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June 3, 2017. Mooseheart Graduation and Pilgrim Conferral Day—more inside
Joe and Selena Moore (Dunnellon) do their part for Moose Charities in Tampa. More photos inside on page 8.
FLORIDA BERMUDA MOOSE ASSOCIATION
Courier The
VOLUME 2017 NO. 5 SEP/OCT 2017
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ASSOCIATION LIAISON Jerry Monk 605 Spring Meadows Road Quincy, FL 32351 850-627-8192 Cell-850-510-6870 [email protected]
SECRETARY Scott A. Cushing PO Box 278017 Miramar, FL 33027 954-499-3242 Fax 954-517-9309 [email protected]
PRESIDENT William (Bill) Catlow 921 SW 132nd Terrace Davie, FL 33325 Cell 954-366-8782 [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT W. Scott Duncan 2407 Hagoplan Avenue SW Palm Bay, FL 32908-4729 321-501-7180 [email protected]
TREASURER Bobby Baker PO Box 390091 Deltona, FL 32739-0091 Cell 386-561-0937 [email protected]
PRELATE Charles Geary 2633 Billingham Drive Land O Lakes, FL 34639 813-929-8039 Cell 813-310-1166 [email protected]
JR. PAST PRESIDENT Fred Van Nostrand 19430 Pine Villa Circle Punta Gorda, FL 33982 907-771-3553 Cell 904-504-8164 [email protected]
REGIONAL MANAGER Noleta (Sam) Harris 455 New Port Drive Salisbury, NC 28144 704-431-5992 TERRITORY MANAGERS Bolton Bunting Larry Cundiff Bill Birk Jerry Monk-Liaison Officer
APPOINTED OFFICERS SGT AT ARMS B.J. Friedel 3130 SW 40th Avenue West Park, FL 33023 561-324-8139 [email protected]
ASST. SGT AT ARMS Buddy Dugger 118 E Macclenny Avenue Macclenny, FL 32063 904-259-8421 Cell 904-635-0083 [email protected]
INNER GUARD Chuck Plourde 33906 Mandrake Road Zephyrhills, FL 33543 813-431-8312 [email protected]
ASST. INNER GUARD Wally Machemer 15224 Brainbridge Circle Port Charlotte, FL 33981 941-416-7035 Cell 941-416-7035 [email protected]
OUTER GUARD Al Caime 800 Rio A1A Mano Drive Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 407-869-7474 Cell 407-435-6000 [email protected]
ASST. OUTER GUARD James Esposito 6703 NW 28th Court Margate, FL 33063 854-907-0311 [email protected]
DISTRICT PRESIDENTS District 1 Arthur W. Engler 31250 Ave. I Big Pine Key, FL 33043 305-872-3474 Cell 305-731-7898 [email protected]
District 2 Richard R. Thomas 23100 SW 172nd Court Redland, FL 33170 305-278-2428 Cell 786-259-5985 Fax 305-278-2429 [email protected]
District 3 Neil Reichhart 7608 NW 99th Terrace Tamarac, FL 33321 954-829-6866 [email protected]
District 4 Gary Anderson 3427 Seacoast Street Lantana, FL 33462 561-410-5953 Cell 651-261-4507 [email protected]
District 5 Edward Heltzer 6701 Campanilla Fort Pierce, FL 34951 772-461-1151 Cell 917-365-6907 [email protected]
District 6 William (Bill) Brumfield 874 Gillen Avenue NW Palm Bay, FL 32907 321-768-2474 Cell 321-759-7915 [email protected]
District 7 James Bever 1051 Tawny Eagle Drive Groveland, FL 34736 352-241-0230 Cell 352-530-3545 [email protected]
District 8 Mike Davis 2451 Sanford Ave Sanford, FL 32771 407-321-0193 Cell 407-509-6054 Fax 407-321-0193 [email protected]
District 9 David Blumenauer 749 Orchard Avenue Ormond Beach, Fl 32174 386-677-0059 Cell 386-506-7333 [email protected]
District 10 Joseph L. Clevenger 4911 Joseph Creek Drive Jacksonville, FL 32258 904-612-2294 [email protected]
District 11 Mark Boree 861487 N Hampton Club Way Fernando Beach, FL 32034 904-321-6760 [email protected]
District 12 Tony Allbaugh 57 Cloer Lane Crawfordville, FL 32327 850-274-6663 [email protected]
District 13 Thomas L. Morgan 19814 SW 85th Loop Dunnellon, FL 34432 352-322-0377 [email protected]
District 14 Fred Csaszar 2615 E Mercury Street Inverness, FL 34453 352-560-0352 Cell 919-456-4269 [email protected]
District 15 Francis E "Frank" Hobbs 8847 Old Lakeland Hwy Dade City, FL 33525-1404 Cell 352-424-1049 [email protected]
District 16 Frank Venditti 8694 Ashbury Drive Hudson, FL 34667 727-809-1259 [email protected]
District 17 Kenny Rogers 6691 121st Avenue Apt J Largo, FL 33773 727-470-9380 Cell 727-744-2513 [email protected]
District 18 Alan Herb 2517 Edgewater Falls Drive Brandon, FL 33511 813-817-4853 [email protected]
District 19 Robert Hanrahan 5391 Laurel Oak Drive Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-899-9243 [email protected]
