Aransas Pass Moose Family Center, Loyal Order of Moose

Lodge 2063 / Chapter 1972 / 2540 FM 2725 / PO Box 295 Aransas Pass, TX. 78335

Moose Tales

July, 2014

Viva Las Vegas!

Turkey Legs Anyone???

From the Governor’s Desk

Senior Regent’s Corner

Words From Our

Administrator

Chaplain's Chair

Tommy Wants You

Moose Family News

What’s Happening

Yummy 4th of July

Calendars

Inside this issue: Viva Las Vegas!!

The Moose International Convention was GREAT! Not just because it was held in Las Vegas, but because there seemed to

be a new energy and purpose with everoyone “Getting Back to Basics”. Ron looks so happy here because several lf his

Lodges made Premier Lodge and TMA tied for Top Association! WOW! That’s something for a little association like us. AND,

by the way……. Aransas Pass Moose Family Center is once again a “PREMIER LODGE”!! (4th year in a row)

Deputy Supreme

Governor Texas

North—

Gary Wilcox,

Ron Trygstad,

Deputy Grand

Regent Texas—

Laura Murphy,

Deputy Supreme

Governor Texas

South—

Tom Barbara

Gaila McLaughlin—Star Recorder & Member of the

International Communications Committee

Elizabeth Iftner-Schlieper—Our newest Academy of

Friendship Sister

Noreen Wylie—Senior Regent

As a 1st, this year there were opportunities for the Moose to

publically demonstrate just what we are all about. From a

blood and food and clothing drive to going to various charita-

ble agencies in the Las Vegas area and doing whatever they

needed to have done….. By golly we showed ‘em! This is

Gaila, Noreen and Byron at St. Therese Center. There were

also; Three Square Food Bank, Salvation Army, The Shade

Tree & Outside Las Vegas. There was a finite number of

‘openings’ and they quickly filled up with more folks wanting

to help than were places. This was ‘way cool’!

Moose Tales July, 2014 Page 2

Turkey Legs Anyone???????

Coy’s Towing Service

Christine & Crystal on Moosemobile Patrol

‘Our’ Scouts

The Float Gang

Tommy (Michael) Moose

Crystal & Bonny—just a couple of the

‘Booth Crew’

L.O.O.M. Officers

Governor: Robert Vaden

Administrator: Byron McLaughlin

Jr. Governor: Capt. Fred Comingore

Jr. Past Governor: Kevin Stubbs

Treasurer: Fred Wiseman

Prelate: Robert Carlson

1st Year Trustee: Gene Metcalf

2nd Year Trustee: Tommy Steransky

3rd Year Trustee: A.J. Michaels

Sgt. At Arms : David Neill

W.O.T.M. Officers

Sr. Regent: Noreen Wylie

Jr. Regent: Pat Brown

Jr. Grad Regent: Gypsie Leckbee

Chaplain: Christine Michaels

Secretary/Treasurer: Debbie Metcalf

Recorder: Gaila McLaughlin

____________________

Moose Tales Editor: Gaila McLaughlin

Moose Tales July, 2014 Page 3

Senior Regents Corner June has been quite a month for the

Lodge. Cookie’s Lasagna Dinner raised

$200 for St Mary’s Food Pantry. Jeanet-

te’s AOF Luncheon was a hit! We had

the Shrimporee Parade and sold lots of

turkey legs!

I actually made the flight to and from

Vegas without Gaila and Byron having to

use the duct tape on me!! We spent a

day doing community service. Two bus

loads went to St. Theresa’s to clean the

grounds and restock food shelves and

BJ donated blood to the local Blood

Bank.

Congratulations to Gaila on her appoint-

ment to the International Communica-

tions Committee and BJ for getting her

Academy of Friendship!

I was asked what impressed me the

most about the convention and my an-

swer was that ‘every Moose member

that I met ha a smile on their face and

extended their hand out to shake mine’.

Checkout our calendar for July. Lots of

activities to attend. Breakfasts on Sun-

days one dish on Thursdays and great

meals on Fridays. SO, mark the dates

an come join us!

And last, I want to thank all the ladies

for their hard work; plan-

ning, cooking and clean-

ing up.

Remember to smile, it

increases your face val-

ue!!

