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Loyal Order of Moose Arlington #1315 Lodge

Newsletter

710 Scoville Street, Falls Church, VA 22041 Social Quarters: (703) 820-9345 JULY 2015

Upcoming Social Events

July 4th 4th of July Cookout July 11th Bull Roast + Band: Koolerators August 1st - Revised Fish Fry Revisited + Flea Market August 15th Major Blast Cookout & Children’s Ice Cream Social

Other Future Planned Events listed on Page 9

Family Cookout on Saturday, July 4, 2015 (2:00pm – 6:00pm) The Lodge would like to stress the event’s title of a “Family Cookout”. The Lodge is trying to have more family involvement in our events, and this is a good offering for our goal. The typical barbeque food offerings (hot dogs and hamburgers) will be provided at this event; so

why sweat over the hot grill; and we will be providing many side dishes to satisfy everyone’s appetite. Bring your spouse (or favorite girlfriend/boyfriend), your children, your parents, your immediate family in town, your in-laws (hopefully you like them), and your friends to this event; as the Lodge will do all the work and you can relax!

Dinner Every Friday Night

6-8 p.m. $10 per person

Menu announced

in weekly Communication emails or call the

Lodge after

Wednesday

Arlington #1315 Moose Lodge

Hours of Operation Monday – Wednesday 3:00pm to 11:00pm Thursday Noon to 11:00pm Friday – Saturday Noon – 2:00am Sunday Noon to 10:00pm

Celebrate Independence Day at Arlington #1315

VMA Raffle Tickets for Sale The raffle is for a top prize of $7,500 with many lesser secondary

prizes from $5,000 (2nd Prize) to $500 (9th thru 11th Prizes)

Drawing of the raffle is August 22, 2015 Please support the Virginia Moose Association and purchase a

raffle ticket ($10 each)! ** Arlington #1315 needs to sell 65 Tickets **

Annual Bull Roast - Saturday, July 11, 2015 (2:00pm – 6:00pm) Remember the slogan of the 1980s for the Wendy’s Fast Food Restaurant “Where is the Beef?” On this day, the beef is at the Arlington #1315 Moose Lodge! Last year, we cooked 53 lbs. of roast beef and 45 lbs. of smoked beef brisket on the grill for this event and it should not be any less this year. Bring your family, friends, and especially everyone’s appetite for this “food-fest”

event. There will be plenty of side dishes to complement the main course; and we will be offering some other entrée for those that do not eat “red” meat. What better way to spend a lazy, hazy, relaxing Saturday in the summer than at the Moose Lodge enjoying great food (that you did not have to cook), drinking your favorite beverage, and having great conversation with your fellow members.

Reduction of the Annual LOOM Membership Fees for Arlington #1315 to $45.00 On June 7th, the LOOM members at a Special Meeting approved the reduction of the annual Arlington #1315 LOOM membership fee

from $60.00 to $45.00. The Lodge will no longer pay the $20.00 application fee for any new members. Please note that it will take approximately 90 days from the time the paperwork is submitted by the Lodge before Moose International will

recognize this fee reduction!

Arlington #1315 Board of Officers

2015-2016 Governor John Matis Jr. Governor Gregg Cady Prelate Joe Russo Jr. Past Governor Brian Birtell Administrator Billy Hensley Treasurer Bernie Cerroni Trustees Shawn Kirkpatrick Andre McFail Randy Nolan Sergeant-of-Arms Tim Nields Outer Guard Steve Sisson Inner Guard Ernie Halal

Loyal Order of Moose Arlington #1315 Lodge Monthly Newsletter

JULY 2015 Website: arlington1315.org

Arlington WOTM Chapter #1253

Board of Officers 2015-2016

Senior Regent Nessa Ruoff Junior Regent Roxanne Coles-Matis Jr. Graduate Regent Elizabeth Coombs Secretary/Treasurer Andrea Hensley Recorder Donna Field Guide Gwendolyn Collins Assistant Guide Josefina Ortiz

Electronic Pull-Tabs at the Arlington Fraternity “Live” Playing on Friday, July 10, 2015 Our members have enjoyed the electronic pull-tabs at other Lodges when we visited for the VMA District 4 Quarterly Meetings … NOW the Arlington Fraternity is “taking the giant step” to keep up with today’s world! The

