Transcript The Grand Encampment of Knights Templar The future is ours! We must seize the moment!

The Grand Encampment
of Knights Templar
The future is ours!
We must seize the moment!
The Combined
Package for Success
Public Relations
Religious Activities
Programming
Membership
What does it take to
Get New Members?
Be Visible
In Masonic Circles
Informative presentations to
– Lodges, Chapters, Councils, Valleys, Shrine
– Drill exhibitions for entertainment
Honor or Color Guards for functions
Bring a Brother to an open Conclave
– Bring families for religious observances,
picnics, dinners, ladies nights
In Public Circles
Community Service
– Help in charitable projects
– Participate in parades
Uniform must Fit and be Neat and Clean
– Conduct open religious observances
What Is A
Religious Activity?
An Organized Public Event
With other local Commanderies
Observing A Christian Holiday
Commemorating an Event In The Life
of Our Blessed Savior
Conducted in Uniform
Traditional Christian
Religious Observances
Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter
Ascension Day
Pentecost Sunday
Christmas
Supporting the
Christian Religion
Acting Like A True Christian
Participating in a Christian Church
Providing Education on “Templary”
– Informing Ministers Of Our True
Mission
– Let them know we are supporters not
competitors
Religious Observances
“Commandery Benefits”
Educates Public Of Our Mission
Educates Masons Of Our Mission
Promotes “Esprit de Corps”
Increases Membership Acquisition
Increases Membership Retention
Religious Activities Reminders To Take Home
Creates Visibility for Our Order & Fraternity
Their Absence Creates A Lack Of Knowledge
Promotes Our Templary “Mission”
– The Support and Defense of The Christian Religion
Essential To Our Future Viability
– The Sir Knights, Our Commanderies, Our Mission
“Every Christian Mason Should Be A Knights Templar”
WHY DO WE NEED
PROGRAMS?
To increase interest in our conclaves
To increase attendance
To offer something of educational value to our
Sir Knights
To offer something of entertainment value to our
Sir Knights
To offer something of interest for non-members
To avoid read the minutes, pay the bills, eat the
stale donut, and go home
TYPES OF PROGRAMS
Open Conclaves
– Programs of interest to our wives and families
– Programs of interest to the rest of the Masonic
Family
– Programs of interest to the community
OPEN CONCLAVES
Programs of interest to wives and families
– Twenty-five & Fifty Year Member Recognition
– Special Honors Night- KTCH, KCT, etc
Ladies Night-Mother’s Day-Valentine’s
Day
– Honor our Ladies
– Honor our Ladies’ Auxiliaries, SOOB etc
Family Night
– Wives, children, grandchildren
OPEN CONCLAVES
Programs of interest to the Masonic
Family
– Sir Knight Bring a Brother Night
– Sir Knight Bring a Companion Night
Introduce them to Christian Freemasonry
– Programs regarding Masonic or Templar
History
– Programs regarding Famous Masons or
Templars
– Programs on various Masonic Charities
OPEN CONCLAVES
Programs of interest for Families, Masons,
and the Community
– Christian Religious Holidays
Christmas, Good Friday, Easter, Ascension Day
– Public Holidays
Presidents’ Day, Independence Day, Memorial
Day, Thanksgiving
– Community Service Awards
Presented to local heroes, leaders, teachers,
volunteers, etc
OPEN CONCLAVES
Programs of interest for Families, Masons,
and the Community
– Honor a Sir Knight for Civic or Church
Activities
– Family or Community Picnics
– Knight Templar Ball
Formal uniform
Visitors in formal wear
– Drill Competition or Exhibition
OPEN CONCLAVES
Programs of interest for Families, Masons,
and the Community
– History of Freemasonry or Templary
– Famous Masons or Templars
– Our National Charities
KTEF, KT Ed Foundation, Holy Land Pilgrimage
– Drill Team Exhibition
OPEN CONCLAVES
Programs of interest for Families, Masons,
and the Community
– Program on a hobby, financial topic,
employment, educational topic, community
interest
– Programs, fundraisers, recognition for local
Schools
Hospitals
Churches
Charities
Community Recognition
Consider New Templary Awards:
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“Public Official of the Year” Award
“Law Enforcement Officer” of the Year
“High School Educator” of the Year
“Community Citizen” of the Year
High School “Citizenship Award” Sponsor
Benefits:
– Inexpensive (Plaques, Trophies, etc.)
– Publicly Recognizes Community Leaders
– Promotes Templary and the Fraternity
Community Service
Public Involvement
Hospital and Nursing Home Volunteers
– Coaches in Youth Sporting Activities
– Financial Donations to Community Projects
– Host Youth Groups in Masonic Lodges
Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies
Maximizes Use of Your Buildings
Benefits:
– Creates Awareness & Interest in the Fraternity
– Increases Positive Templar Image in Society
TYPES OF PROGRAMS
Tiled Conclaves
– Only for Sir Knights
– “Secrets” regarding ritual
– Internal operations
Operations of Commanderies
Operations of Grand Commanderies
– Programs regarding other Masonic Bodies
TILED CONCLAVES
Annual Roll Call
– Commemorate the chartering of the
Commandery
– Try to get as many members out as possible
especially those non-regular attendees
Past Commanders Night
– Past Commanders open and run Conclave
Rededication to the principles of Templary
– Repeat obligations
TILED CONCLAVES
Sojourners Night
– Invite Knights living in your area who are not
members of your Commandery
Grand Officers Night
– Invite local or state officers to attend
Sister Commanderies Night
– Invite neighboring Commanderies to visit
Officer Move Up Night
– Officers advance stations for the Conclave
TILED CONCLAVES
Ritual Night
– Exemplify or practice an Order
– Discuss the historical, religious, or Masonic
significance of one of the Orders
– Recognition of proficient ritualists
– Prepare for inspection
History Night
– Invite a speaker on ancient or modern
Templary
TILED CONCLAVES
Charity Night
– Invite a speaker on our charities
Knights Templar Eye Foundation
Knights Templar Educational Foundation
Holy Land Pilgrimage
Philosophy Night
– Have a speaker or discussion on the meaning
of Masonry or Templary, and its relationship
in the modern world
TILED CONCLAVES
Idea Night—Let’s talk
– What do the Sir Knights like about your
Commandery?
– What do the Sir Knights not like about your
Commandery?
– What would the Sir Knights like to see
changed?
Other Masonic Body Night
– Invite another body to present a program
TILED CONCLAVES
Remembrance or Necrology Night
– Remember those Sir Knights who have
passed away during the year
Youth Night
– Invite one of the Masonic Youth Organizations
to make a presentation of a degree or
program
Drill Team Night
– Practice or exhibition
Retention of Existing Templars
Keep them interested
– Include them in activities
– Give them a job…office or committee
– Give them interesting Conclaves- programs
Form a Ladies Auxiliary
Non structured…come for dinner or dessert
Structured…functional organization
National…Social Order of the Beauceant
Recovering lost Templars
Contact those who have demitted or been
dropped for non-payment
Show them you have new activities
Show them you have interesting
Conclaves
Show them you have community
involvement
Show them that they are needed
Invite them back
Ask qualified Masons to
join your Commandery
Ask interested nonMasons to join Masonry
Guide them through the
prerequisite bodies to
Templary
If you ASK them,
They will come!
“Every Christian Mason Should Be
A Knights Templar”
The Grand Encampment
of Knights Templar
The future is ours!
We must seize the moment!