Winter 2014

WINTER ISSUE 2014

YOUR GUIDE TO RESOURCES

Missouri Outreach A publication of the Masonic Home of Missouri

Penny-A-Day Program Pooling Pennies to help others Page 5

Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) Program New Matching Level Page 6

MWB John D. Vincil Master Builder Society New Lodge Recognition Program Page 16

Introducing a New Outreach Program for Armed Forces Servicemembers and Veterans

Board of Directors David W. Haywood, Chairman/GM C. Brent Stewart, President Richard L. Smith, Vice President Ronald D. Jones, Secretary Tim Thomas, Treasurer Keith M. Bail William J. Bowser Chris T. Harrelson Jeffrey D. Lee Jeffrey A. Parrotte James D. Schepers Daniel J. Ward Charles F. Wiegert

Executive Director Barbara Ramsey

Director of Finance Jodi Blake

Editor

Rhonda Stone Lightfoot Masonic Home of Missouri 6033 Masonic Drive, Suite A Columbia, MO 65202 573.814.4663 Phone 1.800.434.9804 Toll Free 573.814.4660 Fax mohome.org

Important Dates January 1, 2015 • New Year’s Day - Office closed Saturday, January 17, 2015 • Board of Director’s Meeting in Columbia, MO January 19, 2015 • Martin Luther King Day - Office closed Saturday, January 31, 2015 • Hermitage Lodge No. 288 Ladies Luncheon & Tea Saturday, February 7, 2015 • Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Ladies Luncheon & Teas February 16, 2015 • Presidents Day - Office closed Saturday, February 21, 2015 • Board of Director’s Meeting in Columbia, MO Saturday, February 28, 2015 • Branson Lodge No. 587 Sweetheart Dinner.

Friday, March 13, 2015 • Canopy Lodge No. 284 Ladies Dinner Saturday, March 21, 2015 • Board of Director’s Meeting in Columbia, MO

The Masonic Home of Missouri will be re-launching their website at www.mohome.org the first of the year. This new design will also be available as a mobile app. No need to download the app as it will automatically launch on your phone when you visit the website. During this re-launch, some pages may be down or might take longer to load. We look forward to offering a new design for your use and hope you enjoy the mobile app.

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FEATURES

Penny-A-Day Program

Executive Director’s Notes Year End Appeal Information

Learn how the Penny-A-Day Program is changing and how you can make a difference with YOUR pocket change.

Welcoming a New Face

Spotlight on Programs

Masonic Home Representative of the Year Save the Date “Fore” the Children What’s in the Numbers?

Winter Driving Tips Cha’Ching! and Youth Presentations Who You Gonna Call?

Our Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) Program assists children in need in YOUR community by partnering with local Lodges, Chapters, eligible organizations, and the Masonic Home of Missouri.

Announcing a New Program The Masonic Home is announcing the first phase of a new Outreach Program designed to honor Armed Forces Service Members and Veterans.

Support & Recognition The Masonic Home of Missouri wants to recognize the Lodges & Chapters for their continued support of the charity. The creation of the MWB John D. Vincil Master Builder Society will do just that.

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For Sale

Prints from an original hand drawn picture by Lynn Garriott-Porter of the original Eastern Start Chapel that was located on the Masonic Home of Missouri’s Delmar campus in St. Louis.

Prints are $50/each with 10% being donated to the Masonic Home of Missouri. Shipping charges may apply. The prints will be 11x14,unframed.

To purchase: Email Lynn Porter at garriottporterart@hotmail.com

Executive Director Notes

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he Holidays provide a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon the things in our lives for which we are grateful. One of the things that I am grateful for this past year was the opportunity to travel with Grand Master David W. Haywood to his Area Meetings. As I attended the Area Meetings, I could not help but be moved each time the Veterans in the room were asked to stand, so we could recognize them for their service to our Country. I was inspired by those who asked the Grand Master if they could do more than visit a Veteran’s Home – perhaps hold something in their Lodge to honor their local Veterans – particularly those Lodges without a Veteran’s Home nearby. At the same time, the Masonic Home staff was inspired by a Lodge who shared the story of their participation in the Honor Flights for Veterans.

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he Masonic Home is starting the New Year by adding a new Outreach Program to recognize and show our support to those special individuals in the Masonic Family for which we are all grateful – the wonderful men and women who have served and are currently serving our Country.

This new Outreach Program will be called the Armed Forces Program.

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he Armed Forces Program will begin with two components. The first is similar to our Widows Program; the Masonic Home would like to recognize and thank our Veterans. We need your help. Please tell us who the Veterans are in your Lodge or Chapter. If you are a Veteran, please contact the Masonic Home or your Lodge Masonic Home Representative to help us compile our list. The second component will be similar to the CreatingA-Partnership program. This new program will be called Partnering to Honor. It will be a matching funds program between the Masonic Home and local Lodges and Chapters. It will provide an opportunity to partner together to help fund Honor Flights and care packages to those currently serving.

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n addition, the Masonic Home will continue to help those Veterans and their family members in need through our existing Outreach Programs.

In the Masonic Home’s Fiscal Year 2014, the Home provided $535,020.63 in direct financial assistance to Missouri Masonic Veteran’s, their families, widows and their children through the Short-Term, LongTerm and Children’s Outreach Programs. page 4

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lease help the Masonic Home say thank you to the wonderful men and women in your Lodges and Chapters that served or are currently serving this great Country. We are extremely excited to begin the Armed Force Program, and once again watch the Masonic Home’s Outreach Programs grow with your help and support.

Sincerely,

Barbara Ramsey Executive Director

The Missouri Outreach is published three times a year. Our Spring (March), Summer (June) and Winter (December) issue are mailed to Missouri Master Masons, their honored widows and all of the Order of the Eastern Star Missouri Chapters. We also publish an Annual Report each Fall (September) that is available at Annual Communication or can be mailed upon request.

All editions of these publications, along with the Masonic Home “Rep Report” are available on our webiste at www.mohome.org or can be mailed upon request. Some past issues are limited quantities.

If you are receiving the magazine and wish to be removed from the mailing list, please email rlightfoot@mohome.org or call (800) 434-9804 and ask for Rhonda.

