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1. Grand Lodge of Alaska Facilitator Training

2. Grand Lodge of Alaska Welcome to the Facilitator Training Workshop. As each of you represents different regions of our jurisdiction, it might be helpful at this time to introduce yourself, to tell us what district you represent or the proposed position you will hold in the 2009 Grand Lodge Team, and to briefly describe your expectations of this workshop. Discuss housekeeping: Where the bathrooms are Breaks Rules for the bldg Lunch Don�t forget US Flag presentation and an Invocation (if appropriate)Welcome to the Facilitator Training Workshop. As each of you represents different regions of our jurisdiction, it might be helpful at this time to introduce yourself, to tell us what district you represent or the proposed position you will hold in the 2009 Grand Lodge Team, and to briefly describe your expectations of this workshop. Discuss housekeeping: Where the bathrooms are Breaks Rules for the bldg Lunch Don�t forget US Flag presentation and an Invocation (if appropriate)

3. The purpose of the Lodge Officer Training course is to provide information and guidance to all Master Masons who currently hold an elected or appointed office in a Masonic Lodge and those who may ever presume to do so. This Facilitator Training Workshop is intended to assist the you in presenting the Lodge Officer training course, by giving you a description of the course and the training materials required. It provides a methodology for planning for, setting up, and presenting a Lodge Officer Training course. The purpose of the Lodge Officer Training course is to provide information and guidance to all Master Masons who currently hold an elected or appointed office in a Masonic Lodge and those who may ever presume to do so. This Facilitator Training Workshop is intended to assist the you in presenting the Lodge Officer training course, by giving you a description of the course and the training materials required. It provides a methodology for planning for, setting up, and presenting a Lodge Officer Training course.

4. Overview of Today�s Training Review the Facilitator Guide Demonstrate Setting-up PowerPoint Projector Discuss Challenges to Presenting a Training Event Schedule Lodge Officer Training Events for 2009 Questions and Concerns? In today�s training, we will: Review the Facilitator Guide on the table before you, discussing the various aspects of presenting the Lodge Officer Training Course Demonstrate Setting-up PowerPoint Projector for those of you who have not had an opportunity to do this before Discuss some of the challenges to presenting a Training Event and how to address them Schedule one or more Lodge Officer Training Events for 2009 in each of our five Districts Take a few minutes to address any questions or concerns still remaining In today�s training, we will: Review the Facilitator Guide on the table before you, discussing the various aspects of presenting the Lodge Officer Training Course Demonstrate Setting-up PowerPoint Projector for those of you who have not had an opportunity to do this before Discuss some of the challenges to presenting a Training Event and how to address them Schedule one or more Lodge Officer Training Events for 2009 in each of our five Districts Take a few minutes to address any questions or concerns still remaining

6. Facilitator Guide Training Course Cost Of Training Audience Training Group Size Training And Other Materials Required Set-up Training Room Layout Introduction And Ground Rules Presentation Strategy Discussion Time Sample Agenda Closing Introduction. The purpose of the Lodge Officer Training course is to provide information and guidance to all Master Masons who currently hold an elected or appointed office in a Masonic Lodge and those who may ever presume to do so. It is intended to assist the officers in operating and managing their Lodges. The Information in the Lodge Officer Training course is to be presented in a forum or round-table format, encouraging comments and questions, and facilitating the discussions of the various topics presented in PowerPoint slides. This Facilitator Guide was developed to assist the facilitator when presenting the Lodge Officer training course, by giving him a description of the course and the training materials required. It provides a methodology for planning for, setting up, and presenting a Lodge Officer Training course. Topics Presented in the Facilitator Guide ? Training Course (an introduction) Cost Of Training Audience ? Training Group Size Training And Other Materials Required Set-up ? Training Room Layout Introduction And Ground Rules Presentation Strategy ? Discussion Time Sample Agenda Closing. Introduction. The purpose of the Lodge Officer Training course is to provide information and guidance to all Master Masons who currently hold an elected or appointed office in a Masonic Lodge and those who may ever presume to do so. It is intended to assist the officers in operating and managing their Lodges. The Information in the Lodge Officer Training course is to be presented in a forum or round-table format, encouraging comments and questions, and facilitating the discussions of the various topics presented in PowerPoint slides. This Facilitator Guide was developed to assist the facilitator when presenting the Lodge Officer training course, by giving him a description of the course and the training materials required. It provides a methodology for planning for, setting up, and presenting a Lodge Officer Training course. Topics Presented in the Facilitator Guide ? Training Course (an introduction) Cost Of Training Audience ? Training Group Size Training And Other Materials Required Set-up ? Training Room Layout Introduction And Ground Rules Presentation Strategy ? Discussion Time Sample Agenda Closing.

