Moose Stomper Feb_Mar_2016 - El Cajon Moose Lodge 1731

Volume 21, Issue 9
February, 2016 / March, 2016
El Cajon Moose Lodge #1731, 13794 Highway 8 Business, Suites 1 & 2, El Cajon, CA 92021 (619) 443-5456
Governor
Happy New Year. We have had an
eventful first part of the year. It is with
great sadness that I report the passing of
Bob Keding our long time member and
Administrator and Jim Rood another long
time member who also held many positions within the lodge. Both men were
outstanding Moose members who helped
set our lodge apart.
We had a great holiday season and expect
that we will start to see business pick up as
we move towards the spring. We held our
annual Lodge clean up and THANK YOU
to all who donated the time and money in
this effort. The lodge looked great for the
District meeting that was held on January
17th.
I need your help!! I have not had many
folks step up at the calendar meetings to
volunteer to prepare a meal. We can’t keep
burning out the same handful of folks who
are doing their part. We are ALL
VOLUNTEERS. Additionally; our meals,
especially Breakfast's are not bringing in
many patrons, please stop on in and support our Lodge.
The CAL/NEVADA Semi-Annual convention is coming in March in Reno. I again
will be there to represent our lodge. If you
have any questions or concerns you would
like for me to bring forward, please let me
know.
The Convention is March 17—
21st.
The Next District meeting is February 14th
in El Centro. They have a great Lodge and
outstanding members, actually some of the
ladies there are members of our Lodge.
Please mark you calendar to attend.
As Always, if you would like to receive
our Newsletter by email, please send me a
request at:
[email protected]
Our Web Page:
Lodge1731.moosepages.org
John Crewdson
Governor
Liz’s Lines
Hello to all and I hope this finds everyone in
good health and happy spirits! Our events this
past couple of months were fun and brought us
closer together as a lodge. Melinda *(Jr. Regent)
and I went to visit the ladies at the El Centro
lodge in December. We met some wonderful
ladies. We enjoyed speaking to all of you and
getting to know you. It was nice finally putting
names and faces together. I hope to have ya’ll
come over the hill for some of the events. We
will definitely come back in February for the
district meeting. Thank you for the hospitality.
Everyone is invited to join us at all district meetings. We would love to see you! The district
meeting was at our lodge in January and boy did
we shine! Thank you to all that helped out. Our
guest speaker in January was from Naomi’s
Closet, Shinene Basore- Johnson is the cofounder of this local business that helps women
in need. They are based out of Santee. If you
missed her, we’ll have her back; very enlightening. Our guest speaker for February 2nd is
Lynnell Bowen. She is from Damsels in Defense.
She will give us hints and tips on personal safety.
Hope to see you all there. We have a couple of
ideas for events; we are working on a Pet Rescue
event with an Ugly dog Contest, Lodge hop/
Poker Run to our district lodges, Domestic Violence/Dress for success event. We welcome your
ideas!! Please let your officers know. Reminder
if you are interested in doing a Breakfast/Brunch/
dinner a proposal is needed and given to officers
before Calendar meeting. We welcome new
recipes as well as new chefs!! Continue your
community service *(Heart of the Community)
and please give Chris Albanese your mileage and
hours. Reminder that if any community service is
to be done in the name of the Chapter, WOTM
attire is to be worn to event. Hope to see you at
our meetings which are the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
of the month- We try to plan something fun for
the 1st meeting. In February please bring a Gag
gift up to Value $5.00 we will be playing a game.
Flyers for upcoming events in the newsletter,
please support your lodge!
February chair – Jeannie Holloway Mooseheart/
Moosehaven March Chair- Nonie Hetrick
Membership Retention
Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on
things, they are transformed.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Liz Crewdson -Sr. Regent
Administrator
Thank you to those members of our WOTM
and LOOM who donated their time and money
to spruce up the lodge prior to the district
meeting on Sunday January 17th. The lodge
looked good and the meeting was a great success. Thanks also to those members who came
early Sunday morning to provide breakfast and
Bloody Mary’s to get us started.
