CNMA MOOSEHAVEN “AAA” SPECIAL PROJECT NEWS

OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW

Hi Everyone. Sounded quick and simple. Well it wasn’t. The plan was to complete the old CNMA Moosehaven AC Program, start the new Moosehaven AAA Project, and transition everything to the CNMA Special Projects Website. Well, due to my lack of ability and knowledge of Computers, it fell apart. Thus we are late closing, opening and getting the information out to you. For all of that I take full responsibility and apologize to all.

That being said, by the time you are reading this, all Fraternal Units should have received and made available for your review the MAC Project Closing Report and the Final Donations and Awards Spreadsheet showing your Total Donation of $224,383.94 and the number and level of Awards received for those donations.

The following list are the Top Donors in each Category along with the overall Top Donor:

• Council of Higher Degrees-Gold Coast Council
• District-Mission Trails District #10
• Lodge-Big Bear Lodge #2085
• Active Group-CNMA Moose Riders
• Chapter-Pahrump Chapter #1411
• Moose Legion Jurisdiction-Mount Lassen #172
• Individual as well as Over Top Donor- Michael Stadnick Jr. of Santa Maria Lodge #719

Our Congratulations and Thanks to All.

While on the subject of Congratulations our Committee would ask you to help make sure all of our 151 Individual Donors, who collectively donated a very large Donation, receive the thank and recognition they deserve. We ask that you check with the Leadership of your entity (listed above) and look through the list and Thank everyone you know for their participation on our behalf; and Thanks to those who do for helping us get the job done.

Next, by the time you are reading this all of the information about the New Moosehaven AAA Project you will need about Donations, Awards, and how to do it should be in the possession of your Leadership and posted or made otherwise available, so fundraising activities can be initiated toward the Associations minimum Goal of $200,000,00 in 3 years. FYI New Program current Donations total thru 12/31/22 is $7,392.00 leaving us only $192,698.00 from our Minimum Goal. Thank You to those who got us started, the rest of you get started.

Finally, when will the Website Posting of Program Information and Progress happen? Since we started this move to the Website, my meager knowledge of the electronic data world has expanded and continues to do so. Thus, I believe that we will be up and running on or before mid-February. However, be aware that direct communication between our Committee and you will decrease significantly and you and those in leadership roles will become more responsible for checking the Website for new information and program changes on a day to day basis. So we are all going to have to share any communication or lack thereof, concerns before they become a problem. We look forward to working with all to make this transition as smooth as possible.

It is with a sad heart we report the loss of our Committeeman of 13 years and volunteer helper prior to that, Robert “Mike” Aldrich. He will be missed. May he be well received and rest in peace in the care of the Supreme Being of his choice.

Fraternally. Your CNMA Moosehaven AAA Project Committee Chairperson R.R. “Bob” Bakman and Committeepersons Leonard B. Chapman, Mark Dickey, Dave Emig, Jason Evans, CNMA Moose Charities Chair, Bill Farley, Norrie M. Gardiner, Skip Goldberg, John Hughes, Russ Nelson, Tony Padayao, Michael Stadnick Jr, Leonard Vyfvinkel, Byron Wilks, Joe Zenkus.

CNMA MOOSEHAVEN AAA PROJECT

Donor THANK YOU LIST covering donations made from 2/1/23 to 2/28/23

2/23/23 California/Nevada Moose Association $372.08
2/15/23 Oceanside Lodge 1325 $250.00
2/21/23 Hawthorne Lodge 1746 $50.00
2/22/23 Rancho Cordova Lodge 2357 $250.00
2/23/23 Elkhorn Lodge 2060 $450.00
2/27/23 Garden Grove Lodge 620 $200.00
2/28/23 South Lake Tahoe Lodge 1632 $450.00
2/22/23 Ventura Chapter 1394 $120.00
2/08/23 Mission Trails District 10 $62.00
2/08/23 Centinela District 16 $171.00
2/23/23 East Bay District 6 $60.00
2/04/23 Michael Stadnick Santa Maria Lodge 719 $25.00
2/13/23 Rebeca A. Thompson Red Rock Lodge 252 $200.00
2/14/23 Perry L. James Santa Cruz Lodge 545 $100.00
2/16/23 Vince Martinez Santa Cruz Lodge 544 $250.00
TOTAL $ 2129.08

Please extend appropriate Recognition and Thanks on behalf of the Association to these Donors. Thank You.

