St. Charles Moose Lodge 1368

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St. Charles Moose #1368 A Moose Family Center Women of the Moose Chapter #512PO Box 309, St. Charles, IL 60174 July 2011 PO Box 608, St. Charles, IL 60174

Coming Events July August

1 Eric the DJ

5 WOTM Orientation Legion Meeting

8 Be a Start Karaoke10 Family Breakfast14 Officers/Lodge Meetings Entertainment Committee Mtg.

12 Bill Froula16 3rd Annual MR Luau

19 WOTM Orientation

21 Lodge Orientation

22 DJ All Request Nite

24 Fun Bunch Family Breakfast28 Officers/Lodge Meetings

29 Ashton Creek Band30 Lodge Family Picnic Stars Under the Stars/ Sleep Under the Stars

2 WOTM Orientation Legion Meeting

5 Eric the DJ

11 Officers/Lodge Meetings Entertainment Committee Mtg.

12 Be a Star Tonight Karaoke13 Annual Golf Outing14 Family Breakfast

16 WOTM Orientation

18 Lodge Orientation

19 Green Briar Mountain Band

20 Moose Cruise

25 Officers/Lodge Meetings26 DJ All Request Nite

We urge all our Members to visit www.mooseintl.org at least weekly, for the latest news on Mooseheart, Moosehaven & Moose Charities - plusupdates on fraternal activities, sporting events and other breaking news from the Moose Fraternity?

In the Members Only section - http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/default.asp you can also pay your dues instantly, and change details aboutyourself in your individual Member file!

MEMBERHIP CAMPAIGN IN FULL EFFECT

With our new quota being set at 164 new or re-enrolled Members, our Membership Drive is in fulleffect. We need to average 14 new or re-enrolledMembers per month to make our goal. As of June 12th

we had signed up 13 new Members. That puts us alittle behind. Let’s get busy and promote Membershipin the greatest Fraternity known to man. In our currentLodge Campaign we are giving away a $25 Visa GiftCard to someone from our 15 Board. When a board isfull we will draw a name from the 15 Sponsors, thatperson will win the gift card. At the end of August wewill put everyone, who has sponsored a Member intoa drawing for a prize to be determined. Secureyourself a place(s) in this drawing by signing up aMember. This is in addition to the IMA giving away 8Life Memberships this year and all of the MooseInternational incentives. Moose International iscontinuing the “Sign-up 2 get a free Years Dues” thisyear also.

Help us reach our goal by fulfilling the promiseyou made when you became a Member, to activelypromote Membership into our Lodge and Fraternity.Our kids and seniors are counting on us.

-Dave Kunstman, Membership Chairman

LODGE FAMILY PICNIC STARS UNDER THE STARS/SLEEP UNDER THE STARS

Our Annual Lodge Family Picnic will beSaturday, July 30th, starting at 4:00pm. We will havegames and a slip-n-slide for the kids. Bags,horseshoes and volleyball for the adults. And lots ofgreat food. The Lodge will provide the meat, andeveryone is asked to bring a dish to share that servesat least 12 people.

At 8:30pm, Be a Star Tonight Karaoke will beplaying your favorite tunes. Why not entertain us by“being a Star under the Stars”. Everyone is welcome topitch a tent or pull up a camper for a sleep over underthe stars.

This is one of our funnest events of the year, socome out and join us for a great day AND night.

MARKET DAY NEWSTHANK YOU! TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED MARKET DAY!

June was our final month for Market Day thissummer. We will be starting up the sales again inSeptember.

Your support of our program has helped raiseover $1000 for our charitable endeavors. We lookforward to seeing you again in September.

September Sale will be:PAPER ORDERS DUE: Tues., September 6th

PICK UP YOUR ORDER: Sat., September 10th 11:00am - Noon

GOVERNOR’S CORNER

The Land & Sea Dinner was a great success.Thank you to those who helped with the preparing,cooking and serving, and the people who attended.

The Annual Kids Fishing Trip to MooseheartLake held on Saturday, June 11th was a great time.Thank you to all the Volunteers, especially RonMcCullough for helping make it a success.