7. Training Course Duties and responsibilities of the various officers and committees of the Lodge Selection of Lodge officers and committeemen Planning for the Lodge (long range, budget, annual, and meeting) Administration of a mentoring program Supervision of Lodge etiquette Running of the refreshment table Management of miscellaneous items Training Course. The Lodge Officer Training course provides instruction on a set of guidelines related to the Duties and responsibilities of the various officers and committees of the Lodge Selection of Lodge officers and committeemen Planning for the Lodge (long range, budget, annual, and meeting) Administration of a mentoring program Supervision of Lodge etiquette Running of the refreshment table Management of miscellaneous items It is important for the facilitator to remember that this training course is a SET OF GUIDELINES ONLY. The information provided is suggestions and is by no means the only way to operate and manage a Lodge. The only things which are mandatory within Alaskan Masonry are the orders of the Worshipful Master (and Grand Master), the Alaska Ritual (including the use of the gavel and floor work defined there), the Alaska Masonic Code, and the Ancient Landmarks of Masonry. A Lodge should never be sanctioned or criticized for the manner in which it performs its work as long as it performs that work consistently with the Alaska Ritual and Masonic Code. Training Course. The Lodge Officer Training course provides instruction on a set of guidelines related to the Duties and responsibilities of the various officers and committees of the Lodge Selection of Lodge officers and committeemen Planning for the Lodge (long range, budget, annual, and meeting) Administration of a mentoring program Supervision of Lodge etiquette Running of the refreshment table Management of miscellaneous items It is important for the facilitator to remember that this training course is a SET OF GUIDELINES ONLY. The information provided is suggestions and is by no means the only way to operate and manage a Lodge. The only things which are mandatory within Alaskan Masonry are the orders of the Worshipful Master (and Grand Master), the Alaska Ritual (including the use of the gavel and floor work defined there), the Alaska Masonic Code, and the Ancient Landmarks of Masonry. A Lodge should never be sanctioned or criticized for the manner in which it performs its work as long as it performs that work consistently with the Alaska Ritual and Masonic Code.

8. Cost of Training Examples of Training Costs Training Handbook Other training materials Refreshments & Lunch Facility and/or equipment rental Miscellaneous costs Cost of training. Students should be charged a nominal fee to participate in the training. The fee should cover the cost of training materials (including workbooks) and any refreshments provided. Cost will very from location to location, but the amount you charge should cover the expenses incurred. The cost of this training should not be a burden to the participants or the facilitator. Some examples of training const include: The Lodge Officer Training Handbook � this includes the cost of reproduction and binding and any shipping costs to deliver it to your location. Other training materials � the cost for note pads, pens or pencils, markers, tape, and flipchart paper. Refreshments & Lunch � the cost of food and beverages, including serving utensils. This may be the cost of catering if you choose that route. Facility and/or equipment rental � these costs should be avoided, as they could jack up the overall cost of training and make it unaffordable. Miscellaneous costs � any other costs which you might incur to be divided among the participants.Cost of training. Students should be charged a nominal fee to participate in the training. The fee should cover the cost of training materials (including workbooks) and any refreshments provided. Cost will very from location to location, but the amount you charge should cover the expenses incurred. The cost of this training should not be a burden to the participants or the facilitator. Some examples of training const include: The Lodge Officer Training Handbook � this includes the cost of reproduction and binding and any shipping costs to deliver it to your location. Other training materials � the cost for note pads, pens or pencils, markers, tape, and flipchart paper. Refreshments & Lunch � the cost of food and beverages, including serving utensils. This may be the cost of catering if you choose that route. Facility and/or equipment rental � these costs should be avoided, as they could jack up the overall cost of training and make it unaffordable. Miscellaneous costs � any other costs which you might incur to be divided among the participants.

