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FRANCONIA MOOSE
FAMILY CENTER NEWS
NEWSLETTER OF FRANCONIA, VA 1076 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2013
INSIDE
Governor’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Administrator’s Message . . . . . . . . 2
WOTM Board Message . . . . . . . . . .3
Sickness and Distress . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Kitchen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Committee Activities . . . . . …..6&7
Calendar…………………........14&15
Franconia Moose
Lodge 1076
Board of Officers
Brett Sweeney, Governor
Jody Ryals, Junior Governor
Jeff Dowdy, Jr. Past Gov.
Tim Smith, Prelate
Joe Poole, Treasurer
Tom Hansen, Administrator
Vacant, 1 Year Trustee
Matt Adams, 2 Year Trustee
Glenn Everett, 3 Year Trustee
Chapter 1042
Board of Officers
Vacant, Senior Regent
Pat Pristavec, Junior Regent
Sonia Kessler, Jr. Grad. Regent
Pat Cleveland, Chaplain
Shari Staggs, Secretary/Treasurer
Patti Veach, Recorder
Pat Cleveland, Editor
Shari Staggs, Editor
www.mooseintl.org –Moose Intl
www.vmaweb.com (VMA)
Bobby Sutton, Billy, Estelle Miller, Johnny
Sutton & Paul Frye
Meet Our Seafood Buffet Chefs
Many of you come into the Lodge the last Friday of the month and
enjoy the monthly Seafood Buffet, but you probably wonder who is
doing all the cooking for the hundreds of people? Our Lodge has a
dedicated staff of Volunteers that devote their last Friday of the
Month to preparing and cooking a lavish feast for our members and
qualified guests. Johnny & Bobby Sutton, Paul Frye, Estelle Miller,
and Billy all work very hard so YOU, our members, can have a great
meal. When you see these hard working volunteers around the
lodge, please take a moment and say thanks for the hours they
volunteer so others can have a good time. If you have a couple of
hours a month and would like to help out in our kitchen or social
quarters, see Tom our administrator. We will never turn away a
volunteer.
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Page 2 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS
Governor’s Message
Brett Sweeney
Administrator’s Corner
Tom Hansen
Welcome All Members, Guests and Friends
What a great Fall season we had in and around
the Lodge. Tidewater had a nice warm day and
fun and joy was had by all inside and outside the
Lodge. Next year will be 40 consecutive years
and plans are already in the works. On October
13th a fundraiser was held for Matt Adams. This
was a great event with an overflowing turnout.
This is what the Moose Family Fraternity is
about. Best wishes to a great Brother, Lodge
Officer, and most important, friend. I would like
to thank the many volunteers that made these
events possible.
The Holiday season is fast upon us and loads of
entertainment, fun and cheer will be happening
at the Franconia Moose Lodge. Parties, dances,
dinners, classes and other special events. What
a good time to contact friends that have let their
dues lapse or to invite new prospective
members!! Remember sign up 2 new members
and your next year’s dues are FREE....
Make sure the Lodge and/or Chapter has your
current e-mail address to receive updates, news
and specials.
Brett,
Governor
Now that the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons are under way,
please, more than ever, help out those who are in need.
And also in need, is OUR Lodge, of your volunteerism, support,
ideas, events, and functions! Wanna get involved? Just ask!!!
Here are some key dates requiring your participation:
- Higher Degree Banquet: Saturday 9 Nov 2013 @ 5:30 till... in the
Hall, All are invited
- General Membership meeting: Tuesday 12 Nov 2013 @ 7pm in
the Hall to discuss the motion of possibly going nonsmoking...
- Sunday Breakfast: Sunday 10 Nov 2013 @ 9am - Noon in the
Social Quarters $10 Adults / $5 kids
- Moose Legion Chili Cook-off: Friday 20 Dec 2013 @ 7pm in the
Hall
- WOTM Thanksgiving Dinner: Sunday 17 Nov 2013 @ 1pm - 5pm
in the Hall & Social Quarters
- Seafood Buffet: Friday 29 Nov 2013 @ 6 - 8pm in the Hall and
Social Quarters
- Sunday Breakfast / Red Cross Blood Drive: 8 Dec 2013 @ 9am Noon in the Hall and Social Quarters
- Kids Christmas Party: 15 December 2013 @ 10am - 1pm in the
Hall
- Lodge Christmas Party: 24 December 2013 @ 1 - 5pm in the
Social Quarters
- Seafood Buffet: Friday 27 Dec 2013 @ 6 - 8pm in the Hall &
Social Quarters
* The Lodge will be closed on Thursday, 28 Nov 2013 &
Wednesday, 25 Dec 2013 *
Extra Special Thanks to ALL the volunteers involved with the Matt
Adams Benefit & the Tidewater Event!
