HOPEWELL MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS

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1 NOVEMBER HOPEWELL MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS HOPEWELL MOOSE LODGE VALUED VETERANS VISIT FORT LEE On 8 October, the Hopewell Valued Vets purchased & served pizza to our young military in the AIT program (Advanced Individual Training), at Ft. Lee. We served approximately soldiers whose average age was just 19 years old. It's been a long time since we have heard so many "Thank You's" from such a young group. We were hugged countless times. This was one of the BEST Saturday afternoons that any of us have experienced in a long time. This is just one part of our "Valued Veterans" program at the Hopewell Moose. If you would like to join us next time, and spend some time with our young soldiers; please join us on January 27th. WHAT DID YOU DO!?!? You did GOOD! Together, we did REAL GOOD! Our lodge, (Hopewell #1472), along with Sun Trust Bank and other organizations, assisted with providing a home to a veteran & his family. Army veteran Richard Gooding, like so many others, had experienced some difficult times after returning home. He suffered a few set-backs which lead to losing their family home. Richard along with his wife, two children & service dog, eventually began living in a fifthwheel camper in Texas. After being contacted by Jennifer Harper of Sun Trust Bank, our lodge was presented an opportunity to assist this family obtain a beautifully decorated & furnished home. A small token to give back for what this veteran has done for us all. The Gooding family was presented the keys to their home, Sat 14 Oct. WHAT S INSIDE. 3 Moose Legion 4 Prelate & Sunshine Child 5 Kids and Adult Karaoke Contest 6 Upcoming Events 7-Calendar 8 Entertainment 9-Fishing Trip & Moose of the Year 10-Menu 11-Thanksgiving Baskets

2 Administrator s Message Our plumbing project has come to a successful end. All our plumbing lines are now updated and some new fixtures have been added. Our lobby has a brand new tile floor and will soon go through an update of its own. The bingo hall now has an updated and fully functional cashier station to better help the customers. We will be working on having the sound system in the social quarters fixed, so that all areas of the SQ, can hear clearly. While keeping the lodge's history, we look to update our appearance. As a FRIENDLY REMINDER, to be fair to others and so everyone can enjoy themselves, please limit your jukebox play to just 5 songs at a time ON FREE JUKEBOX NIGHT. This way, others can hear their choices too, during the designated free-play time. Feel free to play more, just give others a chance by fairly rotating amongst yourselves. Also, please allow those playing the VTABS, some privacy while playing and don't loiter directly behind them. Most importantly, let's continue respecting each other. and having fun! Fraternally, Brad Ozmore, Administrator Governors Message SPECIAL MEETING We are having a Special Meeting, 16 7 pm and all LOOM are welcome & encouraged to attend. The only item of discussion at this meeting will be the consideration of purchasing a new lighted sign for our lodge. Fraternally, Brian Carpenter, Governor MEMBER RETENTION WEEK NOVEMBER 5-11, 2017 Hopewell Moose Members (LOOM only) membership retention week. If you come out to the Lodge during this week and spend $15.00 on any purchases. You will be qualified for (1) 0ne year membership dues for $ If you are delinquent in your membership dues we want to welcome you back to the Lodge please bring membership ID number and payment for restatement. Plus -Moose International is still running the First Responders Campaign for a Free Membership for (1) one year. Until 12/31/2017. Membership Chairman Mark Marshall THE PRIVATE POLICY "YOU ARE EITHER A MEMBER OR A GUEST" Only active members of the Order, whose active status has been verified, are permitted to make purchases. For more information see "Private Policy Chapter 50 of the General Laws and Addendum, pages 143 through 145 Remember it is the Sponsor's responsibility to educate the prospective members about Mooseheart and Moosehaven Membership Chairman Mark Marshall Senior Regents Message The first weekend in November will be the Women s Fall Bazaar. There will be: crafts, jewelry and a bake sale. The chapter meeting for this month is the College of Regents Night, and it will be an OPEN meeting for all members and guests. November 18th will be the District 8 Meeting to be held at the Colonial Heights lodge. I would like to invite all women of the moose to attend the district meeting to learn what events other lodges will be holding in the coming months. I will conclude by saying have a Happy Thanksgiving! Your Senior Regent, Pamela Harsh 2

