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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.
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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: Lodge1774@mooseunits.org
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.
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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 970@mooseunits.org
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
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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
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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
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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: lodge1774@mooseunits.org
Chapter 970: chapter970@mooseunits.org
Lodge Website: lodge1774.moosepages.org/ (page 84)
Face book: MooseLodge1774
State Association: www.wsnima.com
Moose International: www.mooseintl.org
Newsletter: lodge1774newsletter@gmail.com
Newsletter articles due on February 20.
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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!!