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The Courier
VOLUME 2013 ISSUE 3 MAY/JUNE 2013
FLORIDA BERMUDA MOOSE ASSOCIATION
Orange Park, Florida - Dark clouds and rain could not dampen the spirits of the Florida Moose members and the Moosehaven residents in attendance on Sunday March 24 for the annual Florida Day Picnic. In anticipation of rain a large tent was set up outside and the residents’ display areas were set up inside.
During a break in the rain the crowd gathered outside for the presentation of two vehicles.
A new bus was donated by the Florida Bermuda Moose Association and a fully renovated passenger van was donated by Bill Grier of Pensacola Lodge #557.
The keys of both vehicles were presented to Moosehaven’s Executive Director John Capes.
District 4 President James Esposito also presented John Capes with a motorized wheelchair and hand made blankets for the residents.
In addition the Association presented John Capes with a check for $5000.00 to jumpstart preparations for Moosehaven’s Fourth of July festivities.
We, as Florida Moose, are blessed to have Moosehaven in our own backyard. If you didn’t make the trip this year plan on attending next March.
Article and photographs by Debra J. Smith To view more photographs from the Florida Days at Moosehaven visit the Photo Gallery on the FBMA Website at floridamoose.com
MOOSEHAVEN RESIDENTS MORE MOBILE THANKS TO DONATIONS
Pictured front center - Moosehaven Executive Director John Capes and FBMA President Lynn Klein, At rear (left to right) Prelate Fred Van Nostrand, Treasurer Bill Norris, Jr. Past President David Smith, Regional Manager Jerry Monk and Vice President Richard Jones
Pictured (left to right) 3rd Year Trustee Pensacola Lodge John Yoder, Past Governor Roy Suarez, Moosehaven Executive Director John Capes, Social Quarters Manager Pam Suarez, Treasurer Bill Grier and Past Administrator Bruce Spencer
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
REGIONAL MANAGERJerry Monk605 Spring Meadows RoadQuincy, FL 32351850-627-8192 [email protected]
SECRETARYScott A. CushingPO Box 278017Miramar, FL 33027954-499-3242Fax [email protected]
PRESIDENTLynn Klein4257 Indiana CirclePace, FL [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENTRichard B. Jones4445 Stonemeadow DriveOrlando, FL [email protected]
TREASURERWilliam (Bill) Norris 8654 Dellbridge Court Jacksonville, FL 32244 [email protected]
PRELATEFred Van Nostrand 29430 Pine Villa Circle Punta Gorda, Fl 33982 941-457-1107 [email protected]
JR. PAST PRESIDENTDavid J. Smith11512 68th Street NorthWest Palm Beach, FL 33412Cell [email protected]
APPOINTED OFFICERS
SGT AT ARMSWilliam (Bill) Catlow921 SW 132nd Terrace Davie, FL 33325 Cell 954-366-8782 [email protected]
ASST SGT AT ARMSWilliam Birk25415 Rupert Road Punta Gorda, FL [email protected]
INNER GUARDKristopher (Kris) Hummer11900 NW 29th StreetSunrise, FL [email protected]
ASST INNER GUARDDonald Patterson2242 Alt-19 North, Lot 55Palm Harbor, FL [email protected]
OUTER GUARDW. Scott Duncan2407 Hagoplan Avenue SWPalm Bay, FL 32908321-409-8614
ASST OUTER GUARDRoy Rawlings850 Capital Walk Drive #7308Tallahassee, FL 32303850-294-9318
DISTRICT PRESIDENTS
DISTRICT #1Ken Bygler29178 Camellia LaneBig Pine Key, FL 33043Work 305-872-2200 x28Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #2Keith Delano PO Box 226822Miami, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #3Leo Schenone11980 N. Aviary DriveCooper City, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #4James Esposito6703 NW 28th CourtMargate, Fl [email protected]
DISTRICT #5Robert Klaus2665 Mores RoadWest Palm Beach, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #6Chuck Kinnaman676 SW Eyerly Ave.Port St Lucie FL 34983772-878-8570 Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #7Joseph Eriksen1066 36th AvenueVero Beach, FL 32960772-646-0631Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #8Harry T. Gautsch6659 Bamboo AvenueCocoa, FL 32927321-632-6198Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #9Charles (Chuck) Myers4501 S Shore RoadOrlando, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #10Tom Dale2449 Sanford AvenueSanford, FL 32771407-322-5106Cell 407-721-5401tl_dale @bellsouth.net
DISTRICT #11K. Mike Linders2946 Carriage DriveS Daytona, FL 32119386-788-1505Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #12Steve Petras119 Railroad Avenue NSatsuma, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #13Dominick A. Cappelli277 Bonnlyn DriveOrange Park, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #14Buddy Dugger118 E Macclenny AveMacclenny, FL 32063904-259-8421Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #15Todd Anderson1004 Virginia AveLynn Haven, FL 32444 Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #16Roger Beukema10620 SW 27th Ave I-9Ocala, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #17Chuck Plourde33906 Mandrake RoadWesley Chapel, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #18David (Dave) Thomas12813 Teakwood LaneHudson, FL 34667727-862-2510Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #19William Longenbarger6227 Park Grove DriveGibsonton, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #20Dan Pratt2273 Barn Owl AvenueBartow, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #21Joseph Moorhouse9158 78th PlaceSeminole, FL 33777727-397-8105Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #22George A. Gray320 Stroll LaneSun City Center, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #23District 23Jeff Hill140 Happiness AvenueLake Placid, FL 33852863-633-0026Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #24Mark Darling6426 Haele CourtNorth Port, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #25Skip Anufrom89 Oyster Bay LaneFort Myers Beach, FL 33931239-765-4400Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #26Albert Casale1781 Pebble Beach Drive #103Fort Myers, FL [email protected]
DISTRICT #27Jim Kelly124 Driftwood LaneNaples, FL 34112239-331-4601Cell [email protected]
DISTRICT #28William (Bull) Hancock6 Byrsonima CourtHomosassa, FL [email protected]
F.B.M.A. 2012 - 2013 OFFICERS
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CONTENTS PAGE
Florida Days at Moosehaven CoverF.B.M.A. Officers 2 F.B.M.A. Membership Campaign 3 Regional Manager’s Message 4President’s Message 5Deputy Grand Regent’s Message 5Mooseheart 6-7 Moosehaven 8Mid-Year Conference Highlights 9L.O.O.M. International 5 Club 10W.O.T.M. International 5 Club 11L.O.O.M. 25 Club and W.O.T.M. 25 Club 12Circle of Distinction 12Miles of Smiles Winners 13 Centennial Watch Program 13Milwaukee Photo Call 13Quota Busters Lodges 14-15 Quota Busters Chapters 16-18
CONTENTS PAGE
Donors Circle 19Top Producing Lodges 20Top Producing Chapters 21Community Service and Fundraising 22-24Lodge and Chapter News 25-26Shining Star Nominees 27District News 28Moose Legion News 28Moose Riders 29 Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches 30Ritual Results 31 $0 Applications Fees all Year 32Moose Bermuda Cruise Information 33F.B.M.A. 2013 Calendar 34F.B.M.A. Moose International Appointments 35F.B.M.A. Committee Chairmen 35Courier Deadline and Subscription Form Back
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F.B.M.A. MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
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By the time you read this we will be winding up the Moose Year if is not already complete. At the time of this writing I do not know if we will have a gain in active members for the year but it looks promising. Either way I want to thank all who put forward the effort to do
our best to make it happen.
Now we must look forward to the new year and the new membership campaign from Moose International. I have no idea what it will be at this point, but I am sure it will be something to help our Lodges, Chapters and Moose Legions to accomplish the goals set forth.
The new FBMA Membership Campaign is “Making Good Things Happen.” By signing new members we are making good things happen at Mooseheart, Moosehaven and in our communities. Each of us can make a difference. Lets make the 2013-2014 year the best we have ever had.
I hope by now all of you have made your plans to be in Milwaukee for the International Convention. I have not been to Milwaukee in 25 years but I bet it is as nice a city as it was then, maybe even better. Let’s have a big showing for this convention. We had all Lodges represented in Tampa, so let’s show the fraternity we can do it when it is outside of our back yard.