9. Audience Who should attend? Worshipful Master? Other Principle Officers of the Lodge (SW & JW)? Senior Deacon? Other officers? Any Master Mason Audience. ? Previous Warden�s Charge Training was intended to prepare an individual to be the Master of his Lodge. Because this training was centralized, individual costs and time commitments were large. As such, this training was generally limited to the three principle officers of the Lodge and the Senior Deacon. Who should attend Lodge officer training? ? ? ? ? In order to insure the greatest participation from our Lodges, the Lodge Officer Training Course is being distributed to the District level within our jurisdiction. The effect of this distributed training on the potential participant is to significantly lower their cost and reduce their time and travel commitment. Therefore, as noted in the introduction, the audience for Lodge Officer Training is ? any Master Mason who is currently a Lodge officer or ever presumes to be one. All Lodge officers and any other Master Mason who wants to work in the Lodge and help plan its future are encouraged to attend.Audience. ? Previous Warden�s Charge Training was intended to prepare an individual to be the Master of his Lodge. Because this training was centralized, individual costs and time commitments were large. As such, this training was generally limited to the three principle officers of the Lodge and the Senior Deacon. Who should attend Lodge officer training? ? ? ? ? In order to insure the greatest participation from our Lodges, the Lodge Officer Training Course is being distributed to the District level within our jurisdiction. The effect of this distributed training on the potential participant is to significantly lower their cost and reduce their time and travel commitment. Therefore, as noted in the introduction, the audience for Lodge Officer Training is ? any Master Mason who is currently a Lodge officer or ever presumes to be one. All Lodge officers and any other Master Mason who wants to work in the Lodge and help plan its future are encouraged to attend.

10. Optimum Group Size Training Group Size. The information provided in the Lodge Officer Training Course is to be presented in an open forum, where participants are allowed and encouraged to discuss the information and ask questions. Therefore, the training group should be sized to maximize the exposure to the material being presented, while at the same time encouraging the greatest amount of participation. ? Groups smaller than 10 do not generally create the necessary interaction or encourage the amount of participation necessary to sustain meaningful discussions. ? Groups of more than 20 are generally too large to effectively cover all of the information in such a manner that everyone has an opportunity to participate. ? The optimum training group size is between 10 and 20 participants. Exceptions may be made to this guideline when a facilitator travels to Lodge where there are not 10 Masons available to attend the training. On the other hand, there may be a greater demand at a particular Lodge, where more than 20 are desirous of the training. Where the demand is low, the facilitator might consider having two or more Lodges participate in the training together. This option allows for greater sharing of ideas and enhances the training experience. Where the demand is high, the facilitator might consider conducting two or more separate training events. In any case, training should not be disregarded if there are less than 10 who wish to participate, nor should participants be turned away, if there are more than 20 who want to attend. Groups of less than 10 or more than 20 can be accommodated, however, the effectiveness of the training may suffer.Training Group Size. The information provided in the Lodge Officer Training Course is to be presented in an open forum, where participants are allowed and encouraged to discuss the information and ask questions. Therefore, the training group should be sized to maximize the exposure to the material being presented, while at the same time encouraging the greatest amount of participation. ? Groups smaller than 10 do not generally create the necessary interaction or encourage the amount of participation necessary to sustain meaningful discussions. ? Groups of more than 20 are generally too large to effectively cover all of the information in such a manner that everyone has an opportunity to participate. ? The optimum training group size is between 10 and 20 participants. Exceptions may be made to this guideline when a facilitator travels to Lodge where there are not 10 Masons available to attend the training. On the other hand, there may be a greater demand at a particular Lodge, where more than 20 are desirous of the training. Where the demand is low, the facilitator might consider having two or more Lodges participate in the training together. This option allows for greater sharing of ideas and enhances the training experience. Where the demand is high, the facilitator might consider conducting two or more separate training events. In any case, training should not be disregarded if there are less than 10 who wish to participate, nor should participants be turned away, if there are more than 20 who want to attend. Groups of less than 10 or more than 20 can be accommodated, however, the effectiveness of the training may suffer.