Missouri Outreach

Penny-A-Day Program Updates

November 14, 2014 Brethren: Many but not all of you are familiar with our “Penny-A-Day” program that asks a brother for a mere $3.65 a year to be used to support our efforts at the Masonic Home. This program was started in 1974 and allows us to “pool our pennies” to support our needy brothers, their widows and families.

It is easy to think that pennies, nickels and dimes cannot do much, but that is not true. MWB William J. Hill brought renewed attention to this program in 1982 indicating that there were 220 lodges that had donated $69,839.97 and the average contribution per person contributing was actually $10.51, rather than just $3.65. In the 1990s, roughly 300 lodges participated each year and raised funds in excess of $100,000.00 for several of those years.

Unfortunately, in the last 15 years there has been a significant and steady decline in participation in the Penny-ADay program with just under $22,000.00 received in 2013. We would like to reverse that decline, but first we want to thank you for your previous support and then ask you to help revive the Penny-A-Day program as part of your continued support.

The Penny-A-Day donations from your lodge will now be part of the new MWB John D. Vincil Society, which is a lodge recognition program designed as a way to thank your lodge for the various ways you financially support the Masonic Home. We will be sending you updated information and materials on this new program in the next few months. Please encourage your fellow lodge brothers to continue to support the Penny-A-Day program and help spread the word on how this important program can help the Masonic Home continue to assist our Brothers, Sisters, widows and children –working together even our pennies can make a big difference.

Sincerely,

Dave W. Haywood Grand Master

Brent Stewart MHM Board President

Packets will be mailed to Lodge Secretaries at the end of December, along with directions for the revamped Penny-A-Day Program.

If you have questions about the program, please contact Julie Kirchhoff, Annual Giving Officer at (800) 434-9804 or by email jkirchhoff@mohome.org.

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Spotlight on Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) Program Walking into a Partnership Have you ever seen a “Walking Taco”? Well, if you had attended the Blue Springs Fall Fun Fest…..you would have had the chance to purchase a Walking Taco from the members of Blue Springs Lodge No. 33. Through the Walking Taco event and generous donations from members of the Lodge, a total of $365 was raised towards helping an organization within the Blue Springs, Missouri community.

Aid’ for the families, so we work through our other programs to teach life skills such as Career Coaching and Housing Counseling services. The aid to the children helps the family stabilize and start to move forward”.

Working the Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) Program is fairly simple, according to Lodge member, Robert Fasl. “The Lodge spends the time organizing for the

The Lodge was discussing who they wanted to assist when they received a notice that the Community Service League of Blue Springs needed support for their Backpack Program, which provides a backpack full of school supplies for disadvantaged elementary and middle school students. After a decision from the Lodge to approve funds to assist with this program, an application for the Masonic Home of Missouri’s Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) Program was sent in to see if matching funds could be obtained. A check for the total of $730 was soon received by the Lodge and presented to Ms. Melodie Chrisman of the Community Service League of Blue Springs for the purchase of the needed school supplies.

“I am so appreciative of this much needed boost for our Backpack Program,” states Ms. Chrisman.

“School supplies are much different than they were twenty years ago. There is a very long list of items needed for not only the students but for the classroom.

Sometimes it can cost anywhere from $50-$100 per child and that doesn’t include the backpack. Now imagine you have three children in school. Your school supplies could actually cost you more than a car payment in some cases”. Ms. Chrisman adds, “We even purchase personal care products for the middle school children such as deodorant since they will be experiencing Physical Education classes for the first time. We do not want our programs to be a ‘Bandpage 6

Presenting a check for $730 to the Community Service League of Blue Springs

fundraiser and then a couple of people get together to make sure the application for the matching funds is done. The application process was really easy and very straightforward to follow. We will be doing more through the Creating-A-Partnership Program in the future. Having the ability to help in our community but also receive matching funds is incredible.”

Over 50 students were helped through this partnership between the Lodge, the Community Service League and the Masonic Home of Missouri.

No matter what happens in your community, the Missouri Outreach

support that Lodges and Chapters give to others helps all walks of life. Speaking of walks….how about that Walking Taco? It is a very easy recipe to follow, simply have some already browned & taco-spiced hamburger or ground meat made up; open one of the single serving bags of Fritos or Doritos, spoon in the meat, add some lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, taco sauce, and use a spoon to dip out your treat while you ‘walk’ around looking at things at the Fun Fest. Mmmm….

Trailblazers

Sampson Masonic Lodge of Theodosia, Robert Burns Lodge of Gainesville and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter of Gainesville have contributed $1,200.00 to help support the Granny Program, an initiative started by the Ozark County Sheriff ’s Department to have “grannies” help children who are temporarily displaced during drug raids.

Shown (Left to right): Wes Frazier, paralea Rea, Bob Arnett, Sheriff Darrin Reed, Bobby Grisham, Gail Reich and Lyn Modlinski. (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Times/Bruce Roberts)

The funds will be used to buy care packages for the children, providing such things as diapers, clothing and food. “This is the only program of its kind in the state that I’m aware of,” Sheriff Darrin Reed said, “So we are learning as we go. This is an awesome county [Ozark] we live in with caring citizens, and I thank you.”

It’s All About the Community It is all about the community and how to continue to support the community when it comes to Union Lodge No. 593. Recently, members of the Lodge participated with the Masonic Home of Missouri in the Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) program to support the “Wildcat Weekend Foodpack Program” which enables students in the community to receive nutritious food items on the weekends.

Funds for the program are raised through the Lodge’s Winter Issue 2014

Community Breakfast, which is held on the third Saturday of each month. “We serve breakfast from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and range between 30-80 guests, depending on the weather. Our Chamber of Commerce puts a notice in their newsletter and we also have several signs that we put up throughout town to remind the community” says Clarence “Buzz” Barrows, Jr., a member of Union Lodge No. 593. “All of the profits go to our Outreach Programs, such as Creating-A-Partnership or supporting Honor Flights”.

More than 21 million children, nationwide, qualify for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program and the National School Breakfast Program. For many of these children, school meals may be the only meals they eat. What happens when they go home over the weekend?