Noreen Wylie, Senior Re-

gent

From the Governor’s Desk Hello again “To All”

First of all I would like to thank all the

LOOM and WOTM members “WE DID IT

AGAIN” for the 4 th. consecutive year we

won the Premier Lodge award, this year

only 268 out of 1700 lodges won this

prestigious award – “YOU ALL DESERVE

TO GIVE YOURSELVES A GREAT BIG PAT

ON THE BACK”.

Convention was great, as usual, a lot of

good information and camaraderie. It’s

always refreshing to go to a State or

International convention, you always

come away with a renewed since of pur-

pose and enthusiasm. The best part of

a convention, for me, is meeting people

from other lodges you’d be surprised

how much it makes you realize how

good your lodge is and how great this

fraternity is overall.

The Moose “Heart of the Community”

office organized a “Community Service

Day” approximately 500 of us went to

assist several Community organizations

in Las Vegas, Blood Drive, an HIV Out-

reach center, the food bank, etc. We’re

going to do this again at next year’s con-

vention in Nashville. This activity is

something we should consider doing in

our communities; anyone who would like

to volunteer to head this up please see

me.

We have two very significant activities

that are quickly approaching and we

need all the help we can get to make

them a success. On August 1st. we will

be hosting the Supreme Governor, Dan-

ny R. Albert, Kevin is heading up this

committee and on September the 13th.

we will be having our 911 Remem-

brance Day Ceremony, Byron is heading

up this committee.

The Mooseheart school renovation pro-

gram is going real well we are 70% of

the way to our 10 Million dollar goal.

Several experts told us this was impossi-

ble; we couldn’t raise 10 Million an

there was absolutely no way we could do

it in this short time frame, shows you

how much the “Experts” don’t know

about Moose people. TMA gave another

5,000 dollars to the Mooseheart School

Renovation program at the convention

and has agreed to sponsor the renova-

tion of another class room at a cost of

$25,000. We’ll be selling tickets again

and, if you buy one you could win

$3,000 (1st. Prize $1,500, 2nd. Prize

$1,000, and 3rd. Prize $500) you can

win all three because your ONE SINGLE

ticket can win all three times, yes is it

possible. Last go round an individual

won $2,000 on the first drawing, Gaila

won a $1,000 and I also won. So when

we come around selling tickets please

buy some it’s for a good cause and it

could also put some money in your

pocket.

Because of you and what you do we are

known as the BIGGEST little lodge in the

whole of the Moose Fraternity.

God Bless you

for all that you

do –

Robert Vaden –

Governor

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Words From Our Administrator

Chaplain’s Chair First I would like to say thank you to the

men and women of the armed forces.

Not for a day or a month, but for every

day. This nation didn't forget about you,

but doesn’t realize the pain you go

through when you leave, and the pain

your families go through when you say

goodbye. I pray for you and your families

every day and forever so I don't forget.

May the lord watch and guide you to

safety and shield your families hearts to

not break so easily.

From your Chaplain,

Christine N. Michaels

MOOSE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

Well let’s see, 10 hours to get

there and I thought that was the trip

from hell until we tried to get home.

That one took 22 hours with a detour to

McAllen and 3 hour drive home. Let’s

just say traveling these days is an ad-

venture; every plane we flew on was

100% full. OK I’ll quit whining.

Convention was great, got to see a

bunch of Moose from other Texas lodg-

es and we got to meet some very nice

folks from all over Mooseland. All the

proposed changes were passed by the

delegates. The one I believe that will

make the most difference is that a lady

can now sign a man and man can now

sign a man. (will let you know when this

goes into effect)

Once more our lodge received the Plati-

num award, for the 4th. Consecutive year

I’ll have you know. Texas Moose Associ-

ation (TMA) won Top- Association

(again), actually tied with South Caroli-

na. Over the past 3 years TMA has fin-

ished 1st. twice and 2nd once (by a

miniscule 3 points.)

MEMBERSHIP - The WOTM showed an

increase, the Moose Legion showed an

increase, the LOOM showed a decrease.

If you could take a trip to Mooseheart or

Moosehaven then you would get

“religion” you wouldn’t have to ask why

we are the sole supporter for these two

entities. Along that line District 7 is go-

ing to organize a trip to Mooseheart. If

you have never been you really need to

consider going, see Kevin for details.

