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Minnesota Canvassers’ Institute

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 19, 1907

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 84, No. 51.

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Minnesota Canvassers’ Institute

By Frank F. Fry

DEFINITE instructions for canvassers will be given in a fifteen days’ institute to be held in the Minneapolis church, February 17 to March 4, 1908. Considerable thought has been given to the time and place for this meeting. Inasmuch as the Northern Union Conference is to be held March 5-15, it was thought that it would be an advantage to those who wish to take the training, to have it at this time; and if some desire to attend these important meetings of the union conference which follow, they will have opportunity.
Every effort will be put forth to make this one of the most interesting and profitable institutes ever held in Minnesota. We shall endeavor to give the very best help and instruction in book salesmanship that can be provided, and it will be given free of charge. The only expense to be met in attending this institute will be the cost of board. To those who go right to work after the institute, the railroad fare will be paid from their home to the institute and from the institute to their territory.
Instruction will be given on the general principles of salesmanship, including the best methods of gaining entrance and a hearing, giving the canvass and closing the sale, delivering, etc. Daily drills will be conducted. A thorough study of the book to be handled will be taken up each day. Bible studies on the cardinal points of our faith will be given, and nothing will be left undone that ought to be done to make this institute what it ought to be.
Our earnest desire is that many consecrated souls will feel a burden to prepare for this important work. This is a golden opportunity. May there be a hearty response to this call. Those who decide to attend this institute will please notify the undersigned, at 519 East Lake St., Minneapolis, Minn., in due season so the proper arrangements can be made for rooms and entertainment. May the Lord impress souls to launch into this work and gain a speedy preparation to enter the wide harvest-field.
FRANK F. FRY.