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BRING IN THE SUMMER
WITH FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
With the Help of
Miller Farms Nursery
RAFFLE FOR
$100.00 GIFT CARD
GOOD FOR SMALL ENGINES REPAIRS, FLOWERS, TREES,
TOOLS,
LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION, STATUARY & MUCH MORE!
(PLUS BONUS DONATION)
FROM
MILLER FARMS NURSERY
DRAWING JUNE 13,2015
6: 30 pm
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From the Administrator
Greetings fellow members,
As they have in the past, many of our dedicated brothers have rallied their forces to work very hard to prepare
firewood and deliver it to several of our community’s elderly folks. These brothers don’t make a big deal out of
their service; they just show up and do the job. Our incoming Governor, Danny Vazquez has listed all the names
of the volunteers in his first letter to the lodge in this newsletter. This is what it is to be a Moose member.
Giving without expecting anything in return except the smiles of gratitude they receive from the recipients.
Speaking of dedicated brothers, I have to offer my thanks to our outgoing Governor, Larry Connolly for his devotion to making our
lodge a better place and through his perseverance, has helped us achieve greater recognition in the Moose community. Larry is a
faithful advocate for the following of Moose General Laws and continues to help us clarify our larger mission as fraternity brothers in
the Loyal Order of Moose. He is also a helpful friend.
Recently, just a few nights before he was due to perform; I received a phone call from James Henry, our popular Karaoke entertainer.
He apologized that he was calling so close to Karaoke night, but that something had come up and he would have to be out of town, so
he couldn’t do his usual third Friday night performance. Yikes! I thought. What will I do now? James has been such a popular draw for
our Karaoke nights and I didn’t know anyone else who could jump in and do the high quality job that we have become used to with
James. I asked him if he could recommend someone to fill in. He told me about Chris Clay and said that if he were in my position, Chris
would be the guy to get, if possible. So, I called Chris who said he’d be glad to come that night and do his Karaoke show with lights,
etc. So, we made the arrangements and he went on. Since that evening, I have had a number of conversations with members who
were there and all the feedback was very positive; they really enjoyed his show.
Because of the great turnouts we’ve had on Karaoke nights, I have arranged to add one more Karaoke night each month. So now, we’ll
have Chris Clay on the First Friday of the month and James Henry on his usual Third Friday of each month.
These evenings have brought in many new guests who have subsequently gone on to join our lodge.
I would encourage all members to invite guests to join us for events like Karaoke or some of our other great lodge activities. After
they’ve been here, most people find this a very friendly and enjoyable place and we will continue to sign up new members.
Yours in Moose service,
Dave Durbin
Administrator
Special Events this month include: Cinco de Mayo Mexican dinner, Softball tryouts and practice, Open House from 1:00
– 4:00 pm in the lodge park to celebrate our new trailer. (Flyer posted) A raffle for a $100.00 gift certificate from Miller
st
Farms will start May 1 . Kim and Leslie are doing the Moose grill every Monday and Wednesday and are doing a
fabulous job. Thanks ladies for all of your hard work and dedication.
Thank you, Pam Harrison, Publication
Linda Wright 3/11/42 to 4/6/15
Our thoughts and prayers to Linda Wrights family and friends at this difficult time. We will miss you Linda.
Linda joined our lodge in 1987 and was involved for many years helping in the office and in the lodge itself.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Linda at the lodge on May 17th at 2:00. This is a potluck so please bring
your special dish.
Also to the family and friends of Carol Baldosser who passed away on March 30, 2015. Carol was a member of
our lodge for several years. RIP Carol, you are missed by all of us.
Get well wishes to Dennis Emmons.
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From our new Governor
Greetings to all Lodge members,
First let me introduce myself, I am Danny Vazquez your new 2015-2016 LOOM 208
Governor. It is a pleasure to be able to serve as your new Governor.
I would like to give a big thank you to Larry Connolly for the great job he did for
2014-2015 as our Governor. Second of all I would like to thank the wood splitting crew.
They worked hard to get the job done so our seniors can stay warm throughout the winter months. Thanks to
Mitch Williams, Ian Hokombs, Dennis Lytle, Tooter Thompson, Larry Connolly, Loren Waterman, Danny
Whorton, Larry Hoerner, Aaron Reel and many more. Thank you to Larry Eaton and Mauro Battilocchi for the
use of your log splitter and Boyd, the Manager at Thomas Home Center. All of the wood goes to seniors in our
community.
We would like to see more members getting involved in all the good things we do as Moose members
for our community and our lodge.
