CNMA Committee Information
The California Nevada Moose Association (CNMA) has numerous committees supporting its mission. These committees are similar to the Lodge Standing Committees identified in The Moose General Laws and the Officers’ and Committeemen’s Handbook. The CNMA Bylaws, Article XV identifies the Standing Committees of an Association. The CNMA Policy Manual identifies additional committees that have been established that are unique to the our Association. The CNMA has also provided Committee Guidance that provides information on how these committees are structured and what member of the CNMA Executive Committee provides oversight of each committee.
Several of our Committees have their own webpage within this website. This section has been created to provide an overview of each committee. If a separate webpage exists within the site a link has been provided to that specific page which can also be found on the left hand section of the website.
The remaining committees are identified in this section so their purpose and accomplishments can be highlighted.
Activities
The Activities Committee is to promote activities which would be of interest to all age groups. A strong Activities program is key to building fun and camaraderie amongst our Association members and in increasing membership.
CNMA Achievement Award
An Award given by the California Nevada Moose Association for Outstanding service to the Moose Fraternity. Every lodge has someone worthy of recognition for this award!
Roddy Myers
(530) 300-8503
myersroddy9@gmail.com
Communications
It’s important to communicate with your members and your community. Communicate news and information about the Association and Lodge to your members regularly via a published Lodge newsletter through various forms of printed, electronic and social media.
Council of Higher Degrees
The Councils’ main responsibility and goal is to aid the Lodges, Chapters and Moose Legions in the retention of active dues paying members through personal contact and various social programs.
Degrees
These Moose Legionnaires and Women of the Moose feel an increased level of pride in membership. Higher Degrees give opportunities to be leaders and to provide additional support for the Order’s philanthropic causes.
Disaster Relief
The CNMA Disaster Relief Committee was formed to encourage all CNMA units and Districts to contribute to a fund that would be available for the immediate funding of disasters that affect the financial stability of a lodge. Each unit is requested to fund $120 per year to this fund to keep funds available for these emergent needs.
Rick Balthazar
(562) 457-7223
rickbalthazar@gmail.com
Financial Relief
The Financial Review Committee’s primary function is to perform a review of all District financial records on a bi-yearly basis. Each District shall present its financial records to this committee for review at the Annual Convention and Mid-Year Conference. This committee is vital to the safeguarding of CNMA Assets.
Hiram Cooke
(831) 277-4294
hiram.cooke@gmail.com
Government Relations
A means to protect the Constitutional rights of The Moose and to assist in preserving the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Its priority is to protect the right of private assembly, freedom of association and self-government granted under the Amendment.
Chuck Parsons
(916) 955-5033
parsons1956@icloud.com
Heart of the Community
The CNMA Heart of the Community Committee is designed to recognize and support local community service organizations using the tools available from Moose International such as Tommy and Rosie Moose, Tommy Moose coloring books, and bookmarks.
Historical
The history of The Moose is the history of every Moose Lodge and every member. The CNMA Historical Committee gathers information and records of significant events, including an explanation of past events. It is the committee’s responsibility to gather all pertinent information regarding individuals and events, as well as explanations that make up the history of the California Nevada Moose Association.
Damon Russell
(510) 506-4314
dieseldoctord@gmail.com
Loss Prevention
The purpose of the CNMA Loss Prevention Committee is to help Lodges monitor and inspect the Lodge home and property to eliminate hazards that could cause accidents or injuries to members, guests, or employees. MI also produces a Loss Prevention Guidebook (HERE).
Moosehaven Committee
As a sub-committee of the Heart of the Community the CNMA Moosehaven Committee helps members to navigate the enrollment process for Moosehaven and provides ways the Lodges can help Moosehaven by contributing to the Wish List HERE.
Mooseheart Committee
As a sub-committee of the Heart of the Community the CNMA Mooseheart Committee helps members who know eligible students to navigate the enrollment process for Mooseheart and provides ways the Lodges can help Mooseheart by contributing to the Wish List HERE.
Moose Charities
The CNMA Moose Charities Committee coordinates and promotes fundraising efforts to support Mooseheart, Moosehaven, and other programs. This includes raising awareness and financial support for the Endowment Fund, Capital Projects, and Scholarship Fund.
Membership
The Membership Committee of the CNMA is crucial for maintaining the vitality of the CNMA. Led by a Chair who possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills, the committee focuses on the recruitment of new and former members and recognition of member sponsors through membership incentives for sponsoring at the 3, 5, 10, and 25 member levels.
New Lodge Development
The New Moose Lodge Development Committee is dedicated to enhancing the Fraternity by overseeing the planning and requirements needed to facilitate the establishment of new lodges.
John Ingrim
(916) 397-4910
Jingrim@aol.com
New Member Orientation
The CNMA New Member Orientation Committee helps CNMA Units welcome and educate new members about the Moose fraternity’s mission, values, and programs.
Special Projects Subcommittee
The CNMA Special Projects Subcommittee spearheads unique initiatives to support Mooseheart, Moosehaven, and other charitable causes. They organize fundraising events, manage special campaigns, and ensure the successful completion of targeted projects, enhancing the impact and reach of the California Nevada Moose Association’s community service efforts.
Valued Veterans Sub-Committee
The CNMA Valued Veterans Committee is a sub-committee of the Heart of the Community and recognizes and supports Moose veterans, emphasizing their ongoing service to fraternal units and communities. They provide resources, organize events, and foster a sense of camaraderie, ensuring veterans feel valued and engaged within the California Nevada Moose Association.
Youth Awareness
The CNMA Youth Awareness Committee organizes high school students to educate younger children on important topics like drug abuse, bullying, internet security and healthy habits.
Ways & Means
The CNMA Ways and Means Committee is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support the CNMA’s programs and initiatives.
Ways and Means is an exciting committee with opportunities to raise money and meet the members that make this Association so amazing. We will be making many items available throughout the upcoming year such as tickets for hotel rooms at the Annual Convention for September in Reno. We cannot forget the Mid-Year Conference in So Cal in 2026. Please check back often for information on these opportunities. With the help of all of the member we can make this the best year ever! Come visit our booth at the Mid-Year Conference in Costa Mesa in March for some.
Deborah Grant-Maves
(530) 913-0445
Maveshouse@gmail.com
