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1 California - Nevada Gold Miner News & Highlights August - September 2009 TO STIMULATE, EDUCATE, COMMUNICATE AND FACILITATE HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ISSUE: Regional Managers Scoop Page 3 BE A PIECE OF THE SOLUTION Legacy of the Moose and Golden Ball Page 4 New Moose Membership Cards Page 11 Convention Official Visitors Page 13 Moose International Award Winning Publication Gold Miner News & Highlights California Nevada Moose Association Inc. P. O. BOX 6668 Visalia, CA Every Lodge and Chapter should be vigorously pursuing ways to bring new members into our Organization. Membership is the life blood of the Fraternity, Financial success depends on membership growth. In these difficult times there are those waiting for you to invite them into our Defending Circle. PLEASE INVITE THEM TO JOIN US California - Nevada website Moose Member Benefits Moose International website

2 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 2 News and Notes from the Travels of your President Clifford Nay The International Convention in Chicago had a lot of new information and rules changes that was put out. For those of you that were not at the Convention I suggest that you get the new General Laws book and read up on all the new changes. I all so recommend all Lodges get a copy of the new book for their Board of Officers so they will be up to date on all the new changes. I want to congratulate all the new Pilgrims on receiving the Degree in the House of God at Mooseheart. It was well deserved. At the Convention we had the opportunity to attend the Grammar School graduation at the Sheraton Hotel. The next day we got to attend the graduation of the Senior Class at the Mooseheart Fieldhouse. We had one Senior graduate from the California-Nevada Moose Association from the Vacaville Lodge. Lets all get out there and sign up new Members. We are # 2 at the present time so " Lets Get R Done" so we can be # 1 in the Fraternity. Hope to see all of you at the Convention in September at the Atlantis in Reno. Fraternally, Clifford E Nay President CNMA Allan ACE Charlton Vice President I am presently on vacation, will see you all at the convention in Reno Nevada. Pilgrim Presentation Dates Ron Clark - August 8, :00 PM Grass Valley Lodge #2217 Bud Harwood - August 29, :00 PM Lodi Lodge #634 Carl Murphy - August 30, :00 PM Folsom Lodge #2009 Bob Mackay - September 19, :00 PM Kearny Mesa Lodge 1852 Earnie Runions - September 20, :00 PM El Cajon Lodge #1731 Jim Gunter - September 26, :00 PM Atascadero Lodge #2067 Dennis Kuhns - November 7, :00 PM Buena Park Lodge #1945 John Nelson - November 8, :00 PM Oxnard Lodge #561 California - Nevada Moose Association Meeting Schedule September 10-13, 2009, Association Convention, Reno, Nevada March 25-28, 2010, Association Mid-year Conference, Reno, Nevada July 2-7, 2010, International Convention, Nashville Tennessee

3 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 3 Regional Manager Charlie Lopez IF THE MOOSE DOESN T SEEM THE SAME MAYBE WE NEED TO LOOK WITHIN From time to time, I have heard our members say, The Moose Has changed so much over the years. I agree that this is true, but some of the changes, which are unflattering, may be self-inflicted. I can remember a time when every Lodge, Chapter and Moose Legion unit was heavily involved in the most basic ideals of this fraternity. Today, it is easy to pick out the units that have forgotten all about those ideals. They are failing miserably. Believe it or not, most people in this world care about others and how we can help them. It s not all about the price of drinks. For example, your community can list your lodge into one of two groups: 1- On the list that comprises all of the drinking establishments in town, or 2- On the list of those organizations that are a valuable asset to the stability of that town. In Which Group Does Your Unit Reside?? The following opportunity, is a gift. A gift to either continue to your fine work in your community, or a gift to be used to regain valuable ground in the fight to stay alive. ATTENTION ALL FRATERNAL UNITS One of the most important Community Service Programs undertaken by this Fraternity is now struggling as it reaches the finish line. Each Lodge, Chapter and Moose Legion is being asked to become heavily involved in our: FLIGHT 93 MEMORIAL PROJECT It s Easy! Just Order 2 dozen, 10 dozen, 20 dozen, or as many dozen FLIGHT 93 TIES (at $10.00 per tie) that your unit wants. Then assemble your committee to sell them to anyone that wishes to make a donation, including members at the lodge, the general public, fairs, shopping centers, or anywhere you can put up a display, showing your unit s involvement and support for this county s most important recognition of bravery in decades. Two great patriotic occasions are on the horizon. Labor Day and 9/11 are perfect occasions to generate donations for this endeavor. While many of our units starve for recognition from their communities, this would prove to be a ready-made opportunity to shine. But, many would pass on this opportunity to re-establish or re-affirm their worth to the areas in which they reside. Remember, every penny raised, goes to the Memorial Fund. Any additional donations received during this effort, must be forwarded to Moose Charities. CALL THE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT AND PLACE YOUR ORDER! DO IT TODAY!! GET INVOLVED NOW!! What You Do For The Moose Is Noticed <> Charlie