Las Vegas is HOT, I don’t care if it is a

dry heat it’s just plain HOT, Noreen was

begging for humidity. Las Vegas has a

saying “what goes on in Vegas, stays in

Vegas” so I am hoping that those who

took pictures left them there otherwise

if they get to a Moose Legion Celebra-

tion its going to be expensive for me and

several others. By the way the Casino

asked Gaila and me to come back; let’s

just say Gaila and I contributed to their

economy, Now Robert on the other hand

did what Robert does, WON.

For all you do for others and espe-

cially for what you do for Moose-

heart, Moosehaven, and our local

communities – THANK YOU -

Any suggestions or complaints that you

might have please let me know @ - 832-

215-112 or by e-mail, or catch me at

the lodge - apmacmail@yahoo.com

Byron McLaughlin Administrator

- Irish Sayings

Nine-tenths of the value of a sense of

humor in writing is not in the things it

makes one write but in the things it

keeps one from writing. It is especially

valuable in this respect in serious writ-

ing, and no one without a sense of hu-

mor should ever write seriously. For

without knowing what is funny, one is

constantly in danger of being funny with-

out knowing it.

The Republic Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Thou, too, sail on, O Ship of State!

Sail on, O Union, strong and great!

Humanity with all its fears,

With all the hopes of future years,

Is hanging breathless on the fate!

We know what Master laid the keel,

What Workmen wrought thy ribs of steel,

Who made each mast, and sail, and rope,

What anvils rang, what hammers beat,

In what forge and what a heat

Were shaped the anchors of thy hope!

Fear not each sudden sound and shock,

'Tis of the wave and not the rock;

'Tis but the flapping of the sail,

And not a rent made by the gale!

In spite of rock and tempest's roar,

In spite of false lights on the shore,

Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea!

Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee,

Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers, our tears,

Our faith triumphant o'er our fears,

Are all with thee, - are all with thee!

Moose Tales July, 2014 Page 5

Moose Family News

MEMBER SPONSOR

Ronnie McDaniel Transfer

Charles Howell Sr. Burton Breaux

Cody Robbins Jerel Serafine

John Bishop Dwight Needham

New Members

Fantastic Foods Cookie’s Lasagna Dinner was to die for

(she even provided anchovies for those

few of us who like them). Of course this

was a given as any of you who have had

her spaghetti or lasagna know. She

raised $200 for St. Mary’s Food Bank.

On the first Friday Fred manned the grill

for Steak Night…. Yummy!. The second

Friday you should have either been

working the booth at Shrimporee OR at

Shrimporee buying turkey legs from

those who were selling them. Moose

Legion Burgers were a hit on the third

Friday with Bob C and Kevin doing the

honors. And finally, on the 4th Friday the

WOTM stuffed peppers were a sellout.

Not only were the peppers great (thanks

Christine and Pat) but the scalloped

potatoes (Noreen and BJ) and the green

beans (Mary Ann and Mary Lou) really

hit the spot. The potatoes were the first

to disappear. There was also bread and

dessert—not sure who brought that.

Academy of Friendship Revealing

and Luncheon Jeannette did an outstanding job putting

this together. Notwithstanding her

‘running around in circles’ and being

concerned everything went off very well.

Lots of ladies attended, looked at their

gifts, played games, ate good food, and

selected their secret pals for the current

year. Hopefully we made some folks

jealous so they want to join the AOF al-

so! Thanks Jeannette for a good job!

Tommy Wants You!!

Miscellaneous Moosings

June Birthflower

Moose Tales July, 2014 Page 6

In Greek my-

thology larkspur

sprang up from

the blood of

Alex after he killed himself

following a temper tan-

trum resulting in an act of

dishonor when he did not

receive Achilles’ armor.

Other healing uses include

the treatment of hemor-

rhoids, colic in children

and wound repair.

Larkspur was also said to

have had magical powers

as it carries feminine ener-

gy. In addition to healing

wounds and combating

lice, larkspur was used

with any spell related to

the protection, care and

comfort of soldiers and

other figures of authority.

It has also been known to

be used in ceremonies

honoring war dead.

Miscellaneous Moosings

Rubies were be-

lieved to contain the

spark of life – “a

deep drop of the heart’s

blood of Mother Earth”.

