. Each time you make an announcement in your lodge, please send me an
email ([email protected]) and let me know the date and lodge in which you made
the announcement.

Talking Points for December 2006
Membership Events
Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner
The Valley of Detroit is hosting a Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner on
Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event
Center in Dearborn. All Master Masons interested in becoming a 32°
Mason are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be catered by Opus I, one of
Detroit’s premier restaurants. The featured speaker will be Past GM
Robert Conley. As many of you probably know, Bob Conley is an
entertaining and dynamic speaker. The program is designed to answer all
of your questions about the Scottish Rite and how becoming a 32° Mason
can change and enrich your life. Prospective members and their significant
others can attend this event at no charge as guests of the Valley of Detroit.
We will have more details about this event as they develop.
Spring Reunion
Our annual Spring Reunion, at which we initiate new members into the

Recruiting Ambassadors
o
o
o
o

Articles in Valley publication
Report at Valley Meetings
Visit Scottish Rite Clubs
Recommendations from Valley members

Lodge Secretaries
 Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in
Lodge
 Mail them a letter asking for e-mail information
 Follow up with a post card 45 days later

Recognition
•

Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the
Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose
is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley.

• Explain what is hoped for and expected from the
Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title.

Job Description - Ambassadors
• Stay actively in communication with
Ambassador Coordinator (via e-mail group or
direct e-mail)
• Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the
dinners, etc.
• Enthusiasm!

• Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges,
i.e. Do they need help with a degree?

• Create a two way street with the symbolic Lodges
• Provide materials for prospective members,
petitions, Brochures, Valley Publications, Scottish
Rite for the 21st Century DVD, etc.
(stock Lodges)
• Offer degree help or help with a memorial service
• Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time
secretaries, Tylers, etc.
o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a
parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the
Lodge doesn’t provide one)

• Monthly activities report from ambassadors to
Coordinator (via email group)
• Promote Valley activities at every opportunity
• Announce Valley Programs (know the difference
between activities and programs)
o Programs include
o Petition fee abatement for ministers
o Petition fee abatement for servicemen
o Pre-paid life membership
o Scholarship Programs

Tools
•
•
•
•

New DVD’s
Brochures
Pocket Petitions
Jewels

Each Valley must emphasize
convenience, inspiration
and enjoyment in all its
programs and degrees.


Slide 7

Scottish Rite Ambassadors
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work."
-- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador?
• Represent the Valley inside the
Masonic Lodges.
o Serve as a Liaison between Valley & Lodge
 Point of Contact
o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership
 The benefits of membership
 Social Events / Activities
 Expanded fellowship (larger pool of
Brothers)
 Opportunity to lead

One-on-One Relationships

Coordinator
• Stay in communication with the Ambassadors
o Begin an e-mail group (Google/Yahoo)
Invite open communication among Ambassadors
What is happening in Lodges
o Point them to the valley website and the calendar

o Ambassador Newsletter (via e-mail)

Dear Ambassador,
Please announce some, or all, of these events in your lodge during the month of
December. You may read them verbatim, or paraphrase them, whichever is most
comfortable for you. The ideal time to do this is when the Master calls for
commercials or announcements (usually at the end of the meeting). Depending upon
the customs of your lodge, you may want to ask the Master’s permission before you
make these announcements. Remember: take no more than 5 minutes, less if
possible. Each time you make an announcement in your lodge, please send me an
email ([email protected]) and let me know the date and lodge in which you made
the announcement.

Talking Points for December 2006
Membership Events
Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner
The Valley of Detroit is hosting a Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner on
Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event
Center in Dearborn. All Master Masons interested in becoming a 32°
Mason are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be catered by Opus I, one of
Detroit’s premier restaurants. The featured speaker will be Past GM
Robert Conley. As many of you probably know, Bob Conley is an
entertaining and dynamic speaker. The program is designed to answer all
of your questions about the Scottish Rite and how becoming a 32° Mason
can change and enrich your life. Prospective members and their significant
others can attend this event at no charge as guests of the Valley of Detroit.
We will have more details about this event as they develop.
Spring Reunion
Our annual Spring Reunion, at which we initiate new members into the

Recruiting Ambassadors
o
o
o
o

Articles in Valley publication
Report at Valley Meetings
Visit Scottish Rite Clubs
Recommendations from Valley members

Lodge Secretaries
 Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in
Lodge
 Mail them a letter asking for e-mail information
 Follow up with a post card 45 days later

Recognition
•

Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the
Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose
is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley.