4 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 4 Chuck Dombrow Jr Past President Legacy of The Moose and the Golden Ball Now is the time for all Lodges to start planning on holding the Legacy of The Moose or a Golden Ball. The months of October through January are the perfect months to plan one of these events. The complete booklet on both the Legacy of the Moose and the Golden Ball is available online by clicking the following link. The document is in Adobe PDF Format and you must have Adobe Reader to view and print the document. Instructions are included below to obtain a free copy of Adobe should you need it. Legacy Of The Moose The 'Legacy of the Moose' is a new approach to recognition of our legacy, and to acquaint our membership with the necessity and advantage of Mooseheart, the 'City of Children' and Moosehaven, the 'Haven of Contentment'. It was conceived and written to bring about a clearer understanding of why the Loyal Order of Moose continues as a progressive force in humanitarian service to mankind, and to explain the need for continued promotion of, and contributions for, the Mooseheart/Moosehaven Endowment Fund. Golden Ball The 'Golden Ball' is not new. It was conceived and written by the famous author and philosopher of his time, Dr. Elbert Hubbard in 1914 when he was a regular contributor to Moose Magazine. The 'Golden Ball' serves to demonstrate that unity of purpose is a necessary factor in the growth and progress of our Order, as told in the story itself. Although the story of the Golden Ball was written long before Moosehaven was conceived, it has a double meaning now, as it affects both Mooseheart and Moosehaven Mandatory Criteria for Premier Lodge Award Mooseheart - Moosehaven Endowment Fund Increase over Prior fiscal year.

5 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 5 Association Newsletter Volume 5 Edition 06 August - September 2009 Annual Subscription Price: NO COST* Editors: Chuck & Val Dombrow To help finance the Association Newsletter, we ask for donations from Lodges, Chapters, Districts, Moose Legions and Members. Donations will help cover the cost of printing and postage. Send all donations to George Montgomery, Association Secretary. Deadline for next Newsletter is September 1, All articles should be sent to cmdombrow@yahoo.com. * $10.00 for individual subscriptions. Notes from the Association Secretary George Montgomery Our 76 th Annual Convention of the California/Nevada Moose Association is just around the corner. There are still rooms available so we encourage everyone to make their reservations as soon as possible. They are spending $50 million to renovate and make additions to the Atlantis and we re sure you will be pleasantly surprised at the improvements. It was great seeing so many members from our association at the International Convention in Chicago. The highlight of the convention was to attend the graduation ceremonies for the Mooseheart Senior Class..We had one graduate, Martin Randell of Vacaville and he was presented a $ graduation gift from the members of the association. The check was presented to him by President Cliff Nay. We were all happy to see eight of our Fellows enter the House of God and receive the Pilgrim Degree of Merit. Congratulations are in order for Earnie Runions Dennis Kuhns---John Nelson---Jim Gunter---Ron Clark---Robert Mackay---Burhl Harwood---Carl Murphy. Congratulations for a job well done!!! Several of our Moose Legion brothers received the Fellowship Degree of Honor in Chicago. I apologize for not recognizing them but I don t have all the names. Congratulations to these deserving brothers. Bridget Robinson of the Garden Grove Chapter #1117 was a Shining Star finalist for Co-Worker of the year. Fred Shaumeyer was a Shining Star finalist for Moose Legionnaire of the Year. Marcell Podany was one of the five finalists for Top Moose Legion Ambassador of the Year. Congratulations to each of them. They are to be praised for their dedication and hard work. Hoping to see each and every one of you in Reno in September. This will be a great convention. Our Official Visitors are : Steven Greene, General Governor and our own Judy Sisson, Director of Operations for the Women of the Moose. With the very best of good wishes. Fraternally, George Montgomery For assistance on Dues Renewal/Dues Payment matters, please contact Member Services: 630/