Attendance at the lodge has been way down for
the past couple of months. As a result our
revenue is very low. The big problem is that
all monthly expenses are getting higher and
causing the lodge to use our reserves funds to
pay for them. Please try to attend more of our
scheduled activities and meals. You’ll also
find that our beverages are some of the lowest
in price than the neighboring establishments.
We need your support to make things happen
here at the facility. Volunteering in cooking a
Friday Night Dinner or a Sunday Breakfast is a
perfect way to show your interest. We can’t do
it without your help.
Since our last newsletter, the lodge has lost two
very faithful members. Bob Keding and Jim
Rood passed away in late December 2015.
Bob was our Administrator for several years
and did a tremendous job in setting up an outstanding file system. Jim was our Prelate for
several years and he also was the one who kept
our Ice machine, Freezers, and Refrigerators in
working order. Jim had requested NO service
be held for him. The Lodge has draped it’s
Charter for both of these men. There will be a
Memorial Service for Bob Keding on Sunday
February 21st, 2016 a 2:00PM at our lodge.
Please try to attend.
I have Raffle Tickets for the March 19th 2016
CA/NV Moose Association drawing held at the
Reno Conference. Five Dollars a piece or
$20.00 for a book of 5. 1st Prize $1,500.00.
2nd Prize $1,000.00. 3rd Prize $500.00. See
me if you are interested.
Thank You
ED STOTLER
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LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE #1731
Elected Board
Governor
John Crewdson
Jr. Past Governor
Earnie Runions
Jr. Governor
Jay Chadwick
Prelate
Treasurer
Dick Rogers
Administrator
Ed Stotler
1st. Yr. Trustee
Bill Shepherd
2nd. Yr. Trustee
Kelly Conrad
Sergeant at Arms
James Stotler
Inner Guard
Thomas Stotler
Outer Guard
Activities
Matthew Merrill
Application Review
John Crewdson
Auditing
Tommy Hunter
Communications
John Crewdson
Community Svc.
Dick Rogers
Gov’t Relations
Roger Martin
Loss Prevention
Thomas Mize
Membership
Bill Shepherd
Moose Charities
Ed Stotler
Moose Legion
Ed Stotler
Ritual
Earnie Runions
Editor:
John Crewdson
Happy Birthdays
Birthdays
February:
1 Carol Ulery
4 Penny Veliquette
5 Violet Avery
6 Lori Zdrowski
Hanna Nelson
7 Brenda Thomas
Kristina Giordano
13 John Chandler
Kiley Gurnstad
Stacy Benfield
Kay Araon
18 Scott Henders
Katy Bond
21 Patsy Jernigad
Barbara Moss
24 Ron Black
James Kimball
Ryan Stollenwerk
Bonnie Green
Melinda Rury
26 Jeri Lynn Johnson
27 Cathrine Salazar
28 William Hoover
March:
1
Gerald Chinchar
2
Amy Volmer
4
6
7
10
12
14
16
17
18
20
22
23
24
28
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Michael Boettcher
Glen Harris
William Heavener
Benai Ferguson
Robert Johnson
David Clinginsmith
Theresa Somers
Frank Gorman
Bernie Meskimen
John White
Michael Cook
Jerry Weber
Angelica Torres
Wanda LeClair
Maxie Sumlin
Patricia Jankowski
Mary Jo Chinchar
Jacquelyn Riddle
Gina Olsen
Don Walters
Vernon Hinkley
Susan Krantz
Janice Barr
Pidad Harris
Vickie Ness
Richard Benker
James Flynn
WOMEN OF THE MOOSE #1137
OFFICERS 2015-2016
Senior Regent
Liz Crewdson
Jr. Grad. Regent
Jr. Regent
Melinda Rury
Secretary/Treasurer
Jeanne Pate
Recorder
Christine Albanese
Musician
Guide
Vicky Ness
Assist Guide
Leona Black
CHAIRMEN
May Membership Retention
Naoma Hetrick
June Community Service
Betty Hansen
July Activities and Sports
Hazel Conklin
Aug Mooseheart/Moosehaven Jeannie Holloway
Sept Star Recorder
Lily Good
Oct Mooseheart/Moosehaven Jeannie Holloway
College of Regents
Patty Hunter
Dec Community Service
Betty Hansen
Jan Activities and Sports.
