Newsletter March 2014 - Moose Lodge 2290 / WOTM Chapter 1998

Vol. 28 Issue 3
MARCH 2014
E-mail: [email protected]
THE MOOSE FAMILY CIRCLE
GENESEE VALLEY-HENRIETTA
LODGE #2290 & CHAPTER # 1998
Robert B. Laux Jr.
Administrator / Co-Editor
(585) 334-3026
5375 West Henrietta Road
West Henrietta, NY 14586-0343
(585) 359-1937
www.gvhfc2290.org
Dorie Re
Recorder/Co-Editor(585)
490-1632
Newsletter is published monthly and is paid for automatically as part of annual membership dues.
MEAT BINGO!
LET’S WIN SOME MEAT! THAT’S WHAT IT’S ABOUT!
SATURDAYS, MARCH 8TH & MARCH 22ND
1PM-4PM
A Dinner & Celebration
Honoring our
DEPUTY GRAND REGENT, DEBORAH KELSEY
Saturday, May 17th, 2014
Cocktails at 5pm ~ Dinner at 6pm
Menu: Hors d ‘oeuvres; Strip Steak; Baked Potato; California Blend Vegetables, Salad Bar, Rolls & butter, Desserts
$15.00 per person
Entertainment to follow dinner
Chair people: Ro Milliman 224-8811 & Melissa Canarvis 506-5724
PLEASE REMIT YOUR PAYMENT WITH YOUR RESERVATION FORM ON OR BEFORE MAY 3RD, 2014
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--------------------------------------------------------------Celebration Dinner for Debbie Kelsey
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Name:_________________________________________# Attending_______ Amount enclosed ($15/per person)________________
Checks payable to WOTM Chapter 1998: Send reservation form & payment to:
WOTM #1998, PO Box 79, West Henrietta, NY 14586
LOOM ELECTED OFFICERS
Governor-Mark Hutton 705-1914
PastGovernor-Frank Guessford 506-2502
Jr Governor-Bob Meister-530-0235
Prelate-Joe LeBerth-624-1989
Administrator-Bob Laux 334-3026
Treasurer-Mike Mattison-737-5550
3 Yr. Trustee -Mike Stewart-705-7146
2 Yr. Trustee– Kevin Cripps-359-4704
1 Yr.Trustee - Bob Springs-415-7178
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Sergeant at Arms-Don Fields
Inner Guard - Bill Amann
Outer Guard-Lee Priset
LOOM COMMITTEES
2014
Newsletter Staff
Co-Editors/Review
Committee:
Dorie Re
Bob Laux
Proofing:
Sandy LeBerth
Boosters:
Dorie Re
Graphics:
Maria Arrant
Calendar:
Kevin Hyland
Mark Hutton
Publisher:
Copy Town Enterprise
Audit-Ray Bialkowski / Mike Brown /
Membership Retention-Bob Meister
Community Service-Ray Zaso &
Walt Bowen
Donors Circle-Bob Laux
Government Relations-Dave Farrell
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Guide-Dawn Malone
Assistant Guide-Pat Dano
WOTM COMMITTEES
Membership Retention–Sue Speta
Publicity – Gerry Amann
Youth Involvement– Sheryl Watts
Academy of Friendship-Dorothy Smith
Star Recorder –Lisajo Keeler
Bob Meister
Membership-Bill Halldow
WOTM ELECTED OFFICERS
Senior Regent -Susan Hyland-281-0531
Junior Regent-Linda Wilkinson-943-1244
Chaplain – Sandy LeBerth-624-1989
Jr. Grad Regent –Nikki Guessford-506-2504
Sec./Treasurer -Bonnie Torpey-334-6797
Recorder – Dorie Re-490-1632
Moose International
Website
mooseintl.org
Click on “Members
Only”
Mooseheart/Moosehaven–
Kathy Vieira-Barrile
College of Regents –Jan Cripps
Community Service –Linda Eberlin
Educational Advancement–Carol Moore
Family Involvement–Sherry Stevens
Moose Charities–Janet Downey
Sports- Kevin Hyland
Health Awareness – Danielle Regali
Endowment Fund-Bob Laux
Green Cap-Ways & Means—
Historical -Ed French
Nikki Guessford
Mooseheart /Moosehaven
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Admissions- Mark Hutton
Audit—Debbie Kelsey & Sharon Laux
Bell Jar- Dave Farrell & Walter Bowen
& Gerry Amann
Bingo-Ray Zaso
Application Review-Sharon Laux,
Public Relations -Kevin Hyland
Higher Degree - Chuck Faggiano
Youth Awareness - Mark Hutton
Moose Legion-Vern Downey
NOTICE: DEADLINE
FOR NEWSLETTER
ARTICLES IS THE 20th
OF THE MONTH BY 5 PM
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[email protected]
SUPPORT OUR
ADVERTISERS
Or in Newsletter mail
slot.