Greek legends told the

story of a female stork,

who repaid the kindness

of Heraclea by bringing

her a brilliant ruby – a

ruby so bright that it illu-

minated Heraclea’s room

at night. In the Middle

Ages, rubies were thought

to bring good health, as

well as guard against

wicked thoughts, amorous

desires, and disputes. It

was believed that the ruby

held the power to warn its

owner of coming misfor-

tunes, illness, or death, by

turning darker in color. It

is said that Catherine of

Aragon, first wife of King

Henry VIII, predicted her

downfall in seeing the

darkening of her ruby.

July Birthstone

Cougar

Roberta Michaels and Noreen Wylie

Presenting check to Joe & Cathy Apodaca

District 7 in San Antonio Byron and I couldn’t go as we were out of

town BUT, it was an excellent and profitable

meeting in our opinion. We got a call saying

that Cougar McLaughlin won the $500

drawing. Cougar is very appreciative and

says that this will buy a LOT of kitty treats

and maybe even a can of tuna.

I understand that it was a good, informative

meeting and Noreen got to make her first

report as Senior Regent and, as always, the

food was great.

Moose International—Las Vegas Lots of stuff elsewhere on the convention

but just one more photo. BJ giving blood on

Community Service day

Membership/Retention Fundraiser As the chairman of this committee, Cookie

Michaels raised $200 for the St. Mary . This

organization is doing a wonderful service for

our community.

WOTM Chairman Luncheon Wish more of the chairmen could have been

there but it was still a very successful meet-

ing. Those of us who have held chairs, offic-

es, etc. forget how intimidating it is to be

asked to take a chair and you have no clue

exactly what that means or what is ex-

pected of you. This meeting was a big help.

Shrimporee Several others have mentioned Shrimporee

and there are pictures earlier in the news-

letter so the only thing left to say is; ‘Thank

you to everyone who came out and helped.

From hauling all the ‘stuff’ out there, man-

ning the pits, working the booth, set up and

tear down. Couldn’t have happened without

you.

Love (or something) Is In The Air Two couples celebrated a renewal of vows

last month! Bob and Lisa Kae Carlson, 15

years and Warren and Lois Dugas, 50

years! Congratulations and best wishes for

many more years.

Renovations WOW! Have you been to the Lodge lately?

Sherelia has painted and ‘uncluttered’ the

Lodge walls and shelves. Now you can see

all of the license plates and other stuff

proudly displayed and the shelves look

great. Let’s give her a big thank you when

you see her.

The kid’s room is also coming along thanks

to John F., Bobby B., Loyd Navarro, A.J. M.,

Raymond D. and others.

Gypsie Leckbee - Jr. Grad Regent

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1. Which three presi-

dents died on the

Fourth of July?

2. Which president was

born on the 4th of

July?

3. How many people

signed the Declara-

tion of Independence

on July 4th?

4. On what date did

most of the signers

actually sign the doc?

5. When was the first

public reading of the

Declaration of Inde-

pendence?

6. Who was the oldest

signatory?

7. Who was the young-

est?

8. Who was the last sig-

natory of the Declara-

tion of Independ-

ence?

9. Which state had the

most delegates sign?

10. What American Presi-

dent was famous for

playing golf every

Fourth of July?

What’s Happening The Breakfast Crews

Every Sunday—10-12 The Breakfast Bunches this month are:

07/06/14: Lisa & Bonny

07/13/14: Noreen

07/20/14: B.J.

07/27/14: Kevin

One-Dish Surprise

Every Thursday 07/03/14: Miriam

07/10/14: Gaila

07/17/14: Christine

07/24/14: Elaine

07/31/14: Cookie

LOOM Steak Night &

WOTM Bake Sale

July 4th Fred W.s on board again as Steak Chef for

July. You all know he’s an accomplished

grill-mister and you know how big and juicy

our steaks are so…..what are you waiting

for? We’ll also have a bunch of great des-

serts for sale and you know what kind of

sweet goodies our Chapter produces.

Moose Legion Burgers

July 11th Bob C and Robert V are doing the burgers

this month. Come on out and queue up for

a nice juicy burger and Robert’s famous

French fries.