11. Materials Required Lodge Officer Training CD Lodge Officer Training Manual Laptop Computer PowerPoint Projector Miscellaneous power cords and cables Lodge Officer Training Handbook Note pad and pencil Flip Chart Movie screen US Flag Training and other materials required. The following is a list of the equipment and training material which will be required to conduct a Lodge Officer Training session: Lodge Officer Training CD, which includes Training PowerPoint presentation, the Lodge Officer Training Handbook (MS Word document), and the Facilitator Guide (MS Word document) Lodge Officer Training Manual (1 each) Laptop Computer PowerPoint Projector (LCD or DLP video projector) Miscellaneous power cords and cables for powering and interconnecting the laptop computer and projector Lodge Officer Training Handbook (one for each participant) Note pad and pencil (one for each participant) Flip Chart with marking pens and masking tape (optional) Movie screen (optional) US FlagTraining and other materials required. The following is a list of the equipment and training material which will be required to conduct a Lodge Officer Training session: Lodge Officer Training CD, which includes Training PowerPoint presentation, the Lodge Officer Training Handbook (MS Word document), and the Facilitator Guide (MS Word document) Lodge Officer Training Manual (1 each) Laptop Computer PowerPoint Projector (LCD or DLP video projector) Miscellaneous power cords and cables for powering and interconnecting the laptop computer and projector Lodge Officer Training Handbook (one for each participant) Note pad and pencil (one for each participant) Flip Chart with marking pens and masking tape (optional) Movie screen (optional) US Flag

12. Set-up Arrive early Arrange tables & chairs Make coffee Set up the computer, connect the projector, and insert the CD Set out Handbooks Participate in fellowship Setup: Arrive early Arrange tables and chairs (refer to Training Room Layout below) Make coffee and set out refreshments (cookies, muffins, fruit, etc.) Set up the computer, connect the projector, and Insert the Lodge Officer Training CD; ensure that PowerPoint image is displayed on the wall (or screen) Set out the Lodge Officer Training Handbooks, note pads, and pencils Participate in fellowship to become acquainted with the participantsSetup: Arrive early Arrange tables and chairs (refer to Training Room Layout below) Make coffee and set out refreshments (cookies, muffins, fruit, etc.) Set up the computer, connect the projector, and Insert the Lodge Officer Training CD; ensure that PowerPoint image is displayed on the wall (or screen) Set out the Lodge Officer Training Handbooks, note pads, and pencils Participate in fellowship to become acquainted with the participants

13. Training Room Layout Training Room Layout. This diagram represents a classroom setup for 20 students. The U-shaped layout enhances the forum or round-table training experience, while allowing the participants to view the presentation material. All of the participants face each other and the facilitator and tables provide space for note taking and to set out the training materials. Training Room Layout. This diagram represents a classroom setup for 20 students. The U-shaped layout enhances the forum or round-table training experience, while allowing the participants to view the presentation material. All of the participants face each other and the facilitator and tables provide space for note taking and to set out the training materials.

14. Introduction Set The Stage For The Day�s Training Welcome the participants Have them introduce themselves (�60 second� introduction) Ask them to state their expectations for the day�s training Define housekeeping issues where the bathrooms are rules for the training room and/or building breaks and refreshment and lunch Introduction and Ground Rules. ? It is important that the facilitator set the stage for the day�s training. ? After welcoming the participants, ask them to introduce themselves to the other present. Introductions are more significant when participants represent various Lodges within the District and are not known to everyone. The Lodge Officer Training Course recommends a �60 second� introduction where each participant is asked to state their name, the Lodge they represent, what office they currently hold, ? and what they expect from the day�s training. This information may be captured on a flip chart. Equally important is to define ? housekeeping issues ? (i.e. where the bathrooms are, rules for the training room and/or building, breaks and refreshment, and lunch). With regard to refreshments, coffee and/or juice and pastries and/or fruit may be provided in the morning before the training begins. A lunch of sandwiches and soup, salad and/or chips may be provided for lunch.Introduction and Ground Rules. ? It is important that the facilitator set the stage for the day�s training. ? After welcoming the participants, ask them to introduce themselves to the other present. Introductions are more significant when participants represent various Lodges within the District and are not known to everyone. The Lodge Officer Training Course recommends a �60 second� introduction where each participant is asked to state their name, the Lodge they represent, what office they currently hold, ? and what they expect from the day�s training. This information may be captured on a flip chart. Equally important is to define ? housekeeping issues ? (i.e. where the bathrooms are, rules for the training room and/or building, breaks and refreshment, and lunch). With regard to refreshments, coffee and/or juice and pastries and/or fruit may be provided in the morning before the training begins. A lunch of sandwiches and soup, salad and/or chips may be provided for lunch.