Both functions were hugely successful. Again, Thank You All!!!
As the New Year approaches, there are some changes are on the
horizon, get involved and stay informed...
Wishing You All A Safe & Happy New Year
Fraternally
Tom Hansen
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Sickness and Distress
WOTM Board of Officers
Pat, Pat, Shari, Patti & Sonia
The leaves are beginning to turn to pretty colors so you know
what that means – Fall is on the way and that brings many
activities to get involved with at the lodge. First of all, I want
to thank all who work so hard with the Anniversary Dance
held on Saturday, September 14th. A good time was had by
all and CONGRATULATIONS to the newly crowned Queen
– Pat Pristavec and her court, Pat Cleveland and Pat Davis.
Our annual Tidewater event was held Saturday, October 5th
and a fun time was had by all. Thanks to all who volunteered
their time that day to make the people from the Sarah B.
Hudgins Center feel welcomed. On Sunday, October 13th,
we had a benefit for Matt Adams, who is battling that nasty
disease, Cancer and WOW! what a wonderful turnout. A
huge THANKS to everyone who made this day successful for
Matt and his family.
Our Adult Halloween dinner/dance was held on Saturday,
October 26th with DJ Jeff playing music. A great time was
had by everyone.
We’ll be holding a Membership Retention Drive during the
week of November 4th through the 9th. Both the Chapter and
the Lodge are working to plan numerous activities during that
week, so gather your friends and bring them to the lodge.
Remember, if you sign up 2 members, your dues are paid for
the next Moose year!
The time for holiday shopping is almost here and to get you
started, we are hosting a Holiday Boutique on Saturday,
November 2nd from 1PM to 5PM in the hall. Come on by and
get some of your Christmas shopping started by buying that
special someone some jewelry, a handbag, handmade soaps,
candles, and other items. All proceeds will benefit Victory
Junction, and admission is free.
The College of Regents Committee activity night is
Wednesday, November 6th at 7:30PM. We will be
celebrating Gerry Mason, who will be receiving her red stole
and JoAnna Mullins, who just received her cap and gown at
this year’s Internal Conference. Please join us in celebrating
their accomplishments.
Our annual Thanksgiving dinner will be held on November
17th beginning at 1PM. Come enjoy a delicious turkey dinner
with all the trimmings for a minimal fee of $10 and watch
some football. Please bring a dessert to share. We’ll also be
continuing our annual turkey raffle – a dollar gives you 3
chances to win one of the gift cards that will be drawn during
the dinner. See any coworker to purchase your tickets!
Gerry Mason,
Chairman
Matt Adams, still receiving treatment
Maureen Gibson, father passed
Jean Oliver, sister passed
Joan Roadas, shoulder surgery
Jim Mills, knee surgery
Maggie Parish, wrist surgery
Bob Cleveland, Sr., brother passed
Please keep everyone in your thoughts and prayers.
Watch for emails with details of when we will be decorating
the Lodge and Hall for the holidays we will need lots of
volunteers to decorate the trees and hang lights.
Finally, our annual Children’s Christmas party will be held
on Sunday, December 15th. Look for upcoming emails about
the event, including when to sign up your children. We’ll be
posting the sign-up sheet early so that Santa’s elves can get
started on that special gift for your child! As always, we will
need many volunteers to help Santa make this day enjoyable
for the children.
Our annual Kris Kringle gift exchange will be on December
18th following our meeting. Please bring a wrapped gift and a
snack to share. We would like to see all our Co-Workers at
this meeting.
The Board of Officers would like to extend a Happy Holiday
to all our members and cheer to a healthy and safe 2014.
Fraternally yours,
Pat, Pat, Shari, Patti & Sonia
[email protected]
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Notes from the Kitchen
Jone Boaz
KITCHEN HOURS
Monday - Saturday 11:30 am – 8:30 pm
Sunday
11:30 am – 8:00 pm
Franconia Moose Family Center Breakfast
Social Quarters Hours
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Happy Hour
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAYS
International Day
So far we have had a variety of foods on Wednesdays
and tacos have returned to the menu. So bring the whole
family for a Wednesday no cooking at the house meal!
