Illini News April May June 2009
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Illini Moose Magazine April - May - June Volume 2009 Issue 2 Inside This Issue Moose Economic Stimulus Plan Announced President’s Letter P.2 Regional Manager 3 Breaking News Alert! February 12, 2009 15:53CST MOOSEHEART, IL. Moments ago Moose International Director of Membership IMA Secretary 4 Darrell O’Brien released details of the recently passed “Moose Economic Moose Legion News 5 Stimulus Plan”. After discussion and debate, the Loyal Order of Moose’s Supreme Council and the Grand Council of the Women of the Moose voted to I.M.A. Golf Outing 5 approve the proposal in support of this unprecedented program designed to Lodge Ritual 6 jumpstart economic activity throughout all levels of the Moose fraternity. In an unprecedented action, application fees have been eliminated for all new Youth Awareness 6 and former member applications dated from March 1, 2009 through April 30, Community Service 7 2009. Director of Membership O’Brien stated “This could be just what is needed to Council of Higher 8 solidify the efforts of Lodges and Chapters to achieve their membership and Degrees financial goals prior to the close of our fiscal year. Our Lodges and Chapters can immediately begin promoting the ‘Moose Economic Stimulus Plan’ in their LOOM Membership 9 newsletters, on their websites, on their bulletin boards and elsewhere within the Deputy Grand Regent 10 Lodge Homes.” Moose International normally retains the $20 application fees (Continued on page 14) WOTM Membership 11 Gimme Five 12 Brother Brad Recognized for Heroism Chicago 2009 13 Endowment Fund 13 Economic Stimulus 14 Famous Moose 14 State Convention 15 Margaritaville Photos 16 Moose Charities 17 Paul P. Powell 17 Scholarship Fund Rambler Nation 18 Golf Outing 18 Bean Bags 19 Brother Brad Cunningham is presented with Act of Heroism Award at the Mid- Mid-Year Photos 19 Year Conference in Decatur, Il on Saturday, February 21st, by Jr. Past Supreme Miscellaneous 20 Governor, Gene Huggins, as IMA President, Tom Bilderbeck, looks on. Brother Brad pulled a fellow worker from an oil field explosion without any regard About Press Releases 21 to his own safety last October. Two men were killed in the blast and a total of four Sudoku 22 badly burned. Brad was able to save Glen Iles life, make a stress call and manage to drive them both to nearby Crosstown, Il for medical attention. Both men were Letter from Editor 23 airlifted to hospitals where they were treated for third and fourth degree burns. Illini Order Form 23 Brad was proclaimed a local hero and is currently on the road to recovery. Letter from the President Let me first start by saying thank you to all those who attended the Mid-Year Conference. I would like to congratulate the co-workers who received their Academy and Green Cap this year. Job well done ladies! We were very fortunate to have Grand Regent Marion Friend and Brother Gary Urwiler, who is the Principal and Superintendent of Mooseheart schools, as our Official Visitors. They both were very informative and a delight to be around. We had some very good reports. Mary Becker and her report on “Bringing Home the Bacon” Seminar held in Reno, Nevada. I hope we take the information she gave out back to our lodges and put it to good use. Finally, Brad and Carol Bowker and their report “Ain’t My Job.” This report was very well orchestrated, switching from each other, talking about different things and jobs in the lodge, and making the comment “Ain't my job.” We received some very important information about the IRS given by Pete Baldino. His remarks were valuable since his lodge had experienced an IRS audit. Thank you Pete! What can I say about the Jimmy Buffett party? It has been a long time since I have seen so many people up out of their seats dancing and singing! The food was great and the entertainment was excellent. None of this would have been possible had it not been for the help of Tim and Becky Alcorn. Hey! How about the Moose Follies?! These fellas went above and beyond the call of duty. They raised approximately $800 for Breast Cancer Awareness. I would like to thank Larry Hartley, our Charitable Gaming chairman. He gave a personal donation of $1,000. Also, I need to thank all those who raised funds for our various charitable endeavors. Thank you everyone! Thursday we were given some very good reports from our District Presidents at the State Board meeting. Before I close, I hope every lodge is taking advantage of the stimulus package and the Ten Member Board to help the lodges to sign new and former members. Thank you for your generosity of giving to our programs and all that you do. Tom Bilderbeck - IMA President 2 OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING What is Opportunity? Opportunity is surely the “Moose Economic Stimulus Plan” sign a new or former member between March 1, 2009 and April 30, 2009 with no fees. What a deal and what a perfect way to build membership in all our Lodges, Chapters, and Moose Legions! The opportunities offered to Moose members is far more reaching than this. Opportunity is what we offer our children at Mooseheart who come to us from all walks of life, who have very little, if anything at all. We offer them the chance to make a difference in their lives. If it were not for the men and women of the Moose these children may not have any opportunities at all for success. Opportunity is what we offer our seniors at Moosehaven after a long life of trials and tribulations. Our seniors can rest assured that we will be there for them. We offer to them a chance to enjoy their golden years in the golden rays of the Florida sunshine. Through the efforts of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Women of the Moose we offer these special people an opportunity to enjoy the rewards of life they have so richly earned. Opportunity is the ability to belong to an International Organization made of men and women dedicated to caring for the young and old, bringing communities closer and celebrating life. Opportunities to show our neighbors we love and care for all humanity are in another words, WE OUR THE MOOSE. Opportunity to belong to your local Moose Lodge means a place for you to share companions, fellowship, and fun with your family, neighbors, and friends. Opportunities for members to be involved with fellow citizens building a better community one brick at a time by leading participation in community service projects. Opportunity is knocking, so throw open the door and embrace the most fantastic happening to you in a lifetime. The opportunity to be a Moose. Ron Kozuszek - IMA Regional Manager 3 Letter from the I.M.A. Secretary The “Beyond Belief” Campaign year has come to a close and the Membership Committee should continue to have a short-term campaign in place while we await the announcement of the new campaign at the International Convention. It is so important that a Lodge recognize their sponsors for their efforts. The Lodge should have plans underway for a Preferred Members Party and begin now to advertise their Preferred Members party for next year. Proper orientations should be held for the new candidates to tell them of the activities of your Lodge and tell them why they should join your Lodge. Brother Jr. Past Governor, you should have or will soon receive the Moose of the Year form from your Administrator. Please return by the deadline on the form in order for your committee’s selection to be considered for International Moose of the Year. I urge you to complete this form as soon as possible, for, the longer you take, the greater the possibility of the form getting misplaced. Every Lodge has a member who is deserving of this honor and we should have 100% participation in this program. Two important deadlines will soon be here, the R. Robert Dale Scholarship for the Class of 2010, and the Paul P. Powell Scholarship for the Class of 2009. Both these programs are open to Lodge and Chapter member students. There should be 100% participation in these programs. Contact your Lodge Administrator or Chapter Recorder for eligibility requirements. The date for the 78th annual Convention of the Illinois Moose Association is August 20-23, 2009. The Headquarters Hotel for the Loyal Order of Moose and the Women of the Moose is the St Louis, Mo. Airport Marriott Hotel. We urge everyone to pre-register and purchase function tickets early. Forms are available on the IMA website, www.illinoismoose.org We will be holding marches of checks on Friday and Saturday at our Convention. Our special capital project for this year is Mooseheart Furniture. A donation form is available on the IMA website www.illinoismoose.org. Please fill it out, as this will help us to insure that you get proper recognition for your contributions. We will accept donations for Mooseheart Furniture, High School Prom, Endowment Fund, Scholarship Fund, and Special Olympics. Please make these checks payable to Moose Charities. Checks for Breast Cancer, Illinois Day, Illinois Residence, and Youth Awareness should be made payable to the Illinois Moose Association. Please make separate checks for each project and indicate in the note portion the project the funds are to be used for. The total of all the donations for the Mid-Year Conference is listed below. Thank you all, it is because of people like you who care, that are children at Mooseheart and our seniors at Moosehaven will have a secure and happy future.