I would like to begin my first message to you as President with a note of thanks. I would like to extend my most heartfelt thanks to all who attended not only the International Conference but all Moose Legion events that were scheduled. What a tremendous turn out for the Moose Legion Fun Night but also for the Moose Legion breakfast. A very special thanks to the PMA guys and gals for a tremendous parade and welcome!!!!!!
On the Move
I am hoping everyone is ready to jump on the Moose Legion Express, which is On the Move to 100,000 members by 2013. The only way we can accomplish our goal is with your help. We MUST have active Lodge Moose Legion Committees in place to have those special functions and pricing for Moose Legionnaires only.
THE TIME IS NOW that we close the back door not only in the Moose Legion but also the Lodge. Every Moose Legion Committee should be receiving a qualified list and an arrears list from your jurisdiction Secretary, if you are not, please notify your Moose Legion President or Ambassador to inform them of your problem.
THE TIME IS NOW to sponsor at least two members in the lodge and in the Moose Legion. Remember, when you sponsor two members that get enrolled during the year – your next year’s DUES are FREE ! This is true for both the lodge and the Moose Legion.

Special Project

Our special project for this year is Lighting the Way to Mooseheart’s Centennial. We as Moose Legionnaires have always been known to go that extra mile. With this years project we are no different. There are many cement light fixtures that need to be replaced. The goal is $105,000.00 to be raised.
Those Moose Legions that complete their commitment by April 30th, 2011 will have special recognition on the newly installed light poles. Don’t forget to take advantage of the discount program. Moose Legions paying their complete commitment by November 30th following the Triple Play program in November will receive a 20% discount and those Moose Legions completing their commitment by February 28th, 2011 will receive a 10% discount. WHAT A DEAL!!!!!!

President’s Project

In continuing with tradition I am having a special President’s project. Mooseheart schools are in need of a software program that is needed to do grading, scheduling and other administration duties, which are now being done manually. I know you feel as I do that our children deserve the best, so I have selected this project.
The cost of the software, training and etc. is $15,000. A grant has been applied for that may or may not cover up to $10,000. If the grant is received the excess funds will be used to purchase home appliances for various homes on campus.
I am hoping you will support this project by having each jurisdiction hold a fundraiser during the year. I know you will not let our children down. Many thanks in advance!!!!!!!

Sincerely & Fraternally
Bruce J Berger
International Moose Legion President

“THE TIME IS NOW” MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN for 2010-2011
Our new program was announced at Nashville and started on June 1st.

For one member, a sponsor will earn a Moose Legion red, white and purple lapel pin. For sponsoring and enrolling two members a FREE YEAR’S DUES will be earned in the Moose Legion. For life members who do not have a membership where a year’s dues can be paid – We’ve Got You Covered with a windproof Umbrella.

Medal of Honor will remain in place for those achieving a lifetime record of at least 50 membership units. New qualifiers and those current holders who sponsor at least 5 members will be invited to the Moose 25 Club party in Anaheim.

Of course the Elite Moose Legionnaire Ring will continue to be awarded to those sponsors with an accumulative total of 100 or more membership units. There are several members well within reach of this plateau!

Please see the campaign poster on www.mooseintl.org website under the Moose Legion portal – Membership section. It can be downloaded and printed for your use and display. A printed 11 x 17 copy was mailed to each lodge of the Order along with the lodge membership campaign material.
Active Moose Legion Membership is the real key
Our sincere appreciation and congratulations are extended to each sponsor during the past 2 months. Thank you for fulfilling your pledge and helping to strengthen our active membership. Lets keep it up!

We need to work our “D” lists as well. Retaining those members we have is really important also. Personal contact of those on the list of non-paid dues is the key we need turned to really start things going upward. We as Moose Legionnaires should be assisting in both the lodge and Moose Legion to retain all possible members.
Moose Legion Annual Project
This past year was another banner year for Moose Legion projects. Once again, we had 100% of our jurisdictions complete 100% of their obligations to our capital project, which was the Mooseheart vans this past year. In addition they all gave to the Endowment Fund, and to the Youth Awareness Scholarship Fund. Several jurisdictions contributed to the Mooseheart J J Davis home trip to Moosehaven and in the annual International President’s projects. Our thanks to all that helped achieve those goals!

As is customarily the case, the Moose Legion has agreed to take on a capital project again this year for our beloved Order. This year we will be helping to Light the Way towards Mooseheart’s Centennial as we raise funds to replace a number of cast cement light poles on the Mooseheart campus. All jurisdictions will be scheduling various activities and holding fundraising events to finance this safety & security project. Our sincere thanks in advance for these efforts.
Moose Legion Centennial
The Moose Legion shares a place in history with Mooseheart. It is the year 1913 that both these entities got their beginnings. It is in 2013 that both will celebrate our centennials. Plans are being formulated now to commemorate this occasion in our history. Our goal for the celebration is to reach 100,000 Mosoe Legion members. Aggressive yes – but doable – if we work at it with zest and determination. Watch for more details to follow.

Cordially & Fraternally,
Robert A. Neff
Director of Moose Legion