EVERY DAY
PIZZA SERVED ALL DAY EVERY DAY
$5.00 for a small
$10.00 for a large
Choose from a variety of toppings. Come in and order one
or two to go.
FRIDAYS at the Moose
Come to the Lodge for a steak cooked to order with choice
of dressing and baked potato with the works. NY Strips
$13.00 and Ribeyes $15.00 A number of other options are
available as well.
Entertainment provided most Friday nights. Bring your blue
suede shoes and come on down.
This breakfast is held on the second Sunday of
each month from 9 AM to 12 NOON. It is all
you can eat breakfast which includes eggs any
way you want them, potatoes, bacon, sausage,
ham, scrapple, biscuits with 2 types of gravy,
fruit, pancakes, waffles and French toast.
All of this for only $10.00 for adults & $5.00
for children under 12.
We need to remind everyone that for
breakfast on the 2nd Sunday of every month
the entire Lodge is NON-SMOKING. This
restriction is in place until 12pm on those
days when breakfast is over.
REMINDER
Due to various problems with membership,
temporary cards, etc., the Lodge has now
adopted a policy which has always been in
place and that we have gotten away from.
When you visit the Social Quarters, you are to
show your membership card each and every
visit to the Duty Officer or Bartender. This
does not pertain to only those ordering drinks,
but to each and every member that comes into
the Lodge.
Thank you,
The Management
The Social Quarters will be closed for the
holidays on Thanksgiving Day, November
28th and on Christmas Day, December 25th.
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Family Activities
Mark Your Calendars
November
Nov 1st
Nov 2nd
Nov 2nd
Nov 4th
Nov 5th
Nov 6th
Nov 7th
Nov 8th
Nov 9th
Nov 10th
Nov 12th
Nov 15th
Nov 17th
Nov 20th
Nov 23rd
Nov 26th
Nov 28th
Nov 29th
December
DJ Jeff Playing 50s Music
WOTM Holiday boutique
WOTM Membership Spaghetti Dinner
Fellowship Committee Meeting
New Member Orientation Meet & Greet
WOTM College of Regents Chapter Night
NFL Wing Night
Karaoke with Amanda
NVHD Dinner & Member Dance
LOOM Breakfast – Ben, Bob & Matt Crew
LOOM General Meeting
Moose Legion Meeting
WOTM Thanksgiving Dinner
WOTM Chapter Meeting
TIPS Training Class
Lodge Closed
LOOM Seafood Buffet & WOTM Bake Sale
Dec 2nd
Dec 4th
Dec 6th
Dec 8th
Dec 10th
Dec 15th
Dec 18th
Dec 20th
Dec 24th
Dec 25th
Dec 27th
Dec 31st
Fellowship Committee Meeting
WOTM Chapter Community Service Chapter Meeting
DJ Jeff Playing Disco Music
LOOM Breakfast Gary Nunley’s Crew
Children’s Christmas Party
WOTM Chapter Meeting & Kris Kringle Party
Moose Legion Meeting & Chili Cook off
Adult Lodge Christmas party
Lodge Closed
LOOM Seafood Buffet & WOTM Bake Sales
LOOM & WOTM News Years Dinner Dance
Upcoming WOTM Meetings:
Please join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30PM for our Chapter meetings. They can be quite interesting.
Snacks available on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Come and give us your suggestions on events. Upcoming Meetings:
Nov 6th
Nov 20th
Dec 4th
Dec 18th
College of Regents Committee Meeting
Chapter Business Meeting
Community Service Committee Meeting
Chapter Business Meeting with Kris Kringle Party to follow
Franconia Moose Family Center
From: the Editor
I normally just edit articles and add the pictures for our bi-monthly newsletter but I felt after this past month of October that I could write something
really positive about our lodge. Even though we are a very eclectic lodge with members ranging from very young to senior citizens; golfers, pool
players, dart players, smokers and non-smokers, empty nesters to members with young children who will be the future of our Lodge. On October 5th no
matter what type of member it was, the lodge was full of volunteers to help our mentally challenged guests enjoy the day at our Lodge. Whether it was
flipping burgers, helping with Special Olympics, or serving drinks, the Franconia Moose Members came out in droves. It was amazing to see so many
different members come in and help and members who we do not see on a regular basis show up to support our Annual Tidewater event.
It was amazing to have one great Community Service event in a month but to follow it up a week later with a benefit to help one of our own members,
Matt Adams who is struggling thru his treatment of Brain Cancer; it truly brought tears to my eyes. When the Chapter and Lodge agreed in midSeptember to have the event for Matt, we had three weeks to plan and coordinate everything. I asked for raffle items and you Franconia Moose
members, answered me with so many donations we had to add two additional tables to the raffle area! I came to several ladies and asked you to make a
cake, a pie or cookies and when we were setting up Sunday, October 13th, I didn’t know where we were going to put everything! But when Route 66
started playing to my delight, our Hall was filled with supporters helping a fellow Moose Member. Walking through the hall and throughout our social
quarters on Sunday reminded me why I became a Moose Member, and I hope to those of you who attended, or donated to the event, it reminded you,
too. I cannot thank everyone enough for your help, whether in a monetary form, physically helping with set up, serving food, sodas, selling tickets and
cleanup. We worked together - our eclectic group and we got it done.
Even though our members can be so different and may beat their drums to a different beat, when we shout out for help, we can count on our Moose
Family to do what you can, and we thank you for that.
THE FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER COULD NOT ACCOMPLISH THE GREAT AND WONDERFUL THINGS WE DO FOR
MOOSEHEART, MOOSEHEART, OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR MOOSE HOME WITHOUT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.
Thank you for choosing Franconia to be your Moose home.
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MOOSE LEGION
COMMITTEE
Chairman, Jody Ryals
It was great to see all of you who turned out for the
benefit for Matt Adams which was held on October 13th.
Matt is a Legionnaire and an Officer of our Lodge. The
show of support and love for Matt was tremendous and
we wish to thank all of you who participated.
I would like to remind everyone that the Moose Legion
Committee meets the third Friday of every month at 7:30
pm; therefore, the meetings will be on November 15th,
2013 and December 20th, 2013. There is a potluck dinner
and social hour after the meeting, so bring a dish to share
and join us.
We will be having our annual chili cook off contest at the
December meeting. So cook up your best chili recipe and
bring it on down for the contest. All entries are welcome.
There will be a $5.00 entry fee and a cash prize will be
awarded for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.
Unfortunately, the bus trip we had planned for Sept. 15th
had to be cancelled due to lack of participation. We will
be planning another one in February, March or April so
start planning now to go. An exact date will be
determined later. The information will be in the next
newsletter.
The Moose Legion will be raffling off a Christmas
Holiday Basket. Tickets will go on sale during
November. If you wish to purchase tickets, please check
with either the bartender, me, Skip, or Ben Owens.
There is no application fee to join the Moose Legion and
applicants can join for just ten dollars. So now is the time
to ask your family and friends to join. A Moose member
is eligible to apply for membership in the Moose Legion
after he has been a member for six months or sponsored
one member into the fraternity.
The mission of the Moose Legion is “To Have Fun While
Providing Greater Service To The Moose Fraternity”.
The vision is “Persuade All Qualified Lodge Members To
Join The Moose Legion And Do Some Good Thing For
Someone Each Day.” We should keep this in mind when
promoting the Moose Legion.
Legionnaires, let’s all “GO THE DISTANCE” this year
and sign that Moose Legion member.
Jody Ryals
Chairman
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
William Bean
Thank you sponsors for asking your friends and family members to
join our great fraternity. New members, please tell us how we can
make our Lodge a place you want to come to regularly. We have a
suggestion box as you enter the Social Quarters that you can put
your suggestions and comments in. Hope to see you visiting the
Lodge during one of our upcoming social events.
FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE
Chairman, Ben Owens
The Fellowship committee would like to extend to all
of our members and friends, a warm wish for a Safe
and Happy Holiday Season.
Community Service
LOOM Board of Officers
As the Holiday time rolls around, so do the needs of
many families in our area to help them thru these
difficult times. The Lodge and Chapter are collecting
food donations in November and December to help
those in needs to have something for Thanksgiving and
Christmas. Please when you stop in the Lodge bring a
nonperishable item. The collection baskets are located
next to the booths by the shuffleboard table.
Also the Chapter is having a Winter clothing and coat
drive for Koinonia. Please look through your closets
for gently used coats and clothing that you no longer
need and think about donating them to help someone
who really needs one.