Arlington #1315 Lodge has joined in a partnership with Powerhouse Gaming to provide a state-of-art gaming system. The installation of the gaming system will occur on Thursday, July 9 (during the day) with an explanation of the multiple games on the machines, how to use the system and play the games, available jackpots dependent upon selected bets, etc. after 5:00pm for our members to make a trial test (no actual money). The activation of the electronic pull-tabs gaming system will begin at the opening of the Arlington #1315 Moose Lodge on Friday, July 10, 2015. The initial configuration of the gaming system will consist of a fixed player station (with a comfortable chair) in the Non-Smoking Fireplace Eating Area, four (4) portable play stations with power docking connections within the Smoking Bar area (where the previous horseracing machines were located), and a gaming kiosk within the Non-Smoking Bar Area where players input their desired betting cash. It is noted that the portable play stations can be disconnected from the power docking connections and played anywhere within the Social Quarters (at both physical bars, at the tables within the Non-Smoking Fireplace Eating Area, etc.); however, there is a two-hour limit before the portable play stations need to be re-charged. As a player, you will need to deposit cash at the gaming kiosk; in which you will receive a “PIN number” to enter into the player station. Enter the “PIN number” at the start of play AND GOOD LUCK! At the end of play, if you are a winner or have unspent recorded funds, request a withdrawal receipt and give to the bartender “to cash in”. There are many other scenarios about unspent recorded funds that you may have questions about that could be explained at the trial test on Thursday, July 9, 2015. More information will be provided, and possible Lodge Gaming Rules, once the electronic pull-tabs system is implemented.

Birthday of the United States Celebrate Independence Day to praise

the nation's heritage, laws, history,

society, and people.

Electronic Pull-Tabs Trial Test – Thursday, July 9th @5:00pm Learn to Play the Games & the Process to Play

** Food will be Offered at a Reasonable Price **

Next Legion Committee Meeting on Thursday, 16th @6:30pm WOTM members are welcomed to attend

Complementary food offered to Legion Members + Guests

Thank you members for generously supporting the WOTM in raising donations for Brother Dougie Cribben in his time of need for assistance with his medical bills while he battles a serious medical condition.


JULY 2015 Contact Us: [email protected]

Chapter

Award of

Achievement

(3rd Consecutive Year) 23rd Pig Roast on Saturday, June 13th A Great Success!! This year the Arlington Fraternity had a team of three experienced members and one “first time” member make the trek to West Virginia on the day before the event to pick up approximately 250 lbs. of pork (1 pig). The “posse” of Billy Hensley (≈ 20 years of

pork traveling), Ray Broz (≈ 15 years), Tom Oderwald (≈ 9 years) and Bob Muretta (trainee) made the round-trip back to the Lodge by 3:00pm; with only one stop-off at the Romney Moose Lodge #1371 in West Virginia for lunch. Upon arrival at the Lodge, the pork parts (including the pig’s head) were placed on the grill to start the long cooking process. A deviation in the cooking process was implemented this year, and all the pork was fully cooked and ready for serving at the beginning of the event (a first in the past few years with no cooking “crisis”). The Pig Roast was a great success with 64 members/guests, not counting children, participating in the food fest; PLUS those who only came to the Social Quarters to socialize (no count was made)! The food buffet consisted of pulled pork with a few selections of sauces, grilled hot dogs, baked beans, corn on the cob, macaroni & cheese, zucchini & squash in Italian Dressing, coleslaw, cucumber salad, pickle tray, cheese & crackers, watermelon, and chips. AND the Koolerators (band) played all those remembered oldies that had the members/guests singing and dancing; first in the Rental Hall where the food was served and then moving into the Social Quarters later in the evening. The very hot & “muggy” weather kept most of the adults from venturing outside (except for the lonely grill chefs); but that did not stop the many children from playing and running around in the big backyard. The Arlington Fraternity extends a thank you to the valiant posse in getting the pork from West Virginia (and they enjoyed every minute of the road trip); to Billy Hensley & Tom Oderwald for being the grill chefs (pork cooking process); to Joyce Chaffins, Liz Coombs & Marty Medel for preparing the side food dishes of the buffet; to Karl Keller, Marty & Logan Medel, Billy Hensley & John Matis for cleaning up the backyard and some portion of the Rental Hall for the event, to Joyce Chaffins & Liz Coombs for setting up the buffet tables and the seating areas within the Rental Hall; to Nessa Ruoff, Betty Pamplin & John Matis for collecting the food fees; and to all the Arlington Fraternity members & guests who assisted in the clean-up after this event was over. The Arlington Fraternity apologizes if we omitted anyone who contributed to this event; but we want you to know that your efforts were greatly appreciated.