15. Ground Rules Let the participants create their own Insert those which are important to you Some suggested ground rules might include: Turn off cell phones Everyone contributes Don�t interrupt Listen Maintain a positive attitude Ground Rules. Ground rules for the day should be discussed, as well. ? When presenting ground rules, it is often more effective to let the participants create their own. ? However, as facilitator, you need to interject those that are important to you. ? Some suggested ground rules might include: ? Turn off cell phones (or at least put on silent mode) Make a contribution - everyone is responsible for the success of the training Give others an opportunity for input (don�t interrupt) Listen and have an open mind. Maintain a positive attitude. Ground Rules. Ground rules for the day should be discussed, as well. ? When presenting ground rules, it is often more effective to let the participants create their own. ? However, as facilitator, you need to interject those that are important to you. ? Some suggested ground rules might include: ? Turn off cell phones (or at least put on silent mode) Make a contribution - everyone is responsible for the success of the training Give others an opportunity for input (don�t interrupt) Listen and have an open mind. Maintain a positive attitude.

16. Presentation Strategy The facilitator reads the notes for each slide presented He then responds to questions and leads the discussion Every participant should participate No one should dominate the discussions Lure the quiet ones Ask leading questions Capture responses on a flip chart Presentation strategy. This Lodge Officer Training course has been successfully presented on more than one occasion. ? The method employed for those presentations made use of a facilitator who displayed PowerPoint slides on the screen or wall while simultaneously reading the notes that accompanied the slides.* Essentially the facilitator reads the Lodge Officer Training Handbook (that accompanies the course) to the participants. ? After which, the facilitator responds to questions or comments generated by each slide and leads the discussion among the training participants. The greatest benefits of this course are realized during those facilitated discussion of the questions. ? Therefore, every participant should be given the opportunity to enter into the discussions. ? No one individual should be allowed to dominate the discussions. ? Likewise, those who seem uncommunicative should be encouraged and even lured to participate. ? One way to lure participation is to ask leading questions regarding a particular guideline. For example when presenting �Suggested Lodge Activities� the facilitator may ask the participants to list other suggested activities not included on the slide. ? The responses to facilitator initiated questions may be captured on a flip chart and displayed around the training room, or simply captured on note pads by the facilitator and participants. If a flip chart is used, the facilitator should designate a participant(s) to capture the information at the beginning of the training session. Presentation strategy. This Lodge Officer Training course has been successfully presented on more than one occasion. ? The method employed for those presentations made use of a facilitator who displayed PowerPoint slides on the screen or wall while simultaneously reading the notes that accompanied the slides.* Essentially the facilitator reads the Lodge Officer Training Handbook (that accompanies the course) to the participants. ? After which, the facilitator responds to questions or comments generated by each slide and leads the discussion among the training participants. The greatest benefits of this course are realized during those facilitated discussion of the questions. ? Therefore, every participant should be given the opportunity to enter into the discussions. ? No one individual should be allowed to dominate the discussions. ? Likewise, those who seem uncommunicative should be encouraged and even lured to participate. ? One way to lure participation is to ask leading questions regarding a particular guideline. For example when presenting �Suggested Lodge Activities� the facilitator may ask the participants to list other suggested activities not included on the slide. ? The responses to facilitator initiated questions may be captured on a flip chart and displayed around the training room, or simply captured on note pads by the facilitator and participants. If a flip chart is used, the facilitator should designate a participant(s) to capture the information at the beginning of the training session.

17. Note �DO NOT DISPLAY THE NOTES ALONG WITH THE SLIDES� *Please note that the Lodge Officer Training PowerPoint slides have facilitator notes embedded with them. The slides with their notes are reproduced at the end of this guide for your use. When presenting the information during the training session, only display the PowerPoint slides. DO NOT DISPLAY THE NOTES ALONG WITH THE SLIDES. *Please note that the Lodge Officer Training PowerPoint slides have facilitator notes embedded with them. The slides with their notes are reproduced at the end of this guide for your use. When presenting the information during the training session, only display the PowerPoint slides. DO NOT DISPLAY THE NOTES ALONG WITH THE SLIDES.