• Explain what is hoped for and expected from the
Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title.

Job Description - Ambassadors
• Stay actively in communication with
Ambassador Coordinator (via e-mail group or
direct e-mail)
• Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the
dinners, etc.
• Enthusiasm!

• Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges,
i.e. Do they need help with a degree?

• Create a two way street with the symbolic Lodges
• Provide materials for prospective members,
petitions, Brochures, Valley Publications, Scottish
Rite for the 21st Century DVD, etc.
(stock Lodges)
• Offer degree help or help with a memorial service
• Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time
secretaries, Tylers, etc.
o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a
parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the
Lodge doesn’t provide one)

• Monthly activities report from ambassadors to
Coordinator (via email group)
• Promote Valley activities at every opportunity
• Announce Valley Programs (know the difference
between activities and programs)
o Programs include
o Petition fee abatement for ministers
o Petition fee abatement for servicemen
o Pre-paid life membership
o Scholarship Programs

Tools
•
•
•
•

New DVD’s
Brochures
Pocket Petitions
Jewels

Each Valley must emphasize
convenience, inspiration
and enjoyment in all its
programs and degrees.


Slide 8

Scottish Rite Ambassadors
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work."
-- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador?
• Represent the Valley inside the
Masonic Lodges.
o Serve as a Liaison between Valley & Lodge
 Point of Contact
o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership
 The benefits of membership
 Social Events / Activities
 Expanded fellowship (larger pool of
Brothers)
 Opportunity to lead

One-on-One Relationships

Coordinator
• Stay in communication with the Ambassadors
o Begin an e-mail group (Google/Yahoo)
Invite open communication among Ambassadors
What is happening in Lodges
o Point them to the valley website and the calendar

o Ambassador Newsletter (via e-mail)

Dear Ambassador,
Please announce some, or all, of these events in your lodge during the month of
December. You may read them verbatim, or paraphrase them, whichever is most
comfortable for you. The ideal time to do this is when the Master calls for
commercials or announcements (usually at the end of the meeting). Depending upon
the customs of your lodge, you may want to ask the Master’s permission before you
make these announcements. Remember: take no more than 5 minutes, less if
possible. Each time you make an announcement in your lodge, please send me an
email ([email protected]) and let me know the date and lodge in which you made
the announcement.

Talking Points for December 2006
Membership Events
Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner
The Valley of Detroit is hosting a Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner on
Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event
Center in Dearborn. All Master Masons interested in becoming a 32°
Mason are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be catered by Opus I, one of
Detroit’s premier restaurants. The featured speaker will be Past GM
Robert Conley. As many of you probably know, Bob Conley is an
entertaining and dynamic speaker. The program is designed to answer all
of your questions about the Scottish Rite and how becoming a 32° Mason
can change and enrich your life. Prospective members and their significant
others can attend this event at no charge as guests of the Valley of Detroit.
We will have more details about this event as they develop.
Spring Reunion
Our annual Spring Reunion, at which we initiate new members into the

Recruiting Ambassadors
o
o
o
o

Articles in Valley publication
Report at Valley Meetings
Visit Scottish Rite Clubs
Recommendations from Valley members

Lodge Secretaries
 Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in
Lodge
 Mail them a letter asking for e-mail information
 Follow up with a post card 45 days later

Recognition
•

Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the
Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose
is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley.

• Explain what is hoped for and expected from the
Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title.

Job Description - Ambassadors
• Stay actively in communication with
Ambassador Coordinator (via e-mail group or
direct e-mail)
• Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the
dinners, etc.
• Enthusiasm!

• Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges,
i.e. Do they need help with a degree?