Omar Munguia Benefit

July 12th Omar has stage 4 Leukemia and really

needs our help—remember, this is what we

do! Johnny Valdez is organizing this and

has lots of exciting things planned; brisket

sandwich and chips for $5.00, Raffle Tick-

ets for a ‘Mystery Wagon” $5.00 or 5 for

$20.00 (I am intrigued—will definitely buy

some), AND a live auction beginning at

3:30PM. The doors open at 10AM so be

there to make sure you get fed and then

hang around, buy raffle tickets, visit with

everyone, buy more raffle tickets, have an

adult beverage, buy more raffle tickets, and

then attend the auction and buy something.

Hey, it’s all for a great cause.

Skeet Shoots

July 12th & 26th Haven’t checked lately but I believe the

turn-out for the skeet shoots is pretty good.

Even if you’re not shooting usually some-

thing tasty gets thrown on the pit and every-

one has a great time.

Girl Scout Spaghetti Dinner

July 18th Come out and support our Girl Scouts. They

need funds for their projects, uniforms, etc.

SO, for only $7.00 you can give them some

support AND have some great spaghetti.

Moose Legion Celebration

San Antonio

July 19th and 20th The theme this time is ’Duck Dynasty’ - (I

don’t want to think about it). SO, grow your

beard, put on your camo and waders and

break out your duck call. I can’t wait to see

what’s in the Tin Man. Also guys, there are

many of you who are eligible to become

Moose Legionnaires. This would be a good

time. See a Moose Legionnaire and they’ll

get you signed up.

Member Appreciation Night

July 25th

Did you know?

July is National Hot Dog Month

July is National Ice Cream Month

Well, if you didn’t , now you do. SO, in honor

of those two iconic foods AND in honor of

what all of you folks do for the Lodge and

Chapter, on July 25th we will have Hot Dogs

with all of the various condiments AND

‘Build Your Own Ice Cream Sundaes’. This

is free just to say THANKS!

Moose Training Session

July 26th Yvonne King will be here to teach us our

Moose ABC’s. This is primarily for the

WOTM as there will be information pertain-

ing to Chapters only, however, lots of the

information is ‘Moose’ so the men are wel-

come to attend.

4th of July

Moose Tales July, 2014 Page 8

What’s Happening (cont)

SPORT’S SPOT – RENEWAL TIME

DEADLINE – AUGUST 1ST. 2014 If you have “Sport Spot” on the back

wall of the Social Quarters its’s

“RENEWAL-TIME”. If you haven’t re-

newed by midnight on August the 1st.

your “Sport Spot” will be painted OVER

and offered to another deserving

Moose. Please see Coy or Byron if you

are renewing or if you would like a

“Sport Spot”

Thank You – The Administrator

Reoccurring Events Beer Special

Every Monday

High Card Game

Every Tuesday @ 7PM

Poker

Every Sunday @ 1PM and

Every Wednesday @ 6PM

Bartender’s Special

Every Tuesday all day

Queen of Hearts

Every Friday @ 8PM

Ongoing Activities Don’t forget the ‘tubs’ on the donation

table for Coastal Bend Troop Support,

St. Mary’s Food Bank and Eyeglasses

for the Lion’s Club. If anyone knows of

a local organization that takes used cell

phones for a charitable purpose let me

(Gaila) know. I bet everyone has one or

two old phones lying around.

Meetings Business have meetings, the PTA has

meetings, churches have meetings and

guess what? The Moose has meetings.

I’ve never heard anyone say; ‘oh goodie

another meeting how exciting, I want to

go!’ But, some meetings are necessary

to keep our lodge and chapter running

smoothly and effectively. Sometimes it

seems as if all of the meetings are at-

tended by the same people. Well, if you

don’t come to meetings and participate,

you are letting that same small group of

people decide what happens in your

lodge and your chapter. This is the be-

ginning of a new Moose Year. Why not

make a ‘Moose Year Resolution’ and

come to a few meetings. You can hear

what’s going on, put your ideas and sug-

gestions forward and help make a dif-

ference. Try it you might like it. I prom-

ise it’s not as painful as a root canal!

