SALEM MOOSE FAMILY CENTER 2573 1409 East Main St., SALEM, VA MAIL TO: PO BOX 1188 SALEM, VA 24153 PHONE 540-387-2809 Don Ridenhour Editor Salem Moose News March April 2012 ENDOWMENT FUNDS INSURE FUTURE OF MOOSEHEART & MOOSEHAVEN The early leaders of the Loyal Order of Moose who were instrumental in establishing Mooseheart, the "Child City," were confident that as long as there was a Loyal Order of Moose, there would be a Mooseheart. But even in those early days of the 20th century, these leaders envisioned the need for a trust fund to insure the future of Mooseheart against any possible emergency. Accordingly, it was suggested that an endowment fund be built to protect Mooseheart should that dismal day ever occur. At the annual International Convention of the Order in 1918, Resolution No. 19 was passed authorizing Director General James J. Davis to create and build such a fund for the protection of Mooseheart. But the 1918 convention was not a legislative convention, and the resolution was not fully recognized until it was passed a second time at the 1919 convention. The first contribution to the Mooseheart Endowment Fund, of $100, was received from Past Supreme Governor J. Albert Cassedy of Baltimore in 1918. The second contribution in the amount of $200 was from the late J. Willis Pierson of Dallas, also a Past Supreme Governor. Almost immediately, the donations began to pour in. Soon after the fund was established, a $100 bequest in the will of Brother Isadore Klein was received. This was the first bequest received by the Mooseheart Endowment Fund, and since then, a large number of them have been received from individuals of both limited and ample means. One of the many plans established to help expand the fund was developed by Director General Davis for every Lodge and Chapter to take up a "penny collection" at its regularly called meetings. The first such collection was received from Martins Ferry, Ohio Lodge 1532 in the amount of $1.31 on Jan. 5, 1920. The term "penny collection" has since been changed to "Endowment Fund Offering," and Lodges and Chapters now take up such collections, not only at regular meetings, but at other Lodge functions and social activities. All Endowment Fund contributions from Lodges, Legions and Chapters are placed in the Mooseheart-Moosehaven Endowment Fund. In addition, many individuals make contributions to the fund by direct mail. A Moosehaven Endowment Fund was established in 1935 after the receipt of two bequests to Moosehaven totaling $3,481. Contributions to "Legion offerings" received at Moose Legion meetings, special gifts and bequests to Moosehaven are placed in this fund. Total contributions to the Mooseheart/Moosehaven Endowment average more than a million dollars per year. These funds are administered by a board of trustees consisting of eight distinguished members of the fraternity. Each time a contribution is made to the Mooseheart/Moosehaven Endowment Fund, the future of these two philanthropic projects, sponsored by the Moose, becomes that much greater and stronger. Inside this issue: Birthdays New Members Senior Regent Article 2 Gov & Admin Articles 3 Upcoming Events 4 Friday Nite Menu 5 Membership 6 Gimme Five 7 Benefits 7
Page 2 Salem Moose News Board Of Officers LOOM Butch Bryant.. Governor Frank Hodges...Jr.Governor Chris Thomas.Prelate Brian Nimmo. 1 yr Trustee Roy Dunn... 2 yr Trustee Gunther Gass. 3 yr Trustee Richard Layman Treasurer Reid Johnson Administrator Kelly Huffman Jr. Past Governor Phil Lane. Sgt@Arms Harry Rhodes Asst Sgt@Arms Ronnie Carroll Inner Guard WOTM Paula Hodges Sr. Regent Wendy Armes Jr Regent Lori Brown Chaplain Morey Meyer Birch Jr. Grad Regent Susan Ridenhour Recorder Dianne Barbour.Secretary Sick & Distressed Let your Chaplain or Prelate know when someone is sick so that we may visit them or help in whatever way we can. Let s keep Richard Layman and Preston Lemon in our thoughts and prayers. March-April Birthdays March 2)Danny Switzer; 4)Gary Craighead; 7) Douglas Gregory; 8) Mark Atkins; Bradley Bond; Charlie Foutz; 10) Ronnie Carroll Jr; 12) James Beckner; Donald Ridenhour II; 14) Larry Hunt; 17) Kevin Layman; 20) Mark Gentile; Jimmie Wagner; 21) Harry Booher II; Elvin Davis; 22) Robert Moran Sr; 23) James Moore; Michael Ridenhour; 25) Mike Bratcher; Bill Shanks; 26) Jerry Pruitt; 27) Darrell Huffman; Jeff Young; 30) Scott Lynch April-2)David Layman; Roger Woolwine, Jr.; 12) Burton Blankenship; 15) Thomas Franklin, Jr.; 16) Jim Layman; 17) Pat Driscoll; 18) Ronnie Bivens; 19) Bobby Bailey; Walter Beckner, Jr.; Chris Rhodes; 23) Steven Barba; Roger Cline; 24) Curt Dickerson; 25) Mlasgar; 27) Alex Bohm; 28) Perry Hale; Keith Vest; 29) Ronald Elmore; 30) James Field; Danny Routon Welcome New Members Member/Sponsor Scott Bailey; Danny Wright/ James Davis Jr Alex Bohm; Richard Martin/ Gunther Gass Timothy Bowman/Mike Flippen- Richard Brehaut/Danny Harris David Dillon/Phil Lane Charlie Foutz/Larry Nichols David Hamm Sr; David Weaver/ Thomas Kirby Danny Harris/Richard Layman- Dale Lohr/ Reid Johnson Jim Martin/Jeff Young Transfers in: William Woods Jr; Erich Gass We welcome our new members and congratulate the members who sponsored them for fulfilling their oath of obligation. We urge each member to sign their friends and family into our order so that they may help us in expanding our fraternity and growing our lodge. We ask you to attend meetings so that you may keep up with current happenings in the lodge and participate in the governance thereof. District Meeting April 15 Smith Mountain Lake 1 PM Senior Moments WOTM Easter Egg Sale Orders must be in by March 24th Deliveries will be made on April 1 & 2
Don Ridenhour Editor Page 3 SOCIAL QUARTERS HOURS OF OPERATION SUNDAY...12-10 MONDAY...12-10 TUESDAY..12-11 WEDNESDAY...12-11 THURSDAY...12-11 FRIDAY...12-1 AM SATURDAY..12-12 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER CONTACT SQM Reid Johnson 540-387-2809 The Governor s Corner A big THANK YOU to our WOTM for all the work they do and the time they give to help keep our Lodge looking so great; not to mention the many hours they give working on projects for our Lodge. AS YOU ALL KNOW - IT S ELECTION TIME! TIME TO SHARE YOUR INPUT! WHO DO YOU WANT TO LEAD YOU? LOOK AROUND! SELECT OFFICERS WHO ARE WILLING TO WORK FOR OUR LODGE --- AND OUR COMMUNITY THEN GET OUT AND VOTE FOR THEM. REMEMBER This is YOUR Lodge. If you aren t willing to choose vote for and support your officers, then don t complain about what is or isn t done. YOUR voice, YOUR work and energy, YOUR time. That s what makes a successful Lodge. So COME OUT and help select your new officers. The Salem Moose Lodge was proud to provide more than 50 turkeys to the Salem Food Pantry. Thanks to all who contributed! YOU made a difference! Our Toys For Tots Collection was an overwhelming success! Again, thanks to everyonewho worked on and/or contributed to this wonderful program. YOU, too, made a difference for some very special children. A REMINDER: WE HAVE POOL AT 7:00 PM ON MONDAYS & DARTS AT 4:00 SUN- DAYS. COME JOIN US FOR A GOOD TIME Please keep RICHARD LAYMAN and all other members of our Lodge who are sick or in distress, in your prayers. If you know of anyone or anyway we can help a member, please let us know. We are Brothers and Sisters and we want to support every member. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS AND TO OUR BARTENDERS WHO DO AN OUTSTANDING JOB. PS. Thank you, Hapy-Kat for helping write my newsletter these past two years. You re Terrific and I truly appreciate your help. Your Governor, Butch Bryant From the Administrator
Page 4 Salem Moose News UPCOMING EVENTS Nominating Committee Meeting Tuesday March 13th & 20th 6:30PM If you are interested in becoming and officer and serving the Lodge in the coming year please fill out an application and turn it in. Plan on attending one of these meetings to be considered. Forms are available from the bartender or Administrator and must be filled out and turned in prior to either of these meetings. St Patrick s Day Dance March 17 8 PM-12 PM Join us as we dance to the tunes of the Walkin Sidewayz Band. Drawdown Saturday March 31 5 PM Tickets available at lodge or from any officer LODGE MOOSE LEGION BREAKFAST SUNDAY April 1st from 9-NOON Joins us for our monthly real southern style breakfast consisting of eggs (any style), sausage gravy, biscuits, hash browns, bacon, fruit, and coffee $5 for Moose Legion members and $6 for all other members and their guests. Special prices for children so bring the whole family! Children s Easter Party April 1 2-4 PM Lodge Elections Tuesday April 3rd 7:30 PM Come out and vote for your officers for the coming year. This is your chance to let your voice be heard by electing the officers whom you think will do the best job for our Lodge and Fraternity New officer Installation and Governor s Ball Saturday April 28th 5 PM For other dates and times of events check with the lodge and your boards of officers
Don Ridenhour Editor Page 5 Is there a High School Junior In Your Life? Winners are randomly drawn and will be notified by November 15, 2012. Each $1,000 check will be mailed directly to the college of their choice. There is no better way to help the youth of the Fraternity than to offer them the opportunity to further their education, and that is exactly what the R. Robert Dale Scholarship is all about. The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible for the R. Robert Dale Scholarship. The applicant must: Be a student in the high school graduating Class of 2013 Have a father, mother, step-parent, grandparent or legal guardian who is a paid up member of the Moose (Applicant is NOT required to reside in the same household) Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (C+) or higher on a 4.0 scale Send the completed application by the deadline (application must be completed in its entirety to be valid) The application can be found in the Members Area of www.mooseintl.org. Click on Membership located on the far left of the page, then R. Robert Dale Scholarship Program in the dark blue navigation bar. Faxed applications must be received by June 30, 2012. Mailed applications must be postmarked on or before June 30, 2012.
