Vol. 61 Nos. 7-8 September October 2007

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1 Vol. 61 Nos. 7-8 September October 2007 Belleville/Swansea Moose Tones The Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, Moose Tones, opened the game at GMAC Park with the Star Spangle Banner. The Moose Tones, directed by Ed Barbour, practice weekly in the Lodge. They were invited to open the Illinois Moose Convention in St. Louis but work schedules conflicted and they had to decline. They have performed at Lodge functions and visited nursing homes during last Christmas season. Ed Barbour the Director is kneeling in front. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS There is a box in the Lodge entrance. This box is for perishables to be sent to our Troops in Iraq. These items will go to the Squad of Andrew Hall, pictured on the left. Andrew has been in Iraq since April of this year and should be coming home in late October. We have other members with sons serving. Ken and Dorothy Schaefer and Geraldine Beelman are just two and I m sure there are more. Lets show these young Men and Women we support them all the way. HELP FILL OUR SUPPORT BOX.

2 Page 2 IT S THE MOOSE Time sure does fly. This year has gone so quickly but again quite fulfilling with all the things going on at the Moose. We did get to visit Moose Haven while at the convention in Orlando, Florida. We had a few mishaps while down there with lighting striking one of the buildings but no one was hurt and that is a real blessing. Unfortunately it rained the whole time we were at Moose Haven so we had to come back early but we were really impressed with what we saw. A lot of changes will be happening from the International Moose Convention and to see these please click on Congratulations to Paul Sanford!! He joined the order of the Fellowship while in Florida and I was honored to be at that meeting. Making the Merit Award is also a great honor. Thank you to all the members and to everyone that made this happen. This will be the last year for the Merit Award, but they have different honors that you may see on the website. Thanks to Ed Barbour for his endurance with our choir and for designing our Moose Tone logo. Thank you to Carolyn and Ralph Wottawa for getting the shirts together for the choir. We were honored to sing at the Grizzly Game on July 31 st. Great job Ed and choir. I am sure we all made our Lodge very proud. We were all suppose to sing at the opening of the State Moose Convention, but unfortunately with some of us working we could not make that engagement. We would all like to wish Bob Quirin the best after retiring as Administrator and best of luck also to Paula and Millie. Good luck to Lupe Ortiz who will be acting Administrator and Paul Sanford his office assistant during this time. The family picnic will be September 15 th and this will be headed up by our Junior Governor, Ed Barbour. I am sure we will enjoy the food and activities going on that day. Hope you all get to come and enjoy the Saturday with your lodge members and family. Always feel free to bring any problems before the board or you may also come and talk with me. This is your lodge and any new ideas or improvements should come from our members. Hope you had a wonderful summer!!!! Don Cooper, Governor FAMILY PICNIC Our family picnic will be September 15, 2007 in our beautiful Moose park. The picnic will begin at 12 noon and end at 5. Check your mail for picnic tickets for the raffles and return them as soon as possible. The raffles include money, BBQ Grill and Turkey fryer. This is always a great time for all ages. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy food, drinks and fun. Sick Moose Clarence Tritley Al Koeller IN MEMORY Enrolled Passed Away Carl Raby Williams Mertens Special Event Flu Clinic October 24th 10 am to 12 noon. The Swansea Moose Lodge and Chapter will again sponsor a flu clinic giving flu and pneumonia shots. I hope everyone will take advantage of this convenient way of getting their flu shot this year. Medicare and certain insurance cards will be accepted. Sign up sheets will be posted in the Moose Lobby Oct 1st. Open to the public. Delores Mauldin A TIP OF THE OLE ANTLERS TO: Our Tues workers, it s really hot out there. Thanks guys. The Moose Tones and the Moose Clowns. Groups like you let the public know who we are. To the Bingo and Kitchen workers. We all enjoy your services. IT S THE MOOSE Published bimonthly by Belleville/Swansea Lodge #1221 Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home, 2425 North Illinois St Office: Fax: Lounge: WOTM Office: LOUNGE HOURS SUN. THURS.----3:00 to 11:00 FRIDAY.3:00 to 12:00 Midnight SATURDAY.1:00 to 12:30am GET YOUR NEWSLETTER BY SEND YOUR ADDRESS TO: PSANFORD@APCI.NET BOARD OF OFFICERS Jr. Past Governor G. Robert Thurgood Governor. Don Cooper Jr. Governor Ed Barbour Prelate.Wayne Reichling Sr. Treasurer..Lupe Ortiz Trustee 1 yr.cordell Schobert Trustee 2 yr.clarence Tritley Trustee 3 yr.russ Hoffman Acting Administrator...Lupe Ortiz APPOINTED OFFICERS Sgt.-At-Arms Ken Nettleton Asst.-Sgt.-At-Arms...Larry Korte Inner Guard...Bob Lee Outer Guard.Don Thuis, Sr. EDITOR Paul Sanford CO EDITORS LODGE OFFICE HOURS Mon.- Tues. 8:00 am to 3:00 Wed. 8:00 am to 3:00 Thurs. 8:00 am to 3:00 Fri. Closed Privacy Policy Our Lodge as a private fraternal organization is governed by the Privacy Policy. This means that all persons who enter the social quarter s must have a paid up Moose or Chapter dues Receipt. If a male member brings in a guest (male or female) the guest must wear a guest identification badge. The same holds true for a chapter member. Being considered a guest means that you are welcome here. However, you are not allowed to make a purchase in the lodge and you must leave when the member leaves.

3 Page 3 LEGION/FELLOWSHIP NEWS Paul Sanford is our newest Fellow Paul first joined the Moose in He dropped out in 1964 to raise a family and pursue his profession. In 2001 he rejoined the Lodge and has been very active since. In 2001 he was appointed Asst. Sgt At Arms. He also joined the ritual team of the Lodge and Moose Legion and was active with the Dance Committee. In 2002 he was Jr. Governor. In 2002 he was also Family Activities Chairman for District 19. In 2003 he was Governor of Lodge In 2004 he was Family Activities Chairman for Illinois State. In 2005 he became President of the Southwest Region. He remains on The State Board as Illini New Editor. He received his Fellowship conferral at the International Convention in June. Moose Legion to function as a fraternal unit and a degree What will stay the same Jurisdiction and board of directors to remain intact. Enrollment fees and annual dues will still be paid. Quarterly celebrations and enrollments to take place. What will change Requirements must be met before a member is eligible to join; These requirement make the Moose Legion a degree. Candidates will be notified by invitation that he has earned the opportunity to advance in the Fraternity. Moose Legionaires may become eligible to join the Council of Higher Degree. September 30, 2007 is the dead line to apply for the Moose Legion. After that it is by invitation only. If you wish to apply here are the requirements. Be a Moose Member in good standing. Pick up an application at the office or ask a Moose Legionaire for one. Fill it out and give it and $25.00 to Bob Thurgood or the Office. The dues are $15.00 and $10.00 for the enrollment. You will be notified when your enrollment date will be. The above front row of the above picture became members of the Degree of Service Sunday August 12, 2007 Forty Six enjoyed a great brunch and afterwards we enrolled the new members. Our next brunch is October 14, 2007 at 11am. The Moose Legion is the Degree of Service. The Moose Legion started the endowment fund originally called the penny fund. The Moose Legion Continues to help Mooseheart, Moosehaven, our Lodge and community. Come join us. We would love to add you to our ranks.