I also would like to see as many of you as possible at Mooseheart’s 100th Anniversary on July 27, 2013. It is going to be one heck of a party. Stop and think about that accomplishment. We, the members of the Moose, have been caring for children on our own campus for 100 years. If that doesn’t make you proud to be a member ,I don’t know what would.
I am looking forward to the next Moose Year and all it will hold for us. I know that the summer is a tough time for many of our Lodges due to the snowbird traffic. Maybe it is time for those Lodges to start thinking outside of the box. Each of our communities have residents that reside there the year around. Each board of officers taking office May 1st should be looking for ways to capitalize on that local population. Be creative with your membership campaigns at the lodge level. Maybe even host an Open House during the summer to let those locals see what you have to offer. Get involved in the community by supporting local community service events, not by throwing money at them, but by throwing bodies at them. Wear your lodge shirts while participating in these events. If we just try something new we may not have to be worrying about the numbers on April 30, 2014.
Thanks for all you do and be safe this Spring and Summer.
Fraternally,
Jerry MonkRegional Manager
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be looking for ways to capitalize on that local population. Be creative with your membership
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT
When you read this, we will have already had our 53rd Mid - Year Conference. What an outstanding conference it was. Valuable information was shared by all those scheduled for a presentation, and it is my wish that all in attendance will share that information with their Lodges and Moose Legions.
It was great having Ron Sweetman, our Official Visitor, and his wife Pearl at the conference. Ron has a wealth of knowledge in regards to our fraternity and I hope some in attendance had an opportunity to speak with Ron. He would be welcomed back as the OV anytime.
As I write this for the Courier Publication we are still short on members to have a plus 1 gain in association membership come May 1, 2013. But with hard work and dedication by all, I know that we can make it happen.
As the new Moose Year begins May 1st, we must continue to work on increasing our membership and RETAIN/RECOVER those members in an expired status. Growth in membership for our Association and Fraternity is a must for the continued funding and support of Mooseheart’s Child City, and Moosehaven’s City of Contentment.
As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Mooseheart this year, I hope those who can, have made plans to attend the International Convention schedule May 24 – 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Let’s make it a 100% showing for the FBMA by having at least one member in attendance from each of our Lodges.
Please continue to support all International and FBMA campaigns.
Thanks again for what you each do for your Lodges, our Association, and our wonderful Fraternity, which is second to none!
Let’s continue to make this the best year ever!
Fraternally, Lynn A. Klein, FBMA President
MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY GRAND REGENT
WOW! WOW! WOW! Florida Co-workers are Fabulous!
We had the Mid -Year Convention at the Rosen Plaza in Orlando in April. What a turn out!!! Lots of great new and old friends and our Grand Chancellor Barb McPhearson shared plenty of information.
We had great skits, flashing lights, plenty of women with horns and lots of wee tiny kids. I wonder what we will have at our State Convention in September for our Green Cap Convocation.
I hope all of you are planning to go to the International Convention in Milwaukee on May 22 through May 29. So many of our Moose members will be receiving Degrees and there will be Mooseheart Graduations.
This will be a big celebration for Mooseheart Kids and the Women of the Moose for a Great 100 year span.
We will all wear our Centennial scarves to honor them at the Joint opening session on Friday May 24th at 7:00 PM.
Hope to see all of you there. DO IT FOR THE KIDSCherry RunyonDeputy Grand Regent
On behalf of the Hostess Chapter, Palatka, Tudy Cundiff would like to say Thank You to all the Chapters who made their job so easy at the Mid-Year Conference. They all did a great job with the door prizes, pre-registration and being kind when there was an issue to deal with.
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MOOSEHAVEN
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MID-YEAR CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
1. The Final Dealer of the Night (front center) with the Texas Hold'em Winners - Third Place Winner Amy O'Neal, First Place Winner Rodney Hammond and Second Place Winner Nancy Lanigan 2. Barb McPherson receiving her Honorary Florida Donors Circle Diva Tiara from Linda Mulligan 3. Friday Afternoon's 50/50 Winner Barbara Poole with Donors Circle Chairman Linda Mulligan 4. Presentation of FBMA Junior Past President David J. Smith's Past President's Watch and Plaque by FBMA Secretary Scott A. Cushing 5. Chairman of the Moosehaven Board of Directors PSG Ron Sweetman, Moosehaven Board Member John Reiter, Pearl Sweetman, Kathy Klein, FBMA President Lynn Klein, WOTM Grand Chancellor Barb McPherson, Deputy Grand Regent Cherry Runyon, Supreme Councilman Rodney Hammond and Florida's Regional Manager Jerry Monk 6. Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Donor Relations Chairman Frank Kenny (center) and Donor Relations Officer Debi Girard (third from the right) accepting a check for $500.00 from Punta Gorda Chapter 7. Grand Chancellor Barb McPherson (center) with our Moosehaven Ladies 8. Debi Girard (far left) and Frank Kenny (far right) join with Ranchers from the FSYR to present Everett Goodwin (third from right) with a Plaque in appreciation for $10,000.00 raised for a new kitchen 9. Ranchers from Lewis Cottage (front center) with the van donated by the FBMA. Standing (left to right) - FBMA Jr. Past President David J. Smith, One of the House Mothers, FSYR Donors Relations Chairman Frank Kenny, President Lynn Klein, FSYR Fundraising Chairman Tom Burnam, Secretary Scott A. Cushing, Prelate Fred Van Nostrand, Regional Manager Jerry Monk and International ML Ambassador Paul Hedrick 10 . FBMA Secretary Scott Cushing, PSG Ron Sweetman and FBMA President Lynn Klein 11. Levis Hughes and Individual High Point Ritualist Scott A. Cushing 12. First Place Team - South Florida #46 13. First Place Team - Gardens/Jupiter, High Point Ritualist Patty Hertvik (second from left) 14. Hostess Chapter Palatka with their new Academy of Friendship members Photographs by Debra J. Smith and David J. Smith
To view more photographs from the Mid-Year Conference visit the Photo Gallery on the FBMA Website at floridamoose.com