The regularly scheduled meetings are:

LOOM: General Membership 2nd and

4th Thursdays

WOTM: Activity Meeting 1st Monday

Business Meeting 3rd Monday

JOINT: Round Table— 2nd Thursday—

Calendar Mtg.— 2nd Monday

This is a VERY important meet

ing. You’re encouraged to

come.

The boards, LOOM and WOTM, also

have meetings; one per month for the

WOTM and two per month for the

LOOM. There are also two Joint House

Committee (LOOM and WOTM officers)

Meetings each month.

Send Aheads Visit From Supreme Governor

Danny R. Albert

August 1st Once again we are honored with a visit

from our Supreme Governor. He will be

here on Steak Night so this will be an

opportunity for him to see our Lodge

and meet many of our members. Kevin

is responsible for making the arrange-

ments and is having meetings every

Tuesday beginning on July 8th. If you

would like to be involved, contact Kevin

or come to the meeting. But whatever

you do, be sure to be here on the 4th to

put our ‘best face forward’.

Moose Legion Appreciation

August 2 First meeting on July 2nd. Cam is head-

ing this up. Moose Legionnaires please

come to the meeting or see Cam to get

involved.

Turkey Run . John V. is having a Turkey Run some-

time in September. More information to

follow.

Toys From Tommy Moose Gypsie and Wildman are chairing. The

meetings start this month—1st one is on

July 16th. Check your calendar.

NOTICE: _ Price

Increase for the

following drinks -

Effective Aug. 1st.

2014 Curr Price

New Price

Frangellco $ 4.00 $ 5.00

Gran Marnier $ 3.00 $ 4.00

Glenlivet $ 4.00 $ 5.00

Johnny Walker - Black $ 3.00 $ 4.00

Patron $ 5.00 $ 6.00

Gingerale $ 1.00 $ 2.00

Red Bull $ 3.00 $ 4.00

Apple Juice $ 1.00 $ 2.00

Cranberry $ 1.00 $ 2.00

Grapefruit $ 1.00 $ 2.00

Orange Juice $ 1.00 $ 2.00

Pineapple $ 1.00 $ 2.00

Tonic Water $ 1.00 $ 2.00

Bay Breeze $ 3.00 $ 4.00

Cape Cod $ 3.00 $ 4.00

Car Bomb (Irish) $ 5.00 $ 6.00

Colorado Bull Dog $ 3.00 $ 4.00

Greyhound $ 3.00 $ 4.00

Jack & Coke $ 3.00 $ 4.00

Maggie $ 4.00 $ 5.00

Manhattan $ 3.00 $ 4.00

Maragarita $ 3.00 $ 4.00

Rob Roy $ 4.00 $ 5.00

Salty Dog $ 3.00 $ 4.00

Screwdriver $ 3.00 $ 4.00

Tequila Sunrise $ 3.00 $ 4.00

Vodka & Tonic $ 3.00 $ 4.00

Moose Tales July, 2014 Page 9

Yummy 4th of July

1. John Adams, Thom-

as Jefferson and

James Monroe. Ad-

ams, the second

president, and Jef-

ferson, the third

president, both died

on the same day in

1826

2. Calvin Coolidge, the

30th president, in

1872.

3. Two

4. August 2, 1776

5. July 8, 1776. Actual-

ly, the Liberty Bell

rang out from Inde-

pendence Hall to

summon the crowd.

6. Ben Franklin. He

was 70.

7. Edward Rutledge.

26 years old.

8. Thomas McKean,

January, 1777

9. Pennsylvania. There

were nine.

10. Dwight D. Eisenhow-

er.

Today we celebrate free-

dom

thanks to those who

came before.

Those brave men who

fought and died

in each and every war.

Freedom always comes

at a price,

And while we celebrate

We should tip our hats

to the heroes

who made our country

great.

Answers

Freedom's Price

Fireworks Red, White and Blue Daiquiris

Ingredients

Blue:

2 cups ice cubes

1/3 cup blue passion fruit

liqueur, such as Alize

1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)

2 tablespoons blue curacao liqueur

2 tablespoons white rum

2 tablespoons sugar

Red:

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 cup watermelon chunks, frozen

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 li-

mes)

2 tablespoons white rum

1 tablespoon sugar

1 cup ice cubes

White:

1 cup coconut sorbet

1/4 cup rum

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 li-

mes)

1 cup ice cubes

Directions

Begin by making the blue layer: Put 1 1/2

cups of the ice cubes in the carafe of a

blender. Add the passion fruit liqueur, lime

juice, blue curacao, rum and sugar. Blend

until slushy and there are no chunks of ice

left, adding the remaining 1/2 cup of ice if

needed. Transfer to a large measuring cup

or small bowl and place in the freezer while

you make the next layer.

