Illinois Moose Association 2016 Mid-Year Conference Thursday February 18, 2016 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Lodge Leadership and House Committee Training Jack White and Ken Kostenbader (Lunch break 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm) Registration 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Kirkland Ballroom) 10:00 am....executive Board Meeting (Room 124) THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2016 STATE BOARD MEETING CATEPILLER ROOM 1:00 pm Call to Order... Joe Albert, President Opening Prayer...Ray Foster, Prelate Pledge of Allegiance.......Joe Albert, President Roll Call of Officers... Gary Doud, Secretary Roll Call of State Board.....Gary Doud, Secretary Discussion on topics for our Association..Joe Albert, President Remarks District Presidents.Jim Brewer, Vice President Remarks.....Scot Baikie, Colleen Lang, Territory Managers Remarks... Jonathan Mendenhall, Association Liaison Remarks...Gordon Dailey, Regional Manager Convention Coordinator.. Joe Serwa Introduction of O. V... Joe Albert, President 1
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2016 (continued) O.V. Remarks... Joe Mech Closing Remarks. Joe Albert, President Announcements... Gary Doud, Secretary 4:00 pm.... Moose Legion Meeting Hospitality Rooms open at 5 pm 6:30 pm..executive Board Dinner Friday February 19, 2016 Association Conference 8:00 am to 4 pm..registration (Kirkland Ballroom) 9:00 am.. Heart of the Community, Service Project (Fountain Hall) 11:30 am Luncheon..Committee Chairmen (who needs them) Ticket Required Joe Albert 1:00 pm 2:00 pm Session 1....Keys to a Successful Audit 2:30 pm 3:30 pm Session 2 Self-Evaluation of your Lodge 4:00 PM Joint Opening Session Call to Order....Joe Albert, President Opening Prayer....Ray Foster, Prelate Pledge of Allegiance...Joe Albert, President 2
Friday February 19, 2016 (continued) Welcome and Goals..President & Deputy Grand Regent Introduction of Officers & Guests...President & Deputy Grand Regent Welcome 1 st Time Attendees... President & Deputy Grand Regent Video Director General and Grand Chancellor Mooseheart and Video..Gary Doud & Linda Goessling Moose Charities and Video.. Mike Pelling & Peggy Bell Mooseheaven....John Capes Membership Department Video Heart of the Community...Johnny Larison & Lea Richardson Remarks of Official Visitors.....Joe Mech & Marge Walsh Lifetime Achievement Awards Presentation...President & Deputy Grand Regent Announcements Gary Doud Hospitality Rooms Open after Joint Session Moose Legion Fun Night 7:00 PM No Host Cocktails 7:30 PM Dinner (ticket required) 3
Saturday, February 20, 2016 Registration.. 8:00 am to 2:00 pm 9:00 am 10:00 am.session 3. Generating Effective Activities for your Lodge Using your Lodge Newsletter for Effective Communication 10:30 am 11:30 am..session 4.Why Members Leave 12:00 pm Lunch Mooseheart Student Speakers Ticket Required Gary Doud 1:30 pm General Session Call to Order..Joe Albert, President WE ONLY REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR, ADMINISTRATOR, AND TOTAL ADDITIONAL MEMBERS FROM LODGES IN ATTENDANCE. GOVERNOR AND ADMINISTRATOR MUST BE THE ELECTED PERSON FOR THAT POSITION ALTERNATES ARE NOT ALLOWED. (DONATION CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED DURING ROLL CALL OF LODGES) (Raffle 50/50 during Roll Call) Roll Call of Officers...Gary Doud, Secretary Roll Call by District Presidents..Jim Brewer, Vice President VIP introductions and Remarks....Joe Albert, President Treasures Updates (budget changes)......john Spitzner Director of Higher Degrees Video General Governor Video Association Programs update.joe Albert, President Association Liaison Address....Jonathan Mendenhall Moosehaven Centennial Project 2016 Lodge Grant Program Updates International Convention 4
Saturday, February 20, 2016 (continued) Regional Manager Address....Gordon Dailey Introduction and Resume of OV...Joe Albert, President Official Visitor Address...Joe Mech Credentials Report...Ralph Newton Announcements. Gary Doud, Secretary 3:30 pm 4:30 pm Session 5..Are you really the Heart of the Community? Hospitality Rooms open at 5:00 pm. Saturday Evening Dinner Theme: Throwback Sports Night No Host Cocktails 6:00 pm, Dinner 6:30 pm State Karaoke Contest to follow Dinner 9:00 am Final Session Sunday February 22, 2015 Call to Order..... Joe Albert, President Final Remarks.. Joe Albert, President Scot Baikie, Territory Manager Colleen Lang, Territory Manager Jonathan Mendenhall, Association Liaison Gordie Dailey, Regional Manager Joe Mech, OV Announcements Gary Doud, Secretary Benediction..Ray Foster, Prelate Adjournment.... Joe Albert, President 5
The International Convention will be held in St Louis MO. July 1 5, 2016 The 85 th Annual Convention of the Illinois Moose Association will be held at the Airport Marriot Hotel in St Louis, MO. August 18-21, 2016 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE AND YOU RE PARTICIPATION HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME 6