4 September Activities Calendar 2007 Page 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FAMILY PICNIC SEPTEMBER NOON TO 5PM. 1 Dance 8 Music Men KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY OCTOBER 27. 1PM TO 3PM PM PM 3 Happy Labor Day. Lodge Closed 10 Orientation 6:30 Membership 7 Enrollment 7 4 Quilting 8:30- Men s Ritual Dinner. 4:30-7:30 Ballroom Dance Com. 7 PM. 11 Quilting 8:30- Lodge Family Dinner 4:30-7:30 Anglers 7:10 Taco Night WOTM Ritual Practice. 7:30 7:00 12 WOTM WOTM Chapter Meeting College of Regents 6 C/W lessons C/W lessons 7. 7 FISH FRY 14 FISH FRY 8 No dance. Private party. Illinois Day at Mooseheart 15 Family Picnic 12 to 5. Dance Officers Board Meeting 7. Membership 18 Quilting 8:30- Legion/Fellowship Dinner 4:30-7:30 Fried Chicken Dance 7:30-10:30 Bob Tyler Legion Board Mtg 7:10 19 WOTM Board Clown Meeting 7. Moose Tones 7:00. Family Activities 20 C/W lessons 7. Friendship Singles Eat Out 6 21 FISH FRY Legion Board 7. 8 Dance Don James 22 C/W DANCE 8 PM PM. 30 District Meeting. 10am PM Quilting 8:30- WOTM chapter Dinner 4:30-7:30 26 WOTM Business Meeting 7:30 7:00 27 C/W lessons 7 28 FISH FRY TUESDAY NIGHT DINNERS Sep. 4 Pork Fritters, Mash Potatoes, Peas, Apple Sauce and Dessert. Sep Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Apple Sauce. Sep Fried Chicken, Salad Bar, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Dessert. Sep Chapter Dinner 29 No dance Wedding

5 October Activities Calendar 2007 Page 5 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Officers Board Meeting 7. Lodge Ritual Practice 8 2 Quilting 8:30- Ritual Dinner 4:30-7:30 Ballroom Dance Com. 7 PM. Moose Tones 7 3 Taco Night WOTM Ritual practice. 4 C/W lessons 7. 5 FISH FRY 6 Dance 8 Ally Kats 7 Lounge open 5-8 PM. 8 LOOM Orientation 6:30. Membership 7. Enrollment 7. 9.Quilting 8:30- Lodge Family Dinner 4:30-7:30 10 WOTM Orientation 6:30. Chapter meeting 7:30 (pinochle.) 7 11 C/W lessons FISH FRY 13 Dance 8 Al Wolverton 14. Legion Brunch 11 am. 5-8 PM. 15 Officers Board Meeting 7 16 Quilting 8:30- Legion/ Fellowship Chicken Dinner 4:30-7:30 Dance 7:30-10:30 Bob Tyler 17 WOTM Board 7:30 Clowns 7. Moose Tones 7. (pinochle.)7. Family Activities 18 C/W lessons 7. Friendship Singles Eat Out FISH FRY 20 Dance 8. Trio Freddie PM Quilting 8:30- WOTM chapter Dinner 4:30-7:30 24 Flu Clinic. 10am 12. WOTM Business Meeting 7:30 (pinochle.) 7 25 C/W lessons FISH FRY 27 Halloween Party 1 to 3. Dance 8 Ed & Lisa Barbour. 28 District Meeting. Mascoutah. 10 am. 5-8 PM Quilting 8:30- Family Actvities Dinner. 4:30-31 (pinochle.) 7 Tuesday Night Dinners Oct. 2 CheeseBurger, Skroodle salad, Corn on the cob and ice cream. Oct. 9-Pork Loin, mashed potatoes, green beans stewed tomatoes, Apple sauce and dessert. Oct. 16-Fried chicken, salad bar, mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert. Oct. 23-WOTM CHAPTER DINNER Oct. 30-Spaghetti, Meat Sauce, Salad, Fruit

6 It s The Moose Page 6 Meet Marge J. Walsh Grand Regent. Marge Walsh of Illinois is active in the WOM River Park Chapter 780. On July 3, 2007 at the 119th International Convention in Orlando Marge was installed as Grand Regent. After 30 Years as Executive Secretary for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Marge retired in Hi Ladies Many changes have been sent to us from Moose International. If you need a list of these changes please let me know and I sould be glad to give you a copy. One of the changes is the Membership form. The men and women share the same form. Come see me for a new form. Thank you Rosemary Korte, Recorder Welcome New Co-Workers Janet Herr Evelyn Meagean Evelyn Eagan Diane Kettler Janet Herr Jacqui Landan In Memory Enrolled Passed Away Rita Kadlec Gladys Clark Dear Girls Can you believe, another 2 months has gone by? Things are moving along pretty well now. Thanks volunteers for coming forward International has announced some big changes and there are more coming. It should be very interesting. One big this is Committee Chapter Nights