Host an Open House Event at Your Lodge: October 22, 2022
Discover the benefits of conducting an Open House at your lodge or chapter on Founder's Day, October 22nd, 2022. This event allows the public to learn about your fraternity, build valuable relationships, and potentially gain new members. The MI Compliance office has issued a dispensation for hosting an Open House, providing flexibility for scheduling. Remember to promote the event in advance and adhere to guidelines during the Open House. Prioritize promotion through various media channels and set a specific date and time for your Open House. Start planning and promoting today to make your event a success!
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2022 International Open House Day In Celebration of Founder s Day October 22nd, 2022
Why should lodges and chapters conduct Open Houses?
It allows the public to see what your lodge/chapter and the Moose is all about
It gives you the opportunity to create relationships which may prove beneficial to your fraternal unit
You just might get a few new members as a result!
The MI Compliance office has issued a blanket dispensation allowing all lodge homes to host an Open House on Saturday, October 22nd.
If there is a scheduling conflict on Saturday, October 22, the blanket dispensation allows lodge homes to host the Open House a week earlier - Saturday, October 15.
Important notes: Do not conduct any business on lodge property during the Open House Make no sales to members or non-members during the event Promote the event in advance!!
Once you have agreed to host an Open House Schedule your Open House for a specific time and date. As an example: Saturday, October 22 from 2:00 5:00pm
Prior to the event Promote Promote Promote
Prior to the event Yes, you may advertise your Open House in the local media Newspapers Internet Sites Weekly Flyers
Prior to the event No, you may NOT solicit membership within an ad or any of your promotional materials
Prior to the event Use your signage!
Prior to the event Invite the local dignitaries
Prior to the event It s helpful to have The Mayor Councilpeople Police & Fire Chiefs Other influential people as members of your lodge/chapter
Prior to the event Clean the Lodge! Paint, repair and refresh
Prior to the event Don t forget outside
What you SHOULD do: Organize a presentation that explains what the Moose Fraternity is and how the lodge fits in
What 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
What you SHOULD do: Enlist the help of knowledgeable volunteers who can welcome visitors and provide tours Provide complimentary refreshments
What 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
What you SHOULD do: Dress appropriately It s better to be overdressed than underdressed!
What 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
Can 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
A final suggestion from the MI Compliance 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.
