Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge #1123, CA
October 2020 Volume 20 Issue 6
OCTOBER 2020 HIGHLIGHTS:
HAPPY HOURS AT THE LODGE — COVID-19 GUIDELINES IN PLACE.
Please join us Thursday, Friday & Saturday for “Happy Hours with Dinner”
from 4—7 p.m. Queen of Hearts Returns! Drawings on Fridays at 6 p.m.
FREE Lunch Program October 14 & 28. See details within.
BINGO games, and Sunday Breakfast are on hold until further notice.
All members and guests are required to wear face masks when not seated in
designated areas. Social distancing will be observed.
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Brothers & Co-Workers,
I’d like to thank the Women of the Moose for stepping up to help with our weekly dinners. During
this challenging time, the proceeds from the WOTM dinners have been donated to help pay for the
day to day lodge operating costs. Thank you for your generosity, Co-workers!
For the first time in two months, last Saturday we did not have the volunteers needed to offer a
“meal of the day”. Please, if you are available to make a simple meal, please contact Kris Bortz and
sign up to prepare a meal. As is typical, we rely on the same small group of volunteers to step up,
but it doesn’t take long to get burned out!
It’s been great to see so many familiar faces at the lodge during our limited re-opening. The weekly
dinners have been great, but not quite profitable enough to cover all of our bills. The bottom line is
our lodge is struggling financially and will continue to until we’re able to expand operations. And
with eventual change in the weather we’ll only have the option for indoor dining. Fortunately,
Calaveras County has just been downgraded to “Moderate” which will allow us to have indoor
dining for up to 50% capacity. The LOOM Board of Officers and House Committee will discuss how
this downgrade will allow us to expand our operations at their upcoming meetings. We’ll of course
email our members of all planned changes and timeline as soon as we can.
If you’re one of the volunteers cooking, bartending, or donating food or money to help us stay
open—thank you very much! If you’re unable to support the lodge by coming in for a meal and a
drink or otherwise volunteer your time, please consider a modest monetary donation to help us
through this time.
If you are in need of help or know someone who is, please spread the word that on the first
Thursday of each month, between 9 and 11 a.m., the Chapel in the Pines Church next to Big Trees
market, is distributing free groceries to the community, coordinated by Jerry Donakowski,
Gary Korbelik, Robert Sapien, Benny Myers and Bob Freier.
BULLMOOSE OF THE MONTH: Is once again Barry Macler because I’m still not over how good
the dining room floor looks!
Fraternally Yours,
Damon Bortz Governor 209-890-3813
GOVERNOR’S
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Brothers and Co-workers,
Congratulations to our new Moose Legion Fellow, Damon Bortz. Damon received his Fellowship Degree
of Honor at the conferral ceremony at Yuba City Lodge # 1204 on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Look
for his Blue Coat photo on the wall of Honor soon. Well-deserved Damon! It was a long-drawn-out
process for the Fellowship class of 2020. The Fellowship Degree Honor was to take place at the last
Moose International Convention in Wisconsin this past May, but it was cancelled because of COVID-19.
Then it was cancelled again at the CNMA Convention this past month. California Nevada Moose
Association was the first association to request and receive permission to hold a conferral at a home
lodge. There was also a conferral for the southern CNMA Moose lodges held the same day at the
Bakersfield Lodge, Stockdale # 905.
The CNMA convention on September 11 and 12 was held in Reno and was our first virtual convention.
You can watch a rerun on the new California Nevada Moose Facebook page. The new Board of Officers
now has our first woman member. Cheryl Volden from Oxnard lodge is now our new CNMA Secretary.
State of the lodge. I think our members are entitled to know how the lodge is doing during this difficult
time. First of all, WOTM, thank you for stepping up. Members should know that the ladies have donated
their time and substance to help hold this lodge together. All of the proceeds from the meals they ’ve pre-
pared are going to the lodge. Without these added funds, we would surely be removing more funds from
our CD account than we already have. Our current assets have dropped $27,007.00 or 14.4% since last
September. With the lodge being open for only 3 days a week, and members supporting by coming to
the lodge, we have been able to pay most of the bills. But with upcoming taxes and insurance premiums
coming due, we will be stretching the budget. Please help where you can. Donations are truly appreciat-
ed. Your support by volunteering and your lodge attendance are both also needed. We can survive this
pandemic!
