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WOMEN OF THE MOOSE WELCOME NEW CONFERRAL AND RITUAL COORDINATOR
The Florida Women of the Moose Conferral and Ritual Committee is pleased to welcome Gertrude (Doll) Desantis to the committee as the new Coordinator. Congratulations, Doll!
The responsibility of the State Conferral and Ritual Committee is to make certain that the Academy of Friendship Conferral Ceremony in the spring and the Green Cap Conferral Ceremony in the fall are properly exemplified. The State of Florida has outstanding co-workers on both Conferral Staffs. They are all doing an outstanding job. Every year, 1 or 2 positions may need a replacement or just a substitute. If you are interested in joining one of the Conferral Staffs please let a member of the Conferral and Ritual Committee know. We will add you name to the list for future openings.
In addition, the committee conducts the State Ritual Competition. Are you a performer? Did you love the Chapter Ritual Ceremonies? Are you competitive? Then the State Ritual Competition is for you. A team consists of only four (4) co-workers, you don’t even have to be members of the same Chapter, but remember a winning team practices a lot so it would be advisable to find other team members who live relatively close. For complete details visit the website http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/pdf/wotm/ritual/2012 Once again, ALL Ritual Teams who register and pay all required fees (whether they compete at State/Provincial level or not) WILL be invited to compete in Tampa, Florida at our 2012 International Ritual Competition. So get your forms completed and submitted to your State Coordinator!
If you have any questions regarding the Florida Women of the Moose Conferral or Ritual contact any member of the committee; Doll Desantis [email protected]; Sharon Krutulis [email protected]; Ellen Shindle [email protected]; or Kay Persing [email protected] .
See you all in Orlando in April,Sharon KrutulisAssistant Coordinator
The Courier
VOLUME 2012 ISSUE 1 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2012
FLORIDA BERMUDA MOOSE ASSOCIATION
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
REGIONAL MANAGERJerry Monk605 Spring Meadows RoadQuincy, FL 32351850-627-8192 [email protected]
SECRETARYScott A. CushingPO Box 278017Miramar, FL 33027954-499-3242Fax [email protected]
PRESIDENTDavid J. Smith11512 68th Street NorthWest Palm Beach, FL [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENTLynn Klein4257 Indiana CirclePace, FL [email protected]
TREASURERRichard B. Jones4445 Stonemeadow DriveOrlando, FL [email protected]
PRELATEWilliam (Bill) Norris 8654 Dellbridge Court Jacksonville, FL 32244 [email protected]
JR. PAST PRESIDENTCharles (Chuck) Myers4109 Meredith DriveValrico, FL [email protected]
APPOINTED OFFICERS
SGT AT ARMSFred Van Nostrand 29430 Pine Villa Circle Punta Gorda, Fl 33982 941-457-1107 [email protected]
ASST SGT AT ARMSWilliam (Bill) Catlow921 SW 132nd Terrace Davie, FL 33325 Cell 954-366-8782 [email protected]
INNER GUARDWilliam Birk25415 Rupert Road Punta Gorda, FL 33983941-485-7333Fax [email protected]
ASST INNER GUARDKristopher (Kris) Hummer11900 NW 29th StreetSunrise, FL [email protected]
OUTER GUARDDonald Patterson2242 Alt-19 North, Lot 55Palm Harbor, FL [email protected]
ASST OUTER GUARDW. Scott Duncan2407 Hagoplan Avenue SWPalm Bay, FL 32908321-409-8614
DISTRICT PRESIDENTS
DISTRICT #1Gerry DuBois740 90th StreetMarathon, FL 33050305-289-8097Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #2Keith Delano PO Box 226822Miami, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #3Barry Smith404 NW 70th Ave. #218Plantation, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #4James Bright4550 NW 69th PlaceCoconut Creek, FL954-421-1545Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #5August (Augie) Prestano Sr1019 Staghorn StreetWellington, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #6Tim Stanley1114 Oak StreetOkeechobee, FL 34974863-763-4383Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #7Joseph Eriksen1066 36th AvenueVero Beach, FL 32960772-646-0631Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #8David Gage1480 Mars StreetMerritt Island, FL 32953321-453-0402Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #9Jim Nadeau4259 Fort Courage CircleKissimmee, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #10Carl "Primo" ComeauPO Box 292Astor, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #11Richard Wolfe136 Centennial Park DriveDaytona Beach, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #12Raymond Bennett114 Brett AvenueInterlachen, FL 32148386-684-9209Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #13Edward Franks550 Timber Trace CourtOrange Park, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #14Rudolph (Rudy) Waters11613 Highway 90Glen St Mary, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #15James Tarpein Sr1012 A East 24th PlazaPanama City, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #16Roger Beukema10620 SW 27th Ave I-9Ocala, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #17Jeffrey Goldensoph18424 Hamilton RoadDade City, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #18David (Dave) Thomas12813 Teakwood LaneHudson, FL 34667727-862-2510Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #19William Longenbarger6227 Park Grove DriveGibsonton, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #20Ronald Stubbs1202 Ashlee CourtAuburndale, FL 33823863-967-7482Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #21John Holbach Jr.100 Hampton Road #17Clearwater, Fl [email protected]
DISTRICT #22Frank Cooper III2510 W Shellpoint Rd., Lot 153Ruskin, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #23Red Smith2525 US Hwy 27 SouthAvon Park, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #24Bob Anderson305 LacostaNorth Port, FL 34287941-685-8915Fax [email protected]
DISTRICT #25Darrell Ramsden241 SE 3rd StreetCape Coral, FL 33990239-458-1136Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #26Albert Casale1781 Pebble Beach Drive #103Fort Myers, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #27Jim Kelly124 Driftwood LaneNaples, FL 34112239-331-4601Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #28Tim Dorr 2335 Centennial Blvd.Leesburg, FL 34748352-460-4426Fax [email protected]
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F.B.M.A. 2011 - 2012 OFFICERS
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SUPREME GOVERNOR WESLEY CROWDER
CONTENTS PAGE
W.O.T.M Ritual News CoverF.B.M.A. Officers 2 Supreme Governor’s Travel Schedule 3 Regional Manager’s Message 4President’s Message 5Letter from the Editor 5Secretary’s Message 6Deputy Grand Regent’s Message 6F.B.M.A. Membership Campaign 7Mooseheart 8-9 Moosehaven 10Moose Charities 11L.O.O.M. International 5 Club 12W.O.T.M. International 5 Club 12L.O.O.M. 25 Club and W.O.T.M. 25 Club 13Centennial Watch Program 13Top Producing Lodges 14Top Producing Chapters 15L.O.O.M. Mid-Year Conference Information 16-17
CONTENTS PAGE
W.O.T.M. Mid-Year Conference Information 18 Communication from Moose International 18Pilgrim Presentation Photographs 19 Community Service and Fundraising 20-22Lodge News 22Chapter News 23 Moose International Campaign 23District Schedules 24Moose Legion News 25 Higher Degree News 26Sports News 26Moose International Sports Tournaments 26Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches 27R. Robert Dale Scholarship 28-29F.B.M.A. 2012 Calendar 30F.B.M.A. Officers (continued from pg. 1) 31F.B.M.A. Committee Chairmen 31Courier Deadline and Subscription Form Back
Wesley I. Crowder serves as Supreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose. He was elected to this position - which also serves as Chairman of the Moose International Board of Directors - at the 123rd International Convention in Anaheim in July 2011. He had previously served as Supreme Jr. Governor in 2010-11 and Supreme Prelate during 2009-10. Wes had served on the Supreme Council, the fraternity's corporate Board of Directors, since June 2005. He had previously served since 2004 on the Mooseheart Board of Directors, and on the Moose International Government Relations Committee since 2001.
Wes joined Bedford, VA Lodge 1897 in 1963. He served his Lodge as Governor, Past Governor and Sports Chairman and was involved in many other Lodge activities.
At the state level, Wes served as District 6 President, Past District President and District Chairman for the Virginia Moose Association Transportation System. He is a Past President of the Virginia Moose Association and served as Deputy Supreme Governor, Outer Guard and Sergeant-at-Arms.
