ABATE of FL, Inc - South Lake Moose Lodge 1615
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ABATE of FL, Inc - South Lake Moose Lodge 1615
South Lake County Moose Lodge 1615 17335 US Hwy 27 Clermont, FL 34755 Phone: (352) 394-5936 Stamp Volume 15 Issue 3 May & JUNE 2015 www.Lodge1615.org http://www.MooseIntl.org/public https://www.facebook.com/SouthLakeCountyMooseLodge1615 'The Friendliest Lodge in Florida!' The Loyal Order of Moose is a fraternal & service organization founded in 1888, with nearly 800,000 men in roughly 1,800 Lodges, in all 50 states & four Canadian provinces, plus Great Britain & Bermuda. Along with other units of Moose International, the Loyal Order of Moose supports the operation of Mooseheart Child City & School , a 1,000-acre community for children & teens in need, located 40 miles west of Chicago; & Moosehaven , a 70-acre retirement community for its members near Jacksonville. Additionally, Moose Lodges conduct approximately $50 million worth of community service (counting monetary donations & volunteer hours worked) annually. Also, the Loyal Order of Moose conducts numerous sports & recreational programs, in local Lodges & Family Centers in the majority of 44 State & Provincial Associations, & on a fraternity-wide basis. In the US, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the US, which happened on that day in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The United States Army also celebrates the Army Birthday on this date; Congress adopted "the American continental army" after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775 In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in Aug 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, it is the official statute on Flag Day; however, it is at the President's discretion to officially proclaim the observance. On June 14, 1937, PA became the first US state to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday. NY Statutes designate the 2nd Sun in June as Flag Day, a state holiday. Perhaps the oldest continuing Flag Day parade is at Fairfield, Washington. Beginning in 1909 or 1910, Fairfield has held a parade every year since, with the possible exception of 1918, and celebrated the "Centennial" parade in 2010, along with some other commemorative events. Quincy, Massachusetts has had an annual Flag Day parade since 1952 and claims it "is the longest-running parade of its kind in the nation." The largest Flag Day parade is held annually in Troy NY, which bases its parade on the Quincy parade and typically draws 50,000 spectators. In addition, the Three Oaks, MI Flag Day Parade is held annually on the weekend of Flag Day and is a 3 day event and they claim to have the largest flag day parade in the nation as well as the oldest You're a grand old flag. You're a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave. You're the emblem of The land I love The home of the free and the brave. Ev'ry heart beats true 'neath the Red, White and Blue, Where there's never a boast or brag. Should auld acquaintance be forgot, Keep your eye on the grand old flag. Monthly Scheduled Meetings Loyal Order of the Moose (LOOM) Lodge 1615 1st & 3rd Wednesday 7:00 PM General Women of the Moose (WOTM) Chapter 1170 1st & 3rd Monday 7:00 PM General Moose Legion # 178 2nd Sunday 12:00 PM General Moose Riders 4th Wednesday 6:30 PM BOO 7:00 PM General One Nation Under “GOD” Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ & the American G.I. ~ One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. ~ If you do not stand behind our troops, please feel free to stand in front of them. South Lake Officers: Loyal Order of the Moose- LOOM Governor Jr. Governor Jr. Past Governor Administrator Treasurer Prelate Trustees President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sgt@Arms Road Captain John Shively Buck Ray John Willingham Tom Knight Earl Gray Dan Heisey Teddy Martin, Billy Hertlz, John Fritz South Lake Moose Riders Earl Gray Jimmy Hinerman Linda Szymczak Donna Werner Dennis Bankowitz Jim Bever 352-536-3348 352-346-9740 440-478-6337 407-610-3696 352-343-2174 352-536-5960 Women of the Moose- WOTM Senior Regent Jr. Graduate Regent Jr. Regent Secretary/Treasurer Recorder Jane Smith Rosemary Wilson Barbara Bever Cheri Golusinski. Mary Kay Heppert South Lake Moose Legion Chairman --- Jim Bever Vice Chair --- Jimmy Hinerman Asst Secretary--- Craig Wilson Marshall --- Frank Burg Guard – Ralph Thompson LOOM Enrollment – Our continued success relies on our current members to recruit new members. Please promote our Lodge to your friends and family. LOOM enrollment fees are $65. This includes a $20 one-time application fee and 1st year dues of $45. WOTM Enrollment – Our continued success relies on our current members to recruit new members. Please promote our Chapter to your friends and family. WOTM enrollment fees are $55. This includes a $25 one-time application fee and 1st year dues of $30. Did you know as a current paid member you can obtain a Life Membership in the Loyal Order of the Moose or Women of the Moose? 