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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800
January 7, 2004
Good things happen when we work togther "Good
things happen when we work together," says Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride. "We've demonstrated that
quota and the lodge must achieve its individual lodge quota before incentives are awarded. Individual lodge quotas are posted on page three.
Local Lodge Incentive For each lodge that achieves its lodge quota and the State achieves 2,345 applications, the lodge will receive 1 1/2 times its lodge incentive amount. If a certificate lapses prior to 12 months, no credit will be given to the lodge or sales representative for incentive programs. For example, if a lodge had a quota of 25 new members, met the quota of 25 and we achieved Join Hands 2004 The theme of the 2004 membership 2,345 applications for the organization, the local campaign is "Join lodge would Hands 2004." As receive $1,000 x 1 in the preceding 1/2 = $1,500 three years, lodge --(Gold Award). incentive awards All lodges that will be based priexceed their quota marily upon the by 50 percent will number of appli- Join Hands' 2004 double their lodge cations written, says Vice President McBride. The incentive amount. Again, please note that the state SPJST Insurance Department will must meet the 2,345 application quota maintain all membership recruitment and the lodge must achieve its individrecords and progress reports will be ual lodge quota before incentives can issued monthly in the Vestnik. be received. The membership campaign is Any lodge that achieves its quota by loaded with incentives for lodges and June 1, will be recognized at the 2004 youth clubs, sales representatives, SPJST Convention. Delegates from lodge officers and lodge members. qualifying lodges will be recognized at The 2004 incentive program is outthe convention banquet. lined as follows: over the last three years. And that's what we're planning to do — again — in 2004." The goal of the SPJST's 2004 membership drive is to increase the Society's membership by a minimum of five percent or 2,345 applications. All SPJST members in good standing are eligible and encouraged to participate in the effort.
Application Quota The application quota for the state is 2,345 applications, for the year January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004. This number reflects a five percent increase over the 2003 statewide quota. The state must meet the 2,345 application
Lodge Officer Incentives The lodge officers who promote the sales of SPJST life insurance and support the Join Hands 2004 program will be rewarded. The lodges will have their names submitted into a drawing and the win-
Join Hands 2004 Membership Drive Lodge Incentive Program Applications Written Category First Step 6 12 Honorable Mention 15 Bronze 20 Silver Gold 25 50 Platinum 75 Sapphire Century 100 125 Emerald 150 Ruby 175 Diamond 200 Super Achiever
Incentive Award $200 $550 $750 $850 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 $6,000 $7,000 $8,000
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1.342 1,396 1,263 2,379 2,620 3,028
ners will be awarded cash. The value will be assessed according to the category the lodge wins in the Local Lodge Incentive Program. The number of awards will be determined after the final count of qualifying lodges at the end of 2004. The formula will award one cash award for every four qualifying lodges per category. If there are extra lodges in a category, an extra award will be awarded for that category. The cash award will be paid directly to the winning lodge to be divided equally among each lodge officer. For example, if at the end of 2004 the First Step category has 21 qualifying lodges, then six cash awards (instead of only five) will be awarded. It will be the responsibility of the local lodge officers to evaluate their need for more sales representatives. They are strongly encouraged to accept new sales representatives recruited from among their members by mailouts and through other means. Lodge officers are encouraged to take part in recruitment of new sales representatives and allow field representatives time to promote the campaign. In an effort to achieve the objectives of the Join Hands 2004 program, the following ideas area suggested: • Lodges are encouraged to participate in monthly sales promotions. • Lodges should allow time during each meeting for members to complete membership referral cards. • Lodges should set up processes to welcome new members inviting them to lodge. • Lodges should promote fraternal activities, youth and youth club activities. • Contact civic officials, elected officials. • Bring a neighbor/friend to a meeting or social that is a prospect for membership. • Encourage lodge to have social. • List relatives (children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, etc.) who are not members to have them contacted. • Focus on members' children and those who have not joined SPJST. (Continued on page 5.)
Scholarship fund drive donations approaching $9,000 Through the middle of December, the SPJST's 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive had received 387 donations totaling $8,709.64. The fund raising drive started on October 1. SPJST Memorial Donations to date are $5,313.50. The second listing of donors appears below. Names appearing in bold have given $50 or more. Donations are tax deductible and 100 percent of the amount contributed goes toward scholarships. Acknowledgement of individual donations will be published in the Vestnik. SPJST general scholarships were established in 1982 for SPJST member. General scholarships are funded by the SPJST and voluntary contributions by members and friends of the Society. Accordingly, the more funds available, the more scholarships awarded. Thank you for your generous support. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive continues through March 31. Lodge Dist. Name
24 2 Adams, Martha M. 93 7 Ahrens, Cameron 93 7 Ahrens, Mr. and Mrs. Werner 93 7 Ahrens, Philip 88 5 Alexander, Nicole Rene 92 3 Alholm, Lydia 87 2 Anonymous 191 5 Archambeau, Michal and Lori 172 5 Bailey, Linda and Rob 89 2 Baker, Andy 25 3 Baker, Dillon 89 2 Baker, Jimmy 89 2 Baker, Mandy 202 7 B arta, Valerie 177 2 Beck, Samantha 47 2 Beckers, John and Gertrude 29 2 Belz, Brad 29 2 Belz, David 29 2 Belz, Nell 29 2 Belz, Roy 23 6 Berger, Millie 54 3 Bishop, Christine 172 5 Bohacek, Raymond 17 1 Brinkman, Peggy B. 160 4 Broz, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley 160 4 Bruno, Tommy 24 2 Cabla, Jr., Jerry 17 1 Campise, Brittany 92 3 Chaloupka, Justine 172 5 Chapman, Libby 29 2 Chovanec, Frank L. (Continued on page 5.)