A member of the 50 Division of the Moose 25 Club, Wes received the Fellowship Degree of Honor in 1974, and the Pilgrim Degree of Merit in 1982.
In addition to his Moose involvement, Wes is an active supporter of his local school district and is a leader of numerous homebuilders’ associations in Virginia. He is on the board of the Safe Surfin’ USA Foundation, and also serves on the Department of Charitable Gaming Advisory Board for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He resides in Bedford.
Supreme Governor Wesley Crowder will be in Florida the following dates:
Wednesday, March 14th at Merritt Island 2073 Thursday, March 15th at Vero Beach 1822 Friday, March 16th at Palm Beach Gardens 2010 Saturday, March 17th at Lauderdale Lakes 2267
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I trust everyone had a safe holiday season and that Santa was good to you.
We are starting the home stretch of the Moose Year. We have three months to “Create Some Interest” and complete the “Mission Possible” to ensure we have a gain in active
members on April 30, 2012. The $0 Application Fee should help us on our quest. We also must contact those members who are in the expired and dropped status and encourage them to renew their priceless membership. Contact those who have been terminated and invite them to rejoin. If we all work at retaining our members we will definitely have that gain. Together we can accomplish anything.
Your Executive Committee along with many others from Florida, as well as across the country, attended the Making Change Seminar in Las Vegas. Although the results were not exactly what I thought they should be, there were a few good ideas shared. We hoped that those who attended would come up with new and different ideas to help our Fraternity grow. The camaraderie between the members however was great. I overheard many conversations indicating that we are all in the same boat and we all have many common issues whether here in Florida or in Alaska.
We will be hosting Supreme Governor Wes Crowder in March. He will be in Merritt Island March 14th, Vero Beach on March 15th, Palm Beach Gardens March 16th, and wind up in Lauderdale Lakes on March 17th for St. Patrick’s Day. Make your plans to be at one of these locations to meet the highest elected official of the Loyal Order Of Moose.
We will have Bobble Heads for sale at each location that Wes will autograph for you.
Now is the time to be making your plans to attend the Mid Year Conference to be held in Orlando April 19th – 22nd at the Rosen Plaza. We will have two great visitors, Gary Urwiler and Carolyn Allen. We may also have some visitors (spies) from Pennsylvania with us. So come on out and let’s show them some great Florida hospitality.
I know it is early but I do want to remind you that the International Convention is in our backyard this year in downtown Tampa. Our goal is to have every lodge represented at the convention.
Thanks for all you do and see you in Orlando.
Fraternally, Jerry Monk Regional Manager
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great visitors, Gary Urwiler and Carolyn Allen. We may also have some visitors (spies) from
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT
I hope everyone had a great Holiday, spending time relaxing with family and friends. We are in the final quarter of our Moose Year and we have a lot of work to do if we are to realize a gain in active members by April 30th. The waiving of the application fee helped us before and it should “CREATE SOME INTEREST” and help us now. Retention is the key to our future success. We must all work harder to keep our members active and involved. If we wait until a member is on the expired or dropped lists it is often too late. We must make more effort, with new members and long time members alike, to involve them in lodge life; make them feel wanted, needed and appreciated. Retention should be viewed not as a program but as an attitude and the way we should treat each other; an every day way of conducting business. Every member has the potential to drop from our rolls unless we give them a reason not to. So we have to ensure that our lodges maintain a full schedule of fraternal and social events, geared to our particular members’ wants and needs and that we continually treat all of our members as valuable assets to our Moose family.
Supreme Governor Wesley Crowder will be making some visitations to Florida Lodges in March. Please make an effort to get to one of the host lodges and show him that we appreciate him being here and that we are proud Florida Moose. Mid-Year Conference is just around the corner and as you know, will be in Orlando at the Rosen Plaza. I look forward to seeing you all there for some work and a lot of fun and fellowship. Lastly, the International Convention will be held in Tampa this year and this should allow our Association to attain 100% attendance by all our lodges. It will be hard for me to accept any excuses from a lodge not being able to have someone get to Tampa, so let’s make our plans now!Fraternally,David J. SmithF.B.M.A. President
This Issue of the Courier marks the end of my fifth year as Editor of the Florida Bermuda Moose Association’s Publication. In the past five years, thanks to those of you who have contributed information and articles for publication, the Courier has earned an Honorable Mention and two Second Awards for General Excellence in the Moose Journalism Awards, which are awarded at the International Convention each year. I will continue to strive to make our Publication the best in the Fraternity and want to thank the Association for giving me the opportunity to do so.
I would like to thank all contributors for their past submissions and encourage those of you who have not submitted as of yet, to do so. Please note that if you submit an article which was published in a local newspaper that I need the name of the publication and the date it was published so that the proper source can be credited. See you at the Convention! Debra J. Smith, Courier Editor
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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A Happy and Healthy New Year’s wish to everyone.
I neglected to mention in the last Courier that there had been some donations by lodges to Special Olympics and Safe Surfin' in the amount of $25. I want to point out to those lodges that in order to be qualified for the Premier Award that donations of $100 are required
for both Special Olympics and Safe Surfin', so that means that those lodges will need to send at least $75 more to meet the $100 requirement.
Well, the new District Presidents have had two meetings to start of their year and results have been mixed but unless they are serving their second year it usually takes a couple of meetings to get things rolling. We will be having a Full Board meeting at Moosehaven, January 28, 2012 and will discuss various ideas and proposals for the remaining fiscal year.
By the time you read the Courier we will have attended
the "Making Changes Seminar" that was held in Las Vegas and will have discussed many of those items at our meeting.
Remember the $20 application fee has been waived so go get those members and while you are getting new members let's get some of those members that have been dropped either re-enrolled or current with their dues.
I have included in this Courier the Men's Registration form and Meal Registration form to be used for the Midyear Conference that will be held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, April 19-22, 2012. The phone number for reservations is 407-996-9700 and if you have any problems, ask to speak to Dorian Diaz, Convention Services Manager. I am looking forward to a great Mid-Year in a new location in a great hotel. The men and women will be in the same hotel with no walking between hotels. The parking fee for the Rosen Plaza has been waived and rooms are $95.00 this year. Let's make this a record turnout just like we had at our Annual Convention last October. Remember, Governors and Administrators must be represented at the Conference.
Scott Cushing, FB.M.A. Secretary
FROM THE DESK OF THE ASSOCIATION SECRETARY
Come on Florida coworkers - I know we are the best! Let's prove it and start "Creating Some Interest" in this great f r a t e r n i t y . S i n c e t h e International Conference will be held in Tampa this year let's show the other states how it is done! We want to be NUMBER 1.
Sign 2 new or former members between now and April 30, 2012 and your next year's dues are free, and to make it easier for our new applicants the application fee is being waived from January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2012. Share the Moose story with your friends, family and co-workers. Not only will you be spreading the word about our fraternity and what it stands for you can get your dues paid for the next year. Seems like a win-win situation to me!
It will soon be time for our Mid-Year Conference in April. Don't forget one of the requirements for your Award of Achievement is to have representation at both the Annual Convention and Mid-Year Conference of the Women of the Moose.
It is that time of year when we need to be thinking about the election of Officers. If you have not done so, please download the WOTM "Election of Chapter Officers Handbook". This will give you all of the information you need to have a successful election.
I hope you are having a successful chapter year and don't forget - be happy!
"When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us." -Helen Keller-
Fraternally,Dorothy Douglas, Deputy Grand Regent
MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY GRAND REGENT
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the "Making Changes Seminar" that was held in
get those members and while you are getting new
enrolled or current with their dues.
I have included in this Courier the Men's
Services Manager. I am looking forward to a great
record turnout just like we had at our Annual Convention last October. Remember, Governors and Administrators must be represented at the
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Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould (third row, middle) poses for a photo with 99 Mooseheart children, Mooseheart staff as well as staff from the St. Charles Super Target following a two-hour shopping spree for the children provided by Gould's "The Goulden Touch" Foundation.
