2009

SSF staff busy during Summer of 2009!
 
Executive Director Gary Reynolds made Moose sponsored community presentations in Front Royal and Waynesboro, Virginia, and two-day, "Train-the-Trainer presentations in Indianapolis, IN and Tazewell, VA.
 





Ron Porter, Director of Publications and Education, made presentations at E.B. Stanley Middle School in Abingdon, VA, a community presentation in Greeneville, TN, a DOJ sponsored Weed & Seed Program in Kingsport, TN,  and spoke at the 1st Annual CAC Children's Cyber Crime Conference in Abingdon, Virginia.

 
Additional Summer activities planned include an appearance by Erik Estrada at a Moose sponsored fund-raising program in Tidewater, Virginia in August, a Wytheville Moose Lodge sponsored community presentation in August, SSF and attendance at the annual Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania Moose Association conferences.
 
Sheriff Michael J. Brown and Executive Director Reynolds attended the National Sheriff's Association convention in Florida in June.


March 5, 2009

Safe Surfin' Foundation (SSF) Executive Director, Gary W. Reynolds today announced the "confirmed activities" which SSF will conduct or participate in, through August of this year.  Reynolds said, "There has been a dramatic increase in the number of requests for orientation, training, and educational materials, and we are investigating a program to train more trainers.  This will allow us to expand our geographic reach, and increase our impact!"

February 20, 2009

Sheriff Michael J. Brown, founder of the Safe Surfin' Foundation reported today that $6,377.00 was received by the Virginia Moose Association, at their January 2009, Mid-Year Convention for distribution to the Safe Surfin' Foundation.

The funds were donated after collection at Moose Lodges throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.   Brown said, "The Safe Surfin' Foundation is grateful for the continuing effort of Moose Lodges across America, as it has become increasingly costly to produce and distribute training and education materials." Brown continued, "Shortly, we will be recognizing the contributions of several other States who made major contributions in 2008."

January 15, 2009

The Executive Director of the Virginia based, Safe Surfin' Foundation (SSF), Gary W. Reynolds, PhD announced today,that the last six (6) months of 2008 had been an extremely busy period for the Foundation's staff.

Dr. Reynolds, in a report prepared for the Foundation's board of Directors, outlined the orientation/training, supply of educational materials, and fund-raising efforts which took place.

Beginning with the Foundation's attendance at the 120th Moose International Convention in Las Vegas -- at which Executive Spokesperson Erik Estrada manned an exhibit--and followed by monthly educational presentations at several Virginia lodges by Foundation president, Anthony Martin, staff members traveled extensively.  Executive Director Gary Reynolds made a presentation to the North Carolina Moose Association.

The urgent need to raise funds was supported by Moose Lodge efforts nationwide, with Estrada appearing in Florida and Virginia, while at the Foundation's headquarters in Bedford, Virginia, Associate Executive Director, Robin Sundquist continued to distribute the NetSmartz three-CD set, and printed materials nationwide in increasing quantities.

Reynolds concluded his report by saying, "Since our affiliation with Moose International and our partnering with the National Sheriff's Association, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of requests for in-person training and education materials.  The fund raising efforts of the Moose will permit us to reach out even further as we increase our efforts in 2009-2010."

 

 

 

 

 

2008

June 2008

Eric Estrada has joined moose members in a fight against online predators.  Eric was a star of the television series "Chips". He had a display in Las Vegas promoting his campaign, along with the support of Mooseheart International.

Bill Birk, administrator of Venice Moose Lodge 1308 is pictured here with Eric. To visit the Venice Florida Moose webpage, click here.


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BREAKING NEWS

Safe Surfin' Foundation Provides Input for National Press Club Forum in Washington DC

 

The September 15th, 2009, forum dealt with U.S. children forced into the sex trade and the Meridian Foundation's effort to combat it.

The panel, seated left to right is: Dr, Gary Reynolds, Executive Director, Safe Surfin' Foundation

Ambassador Lou C. de Baca, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, U.S. Department of State;  Project Meridian founder, Nathan Wilson; and, out of picture, former U.S. Secretary of State Lawrence S. Eagleburger.

The Safe Surfin' Foundation was honored to take part in this internationally recognized venue of the national media to foster the ethical standards of the profession."