3 Old Dominion Moose Legion #148 Conferral Schedule & Meeting Dates Event General Meeting - 8pm General Meeting - 8pm General Meeting - 8pm General Meeting - 8pm Location/Info November 6, 2017 (Monday) Caroline County #2610 December 4, 2017 (Monday) Sandston #1937 January 15, 2018 (Monday) Chesterfield #1980 February 12, 2018 (Monday) Hopewell #1472 Note: ALL REGULAR MEETINGS BEGIN AT 8:00 P.M. Golf News The Hopewell Moose Legion is hosting a Silent Auction during the day/night of December 2nd. The auction will be held during the Lodge s Employee / Volunteer Christmas Party with the Bak-N-Da-Day band playing in the ballroom that night. One of the items for bid is a Golf Package, which includes 4 rounds of Golf at Prince George Golf Course, 4 Golf Towels donated by Marshall Cab, and a dozen Golf Balls. A second golf item will be a brand new Maxi-flight Golf Bag, donated by Tony Fiorella. Marvin Nester, Golf Chairman Betty Kilbourn leading the way on the Cradle Fund for October 2017 MOOSE LEGION Hopewell Moose took the Lakeside Moose by storm during the Fall Celebration. Hopewell had 6 new Moose Legionnaires at the conferral. Welcome the new legionnaires who took part in the Conferral on October 8, Welcome: Joe Brisendine, Hugh Joseph McCaffrey, Albert R Perry, Dewey Taylor, Tony Fiorella, and Billy Butler Jr. Hopewell received the Quarterly Trophy for signing up the most Legionnaires for the 1st and 2nd Quarters of this moose year. A big THANK YOU to Mark Marshall for being the top signer for the entire Moose Legion #148. Our next meeting will be on November 2nd, 2017, and we hope to see a lot of the legionnaires and their guests at the meeting. Remember, we provide a free dinner and drinks to everyone at the Moose Legion meeting. Marvin Nester, Moose Legion Chairman FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS On November 6th at 7:30, the Fellowship will be meeting at the lodge to review qualified candidates for the fellowship degree. We will then send our selection(s) to Moose International. We are giving this notice as early as possible, so you may make room on your calendar to be present. Hope to see you! Fellowship Committee FROM THE OFFICE We hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween! Please remember that the office is closed on Monday s. The hours are: Tuesday thru Friday, 10:00 am 5:00 pm. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! New Year s Eve tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, November 7, at 9:00 am. 3

4 Sunshine Chairman & Prelates Corner WOTM: Please contact Carolyn Gladwell to report an illness or death. LOOM: Please contact the office to report an illness or death of a Brother or Family PASSED RELATIVE PASSED AWAY * ILLNESS -Alice McDaniel- Has a hurt arm -Shanna Wiseman-Has a broke arm in three places -Linda Warren-Was in the hospital with mass in her stomach -Mary Beth Mazzei- Had back surgery -Robin Williams- Get well -Juanita Baker- Get well -Valerie Harsh - Husband -back surgery -Linda Moy - still undergoing testing/procedures -Chrissy Johnson Lee- back issues/testing/procedures -Deborah Anzalone Swartz - emergency appendectomy Please keep these families and all our co-workers in your prayers. 4

5 ADULT KARAOKE CONTEST TO PICK A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE DISTRICT KARAOKE IN DECEMBER AT DINWIDDIE LODGE All Hopewell Moose WOTM an d LOOM are eligible. All entries must be received NLT the 3rd of Nov at 3pm. There will be absolutely NO LATE ENTRIES!!! 1ST Place: $100, 2nd Place: $50, 3rd Place: (2) New Years Eve Tickets Please call the office at Mark & Brian w/ Gov. Don Hawkins (Winston-Salem #466) For Moose membership training and who has a 100 yr celebration 13 Jan. Queen of Hearts Long Live the Queen! The Queen started again on October 2nd at $1, and Linda White got the first shot at the new game. On October 9th the Jackpot was $1,168 and Wilma Turner had her chance at the Queen. Neither found the Queen, but both did get $50.00 richer! I want to Thank all our volunteers who are working at the Queen of Hearts. The Jackpot is growing weekly, so come on out every Monday, with tickets on sale from 5pm-7pm. We are still giving away two (2) 50/50s Jackpots, Moose Bucks, and two Wednesday or Friday Night Dinners. NOTE: No Queen of Hearts on Nov 6th Marvin Nester, Moose Legion Chairman Above: Linda won a chance at the Queen, but didn't find her. Left: Willma Turner tries her luck at finding the Queen of Hearts 5