6 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 6 Cheryl Volden TRAINING COORDINATOR 2 Day Hands on Technical Training in the California Nevada Moose Association (CNMA) is continuing in the coming months. Attendance is at an all time high and additional classes are being scheduled as needed. Please take advantage of the scheduled classes and contact the training point of contact listed in the announcement if you have any questions or concerns. Don t know how to find a schedule of classes? Go to the CNMA website at and select Fraternal Education on the left hand side of the page to review each monthly calendar and find all the training opportunities available in the Association. The Leadership training has been revised by Moose International and the trainers will be attending training back at Moose International in August or September. It is anticipated that it will be available within our Association sometime after training is completed so check the CNMA website often to find out when a training session will be offered in your area. Also listed on the calendar of training events are the WOTM training sessions that are being offered throughout the Association during July with one in early August. Always remember to RSVP for any training you would like to attend so that the trainers can ensure that adequate materials are available for all in attendance. Moose Technical Trainers are available to assist fraternal units with LCL net and/or QuickBooks. They are only a phone call or away. A listing of all Moose Technical Trainers can be found on the CNMA website by selecting Fraternal Education and then selecting Fraternal Ed Info. Have you taken advantage of the procedures that are available on the CNMA website under the LCL NET section? These procedures have been developed to help all fraternal units with day to day operations and tasks. If there is something that you would like to see added or updated please contact me at (805) or send an to cheryl.volden@verizon.net. It is the mission of Moose Charities to develop the Financial resources needed to support the humanitarian efforts of the Moose Fraternity, including the home for Children at Mooseheart, the home for seniors at Moosehaven and those charitable activities that benefit Families, communities, and our society Giving form the hear t