18. Discussion Time There are approximately 120 slides Manage the discussion on each slide Some of the slides are just filler While others generate a lot of interest and discussion A good guide is to limit discussion to an average of 3 minutes per slide Discussion Time. The role of the facilitator is to present the information in the Lodge Officer Training Handbook and to facilitate the participant�s discussions. ? As there are approximately 120 PowerPoint slides to be viewed and discussed, ? the facilitator should manage the amount of discussion on any particular slide. ? Some of the slides are just filler and do not prompt discussion. ? However, some subjects generate a lot of interest and lead to a lot of animated discussion among the participants. ? A good guide in managing discussion is to limit it to an average of 3 minutes per slide, in order to keep the training to 6 hours. Discussion Time. The role of the facilitator is to present the information in the Lodge Officer Training Handbook and to facilitate the participant�s discussions. ? As there are approximately 120 PowerPoint slides to be viewed and discussed, ? the facilitator should manage the amount of discussion on any particular slide. ? Some of the slides are just filler and do not prompt discussion. ? However, some subjects generate a lot of interest and lead to a lot of animated discussion among the participants. ? A good guide in managing discussion is to limit it to an average of 3 minutes per slide, in order to keep the training to 6 hours.

19. Sample Agenda 8:00 am Meet for coffee & fellowship 8:30 am Welcome and Introductions 8:45 am Overview of the day�s events 9:00 am General Duties � Lodge Activities 11:30 am Lunch 12:15 am Planning � Miscellany 2:30 pm Review and Wrap-up Sample agenda. ? 8:00 am Meet for coffee & fellowship ? 8:30 am Welcome and Introductions ? 8:45 am Overview of the day�s events ? 9:00 am General Duties & Responsibilities of Lodge Officers Example of Lodge Customs Progressive Officer Line Duties & Responsibilities of the Junior Warden Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Warden Duties & Responsibilities of the Worshipful Master Suggested Committees Suggested Lodge Activities ? 11:30 am Lunch ? 12:15 am Planning: Long Range Planning (group problem solving exercise) Budget Planning Annual Planning Planning a Stated Meeting Mentoring Ritual Presentation & Lodge Floor work Lodge Etiquette The Refreshment Table Lodge Trials Shut-ins, Widows, Funerals, and Youth Programs 2:30 pm Review and Wrap-up Sample agenda. ? 8:00 am Meet for coffee & fellowship ? 8:30 am Welcome and Introductions ? 8:45 am Overview of the day�s events ? 9:00 am General Duties & Responsibilities of Lodge Officers Example of Lodge Customs Progressive Officer Line Duties & Responsibilities of the Junior Warden Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Warden Duties & Responsibilities of the Worshipful Master Suggested Committees Suggested Lodge Activities ? 11:30 am Lunch ? 12:15 am Planning: Long Range Planning (group problem solving exercise) Budget Planning Annual Planning Planning a Stated Meeting Mentoring Ritual Presentation & Lodge Floor work Lodge Etiquette The Refreshment Table Lodge Trials Shut-ins, Widows, Funerals, and Youth Programs 2:30 pm Review and Wrap-up

20. Closing Thank the participants for their time Ask them if their expectations for the day were met Ask them if they would recommend any changes to the course Capture comments made for review by Grand Lodge Training Committee Closing. Provide some sort of wrap-up at the conclusion of the day�s training. Typically you will ? thank the attendees for their participation. ? Ask them if their expectations for the day were met. It may be helpful if their expectations were captured on a flip chart at the beginning of the day and posted around the room. ? Ask them if there were anything they found most beneficial or if there were any parts of the training they did not find particularly useful. ? Make notes of comments received and share those notes with the Training Coordinator for future improvements to the course.Closing. Provide some sort of wrap-up at the conclusion of the day�s training. Typically you will ? thank the attendees for their participation. ? Ask them if their expectations for the day were met. It may be helpful if their expectations were captured on a flip chart at the beginning of the day and posted around the room. ? Ask them if there were anything they found most beneficial or if there were any parts of the training they did not find particularly useful. ? Make notes of comments received and share those notes with the Training Coordinator for future improvements to the course.