1. A member with 50 years of continuous service is automatically awarded a life membership. 2. A member who sponsors 250 applicants into either the LOOM or WOTM is awarded a life membership 3. If your dues are current you may purchase a life membership Moose Riders Enrollment - Contingent on being a member of the LOOM or WOTM. Please check Moose Riders bulletin board for enrollment information. Moose Legion – is a higher degree of Loyal Order of Moose. Applications are available at lodge. Please see the vice chair or secretary of South Lake Moose Legion for additional information. NEW Kitchen Hours: Closed on Sun – open 5-8:30 Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 3-8:30 Fri & Sat Fish Fry is every Friday --- Steak Dinners will be served every other Sat. May 2nd, 16th, & 30th – June 13th & 27th. Regular menu always available. NO more Thursday night specials A Message From: Dear fraternal members of the Moose of South Lake. We are at the beginning of a new year. Elections have been done on both sides and we are all ready to get off to a good start. I want to thank all those involved, all those that help with the events, and all the volunteers. Would also like to thank the kitchen help, the bartenders, all officers that make our lodge a success and all of our general members, thanks for being a part of Southlake 1615. We are all proud of our Moose Lodge and I am proud to be your governor, again thanks to all of you that get involved, that volunteer, and help, it means a lot, thank you ----Fraternally, John Shively, Governor As your newly elected Senior Regent, I am looking forward to a very prosperous year with everyone in our Chapter being involved. I have a lot of new ideas and know that the only way we can achieve our goals is to work together as a team. I would like to see all our members come to meetings and become an intricate part of WOTM. We are only as good as our members make us, so let’s strive to be the best Chapter in the State. Jane Smith, Senior Regent --- Moose Legion will be holding regular monthly meeting at 12 noon on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We will also be sponsoring corn hole tournaments on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 1pm. For the month of May the LOOM will be serving breakfast for Mothers’ Day, normally the Moose Legion would serve breakfast from 9am to 11am on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Moose Legion will resume it’s breakfast in June. Starting on the 1st Friday in May the Moose Legion will begin hosting Bingo Board Horse Racing in the ballroom at the completion of the fish fry. There will be postings in the Lodge explaining the rules. Jim Bever, Moose Legion Chairman The Moose Riders have had a very busy past few months, but none more rewarding than The Ride for the Stone. We were able to raise more than $6000 for this worthy cause with the help from many hard working members of the Riders & our Moose Lodge even though it was a rainy day. This money goes to families to purchase a head stone for those that cannot afford one on their own. Thank you to all who participated. The Moose Riders have also donated a sizable check for the construction of the roof on our new patio deck, which will begin in the month of May. May is also Mooseheart month, when all proceeds will go to support Mooseheart. Beginning in May, the Moose Riders will begin a monthly ride that will take place the weekend after our meetings (4th Wednesday of each month) to various places that the Riders have chosen from their favorite rides/places. Our membership is steadily growing & we welcome all new Moose Rider members. President, Earl Gray Our Flag does not fly because the wind blows against it, it is moved instead, by the dying breath of our patriots in uniform. Our Freedom is not free, it's been paid for many times over. Want to get the newsletter emailed to your home? Contact [email protected] with your email. Please put MOOSE into the subject line. Also check out our Facebook page. Moose Tracks is your newsletter. Any suggestions, info, stories that you want to share, email them to: [email protected], Please put MOOSE in subject line. Deadline to submit your stories & info is the 15th of