LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE. October 2017 LODGE CHAPTER WEB: Facebook: Ray Moose

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1 October 2017 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE LODGE CHAPTER 2322 Moose Tales is a publication of Land O Lakes Moose Lodge Highway 41 N. PO BOX 1536 LAND O LAKES, FL Administrator: Charles Geary (813) Noon Hours: 7 Days a Week Open 12 WEB: Facebook: Ray Moose BE PROUD TO SHOW YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD EACH TIME YOU ENTER THE SOCIAL QUAR- TERS! There s no better feeling than making a difference in the lives of children, seniors and communities. We re accomplishing greatness together A burden heavy to one is borne lightly by many The Loyal Order of Moose is a private organization. All activities and information referred to in this Moose newsletter are available to members in good standing and their qualified guests only. The Newsletter is for informational purposes with proprietary information intended for members only. General information is

2 MOOSE TALES Page 3 September has been a tough month Brothers. Our Circle has been broken and we will honor our departed brother Bill Hines on October 14th. Hurricane Irma had some of you on the run, and some of us hunkering down trying to make our families feel as safe as we could. Some had to deal with no power and prayed for things that we take for granted like hot showers.. The district meet had to be cancelled for the first time in my memory. There were many empty seats at the State Convention and lots of stories about lodges being damaged but I'm glad some of my brothers and I were able to attend a couple of meetings in spite of being storm weary. But guess what??? We survived! We survived because we are united in fraternity and we were able to assist our members and families in need bye offering each other social, moral, and physical support I stand moose proud of our lodge and you should all be proud of yourselves!! I encourage you to keep the faith that better times are ahead and remember to support your Lodge, Mooseheart, Moosehaven, and our community. A big thank you to the Moose Lodge for providing shelter for all of our Moose members during hurricane Irma. Thanks to everyone who brought in food for our members during this time of need. It s great to know our Lodge supports our members. Thank you, Lynn Hall for cooking the monthly Women of the Moose meal for September. On October 14, 2017 there is a Celebration of Life for Bill Hines. A donation of food would be appreciated. Signup sheet is on the board at our Lodge. It is always sad when we lose a member. October 27, 2017 is our Halloween party. There will be a costume contest, 50/50, Chinese Treat or Trick auction, and many other activities. The Women of the Moose will provide a meal of goulash, salad and bread from 6 8 pm. Come join us for this fun night! The T-shirt s have arrived! The men s are grey and the ladies are pink, the cost is $15.00 (that includes tax). Support our Lodge and get one today! Thank you Gibby Fletcher Senior Regent God bless Mooseheart Fraternally,. Eddie 2

3 MOOSE TALES Page 2 Lodge 1903 Officers Governor Billy Wiggins Administrator Charles Geary Junior Governor Randy Tengel Treasurer Tom Burnam Prelate Walter Wommack Trustee (1 year) Ed Scott Trustee (2 year) Mike Paris Trustee (3 year) Wayne Fulton Jr. Past Governor John Toney Sr. Sergeant At Arms Walt Cosby A Memorial Service will be held for Bill Hines October 14th 1 P.M. at the Land O Lakes Moose Lodge 1903 WOTM 2322 Officers Senior Regent Gibby Fletcher Junior Regent Debra Fulton Secretary/Treas Lavonne Chenoweth Recorder Lynn Hall Guide Linda Dilly Assistant Guide Heidi Moore FOOD: First Friday: Moose Legion Fish, Shrimp, Chicken Strips Fries and Slaw 6PM 8 PM. Combos Availble. Second Friday: Sausage N Peppers or Hamburger, Slaw and Chips Third Friday: Moose Legion Steak Night Fourth Friday: Goulash, Bread and Salad LODGE MEETINGS GENERAL MEETING 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH JOINT MEETING 3rd WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH MOOSE LEGIONNAIRE MEETING 2nd TUESDAY EVERY MONTH LOOM OFFICERS MEETING 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH W.O.T.M. MEETINGS 1st & 3rd THURSDAY EVERY MONTH DISTRICT 16 MEETING 2nd SUNDAY 1 PM (Lodge Rotation) From Brother Bill Hall... I want to thank everyone who was concerned about me during my recent hospital stay. My wife Lynn was outstanding in her care and concern. I am recovering, but it will be a long road. Also would like to Thank Eddie Wiggins for use of the generator during the power outage due to the hurricane. It was a huge help. My sympathies to the family of Bill Hines. Bill was a long time member and was very active in our moose Lodge back in the nineties

4 MOOSE TALES Page 4 MOOSEHAVEN Chili Cook-off, Car Show & Craft Show November 11 Saturday 10:00 am 4:00 pm As the temperatures cool off, the chili heats up each November at the annual Chili Cook-off event. Part of the Heart of the Community program, Moosehaven hosts cook teams from around the nation to compete in this International Chili Society (ICS) sanctioned event. Teams compete with their favorite recipes to win People s Choice and ICS awards, while enjoying a classic car show by Clay County Cruzers and live entertainment. An event for the entire family, Moosehaven s annual Chili Cook-off event is a hometown tradition. Proceeds from our annual Chili Cook-off fund raiser benefit K9 S 4 VALUED VETERANS Once members have selfidentified, they are eligible to receive a specialized Membership Card, a Valued Veterans pin, and a Certificate of Appreciation. Pins and certificates will be presented at one of two annual recognition nights which will take place in November and April. Newly identified Valued Veterans can opt to receive a special edition membership card at their next membership renewal to be sent at no cost.

5 MOOSE TALES Page 5 Mooseheart Enter to Learn. True stories of two families paths to Mooseheart. 5 Teri grew up with a troubled single mother and several half-siblings. Her mother, Rita, was mean and neglected her basic needs. As a teenager, Teri began a part-time job to earn her own money and Rita became involved with one of Teri s teenage co-workers. Teri fell for this co-worker too, and they conceived a child. News of the pregnancy led to a fight and when the dust cleared, Teri and her siblings were placed in foster care. Eddie was born to Teri while in foster care. By the time of Eddie s birth the child s father was no longer in the picture. Only 17, Teri was a single mother. While in foster care, Teri developed some key relationships with caring adults who mentored her and she proved to be a very successful retail employee. By the time Eddie was 4, Teri had her own apartment and adopted two of her younger siblings. Teri married a professional man and moved across country with her children to join him and his daughter. The demands of a blended family took it toll on the young marriage, and as things declined, she received news she was pregnant again. The pressures of a failing marriage, four children and a pregnancy proved to be overwhelming for Teri, who aborted the pregnancy. Bitterness set in on Teri who grew hatful and aggressive towards her husband. As the marriage ended, Teri began partying with friends, and found herself homeless. After several other moves, a family that had befriended her during her years in foster care helped Teri get back on her feet and told her about Mooseheart. Teri s youngest child, Eddie, is now a welcome member of the Mooseheart community...leave to Serve After a messy divorce shattered his family, Bernd found himself emotionally and physically exhausted as he single-handedly tended to the care of fur growing boys. Although he earned a good living, the demands of his business left his sons lacking the supervision they needed on a daily basis. With the eldest brother on his way to college, Bernd searched for opportunities and learned about Mooseheart. On August 15, 2008, 15 year-old Jordan Holler arrived at Mooseheart with his two younger brothers, Jordan recalls that the move from Colorado to Mooseheart was quite a culture shock. Growing up in rural surroundings, and having very little exposure to people from other backgrounds and cultures, Jordan was nervous about making fiends. Jordan s anxiety dissipated as he immersed in Mooseheart life. Before long Jordan was involved in Mooseheart sports and excelled as an academic standout. Looking back, Jordan insists that his most enjoyable times at Mooseheart were campus visits from the dedicated Moose members on occasions like Wisconsin Tree Lighting and other state sponsored days. After graduation in 2011, Jordan made the choice to pursue medicine as his career. Jordan utilized his Mooseheart scholarship and completed his Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology from the University of Illinois. He is employed as a research assistance at his alma matter. He maintains weekly involvement in a free clinic to serve individuals who do not have health insurance. In his application to medical school Jordan said, Mooseheart s staff dedicated their lives to helping children, advocating for us in our most critical time of need. There, I was given my first access to health care, from vaccinations to knee surgery. Over time, my class mates and the staff became an extension of my family. While we all came from different cultural backgrounds, we shared a common upbringing. Reflecting back, the care I received at Mooseheart ultimately compelled me to pursue a career in medicine. Moreover, I was inspired to become a physician who can one day treat patients similar to my former classmates, my younger self, and others who do not who do not have access to quality healthcare. This fall, Jordan will take his huge heart to the West Coast and the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, where he will pursue his passion to serve the underserved through medicine.

6 MOOSE TALES Page 6 NEW LOOM MEMBERS FOR MAY NAME: SPONSOR: Jim Grosso Bill Hall NEW WOTM MEMBERS FOR MAY NAME: SPONSOR: Samantha Altman Betty Allen WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! There are no strangers here, only friends you haven t met! For The Good Of The Order Congratulations to Charlie Geary on your election as the FBMA Treasurer. He also was awarded the Premier Administrator Award and Our Lodge was awarded the Premier Lodge Award at the past FBMA Convention in Orlando. Moose Legion Rib Cook-off, will be October 7th. You must supply 2 racks of ribs and have them turned in by 1:30 PM. After the judging is done dinner will be served for $7.00 a plate. Moose Charities Cradle Fund raiser begins October 1st. We are having a contest between the WOTM 2322 and LOOM 1903 to see who can sale the most for Moose Charities! Moosehaven s 95th Anniversary October 3rd. Mooseheart Founders day October 27. Great Leaders Don t set out to be a leader. They set out to make a difference. It s never about the ROLE, but always about the GOAL. Our Non-Smoking Rules During Bingo there will be no smoking from start to finish. Smoking will be prohibited in the social quarters 1/2 hour before dinner is served until everyone is done eating. Halloween Party is October 27, 2017 is our. There will be a costume contest, 50/50, Chinese Treat or Trick auction, Adult Piñata (42.00 a swing) and Jell-O shots. The Women of the Moose will provide a meal of ghoolash, salad and bread from 6 8 pm. Come join us for this fun night! The District 16 picnic that was held at our lodge raised $ that will go to the FBMA as per District President Frank Venditti Moose Legion Celebration will be held at North Hillsborough Lodge 1741 on November 4th. Member Retention Week runs from November 5th 11th, Let s all keep signing up new and former members. Invite qualified candidates from other organizations to join the Moose. Smoking will be prohibited during the entire function when children are present. We will post all smoking rules for special functions on the functions flyer and it will be posted in the lodge. 6

7 Saturday October 21st, 2017 Jim Vanover s Fishing Resort Lake Patience Road, Land O Lakes, Florida 7 A.M. till Noon Free Fish Fry at Land O Lakes Lodge PM to 4 PM $10.00 Entry Fee Prizes to be determined! Bring your own Beer, bait and Tackle. Jim Vanover (810) Moose Lodge 4.2 Highway 41 Miles 0.4 Miles ABC Pizza Lake Patience Road Land O Lakes Moose Lodge and Moose International are not responsible for any damages, theft, or personal Injury that may occur during this event. 7

8 MOOSE TALES Page 7 Moose International and the Safe Surfin Foundation Through the support of the Moose International family, we have raised public awareness for the need of Internet safety education, and have promoted the availability of these educational materials to schools, libraries, and law enforcement. Moose members have and continue to sponsor educational programs at their Lodges and have reached out to other civic groups throughout their communities. The Moose/SSF partnership continues to present numerous opportunities for positive publicity for the fraternity with our nationwide involvement as we strive to protect children and sharing this important information to as many communities as possible. SSF appreciates the men and women of the Moose as they continue their commitment to help protect the innocent and effect legislation in their political jurisdictions for Internet safety to be a mandatory part of every household and every school s curriculum. Together we will make a difference! credit: Safe Surfin' Foundation It s simple, you can earn points for sponsoring members, attending meetings, holding office, or just renewing your dues. Every member has an opportunity to participate and your points are awarded automatically without any paperwork or submissions. Simply visit the My Membership Record section of the Moose website and your Rewards Record will be contained in your individual section. If you have visited before, simply log in. If you have not, follow the instructions to establish a user profile. You can keep track of your points and redeem them by revisiting this area. To redeem points, you must also provide a valid address. Points are non-transferable. Moose International reserves the right to alter the program at any time. Moose Legion Committee Orange Blossom Moose Legion 125 Fall Celebration and Conferral will be hosted by North Hillsborough Lodge 1741 on Saturday September 30th and starts at 11A.M. Come on out and enjoy a good time and meet members from other lodges with in our Moose Legion 125. Moose Legion Lifetime Membership Tickets will be handed out at next board meeting Drawing will Held after 100 tickets are sold, Tickets will also be handed out for a chance to win 300 Florida lottery tickets. Drawing will be held December 2nd at Land O Lakes Moose Legion Conferral Moose Legion Rib Cook Off Will be October 7th with the Night Life Band performing for your listening enjoyment. Make your best rib recipe and give it a shot for bragging rights for the year. We will also have a raffle to raise money for the Moosehaven Centennial project. 1st prize will be a $100 gift card and 2nd prize will be an RCA Voyager Pro tablet with keyboard case. Ralph Fisher will be our newest Moose Legionnaire Sponsored by Wayne Fulton After his conferral at the Winter Celebration/Conferral at Land O Lakes Lodge

9 MOOSE TALES Page 8 THE NEW MOOSE EXPERIENCE Two years ago in Nashville, Moose International launched the beginnings of The New Moose Experience, an as-yet undefined project that would look to engage the next generation of families and individuals with whom we have had limited success in attracting as members. This year in St. Louis, that vision was more refined, yet not quite ready to be introduced to the membership as additional details needed to be solidified. An exciting program had emerged from a myriad of initial proposals, but there was a tremendous amount of research, testing and planning still needed to make it a reality. I want to share with you an excerpt about this new experience from my message to those in attendance at the St. Louis Convention The hardest thing for you and me to grasp is that it will not have anything to do with your Lodge or Chapter. This is something completely innovative, yet has Moose DNA threaded through it. This new Moose experience will be under the Umbrella of our organization. It s lifeblood will be Moose. And realizing that Millennials, as a whole, are just not interested in joining Lodges, this experience has to be different. And it will be different. It will be a new brand that has Moose at its foundation. Just as the lodges are the experience that is hallmark and preference of all of us in this hall. This new Moose experience for Millennials will be their unique way of coming together. And the timing is right. Millennial families are seeking a way to come together. A way to come together that compliments and supports their unique lifestyles that blend work play learning and giving into a singular day to day, even hour to hour life as a integral and supportive community. This investment into the future of our Moose organization, our fraternal mission and into the lives of future generations is something that only Moose can own. It is three distinct lines of business under one roof, meeting the needs of Millennial parents, today s child and our local communities. In this New Moose Experience you will find 1. A state-of-the-art flexible workspace environment available to independent workers and small businesses that desire a flexible and convenient workplace for themselves and/or their employees. Our hospitalityfirst focus generates a dynamic and creative work environment that brings leaders and innovators together under one roof. 2. A unique Moose-branded, flexible learning-oriented childcare experience designed to accommodate the variable schedules of parents while delivering a high-quality early childhood education experience that instills the values Moose cares about and are found at Mooseheart caring for others in need, social responsibility, and community contribution. 3. A comfortable, casual social space with intentionally family-focused food and beverage. Serving highquality, healthy foods at all parts of the day that meet the needs of today s modern family. Whether the need is for a quick-serve breakfast, a more relaxed lunch or a ready-made family dinner to take home, we have it covered. 4. To compliment all three lines of business, Tommy Moose will lead our development of Kid Citizens. A space where children and their parents live out their values through service programs and initiatives that benefit the local community and raise funds for Mooseheart. This is just a brief description of the program. For additional information about the New Moose Experience please refer to the following documents: New Moose Experience Overview and our FAQ Sheet. This is truly an exciting time to be a Moose! We are expanding our network and setting ourselves up to be positive community influencers for centuries to come. In addition, we are opening up another avenue of financial support for our children at Mooseheart. Thank you in advance for your continued support and the dedication you provide our Fraternity. Without you, we would not be in position to invest in such an ambitious program that looks out long-term for the future of our fraternal mission. I hope you ll agree that for the longevity of the organization, this additional path makes sense and contains just the right amount of Lodgic to succeed! Sincerely and fraternally, Scott D. Hart Director General 9