• Create a two way street with the symbolic Lodges
• Provide materials for prospective members,
petitions, Brochures, Valley Publications, Scottish
Rite for the 21st Century DVD, etc.
(stock Lodges)
• Offer degree help or help with a memorial service
• Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time
secretaries, Tylers, etc.
o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a
parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the
Lodge doesn’t provide one)

• Monthly activities report from ambassadors to
Coordinator (via email group)
• Promote Valley activities at every opportunity
• Announce Valley Programs (know the difference
between activities and programs)
o Programs include
o Petition fee abatement for ministers
o Petition fee abatement for servicemen
o Pre-paid life membership
o Scholarship Programs

Tools
•
•
•
•

New DVD’s
Brochures
Pocket Petitions
Jewels

Each Valley must emphasize
convenience, inspiration
and enjoyment in all its
programs and degrees.


Slide 9

Scottish Rite Ambassadors
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work."
-- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador?
• Represent the Valley inside the
Masonic Lodges.
o Serve as a Liaison between Valley & Lodge
 Point of Contact
o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership
 The benefits of membership
 Social Events / Activities
 Expanded fellowship (larger pool of
Brothers)
 Opportunity to lead

One-on-One Relationships

Coordinator
• Stay in communication with the Ambassadors
o Begin an e-mail group (Google/Yahoo)
Invite open communication among Ambassadors
What is happening in Lodges
o Point them to the valley website and the calendar

o Ambassador Newsletter (via e-mail)

Dear Ambassador,
Please announce some, or all, of these events in your lodge during the month of
December. You may read them verbatim, or paraphrase them, whichever is most
comfortable for you. The ideal time to do this is when the Master calls for
commercials or announcements (usually at the end of the meeting). Depending upon
the customs of your lodge, you may want to ask the Master’s permission before you
make these announcements. Remember: take no more than 5 minutes, less if
possible. Each time you make an announcement in your lodge, please send me an
email ([email protected]) and let me know the date and lodge in which you made
the announcement.

Talking Points for December 2006
Membership Events
Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner
The Valley of Detroit is hosting a Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner on
Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event
Center in Dearborn. All Master Masons interested in becoming a 32°
Mason are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be catered by Opus I, one of
Detroit’s premier restaurants. The featured speaker will be Past GM
Robert Conley. As many of you probably know, Bob Conley is an
entertaining and dynamic speaker. The program is designed to answer all
of your questions about the Scottish Rite and how becoming a 32° Mason
can change and enrich your life. Prospective members and their significant
others can attend this event at no charge as guests of the Valley of Detroit.
We will have more details about this event as they develop.
Spring Reunion
Our annual Spring Reunion, at which we initiate new members into the

Recruiting Ambassadors
o
o
o
o

Articles in Valley publication
Report at Valley Meetings
Visit Scottish Rite Clubs
Recommendations from Valley members

Lodge Secretaries
 Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in
Lodge
 Mail them a letter asking for e-mail information
 Follow up with a post card 45 days later

Recognition
•

Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the
Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose
is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley.

• Explain what is hoped for and expected from the
Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title.

Job Description - Ambassadors
• Stay actively in communication with
Ambassador Coordinator (via e-mail group or
direct e-mail)
• Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the
dinners, etc.
• Enthusiasm!

• Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges,
i.e. Do they need help with a degree?

• Create a two way street with the symbolic Lodges
• Provide materials for prospective members,
petitions, Brochures, Valley Publications, Scottish
Rite for the 21st Century DVD, etc.
(stock Lodges)
• Offer degree help or help with a memorial service
• Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time
secretaries, Tylers, etc.
o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a
parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the
Lodge doesn’t provide one)

• Monthly activities report from ambassadors to
Coordinator (via email group)
• Promote Valley activities at every opportunity
• Announce Valley Programs (know the difference
between activities and programs)
o Programs include
o Petition fee abatement for ministers
o Petition fee abatement for servicemen
o Pre-paid life membership
o Scholarship Programs

Tools
•
•
•
•

New DVD’s
Brochures
Pocket Petitions
Jewels

Each Valley must emphasize
convenience, inspiration
and enjoyment in all its
programs and degrees.


Slide 10

Scottish Rite Ambassadors
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work."
-- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador?
• Represent the Valley inside the
Masonic Lodges.
o Serve as a Liaison between Valley & Lodge
 Point of Contact
o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership
 The benefits of membership
 Social Events / Activities
 Expanded fellowship (larger pool of
Brothers)
 Opportunity to lead

One-on-One Relationships

Coordinator
• Stay in communication with the Ambassadors
o Begin an e-mail group (Google/Yahoo)
Invite open communication among Ambassadors
What is happening in Lodges
o Point them to the valley website and the calendar

o Ambassador Newsletter (via e-mail)

Dear Ambassador,
Please announce some, or all, of these events in your lodge during the month of
December. You may read them verbatim, or paraphrase them, whichever is most
comfortable for you. The ideal time to do this is when the Master calls for
commercials or announcements (usually at the end of the meeting). Depending upon
the customs of your lodge, you may want to ask the Master’s permission before you
make these announcements. Remember: take no more than 5 minutes, less if
possible. Each time you make an announcement in your lodge, please send me an
email ([email protected]) and let me know the date and lodge in which you made
the announcement.

Talking Points for December 2006
Membership Events
Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner
The Valley of Detroit is hosting a Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner on
Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event
Center in Dearborn. All Master Masons interested in becoming a 32°
Mason are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be catered by Opus I, one of
Detroit’s premier restaurants. The featured speaker will be Past GM
Robert Conley. As many of you probably know, Bob Conley is an
entertaining and dynamic speaker. The program is designed to answer all
of your questions about the Scottish Rite and how becoming a 32° Mason
can change and enrich your life. Prospective members and their significant
others can attend this event at no charge as guests of the Valley of Detroit.
We will have more details about this event as they develop.
Spring Reunion
Our annual Spring Reunion, at which we initiate new members into the

Recruiting Ambassadors
o
o
o
o

Articles in Valley publication
Report at Valley Meetings
Visit Scottish Rite Clubs
Recommendations from Valley members

Lodge Secretaries
 Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in
Lodge
 Mail them a letter asking for e-mail information
 Follow up with a post card 45 days later

Recognition
•

Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the
Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose
is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley.

• Explain what is hoped for and expected from the
Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title.

Job Description - Ambassadors
• Stay actively in communication with
Ambassador Coordinator (via e-mail group or
direct e-mail)
• Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the
dinners, etc.
• Enthusiasm!

• Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges,
i.e. Do they need help with a degree?

• Create a two way street with the symbolic Lodges
• Provide materials for prospective members,
petitions, Brochures, Valley Publications, Scottish
Rite for the 21st Century DVD, etc.
(stock Lodges)
• Offer degree help or help with a memorial service
• Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time
secretaries, Tylers, etc.
o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a
parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the
Lodge doesn’t provide one)

• Monthly activities report from ambassadors to
Coordinator (via email group)
• Promote Valley activities at every opportunity
• Announce Valley Programs (know the difference
between activities and programs)
o Programs include
o Petition fee abatement for ministers
o Petition fee abatement for servicemen
o Pre-paid life membership
o Scholarship Programs

Tools
•
•
•
•

New DVD’s
Brochures
Pocket Petitions
Jewels

Each Valley must emphasize
convenience, inspiration
and enjoyment in all its
programs and degrees.


Slide 11

Scottish Rite Ambassadors
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work."
-- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador?
• Represent the Valley inside the
Masonic Lodges.
o Serve as a Liaison between Valley & Lodge
 Point of Contact
o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership
 The benefits of membership
 Social Events / Activities
 Expanded fellowship (larger pool of
Brothers)
 Opportunity to lead

One-on-One Relationships

Coordinator
• Stay in communication with the Ambassadors
o Begin an e-mail group (Google/Yahoo)
Invite open communication among Ambassadors
What is happening in Lodges
o Point them to the valley website and the calendar

o Ambassador Newsletter (via e-mail)

Dear Ambassador,
Please announce some, or all, of these events in your lodge during the month of
December. You may read them verbatim, or paraphrase them, whichever is most
comfortable for you. The ideal time to do this is when the Master calls for
commercials or announcements (usually at the end of the meeting). Depending upon
the customs of your lodge, you may want to ask the Master’s permission before you
make these announcements. Remember: take no more than 5 minutes, less if
possible. Each time you make an announcement in your lodge, please send me an
email ([email protected]) and let me know the date and lodge in which you made
the announcement.