THEY SUPPORT US!
NO EXCEPTIONS
Debbie Kelsey, Gerry Amann
Government Relations– Sharon Laux
Youth Awareness—Sharon Laux
Sports – Mylynda Board
INSTALLATION OFFICERS
Installing Sr.Regent-Debbie Kelsey
Installing Chaplain-Melissa Canarvis
Installing Chairman-Jessica Kamm
Installing Guide-Sharon Laux
FROM THE DESK OF ADMINISTRATOR, BOB LAUX
For those who attended our 28th Lodge Anniversary last month, I commend you. For those who
didn’t, you missed out! We had a fantastic dinner and special gifts to celebrate our Anniversary.
Not to mention the fun, fellowship and entertainment that we enjoyed.
Moving into March brings one of our favorite celebrations and dinners. On March 17th, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. We will be serving a well prepared dinner of corned beef, cabbage, carrots, etc., along with good old Irish music. Sign up so we know you are coming. We do not want to
run out of food.
The Pool Tournament that we hosted, was a great success again this year. Thanks to Chairman,
Kevin Hyland, and his Committee, Moose Legionnaires, Lodge Brothers and Chapter helpers, it was
well put together. Everyone raved about how nice our Family Center looks and the friendly members we have. They were all treated with nothing to spare, and they can’t wait to return again
soon.
I want to welcome all of our new members and hope you come down to the Family Center for
some good food, fellowship and activities. We will be planning, in the near future, a class enrollment that you will be invited to. This will present to you a good view of what the Moose is all about
and why you joined the greatest Family Fraternity there is.
As always, I want to thank all of our volunteers who help keep our daily operations running
smoothly and keep our home neat and clean.
Have a wonderful March as we get closer to Spring and Summer.
GOVERNOR’S REPORT ~ Mark Hutton
What a GREAT month February has been! It started out with the Anniversary Party of the LOOM,
28 years, on February 1st. We had a great dinner and a lot of fun. When we got the new TV
mounted just in time for the Super Bowl Party. The game was not good, but the food and party was
good. We had the Chocolate & Silent Auction that was run superbly, lots of goodies and great donated items to bid on. You ladies really know how to put on an event! Our Family Center hosted the
“Have a Heart Campaign” on February 11th at Marketplace Mall. We raised $467.57 that night for
the Ronald McDonald’s House in Rochester. Thank you very much.
Our grand finale, the New York State Moose Pool Tournament. We put 10 pool tables upstairs.
The place was buzzing with over 100 players in the Tournament. Lots of friends with the players,
our Moose was packed up and downstairs. What a great weekend. I am so proud of our Family
Center at how hard we work and pull together to make a huge event like this one work. The list of
names is very long that I need to thank for a great job, so I won’t try to list them all now. I must send
a special THANK YOU to KEVIN HYLAND, as he put his heart and soul into this event and it went off
very well.