MOOSEHEART, Dec. 14 - There wasn’t any mad dashing through the aisles of St. Charles’ Super Target store as 99 Mooseheart children embarked on a Christmas shopping spree. (That could be explained, in part, from some firm instructions from the adults in their lives, to not go madly dashing through the store.) But looking into the elementary and middle school students’ eyes gave away the inner thrill of holiday shopping as they began a two hour spree made possible by Chicago Bears placekicker Robbie Gould and his “The Goulden Touch” foundation. “I’m excited to get the opportunity to work with Mooseheart,” Gould said. “It’s awesome to have the kids come and have a lot of fun today. It’s fun to put a smile on a kid’s face, and it brings a lot of cheer to myself and everyone involved with The Goulden Touch.” The amount involved was pretty staggering. A total of $13,200 was available, thanks to contributions by The Goulden Touch, the Chicago Bears’ “Bears Care” charitable organization, Target and a personal donation made by Gould himself. This meant each of Mooseheart’s elementary and
middle school students was allowed to spend a bit over $120. “I was thinking (it would be) along the lines of $20 or $25 per student,” Mooseheart Executive Director Scott Hart said. “(Gould), through his generosity and fund-raising, has ballooned that up to around $120 per child. It’s a great Christmas gift to Mooseheart in general.” Each group of student shoppers was helped by school and campus staff while Gould continuously moved through the store from child to child, making some recommendations and chatting with the students. He graciously agreed to every autograph request, signing everything from napkins and pieces of paper to footballs, shirts and jerseys. “Every kid has been so polite and every kid has been so excited to go and shop and it’s awesome to see them shop for every family member and to shop for themselves,” Gould said. “It’s really a unique opportunity. You think you are touching their lives . But they are all thinking about their families and everyone around them. You’re touching more than just 99 kids’ lives who came here today.”
MOOSEHEART
99 MOOSEHEART STUDENTS EXPERIENCE 'THE GOULDEN TOUCH' IN HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREE AT ST. CHARLES TARGET
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Some of the older Mooseheart shoppers, middle-schoolers mostly, knew who Gould was, and were aware of the team-record 57-yard field goal he had kicked in an overtime losing effort against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, and they wanted to meet and talk to a professional football player. Some of the younger children were just happy to be around the person who was allowing them to do some shopping. At least one of Mooseheart’s youngest children just wanted Gould to twirl around, because she was in the mood for some in-store twirling. “It makes losing a lot easier,” said Gould, who'll turn 30 later this month. “If you put it in perspective -- you’re pretty bummed after losing 13-10 after having a 10-point lead with five minutes to go. But at the end of the game, I knew I had this opportunity ahead of me. It’s just a game, at the end of the day. We love to win - but you can’t win them all. And there’s so many other opportunities where everyone gets to win and have a lot of fun.” Hart said that the holidays can be a tough time for some of the children who live at Mooseheart, whether they are preparing to return to their guardians when the semester break begins on Friday or whether they will be staying on campus through the holidays. “Christmas can be a difficult time for our children,” Hart said. “Some of them have lost family members and are trying to overcome some serious life challenges at a young age. This really lifts the spirits and lightens the mood and gives the children something else to focus on instead of loss . This is a day of huge gain for our kids.” The shopping spree put smiles on a number of faces at the Super Target too. Store manager Kristen Barbaro had her staff ready to assist and opened a pair of dedicated checkout lines so the children could make their purchases. “My entire team has talked about how this really brings the spirit of Christmas alive,” Barbaro said. “We’re really excited to be a part of such a great event for kids who are in need. It’s great to have Robbie Gould here and we’re happy to be able to give back to the community in this way.” The nature of the shopping and the questions the children were asking touched the Target staff. Boys spent time shopping for nail polish while girls were
seen looking for cologne while everyone went to the jewelry counter, at least to look. “One thing that’s really special is that these kids have been shopping for their family and other people that they know,” Barbaro said. “I saw very little of shopping for the kids shopping for themselves. That kind of touches your heart, when you think about the spirit of Christmas and the idea that these kids don’t have a lot and yet, rather than buying for themselves, they are buying for others.” Gould said there is a fair amount of charitable work done by his teammates. The Goulden Touch has been in existence for 10 months. “We really don’t do it for the PR,” Gould said. “A lot of the guys in the locker room do it because, somewhere along the way, someone’s helped them get to where they are today. It’s always great to give back to the community that’s so embraced all of us, not only in our professional careers but our families as well.” The shopping spree was the first time Gould had met children from Mooseheart, but it may not be the last. He said he wants to visit the Mooseheart campus and meet with the students, possibly talking the football team. There’s also a chance Monday’s shopping spree could become more than a one-off event. “I have a passion for helping youth -- not only in this area, but back home,” said Gould, who is a native of Jersey Shore, PA. This is the future of our country. It’s important that they understand to make the right decisions and to walk away from the wrong decisions, to take advantage of opportunities that you have and work hard.” Hart said furthering the relationship between Gould and Mooseheart would be wonderful, from a Mooseheart perspective. Certainly, 99 children were having a great time with their shopping spree. “This would be something special, if we could make this an annual event for our children,” Hart said. “I know Robbie’s having a great time and I know our kids are having a blast being here.”
By DARRYL MELLEMA, Associate Editor, Moose Magazine
MOOSEHEART
Director Scott Hart said. “(Gould), through his
some recommendations and chatting with the
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MOOSEHAVEN
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MOOSE CHARITIES
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Jerry Mitchell Fort Myers Beach 964David Rogers Fort Myers Beach 964Gregory Hurley Daytona Beach 1263Ed Dunn Big Pine Key 1585Charles Irish North Hillsboro 1741Geoffrey Vester Marco Island 1990Joe Swords Fort Walton Beach 2193Neil Holder Lake Placid 2374Robert Day Palm Coast 2577Homer Smith Four Townes 655Steve Ostrom Golden Triangle 874Stephen Smith Silver Springs 1199Todd Anderson Panama City 1389Brian Smith Melbourne 1406Ed Layton Sebastian River 1767Richard Bolden South Lakeland Mulberry 2295Luther Beenken Mandarin 42Ervin Fonda Gulf Gate 608Dennis Crick New Port Richey 1747Jason Ward Sanford 1851Bill Brennan Islamorada 2151