Talking Points for December 2006
Membership Events
Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner
The Valley of Detroit is hosting a Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner on
Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event
Center in Dearborn. All Master Masons interested in becoming a 32°
Mason are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be catered by Opus I, one of
Detroit’s premier restaurants. The featured speaker will be Past GM
Robert Conley. As many of you probably know, Bob Conley is an
entertaining and dynamic speaker. The program is designed to answer all
of your questions about the Scottish Rite and how becoming a 32° Mason
can change and enrich your life. Prospective members and their significant
others can attend this event at no charge as guests of the Valley of Detroit.
We will have more details about this event as they develop.
Spring Reunion
Our annual Spring Reunion, at which we initiate new members into the

Recruiting Ambassadors
o
o
o
o

Articles in Valley publication
Report at Valley Meetings
Visit Scottish Rite Clubs
Recommendations from Valley members

Lodge Secretaries
 Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in
Lodge
 Mail them a letter asking for e-mail information
 Follow up with a post card 45 days later

Recognition
•

Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the
Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose
is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley.

• Explain what is hoped for and expected from the
Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title.

Job Description - Ambassadors
• Stay actively in communication with
Ambassador Coordinator (via e-mail group or
direct e-mail)
• Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the
dinners, etc.
• Enthusiasm!

• Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges,
i.e. Do they need help with a degree?

• Create a two way street with the symbolic Lodges
• Provide materials for prospective members,
petitions, Brochures, Valley Publications, Scottish
Rite for the 21st Century DVD, etc.
(stock Lodges)
• Offer degree help or help with a memorial service
• Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time
secretaries, Tylers, etc.
o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a
parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the
Lodge doesn’t provide one)

• Monthly activities report from ambassadors to
Coordinator (via email group)
• Promote Valley activities at every opportunity
• Announce Valley Programs (know the difference
between activities and programs)
o Programs include
o Petition fee abatement for ministers
o Petition fee abatement for servicemen
o Pre-paid life membership
o Scholarship Programs

Tools
•
•
•
•

New DVD’s
Brochures
Pocket Petitions
Jewels

Each Valley must emphasize
convenience, inspiration
and enjoyment in all its
programs and degrees.


Slide 12

Scottish Rite Ambassadors
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work."
-- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador?
• Represent the Valley inside the
Masonic Lodges.
o Serve as a Liaison between Valley & Lodge
 Point of Contact
o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership
 The benefits of membership
 Social Events / Activities
 Expanded fellowship (larger pool of
Brothers)
 Opportunity to lead

One-on-One Relationships

Coordinator
• Stay in communication with the Ambassadors
o Begin an e-mail group (Google/Yahoo)
Invite open communication among Ambassadors
What is happening in Lodges
o Point them to the valley website and the calendar

o Ambassador Newsletter (via e-mail)

Dear Ambassador,
Please announce some, or all, of these events in your lodge during the month of
December. You may read them verbatim, or paraphrase them, whichever is most
comfortable for you. The ideal time to do this is when the Master calls for
commercials or announcements (usually at the end of the meeting). Depending upon
the customs of your lodge, you may want to ask the Master’s permission before you
make these announcements. Remember: take no more than 5 minutes, less if
possible. Each time you make an announcement in your lodge, please send me an
email ([email protected]) and let me know the date and lodge in which you made
the announcement.

Talking Points for December 2006
Membership Events
Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner
The Valley of Detroit is hosting a Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner on
Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event
Center in Dearborn. All Master Masons interested in becoming a 32°
Mason are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be catered by Opus I, one of
Detroit’s premier restaurants. The featured speaker will be Past GM
Robert Conley. As many of you probably know, Bob Conley is an
entertaining and dynamic speaker. The program is designed to answer all
of your questions about the Scottish Rite and how becoming a 32° Mason
can change and enrich your life. Prospective members and their significant
others can attend this event at no charge as guests of the Valley of Detroit.
We will have more details about this event as they develop.
Spring Reunion
Our annual Spring Reunion, at which we initiate new members into the

Recruiting Ambassadors
o
o
o
o

Articles in Valley publication
Report at Valley Meetings
Visit Scottish Rite Clubs
Recommendations from Valley members

Lodge Secretaries
 Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in
Lodge
 Mail them a letter asking for e-mail information
 Follow up with a post card 45 days later

Recognition
•

Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the
Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose
is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley.

