Moose Magazine Online

February/March/April 2006

Feature Articles:
MOOSE CHARITIES Forward in the Good, Onward in the Right Can You Be a ‘Guardian’? Our ‘League’ Is Indeed the Protector and Sustainer of Moose Charitable Works By DOUGLAS ANDERSON Director of Philanthropy, Moose Charities > At the heart of Moose fraternalism is the mission of helping those who have been entrusted to our care, and who need us most--our seniors at Moosehaven and our children and teens at Mooseheart. While every Moose member participates in these two worthy endeavors by simply paying his or her dues, many members (as well as Mooseheart alumni, corporations, foundations, and other friends) also make generous annual outright gifts to Moose Charities to help sustain the work of these two campuses. Every single donor, and every gift, is greatly appreciated, whether it is $10, $100, $1,000, or more. It is because of the generosity of these annual donors that the good works at Mooseheart and Moosehaven can continue and be enhanced. Because this ongoing annual support is so essential, Moose Charities has developed a number of programs to ensure the proper recognition of these donors. Any donor who gives $100 or more to Moose Charities, in any form (see facing page) qualifies for our annual giving clubs--and one of the ways we like to say “thank you” is by publishing their names in the Moose Charities Annual Report. The following annual “Giving Club” designations were created to recognize those who give between $100-$999, donated to Moose Charities for any approved annual operating or capital-improvement project at Mooseheart, Moosehaven or for endowment purposes. The Giving Club delineations are as follows: Century: $100-$249 Leader: $250-$499 Patron: $500-$749 Benefactor: $750-$999 League of Guardians desk medaliion The League of Guardians > Moose Charities’ League of Guardians was formed to further encourage and recognize those donors who actively support the important philanthopic work of the Moose with contributions of $1,000 or more on an annual basis. Guardian members who make significant annual gifts of $1,000 or more have demonstrated their significant commitment to: Ensure the quality personnel are in place to provide for the children and seniors entrusted to our care. Provide quality facilities at both Mooseheart and Moosehaven. Create a solid foundation of loyal annual donors whose continued support helps to ensure the future of our great humanitarian endeavors at Mooseheart and Moosehaven. Each Guardian member receives special recognition in the Moose Charities Annual Report, plus a unique, personalized display medallion commemorating the year they joined the League of Guardians and their highest giving level. The following League giving levels have been established: Guardian: $1,000-$1,499 Defender: $1,500-$2,499 Protector: $2,500-$4,999 Sentinel: $5,000-$9,999 Champion: $10,000-$24,999 Distinguished: $25,000-$49,999 Distinguished Patron: $50,000-$99,999 Distinguished Benefactor: $100,000 or more.	.	Please click on any photograph below to view a larger image. The League of Guardians 2004-2005 reflecting Moose Charities’ most recently completed fiscal year: May 1, 2004-April 30, 2005 Champion: $10,000-$24,999 The Alverin M. Cornell Foundation Sentinel: $5,000-$9,999 Abshier Family Fund Anonymous Brault, Robert & Constance Brown, Kathleen J. Coyle, Paul & Carol Davis, Carol A. Feigenbaum, Stephen M. Hoehn, Frederick J. Protector: $2,500-$4,999 Andrasz, Steven N. Brinkwart, Hugo W. Buckardt, Russell E. Cuffia, James & Deborah Davis, Evan M. Headford, George S. & Joyce B. Huffines, Carroll & Rose Balk Myers, Charles & Joan Robert W. Baird & Company, Inc. Solis, Judy TMA Resources Wal-Mart Foundation Wilcox, William & Karen Natt Defender: $1,500-$2,499 Anonymous Anspach, Charles F. Becht, Burns and Cuma Boles, James R. Bradshaw, Keith Crowder, Wesley I. DuKane Contract Services, Inc. Fifth Third Bank Investment Advisors Farrell, David & Mary Jane Garman, Richard & Patricia Gatto, George Green, Jeffrey & Mary Griswold, Franz R. & Beth Hart, Scott and Christie Hedrick, Paul & Norma Hines, W. O. Hunsaker, Michael R. LaSalle Bank Melton, Quimby Meyer Partners, LLC. Peters, Michael