7 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 7 Betty Bourassa Deputy Grand Regent Hello Everyone Can you believe it is now June, second month into our new year? Hopefully your Chapter has all your Officers and Chairman to have a successful year. In Chicago we were informed of many new changes. All changes are on the WEBSITE. Senior Regents, PLEASE copy and share with your coworkers. Our New Women of the Moose General Laws Booklet will be forthcoming for all of you to purchase. Annual Conference Convocation is just around the corner. I am looking forward to seeing all of you there. PRE-REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ON THE WEBSITE PLEASE COPY AND SHARE WITH CO-WORK- ERS HOSTESS CHAPTER: SUNNYVALE CHAPTER #1283 Registration Chairman: Shandy Grace Grand Opening: Sept. 10th. At 1:30 PM Collegians, Please wear Regalia Sept. 11th-12th-Meetings Sept. 13th-Convocation Jr. Grads Attire for Convocation shall wear street length dress with nylon hosiery and coordinated accessories and may wear a corsage. She shall select a Collegian from her chapter to serve as her INVESTING Officer. When a Collegian from her Chapter is not available, the Officer in charge shall appoint a Collegian to assist. PLEASE extend an invitation to All Coworkers, LOOM members, Husbands and Significant Others to attend her special day.(providing he or she is registered for Conference and show a Current Membership Card) Atlantis Casino Resort Spa 3800 Virginia St, Reno, NV (800) (755) Registration opens at the Atlantis on Thursday Sept. 10th 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM REGISTRATION FEE FOR COWORKERS $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE FOR JR.GRAD CONVOCATION $25.00 (Includes Conference Registration fee of $10.00 JR.GRAD. MATRICULANT PLEASE BRING YOUR CALL CARDS OR PAY A $5.00 FINE If you have misplaced your call card PLEASE contact your Recorder and request a duplicate from Mooseheart. TO ALL COWORKERS: PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL BADGE BEADS. THEME FOR SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET: HAWAIIAN Our new state membership poster is on the website. PLEASE copy, share and start enrolling members now. Beautiful Prizes Our Theme this year BE A PIECE OF THE SOLUTION TIME as we ALL know waits for no one, Let s be #1 in Nashville. How about your sports activities??? Our weather, is summertime WHY not get out for a game of Golf, Horseshoes, Darts and maybe Baseball. Inside we can Dance, listen to or sing Karaoke, enjoy a game of Bunco, how about a game of Cards or just sit around and visit I know you all love doing that. Check out the International Website for upcoming sports activities scheduled thru out the year and enjoy a get-away fun weekend. Please do not forget all of the PROGRAMS that help support our Children and Seniors, Box Tops for Education, Nestle Pure Life, My Coke Rewards, Target Take Charge of Education, Cartridges for Kids, Good Shop and GIMME FIVE PROGRAM (Only FIVE CENTS in the morning and FIVE CENTS in the evening). Your support is needed and appreciated for our VITAL PROGRAMS. Special thanks to all coworkers and our Jan Fregulia and Staff for the endless hours of work for the support of our children. Continued on page 11

8 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 8 D.V. Gregory, Webmaster California/Nevada Moose Association, Inc Website dvg41@gosnc.com Communicate! Communicate! Communicate! I am amazed when I read lodge bulletins or look at their websites. What you see in most has nothing to do with the most important aspect of our organization. MEMBERSHIP and MEMBERSHIP PROMO- TION! With the exception of the WOTM Membership Campaign can be found in most of the bulletins. Could this be because the editors are women? If I was the lodge officers and membership chairman, I would make sure that any and all information relating to membership is found in the bulletin, on the lodge website and posted around the lodge for all to read. If the members don t see it... they forget it! Still need help from the lodges in reference to posting the names of the departed Fellows for If someone from the lodge or legion would the Fellows name, lodge No. and date of departure, I will post on the CNMA website. Once this area is going and does not overpower my time, will start a section for the Women of the Moose. The CNMA Website has been in existence for almost 9 years now. We continue to look for and make changes for the many readers that visit our site on a daily basis. Did you know - our website sees visitors on many days. Did you know - Moose websites have been judged on the International level for the last 5 years? Did you know - our site has been either in second or first place every year. Just shows that to be a winner, you need to get the information inserted that is of importance to the membership. Communicating and sharing information helps us all become winners! Want your lodge bulletin on the CNMA Website? Have the editor or someone to me. If possible send in pdf format. If you have any questions, please get in touch with me. Be glad to help. Working together, we are not only a piece of the puzzle... but a piece of the solution! Keep up the great work everyone! Thanks for all you do for the Moose! Fraternally, DV Gregory