Major Blast Cook-Out

August 15th

Children’s Ice Cream Social

during the Major Blast

Cookoff

August 15th

“The Queen of Hearts” Game Every Friday Night Enjoy our Friday Night Dinner while participating in the game for a chance to win a possible big cash prize. Tickets can be purchased whenever the Social Quarters is open, with the weekly drawing at 7:30 p.m. each Friday night. We have generous weekly consolation prizes; if the Queen of Hearts is not selected on that particular weekly drawing! Rules for “The Queen of Hearts” game are posted within the Social

Quarters of the Moose Lodge. GOOD LUCK!

Pork being grilled to tenderness including the pig’s

head

mailto:[email protected]

Nominate a Lodge & Chapter Member for Volunteer of the

Quarter (July – September 2015)

Deadline is September 30, 2015

And remember to nominate a Youth Organization of the Quarter


JULY 2015 Social Quarters: (703) 820-9345

Issue: 2015-7 Newsletter

Contributions Editor John Matis Writers Nessa Ruoff John Matis

Volunteers are

needed for future articles for the

Newsletters

Watch NASCAR at the Lodge

In JULY 2015

SUN, JUL 5 Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca Cola

@Dayton International Speedway SAT, JUL 11 Quaker State 400 Presented by Advanced Auto Parts

@Kentucky Speedway SUN, JUL 19 New Hampshire 350

@New Hampshire Motor Speedway SUN, JUL 26 Crown Royal Presents the ‘Your Hero’s Name Here’ 400 at the Brickyard

@Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The Races Have

Begun!

Watch the 86th MLB All-Star Game at the Lodge

Tuesday, July 14th

@ 7:30 p.m.

Great American Ball Park Cincinnati, OH

Father’s Day Breakfast – Sunday, June 21st The weather was great and the breakfast was superb… even if the air conditioning was dysfunction again. There were approximately 30 hungry participants who enjoyed a breakfast buffet consisting of a fruit salad, scramble eggs, grilled pancakes, crispy bacon, scrapple, home fries with onions and green peppers, a sausage/egg/cheese casserole, egg/spinach/mushroom crepes with Béarnaise sauce, cream chip of beef, biscuits, baked french toast, homemade danish pastries & brownies, coffee and orange juice. The Arlington Fraternity wants to thank the “kitchen full of chefs” (no fist fights were observed) for the outstanding offered food selection; consisting of Joyce Chaffins, Andrea Hensley, Nessa Ruoff, Patti Rodas, Anna Phillips, Rose Russo, Nora Rodas, Donna Heflin, Billy Hensley, and Tom Oderwald. A special thank you is extended to those fraternity members who “tidied up” the eating area before the event and to those who cleaned up after the event (who would have believed the number of dirty pots and pans for a simple two hour event).

The MAIN chefs at the Pig Roast (Tommy, Liz, Billy, Joyce & the pig’s head)

Another packed Social Quarters; but this time during the Pig Roast

Another Improvement … A Change in the Jukebox System! The Fraternity swapped the floor model digital jukebox with a smaller wall-mounted type; which was relocated near the open passageway within the Smoking Bar towards the Social Quarters regular entrance. This provides additional space for seating within the Smoking Bar area and eliminates the pathway through the dart playing area to play music!



Free WiFi

at Lodge

New Lodge Membership Challenge (for 2015-2016 Moose Year) Sponsor a new LOOM member between May 1, 2015 and April 30, 2016 and your name will be placed on a ticket in a raffle conducted each month during the entire Membership Challenge.

The more new LOOM members you sponsor, the more times your name will be placed within the raffle. The monthly drawing prize will be $10.00 in Arlington “Moose Bucks” to the sponsor that is named on the selected ticket. Judith York was the winner of the May monthly drawing (for signing up her son as a member to the LOOM Arlington #1315). In addition, if you sponsor three (3) LOOM members within the 2015-2016 Moose Year, the Arlington Lodge will pay your dues for the next year of your membership. IMPORTANT: This Lodge challenge applies to both LOOM & WOTM members who sponsor new LOOM members for Arlington #1315 Moose Lodge.