6 2 Employee/Volunteer Christmas Party And Bak-N-Da-Day Band in ballroom 13 WOTM Christmas Dinner 15 Colonial Heights Wine & Cheese 31 New Years Eve Dance w/ The Fantastic Shakers 1 Lodge Open Noon to 6pm 11 Trivia Mid-Year Conference 25 Trivia 2-3 ODML 148 Winter Celebration 4- Super Bowl 10 - WOTM Valentine Dance 24 - Fellowship Wine and Cheese KIDS MOVIE NIGHT FRIDAY 24 NOV The daughter of a king, Merida, a skilled archer, defies an age old tradition which leads to chaos in the kingdom. Come see how this leads to a courageous end before it's too late. 6pm art/activity 6:30 pm movie begins Free popcorn and lemonade Bring a friend -it's free! Any questions call Julie at Thank you. 6

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8 Entertainment Committee Nov 17 JIM QUICK and the COASTLINE BAND will return to the ballroom. Jim has won the Entertainer of the Year Award for the past 14 consecutive years, and guess what? He is nominated for the Entertainer of the Year Award again this year. He and his band members are nominated for other prestigious awards. They play a blend of Beach, Country and Southern Soul music. We may get the treat of hearing a couple of King Tyrone and the Graveyard Ramblers songs. Come join the Coastline Crazies for a night of FUN!!! This will be a non-smoking event. Advanced tickets are $15, $18 at the door. No outside snacks or mixer. Dec 2 We are thrilled to welcome BACK N DA DAY, back to our ballroom for another evening of fun and entertainment. Bak N Da Day is a group of 5 seasoned musicians that plays the best of the 50 s and 60 s. This is NOT a country, beach, R & B or variety band. They play ALL OLDIES and Motown. Bak N Da Day starts at 8 and plays until 10:30. DJ Brute Vaughn, another Doo-Wop enthusiast, will open for the group and play the breaks. Advanced tickets are only $10, $12 at the door. This will be a non-smoking event. Come and enjoy a night of fun and memories! No outside snacks or mixer. Dec 15 The band JACKASS FLATS from Richmond will make their first appearance in our ballroom. Jackass Flats is flat out fun. They have coined the term PartyGrass and it fits them to a T. PartyGrass is what happens when a long-established and popular bluegrass band blends a melting pot of influences, evolves into a fully electrified outfit, and then works its magic on songs across all genres. Jackass Flats keeps toes tapping and the dance floor filled. As amazed audiences will attest, you will be hard pressed to find anything quite like Jackass Flats. This will be a no-charge, open to the public event. Bring a donation to support our local Animal Shelters. We are looking for dog/cat food, treats or just a donation gets you entry into this event. This will be a no-smoking event. No coolers allowed. Doors open at 7 and the band will take the stage form 8 until midnight. No outside snacks or mixer. Dec 31-New Year s Eve Celebration- Tickets will go on sale Nov 7th in the office for reserved seats. No tickets will be sold over the phone until November 21st. FEATURE ATTRACTION BAND will be bringing the entertainment for this party. They were here for last year s New Year s Eve Dance and we have had numerous requests for them to come back. They perform a blend of music and entertainment that will please everyone. They have several recordings out that are on the Top 20 s charts. This group performs frequently in Eastern Virginia and North Carolina, developing a huge fan base! They will bring a New Year s Celebration to our lodge that we will talk about for a long time! This will be a non-smoking event. Tickets price TBD and only 350 tickets will be sold. No outside snacks or mixer. Autumn is upon us and we have the frosty mornings, fall colors and falling leaves to prove it. I m sure the turkeys are getting nervous because Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Don t forget the shorter days and long, long nights. No need to stay home wishing there was something to do on those long nights, because there is. We are having fun at the Hopewell Moose Lodge every night of the week! Sunday and Tuesday nights are Bingo nights. On Mondays, don t forget the Queen of Hearts drawing. The jackpot is growing and you may as well be the winner! Wednesday and Friday nights, we offer fine meals and DJ entertainment for your dancing and listening pleasure. The second and fourth Thursday nights we have Trivia Night in the Social Quarters to test your knowledge as well as entertain and compete against your friends for prizes. There is never a cover charge for any of our Social Quarters Events! We also have Ballroom events planned for the upcoming months. Advanced tickets are available for ballroom events by calling the office and you can reserve your favorite seats and tables at no additional cost. The ballroom seating chart is on our website on the entertainment page. Everyone come out for lots of fun, great food, dancing and listening pleasure with all your best friends. Any last minute additions or corrections to the calendar that miss the deadline for the newsletter or will be posted on our Hopewell Moose Facebook page. We hope to see you at every event! Art Seward, Entertainment Chairman 8