on the 2nd Wednesday of each month will now be called Activity Night. No more rituals as we know them now. Really not sure of what they will be. We ll just have to learn together, so come to meetings and see what happens. Business meeting is still on the 4th Wednesday and both are at Our overseas package still could use more items. If your child would be overseas what would you send them? Come on girls pitch in, Please.! Please remember to send in your dues when you receive your notice. They are being sent out early now so there should be no problems at getting them back on time. Did you know if your dues are not in by the day after the notice says they expire. You are considered a Co-Worker not in good standing. Meaning that if you should win at the Tuesday or Friday drawing you would not be eligible to win or be able to legally attend the dances, dinners or other functions. It would certainly make it so much easier if when you receive your notice just stick it and your check in the envelope and send it back to Mooseheart. Your membership means so much to all of your friends in our chapter, the kids at Mooseheart and Seniors at Moosehaven and we certainly hope YOU! Please be sure to put your W.I.D. # on your check. Thanks Or prayers go out to everyone who is or has been ill. Condolences to those who lost a loved one and a wonderful Happy Birthday to our September & October Babies. See you next time. Betty BOARD MEMBERS Senior Regent. Geraldine Beelman Junior Regent...Debe Nolen Chaplain...Marie Reichling Secretary/Treasurer..Debbie Hernandez Recorder...Rosemary Korte Junior Graduate Regent Dorothy Schaefer Appointed Officers Guide Carolyn Tegtmeier Assistant Guide Gerri Branky Sentinel Mae Mueller Argus...Nadine Flenniken Ritual Director Marilyn Ackerman Musician..Carol Winter In order to receive It s the Moose you must pay $4.00 for the year, 6 issues. Please send your check to WOTM 2425 N. Il., Swansea, Il Attention Rosemary Korte. Develoent Committee Membership Cathy Bates Publicity.Jo Ann Harper Youth Involvement.. Mooseheart..Lillian Jackson Community Service.Katherine Garrison Educational Advancement Moosehaven..Sandy Monroe Health Awareness. Betty Dunlap Standing Committee College of Regents Diana Koenig Academy of Friendship.Jane Hurst Star Recorder.Gloria Miller P.E.P.Helen Quirin Family Involvement Joyce Goodnetter Ways & Means Dorothy Schaefer Special Committee Sunshine Delores Mauldin Obituary Marie Reichling Dear Girls..Betty Wright Sports Joyce Goodnetter Newspaper Coordinator.Delores Mauldin Funeral Luncheon Gloria Miller Government Juanita Lake Sunshine Kids. Delores Mauldin Audit: Gloria Miller, Betty Wright,Kathern Hill Ritual Team Senior Regent Robyn Cochrane Guide.Helen Quirin Assistant Guide..Helen Kramer Jr. Regent...Delores Mauldin Chaplain.Louise Voegtle Jr. Graduate Regent Betty Dunlap

7 IT S THE MOOSE Page 7 Membership Campaign May 1, 2007 April 30, 2008 Orientation: 6:30 Enrollment: 7 Mondays Sept.10 & Oct. 8 MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN: KEN NETTLETON, CO CHAIRMAN GARY MEYER After 22 years, the Lodge Merit Award program will be ending. In its place, we have developed a new award that will mark the recipients as the type of lodge that any other lodge should want to emulate. In order for this to happen, the criteria for earning this award must include items that would distinguish a Lodge as a successful fraternal operation. We are pleased to present to you the Premier Lodge Award. There will be two sets of determining factors utilized to determine award recipients; five mandatory criteria and 10 alternate criteria. All of the criteria are simple and easy to measure. The mandatory criteria are: Increase in active membership (members in good standing) over prior fiscal year Increase in net assets over prior fiscal year Increase in Endowment Fund donations over prior fiscal year. Representation at International Convention, Association Annual Convention and Association Mid-Year Conference (2 out of 