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Jimmie Horton Mandarin 42Tom Taylor Palatka 184Lloyd Greene Port St Lucie 513Donald Bucci Venice 1308Walter Lindstrom Wauchula 1487Ronald Bostic Jacksonville Beach 1558Ken Hope Riverview 2158John Tucker Sebring 2259Clay Shrum Highlands County 2494Robert Patnode Marianna 1026John Bailey Tallahassee 1075Darrell Mortier Tallahassee 1075Martin Bedford Daytona Beach 1263William Vernay Sr Tice And The Shores 1297Robert Callegari Tarpon Springs 1429Jeff Hurst Bonita Springs 1454Mike Brady Vero Beach 1822Michael Ellis Vero Beach 1822Lee Allen Anna Maria Island 2188Edward Foy Anna Maria Island 2188Larry Paddock Cape Coral 2199Chuck Spaulding Cape Coral 2199Vincent Sebastian West Volusia 2538Marshall Doner Azalea Park 2591Ross Fleet Lake Shore 2020John Fasick Ruskin 813James Felty Daytona Beach 1263Tom MacDonald Venice 1308Jerry Astle Palm Beach Gardens 2010Brien Quinn Anna Maria Island 2188Doug Deierlein Sebring 2259Lynn Carpenter Key Largo 2287Daniel Sherwood South Lakeland Mulberry 2295James Barton Macclenny 2412Michael Del Santo Buck Head Ridge 2417Todd Wellen West Volusia 2538Sherman Stickles Suwannee River 325John Ruble Jacksonville Beach 1558Roger Thomas Big Pine Key 1585Tim Holley Jensen Beach 1690James Randy Moon North Hillsboro 1741Jeff Emerson Naples 1782Allen Neilson Englewood 1933John Wilson Jr. Pine Island 1954Barry Grooms Anna Maria Island 2188Tom Iatonna Lauderdale Lakes 2267Matthew King Palm Bay 2311Ron Gay Nassau 2352Butch Frost Lake Placid 2374Roy Suarez Pensacola 557Tim Dorr Lake Panasoffkee 1179Charles Goetz Lake Panasoffkee 1179Ken Yannetti Lake Panasoffkee 1179Daniel Straitz Venice 1308Silas Crain Golden Gate 1654John Spain Sebastian River 1767Charles Seeley Brandon 1880
Steve Mittelstadt Marco Island 1990David Devoss Palmetto 2117Richard Foster Port Charlotte 2121Robert Fletcher Anna Maria Island 2188Randy Fox Lehigh Acres 2266John Schneider Lehigh Acres 2266Tim Haley Lauderdale Lakes 2267Marty Chagnon Indian River 2304Richard Klingaman Lake Placid 2374Buddy Dugger Macclenny 2412Clifford Keeseman County Line 2427Keith Rose West Volusia 2538Jerry Parnell Lake City 624Ronald Sofield Winter Haven 1023Saheed Ali Tice And The Shores 1297Michael McEnaney Venice 1308Lyle Pottebaum Venice 1308Ronald Keenan Vero Beach 1822Paul Alexander Pine Island 1954Garry Haines Haines City 2083Kevin Woods Port Charlotte 2121Lane Capp Lake Placid 2374Al Mc Glashan Macclenny 2412Chester Thompson County Line 2427Oscar Osborne Jr. West Volusia 2538James Bright West Boca Raton 204Michael O'Brien West Boca Raton 204Fred Scott Jr. West Boca Raton 204Matt Holthusen Orlando 766James Reed Sr. Orlando 766Harry Gorring Lake Panasoffkee 1179Graham Simms Wauchula 1487Keith Delano West Dade 1825Leon Jackson Sanford 1851Donald Plotner Englewood 1933James Dalton Palm Beach Gardens 2010Earl Fanshier Palm Beach Gardens 2010Richard Roberts Inverness 2112Robert Deppert Pompano Beach 2157Joe Dellafave Cape Coral 2199Carl Hoover Zephyrhills 2276Kevin Schreifels Lake Placid 2374Frank Nekola Suwannee River 325James Jeffcoat Orlando 766George Shultz Lake Worth 994Roger Beukema Silver Springs 1199Raymond Dallaire Melbourne 1406John Rhodes Bonita Springs 1454David Murray Sr. North Hillsboro 1741Bob Winnubst Palm Beach Gardens 2010David Gossett Jr. Port Charlotte 2121Al McLeod Islamorada 2151John Kosmas Anna Maria Island 2188Randy Milton Anna Maria Island 2188Tracy Thrall Anna Maria Island 2188Jay Mercer La Belle 2398Kurt Linders Halifax River 2516
LOOM Qualifiers International Five Club
New Qualifiers February 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013
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Angie Clark Suwannee River 494Louise Benson Orlando 1002Jennifer Emerson Naples 1304Diane Radzavage Anna Maria Island 1601Peggy Bracknell Zephyrhills 1682Marie Shepard Zephyrhills 1682Julie Anderson Panama City 1756Marcia Root Big Pine Key 1810Linda Wimpee Pine Island 1843Christie DeLoach Palatka 1915Robin Kolb Indian River 1926Carol Kermans West Marion 1929Sue Rose West Volusia 2202Gail Enman Nassau 2355Diane Bartell Fort Myers Beach 551Sharon Davis Sanford 1404Debby Bodie Merritt Island 1544Mary Bannister Port Charlotte 1619Colleen Beach Port Charlotte 1619Linda Chappell Spring Hill 1765Jeanne Healy Pine Island 1843Melissa Hanson Palatka 1915Gay Harrison South Lakeland 1970Dorothy Latino Caloosahatchee 1984Anita Taylor Tice And The Shores 562Patricia Frazier Venice 758Carol Meadows Ocala 1142Rebeca Balde Brandon 1596Joan Miller Crescent City 1825Dianne Wood Buckhead Ridge 2036Sharon Elming Tice And The Shores 562Elizabeth Bracciale Melbourne 1046Barbara Gehrlein Melbourne 1046Tinetta Cooper Tallahassee 1103Karen Cummings Mandarin 1218Kendra Wayne Lehigh Acres 1324Rachael Green-Mabile Lake City 1399Joycelyn Foxx Sanford 1404Helen Garcia Key West 1414Marina Mathews Lake Shore 1495Eileen Huffman Englewood 1582Linda Parker Englewood 1582Jenifer Sawtelle Englewood 1582Pam Graetzer Anna Maria Island 1601Joy Mankowski Anna Maria Island 1601April Lynn Vernier Ruskin 1718Jacolyn Clark Dade City 1747Bonnie Turner Kissimmee 1849Robin Padgett Palatka 1915Amy Strickland La Belle 1999Annette Barton Macclenny 2026Barbara Myers Orlando 1002Violet Shock Winter Haven 1152Bonnie Draper Naples 1304Laurie Cantrell Tarpon Springs 1614Kathy Sapio Jupiter 1690Judy Butner Big Pine Key 1810
Jeannie Biddle Palatka 1915Barbara Clark Palatka 1915Carla Johnson Palatka 1915Denise Alexander West Volusia 2202Paulette Carlson Brooksville 229Lynn Mahoney Pompano Beach 600Joan Hagler Venice 758Susan Nash Venice 758Louise Schwenke Marathon 1027Jennifer Gossett Mandarin 1218Scarlett Fox Lehigh Acres 1324Betty Lou Fanshier Palm Beach Gardens 1471Lillie Ann Green Merritt Island 1544Lorena Collier Arcadia 1597Barbara Bellay Anna Maria Island 1601Barbara Gruber Port Charlotte 1619Michelle Johnston Jupiter 1690Kathleen Landis North Hillsboro 1763Karen Kline-Beaudoin Sebastian River 1764Mary Slaybaugh Lake Placid 1960Becky Del Santo Buckhead Ridge 2036Mary Lanning Venice 758Sharon Onstott Venice 758Maria Gianfrancesio Cape Coral 815Vivian Johnson Orlando 1002Emily Wolfe Daytona Beach 1019Leora Wilson Interbay Tampa 1254Kathleen Bowman West Dade 1472Anita Marie Franks Lake Shore 1495Rosemary Duke Islamorada 1715Sonja Pratt South Lakeland 1970Jennifer Wilcox Lake Wales 1974Marlene Orrell-Roy Punta Gorda 777Joyce Nichols Orlando 1002Georgia Klein Daytona Beach 1019Judy Delahoussaye Melbourne 1046Maria Armendarez Port St Lucie 1236Rita Merola-Woodburn Port St Lucie 1236Janice Sellie Ruskin 1718Judy Vail Ruskin 1718Susan Chandlee Crescent City 1825Kathleen Taylor Palatka 1915LouAnn Patrick Pine Castle 1917Grace Scott Sarasota 1968April Carter County Line 2103
WOTM Qualifiers International Five Club
New Qualifiers February 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013
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LOOMNewly Qualified for the 25 Club
