McKinleyville Lodge #208
Loyal Order of Moose
1791 Sutter Rd./PO Box 2761
McKinleyville, CA 95519-2761
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April 2015
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The Herd’s Word
Loyal Order of Moose
McKinleyville: LOOM #208 – Chapter #1114
707-839-1391
Membership: LOOM: 352 – WOTM: 232
Contents:
Celebration of Life Tribute
Administrator, Publication
Governor, Wood Delivery
Senior Regent, Youth Involvement
College of Regents, Recorder
Birthdays, New Members
Fifties Karaoke Contest
Officers Page
Food Collection, Ads
McKinleyville Resource Thank you
Last Page Calendar
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From the Administrator
Greetings fellow members,
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The tremendous turnout for the Dave McConkey “Celebration of Life” was a heartwarming
experience as was the extremely moving and powerful presentation by the Mad River Community
Veterans Honor Guard. The members of Dave’s family were very complimentary to our lodge for
hosting their special event. I never knew Dave personally, but I was impressed with the outpouring
of love and happiness expressed by those attendees who got up to share some of their past experiences and stories about
Dave. He was obviously a fun guy. We were honored that the family chose us to host the memorial.
I have to mention the amazing effort put forth by Fred Jewell, who worked tirelessly to organize the event. He did
everything from replacing tile in the men’s room to coordinating the food preparation. He was able to assemble an
amazing team to put on this very successful tribute to our brother. All the people Fred brought together are to be
commended on their generosity and good spirit. Thanks to all of you!
I will be attending the California/Nevada Moose association Mid-year Conference in Reno March 26-29. I had not yet been
to a conference and am looking forward to going. I expect to attend workshops and talks which are designed to help lodge
officers be more effective in their positions. The more I learn, the better I’ll be able to serve our lodge.
Our highly successful firewood deliveries to seniors moved one of the recipients to write a letter to the Mad River Union
expressing her thanks to us for the good service. Our ongoing program has gotten us many compliments and shows our
community that Moose cares for our local friends as well as Mooseheart and Moosehaven. Also, Governor Larry Connolly
recently informed me that our generous members have to date, donated close to one-ton of food to the McKinleyville
community Family Resource Center. Well done, brothers and sisters!
Sincerely,
Dave Durbin
Administrator
I would like to thank everyone for being patient with me regarding the newsletter. Sometimes you may find a
wrong time or date and I apologize for this as I know it is important that they be correct. I am working on
having someone proof the newsletter before it goes out for print. There is a lot of information to enter and
sometimes I may not catch my own mistakes so again thank you.
MOOSE GRILLING/HAPPY HOUR/ PATTY MELTS:
WE WILL NOW HAVE HAPPY HOUR
ON SUNDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY FROM 5 – 7 PM! THE MOOSE GRILL IS COMING BACK ON MONDAY AND
WEDNESDAY FROM 4:00 TO 8:00PM! WE WILL BE SERVING PATTY MELTS ON FRIDAYS FOR $5.00 FROM 11 – 2 PM .
ENJOY!!!!
Thank you,
Pam Harrison
Publication
Our thoughts and prayers to Janie Hubert, she has been in the hospital and has had a
very serious surgery. Please pray for a healthy recovery. Thoughts also with Ruby
Smith who is also very sick. We are thinking of you Ruby and we miss you here at the
Lodge. Thoughts also go out to Carole Baldosser and Pete Hults. Get well soon.
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From our Governor
Greetings to all Lodge Members:
Let me start this article by thanking the members who have been working very
hard the last couple of weeks in cleaning up our building and grounds. The
Lodge is looking very spiffy and nice right now. Let’s try and keep it that way;
don't throw trash on the ground or leave garbage on the tables, folks have made
a real effort to clean up and we can all help by doing our part.
Tommy and his crew did a great job with St. Patty’s Day dinner; everyone seemed to be having a good
time.
Attention all members of the LOOM: Elections will be held on April 8, 2015 at the regular General
members meeting starting at 6:00pm. Please plan on attending to cast your vote. Installation of
new officers will take place on Sunday April 26, 2015; 3:00pm for the women and 4:00pm for the
men. Come and welcome your new officers for next year.
Donations have not been for coming for the Lobster dinner for scholarships to the extent that is
needed. I will let everyone know if we are going to be to have this event by the end of April.
Fraternally Yours,
Larry Connolly
A Big Thank you from a lady in our
community, thanks again guys and thank
you to many more who are not in the
picture!!!