Upcoming dates to remember: Saturday,

July 16th - Moose Riders 3rd Annual Luau, Sunday,

July 24th - Fun Bunch Family Breakfast, Saturday,

July 30th - Annual Lodge Family Picnic/Stars Under

the Stars/Sleep Under the Stars. The Lodge Membership Campaign is still

running until August 31st, sign a Member get a chanceto win a $25 Visa Gift Card and other prizes. -Rick Miller

ST. CHARLES MOOSE RIDERSIf you weren’t at the Lodge on Sunday, May 22nd,

you missed out on seeing our Mooseheart Class of 2011receive their laptops and printers. The laptops and printerswere provided by your very own Moose Riders and Ridersfrom 58 other Lodges in 18 states! It’s been four years sincethis started at our Lodge and it has grown and continues togrow. We would like to acknowledge our top five essaywinners: 1st place - Amber Chandler, 2nd place - AkeemEdmonds, 3rd place - Katie Stryker, 4th place - Ashley

Molina and 5th place - Jordan Holler. Congratulations tothis year’s two National Honor Society members AaronPalmer and Norma Tejeda. We’d like to thank ourGovernor, Rick Miller and our Past Governor(and newestPilgrim) Dick Barr for cooking up the burgers and dogs, andMary Fox and Ardy Olech for whipping up the fantasticsalads for the class.

Saturday, June 4th we met at 7:00am at the Lodgeto prepare 200 box lunches for the Wounded Warrior Ride.The Lodge provided the fixins’ and we were able to preparethe sandwiches and pack all the boxes quickly, because webanded together to get this done. We loaded them into “thebus” and headed out to make delivery by 9:15am. Wearrived ahead of schedule and were able to see the cyclistsreturning from their ride. We would like to thank everyonewho came to help on such short notice: Kris Barr, LizaChamberlain, Kay Dallman, Paul Fortman, Katie Jackson,Bill Joeckel, Denise Koutselas, Curt Kurin, Rick Miller, BrianSalter, Roe Schafer, Sue Schlachter, Mike Stengler, PamStewart, Pat Strader, Abby VanWieren, Lisa and RandyWyatt.

Our 3rd Annual Luau is July 16th, only a short timeaway, so if you haven’t bought your tickets yet, do it now.Special ticket price will be $8.00 through July 9th, then thecost goes to $12.00. Ticket price includes: pulled porksandwiches and all the sides, drink specials, games andentertainment. Be a Star Tonight Karaoke will be playing forus again this year. This event is open to all Members, theirchildren, grandchildren and qualified guest.

We have confirmation of booking the Fox RiverQueen paddleboat for Saturday, August 20th. We will takea ride on the Fox River. Please join us for our very first

Moose Cruise on the Mighty Fox. We set sail at 5:00pm fortwo relaxing hours. Tickets will be $20.00 for adults and$12.00 for children. Your ticket price includes: Moose Juice,Baby Moose Juice, Snacks and Scenery! We are reallyexcited about our first cruise and expect tickets to goquickly. This event is open to all Members, their children,grandchildren and qualified guests.

Our Annual Poker Run is scheduled for Saturday,September 10th. We plan on a 10-10:30 registration anddepart at noon. When we return to the Lodge we will havefood, pull poker hands and enjoy the music of the GoodTime Charlie Band! Please do not think that because youdon’t have a motorcycle you can’t participate in this function.The last few years we have had several groups join us invehicles and they have had a lot of fun.

We are selling Lottery Tickets again; get your ticketsbefore we run out! Next drawing is July 4th, 2011. Thewinning numbers from the April 15th drawing were 711 and456. We are still looking for winning ticket number 711.Please check your tickets and bring it into the Lodge tocollect the winnings. We will hold this open until October15th, 2011.

A few of us met up with the Kenosha Moose Riderson June 11th in Woodstock to get our Cruisin for the Heartbooks stamped. We continued onto Harvard and than hadto break away from the fun. Ask your bartender for a bookand join in the fun. The books are $10.00, limit 2 per person.This is a summer long Poker Run that includes 15 Lodgesin Illinois and Wisconsin. Travel by motorcycle, car orhowever you choose and visit other Lodges!