9 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 9 Women of the Moose Membership By Carol Veach, CA-NV WOTM Membership Coordinator IT S ABOUT TIME! It s About Time to honor the Top Sponsor in each of our CA/NV Districts. She must, of course, be in Reno, Nevada, on Saturday, September 12, 2009 to be in our Parade. With tiaras and roses and signs and certificates. With pompons and cheering and Judy Sisson leading the way. We have fun in our Parades and the Loyal Order does, too! If you think you could be the Top Sponsor in your District and you are going to be in Reno, or call your chapter recorder or me. We love our sponsors. And remember, some Districts are small or far away even two or three new members could make you a Top Sponsor. It s About Time to sponsor a new member. Your Membership Team offers an exciting new Membership Campaign that began May 1, 2009 called It s About Time! Sponsor a Member Beautiful watches, fun watches and lots of them - clocks, a sundial, a lovely cherry wood and glass hourglass are just some of the goodies for those who sponsor three or more new members before the end of February We plan to draw names for donations of $36.50 to Gimme 5, too! It s About Time for each of you to make a difference. We had nearly 20 chapters in our two states that did not enroll a single member in May or June. I m willing to bet their co-workers don t know about our beautiful Membership Campaign with fantastic watches. They may not even know that Moose International offers many awards, too, for inspiring your members to ask others to become a Moose. They need to know. Please help your co-workers and your chapter by showing them our great Membership Campaigns. Put the posters in your newsletter and on your bulletin board to urge your co-workers to ask their friends to join. Make sure the Senior Regent or Membership/Retention Chairman reminds them at meetings. You can be the one who shows the way to a successful chapter by increasing your membership. :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:- Contact me or a Membership Team Leader in your area and ask us to be the entertainment at your next meeting. We can excite your members! We can lead a cheer, explain how to fill out an application, talk about mentoring you pick the topic and then stand back. Our enthusiasm will blow you away. Even better, we work for actual gas money and refreshments! Call me at or at elzieveach@aol.com for the Team Leader in your area.

10 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page Executive Board President Clifford Nay Vice President Allen Ace Charlton Prelate Dennis Kuhns Treasurer Fred Reichelt Jr Past President Chuck Dombrow Regional Manager Charlie Lopez Assistant Regional Manager s Reggie Olney Gail Marlatt Association Secretary George Montgomery In the Spotlight Andrew J Collins District Presidents District 1 - James Heinig District 2 - Tom J. Quin District 3 - Manny Leal District 4 - William Thompson District 5 - Robert M. Aldrich District 6 - Stan Umlauft District 8 -William Fetch District 9-Dennis Kelly District 10 -Robert Leon District 11-William Drake District 12 - Alex Tom Wysocki District 13 - Andre Hill District 14 -Kenneth Rivas District 15 - Jan W. Hagenbaugh District 16 -.Ivan Waxman District 18 - Robert Mike Garner District 19 - James R. Rogers District 21 - Richard Snyder District 22 - Wayne Parker District 23 -Richard Foye District 24 - William Coder District 25 - W. E. Mac McClurg Past Supreme Governor Andrew J. Collins served the Loyal Order of Moose as Pilgrim Governor. He was appointed to this post in June 3005 at the 117th International Convention, after having served since 1996 as Chairman of the Moosehaven Board. Andy served his term as Supreme Governor, the fraternity s chief presiding officer, in Andy joined Napa, CA Lodge 516 in 1954, and Vacaville, CA Lodge 1967 in He is active in Vacaville Lodge 1967 and has held all elective offices, including that of Governor. Andy also served on the Ritual, Bingo, Membership, Conservation, and Civic Affairs Committees. A member of the Moose Legion for over 40 years, Andy served the state of California in several capacities, including President. He also served as Deputy Supreme Governor, Assistant Inner Guard, and on Convention registration. Andy was elected to the Supreme Council in 1984, elected Supreme Prelate in 1990, and Supreme Jr. Governor in A member of the 75 Division of the 25 Club, Andy received the Fellowship Degree of Honor in 1964, and the Pilgrim Degree of Merit in Now retired, Andy was a grocery manager of Food Fair Markets, Inc. He and his wife, Joan - Grand Regent of the Women of the Moose for reside in Vacaville. They have three daughters and six grandchildren.

