Lodge fundraising?

[Benjamin Baxter]

What are you doing as a lodge for fundraising for the general fund? Raffles for guns or other items are great money makers, but here in Texas, the proceeds must go to a charitable thing. We use those for scholarships and community service type things. I'm talking about what do you do to raise funds to pay bills, building maintenance, etc.....

 

[crono782]

Looking at hosting CHL classes. Chapter has been talking of compiling cook book based on our favorite dishes at the meetings.

 

[Companion Joe]

In Tennessee, it is against the GL code to have fundraisers for general use. Dues must be set to cover all regular expenses. Fundraisers can be held to help with charity (scholarship, for example) or for a specific purpose (new carpet, bathroom renovation, etc.). Some smaller lodges don't always follow those guidelines, and nobody seems to get bent out of shape about it, but the code says you aren't supposed to.

 

[rpbrown]

We are having a pistol competition in October at the Dallas Pistol Club. Contact me for details if you are interested. Fun, Food, and Fellowship as well as sending some rounds downrange.

 

[Canadian Paul]

We are lucky enough to have a Lodge building with two small commercial units we can rent.