M.W.P.H.G.L. of MissouriM.W.P.H.G.L. of MissouriTaylor Community ProjectTaylor Community Project

Presentation Prepared by Presentation Prepared by Isaac Woods, Arjun Sarkar Isaac Woods, Arjun Sarkar and William L. Houston, IIIand William L. Houston, III

Kappa Alpha Psi International HQKappa Alpha Psi International HQ

Missouri State Capitol- 1917Missouri State Capitol- 1917

AF&AM Grand Lodge of Missouri AF&AM Grand Lodge of Missouri HQHQ

Vatican CityVatican City

Current Statewide Grand HallCurrent Statewide Grand Hall

Strategic VisionStrategic Vision

Unification, Sustainability, andUnification, Sustainability, andOrganization Among All MembersOrganization Among All MembersStatewide Symbolized by a NewStatewide Symbolized by a NewGrand HallGrand Hall

M.W.P.H.G.L. of MissouriM.W.P.H.G.L. of Missouri

Taylor Consulting TeamTaylor Consulting Team

Isaac Woods Will Houston Arjun Sarkar

OverviewOverview

Forensic EvaluationForensic EvaluationStrategic SuggestionsStrategic Suggestions– UnificationUnification– SustainabilitySustainability– OrganizationOrganization

Discussion & Wrap-upDiscussion & Wrap-up

Forensic EvaluationForensic EvaluationStrategic ConcernsStrategic Concerns– UnificationUnification

Conflicts Among DistrictsConflicts Among DistrictsLack of Information Dissemination & TransparencyLack of Information Dissemination & Transparency

– SustainabilitySustainabilityLack of Long-Term VisionLack of Long-Term VisionConflicting Administrative AgendasConflicting Administrative AgendasStrategic and Tactical Conflict – Board Vs. Grand MasterStrategic and Tactical Conflict – Board Vs. Grand Master

– OrganizationalOrganizationalLack of Community VisibilityLack of Community VisibilityPoor Recruitment TacticsPoor Recruitment TacticsBreakdown in Inter-District relationsBreakdown in Inter-District relations

Financial ConcernsFinancial Concerns– Correlation between Membership and IncomeCorrelation between Membership and Income– What are Maintenance costs?What are Maintenance costs?– Lack of Internal Accessibility of Financial InformationLack of Internal Accessibility of Financial Information

501(c)3 Concerns501(c)3 Concerns– Maintenance and Revenue GenerationMaintenance and Revenue Generation

UnificationUnification

Solution: Inter-District Coordination Solution: Inter-District Coordination CommitteeCommittee– RoleRole

Extra Board Entity Designed to build Unity of Extra Board Entity Designed to build Unity of DirectionDirection

– Functions:Functions:Extant Issues Placed in MinutesExtant Issues Placed in MinutesExtant Issues ContainedExtant Issues ContainedBuilds Group CohesionBuilds Group Cohesion

Diagramed Function of Inter-District Diagramed Function of Inter-District Coordination CommitteeCoordination Committee

Inter-DistrictRepresentative

Board Meetings:Get Issue In

Minutes

Learn “minor” issuesacross Districts

Bring the full weightOf the Most

Worshipful PrinceHall Grand Lodge

District

SustainabilitySustainability

Solution: Modification of By-LawsSolution: Modification of By-Laws– Essence: Segregate the Long-Term Strategic Essence: Segregate the Long-Term Strategic

Functioning from the Grand Master and Place Functioning from the Grand Master and Place it in the Hands of the Boardit in the Hands of the Board

– Frees Grand Master to Execute tactical Frees Grand Master to Execute tactical Actions Toward Long-Term GoalActions Toward Long-Term Goal

OrganizationalOrganizational

Increased VisibilityIncreased Visibility– Internal Focus vs. External FocusInternal Focus vs. External Focus

A.F. & A.M. vs. P.H.A.A.F. & A.M. vs. P.H.A.– Public InformationPublic Information

Website contentWebsite content– Community Collaboration Community Collaboration

Joint ventures with other organizationsJoint ventures with other organizationsPowerful appearances at community eventsPowerful appearances at community events

OrganizationalOrganizational

Increasing Membership Increasing Membership

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– Spread the messageSpread the message

– Leverage activities on like-minded prospectsLeverage activities on like-minded prospects

Habitat for HumanityHabitat for Humanity

Financial SuggestionsFinancial Suggestions

Increased MembershipIncreased MembershipSystematic increases (inflation)Systematic increases (inflation)Budget for improvement, not status quoBudget for improvement, not status quoSolicit external donationsSolicit external donationsIncreased transparencyIncreased transparency

501(c)3Definition: Community Charitable Organization, Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)3– Maintains Tax Exempt Status– Attracts Donors

Donors get deductions for contributionsEmployer Contribution Matching PotentialStrategically 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-upDiscussion & Wrap-upUnificationUnification– Inter-District Coordination CommitteeInter-District Coordination Committee

SustainabilitySustainability– By-Law ModificationBy-Law Modification

OrganizationOrganization– Increased Community VisibilityIncreased Community Visibility– Increased MembershipIncreased Membership

Financial SuggestionsFinancial Suggestions– Increased Funds and Synergy from Financial Controls & Increased Funds and Synergy from Financial Controls &

Unification, Sustainability & Organization StrategiesUnification, Sustainability & Organization Strategies501(c) 3 Component501(c) 3 Component– Forms Foundational Component for FinanceForms Foundational Component for Finance

These Strategies Lead To New Grand Hall & Form These Strategies Lead To New Grand Hall & Form Foundation for s Stronger Grand LodgeFoundation for s Stronger Grand Lodge

Discussion

QUESTIONS???