Get Involved, and stay safe,
Fraternally,
Bill Kislingbury, Administrator
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Senior Regent’s Update
Hello Moose Members and Co-Workers,
October is here and the leaves are changing. Cool weather will be upon us shortly! And the WOTM will be returning to the twice monthly Chapter meetings schedule soon. More info to come. We only have 2 more dates for our free community lunch program this month, Wednesday, October 14th will be Turkey and Cheese sandwiches, and Wednesday October 28th will be Chicken Salad. All will include chips, fruit and a dessert. Just drive up to pick it up from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Limited delivery available. I have attended several district meetings the past few months and loved hearing about what the other lodges are doing in this time of Covid. They are similar to ours and are helping their communities as well. When I was in the Monterey area over Labor Day, I stopped in at the Monterey Moose lodge and they were excited to hear about what we are doing too! So, if you are in another area, stop by a Moose lodge and say hello! I know it’s early to think about Thanksgiving, but we are still planning on serving our members and the community a free Thanksgiving meal. We will have to go orders, and limited indoor dining based on the current Covid restrictions at the time. Stay tuned! Great news! The Women of the Moose, Chapter #1714 is offering a 50% discount for a Lifetime Member-ship. This offer is good through December 31, 2020. Come May 1, 2020, when we become ONE MOOSE, the WOTM will pay the same as men for dues; $67. For the first 3 years women will pay same as men with no chapter dues. After 3 years WOTM will have to pay the One Moose dues and the chapter dues. Example: $67 for One Moose, plus $32 Chapter dues = $99 per year. If you purchase a Lifetime Membership now, that will cover both the One Moose & Chapter dues for the rest of your Life. See all the details of this promotion within this newsletter. Our Co-Worker of the month is Patti Corcoran! She is our WOTM Chapter Recorder and a very active board member. She has been the backbone or our free community lunch program by coordinating all aspects of the lunch program with a big smile and an infectious laugh with sparkles in her eyes! She has also cooked many meals for our lodge, before and after our reopening, amongst many other wonderful things she does for our lodge! Thank you for all your hard work, dedication, and thoughtfulness!!!! You rock!!
Stay Safe Everyone!
Fraternally Yours,
Laurie Ahlberg
2020/2021 Senior Regent
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JACKPOT WINNER: BONNIE PHILLIPS. CONGRATULATIONS, BONNIE!
CRYING TOWEL: Sandra Morris, Dennis Dobberpohl, Keith Zuffa, Carol Oschner, William Lent, Traci Miguel,
Kenny Corcoran, Jeff Del Dotto, Marc Yates, Mike Barr, Craig Ajeska, Larry Coakley, Mary Roderich
Sign in and drop your quarter at the end of the bar when you’re in the Lodge. If your name is drawn and you signed in that day, you win the Jackpot!! If your name is drawn but you did not sign in that day, you’re on the crying towel.
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COMMUNITY GROCERCIES GIVE AWAY
Please help spread the word that on the first Thursday of each month, between 9 and 11 a.m.,
the Chapel in the Pines Church next to Big Trees market, is distributing free groceries to the
community. This effort is coordinated by Jerry Donakowski, Gary Korbelik, Robert Sapien,
Benny Myers and Bob Freier.
Thank you for you generosity!!
Women of the Moose Lifetime Membership
Great news! The Women of the Moose, Chapter #1714 is offering a 50% discount for a Lifetime Mem-bership. This offer is good through December 31, 2020.
Come May 1, 2020, when we become ONE MOOSE, WOTM members will pay the same as men for dues; $67. For the first 3 years women will pay same as men with no chapter dues. After 3 years WOTM will have to pay the One Moose dues and the chapter dues. Example: $67 One Moose, plus Chapter $32 = $99 per year.
If you purchase a Lifetime Membership now, that will cover both the One Moose & Chapter dues for the rest of your Life!
To help you understand the current costs and promotional cost for a Lifetime Membership refer to the following chart:
If you’re interested in this offer, or have questions, please contact: Patti Corcoran, Recorder at 510-427-8569.
Years of Membership Current Cost Promotional Cost
0-14 $600 $300
15-19 $400 $200
20-24 $350 $175
25-29 $300 $150
30-34 $250 $125
35-39 $200 $100
40-44 $150 $ 75
45-49 BUYOUT BUYOUT
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FRESNO LODGE NEEDS OUR HELP
Please consider helping one of our district lodges. Fresno Lodge and Chapter are accepting donations for
the victims and firefighters of the Creek Fire in that area. Things needed include:
Can food, non parish-able food items, dog and cat food. Toiletries, water, new or gently used clothing,
diapers and wipes, laundry soap, cash, gift cards (Walmart, Target).
In addition, local Firefighters need wool or wool blend socks, poison oak cream.
