| Gather
information |
| A.
Survey Chapter members |
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1.
What current Chapter programs are popular?
2. What new activities would members like to try? |
| B.
Appoint committees to investigate new activities suggested
and make recommendations to the Councilors. |
| C.
Check community and school activities for conflicts. |
| D.
Make a list of annual and monthly events |
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1.
DeMolay International |
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a.
Activities
b. Membership programs
c. Obligatory Days |
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2.
Pennsylvania DeMolay |
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a.
Athletic Tournaments
b. State Membership Classes
c. Convention
d. Key Man Conference
e. Other State activities |
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3.
Nation and Community |
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a.
Holidays
b. School breaks
c. Anniversary celebrations
d. Proms, plays, and other school events |
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4.
Your Chapter |
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a.
Stated meetings
b. Advisory Council meetings
c. Councilors' meetings
d. Social
e. Civic and Masonic Service
f. Athletic
g. Entertainment
h. Fund Raising
i. Other events |
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| Program
Planning |
| A.
Make up a calendar using the information gathered. |
| B.
Analyze your basic program for: |
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1.
Placement of dates during the month |
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2.
Variety |
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a.
In event type
b. In age appeal |
| C.
Correct any shortcomings |
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1.
Be sure of a balanced program
2. Verify you have all activities needed to qualify for
the PMC-MSA. |
| D.
Make your budget in light of the activities planned. |