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SPORTSCOMMITTEE
Chairman Skip Staggs
Most of our sports are moving indoors as the weather chills down. Watch your favorite Football Team on Sundays
in the Lodge (six TVs, six different games). Hockey season and Basketball season are in full swing and Nascar is
winding down with the final race on November 17th in Homestead, Fl. Who will be the next Nascar champion?
I was hoping to be able to announce which lodge won the Triathlon event between our Lodge and Fredericksburg
but scheduling issues have forced the match rescheduled for Sunday November 3rd at the Fredericksburg Lodge.
The Monday Night APA Pool league is doing great. Our team Billy & Friends went to Vegas in August and
finished very well. We are very proud to have a Moose Lodge team go all the way to Vegas. Way to go Danny,
Christine and your team. In January the 2014 Spring Session will start and we have room for 3 more teams. If you
have an interest in playing pool or have a team that would like to join our group on Monday nights, see me or
email me and I will give you more information. We have an opportunity every year to send three teams, one from
each session, to Vegas if they continue to advance in the upper level tournaments. The Sports Committee will be
having a Scotch Doubles tournament on Thanksgiving weekend for those couples in town; we will be challenging
other Lodges to send their Scotch Doubles teams to compete against our Lodge.
To our golfers winter is upon us and the greens will be very chilly. I would like to congratulate Brett Sweeney,
Saundra Courtney and Pat Dowdy for their great finishes in the VMA State Golf Tournament in September.
Members - this is your Lodge, if there is a sports activity you want to see started here at the Lodge, let me know. I
will try and make it happen.
Have a happy and safe holiday and see everyone around the Lodge.
Skip Staggs
Sports Chairman
Way to Go Franconia Golfers
On September 21st and 22nd, members from
Franconia Lodge traveled to the V.M.A. State
Golf Tournament. The event was hosted by
Bedford Lodge #1897. After the two day
event, the scores were tallied and Franconia
had three members placing.
3rd place Mens: Brett Sweeney
2nd place Ladies: Sandra Courtney
3rd place Ladies: Pat Dowdy
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Membership News
Welcome new members. Thanks for joining our great fraternity. Please review our newsletter for the various
activities our Moose Home can offer to you. If you have a suggestion or a question, please ask us. We want
you to get the most out of your membership.
New LOOM Members & their Sponsors
New Member
Sponsor
Tim Callaway
William F. Chapman
James Corgan
Kim P. Costa
Danny Currie
Joe Duckett
Kenneth Ellmore
Connor W. Flaherty
John M. Flanagan
Dan Geary
Barry Gorham
Jerry W. Hall
Mark W. Herlong
Mark Hoilman
Chuck Horan
Franklin W. Jackson
Tim Jeter
Craig Jones
James Laughlin
Gregory Leffler
Sean Martin
William L. Mead
Greg Melenchen
Gary James Miehl
Michael Plues
Don Rusnak
Gregory Sansing
Chad K. Spears
Michael Sprung
Adam Tager
Robert Te Chen
Robert N. Tomasko
Brian Warfel
James F. Watson
John L. Watson
Gilbert Willis
Re-enroll
Tom Parker
William Willingham
Jody Ryals
Michael Jones
Linwood Jones
William Boatwright
Tom Hansen
Brian McGarrigle
Paul Frye
Joe Lanza
Chuck Huffman
Brett Sweeney
Tim Smith
Jay Herriott
Ralph Phillips
Alvin Lewis
Nate Clark
Mike Porter
Nick Bufano
Tracy Kidd
Joe Poole
Michael Jones
Bruce Bowen
Danny Garbers
Paul Frye
Tim Smith
Rick Mullins
Tim Smith
William Willingham
Brian McGarrigle
Paul Gontarek
Nick Bufano
Jeff Dowdy
James F. Watson
Glenn Everett
New WOTM Members & their Sponsors
New Member
Sponsor
Tina Blom
Jessica Honecker
Patrice Vincent
Brenda Harrington
Janie Cooksey
Sarah Hansen
Kathi Pierce
Elizabeth DiNicola
Sandra Garlick
Mary Regan
MEMBERSHIP RETENTION WEEK
November 2nd – November 9th
We have a week packed full of opportunities to
invite your friends and family in to see our
Fraternity and possibly join. Remember if you
sign up two members, your dues are paid for next
year. Go the Distance to strengthen our
membership.
Saturday, November 2nd
1 - 5pm WOTM Holiday Boutique – Sign up a new
member during the boutique and be entered into a drawing
for a “surprise” gift.
