Moose Newsletter March - Belvidere Moose Lodge

The Antler
Belvidere Lodge #295
575 Beloit Road, Belvidere, Il 61008
(815) 544-9279 * www.belvideremoose.org
Volume 3
Lodge Officers
Belvidere #295
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Governor
Anthony Dini
Past governor
(Vacant)
Junior Governor
Rick Arwood
Prelate
Shannon Sickler
Treasurer
Gary Kalas
Administrator
Ed Fitch
1st Year Trustee
Carl Persson
2nd Year Trustee
Randy Bunger
3rd year Trustee
Clayton Warren
Sgt, At Arms
John Reynen
W.O.T.M.
Officers
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Senior Regent
Dianne Hart
Jr. Regent
Margaret Farrey
Chaplain
Linda Miller
Recorder
Jennifer Riley
Secretary Treasurer
Cynthia
Grosvernor
Ritual Director
(Vacant)
Guide
Assistant Guide
(Vacant)
Sentinel
Vacant
Newsletter Editor
Bob Hammortree
March 2015
Valentine’s Dinner / Dance a Success !
Even though the Valentine Dinner/Dance
was overlooked in the Newsletter, the
proverbial “Word of Mouth” took over
and made the event a success.
Each Lady was presented with a Rose
by the greeter John Reynen as they entered the Dining Room.
John Reynen
The Lodge dining room had red placemats and napkins with
Red Hearts on them, a Rose and Candle were the centerpiece.
After some cordial visiting we visited the Salad Bar and
enjoyed the opportunity to make our own Salad. The meal
was a sit down dinner which was served by the Volunteers for
the night.
The dinner was Steak and Lobster along with twice baked
potato and Asparagus. Sour Crème and melted butter accompanied the meal.
Our Chef Kevin and his volunteers presented us with a
meal that not only looked good on the plate, but tasted very
good going down.
After a leisurely and enjoyable meal we joined in for some
dancing and listening to the Band.
The Steak and Lobster dinner was only $15.00 per plate and
to help support the Band the cost was $5.00.
Where else can you go for a fine dinner and dancing for
only $20.00 per person. Come on out and support your Lodge
and join in the Fun!!!!
“Tommy Moose” to the Rescue Squad
Another delivery of “Tommy Moose” toys was
welcomed by the Capron Rescue Squad. While delivering the toys, I had the opportunity to sit and talk
with two of the Paramedics, Tony Stepansky and
Amanda Bouchard.
They thanked us for the
continued support and
donations
of
the
“Tommy Moose” toys
and then related some of
the stories on the impact of the “Tommy
Tony
Stepansky
Amanda
Bouchard
Moose” toys when they
were dealing with
children.
When dealing with Children who have a trauma,
the back of an Ambulance can be frightening and we
have tried several things like Beanie Babies and
such, but nothing had the same effect as “Tommy
Moose.”
On a call for a little girl severely mauled by a dog,
we had difficulty calming her down so she could be
treated. We talked with her and as soon as we
brought out “Tommy Moose,” she took hold of it
and wouldn’t let it go. She accepted the necessary
care, even though painful on the way to the Hospital.
Once there she insisted that “Tommy Moose” not
leave her side.
One other incident was a scared boy who fought
our attempts to treat him, until we demonstrated on a
“Tommy Moose” what we needed to do to him on
the way to the Hospital. He then accepted our treatment as long as “Tommy Moose” went first.
Bernie and Pat Parisot
danced the night away
Diners enjoying the good dinner
and friendly conversation!
What is necessary for good Food and Service?
The primary ingredient is a good Chef, and your Officer’s
have hired one in Kevin Kelley. This young man is dedicated
to providing your Lodge with good, and delicious meals.
The second ingredient is kitchen support help. Preparation
and food handling is needed to present the food to the members. We also need volunteers to help with cleanup during and
after the meal. No experience is needed in order to help
The third ingredient is Servers to wait tables and make our
member feel comfortable and welcome.
We all know that the foundation to Loyal Order of Moose is
Volunteering. We Volunteer to join and support the Moose
So you see, a thing as simple as supporting your
Lodge’s Community Service pays off in a BIG
WAY!. Also as a Lodge we are helping EMT’s Police and Fireman to better serve the people of our
Community.
financially by participation in as many of the activities as we are able. We all know that nothing gets
done without volunteers.
Our new Chef Kevin needs volunteers and he has a
monthly log book to sign up volunteers. If you can
volunteer only once a month or more, please visit with
Kevin and let him know how you can help. All volunteers receive a free meal and refreshment of your
choice. Join in the Fun!!