Now, I’m looking forward to Spring. Don’t forget it is Nomination time for Moose Officers. Letters of Intent are behind the bar for your convenience. See you at the Moose, Mark
FUTURE EVENT…
We will be having a Craft & Bake Sale on July 12th, in the Pavilion. Dust off your creativity
and start making crafts for the WOTM to sell. All craft items are donated. We will be hosting this with Lifetime Assistance, who are donating their crafts as well. All proceeds to
benefit the Convention Fund. More details to follow...Linda Wilkinson
BIRTHDAY’S THIS MONTH
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
MEETING FOR THE LOOM
Mark Gruschow
1
Gerald Bernhardt 2
Michael Murphy
2
Michael Altonberg 3
Kasimir Laszewski 3
Carl Irwin
4
Dennis Rudd
4
Suzanne Gerould 4
Pat White
4
Jim Reger
5
Celeste
Bastes-O’Connell 6
Anna Zaso
6
Paul Johnson
9
Paul Viele
10
Jeanette McConnell 10
Michael Williams 12
Kathleen
Barrile-Vieira
13
Marilyn Sultar
13
Bruce Radley
14
Richard Schneider 14
Andrew Skinner 14
Norma French
14
Richard Alaimo 15
John Offen
15
Johann Bachner 16
Ronnie Board
16
Larry Hogan
16
Patti Nicosia
16
David Chase
17
Kenneth Wirt
17
Jesse Keenan
18
18
18
18
18
Ted Lawless
Julie McIntyre
Diane Rudd
Bonnie Torpey
Marion
Butch Bloom
19
Richard Ong
19
Mary Comstock 19
Joan Cornell
20
Danielle Regali 20
Lorraine Custer 22
Thomas Abbott 23
Jeff Berdine
23
Lawrence Matrese 23
Gregory Robinson 23
Stephen Smith 24
Chelsea Smith 24
Timothy Benjamin 25
Janet Proper
25
Lisa Creager
26
Anthony Mesolella 27
Lindsley Newland 27
Sheryl Watts
27
Steven Faggiano 28
George Grant
29
Kevin Hyland
29
Lynn Cassidy
29
Rodney Haines 30
Fritz Mueller
30
Convention Committee Meeting
Our next meeting will be held on
Wednesday, March 19th at 6pm.
For any information, please contact
Jessica Kamm, Linda Wilkinson or
Dorie Re
With Election of Officers for the 2014-2015
Moose year coming up soon, the Nominating Committee will be meeting on the
following dates:
1st meeting was held on
Wednesday, February 12th at 7pm
2nd meeting will be to interview candidates
for Office, Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm
3rd meeting, if needed, (and petitions to review) on Wednesday, March 26th at 7pm
Letters of Intent will be available in the Social Quarters after the 1st meeting on February 12th. Anyone interested in running
for a Lodge Office, can ask questions to any
Officer what the duties are and the commitment it takes to be an Officer. Must have
Thursday evenings open for Lodge, House
Committee and Board meetings.
ELECTION will take place on
Thursday, April 3rd, from
11am-7pm.
Check us out the Genesee Valley Henrietta
website!
http://lodge2290.moosepages.org
For submission & questions,
see Janet Downey or email her at
[email protected]
And...
MEMBERSHIP~BILL HALDOW
RECORDER ~ DORIE RE
Genesee Valley-Henrietta Lodge
2290 extends a warm welcome to
the following new Members enrolled
during the last month.
Hello All, Our Membership is currently at 282, which
means we are coming up short. It would help if you have
sponsored someone, check to see that they are current
with their dues. If not, encourage them to get them paid.
At this time, we NEED EVERYONE’S HELP!
NEW MEMBER
Ernest J. Every
Calvin Schmidt
George Robert Fields
Joe Ferezy
SPONSOR
Dave Fountain
Don Coyle
Butch Every
Vern Downey
WELCOME BACK FORMER MEMBERS
Adam Valentine
Vern Downey
Larry J. Kiefer
Bob Laux
Moose International will NOT collect the
$20.00 application fees between May 1, 2013
to April 30, 2014. Also, as in the past, when
you sponsor two new members or former
members, your next year’s dues will be free.
We will be having our “Ladies Luncheon” on March 15th.
Watch for your invitation in the mail. It will be our Membership drive, as usual, so bring your friends and family
to join us on that day for our “girlie afternoon”. Remember, if they become a member that day, their lunch is
only $2.50! We will also hold a raffle to win a free years
dues. We also will have our “Presenters” with great
items for sale & basket raffles.
