ANTLERS & TALES
Loyal Order Of Moose
Louisville Lodge #5 Family Center
502-499-8875 WWW.MOOSELODGE5.COM
ESKEW’S ESSAY
Congratulations, Jim Galloway, for winning the $50
Thornton’s gift card in our membership drive!
We want to let you know of some changes that the Board
is considering. For the last several years, we have seen a
steady decrease in attendance for the live music nights.
While Wednesdays remain relatively strong, Fridays and
Saturdays have declined considerably. We've tried a wide
range of entertainers and have seen no improvement. It has
become more difficult to warrant live entertainment three
nights a week. Therefore, the Board is considering the
elimination of either Friday or Saturday live music.
Sundays and Thursdays have always been the nights for
Karaoke, with Thursdays the better of the two. A suggestion
made by a couple of members was to move Karaoke from
Sunday to Saturday. Since a lot of our participants are still
of working age, it might be logical to have a Karaoke night out
without having to work the next day.
Ready for some good news? By the time that you read
this, the new carpet should be installed in our Lodge. We
were approved for the grant of almost $21,000 and this will
be a great start to renovating the Lodge. Hopefully, we will
have final plans for the lounge renovation at this time too.
The KY Singles Dance Club has signed a six month
contract for dances on Sunday nights. Their guests love our
ballroom and bar and several have become members.
We have also hosted the Louisville Poker Society. This
group wants to use our card and dining rooms for their
events. This has led to new and transferred members.
Just a reminder - Moose members are encouraged to
bring guests to our Lodge for fun and entertainment. You may
bring the same guest two times to see the Lodge and enjoy
the activities. They must be signed in by the member and may
not make purchases. If the guest comes a third time, they
must join the Lodge. These are the rules set by Moose
International to satisfy our qualification as a “not for profit”
organization.
As a Board, we are committed to keeping your Lodge a
true destination place; a place where members are
comfortable and safe, can enjoy themselves and feel as
though they have ownership. We are constantly trying new
activities and we welcome your suggestions. There is a
suggestion box in the hallway, or you can come to our monthly
Lodge meeting every third Tuesday. Suggestions should
include current members and their guests, what day for the
activity and the name of who would oversee the event. I will
also take suggestions via e-mail [email protected].
Thank you!
Paul Eskew, Governor
FEBRUARY & MARCH 2015
Governor: PAUL ESKEW
Senior Regent: KELLY HAMSLEY
KELLY’S KORNER
Happy New Year to all of you!
I sure love this Lodge and Chapter of ours. I have met so
many interesting people from all walks of life. Each of you
have something to contribute and continue to do so, whether
it be volunteering, increasing and maintaining membership,
attending meetings, being a committee chairman, planning or
donating to fundraising efforts. THANK YOU!
WOW! December was a busy month! First, I want to thank
everyone who came out to help decorate the Lodge for
Christmas. It looked great as usual. The Children’s Christmas
Party was wonderful. I want to send a huge THANK YOU to
everyone who helped. And thank you, Santa Claus, for taking
time to stop by. It wouldn’t be Christmas without you.
The Mitten Tree was a giant success. Thank you to everyone
who donated money or items. Because of you, we helped the
children at Mooseheart stay warm this winter. Thank
you, Barbara and Jerry Russell, for delivering the items.
Also, congratulations to Barbara Russell, who was the winner
of the bracelet for our Membership Drive!
Nominations and elections of WOTM Board of Officers for
2015-2016 are on the horizon. Please consider submitting
your name for one of these positions - Senior Regent, Junior
Regent, Secretary/Treasurer, or Recorder. Your Board of
Officers is necessary for the Chapter to continue. If you are
considering one of the four positions or want to nominate
someone who you think will be an asset to the continued
success of this Chapter, please contact any of the current
Board members. We will be holding three nomination
committee meetings in February, elections in March, and
installation in April. Check the calendar for dates and times.
It is important for all Moose members to be involved in our
Lodge and Chapter. If you have not been involved in the
organization and would like to do so, come to a meeting. That’s
a great place to start. It’s also a place to meet people and
make new friends. If meetings aren’t your thing, you can still
volunteer to help. “Nobody can do everything, but everyone
can do something.”
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!
See you all at the Lodge!