current month for publication in the following month. Items will be reviewed for submission in newsletter. March 17th , celebration of St Patty’s Day at Lodge, Thanks to Denise for a great holiday meal. 3/28/15 The Easter Egg Hunt was a success. We had so many eggs the children were getting tired of searching for them. The arts & crafts before the hunt was fun for all. Thank you to all the volunteers for helping the children with the arts & crafts, cooking, stuffing & hiding eggs & many other activities. A special thanks to the Easter Bunny. The kids loved taking pictures with you. CONGRATULATIONS -- Barbra Haber Academy of Friendship (AOF) Recipient On Sunday, April 12th Barbara received her AOF. This personal honor was bestowed upon her for her hard work and for sponsoring new members. Thank you Barbara for your many years of being a Chairwomen and for your continue support of the S. Lake County WOTM Chapter 1170 Jan 16-18th Moose Riders State Convention at our lodge Check with any board member to purchase a ticket for your chance to win this rifle. Helpful Tips for Lodge Success ** Host a family day in August prior to the start of school and offer free food, door prizes, and games, and prizes for the kids. **Recognize volunteers with certificates for a free dinner in the lodge for them and a guest. **Host a sponsor appreciation dinner at least once a year and offer incentives such as Moose bucks for each member sponsored. **Host an open house once a year in the fall for expired members and offer them incentives such as gift certificates for dinner in lodge. **Solicit local businesses for door prizes at lodge events such as gift certificates for free or discounted lunches or dinners, oil changes, or tickets to local amusement parts or other family entertainment. A blonde goes into a nearby store & asks a clerk if she can buy the TV in the corner. The clerk looks at her & says that he doesn't serve blondes, so she goes back home & dyes her hair black. The next day she returns to the store & asks the same thing, & again, the clerk said he doesn't serve blondes. Frustrated, the blonde goes home & dyes her hair yet again, to a shade of red. Sure that a clerk would sell her the TV this time, she returns & asks a different clerk this time. To her astonishment, this clerk also says that she doesn't serve blondes. The blonde asks the clerk, "How in the world do you know I am a blonde?" The clerk looks at her disgustedly & says," That's not a TV, it's a microwave!" Know Where to go for Info: https://csapp.800helpfla.com/CSPublicApp/AZGuide/AZGuideSearch.aspx for those consumers that may have a question, concern, problem or complaint, & are unsure whom to reach out to or where to start. This guide allows consumers to search by topic & access the website & phone number of the agency or resource that can address their specific questions or concerns. If you received a recent offer or are dealing with a new business & are unsure about their history, visit Complaint Lookup https://csapp.800helpfla.com/cspublicapp/businesssearch/businesssearch.aspx . This page allows you to look up a business or individual, verify if they are licensed with the department & if they have received any complaints. The Florida Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services is the state's clearinghouse for consumer complaints, protection & information. Our website provides consumers with information on our complaint mediation process, as well as allowing consumers to file a complaint online. For additional information, contact the department's consumer assistance center by calling 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or 1-800-FL-AYUDA (352-9832) or online at www.800helpfla.com. Cherie Goluninsky Jane Smith Barbara Bever Mary Kay Heppert A VISITOR FROM THE PAST Written by Thelen Paulk I had a dream the other night, I didn't understand. A figure walking through the mist, with a flintlock in his hand. His clothes were torn & dirty as he stood beside my bed. He remover his three-cornered hat &, speaking low, he said: "We fought a revolution to secure our liberty. We wrote the constitution, as a shield from tyranny. For future generations, this legacy we gave, In this, the land of the free & home of the brave. The freedom we secured for you, we hoped you'd always keep. But tyrants labored endlessly while your parents were asleep. Your freedom gone, your courage lost, you're no more than a slave. In this, the land of the free & home of the brave. You buy permits to travel, & permits to own a gun. Permits to start a business, or build a place for one. On land that you believe you own, you pay a yearly