Please welcome our new members!
New Member
Karen Brown
Sponsor
Nikki Guessford
Yvette Seils
Myndie Board
Susan Spade
Myndie Board
Judi Vanderkamp
Susan Hyland
Please welcome back Mary Lou Pompa!
Moose International is having a new promoIf anyone has changed their phone number,
tion called DASH FOR CASH for everyone
sponsoring a new member from February 1st- email address, or home address, please notify me ASAP
at [email protected]. We do not want you to miss
April 30th, 2014. Information about this proout on anything!
motion can be found on the new membership
Dorie Re, Recorder
board located on the side of the new kids
room near the bathrooms. You, or someone
for you, will have to access the Moose InterANNUAL CHILDREN’S
national website to look for your name within
24 hours after it is posted or you will lose your
prize.
The Lodge has a gift for everyone that sponsored a new member this year (since May 01,
2013). Everyone sponsoring at least one new
member can receive a nice lapel pin that is
new for this year. If you qualify, please see
me at the lodge, leave a note in my mail slot,
or call me at 334-4503 to arrange a pickup.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH
10AM-12NOON
THERE WILL BE AN EASTER EGG
HUNT BY AGE GROUPS. THE EASTER
BUNNY WILL MAKE A SPECIAL VISIT.
GAMES, SNACKS AND PRIZES. SO,
COME JOIN IN FOR LOTS OF FUN!
P R E L AT E
CHAPLAIN
Joe LeBerth (624-1989) Sandy LeBerth (624-1989)
DEATHS: Robert Miller’s wife, Barbara
RECOVERING AT HOME: Jerry Higley; Steve Schneckenburger; Arlene Tierson
Hospitalized: Dick Hale; Dennis Kelsey
Wii COMPETITION
APRIL 6TH, 2014 @ 2PM
Come join us for an afternoon of Wii Competition fun
to support our local Special Olympic Athletes. It will
be the best of 3 Bowling Wii games to advance.
Prizes for the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places.
It is a $5.00 entrance fee and refreshments will be
available to purchase. A portion of the funds will go
to help athletes attend the Special Olympics.
Please contact
Danni Regali @ 585-414-7764 with any questions.
SUNDAY LUNCH SPECIAL
SUE’S CHICKEN PARMESAN
ON A HOAGIE ROLL
AND MYNDIE’S HOMEMADE CHIPS
MARCH 23RD ~ 2PM-5PM ~
$6.00 PER PERSON ($.50 EXTRA FOR TAKE OUTS)
COME ON IN,
YOU CAN’T PASS THIS ONE UP!
WOTM is COLLECTING articles
FOR our VETERANS.
There is a “WISH LIST” and a box for
items on the table by the Sports Bulletin Board in the Social Quarters.
Please help our Veterans!
Any questions, see
Sandy LeBerth or give me a call at 624-
SAVE THE DATE:
SUNDAY, MAY 18TH
CASINO BUS TRIP TO
SENECA NIAGARA CASINO
$30 A SEAT...PAYMENT GUARANTEES
YOUR SEAT!
2 BUSES, LEAVING AT 9:30AM
SIGN UP SHEETS AT FRONT DESK
From our Senior Regent ~ Susan Hyland
Hello Co-workers! We are now into the month of March. Please check your calendar for
the many social events coming. March is also about the business of running our Family Center, and that means “Elections of the Board of Officers”. March is the month of elections. I
chaired the WOTM’s 3 Nominating Committee meetings and the Slate of Officers has been determined. I will announce who will be running for all Board positions at our March 6th Activity
meeting. The WOTM Elections will be held on Thursday, March 20th, from 6pm-7pm, before
our 2nd March meeting. It is important that all WOTM Co-workers come to vote for their choice
for the Board of Officers that are running for the upcoming 2014-2015 Moose Year.
Thanks to our Chairman, Gerry Amann, for having the Euchre Tournament on January 25th.
You did a super job. You did get a lot of prizes for your event. Everyone who played that night
left with a prize. Everyone got pizza and other great snacks throughout the evening. Fun was
had by all. Again, great job Gerry!
