MOOSE NEWS
February
2015
www.portcharlottemoose.org
A Publication of Port Charlotte Moose
Volume 52
Number 2
Eat at the Moose!
Our Menu
Sunday
Breakfast: 8-10:45 AM
Tiki Cookout 1-4 PM
Hot Dogs, Burgers,
Beer
Monday
Lunch 11 -2 PM
Dinner 5 - 7:30 PM
Spaghetti with
Meatballs or Sausage
ROCKER FUNDRAISER
Endowment Fund collections are in honor of Moosehaven the entire month of
February. We need you to help. Donate $1, $5, $10 and up. Then write your own
name or that of someone you wish to honor or memorialize on the paper rocker.
We’ll hang the rocker around the bar or SQ to recognize your donation.
If you’d rather donate on a special day, February has lots of them: Ground Hog
Day, Valentine’s Day, President's Day, and Flag Day. No matter the occasion, each
donation helps
make every
day special to
our seniors
living at
Moosehaven.
Challenge your
friends to
match your
Rocker
donation and
help us with
this fundraiser
today. Thanks
in advance.
Tuesday
Lunch 11 -2 PM
Dinner 5 - 7:30 PM
Tacos - hard/soft shell
+all the toppings
Wednesday
Lunch 11 -2 PM
Dinner 5 - 7:30 PM
Baby Back Ribs
àla carte sides
Thursday
Lunch 11 -2 PM
Dinner 5 - 7:30 PM
Homemade Pot Roast
or Meat Loaf
Friday
Lunch 11 -2 PM
Dinner 5 - 7:30 PM
Fish Fry, Prime Rib &
More
Saturday
Lunch 11 -2 PM
Dinner 5 - 7:30 PM
Peel & Eat Shrimp,
Sliders & Wings
February 2015
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Port Charlotte Lodge 2121
Governor’s Harry Heiden’s Message
Wow! What a wild start to a new year.
Everything is really humming around this
place. We even had to hire some help to
make up the difference and cover our
bases. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are
all packed and people are happy. The
cooks are doing a fantastic job and the meals are out
of sight.
A very busy and happy time thus far. The weekends
have been filled with parties, auctions, car shows,
etc. Of course it takes a lot of work. We have been
blessed with the volunteers who have shown up to
learn and to have fun while helping others. It is nice
to see the happy looks on their faces when they do
something for someone. If you can spare a few hours
a month to help us, please see Casey Vaartjes, the
Lodge Administrator.
Senior Regent Leavitt’s Message
It's that time of the Chapter Year ending.
Thank you each one, for your participation
in all events and certainly look forward to
your continued support of the WOTM &
LOOM.
Nomination slips may be collected from the
WOTM office and in the front lobby and also may be
secured from any woman of the moose with a current
membership.
There are (4) four offices per Chapter as of Moose
International Las Vegas Convention and Updated
Dec. 25, 2014:
•SENIOR REGENT
•SECRETARY/TREASURER
•JUNIOR REGENT
•RECORDER
Best wishes to all! Let’s continue to support our
Chapter and Lodge!
We have been forced by rising food costs to increase
our prices on some menu items. But, we are still
charging far less than almost anyone in the region.
For example, the ham & cheese omelet offered at
Sunday breakfast had the biggest increase—all the
way to $5.25, which includes potatoes, toast and
coffee. Take that anywhere and compare. The food
quality has not decreased at all.
Thank you everyone, Saturday at Chapter #1619 and
Lodge #2121 was another day of greatness. The flea
market and classic car show complemented each
other, what a success! The LOOM & the WOTM
worked together to achieve success as always.
Antiques outside, antiques inside. Plenty of food
inside and outside at the TIKI. Profound thanks, lets
do it again!
Things are still moving forward in all areas. We’re
having a dinner/dance musical fundraiser for the
Vietnam War Memorial Wall on February 7 and the
WOTM are having a Valentines’ Day Masquerade
dinner/dance on February 14. We have moose races
every Saturday night plus Bingo on Monday and
Friday. And music, boy do we have music for you.
Every evening except Wednesday and Thursday you
will find live entertainment at the Tiki or the dining
room. Lots for your and your family to do here at
Moose 2121.