George Bernard Marianna 1026Dirk Pickens Jupiter- Tequesta 2237Lee Ickes Venice 1308Wade Walton Pompano Beach 2157Joseph J. Vera Lauderdale Lakes 2267Ken Hope Riverview 2158William J. Savelli Satellite Beach 2367Dan Pratt S. Lakeland Mulberry 2295Jason Ward Sanford 1851Augie Verzaro Suwannee River 325Philip Walthers Sanford 1851Terry Palmer Wakulla County 2510Michael McEnaney Venice 1308George Toole Sanford 1851Mel Neely Anna Maria Island 2188Timothy J. Ross Tarpon Springs 1429Keith Delano West Dade 1825Raymond Radkiewicz West Dade 1825Robert Skotzke Sr. Venice 1308Robert Diebel Melbourne 1406John Shirey North Port 764
Advanced to the 50 DivisionJames Jeffcoat Orlando 766Roland E. Hagler Venice 1308Jeff Pitch Arcadia 1327David Graus Sarasota 1319Larry Brown North Port 764Richard Fowler Halifax River 2516John Tidd Bradenton 1223Wayne Harkey Lake Shore 2020Roby Street Winter Haven 1023William Ruddy Davie 1798
Advanced to the 75 DivisionSteven Snedeker Port Charlotte 2121John Capes Lake Shore 2020David Cartin South Lake County 1615Jeff Elmore Venice 1308Herb Patton Vero Beach 1822
Advanced to the 100 DivisionRon Yates County Line 2427Al McLeod Islamorada 2151
Advanced to the 175 DivisionGainey Stone Haines City 2083
Advanced to the 200 DivisionRon Luckerman Anna Maria Island 2188
Advanced to the 650 DivisionErnie Casali Jr Anna Maria Island 2188Bob Lanigan Port Charlotte 2121
WOTMNewly Qualified for the 25 Club
Deborah Snook Anna Maria Island 1601Cathy Lash Jacksonville Beach 1381Rosanne Sloan Vero Beach 1541Rita Butner North Jacksonville 1517Linda Chagolla Port Charlotte 1619Kathleen Bowman West Dade 1472Tina Louise Mannina North Port 1892Joan Miller Crescent City 1825Grace Scott Sarasota 1968
Advanced to the 50 DivisionRita Pelletier West Marion 1929Joyce Nichols Orlando 1002Donna Lee Yandles Satellite Beach 1983Alice Gore Orlando 1002Teresa Wodecki Palm Coast 2240Sharon Egee Pensacola 898Patricia Pharis Winter Haven 1152Joanne Eyester Anna Maria Island 1601
Advanced to the 75 DivisionRhoda D’Ambra Anna Maria Island 1601Ruth Bernard Port Charlotte 1619Nancy Landry Port St Lucie 1236Ruth Atwood Winter Haven 1152
Advanced to the 100 DivisionIrene Roth Leisure City 1572Barbara Myers Orlando 1002
Advanced to the 150 DivisionNorma Vessels Zephyrhills 1682
Advanced to the 175 DivisionSandra Zenzel Anna Maria Island 1601
CIRCLE OF DISTINCTION QUALIFIERS 2012-2013
Ernest Casali, Jr Anna Maria Island 2188Ron Luckerman Anna Maria Island 2188Timothy Ross Tarpon Springs 1429Robert Mullen Sanford 1851Junie Fontana Venice 1308Jim Kermans West Marion 2356Ed Conner Fort Myers Beach 964David Cartin South Lake County 1615
25 Club Report Congratulations and Thanks to
The Fraternity’s Top Salespersons Recent Qualifiers
Reports Received from February 1, 2013 to April 10, 2013
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MILES OF SMILES WINNERS
Winner Lodge AwardMay M. Lee Weiss Brandon 1880 $100.00June Eric Ebinger County Line 2427 $100.00July Barry Mills Wakulla County 2510 $100.00August George Seney Sebastian River 1767 $100.00Sept. Carmine Cioffi Port St. Lucie 513 $100.00Oct. Alan Altman Pine Castle 2345 $100.00Nov. Donald Blasko Macclenny 2412 $100.00Dec. Allan Johnson North Port 764 $100.00Jan. Richard Green Vero Beach 1822 $100.00Feb. Edward Moody Interbay Tampa 912 $100.00Mar. Clifford Keeseman County Line 2427 $100.00
WINNER OF THE SPECIAL DRAWING FOR SPONSORING AT LEAST 3 MEMBERS
FROM MAY 1, 2012 TO MARCH 31, 2013Zoey Beck Big Pine Key 1585 $500.00
MOOSEHEART CENTENNIAL WATCH NEW QUALIFIERS
LOOMMike Brady Vero Beach 1822James Kermans West Marion 2356Jerry Monk Quincy 2672Louis Petit Jr. Lake City 624Joseph Boehm Caloosahatchee 2395Wade Walton Pompano Beach 2157Richard Fowler Halifax River 2516Kenneth Lipp North Port 764Timothy Ross Tarpon Springs 1429Fred Scott Jr. West Boca Raton 204Bob Nelson Leisure City 2258Bob Winnubst Palm Beach Gardens 2010John Koelling Lake Shore 2020Ron Yates County Line 2427Brien Quinn Anna Maria Island 2188Tim Stanley Buck Head Ridge 2417
WOTMSusa Hamby Silver Springs 459Ruth Atwood Winter Haven 1152Kendra Wayne Lehigh Acres 1324Cathy Lash Jacksonville Beach 1381Jeannie Biddle Palatka 1915Teresa Wodecki Palm Coast 2240Linda Chagolla Port Charlotte 1619Maria Gianfrancesio Cape Coral 815
Milwaukee Convention Photo Call, Bring Photos Of Your Lodge’s And Chapter’s Family Activities And Sports
We will once again be providing corkboards, in the Lodge Operations Department display area at the International Moose Convention in Milwaukee, to display photos of your Lodge activities.
All Lodges are encouraged to bring a photo or two, not larger than 5"x7", to post on these display boards for all of the attendees at the Milwaukee convention to see.
This is your opportunity to post pictures showcasing the fun times we all share as Moose members and the specific activities enjoyed by the members of your Lodge and Chapter.
You may wish to include a brief description on an address label sized sticker on the front of the photos. Lodges will have an opportunity to reclaim their photos, if they wish, on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, prior to noon. Unclaimed photos will not be returned to the Lodges.
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QUOTA BUSTERS AS OF 4-12-2013
LODGES
Quota Quota QuotaLodge Lodge Name Assigned Achieved Percent2538 West Volusia 51 179 350.98%1851 Sanford 38 125 328.95%1429 Tarpon Springs 71 232 326.76%1487 Wauchula 22 68 309.09%1558 Jacksonville Beach 19 58 305.26%2188 Anna Maria Island 442 1,103 249.55%0764 North Port 63 150 238.10%1933 Englewood 100 226 226.00%2427 County Line 58 129 222.41%2352 Nassau 47 101 214.89%2266 Lehigh Acres 44 93 211.36%1297 Tice And The Shores 119 237 199.16%1760 Key West 36 69 191.67%0204 West Boca Raton 53 95 179.25%2672 Quincy 15 26 173.33%1319 Sarasota 42 70 166.67%0380 Perrine 20 32 160.00%2510 Wakulla County 31 49 158.06%0813 Ruskin 124 193 155.65%1615 South Lake County 64 99 154.69%0964 Fort Myers Beach 188 290 154.26%1026 Marianna 30 46 153.33%1690 Jensen Beach 50 76 152.00%2395 Caloosahatchee 50 74 148.00%2193 Fort Walton Beach 48 71 147.92%2554 Gulf Cove 51 75 147.06%2577 Palm Coast 32 47 146.88%2535 Ocala Forest 30 44 146.67%2516 Halifax River 31 45 145.16%2158 Riverview 51 73 143.14%0624 Lake City 65 93 143.08%2237 Jupiter- Tequesta 66 93 140.91%1308 Venice 322 443 137.58%2552 Astor 46 63 136.96%1903 Land O'Lakes 39 53 135.90%1962 Titusville 43 58 134.88%2157 Pompano Beach 64 86 134.38%2374 Lake Placid 102 136 133.33%1741 North Hillsboro 63 84 133.33%
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QUOTA BUSTERS AS OF 4-12-2013
LODGESQuota Quota Quota
Lodge Lodge Name Assigned Achieved Percent1654 Golden Gate 22 28 127.27%2311 Palm Bay 59 74 125.42%1899 Fort Myers 118 148 125.42%1075 Tallahassee 70 87 124.29%2083 Haines City 46 56 121.74%2345 Pine Castle 38 46 121.05%1835 New Smyrna Beach 73 87 119.18%2591 Azalea Park 22 26 118.18%2398 La Belle 35 41 117.14%2366 West Pasco 36 42 116.67%1747 New Port Richey 83 96 115.66%2013 Crystal River 169 195 115.38%0325 Suwannee River 72 79 109.72%2356 West Marion 67 73 108.96%2121 Port Charlotte 336 362 107.74%1074 Hialeah 29 31 106.90%2412 Macclenny 66 70 106.06%1327 Arcadia 60 63 105.00%2287 Key Largo 43 45 104.65%1676 Brooksville 53 55 103.77%2295 South Lakeland-Mulberry 36 37 102.78%2205 Largo 43 44 102.33%2494 Highlands County 49 50 102.04%2367 Satellite Beach 72 73 101.39%1126 Deland 33 33 100.00%
