LOOM Instructor-Led Training

This 2-day hands-on technical training course teaches Fraternal Units how to work within the QuickBooks, LCL.net and Moose Admin programs. This instructor-led class consists of a combination of instructor lecture and demonstration. After learning the “how,” “when,” and “why” behind the necessary QuickBooks, LCL and Admin Menu functions, students will have an opportunity to practice what they have learned as they work through a training database.

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Successfully work within the QuickBooks Chart of Accounts to perform financial transactions common to any FRU
• Successfully work within the LCL.net program to enter, update, delete and transmit fraternal unit information, member record data and member applications
• Successfully work within Moose Admin to enter officers, pay A/R statements, submit required reports and pay dues
• Create and transmit LCL, QuickBooks and Admin Menu Reports

This class has been designed for Chapter Recorders. This class may also benefit Treasurers or anyone else interested in learning more about LCL, QuickBooks and Admin Menu operations.

Students must submit a 2HOTT class registration form to the session trainer prior to the registration deadline. To view class dates and locations, registration contact information and the registration deadline, click here.

Students must bring their own course materials, and in most cases, their own computer to class. Download and print the following 2HOTT materials by clicking on the titles below:

• 2HOTT LCL.net V2.2 Participant Guide
• 2HOTT QuickBooks Participant Guide
• 2HOTT QuickBooks Training Job Aid

Contact your session trainer for exact computer requirements.

Please prepare the necessary materials listed in Course Prep above.
In most cases, a small fee will be charged to cover the trainer’s expenses. If overnight lodging is necessary, students are responsible for making their own arrangements and paying for their own accommodations. The cost of overnight accommodations is not the responsibility of the Lodge, Chapter, Moose Legion, Association or Moose International.

This 3-day hands-on, instructor facilitated course begins with an overview of the Administrator’s detailed task responsibilities and the supporting resources available to help Administrators complete those tasks. From there, students are provided an opportunity to practice daily Administrator tasks using a simulated QuickBooks company. Finally, students will perform interactive individual and group exercises to recognize how the Administrator’s role can contribute to successful operations of the Social Quarters, and in turn, increase member retention.

At the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Identify detailed Administrator duties and supporting resources
• Perform simulated daily tasks of the Administrator (count registers, manage petty cash, track accurate inventory, enter/pay bills,etc.)
• Explain and uphold the Moose Private Policy
• Format and analyze business report
• Employ and manage staff

This class has been designed primarily for Lodge Administrators and supporting clerical staff. This class may also benefit other Lodge Officers, Audit Committee Members or any other active members that are interested in learning more about the role of the Administrator.

Prior to attending this class, participants will need to complete a 2-HOTT course. You must have prior knowledge of, and experience with, LCL and QuickBooks operations within the Moose environment. Basic LCL and QuickBooks operations will NOT be re-taught in this class.

Participants must register for this class by completing an Administrator School Registration Form and submitting it to the Admin School Trainer prior to the registration deadline. A registration form can be found in Course Materials & Fees. Click here to see the Admin School Schedule.

A computer is required for this class. Some training locations have participant computers, some do not. At minimum, QuickBooks Pro 2007 must be installed on the computer you are bringing to class. Contact your session trainer prior to the registration deadline to confirm computer prep requirements.

Contact your session trainer for the exact cost of the training session. Participants are responsible for their own overnight accommodations. Moose International is NOT responsible for covering any of these expenses.

This 1-day interactive, instructor facilitated course is designed to meet both the general needs of the Lodge leaders and Committee Chairman as well as the needs of the Social Quarters Manager The course will help participants understand how those in a position of Lodge leadership work together to meet the overall needs of the Lodge and the Social Quarters. The instruction and materials are divided into two parts, one specific to Lodge leadership and the other to the House Committee.

The primary objectives for students attending Lodge Leadership & House Committee training are:

• Recognize how organizational resources (Lodges, Regional Mangers, Territory Managers, Moose International, Associations and Districts) work together to support lodge operations and fulfill the Moose International Mission.
• Be able to compare and contrast the operational and financial responsibilities of the House Committee to those of the Lodge Board of Officers (e.g. keeping the Social Quarters community friendly; reasons for following the General Laws, and interpreting business reports.)

This class has been designed primarily for Lodge Board of Officers, Committee Chairmen, and Social Quarters Manager. This class may also benefit Audit Committee members, clerical support staff and any active Moose member who is interested in learning more about Lodge and House Committee operations.

Participants must register with the training session’s contact, listed on the training schedule. Click here to see the LL&HC Training Schedule.

There is no computer or prep work needed.

Participant materials will be provided by the trainer. Confirm your course fee when registering for the class.

This 2-hour interactive, instructor facilitated workshop is designed to meet specific needs of the Lodge Governor and Jr. Governor. This is an opportunity to go into greater detail and reinforce concepts that were covered in LL&HC training.

The primary objectives for students attending Governors Workshop are:

• Identify the Governor’s specific role and responsibilities in presiding over all Lodge meetings (Board of officers, General Membership, House Committee, and Joint meetings with Chapters) and in appointing committee chairmen and appointed officers.

This class has been designed primarily for Governors and Jr. Governors.

Participants must register with the training session’s contact, listed on the training schedule. Click here to see the Governors Workshop Training Schedule.

There is no computer or prep work needed.

Participant materials will be provided by the trainer. Confirm your course fee when registering for the class.

This 2-hour interactive, instructor facilitated workshop is designed to meet specific needs of the Committee Chairmen and Committee members. This is an opportunity to go into greater detail and reinforce concepts that were covered in LL&HC training.

The primary objectives for students attending Committees Workshop are:

• Recognize and identify the attributes of a successful committee Chairmen
• Utilize classroom resources and tools to run an effective committee meeting
• Ability to conduct successful committee events

This class has been designed primarily for Committee Chairman and Committee members.

Participants must register with the training session’s contact, listed on the training schedule. Click here to see the Committees Workshop Training Schedule.

There is no computer or prep work needed.

Participant materials will be provided by the trainer. Confirm your course fee when registering for the class.

This 2-hour interactive, instructor facilitated workshop is designed to meet specific needs of the Lodge Treasurer and Financial Review Committee members. This is an opportunity to go into greater detail and reinforce concepts that were covered in LL&HC training.

Students attending Treasurer and Financial Review Committee Workshop should be able to:

• Understand how the Treasurer and Financial Review Committee members work together to audit financial operations of the Lodge.

This class has been designed primarily for the Lodge Treasurer and Financial Review Committee members.

Participants must register with the training session’s contact, listed on the training schedule. Click here to see the Treasurer and Financial Review Committee Workshop Training Schedule.

There is no computer or prep work needed.

Participant materials will be provided by the trainer. Confirm your course fee when registering for the class.

This 2-hour interactive, instructor facilitated workshop is designed to meet specific needs of the Lodge Trustee. This is an opportunity to go into greater detail and reinforce concepts that were covered in LL&HC training.

The primary objectives for students attending Trustees Workshop are:

• Understanding the Trustees role in examining and approving Lodge bills.
• Ability to use classroom tools to conduct annual and monthly inventory.

This class has been designed primarily for Trustees.

Participants must register with the training session’s contact, listed on the training schedule. Click here to see the Trustees Workshop Training Schedule.

There is no computer or prep work needed.

Participant materials will be provided by the trainer. Confirm your course fee when registering for the class.