District 20 Mike Wehr 4755 Lark Ridge Circle Sarasota, FL 34233 941-923-7689 Cell: 941-933-0037 [email protected]
District 21 David Mangold 2608 Pine Needle Drive Sebring, FL 33875 863-382-9865 Cell 419-344-0237 [email protected]
District 22 Jay Andrade 112 Sunrise Drive Rotonda West, FL 33947 941-474-4100 Cell: 401-465-3885 [email protected]
District 23 Tom Akers 5504 Meadow Lark Lane Bokeelia, FL 33922 239-265-6686 [email protected]
District 24 Clint Anderson 1119 Cecelia Avenue Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 239-896-5808 [email protected]
District 25 Bob Robinson 3460 Loqurt Lane Estero, FL 33928 239-247-2000 [email protected]
F.B.M.A. 2016 - 2017 Officers
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Note from the Editor: Tampa was awesome. It was hot, but that didn’t stop Florida Moose from making noise in the sessions!! The turnout for the 4th of July picnic at Moosehaven was great and a lot of people who otherwise would never have had the chance, got to visit and experi-ence Moosehaven first hand. I would like to extend congratulations to Tudy Cundiff, our WOTM incoming Deputy Grand Regent, and Keith Delano and William (Bill) Norris for their appoint-ments as Deputy Supreme Governors. Already an appointed member, our own Fred Scott was named Chairman of the International Loss Prevention Com-mittee. And if that wasn’t enough, Joe Dion (Moose Legion Seminole #81) was named Top Moose Legion Secretary. And to top it all off, our very own Rodney Hammond was named Supreme Prelate of the Su-preme Council and John Reiter was appointed as Su-preme Councilman. Taking John Reiter’s place on the Moosehaven Board of Directors is none other than Bobby Baker. Quite a year for our association. Congratulations to all. While Florida didn’t capture any first place awards for journalism, we still took home a bunch and they are recognized in this issue on page 10. Well done, my fellow journalists and webmasters. I hope that everyone got to enjoy their time in Tampa, perhaps dining in Ybor City, checking out hospitality suites, riding the trolley, or just kicking back with old and new friends. Maybe you took part in the Heart of the Community events, helped bag merchandise in the store, were lucky enough to be a guest at the Aquarium for the League of Guardians dinner, or even checked out one of the nearby lodges. There sure was plenty to do at the end of the day. We’ve got our FBMA Annual Conference just around the corner where we’ll once again be honoring our newest Pilgrims in a special session, followed by a hosted reception. This will be a great opportunity to congratulate these gentlemen and to get to know them better. —Joan Fedora, Editor
Cover Tampa 2017
2 Florida Bermuda Moose Association Board of Officers 3 Note from the Editor 3 Table of Contents
4 Territorial/F.B.M.A. Liaison’s Message
5 President’s Message
5 Deputy Grand Regent’s Message
6 Regional Manager’s Message 8 Moose International Convention—Photos
10 Moose International Convention—Appointments and
Journalism Winners
11 Moose International Convention—LOOM and Lodge
Leadership Awards
12 Higher Degree 14 Moose Journalism Call for Entries
16 LOOM International New 5 Club Qualifiers
16 Top 25 Producing Lodges as of 7/31/2017
17 Sponsors of Distinction—LOOM
17 Be A Hero Winners 18 WOTM International New 5 Club Qualifiers
18 Top 25 Producing Chapters
19 2017 FBMA Annual Convention
20 FBMA Annual Convention Agenda
24 Lodge and Chapter News 26 Community Service
30 Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
32 New Year Gearing Up for Youth Awareness
34 A Simple Explanation of Moose Charities
36 Moose Riders
38 FBMA Calendar 39 FBMA 2016 - 2017 Moose International Appointments
39 FBMA 2016 - 2017 Officers and Committeemen
What’s Inside
EDITOR’S NOTE Deadline for November/December issue is October 15, 2017
Submit articles and photos to: [email protected] Or mail to:
Joan Fedora, Editor 8160 Willie Wilkerson Road, Macclenny, FL 32063
Phone: 954-536-3160
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Keep signing new and former members, keep contacting those in arrears and let’s ensure the growth and therefore the future of this great fraternity.