Hi everyone, by the time you are reading this, all Fraternal Units should have received and made available for your review the MAC Project closing report and the final donations and awards spreadsheet showing your total donation of $224,383.94 and the number and level of awards received for those donations.

The following is a list of the top donors in each category along with the overall top donor. Gold Coast Council of Higher Degrees; Mission Trails District #10; Big Bear Lodge #2085; CNMA Moose Riders Activity Group; Pahrump Chapter #1411; Mount Lassen Moose Legion #172; Individual Donor Michael Stadnick Jr. of Santa Maria Lodge #719. Our congratulations and thanks to all.

While on the subject of Congratulations our committee would ask you to help make sure all of our 151 individual donors receive the thanks and recognition they deserve. We ask that you check with the leadership of your entity (listed above) and look through the list and thank everyone you know for their participation on our behalf. Thanks for helping us get the job done.

As you read this article and newsletter, information on the new Moosehaven AAA Project has been posted to the Special Projects webpage including donations, awards, and how to assist us in our fundraising activities to achieve our Association goal of $200,000 in the next 3 years. The current donations for this project through 12/31/22 are $7,392 leaving us only $192,698 from our minimum goal. Thank You to those who got us started, we can’t wait for everyone to help us move forward toward our goal.

It is with a sad heart that we report the loss of our committee member of thirteen years and volunteer helper prior to that, Robert ‘Mike’ Aldrich. He will be missed. May he be well received and rest in peace in the care of the Supreme Being of his choice.

Fraternally,

Your A to Z CNMA Special Projects Sub-committee: Leonard Chapman, Mark Dickey, Dave Emig, Jason Evans, Bill Farley, Norrie M. Gardiner, Skip Goldberg, John Hughes, Russ Nelson, Tony Padayao, Michael Stadnick Jr., Leonard Vyfvinkel, Byron Wilks, and Joe Zenkus

Robert R. ‘Bob’ Bakman
Special Projects Sub-Committee Chairman
(661) 822-7684
bobbb@bak.rr.com

CNMA MOOSEHAVEN AAA SPECIAL PROJECT PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Overview of YOUR NEW CNMA SPECIAL PROJECT, THE CNMA MOOSEHAVEN AAA PROJECT; (CNMA-MAAAP).

The NEW Project will consist of a THREE (3) Year Fundraising effort by us to fulfill a CNMA Minimum Donation Commitment of $200,000.00 as our share of a $10,000,000.00 reconstruction Project at our MOOSEHAVEN SENIOR’S CAMPUS located in Orange Park, Florida.                                     .

The Campus area involved was originally built as a Residential unit in 1952 and converted to a Sports Complex in 1966. Initial thinking was to renovate the 73 year old building again.  However, after the age of the existing Facility and the need for additional space for the Complex, the original plan was not seen to be feasible.

Included in the new expanded Project are an indoor Therapeutic Pool with an adjacent Fire Pit and Patio Outdoor Area.  There will also be a Four (4) Lane Bowling Alley and areas for Shuffleboard, Billiards, Darts, Cards, a Beverage Bar and a TIKI Bar.  The Complex will also include an 80 ft. x 100 ft. pavilion overlooking the St. Johns River.

In addition to the above information there are additional postings on the CNMA SPECIAL PROJECTS WEBSITE pertaining to the following:

• The Committee’s Mission Statement
• Goals and Methods we plan to follow to help you achieve and complete a successful program
• A page on the Projects Awards Program
• A Project Spreadsheet Guide to help know how to evaluate your and others progress so you can plan, achieve your short and long term goals and bring the Project to a successful conclusion

The Committee, as we have in the past, would also take this opportunity to invite: The WOTM Chapters, other WOTM Activity functions; and The Moose Legion Jurisdictions, to participate in our Awards Program.