Sincerely,
Danny Vazquez
From our former Governor
Hello All Lodge 208 members:
Let's get the unpleasant news out of the way first: The Lobster Scholarship Dinner has been canceled
due to a lack of financial support. It costs over $2,000.00 to put this dinner on and it has been possible
in the past with support from members who have stepped up to help our graduating students with
scholarship grants. Last year this Lodge was able to award four $1,000.00 to worthy students. So, if
you were planning to attend this year’s dinner, please consider donating the money you would have spent on dinner to the
Lodge Scholarship fund. Thank you for your support for our students.
Don't forget to renew your memberships. The Lodge will very shortly be installing new key locks that will use your
membership card to open the door. If your dues are in arrears the door won't open for you!
Please continue your generous support of the food barrels. The food this Lodge donates to our local food bank goes a long
ways in assisting our neighbors and community members.
A great big shout out to our wood crews for all their hard work in preparing for next year’s donations. A special thank you to
Don Harling and the Beau Pre Golf Course for their donation of trees that we are using to cut into firewood.
Remember - new Lodge officers start their terms this month. Please support them as they assume their duties. It takes a lot
of time and effort to keep our Lodge running smoothly.
Lastly, I want to thank the members and officers for their support and encouragement during my year in office. There have
been some bumps along the way, but mostly it has been a very positive year for our Lodge. We have received our 5 Star
Award from Moose International for all our efforts in helping Mooseheart and Moosehaven, our community, our lodge, and
members. It has been a true privilege for me to have the honor of serving as your governor. We have a great Lodge with
remarkable members; let's all continue to move forward to serve as true Moose members.
With Great Respect,
Larry Connolly
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Fellow Co-Workers,
By the time you read this I’ll be your new Senior Regent of the WOTM Chapter 1114. I will
do my best to increase our membership and financial status. Check the back part of this Newsletter
for the listing of our new Officers and Committee Chairmen and welcome them in. We all cannot
fulfill our duties without your help in making our Chapter strong and growing. Come see anyone of
us with your ideas and offer to help if you can.
I’d like to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to our past Senior Regent, Jeanne Perkins, for her year. We’ve had
a lot of ups and downs this last year but we made it through. Thanks Jeanne! Looking forward to working with you this
next year.
Reminder: The difference between the men and the women APPLICATIONS. We have the correct ones for each behind
the bar. The women have a notice attached stating the new women members need to attend an Orientation to be
accepted and enrolled into our Chapter and receive their Key Card to the doors. She will be called, so please have a good
phone number, with date(s) of the next Orientation Meeting(s). This does not take long so PLEASE make it. After
attending their Application will then be approved and mailed off to Moose International to receive their MEMBERSHIP
CARD. Women can now enroll a man-same for the men. If enrolling a man, a man member needs to endorse it - woman
member needs to endorse a woman. I have to obtain 5 new members within my year so I would appreciate your help to
achieve this. Thank you
Detach and hang our Calendar on your fridge. We have A LOT of great activities and meals lined up this month. If you
have a favorite family meal you’d like to share, PLEASE let one of us know and we will be happy to sign you up for a
Thursday Night dinner and show you the ropes of the kitchen and process. Thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Salazar, Senior Regent
A Note to Danny:
Congratulations on being Chili King again and double congratulations on your being elected as new Governor.
~ Jackie (prior WOTM Secretary and Treasurer)
Co-Worker of the month is HAZEL LYTLE
THANK YOU so much for all of your hard work arranging and being there for our ladies orientation nights and
increasing our membership.
Linda Wright 3/11/42 to 4/6/15
We will have a Celebration of Life for Linda at the lodge on Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 pm.
Linda was a wife, mother, grandmother and also became a mother figure to many in our lodge.
Linda joined our lodge in 1987. She is loved by all.
This will be a potluck so please bring your favorite dish.
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New Trailer Open House
Where: Moose Park
Time: 1 – 4pm
Date: May 23rd
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Hamburgers and Hot Dogs provided,
please bring your favorite side dish!!
There will be a 50/50 drawing!!!
Come and check out our new trailer
that one of our members so
graciously donated and worked so
hard to make it perfect for our lodge
uses. Thank you from us all!!