Thanks for all you do and God Bless Mooseheart and Moosehaven.
Jerry Monk FBMA Association Liaison
MOOSE- HONORING COMMUNITY HEROES
As I am writing this article I am sitting home recover-ing from major surgery. I am not sure if I am going to be at the Convention yet; that is up to the doc-tors to decide when they will release me. Even if I am not there, have a good
time, listen, learn and share with those who were unable to attend.
I do want to thank all for your thoughts, prayers and cards. It means a lot to Connie and me that you care.
I want everyone to remember that life is short and you never know what is around the corner at any given time. This hit me like a ton of bricks. It also has given me time to reflect and realize that I belong to the greatest fraternal organization in the world. It also makes me realize that holding grudges whether in or out of the Moose is just a waste of time. Just think if everyone felt that way. For-give easily and move forward: after all we are all in this together and none of us are getting out alive at the end. Don’t let issues of the past grind away at your soul. I love you all and look forward to seeing you when I can.
Message from Territory Manager/F.B.M.A. Liaison
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Message from the Deputy Grand Regent Boy did this year fly by!!! I have had so much fun this year and I am so thankful for your support and over-whelmed by the kindness you have shown me this past year. What an honor to be the Deputy Grand Regent of the #1 state for membership. Special thanks go out to our Chairmen and their committees who work so hard during the year and especially at conference. Stop by their tables at conference and say thanks to these ladies: Moose Charities-Linda Mulligan; Donors Circle-Julie Anderson; Mooseheart Boosters-Sonja Pratt; Fraternal Fundraising-Ellen Shindle; Endowment -Dora Lathan-Chalker; Com-munity Service-Ginny Gage; Membership-Shawn Esposi-to; WOTM Sports-Martha McKown and Government Relations Mickey Emberton. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone again at our An-nual Conference in Orlando. Wouldn’t it be great if we had 100% of our Chapters in attendance to congratulate our Green Cap Matriculants? It is going to be a great weekend with our Official Visitor, Past Grand Regent and member of the Supreme Forum, Karol Smith. I can’t go without talking about membership. We are in our second quarter of our Chapter year. Are you keeping
track of your member-ship? Is your Retention Chairman and her com-mittee making phone calls? It is so much easier to keep on track if you call these members who are behind or about to expire on their dues on a month-ly basis. Some may just have forgotten and need that little reminder. Let’s make Florida #1 again in New Orleans. Congratulations to our Incoming Deputy Grand Re-gent, Tudy Cundiff. Palatka Chapter, I’m sure you are as proud as we are and will support her every step of the way. Tudy you are going to be great!!! Fraternal hugs, Barb “Babs” Moffitt
and fraternalism that you truly deserve the Pilgrim Degree of Merit. I’m sure you all remember how it all started. It was for many different reasons, friends, camaraderie or the fun the Moose have. But as you started to meet your new Moose family, you met someone--or it was the person that signed you in the Moose--that mentored you on the path you took to earn the Pilgrim Degree. Please do not stop what you are doing to help build the Moose Fraternity because it’s men like you that keep the Moose strong. Remember someone helped you along by taking you under their wing; now it is your turn to men-tor someone that you believe has the fortitude to help the Moose remain great and maybe earn the Pilgrim Degree of Merit like you did. Billy Catlow FBMA President
Hello Loom and Chapter Members. First, I have to thank my wife Laurie for standing by me and supporting me during my year as President of the FBMA. Laurie did a great job entertaining the wives of the Executive Board and the Full Board mem-bers while we were at our meetings. I also have thank the FBMA Executive Board for the good job they did all year with scheduling of the FBMA Mid-year and our Convention. We tried to make it fun and informative for everyone. I hope you all received information you needed to help make your lodges enjoyable for all your members. With a new year starting I hope you give the same support you all have shown me to the new Presi-dent. It has been a wonderful experience to serve as the President of the FBMA 2016-2017 year. I have met many new people whom I can now call my friends. The Moose is truly a family of great people and, if we all work together, we can keep the FBMA on top of the Moose Fraternity. I’m not saying goodbye because I’m sure somebody has new things in store for me. Thank you all again for your support. Congratulations to all the new Pilgrims that received this honor in The House of God at Mooseheart this year. We all know how hard you had to work to receive this degree. All of you have shown through hard work
Message from the F.B.M.A. President
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From the Desk of the Regional Manager
Retention is down and we really need to work each month on keeping our members. Don’t wait until they are expired; start talking to them the month before they expire. Our Year to Date Renewals number is 64,620 and of that number 50,205 have renewed their dues.
Gentlemen, we simply must do better at keeping our members. They will not stay just to come to a bar. We need to create activities for our members of all ages. We need to offer them good meal choices at a price that is reasonable, but also allows the lodge to make money. We need to hold community service projects they can get involved in and work. If we don’t support our com-munity they will not support us.
As we go through this new Moose year, please visit your lodge. Support them in their endeavors throughout the community. Take your ideas to the Board of Officers. Get involved in the running of YOUR lodge.
Remember what our mission is: Mooseheart & Moose-haven.
We need each and every member to come out in sup-port. Our future depends on it.
Sincerely & Fraternally, Sam Harris Regional Manager
It’s convention time again and this September I will not be able to attend the FBMA Convention. I will surely miss the fun and fellowship I have when I am there; howev-er, I know you will have a great convention regard-less.
All of you probably know that Territory Manager Jerry Monk has been un-
der the weather. If I know Jerry, he will most likely be there with you all showing you his new scar. I wish Jerry a very speedy recovery as I know each of you does.
Last year the FBMA not only ended the year with a PLUS 1, they had an increase in membership of 940 members. The FBMA also placed 5th in the Fraternity, which is ex-tremely hard for a large association to do. I want to thank each and every member that took the time to spon-sor someone or talk an expired member into renewing their dues. I also want to congratulate you on your 5th place status.
Now let’s turn our attention to this year. As this is the annual convention I wanted to give you some numbers. Bear in mind these are dated 8/17/17 so will be a little different in September.
Active Members 73,310 Active Members Year End Goal 73,972 Goal Progress -662
The New Moose Experience. Learn more at http://http://www.mooseintl.org/new-moose-experience/
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Moosehaven
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Moose International Convention 2017—Tampa
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More Moose International Convention 2017
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More Moose International Convention 2017
FBMA Appointments The FBMA is pleased to announce the following appointments made at the 2017 Annual Convention in Tampa.
Supreme Council Rodney Hammond, Supreme Prelate John Reiter, Supreme Councilman
Loss Prevention Committee
Fred Scott, Chairman
International Moose Legion Ambassadors: Roy Rawlings Ron Luckerman Lee Singleton Richard B. Jones
Deputy Supreme Governors: Keith Delano
William B. Norris
Deputy Grand Regent Tudy Cundiff
Moosehaven Board of Directors
Bobby Baker
FBMA Moose Journalism Award Winners The following awards were presented at the 2017 Convention.
Newsletters of 401-800 members 2nd place
Big Pine Key Lodge 1585 Moose Tracks
Chuck Chartrand, Editor
Honorable mention Inverness Lodge 2112
The Bellows Kimberly Common, Editor
Lodges of 801 or more
Honorable mention Zephyrhills Lodge 2276
Moose Call Carla Goddard
Moose Legion and Higher Degree Publications 2nd Place
Northwest Florida Moose Legion 182 Moose Legion News Roy Rawlings, Editor
State/Provincial Association Websites
Honorable Mention Florida Bermuda Moose Association
Dan Pratt, Webmaster
Best News Story Honorable Mention
Carla Goddard Toys for Tots Poker Run
Zephyrhills
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South Lake County FL Lodge 1615 Crescent City FL Lodge 1641 Brooksville FL Lodge 1676
Punta Gorda FL Lodge 1693 Okeechobee FL Lodge 1753 West Dade FL Lodge 1825
Sanford FL Lodge 1851 Land O'Lakes FL Lodge 1903 Englewood FL Lodge 1933 Lake Shore FL Lodge 2020
Fort Walton Beach FL Lodge 2193 Lauderdale Lakes FL Lodge 2267
Zephyrhills FL Lodge 2276 Palm Bay FL Lodge 2311
Lake Placid FL Lodge 2374 Caloosahatchee FL Lodge 2395
County Line FL Lodge 2427 Gulf Cove FL Lodge 2554
Quincy FL Lodge 2672
Mandarin FL Lodge 42 Palatka FL Lodge 184
West Boca Raton FL Lodge 204 Fort Pierce FL Lodge 248
Palm Harbor FL Lodge 433 Spring Hill FL Lodge 521
Four Townes FL Lodge 655 North Port FL Lodge 764
Ruskin FL Lodge 813 Interbay Tampa FL Lodge 912
Tallahassee FL Lodge 1075 St Petersburg FL Lodge 1145
Miramar FL Lodge 1150 Bradenton FL Lodge 1223
Daytona Beach FL Lodge 1263 Venice FL Lodge 1308
Sarasota FL Lodge 1319 Arcadia FL Lodge 1327
Big Pine Key FL Lodge 1585
Leadership Award ‐ Lodge Governor
Jerome W. Clampitt , Mandarin FL Lodge 42 Maurice A. Robillard, Spring Hill FL Lodge 521
Gene Herbst, North Port FL Lodge 764 Gail W. Greene, Interbay Tampa FL Lodge 912
Carl S. Crayton, Tallahassee FL Lodge 1075 Melvin Mitchell Jr., St Petersburg FL Lodge 1145
Michael R. Wehr, Sarasota FL Lodge 1319 Jeff Pitch, Arcadia FL Lodge 1327
Ron Widmaier, Big Pine Key FL Lodge 1585 Keith Mullenax, Crescent City FL Lodge 1641
Scott Kern, Sanford FL Lodge 1851 Bill Housley, Englewood FL Lodge 1933
Vernon C. Brown, Lake Shore FL Lodge 2020 Wayne Beyer, Fort Walton Beach FL Lodge 2193
Guy Trepiccione, Lauderdale Lakes FL Lodge 2267 Larry M. Robertson, Zephyrhills FL Lodge 2276
More Moose International Convention 2017
LOOM and Lodge Leadership Awards The FBMA is pleased to present the following announcements from the 2017 Annual Convention in Tampa.
Premier Lodge Award Qualifiers
Leadership Award ‐ Administrator
Richard Edward Wood Sr., Mandarin FL Lodge
Christopher Belanger,
Lawrence Stevens, Daniel Creeron, Four
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Higher Degree
Three-peat: Peoples Choice Winners—FBMA! Introducing the 2017 FBMA Pilgrims
Al Caime Orlando #766
W. Scott Duncan Palm Bay #2311
Roger Fisher Winter Haven #1023
Buddy Franklin Zephyrhills #2276
Roy Rawlings Tallahassee #1075
Ken Onstott Venice #1308
Thomas Long Highland County #2494
Fred Scott West Boca Raton #204
Earle Hammond Leisure City #2258
Leonard Siebenthal Dade City #397
Roy Suarez Pensacola #557
Rudy Waters Macclenny 2412
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More Higher Degree
James Barker, Ft. Walton Beach 2193 1966 Frederi;ck Meeks Palatka 184 1968 Robert Stillwell, PSG East Hartford 1477 1970 Winston Sharp, Pasadena, Tx 1721 1972 Ross Fleet, PSG, Lake Shore 2020 1973 Frank Fondrisi, Palm Bay 2311 1976 Philip Stack, Colonial Beach 1267 1976 Thomas Ruffo, Largo 2205 1977 Robert Conklin, Randolph 2273 1978 Richard T. Jones, Gainesville 1140 1978 William Russell, General Assembly 3000 1978 Scott Cushing, Hallandale 668 1980 J. Leo Marcotte, St. Petersburg 1145 1980 Arthur Hart, Dunnellon 2308 1980 Hiram “Buzz” Barger, Hillard 2236 1982 Joe Giles, Tallahassee 1075 1983 George White, St. Petersburg 1145 1983 Kenneth Reinke, Lake Panasoffkee 1179 1984 Ligouri Saladin, PSG, N. Hillsbourgh 1741 1984 Robert Woodworth , Phenix City, Al 1876 1984 James Kermans, W. Marion 2356 1985 Mervin Cassatt, Grand Prairie 1818 1986 John Debold, Zion Benton 667 Il 1986 John Flynn, Tarpon Springs 1429 1987
Larry Parker, N. Hillsboro 1741 1988 Joseph Spittle. Crescent City 1941 1988 Michael Waters Jr. Tarpon Springs 1429 1989 Edward Baker, Brooksville 1676 1989 James Malsbury Sr. Arcadia 1327 1989 Howard Shivers SR, Lakeshore 2020 1990 Tony Guagliardo JR, Riverview 2158 1990 Joe Gella, Hialeah 1074 1990 Frederick Harrison, Lake Placid 2374 1990 Henry Brochu, Fort Walton Beach 2193 1990 Rodney Hammond, Kissimmee 2058 1991 Eddie Millwater, Orlando 766 1991 James Sturgeon, Middleburg 1991 James Henley, Tallahassee, 1075 1991 Donald Novick, Bradenton 1223 1991 Edward Phillips, Palm Beach Gardens 1991 Don Frati, Lakeshore 2020 1992 Herbert Patton, Sebastian River 1767 1992 Richard Helmlingrer, Ortley Beach, NJ 399 1992 Noble Crossley, Stafford, Va. 2215 1992 Joseph Laurenzano, Tarpon Springs,1429 1992 George Turner, Kissimmee, 2054 1992 Paul Russell, Inverness , 2112 1992 Ralph Julianelle, General Assembly, 3000 1992