9 "Moose Fishing Trip" Last month, September 13th, some of our members set off on the Hampton Roads "Ocean Eagle". Congrats ladies for winning the "Catch of the Day" title! Thank you to our chairman JD Langley for setting this event up for all to enjoy! This trip was totally free to seniors, and just $45 for everyone else- with lunches & beverages provided. You can't beat that! Added bonus? The weather even cooperated! Dawn Ozmore, Donors Circle Are you aware that Moose International is offering four easy donation levels for those who want to do a little more with their donations? The Donors Circle is a recognition program of Moose Charities recognizing donors like you for your individual Tax-deductible Endowment Fund donations. The Defending Circle Society Includes donors who create gifts such as bequests (via will, estate, retirement plan), various types of trusts, charitable gift annuities, and life insurance. A distinctive Defending Circle Society lapel pin has been created to appropriately recognize Defending Circle Society members. Defending Circle Society members will be recognized with a perpetual memorial listing in the Moose Charities Annual Report. Leave a legacy for future generations Consider joining me and others, by enrolling in one of the Donor Circle programs with a minimum of a $10 monthly donation. Your gifts will be greatly appreciated by your lodge and Moose Charities. 9

10 DINNER AT THE HOPEWELL MOOSE LODGE Every Meal: Ribeye $10.95 Wed 1 Nov: Shrimp Scampi Over Angel Hair Pasta Moose Plate: Loaded Beef Taco Bowl Soup: Creamed Vegetable & Herb Fri 3 Nov: Country Fried Chicken w/white Sawmill Gravy Moose Plate: Teriyaki Beef over Rice Soup: She Crab Soup Wed 8 Nov: Savory Pot Roast & Vegetables Moose Plate: Homemade Goulash Soup: Tomato Bisque Fri 10: Homemade Fried Crab Cakes (2) Moose Plate: Chicken & Dumplings Soup: Potato & Corn Chowder Wed 15: Half Rack or Full Rack BBQ Ribs Moose Plate: Homemade Chicken Quesadillas Soup: Brunswick Stew Myrtle Casey Senior Luncheon NEXT: 16th November TIME: Noon COST $4.00 The Social Quarters saw 76 seniors attend last month. Patty Edwards won the door prize. If you chose to eat somewhere else, you missed a great meal and fellowship. You do not have to be a senior to join us and eat! COME TO THE BEST MEAL IN TOWN Senior Lunch Chairman Jack Casey Fri 17: Hearty Red Sauce Rigatoni with Sausage and 1 Trip Salad Bar Moose Plate: Grilled Rueben Sandwiches with fries or chips Soup: Roasted Red Pepper Wed 22: Thanksgiving Meal (ham, turkey, creamed potatoes, shoepeg corn, green beans and roll) *Turkey gravy available upon request*...adults children under Moose Plate: Philly Cheese Steak Hoagie with fries or chips Soup: Chicken Noodle Fri 24: BBQ Honey Glazed Roasted Chicken Qtrs Moose Plate: Sloppy Joe s & Tots Soup: Minestrone Wed 29: Hamburger Steak with Grilled Onions and Gravy Moose Plate Special: Chicken Pot Pie & Cup Soup Soup: Navy Bean Soup w/country Ham Hopewell Moose lodge Kitchen Staff 10