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from online predators through education
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QUOTA BUSTERS AS OF 4-12-2013
CHAPTERS
Quota Quota QuotaChapter # Chapter Name Assigned Achieved Percent
2202 West Volusia 24 118 491.67%0562 Tice And The Shores 51 207 405.88%1404 Sanford 20 74 370.00%1614 Tarpon Springs 47 161 342.55%1601 Anna Maria Island 227 733 322.91%0551 Fort Myers Beach 75 219 292.00%1381 Jacksonville Beach 22 64 290.91%2103 County Line 19 55 289.47%2240 Palm Coast 20 56 280.00%1597 Arcadia 27 74 274.07%2355 Nassau 18 46 255.56%1582 Englewood 58 144 248.28%1324 Lehigh Acres 28 68 242.86%2398 Quincy 6 14 233.33%1718 Ruskin 65 151 232.31%1892 North Port 32 73 228.13%1917 Pine Castle 22 50 227.27%2322 Land O'Lakes 15 33 220.00%1821 Jensen Beach 23 49 213.04%2273 West Boca Raton 26 54 207.69%1414 Key West 18 37 205.56%0652 Hallandale 8 16 200.00%1968 Sarasota 20 40 200.00%1690 Jupiter 48 94 195.83%0030 Palm Harbor 17 33 194.12%2224 Wakulla County 17 33 194.12%1915 Palatka 122 236 193.44%2051 West Pasco 23 44 191.30%2320 Fort Walton Beach 22 41 186.36%1929 West Marion 44 81 184.09%2182 Ocala Forest 18 33 183.33%1970 South Lakeland 24 44 183.33%1960 Lake Placid 48 86 179.17%1383 Cocoa 24 43 179.17%2127 Haines City 17 30 176.47%1974 Lake Wales 34 60 176.47%0777 Punta Gorda 54 95 175.93%
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CHAPTERS
Quota Quota QuotaChapter # Chapter Name Assigned Achieved Percent
1747 Dade City 27 47 174.07%1810 Big Pine Key 47 81 172.34%2170 Halifax River 18 31 172.22%1031 Riverview 35 60 171.43%2252 Gulf Cove 25 42 168.00%2193 Palm Bay 31 51 164.52%1142 Ocala 42 69 164.29%0758 Venice 175 287 164.00%1662 Dunnellon 27 44 162.96%1218 Mandarin 56 91 162.50%1485 Titusville 18 29 161.11%0600 Pompano Beach 55 88 160.00%1170 South Lake County 26 41 157.69%1763 North Hillsboro 37 58 156.76%1103 Tallahassee 50 78 156.00%1939 Four Townes 49 76 155.10%1286 Marianna 13 20 153.85%2219 Astor 32 49 153.13%0898 Pensacola 53 81 152.83%1983 Satellite Beach 64 97 151.56%2026 Macclenny 33 50 151.52%2036 Buckhead Ridge 39 59 151.28%1984 Caloosahatchee 29 43 148.28%1572 Leisure City 29 43 148.28%0815 Cape Coral 203 300 147.78%1697 Largo 34 49 144.12%1020 Fort Myers 57 82 143.86%1596 Brandon 70 100 142.86%1434 Crystal River 112 160 142.86%2303 North Bay 20 28 140.00%0873 Sebring 67 93 138.81%2029 Middleburg 27 37 137.04%1399 Lake City 36 49 136.11%1770 Gulf Gate 44 59 134.09%1611 Bonita Springs 62 83 133.87%1225 Palmetto 65 87 133.85%1699 Lauderdale Lakes 104 139 133.65%
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Quota Quota QuotaChapter # Chapter Name Assigned Achieved Percent
1756 Panama City 21 28 133.33%1715 Islamorada 42 56 133.33%1063 Lakeland 13 17 130.77%0494 Suwannee River 50 65 130.00%1610 Perrine 10 13 130.00%1304 Naples 56 72 128.57%1843 Pine Island 71 91 128.17%1541 Vero Beach 46 58 126.09%1565 Key Largo 28 35 125.00%1046 Melbourne 80 100 125.00%1236 Port St Lucie 61 76 124.59%1389 Golden Triangle 82 102 124.39%0229 Brooksville 33 41 124.24%1152 Winter Haven 112 138 123.21%1619 Port Charlotte 187 227 121.39%1471 Palm Beach Gardens 99 120 121.21%1515 New Smyrna Beach 43 51 118.60%1682 Zephyrhills 148 175 118.24%1999 La Belle 17 20 117.65%1544 Merritt Island 175 202 115.43%1590 Lake Panasoffkee 33 38 115.15%1849 Kissimmee 60 66 110.00%1651 Stuart 34 37 108.82%1495 Lake Shore 88 95 107.95%2256 Highlands County 28 30 107.14%1231 Hialeah 15 16 106.67%1254 Interbay Tampa 30 31 103.33%1765 Spring Hill 58 59 101.72%1121 Fort Pierce 17 17 100.00%1072 Bradenton 131 131 100.00%
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TOP 25 PRODUCING LODGES AS OF 4/12/2013
Rank TotalLodge # Lodge name Region National Apps
2188 Anna Maria Island 1 1 1,1031308 Venice 2 3 4432199 Cape Coral 3 5 3962121 Port Charlotte 4 6 362964 Fort Myers Beach 5 10 2902276 Zephyrhills 6 12 2681297 Tice And The Shores 7 17 2371429 Tarpon Springs 8 19 2321933 Englewood 9 21 2262013 Crystal River 10 32 195813 Ruskin 11 34 1931223 Bradenton 12 38 1802538 West Volusia 13 39 1792267 Lauderdale Lakes 14 41 175184 Palatka 15 50 157764 North Port 16 55 1501899 Fort Myers 17 56 1482259 Sebring 18 59 1422374 Lake Placid 19 62 1362427 County Line 20 68 1292073 Merritt Island 21 70 1271851 Sanford 22 72 1252010 Palm Beach Gardens 23 73 124766 Orlando 24 77 1201954 Pine Island 25 85 112
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TOP 25 PRODUCING CHAPTERS AS OF 4/12/2013
Rank Total Last AppChapter # Chapter Name Region National Apps Date
1601 Anna Maria Island 1 1 733 04/09/2013815 Cape Coral 2 4 300 04/09/2013758 Venice 3 5 287 04/08/2013
1915 Palatka 4 6 236 04/08/20131619 Port Charlotte 5 8 227 04/11/2013551 Fort Myers Beach 6 9 219 04/09/2013562 Tice And The Shores 7 10 207 04/09/20131544 Merritt Island 8 12 202 04/09/20131682 Zephyrhills 9 17 175 04/11/20131614 Tarpon Springs 10 19 161 04/07/20131434 Crystal River 11 20 160 04/08/20131718 Ruskin 12 26 151 03/30/20131582 Englewood 13 30 144 04/09/20131699 Lauderdale Lakes 14 31 139 03/31/20131152 Winter Haven 15 32 138 04/09/20131072 Bradenton 16 35 131 04/08/20131471 Palm Beach Gardens 17 43 120 04/09/20132202 West Volusia 18 45 118 04/08/20131002 Orlando 19 50 110 03/31/20131389 Golden Triangle 20 57 102 04/08/20131046 Melbourne 21 59 100 04/08/20131596 Brandon 21 59 100 04/10/20131983 Satellite Beach 22 61 97 04/10/2013777 Punta Gorda 23 63 95 04/10/20131495 Lake Shore 23 63 95 04/06/20131690 Jupiter 24 64 94 03/31/2013873 Sebring 25 65 93 03/30/2013
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ORLANDO, Florida - For the second year in a row, the Palm Bay Moose Lodge sponsored a t e a m t o participate in the Special O l y m p i c s
Florida Polar Plunge at Aquatica. Our team raised more than $900 this year and when combined with the Florida Bermuda Moose Association Heard of Moose Team our group raised over $4200. The amount announced that was raised at the Plunge this year was $220,000. While the feeling of the cold water was breathtaking, the feeling of being part of
such an effort to provide activities for our local youths in the State of Florida meant so much more. With temperatures the morning of the plunge dipping into the low 40's, no one knew how cold the water would be. I know with our team we brought a support troop that would keep us warm all day long. You see, if you raised $100 for Special Olympics, you and two guests received admission to Aquatica the day of the plunge. All the pools are heated and the kids enjoyed being able to swim all day long. As last year, we were one of the last five cars in the parking lot after the park had closed. What a fantastic day, Raising money for Special Olympics and having fun with our family and friends. Just let us know if you are interested in participating next year!
Article by W. Scott Duncan Photograph from Palm Bay Moose Lodge Website
COMMUNITY SERVICE and FUNDRAISING
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida - On March 10, 2013 Palm Beach Gardens Lodge 2010 held a benefit in conjunction with Southeast Rods and Customs to raise money for Hospice of Palm Beach County. This will become an annual event at the Lodge as it is for a very worthy cause. All the money raised stays in Palm Beach County to fund the various programs that Hospice oversees.
Governor Michael Pietras would like to thank everyone who helped to make the event a huge success - from the Bullfrog Crew, that did an awesome job on the Barbeque, to everyone else that helped in more ways that it’s possible to mention.
This was an excellent example of how the members of Palm Beach Gardens Lodge 2010 and Chapter 1471 come together and make things happen and make their Lodge shine in the Moose Fraternity.
Pictured at right is Michael Pietras accepting an award of appreciation from Southeast Rods and Customs on behalf of the members of the Lodge and Chapter.
Article and photograph submitted by Michael Pietras
2013 PALM BAY MOOSE POLAR PLUNGE TEAM MADE A SPLASH AT AQUATICA!
The Moose Fraternity and
Special Olympics A Winning Team!
PALM BEACH GARDENS LODGE HOSTS HOSPICE BENEFIT
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COMMUNITY SERVICE and FUNDRAISING
ST. JAMES CITY, Florida - The Officers of Pine Island Moose 1954 honored Ron Bokros at their meeting. A tribute was held in his honor for his diligent efforts for 14 years of chairing the Annual Bicycle Poker Run. This annual event is the biggest fundraising event of the Lodge, with hundreds of participants. A good time for a worthy cause, the Poker Run proceeds fund Scholarships for graduating Island Seniors. Ron Bokros and his faithful crew have provided scholarships for over 50 graduating Seniors. Ron retired last year and passed the torch to Tom Akers. The Officers were proud to present Ron with a plaque and have a perpetual scholarship named “The Ron Bokros Scholarship”.
“No man stands so straight and tall as when he stoops to lift a child.”
Article and photograph submitted by Wayne Cottrell
COMMUNITY SERVICE and FUNDRAISING
Special Olympics
RON BOKROS TRIBUTE
PUNTA GORDA, Florida - The members of Punta Gorda Chapter 777 recently made two very generous donations to two very worthy causes.
Pictured at left is the presentation of a check in the amount of $6,000.00 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Left to right are Patricia Boyd, Barbara Poole, Sarah McClain (coordinator), Lorrie Conroy, Owen Wimpee, Gina Dengler (Development Coordinator), Phyllis Loveridge, Patricia Anderson and Dale Cash.
Pictured at right is the presentation of a check in the amount of $5,678.41 to the Autism Foundation. Left to right are Dale Cash, Linda Wimpee, Phyllis Loveridge (coordinator), Lorrie Conroy, Owen Wimpee, Sarah McClain, Austin who has autism, Susan Boyd For Parents in Action Inc. and Patricia Anderson.
Information and photographs submitted by Karen Van Nostrand
PUNTA GORDA DONATES GENEROUS CHECKS
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LARGO, Florida - The Largo Police contacted Largo Lodge #2205 and with a request for more Tommy Moose. On February 7, 2012 Lodge Governor Kenny Rodgers visited the Station and presented them with the additional Tommy Moose.
Pictured above (left to right) are Chief John Carroll, Kenny Rodgers, Sgt. Andy Hill and Deputy Chief Jeff Undestad.
Information and photograph submitted by Judy Michaud
PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida - Lt. Rob Pedreira was presented with a dozen Tommy Moose for the St. Lucie County Fire District. This was a community service effort for the WOTM of Port St. Lucie Chapter 1236.
Pictured above (left to right) are Chaplain Consuelo Causby, Senior Regent Linda Warner, Guest Speaker at the WOTM Chapter Meeting Lt. Rob Pedreira of the St. Lucie County Fire District, Maria Armendarez, Secretary/Treasurer Phyllis Gainer and Junior Graduate Regent Charlotte Kinnaman.
Information and photograph submitted by Phyllis Gainer
VENICE, Florida - A dozen Tommy Moose were presented to the Venice Regional Hospital ER by Venice Moose Lodge #1308 by Governor Junie Fontana.
Pictured at left (left to right) are Judy Affeldt, Junie Fontana, HVV President Bill Patton and Carol LaFata.
Information and photograph submitted by Junie Fontana
COMMUNITY SERVICE and FUNDRAISING
TOMMY MOOSE PRESENTATIONS
The Tommy Moose® program aids in helping children overcome fears and anxiety during times of stress.
Donated to Law Enforcement, Fire, and other Emergency workers, Tommy Moose plush dolls are presented to children
in various traumatic situations. In addition to this service, the Tommy Moose character has grown
to personify happiness, safety, and security through personal appearances, books, and on children's goods.
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Are you taking advantage of your Member Benefits?As a Moose Member,
you are provided with variety of benefits and discount problems. If you take advantage of these offers,
you can save more money in one year than you pay in annual dues!
presented with a dozen Tommy Moose for the
of the St. Lucie County Fire District, Maria
Fontana, HVV President Bill Patton and Carol
COMMUNITY SERVICE and FUNDRAISING LODGE AND CHAPTER NEWS
FBMA Prelate Fred Van Nostrand (right) presented Jim Jennings of Gulf Cove 2554 with his FBMA
Moose of the Year plaque at the District 24 meetingPhotograph submitted by Karen Van Nostrand
Past International Moose Legion President Levis Hughes (right) presented Fred Van Nostrand
of Manatee Moose Legion 58 with his Moose Legionnaire of the Year plaque at the
Mid-Year ConferencePhotograph by Debra J. Smith
Novice Co Worker Of The Year - Sandra Oksuita - Brooksville 229
Rookie Of The Year - Joseph Abraham - West Dade 1825
Moose Legionnaire Of The Year - Fred Van Nostrand - Manatee 58
Co-Worker Of The Year - Patricia Ballauer - North Port 1892
Moose Of The Year - James Jennings - Gulf Cove 2554
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VENICE, Florida - Venice Lodge #1308 Governor Junie Fontana was nominated as Venice’s Moose of the Year for 2012-2013. Pictured at left is Junie receiving his Certificate from Past Governor Bob Anderson.
On March 6, 2013 Supreme Governor Jim Henderson visited the Venice Lodge. The mayor of Venice John Holic, members of the City Council and the Chiefs of the Venice Police and Fire Departments were in attendance along with State and International dignitaries.
Supreme Governor Jim Henderson (top right at center) was presented with multiple checks for Moose Charities by the Lodge Officers.
Article and photographs submitted by Junie Fontana Governor Junie Fontana and Regional Manager Jerry Monk
LODGE AND CHAPTER NEWS
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida - In October of 2012 Mooseheart/Moosehaven Chairman Dee Alcott sold cut out pumpkins to compliment the Cradle Fundraising project for Mooseheart. A total of $813.00 dollars was raised and sent to Mooseheart.
In February of this year the Board of Officers held a Rock-a-thon and rocked to the sound of a Rock and Roll Band. They raised $284.0
for the Rocker Fundraising project for Mooseheart.
The chapter has also fulfilled their obligation for the Mooseheart Renovation. Based on their membership of 847, $2,117.50 was remitted.
Pictured at left areChaplain Margaret Miner, Junior Graduate Regent Tracy Kelly and Junior Regent Melissa Moore. Pictured above are Bradyn Kempton and Secretary/Treasurer JoAnn Klaus.