22. Setting up a laptop computer and Projector Set up laptop/computer Set the projector in the preferred spot Interconnect the laptop and the projector Plug one end of the VGA cable into the 15 pin "monitor out" jack of the laptop Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the "RGB" input jack on the projector Power up all devices Command the computer where to send the monitor signal, in necessary Adjust the projector's focus or zoom to sharpen the image and make it fit on the screen Setting up a laptop computer and LCD or DLP projector Refer to handout: Begin by setting up the peripheral devices and power supply for your laptop/computer. This includes the keyboard, mouse, and power supply. Do not turn the power to the computer on yet. Set the projector in the preferred spot and provide power for it. Again, do not turn the power on yet. 15 pin VGA cable Use the VGA male to male cable provided to interconnect the laptop and the projector. Plug one end of the VGA cable into the 15 pin "monitor out" jack of the laptop. Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the "RGB" input jack on the projector. In case the projector has two RGB inputs, use "RGB 1". Once all connections have been made, you may proceed to power up all devices. This is accomplished by activating the power button on the laptop and the "Standby/On" button on the projector. Once you have power to the devices and the computer has booted up, the projector should automatically sense the active input and display the appropriate image. If it does not, you need to use the remote control or the control panel on the projector to select the proper input. You may need to command the computer where to send the monitor signal. This is accomplished by holding the "Function" key (may be labeled �Fct� or �Fn�) and pressing on of the "F" keys (F1 through F12). This will toggle between 3 options: Monitor, Projector, or both. If you wish to see the display on both the projector and the monitor, hold the "Function" key and then press the appropriate F key until the display is being projected and also is on the laptop's monitor. The correct �F� key may be labeled CRT/LCD or have an image representing the toggle function. If not labeled, you may have to experiment by holding the �Function� key and pressing each �F� key one at a time until the image toggles to the screen. You may need to adjust the projector's focus or zoom to sharpen the image and make it fit on the screen. Depending on the projector, this is done either by selecting those options on an internal menu or by using manual focus and zoom controls. For more information on these features, please consult the included projector manual.Setting up a laptop computer and LCD or DLP projector Refer to handout: Begin by setting up the peripheral devices and power supply for your laptop/computer. This includes the keyboard, mouse, and power supply. Do not turn the power to the computer on yet. Set the projector in the preferred spot and provide power for it. Again, do not turn the power on yet. 15 pin VGA cable Use the VGA male to male cable provided to interconnect the laptop and the projector. Plug one end of the VGA cable into the 15 pin "monitor out" jack of the laptop. Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the "RGB" input jack on the projector. In case the projector has two RGB inputs, use "RGB 1". Once all connections have been made, you may proceed to power up all devices. This is accomplished by activating the power button on the laptop and the "Standby/On" button on the projector. Once you have power to the devices and the computer has booted up, the projector should automatically sense the active input and display the appropriate image. If it does not, you need to use the remote control or the control panel on the projector to select the proper input. You may need to command the computer where to send the monitor signal. This is accomplished by holding the "Function" key (may be labeled �Fct� or �Fn�) and pressing on of the "F" keys (F1 through F12). This will toggle between 3 options: Monitor, Projector, or both. If you wish to see the display on both the projector and the monitor, hold the "Function" key and then press the appropriate F key until the display is being projected and also is on the laptop's monitor. The correct �F� key may be labeled CRT/LCD or have an image representing the toggle function. If not labeled, you may have to experiment by holding the �Function� key and pressing each �F� key one at a time until the image toggles to the screen. You may need to adjust the projector's focus or zoom to sharpen the image and make it fit on the screen. Depending on the projector, this is done either by selecting those options on an internal menu or by using manual focus and zoom controls. For more information on these features, please consult the included projector manual.

23. Launching the Presentation Insert the Lodge Officer Training CD into the CD/DVD drive on the computer. Launch PowerPoint and open the Lodge Officer Training presentation from the �File� menu OR Locate the Lodge Officer Training presentation file and �double click� it Launching the Presentation. Once you have setup the computer and projector, you are ready to launch the Lodge Officer Training presentation, that is, presuming you have first ? inserted the presentation CD into the CD/DVD drive on the computer. Since PowerPoint is a Microsoft application, there are a myriad of ways you can launch an application. The two most common methods are either to ? launch PowerPoint and open the Lodge Officer Training presentation from the �File� menu or to use Microsoft Explorer to ? locate the Lodge Officer Training presentation file and �double click� on it with the �Left� mouse button.Launching the Presentation. Once you have setup the computer and projector, you are ready to launch the Lodge Officer Training presentation, that is, presuming you have first ? inserted the presentation CD into the CD/DVD drive on the computer. Since PowerPoint is a Microsoft application, there are a myriad of ways you can launch an application. The two most common methods are either to ? launch PowerPoint and open the Lodge Officer Training presentation from the �File� menu or to use Microsoft Explorer to ? locate the Lodge Officer Training presentation file and �double click� on it with the �Left� mouse button.

24. Navigating PowerPoint To view a Slide Show - click Slide Show Icon in lower left corner To return to normal view � press Esc Press the Left Mouse button to advance a slide Press the Right Mouse button to view the �Shortcut Menu� http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC010858061033 Navigating PowerPoint. As noted previously, PowerPoint is a Microsoft application. Therefore, there are numerous ways to perform any command. For the purpose of this discussion, I will present the most basic method to navigate through a PowerPoint presentation. These methods presume you are using a mouse with the laptop computer. When you first launch the presentation, you will be in the �Normal� view. To view a slide show, ? simply click (with the left mouse button) on the slid show ? icon in the lower left corner of the screen. To return to the �Normal� view, press the ? Esc key on the keyboard. To advance a slide while in the �Slide Show�, ? press the left mouse button. To navigate to any slide, press the right mouse button to view the �Shortcut Menu�. (Demonstrate by pressing the right mouse button) ? For a basic tutorial on navigating through a PowerPoint Slide Show, go to http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC010858061033. Navigating PowerPoint. As noted previously, PowerPoint is a Microsoft application. Therefore, there are numerous ways to perform any command. For the purpose of this discussion, I will present the most basic method to navigate through a PowerPoint presentation. These methods presume you are using a mouse with the laptop computer. When you first launch the presentation, you will be in the �Normal� view. To view a slide show, ? simply click (with the left mouse button) on the slid show ? icon in the lower left corner of the screen. To return to the �Normal� view, press the ? Esc key on the keyboard. To advance a slide while in the �Slide Show�, ? press the left mouse button. To navigate to any slide, press the right mouse button to view the �Shortcut Menu�. (Demonstrate by pressing the right mouse button) ? For a basic tutorial on navigating through a PowerPoint Slide Show, go to http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC010858061033.

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27. Challenges Securing participation Sustaining interest Having the necessary equipment Managing the time What do you see as additional challenges? Challenges. Securing participation � promoting and stimulating interest in a training event. Sustaining interest � long term, do we continue this training year after year or develop new types of training? What other training do we need? Having the necessary equipment � locating a laptop computer, projector, and other training aides. Managing the time � balancing between letting everyone have their say and keeping the training within six hours. What do you see as additional challenges?Challenges. Securing participation � promoting and stimulating interest in a training event. Sustaining interest � long term, do we continue this training year after year or develop new types of training? What other training do we need? Having the necessary equipment � locating a laptop computer, projector, and other training aides. Managing the time � balancing between letting everyone have their say and keeping the training within six hours. What do you see as additional challenges?

29. Tentative Schedules March 21, 2009 District 2 Training March 28, 2009 District 1 & 4 Training April 25, 2009 District 3 & 5 Training 2009 Grand Lodge Travel Calendar Annual District Meetings Tentative Schedules. I have tentatively listed dates for one Lodge Officer Training events for each District in the Events Calendar on the Grand Lodge web page. The following are the dates I put in, simply as place holders: ? March 21, 2009 District 2 Training (Kenai) ? March 28, 2009 District 1 & 4 Training (Fairbanks & Juneau) ? April 25, 2009 District 3 & 5 Training (Anchorage & Palmer) At this time, I would like to review these dates and ? the proposed Grand Lodge calendar for 2009 (handout). Additionally, I would like the DDGMs to propose dates for their ? annual District meetings. Tentative Schedules. I have tentatively listed dates for one Lodge Officer Training events for each District in the Events Calendar on the Grand Lodge web page. The following are the dates I put in, simply as place holders: ? March 21, 2009 District 2 Training (Kenai) ? March 28, 2009 District 1 & 4 Training (Fairbanks & Juneau) ? April 25, 2009 District 3 & 5 Training (Anchorage & Palmer) At this time, I would like to review these dates and ? the proposed Grand Lodge calendar for 2009 (handout). Additionally, I would like the DDGMs to propose dates for their ? annual District meetings.

30. Do you have any issues or concerns? Thank you for your participation today.Do you have any issues or concerns? Thank you for your participation today.