Arkansas Moose Association

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1 Arkansas Moose Association 29 th Annual Mid-Year Conference February 22 25, 2018 Four Points/Sheraton Hotel Little Rock 925 S University Avenue at I-630 Little Rock, AR Attire for all meetings: Association Officers: Business Casual (Current Campaign or Moose Logo Shirt Preferred) Membership: Business Casual Attire for Saturday Night Dinner Theme Attire or Business Casual Thursday Feb. 22 3:00 pm Registration Opens Mezzanine 4:00 pm Hospitality Room Opens Arkansas Suite 1 st floor 6:00 pm Fun Night Pizza Party Games Hospitality Room 11:00 pm Hospitality Room closes MAIN AGENDA Friday Feb. 23 1:00 pm Opening Session Ballroom ( One Rap ) This 29 th Mid-Year Conference of the Arkansas Moose Association will come to order. That we may ascertain if a quorum is present I call upon the Chairman of the Credentials Committee, Barry Schwartz of North Little Rock Lodge 942 for his report. 1

2 It is proper that this meeting be opened with prayer, so I now call on the State Prelate, Randy Craig. ( 2 Raps ) PRELATE: Almighty father, we thank you for the privilege to gather together this weekend in brotherhood and fellowship, and to further the cause of childhood and old age. Give us guidance through our meetings this weekend and be with us as we do your work. Watch over our children at Mooseheart and our Seniors at Moosehaven, watch over our families and members who could not be with us and keep them safe. Finally, father, keep each of us safe and on the path to do some good thing for someone each day. We pray in your holy name, Amen. President: My Brothers, I present the Flag of our Country ( motion to flag ). Please place your right hand over your heart and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag - - of the United States of America - - and to the Republic for which it stands - - one nation under God - - indivisible - - with liberty and justice for all. ( 1 Rap Roll Call of State Officers and Committeemen by State Secretary Bowers Roll Call of Lodges by District Presidents District 1 President Nick Bostad District 2 President Michael Neece Welcome & Comments from State President Mike Carter. 2

3 Recognize any First Time Attendees & Valued Veterans Introduction of Regional Manager Sam Harris Opening Remarks Introduction of OV Warren Black Welcome Remarks Introduction of Dignitaries Supreme Forum Justice Robert Felcher Past International Moose Legion President Danny Smith Deputy Supreme Governor Rob Rasmussen Government Relations Report Robert Felcher Announcements State Secretary Mark Bowers Recess until 2:00pm 2:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Workshop Advertising vs. Promotion Moderator: Rob Rasmussen Deputy Supreme Governor Yes you can! Busting the myth on we can t advertise. 3

4 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Heart of the Community Activity - Mezzanine Foyer Child Id Program & Food Drive Moderator: Rick Roberts Volunteers will meet at 3:00 p.m. in the Convention Mezzanine Foyer 4:00 p.m. Hospitality Room Opens 7:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Karaoke Contest - Hospitality Room 11:30 p.m. Hospitality Room Closes Saturday February 24 7:30 A.M. Registration Resumes - Mezzanine Foyer 8:00 9:00 A.M. Moose Legion Breakfast & Meeting: Moose Legion Ambassador Buck Brown moderator (Regalia, Degree polo shirt or/and Moose Legion Vest) 4

5 9:30 11:30 A.M. Joint Session Ballroom AD Call to Order: President Mike Carter & OIC Donna Brown First Timers recognized & welcomed Video Presentation by Director General Scott Hart Video Presentation by Grand Chancellor Barb McPherson Welcome & Introduction of WOTM OV Sandra Thompson by OIC Donna Brown Welcome and Introduction of Men s OV Warren Black by State President Mike Carter Mooseheart & Moosehaven Presentations Moderator: Admissions Rep. Floyd Reynolds Mooseheart Update Moosehaven Centennial Project: Visual Presentation by John Capes, Executive Director Moose Charities Presentation Moosehaven Centennial Project & Moose Charities Donor Programs Moderator: Rob Rasmussen - PowerPoint Higher Degrees Presentation Moderator: Randy Jones HD President & Ann Stee Secretary Video Bob Neff Youth Awareness Lodge & Chapter Participation Terry Mason Update from Student Congress Introduction of Regional Manager Sam Harris & comments Address WOTM Official Visitor Sandra Thompson Introduction by Officer in Charge Donna Brown Address AMA Official Visitor Warren Black Introduction by State President Mike Carter Moose Riders Richie Yanke, Chairman Announcements Secretary Mark Bowers Endowment Collection Recess 5

6 12:00 pm Lunch Honoring All Valued Veterans place TBA 11:30 A.M. Hospitality room opens. or at recess of Joint Session 1:30 P.M. Hospitality room closes 1:30 P.M. 2:30 P.M. Final Session Call to order by President Carter Roll call of Officers/Committeemen by Secretary Bowers Roll call of Lodges District 1 President Nick Bostad District 2 President Michael Neece First Time Attendees Recognition Valued Veteran Recognition Session Topic: Open to the Public Events Didn t know it was that easy!! Moderator: Sam Harris, Regional Manager Membership Building/Retention Jim Ingram, Chairman Video Mike Rios Top Sponsors First Time Sponsors 2018 New Orleans International Convention Who should attend and why Lodge Elections Lodge Audit Process Community Service: Getting your heart into the programs Moderator: Rick Roberts, Chairman Introduction of OV Warren Black comments & presentation Presentation of Nominees for Lifetime Achievement Award 2:30 P.M. 3:30 P.M. Workshop Activities: Programs Valued Veterans Moose Riders Moose Legion Moderator:, Mike Neece, Activities Chairman & Buck Brown IMLA Lodge Insurance: Visual Presentation Risk Mgt. Dept. M.I. presented by Sam Harris Announcements Endowment collected Closing Prayer - Adjourn Sine Die by AMA President Mike Carter 3:30 p.m. Hospitality room opens or at end of workshops Closes 6pm 6

7 Arkansas Moose Association Mid-Year Banquet Theme Country/Western Honoring Officer in Charge Donna Brown Deputy Supreme Governor Rob Rasmussen 6:00 p.m. NO HOST SOCIAL GRAND BALLROOM 6:30 p.m. BANQUET GRAND BALLROOM Master of Ceremonies Mark Bowers Introductions Dignitaries & State Officers Remarks of: Officer in Charge, Donna Brown Remarks of: WOTM Official Visitor, Sandra Thompson Remarks of: Deputy Supreme Governor Rob Rasmussen Remarks of: Men Official Visitor, Warren Black Remarks of: Regional Manager, Sam Harris Presentation of Lifetime Achievement Awards by OVs Presentation of Program Ad Book Checks Harlan Stee March of Checks 50/50 Drawing Draw Down by Wendell Dawson, Chairman Hospitality room opens at end of banquet 11:30 p.m. Hospitality room closes 7