5:30pm – 8:00pm WOTM Membership Retention
Spaghetti Dinner – Renew your membership or sign a new
member up during the dinner and you both eat for free. Cost
$8.00 for adults.
Sunday, November 3rd
1pm – Close $5.00 All you can eat nacho bar. Renew your
dues or sign up a new member on this day and the member
and the new member would receive the special for free.
Monday, November 4th
All Day Special – Personal sized pizza and a beer for $5.00,
or a large pizza & pitcher of beer for $10.00.
Tuesday, November 5th
7:30pm New Member Orientation – Meet and Greet the
Officers and Chairman of both boards.
Wednesday November 6th
All Day Special – Free chips and Salsa. Sign up a new
member and receive a free drink.
7:30pm WOTM College of Regents Committee Meeting
– All new members are invited to attend the meeting to
learn more about the WOTM, Mooseheart and
Moosehaven.
Thursday, November 7th
7pm – 9pm NFL Wing Night All you can eat wing buffet
$10.00. Sign up a new member and get the special for $5.00
Friday, November 8th,
5pm – 9pm Strip steak dinners are $10.00. Sign up a new
member and get the special for free.
7:30pm to 11:30pm Karaoke with Amanda and “Name that
Tune” Game – win a free drink if you are the first person to
“Name that Tune.”
Saturday, November 9th
8:00pm – 12 midnight $5.00 Members Dance with the DJ
Sue playing, Football Theme attire. Drawing for free
WOTM memberships during the dance.
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Moose International News
The Donors Circle recognizes you for your individual tax-deductible Endowment Fund
donations.
Give from the heart ... Support the children & seniors
www.moosecharities.org/donorscircle
Do you know of a child that can take advantage of the benefits at Mooseheart??
Historically, children have come to Mooseheart because the father, a member in good standing with the Loyal
Order of Moose, passed away. It is now Mooseheart's policy to admit qualified children who have a need.
The Admissions Committee considers all applications of children in need; when and if there are capacity
considerations, preference must obviously be given to those children who are affiliated with the Moose member families.
The Procedure For Admissions to Mooseheart Child City and School can be downloaded and printed using the link
above. Additional information or inquiries regarding admission may be made by contacting ... Mooseheart Admissions
Dept. -- Phone: 630-906-3631 -- Fax: 630-906-3651 -- Email: [email protected]
Fraternally
EVENTS AT THE
FRANCONIA MOOSE
Donnie Maddox
VMA Mooseheart / Moosehaven Admissions Chairman
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EVENTS AT THE FRANCONIA MOOSE
On September 14th the Women of the Moose hosted the
annual WOTM Anniversary dance. This year’s theme was “A
Century of Caring” in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the
Women of the Moose. The Sasparilla Band played, a nice
dinner was served and our queen candidates were escorted
by the most handsome men at the event. Our candidates, Pat
Cleveland, Pat Davis & Pat Pristavec (does anyone notice a
pattern here?) graciously volunteered their pictures for the
voting cans this year. By just pennies our new WOTM
Anniversary Queen is Pat Pristavec, the Chapter Junior
Regent. Queen Pat took her new honor very seriously, and
donned her crown for the next Chapter meeting that was held
on September 18th. Thank you to all the members and guests
that came out to support the event.
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Tidewater Contributors - 2013
WOTM 1042
Walter Farren
Dale City Moose #2165
Dolores Elliott
Fredericksburg Moose #1655
Alexandria High School Nite
Earl & Brenda Culbertson
Woodbridge Moose #583
Mike and Ann Porter
Connie Greenwood
Brett Sweeney and Sandra Courtney
Susan Finken
Margaret Dove
Bob and Michele Cleveland
Pete and Pixie Short
Bonnie Kuklish
Don Jenkins and Jean Oliver
George and June Evans
Gary Nunley
Capitol Building Supply
Vienna Moose #1896
Jeff and Pat Dowdy
Bill Bean
Chuck and Susan Huffman
PPG Paint
Mary Jo Gaskins
Joe Poole
Tom and Sarah Hansen
Al Shelton
Linda Hubbard
Tidewater on October 5th
On October 5th, the Franconia Moose Family Center hosted our guests and friends from the
Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Center. For 39 years, this has been the Lodge’s premier
fundraising event of the year. And this year was no different!