Chocolate, Chocolate, Bids, Bids, was an adventurous night of the Chocolate Auction.
Wow! The spaghetti dinner started us out for this event. Thank you Chairman, Myndie Board
and her crew, Kandi, Donna, Katie, June, Heather, and Kathy. They served us a green salad
and huge plate of spaghetti and meatballs. It was delicious. Thank you ladies for all you did.
Boy, did I put on another ten pounds, even before the Auctions got started. Next, Chairman’s
Sue Speta and Sherry Stevens offered us this huge array of chocolate desserts made by coworkers. A gorgeous Triple Raspberry Truffle cake was donated by Corby’s and more than 50
Silent Auction donations to bid on throughout the night. Thank you Tweet, our Auctioneer, for
getting the highest bids for all the cakes and cookies, etc. To add to the sweetness of the evening, there was Karaoke by Cody. You ladies put this event together so well to make it such a
marvelous time. Awesome job all Chairman who helped out! Thank you everyone who bid on
items at the Auction, and also for the people who made the donations. You made this event
soar!
Co-workers, remember about the “Go the Distance” campaign. If you sign up two new
members, your next year’s dues are FREE. So, let’s spread the word about what a great
Chapter & Lodge we have. Let’s get our new co-workers to come in and see the changes we
have done so far at our Family Center. More changes are in the works.
Back again is our Ladies Luncheon on March 15th, 2014. There will be a Jewelry Presentation and a 31 Presentation. Bring along a new member who signs up and their lunch is only
$2.50!
We will be placing a box in the Social Quarters for your candy donations for our Annual
Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt. So, please help us out by donating any kind of candy.
We appreciate your dedication to the organization and coming into the
Family Center. We like seeing you. If you have any ideas that you would
be interested in doing, please let me know. My phone number is 585-2810531.
To everyone, a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day.
Your Senior Regent, Susan Hyland
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Ron Newland
Linda Heronimus
In Memory of Paul Eberlin
Linda Eberlin
Rich & Lynne Erne
Barb & Bob Miller
In Memory of Bill Gerhardt
Geno Weltzer
Diane Weltzer
Diane, Holly, Austin Mee
In Memory of Marion & Gerry Weltzer
Jeanine Duryee
Frank & Sandy Kuhn
In Memory of Lois Chapin
In Memory of Barb Coyle
Cathy & Bill Morsch
Larry “Stud” Mathis
Rosemary “Vixon” Brundige
In Loving Memory of my son Douglas Van Hoote
In Loving Memory of my husband, Warren Tierson
In Loving Memory of Mike Wormuth
In Loving Memory of Sarha Ferea
Forever in our hearts
Dianna Tears
In Memory of Sumner “Tex” Tears
Ki-Ta Tears
In Memory of Nikki Tears
In Memory of Shadow “Shay” Tears
Mary Slough
David A Mueller
Linda Becker
Robert Bagley Sr
Sons Robert Jr & Richard Bagley
Sally Roberts
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Mark Hutton
Chuck & Sandy Faggiano
Dorothy Smith
Cub Pack 332
Scout Troop 332
Jim & Fran Hallock
Eli, Emma & Lucky Grampa “High 5” Russ
Leah, Emily & Lucky “Grampa Piano”
Russ Whalley
In loving memory of Sasha Ferea
In loving memory of Mike Wormuth
Forever in our hearts
In memory of Joe Gaudio
Lorraine Gaudio
Shirley Smith
Colleen McCarthy
Kevin & Sue Hyland
Jason McNash
Sue Tozier
In loving memory of Cynthia McNash-Buller
In memory of Alan Ingalls
Peter J Diak
In memory of Uncle Leo
Elvis the Rooster
Go AU Saxons
Chet & Jo Krol
In Memory of Raymond Crawford Jr.