G. R & M Specialties, Ltd. Reiter, Charles Rice, Charlie and Mary Ross, Donald H. Ross, Mary L. Sedjo, Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Thomas, Delight R. Thomas, Ray L. VanHoose, Jesse Guardian: $1,000-$1,499 Anonymous Adams, Bruce & Jean Ahrens, Ron & Michaela Albert, Danny & Etta Babson Capital Management, LLC. Bard, Maurice Barregar, Blake & Judy Batten, Larry & Pat Batten Berger, Donald & Darlene. Bevington, Julius J. BFC Forms Service, Inc. Black, Warren & Doris Blaszak, Dr. Wayne J. Brady, John J. Brown, William & Nancy Budimlya, Bill & Karen Cheesman, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Chicago Equity Partners, LLC. Collette, Robert D. Cooper, Donald & Florence Cracraft, Joseph & Mary Cushing, Scott & Maria Elvira Dailey, Dennis & Connie Davis, Arland E. Doss, Ray Elston, Robert E. & Sally R. Faunce, George & Juanita Fields, Alleen K. Fleming, James & Karen Flesher, Ray Flood, David & Jeanette Fraley, Stanley & Maurita Francisco, Elinor L. Frock, Edmond B. Gange, Anthony & Peri Goodman, David K. Groshong, Royal C. Hadden, L. Hank Hall, Jon and Patricia Hammond, Rodney A. Hampton, Lowell Reid Harris Bank Aurora Harris Investment Management Heilman, Carolyn G. Henry, Jeffrey J. Hetherton, Esther F. Hoy, Rodney & Vickey Huggins, Eugene & Diane Hyatt Regency Chicago In Memory of William F. Masopust Sr. charter member of Lodi Lodge #1971 Ireland, Herbert Jacobsen, Rick Johnson, Dennis & Kathleen Kimberly, Neil D. Koons, Joseph & Connie Lambert, Jerry & Penny Laverty, Patrick & Marjorie Layton, Edward & Edie Lo Bue, Joseph & Rosolia Loeser, Donald R. Manning, Nellie & Robert Manning Martin, John & Rose Mary Martinez, Juan & Jean Mathew, Charles E. Mayfield, John E. McCullough, Rev. G.W. & Sue McGinnis, Milton & Bettimae Moore, George & Martha Murphy, John & Jean Norris, Charles & Wynn Pathel, Eugene & Phyllis Pattison, Richard & Rosemarie Pershing, John & Janet Phillips, Leonard W. Potesak, Wayne L. Prohl, Christopher & Sue Prunchak, John & Helen Putman, Rosemarie T. Quebecor World, Inc. Rascher, Berwyn M. Reynolds, Fred R. Richards, Larry & Sandra Rinella, Joel Roach, Michael & Karen. Robinson, Daniel B. Schneider, Norman & Kathleen Schultz, Charles & Sarah Shumway, Wayne M. Smith, David J. & Debra J. Stevens, Dennis R. "Doc" Strahm, James Summers, James R. Sweetman, Ronald & Pearl Taylor, Dimitri Taylor, Robert M. Thompson, Glen & Sandra Turnquist, Rose P. Vest, Franklin & Norma Waits, Ronald & Michelle Weaver, John W. White, Howard D. Wilson, William & Ruth Wolbrink, Kurt and Deborah Wooten, Anna M. Wooten, William R. Young, James & Phyllis If you would like more information about the League of Guardians, call Douglas Anderson 630/966-2200	.

Many Ways to Give to Moose Charities > Cash (well, actually a check!) is, of course, of the easiest and quickest way to support Mooseheart, Moosehaven or the Endowment Fund. A direct gift of cash can come in the form of a personal check or money order. Stock. Moose Charities is set up to easily accept donations of publicly traded stock. Please contact Douglas Anderson directly, at danderson@moosecharities.org, for transmittal instructions and to optimize your tax deduction. (Do not convert your stock to cash first.) Credit Cards. Many donors wish to spread out their League of Guardians contribution over several months, by having monthly gifts charged directly to their credit card. (A frequent plus to this mechanism is the amassing of airline miles or other awards!) Pledges. Moose Charities is happy to accept pledges that can be paid monthly, quarterly, semiannually or even annually. Just tell us when you plan to make your gift, and we will send you a friendly reminder with a convenient gift envelope. ACH (Automated Clearing House) network. More and more donors have inquired how they can give directly from a checking account without having to remember to write checks. Moose Charities is set up to initiate ACH or electronic-debit payment from your checking or savings account. Please contact Douglas Anderson at 630/966-2200 if you’d like more information about any of these “ways to give”--or about the League of Guardians.
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