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Eric Nelson
George Benavides
Brian Battilocchi
David Durbin
Misty Blake
Jacob McCarts
Mitch Williams
Coy Morrow
Dana Gregg
Robert Hansen
Amber Bolton
Carolyn McKenna
Bill Pimentel
Troy Taylor
Jessica McMullen
Bobby Olson
JJ Coggins
Marc Leonard
Gene Mead
Leone Menefee
Jan Neal
Amy Crone-Alves
Debbie Arnold
Denise Boughton
Gary Douthit
Cindy Watt
Chris Logan
Gary Howard
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Heather Golden
Nathan Machiorlatti
Meredith Aldrich
Colleen Barrick
Paya Sylverson
WOTM NEW MEMBERS
Shelly Lycans
Kelene Mergel
Summer Morin
Alyssa Petska
Audra Smith
Megan Morais
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Misty Blake
Roger Smith
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Cinco de Mayo/May 5 @5:00 pm
Please come join us for some
fabulous Mexican Food cooked by
Fred!
Our menu will include Enchiladas,
Chili Releno, Rice, Beans and Chips.
It is always srumptios!!!
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POSITION
NAME
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
Historian
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
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NAME
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Danny Vazquez
Dave Durbin
Stan Thomas
Larry Connolly
Allen Guiles
Frank Duncan
Senior Regent
Jr. Grad Regent
Jr. Regent/Chaplin
Recorder
Secretary/Treasurer
Brian Battilocchi
Tim Mortimer
Tommy Velcoff
Appointed Officers
Guide
Asst. Guide
Misty Blake
Leslie Pace
Committee Chairs
Membership Retention
Community Service
Activities/Sport Chairman
Mooseheart/Moosehaven
Higher Degree Chairman
Kimberly Hines
Donna Lawson
Lola Arvizu
Jackie Sheggaby
Betty Sweeney
To be announced
Kent Swartzlander
Paul Bones
To be announced
Stan Thomas
To be announced
David Durbin
Mitch Williams
Bob West
To be announced
Ted Nelson
Larry Connolly
David Durbin
Dennis Holwig
Audit Chairman
Audit Committee
Audit Committee
Becci Barsanti-Matson
Application Review Committee
Hazel Lytle
Betty Sweeney
Lettie Mesloh
Crystal Wells
Installing Regent
Installing Regent
Installing Regent
Installing Guide
Joanie Farris
Gwen Jones
Nancy Hogan
Jen Georgianna
Ted Nelson
Pam Harrison
Ted Nelson
Jason Murra
Rich Newell
Vacant
Allen Guiles
Robert Davis
Marilyn Salazar
Jeannie Perkins
Tallie Salazar
Carol Battilocchi
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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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K & L Moose Grill
Served 4 PM to 8 PM Monday and Wednesday
• Chicken Tender Basket $7.00
(includes 4 tenders & fries)
• Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich $7.00
• Meatball Sub $6.00
• Hamburger $5.00 (add 50 cents for cheese)
• 6 - Prawns $5.00
• 7 Chicken Wings $6.00
• 5 Jalapeno Poppers $3.00
• 4 Mozzarella Sticks $3.00
• French Fries or Onion Rings $3.00
Celebrities in our Midst:
The California Nevada Moose Association meeting recently held a competition among district leaders with regard to
district procedures and matters. Our own Ted Nelson placed second in a field of twenty four other district leaders in that
competition. Larry Connolly, in a field of Two Hundred and Twelve other Administrators and Governors, was the last man
standing in a trivia competition involving Amendments, Constitution, and Bylaws of Moose International... and I have told
some of you that the man “Knows the Book.”
~Mitch Williams
Partnerships that might have been
Over the years Mooseheart has had some associations with some folks of notoriety and fame. Among those of
notoriety was one Father Edward Flanagan, who is credited as the founder of Boys Town, an institution in Nebraska.
Flanagan visited the Principals at Mooseheart, and walked away with the unusual education innovation of mixing
academics with vocational training – and did this prior to intake of his first boys in 1917. Remember – Mooseheart was
dedicated in 1913. Flanagan visited Mooseheart in 1916 and educated himself prior to opening Boys Town the next year.
In 1964 Jerry Lewis visited Mooseheart for two days – preparation for his work with the Muscular Dystrophy
Association.
Danny Thomas was one of the biggest men in television in 1963. In the previous year Thomas had founded and
chartered St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. In his early years in entertainment Thomas had vowed to
himself that if he ever became a big success that he would open a shrine to St. Jude Thaddeus, a patron saint of lost
causes. Thomas had recently joined the Moose, and he appeared as a big-name draw for the International Moose
Convention that year. Thomas was motivated to get his children's research hospital off the ground quickly. He reasoned
that some kind of partnership would be mutually beneficial. In 1966 Thomas approached the Moose Principals and asked
the Moose Fraternity to take on St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as a permanent entity like Mooseheart and
Moosehaven. After consideration of the matter, Moose Supreme Council opted not to take a chance on St. Jude's out of
concern that fraternity resources could become too diluted in the process. Thomas parted as a friend but did not make
another appearance at an International Moose Convention.