11 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 11 No, There's No Mistake--This is What Moose Membership Cards Look Like As Of the June 8 Weekly Shipments Membership cards for members of both the Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose have been re-designed! Effective with both New-Member Packages and Membership Renewal Packages being shipped to new and renewed members the week of June 8, 2009, these cards will be included -- using the head-and-shoulders image of the Centennial Moose on the Mooseheart campus. By late May 2010, then, every Moose member should have this new Membership Card in his or her wallet or purse, in place of the orange card of the last five years. Continued from page 7 Pat Adams, from San Jose, was appointed to International Star Recorder Board. Cindy Raslavsky, from Nevada, appointed Incoming Deputy Grand Regent 500 Coworkers received College of Regents Degree, 228 Coworkers received Star Recorders Degree and 167 Coworkers received Academy of Friendship Degree in March at Santa Clara Conference All 25 High School Graduates received Scholarships for College or University. We were honored to share the younger graduation classes at our hotel, also the Mooseheart Band and Color Guard. It was awesome and I know everyone attending will never forget that they are our kids to love and support. I hope someday all of you have the opportunity to visit Mooseheart our Child City. It is a beautiful place for our Children to enter to learn and leave to serve. Their appreciation and love for all of us has no end. MY SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU. Let us be kind, be a friend, support each other, smile, and working together anything s possible and we can make a difference. Keep Faith, Hope and Charity in your heart until we meet again. Remember, always drive safely and PLEASE do not drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly. SEE YOU IN RENO If you have questions PLEASE call davebo1@prodigy.net In love and friendship, Betty Bourassa Deputy Grand Regent

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13 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 13 76th Annual Association Convention Official Visitors Reno Nevada Steven F Greene General Governor Past Supreme Governor Steven F. Greene serves as General Governor of the Moose fraternity, responsible for all matters regarding interpretation and compliance by Moose fraternal units with the organization s Constitution and General Laws; for enforcement of policies mandated by the Supreme Council, and approval of all dispensations required by the General Laws. He was appointed to this post effective Sept. 15, Immediately prior to his service as General Governor, Steve served as Chairman of the Moosehaven Board during ; he had served as Chairman of the Moose Charities corporate board from , and as a member of the Advisory Board. Steve had served as the fraternity s Supreme Governor during the Moose year, as Supreme Junior Governor during , as Supreme Prelate for one year before that, and as a Supreme Councilman since Steve joined the Moose in 1973 as a member of Rock Hill, SC Lodge He served as Governor, Prelate, Trustee, and Jr. Past Governor. Steve also served as Chairman on several standing committees. Steve served the South Carolina Moose Association as District 2 President, Prelate, and Ritual Chairman for two years. He is a Past President of the Association, and a two-term Deputy Supreme Governor. Additionally, Steve served on the Mooseheart-Moosehaven Endowment Fund Board from 1985 to Judy Sisson Director of Operations Mrs. Judy Sisson is serving as the Director of Operations for the Women of the Moose and she maintains her office in the Supreme Lodge Administration Building at Mooseheart, Illinois. Judy joined the Women of the Moose in 1984 and is a member of San Diego Chapter #2. She has served the Women of the Moose and the fraternity in many capacities. Her accomplishments are as follows: Academy of Friendship Degree College of Regents Degree Star Recorder Degree 1992 CA/NV Ritual Chairman 1997 to 2001 International Ritual Judge 1998 to 2007 Deputy Grand Regent 2001 to 2002 Deputy Regional Manager 2005 to 2007 Exec. Asst. to the Grand Chancellor May 2007 to July 2008 Director of Operations August 1, 2008 to present Judy s husband Bill is a member of San Diego Lodge #508 and works for the City of El Cajon. They have one daughter Jill, who is a member of San Diego Chapter #2. A member of the 100 Division of the Moose 25 Club, Steve received the Fellowship Degree of Honor in 1979, and the Pilgrim Degree of Merit in He is a former International Ritual Champion. He is a member and Past President of Palmetto Moose Legion 86. Steve and his wife, Becky, will reside in the Mooseheart area. They have three sons and five grandchildren.