St. Charles Moose Riders T-shirts and Pins -

FOR SALE: Both long sleeve($20) and short sleeve($15) inall sizes. New this year: Ladies sleeveless v-necks($15)! Wehave redesigned the pin and it really looks sharp! They are$5.00 ea., please see any of the Moose Riders if you wouldlike to purchase one. Proceeds go towards the 2012 LaptopFund, Honor Flight Chicago and The Wounded WarriorProject.

Our next meeting will be heldSunday, July 10th at 9:00am. Remember:you don’t have to have a bike to be a

Rider! -Curt Kurin, President, St. Charles Moose Riders

FOOD DRIVE FOR THE SALVATION ARMY Hunger knows no season as we all know. Eventhough the economy is turning around(they tell us),there are still many in need of a helping hand.

We will be collecting dry and canned goodsfrom July 1st through July 17th for the Salvation ArmyFood Pantry. If you would like to make a monetarydonation to go for providing milk, fresh fruit andvegetables, take an envelope from the rack in thelobby and turn it into the bartender.

All food and money will be taken to theSalvation Army the week of July 17th - 23rd. Thank youin advance for your generous donations. -St. Charles Board of Officers and Moose Legion

MOOSE LEGION HAPPENINGSCongratulations are in order for Dick Barr on his elevation

to the highest degree of the order: the Pilgrim Degree of Merit.Dick, along with 9 other Fellows of the Illinois Moose Association,joined the rank of Pilgrim at the House of God at Mooseheart onJune 4th, 2011 Great Job and Congratulations to a mostdeserving man!

Create Some Interest is our new Membership Campaignfor this year. If you have been a Member of our Lodge for at least1 year and have signed up at least 1 new or re-enrolled Memberyou are eligible to join the Moose Legion. In addition to providingservice to our Lodge and sponsoring our Family Breakfast on the2nd Sunday of every month, we have activities planned for MooseLegion Members and their guests. Join the fun today. Ourchildren and seniors need you. A portion of our dues goes tosupport health care facilities at Moosehaven and provide ourchildren at Mooseheart with a 150 acre wooded retreat nearMount Morris, Illinois, called Camp Ross. See a MooseLegionnaire for more information.

-Mike Kenyon, Moose Legion Committee Chairman

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSApril 23rd - 30th, 2011

Phil Edwards - SP: Gary Hayes - Scott Heinrich-SP: Randy ScottTerry Lally-Transfer In - Charles Moffett-SP: Todd MoffettJoe Santos-SP: Mark Findahl - Ron Shoger-SP: Gray Hayes

Baltazar Arellanes-SP: Tim Sherry - Jack McCann-SP: Mike RalloDoug Williams-SP: Buzz Marqui - Duane Richert-SP: James TaylorDustin Brown-SP: Robert Bina - Frank Bermudez-SP: Mike OrtizGeorge Poquette-SP: Mike Poquette - Alan Heyob-SP: Jim HeyobWalter Biniak-SP: Harold Peterson - Joe Cimmarrusti-SP: Don SlupikLee Jaeger-SP: Paul Schroder - David Meyer-SP: Paul Schroder

Tony Ranzulla-SP: Pat Strader, Sr. - Jeff Anderson-SP: Pat RobinsonBert Beckman-SP: David Cunz - Ryan Corrigan-SP: Richard BarrRod Cruse-SP: Pat Robinson - John Erdrich-SP: Bill Brogan

Tom Forbes-SP: Lauren Johnson - Daniel Frohling-SP: Mike GillespieKen Hansen-SP: Don Slupik - Kirk Humes-SP: Bill Brogan

Mike Leary-SP: Butch Ohlrich - Brian Lorenzi-SP: Randy Wyatt IIBruce Lorenzi-SP: Marc Lewan - Dennis McCartney-SP: Dave KunstmanTed McLaughlin-SP: John Peterson - David Moody-SP: Walter Newburry

