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Moose Scoop
Callao Moose Family Center
September, 2016
Governor’s Corner
Hello everybody – hope everyone had a great
summer – it’s almost over!
The VMA Annual Conference
in Norfolk was really good –
lots of old and new friends . If
you have never been to one of
these conferences you really should try to make
plans to go. The experience gives you a really
good look at what exactly is happening with this
fraternity.
I really want to thank all the co-workers who
attended this year. We really enjoyed having
you in attendance. Congratulations to
Lancaster’s Artie Ransone as he was installed as
VMA State President. We have a great
relationship with Artie and Julie and look
forward to continuing to see them not only at
Lancaster but Callao, too.
Also CALLAO was one of five lodges in the State
to receive an award for Member Retention.
I do ask again that you all contact our Board with
any suggestions you may have for our calendar
of events. We are all here to answer any
questions you may have or to address any
concerns you may have in our Lodge. Please
don’t hesitate to talk to us. Looking forward
to seeing you all in the Lodge.
Gerald Balderson
(540) 273-5573
From the Senior Regent
Greetings Fellow Co-Workers
Just returned from the Annual VMA Conference
in Norfolk. What a wonderful experience – it
was my first conference and now I know why
everyone says “you really need to attend if you
have the opportunity”. Getting to meet new
people, who before you only knew by name, was
a really good experience. We had seven coworkers from Callao attending and it really gave
us an opportunity to realize that all Chapters face
the same obstacles to overcome as we do. The
daily meetings were not only informative but
quite uplifting – and networking outside of the
meetings we were able to find the answers to
specific concerns through the officials and other
chapters. Again, I encourage any of you who
have an opportunity to attend one of these
conferences, please do so.
Our next Chapter meeting will be held on
September 6th with Kathy Cosby hosting as
Higher Degree Chairman. Please come out and
support her as, this too, is the best way to get to
know your co-workers and find out what our
Chapter has planned for the year. By starting out
with the simpler fund raisers you will find it
easier to feel comfortable and work your way up
to becoming perhaps an Officer or Committee
Chairman. You will find it so much easier after
you are comfortable with those you will be
working with.
Until next time... Nancy Ogg, Senior Regent
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Happy September Birthday
Legion News
Clint is away but check our upcoming events and
next month’s Moose Scoop for more news.
Breakfast Buffet
Saturday, Sept. 11th
8 – 11 a.m.
All You Can Eat
$10.00
Sept 1
Sept 2
Sept 3
Sept 4
Sept 5
Sept 7
Sept 8
Sept 27
Sept 28
Brett Balderson
Henry Robinson
Vicky Kramer
Marian Howell, Victoria Bryant
Gray Saunders, Tim Hill
A. Fox, Robin Mastermaker
John Cooper, Harold Cosby, Gordon Tegeler
Robert Trunnell, Stacey Parker
Chris Banshaw
Barbara Boothe, Steve Bland
Thomas Spradlin
Ray Smith, Kathleen Ryan, Robert Pugh
William Swann, Gloria Green,
Tammy Feldman, Jesse Wilson
Keith Obier, Connor Jernigan
Edward Newton
Robert Burton, Randy Harding
Michael Dunaway, Ethan Harding
Howard Mullins III, Tom Murphey,
Latisha Garner, Bradley Dameron
Donald Peebles, Elizabeth Barr, Scott Newsome
Dover England, Chuck Obier, Salene Haire,
Chad Rice
David Dunaway, Jr., Peter Salter,
Louise Nalborczyk
David Colona
John Boothe, William Brann, Kathy Bryant
Dan Evans, Ed Rest, William Risk,
Brendie Scholten
Steve Berman
Tom Costa, Kathy Balderson
John Hunt, Angie McNeal
Sept 29
Sept 30
Bob Heller, William Rogers, George Utt
Tray Allison, Brenda Balderson
Sept 9
Sept 10
Sept 11
Sept 12
Sept 13
Sept 14
Sept 16
Sept 17
Sept 18
Sept 19
Sept 20
Sept 22
Sept 23
Sept 24
Sept 26
Velveeta Nacho Bake
1 pkg. (12 oz) Velveeta shells & Cheese
Dinner
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
¾ cup sour cream
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
¾ cup thick & chunky salsa
½ cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips
Heat oven to 400°
1. Prepare dinner as directed on package. While
macaroni is cooking, cook meat with taco seasoning.