For the red layer: Rinse out the blender and

then add the frozen strawberries, watermel-

on, lime juice, rum and sugar. Blend until

slushy and there are no chunks of fruit.

With the motor running, add the ice, a few

cubes a time, until thick and smooth. Stir in

1 to 2 tablespoons water if the consistency

is too thick. Transfer to another small bowl

and place in the freezer while making the

final layer.

For the white layer: Rinse out the blender

and add the coconut sorbet, rum and lime

juice. Blend until smooth and thick. With

the motor running, add the ice, a few cubes

at a time, and continue to blend until thick

and no bits of ice remain.

Pour the red layer into the bottom of six 8-

ounce glasses, about 1/3 cup each. Gently

spoon 1/3 cup of the blue layer over the

red layer so they stay separate. Finish by

spooning 1/3 cup of the white layer over

the second layer in each glass.

All-American Mini Burgers and Special

Sauce

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds ground sirloin

2 tablespoons dill pickle

relish

2 tablespoons steak sauce

1 tablespoon grill seasoning

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

10 soft dinner rolls, split

2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce

1 small onion, finely chopped

Special Sauce:

1/2 cup ranch dressing 1/2 cup ketchup

1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Additional Toppings, optional:

Sliced Cheeses: Cheddar, pepper jack,

Swiss

Pepperoni ,Sliced tomatoes , Yellow Mus-

tard,Mayonnaise , Blue Cheese Dressing

Sweet Red Pepper Relish

Directions

Preheat grill to high. Mix meat and next 4

ingredients. Divide meat into half and

score each half into 5 pieces. Roll the

meat into balls then squish it into small,

thin patties, 3 inches across. You will yield

10 patties. These patties can also be

baked on cookie sheets in preheated 400

degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes. But,

on a hot indoor or outdoor grill, these small

burgers will take just 2 or 3 minutes on

each side for medium doneness. Serve on

dinner rolls with chopped lettuce, chopped

o n i o n a n d S p e c i a l S a u c e .

To make sauce, combine ranch dressing

with ketchup and black pepper.

Red, White, and Blueberry Fruit Salad 1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered

1 pint blueberries 1/2 cup white sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 bananas

Mix the strawberries and blueberries to-

gether in a bowl, sprinkle with sugar and

lemon juice, and toss lightly. Refrigerate

until cold, at least 30

minutes. About 30

minutes before serving,

cut the bananas into 3/4-

inch thick slices, and toss

with the berries.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Bartender’s

Special $2.00

7PM: High Card

Game

Noreen

2

6PM: POKER

6:30: Moose

Legion Apprec.

Meeting

3

6-8: One Dish

Surprise

$3.00 Miriam

7PM: Joint House

Committee /

LOOM Officers

Meetings

4

6-8:

LOOM Steak

Night

$13.00

Fred

5

6 10-12: Moose

Legion Brkfst.

$5.00

Lisa & Bonny

NOON: Moose

Legion Meeting

1PM: POKER

7

$2.00 Beer

Special

7PM: WOTM

Activity Night

8

Bartender’s

Special $2.00

7PM: High Card

Game

Betty

7PM: Supreme

Governor Mtg.

9

6PM: POKER

7PM

Benefit Meeting

10

6-8: One Dish

Surprise

$3.00—Gaila

6:30PM: Round

Table / General

Membership

Meetings

11

6-8:

Moose

Legion Burgers

$6.00

Bob C.& Robert V

12

2PM: Skeet

Shoot

10AM-5PM:

Omar Munguia

Benefit

See details in

What’s

Happening

13

10-12: WOTM

Breakfast

$5.00

Noreen

1PM: POKER

14

$2.00 Beer

Special

7PM: WOTM

Officers Mtg. /

Calendar Mtg.

15

Bartender’s

Special $2.00

7PM: High Card

Game

Christine

7PM: Supreme

Governor Mtg.

