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 MOOSE NEWS Page 2 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 MOOSE NEWS Page 3 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 MOOSE NEWS Page 4 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 MOOSE NEWS Page 5 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 MOOSE NEWS Page 6 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 (941) 629-1140 Page 7 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
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