COMING EVENTS
FEB. 3 Audit Meeting @ 12:30 PM;
FEB. 4 Orientation and 1st Chap. Mtg. @ 6:15 PM
and 7:00 PM
FEB. 12 Board of Officers Mtg. @ 5:00 PM and Joint
Mtg. W/LOOM @ 6:00 PM
FEB. 14 District Mtg. @ North Port Lodge @ 12:00 noon
FEB. 14 Valentine Masquerade Dinner/Dance
FEB. 15 Green Cap Celebration Luncheon @ 1:00 PM
to honor Ruth Bernard
FEB. 18 Second Monthly Mtg. @ 7:00 PM
Last and certainly not least, we expect to begin repair
on all of the damaged drywall and ceiling areas in the
lodge and Social Quarters on April 2. The estimates
for the work have been received and a contract
awarded. It took longer than expected to get to this
point but our entire facility will look better very soon.
NOMINATION MEETINGS:
1st :TUESDAY Jan. 27, 2015 @ 10:30 AM
2nd: TUESDAY Feb. 24, 2015 @ 10:30 AM
3rd: TUESDAY Mar. 24, 2015 @ 10:30 AM
Fraternally, Harry Heiden
To the LOOM, our heartfelt Thanks for all that you
continue to do for us. We look forward to your
continued support and presence at all events.
Fraternally, Marguertie Leavitt
February 2015
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Port Charlotte Lodge 2121
Meeting Dates & Time
The men of the Loyal Order of Moose hold a General
Membership meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursday.
Upcoming meeting dates are:
February 12, 2015 @ 7:00 PM
February 26, 2015 @ 7:00 PM
March 12, 2015 @ 7:00 PM
March 26, 2015 @ 7:00 PM
The women of Chapter 1619 meet on the 1st
and 3rd Wednesday every month.
Orientation @ 6:00 PM
Meeting @ 7:00 PM
February 18, 2015 @ 7:00 PM
February 4, 2015:
Orientation @ 6:00 PM
Meeting @ 7:00 PM
March 18, 2015 @ 7:00 PM
March 4 2015:
The Moose Legion, the Degree of service,
meets on the 4th Thursday, following the
General Membership meeting.
February 26, 2015 @ 8:00 PM
March 26, 2015 @ 8:00 PM
The Port Charlotte Moose Riders meet on the
4th Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
February 25, 2015 @ 6:30 PM
March 25, 2015 @ 6:30 PM
The Fellowship Degree of Honor is an
honorary Degree of the Loyal Order of Moose.
The Fellows of Port Charlotte meet on the first
Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM.
February 4, 2015 @ 10:00 AM
March 4, 2015 @ 10:00 AM
Lodge and Chapter Officers
Governor: Harry Heiden
Jr Governor: Tom Chagolla
Prelate: Kevin Woods
Treasurer: Bob Lanigan
Jr Past Governor: Emile Flamand
Trustee: Charles New
Trustee: Jerry Lane
Trustee: Ray Bannister
Administrator:Casey Vaartjes
Senior Regent:
Jr Grad Regent:
Jr Regent:
Chaplain:
Recorder:
Secretary/Treas:
Chairman:
Vice Chair:
Sec/Treas:
Prelate:
Marshal:
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Chaplain:
Road Captain:
Sgt-at-Arms:
Marguerite Leavitt
Ruth Bernard
Arlene Stacy
Angie Barber
Barb Gruber
Fran Woods
Tom Chagolla
Emile Flamand
Bob Lanigan
Phil Bernard
vacant
John Martellini
Larry Blackledge
Patty Blackledge
Laurie Nelson
Reneé Martellini
Lon Jones
J.W. Triplett
Contact Person: Charlie Seiler
February 2015
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Port Charlotte Lodge 2121
Here’s your list of SOMETHING TO DO
FBMA District 24 Meeting, Sat, Feb 14: North Port
Coming in March: St Patrick’s Day Dinner
Also in March: WOTM Sock Hop
WOTM Valentine’s Dinner Dance, Sat. Feb 14
Florida Day at Moosehaven on March 22.
Located in Orange Park, FL. District 24 has a
bus going. Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.
Manatee 58 Moose Legion Picnic, Feb. 22
at Cape Coral Lodge #2199
Men: attend one membership meeting: Feb 12 or 26.
Women: attend one membership mtg: Feb 4 or 18.
April 5: Easter Dinner
MOOSEHAVEN
FLORIDA DAYS
MARCH 22
Save this date: Sunday March 22, 2015. Bus trip sign-up
sheet is on Bulletin Board. Ride with other District 24
members, save gas, lots of fun, see you there.