rent. Although you have no voice in choosing how the money's spent. Your children must attend a school that doesn't educate. And Christian values can't be taught according to the state. You read about the current news in a regulated press. You pay a tax you do not owe to please the I.R.S. Your money is no longer made of silver, nor of gold. You trade your wealth for paper, so your life can be controlled. You pay for crimes that make our nation turn from God in shame. You've taken Satan's number, as you've traded in your name. You've given government control to those who do you harm. So they can padlock churches & steal the family farm. Keeping our country deep in debt & putting Godly men in jail. They harass your fellow countrymen while corrupted courts prevail. Your public servants don't uphold the solemn oath they've sworn. Your daughters visit doctors, so their children won't be born. Your leaders ship artillery & guns off to foreign shores. And send your sons to slaughter, fighting other people's wars. Can you regain the freedom for which so many fought & died? Or don't you have the courage or the faith to stand with pride? Are there no more values for which you'll fight to save? Or do you want your child to live in fear & be a slave? Sons & daughters of the Republic, arise & take a stand! Defend the Constitution, the Supreme Law of the land! Preserve our great Republic, & each God-given right. And pray to God to keep the torch of freedom burning bright." As I awoke he vanished into the mist from whence he came. His words were true: We are not free. We have ourselves to blame. For even now as tyrants trample each God-given right. We only watch & tremble, too afraid to stand & fight. If he stood by your bedside, in a dream, while you were asleep. And wondered what remains of our rights he fought to keep. What would be your answer, if he called out from the grave: "Is this still the Land of the Free & the Home of the Brave?" “Nashville will be home to the 2015 International Moose Convention July 3 – 7 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. As one of the Moose Fraternity’s most popular destinations, Nashville has offered our members a unique and entertaining experience each and every time we visited. Our Convention, over the 4th of July weekend, features new events and includes opportunities to visit the World Famous Grand Ole Opry and watch one of the best fireworks displays in the country!” Reservations and registration available at mooseintl.org. Email [email protected] to place an ad, if not ad ready, I can customize one for you “The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stopped his clock to save time”, Thomas Jefferson Support our Advertisers as they support us! $150. Full pg ad (12.50 pr mo) $100. Half pg (8.35 per mo) $ 80. Quarter pg (6.70 per mo) $ 60. Bus card (5.00 per mo) 1 time 8 x 11 flyer for $30 per issue Free classified ads to members, email me “for sale”, “yard sale”, “for rent”, etc by the 15th of each month for the next issue [email protected] The Moose Fraternity Though the Moose fraternal organization was founded in the late 1800s with the modest goal of offering men an opportunity to gather socially, it was reinvented during the first decade of the 20th century into an organizational dynamo of men and women who set out to build a city that would brighten the futures of thousands of children in need all across North America. Former Member Acknowledgement I understand and acknowledge that, by re-enrolling into the Moose, I will lose all prior years of membership in the fraternity, which may affect my qualifications for Moosehaven admission. I further understand that I can apply for re-instatement into the fraternity within two years after the expiration date of my membership card. I may only re-instate into the Lodge or Chapter from which I was dropped for non-payment of dues or General Assembly/All heart. By re-instating, I will retain my prior years of service in the fraternity. (Must be signed by applicant if applying for membership as a former member.) Application Information Check the appropriate box below: ∆ Male - Loyal Order of Moose ∆ Female - Women of the Moose Date of Application ___________/____________/____________ Moose ID No.