Think New Members, New Members & New Members!

FINALLY! We were able to get a picture of

Mike Cady

LOOM Volunteer of the Quarter

(January - March 2015)

*with Gregg Cady*

[a.k.a. Blues Brother]

Fish Fry Revisited

August 1st

Pun of the Month

Time flies like an arrow … Fruit flies like a banana!

Moose

of the

Month

Triple Crown Finale Celebration – Saturday, June 6th The attendees at this event celebrated when American Pharoah made history and finally won the Triple Crown in horseracing for the first time since 1987! The attendance at this Lodge event was good; but nothing

spectacular compared to recent social events (maybe the removal of the off-track betting at the Lodge contributed to fewer participants); but the offered food of barbeque pulled-pork and kielbasa/sauerkraut/potatoes was delicious! The Arlington Fraternity wants to thank Joyce Chaffins and John Matis for being the chefs of this event. For the record, not all planned social events are attractive to the majority of our members; but the fraternity tries to provide something for the interest of everyone!

Welcome New Lodge/Chapter Members

► Ronald Davis ► Charles Burke ► Matthew Carroul ► April Webb ► Stefanie Jones ► Angela Detwiler-Auchey ► Julie Parkhurst ► Kristi Gjesdal

The Arlington Fraternity is the Greatest!

Farewell to Summer Cookout

Saturday,

September

20th



Chapter

Award of

Achievement

(3rd Consecutive Year)

Save the Date: July 18, 2015 We Need Your Attendance at the VA Moose Association District 4 Quarterly Meeting (Why not try for a third Attendance Trophy?) What better way to show that “we are family” than to continue to have the most members at the next Virginia Moose Association (VMA) District 4 Quarterly Meeting. We estimate that about 20 members need to attend in order to beat the other Moose Lodges. AND the next

Virginia Moose Association (VMA) District 4 Quarterly Meeting is close to our Lodge (about 10 miles away). The General Meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Franconia Family Moose Center #1076 (7701 Beulah Street, Alexandria, VA 22315).

Labor Day Cookout

Monday, September 1st

Support Special Olympics

Give Generously!

Spring Cleaning at the Lodge – Saturday, May 30th The Arlington Fraternity accomplished a very thorough cleaning of the Social Quarters, the LOOM Board Room, the Fireplace Room (Non-Smoking Eating Area), and several rooms in the basement. The rugs were vacuumed, floors mopped, shelves dusted, tables/chairs/bar cleaned, and windows washed (interior) in those rooms on the First Floor of the Lodge. Lets not forget the removal of the cobwebs in the corners of these rooms … we said we needed a really good cleaning.

In the basement rooms, lots of trash and “maybe we can use these items sometime” (which were saved for probably a decade) were disposed. The old torn couches in the Fireplace Room were also disposed of to make room for the new couches. A large rental open-body trash container was completely filled at the end of the day! AND the vacuum cleaner that everyone thought would not pick up anything and considered useless was repaired (by replacing a broken belt and cleaning the bristles on the pickup roller … who would have thought)! The Arlington Fraternity extends a thank you to the following members for participating in the Spring Cleaning: Brian Birtell, Andre McFail, Ernie Halal, Joe Russo, Billy Hensley, Chuck Berge, Anna Phillips, Rose Russo, Judith York, Donna Heflin, Chris Garrett, Joyce Chaffins, Patti Rodas, Nora Rodas, Tim Nields, Mel Chrestman, and John Matis. Their efforts exceeded many hours of lugging, climbing stairs, “breaking their backs”, reaching for the stars (actually dust & cobwebs), etc. As promised, donuts and coffee were provided at the start of this event for breakfast (sugar always help get the adrenalin going). And for lunch, Joyce Chaffins prepared a ham & bean soup, and tacos with various toppings. A funny story … the Governor always observed three windows in the middle of the front profile of the Lodge when he parked at the Lodge; but he did not realize that the fireplace of the Non-Smoking Eating Area was build behind the middle window until he cleaned the windows (interior) and only counted two windows to clean. Talk about “egg on his face”! Is he the only one that did not realize this past construction?