Information submitted by Joan Werner Photographs by Debra J. Smith
VENICE LODGE NEWS
FROM CRADLE TO ROCKER
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CONGRATULATIONSFLORIDA SHINING STAR NOMINEES
LODGE OF THE YEARAnna Maria Island #2188
CHAPTER OF THE YEARTarpon Springs #1614
CHAPTER OF THE YEARAnna Maria Island #1601
CHAPTER OF THE YEARTice and The Shores #562
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN TO
BE ANNOUNCED IN MILWAUKEE
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DISTRICT NEWS
DAVIE, Florida - In conjunction with the 25th year of the "Florida Mopar Nationals" car show and swap meet in Davie, Florida at Rob Lamdin’s University Dodge, twenty-eight Lodge members from Hallandale, Hialeah, Miramar and Pembroke Pines Lodges cooked and served hamburgers and hotdogs on March 3, 2013 in support of the "Darrell Gwynn Foundation".
This year’s recipient of a wheelchair was Christine Kent of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The foundation supports individuals with paralysis and the prevention of spinal cord injuries, including supplying much needed wheelchairs to those who cannot cover the cost themselves.
On March 21 the District presented a check for $1304.46 to Darrell. He referred to the donation a "Gift of Mobility".
Article and photographs submitted by Terry Bowman
MOOSE LEGION NEWS
TAMPA, Florida - On February 23rd, Orange Blossom Moose Legion 125 held their Seventh Annual Pig Roast and served over 250 meals. The event was hosted
by North Hillsboro #1741.
Besides the pig and other food, a drawing was held for a Wagon of Cheer which was awarded by Past International Moose Legion Ambassador Jessie van Hoose to Gail Charlie from Land O' Lakes Chapter 2322. (pictured at right)
There was a jail and two of the ‘Sheriffs’ were -Frank Zitta from West Pasco #2366 and Walter Womack from Land O' Lakes #1903. (pictured below), a drawing for a $1250.00 prize and 50/50's. A great time by all.
Article and photographs submitted by Larry Wilkerson
RIVERVIEW HOSTS MOOSE LEGION PIG ROAST
DISTRICT #3 SUPPORTS "DARRELL GWYNN FOUNDATION"
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MOOSE RIDERS
TOP SPONSORS
IN MEMORY OF FALLEN MOOSE RIDERSLAUDERDALE LAKES 2267 MOOSE RIDERS
ENGLEWOOD 1933 MOOSE RIDERSLAUDERDALE LAKES CHAPTER 1699
LAKESHORE LODGE 2020PUNTA GORDA LODGE 1693
MANDARIN LODGE 42SEBRING 2259 MOOSE RIDERSARCADIA 1327 MOOSE RIDERS
MONTEREY CA 876 MOOSE RIDERSWINTER HAVEN LODGE 1023
HAINES CITY 2083 MOOSE RIDERSPUNTA GORDA CHAPTER 777
HIGHLANDS COUNTY 2494 MOOSE RIDERSWEST BOCA RATON LODGE 204 AND CHAPTER 2273
LAURA AND STEVE MORATH-RIVERVIEW
PLATINUM
LAKE WALES 2391 MOOSE RIDERSMANDARIN 42 MOOSE RIDERS
KEITH AND EILEEN-WEST DADE
GOLD
NEW PORT RICHEY LODGE 1747LAKE PLACID LODGE 2374LAKE WALES LODGE 2391
WINTER HAVEN CHAPTER 1152MANDARIN CHAPTER 1218
RIVERVIEW 2158 MOOSE RIDERSLAKE CITY LODGE 624
JENSEN BEACH LODGE 1690KEY WEST CHAPTER 1414
NAPLES LODGE 1782
SILVER
THE PERRIN GIRLSLAND O’LAKES LODGE 1903
BRONZE
COCOA 1717 MOOSE RIDERSINTERBAY TAMPA LODGE 912LAKE WALES CHAPTER 1974
PALM BEACH GARDENS CHAPTER 1471PORT CHARLOTTE CHAPTER 1619
WEST PASCO LODGE 2366BROOKSVILLE LODGE 1676
SARASOTA LODGE 1319SOUTH LAKELAND CHAPTER 1970
PALM BAY CHAPTER 2193JENSEN BEACH CHAPTER 1821
COPPER
CALOOSAHATCHEE CHAPTER 1984RIVERVIEW CHAPTER 1031
Submitted by Gina Perrin Photograph by Debra J. Smith
FBMA STATE MOOSE RIDERS 2013 SPRING GET AWAY SPONSORS
We want to thank the Florida Lodges, Chapters, and members for sponsoring the 2013 FBMA State Moose Riders Spring Get Away. All net proceeds from our Spring Get Aways and Fall Rallies are donated to Moose Charities -Mooseheart, Moosehaven and the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. Fraternal brothers and sisters you give us the strength and support to move forward with all our endeavors.Thank You, FBMA State Moose Riders
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FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES
One of the benefits of working for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is seeing firsthand how our services help kids. As a case in point, I’d like to share this note from a camper named Monica to someone who sponsored her for summer camp:
Each year the children at summer camp send “Thank You” cards to their sponsors. Many of these cards are heartwarming to the recipients… confirming their financial gifts have impacted the life of a child.
“At camp I learned to be a kid again…” That’s a powerful statement from a child.
Each summer we hear heart-wrenching stories of abuse, neglect and children who are missing out on their childhood. Many of the boys and girls who attend camp are in desperate situations.
Summer Camp is a fun-filled break from the life children encounter at home. At Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches summer camps kids participate in swimming, challenge course activities, arts and crafts, sports, singing, and other related recreational adventures. The experiences boys and girls have at camp show them there is a wonderful world outside their daily lives.
For 55 years, the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranchers has been fighting to change the lives of Florida’s unfortunate and neglected children. We wish our services weren’t needed, but the reality is there are many families who face hardships that are difficult to overcome. Fortunately the Sheriffs of Florida had the foresight to try and impact the lives of unfortunate and neglected children in a positive way… and you can too.
If you would like more information on how to help sponsor a child at camp, please contact Frank Kenny, Donor Relations Officer at 1-800-765-3797 or visit us at www.youthranches.org.
Jim [email protected] Sheriffs Youth RanchesOffice of the President800-765-3797
HOW SUMMER CAMP CAN HELP A CHILD
The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is extremely grateful for the van provided by the Florida Bermuda Moose Association. The new van is being used at Lewis Cottage at the Boys Ranch in Live Oak, Florida. Several of the cottage boys helped install the new decal recognizing the Florida Bermuda Moose Association for this most generous gift.
Jim [email protected] Sheriffs Youth RanchesOffice of the President800-765-3797
The Cottage Parents and Ranchers of Lewis Cottage are proud of their new van thanks to the Florida Bermuda Moose Association.
RIDING IN STYLE
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FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES RITUAL COMPETITION RESULTS
FLORIDA BERMUDA MOOSE ASSOCIATION
2013 MOOSE LEGION RITUAL COMPETITION RESULTS
TEAM SCORES
1st Place – South Florida 46 594.562522nd Place – Sailfish 197 594.031273rd Place – St John’s River 227 591.89063
INDIVIDUAL SCORES
PRESIDENT1st Place – Scott Cushing – South Florida 46 99.203132nd Place – David Smith – Sailfish 197 99.18750 3rd Place – Gerald S Ricke – Cypress 202 98.84375
ORATOR1st Place – William Catlow – South Florida 46 99.078132nd Place – Paul A Corp – St John’s River 227 99.062503rd Place – August J Prestano – Sailfish 197 99.00000
FAITH1st Place – Kris Hummer – South Florida 46 99.187502nd Place – George Bunt – Thunderbolt 201 99.07813 Guy Trone—Cypress 202 99.078133rd Place – Robert M Paluga – Sailfish 197 99.01583
HOPE1st Place – Darren Wilbur – South Florida 46 99.093752nd Place – Marvin Merriam – Seminole 81 98.73438 Robert Klaus – Sailfish 197 98.73433rd Place – Charles Plourde – Cypress 202 98.70313
CHARITY1st Place – James Esposito – South Florida 46 99.078132nd Place – Richard “Bo” Beaudoin – Sailfish 197 99.046883rd Place – V S “Bubba” Stanley – Thunderbolt 201 98.90625
LOYALTY1st Place – Robert M Barbieri – Sailfish 197 99.046882nd Place – Monty J Hack – Cypress 202 99.015633rd Place – Joseph Dion – Seminole 81 98.96875
INDIVIDUAL HIGH POINTScott Cushing – South Florida 46 99.20313
Submitted By: James R MalsburyAssociation Ritual Chairman
WOMEN OF THE MOOSE 2013 COMPETITION RESULTS
First Place Team - Gardens/JupiterRegister - JoAnn KlausChaplain - Rachel PrestanoChairman - Patty HertvikHistorian - Debra Smith
Second Place Team - Ladies In The Lake Register - Lisa N. CapoChaplain - Ellen Palmer Hack Chairman - Dora Lathan Historian - MoDonna Hack Alternate - Vickie Poulsen
Third Place Team - Crescent City Chapter 1825 Register - Susan Chandlee Chaplain - Patricia MooreChairman - Ava Stahlman Historian - Noreen Petras Alternate - Nina Irwin
First Place Winners - Register - Joann Klaus Chaplain - Ellen Palmer Hack
Chairman - Patty Hertvik Historian - Debra Smith.