• Explain what is hoped for and expected from the
Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title.

Job Description - Ambassadors
• Stay actively in communication with
Ambassador Coordinator (via e-mail group or
direct e-mail)
• Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the
dinners, etc.
• Enthusiasm!

• Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges,
i.e. Do they need help with a degree?

• Create a two way street with the symbolic Lodges
• Provide materials for prospective members,
petitions, Brochures, Valley Publications, Scottish
Rite for the 21st Century DVD, etc.
(stock Lodges)
• Offer degree help or help with a memorial service
• Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time
secretaries, Tylers, etc.
o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a
parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the
Lodge doesn’t provide one)

• Monthly activities report from ambassadors to
Coordinator (via email group)
• Promote Valley activities at every opportunity
• Announce Valley Programs (know the difference
between activities and programs)
o Programs include
o Petition fee abatement for ministers
o Petition fee abatement for servicemen
o Pre-paid life membership
o Scholarship Programs

Tools
•
•
•
•

New DVD’s
Brochures
Pocket Petitions
Jewels

Each Valley must emphasize
convenience, inspiration
and enjoyment in all its
programs and degrees.


Slide 13

Scottish Rite Ambassadors
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work."
-- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador?
• Represent the Valley inside the
Masonic Lodges.
o Serve as a Liaison between Valley & Lodge
 Point of Contact
o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership
 The benefits of membership
 Social Events / Activities
 Expanded fellowship (larger pool of
Brothers)
 Opportunity to lead

One-on-One Relationships

Coordinator
• Stay in communication with the Ambassadors
o Begin an e-mail group (Google/Yahoo)
Invite open communication among Ambassadors
What is happening in Lodges
o Point them to the valley website and the calendar

o Ambassador Newsletter (via e-mail)

Dear Ambassador,
Please announce some, or all, of these events in your lodge during the month of
December. You may read them verbatim, or paraphrase them, whichever is most
comfortable for you. The ideal time to do this is when the Master calls for
commercials or announcements (usually at the end of the meeting). Depending upon
the customs of your lodge, you may want to ask the Master’s permission before you
make these announcements. Remember: take no more than 5 minutes, less if
possible. Each time you make an announcement in your lodge, please send me an
email ([email protected]) and let me know the date and lodge in which you made
the announcement.

Talking Points for December 2006
Membership Events
Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner
The Valley of Detroit is hosting a Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner on
Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event
Center in Dearborn. All Master Masons interested in becoming a 32°
Mason are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be catered by Opus I, one of
Detroit’s premier restaurants. The featured speaker will be Past GM
Robert Conley. As many of you probably know, Bob Conley is an
entertaining and dynamic speaker. The program is designed to answer all
of your questions about the Scottish Rite and how becoming a 32° Mason
can change and enrich your life. Prospective members and their significant
others can attend this event at no charge as guests of the Valley of Detroit.
We will have more details about this event as they develop.
Spring Reunion
Our annual Spring Reunion, at which we initiate new members into the

Recruiting Ambassadors
o
o
o
o

Articles in Valley publication
Report at Valley Meetings
Visit Scottish Rite Clubs
Recommendations from Valley members

Lodge Secretaries
 Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in
Lodge
 Mail them a letter asking for e-mail information
 Follow up with a post card 45 days later

Recognition
•

Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the
Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose
is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley.

• Explain what is hoped for and expected from the
Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title.

Job Description - Ambassadors
• Stay actively in communication with
Ambassador Coordinator (via e-mail group or
direct e-mail)
• Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the
dinners, etc.
• Enthusiasm!

• Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges,
i.e. Do they need help with a degree?