Senior Regent’s Message

Good Day All,

I hope this heat isn't getting the best of you. There's always plenty of cold

beer and friendly faces at the lodge. June, was yummy month with our pig

roast featuring the Koolerators and the Father’s Day breakfast (the Father’s

Day basket was raffled off and claimed); so much food … I'm still full. By the

time you read this we will have had our Welcome to Summer Cookout; equally yummy

I'm sure.

July,will be a month full of business as well:

July 4 - 4th of July Cookout

July 3-7, 2015 - Moose International Convention at Nashville, TN

July 11 - Bull Roast (Band: Koolerators)

July 18 - VMA District 4 Quarterly Meeting at Franconia Family Center #1076

Our meetings are always at 7:00 pm, the1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Please plan

to stop by and join us. See how all of this excitement gets started!

Fraternally,

Nessa Ruoff, Senior Regent



5th Annual Bill Lewis Memorial

Chile Cook-Off

October 10th

The Arlington Fraternity received the $100 award from VMA District 4 for posting the most social events/accomplishments on the VMA website by a Moose Lodge within District 4 during the months of Jan. thru Mar. 2015.

WOTM

Children’s

Halloween

Party

Saturday

October 24th

Pre-Season Redskin Games

Beginning in

August

Saturday, August 1st

Bull Run Moose Legion #185 Summer Celebration

at Colonial Beach Moose Family Center #1267

Come Enjoy Our Many Social Events at the Arlington #1315 Moose Lodge … Camaraderie, Relaxation & Lots of Food

.Welcome of Summer Cookout – Saturday, June 27th

The “almost hurricane” weather did not dampen our chefs’ efforts in grilling the cookout meats for this event (they put up a tent to cook)! The event had about 30 attendees; with 22 participants who enjoyed the delicious food buffet. For the meat variety … we had grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, and pork ribs; with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, and buns to complement the meat fixings. For side dishes, there were baked beans, cold tri-color pasta and cucumber salad, a platter of pickles and olives, crackers & cheese, chips & dip, watermelon pieces, and homemade cookies. Thank you Tom Oderwald, Billy Hensley, and Joyce Chaffins for providing the food selections. A surprise offering was fried watermelon by Billy Hensley … opinion of taste still pending.



Personal/Family Corner As a “Moose Family” we need to celebrate your personal and family milestones together. Therefore, if you have an upcoming birthday, an upcoming wedding anniversary, a new “clan” member, a promotion/change in your career, or anything else in your life that you want to share with the Moose members, please let John Matis know [in person when at the Moose Lodge or by [email protected]].

It is requested that any announcement milestones be submitted prior to the 20th of each month. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Happy Birthday to Lodge members William Brothers (7/01), Matthew Carroll (7/01), Robert Muretta Jr. (7/01), Arthur Perritt (7/02), Scott Groves (7/03), Stephen Sisson (7/06), Gerald Harrington (7/07), Melvin Riser Jr. (7/08), Louis Burke (7/09), James Davis (7/12), Gary Breazeale (7/14), Harold Brant (7/15), Luther Hodges (7/17), Norman Bean Jr. (7/21), Terry Pamplin (7/21), Erik Dahlseid (7/25), Dominick Russo (7/25), Mike Suman (7/26), Norman Harris (7/28), and Joseph Russo (7/30).

Happy Birthday to Chapter members Sara Henry (7/03), Anna Phillips (7/04), Dawn Rodriguez (7/08), Gwendolyn Collins (7/10), Barbara Field (7/14), Evelyn Lewis (7/26), Katherine Prunty (7/27), Janet Ziegler (7/27), Bobbi Beck (7/30), Mary Dodd (7/30), Linda Burrows (7/31) and Jacqueline Hansen (7/31).