Hazel Conklin
Feb Mooseheart/Moosehaven Jeannie Holloway
Mar Membership Retention
Naoma Hetrick
Apr Academy of Friendship Catherine McIntyre
Audit Chairman
Lily Good
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647-7890
449-5028
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561-3036
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449-5028
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443-1433
Junior Regent/Chaplain Melinda Rury
Hello Family !
It was certainly a long winter for some of us and there are lots of
prayers to go out this time. Our brothers and friends Bob Keding
and Jim Rood passed away, our hearts go out to their families
and loved ones .
I personally wanted to thank everyone for their prayers and support for me as well while I tackle my health issues. It just makes
you feel better knowing people care! So keep reaching out, call
someone and make their day and greet each other with a smile
and a loving hug.
“As we thaw out from winter and begin our march into spring
please keep in mind your health and well being !”
Love to All - Melinda
Sickness & Distress
Kathy Reifsteck is recovering and we wish her well.
Tommy and Patty Hunter were hospitalized with pneumonia,
Patty is back home and recovering, Tommy remains in hospital and
needs our prayers.
Sheri Sanes is dealing with some health issues and we need to keep her
on our minds.
Nonie Hetrick is home from the hospital and resting.
We wish you all speedy recoveries and our prayers are with you, get well,
hurry back, We miss you all.
Melinda Rury, Chaplain
Moose Stomper News
Anniversaries
February
10 Mike & Barbara Murihead
14 Ronnie & Judy Hood
26 John & Estella Kauffman
March
8 Ed/Mary Treaster
9 Juan & Linda Hernandez
30 Ron & Leona Black
Thank you to:
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El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-1509
We appreciate your printing
services for our Moose
Newsletter.
Advertise Here!!
Please let us know of you have a
business or know of a business that
would like to advertise to our
membership. We have a great
deal for choice space in our newsletter at a good price.
Lodge Hop
March 5, 2016
Pick up at our lodge at
9:00AM -3:00PM
$35.00 per person
(Payment Due by 2/27/2016)
Includes the Bus Hop, Poker
game, and Hamburger lunch at
our lodge at the end of the trip
Prize for best and worst hands
Any questions contact Liz Crewdson
[email protected]
619-339-1086
1st Annual Sweetheart
Auction
(Joint fundraiser with Lakeside VFW)
February 13th at the
Lakeside VFW from 2:00PM
till ???
How can you help?
2 ways:
1. Donate items, new or gently used
such as:
Gift cards or certificates for food or services
Gift Baskets
Tickets for events
Collectable items
Other suggested items are listed on the
lodge bulletin board.
2. Ed Wood needs your help
with organization and set up. He can be
reached at:
(619) 749-1176
WOTM Scholarship
The El Cajon WOTM
Chapter 1137 is awarding a
Scholarship to one College-Bound
Student.
$400.00
Towards their continued
education.
Application and details can be
found on the Lodge Website:
http://Lodge1731.moosepages.org
Cards & Darts
Wednesdays 7:00 P.M.
Sundays 6:00 P.M.
Come on down and join us.
Has your Mid week night been a drag?
Come join us on Wednesdays for darts
and cards at 7:00 P.M.
No darts??? No problem, there’s always extra sets available. Not a dart
champion? - No worries, neither are we.
However, we do enjoy friendly competition in dart games. Afterwards, more fun
with games of cards. Can’t have more
fun anywhere for less than $5.00.
MOOSE DROOL
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by Dick Rogers, Treasurer
It would be nice to see some members
at our General Meetings once in a
while, the Lodge Officers are tired of
looking at the same old faces, ours.
The nomination committee will
meet soon to decide on who will be
running for office in the April elections. I’ll let Ed or John give you the
new slate of officers.