Kelly Hamsley, Senior Regent
BOARD ELECTIONS:
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
MEN’S BOARD OF OFFICERS ELECTIONS:
Nominating committee meeting, Tuesday February 17, 7:00 pm
Nominating committee meeting, Tuesday March 3, 7:00 pm, Ballot box out
Nominating committee meeting, Tuesday March 24, 6:30 pm, Ballot box in
Election, Tuesday April 7, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
WOMEN’S BOARD OF OFFICERS ELECTIONS:
Hope you all had a good start to the year and are free of the flu. We had a
real nice New Year’s Eve party, with many more than last year. Ricky and
the horn players did a great job. We got lots of compliments. There were
quite a few new faces as guests. Maybe some new members? We thank
the members who invited them.
Nominating committee meeting, Tuesday February 3, 6:45 pm
Nominating committee meeting, Tuesday February 17, 6:45 pm
Nominating committee meeting, Tuesday February 19, 6:30 pm
Election, Tuesday March 24, 6:30 pm
Ricky, Cal and Rob are our main stays in the lounge in February and
March. Dave Van Tassel will be gone for six weeks, but will be back on
March 28. Barb & Eddie return on a couple of Saturdays, February 21 and
March 21. That is always a great time.
Joint Installation of Officers, Tuesday April 25, 7:00 pm
Valentine’s Day is Saturday, February 14. Bring your sweetheart and
celebrate with your friends here at the Lodge! Ricky will entertain us.
These are the men’s elected offices. You may only nominate yourself.
Governor - Been an active member of the Lodge for at least six (6)
months immediately preceding the date of election and completed at least
one (1) year in another elected office (not a combination of offices) of the
Lodge in which he seeks office.
Junior Governor - Been an active member of the Lodge for at least six (6)
months immediately preceding the date of election.
Prelate - Been an active member of the Lodge for at least six (6) months
immediately preceding the date of election.
Treasurer - Must be an active member of the Lodge.
Trustee - Must be an active member of the Lodge
These are the women’s elected offices. You may nominate someone, but
you must have their permission.
Senior Regent - presiding officer, submits reports, attends training
sessions and conferences.
Junior Regent - assists Senior Regent; presides in her absence.
Secretary / Treasurer - keeps minutes, verifies certain records, assists
Recorder.
Recorder - maintains all records, finances, and applications for the
Chapter; enters and transmits all reports in a timely manner; attends
training sessions.
Of course, this is a brief summary of all duties. If interested, see a current
Board member. Thank you!
WOTM SUNDAY DINNERS:
The Alexander Steak Dinners have been a excellent addition to our dinner
menu for three years now, but they have decided that they need a break.
So, February 8th will be their last dinner. We want to thank Carl and
Chrissi and their family for giving of their time and energy to bring such a
wonderful dinner. We hope that you will let them know how much you
have enjoyed it as well.
That being said, we need people to help us with the dinners. First and
second Sundays are offered as a fundraiser for the Women of the Moose
and we need volunteers to make that happen. Would you be interested in
helping us one Sunday of the month to serve dinners to your friends and
family? Please speak to one of our officers and answer any questions you
may have.
St Patrick’s Day is Tuesday, March 17 and we are having a party in the
ballroom! This has been a special event for the Moose since we’ve been
around and usually a real hoot. Doors open at 5 pm with $6.00 admission.
Dinner is 5:30 to 7:30 pm with corn beef or ham dinner plates for $5.00.
Ricky Powell and the Sax Man will entertain us for dancing, with some
special St Pat’s theme songs. Drink specials by Shane all night long. So,
PUT ON THE GREEN and join in the fun!
See you at the Moose! Keep dancing!
Ken & Toya
KENTUCKY MOOSE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION
** This promotion would be any member who sponsors a new/former member
during the designated period. Each sponsorship receives one entry (i.e. John
sponsors 11 new/former members, his name is entered into the drawing 11
times).
** A drawing will be held every quarter and the name drawn will receive
Registration and one Reverse Drawing ticket or one Monte Carlo buy in, based
on the convention or conference designated.
** Each entry is valid only during the quarter that the individual is a sponsor.
** The prize is not transferable. Only the member selected may use the
package.
3rd Qtr: 1 Nov 2014 - 31 Jan 2015, valid for Mid-Year Conference March 2015
4th Qtr: 1 Feb 2015- 30 Apr 2015, valid for Annual Convention in September 2015
1st Qtr: 1 May 2015- 31 July 2015, valid for Annual Convention in September 2015
2nd Qtr: 1 Aug 2015- 31 Oct 2015, valid for Mid-Year Conference 2016
TOP SPONSOR
** The member who sponsors the most new or re-enrolled memberships from
1 Nov 2014 to 30 April 2015 will receive two nights hotel room plus
registration for the KMA Convention in September.