From the moment they arrive in the late morning, their day begins with a warm greeting
from Lodge and Chapter members and the Edison High School Cheerleaders, cheering
each special person as they arrive. These special people are treated with an outdoor picnic,
followed by music and dancing. The Fairfax County Police Department made a visit,
handing out honorary deputy badges. Later in the afternoon, our guests are encouraged to
participate in the Special Olympic Games.
Later in evening, we moved our guests to the Lodge Hall for a fried chicken dinner,
followed by the presentation of checks and performances by the Chris Collins Dance
Troup. Last but not least, we had a visit from Elvis, which was the highlight of their
evening.
This year the Franconia Moose Family Center donated over $10,000 to the Sarah Bonwell
Hudgins Center that had been raised throughout the year. We would like to thank
everyone who donated, volunteered and were just there. Another very rewarding and
satisfying day was had by all.
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October 13th, the Lodge and Chapter hosted a charity benefit for
one of our own members Matt Adams. Everyone came together,
the event was a huge success and a great time was had by
everyone.
Matt and I want to thank everyone for Matt’s benefit which turned out to be such a wonderful event, more so than
we ever imagined. Special thanks to everyone who planned, prepared, set up, worked, donated basket raffles and
baked goods, cooked, cleaned up, and everything we don’t even know about that happened behind the scenes. We
are so deeply touched by all the support, caring, prayers and love poured out to Matt from our Moose family and
we want to thank you all so much. There are really no words to thank all of you or any way to ever repay such
kindness and generosity. Thank you all so very much for coming to the benefit and for the overly generous
donations to help Matt with his mounting medical expenses. Thanks also for the cards, emails, food, hugs, rides
and other things we’ve needed. Matt was so nervous on the way to the lodge thinking nobody would be there, and
imagine our surprise and amazement when we pulled into a parking lot full of cars. I wish you could have seen the
biggest smile Matt had that, yes indeed, more friends than we ever imagined were there to see and support him.
Thank you for welcoming our non-Moose friends and families and for coming all together to support Matt. The
love, kindness and friendship bestowed upon Matt and me on Sunday was so incredibly touching and lifted Matt’s
spirits more than you know. It means so much to have so much support as we go through the most difficult time of
our lives. You really proved what the Moose is all about and we thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
Patti & Matt
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Adult Winners
Halloween weekend descended upon the Lodge with the Adult Party on October 26th and followed
up with the Kid’s party the afternoon of the 27th. Costumes of all sorts showed up for both events.
DJ Jeff played ghoulish tunes and the kids were entertained with games, crafts and the annual
costume parade.
Kid’s Costume Winners
_________________________________________________________________________________
November 2013
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
2
DJ Jeff
Playing
Holiday Boutique
1pm-5pm
WOTM Spaghetti
Dinner
5:30pm-8pm
Sock Hop
50’s music
4
3
All Day
Nacho Bar
$5.00
Fellowship
Mtg @ 6pm
Sat
5
6
7
8
9
New Member
Orientation
7:30pm
WOTM College
of Regents
Night @7:30pm
NFL Wing
Night
Karaoke with
Amanda 7:30pm
NV Higher Degree
Dinner
7pm-9pm
AYCE $10.00
Steak Night
Dance 8pm-12pm
Queen of Hearts
Membership Retention Week – Stop in the Lodge for Daily Member Specials. See Ad on Page 8
10
11
12
Franconia
Moose
Breakfast
Ben, Bob &
Matt Crew
9am-12noon
Boy Scout
Meeting
@ 7pm
LOOM Officers WOTM
Mtg @ 6:30pm
Officers Mtg
@ 7pm
General Mtg
Queen of
@ 8pm
Hearts