SICKNESS and DISTRESS:

Please keep our Moose members and families in our prayers for those who have current health or distressed situations; especially: … Doug Cribben, Luther Hodges, Mike Entsminger, and Norman Harris

IN MEMORY:

The clock of time has stopped; across its face of motionless shadows mark the hour of their passing. A tribute to the memory of our Fraternity member who had passed into the realm of everlasting peace and the Supreme above: - Brother Daniel Broehl - Dorothy Timmons Brown (special friend of Brother Frank Beech) - Marcelle Cahill (Mother of Brother Tom Cahill)

Watch Washington Nationals at the Lodge

In July 2015

Atlanta Braves

JUN 30 – JUL 2 (A) San Francisco Giants

JUL 3 – JUL 5 (H) Cincinnati Reds

JUL 6 – JUL 8 (H) Baltimore Orioles

JUL 10 – JUL 12 (A) Los Angeles Dodgers

JUL 17 – JUL 19 (H) New York Mets

JUL 20 – JUL 22 (H) Pittsburgh Pirates

JUL 23 – JUL 26 (A) Miami Marlins

JUL 28 – JUL 30 (A) New York Mets

JUL 31 – AUG 2 (A)

Think

Natitude!

Remember Mooseheart &

Moosehaven

Thank You Members for Your Efforts The Newsletter always tries to recognize our members who contribute to the various social events and major repairs; however, there are many “behind the scenes” activities that never get mentioned. Therefore, the fraternity will recognize volunteers in the next few months of those activities that “happen” to keep our fraternity operational for your enjoyment (no names are mentioned as there are many volunteers that perform the noted activities).

Thank you volunteers who help the bartenders restock the beer cooler and fill the ice cooler at the bar;

Thank you volunteers who vacuum the carpets, mop the terrazzo floors, and clean the restrooms - including the restock of soap and toiletries.

Thank you volunteers who prepare/cook the food, donate the desserts (some homemade), and perform the after event clean-up for the Friday Night dinners

Thank you volunteers who were elected to the LOOM & WOTM Board of Officers . (to be continued in next month’s Newsletter)




Chapter

Award of

Achievement


Future Planned Major Social

Events (September –

December 2015)

September 7th (MON) Labor Day Cookout September 19th Farewell to Summer Cookout October 3rd Youth Awareness Student Congress October 10th 5th Annual Bill Lewis Chili Cook-Off October 24th Children’s Halloween Party November 26th (THR) Thanksgiving Family Feast December 12th Children’s Christmas Party Note:

Future Dates & Activities at the Year End will be

added

You can Pay Moose Dues Online! Go to Website: https://secure.mooseintl.org/QuickPay/

Governor’s Corner

First, I want to thank everyone for putting up with the lack of air conditioning within the Lodge while we attempted (unfortunately for a second time within the month of June) to repair an “ancient” system that was provided when the Lodge building was built (1964). Unfortunately, new parts of our air

conditioning system are no longer manufactured and we had to search for “re-built” components. In addition, there are not many repairmen, or their companies, today that are familiar with our equipment that would make the troubleshooting any easier. The LOOM Lodge is considering many ideas to mediate this situation in the future; however, available funds in the bank present many limitations. Second, I want to thank our Arlington Fraternity membership in providing support to the resurrection of the Legion Committee at the Arlington #1315 Moose Lodge. As previously noted in other announcements, our Fraternity needs to “get-back-in-the-groove” with Moose International organizational standards. Let’s keep up the good work … we are family!

The Arlington Fraternity is the Best! Editorial by Willie J. Jamison At the time I joined the Lodge in 2013, I did not realize what an experience I would ultimately have. Since I knew only two members at the time, I reasoned it would be a nice place to relax and escape from the overcrowded bars in Arlington. Soon I realized that I would not, could not unwind in the true sense of the word. As I was immediately drawn into the numerous events at the Lodge which provided me the opportunity to meet new people and experience new adventures in eating, sports, music and the many wonderful opportunities to participate in supporting our community. Kudos for the Lodge/Chapter’s sponsorship of toy drives for Mooseadopted families and the sponsorship of the hugely successful Soldiers Angles benefit and other events. In addition, the food is extraordinary. We have the best cooks and they delight in preparing all sorts of palate-pleasing, mouth watering, belt loosening dishes. The two regular cooks are masters of the grill and they excel in preparing cuisine and consistently win, alternating between first place and 2nd place. However, new emerging grill masters recently stunned the membership with their award winning dishes. A special shout-out to Ray and Norman! They both personify the principles of brotherhood and friendship. Because of their dignity and class, the Lodge as a whole is a better place. I place a smile on my face when I walk-in and they are there. Please tell them you feel the same way.