______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Signature of Former Member (Former member applications, reinstatement and transfer requests Previous Lodge/Chapter Name ___________________________No________ the Lodge, Chapter or Moose International Membership Department.) Sponsor Information* *Lodge applicants must be sponsored by a Lodge member, Chapter applicants must be sponsored by a Chapter member. I propose (applicant name)_______________________________________ For membership in Lodge/Chapter ____________________ No. ________ City ___________________________Florida Sponsor’s Name _______________________________________________ Sponsor’s Address______________________________________________ City_________________________________________________________ State/Province _____________Zip________________ Country _________ Sponsor’s ID No. ______________________________________________ ID Number must be submitted in order to receive sponsor credit. Lodge/Chapter Name _______________________________No. ________ City ___________________________State/Province__________________ Sponsor’s Phone ( _______ )_____________________________________ Sponsor’s E-mail_______________________________________________ Sponsor’s Signature_____________________________________________ Fee received with application $____________________________________ Required fee for new and former members must accompany this official application. Dues received with application $________________________ Membership dues MUST accompany former member or reinstatement application. Dues for new members must be paid prior to membership activation. Total dues and fees received with the application $ ____________________ Dues payments, and fees, are not deductible as charitable contributions for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Endorser’s Signature ___________________________________________ Endorser must be a member of the Lodge or Chapter the applicant is joining. should contain your prior Moose ID No. which may be obtained from Dues Expiration Date (if applicable) _______/________/_______ Please Print Name ________________________________________ Mailing Address___________________________________________ City ________________ FL Zip ______________ County _______ Date of Birth __________/_____________/________ Home Phone ____________________________________ Cell Phone _______ ______________________________ E-mail __________________________________________ Employer ________________________________________ Occupation ______________________________________ Business Phone _________________________________ Marital Status (Check One) ∆ Married ∆ Single Number of children under the age of 21____________ Spouse’s Name __________________________________ Be Sure To Sign Obligation below. Obligation of Membership I am 21 years of age or older, profess a belief in a Supreme Being, & am not a member of a terrorist group or recognized subversive organization. I have never been a registered sex offender or convicted felon. I am of good moral character & have not been expelled, suspended or rejected for original membership by any Lodge or Chapter of the Order. I understand that the use of the social quarters of any Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose shall be in conformity with the rules & regulations of the Lodge. Finally, I certify that the information I have provided is true & that no omission or concealment of information has been made of any fact or circumstance. I understand & agree that my membership in the Moose is conditioned upon the approval of the Application Review Committee & a favorable vote of the membership. If elected into membership, I promise to fulfill my two primary obligations of 1) increasing the strength of the Order by proposing for membership qualified individuals of high personal character & 2) giving of my energy & substance in support of Mooseheart & Moosehaven. Additionally, I pledge myself in service to the Order & promise to: endeavor to assist good standing members of the Order in any matter threatening their families; bring my concerns to the leadership of the Order before appealing to any civil authority, never oppose a qualified applicant for membership without just cause, & to at all times comply with the General Laws. If rejected for original membership, I understand I cannot reapply for membership in any Lodge or Chapter for six (6) months. I freely & without reservation accept & honor this obligation of membership. Signature: __________________________________________ Print: ________________________________ Date: ______________ Application type, check one: ____ New ____ RE-Enroll ____ Reinstatement ____ Transfer ____ Multiple Membership Current Lodge(s)/Chapter(s)________________________________________________________________________________ MAY Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 In 1908, a woman named Ana Jarvis, in an effort to honor her mother, began a letterwriting campaign to ministers, businessmen & politicians that resulted in President Woodrow Wilson's 1914 proclamation of Mother's Day as an annual national observance. 