Scott Farrar Zephyrhills 2276Jay Andrade Englewood 1933Marshall Huffman Englewood 1933Robert Matheis Port Charlotte 2121Jeff Sturgell La Belle 2398Jerry Wooden Palatka 184Jack Johnson Dade City 397Steve Szychowski, Ruskin 813Charles Goetz Lake Panasoffkee 1179Kenneth Elming Tice And The Shores 1297Buck Gladden Tice And The Shores 1297Don Dickey Vero Beach 1822Mike Price Fort Myers 1899Glenn Elsasser Inverness 2112Bernard Kay Islamorada 2151James Quin Anna Maria Island 2188Roger Simard Anna Maria Island 2188Nathan Cervantes Sebring 2259Randy Fox Lehigh Acres 2266Roger Pariseau Lehigh Acres 2266Frank Venditti West Pasco 2366
LOOM Qualifiers International Five Club
New Qualifiers received 12/03/11 through 1/06/12
WOTM Qualifiers International Five ClubNew Qualifiers received 12/03/11 through 1/06/12
Shirley Kovarik Venice 758Jeanie Evans Pensacola 898Rita Marinelli Port St. Lucie 1236Linda Chagolla Port Charlotte 1619Joyce Nichols Orlando 1002Norma McKenzie North Jacksonville 1517Linda Robinette Lake Placid 1960Elva Mueller Leesburg 1034
Alisha Sheppard Bonita Springs 1611Debra Callegari Bonita Springs 1611Doris Ann Mashburn Suwannee RiverGrace Kelley Winter HavenNancy Landry Port St. Lucie 1236Rhonda Ferguson Zephyrhills 1682Sandra Bygler Big Pine Key 1810Mary Slaybaugh Lake Placid 1960
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25 Club Report Congratulations and Thanks to The Fraternity’s Top Salespersons
Recent Qualifiers Reports Received from November 1, 2011 through January 4, 2012
MOOSEHEART CENTENNIAL WATCH
LOOM
Newly Qualified for the 25 ClubDennis Shindle Four Townes 655Michael Halpin Gulf Cove 2554Charles Caggiano S. Lake County 1615Daniel Sullivan Naples 1782Gregory E. Hurley Daytona Beach 1263Neil Holder Lake Placid 2374Peter Olschewski Spring Hill 521Rusty Sanderson Jensen Beach 1690
Advanced to the 50 DivisionJames McEwen Fort Myers 1899Joseph Scibelli Brooksville 1676Larry Lynch Zephyrhills 2276Robert Barnes Pembroke Pines 1844
Advanced to the 75 DivisionAlfred Fontana Venice 1308Bruce Dustin Fort Myers Beach 964John Johnson II Palatka 184Lee Singleton Sebastian River 1767Roger Simard Anna Maria Island 2188Tommy Nichols Orlando 766
Advanced to the 125 DivisionRobert Gerhardt Sr Lake City 624
WOTM Newly Qualified for the 25 Club
Elaine Brinton Ocala 1142Elaine Hall North Port 1892Gloria Melton Wakulla County 2224Lynda Bolden South Lakeland 1970Pam Suarez Pensacola 898Sharyn Heller Venice 758
Advanced to the 50 DivisionElva Mueller Leesburg 1034Helen Wooten Palm Bch Gardens 1471Marie Herrera Sebring 873Wendy Dee Quin Anna Maria 1601
Advanced to the 75 DivisionGeorgia Klein Daytona Beach 1019Theresa Santos West Pasco 2051
Advanced to the 100 DivisionBarb Morgan Zephyrhills 1682Dorothy Douglas Venice 758Nancy Bride New Smyrna Bch 1515
Advanced to the 150 DivisionAngelina Barber Port Charlotte 1619
Circle of Distinction Qualifiers 2011-2012Al Paganini Crystal River 2013
LOOMAl McCleod Islamorada 2151Antonio Suares Port Charlotte 2121Scott Farrar Zephyrhills 2276Bob Guy Marianna 1026Bob Lanigan Port Charlotte 2121Edward Cucinelli Palm Beach Gardens 2010Ernest Casali, Jr. Anna Maria Island 2188Fred Jewett Merritt Island 2073Jim Nadeau Kissimmee 2056Michael Terry Cape Coral 2199Tony Valdes Bonita Springs 1454Al Paganini Crystal River 2013Robert Mullen Sanford 1851Jack Rafool Daytona 1263Larry Lynch Zephyrhills 2276Bill Birk Venice 1308Alfred Fontana Venice 1308William Yeaster Bradenton 1223Ed Connor Fort Myers Beach 964Ed Williams West Palm Beach 1461Michael Witcher Cocoa 1717
WOTMAda Guy Marianna 1286Angelina Barber Port Charlotte 1619Emily Wolfe Daytona Beach 1019Phyllis Jewett Merritt Island 1544Vie Swinamer Port Charlotte 1619Sandra Zenzel Anna Maria island 1601Monica Smith Four Townes 1939Leora Wilson Interbay Tampa 1254Char Conner Fort Myers Beach 551Barbara Whitneck Melbourne 1046Jean Ickes Venice 758Jeanie Evans Pensacola 898
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TOP PRODUCING LODGES AS OF 1/06/2012
Rank Total Last AppLodge # Lodge Name State National Apps Date
1308 Venice 1 1 338 01/03/20122199 Cape Coral 2 3 273 01/05/20122188 Anna Maria Island 3 4 252 01/05/20122013 Crystal River 4 9 146 01/04/20122121 Port Charlotte 5 11 128 01/03/20122276 Zephyrhills 5 11 128 01/04/2012184 Palatka 6 18 115 12/30/2011
1297 Tice And The Shores 7 20 111 01/05/20122259 Sebring 8 22 108 01/05/2012964 Fort Myers Beach 9 31 95 12/22/2011
2151 Islamorada 10 34 92 01/03/20121933 Englewood 11 37 89 01/02/20121782 Naples 12 39 87 01/04/20121223 Bradenton 13 41 84 01/03/2012557 Pensacola 14 44 81 01/04/2012766 Orlando 15 46 79 12/22/2011
1263 Daytona Beach 16 47 78 01/05/20122267 Lauderdale Lakes 17 49 76 01/02/2012813 Ruskin 18 50 75 01/04/2012
1899 Fort Myers 19 53 72 01/03/20121429 Tarpon Springs 20 57 68 01/03/20121880 Brandon 21 58 67 01/04/20121851 Sanford 22 61 64 01/05/20122073 Merritt Island 22 61 64 01/04/20122374 Lake Placid 22 61 64 01/05/2012874 Golden Triangle 23 63 62 01/02/2012
1023 Winter Haven 23 63 62 12/27/20111693 Punta Gorda 24 64 61 01/02/201242 Mandarin 25 65 60 01/03/2012
2367 Satellite Beach 25 65 60 12/30/2011
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TOP PRODUCING CHAPTERS AS OF 1/06/2012
Rank Total Last AppChapter # Chapter Name State National Apps Date
815 Cape Coral 1 1 201 01/05/2012758 Venice 2 2 192 12/21/20111601 Anna Maria Island 3 3 191 01/02/20121915 Palatka 4 4 168 01/04/20121619 Port Charlotte 5 7 125 01/05/20121682 Zephyrhills 6 13 105 01/05/20121002 Orlando 7 17 95 12/26/20111699 Lauderdale Lakes 8 22 88 12/31/2011551 Fort Myers Beach 9 27 73 01/03/20121582 Englewood 9 27 73 12/26/20111544 Merritt Island 10 28 71 12/21/20111939 Four Townes 11 29 70 01/04/20121596 Brandon 12 32 66 01/05/2012873 Sebring 13 34 64 12/03/20111718 Ruskin 14 35 62 12/31/20111072 Bradenton 15 36 61 01/04/20121434 Crystal River 16 40 57 01/05/2012562 Tice And The Shores 17 47 50 12/22/20111152 Winter Haven 17 47 50 01/05/20121304 Naples 17 47 50 12/05/20111715 Islamorada 17 47 50 12/10/20111495 Lake Shore 18 49 48 01/04/20121046 Melbourne 19 51 46 01/04/2012494 Suwannee River 20 52 45 01/02/2012898 Pensacola 20 52 45 12/26/20111960 Lake Placid 21 53 44 01/02/20121404 Sanford 22 54 43 11/30/20111471 Palm Beach Gardens 22 54 43 12/19/20111929 West Marion 22 54 43 12/12/20111983 Satellite Beach 23 55 42 12/14/20111236 Port St Lucie 24 56 41 01/04/20121614 Tarpon Springs 24 56 41 12/12/20111020 Fort Myers 25 57 40 01/01/20121103 Tallahassee 25 57 40 12/09/20112036 Buckhead Ridge 25 57 40 01/01/2012
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Florida Bermuda Moose Association
Loyal Order of Moose
Scott A. Cushing 954-499-3242 P.O. Box 27-8017
Secretary FAX 954-517-9309 Miramar, FL 33027-8017
FLORIDA BERMUDA MOOSE ASSOCIATION
52nd MID-YEAR CONFERENCE
ROSEN PLAZA HOTEL, ORLANDO, APRIL 19-22, 2012
MEN’S PRE-REGISTRATION
NOTE: DEADLINE IS APRIL 9, 2012
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
PLEASE SEND COMPLETED FORM TO:
Scott A. Cushing, PO Box 278017, Miramar, FL 33027-8017.
PRE-REGISTRATION FEE IS $6.00 PER NAME AND CAN BE INCLUDED WITH ANY MEAL REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK, TWO CHECKS ARE NOT NECESSARY.
