activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 7
- Facilitating Masonic Fellowship Masonic Ritual and Lodge OperationsUnites Masons through fraternal gatherings to promote Masonic ideals and provides an at-large membership club for individuals unable to join a local chapter.
- Hosts fraternal gatherings to promote Masonic ideals Masonic Ritual and Lodge OperationsOrganizes and facilitates fraternal gatherings that unite Masons around shared values and promote Masonic ideals through collective participation.
- Manages club reporting through online forms Membership Management & RecruitmentOperates an online reporting system using forms F-200a and F-200b for clubs and associations to submit monthly membership data and updates on meetings or officer changes.
- Member Communication and Outreach Membership Management & RecruitmentProduces and publishes a semi-annual official magazine for members and provides a map and application form to help individuals locate and join local clubs.
- Operates at-large membership club for remote members Discounted Access & Privileges for MembersRuns Club #1002 International President's Club, an at-large membership option for individuals unable to join a local chapter, ensuring broader inclusion.
- Produces semi-annual membership magazineCreates and distributes a semi-annual official magazine for members, serving as a communication and engagement tool for the organization.
- Supports club formation and membership access Membership Management & RecruitmentProvides a map and application form to help individuals locate and join local clubs, and offers a new club formation packet to assist in establishing local clubs where none exist.
advocacy · 2
- Advocates for application of Masonic ideals in civic life Masonic Ritual and Lodge OperationsEncourages Masons to live by Masonic principles in daily life and supports broader societal values such as youth education and individual rights-based governance.
- Promoting Masonic Ideals and Youth Education Masonic Ritual and Lodge OperationsEncourages Masons to apply Masonic ideals in daily life and supports youth education and individual rights-based government.
capacity building · 3
- Administers endowment fund for long-term financial sustainability Endowment and Investment Fund ManagementEstablished a $100,000 endowment fund designed to generate interest income to support future administrative or operating costs, pending Executive Board approval.
- Endowment Fund Management Endowment and Investment Fund ManagementEstablished a $100,000 endowment fund to generate interest for future administrative or operating cost support, subject to Executive Board approval.
- Supporting Club Formation and Administration Membership Management & RecruitmentAssists in the formation of new clubs by providing a new club formation packet and support, and offers online forms for existing clubs to report membership and update details.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Collaborating with Masonic bodies while upholding individual member autonomy independent_fraternity_cooperationThe organization collaborates with Masonic bodies, but emphasizes that its individual members act independently rather than representing Masonic institutions, fostering a balance between cooperation and personal agency.
- Coordinating geographic network connections through centralized administration geographic_network_coordinationThe organization uses a geographic map and centralized coordination via the International Secretary to efficiently connect individuals with appropriate local clubs, optimizing network accessibility and engagement.
- Developing ethical leadership and character through club creation character-based leadership developmentThe organization supports the establishment of new clubs with a foundational emphasis on cultivating ethical leadership, fostering character development, and promoting service to others among its members.
- Ensuring long-term financial stability through an endowment fund endowment_modelHigh Twelve International utilizes an endowment fund model to secure its financial future and ensure long-term stability for its operations and programs.
- Ensuring long-term financial stability through an endowment fund endowment_modelHigh Twelve International utilizes an endowment fund model to secure its financial future, providing a stable base for its operations and initiatives.
- Expanding reach through decentralized, community-led club formation community-led expansionHigh Twelve International employs a decentralized, community-led model to expand its presence by empowering individuals to establish new local clubs, thereby increasing its reach organically.
- Expanding reach through decentralized, community-led club formation community-led expansionHigh Twelve International employs a decentralized, community-led expansion model, empowering individuals to establish new local clubs, thereby broadening the organization's presence and impact.
- Facilitating online financial transactions for member convenience online_payment_systemHigh Twelve International provides an online payment system that allows members to make donations or pay fees for specific programs and funds conveniently, without requiring a PayPal account.
- Fostering engagement and spreading ideals through fraternal gatherings fraternal_engagementThe organization leverages regular fraternal gatherings as a core mechanism to reinforce and disseminate Masonic ideals among its members, promoting camaraderie and shared purpose.
- Fostering independent action within a collaborative fraternal network independent_fraternity_cooperationThe organization collaborates with Masonic bodies while emphasizing that individual members operate independently, ensuring that their actions are not attributed to or representative of Masonic institutions.
- Leveraging member-submitted content for official publications member-driven_content_publicationThe organization produces its official magazine by incorporating content submitted by its members, while maintaining editorial control to ensure alignment with its mission and standards.
- Maintaining accurate records through mandatory club reporting data_collection_and_reportingThe organization requires local clubs to submit regular reports and updates on meetings, officers, and membership data to ensure current and accurate records are maintained for State Associations and the International Office.
- Maintaining organizational records and facilitating communication through systematic data collection data_collection_and_information_managementThe organization requires clubs to submit regular reports and updates to systematically collect membership and club information. This data is then used to maintain current records, update the website, manage mailings for publications and fundraisers, provide rosters, and calculate annual billing, ensuring efficient operations and communication.
- Publishing official content using member-submitted contributions member-driven_content_publicationHigh Twelve International produces its official magazine by utilizing content submitted by its members, while retaining editorial control to ensure alignment with organizational standards and objectives.
- Reinforcing Masonic ideals through regular fraternal gatherings fraternal_engagementHigh Twelve International uses consistent fraternal gatherings as a core mechanism to strengthen and disseminate Masonic principles among its members.
- Utilizing collected data for comprehensive information management and operational efficiency information_managementHigh Twelve International leverages collected membership and club information to update its website, manage individual records, ensure accurate mailing for communications, provide rosters, and calculate annual billing, thereby streamlining its administrative and communication processes.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Leadership Development
Program supporting the development and transition of international presidents on an annual basis
relationships · 4
who they work with
- AffiniPay Partner — Allows payment of New & Reinstated Member Fees through AffiniPay without requiring an account.
- International Office Partner — Receives and processes article and photo submissions for the High Twelvian Magazine.
- PayPal Partner — Allows payment of New & Reinstated Member Fees through PayPal without requiring an account.
- recognized Masonic Grand Lodges Partner — Cooperates with recognized Masonic Grand Lodges while affirming individual member representation.