3) Submission of Moose of the Year nomination form by July 1 The alternate criteria are: Four completed Community Service reports submitted by the quarterly deadlines Two completed Family Activities reports submitted by semi-annual deadlines Submission of Moose Legionnaire of the Year nomination forms by July 15 Submission of Rookie of the Year nomination form by November 10 Two high school students sponsored to Association Youth Awareness Congress Assigned membership quota attained At least $100 contributed to Yellowstone YCC Participation in Tommy Moose program Representation at International Convention, Association Annual Convention and Association Mid-Year Conference (Attendance at all three) Representation at leadership training session for Lodge officers A Lodge must meet all five mandatory criteria and a minimum of five alternate criteria to earn the award. The level of award earned increases with the number of alternate criteria met. The levels for the award are: 5 mandatory criteria met + 5 alternate criteria met = Bronze Award 5 mandatory criteria met + 7 alternate criteria met = Silver Award 5 mandatory criteria met + 9 alternate criteria met = Gold Award 5 mandatory criteria met + 10 alternate criteria met = Platinum Award Dinner for Four All new members are encouraged to use your FREE DINNER FOR FOUR certificate at any of our regularly scheduled dinners. It entitles the New Member, his perspective member and their ladies to dinner compliments of the lodge Membership: Fun Fellowship Friendship

8 Belleville/Swansea Lodge 1221 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE Moose Home 2425 North Illinois Street Swansea, Illinois Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 27 DANCES September Sat. 1 The Music Men Sat 8 Private Party (no dance) Sat 15 Fri. 21 Don James Sat 22 Sat 29 Wedding October Sat 6 Ally Kats Sat. 13 Al wolverton Sat. 20 Trio Freddie Sat. 27 Ed Barbour.Tuesday Night Drawing Results 6-19 Jerry Lauderdale Marlene Austin Tammy Kelley Marilyn Boul Bruce Malear Connie Schwaegel 1/2 $ James Musgrove Mildred Slaner 0 (0)-Not signed (1/2)-Signed but not present (W) Won, Signed & Present. Every Sunday Night---6:30 Kitchen Open 5 to 8 ATTENTION!! MOOSE MEMBERS Our Bingo is still going strong and doing well. We still can use more workers or callers, Men or Women. (1)Sunday a month. Call Paul, Bingo Chairman at Sign up now for a fun time. THANK YOU LIL JACKSON AND HER LATE AUNT FOR THE DONATION OF THE MANY QUILT TOPS,AND BLOCKS,SHE FOUND WHILE GOING THROUGH HER AUNTS ESTATE. WE WILL FINISH THE QUILTS,SELL SOME OF THEM,ALSO DONATE SOME TO CRISIS CEN- TER.HER AUNT DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB OF PEICEING THE TOPS.THANKS AGAIN LIL. THANK YOU COQUILTERS FOR DOING A FINE JOB,WHILE I WAS GONE ON VACATION IN JULY,AND WILL BE MISSING ALOT OF AUG. DUE TO SHOULDER SURGERY,SO IF ANY OF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME AND HELP PLEASE DO. I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT SEWING WAS VERY RELAX- ING, NOW I FIND QUILTING IS MORE SO.BESIDES YOU ARE ENJOYING BEING WITH FRIENDS. Get will wishes go out to Quilters Bernie and Dottie. Get well soon. TILL THEN VI. WOODS Bingo New Game Prizes. Starting September 9th, 2007 our game prizes on our regular and special games will go up. Come out on Sunday Nights and play BINGO. Bring a Friend. Bingo starts at 6:30 and is over around 9:30 or earlier. Hope to see more of our Lodge members there. Good eats, drinks and fun every Sunday Night. Thanks to everyone who has helped in anyway for the success the bingo has. Paul Monroe Chairman Bingo Committee Friday Night Fish Fry Hall Rental All Plates Have 2 Side Orders For information on Renting the hall for White Fish $5.25 Shrimp $6.25 Wedding Receptions, Anniversaries, Family Cod...$5.25 Chicken Tenders $5.25 Reunions, etc, contact the Moose Office Catfish..$6.25 between 8 am and 2 Monday thru Wed. Serving 4:30 to 7:30 Children s Plate $2.00 Thursday 10 am to 3. SANDWICHES