NOTE: REGISTRATION AT THE CONVENTION WILL BE $10.00
Make checks payable to the Florida Bermuda Moose Association (FBMA)
LODGE NAME NUMBER
NAME
ADDRESS CITY ZIP
CURRENT LODGE OFFICE HELD
PAST GOVERNOR: YES NO
CURRENT ASSOCIATION OFFICE OR COMMITTEE
CIRCLE ONE: PILGRIM FELLOW MOOSE LEGIONNAIRE
LODGE NAME NUMBER
NAME
ADDRESS CITY ZIP
CURRENT LODGE OFFICE HELD
PAST GOVERNOR: YES NO
CURRENT ASSOCIATION OFFICE OR COMMITTEE
CIRCLE ONE: PILGRIM FELLOW MOOSE LEGIONNAIRE
PLEASE DO NOT CUT UP THIS FORM
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PER NAME AND CAN BE INCLUDED WITH ANY
Florida Bermuda Moose Association
Loyal Order of Moose
Scott A. Cushing 954-499-3242 P.O. Box 27-8017
Secretary FAX 954-517-9309 Miramar, FL 33027-8017
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
This form is to be used for the Florida Bermuda Moose Association 2012 52nd Mid-Year Conference Meal Activities, April 19-22, 2012 for Purchase of Breakfast and Banquet Tickets in advance.
DEADLINE APRIL 9, 2012 – NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR!!!!!!
Breakfast Friday April 20, 2012 at 7:30 AM By Invitation Only
(Association Officers and Committee Chairman)
Moose Legion Luncheon & Panel Session $12.00 each
April 20, 2012, Noon
Banquet Friday, April 20, 2012, 7:00 PM
Honoring Past District Presidents $25.00 each
Everyone invited – ALL must have tickets
Lodge Officers Luncheon an Panel Saturday $12.00 each
April 21, 2012 Noon (Any lodge member may purchase tickets)
Banquet honoring Ritual Staffs; Competition Results; Presentation of Moose of the Year, Co-Worker of the Year and Moose Legionnaire of the Year. Saturday April 21, 2012, at 7:00 PM $25.00 each
Everyone invited – ALL must have tickets.
Return form and check or money order made out to the FBMA to: Scott A. Cushing
PO Box 278017
Miramar, FL 33027-8017
Tickets may be picked up in the area of the Men’s registration desk area during the hours of registration as listed in the convention proceedings.
PLEASE NOTE: We must have advance notice so as to contract these meals with the hotel. We thank you very much for your cooperation.
YOUR NAME
Lodge/Chapter Name Number
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Deputy Grand RegentDorothy Douglas233 Rotonda CircleRotonda West, Florida 33947Cell: (937) [email protected]
Dear Florida Co-Workers: The Women of the Moose Mid-Year Conference and Academy of Friendship Session will be held at Rosen Plaza on April 19 through April 22, 2012. The hotel is located at 9700 International Drive, Orlando FL 32819. The phone number for reservations is 800-627-8258. Every chapter should have received their registration packet. If you are planning on attending, please contact your Chapter Recorder or Senior Regent for information. Conference registration fee is $10.00 and Matriculant registration fee is $25.00 (this includes $15.00 Matriculant fee and $10.00 registration fee).
MATRICULANTS BRING CALL CARD OR $5.00 FINEMake all checks payable to: WOTM Venice Chapter #758 and mail by March 31, 2012 to:
Women of the Moose Venice Chapter #758PO Box 734
Venice, FL 34284****FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE****
I am so excited to tell you that our Official Visitor will be Grand Regent Carolyn Allen. This should be a great Conference and wouldn’t it be AWESOME if this was the biggest Mid-Year Conference ever? Congratulations to all co-workers that will be receiving their Academy of Friendship Degree! What a great accomplishment. If you have any questions please call me or the Registration Chairman, Mary Sultana, at the Venice Chapter office, at 941-412-4238. I am looking forward to seeing you in Orlando and remember to “Create Some Interest”!
Have you heard about our Leap Year Special? All current members who pay their next year’s dues on or before February 29, 2012 will have an opportunity to win one of 20 Life Memberships. That’s right! Any currently paid-up member, who pays their dues between January 1, 2012, and before February 29, 2012, will have their name entered into a drawing to win one of the Life Memberships. Ten Life Memberships will be awarded to Brothers in the Loyal Order of Moose and ten Life Memberships will be awarded to Co-workers in the Women of the Moose. The Life Memberships will be awarded in March of 2012. Expired members must pay at least two years of dues to be included in the drawing.
Payments must be processed by Moose International on or before midnight, February 29, 2012, in order to be eligible. Don’t miss out on a chance to win! Dues may be paid online, using a credit card at https://secure.mooseintl.org/QuickPay/.
Members in the United States can mail their dues payment by check or money order to, Moose International Dues Processing Center, PO Box 88065, Chicago, IL, 60680-1065. Please include your Moose ID# and phone num-ber on the face of the check.
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION FROM MOOSE INTERNATIONAL
Please return the bottom portion of this form only.PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY.One co-worker per form. Enclose a Chapter Check to cover the pre-registration or Co-worker may enclose a personal check for pre-registration.
Chapter Name and No. ________________________________
Name ______________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
City ________________________________ Zip ___________
Phone _____________________________________________
Title ______________________________________________
A/F _____________ C/R _____________ S/R ____________
A/F MATRICULANT: YES ________ NO ________
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9700 International Drive, Orlando FL 32819. The phone number for
PILGRIM PRESENTATIONSBelow are a few photographs from the five Pilgrim Presentations which were held between October 30, 2011 and December 10, 2011.
Peter Viernes-Spring Hill Lodge 521, Richard Farrell-Kendale Lakes Lodge 2086, Larry Hopkins-New Port Richie Lodge 1747,Charlie Parker Jr.-Englewood Lodge 1933 and William Callow-Lauderdale Lakes Lodge 2267.
To view all the photographs from the 2011 Pilgrim Presentations visit the Florida Bermuda Moose Association website at floridamoose.com and open the Photo Gallery link which is located under the FBMA Links.
Larry Hopkins Photographs submitted by Wayne Lanning all other Pilgrim Presentation Photographs by Debra J. Smith
Payments must be processed by Moose International on or
1065. Please
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POMPANO BEACH, Florida - A life size, costumed Tommy Moose appeared Oct. 10 in time to present adorable Tommy Moose stuffed animals, along with coloring books, to Deputy Mike Johnson, BO and Lt. Gorge Rossi, Pompano Beach Fire Rescue. These gifts from Women of the Moose may be small, but they serve a very important purpose. “We do a lot of wonderful things for the community every month of the year but our gifts of Tommy Moose to the police and fire departments have great significance as these gentlemen can tell you,” said Sallie Fisher, Senior Regent of Pompano Women of the Moose. Deputy Johnson jumped right in, saying, “Here’s a case that comes to mind. We arrived in a home to find the mother murdered, adults crying and children clutching each other in a corner. A member of our team handed a Tommy Moose to each of the children and you would be amazed at how these little stuffed toys helped those kids deal with their fear and their pain.” Lt. Rossi nodded his head in agreement and then said, “We see a lot of traumatized children in our business and it’s amazing to see how their faces change when we hand them a Tommy Moose animal. They calm down as we try to get control of the situation.”