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15 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 15 SPORTS.. with Bob Mackay MEMBERSHIP THROUGH SPORTSMANSHIP CONTINUING THE SUMMERTIME FUN Summer is half gone and the U.S. Open is over. Golf what a great game. Phil Mickelson came in second for the fifth time. Lucas Glover won the tournament by piecing together great course management, well played tee/fairway shots and making some do or die putts. The U.S. Open was televised and millions of fans watched it in great awe. The week before the U.S. Open I played with Moose Members and their guests in Oroville at their (Lodge #519) Annual Golf Tournament. We didn t play like the pro s but we sure had a great time. Getting together at this event, meeting old friends, making new ones from different lodges/chapters, having a great steak dinner and awarding of prizes.made a great day! These types of Annual Sporting Events.golf, shuffleboard, pool, darts, horseshoes, bowling, goldfish races, moose races or whatever you decide, is just one piece of the solution in making your Chapter/Lodge/District/Legion successful. If you are looking for a fun/challenging way to volunteer your time.join the CNMA Sports Team! Contact Sports Chairman Bob Mackay al.mac@frontiernet.net or CNMA Association Secretary George Montgomery Upcoming Events CNMA Annual State Golf Championships Santa Maria August 22, 2009 CNMA Sports Committee Bob Mackay Chairman Robbie Shepherd Sheldon Benally CNMA Reno Open Golf Outing Washoe Golf Course Sept. 9, 2009 CNMA Bowling Camarillo #2047 November 7-8, 2009 (check CNMA website) CNMA Darts Campbell #1811 October th, 2009 check CNMA website Results of all sporting events may be viewed on CNMA Website.

16 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 16 Fred Reichelt Treasurer Greetings and Thank You for all you do. I had the pleasure of attending the Convention in Chicago and the experience was fantastic. As many of you know, there was a lot of new information and changes that came out at Convention. The presentations were well organized and presented in a timely fashion. There is a CD available that covers the Convention and it would be a good venture for lodges or District President to obtain a copy and share accordingly. The presentation on Mooseheart on how they are working with the hard times was very impressive. They are leading by example as many of us do. Cutting 87 jobs and reducing the budget by about $3 Million dollars showed they are doing their part and that is why we stay strong. We adapt and overcome and the challenges are opportunities for the strong performers such as you. The trip to Mooseheart was fantastic as I was able to attend the ceremony of the High School Graduating Class for 2009 in the morning. The place was packed and every graduating student including the one sponsored by Vacaville Lodge received a Scholarship and will be attending College in the Fall. Brothers and Co workers, this is what our Scholarship donations are used for. Good job all Congratulations and well deserved are in order for the Pilgrim Class of Thank you for all you have done and what you will do in the future. In addition I would also like to recognize and Congratulate all the WOTM who received their College of Regents Degree and those Legionnaires who were elevated to the Fellowship Degree, a very well deserved to all.. I look forward to meeting many of you in Santa Maria the weekend of July th,. for the Legion Allstate. I understand there will be a MLEC class and a lot of information to be shared. In addition, a big thank you for all the Moose Legions that are sending a Ritual Team to Santa Maria, well done to all. It is my understanding that the Allstates in the future will be combined with Conventions. So please support the Santa Maria Allstate and make the meeting a big success. As noted, this article is for the months of August and September. This means our Executive Board will be changing before the next article comes out. Based on this, an early well done to Cliff Nay our out going President, and please join with me in Congratulating our new incoming President Allan Ace Charlton (in September). I look forward to working with him. I look forward to seeing you all at the installation of new officers in Reno this September. Youth Awareness: I want to thank all the Youth Awareness Committee members, executive boards, Lodges, Districts, Legions, and WOTM Chapters for their support of the Youth Awareness program in advance. Brothers and Co workers, this program is only as successful as the support we get from you. At the current time I only have dates as noted below, and will add dates as I receive them. I also understand Congratulations are in order for Harvey Higgins, who is now the Chairman for the South, as Gene Duncan as taken on new responsibilities as a Legion Ambassador. Youth Awareness Tentative Dates: October 17 Fernley Lodge, Nevada October 17 Pismo Beach Lodge October 24 Orland Lodge November 7 Richmond lodge Scholarship Dollars: $12,000, $8,000, $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000. ( Nice stimulus ) These are difficult times and we have always survived because we are flexible and work together to be the best we can. If you have questions or issues, give me a call or , and I will make sure they get to the correct person or committee and get you a response in a timely fashion.. Thanks again: Fred Reichelt CNMA Treasurer Youth Awareness Chairman N Sympathetic Ear