• Create a two way street with the symbolic Lodges
• Provide materials for prospective members,
petitions, Brochures, Valley Publications, Scottish
Rite for the 21st Century DVD, etc.
(stock Lodges)
• Offer degree help or help with a memorial service
• Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time
secretaries, Tylers, etc.
o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a
parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the
Lodge doesn’t provide one)

• Monthly activities report from ambassadors to
Coordinator (via email group)
• Promote Valley activities at every opportunity
• Announce Valley Programs (know the difference
between activities and programs)
o Programs include
o Petition fee abatement for ministers
o Petition fee abatement for servicemen
o Pre-paid life membership
o Scholarship Programs

Tools
•
•
•
•

New DVD’s
Brochures
Pocket Petitions
Jewels

Each Valley must emphasize
convenience, inspiration
and enjoyment in all its
programs and degrees.


Slide 14

Scottish Rite Ambassadors
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work."
-- Vincent Lombardi

What’s an Ambassador?
• Represent the Valley inside the
Masonic Lodges.
o Serve as a Liaison between Valley & Lodge
 Point of Contact
o “Sell” the Valley to symbolic membership
 The benefits of membership
 Social Events / Activities
 Expanded fellowship (larger pool of
Brothers)
 Opportunity to lead

One-on-One Relationships

Coordinator
• Stay in communication with the Ambassadors
o Begin an e-mail group (Google/Yahoo)
Invite open communication among Ambassadors
What is happening in Lodges
o Point them to the valley website and the calendar

o Ambassador Newsletter (via e-mail)

Dear Ambassador,
Please announce some, or all, of these events in your lodge during the month of
December. You may read them verbatim, or paraphrase them, whichever is most
comfortable for you. The ideal time to do this is when the Master calls for
commercials or announcements (usually at the end of the meeting). Depending upon
the customs of your lodge, you may want to ask the Master’s permission before you
make these announcements. Remember: take no more than 5 minutes, less if
possible. Each time you make an announcement in your lodge, please send me an
email ([email protected]) and let me know the date and lodge in which you made
the announcement.

Talking Points for December 2006
Membership Events
Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner
The Valley of Detroit is hosting a Scottish Rite Awareness Dinner on
Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event
Center in Dearborn. All Master Masons interested in becoming a 32°
Mason are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be catered by Opus I, one of
Detroit’s premier restaurants. The featured speaker will be Past GM
Robert Conley. As many of you probably know, Bob Conley is an
entertaining and dynamic speaker. The program is designed to answer all
of your questions about the Scottish Rite and how becoming a 32° Mason
can change and enrich your life. Prospective members and their significant
others can attend this event at no charge as guests of the Valley of Detroit.
We will have more details about this event as they develop.
Spring Reunion
Our annual Spring Reunion, at which we initiate new members into the

Recruiting Ambassadors
o
o
o
o

Articles in Valley publication
Report at Valley Meetings
Visit Scottish Rite Clubs
Recommendations from Valley members

Lodge Secretaries
 Alternative to Ambassadors to read Newsletter in
Lodge
 Mail them a letter asking for e-mail information
 Follow up with a post card 45 days later

Recognition
•

Host semi-annual meetings/recognition dinners with the
Ambassadors (perhaps regionally - convenience) the purpose
is to excite them and fire them up to sell the Valley.

• Explain what is hoped for and expected from the
Ambassadors, instill pride and desire into the title.

Job Description - Ambassadors
• Stay actively in communication with
Ambassador Coordinator (via e-mail group or
direct e-mail)
• Tell the Valley story in a tiled Lodge, at the
dinners, etc.
• Enthusiasm!

• Tell the Valley what is happening in the Lodges,
i.e. Do they need help with a degree?

• Create a two way street with the symbolic Lodges
• Provide materials for prospective members,
petitions, Brochures, Valley Publications, Scottish
Rite for the 21st Century DVD, etc.
(stock Lodges)
• Offer degree help or help with a memorial service
• Recognize outgoing Masters AND long time
secretaries, Tylers, etc.
o If the Lodge is having an honor dinner, a
parchment certificate from the Valley (even if the
Lodge doesn’t provide one)

• Monthly activities report from ambassadors to
Coordinator (via email group)
• Promote Valley activities at every opportunity
• Announce Valley Programs (know the difference
between activities and programs)
o Programs include
o Petition fee abatement for ministers
o Petition fee abatement for servicemen
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