10 MOOSE TALES Page 8 L00M Birthdays for October 2017 David Greenert 10/01 Gary Gonyaw 10/15 George Hill 10/06 Jack Sproul 10/16 Douglass Eisenhower 10/07 Robert Bray 10/17 John Leonard 10/07 Jeancarlo Lecaros 10/17 Scott Baker 10/07 Stephen Adcock 10/21 Charlie Fisher 10/08 John Heaney 10/22 Frank Preininger 10/08 Brian Myers 10/23 Ralph Fisher 10/08 Joe Barness 10/23 Bob Grieshop 10/09 Bill Fletcher 10/26 William Ryals Jr. 10/09 Steve Brown 10/27 Ivan Melvin 10/11 William Speirs 10/27 Ken Cassel 10/11 Bill Arthur 10/28 Charles Allen 10/14 Thomas Tengel 10/28 Herb Speegle 10/14 Robert Miller 10/29 Frank Vernis 10/14 WOTM Birthdays for October2017 Paula Brown 10/02 Patricia McArtor 10/05 Ann Sweeney 10/10 Barbara Boss 10/20 Carol Monger 10/21 Kim Sauer 10/21 H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y Denise Wertley 10/22 Kimberly Berthold 10/23 Jessica Morgan 10/25 Deanne Costello 10/28 10

11 Moose Tales October 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 4 P.M. till 7 P.M 2 Bingo Starts 6:30 PM. 10 games plus Progressive M No Smoking 3 Queen Of Hearts Drawing 8 PM. 4 LOOM Officers Meet 7 P.M. General Meet 7:30 P.M 5 WOTM Officers Meet 6:30 P.M. General Meet 7 P.M. 6 Moose Legion Dinner Night Fish, Shrimp, Chicken Strips Fries & Slaw Karaoke Moose Legion Rib Cook Off Must have ribs in by 1:30 PM 8 District Meeting is at West Pasco 2366 starts at 1 PM. 9 Bingo Starts 6:30 PM. 10 games plus Progressive M No Smoking 10 Queen Of Hearts Drawing 8 PM. Legion Meeting 7 PM. Moose Pride Night PM! 12 4 P.M. till 7 P.M 13 Lodge 1903 Dinner Night Sausage and Peppers or Burgers Karaoke Bill Hines Memorial at 1 PM P.M. till 7 P.M. 16 Bingo 6:30 PM. 10 games plus Progressive M No Smoking 17 Queen Of Hearts Drawing 8 PM. 18 LOOM/ WOTM Joint Meeting 630PM LOOM Meeting 7PM General Meeting WOTM Committee Night 630 PM General Meeting 7PM 20 Moose Legion Steak Night Karaoke Jim Vanover Fishing Tourney and Fish Fry PM. 23 Bingo 6:30 PM. 10 games plus Progressive M 24 Queen Of Hearts Drawing 8 PM P.M. till 7 P.M 26 4 P.M. till 7 P.M 27 WOTM 2322 Goulash Salad and Bread Karaoke 7-11 Halloween Party 28 Support your Lodge and Chapter. Mingle with members, Bring a guest and sign someone up! PM. 30 Bingo 6:30 PM. 10 games plus Progressive M 31 Queen Of Hearts Drawing 8 PM. 11