Programs such as the Wildcat Weekend Foodpack

WB Aaron Dixon, Worshipful Master of Union Masonic Lodge #593, (red shirt) is shown presenting a check for $1,000.00 to Mr. Dave Sutton, President of the Wildcat Foodpack Program for Union R-X1 School District. Also shown, left to right, from Union Masonic Lodge #593 are Bro. Mike Gills, Senior Warden; WB Gary Tourville, Treasurer; and Bro. Bill Koch, Junior Warden. Mr. Bruce Templer, Member of the Foodpack Steering Committee is on the far right.

Program assist the children in the community to get nutritious and easy-to-prepare foods that will enable them to get through the weekends without fear of hunger. “Around 50 students needed the assistance last year through this program”, states Buzz. “This year, the need has risen to be over 125 students. Our Lodge found out about that need through one of our Community Breakfast guests; we knew we needed to do something to help out. Then we found out that we could receive matching funds through the Masonic Home of Missouri and it just made sense to us.”

This year, the members of Union Lodge raised $500.00; and with the same amount being matched by the Masonic Home of Missouri, a check for $1,000 was page 7

presented to Mr. Dave Sutton, President of the Wildcat Foodpack Program for Union R-X1 School District.

“Participating in the Masonic Home of Missouri’s Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) Program was really easy once I found out more about it. The application is pretty straight-forward to fill out and we had our check within four days of turning in the request”, Buzz laughingly said. “This program is wonderful and knowing we helped our children in our own community makes it so worthwhile.”

Union Lodge No. 593 is building a better community…. one breakfast at a time.

Pretty Smiles

Ash Grove Lodge No. 100 recently presented a check for $1,000 to Dr. Tanner Rust of Clear Creek Family Dental. The funds will assist students at Ash Grove High School with dental work necessary for proper oral hygiene.

For the past four years, the Chapter has participated in the CAP program and raises funds through holding yard sales and donations. They even tried to hold an “Antique Roadshow-like” event where tickets were sold and people could bring two items in to have them appraised by an expert...only to have the expert not show up on the big day. According to Sara, “It was amazing though because no one in the community asked for their money back. Instead they truly understood where the money (Photo: Left) Sara Wynn, Associate Conductress and Past Worthy Matron poses with the CAP Chapter of the Year trophy that was presented to Hillsboro Chapter #71 O.E.S. this past October during Grand Chapter.

(Photo: Below) The check

presentation for Hillsboro RVIII’s back pack program with members of Hillsboro Chapter #71 OES and Hillsboro School Officials.

(Left to right) Dr. Tanner Rust receiving the check from Charles Roberts of Ash Grove Lodge No. 100 (Photo courtesy of Charles Roberts)

Small but Mighty Being a small chapter has not held Hillsboro Chapter 71 O.E.S. back from assisting their community. For the past four years, the Chapter has partnered with the the Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) program and in 2014, received the first-ever “CAP Chapter of the Year” award from the Masonic Home of Missouri.

“We were so shocked and estatic” said Sara Wynn, Associate Conductress and Past Worthy Matron.

“Being recognized for our support of the program and to our community is incredible.

We learned about this honor while at Grand Chapter in October.

It’s such an easy program to work and if you have any questions, you just call Tisha Woodard in the office and she will walk you through it”. page 8

was going and continued to support us. We support two area schools Backpack Programs. Being able to double our funds through this partnership helps us give back to our community. Every time we get some spare funds, we will partner with the Masonic Home of Missouri because without them, we could not assist to the extent we are.”

Lightening the Load by Working Together When Lodges & Chapters work together, the communities they represent reap the rewards. That has been the case for several years, as two Order of the Eastern Star Chapters; Weston & Daisy Chapters who teamed up wiith Platte City Lodge No. 504, and Weston Lodge No. 53, and Ms. Judy Weers, Grand Warder of Missouri Outreach

the Order of the Eastern Star, to help over 50 students who attend Paxton Elementary School, Rising Star Elementary School, and Siegrist Elementary School.

Donna Cook of Weston Chapter O.E.S., said, “It is such a great program and really it isn’t hard to fill out the application, especially when I keep the prior year’s paperwork”. She continued, “The teachers and nurses are so appreciative of what we are doing and it has been wonderful knowing we can help in this way.

We work closely with the schools to find out what is needed and then several of us get together and actually go to a store to purchase the items. We’ve gotten a lot better at how to shop for the items, so it doesn’t take much time. Sometimes, we might have to go back and get a few more items but we know that the children need them, so that makes it worthwhile”.

By partnering with the Masonic Home of Missouri through the Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) Program, the amount that is raised is matched, allowing for more items to be purchased and then distributed between the three schools. “I encourage all Lodges and Chapters to look into this program and work together to help their community. It’s very easy to do and the knowledge that you helped far outweighs the time it takes to do the program”, states Donna.

Care to Learn Written by Robert “Bob” Hoopingarner, Worshipful Master of Willard Lodge No. 620

Masonic Home of Missouri’s Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) program. We continue to donate to Willard Care to Learn addressing the health, hunger, and hygiene requirements of children in-need and every cent donated to the Willard Chapter goes to the Willard school system. www.caretolearnfund.org.

Bob Hoopingarner, Worshipful Master of Willard Lodge No. 620 presenting the check that will provide coats, shoes, and other clothing needs to children of the Willard community.

Just a Simple ‘Thank You’ Hallsville Lodge No. 336 has partnered with the Hallsville School District and the Masonic Home of Missouri to provide winter clothes to children in need in the Hallsville community.

The Masonic Home received this letter of appreciation and as you can see, a need was fulfilled.

On December 16, 2014, Bob Hoopingarner, Worshipful Master, Willard Lodge No. 620 AF&AM presented a $2,000.00 check from the Masonic Home of Missouri for the Willard Schools Care To Learn program to School Social Worker Chrysta Forrest.

The money will be use to provide coats, shoes and other clothing needs of Willard students. According to Bob, $1,000.00 was raised by Lodge members through various fundraisers conducted in 2014 and matching funds were generously provided through the

The Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) Program matching limit has been raised from $2,500.00 to $10,000.00 effective immediately.

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The Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) was established by the Masonic Home of Missouri in 2003. The CAP Program is a matching funds program that allows the Masonic Home of Missouri to partner with Missouri Lodges and Order of the Eastern Star Chapters in a communtiy to help children in need. The Masonic Home of Missouri may match up to $10,000.00 per Lodge or Chapter each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

Lodges and Chapters can identify child/children or projects within their communities through public charitable organizations or public entities, such as school distrticts.

In FY14, the Masonic Home of Missouri partnered with 74 Lodges to provide $142,051.79 to children in need throughout the state, and the Home partnered with 6 Chapters to provide $7,588.08. Through this partnership, Lodges and Chapters made a difference in the lives of over 7,000 children statewide by providing clothing, glasses, school supplies, and funding community-oriented projects.

CAP Photo Gallery

Presenting a check to the Marceline School District through the CAP partnership for Marceline Lodge No. 481 and the Masonic Home of Missouri.

You may find more information about the program and applications on our website at www.mohome.org or by calling the Masonic Home of Missouri at (800) 434-9804 and speaking to Tisha Woodard, Social Services Caseworker.

On Dec 16 2014, Larry F.Walters , Masonic Home Representative for Grand River Lodge 276 (Freeman, MO) presents Laurie Jacklovich Elementary Principal of Drexel Public Schools a $1,200.00 check from the Creating-A-Partnership Program. These Funds are being used to replace playground equipment at the school.

(Left Photo) Worshipful Master Corey Woodward presented a check for $2000 to Sue Hartley, the Dorsett Village Baptist Church administrator of their Pack Back Program for Pattonville School district on November 26, 2014. Through the donations of Noble Lodge #684, they have been able to double the number of children they can send food home with on the weekends, and now accommodate 62 children. Noble Lodge #684 participates with the Masonic Home Of Missouri through it’s Creating a Partnership Program to make this possible.

For Sale The Masonic Home of Missouri currently owns many cemetery plots located in the St. Louis & Kansas City areas and is selling them at deeply discounted rate.

A complete listing of the plots is available on our website. If you are interested in purchasing one of the plots, please contact Julie Kirchhoff at (800) 434-9804. page 10

Missouri Outreach

Introducing the Armed Forces Program The Masonic Home of Missouri is excited to announce their Ninth Outreach Program, the Armed Forces Program. Through this program, the Masonic Home of Missouri will honor Masonic Veterans and all current Armed Forces Service Members.

The first component of the Armed Forces Program will be to collect information from our current Masonic Fraternity membership to create a database. This database will allow us to send birthday cards, Veterans Day cards, and special service acknowledgement cards throughout the year. We will be mailing special Masonic Home of Missouri Masonic Veterans lapel pins to everyone in the database that the Veteran can proudly wear in honor of their service.

HONORING YOUR SERVICE

The Masonic Home of Missouri’s Armed Forces lapel pin (enlarged to show detail)

If you are a Missouri Mason or Order of the Eastern Star member that is either a Veteran or are currently serving in the military, please contact Chantana Irvin Winter Issue 2014

at cirvin@mohome.org or (800) 434-9804 or notify your Lodge’s Masonic Home Representative with the following information: • • • • •

Name Mailing Address Date of Birth Branch of Service Years of Service

We will begin mailing out the recognition pins after the first of the year.

The second component of the Armed Forces Program is called Partnering to Honor. It will be a matching funds program between the Masonic Home and local Lodges and Chapters, similiar to the Creating-APartnership (CAP) Program.

At this time, the Masonic Home of Missouri is offering matching funds to Lodges or Chapters to send a Veteran and/or their traveling companion on the Honor Flight or for current military personnel to receive care packages. Matching funds are available up to $10,000.00 per fiscal year (July 1st - June 30th).

The application is available through download on the website at www.mohome.org or mailed upon request.

The Masonic Home of Missouri is pleased to introduce this new Outreach Program that will honor all Veterans and current Armed Forces Service Members. page 11

Help Support the Masonic Home of Missouri Year End Appeal At this time of year when we give thanks for so many blessings, let us not forget our less-fortunate brothers and sisters all across the state who are struggling to make ends meet and who need the support of their fraternal family.

Our Outreach Programs bring aid to those in need in their own communities. From helping the widow who has outlived her beloved spouse and the financial resources they had saved over a lifetime, to the young Mason who has been struck with illness and struggles to pay mounting medical bills, to their children and other children in our communities who are in need of basic neccessitites that allow them the joys of a normal childhood --”We Are Where You Are”. In your homes, in your communities, in your schools; we are there providing services to take care of our Masonic Family in need and we cannot do it without your support!

The Masonic Home of Missouri was dedicated on June 15, 1889. It was created to respond to unmet needs as a result of a lack of societal programs in our country. The Home gave Missouri Masons an opportunity to fulfill their Masonic duty and “take care of their own”. Over the next 125 years, the Masonic Home would expand, evolve, and change to continue to meet the ever changing needs of our members and their families. Today, the Home provides over $1 million in financial assistance annually to eligible members of our Masonic family.

From the bricks and mortar of the past, to the Outreach Programs of present day, one thing remains the same.

The Masonic Home of Missouri is a charity, our charity, dedicated to serving our members and their families who are in need. This great fraternal resource has long depended on the generosity of its members and we cannot beome complacent in our support.

To acknowledge your desire to support the work of your Masonic Home, I will send you this limited-edition replica of “The Nativity”, a stained glass piece from the OES Chapel on the St. Louis Masonic Home of Missouri Campus for your gift of $125.00 or more. This ornament page 12

is the 2nd in a series of four. If you missed your opportunity to purchase last year’s ornament, I would be happy to send you both for your gift of $200.00 or more.

(If you elect to receive an ornament, a small portionof your donation will not be tax-deductible).

Compassionate people like you can make a real difference during this Holiday Season.

Your gift will be used to help someone who genuinely needs and appreciates your help.

May you and your family have a Holiday Season filled with peace, love and joy.

Sincerely and Fraternally, Brent Stewart President, MHM Board of Directors If you wish to help Masonic families in need through the Masonic Home of Missouri’s Year End Appeal, you can send a donation of your choise to: Masonic Home of Missouri 6033 Masonic Drive, Ste A Columbia, MO 65202 We accept checks (make payable to: Masonic Home of Missouri and mark ‘YEA14’ in the memo line on the check), credit/debit cards, and have a Paypal button on our website at www.mohome.org. If you elect to receive the ornament, please also reference that with a short note attached to your gift. Please do not send cash through the mail.

Questions about the Year End Appeal should be directed to Julie Kirchhoff at (800) 434-9804 or jkirchhoff@ mohome.org Missouri Outreach

Welcoming a New Face The Masonic Home of Missouri would like to welcome Jackie Walters as our new Major Gifts Officer. Jackie began her duties with the Home on October 20, 2014 and has been busy traveling throughout the State, meeting members of the Masonic Fraternity and learning about the organization.

With over 30 years’ experience in the banking industry and colleges, Jackie prides herself on establishing relationships with people. “I enjoy meeting people and helping them with their needs.” Jackie states, “I try to put myself in their shoes and see where that takes me with decision-making”.

Jackie was raised in the Tipton, Missouri area. “I guess I got my work ethic from my family. As the youngest of 10 children, my parents were always working to provide for us”, Jackie relates, “I’ve also enjoyed some great mentors along my business career that have pushed me to see outside the box and strive to do the best that I can. I’ve tried to instill those same ethics in my own sons”.

“My decision to come to work for the Home was based on my conversations with others who knew the charity and knowing that it fit with what my ‘helping others’ beliefs were. I have found that the Masonic Home is a really positive team approach atmosphere and the Masons I have been able to meet so far have been so welcoming”. Walters says, before continuing.

“I just see a lot of good men doing great things and that is a wonderful base for a charitable organization to have”.

Jackie is married to Jim Walters and together they have raised three sons in the Boonville, Missouri area, where they operate a farming/cattle business.

Jackie’s favorite food is ‘beef...because we raise cattle” and she laughingly says, “my favorite vacation spot is anywhere on a beach in warm weather”. Jackie continues, “We spend a lot of time at the Lake of the Ozarks during the summer with our friends Winter Issue 2014

and family”. When asked what one of her secret talents was, Jackie laughed and said “Well, I know what a secret talent isn’t! My husband and sons all are talented musicians. I guess, I just didn’t get that musician gene”.

Please welcome Jackie to our Masonic Home of Missouri family. If you are interested in being contacted or discussing ways to remember the Masonic Home of Missouri in your estate planning or making a major gift towards the growth of the charity, please contact Jackie at jwalters@mohome. org or by calling (800) 434-9804.

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another.”

-Charles Dickens

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Representative of the Year

During the year, many Masonic Home of Missouri Representatives throughout the State assist us by referring, educating, and supporting our Outreach Programs. They take the time to educate themselves on the Outreach Programs, submit a widows list, use our resource guides, work the Creating-A-Partnership Program, and maintain contact with our staff on a regular basis. As an important link between the Masonic Home and Lodges, Representatives enable the Home to continue to identify eligible Masons, their wives, honored widows, female members of the Order of the Eastern Star and children throughout the State.

Each year, the Masonic Home of Missouri recognizes a representative who has gone above and beyond in

his dedication to his duties. This year’s honoree for Representative of the Year is Right Worshipful Brother Anthony “Tony” J. Kerns from King Hill Lodge No. 376 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Tony received a plaque from the Masonic Home in honor of his dedication to his duties as a Home Representative during the Masonic Home Representative Luncheon that was held on Monday, September 29, 2014 during Annual Communication. When asked what he thought about receiving the award, Brother Kerns stated, “I truly appreciate this award as it means that I am going in the right direction. I have been a Home Representative for the past three years and I feel the role of a Representative is like a counselor. We provide guidance to the Lodge and to the Masonic Home of Missouri regarding the Outreach Programs by acting as the liaison for both entities. I get joy out of being a Masonic Home Representative. You get to see people’s faces as you talk to them about the programs and while you don’t know how the referral always ends due to the confidentiality part of a referral, you still know that you tried to guide someone in need to an incredible resource that exists: The Masonic Home of Missouri”.

Brother Kerns is an endowed member and Past Master of King Hill Lodge No. 376 and Temperance Lodge No. 438 (Smithville, MO). He is a current member of: Barry Daylight Lodge No. 17, Missouri Lodge of Research, Harry S Truman Forest No. 212 (Tall Cedars of Lebanon), York Rite, Scottish Rite and Moila Shrine.

Tony states he has “been active in the majority of these great organizations but served in one of the most humbling offices I have ever held...District Deputy Grand Lecturer of District No. 7 (St. Joseph, MO area)”.

(l-r): Anthony “Tony” J. Kerns - Masonic Home of Missouri Representative of the Year, Jon B. Broyles - Grand Master, and David W. Haywood, President of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri

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“It has been such an honor to be the Masonic Home Representative in not one, but two, of the Lodges I attend (King Hill and Temperance). I have been part of the transformation from bricks and mortar to the great Outreach Programs we now offer members and their families,” states Tony. “The Masonic Home of Missouri Outreach

Missouri is going in the right direction by offering the Outreach Programs and helping those who need it in their own homes and their own communities.

My favorite program is the Short-Term Financial Assistance Program which assists younger, eligible Masons who might have suffered a medical emergency or have a financial need. So many people are afraid to ask for help due to pride or the perceived stigma of charity but I always tell them that there is hope out there and even if they do not qualify for help from the Masonic Home of Missouri, the staff will guide them to other resources through the Social Services Outreach Program”.

When giving advice to other Masonic Home Representatives, Tony says, “Stay ahead of the game.

Be proactive versus reactive. Know the programs, talk to the Staff, get involved, host a presentation where your Lodge members, their wives, widows and other family members can learn first-hand what

the Home offers. Work closely with your Lodge’s Secretary, update your widows list continually, know the members in your Lodge and always ask them ‘How have they been?’….those simple words might lead to a bigger discussion about needs”.

Tony has worked in the wholesale building supply business for the past 15 years and is currently employed as a Project Manager for Associated Equipment Sales in Lenexa, Kansas. He also keeps very busy with his personnel business, Kerns Konnections, Inc., as a Federal Firearms Licensee and NFA/Class III dealer.

Brother Kerns is also an honored member of the Truman Club and donates to the Masonic Home of Missouri. “I have experienced the true joy of Brotherly Love and Relief. This is why I donate to the Masonic Home. This is why I am so blessed and honored to be a part of the Truman Club and THE GREATEST FRATERNITY IN THE WORLD!!!”

When Someone is in Need The Masonic Home of Missouri provides charitable assistance to eligible Master Masons, their wives, widows, female members of the Order of the Eastern Star and children throughout the State of Missouri.

If you know of someone in need, there are several ways to refer them to the Home: • • • •

By calling us at 1-800-434-9804 (Toll free) and ask to speak to a Financial Outreach Caseworker.

By Email to rlightfoot@mohome.org Fill out our on-line application at www.mohome.org.

Download, print and mail the application which is available at the above link or by request by calling the Masonic Home.

• Talk to your Masonic Home Representative in your Lodge or Chapter to be referred.

• Fill out an on-line referral card for yourself or someone else in need. This can be located at www. mohome.org or is available by request.

After staff receives the referral and makes contact with the person being referred (usually within 2 working days), the staff will gather pertinent information from the referred individual and makes an appointment to speak to them in person if appropriate. All referrals are confidential and although Staff cannot provide additional information to the person making the referral, we can notify them that we have made contact with the person in need.

More information on the Masonic Home of Missouri’s Outreach Programs is available on our website at www.mohome.org and through our Missouri Outreach magazine.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION What is the MWB John D. Vincil Master Builder Society?

The MWB John D. Vincil Master Builder Society (Vincil Society) is a recognition program, similar in nature to the Truman Club, which recognizes qualifying Lodges, Chapters and other organizations based on their cumulative giving to the Masonic Home of Missouri since January 1, 2014.

Who was John D. Vincil?

At that time, Masonic Lodges across Missouri came together to raise $7,500; a staggering sum of money at that time! Since then, Missouri Lodges and Order of the Eastern Star Chapters have continued to financially support the work of the Masonic Home of Missouri.

Who is eligible to participate in this recognition society?

The Vincil Society was created to recognize organizations, rather than individual donors. It is open to all Lodges, Chapters and other organizations.

Rev. John D. Vincil served two terms as Grand Master in 1866 and 1868, and later served as Grand Secretary for 27 years. It was during his tenure as Grand Secretary that he actively participated in the creation of the Masonic Home of Missouri, serving on the original Board of Directors. He was also an integral part of the formation of the Order of the Eastern Star in Missouri in 1875, serving as the first Worthy Grand Patron. When the General Grand Chapter of the United States was organized in 1876, he was selected to serve as the first Most Worthy Grand Patron.

How does my Lodge/Chapter join?

An orphan himself, Rev. Vincil was very passionate about the need for and the creation of the Masonic Home of Missouri. In1889 he made a call for support to Lodges for the dedication of the Masonic Home.

We already give to the Home through Penny-A-Day, what else do we need to do?

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There is no application required. Your organization will be notified and you will be invited to join once your cumulative giving has reached a qualifying amount. If your Lodge participated in the John C. Ralls Society in support of the 125th Anniversary of the Masonic Home, your Lodge is a charter member of the Vincil Society. Regardless of participation in the Ralls Society, all qualifying donations made to the Home during 2014 will go toward your organization’s cumulative giving total.

We appreciate your support! Your Penny-A-Day Missouri Outreach

donations are included in your cumulative giving.

What Gifts Count Toward Our Cumulative Giving?

The following donations made by the organization to the Masonic Home of Missouri will be included when calculating cumulative giving. These gifts include, but may not be limited to, the following: • Penny-A-Day (PAD) – a program in which participating Lodge members contribute one penny per day or $3.65 per year to the Masonic Home of Missouri. These funds are collected by the Lodge with the member’s annual dues and a check for the total collected for PAD is mailed to the Masonic Home.

• Memorial and Honorary Gifts – these gifts are often made by a Lodge, Chapter or other organization in memory of departed brethren, widows or in honor of a specific person or event.

Donors are asked to submit a note with their gift indicating the name and address of the next of kin or individual they would like to be notified of their gift. For example, a Lodge may choose to make a donation to the Home in honor of a Past Master. If they would like the Past Master to be notified, his address should be included with the gift.

• Square & Compass Courtyard Paver Stones – individuals, Lodges and Chapters can purchase a granite paver stone that is custom engraved with the message of their choice. This stone is placed in the Square & Compass Courtyard located behind the Masonic Complex in Columbia, MO. This is an excellent way to honor a member, memorialize a loved one or simply leave a lasting impression at the Masonic Complex.

• Event Sponsorship – a gift made in response to an appeal for event sponsorship, such as a hole sponsorship at the Golf Tournament or in-kind donation for a charity auction.

• General Contribution – other gifts sent in response to a specific appeal from the Home (i.e. John C. Ralls Society during the 125th Celebration) or an unsolicited contribution given at the discretion of the donor. For example, if a Chapter holds a trivia Winter Issue 2014

night to raise money for the Outreach Programs, this unsolicited gift would be considered a general contribution.

The following do not qualify when calculating the cumulative giving for an organization: Creating-APartnership (CAP), Partnering to Honor (PTH), Per Capita, event tickets or registration fees, purchase of items such as the 125th Anniversary Coins and gifts to other Masonic Charities.

What does cumulative giving mean?

Cumulative giving is a total of all qualifying, monetary gifts made beginning on a certain date. For the Vincil Society, cumulative giving calculates all qualifying gifts made after January 1, 2014.

Where do we send our gifts?

Please make checks payable to the Masonic Home of Missouri and include any applicable paperwork (i.e. golf sponsorship form). Please mail donations to: Masonic Home of Missouri, 6033 Masonic Drive Suite A, Columbia, MO 65202. Is there a deadline for receipt of gifts? Gifts can be mailed to the Home any time during the year; however, gifts must be received

by August 31st to be recognized in that year.

GIVING LEVELS Giving levels are based on an organization’s cumulative, qualifying donations made to the Masonic Home of Missouri beginning January 1, 2014.

Levels Supporter Bronze Silver Gold Platinum

Cumulative Amount $500 - $4,999 $5,000 - $9,999 $10,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $49,999 More than $50,000

Gifts received by August 31st will be included for recognition purposes.

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How do we know if we have reached a new level?

New Vincil Society members or those who have achieved a new level during the year will be notified in late summer so they can make plans to attend the fall recognition event.

