Thursday February 23, 2012 Registration..Noon to 5:00 PM State Board Meeting...1:00 PM Joint Opening Session 4:00 PM Welcome.Regional Manager, Austin Howard Introduce President Dennis Longnecker Opening Prayer.Prelate, Jim Heyob Pledge of Allegiance President Dennis Longnecker Opening Remarks President Dennis Longnecker Introduction of Speakers.President Dennis Longnecker Deputy Grand Regent Jill Atkinson Council of Higher Degrees Coordinator Frank Kirby Director of Ritual & Higher Degrees, Bob Neff Convention Coordinator, Joe Serwa Women s Official Visitor, Past Grand Regent Karol Smith Men s Official Visitor, General Council Mike Leuer Questions & Answers for the (Men s & Women s OV s) Regional Manager, Austin Howard HAVE A GREAT CONFERENCE HAVE SOME FUN BE COURTEOUS BE SAFE
Friday February 24, 2012 7:30AM to 4:00 PM..Registration ROLL CALL OF LODGES WILL BE TAKEN AT ALL SESSIONS 10:00AM.Opening Session Call to Order.. Dennis Longnecker, President Opening Prayer....Jim Heyob, Prelate Pledge of Allegiance.. Dennis Longnecker, President Resume & Welcome of Official Visitor Dennis Longnecker, President Opening Remarks...Austin Howard, Regional Manager Roll Call of Association Officers Gerald Ashlock, Secretary Roll Call of Lodges - District Presidents...Gary Doud, Treasurer Credentials Report..Ralph Newton Introductions. Dennis Longnecker, President Premier Lodge Award Program Austin Howard, Regional Manager (Changes for the 2011/2012 Awards) Moose of the Year (100% Lodge Participation)... Ray Foster Required for the Bronze Level and above to receive a Premier Lodge Award No Moose of the Year No Fellowship Recommendation Form Rookie of the Year...Ray Foster Required for the Gold Level and above to receive a Premier Lodge Award Must submit a Rookie of the Year Blank Forms no longer count MHT/MHV Admissions Programs and Policies..Elmer Dintelmann Sports.Mark Hume Opportunities for Competition and Camaraderie Host Lodges Needed Chairman will come from the Host Lodge except for Bowling. Membership Retention.IMA Membership Committee Membership Retention requires Personal Attention You can t have Active Members without Activities Hospitality Rooms Joe Serwa, Convention Coordinator Requirements for Admission Hours Announcements.. Gerald Ashlock, Secretary Recess Dennis Longnecker, President
Friday February 24, 2012 - Continued 12:00 Noon.Lunch Chapters & Lodges Working Together Austin Howard, Regional Manager Ticket Required ROLL CALL OF LODGES WILL BE TAKEN AT ALL SESSIONS Friday February 24, 2012 - Continued 2:00 PM...General Session Call to Order..Dennis Longnecker, President Community Service.. Johnny Larison What is Moose Community Service (and What is Not) Getting your Members involved in Fundraising Moose Charities. Mike Pelling/ Joe Serwa Endowment Fund Ink Cartridge & Food Label Collection Gimme 5 Last Year for the Program Membership Production. Jim Brewer We can t afford a reduction 8 For 80 February 20 th through April 30 th 8 Awards of One (1) Year Free Dues Member Benefits..DSG John Simmons Getting the Most out of your Member benefits Establishing a Properly-Functioning Auditing Committee. Ron Serio Roll Call of Lodges - District Presidents.Gary Doud, Treasurer Regional Managers Remarks..Austin Howard, Regional Manager Announcements...Gerald Ashlock, Secretary Recess Dennis Longnecker, President
MOOSE LEGION FUN NIGHT 6:30 7:00 Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 7:00 8:00 Dinner Entertainment 8:00 -???????????????? THE ILLINOIS MOOSE ASSOCIATION DOES NOT ENDORSE IN ANY WAY THE ITEMS DISPLAYED BY OUTSIDE VENDORS IN THE DISPLAY AREA THESE DISPLAYS ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND THE ILLINOIS MOOSE ASSOCIATION ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILTY RESULTING FROM ANY BUSINESS TRANSACTED BETWEEN THESE VENDORS AND LODGES, OFFICERS OR MEMBERS THE HOSPITALITY ROOM WILL BE CLOSED DURING ALL MEETINGS OF THIS CONFERENCE HOTEL SECURITY WILL UNLOCK THE ROOM AT A TIME DESIGNATED BY THE IMA EXECUTIVE BOARD AND LOCK THE ROOM AT 11:00 PM
