PATIO PROJECT

As you may be aware, the patio project is in full swing. Now we have an exciting

opportunity for you to participate. We are looking for donations toward

the Patio Fence.

If you donate to this project we will erect a plaque commemorating your donation

as follows.

Donation Levels

Gold Medal - $100 or more

Silver Medal - $50 to $99

Bronze Medal - $25 to $49

Honorable Mention - Any Donation

See any Bartender or Officer to make your donation.

From The Administrator,

We have noticed that we are signing

a lot of new members every year,

but we are losing as many if not

more. We believe it could be because

we have stopped the tradition

of having the class enrollment when

bringing in new members.

Not performing the enrollment the

new members aren’t finding out

what we are all about, so we are

looking for a few good men, whom

can memorize a part of the ritual

and practice with us to do the ritual

properly. If you have any interest in

this please sign up in the information

center at the lodge or feel

free to contact me by e-mail at elephant1058@

aol.com or

lodge443@mooseunits.org.

Thank You,

Dolph Toigo

Mission Statement

The mission of our Organization is to

strive for excellence in four areas:

1. A fraternal program and community

service within our Lodge and Chapter

system;

2. To provide a family environment

and education for children in need

and in residence at Mooseheart,

Illinois;

3. To provide for the needs of senior

members at Moosehaven, Florida;

and

4. To promote membership growth

and financially strengthen our fraternity.

Joined ! Sponsored by

Boucher, David Moynahan, Steve

Coughlin, Dan Joiner, Mark

Dean, Ryan Dean, Michael

Hoyt, Alex Perry, Timothy G

Jancosko, James Maxfield, Ronald

Jobman, Tregg D'Andrea, Rocky

Nossiff, Alex D'Andrea, Rocky

Smith, Joseph O'Shea, Mike

WELCOME WAGON

From the Senior Regent

The summer flew right past. Just the other

morning, I went outside and the air had that

Fall smell to it. Now while I feel summer flew

by, I am excited for the Fall season. It’s my

favorite time of the year, the kids go back to

School (Yeah!), the leaves start to change

colors; the air starts to get cooler. With that

said are you interested in a WOTM sweatshirt?

We are looking to purchase. Let me

know.

We are looking for some new/exciting fundraising

opportunity or activity for the Lodge/

Chapter to get involved in? If you have an

idea please come to a meeting, we are excited

to here from you. We meet every 1st and

3rd Thursday of the month.

The officers of the Chapter are calling all the

Women to rally with us. We have been challenged

by the Lodge Officers to a friendly

competition. What kind you ask? Who can

raise the most money towards the Patio

fence? I know with your help we can win,

and make the men do a silly skit. So come on

ladies we can do it.

Fraternally

Rhonda Dean, Senior Regent

Moose Legion Members

Remember there are certain benefits to

being a Moose Legionnaire, if you don’t

remember what they are come down to a

meeting and refresh your memory. The

meetings are held on the second Thursday

of every month following the lodge

meeting. The Moose Legion dinner will no

longer be held on that day, but will be

held on the third Saturday of each month

unless otherwise specified (Check the calendar!).

A lot of information

is discussed

at these

meetings so come on

down and be informed.

Respectfully Garrison

Legion President Skip Flint

Why Do We Ask You To Show Your Mem-bership Card?

Because doing so maintains our rights as a private organiza-tion - and can, quite literally, save

your Lodge (and you) from financial ruin.

I have walked into several hundred Moose Lodges during my years as a member - and every time, I have been proud to reach into my wallet as I entered, to fulfill the re-quirement of displaying my Moose membership card. I have always thought of this small-plasticized card as saying several things about me - and about any other man or woman who carries one: It says that the holder is a fraternalist, a friendly person who enjoys the company of others – and who stands ready to help a fellow human being in need whenever he or she can. It says that the holder is someone who holds a special place in his or her heart for children. Through his or her Moose membership, he is doing something real and tangi-ble to provide hope and a better life for youngsters in need, at Mooseheart Child City and School in Illinois. And, it says that the holder is ensuring - even if he or she (and his or her spouse) reaches retirement age without adequate savings - that together they will enjoy a se-cure, dignified retirement without being a burden to either family or society, through the availability of Moosehaven in Florida.

But, even though showing a Moose membership cards says all those positive things about a person, I know very well that the fraternity’s requirement that a membership card be shown every time a member enters a Lodge, or makes a purchase, has for years been a big point of irritation among thousands of Moose men and women across North America. "Fifteen years I’ve been a member here; why in the world

should I have to show my card every time I walk in the door?"

Let me pose a couple of questions in return: For those of you who play golf, say you’ve received a very nice present - three years’ membership at the exclusive golf club where your doctor plays every Wednes-day. When you walk into the clubhouse with a guest and are asked to show your card, do you roll your eyes and groan? - or do you relish the chance to pull that card from your wallet? Many of our members who travel are also members of (AAA) or (AARP) - both of which have programs enabling their members to enjoy reduced rates in roadside hotels nationwide. But when you check in, to receive that lower rate, you have to show your AAA or AARP card. Does this irate you?

Thank-you for helping out and showing your card every time you walk through that day, It is much appreciated!

Excerpt taken from the Moose International Webpage