Step outside your comfort zone by expanding or enhancing your lodge programs. New and different programming keeps members engaged and interested in your lodge. Plus, a satisfied member brings in potential members. Use some of these tips and watch your lodge grow. Start a Cultural Skills Group in Your Lodge. Organizing a Cultural Skills group is a great way to encourage [...]
New Member Dinners are an excellent way to introduce prospective members to all that Sons of Norway has to offer. Well organized dinners can recruit several new members to a lodge. Plus, since the cost is offset by the Sons of Norway Marketing Department, New Member Dinners are an affordable event to add to any lodge calendar. This month, we’re sharing tips [...]
Is your lodge looking for a great benefit to retain members? Look no further than the Sons of Norway Foundation’s scholarships. These funding opportunities for college students are great incentives to stay in Sons of Norway. Not familiar with the Foundation’s scholarships? Let’s take a moment to review them and explain how your lodge can use them to attract new members. [...]
September marks an important month for Sons of Norway: Life Insurance Awareness Month. As the backbone of the organization, life insurance and annuities provide the financial support for members and lodges. Your lodge’s Financial Benefits Counselor (FBC), plays vital role in the organization by serving as link between members and Sons of Norway’s secure financial products. If you’re a regular reader [...]
It’s back! As we mentioned in last month’s R&R, Sons of Norway Headquarters is bringing back the Recruitment Challenge for 2016, giving your lodge another opportunity to be rewarded for its collective recruitment and retention efforts! Since it’s still early, your lodge has ample opportunity make 2016 a year to remember. To make these dreams of success a reality, though, your [...]
Sons of Norway recently introduced two new products, Simplified Issue Whole Life and Guaranteed Issue Whole Life. Simplified Issue Whole Life Fulfilling the need for a lower death benefit at an affordable rate, this product will cover final expenses plus other debts. Some highlights include: Available to anyone up to age 85 Only five health questions, with no medical exam Face [...]
Don’t forget: Easter this year falls on March 27th. It might be a little too late to make a full program for your lodge around Easter but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to bring a little of the holiday spirit to your next lodge meeting. Here are a few of our favorite simple ways to bring Easter into your lodge [...]
Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month? It’s true: a Congressional act in 2004 officially designated April as the month to teach Americans the importance of establishing and keeping healthy financial habits. As a fraternal life insurer company, Sons of Norway has been helping members increase their financial literacy for more than 120 years. Thanks to the organization’s talented [...]
With November here it’s safe to say winter is on its way. While this means cooler weather, it also means new and unique chances for your lodge to give back to the community. One of these efforts kicked off at the beginning of the month: Movember, the month long beard-growing that raises money for cancer research. Fun and timely volunteer opportunities [...]
Ready or not, the heart of the holiday season is upon us! With one holiday coming after another, everything can be a bit of a blur. Because of this, planning ahead is crucial. One event that often gets overlooked is New Year’s Eve. It’s too bad, too; New Year’s Eve is a natural party, meaning it’s a great opportunity for your [...]