Flea Market on August 1st (Same day as the Fish Fry Revisited) The Lodge is sponsoring a Flea Market (a.k.a. Yard Sale) with associated event income donated to the WOTM in support of upcoming children activities in October & December! Contact Christina Davies to reserve a table (price reduction for Moose members). The Flea Market will be held inside the Ritual Hall … therefore, the event will occur no matter the weather of the

day. Please support this worthwhile activity!!




Our Initial Efforts to the VMA Lodge Retention Campaign [May 1, 2015 – April 30, 2016] To meet the VMA challenge and possibly receive a monetary award (not to mention for the betterment of our Fraternity), Arlington #1315 has created an

Ad Hoc Retention Committer Chaired by Bernie Cerroni. The initial activity is to send out postcards to those Arlington #1315 members that have had recent expirations in their membership and have not re-enrolled for the current Moose year. But the Committee needs help! There are many past Arlington #1315 members that have dropped their membership over the past several years (reasons unknown) that we somehow need to contact and possibly get them to be interested in being members again. The Arlington Fraternity has made many giant strides over the past few years in improving our physical Lodge building, our cooperation and friendliness between all members in the Fraternity (Lodge and Chapter), and our enjoyment in the increased social and family activities. Spread the word to those members who have left that we have a great Fraternity … and keep our Fraternity in existence for decades to come!!

New Members WANTED!

New Membership Challenge

The 2015-2016 Membership

Quota for Arlington #1315 is

37 members

Lodge Repairs/Replacements

With a considerable amount of efforts of several members behind the scene and the physical work by a contractor, the air conditioning for the entire Lodge building was repaired at the beginning of June ($$$). But after ONE week, the air conditioning failed again! More parts had

to be ordered and it is hoped that air conditioning will again be provided by the time this Newsletter is published. The Arlington Fraternity would like to thank all our members for putting up with the “hot environment” inconvenience while we got “our act together” and the waiting time for the delivery of the various parts before the air conditioning was operational again! Billy Hensley came to the rescue (twice) when ice “built-up” on the coils of the cooling unit within the walk-in refrigerator. The condenser drain pipe (first time) and the coils (second time) had become clogged. Once the ice was melted, Billy performed the appropriate actions … and the walk-in freezer was working again. Thank you Billy Hensley! When it rains, it sometimes pours! The existing ride lawn mover became dysfunctional at the end of May. As the grass was growing high due to the week of rain every day, the LOOM Board of Directors decided to look for another lawn mover to purchase. Lo and behold, a used with extraordinary low hours of operations was available for the taking … and we purchased it ($$$). The Fraternity wants to thank Gregg Cady for “scouting the available movers for sale”, getting a good price for the sale, and picking up the ride lawn mover for the Fraternity. We also want to thank Billy Hensley for making the first test drive of the ride lawn mover to cut down the lawn “jungle” in the backyard … BUT it should be noted that he seemed to have too much enjoyment performing this activity!

We Don’t Worry!

We have Supportive Members Who Want to Make Our Fraternity Better!

Youth Awareness

Program

Association Student

Congress on October 3rd at our Lodge

Support the Girl Scouts of

America



The Arlington #1315 Legion Committee Corner The first meeting of the resurrected Arlington #1315 Legion Committee was held on June 11, 2015. As a “try to get everyone” interested in the Legion Degree again, a social atmosphere with complementary food was presented to make attendees familiar with requirements to qualify for the Legion Degree, where the collected annual fees are distributed within

the Moose organization, and the importance of having a Lodge Legion Committee. Mission accomplished … four LOOM members either paid recent past dues, re-enrolled as a former Legion member, or enrolled as a new member (one battle at a time, but eventually a war can be won). In the next Arlington #1315 Legion Committee in July 2015, it is planned that an event sponsored by the Arlington #1315 Legion Committee will be determined to raise funds for supporting a need for the Arlington #1315 Moose Lodge. The Arlington Fraternity wants to thank Joyce Chaffins and John Matis for being the chefs, and to Anna & Ralph Phillips for donating the door prize bag to the visiting WOTM members at this Legion Committee meeting. The food offering for the next meeting at Thursday, July 16, 2015 is meatball subs

provided by Chef Tom Oderwald and supporting cast underling John Matis.