It is our plan to continue our current TOP DONOR AWARD PROGRAM; wherein the Top Donor in each of the following Moose Groups will receive a Plaque:

• Council of Higher Degree
• District
• Lodge
• Individual
• Activity Group
• Chapter
• Moose Legion Jurisdiction

From that Group the one with the largest Donation receives the CNMA TOP DONOR AWARD for that year. We will also continue presenting to any entity or Individual who achieves the Donation Level 5 of $4,200.00 or more a Plaque.

We remind you that all Donation Checks are to be made to Moose Charities and have CNMA MAAAP placed in the Check Memo area so your donation will be appropriately credited to the account of the donating entity or Individual. The check should be addressed and mailed to Moose Charities, 155 S. International Drive, Mooseheart, IL. 60539-1100. [COMPLETE AND CORRECT ZIP CODE REQUIRED FOR ACCURATE DELIVERY]

We thank you for your past participation in our Fundraising endeavors. If you have Questions or Problems, please do not hesitate to contact anyone on our Committee for assistance.

You’re A to Z CNMA Special Projects Committee:  Bob Bakman Sub Committee Chair, Leonard Chapman, Mark Dickey, Dave Emig, Jason Evans CNMA Moose Charities Committee Chair, Bill Farley, Norrie Gardiner, Skip Goldberg, John Hughes, Russ Nelson, Tony Padayao, Michael Stadnick Jr., Leonard Vyfvinkel, Byron Wilkes, and Joe Zinkus

CALIFORNIA/NEVADA MOOSE ASSOCIATION, INC.
MOOSEHAVEN AAA SPECIAL PROJECT COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT

MISSION STATEMENT
To fulfill our responsibilities of a commitment made in September 2022 to Moose Charities by the California/Nevada Moose Association, Inc.; to raise and donate a minimum of $200,000.00 to be used for the Renovations, Construction, and Repurposing of the area of the Moosehaven Campus designated as the “AAA Project” This fundraising effort is our part of an overall 10 million dollar project to improve the Healthcare, Recreational Activities, Living Conditions and Quality of Life for our Moosehaven Senior Residents.

GOALS

1. Within 3 years raise the funds necessary to complete the minimum Commitment.
2. Bring a sense of awareness and urgency to every Association Fraternal Unit of their responsibility to meet their obligation of a minimum donation of $350.00 per year.
3. Invite all other Fraternal Units located within the Nevada/California borders to join with and assist the Association to meet or exceed the goal by participating in our Awards Program.
4. Invite and encourage Individual Members to participate in our Awards Program or by donating whatever they can to help reach our ASSOCIATION Goals.
5. Encourage participants to donate towards meeting each Award Level and then reach the next higher commitment level. One step toward helping reach the GOAL is better than none.

METHODS

1. By encouraging fundraising activities by all FRU’s, Activity Groups and Committees at all levels within the Fraternity Family.
2. By providing fundraising ideas and other forms of support upon request.
3. By using all means available to us to communicate information about the importance of this Project to all Fraternal Units, Activity Groups, Committees and Individuals.
4. By establishing and providing information about the existence of the Awards program, its levels and availability to all FRU’s, Activity Groups, Committees and Individuals within or outside of the California/Nevada Association Boundaries.
5. By communicating directly, through others or both with CMNA FRU’s not meeting minimum donation expectations.
6. By providing periodic reports indicating the achievement level of all Fraternal Units, Activity Groups, Committees and Individuals; as well as where we stand relative to achieving ASSOCIATION Goal.

11/20/2022 (rev)

CNMA MOOSEHAVEN –MAAAP SPECIAL PROJECT AWARDS PROGRAM

Your California/Nevada Moose Association Special Projects Committee has developed a Recognition Awards Program available to all Fraternal Units and Individuals, in or outside of the California/Nevada Association boundaries, to provide recognition to those Fraternal Units, Special Activity Groups, Committees and Individuals, at various stages of donation achievements. It consists of a multiple step program based on monetary donation achievements and is based on the minimum total donation expectation for the three-year program of $1,050.00. These and additional steps and minimum donation ranges for achievement are as follows:

Step 1. Will be a Certificate of Achievement and will be awarded when your donation level reaches the total of $350.00.
Step 2. Will be a Certificate of Achievement and will be awarded when your donation level reaches the total of $700.00.
Step 3. Will be a Certificate of Achievement and will be awarded when your donation level reaches the total of $1,050.00.
Step 4. Will be a Certificate of Achievement and will be awarded when your donation level reaches the total of 2,100.00.
Step 5. Will be an Engraved Recognition Plaque with appropriate Donor and amount information will be awarded when your donation level reaches the total of $4,200.00.