Saturday February 25, 2012 7:30AM to 2:00 PM..Registration 8:00AM.Breakfast Regional Manager Austin Howard Understanding Hall Rental Insurance Fundraisers for the Lodge Open to the Public Ticket Required (ROLL CALL OF LODGES WILL BE TAKEN AT ALL SESSIONS 10:00AM..General Session Call to Order.. Dennis Longnecker, President 25 Club & Presidents Club...Howard Derose 25 Club Shirts Presidents Club Presentations Special Olympics... Bill Wood Proper Procedures of the Nomination and Election Processes Jim Heyob, Prelate Changes to the Lodge By-Laws.Gary Doud, Vice President Proper Steps for making Changes to a Lodge s By-Laws Our Lodge Dues Rate.Gorden Berry, Past President How do we go about Approving and Changing our Lodge Dues Rate Why is the Lodge Safety Inspection Form so Important.. Roy Brown III Timely Reporting...DSG Frank Frisina Veterans Affairs...Tony Dodge Youth Awareness..Ralph Newton Camping.Bernie Gallion Publications and Media Relations.Mike Kovacevich Improving Lodge Newsletters and Media Relations through Online Tutorials Moosehaven.. Larry Canterbury Katherine Smith Special Needs Hall at Moosehaven Heart of the Community Programs and Events at Moosehaven Roll Call of Lodges - District Presidents. Gary Doud, Treasurer Announcements...Gerald Ashlock, Secretary Recess Dennis Longnecker, President 12:00 Noon...Lunch Mooseheart Students will Address the Members Ticket Required
Saturday February 25, 2012 Continued 2:00PM..Registration Closed (ROLL CALL OF LODGES WILL BE TAKEN AT ALL SESSIONS 2:00 PM.General Session Call to Order. Dennis Longnecker, President Understanding the Training Mandate Austin Howard, Regional Manager (Organizing an Association Training Committee) Tips Training. Earl Vosburgh Leadership Training.... Jack White Technical Training (2-HOTT)...Joe Dodd Administrator Training..Henry Pawlus Enrollments (Still an Option)...Orientations (More important now, than ever)..ray Foster Remarks (If any in attendance)...honored Guests Address Dennis Longnecker, President Introduction of the Official Visitor...... Dennis Longnecker, President Address. Official Visitor Mike Leuer Roll Call of Lodges - District Presidents Gary Doud, Treasurer State Convention.....Joe Serwa, Convention Coordinator (Announcements on the 2012 State Convention in Decatur) 8 For 80 Life Membership Awards (4).Jim Brewer Announcements..Gerald Ashlock, Secretary Recess... Dennis Longnecker, President Saturday February 25, 2011 Continued THEME - LUAU Dinner, Awards & Entertainment (Ticket Required) 6:30 7:00 PM..Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) 7:00 8:00 PM. Dinner 8:00 PM Awards Novice Co-worker of the Year Deputy Grand Regent Jill Atkinson Rookie of the Year President Dennis Longnecker Moose Legionnaire of the Year.. Int l Moose Legion Director, Bob Neff Co-worker of the Year Past Grand Regent Karol Smith Moose of the Year..General Council Mike Leuer Entertainment to Follow: Mooseheart Band
(ROLL CALL OF LODGES WILL BE TAKEN AT ALL SESSIONS Sunday February 26, 2012 9:00 AM...General Session Call to Order.. Dennis Longnecker, President Credentials Committee Final Report.. Ralph Newton Roll Call of Lodges - District Presidents. Gary Doud, Treasurer Scholarships..DSG John Simmons Safe Surfin. Wayne Schlosser Final Remarks President, Dennis Longnecker Final Remarks Regional Manager, Austin Howard Final remarks Official Visitor, Mike Leuer Benediction..Prelate, Jim Heyob Adjournment.. President, Dennis Longnecker The Annual Convention of the Illinois Moose Association will be held at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel in Decatur, Illinois August 23-26, 2012 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE AND YOUR PARTICIPATION HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME