www.kenoshamoose286.com NOVEMBER 2015 Volume 25 Issue 11 MOOSE TALES GAZETTE 3003 30th Avenue Kenosha, WI. Phone: (262) 657-7831 DATES T0 REMEMBER NOVEMBER 9 District Meeting NOVEMBER 14 Mooseriders Appreciation Party NOVEMBER 21 Birthday Party NOVEMBER 24 Member Orientation DECEMBER 3 Packer Bus Trip DECEMBER 5 Tree Lighting Bus Trip To Mooseheart DECEMBER 12 Kid s Christmas Party DECEMBER 22 Member Orientation DECEMBER 24 Tom & Jerry s Member Appreciation Party DECEMBER 31 New Years Eve Party INSIDE Page 2 News From Your Governor New Members Lodge Officers Page 3 Mooseriders Sports Moose Legion Fellowship News Page 4 Up-Coming Events Page 5 News From Your Senior Regent Chapter #155 Officers Identification Statement Page 6 Moose Planner Calendar Lodge Hours, Bands & Dinner Menus Page 7 Sponsor Section ADMINISTRATOR S CORNER This month we will be starting up our kid's movie nights again. November 13th we will be airing the new release "INSIDE OUT". Show time will be starting at 5:30 pm with popcorn and soda for the kids. Mary will have food specials for the kids as well. That same night November 13th the Moose Legion will be drawing their rifle raffle around 9:00 pm. November 14th the Mooseriders will be having their Appreciation party. All Moose members are invited to attend as well. More information inside this newsletter. November 21st is our Birthday party for all members who were born in this month. As always a great time. Wednesday November 25th we will be having a pre-thanksgiving party here at the Moose. Lots of drink specials, raffles and of course Scott Gordon will be DJing and hosting some beer, booze & bingo. It will be a great time! We will be open as well on Thanksgiving the 26th at 6:00 pm because it will be the PACKERS VS DA BEARS at 7:30 pm! If your 103" TV is not hooked up; don't despair, we have THREE of them here PLUS three other big screen TVs with overhead sound all in HD! We have the best place to end your family Thanksgiving party right here at the Moose! Get your family and friends together and come down and have some fun! There are limited seats available for the Packer Bus trip to Detroit on December 3rd. It looks like we will be running a couple of buses to Detroit, so there will be plenty of Kenosha Packer fans on the bus. Plus some diehard Lions fans as well. This will be a great time for all. Call Scott Gordon or the office for more information. We will be running a bus to Mooseheart for the tree lighting on December 5th. Signup sheet is in the front hall or stop in the office. This a great time to see where some of your dues and money spent on raffles here at the lodge end up. Our kids at Mooseheart are our greatest asset to our fraternity. I hope you can free up one day this year to see our kids and Mooseheart. It will change you forever. See you on the bus. December 12th is our annual kids Christmas party starting at noon till 2:00 pm We are looking for donated items to be sold as raffle basket items at our kid's parties to help offset the added costs of running these events. Your help is always needed as well for both the men and women to volunteer at these parties and the Moose. Don't forget to check out your Moose benefits at mooseintl.org and wismoose.org. International and the State are always running special events for you to earn valuable items for signing up former and new members. Plus the Moose benefits page has great discounts for dining and travel for you to use. Check it out today. Fraternally Yours, Rich Smart, Administrator
2 GO PACKERS!!! The Green Bay Packers are on a roll and so are the Kenosha Moose Lodge Packer parties! It will be the Battle of the Undefeated when the Pack take on the Payton Manning and the Denver Broncos on November 1st at 7:30 pm. Come on down to the lodge and cheer on the Pack! If you haven't heard about our Super Bowl Party Raffle, then you're missing out. Every time you attend a Kenosha Moose Lodge Packer Party you will receive a free entry into the raffle. The Grand Prize is a private viewing of the Super Bowl in our back hall. Bring up to 25 of your friends or family to enjoy catered food, private bartender, beer, and cash bar. Don't miss out on all the fun! Go Pack Go! Upcoming Packer Party Schedule; Sunday November 1st @ Denver Broncos 7:30 pm Sunday November 8th @ Carolina Panthers 12:00 pm Sunday November 15th VS. Detroit Lions 12:00 pm Sunday November 22nd @ Minnesota Vikings 12:00 pm Thursday November 26th VS. Chicago Bears 7:30 pm Packer Party Chairman: Joe Matteucci Monday through Friday, November 2nd through November 6th the lodge and chapter will be having additional year sign up bonuses from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm each day for current members and former members of the order. For each year a former or current member signs up for the LOOM will be giving out $10 Moosebucks and the WOTM will be giving out $5 Moosebucks. Don't miss out. If you have friends or family who were former members this is a great time to sign them up again. If they have been out for over 6 months, you can get credit for our campaign of signing up 3 new or former members to get a year's dues free! A win-win situation for you and your lodge and chapter. KENOSHA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER OFFICERS OF LODGE #286 Governor......... Joe McKay Jr. Past Governor.. Dan Stepler Jr. Governor...... Lonny Allen Prelate.......... Jim Ritacca Treasurer........ Joe Matteucci Trustee 1 Yr....... Scott Gordon Trustee 2 Yr....... Ron Kramer Trustee 3 Yr....... Paul Baumeister Outer Guard...... Phil Tabili Inner Guard....... Dan Threlkel Sgt. at Arms..... Brian Shumway Administrator..... Rich Smart NEWLY ENROLLED MEMBERS Enrolled in September 2015 ENROLLED Scott Kammer Brad Kollmann Donald P. Veltus SPONSOR Scott Gordon Scott Gordon Martin Rizo Special Notice to all Members After numerous requests by Moose Grandparents to be able to bring their grandchildren to our kid's parties; the joint board has gotten together and decided that a fee of $15.00 per child will be charged to help offset the cost of gifts, food and prizes. A monetary fee was suggested by some grandparents. All grandchildren and children whose parents ARE members will still be free to attend as their parents dues help offset the costs of running these events. OR just sign up your adult children as members of our fraternity so that they can benefit from all that the Moose has to offer. Plus you can earn towards our sign up three new or former member and get a year's dues free! Moose membership always makes great birthday and Christmas present. The Joint Moose Board
SPORTS Monday AM golf champs, Larry Oberst and Ted Becker faced-off against Wednesday AM winners, Bill Walker and Betty Sternbach to determine the overall winner. The team of Oberst and Becker won, and are 2015 AM golf champions. Jerry Bloxdorf chaired Monday and Bob Mertin chaired Wednesday. At the State pool tourney in Eau Claire, the team of Rich Smart, Aaron Perona, Andy Burger and Bruce Schneider took second. Dan Threlkeld and Fred Haug were on a mixed lodge team and took third. Andy Burger took second in Friday night singles, and Rich Smart was on the first place doubles team. The winter session has started. Chaired by Ron and Darla Kramer, this is an in-house league for our members. The kitchen is open serving a menu of burgers. Stop in to play, catch a burger or watch Monday night football on our numerous TVs. The Monday and Wednesday morning pool is up and shooting. Play starts at 9:30 am, lunch is available starting at 11:30 am. Andy Burger chairs both mornings. There are limited seats left for the December 3rd Thursday night Packer game in Detroit. This is an indoor stadium and an overnight trip. Call Scott Gordon @1.262.909.3989 for info. On Thanksgiving night there will be a Packer Party. Its Packers vs Da Bears. Brett Favre will be honored at half-time of the game. State dartball will be in Racine January 9th. State Coed darts shoot in Sheboygan February 6th, and State Bowling in Marinette, starting on March 6. Enter on-line or get entry blanks on our bulletin board as they become available. The Tuesday night Moose Trap Team, won the Class B place for the fall league at Somers Rod and Gun Club. Team member are; Dave Gehrke, Captain - who won Mid-Yard High Gun; Dave Knoll, Charlie Fesko, James Brown Sr., and Mick Norris- who won Team High. Congratulations Team Moose! Notes: We all need to sign up a new member or 2 and remind our expired friends to renew. It's important to continue growing our club. The holidays are fast approaching. There are dates open for hall rental for parties, showers, etc. No group is too small. Full catering and bar service is available. Call 1.262.657.7831. 3 Gobble, gobble, MOOSE LEGION FELLOWSHIP NEWS For All The Current Moose Legion 31 News Visit our web site at: http://moosepages.org/home/legion31/ RIFLE RAFFLE Our annual rifle raffle is up and running. The rifle this year is a SAVAGE Model 110 Trophy Bolt Action 30-06 with 3X9 Scope and Sling Tickets are availuable in the Social Quarters for $1.00 each or 7 for $5.00 The drawing will be on November 13 th 2015 at 9:15 PM Get your tickets now and Good Luck to All... Terry Nelson Moose Legion 31, Asst Secretary Leon Rosko - Sports Chairman KENOSHA MOOSE RIDERS Celebrate with the Riders - it s our 10 year Anniversary on November 14th. SAVE THE DATES - Queen Money Giveaway Join the Moose Riders for 2 evenings of big money giveaways on November 14th (also our 10th anniversary celebration night!) and December 12th. Each night we will be giving away $1500. 3 lucky players will receive $500 each in 3 drawings being held at 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00 pm. Your raffle ticket purchase is good for all 3 drawings so be sure to get there early and stay until the end. You must be present to win. This giveaway is open to all Moose Members (you will have to show your card to participate) Then in early 2016, we will also be giving away an additional minimum amount of $300 at a new event comparable to Deal or No Deal. More details on this event to come, but plan on coming down to the lodge for dinner and a chance to be a contestant! Mark your calendars: Nov. 2 Board Meeting 7:30 pm. Nov. 14 Riders 10 yr anniversary party and Queen money giveaway Nov. 16 Membership Meeting 7:00 pm
4 UP-COMING EVENTS We are pleased to announce that he Kenosha Moose Lodge will be hosting a Moose Youth Awareness Congress on Saturday Nov 14th beginning at 10am. This is the first step for High School Students to compete for over $30,000.00 in collage scholarships. This Congress is open to all high school students. By attending the Congress, students will be given all the tools need to work on there Kids Talks which they will have to make to three different groups of 4 to 9 year olds. The deadline for submission of Kids Talks is March 1st 2016. The event will run from 10am till approx 1pm and Lunch will be served. The top 2 highest scoring reports turned in will advance to the International Youth Awareness Congress in Williamsburg Virginia in April. There will be no cost incurred to the winners to go to Virginia. There is also a second Congress planned in Marinette in late October. Those dates will be posted soon. Don't miss out on your chance to compete and win. For more information please contact Scott Gordon at 262-909-3989. We also have a few spots left on our overnight Packer Trip to Detroit on Dec 3rd and 4th. Tickets are $230.00 per person and includes Game ticket, coach bus, beer and soda on bus en route to Detroit, hotel room and a stop at the Fire Keepers Casino in Battle Creek Mi on return. MOVIE NIGHT AT THE MOOSE Bus Trip to Mooseheart Tree Lighting Saturday, December 5 th 2015 Bus arives at 9:30 AM, leaves at 9:45 AM for the bus trip to Mooseheart. $25.00 per person due at time of sign-up INSIDE OUT NOVEMBER 13TH, 2015 MOVIE STARTS AT 5:30 PM FREE SODA AND POPCORN BRING THE KIDS MOOSE APPRECIATION DAY December 24 th, 2015 UGLY SWEATERS BOOZE RAFFLE TOM & JERRYS RAFFLES MUSIC Noon - 6:00 PM Cost includes: Bus Trip, Refreshments and Sub Sandwiches on bus, Bus will return to Lodge by 9:00 PM Plus you get to eat lunch with the 2016, Senior Class at Mooseheart. Moose Zoo REVUE NEW YEARS EVE PARTY 12-31-2015 Dance to TIME WARP Open Buffet Tickets On Sale At The Bar $15.00 Per Person COMING FEBRUARY 2016 MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW!!! ADULT COMEDY DON T BRING THE KIDS!
Hello Ladies: NEWS FROM YOUR SENIOR REGENT 5 It s hard to believe that it is November already. This year has gone by so fast. Well I sure wish more of our women would come to our 1st and 3rd Tuesday night meetings at 7:30. This month we will be celebrating the College of Regents night at our first Tuesday in November, the 3rd. Judy Schaffer will be receiving her red stole. This is a big honor. Judy has done a lot to get this far. First she had to be a Senior Regent for a year, followed by being a Junior Graduate Regent for a year. The next year she received her College of Regents degree. She receives her stole after two more years of enrolling members and volunteering her time. Judy has contributed much time and hard work to the Women of the Moose. Please come and celebrate with her. There will be a district meeting at the Kenosha Lodge on November 9, 2015. All members are welcome to attend this meeting. Remember the week of November 1-7 is Retention Week. Please help us get members who have dropped out to come back to the Moose. We also need raffle donations for the Kid s Christmas Party on December 12 th, 2015. Call (262) 818-5803. Thank you. Hope to see you soon. Roberta Baumeister, Sr. Regent ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE Friday, December 11 th 2015 Thanks Again for all your support & co-operation. Event Chairman - Mary Jane Ewens IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT Published Title.......... Moose Paper Issued Date............ November 2015 Statement of Frequency.. Monthly Price with Membership... $1.25 per issue Authorized Organinzation. Kenosha Moose Family Center 3003 30th Avenue Kenosha, Wisconsin PLEASE REPORT ILLNESS AND/OR DEATH TO THE LODGE OFFICE The Lodge office would greatly appreciate being notified of all members illnesses and especially when death occurs. Members, please help us when you know of someone who is sick or has died. Call (262) 657-7831 to notify the Lodge. Thank you. CHAPTER #155 OFFICERS/APPOINTED OFFICERS Senior Regent.............. Jr. Regent.................. Jr. Grad. Regent............ Chaplain.................. Secretary/Treasurer......... Recorder................... Guide...................... Asst. Guide................. Roberta Baumiester Lucille Berry Debbie Duberstein Charlotte Stine Debbie Keslov Judy Chapman Michelle Stauder EUCHRE We play Euchre every Thursday at 7:00 PM. Call us if you would like to sign up to play. We always have a great time. If you are interested, please call: Bob or Virgina Westman at 694-7974. Let us know if you would like to be a sub. There is also card playing on Tuesday Nights at 7:00 PM. For any questions call Dianne Hegewald at 515-8528. ADDRESS CHANGE? We get many newsletters back each mailing that have address changes. These cost the Lodge. If you move, are planning a move or going away. please call the Lodge or drop a note in the office door with your new or temporary address. This will save the Lodge money on postage and will also ensure that you will continue to recieve your newsletter.
6 NOVEMBER 2015 MOOSE Planner Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 6:00 PM Tai Chi 7:30 PM Moose Riders Board Mtg. 8 9 6:00 PM Tai Chi District Meeting 7:00 PM LOOM Board Mtg. 7:00 PM Cards 7:30 PM WOTM Welcome Mtg. 6:30 PM WOTM Board Mtg 6:30 PM Moose Legion Mtg 7:00 PM Cards 7:30 PM LOOM Membership Mtg 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Special See Below 8:00 PM Band Kickin Kountry 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00 PM Moose Riders Membership Mtg. 3 10 6:30 PM Joint Board Mtg 7:00 PM LOOM Board Mtg 7:00 PM Cards 7:30 PM WOTM Bus. Mtg. 6:00 PM Early Bird Bingo 7:00 PM Bingo 6:00 PM Early Bird Bingo 7:00 PM Bingo 7:00 PM Euchre 6:30 PM Cribbage 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Euchre 6:30 PM Cribbage 7:00 PM 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Special See Below 8:00 PM Band Tripp 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2 6:00 PM Tai Chi 30 6:00 PM Tai Chi 7:00 PM Cards Member Orientation 4 6:00 PM Early Bird Bingo 7:00 PM Bingo 6:00 PM Early Bird Bingo 7:00 PM Bingo 11 12 7:00 PM Euchre 6:30 PM Cribbage 7:00 PM 5 7:00 PM Euchre 6:30 PM Cribbage 7:00 PM 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Special See Below 8:00 PM Band Classics 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Special See Below 8:00 PM Band Barcasters 6 13 7 14 Mooseriders Appreciation Party Birthday Party LODGE HOURS MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM TUESDAY 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM THURSDAY 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM FRIDAY 12:00 NOON - 2:00 AM SATURDAY 12:00 NOON - 1:00 AM SUNDAY 12:00 NOON - 9:00 PM BANDS NOV. 6. Classics NOV. 13. Kickin Kountry NOV. 20. Tripp NOV. 27. Barcasters KITCHEN SPECIALS NOV. 6:Homemade traditional or authentic Italian Lasagna; Mary s 1 year anniversary at the Moose! NOV. 13:BBQ baby back ribs NOV. 20:Crab Legs, Will not run out this month! NOV. 27:Filet Mignon Call ahead for pick up orders. Thank you to the many people who already do. Mondays: 1/4 lb. burger for $3.50 Taco Tuesday, with tamales & beef enchiladas Thursdays, Greek Gyros Fridays, All you can eat cod Saturdays, Philly Cheese Steak / w fries, $5.00 Don't forget to get your 6th entrée free punch card for during the week, excluding Friday. Please take a takeout menu and a catering menu for our members only, in the front lobby. Call Mary for more information at 262-960-4462 Ask for an ala carte menu for your home holiday parties or a catering menu and have your party here. Come On Down To Your Lodge And Have Some Great Fun! Coming in December exact date TBA, Christmas cookie parade. The night will start out with Lenny Palmer from WLIP radio live show with giveaways, then enjoy and dance to the musical talents of the band Tripp. While you walk the tables and create your own Christmas cookie platter or platters. Several kinds to choose from. If you would like to help me by donating baked cookies I would appreciate it very much. Call Mary at 262-960- 4462. Proceeds to go to Bloomin' bands who reconstruct homes and rooms for the handicapped in the Kenosha area. Great cause! In addition to the above specials, we have a full menu. If you haven t tried us out, come down and see what you have been missing. Remember that the lodge dining room on Friday nights can accommodate larger groups for rehearsal dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Reservations are required for groups of 15 or more. If you are interested, please call the lodge office at 262-657-7831.
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CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PARTY REGISTRATION SLIP DECEMBER 12 th 2015 12 NOON - 2:00 PM FOR CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER In order for the child to be guranteed a gift, you must be registered by Friday, November 27 th, 2015 This Party is limited to members children only. Child s Name: Age Boy Girl Child s Name: Age Boy Girl Child s Name: Age Boy Girl Child s Name: Age Boy Girl Parent or Gardian s Name: Member I.D. #: Loyal Order of Moose Kenosha Lodge #286 3003 30th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53144 Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 242 Kenosha, WI ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED