Hello Moose Family,

Remember growing up and tackling a project with your brother or sister, or maybe mom or dad?  I do, and I have many fond memories of these instances because it invoked joy and a sense of teamwork with those closest to me; my family.  Adjusting the chain on my bicycle with my dad in the garage, solving a jigsaw puzzle with my brother on the floor in the room we shared, or making chocolate chip cookies at the kitchen table with my mom; these are great memories because we achieved a positive result though a process that required good communication, teamwork and willingness.  The true magic was not in the finished product, but in loving the process itself and the redeemable values that we received such as self-care!

Our California Nevada Moose Association (CNMA) family is also creating some true magic with our latest President’s Project which is part of the overall Moose International Uniting Hearts: Expanding Horizons.  In this project, the fraternity is collectively working toward providing Mooseheart with a state-of-the-art freshwater treatment plant, critical infrastructure upgrades, three fully renovated homes, three brand new purpose-built homes, the renovation of ten family teacher homes, and revitalization of the Track and Discus cage.  Unlike making cookies, this project will likely proceed until 2028.

The CNMA is focused on building one of the brand new purpose built homes so we can have a dedicated home on the Mooseheart campus.  The benefits of a project like this will continue to develop; an outcome that will be enjoyable to watch in the foreseeable future for those of us who support this project.

Like placing together, the final piece of the jigsaw puzzle with my brother, there is a distinct emotional boost when a group wins together.  Sharing a victory, meeting a tight deadline, or solving a complex problem; this builds camaraderie and creates a sense of belonging that cannot be replicated alone.

I encourage you all to consider donating today to this project, even if it is $5.00.  Because the true joy of teamwork lies in the human experience of working together to achieve something greater than the sum of its parts.  It is the transformation of work from solitary ground into a shared mission.  Teamwork makes Dreamwork, baby!

Additionally, committing to a long-term project of this nature builds creative confidence and the ability to show up, regardless of the outcome.  As a retired high school baseball coach, I used to tell my kids, “You either win or you learn.”  We may face some learning moments during the course of this project, but with your help, we will succeed in our goals.  Adversity is one of life’s greatest teachers.

If you would like to donate to this project, you can do so directly by calling Mooseheart at (630) 966-2200 or by going to The Moose Charities website at: https://www.moosecharities.org.  I can also answer any questions you may have.  You can contact me using the contact information provided below.

Thank you for your consideration in supporting this great project!