** In case of a tie, a drawing will be held to determine the winner.
** This prize is not transferable. Only the sponsor selected may use the
package.
Again, Carl, Chrissi, and Alexander gang, thank you so much for your
service!
BIRTHDAYS
Bud Farmer
Jim Aro
Karen Houston
Ruth Sutter
Bonnie Eskew
Carol Skyrm
Charlie Farmer
Doug Butler
Jim Hoagland
Marty Taylor
John Baker
2/5
2/6
2/14
2/17
2/17
2/20
2/21
2/22
2/26
2/27
2/28
Margaret Winot
Candy Schade
Robann Meyer
Jim Galloway
Jamie Houston
Mary Mangis
Jean Koop
Joe Gilbert
Charlie Hall
Joe Schneider, Jr
Stacy Buckler
ANNIVERSARIES
3/6
3/9
3/9
3/13
3/15
3/20
3/21
3/21
3/22
3/23
3/30
Jim & Denise Galloway
Gene & Betty Jo Fawbush
Bernie & Barbara Carr
Mary & Hank Dahl
2/28
2/4
3/18
3/22
17 years
66 years
67 years
48 years
LOOM OFFICERS:
Paul Eskew
Pat Hamsley
Ed Redding
Steve Meyer
Kenneth Wheat
Bobby Allen
Jim Galloway
Cecil Pretty
Carl Alexander
Elmer Davis
Danny Green
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS:
Governor
Junior Past Governor
Junior Governor
Prelate
Treasurer
Trustee 3 year
Trustee 1 year
Administrator
Sergeant at Arms
Inner Guard
Outer Guard
216-5145
541-3500
491-5200
445-1988
267-4326 or 931-2278
494-3889
426-4310
955-5872 or 314-7688
Auditing & Financial
Community Service
Cornhole
Darts
Drink machine
Editor
Endowment
Entertainment
Family Activities
Golf
Govt Liaison
Horseshoes
WOTM OFFICERS:
Historian
Kelly Hamsley
Senior Regent
290-8053
Investigating Committee
Bonnie Eskew
Junior Regent
693-2445
Karaoke
Bev Zehnder
Chaplain
968-5534 or 553-1579
Library
Laura Meyer
Secretary/Treasurer
445-1888
Maintenance
Judy Pretty
Recorder
955-5872 or 417-5832
Media Marketing
Jeanette Fulkerson Card Chairperson
964-1410
Membership
Moose Legion Secretary
FROM THE PRELATE and CHAPLAIN:
Moose Riders
Welcome to our information corner, where we keep you updated on members Orientation
who are sick, in the hospital, recuperating at home, or have passed away. But
Pilgrim/Fellowship
we need your help. If you know of anyone, please call us at the phone numbers Pinochle
below.
Pizza Sunday
Please pray for those who are ill, including Sadie Summerfield, Kitty Lawson, Pool League
Retirees
Nancy Koerner, Doris Johmann, Jeanette Fulkerson, LaVerne Effinger and
Sports
Brenda Franck; for Chrissi Alexander and BJ Gilbert who have had recent
surgeries; and for Sherry Butler who is scheduled for surgery.
Ways & Means
Youth Awareness
Those who have passed on include Harold Huckeby, Norma Vessels, Ray
Gahafer, Gladys Smith-Weaver, Charles Burton Jr, Ella Rose Lampe, Jim
Davenport, Beatrice Nalley, Leon Chestnut and Kay Hodges. Our thoughts and
prayers go out to their families and friends.
Thank you!
Prelate Steve Meyer 502-445-1988
Chaplain Bev Zehnder 502-968-5534
The Governor’s Puzzle: Unscramble the following words. Then find
the bonus word. Be the first to e-mail Paul at [email protected]
and win a prize.
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MOOSE CARD NIGHT
Many people have asked about playing card games other than poker or
pinochle. So, on the 3rd Saturday of every month, we will have different
card games.
February 21 - Euchre
March 21 - Spades
April 18 - Hearts
Start time is 6:30 pm. If you don’t know how to play, we will teach you.
There is no cost at this time.
TRIVIA PURSUIT:
Starts January 26th at 7:00 pm
Description of questions is on display in the main hallway
Teams of up to 6 people
$5.00 per person
All money paid to winning team, split between members
Come out and join the fun!