16

6PM: POKER

6:30: Moose

Legion Apprec.

Meeting

7PM: Toys From

Tommy Moose

Meeting

17

6-8: One Dish

Surprise

$3.00 Christine

7PM: Joint House

Committee /

LOOM Officers

Meetings

18

6-8:

Girl Scout

Spaghetti Dinner

$7.00

Support Our

Scouts

19

Moose Legion

Celebration

San Antonio

20

10-12:

Continental

Breakfast

B.J.

Moose Legion

Celebration

San Antonio

1PM: POKER

21

$2.00 Beer

Special

7PM: WOTM

Business Meeting

NEWSLETTER

DEADLINE

22

Bartender’s

Special $2.00

7PM: High Card

Game

Byron

7PM: Supreme

Governor Mtg.

23

6PM: POKER

24

6-8: One Dish

Surprise

$3.00 Elaine

7PM: General

Membership Mtg

7PM: WOTM

Call-a-Thon

25

6-8:

Member

Appreciation

Hot Dogs &

Build Your Own

Ice Cream

Sundae

FREE

26

2PM: Skeet

Shoot

9AM: WOTM

Training Session

Open to all active

members—LOOM

may also attend

27

10-12: Moose

Legion Brkfst.

$5.00

Kevin

NOON: Lodge

Clean-Up

1PM: POKER

28

$2.00 Beer

Special

29 Bartender’s

Special $2.00

7PM: High Card

Game B.J.

7PM Cub Scout

Meeting

7PM: Supreme

Governor Mtg.

30

6PM: POKER

6:30: Moose

Legion Apprec.

Meeting

31

6-8: One Dish

Surprise

$3.00—Cookie

July 2014

NOTE: Lodge Clean-up

Day on the 27th to get

ready for the Supreme

Governor’s Visit

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Grace Dubose

Robert Baugher

Zip Code Day

2

Gene Metcalf

John Young

World UFO Day

3

Anthony Webb

Superman Day

4

Independence

Day

5

Sheila Buncie

Susan Davis

Bonita Sorters

Bikini Day

6

International

Kissing Day

7

Brian Casey

Daniel Espinoza

Tell The Truth

Day

8

George Emmert

Math 2.0 Day

9

Elizabeth

Podgorak

Tony Fuentes Sr.

10

Teddy Bear’s

Picnic Day

11

Carolyn Boatright

Peter Bennett

John Davidson

Slurpee Day

12

Felien Gathman

Wayne Davis

Charles Rollins

Bald Is In Day

13

Chad Spiegelhoff

Embrace Your

Geekness Day

14

Earlene

McCaughan

Bill Reppin

International

Nude Day

15

Martha

Habluetzel

Kim

Harmon-Sanders

Gummi Worm

Day

16

Carlos Lamas Jr.

17

Sandra Carroll

Roland

18

National Caviar

Day

19

Woodie Wagon

Day

20

Melissa Rye

Linda Smith

John Bishop

William Neill

Moon Day

21

Raymond

Drysdale

Legal Drinking

Age Day

22

Rat-catchers Day

23

Stacy Wright

Thomas Crabb

Perry Galbreath

Gorgeous

Grandma Day

24

Robert Titmus

National Tequila

Day

25

Barbara Evans

Merry-Go-Round

Day

26

Hector MacEdo

National Dance

Day

27

Barbie-In-A-

Blender Day

28

Linda

Gonzales-King

Buffalo Soldiers

Day

29

National Chicken

Wing Day

30

Mick Timm

Father-In-Law

Day

31

Barbara Eichler

Joshua Brackett

Bratwurst Day

July 2014—birthdays

L.O.O.M.

PO BOX 295

ARANSAS PASS, TX 78335

Member Appreciation

Hot Dogs

&

Ice Cream Sundaes

LOOM Steak Night

July 4th

Girl Scout

Spaghetti Dinner

July 18th

High Card—Tuesday

Poker—Sunday &

Wednesday

Breakfast—Sunday

Skeet Shoots

July 12th

& 26th

Omar Munguia

Benefit

July 12th

One Dish Surprise

Every Thursday

Moose Legion

Celebration

July 19th & 20th

San Antonio

Moose Legion

Burgers

July 11th