Sunday, February 15 @ 1:00 PM
stay for light luncheon after ceremony
TO HONOR
Man & Woman of the Month
RUTH BERNARD
There is a gentleman in this organization who is
constantly helping others in some way, quietly. Our
quiet fellow has a successful business here in town
and makes donations of cash and materials to those
in need, again—without fanfare. Our man of the
month has been generous in his donations to our
Lodge too.
It is my pleasure and honor to announce February's
Man of the Month: The quiet one, C.T. Lane.
Marcia Kerschbaum is February’s Woman of the
Month. She joined WOTM Chapter#1619 February
16, 2011. She earned her Academy of Friendship
April 7, 2013.
Marcia’s instant
most gratifying
served as Jr.
Currently she
Involvement
hosting our
Masquerade Dinner Dance.
involvement is
indeed. She
Regent 2012-2013.
serves as Family
Chairman
Valentine’s
Marcia helps whenever and wherever the need
arises. We salute you Marcia Kerschbaum.
Angie Barber, Ruth Bernard
Important notice: The Loyal Order of Moose is a private organization. All
activities and events referred to in this Moose newsletter are available to members
in good standing and their qualified guests only.
You must present a Moose membership card upon your first purchase—every
day. Our bartenders and wait staff have been instructed to enforce the private
policy, so please don’t embarrass them or yourself by insisting that you’ve never
needed to show your card in the past. You need to show it now. If your dues have
lapsed, renew your membership today.
Be sure and visit our website to keep up with changes to the calendar and get
more information than we can present in this newsletter. The site is optimized for
mobile devices: www.portcharlottemoose.org.
February 2015
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Port Charlotte Lodge 2121
Lodge Administrator’s Message
Hey ya’ll. Man, season is here now! We are fortunate to have such a great combo of loyal locals and
snowbirds. With everyone here now, we should have no problem with volunteers. Unfortunately, that is not
the case. We still need you guys and gals for all kinds of things. Please contact me and we can discuss your
field of expertise (handyman, cook, server, BBQ master, etc.).
The Fellowship Jubilee went wonderfully with the help of several people.Nice Steamship Round, Joey!
MMMM! Check out the monthly calendar for all of our upcoming events.
A couple of things I’ve noticed are that the bands are really great lately and that is attributed to Kim Troxell.
Great job kid! (my nickname for her). The other thing is food prices are soaring. Due to this there will be a
small increase on some food on all of our menus. Thanks for understanding.
Let’s keep the season rolling in the right direction. Some may not know this but your Lodge is ranked #13 in
the whole country. Wow. Yes, the whole country! Be proud of that and come support us by your visit or
volunteering.
See ya’ll next month!
Your Administrator, Casey Vaartjes
PS: everyone is working as hard and fast as they can on Friday night dinners and Sunday breakfast. It just
fills up all at once so please be patient.
Welcome New Members of Port Charlotte Moose 2121
Luis Alvarez
Robert Crume
Roth Jacques
Steven Neider
Guy Wedell
Russ Armitage
William Cunningham
David Kenary
James O'connor
Zora Wells Jr
William Arnold
Peter Diaspro
Bill Ketchum
James O'neill
Robert Williams
Richard Banks
Michael Duch
Robert Konoski
Eric Onraedt
Ronald Williams
Jorge Barbosa
Jerry Dudley
Jeff Kruse
Jim Panzone
Douglas Wynn
Richard Barchi
Dayton Edmiston
Dave Kulas
Frank Pierce
Niles Bell
John Fay Jr.
Fred Larue
James Randolph III
Leonard Bernatchez
William Forrest
Roland Legare
Dylan Reilly
Mike Bresnahan
Charles Frame
Blaine Mace
Don Rich
Kenneth Brown Sr.
Charles Fulgieri
Cory Malone
Joe Robinson
Robert Bruner
Duke Graessle
Gary Marston
William Rogers
Kenneth Buck
Michael Hanselman
Mike Mc Aleer
Larry Skinner
Thomas Carrow
Walter Helling
Barry Mcclanahan
Clyde Spencer
Bill Church
Jeff Hemingway
John Mcgaughen Sr.
John Stellabott
Dennis Clarke
John Isoldi
John Mcpherson
David Stone
Richard Jacobson
Stephen Mugavero
Richard Stone
Kenneth Conklin
It’s nice to welcome these
men into our Lodge and
the Fraternity.