93 years later, we still take this day to honor our mothers. I will spend Sun with my mom, & I wish all of our mothers a very happy Mother's Day. 3 4 WOTM Meeting BOO 6pm General 7pm 10 11 Breakfast served from 9-11 FREE to mom’s. Happy Mother’s Day!! Moose Riders Breakfast 9-11am Pool 1pm 18 25 Happy Memorial Day BBQ dinner at Lodge Pool 1pm 6 LOOM Meeting BOO/House Comm 6pm General 7pm 12 13 Joint Planning Meeting 7pm Fish Dinner Steak Dinner Bingo Board Horse Racing KARAOKE 7pm 7 Queen Hearts 8pm 8 Fish Dinner Kitchen OPEN Bingo Board Horse Racing KARAOKE 7pm 14 Queen Hearts 8pm 9 15 16 Fish Dinner Steak Dinner Bingo Board Horse Racing KARAOKE 7pm WOTM WOTM Meeting General 7pm 24 Public Bingo 6:30pm Public Bingo 6:30pm Moose Legion Meeting 12 pm Corn Hole tournament 1pm Pool 1pm 17 5 2 19 Public Bingo 6:30pm 26 Public Bingo 6:30pm 20 LOOM Meeting BOO/House Comm 6pm General 7pm 27 Moose Riders Mtg Officer 6:30pm General 7pm 21 Queen Hearts 8pm 22 Fish Dinner Kitchen OPEN Bingo Board Horse Racing KARAOKE 7pm 28 Queen Hearts 8pm 23 29 30 Fish Dinner Steak Dinner Bingo Board Horse Racing KARAOKE 7pm 31 Every Friday night Horse Race Bingo, starting at 7:30 in the ballroom. WOTM Breakfast 9 -11 am Meat Shoot 12pm Pool 1pm CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT - 2nd Sunday every other month following Moose Legion meeting. May 10th Mother’s Day – Ticket will be drawn for basket raffle. JUNE Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 WOTM Meeting BOO 6pm General 7pm 7 Wednesday 2 Public Bingo 6:30pm 8 Thursday 3 LOOM Meeting BOO/House Comm 6pm General 7pm 9 10 Pool 1pm Public Bingo 6:30pm 14 Moose Legion Breakfast 9-11am Moose Legion Meeting 12 pm 15 WOTM Meeting General 7pm 16 Public Bingo 6:30pm Corn Hole tournament 1pm Pool 1pm 21 22 23 Public Bingo 6:30pm WOTM Breakfast served from 9-11 FREE to Dad’s. Happy Father’s Day!! Friday 4 Queen Hearts 8pm 17 LOOM Meeting BOO/House Comm 6pm General 7pm 24 Moose Riders Mtg Officer 6:30pm General 7pm 5 Bingo Board Horse Racing 13 Fish Dinner Steak Dinner Bingo Board Horse Racing KARAOKE 7pm 19 Fish Dinner 25 20 SOFL DJ & Dance Bingo Board Horse Racing Queen Hearts 8pm KARAOKE 7pm 12 18 Queen Hearts 8pm 6 Kitchen OPEN Fish Dinner 11 Queen Hearts 8pm Joint Planning Meeting 7pm Saturday Lasagna Dinner 26 27 Fish Dinner Steak Dinner Bingo Board Horse Racing KARAOKE 7pm Pool 1pm 28 Moose Riders Breakfast 9-11am Meat Shoot 12pm Pool 1pm 29 WOTM Green Cap Meeting 6:30pm 30 Public Bingo 6:30pm FATHER’S DAY JUNE 21ST Every Friday night Horse Race Bingo, starting at 7:30 in the ballroom. CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT - 2nd Sunday every other month following Moose Legion meeting. I love you, Dad, and want you to know, I feel your love wherever I go. Whenever I've problems, you're there to assist, The ways you have helped me would make quite a list. Your wisdom and knowledge have shown me the way, And I'm thankful for you as I live day by day. I don't tell you enough how important you are, In my universe you're a bright shining star. By Karl Fuchs Arlington Chapter Aids Victims of Natural Disaster In the year since the mountain moved & members of Oso, WA lost everything, the women of Arlington Chapter #2329 have done everything they can to help. Homeless Shelter Open Thanks to Gloucester Moose Hundreds of volunteers assisted the homeless in Gloucester County (VA) this past winter at the new Day Shelter that opened courtesy of the Gloucester Moose Lodge #886. Tour De Moose: One Member’s Journey The Loyal Order of Moose has provided its members with an opportunity to lead, & that is exactly what Douglas Warabak, 62, of West Pittston, PA Lodge #1207 is doing. Concord Hockey Team Sponsorship The men & women of the Concord Lodge #1374 & Chapter #279 sponsored a team this year for the 5th Annual Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship to be held in Concord, NH. Chambersburg Lodge Help Students A Pennsylvania 4-H robotics club recently received a $15,000 donation from the Chambersburg Moose Lodge #842, enabling the team to compete in upcoming regional contests. Lodge Grant Program Provides Over $1 Million for Lodge RepairsMoose International has approved a new Grant Program, which, for three years, will provide at least $1 Million per year to Lodges throughout the Fraternity. Murfreesboro Moose Help Veterans Some outstanding artists & musicians were part of an emotional & special tribute to our American Veterans during the American Heroes Music Shoot & Concert held at the Murfreesboro Moose Lodge #645.