Small Lodge Administration: Communication & Finance at National Order of the Arrow Conference

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In this session at the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference, attendees will delve into lodge finances, policy and procedures, budgeting, record-keeping, dues management, fundraising, and lodge marketing strategies. Learn about managing finances, handling policies, budgeting effectively, setting dues, raising funds, and promoting your lodge efficiently.

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SMALL LODGE ADMINISTRATION Communication & Finance 2015 NATIONAL ORDER OF THE ARROW CONFERENCE

INTRODUCTION Welcome, we are glad that you could join us for Dynamic Inspiration, Developing your Leadership. To gain the most from this session today, we encourage you to actively participate and take notes. 2015 NATIONAL ORDER OF THE ARROW CONFERENCE

LODGE FINANCES The first step in understanding lodge finances is by knowing how much money you have, where it is spent, and when it is used. Finances is all about planning for the future. Fiscal management is JTE #1 and requests that each lodge develops and successfully executes an annual budget. 2015 NATIONAL ORDER OF THE ARROW CONFERENCE

POLICY & PROCEDURE When understanding lodge operations and especially financing there are few things we need to know. 1st: Lodge Finance have to be included in the council treasury and are subject to your councils regulations and annual audit. 2nd: All OA funds are handled through the councils regular financial system as outlined in the Local Council Accounting Manual . 3rd: Each council has a different way of operating, therefore work with your staff advisor and council bookkeeper to find out about your councils unique procedure. 2015 NATIONAL ORDER OF THE ARROW CONFERENCE

BUDGETING & RECORD KEEPING What are the benefits & purposes of having an annual budget? What are the benefits & Purposes of having an event budget? What is the difference between an annual & event budget? 2015 NATIONAL ORDER OF THE ARROW CONFERENCE

DUES Dues cover the expenses of the lodge, based on the annual budget. What are the average dues nation wide? Does your lodge charge for the cost of a brotherhood sash in the ordeal fees? (Why do lodges handle this differently?) 2015 NATIONAL ORDER OF THE ARROW CONFERENCE

FUNDRAISING Why do lodges fundraise? How do lodges fundraise? What are some good examples of why lodges might fundraise? 2015 NATIONAL ORDER OF THE ARROW CONFERENCE

MARKETING YOUR LODGE Why might you market your lodge? How do you market your lodge? What are the benefits of marketing your lodge? 2015 NATIONAL ORDER OF THE ARROW CONFERENCE

COMMUNICATION Three main ways lodges communicate. 2015 NATIONAL ORDER OF THE ARROW CONFERENCE

CLOSED LOOP COMMUNICATION What is closed loop communication? Why is this bad? What solves closed loop communication? 2015 NATIONAL ORDER OF THE ARROW CONFERENCE