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M.W.P.H.G.L. of Missouri Taylor Community Project. Presentation Prepared by Isaac Woods, Arjun Sarkar and William L. Houston, III. Kappa Alpha Psi International HQ. Missouri State Capitol- 1917. AF&AM Grand Lodge of Missouri HQ. Vatican City. Current Statewide Grand Hall. Strategic Vision.
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M.W.P.H.G.L. of MissouriTaylor Community Project Presentation Prepared by Isaac Woods, Arjun Sarkar and William L. Houston, III
Strategic Vision Unification, Sustainability, and Organization Among All Members Statewide Symbolized by a New Grand Hall
M.W.P.H.G.L. of Missouri Taylor Consulting Team Isaac Woods Will Houston Arjun Sarkar
Overview • Forensic Evaluation • Strategic Suggestions • Unification • Sustainability • Organization • Discussion & Wrap-up
Forensic Evaluation • Strategic Concerns • Unification • Conflicts Among Districts • Lack of Information Dissemination & Transparency • Sustainability • Lack of Long-Term Vision • Conflicting Administrative Agendas • Strategic and Tactical Conflict – Board Vs. Grand Master • Organizational • Lack of Community Visibility • Poor Recruitment Tactics • Breakdown in Inter-District relations • Financial Concerns • Correlation between Membership and Income • What are Maintenance costs? • Lack of Internal Accessibility of Financial Information • 501(c)3 Concerns • Maintenance and Revenue Generation
Unification • Solution: Inter-District Coordination Committee • Role • Extra Board Entity Designed to build Unity of Direction • Functions: • Extant Issues Placed in Minutes • Extant Issues Contained • Builds Group Cohesion
Diagramed Function of Inter-District Coordination Committee Learn “minor” issues across Districts Board Meetings: Get Issue In Minutes District Inter-District Representative Bring the full weight Of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge
Sustainability • Solution: Modification of By-Laws • Essence: Segregate the Long-Term Strategic Functioning from the Grand Master and Place it in the Hands of the Board • Frees Grand Master to Execute tactical Actions Toward Long-Term Goal
Organizational • Increased Visibility • Internal Focus vs. External Focus • A.F. & A.M. vs. P.H.A. • Public Information • Website content • Community Collaboration • Joint ventures with other organizations • Powerful appearances at community events
Organizational • Increasing Membership 2B1ASK1 2Reach1Teach1 • Spread the message • Leverage activities on like-minded prospects X
Financial Suggestions • Increased Membership • Systematic increases (inflation) • Budget for improvement, not status quo • Solicit external donations • Increased transparency
501(c)3 • Definition: Community Charitable Organization, Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)3 • Maintains Tax Exempt Status • Attracts Donors • Donors get deductions for contributions • Employer Contribution Matching Potential • Strategically attract donors which can align their community objectives • Ex. Sickle Cell Project • Facilitates overall goal by being a more efficient and successful fundraiser • Better Administrative Oversight of 501(c)3 filing and maintenance
Discussion & Wrap-up • Unification • Inter-District Coordination Committee • Sustainability • By-Law Modification • Organization • Increased Community Visibility • Increased Membership • Financial Suggestions • Increased Funds and Synergy from Financial Controls & Unification, Sustainability & Organization Strategies • 501(c) 3 Component • Forms Foundational Component for Finance • These Strategies Lead To New Grand Hall & Form Foundation for s Stronger Grand Lodge
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