Taco Night
17
18
WOTM
Thanksgiving
Dinner
1pm-5pm
Boy Scout
Meeting
@ 7pm
19
13
20
14
21
15
16
Moose Legion
Meeting
@7:30pm
Pool Tournament
@ 7:30pm
22
23
WOTM
Chapter
Business Mtg
@ 7:30pm
Queen of
Hearts
Tips Training
9am-2pm
Scotch Doubles
Tournament
@7:30pm
Taco Night
24
25
26
Boy Scout
Meeting
@ 7pm
LOOM Officers
Mtg @ 6:30pm
General Mtg
@ 8pm
27
28
Lodge Closed
Thanksgiving
29
All You
Care to Eat
Seafood Buffet
& Steak Night
WOTM Bake
Sale
Live
Entertainment
30
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December 2013
Sun
1
Mon
2
Tue
3
Franconia
Moose
Breakfast
Gary
Nunley’s
Crew
9am-12noon
9
4
Thu
5
WOTM Activity
Night
@ 7:30pm
Fellowship
Mtg
@ 6pm
8
Wed
10
11
LOOM
Officers Mtg
@ 6:30pm
WOTM Officers
Mtg
@ 7pm
General Mtg
@ 8pm
Queen of Hearts
Fri
6
16
17
Boy Scout
Meeting
@ 7pm
18
12
13
Steak Night
19
24
25
LODGE
Christmas
Party
2-6pm
Lodge Closed
Christmas Day
20
Moose Legion
Meeting Chili
Cook off
@7:30pm
Steak Night
26
27
28
All You Care to
Eat Seafood
Buffet & Steak
Night
Pool
Tournament
@ 7:30pm
WOTM Bake
Sale
Live
Entertainment
29
30
31
Boy Scout
Meeting
@ 7pm
New Year’s
Dinner/Dance
21
Pool
Tournament
@ 7:30pm
Taco Night
Boy Scout
Meeting
@ 7pm
10am – 1pm
Pool
Tournament
@ 7:30pm
WOTM Chapter
Business Mtg
Kris Kringle Party
@ 7:30pm
23
14
Children’s
Christmas
with Santa
Queen of Hearts
22
7
DJ Jeff
Playing
Disco Night
Taco Night
15
Sat
_________________________________________________________________________________
Upcoming Events at the Franconia Moose Family Center
Stop in the Social Quarters or check out our Facebook page for more information regarding activities and events that
may come up after the newsletter has gone to print.
Look for daily food and drink specials as we work to make our Lodge your second home.
Lodge’s Pancake Breakfast with Santa
December 15th 10am
Santa and his helpers will be visiting our Lodge
home to celebrate the holidays. Breakfast will
be served at 10am, followed up with games,
crafts, activities, caroling and of course Santa’s
annual appearance. The Sign-up sheet will be
posted in the Social Quarters on November 17th,
and it is very important that your child be signed
up early to ensure gifts for all children
attending.
The Lodge Annual Adult Christmas Party will be
December 24th from 2pm to 6pm. You must be a
member of the Franconia Lodge or by approval of
the Lodge Governor, out of town guests may attend.
The LOOM officers ask that you please bring a
dish to share.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Upcoming Events at the Franconia Moose Family Center
WOTM Birthdays
November
December
Rose Bailey
Shelia Bliss
Meg Copperthite
V. Cutler
Maxine Davis
Christian Dietrich
Janice Donatone
Joyce Feldt
Sally Frodge
Kristen Gaskins
Hannelore Grover
Martha Hall
Janie Lane
Josephine Langin
Mary Lawson
Robyn Leach
Gerry Mason
Georgia Meadows
Brigette Minnick
Sarah Mullins
Patricia Ness
Patricia Otakie
Regina Porter
Sara Rodney
Patti Ross
Janice Scott
Noralee Smith
Rebecca Snider
Krista Sunday
Kellie Thomas
Patrice Vincent
Beth Wald
Florentina Whaley
Eleanor Williams
Elizabeth Woodard
Ahmennie Abdemoulaie
Amy Bailey
Maryann Barvinski
Tina Blom
Rhea Boswell
Deborah Bowser
Susan Brennan
Janet Buckley
Dorothy Clark
Carlene Collins
Brenda Crist
Jerrilee de Geus
Darlene Downey
Patsy Dye
Annette Fisher
Michelle Fritter
Lucy Gonzalez-Grabowski
Songyi Gransback
Jeannette Graves
Teresa Hanson
Jessica Helwege
Susan Huffman
Martha Kobliska
Jane Lackey
Nancy McDermott
Samantha Oliveira
Dolores Painter
Yong Pinnacle
Patty Pryor
Janice Pulka
Sheri Redmon
Carol Rose
Johnnie Rowe
Barbara Schade
Cynthia Schneider-Kelly
Carole Shazer
Cynthia Shirer
Ruth Short
Judith Strickland
Kathy Sutton
Lori Waas
Terrie Wagner
Leesa Wheaton
Beverly Yingling
Please join us on November 8th and December 13th
as we celebrate with a cake for all who have a
birthday in these two months.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Door Duty

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