Moose Youth Awareness Program Let’s face it, no one is thinking school this time of year … so little effort was concentrated to this program this past month. And us adults always seem to have higher priorities in our lives until “crunch time” is upon us … and then we somehow put everything together. The Governor is getting old and his heart cannot take many more anxiety situations; so we need to change

the fraternity’s personality and establish the program in advance (What?) Besides the necessary announcements to the schools about this program to obtain participation, we need volunteers to provide sample presentations and ideas for the participants at the Association Student Congress at our Fraternity. Please, please, please … the fraternity needs members to assist in making this program successful. We need ideas! We need volunteers! We cannot wait until the end of summer … we need to do something

NOW!

Chapter

Award of

Achievement


Support the

Boy Scouts of America

Continue to save BOX TOP$

FOR EDUCATION

coupons found on

hundreds of General Mill

products

Bad Hair Day at the Lodge

[Governor = “at least they have hair”]

The Boys Chillin’ at the Lodge

[Governor = “What island are we on?”



Support the Local Fire

Department

The Lodge wants your

Ideas for New Events

Tell us what you want to have for events in the next six months! We need to expand our events to keep everyone interested in the Lodge. Every idea will be considered (e.g.: a trip to a casino, a Capitals or Wizards game, a mystery bus ride, etc.). Please contact John Matis, Gregg Cady, or

Brian Birtell with your suggestions.

Have something you want to tell the Membership? Write an Article for our Newsletter

Provide the article to John Matis at the Lodge or send to [email protected]

The Loyal Order of Moose is a private organization. All activities and information referred to in this Moose newsletter are available to members in good standing and their qualified guests only. The Newsletter is for informational purposes with proprietary information intended for members only. General information is available to the public at large, but should not be construed to be a solicitation for membership.

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the WOTM

Participate in

the Basket

Raffles &

Purchase the

Delicious

Deserts in the

Bake Sales

Koolerators playing at the Pig Roast

Dancing in the Social Quarters

at the Pig Roast

Dancing in the Social Quarters

at the Pig Roast

Vacuuming the Social Quarters

at the Lodge Spring Clean-up Day

Billy on Lodge Clean-up Day




Arlington #1315 Legion Committee Special Page

The Arlington #1315 Moose Lodge is extending an open invitation to all our LOOM members, who qualify, to join the second degree of Moose Fraternity advancement … the Moose Legion, the Degree of Service. The purpose of this degree is to band together the loyal and devoted Moose members who desire to make further contributions to the humanitarian objectives of our Order while providing fun and entertaining activities for members and their families. Additionally, it serves as the means for building a strong foundation for advancement to the Fellowship and Pilgrim Degrees.

Qualifications for Moose Legion Membership Members in the Loyal Order of Moose are qualified to apply for membership by meeting one of the following requirements: Requirement #1

Must be a good standing Lodge member,

Must have completed 1 year of Lodge membership, and

Must have sponsored at least 1 Lodge application that has been accepted through LCL.net (registered and approved through Moose International).

- or - Requirement #2

Must be a good standing Lodge member,

Must have completed at least 6 months of Lodge membership, and

Must have sponsored at least 3 Lodge applications that have been accepted through LCL.net (registered and approved through Moose International).

- or - Requirement #3

Must be a good standing Lodge member, and

Must have been a former Moose Legionnaire.

Arlington #1315 Legion Committee needs members

Please consider joining the Second Degree (if you qualify)

Why Pay an Additional $15 per Year to Join the Moose Legion? The monies provided by the annual fee for the Moose Legion are distributed between the following worthwhile causes: Moosehaven Operations for Seniors ($2.25), Moosehaven Medical Fund (($2.50), Operations of Camp Ross for our Mooseheart students ($0.50), International Moose Legion Operations ($3.25), International Moose Legion Annual Project ($1.75), Youth Awareness Scholarships ($0.50), and additional projects sponsored by the Virginia Moose Association ($4.25). Everything does to the Moose Fraternity’s main support of Mooseheart, Moosehaven, and our communities!

A Moose member who elevates his membership to the Degree of Service does so out of love for and dedication to the fraternity. He places the needs of his lodge, District, State or Province, and the Fraternity ahead of personal desire for recognition or advancement … he steps forward, pays his fee and dues, and proudly announces … “I’m a part of the future, use me to advance the cause of children and seniors”! Reprinted from “Guide to Success – Moose Legion Committee © 08/2011”


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