Page 6 Salem Moose News ATTENTION ALL MOOSE LEGION MEMBERS Next Moose Legion Conferral April 14 Clifton Forge The next conferral will be held at Clifton Forge. If you are a member of the Moose Legion and a member of our lodge please show your support by attending this event. We have done many projects for our lodge and fraternity and we would like you to be a part of these efforts. We have completed many projects since moving into our new building, tables for the Social Quarters, a roof over the entry way, and our latest project, the Safe Surfing Billboards to name a few. We are currently working on raising funds to place gumball machines in the Social Quarters. The profits from these machines will go to support the Endowment fund and other worthwhile projects of our Fraternity. Join us today! Sign two members to the Moose Legion and have your next year s dues paid! To become a Moose Legion member one must sign one member in a year or sign three members within six months of joining. It is that simple to reach the second Degree of our Order. So sign a member today and speak with a Moose Legionnaire about sponsorship into the Degree of Service. Our Creed is to do one good thing for someone each day so come out and join the fun degree while we Create Some Interest in the Moose fraternity! Don Ridenhour, Lodge SMLC Chairman Sign Two New Members get free dues next year! From the Membership Chairman Sign a member today New Campaign CREATE SOME INTEREST! International Membership Campaign The new slogan is CREATE SOME INTEREST. NEVER PAY DUES AGAIN!! That s right, if you sign two members per year then you will never have to pay dues again. How easy is that? If you sign two members, not only does the fraternity benefit by increasing membership, but you do as well by meeting your obligation of membership and getting your dues paid for you! From May 1, 2011 April 30,2012 Sign one member and receive a nice lapel pin. Sign two members and qualify to receive free dues. Sign four members and get your name entered in a drawing for a trip for four to Las Vegas, Miami, or New York. Sign five members and qualify for the Moose International Five Club and other rewards. Be sure to check with your Lodge to find out all of the many prizes available in this year s campaigns! Remember part of your obligation is to sign new members into our fraternity. When signing them be sure to tell them about all of the great things we do for others. Tell them of all the great benefits of belonging to the world s largest philanthropic organization. Tell them about our great achievements of Mooseheart and Moosehaven and how we care for our children and seniors while having fun in the process! So go out and CREATE SOME INTEREST in our fraternity today!!
Don Ridenhour Editor Page 7 Gimme Five!!!!! Time is Running OUT to Fulfill Your Commitment!! I want to help but how do I donate? First, Moose Charities wants to thank you for your kindness and generosity. Donating to this project will help to ensure that they are able to continually care for our children. There are several ways you can donate to the program. Please review the following suggestions and if there are any questions please contact Moose Charities at 630-966-2200. Ways to Give At the international convention you can visit the Moose Charities booth and donate using cash, check, or charge. You can mail Moose Charities cash or a check at any time. Please send donations to: Moose Charities, 155 S International Dr., Mooseheart, IL 60539. Call Moose Charities at 630-966-2200 and donate by providing credit card information over the phone. Visit the Moose Charities website at www.moosecharities.org and make a secure online donation. Fill a form to sign up for direct debit. You can obtain a form at the lodge and you can mail the form to Moose Charities at Moose Charities, 155 S International Dr., Mooseheart, IL 60539. Gimme Five donations are tax deductible and made directly to Moose Charities for the sole purpose of funding of Mooseheart and Moosehaven. No part of these funds goes for the operation of Moose International and all funds will be held in an endowment until the five year period is up thus earning additional interest. The money endowed will help us to insure that the doors will be kept open to help those children and seniors who are so important to the oath we all took when we became Moose members. For more information on the Gimme Five Program and what it is all about please talk to: Reid Johnson, Lodge Gimme Five Chairman, or Don Ridenhour. Editor s Note Articles for the next newsletter are due by April 20th and anyone is welcome to submit something!! Did You know......that your membership in the Loyal Order of Moose entitles you to benefits through discounts from the following? Lasik eye surgery Prescriptions GMAC preferred pricing on auto insurance Car rentals from Hertz and Enterprise Hotels Travel 5% off on Sears gift cards Sherwin Williams paints North American Van Lines Hickory Farms Long Distance calling Cruises To find out more about these and other great benefits of being a Moose member visit www.mooseintl.org
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