2. Stir sour cream into prepared dinner. Spoon half
the dinner mixture into 8 inch square baking dish,
top with layers of meat mixture, half the cheese and
remaining dinner mixture. Cover.
3. Bake 15 min. Top with salsa, remaining cheese
and crushed chips. Bake, uncovered, 5 min.
Board of Officers
LOOM No 917
overnor
Jr. Governor
Treasurer
Prelate
Administrator
Jr. Past Governor
1st Year Trustee
2nd Year Trustee
3rd Year Trustee
Sgt. At Arms
Inner Guard
Outer Guard
Gerald Balderson
Jim Michel
James Hall
Clint Elkins
Ed Rest
Jody Tallent
Craig Hayden
Jason Childress
Timmy Balderson
Victor Batres
Glenn Sydnor
Chris Ambrose
WOTM No. 2253
Senior Regent
Nancy Ogg
Junior Regent
Sharon Lewis
Jr. Graduate Regent
Shirley Webb
Secretary/Treasurer
Maryhelen Hayden
Recorder
Cindy Headley
Guide
Marie Zartman
Assistant Guide
Ann Marie Lackey
Committees
Activities & Sports
Membership
Mooseheart/Moosehaven
Higher Degree
Community Service
Carla Moran
Carolyn Barnett
Tina Saunders
Kathy Cosby
Lisa Rose
Community
Service
Legion Officers
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary
Ass’t Secretary
Clint Elkins
Bob Rouleau
John Geiger
Keith Williams
“Moose of the Month”
Craig Hayden
Congratulations Craig and enjoy
your reserved parking space
DID YOU REMEMBER
TO
RENEW YOUR
MEMBERSHIP
Keep your membership in
Good Standing in your
Lodge & Chapter
Queen of Hearts
Thursday
Nights
5:30 – 7: 00 p.m.
Upcoming Events
1st & 3rd Friday Nights –DJ Happy, Karaoke & Dancing
Sept. 24 – Family Picnic
Oct. 8 – Crab Feast
Oct. 9 – WOTM Training Session
Oct. 22 – Adult Halloween Costume Party
Oct. 29 – Halloween Trunk or Treat
Nov. 12 – Adult Newlywed (or Oldies) Game
Governor’s Family Picnic
Sept. 24 - 2:00 p.m.
Music by Terry Lee Clark
4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Corn Hole
Kid’s Games
Cake Walk
Fried Chicken and sides provided
Sign up Food Sheet for
Extras at Lodge
Turkey Shoot
starts Friday Oct. 7 at 7:30 pm.
All shooters welcomed and you do not have to be a Moose
member to shoot.
Guns cannot be longer than 36' with a choke of 650 and open
sights only. No Scopes or peep sights.
5 meat rounds and 2 money rounds.
Cost will be $25 for 7 rounds
Questions call 529-7349
Do you know of a fellow member or family member who is sick or in distress? Please
contact Sharon Lewis and let us know at the Lodge
September
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
Queen of Hearts
5
4
6
Wing Nite
LOOM Officers
WOTM Officers
6:45 p.m.
6:00
House Comm.
WOTM
7:15 p.m.
Activity Nite-7:00
Membership
Lodge Open
10 –5
Lodge Open
8
7
10 –5
11
12
FRIDAY
2
SATURDAY
3
DJ Happy
8:00 p.m.
9
10
Queen of Hearts
Private
Party
7:30 p.m.
13
.
15
14
16
17
Queen of Hearts
Breakfast
Buffet
DJ Happy
8:00 p.m.
Wing Nite
USMCL – 7:30 p.m
Private
Party
18
19
Wing Nite
Private
Party
22
21
20
Jt. Officers Mtg.
23
Queen of Hearts
6:30
WOTM Orientation
6:15 p.m.
WOTM
Bus. Meeting-7:00
LOOM Officers
6:45 p.m.
House Comm.
7:15 p.m.
Membership
7:30 p.m.
25
26
27
28
Wing Nite
29
30
Legion
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
If you have a calendar event, please email
carolynandbill43@gmail.com
or call Carolyn Barnett – 804-472-3507
24
Family
Picnic