17 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 17 CNMA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Bob Bakman Chairman To All Lodge and Chapter Officers, First, we would like to extend our congratulations to the recently elected Lodge and Chapter Officers and wish you a banner year. Second, on behalf of our Kids at Mooseheart, the Association, and the Scholarship Committee we want to say Thank You to those who continue to support our 5 year fundraising program to provide Scholarship Funds for those CA/NV Mooseheart graduates who decide to continue their education. However, after recording all of the donations received by the Association and Moose Charities at the conclusion of the Midyear Conference we are currently ( ) $ 36, from reaching our 4th year Goal of $196, by the end of our Annual Convention this September in Reno. With your help, and the help of all California/Nevada. Fraternal Units, we know we can reach the Goal. What can you do to help? If you are already donating, please continue to do so. If not, we invite you to please consider doing so. Please keep in mind that donations to the Scholarship fund can only be used for educational benefits for CA/NV Kids. Remember, NO amount is to small and every donation helps us reach the GOAL. Reminders: Whether you send your donation check to the Association Secretary or to Moose Charities, if you do not put CA/NV Scholarship in the notation section the donation does not get deposited to our fund and you will not receive credit or Awards for the donation. June 1, 2009 is the cutoff date for donations to be considered for Awards that will be presented at the Annual Convention, due to lead time needed to order and process. Donations received after that date will be credited as 4th year donations and any awards earned will be presented at the 2010 Annual Convention. General Information: We have sent Spreadsheets that contain donation history through to all District Presidents and Secretary's and have ask them to share copy's of this information with you. If you would like or need more information relative to the Program, Awards, or Fundraising Pins Program, please go to the Scholarship Link on the Association Website at for additional information, as well as information on how to contact committee members. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any assistance we can provide. In closing we say Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, for all of your help and support. Your CNMA Moose Scholarship Committee: Charlie Bright, Mike Hennessey, Andy Higgins, Bob Inderbieten, Gary McGrath and Bob Bakman, Chairman An Easy Way To Help Support Our Children and Seniors Set GOOD SEARCH (powered by Yahoo Search) as you search tool. Moose Charities receives a donation for every search through If you should make a purchase through the Good Search s Good Shop, Moose Charities receives a percentage of your money spent. Good Shop features such stores as: Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Kohls, Macy s, Office Depot, Staples, Sears And Many, many more. Our Children and Seniors thank you!

18 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 18 Have Dinner on US! Always keep an Application at hand Sell the Moose Program Sign up Five New or Former Members and receive a Free Dinner on us! Sign up another Five (Total of Ten) And receive another Free Dinner on us! Virginia Haws

19 Gold Miner News and Highlights --- August - September Page 19 Birthdays Krystal Teresita Rodriguez Oxnard #561 Birthday: Arrived: Jen-Ni Virginia Serrano Victor Valley #1808 Birthday: Arrived: James Ranum Campbell #1811 Birthday: Arrived: Jonathan Daniel Serrano Fontana #863 Birthday: Arrived: Hazel Tennity Birthday: Kearney Mesa #1337 Arrived: Virginia Haws Birthday: Sonora #2183 Arrived: and friend James Thomas Birthday: Grass Valley #2217 Arrived: George Hack Birthday: Hemet #1439 Arrived:

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