"The
Michigan Moose Association receives our heartfelt thanks
for their overwhelming "Kickoff" donation
of $50,000. towards the Chancellor Rehabilitation project
at Moosehaven.
The Lodges and Districts of the Michigan
Association hold a special project each year to raise
funds for the Mooseheart/Moosehaven Special Project(s)
accepted by the Association. The revenue from the
fundraiser is also used to help with special membership
building programs for their Lodges and Chapters.
Sincerest thanks to the Executive
Board and to the membership of Michigan. This is truly "fraternalism
in action".
"Congratulations
to Tallahassee FL Chapter 1103 on celebrating their
60th Anniversary. This Chapter and its members can
certainly be proud of their accomplishments through
the years. And, they clearly demonstrated their pride
and love for our Mooseheart Child City and School by
donating $5,000. to the Mooseheart Endowment Fund.
During the program, Gimme 5 District
Chairmen R. D. & Linda White presented a Chapter
check in the amount of $675. and a Lodge check in the
amount of $2,590. - all from Gimme 5 donations from
Chapter and Lodge members.
Special thanks to all who continue
to give of their time, their talent and their financial
means in behalf of Mooseheart and Moosehaven and our
fraternal programs."
April 23, 2009
We
gratefully acknowledge the thoughtfulness of Anchorage
AK Chapter 139 for hosting a special function to benefit
Mooseheart and Moosehaven. We offer our heartfelt
thanks to all volunteers involved in this outstanding
event.
Anchorage Chapter had a $5000.00 drawing/Hawaiian
Luau designating all the proceeds to Moose Charities. We
were truly blessed to have a very sucessful response
from our membership. All 300 tickets were sold. Hence,
our generous donation!
Fraternally,
Connie Haas, Recorder
Ck#
5792 for $2400.00 - earmarked for 4 chest freezers
@ MHT.
Ck#
5793 for $1596.00 - earmarked for 4 lazyboy recliners@
MHN.
Ck#
5794 for $1328.09 - earmarked for Endowment.
April 21, 2009
We recognize and
thank Tallahassee FL Lodge 1075 and Tallahassee FL Chapter
1103 for their respective gifts of $4240 and $875 to
assist Mooseheart Child City and School Operations.
April 20. 2009
Good
Morning, Jan -
I just wanted to share an inspirational "Gimme Five" story
with you.
Last fall, at our State Conference, I showed the Co-workers
of Minnesota my "This one's for _______",
Gimme Five boxes. One co-worker from Maplewood Chapter
#563, Mary Kiewatt, took 15 boxes, saying she was going
to give them to her family members to fill. And, when
Mary tells her family to do something, they usually do
it!!! She is a lovely lady and a great mother and grandmother.
To make a long story short, I saw Mary at our Council
of Higher Degrees meeting this past Saturday. She handed
me two boxes, heavy with coins. One was from a daughter
and the other was from her 9 year old grandson! He had
chosen to fill it for 'Samuel' and had filled it with
his own pennies - for a grand total of $4.11. What a
kid!! I have made a thank-you note, with Samuel's picture
on it, to send to him.
Now $4.11 may not seem like much when you look at the
Big Picture. But, it is SO MUCH MORE than many of our
members are doing! I plan on telling this story to everyone
who will listen. Maybe it will inspire a few to give
what they can to insure the future of our beloved Mooseheart
and Moosehaven. It's sure worth a try.
Carolyn Allen, Gimme 5 Chairman, MN
Moose Riders donate
to Mooseheart and Moosehaven at FL/BE Midyear Conference-
During the 4-24 to 4-26 Midyear Conference in Tampa,
Fl, Riverview Moose Riders made donations to Mooseheart
and Moosehaven from proceeds of their rally in early
April. They are also contributing to a computer fund
for Mooseheart students and donated 4 "trikes" to
Moosehaven for its residents. Riverview, as well as our
other Districts and Lodges, have been working so hard
this year to raise money to achieve our statewide goals
and I am so proud of their results. Jan, you are correct
in saying they work very hard but also get to enjoy themselves
while doing it. What a great combination. My goal with
the newsletter is to keep this momentum going and I think
it is working. I hope that I have a chance to say hello
to you in Chicago where I'll be representing Macclenny
WOTM and FBMA Moose Riders. Thank you for taking the
time to read Pipes. .