RECOGNITION Annually in the fall, the Home will recognize new members and those who have achieved a new society level within the current year. Recognition will be given as follows: RECOGNITION Supporter Level Bronze Level Silver Level Gold Level Platinum Level

• Certificate of Appreciation • Name listed on the Vincil Society donor roll located at the Masonic Complex • Perpetual Plaque to display within your organization indicating the society level and year achieved • Name listed on the Vincil Society donor roll located at the Masonic Complex • Tag for perpetual plaque indicating society level and year achieved • Name listed on the Vincil Society donor roll located at the Masonic Complex • Tag for perpetual plaque indicating society level and year achieved • Name listed on the Vincil Society donor roll located at the Masonic Complex • Tag for perpetual plaque indicating society level and year achieved • Name listed on the Vincil Society donor roll located at the Masonic Complex • One (1) 18x18 stone in the Square & Compass Courtyard

How can I track my Lodge/Chapter’s giving?

At the beginning of each calendar year, society members who contributed to the Home in the previous year will receive a statement indicating their total giving for the previous calendar year, as well as their total cumulative gifts to the Home since January 1, 2014. This will assist your organization in tracking your progress.

For more information regarding the Vincil Society, please contact Julie Kirchhoff at (800) 434-9804 or visit the website at www.mohome.org.

Save the Date!

Masonic Home of Missouri 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Monday, May 4, 2015 Columbia Country Club Reserve your team early, space is limited!

Registration Packets will be mailed out in January 2015 Contact Julie Kirchhoff (800) 434-9804 jkirchhoff@mohome.org page 18

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What’s in the Numbers?

90% of the Long-Term Financial Assistance provided in FY14 went to those clients who reside in Long-Term facilities. LongTerm One-Time Payments/ Medical amounted to 6% and Long-Term Home assistance was 4%. A total of $757,734.18 was approved as monthly assistance to clients in facilities.

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(800) 434-9804

Lodges/Chapters partipated in the Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) program for the first time in FY14.

is our toll-free number that will contact you to a staff member who can assist you with a referral of someone in need or with questions about the Masonic Home of Missouri Outreach Programs.

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is the page in our FY14 Annual Report that reflects our Monetary Assistance by Region.

The Annual Report is handed out at Annual Communication, is available on the website at www. mohome.org or via standard mail service upon request.

$535,020.63

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followers on our Facebook page. Kansas City, MO ranks as the highest population center ‘liking’ our page and after the United States, Brazil leads in people who have ‘liked’ our page. 84% of the people who ‘like’ our page are male and 22% of our male followers being between the ages of 35-44 years of age.

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counties are represented through our Social Services Outreach Program. All resource directories for these counties are available for download on our website at www.mohome.org by County and by Masonic District.

These offer services for people in need and are updated every other year.

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in direct financial assistance has been given by the Masonic Home of Missouri to Missouri Masonic Veteran’s, their families, widows and their children through the Short-Term, Long-Term members of the Board of Directors know the name or Lodge/Chapter of a person requesting and Children’s Outreach Programs. assistance. Each applicant for assistance is called “John” or “Jane Doe” in the Board report. points are available through the The Board votes on assistance ‘blind’, meaning Grand Lodge Achievement Award for that they cannot be influenced by knowing the Lodges who host a Ladies Luncheon person or know what Lodge/Chapter they are & Tea and invite the Masonic Home of members of. The only people with knowledge Missouri to present a program. Call of who is requesting aid are the caseworker(s), Rhonda at (800) 434-9804 to schedule Executive Director and Finance Department (if your presentation. a check is needed).

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Winter Driving Tips

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s the temperature drops, so does the cranking power of your battery. At 32 degrees, your battery has 15% less starting power than it does at 80 degrees; at 0 degrees, it has 35% less power; at -20 degrees, it has less than half the cranking power while the engine needs 3-1/2 times the power to start.

reservoir is filled with washer solvent. Replace wiper blades if needed.

Faulty batteries cause more car starting problems than any other factor. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories if vehicle-starts are sluggish. Make sure terminals are tight and clean. Dim headlamps or sluggish engine starts may be signs a new battery is needed. When buying a battery, rely on advice given by auto parts and/or service personnel, who will cross-reference your vehicle to the industry standard for the proper replacement battery. Today’s maintenance-free batteries don’t require regular fluid checks, but it is wise to inspect the battery case and cables for loose fits and/or damage. Corrosion, in the form of white or yellowish powder, also can affect battery performance. Clean the connections with a stiff brush, using a solution of baking soda and water.

AIR FILTER: Hold air filter up to a light. If you can’t see through it, replace it.

Other items that need to be checked before harsh winter weather occurs in your area are: RADIATOR: Check coolant strength with a hydrometer. Recommended protection level is -36 degrees. Never check hot.

BELTS/HOSES: Check belts for cracks or fraying.

Check hoses for leaks, bulges or cracks. Make sure clamps are secure.

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FLUIDS: Check oil, brake, transmission, radiator coolant and power steering fluid levels. Follow owner’s manual directions.

TIRES: Inspect wear. Check pressure with a gauge when tires are cold. Refer to owner’s manual for recommended air pressure and tread depth specifications.

LIGHTS AND SIGNALS: Activate to make sure all work CLEAR SNOW AND ICE FROM CAR. To improve visibility, remove all snow and ice from your hood, roof, trunk, turn signals, tail lights, headlights. Help keep those driving behind you safe by making sure that all snow is removed from the top of your car and will not blow off into their travel path.

GO SLOW IN THE SNOW. Posted speed limits are set for ideal road and weather conditions. Slow down when visibility and road conditions are impaired.

BRAKING TECHNIQUES. Use “squeeze” or “threshold” braking when driving a car without antilock brakes. Apply the brakes to a point just short of lock-up, then ease off the brake pedal slightly.

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ANTICIPATE DANGER. Be ready for ice on bridges, hidden lane markings, stalled cars and poor visibility.

Adjust your speed, increase following distance between vehicles.

PUT THE LID ON SKIDS. Ease off the accelerator and don’t lock up the brakes. Carefully steer in the direction you want your vehicle to go and straighten the wheel as soon as the car begins to go in the desired direction.

AAA recommends you carry these items in your car during the winter months.

