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The Masonic Public Relations Committee serves as consultants for the Grand Lodge and its committees, developing communication strategies and PR packages for constituent lodges. They provide membership tools such as the MN Grand Lodge website, candidate letters, and advertising materials. Additional websites and social networking opportunities are available to review for ideas and collaboration.
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Our Function… • Serve as consultants for the Grand Lodge. • Work with Grand Lodge to develop communication strategies. • Serve as consultants to the committees of the Grand Lodge. • Develop PR/Communications packages for constituent lodges. • lodge events, pancake breakfasts, charitable events, advertising
MEMBERSHIP TOOLS • MN Grand Lodge Web Site • PR Link for candidate letters, ad slicks, etc.
Grand Lodge of Alaska web site • Links to all 50+ Grand Lodge web sites in the USA. See what other Grand Lodges are doing to recruit. www.alaska-mason.org
Additional Web Sites/E-Mail Sites to Review for Ideas: • Masonic Renewal Committee:www.masonicrenewal.org • Masonic Service Organization: www.msana.com • Cinosam E-mail: www.cinosam.net
Associated sites • Minnesota Masonic Charities: mnmasoniccharities.org • University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center:http://www.cancer.umn.edu • Learn about impact of Masonic giving • Click on Masonic Charities link
Social Networking Opportunities • Twitter: twitter.com • LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com • Myspace: http://www.myspace.com • YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/GrandLodgeMinnesota
Grand Lodge – Newsletters • Use the “share” function of the monthly e-newsletter to share with Masonic brethren, potential candidates, and friends. • Encourage them to share it with others they know. • Share with your e-mail contact list. • Share the Minnesota Mason newspaper as you receive each edition. • Network!
Looking Ahead… • Expanded consultation role • Partner with Web Committee • Offer design assistance • Provide templates • PowerPoint • Brochures • Flyers • Websites • Signage, etc.