EMS, Division Chief Michael Howl added, “Kids in distress, who can’t seem to be comforted or calmed down, do so before your eyes when you hand them a Tommy Moose. This little stuffed animal gives them something to hold on to and they quickly focus on him.” There were other touching stories about Tommy Moose animals at the Moose Lodge, 3321 NE 6th Terrace, preceding the meeting of the Women of the Moose. Senior Regent Sallie Fisher shared a little history of this group. “The Women of the Moose began in 1913 as a unit of Moose International. There are now 400,000 women members in 1,600 chapters in 50 states and Canada. We all support Mooseheart and Moosehaven. Mooseheart is a child city and school, located on 1,000 acres 40 miles West of Chicago. It is home to children and teens in need. Moosehaven is a 70-acre continuing care retirement community in Jacksonville. It’s a wonderful place with its own hospital for those of us who have been members for 15 years or more and who wish to retire there. We just had a couple from our Lodge move in. They love their living quarters and all of the activities and wish they had retired there sooner.” The Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 2157 has over 400 members with about the same number in Women of the Moose. Linda Pelts, Recorder says, “The members range in age from 30 to 80. We have couples and singles. We have dinner and music every Friday and Saturday evenings. The women do the cooking and we all do the eating, dancing and enjoying the music.” Some of their year round activities include a Fund raiser and a Christmas party with gifts and music for the Dynamos. They also collect clothing for the Broward Outreach Center, school supplies and backpacks for local school children, a Thanksgiving basket to a needy family, books for Pompano Beach library and needed items for service men and women. Thank you Women of the Moose for the good work you do.
Article by Phyllis J. Neuberger, Pelican staffPublished in the November 4, 2011 Issue of The PelicanSubmitted for publication by Sallie Fisher
COMMUNITY SERVICE and FUNDRAISING
WOMEN OF THE MOOSE GIVE FIRST RESPONDERS TOMMY MOOSE STUFFED ANIMALS TO COMFORT TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN
Pictured left to right - BO Deputy Mike Johnson, Pompano Beach Fire Department Lt. Gorge Rossi, Pompano Beach Chapter 600
Senior Regent Sallie Fisher and Recorder Linda Pelts
The Moose Fraternity and
Special Olympics A Winning Team!
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COMMUNITY SERVICE and FUNDRAISING
PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida - Junior Graduate Regent Arlene Haire and members of WOTM Port Charlotte Chapter #1619 presented Tommy Moose to Port Charlotte Fire Department Station #1 tobe given out to children who have been hospitalized, involved in accidents, fires or other traumatic situations. Information and photograph submitted by Vie Swimmer
COMMUNITY SERVICE and FUNDRAISING
JUPITER, Florida - Jupiter/Tequesta Lodge #2237 and Chapter #1690 donated 5 Thanksgiving food baskets, 5 Christmas food baskets plus various toys to River of Hope, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, to assist those in need. In addition to the 10 baskets donated to River of Hope, the Lodge and Chapter donated an additional 14 baskets 6 of which were given to Jupiter High School and the remaining 8 were given to other families in the Lodge and community who also were in need of a meal this holiday season. The Lodge and Chapter are proud to have lightened the burden of 24 families and look forward to doing this again in 2012.
Pictured at right are Leif Johnson and Junior Graduate Regent Mickey Gonzales presenting 2 families with their holiday feasts.
Article and photographs submitted by Patty Hertvik
PORT CHARLOTTE CHAPTER 1619 DONATES TOMMY MOOSE
FOOD BASKETS BRIGHTEN THE HOLIDAYS
Special Olympics
TAMPA, Florida - North Hillsboro Family Center 1741 and WOTM Chapter 1763 have donated 800 bears to their local community. Over 260 of the bears went to the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Rough Riders Teddy Bear Committee in Tampa, Florida.
Pictured at left are: Mike Strickland, Rough Rider (RR) Officer; Terry Levin, Youth Involvement Chairman Chapter 1763; Carl Levin, Moose Legionnaire and Trustee at LOOM 1741; John Howell, RR Officer; Mark Hampton, RR Officer; Spencer Summer, RR Sgt and David Boykin, RR Sgt.
Article submitted by Grace Wilkerson Photograph by Larry Wilkerson
BEARS DONATED BY NORTH HILLSBORO FAMILY CENTER
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LOYAL ORDER OF THE MOOSE
Article submitted by Pete Mallory Photograph by Shalee Mallory
FT. PIERCE, Florida - Ft. Pierce Lodge #248 held their Children's Christmas Party for the children in their neighborhood on December 17, 2011. Chairman Fellow Brother Tom Kulscar organized one heck of a party, with the help of Don Kern, who set up and Lodge members who financed the party. The children arrived at the Lodge at 3:00 pm excited to see Santa Claus. Pizza, juice drinks and cupcakes were served to them while they waited. At 3:30 pm Santa arrived to a standing ovation. Santa then took a seat next to the Christmas tree and the gifts. Santa (Dave Fonseca) and his two helpers, Mary Waudby, who came in for the event from Baltimore Maryland, and Mandee Kulscar called each child's name and each was given a card and two gifts. Pictures were taken of the children with Santa by Jerry and Bonnie Jilek. It was a wonderful day for the seventeen children who attended.
LODGE HOSTS CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN
CAPE CORAL, Florida - Cape Coral Moose Family Center 2199 held it’s Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday December 10, 2011. Event Chairman Carla Galloway, along with two of the local firefighters, had the following to say after the party was over. “What a GREAT Christmas party put on by our Lodge this year! We were proud to volunteer at the Christmas ornament table. It was a pleasure to see the children's happy painted faces opening their gifts and welcoming Santa on the fire truck. They kept busy watching the magician, decorating their own cookies and making their own ornaments for their families. The music was festive and the food was great. It was amazing to see over 120 children and families together at such a successful function. Thank you to the Lodge staff, members and volunteers for working so hard for the kids. A special heartfelt thank you is sent out to the Lehman family for their food donations.” Article and photographs submitted by Henry J. Heroux
Safe Surfing’ Foundation and Moose International
Protecting children from online predators through education
COMMUNITY SERVICE and FUNDRAISING
FIRE TRUCK DELIVERS SANTA TO LODGE
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children with Santa by Jerry and Bonnie Jilek.
COMMUNITY SERVICE and FUNDRAISING
SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS MAKE ANNUAL STOP AT PALM BEACH GARDENS LODGE
WOMEN OF THE MOOSE
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida - On Sunday December 18th, children and grandchildren of members gathered at Palm Beach Gardens Lodge 2010 to await the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. While they waited the Women of the Moose Chapter 1471 made sure they had
plenty to keep them busy. They decorated their own gingerbread men and were treated to hotdogs, chips and sodas.
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived at noon and handed out stockings and gifts to all the children and stayed for plenty of photographs.
Mrs. Claus (Shirley Watson) and Santa (Bob Watson)
Rachel Prestano (left) and District 5 President Augier Prestano (right) with there children and grandchildren
Article and photographs by Debra J. Smith
MOOSE INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN
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DISTRICT MEETING SCHEDULES
DISTRICT 6 DISTRICT 7DATE TIME LOCATION DATE TIME LOCATION2/12 1:00PM Ft. Pierce 2/12 1:00PM Sebastian River3/11 1:00PM Buckhead Ridge 3/11 1:00PM Vero Beach4/15 1:00PM Stuart 4/15 1:00PM District Picnic5/20 1:00PM Port St Lucie 5/6 1:00PM Melbourne6/10 1:00PM Jensen Beach 6/10 1:00PM Palm Bay7/8 1:00PM Okeechobee 7/8 1:00PM Satellite Beach8/12 1:00PM Ft. Pierce 8/12 1:00PM Sebastian River9/9 1:00PM Buckhead Ridge 9/9 1:00PM Vero Beach10/14 1:00PM Stuart 10/14 1:00PM District Picnic
DISTRICT 10 DISTRICT 11DATE TIME LOCATION DATE TIME LOCATION2/19 12:00PM Astor 2/12 11:00AM Halifax River3/18 12:00PM Four Towns 3/11 11:00AM New Smyrna Beach4/15 12:00PM West Volusia 4/8 11:00AM Palm Coast5/20 12:00PM Sanford 5/13 11:00AM Daytona Beach6/24 12:00PM Golden Triangle 6/10 11:00AM Halifax River7/15 12:00PM Deland 7/8 11:00AM New Smyrna Beach8/19 12:00PM Astor 8/12 11:00AM Palm Coast9/16 12:00PM Four Towns 9/9 11:00AM Daytona Beach
10/14 11:00AM Halifax River
DISTRICT 12 DISTRICT 24DATE TIME LOCATION DATE TIME LOCATION2/19 12:00PM Crescent City 2/11 12:00PM Gulf Cove3/18 12:00PM Palatka 3/10 12:00PM Englewood4/29 12:00PM Moosehaven Picnic 4/14 12:00PM Punta Gorda5/20 12:00PM Jax Beach 5/12 12:00PM Port Charlotte6/24 12:00PM Jacksonville 6/9 12:00PM Gulf Cove7/15 12:00PM Crescent City 7/14 12:00PM Punta Gorda8/19 12:00PM Palatka 8/11 12:00PM Englewood9/16 12:00PM Jax Beach 9/8 12:00PM Venice10/21 12:00 PM Moosehaven Picnic 10/13 12:00 PM North Port
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DEBARY, Florida - The St Johns River Moose Legion 227 Committee of the Four Townes Moose Lodge in Debary was giving away turkeys and hams for the holiday season. What's the catch? You had to be the closest to the center of the target at their Sunday morning charity turkey shoots. Ron Hagan's, a snowbird from Pennsylvania, enjoyed a morning shooting match in Debary and he's not bad at his chosen sport. "1 go all over (to be in turkey shoots). l won three times last week and three times the week before," said Hagan's. Hagan's wins add up to six turkeys in his freezer. Turkey shoot rules are pretty much universal. Set up roughly a dozen targets, line up about a dozen people with .12, .16 or .20- gauge shot guns and give them the signal to fire. The Four Townes Moose Lodge supplies the ammunition to make things fair. Then it comes down to the best eye and the straightest shot. “The Four Townes Moose Shoot goes for as many rounds as the people who show up want to shoot," said shoot coordinator Billy Johnson. "Some people spend a lot of money on this sport. It's like any other sport, you've got people who travel around (from turkey shoot to turkey shoot)," said Moose member Al Caime.
