Happenings Vancouver Moose Family Center 11018 NE 18th Street Vancouver, WA 98684 Lodge 1774—Chapter 970 FEBRUARY 2015 Volume 18 Issue 10 DATES & EVENTS TO REMEMBER February 7 February 11 February 14 February 21 Steak Night, 6:00—8:00 p.m. Past Governors & Past Senior Regents Luncheon Peach Tree (162nd & 4th Plain) at 12:00 p.m. Sweetheart’s Ball, Pot Roast Dinner Kid’s Valentine Craft Making Event, 10:00—11:30 Chicken Fried Steak, 6:00—8:00 p.m. BACK TO BASICS This is the Membership Campaign theme for 2014—15. We all need to stand shoulder to shoulder & reinvigorate our fraternal bond by becoming advocates on behalf of the Moose. NOMINATIONS FOR NEW OFFICEERS If you are interested in running for a LOOM or WOTM officer there will be nomination forms available in the front entry way. Nomination meetings take place this month and next month. Installation of new officers will be the latter part of April. RAFFLES There are 3 raffles items that will be drawn on Super Bowl Sunday, February 1. We have a 32 inch TV set, an wooden old fashion truck and an old fashion wooden ‘30’s coup car. The tickets are $2.00 each. The TV is a Magnavox LCD HDV V-series. There will be new raffles each month. THANK YOUS A correction about the Pool Table—this is on loan to the Lodge from the Poker Players. Thank you to Kathy Piquette for her effort in getting raffle items for last month, John & Vicki for making & serving the clam chowder and Vern for digging the fresh clams. The dinner was very successful. Thank you to Barb for all her help and everything she did while she was Kitchen Manager. Thank you to everyone for donating printer cartridges—WOW!!! This is an ongoing fund raiser. TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT One of the Lodge members, John Sampson, recently placed 129 out of 744 Texas Hold’em players in Las Vegas. Two other members, Pat & Randy, also progressed. Randy is progressing to the next level. Way to go!!!! THIRD SATURDAY DINNER If you read the Governor’s article on Page 2 you will find that the Prime Rib Dinner on the third Saturday of each month has been discontinued. In place of the Prime Rib there will be a Chicken Fried Steak dinner. If you have any suggestions on a meal for that particular Saturday please contact the Administrator or Governor. MEMBERSHIP As your membership chairman it is my duty to ask each and every member to extend their best efforts to either sign up and/or do our best to retain our current and past members. With that said I respectfully ask all of you to do your best. When you and I and all of our fellow members joined this GREAT Fraternity and our Local Lodge we signed an agreement that we would help our Fraternity and our Local Lodge grow. Now it the time to fulfill your signed duty. I have neglected myself to do this but I will soon fulfill my share and ask all of you to do the same. That being said please let me ask each and every member, women and men, to PLEASE work together. Don’t let the small things stop us from being the BEST WE CAN BE!!! After all, if we work together we can be GREAT; if not we fail. PLEASE let all bygones be gone and work hard for the betterment of our GREAT Lodge. Please remember that the LOOM meetings held the first and third Wednesdays are open membership meetings. I would like to give out a special thank you to: Robin, Milt & Jeannette, John & Vicki, Regina, Nancy and Vern for all their efforts. 2 Loyal Order of Moose—Vancouver Lodge 1774 Meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. 