COMMUNICATIONS PILLAR
We are listening Communications Audit and Survey 2014 As part of the Com mu nications Pillar Strategic Direction an Audit has been conducted to find out what we are doing (in the area of communications) and what the true costs of these activities are. From these results the Team will now look at ways to work smarter, quicker and more cost effectively. Already this audit has resulted in a combination of cost savings and increased revenue – with over a 40% reduction in the previous annual budget without affecting the quality of the magazine.
Lodge Communication Survey Also, a communication survey has been sent to all Lodges to seek feedback on
what they do, their current views on communication and what members are looking for! The feedback was truly ‘superb’, thank you. 102 Lodges (42%) replied to the survey (either electronically or via hard copy). Key statistics at this stage included: • 100% of those who responded to the survey indicated that they used some form of electronic communication (predominately email). What worked best for them included: emails, with follow up by telephone calls and text messaging. Many were also using their Lodge website as their communication hub. • 30% of respondents signalled that they had their own Lodge website – these were hosted fairly evenly between Freemasons New Zealand and Independent Suppliers • 86% of respondents liked the idea of uniformity across the three (Northern, Central and Southern)
We will ensure, through the use of our recognised brand, the delivery of our fundamental principles to our brethren, their families and to the wider community.
Divisional websites and 66% liked the potential content. • 100% of respondents indicated that all members still wanted to receive the New Zealand Freemason magazine. The magazine was also highly rated by the readership (95% rated it either good, very good or excellent – no one rated it poor). 79% wanted to receive the magazine quarterly, 81% by post or by a combination of post and electronic means.
Freemasons New Zealand Website Work on the new Freemasons New Zealand website is currently underway and we will be displayed at the Divisional Conferences later this year – this will also bring about further cost savings. Watch this space! VWBro Peter Benstead PGDC Chair of the Communications Pillar
Northern Division Conference Mystery Creek, Hamilton
2 May 2015 PROGRAMME 8.30am 9.25am 9.30am 10am 10.30am
Registration & morning tea Conference opened Business session Q&As on reports RW Bro Mark Winger Deputy GM and remits 11.30am RW Bro Laurence Milton PGW Chief Executive & presentations Noon Te Radar 1pm Lunch 2pm Freemasons seminar and ladies’ programme 3.30pm Address by Grand Master 3.45pm General business 4pm Conference closed
REGISTRATION Contact divsec.northern@freemasons.co.nz Registrations close 24 April 2015
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COST Registration $20 (Men only) Lunch $30pp (Ladies & Men) DRESS Smart Casual