Our book donations are great, the
vets thank you for thinking of them.
St Patrick's Day is the 171h so wear
something green if you don't want to
get pinched. Be sure and try our
corned beef on the 11h and maybe a
green beer.
Daylight savings time starts on
Sunday the 7th, set your clocks ahead
one hour at midnight or sooner.
We need more participation in
order to stay open. Basically is boils
down to this, a shortage of members
and a lack of members attending
lodge functions which helps keep the
doors open and members interested in
becoming active officers in the
Lodge. We are getting a few new
members but still need more participation in our meals and social quarters attendance. See John Crewdson
or Ed Stotler if you are interested in
becoming an officer in the Lodge or
would like to cook a meal or breakfast.
Age and sickness has reduced our
ranks considerably over the last year!
Dick Rogers Treasurer
Moose Charities
What can I do?
Individuals: The Donors Circle recognizes donors like you for your individual
tax-deductible
Endowment fund donations.
Endowment: Together we secure the
future of Mooseheart and Moosehaven.
Groups: Whenever Moose gather, a collection is
always taken for the Endowment Fund.
February
2016
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El Cajon Moose Lodge #1731, 13794 Highway 8 Business, Suites 1 & 2, El Cajon, CA 92021 (619) 443-5456
Monday
1
Sunday
Last Day
Soma Bra
Collection
Tuesday
2
WOTM General
Meeting 7:00PM
Guest Speaker
Wednesday
3
CARDS &
DARTS
7:00 P.M.
Thursday
4
6:00PM WOTM
Audit
Bunko 7:00 P.M.
Gag Gift
Friday
5
LOOM Dinner
Fish, Fries, Coleslaw,
Hushpuppies/Dessert
Saturday
6
Steerburgers
by LOOM
$9.00donation
50/50 drawing
11
7
8
9
10
12
13
WOTM Breakfast Club Closed
WOTM
WOTM Dinner
Steerburgers
6:00PM LOOM
Valentines Day Dinner
Betty/Liz
Club Open
6:00PM
by LOOM
WOTM
Officer Meeting House Committee &
All American
FAT Tuesday
Sweetheart
Bus. Meeting &
$7.00 donation
6:00PM
General Meeting $9.00 donation
Auction 2:00PM
Nominating
CARDS &
50/50 drawing
Lakeside VFW
Super Bowl Party Committee
DARTS
All Day Happy
Meeting #1
7:00 P.M.
Bingo
Hour
19
14
15
16
17
18
20
LOOM Dinner
Valentines Day
Presidents WOTM Bus. Mtg.
Steerburgers
Ed and Crew
LOOM Breakfast
Day
by LOOM
6:00 P.M.
Chicken Fried Steak
John &Crew
Club Closed
CARDS &
Club Open
Karaoke
$7.00 donation
DARTS
50/50 drawing
7:00 to 9:00
7:00 P.M.
Moose Races
Darts/Cards
21
NO Breakfast
District Meeting
El Centro
22
Club Closed
WOTM
6:00PM
Nominating
Bob Keding
Memorial 2:00PM Committee
Meeting #2
Darts/Cards
28
29
WOTM Breakfast Club Closed
Liz & Crew
$7.00 donation
Darts/Cards
Breakfast
9:00 to 11:00 AM
Dinners
5:30 to 7:00 P.M.
Darts & Cards
Sun. at 6:00 P.M.
Wed. at 7:00 P.M.
23
6:00PM
Joint Meeting
24
CARDS &
DARTS
7:00 P.M.
25
26
WOTM Dinner
6:00PM LOOM Catherine & Chris
House Committee & Pork Schnitzel & all the
Bus. Meeting & trimmings
General Meeting
Legion Meeting after $9.00 donation
50/50 drawing
Bus. Mtg.
27
Steerburgers
by LOOM
Super Bowl Sunday
Happy Hour prices ALL day
Chili Dogs and all the fixings
Wear your favorite team gear!!