• Ice Scraper & Brush • Boots, Gloves, Hat • Disposable hand warmers • Tools & Flashlight (make sure to have extra batteries) • Tire traction material such as sand or cat litter • Food & Blanket • Jumper Cables • First Aid Kit • Cell Phone with charger • Flares or Reflective Triangle • Shovel The National Weather Service reports that many people die each year when they attempt to leave their vehicle during a storm to walk to safety. Stranded drivers should stay with their car, tie a bright piece of cloth to the car’s antenna or door handle and try to contact emergency personnel by mobile phone.

If stranded, drivers should start and run their car for 10 minutes every hour, using the heater. Be sure that Winter Issue 2014

your exhaust pipe and radiator are clear of packed snow before running your engine. While the engine is running, partially open a down-wind WINDOW to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning and to get fresh air into the vehicle. Keep the vehicle’s interior lights on while the engine is running. Avoid hypothermia by constantly moving your arms and legs; clapping hands will help keep you warm as well. Warning signs of hypothermia are memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, exhaustion and uncontrollable shivering.

Drivers should adjust their schedules if they know they will be traveling in a snow-affected area to avoid being on the road at peak travel times or during the height of the storm. Give road crews the opportunity to do their job, allow for extra travel time, and take it SLOW on the roads, leaving plenty of room between you and the car ahead of you.

Make sure that you have told someone where you are going, the route you will be taking, and when you expect to be back home. All people, including yourself should be wearing safety belts while the car is in operation. Above all else, if there is inclement weather and you do not have to travel, stay home and be safe.

Re-printed with permission from AAA Automobile Club of Missouri.

Article can be found at http://www.autoclubmo.aaa.com/home. html?zip=65203&devicecd=PC

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How to Manage Cha’Ching Financial Counseling Presentations for Youth

Written by Carly Dibben, Financial Counseling Caseworker

Have been looking for a way to connect with the youth in your community? Well, here’s a great opportunity to volunteer some time to the Home, provide a service to the younger generation, and expose them to your Masonic organization at the same time. The Financial Counseling Program has an educational presentation geared towards introducing kids ages 13 and older to the world of finance. The topics covered in this 45 minute presentation include:

be to coordinate with the youth groups, provide the meeting space, and chaperone the event.

All the efforts of the Lodge members involved would be logged as Volunteer Hours, an in-kind donation to the Masonic Home of Missouri where you donate your time and talents to the charity. As a 501 (c)(3) organization, the Masonic Home of Missouri tracks our volunteers and their hours for

• How to generate an income.

• Explanation of income and federal taxes.

• What to do with the money they earn: save, spend, invest, and donate.

• How to prioritize and track their spending.

• How to create a budget.

• Explanation of the credit, interest, credit report, and credit scores.

• Discussion on the different types of student loans.

This is a great way for your Lodge to reach out to the youth in your community. Host this presentation for your local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, 4-H organization, church youth groups, and Masonic youth organizations, and introduce the youth in your community to your Lodge. The Masonic Home of Missouri’s Financial Counseling Caseworker will travel to your location to give the presentation free of charge. The Lodge’s responsibility would page 22

A financial counseling youth presentation held by Swope Park Lodge No. 617 in February, 2014.

the IRS as part of our in-kind donation process.

An in-kind donation is the value of a service or goods rendered to an organization by volunteers.

If you are interested in coordinating and hosting an event, please contact Carly Dibben, Financial Counseling Caseworker, at cdibben@mohome.org or 800-434-9804.

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Masonic Home of Missouri Contact Information Ever wondered who you need to call to ask a question about a program or who could help you make arrangements for a presenter at a event? We have compiled this listing of contact information and staff functions for your use.

Before discarding this magazine, please tear this page off and place somewhere that you can refer back to it during the year.

Main Contact Information: Masonic Home of Missouri 6033 Masonic Drive, Suite A Columbia, MO 65202 (573) 814-4663 Phone (800) 434-9804 Toll Free (573) 814-4660 Fax Website: www.mohome.org Barbara Ramsey Executive Director Ext. 209 bramsey@mohome.org Administrative Support Michelle Phillippe Administrative Assistant Ext. 213 mphillippe@mohome.org * Responsible for building calendar, & rental, Museum loan agreements, Board Packet preparation/support, and office supply inventory.

Facilities Richard White Building Engineer Ext. 225 rwhite@mohome.org * Responsible for general operating functions regarding the building/ grounds.

Receptionist Tiffany Estes * Answers phone calls for the complex, assists visitors of the museum, special projects, and clerical support.

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Finance/Development Department Jodi Blake Director of Finance Ext. 212 jblake@mohome.org Andrea Thacher Accountant Ext. 223 athacher@mohome.org

Letitia “Tisha� Woodard Social Services & Creating-APartnership Caseworker Ext. 210 twoodard@mohome.org * Responsible for Creating-APartnership (CAP) Program, Partnering to Honor (PTH) Program, and Resource Directories.

Norma Carmody Accountant Ext. 229 ncarmody@mohome.org

Chantana Irvin Masonic Family Cares & Widows Program Coordinator Ext. 239 cirvin@mohome.org Julie Wiecken Kirchhoff * Responsible for arranging Annual Giving Officer assistance through the Masonic Ext. 230 jkirchhoff@mohome.org Family Cares Program, and * Responsible for special events, maintaining the Widows & Veterans Truman Club, Courtyard Paver Pins/Databases.

Program, and donor relations.

Carly Dibben, Jackie Walters Financial Counseling Caseworker Major Gifts Officer Ext. 217 cdibben@mohome.org Ext. 214 jwalters@mohome.org * Responsible for Financial * Responsible for donor relations, Counseling Program. major gift donations including estates.

Rhonda Stone Lightfoot Outreach Programs Membership Relations Specialist Dana Morgenthaler Ext. 218 rlightfoot@mohome.org Financial Assistance Caseworker * Responsible for marketing.

Ext. 211 danam@mohome.org MHM Representatives liasion, * Responsible for Long & Short Ladies Luncheons/Teas & speaking Term Financial Assistance Casework engagements, website, publications, and client referrals. and social media.

Debbie Summers Financial Assistance Caseworker Ext. 219 dsummers@mohome.org * Responsible for Long & Short Term Financial Assistance Casework and client referrals.

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Masonic Home of Missouri 6033 Masonic Drive, Suite A Columbia, MO 65202-6568 Phone: (573) 814-4663 Toll Free: (800) 434-9804 Fax: (573) 814-4660

What is

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