Jerry Russell
Patrick Hamsley
Walt Douglas
Judy Pretty
Ken Wheat
Lee Fowler & Trish Meyer
Jim Galloway
Ken & Toya Theiss
VACANT
Cary Dabney
Jerry Russell
Joe Drescher
Ronnie Toon
Bob Hill
Dan Green
Dennis Dickerson
Carl Alexander
Barbara Russell
Jim Galloway
Elmer Davis
Barbara Russell
Ron Houston
Ron Houston
Yvonne True
Cecil Pretty
Vern Black
Kathy Phillips
Ken Wheat
Joe Gilbert
Ron Houston
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Hint: What will make our Lodge more appealing?
If you have questions, see Patrick Hamsley. Thank you.
MOOSE BOOSTERS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Cecil & Judy Pretty
Larry & Bettie
Judy Wheat
Kenneth Wheat
BJ & Joe Gilbert
Claude W. Price
Jane C. Saylor
Ken & Margie Connors
Lois Katzman
Denise Galloway
Jim Galloway
Bonnie & Paul Eskew
Joe & Linda Nason
Libby & Leroy Lange
Rodger Helm
Mary & Jerry
Peggy Dudley
Trish & Jeff Meyer
Mary & Hank Dahl
Bettie & Larry
Bruce & Susan
Donna & Bob Baechle
Doris & Kay
Cecil & Judy Pretty
Margaret Black
Jim Staten
Jessie Spontak
Ronnie Toon
Rick Rachford
Denise Galloway
Jim Galloway
Juanita & Larry
Bettie & Larry
Joe Nason
Linda Nason
To be a Moose Booster, sign up in the office and make a donation of $1 or more, to help cover the cost of printing this newsletter.
LADIES!!!
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE
LADIES LUNCHEON & AUCTION!!!
LOUISVILLE LODGE #5
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
4615 FEGENBUSH LANE
LOUISVILLE, KY 40228
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1-3 PM
LIGHT LUNCHEON
AUCTION OF PURSES, DERBY HATS, FASCINATORS
JEWELRY SALE
Tickets $7 in advance, $8 at the door
DONATIONS NEEDED:
Gently used purses, Derby hats / fascinators, and jewelry
Gift cards $5 to $25 to be used as prizes
See Trish Meyer, Ways & Means Chairperson
for tickets and questions.
THANK YOU!
Disclaimer:
There will be no pre-sales of merchandise prior to the auction.
ANTLERS & TALES
PUBLISHED BIMONTHLY
ISSUE 02-2015
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
ST. VALENTINE’S DAY
Saturday, February 14th
RICKY POWELL
will get you on your feet!
Tuesday, March 17th
ROCKIN’ RICKY
&
The Sax Man
Grab your sweetheart
and dance the night away!
Come on out
&
Dance a jig!
TOP GUN POKER
PINOCHLE
We have a poker tournament at the Lodge every Friday and Sunday
evening. This is an enjoyable and inexpensive way to spend an evening
with your friends at the Lodge and a great opportunity to meet other
members. Come out and join us. You might win, but we know you will
have a good time. On Friday and Sunday, the tournaments start at 6:30 pm
and end at 9:30 pm. Recent winners include Rick Rachford, Sue O’Bryan,
Kelly Hamsley, Bobby Crabb, Annette Slayton, Brenda Hendren, Linda
Nason and Chrissi Alexander.
The pinochle group has been meeting since 1984. Frank & Lois Howell
and Dave & Evelyn Wild were part of the original group to help set up
each week. Many of you may recognize Lois Howell from the poker
games and Evelyn Wild still plays pinochle each week. The group meets
for a tournament on the second and fourth Fridays of the month and would
love to have people come play. They also meet every Sunday afternoon at
2:00 pm, which is a good time to meet the members and if you are a beginner, learn to play. Please come out and join them. Some recent winners
include Bob Baechle, Junie Whitworth, Ernie Batliner, Evelyn Wild,
Marva Rudolph and LaVerne Effinger.
KING OF THE MOOSE
We also have King of the Moose poker tournaments, which follow the
same rules as Texas Hold ‘Em. We play at 6:30 pm on the second, third
and fourth Wednesdays and every Saturday. You’ll see this on the
calendar as well. Recent winners include Kelly Hamsley, Trey Kamer, Pat
Hamsley, Gil Kaelin, Bobby Allen, Sam Brown and Denise Allen.