The Lodge is also looking for suggestions. All suggestions will be evaluated by the Board of Officers.
Lodge Birthdays for March
The Lodge would like to celebrate your Birthday by giving you A
FREE DRINK on the day of your Birthday. If the Lodge is closed on
your Birthday, then the first day after your birthday when the Lodge
is open, stop in and enjoy your FREE DRINK!
MEN
Robert Bahling
Harold Booth
Kenneth Bratton
Douglas Carlson
Charles Griswell
Robert Diedrich
Gary Dixon
Wayne Farrey
John Fitzpatrick
Kenneth Frerichs
James Gugle
Irvin Hammock
Charles Harrity
Keith Haskins
Leland Helwig
David Jackson
Thomas Johnson
Robert Lapour
Tom Lassandro
03/31
03/28
03/10
03/06
03/30
03/19
03/10
03/27
03/26
03/03
03/21
03/08
03/18
03/04
03/27
03/24
03/02
03/11
03/20
William Louis
Andrew Mains
Glen Markin
Rick Mayberry Jr.
Terry Mclain
Leonard Novak
Carl Oskins
Roland Pax
Jon Petrow
John Powell
Lawrence Powell
Morton Silver
David Smith
Jon Solem
Chester Thompson
Raymond Vince
Harold Wallace
Jack Wolf
03/15
03/14
03/27
03/20
03/18
03/27
03/14
03/18
03/22
03/14
03/27
03/19
03/24
03/04
03/07
03/08
03/21
03/04
03/15
03/27
03/19
03/11
03/05
03/24
03/28
03/04
03/08
03/16
03/05
03/13
03/06
03/09
03/13
03/20
03/29
03/06
Karen Drager
03/15
Dinners are being served 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Wed. March 4th - Buffet with Turkey & Pot Roast, Potato and
vegetable W / Salad Bar
Fri. March 6th - Fish Fry Buffet - Baked or Fried Cod , Fried
Catfish , Baked Potato W/ Salad Bar.
Wed. March 11th - Buffet with Vegetable Lasagna and
Salisbury Steak W / Salad Bar
Fri. March 13th -
Fish Fry Buffet - Baked or Fried Cod,
Fried Catfish , Baked Potato W/ Salad Bar.
Sun. March 15th -Buffet Breakfast (See Ad below )
Wed. March 18th - Buffet - Baked or Fried Chicken
Fri. March. 20th - Fish Fry Buffet - Baked or Fried Cod,
Fried Catfish , Baked Potato W/ Salad Bar.
Wed. March 25th - Buffet Ham & Scalloped Potato’s &
Spaghetti & Italian Breaded Chicken,
W / Salad Bar
WOMEN
Jean Urbas-Porter
Eunice Nelson
Elvy Johnson
Bernice Severine
Joane Schabacker
Virginia Tice
Joy Cutsforth
Marian Miller
Gunvor Dalland
Charlene Roach
Lois Johnson
Shirley Richards-Orr
Marjorie Zies
Marilyn Harper-Leard
Katherine Barbaro
Darlene Bergeron
Bernice Griert
Irene Bindl
March Dinners for your
Dining Pleasure!!!!!!
Mildred Geroux
Carolyn Oskins
Helen Lepart
Patricia Hammortree
Patricia Walker
Gloria Mayberry
Sue Esser
Sherry Anderson
Judith Chappel
Susan Roland
Deann Creasy
Heather Wilson
Carrie Hill
Angel Savitsky
Tamara Belstner
Sara Waddelow
03/11
03/17
03/21
03/15
03/17
03/16
03/13
03/28
03/12
03/08
03/14
03/02
03/28
03/08
03/06
03/14
New Lodge Member Campaign
We need to sign up and enroll 60 members between
now and April. With this in mind, your Lodge Officers
have decided to promote the signing up of new members
with a Lodge incentive plan for our current members.
Effective January 1st until the end of April the Lodge
will waive the $20.00 application fee and it will only cost
new members the $60.00 annual dues to join. Each new
member will also receive $20.00 in Moose bucks to spend in
the Lodge. So in effect it’s only $40.00 to join the Lodge.
For the sponsors of the new members during this Lodge
campaign their will be a Sponsor’s, FREE STEAK dinner
when the campaign ends in April.
So here is a WIN, WIN, situation for sponsors and new
members. All renewals also receive $20.00 in Moose Bucks.
Fri. March. 27th - Fish Fry Buffet - Baked or Fried Cod,
Fried Catfish , Baked Potato W/ Salad Bar.
Wednesday Music for your Dining Pleasure!
As you know the Officer’s of
your Lodge are trying to improve the atmosphere and enjoyment for your visits to the
Lodge.
The latest effort is to provide
entertainment on Wednesday
nights. We are looking for suggestions on other entertainment
such as Karaoke or any other
local talent we might bring in.
Karen Gilespie provided a
variety of songs which were
enjoyed by the Diners and those
Karen Gillespie
sitting at the Bar.
The next Wednesday night entertainment will be “Timber
Point Bluegrass” March 4th from 6 to 8 pm. Be sure to stop
in and enjoy a fine meal and some Bluegrass Music!!!!
Mystery ID# Contest
Somewhere in this Newsletter there is a
hidden Moose ID#. If you find it and it’s the
matching ID# on your Membership Card.
Your Administrator Will award you with a
FREE DINNER TICKET!!!!
Events Coming to your Lodge !!!!
60th Wedding
Anniversary
$ 1000,00 Dinner
50th Wedding
Anniversary
Tuesday, April 6th
Cocktails 6:00 --- Dinner at 6:30
Only 100 tickets will be sold for $35.00 each. This is
for dinner and the Drawing.
(Open to the Public)
The Dinner Menu is:
Prime Rib, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Salad, Bread,
Butter, & Sour Crème. Desert will be Ice Cream
Tickets are on sale at the Bar.
Richard and Gloria Mayberry
Duane and Dee Propp
Benefit
For
Special
Oylmpics
The Lodge was blessed with
the presence of Duane and Dee
Propp on a Friday night for their
60th Wedding Anniversary.
They spent the evening dancing
and being congratulated by all
their friends. They are the proud
parents of five Children, and are
blessed with 12 Grandchildren
and 11 great grandchildren.
Duane has been a Moose member since 1985. Over the years he
has been a Volunteer, helping in
many ways around the Lodge.
Congratulations from all your
fellow members of the Moose
Lodge.
THE CAVERN BEAT
A Beatles Tribute Band
Saturday, April 11th
Benefit
For
Special
Oylmpics
Cocktails
Cash Bar
5:00pm
To
6:30 pm
Doors
Open at
500 pm
Served Buffet Dinner - Roast Beef or Chicken w/sauce,
vegetable, potato, Salad Bar, Bread & Desert.
Concert Starts at 7:30 pm
Ticket are $ 25.00
Tickets are available at the Bar or
Call 815-544-9279 to arrange Ticket Pickup
February New Member
Donald Roman
Richard and Gloria enjoyed a Friday
evening with family and friends celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
Richard has been a Loyal Order of
Moose member since 1976. He is a
member of the Moose Legion since
1997 and became a Fellow in 2004.
He was Governor of this Lodge and
became Past Governor in 2013. He is
also a member of the Moose 25 Club.
Gloria has also been active and has
been an Officer of the Women of the
Moose. Our congratulations on their
50th Wedding Anniversary and thank
them for their faithful service to our
Lodge and the Loyal order of the
Moose.
Over the years Dick and Gloria
have volunteered to help with whatever needed to be done around the
Lodge.
“Queen of Hearts” Pot is Growing Join us Friday Nite Lodge Improvement Projects !!!!!
I’m still hiding, why
don’t you come out on
Friday night to visit
and buy some Tickets
you could go home
with some Cash !!!!
Russ Woods $50.00 Winner
Queen Of Hearts
Drawing !!!
Over $2,000.00
New Permanent Bar in the Hall. Complete
Rebuild Stage for safety and better venue.
Complete
New steam table or repair for the Buffet
Line. Complete
Buy tickets all week.
$1.00 per Ticket 0r
$5.00 for 6 Tickets
Fred Hart $45.00 Winner
New Chairs for the Hall
New Carpet in the Social Quarters
Parking Lot and Sidewalk repairs
Tickets available
at the Bar!
Drawing is
Friday at 8:00 pm.
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When you hear that we are doing 50/50’s for lodge
improvements you will know what those projects are!
Following here is a list of what projects are being
funded by the Lodge Improvement Fund! Thank you
for your generosity and participation in these 50/50’s.
As always donations to this fund are always welcome.
If you have any questions on the projects or wish to
Volunteer and help, contact your Governor Anthony
Dini or the Administrator Ed Fitch.
Vonnie Wares $45.00 Winner
Wrist Band Costs !!!
Please help us to cover to cost of the Bands.
$5.00 per person if you dine with us.
$8.00 per person if you do not dine with us.