360-256-1420, Fax 360-885-1423 Email Address: [email protected] February 4 February 11 February 18 February 23 February 25 Legion LOOM Meeting Joint Board Mtg. LOOM Officers LOOM Meeting Communication Mtg. House Comm. Mtg. 6:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. All LOOM members are encouraged to attend the LOOM Meetings on February 4 and February 25. ARTICLES DUE February 20. Board of Officers Governor—Johnny Shults Junior Past Governor—Vacant Junior Governor—Paul Taylor Prelate—Tony Olson Administrator—Don Samec Treasurer—Vern Brumitt Trustees: Pete Tanberg, Richard Sweeney, Steve Davenport Sgt. At Arms—Vacant Asst. Sgt. At Arms—Vacant Inner Guard—Vacant GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE Happy New Year Everyone! The year begins with Good and Bad News. The Bad news...it is tax season. The Lodge continues to pay down its debt. With the assistance of all the volunteers, continued donations at our events and a concerted effort of all our members we can revive our Lodge and remind the community that the Members of the Moose are a part of the fabric of our community. The Good news...The Seahawks are once again in the Super Bowl. I would like to thank everyone who helped with the Higher Degree Dinner. All of the money raised was given back to the Lodge. A special Thank You to Tom and Robin who helped me pay for the supplies for the dinner. Moving forward we will be unable to continue to have the Prime Rib Dinner due to rising costs. For the Lodge to continue to have this event and make money, the price would be around $18.19 a plate. Instead we will be having Chicken Fried Steak with mashed potatoes and a vegetable. I hope that everyone will continue to support this dinner. The proceeds will be used to support the Lodge. If you have any suggestions or would like to see something on the menu please share it with me. I would like to give a special thank you to my daughter Christina Roush, my granddaughter Torina and their friend Courtney who helped out on Prime Rib night. A special thank you to all the servers who gave their share of the donations back to the Lodge. I look forward to the coming year and all the good we can do in the community. Johnny Shults, Governor “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” - Anne Frank ADMINISTRATOR’S MESSAGE There are now a variety of wine available. Pitchers of beer are now available. We have 2 non-domestic beers. Miller & Pabst Blue Ribbon are on tap. These are substitutes for 2 microbrews, but if they were your favorite we do have them in bottles and cans. Hopefully we’ll have Rainier on tap within the next couple weeks. We have 8 pull tab bowls in hopes of having 10. Look for new raffles in February after Super Bowl Sunday. Thank you to all the Higher Degree members who supported our Lodge for the dinner last month. Sometime in March there will be a Fish Fry and Nick will be cooking. MOOSE LEGION Please attend the Moose Legion meeting the first Wednesday of each month. Bring your ideas so we can get back on track. We need your spirit and enthusiasm. 3 Women of the Moose—Vancouver Chapter 970 Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 pm P. O. Box 820778, Vancouver, WA 98682-0017 Email Address: chapter [email protected] WOTM MONTHLY CALENDAR — February is Family Involvement Month February 4 Academy of Friendship 7:00 p.m. February 11 Joint Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. Chapter Activity Meeting 7:00 p.m. February 14 College of Regents Luncheon 12:30 p.m. (at Los Potrillos) February 18 Board of Officers Meeting 6:00 p.m. February 25 Chapter Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. SENIOR REGENT’S MESSAGE Hello Ladies, February is upon us. There will be a Valentine’s Day Craft party for children on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10:30— 11:30 a.m. We will have lots of craft materials there for kids to make Valentines and a snack will be provided. The evening of Feb. 14 there will be a Valentine’s Day dinner and the crowning of a new Queen. Dinner will be served from 6:00—8:00 p.m. The Chapter needs women to sign up to run for officers for next year. Please let us know if you are interested. Once again, thank you to all of the women who have worked so hard to make the Moose Lodge a better place. Happy Valentine’s Day!! Carole Bray, Senior Regent, 360-977-8040 *************************************************************************************** Academy of Friendship will be Wednesday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. Denise Pedersen, Academy of Friendship Chairman, 360-892-9685 Our College of Regents Luncheon will be held at Los Potrillos Mexican Restaurant on Saturday, February 14 at 12:30 p.m. The address is: 1735 SE 192nd Ave, Ste. 110B. It is in Camas city limits. This is a gift month. The hostess is Eileen W. Kathy Piquette, College of Regents Chairman, 360-831-5404 I will send cards out to members as needed. If you know of a Moose Member who needs a card please contact me and I will send one out. Please remember those co-workers who are ill. Debbie Thomas, Chaplain, 360-573-6565 The Chapter has two vacancies: Junior Regent and Secretary/Treasurer. Please think about becoming an officer. If anyone is interested please contact the Senior Regent. Nomination forms for new Chapter Officers for next year will be available. The nomination committee meetings will take place this month and next month. BOARD OF OFFICERS Senior Regent—Carole Bray Junior Regent—Vacant Jr. Graduate Regent—Amber Ostrer Secretary/Treasurer—Vacant Recorder—Rexanne Shults Chaplain—Debbie Thomas 4 FEBUARY 2014 Sunday Monday Opens 12:00 p.m. Opens 3:00 p.m. 1 Super Bowl Sunday 2 Texas Hold’em 6:30p.m. 8 Bingo 12:30 p.m. Texas Hold’em 6:30 p.m. 9 15 Bingo 12:30 p.m. Texas Hold’em 6:30 p.m. 16 22 Bingo 12:30 p.m. Texas Hold’em 6:30 p.m. 23 Texas Hold’em 6:30 p.m. Texas Hold’em 6:30 p.m. Texas Hold’em 6:30 p.m. Comm. Mtg, 7:00 p.m. Sunday Lunch: Regina and AJ are cooking up light finger foods during Bingo on Sundays. Tuesday Wednesday Opens 3:00 p.m. Opens 1:00 p.m. 3 Texas Hold’em 6:30 p.m. Thursday Friday Saturday Opens 1:00 p.m. Opens 1:00 p.m. Opens 12:00 p.m. Kitchen 5:30-6:45 pm Kitchen 5:30-7:30 pm Kitchen 6:00-8:00 pm 4 5 6 7 Legion 6:15 pm Academy of Friendship 7:00 pm LOOM Mtg. 7:00 pm Tortilla Soup with Bologna or Chicken Sandwiches. Hamburger, Hot dog or Chili Cheese dog baskets Harley Breakfast Texas Hold’em 1:00 p.m Bingo 5:30 pm No Music Southern Breakdown 10 11 12 13 14 Chef’s Choice Texas Hold’em 6:30 p.m. LOOM/WOTM Joint Bd. Mtg. 6:00 pm LOOM Officers 7:00 pm WOTM Chapter Mtg. 7:00 pm Hamburger, Hot dog or Chili Cheese dog baskets Texas Hold’em 1:00 p.m. Pot Roast Dinner Jim Collins Broken Cowboys 18 19 20 21 LOOM Mtg. 7:00 pm Chef’s Choice Hamburger, Hot dog or Chili Cheese dog baskets Texas Hold’em 1:00 p.m. Willie & Eileen Willie & Eileen 17 Texas Hold’em 6:30 p.m. 24 Texas Hold’em 6:30 p.m. WOTM Bd. Mtg. 6:00 pm Bingo 5:30 pm Bingo 5:30 pm Steak Night Chicken Fried Steak 25 26 27 28 House Comm. Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Chef’s Choice Hamburger, Hot dog or Chili Cheese dog baskets Texas Hold’em 1:00 p.m. Bingo, 5:30 pm WOTM Business Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday night bands begin at 7 p.m. Friday night meals: Hamburger Baskets $7.00 Hot Dog Baskets $4.50 Chili Cheese Dog Baskets $5.50 With cheese or chili, add $.50 per item Mario Carboni Jim Collins Happy Hour: 5:00—7:00 p.m. Monday—Friday, Well $. 50 cents off. Steak Night: You can choose steak which comes with fries or baked potato & salad or a hamburger basket. Sales tax included on all meals. Steak Night Dinner cost is $11.50. Chicken Fried Steak Dinner—call Lodge for cost 5 SOCIAL QUARTERS If there is something you would love to participate in or see happen and we have no listing for it, please let us know at your convenience. You can stop by the lodge and speak to one of the officers. Or you can leave us a note. Please include your name and phone number so we may contact you. We are also looking into some new activities. Check for your lucky number at the bar every day. Get fifty cents off your first drink. This is based on the last digit of your membership number. The Lodge is looking for volunteer bartenders. If interested or you know of someone who is please contact the Governor. KITCHEN We are looking for a new kitchen manager. Stop by and see what new meals we have to offer. We need volunteers so if a few more members would step up that would be great. Thanks everyone for volunteering. Taxes are included in the price of all meals served. All volunteers are appreciated. Only designated cooks or helpers are allowed in the kitchen. This is for the health and safety of