 

Dr. Reynolds lectures Tuesday September 15, 2009 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. about the problems Internet soliciting of children for sexual purposes and International Sex Trafficking of children. The support of Moose International was discussed in addition to the Safe Surfin' Foundation and the IC3O organizations.

August 29 Awards at Virginia Lodge #394

The Governor and Sr. Regent of Virginia Lodge # 394, receiving awards for their efforts in preparing for and sponsoring a Community Internet Safety Presentation, August 29th, at their Lodge in Wytheville, VA. Sheriff Brown traveled a long distance to participate, and present the awards.

Their efforts resulted in an outstanding Saturday turnout which included local law enforcement, school and Government officials, as well as more than two (2) dozen parents and children.  Moose International truly demonstrated the role it plays, and can play in a community, on this date.

 

Wytheville Administrator, Dan Biertzer presenting Safe Surfin' Founder Mike Brown a donation of $1000 at the end of the presentation./em>

Ohio and Pennsylvania Moose Convention Presentations/em>

During the third week of August, SSF Director of Public Relations & Education, Ron Porter, presented recognition awards to Moose leaders In Ohio and Pennsylvania, at each of their state's annual conventions.

In recognition for the exemplary fundraising efforts by the Moose Lodges & WOTM Chapters in Ohio, Certificates of Recognition were presented to Ohio Moose Association State Board Executive Mike Thatcher, and Standing Committee, Community Service Chairman, Don Leptke. In addition, 11 Lodges/Chapters also received awards for their generous contributions.

A day later, Porter attended the Pennsylvania Moose Association Convention, where State President Dennis Berry, and State Safe Surfin Chairman, Ron Maley received similar leadership awards. /o:p>

Executive Director Gary W. Reynolds announced, that in keeping with the Foundation's policy of recognizing those states, lodges and chapters who contribute to the Safe Surfin'Foundation's efforts, Porter will attend the New Jersey and Florida-Bermuda Moose Association Conventions in October, to present additional awards.

 

March 20, 2009 Bedford County, Virginia

SSF's Executive Director, Gary W. Reynolds announced today that a two-seminar day will be held in Front Royal, Virginia on April 11th, sponsored by Moose Lodge # 829. Two (2) separate seminars will be held, one (1) for Parents and Community Leaders, and the second, for Children. For more information, write to: information@moose829@comcast.net.
 
Reynolds also announced that, SSF Executive Spokesperson Erik Estrada will make an appearance in Indianapolis, IN, on May 5th and 6th, where training activities are planned for teachers and parents on the evening of May 5th.  The following day, May 6th, law enforcement officers will receive a full-day of training, conducted by Dr. Reynolds.  Local Moose lodges are being contacted regarding support of the activities.


March 24, 2009

Continuing its efforts to increase its presentation schedule in 2009, Safe Surfin' Foundation personnel attended the Tennessee Moose Association's Mid-Year Conference & WOTM Conference in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee March 20th-22nd.


Safe Surfin' Foundation Chairman, Michael J. Brown, Sheriff of Bedford County, Virginia, on the left, is pictured with Fritz Griswold, a Supreme Council Member, Moose International, at the Tennessee Moose Association, Mid-Year Convention in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.


Representing SSF were Bedford County, Virginia Sheriff, Michael J. Brown and Ron Porter, SSF VP for Public Relations and Training. Sheriff Brown in pictured in front of one of SSF's earmark displays, with Moose International, Supreme Council member, Fritz Griswold.  Brown, once again, expressed the Foundation's appreciation for the Moose Family's support, and outlined additional plans which Safe Surfin' will be implementing this year. 



Porter, presented the SSF program's highlights to the assembly at a 3:00 PM presentation, Saturday, March 21, and then immediately returned to the SSF exhibit (pictured)  to answer questions, and distribute information.

 

Moose International and the Safe Surfin' Foundation

TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

The Safe Surfin' Foundation members were honored to learn of the Supreme Council's unanimous approval of the community service partnership between Moose International and SSF.

With the help of the International Moose family we will raise public awareness and funds for the need of Internet safety education and to promote the availability of these educational programs to schools and libraries. Moose members will also bring the adult educational program to their lodges and reach out other civic groups throughout their communities to educate as many people as possible.

The Moose/SSF partnership will present numerous chances for positive publicity for the fraternity with our nation-wide involvement as we strive to protect children and reach out to communities, bringing them closer together.

Internet crimes affect all of us, young and old alike. Together we will make a difference.