MOOSE MEETINGS
March 16-20, 2016 Cal/NV Mid-Year
Reno, Nevada
July 1-5 2016 Intl Moose Convention,
St. Louis, Mo.
Sept. 9-11, 2016 CAL/NV Convention
Reno Nevada
Happy Hour Special
Saturday 11:30 A.M. until 2:30 P.M.
Draft Beer $2.00, Beer $2.50
Sunday 11:00 until 2:00 P.M.
Screwdrivers or Bloody Mary’s $3.00
Sat. Steerburgers: $3.25 with Cheese $3.50
with Bacon $4.00, Hot Dogs $2.50 with Cheese $2.75
French Fries $1.00 plate
With Beans & Chips and all the trimmings
March
2016
Moose Stomper News
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El Cajon Moose Lodge #1731, 13794 Highway 8 Business, Suites 1 & 2, El Cajon, CA 92021 (619) 443-5456
Monday
Sunday
6
7
LOOM Breakfast
James & Crew Club Closed
Tuesday
1
7:00PM
WOTM General
Meeting
Wednesday
2
8
9
6:00PM WOTM
Officers
Meeting
All American with
Biscuits & Gravy
Bunko 7:00 P.M.
CARDS &
DARTS
$7.00 Donation
Darts/Cards
13
14
15
WOTM Breakfast Club Closed
7:00PM
Betty & Jeannine
WOTM Business
All American with
Meeting
Pancakes
Thursday
3
6:00PM
WOTM Audit
16
CARDS &
DARTS
20
21
Joint WOTM/
Club Closed
LOOM Breakfast
All American
Suprise
$7.00 Donation
22
LOOM & WOTM
Joint Board Mtg.
6:00 P.M.
Calendar Mtg. at
6:30 P.M.
23
CARDS &
DARTS
Darts/Cards
27
EASTER
Club Closed
28
Club Closed
Breakfast
9:00 to 11:00 AM
Dinners
5:30 to 7:00 P.M.
Darts & Cards
Sun. at 6:00 P.M.
Wed. at 7:00 P.M.
29
Club Open
30
CARDS &
DARTS
Fish, Fries, Coleslaw,
Hushpuppies
& Dessert
Saturday
5
Steerburgers
by LOOM
$9.00 donation
50/50 drawing
11
WOTM Dinner
10
LOOM House
Betty & Catherine
Committee &
St. Patrick’s Day
Business Meeting
Dinner
6:00 P.M.
General Mtg. after
Business Meeting $9.00 donation
12
Steerburgers
by LOOM
50/50 drawing
17
CAL/NV RENO
S. Patrick’s Day
$7.00 Donation
CAL/NV RENO
Friday
4
LOOM Dinner
18
CAL/NV RENO
$9.00 donation
50/50 drawing
7:00 to 9:00
LOOM Dinner
James
Spaghetti/Meatballs
24
25
6:00 P.M.
WOTM Dinner
LOOM House
Committee &
Good Friday
Business Meeting
Fish Taco’s
General Mtg. after
Business Meeting
Legion Meeting after
Business Mtg.
$9.00 donation
31
19
CAL/NV RENO
Steerburgers
By LOOM
26
Steerburgers
by LOOM
Lodge Hop
8:30AM– 3:00PM
50/50 drawing
Last Day to Submit
WOTM Scholarship
Applications
MOOSE MEETINGS
March 16-20, 2016 Cal/NV Mid-Year
Reno, Nevada
July 1-5 2016 Intl Moose Convention,
St. Louis, Mo.
Sept. 9-11, 2016 CAL/NV Convention
Reno Nevada
Happy Hour Special
Saturday 11:30 A.M. until 2:30 P.M.
Draft Beer $2.00, Beer $2.50
Sunday 11:00 until 2:00 P.M.
Screwdrivers or Bloody Mary’s $3.00
Sat. Steerburgers: $3.25 with Cheese $3.50
with Bacon $4.00, Hot Dogs $2.50 with Cheese $2.75
French Fries $1.00 plate
With Beans & Chips and all the trimmings
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