all involved. Please abide by these rules. PRINTER CARTRIDGES We are recycling printer cartridges and old printers as a building maintenance fundraiser for repairs. Please bring your old printer cartridges to the lodge to recycle. There is a collection box. NEWSLETTER If you or someone you know has not received a newsletter please stop by the lodge to pick one up. If you would like a newsletter emailed to you please provide us with your name and email address. If you prefer having one mailed to you please provide us with your name and address. There is a small charge, $10.00 per year, for one being mailed out to you. FUTURE EVENTS For any other fall activities please contact either the LOOM or WOTM board members so a date can be reserved for the activity. The sooner the better so we can advertise the activity. ROOM RENTAL INFORMATION To rent a room for an event please contact the Lodge. ADVERTISING The Vancouver Moose Lodge is going to give businesses an opportunity to advertise in our Newsletter. We have 350+ members who receive the Newsletter by mail and email. These could be customers who may need your services. The cost will be $85.00 per year for non-members and $75.00 per year for members. All advertising will be approved by the Board of Officers. This would be standard sized business cards. If you are interested please give a copy of your advertisement to our Governor, Johnny Shults or call 360-8929105. CONTACT INFORMATION Vancouver Lodge Phone Number: 360-256-1420 Lodge 1774: [email protected] Chapter 970: [email protected] Lodge Website: lodge1774.moosepages.org/ (page 84) Face book: MooseLodge1774 State Association: www.wsnima.com Moose International: www.mooseintl.org Newsletter: [email protected] Newsletter articles due on February 20. 6 Did your Membership Card Expire January 31? Renew it today!! Address for Renewal of Dues Dues Processing Center Moose International P.O. Box 88065 Chicago, IL 60680-1065 This is the lockbox address used for dues renewal for both the men and women. The Lodges & Chapters are also permitted to accept renewals. So, now you have three ways to renew membership: in person, by mail or on-line. When paying on-line you need your Moose ID number and the password. The Moose International website is: www.mooseintl.org. The password is on the inside page of your Moose Magazine. ADDRESS CHANGE CARD Name_____________________________________________ Old Address_______________________________________ New Address______________________________________ City___________________ State_____ Zip______________ Phone Number_____________________________________ Cell Number_______________________________________ Email Address _____________________________________ A New Moose Lodge is forming in Snohomish. Bob Bolden is the Moose Service Center Organizer. He is really excited about the new lodge. The Washington and Northern Idaho State Moose Associations are 14,000 members strong. If you know anyone who lives in the Snohomish area please let them know about this new lodge. This is an opportunity for them to be a charter member in a Moose Lodge. Next time you are in Snohomish, once the new lodge is open, stop in and say hello. May the spirit of the Moose flow strong in your veins. Moose International News Keep the Volunteer Spirit Alive with Fundraisers. We have dedicated members who work every day in our Lodge homes and work for the projects of Mooseheart and Moosehaven. Most ask for nothing in return but to see the smiling faces of children and seniors who are enjoying the fruits of their labor. We know that every year things seem to get harder to accomplish. There are fewer volunteers and most members just don’t have time for projects in fundraising. The volunteers you have in your Lodge & Chapter need to be appreciated. They need compliments. Please do everything you can to be polite to each other. If there is a positive atmosphere in your lodge you will keep your volunteers and gain new members. Your retention rate will be higher. So THINK POSITIVE and BE POLITE!!
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