Regards, Joan Fedora, Editor of Pipes Florida Moose Riders
State Secretary
April 16, 2009
"Sincerest Thanks to Princeton
Lodge 1521/Chapter 355, Beckley Lodge 1606/Chapter
822, and St. Albans Lodge 868/Chapter 857 for hosting
'Meet and Greet' dinners - welcoming Jan and Moose
Charities to West Virginia. Each outdid themselves
in decorating their Lodge homes and providing delicious
meals for all attendees. Regional Manager Jim Hale
approached these Chapters and Lodges with the idea
of holding the 'Meet and Greet' functions and their
response was overwhelming and humbling. Jim and the
members of the West Virginia Lodges and Chapters have
my/our heartfelt thanks for their dedication and commitment
to providing the funds necessary to maintain and support
the continuing operations of Mooseheart and Moosehaven.
The West Virginia Moose Association will be celebrating
its 75th Anniversary at the Annual Convention. We
wish you all continued success and enjoyment. We know
you will continue your efforts in behalf of our Child
City and School and our City of Contentment."
Donations totaling $12,255.00 were presented by the
following:
Princeton Lodge 1521 and Chapter 355
- Presenters Administrator Freddie Freeman and Senior
Regent Bonita Belcher
Bluefield Lodge 1079 and Chapter 565
- Presenters Governor-elect Larry Fanning and Senior
Regent Kathy Umburger
5TH District - WVMA
- Presenter - District President Kenny Simmons
Beckley Lodge 1606 and Chapter 822
- Presenters - Governor John Gravely and Senior Regent
Nancy Tillette
Ronceverte Chapter 2247
- Presenter - Recorder Renetha Dove
Rainelle Lodge 1647 and Chapter 1857
- Presenters - Larry McClung and Cleo Holliday
St. Albans Lodge 868 and Chapter 857
- Presenters - Governor Mike Brown and Senior Regent
Lu Ann Brown
Nitro Lodge 565 and Chapter 757
- Presenters - Governor "Little" Ray Helmick
and Senior Regent Faye Greenfield
Parkersburg Lodge 1118 and Chapter 543
- Presenter - Administrator Danny Perry
Charleston Chapter 317
- Presenter - Recorder Karen Sue Gray
Anonymous Donor - $500 donation - truly a "gift
of love" - special thanks
In addition to the above, donations totaling $558.00
were received for the Gimme 5 program - special thanks
to each of these members for their generosity in behalf
of our kids and seniors.
Please see the Mooseheart
Wish List for acknowledgment of all donations
received from the Lodges, Chapters, Districts, and
Nitro Moose Riders.
April 2, 2009
March 16, 2009 “At the KY Association
Mid Year Conference we collected a check from Paducah
Lodge # 285 to pay 1 year commitment of the Gimme 5
for every one of their members and their chapter #
939. The Lodge count was 127 and the WOTM was 87, a
total of 214 members.” fraternally, Rick Stewart KMA
Gimme 5 Chairman
PIPES FBMA Moose Rider News Astor
Lodge will be holding a Gimme Five Picnic on May 2nd
beginning at noon. Coordinating this project will be
Linda Mulligan, John, Doc Holladay and the Central
Florida Higher Degree. Moose Riders from around the
state will be attending. GIMME FIVE – Bill Mulligan,
State Co-Chair
The Cocoa Moose Riders (Lodge
1717) have been busy ….a Casino Games Mystery Run raised
$572.00 for Mooseheart
Charleston, WV – held a fundraising
event on behalf of Boy Scouts of America and Mooseheart/Moosehaven:
total raised $12,980 of which $6,490 was for Mooseheart/Moosehaven
Princeton, WV - Fundraiser for
Toys for Tots and Mooseheart/Moosehaven, total proceeds
raised were $6,000 of which $3,000 was for Mooseheart/Moosehaven.
