The Legacy of Teamwork
Nathan Kerlin - SMC
Our goals for this year are:
Positive Growth in Tennessee (approx. 35 members)
3 new chapters (one per district)
20% increase of registered advisors / advisor training in every chapter
Additional Appointed State Officer Corp
“March Madness Membership”
Membership Madness - Membership Recruitment Program
Recruiting Players is an essential component of creating a successful Basketball Team and a Successful DeMolay Chapter. Recruiting new members requires planning and execution of the plan. The Tennessee DeMolay Coaching Staff has developed a Recruitment Plan to make things happen in every Chapter.
Every Chapter will submit a term plan for each term to the Executive Officer which includes Chapter focused fun activities for members and prospects.
Chapter assigns parts and practices Three on Three Short Form Induction Ceremony. Do not wait for State Inductions “Just Do It” in your Chapter.
When your DeMolay Chapter Team is ready, invite prospects to join and make things happen.
March Madness - To Celebrate DeMolay Month, the Chapters will participate in a March Madness prospect activity. Chapter members fill out brackets and invite friends to participate. The chapter members and prospects can watch games together, meet to play basketball, and hold an induction at the end of the month.
Awards
Most Valuable Chapter - Every Chapter submitting a term plan for each term to the Executive Officer, hosting two fun activities during the year, and executing two short form induction ceremonies will be recognized at State Conclave and receive a Most Valuable Chapter Certificate. Report the activities and inductions to the State Master Councilor.
Slam Dunk Players - Every DeMolay recruiting at least three new members will receive a Membership Slam Dunk Trophy.
Championship Trophy - The Most Valuable Chapter with the most initiates (a minimum of five) will be designated Tennessee DeMolay Team Champion and receive a DeMolay custom Basketball.
This membership program will include Initiates at Conclave 2024 and will end on May 15, 2025.
Philanthropy - Eyes on the Prize
To score a goal, you must be able to see the goal. This year we will be supporting the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. Somewhere in the world someone goes blind every 5 seconds. The mission of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation is to improve vision through research, education, and access to care. We will be working with the Knights Templar in Tennessee and their representatives to promote fundraising activities.
Locker Room Talk - Communication Plan
The Eighth Preceptor is published monthly. Deadline to submit pictures and articles is the 15th of each month to Austin.whitaker@gmail.com. State Officers and Chapter Master Councilors are encouraged to submit pictures, and events to the Eighth Preceptor. Each month one of the State Officers will submit an article.
Each DeMolay State Officer is required to post on social media after a DeMolay event. Chapters are encouraged to send pictures and event information to social@tndemolay.org
The State Officers will plan Zoom meetings and phone calls to encourage Chapters and check on their progress.