Although these partnerships never solidified, all was and is as it should have been and the entities have flourished
independently, providing a great deal of service to their fellows.
Mitch Williams, Historian (interpreted and borrowed from “Mooseheart: A Century of Giving”)
May 2015
SUNDAY
Open 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
MONDAY
Open 11:00 am –
11 00
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Open 11:00 am – 11:00
Open 11:00 am – 11:00
Open 11:00 am–
12 00
Open 11 am – 2 am
Open 11 am – 1 am
1 Patty Melts $5.00
11-2pm
2
5:30 pm– Tacos
$100.00 Raffle
starts/Miller Farms
Karaoke w/Chris
Clay 8:30-Closing
5 11 am – Burgers
6 11am Lunch
5 -7 pm HAPPY HOUR
5 -7 pm Happy Hour
(Call for Menu)
Nascar
CINCO DE MAYO
(See Flyer)
Prices posted in
Kitchen
12 11 am –Burgers
13 11 am- Lunch
14 11 am Lunch
6:00 pm 9-Ball
5 -7 pm Happy Hour
5:30 pm WOTM Board
6:00 pm WOTM General
6:00 pm LOOM General
7:00 pm LOOM Board
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21 11am Lunch
3 8:00 am Breakfast
1:00 pm Pool
4 11 am Lunch
MOOSE GRILL
4-8 PM by K & L
10 8:00 am Breakfast
1111 am Lunch
Mothers Day!
MOOSE GRILL
4-8 PM by K & L
1:00 pm Pool
Breakfast Cooked by
our men 5 -7 pm
By Kim and
Leslie
By Kim and
Leslie
MOOSE GRILL 4-8p
by K & L
HAPPY HOUR
Nascar
17 8:00 am Breakfast
18 11 am Lunch
Nascar
MOOSE GRILL
4-8 PM by K&L
1:00 pm Pool
5 -7 pm HAPPY HOUR
19 11 am – Burgers
By Kim and
Leslie
5 -7 pm Happy Hour
Linda Wright 2:00pm
Celebration of Life
Softball practice 1-4
24 8:00 am Breakfast
1:00 pm Pool
5 -7 pm HAPPY HOUR
Nascar
318:00 am Breakfast
1:00 pm Pool
5 -7 pm HAPPY HOUR
Nascar
Moose Grill 4-8pm
by K & L
25 11 am Lunch
MOOSE GRILL
4-8 PM by K&L
MEMORIAL
DAY!!!
26 11 am – Burgers
By Kim and
Leslie
5 -7 pm Happy Hour
11 am Lunch
Calendar and Joint
Meeting 5:30
MOOSE GRILL 4-8pm
by K & L
27
11 am Lunch
6:00 pm WOTM General
6:00 pm LOOM General
7:00 pm LOOM Board
MOOSE GRILL 4-8PM
by K & L
7 11 am Lunch
6:00 pm 9-Ball
Tommy Fried
Chicken for
LOOM
6:00 pm 9-Ball
Patricia & Roger
Dinner (See board
for Menu)
28 11
am Lunch
6:00 pm 9-Ball
Swedish
Meatballs/Mash
taters w/fixins by
Jackie for WOTM
8
Patty Melts
$5.00 11-2pm
9 Birthday Dinner
5:30
5:30 pm– Tacos
15 Patty Melts
$5.00 11-2pm
5:30 pm– Tacos
Karaoke w/James
Henry 8:30-Closing
16
Softball Tryouts
1-4 @ HillerPark
Membership must
be current.
ARMED FORCES
DAY!!!
22 Patty Melts
$5.00 11-2pm
23 New Trailer
5:30 pm– Tacos
Please bring a dish,
burgers/hot dogs
provided (See
flyers)
29 Patty Melts
$5.00 11-2pm
30
5:30 pm– Tacos
Open House in
Lodge park 1 – 4
$200.00 Cash
Raffle for LOOM
(SEE FLYER)
McKinleyville Lodge #208
Loyal Order of Moose
1791 Sutter Rd./PO Box 2761
McKinleyville, CA 95519-2761
NON PROFIT ORG.
US POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT #102
ARCATA, CA 95521
May 2015
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Membership: LOOM: 352 – WOTM: 232
Contents:
Family Involvement/Miller Farm Raffle
Administrator, Publication/Get well/Condolences
New Governor/Previous Governor
Senior Regent, Celebration of Life
Open House in Moose Park
Birthdays, New Members
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Officers Page
Food Collection, Ads
K & L Moose Grill Menu - Historian
Last Page Calendar