Victor Omiotek-SP: Randy Wyatt - Tod Parish-SP: Tim Sherry Daniel Schlachter-SP: George Jackson - Matt Siefert-SP: MarcLewanMark Stierwalt-SP: Ron Williams - Rick Williams-SP: Butch OhlrichDan Zopfi-SP: Steve Hahns - Dave Williams-SP: George Jackson

FRANK PILLER AWARD FOR VOLUNTEERISMThis month’s Volunteer of the Month is a real handyman

around the Lodge. Whether its fixing tables and chairs, repairingleaks, cleaning up around the building helping out with a functionhe is there lending a hand. He has been instrumental in helpingrun our Annual Kid’s Fishing Trip. Buying poles or bait, gettingfood and supplies and helping the kids fix and prepare poles. RonMcCullough is this month’s Volunteer of the Month. Next time yousee Ron, tell him “Thank You” for all he does for our Lodge,Fraternity, but most of all our kids! -Rick Miller, Governor

LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE

Past Governor ................................................. Richard Barr

Governor ....................................................... Richard Miller

Junior Governor ........................................... Mike Stengler

Administrator ................................................. Pete Baldino

Treasurer ............................................................ Mike Rallo

Prelate ......................................................... Richard Hayes

Trustees ........ Paul Wempe, Patrick Strader, Brian Salter

ANNUAL GOLF OUTINGThe 2011 St. Charles Moose Annual Charity Golf Outing

is Saturday, August 13th, at the Pheasant Run Resort Course.This year we will be able to have a shot gun start around 1:30pm.We will all begin and finish about the same time.

Our goal is to raise money for Moose Local Charities andat the same time have fun doing it. For any outing to be asuccess it takes everyone’s support. The outing is open toMembers and any prospective Members. 18 holes of golf withcart, free use of the driving range, golf balls, tees, dinner and lotsof prizes, all for only $75.00 per person. So get your foursomestogether. This is a great opportunity to show your friends what theMoose is all about. As a bonus for early sign-up, one person ineach of the first 18 paid foursomes will receive a Moose logosand wedge. If anyone wishes to purchase additional Moose logosand wedges they are $40.00 each. We are limited to 36foursomes, so don’t wait and get left out.

We are happy to announce that Woody Buick-GMC ofElgin is sponsoring a Hole In One for a brand new car. Maybe itwill be your lucky day, sign up now!

We are looking for hole sponsors! Each sponsor of$100.00 will receive a carved, personalized cedar sign, postedat the hole chosen. For $175.00 you will receive a carved,personalized flower planter filled with flowers.

Anyone interested in donating prizes or gift cards,please bring them to the Moose. We will make certain you arerecognized for your donations.

For our Raffle, the first prize is a complete set of Mensor Womens Tour Edge Golf Clubs, 2nd prized is $100.00 worthof scratch lottery tickets(you could win a million), 3rd prize isdinner for 2 at the Moose Friday Night Fish Fry. Tickets areavailable anytime at the bar, or from any of the Golf CommitteeMembers. Your support is greatly appreciated. -Jim Mika, Golf Committee Chairman

One Free Sand Wedge to be given to the 1st -18 Foursomes signed up and paid.(1 per foursome)Additional Wedges can be purchased for $40. Sign up today!

THE FUN BUNCH BREAKFASTThe Youth Committee will be serving up breakfast for you

on Sunday, July 24th from 9:00 to 11:30. Along with our regularbreakfast goodies they will offer Chorizo and Eggs, Crepes withwarm apples or cherries, Belgium Waffles w/whipped cream,French Toast, Hashbrowns, Biscuits w/homemade SausageGravy, Omelets to order including Ponch’s favorite SpanishOmelet, Fresh Fruit, Sausage and Bacon. The parents will beserving up Bloody Mary’s and Screwdrivers at 10:00 for purchase.Come out and Support your Youth Group.Anyone wishing to help(kids or adults), please leave your nameand number with Chef Tammy. -The Fun Bunch

WOMEN OF THE MOOSE

Junior Graduate Regent ................................ Rhonda Jones

Senior Regent ........................................................... VACANT

Junior Regent ........................................................... VACANT

Secretary/Treasurer ...................................................... T B A

Chaplain ..................................................... Donna Kunstman

Recorder ............................................................ Debby Frane