The cost is $2.50 per round. Proceeds collected go to a variety of Moose Charities. Four Townes Moose Lodge is located at 201 Benson Junction Road, DeBary. Charity Turkey Shoots are held behind the Lodge Sunday mornings at 8 am.
Article by Kathleen Rasche, Daytona Beach News Journal CorrespondentPublished in the November, 24, 2011 Issue of the Daytona Beach News Journal Submitted for publication by Al Caime
MOOSE LEGION
SHARPSHOOTERS WIN TURKEYS, HAMS AT FOUR TOWNES MOOSE SHOOTS
PALM BAY, Florida - Sailfish Moose Legion 197 held it’s Winter Celebration at Palm Bay Lodge 2311 December 2, 3 and 4, 2011. This was Palm Bay’s first time hosting the Celebration and they did a fantastic job! All three days were packed full with activities, raffles, entertainment and great food.
On Sunday, International Moose Legion Ambassador Fred Scott was in attendance as seven new Moose Legionnaires (pictured at left) were Conferred. Scott also presented the Sailfish Board of Directors with a certificate of appreciation from Moose Charities for their contributions to the Endowment Fund. Just prior to the Conferral a surprise guest arrived - Santa himself! By the way it was discovered that Santa is indeed a Moose Legionnaire. Pictured at right are F.B.M.A. President David J. Smith, Santa (Past Governor Ralph Curtis) and International Moose Legion Ambassador Fred Scott.
Article and photographs by Debra J. Smith
Shooters line up and take aim for charity at The St Johns River Moose Legion 227 Turkey Shot at Four Townes Moose Lodge in DeBary.
INTERNATIONAL MOOSE LEGION AMBASSADOR NOT THE ONLY SURPRISE VISITOR AT SAILFISH 197 WINTER CELEBRATION
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HIGHER DEGREE NEWS
A Happy New Year To All! Our 2012 year has begun and we would like to introduce
our new Board of Officers.
President Richard Meals Vice President Robert Klaus Past President Nancy Landry Secretary /Treasurer Phyllis Gainer Chaplain JoAnn Klaus Sergeant At Arms Aldo Carlotto
We will hold our first meeting at the Palm Beach Gardens Lodge 2010, located at 3600 RCA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens on Saturday February 4, 2012. Many new and exciting things will be discussed. Refreshments will be served. Hope To See You All There!
Future Meeting Dates: Saturday, May 5th Stuart Lodge Saturday, August 4th Buckhead Ridge Lodge Saturday, November 3rd Sebastian River Lodge
TREASURE COAST COUNCIL OF HIGHER DEGREES DISTRICTS FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN
Correction to Women’s State Pool Tournament Results:A member of the First Place B Team was listed incorrectly.Below is the list of corrected Team Members.
B Teams 1st Ruskin 1718
Beverly Singleton Debbie Sutherland Cindy Laureano Kim Bishop
F.B.M.A. 2012 SPORTS SCHEDULE
Pool:Mixed Jack & Jill Pool - Feb 4/5,2012 at Merritt Island 2073Men’s Regional Tournaments:Region 1 -April 7/8, 2012 at Ft Walton Beach 2193Region 2 - April 7/8, 2012 at Kissimmee 2056Region 3 - April 28/29, 2012 at Lake Placid 2374Region 5 - April 28/29, 2012 at Bradenton 1223Women’s Regional Tournaments:Northern Region- May 19/20 at Macclenny Chapter 2026Western Region – March 24/25 at Bradenton Chapter 1072Eastern Region – January 21/22 at Cocoa Chapter 1383FBMA Men's State Pool –Sept.1/2/3,2012 at Orlando 766FBMA Women’s State Pool - July 13/14/15, 2012 at Cape Coral 2199
Darts:FBMA State Tournament Aug 3/4/5,2012 at Lake Shore 2020FBMA Steel Tip Tournament May 4/5/6 at Ocala 1014
SPORTS NEWS
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FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES
LIVE OAK, Florida – December 28, 2011 –WORK, STUDY, PLAY and PRAY… Growing Up the American Way!
The Youth Ranches believes that for young people to grow into healthy and productive adults, it is important they are taught basic principles needed for success. We have narrowed these life lessons into four basic areas we call the Work, Study, Play and Pray Philosophy. All of our programs weave this philosophy into the daily life on campus and use it to help build character and healthy self esteem in our children.
Everyone must learn the value of work if they are to be successful in life. A strong work ethic is learned through having regular chores as well as various jobs while growing up. Each Youth Ranches child is expected to keep their room clean, do their own laundry and help with chores around the cottage. They are not paid for these chores but expected to do them as a part of the cottage family.
Along with their chores, each child has a specific job on campus. In order to get a job, they must fill out an application and interview with their potential boss. Jobs are located at a variety of worksites around campus, and can include farm work, maintenance, food services, grounds keeping, mechanics or office work. In their job, youths earn spending money but more importantly, they learn work skills and how to work with a boss and co-workers.
Youth Villa girls can work with the TiAnViCa Riding Academy which is located on the Bartow Campus. The girls are responsible for feeding and grooming the academy horses. TiAnViCa Riding Academy provides recreational therapeutic riding for individuals with disabilities.
Ranchers can work at the Sheriffs Ranches Enterprises thrift stores where they can gain experience in customer service, stocking merchandise and handling money professionally.
As the Ranchers mature, they are encouraged to seek employment opportunities with local businesses. Ranchers have gone on to work at restaurants, retail stores and other entry level jobs.
The Mission of the Florida Sheri ffs Youth Ranches is to prevent delinquency and develop strong, lawful, resilient, and productive citizens who will make a positive contribution to our communities for years to come. The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches was founded in 1957 and operates four residential programs: Boys Ranch, Youth Villa, Youth Ranch/Safety Harbor, and Youth Ranch/Bradenton-Sarasota; two camping programs: Youth Camp and Caruth Camp; and other family services around the state of Florida. If you would like more information on how to help support the kids in our care, please contact Frank Kenny, Donor Relations Officer at 1-800-765-3797 or visit us at www.youthranches.org.