High Point Ritualist - Patty Hertvik from Gardens/Jupiter.
These wonderful coworkers work so hard all year they deserve a large round of applause and a big thank you. They will be representing the State of Florida in May at the International Convention in Milwaukee. When you meet each one of these Ritualist please thank them and talk to them about becoming Ritualist yourselves.
210 matriculates received their first degree of the Women of the Moose at our Academy of Friendship Session. Congratulations to each and every one of you. This is just the start for you to move up in your chapters and help your chapters achieve their honors. I wish you all the very best I will be hoping to see you when you come to receive your Green Cap.
God bless and I hope to see you in Milwaukee, if not I will see you in Orlando in September.
Gertrude (Doll) DeSantisState of Florida Conferral & Ritual Coordinator
To view photographs from the Awards Dinner visit the Photo Gallery on the FBMA Website at floridamoose.comare proud of their new van thanks to the Florida
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2013 F. B. M. A. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Visit the F.B.M.A. website at floridamoose.com for Calendar changes and updates
May 24-29th Moose Int'l Convention Milwaukee/Mooseheart
Jun 1-2nd Thunderbolt 201 Celebration Highlands County Lodge 2494Jun 1-2nd Cypress 202 Celebration Leesburg Lodge 1271Jun 1-2nd Indian River 178 Celebration So Lake County Lodge 1615Jun 7-9th South Florida 46 Celebration Naples Lodge 1782Jun 7-9th Seminole 81 Celebration Lakeshore Lodge 2020Jun 8-9th FBMA State Golf Tournament Zephyrhills Lodge 2276Jun 15-16th noon Manatee 58 Celebration Port Charlotte Lodge 2121Jun 15-16th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class Ocala Lodge 1014Jun 15-16th Sailfish 197 Celebration Melbourne Lodge 1406Jun 22-23rd Orange Blossom 125 Celebration New Port Richey Lodge 1747Jun 22-23rd 9:00 AM FBMA State Corn-hole Tourney Macclenny Lodge 2412
Jul 13th FBMA Moose Riders Fall Gen Mtg Mandarin Lodge 42Jul 13-14th Northwest 182 Celebration Wakulla County Lodge 2510Jul 19-21st FBMA Full Board meeting Rosen Plaza OrlandoJul 27-28th St Johns River 227 Celebration Four Townes Lodge 655Jul 27-28th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class Riverview Lodge 2158
Aug 17-18th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class P/ Beach Gardens Lodge 2010Aug 24th FBMA Lodge Ritual Competition Orlando Lodge 766Aug 30-Sep 1 FBMA Moose Riders Fall Rally Punta Gorda Lodge 1693
Sep 7-8th Cypress 202 Celebration Inverness Lodge 2112Sep 13-15th Seminole 81 Celebration M/Haven Campus Lodge 3001Sep 14-15th Manatee 58 Celebration Naples Lodge 1782Sep 14-15th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class Port Charlotte Lodge 2121Sep 21-22nd Thunderbolt 201 Celebration Arcadia Lodge 1327Sep 21-22nd Indian River 178 Celebration Pine Castle Lodge 2345Sep 21-22nd Orange Blossom 125 Celebration North Hillsboro Lodge 1741Sep 21-22nd Sailfish 197 Celebration West Palm Beach Lodge 1461Sep 26-29th FBMA Annual Convention Rosen Plaza Orlando
Oct 5-6th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class Macclenny Lodge 2412Oct 12-13th Northwest 182 Celebration Fort Walton Beach Lodge 2193
Nov 16-17th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class West Volusia Lodge 2538
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AUDIO-VISUALJoe Marshall
AUDIT COMMITTEECharles (Chuck) Myers
LOSS PREVENTION (CAP)Jerry Stover239-772-1997
COMMUNITY SERVICERobert M. Barbieri561-798-0607 Cell-561-248-3371FAX 561-798-0479
COUNCILS OF HIGHER DEGREESCharles Geary813-929-8039
COURIER EDITORDebra J, Smith561-315-9982
CREDENTIALSChuck Myers
ELDER BENEFITSTim Dorr352-446-3419
EMERGENCY RELIEF Buddy Dugger904-635-0083
ENDOWMENT FUNDLevis R. Hughes850-580-1777
FAMILY ACTIVITIES Jim Nadeau
FINANCE Dan O’Neal
FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCH FUNDRAISINGTom BurnamCell 813-924-2560
FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCH DONOR RELATIONSTom Burnam
FRATERNAL EDUCATION/RECORDING SECRETARYJerry Thompson352-249-7873
FRATERNAL FUNDRAISING Larry Cundiff386-325-3091Cell-386-546-8547
FRATERNAL PROMOTIONS Paul Arceneaux305-230-0439
FRIENDLIEST LODGE IN TOWNEd LessardHome 813-831-9070 Office 813- 832-6152
GOVERNMENT RELATIONSKen Onstott941-484-8430
HISTORICALCharlie Titheridge954-600-9504
HOSPITALITYJohn Holbach Jr.727-645-7813
HOTT CLASS COORDINATORBrenda Brady772-978-9148
LEADERSHIP TRAINING COORDINATOR/ MOOSE OF THE YEARDavid J. Smith561-248-6590
LEGAL ADVISORGene Lipscher561-747-4848
MEMORIAL CHAIRMANWilliam Norris
MEMBERSHIPFred Scott561-368-2353
MOOSE ALERTJohn Haystead
MOOSE CHARITIESGuy TroneCell 352-238-3187Gloria (Honey)) Winnubst
MOOSE RIDERSHarris (Jay) Long
ORGAN DONORMike Terry239-574-8822
PILGRIM CHAIRMANCarl Hoover352-796-8285
PUBLICATIONSW. Scott Duncan321-501-7180
RETENTIONDon PattersonCell 727-433-1858Home 727 330-7430
RITUALJames Malsbury, Sr.863-993-0084
SAFE SURFINGCharles (Buddy) Franklin352-523-0259
SPECIAL OLYMPICSGerry RickeCell 352-636-5207
SPORTS Tony AllbaughCell 850-274-6663850-9264720
TIPS COORDINATORLee Singleton
VETERAN AFFAIRSTommy Nichols Sr.352-343-1473
WEBMASTERDan Pratt863-670-7018
YOUTH AWARENESSJesse McKenzie (North)904-374-0410Ken Onstott (South)941-234-3419
F.B.M.A. 2012 - 2013 COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
F.B.M.A. 2012 - 2013 MOOSE INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENTSSUPREME COUNCILMANRodney Hammond
MOOSEHAVEN EXECUTIVEDIRECTORJohn Capes
MOOSEHAVEN DIRECTORJohn Reiter
PAST SUPREME GOVERNOR Robert M. BullockRobert StillwellF. Ross FleetLiguori Saladin
DEPUTY SUPREME GOVERNORLarry CundiffCarl Hoover
MOOSEHAVEN BOARD OFDIRECTORJohn Reiter
DEPUTY REGIONAL MANAGERSEdward FisherC. R. (Bob) OstertagJohn Reiter
INTERNATIONAL MOOSE LEGION AMBASSADORS Robert GreenPaul HedrickMonty MontpetitGuy Trone
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PAST INTERNATIONAL MOOSE LEGION PRESIDENTSScott A. CushingLevis Hughes
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