11 HOPEWELL MOOSE FAMILY CENTER 4701 Western Street Hopewell, Virginia O: (804) Fax (804) Office Hours: 10:00 am 5:00 pm Tue - Fri LODGE OFFICERS Governor Administrator Brian Carpenter Brad Ozmore Jr. Past Governor Ray Schaefer Sr. Jr. Governor Jack Olinger Prelate Jim Akridge Treasurer Don Readshaw Trustee 1-Year VACANT Trustee - 2 Year Art Seward Trustee 3-Year Mark Marshall Sergeant-at-Arms Garland Jacobs Inner Guard Rodger Donner COMMITTEES (IAW General Laws 1 July 2014) Moose Charities Committee Jack Olinger Auditing Committee Jarold Langley Membership Committee Mark Marshall Application Review Committee Bob Stamper Heart of the Community Don Readshaw Loss Prevention Committee Ray Schaefer Sr. Communications Committee Troy King Dawn Ozmore Gov t Relations Committee Jim Akridge Activities Committee Jim Jordan Moose Legion Committee Marvin Nester Ritual Committee Larry Hipps Additional Committees Appointed by the Governor as Needed - Value Veterans Jack Olinger - Golf Marvin Nester - Darts Jim Jordan - Entertainment Art Seward - Massey Cancer Troy K ing - Seniors Jack and Myrtle Casey - Youth Jim Jordan - Youth Awareness Dawn Ozmore - Crime Solvers Roy Snyder - Kids Movie Night Julie Stamper - Community Garden Joe Brisendine Fellowship Committee Ray Schaefer Sr. General Membership Meeting 1 st and 3 rd Thursdays, 7:00 PM Moose Legion Meeting Following LOOM on 1st Thursday of the month Lodge Officer Meeting 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays, 7:00 PM SOCIAL QUARTERS HOURS Sunday 12 Noon 10:00 pm Monday 12 Noon 10:00 pm Tuesday 12 Noon 10:00 pm Tuesday (Dart Night) 12 Noon Midnight Wednesday 12 Noon Midnight Thursday 12 Noon 11:00 pm Friday 12 Noon Midnight Saturday 12 Noon Midnight Lounge Phone: DINING ROOM HOURS Wednesday and Friday 5:30 PM 8:00 PM HOPEWELL MOOSE FACEBOOK HopewellMooseFamilyCenter1472/ INSTAGRAM: Hopewell Moose Family Center WOTM MEETING DATES 1st WEDNESDAY -6:30 PM Joint Officers Meeting -7:00 PM Welcome Party -7:30 PM Chapter Night 2nd WEDNESDAY -7:00 PM Board of Officers Meeting 3rd WEDNESDAY -7:30PM Business/Balloting 4th WEDNESDAY -(If needed) BINGO SUN: Doors open at 2pm Games start at 4:30 TUE: Doors open at 3pm Games start at 6:30 WOMEN OF THE MOOSE - Senior Regent Pamela Harsh - Junior Regent Carolyn Gladwell - Jr. Graduate Regent Madelyn Collier - Secretary/Treasurer Mattie Rogers - Recorder Valerie Harsh Appointed Officers: - Guide Elizabeth Benka - Assistant Guide Shirley Sampson Committee Chairmen: - Membership Retention Ola Wyatt - Community Service Mary Simmons - Activities/Sports Dawn Ozmore - Mooseheart/Moosehaven Lora Kovalewich - Higher Degree Gloria Anderson Special Chairmen: Audit Chair Government Relations Sunshine Chair Decorating Chair Meet and Greet Moose Charities Thanksgiving Baskets VACANT Elizabeth Benka Carolyn Gladwell Marie Matlock VACANT Linda Moy The seasons are fast approaching. Please take a moment to think about those less fortunate. As we do annually, we will be distributing Thanksgiving baskets to those who could use a helping hand. Let's make sure those less fortunate have a nice Thanksgiving meal. If you know of an individual or family, please submit their name(s) (and ages if children) to the office by Sat, Nov 3 so we may offer them a Thanksgiving Basket. The baskets come with the traditional dinner items. Have a little time on your hands? Consider helping assemble these baskets which will be offered for pick up on Sat, Nov

12 Sponsor Page 5200 Oaklawn Boulevard, North Prince George, VA Mailing Address: PO Box 590, Hopewell, VA Sales: (804) Service: (804) American Legion BINGO every Wednesday evening from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Open to public. Minimum Admission package fee $15.00 Hopewell Memorial Post E. City Point Road, Hopewell, VA Marshall Cab Serving Hopewell, Fort Lee and The Tri-Cities Since Call to schedule We are available 24/7 Virginia Operating Authority Permit # DMV Taxicab Permit Number TC Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit #28 Hopewell, VA