Contact: Jim [email protected] Sheriffs Youth RanchesOffice of the President386-842-5501 ext. 1251
WORKING RANCHERS: RANCHERS PREPARE FOR LIFE IN THE REAL WORLD
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2012 F. B. M. A. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Feb 4th 9:00 AM MLEC ( F Scott Ambassador) Leisure City lodge 2258
Feb 7-9th 8 AM-5:30 PM 3-day Administrator Class Kissimmee Lodge 2056
Feb 11th 9:00 AM M/Legion Conferral Competition Orlando Lodge 766
Feb 11th 9:00 AM MLEC (J Bruce - Ambassador) Palatka Lodge 184
Feb 18th 9:00 AM MLEC (G Trone - Ambassador) Orlando Lodge 766
Feb 18th 9:00 AM MLEC (J Bruce - Ambassador) Panama City Lodge 1389
Feb 18-19th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class Brandon Lodge 1880
Feb 25th Start @5pm DGR Dorothy Douglas party Venice Lodge 1308
Mar 3-4th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class BB Palm Beach Gardens Lodge 2010
Mar 9-11th Seminole 81 Celebration Mandarin Lodge 42
Mar 12th Moose Charities Golf Tournament Orange Park (Moosehaven Sponsor)
Mar 14th Supreme Governor's visit Merritt Island Lodge 2073
Mar 15th Supreme Governor's visit Vero Beach Lodge 1822
Mar 16th Supreme Governor's visit Palm Beach Gardens Lodge 2010
Mar 17th Supreme Governor Visit Lauderdale Lakes Lodge 2267
Mar 17-18th Manatee 58 Celebration Lehigh Acres 2266
Mar 17-18th Thunder Bolt 201 Celebration Palmetto Lodge 2117
Mar 17-18th So Florida 46 Celebration Lauderdale Lakes Lodge 2267
Mar 17-18th Sailfish 197 Celebration Palm Beach Gardens Lodge 2010
Mar 23-25th FBMA M/Riders Get-A-Way W/End Cocoa Beach
Mar 24-25th Orange Blossom 125 Celebration North Bay Lodge 2373
Mar 24-25th Cypress 202 Celebration Zephyrhills Lodge 2276
Mar 24-25th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class ES West Volusia Lodge 2538
Apr 1st Florida Day at Moosehaven Orange Park, FL
Apr 7-8th Region 1 Mixed Jack & Jill Pool Merritt Island Lodge 2073
Apr 7-8th Region 2 Mixed Jack & Jill Pool Ft Walton Beach Lodge 2193
Apr 19-22nd FBMA Mid-year Conference Rosen Plaza Orlando
Apr 28-29th Region 3 Mixed Jack & Jill Pool Lake Placid Lodge 2374
Apr 28-29th Region 4 Mixed Jack & Jill Pool Bradenton Lodge 1223
Apr 27-29th Gulfstream 189 Celebration Leisure City Lodge 2258
May 5-6th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class DF Leesburg Lodge 1271
May 4-6th FBMA Steel Tip Dart Tournament Ocala Lodge 1014
Jun 2-3rd 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class New Smyrna Beach Lodge 1835
Jun 2-3rd Thunderbolt 201 Celebration Winter Haven Lodge 1023
Jun 8-10th So Florida 46 Celebration Naples (Gulf Coast Inn)
Jun 8-10th 8:00 AM 3-day Administrator Class Moosehaven Campus
Jun 8-10th Seminole 81 Celebration MacClenny Lodge 2412
Jun 15-17th FBMA State Golf Tournament Palm Beach Gardens 2010
Jun 16-17th Cypress 202 Celebration Dade City Lodge 397
Jun 16-17th Sailfish 197 Celebration Buck Head Ridge Lodge 2417
Jun 23-24th Orange Blossom 125 Celebration Largo Lodge 2205
Jun 29-Jul 4th Moose Int'l Annual Convention Tampa (www.moose2012tampa.org)
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LOSS PREVENTION (CAP)Jerry Stover239-772-1997
COMMUNITY SERVICERobert M. Barbieri561-798-0607 Cell-561-248-3371FAX 561-798-0479
COUNCILS OF HIGHER DEGREESCharles Geary813-929-8039
COURIER EDITORDebra J, Smith561-315-9982
CREDENTIALSDavid Flood727-729-8204Cell 813-997-3067
ELDER BENEFITSTim Dorr352-460-4426
EMERGENCY RELIEF Buddy Dugger904-635-0083
ENDOWMENT FUNDLevis R. Hughes850-580-1777
FAMILY ACTIVITIES Richard B. Jones407-282-0450
FINANCE Gayle Haymon352-568-0556
FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH FUND CHAIRMANFrank Kenny800-765-3797386-688-3635
FRATERNAL EDUCATIONJerry Thompson352-249-7873
FRATERNAL FUNDRAISING Larry Cundiff386-325-3091Cell-386-546-8547
FRATERNAL FUNDRAISING FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES Tom BurnamCell 813-924-2560
FRATERNAL PROMOTIONS Paul Arceneaux305-230-0439
FRIENDLIEST LODGE IN TOWNEd LessardHome 813-831-9070 Office 813- 832-6152
GOVERNMENT RELATIONSKen Onstott941-484-8430
HISTORICALRod [email protected]
HOSPITALITYMichael Waldron727-645-7813
HOTT CLASS COORDINATORBrenda Brady772-978-9148LEADERSHIP TRAINING COORDINATORDavid J. Smith561-248-6590
LEGAL ADVISORGene Lipscher561-747-4848
MEMBERSHIPFred Scott561-368-2353
MOOSE ALERTEddie Millwater321-229-8219
MOOSE CHARITIESGuy TroneCell 352-238-3187Work 954-636-3232 x1005
MOOSE RIDERSGary Mundorf954-260-7265
ORGAN DONORMike Terry239-574-8822
PILGRIM CHAIRMANCarl Hoover352-796-8285
PUBLICATIONSW. Scott Duncan321-501-7180
RETENTIONDon PattersonCell 727-433-1858Home 727 330-7430
RITUALJames Malsbury, Sr.863-993-0084
SAFE SURFINGCharles (Buddy) Franklin352-523-0259
SPECIAL OLYMPICSGerry RickeCell 352-636-5207
SPORTS Tony Allbaugh850-926-4404
VETERAN AFFAIRSTommy Nichols Sr.352-343-1473
WEBMASTERDan Pratt863-670-7018
YOUTH AWARENESSJesse McKenzie (North)904-374-0410Ken Onstott (South)941-234-3419
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F.B.M.A. 2011 - 2012 OFFICERS (continued from page 2)
SUPREME COUNCILMANRodney Hammond
SUPREME SERGEANT AT ARMSSteve Del Corso
MOOSEHAVEN EXECUTIVEDIRECTORJohn Capes
MOOSE CHARITIES DIRECTORJohn Reiter
PAST SUPREME GOVERNOR Robert M. BullockRobert StillwellF. Ross FleetLiguori Saladin
DEPUTY SUPREME GOVERNORLynn LeaseThomas Saunders
DEPUTY REGIONAL MANAGERSEdward FisherDavid FloodC. R. (Bob) OstertagJohn Reiter
INTERNATIONAL MOOSE LEGION AMBASSADORS Jerry BruceDavid CartinFred ScottGuy Trone
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LODGE OPERATIONSTom Burke49 Choctaw TrailOrmond Beach, FL [email protected]
SENIOR OPERATIONS ANALYSTBolton Bunting
PAST INTERNATIONAL MOOSE LEGION PRESIDENTSScott A. CushingLevis Hughes
ACADEMY OF FRIENDSHIPBOARD MEMBERGloria Petrea
DEPUTY GRAND REGENTDorothy Douglas
CHAPTER ANALYST ADMINISTRATORGloria PetreaHome 352-799-5722Cell 813-294-0836
CHAPTER ANALYSTSBrenda BradyHome 772-288-2859Work 772-287-9800 x26Cell 772-201-1060
Germaine Davis407-855-4699
Caroline Reichardt 772-372-372-7991Work 727-863-7971 x1250Cell 727-488-7785
Vera Smallridge352-489-2202Cell 352-362-9202
Gloria “Honey” Winnubst561-622-1686
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