Sincerest thanks to the co-workers of Beckley WV Chapter 822 for an outstanding fundraiser in behalf of the WV Residence at Mooseheart. 

Co-workers Pam Hollandsworth and Betty Aliff conceived and spearheaded the fundraising idea – tickets sold and a drawing held for a “folding WV chair filled with WVU items” donated by the chapter co-workers that resulted in a donation in the amount of $972.49 to the Project WV Home. 

We gratefully acknowledge and thank Eddie Worth and Billy Britt, Virginia Moose Association Gimme Five Committee, and all who assisted in a successful Gimme Five fundraiser.

The Virginia Moose Association held a contest that ran from Jan 1, 2010 thru June 30,2010 to promote the Gimme 5 program with the winner receiving an all expense paid trip for 2 to Mooseheart.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Agnew a longtime Moose member from Woodbridge Lodge #583 won the trip. They had the opportunity to visit Mooseheart in September and thoroughly enjoyed it, writing in a thank you note "I wish all the Moose members could see Mooseheart".  We feel this was a very successful contest as Gimme 5 collected several thousand dollars more than what we were averaging.  A special thanks go out to Paula Brazell, VMA Executive Administrator, VMA Board of Officers for their assistance and support – and to Gary Urwiler, Superintendent of Education.  

The results are in from the ‘Mooseheart Cell Phone’ Challenge from Annual Convention in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. Moose Charities would like to personally say, “Thank You” for taking the time to collect, box, and turn in the cell phones your chapters donated.

The first place winner was Birch Run Chapter #2142 with 26 cell phones! Congratulations to Birch Run! They won a $50 gift card for Staples. Have fun shopping for your office supplies. Look for ‘Box Tops for Education’ on those labels please!

In recognition for chapters who donated cell phones were:

·        Westland Chapter #2282
·        Otsego Chapter #672
·        Caro Chapter #940
·        Clare Chapter #1038
·        Taylor Chapter #992
·        Dorr Chapter #2277
·        Dowagiac Chapter #1508
·        Grand Rapids-Sparta Chapter #111
·        Mancelona Chapter #2306

Please continue in your chapters to collect cell phones. The cell phones are refurbished and donated to shelters and police stations for people who need emergency service. Thank you for supporting Mooseheart with cell phones! We collected a total of  103 CELL PHONES! WAY TO GO LADIES!

In Charity, Faith, & Friendship,

Theresa Johnson
Moose Charities Chairman-WOTM-Michigan