Our newest members hail
from all around the
country and our northern
neighbor:
California
Florida
Maryland
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Ontario, Canada
February 2015
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CAPE CORAL LODGE #2199
FUN - FOOD - FRATERNALISM - PRIZES
Cooler of Cheer Raffle Tickets: $5
Food Tickets: $8
TV & Electronic Prize Raffle Tickets: $10
Cooler of Cheer
three TVS: (1) 60” (1) 50“ (1) 40”
WIN!
(1) 15” laptop
(1) i-Pad
(1) complete surround sound system.
Manatee 58 Picnic Feb 22, 2015
February 2015
MOOSE NEWS
Port Charlotte Moose 2121
Food Service
- Mon -Sat:
11 AM - 2:00 PM
: 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Breakfast 8 -10:45 AM
Sun
Breakfast
8 -10:45 AM
•Tiki
2-5 PM
• SQ Karaoke
5 PM
•Superbowl
Party
bring a dish to
share
6 PM
•Tiki
2-5 PM
• SQ Karaoke
5 PM
February 2015
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Social Quarters Open
Sun: 12 noon - 10 PM
Mon - Thurs & Sat:
11 AM - 10 PM
Fri: 10 AM - 12 AM
Tiki Bar Open
Mon-Fri: 3 PM
Sat/Sun: 1 PM
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Baby Back Ribs
Pot Roast or
Meat Loaf
Fish Fry, Prime
Rib & More
Peel & Eat Shrimp,
Sliders, Wings
•Bar Bingo
3 PM
•Moose Races
6 PM
•DR 6- 9 PM
• Dinner-Dance
for Vietnam Wall
Memorial 5:30 -10 PM
Spaghetti :Meatballs
TACOS
or Sausage
Hard or Soft Shell
•BINGO
•Queen of Hearts •Country Couples
Lightning - 5 PM
5- 7 PM
2 - 4 PM
Regular - 6 PM
•Country
•WOTM
•Tiki
Dancing 7-9 PM
Orientation &
Open Jam Night
Activity 6 PM
•Karaoke
6 PM
Tiki 6 PM
•WOTM Chapter
Mtg 7 PM
•BINGO
•Queen of Hearts •Country Couples
Lightning - 5 PM
5- 7 PM
2 - 4 PM
Regular - 6 PM
•Country
Dancing 7-9 PM
•Tiki
Open Jam Night
6 PM
•Tiki 6 - 10 PM
•Tiki 6-9
•WOTM Board
Mtg - 5 PM
•Bar Bingo
3 PM
•District 24 @
North Port#764
•WOTM/LOOM
joint Mtg - 6 PM
•DR 6- 9 PM
•Moose Races
6 PM
•LOOM Gen’l
Mtg - 7 PM
•Tiki 6 - 10 PM
•Tiki 6-9
Charlotte Harbor
Parrothead Club
•Valentine’s Day
Dinner -Dance
•Tiki CLOSED
Private Party
• WOTM Green cap
Ceremony 1:00 PM
•Tiki
2-5 PM
• SQ Karaoke
5 PM
• Manatee 58
Picnic @ Cape Coral
12 noon
•Tiki
2-5 PM
• SQ Karaoke
5 PM
•BINGO
•Queen of Hearts •Country Couples
Lightning - 5 PM
5- 7 PM
2 - 4 PM
Regular - 6 PM
•Country
•WOTM Chapter
•Tiki
Dancing 7-9 PM
Mtg 7 PM
Open Jam Night
•Karaoke
6 PM
Tiki 6 PM
•BINGO
•Queen of Hearts •Country Couples
Lightning - 5 PM
5- 7 PM
2 - 4 PM
Regular - 6 PM
•Country
•Moose Riders
•Tiki
Dancing 7-9 PM
Mtg 6:30 PM
Open Jam Night
•Karaoke
6 PM
Tiki 6 PM
•Bar Bingo
3 PM
•Moose Races
6 PM
•DR 6- 9 PM
•Tiki 6-9
•Tiki 6 - 10 PM
•WOTM Board
Mtg - 5 PM
•Bar Bingo
3 PM
•Moose Races
6 PM
•WOTM/LOOM
joint Mtg - 6 PM
•DR 6- 9 PM
•Tiki 6-9
•LOOM Gen’l
Mtg - 7 PM
•Tiki 6 - 10 PM