Questions please call
Chris Lubbers
Administrator Fresno 445
(559) 284-8649
Fresno Lodge 445
(559) 294-8268
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October Birthdays
1 Hana-Sue Drilling, James Briggs, Tony Dority, Ray Figone, James Naphy, Gary Silva
16 Leslie Serrano, Margarite Morch, Paul Bertini, Keith Ja-gels, Louis Clark, Bill Sandino, Chris Gust, Robert Balderrama
2 Michelle Andre, Al Sauvadon 17 Judy Ward, Elaine Lucia, Sofia Oldmark
3 Teresa Long-Mullaney, Darlene Vella, Thomas Van Lokeren, Tom Ryan, Todd Trowbridge
18 Kate Walker, Mark Campbell, Shea Buhler
4 John Blake, Gary McDaniel 19 Lori Coggins
5 AnneMarie Nelson, Rosie Casella, Eddie Yrure, Andy Nelson
20 Nadine Yrure, Joyce Kislingbury
6 Amy Zullo, Debbie Brown, Frank Spiteri 21 Paula Sauvadon, Neil Linney
7 Wayne Kislingbury, Thomas Puhak 22 Judith Descoteaux, Ed Caruso, Rob Nava, Tom Jones
8 Tim Jones, John Kuster, Dave Serrano, Patrick Wrigglesworth
23 Janet Stewart, Steve Nevel, Geg Park, Richard Caldron, Bill Deplitch, David Thompson
9 Laura Leonard, Cheryl McBain, Gilbert Heiser, Robert Harlow
24 Laurie Agrillo, Judy McIntosh, David Szukalski
10 Maila Kesti, Evelyn Gonzalez, Jason Fitzsimons 25 Marsha Gagnani, Carolyn Nelson, Terrence Kraft, Mike Round
11 Kathleen Fell 26 Susan Birnbaum, Carol Walsh, Frank Neith
12 Victoria Misfeldt, Bill McFarland 27 Eddie Castro
13 Virginia Nelson, Lynn Gentry 28 Bill Stafford, Gary Stockton
14 Kathy Carpenter, Anne Maria Boersma, Michael Meder
29 Robert Arnold
15 Cynthia Sherrow, Justin Kuchman, Daniel Lamb, Richard Murphy
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David Aiassa, Blake Campbell Debra Del Dotto, Debbie Dority, Robert Freels
Have a free drink on the LOOM at the Lodge bar anytime during the month of your birthday!
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Independent Distributor 209-213-3025
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WOTM
2020-2021 LOOM and WOTM Officers & Chairmen
LOOM
Governor - Damon Bortz 209-890-3813 Senior Regent - Laurie Ahlberg 209-795-3090
Administrator - Bill Kislingbury 209-795-7458 Junior Regent – Lisa Herman 510-755-4561
Jr. Governor - Pete Neal 209-813-7266 Recorder – Patti Corcoran 510-427-8569
Prelate -Thomas Bradshaw 209-768-9788 Secretary/Treasurer - Nancy Murray 650-218-3953
Jr Past Governor - Bob Burns 209-795-6871 Junior Grad Regent - Elaine Shaffer 209-795-7521
Treasurer - Bill Osincup 209-795-4410 Guide - Shar Peterson 209-795-6401
1 Year Trustee - Willie Ganley 209-890-7085 Assistant Guide – Gloria Gonzales
2 Year Trustee - Terry Brummund 209-822-3954 Committees
3 Year Trustee– Phil Melicker 408-226-7140 Member Retention - Lisa Herman 510-755-4561
Sgt-at-Arms - Karl Malmin 209-795-2711 Mooseheart/Moosehaven – Kris Bortz 209-890-3813
Inner Guard - Antonio Lopez Community Service – Christy Almen 209-642-0515
Outer Guard - Joe Salvato 650-464-9418 Higher Degrees – Melanie Kish 209-795-6655
Committees Activities/Sports – Maryann Fabian 650-888-6082
Application Review - Bill Kislingbury 209-795-7458 Appointed Committee Chairs
Financial Review – Scott McKinney 209-795-6116 Ways and Means – Elaine Shaffer 209-795-7521
Mooseheart/Moosehaven - Bob Burns 209-795-6871 Audit – Tess Leary 209-795-5868
Bingo– Kurt Kraal 650-255-0219 Application Review– Bonnie Doiel 209-795-6552
Heart of the Community – Damon Bortz 209-890-3813 Scholarship Chair—Lisa Herman 510-755-4561
Family Activities– Scott McKinney 209-795-6116
Fellowship - Scott McKinney 209-795-6116
Moose Charities – Bob Burns 209-795-6871
Government Relations - Bill Osincup 209-795-4410
Historical-
Moose Legion - Bob Burns 209-795-6871
Lodge Calendar – Scott McKinney 209-795-6116
Medical Equipment – Bob Harlow 209-795-2768
Scholarships - Doug Herman 209-813-7049
Membership - Phil Melicker 408-226-7140
Communications– Bill Kislingbury 209-795-7458
Public Relations – Bill Osincup 209-795-4410
Ritual Orientation - Bob Burns 209-795-6871
Sports Shuffle Board - Bob Burns 209-795-6871
Sports Horseshoes - Scott McKinney 209-795-6116
Sports Golf– Ray Bertolino 209-471-6775
Sports Pool-
Valued Veterans - Della Taylor 209-795-2211
Loss Prevention - Damon Bortz 209-890-3813
Workday/Special Projects – Vacant
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Carpet, Vinyl, Linoleum
Hardwood Floors
Larry D. Dufloth Custom Floor
Installation
(209) 795-3884 P.O. Box 1192
Arnold, Ca 95223 Cont. Lic.
No. 410372
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Ebbetts Pass Lodge #1123
Loyal Order Of Moose
1965 Blagen Road
P.O. Box 121
Arnold CA, 95223-0121
209-795-3112
October 2020 Bulletin
Bulletin Articles Due by the 25th of the month. Editor-Kris Bortz ([email protected])
Lodge website www.ebbettspassmoose.org California/Nevada Website www.ca-nvmoose.org