Mary L. Crawford
Marty & Betsy Sullivan
In memory of Kevin J. Sullivan
Ann Martin
Dick Hale
Kay Dunigan
Dick & Betty Connelly
Bill Hampson
Jeff Thomas
Dana Marshall
Ed & Norma French
Dave French
In Memory of Don Glitch
In Memory of Ellen Paprocki
Ray & Anna Zaso
Michael Zaso
Mark Balestrini
Sherry Heimes
Pat Moulton
John & Patty Fulkerson
William Rate
In memory of Marjorie Rate
William & Doris Norton Sr
Nancy Clark
Butch Bloom
Cal & Rose Bulman
Art & Marie Brokow
In Memory of Dutch Brokow
In Memory of Jr (Marion) Brokow
In Memory of Joe & Ruby Scheller
Bill & Gerry Amann
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MARCH 2014
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
APRIL DATES YOU CAN USE
SPECIAL
BINGO
th
5 Meat Bingo
12th Special Bingo
19th Kids Easter Egg Hunt
24th – 27th NYSMA. CONVENTION in White Plains
2
3
11th District
Breakfast @
Warsaw Lodge
10 AM
9
MONDAY
5
BEEF ON
WICK
5-8 PM - $4.00
10
16
4
11
17
18
St Patrick’s
day Dinner
4-8pm
W.O.T.M.
BOARD @ 6PM
B
I
N
G
O
6
7
MEETINGS
Nascar
party 6pm
WOTM—LOOM
BOARDS @ 6 PM
Moose Legion
Meeting
@ 7:00 pm
12
L.O.O.M. LODGE@
7PM
W.O.T.M.
ACTIVITY NIGHT
19
24
LOOM
Sue’s
LODGE @ 7 pm
WOTM
ND
MEETING
@ 7PM
27
22
FRIED
BROILED
SCAMPI
HADDOCK
SCALLOPS
28
29
Volunteers
Needed
LOOM
HOUSE @ 7PM Ask how you can
Volunteers
Needed
31
BOARD @ 8PM
Ask how you
can help
MEAT
BINGO
1-4PM
SEA FOOD
ONION CHIPS
POPCORN
30
21
Meetings
L.O.O.M.
2
SNACK BAR
Karaoke
by Cody
7-11pm
Steaks
FRENCH FRIES
Chicken Parm
Dinner
2-5pm
LUNCHEON
1-4PM
T-Bone
NY Strips
FOOD
26
WOTM
LADIES
2 Soups
BOARD @ 8PM
Voting 6-7
HOT DOGS
15
French Onion
HOUSE @ 7PM
Clam Chowder
7:00 PM
25
DINNERS
Weekly
Specials
Always
BURGERS
23
MEAT
BINGO
1-4PM
FULL MENU
14
20
Moose Legion
Meeting
@ 7:00 pm
8
@ 7 PM
13
LOOM
Nomination
Committee
Interviews
Officer
Candidates
6pm
FRIDAY’S
ARE
Karaoke
by Cody
7-11pm
help
MAY DATES YOU CAN USE
10th
10TH
16th
17th
18th
Car Swap 6am-Noon
Special Bingo
Redwings Concession stand
Dep.Grand Regent’s dinner
Casino Bus Trip
GENESEE VALLEY-HENRIETTA
Non-Profit Org.
LODGE # 2290
Loyal Order of Moose
5375 West Henrietta Road
West Henrietta, NY 14586-0343
We are on
the Web:
www.GVH
FC2290.O
RG
U.S. Postage
PAID
Rochester, NY
Permit No. 844
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
RED WINGS FUNDRAISER
We will again be volunteering at the Red Wings Baseball games this Summer with the Concessions. We receive a percentage of the profits and this has been a
lucrative fundraiser in the past several years for our
organization. This year the WOTM will be only volunteering at the Pop-N-Hots Concession Stand. We will
need 8 people to volunteer their time for each event.
You will be given a polo shirt too and a visor to wear for
this event. The usual time to “start” is 5:30pm and the
stand ends usually by 9:30pm (some days sooner). You
will be given a small “stipend” to use for your dinner
and reimbursement for your parking.
WOTM DATES
LOOM DATES
May 16th
June 14th
June 14th
July 25th
July 25th
August 30th
August 16th
Please consider helping out for at least one of these events. If you are interested in signing
up, please contact Sharon Laux at 831-6505. Thank you in advance!