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Greetings to all LOOM and Chapter members,
First of all, a BIG THANK YOU to Joanie Farris for hosting the "Johnny Cash Casino Party!!!! Everyone had a lot
of fun and there were many winners. We also thank the dealers and all who made this a very successful fundraiser for the
College of Regents scholarship fund. We look forward to doing this again in the years coming; this will give everyone time
to save up their money.
In the coming months, we will be having PATTI-Melt Fridays by Kim. Stop in between 11 and 2pm and try
one. Kim is seriously thanking of re-opening the Moose Grill on Mondays and Wednesdays. Watch for flyers.
A special THANK YOU to Tommy V. for all the dinners he has been cooking for the WOTM. We are so very
lucky to have his support.
Remember we still have 2 raffles going. One is for 2 $100.00 for the three different eating places and they will be
drawn at Birthday Dinner on 11 April.
The other is for "Mr. Moose Bag", which is designed by a member and hand-crafted locally. This is a one of a kind piece of
Moose history.
There will be a Sock-Hop on April 4th. This fund raiser will be hosted by Kim Hines, Ways and Means
Committee. Watch for the flyers to learn what the prizes will be. We will be offering hot dogs or cheeseburgers and other
sorted goodies to eat
Lastly, the installation of new officers for the LOOM and Chapter will be held of Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 and 4:00.
It will also be a potluck, so bring your favorite dish or dessert.
Almost missed thanking Betty S., Hazel L. and Roxanne E. for their hard work in putting on the Silent Auction and
next year there will be a bigger turn out.
This is my last letter as Senior Regent, hard to believe it has been a year and OH WHAT FUN IT HAS BEEN!!!!!!
Sincerely, Jeanne L. Perkins
SR. Regent....
Joanie Farris is our co-worker of the Month. Many, many thanks to you!!!!
Message from Youth Involvement Committee Chairman:
I would like to say thank you to everyone who made our annual dessert auction such a success. A special
thank you goes to all my teammates: Kim Hines, Dawn Lytle, Leslie Pace and Erin Amott. And none of this
would have been possible without all the members who donated their yummy creations. Also, thank you to the
bidders who made it all so exciting
Cara Thomas,
Youth Involvement
Message from Leeaha Vasquez:
As my first year at Pacific University is coming to an end, I am amazed and grateful for the opportunity to
study at such a wonderful institution. I have become even more independent and strong-willed than ever before, if
that's even possible. It is at Pacific University that I have discovered my major and passions- International Studies
and Sociology. Through International Studies I hope to become involved with the United Nations or European
Union, and I would like to use Sociology to help promote social equality and awareness for environmental and
social problems. I have also joined a sorority, Theta Nu Alpha, which focuses on women's empowerment and
feminism. However, it is important to stress that Theta Nu Alpha does not adhere to the stereotypes of collegiate
Greek life. I am also pleased to say that I am still participating in music; I am a member of both the Symphonic
Band and the Philharmonic Orchestra. I absolutely love my school, and am very happy with my experience so far
and wouldn't trade it for anything.
Sincerely,
Leeaha Vazquez
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Dear Lodge Family,
I’m very thankful for the wonderful members of our lodge who helped get my
Johnny Cash Casino Bash off and running. It was a huge success, making close
to $1500.00 towards our scholarship fund. Thank you dealers, bartenders, waitresses and players
for your support.
I am feeling some good vibes in the lodge these days. The men and women are once again working
together for the good of our lodge home. Minor, but needed changes are being by our
Administrator and new people are standing up and taking positions of officers and committee
chairman. I am looking forward to giving my assistance whenever needed, so please don’t hesitate
to ask.
Thank you,
Joanie Farris
College of Regents Chairwoman
A word from our Recorder,
First of all, I would like to thank all of you who came to the Betty Chinn Foundation, Mooseheart
and Moosehaven fundraiser. Without you these activities could not be as successful as they are,
and all too often we forget about you, SO THANK YOU!
I also want to thank the wonderful guys that I had the opportunity to work with; Kent
Swartzlander, Loren Waterman and his son Logan, Brian Battilocchi and Mitch Williams. YOU ALL
DID A GREAT JOB AND A JOY TO WORK WITH, THANK YOU MUCH! Also to Cindy Watt and
Jackie Sheggaby for serving and to Nancy Hogan for taking care of the orders. THANK YOU
MUCH GALS!
On a less thankful note, when the leftovers we had saved to be used for an additional donation
for Mooseheart/Moosehaven and Betty Chinn, they mysteriously disappeared. Needless to say,
this put a damper on what this fundraiser was supposed to be. Remember why we are here, it is
to give, not to take.
Carol Battilocchi,
Reorder
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MEMBERS’ BIRTHDAY
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George Chambers
Roger Smith
Patricia O'Rourke-Andrews
Doug Whittlinger
Shelly Ross
Chelsea Funes
Shel Barsanti
James Ford
Mitch Williams
Butch Campbell
Steve Jensen
Rose Kirby
Stanley Mentink
Kyle Cole
Brenda Kileen
Trent Shumard
Kevan Fox
Lyndsay Reed
Janie Hubert
Pete Haight
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SPONSOR
Brenda Norton
Dave Smith
Maxine Raymond
Scott Campbell
Adam Wilson
Glenda Howard
Charlie Rowland
Glen Hayes
Vickie Combs
Linda Silva
Floyd Squires
Bill Butcher
David Henderson
Marilyn George
Bonnie Bennett
Leslie Nickols
Dennis Mayo
Bernie Ross
Andra Cooper
Jack Davis
Erica Hindbaugh
Malcom Hanks
Harry Hopkins
Gene Mentink
George Bailey
Kathleen Sanburg
Jenni Vaughn
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Brenda Akers
Chrissy Norton
Fred Jungemann
Amanda Arriaga
Chester Wright
April Hemsted
Allen Vollmer
April Amelung
Sherry Christie
Burl Bradbury
Weldon Yaple
Bruce Muckley
Brian Hone
Simon Beyzade
Sarah Wilkinson
Holly Hensher
Jocelyn Carrothers
George Wright
Derek Guffy
Jeff Rosdahl
Michelle Hensen
Heather Golden
Vince Azinger
Robert Rassbach
Cinnamon Van Horn
Sierra Pifferini
WOTM NEW MEMBERS
Crystal McCullough
SPONSOR
Misty Salazar
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Hamburgers or Chili Dogs & Fries
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LOOM # 208
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POSITION
Governor
Administrator
Jr. Governor
Jr. Past Governor
Treasurer
Prelate
Trustees
1st year
2nd year
3rd Year
Appointed Officers
Sgt. at Arms
Inner Guard
Outer Guard
Committee Chairs
Audit
Community Service
Govt. Relations
Endowment
Entertainment
Historical
Investigation
Family Relations
Membership
Mooseheart/Moosehaven
Public Relations
Ritual
Sports
Moose Legion
Publication
LOOM District Officers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Jr. Past President
Prelate
Treasurer
WOTM
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NAME
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NAME
Larry Connolly
Dave Durbin
Ted Nelson
Dennis Holwig
Dave Durbin
T.J. Collins
Senior Regent
Jr. Grad Regent
Jr. Regent
Recorder
Secretary/Treasurer
Chaplin
Jeanne Perkins
Kimberley Hines
Marilyn Salazar
Carol Battilocchi
Jackie Sheggaby
Leslie Pace
Tim Mortimer
Tommy Velcoff
Danny Whorton
Appointed Officers
Guide
Asst. Guide
Tallie Salazar
Misty Blake
Stan Thomas
Kent Swartzlander
Paul Bones
T.J. Collins
Stan Thomas
Ivan Hess
David Lederman
Mitch Williams
Bob West
T.J. Collins
Ted Nelson
Larry Connolly
David Durbin
Dennis Holwig
Ted Nelson
Pam Harrison
Ted Nelson
Jason Murra
Rich Newell
Vacant
TJ Collins
Robert Davis
Committee Chairs
Membership Retention
Publicity
Youth Involvement
Mooseheart/Moosehaven
Community Service
Educational Advancement
Family Involvement
Moose Charities
Health Awareness
Academy of Friendship
College of Regents
Star Recorder
Audit Chairman
Audit Committee
Audit Committee
Application Review Committee
Application Review Committee
Lodge208. moosepages. org
Hazel Lytle
Cindi Watt
Cara Thomas
Linda Baldwin
Lola Auvize
Megan Rothrock
Donna Lawson
Roxanne Eaton
Jenni Vaughn
Karen Wilson
Joanie Farris
Hazel Lytle
Betty Sweeney
Lettie Mesloh
Crystal Wells
Nancy Hogan
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Lodge continues to donate food to help the local needy
Our food collection for the McKinleyville Family Resource Center has attracted lots of very generous
donations in our Lodge. So far, we've filled two collection barrels with canned goods and other non-perishable
foods; about 150 pounds worth of food to help feed
the needier members of our community.
A phone inquiry was made to the Resource
Center today, to ask what which foods were most
needed at this time. The answer was that PEANUT
BUTTER is something that is always needed.
Another item is canned fruit with the pop-off lids. Pasta is
not as easy for folks to prepare as many are without cooking
facilities. Can- openers are needed as well, since most of us
donate canned goods such as beans, vegetables, canned
meat, etc.
The support for this ongoing collection has grown as
more of our Lodge members have found out about the program. Your thoughtfulness and generosity has
helped many kids and adults.
Let's keep it going. Each time you're heading for the Lodge, take a minute and think about something
you might bring to donate. The collection barrel(s) will be found near the door to the kitchen, inside the social
quarters. Thanks, fellow LOOM and WOTM brothers and sisters!
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April 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Open 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Open 11:00 am –
Open 11:00 am – 11:00
Open 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Open 11:00 am–
Open 11 am – 2 am
Open 11 am – 1 am
1 11 am Lunch
5 -7 pm Happy Hour
Moose Grill 4-8pm
1:00 pm Pool
5 -7 pm
HAPPY HOUR
Easter
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8:00 am Breakfast
1:00 pm Pool
5 -7pm Happy Hour
NASCAR
19
8:00 am Breakfast
1:00 pm Pool
5-7pm Happy Hour
6 11 am Lunch
Moose Grill
4 – 8 pm
Prices posted
in Kitchen
711 am –
Burgers
By Kim and Leslie
5 -7 pm Happy Hour
1:00 pm Pool
5 -7 pm
HAPPY HOUR
NASCAR Installation
of Officers 3:00 WOTM
4:00 LOOM Potluck &
refreshments to follow
3 11 am Lunch
4 Kim’s 50’s
Patty Melts
11-2pm $5.00
5:30 pm– Tacos
Style Karaoke
Sockhop 7:00 til
Closing - Dinner @
5:30 Hamburers or
chili dogs, fries,
$5.00 (See Flyer)
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APRIL FOOLS DAY!
8 11 am Lunch
9 11 am Lunch
10 11:00 am Lunch
5 -7 pm Happy Hour
6:00 pm 9-Ball
5:30 pm WOTM Board
6:00 pm WOTM General
6:00 pm LOOM ELECTION
7:00 pm LOOM Board
Tommy’s Fried
Chicken
Patty Melts
11-2pm $5.00
BIRTHDAY
DINNER 5:30
5:30 pm– Tacos
Moose Grill 4-8pm
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Moose Grill
4 – 8 pm
Prices posted
in Kitchen
By Kim
and Leslie
5 -7 pm Happy Hour
20 11 am Lunch 21 11 am–Burgers
Moose Grill
4 – 8 pm
Prices posted
in Kitchen
By Kim
and Leslie
5 -7 pm Happy Hour
5-7pm Happy Hour
Calendar and Joint
Meeting 5:30
27 11 am Lunch 2811 am–Burgers
Moose Grill
4 – 8 pm
Prices posted
in Kitchen
By Kim
and Leslie
5 -7 pm Happy Hour
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11 am Lunch
6:00 pm 9-Ball
17 11:00 am Lunch
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Patty Melts
11-2pm $5.00
Bill Jones
retirement party
hosted by Gwen
Jones 6:00pm in
front room.
TAX DAY!
Pork Loin, Kraut,
Mash Potatoes,
Cauliflower,
Dessert by
Patrice/Roger
22 11 am- Lunch
23 11 am Lunch
24 11:00 am Lunch
5-7pm Happy Hour
6:00 pm 9-Ball
Patty Melts
11-2pm $5.00
Moose Grill 4-8pm
6:00 pm WOTM General
6:00 pm LOOM General
7:00 pm LOOM Board
Ham, Scalloped
Potatoes, Dessert by
Kim, Allen and
Betty.
29 11 am- Lunch
30 11 am Lunch
Moose Grill 4-8pm
NASCAR
268:00 am Breakfast
11 am Lunch
6:00 pm 9-Ball
Meatloaf, green
beans, taters, dessert
& fixins by Cindy,
Marilyn, Tanya
Prices posted in Kitchen
5 8:00 am Breakfast
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6:00 pm 9-Ball
5 -7 pm Happy Hour
Moose Grill 4-8pm
WOTM Dinner by
Jeannie
5:30 pm– Tacos
Karaoke w/James
Henry 8:30-Closing
5:30 pm–Tacos
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