TOP DIVISION DONOR PLAQUE AWARDS PROGRAM. A Recognition Plaque will be awarded to the Top Donor in the following Seven (7) Divisions:

• INDIVIDUALS
• ACTIVITY COMMITTEES
• CHAPTERS
• LODGES
• DISTRICTS
• MOOSE LEGION JURISDICTIONS
• COUNCILS OF HIGHER DEGREES

In addition, an OVERALL TOP DONOR PLAQUE WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE UNIT or INDIVIDUAL contributing the Largest Donation to the PROJECT.

Good Luck to everyone, in your quest to be #1 in your respective Division.

A gentle reminder, for you and the Association to receive credit, Donation Checks are made to MOOSE CHARITIES with CNMA-MAAAP in the Memo section and are to be mailed to Moose Charities, 155 S International Dr. Mooseheart, IL 60539-1100. [COMPLETE AND CORRECT ZIP CODE IS REQUIRED FOR ACCURATE DELIVERY]. If your activity Group/Committee does not have a Checking Account; PLEASE contact the Association Secretary for guidance and assistance with your donations.

Fraternally, your A to Z CNMA Special Projects Committee:  Bob Bakman Special Projects Sub Chair, Leonard Chapman, Mark Dickey, Dave Emig, Jason Evans CNMA Moose Charities Chair, Bill Farley, Norrie Gardner, Skip Goldberg, John Hughes, Russ Nelson, Tony Padayao, Michael Stadnick, Leonard Vyfvinkel, Bryon Wilkes and Joe Zenkus.

11/30/2022 (rev)

MOOSEHAVEN AAA SPECIAL PROJECT SPREADSHEET GUIDE

The purpose of this document is to help the reader save, print and understand the purpose of the various columns.

Lines and Columns: The lines are numbered, 1 to length of document at 45 lines per page. Columns are alphabetical, A to AL which is 36 columns or about 3 sheets wide. We only use Columns A to Q for a 1 sheet width.

Copying: Instruct your printer to print pages 1 to the page or pages you wish copies of. Current length of the document is 321 lines or 7 pages in length. As you near that point you should add one or more additional pages, as needed to assure you have a complete spreadsheet.

COLUMN EXPLANATIONS

Column A: Used to identify District, if appropriate, of Fraternal Unit or Individual.
Column B: Used for Name of Fraternal Unit or Donor.
Column C: Fraternal Unit Identification Number.
Column D: Date donation recorded by Moose Charities.
Column E: $AMT. Amount donated to or/of 1st Level Award.
Column F: O/P. Indicates Award owed or presented to recipient.
Column G: $AMT. 2nd Level Award, Same as E above.
Column H: O/P. (Same as G above).
Column I: $AMT. 3rd Level Award, Same as E above.
Column J: O/P. (Same as G above).
Column K: $AMT. 4th Level Award, Same as E above.
Column L: O/P. (Same as G above).
Column M: $AMT. 5th Level Award. Same as E above.
Column N: O/P. (Same as G above).
Column O: TOTAL. Total amount donated by Individual, Activity or Fraternal Unit by Sheet ending date.
Column P: Dates covered by Donation and Awards Spreadsheet on Line 1. Remainder used for recording. Donation amounts under $1.00 and comments, notes and reminders.

If you have questions about the Donations/Awards Spreadsheets please contact me preferably by email at bobbb@bak.rr.com or phone 661 822 7684, leave a message.

If the question is relative to missing donation will need the following: Who check was made to, donation amount, check number, when sent, what you wrote in Notation/Memo area, has check cleared and if so when. We can usually resolve issues within a few days.

Fraternally, R.R. “Bob” Bakman, CNMA Mooseheart AAA Project Chair
Revised 11/20/2022