The Pilgrim's yearly weekend getaway will be the second weekend of October. A few years ago it was decided that we would invite any widow of a deceased Pilgrim to attend the weekend. If any are interested let me know and I will send you the information. Per-haps a couple of ladies would like to share a room to save on expenses. If so, you can contact me by phone at 863-357-6847 or e-mail me at:
[email protected]. Thanks Robert F. Coleman
The following Pilgrims of Florida Lodges or are residing in Florida received their degrees over 25 years ago.
Note: Any Pilgrim that does not belong to the Survivor’s Fund can request an application to take part in this benefit for their beneficiary.
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Communications
Three-peat: Peoples Choice Winners—FBMA! The Moose Journalism Awards program seeks to encourage and motivate editors of all Moose publications towards the achievement of consistently high journal-istic standards in their newsletters and, through such achievement, to enhance communication and shared information between Moose members and their Lodges, Chapters, Moose Legions, Higher Degree Councils, and Associations.
Entries are now being accepted for the Annual Moose Journalism Awards, to be announced at the 2018 International Convention in New Orleans, LA. Categories include Excellence for an Associa-tion Publication and at several lodge levels based on membership, plus higher degree publications. There is also a category for Best News Story and another one for Best Editorial. Website catego-ries include Lodge website and Association websites.
Participants can download entry/informational forms for both the publications and website portions of the contest at the following link (s) on the Moose Inter-national website in the Communications section:
– 2018 Publication Entries – 2018 Website Entries
The deadline for website submissions is 4:30pm CST, Friday, February 23rd, 2018. The deadline for publication submissions is 4:30pm CST, Friday, March 2nd, 2018.
Lodge/Chapter publications are eligible for the Moose Journalism Awards competition ONLY if they hold a valid Moose Publication Permit (per requirement of the General Laws), UPDATED with EDI-TOR’S E-MAIL ADDRESS, or have sent a completed Publication Permit application to the Moose In-ternational Communications office that has been received by January 31, 2018. If you’re unsure wheth-er your lodge holds such an UPDATED permit, call 630-966-2229. Association, Moose Legion and Higher Degree Council publications do not require a permit, but are required to follow the permit re-quirement of mailing one copy of every issue of the publication to the Dept. of Communications, 155 S. International Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539-1174.
Good luck to all the participants!
As one of the judges, I look forward to seeing many more submissions from our Florida lodges and higher degrees. If you have questions, please contact me at [email protected] Joan Fedora, Editor Moose International Communications Committee
From the Moose International website
2017—2018 Moose Journalism Awards—Call for Entries
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WANTED: Your Degree Jackets that are just hanging in your closets,
both Men’s and Women’s.
We will also take ties, buttons, anything that is a degree item; they will be passed on to someone that needs them.
You can also exchange your items for another size.
This is all done at No Cost to you. These items are 100% FREE.
If you want to donate or need one of these items, contact
Nancy Lanigan by mail at 3263 DeSoto Drive, Punta Gorda, FL, 33983 or by Phone at Home: 942-743-0879 or Cell:
941-661-6717.
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LOOM International New 5 Club Qualifiers
As of 07/31/17 Lodge # Lodge Name Member 42 Mandarin Richard Edward Wood Sr. 42 Mandarin David Allen Cosson 455 Jacksonville Jacob Alan Bach 521 Spring Hill Maurice O. Robillard 608 Gulf Gate Kent Larson 624 Lake City Michael D. Arthur 764 North Port Mike Lambert 766 Orlando Richard T. Elwood 1019 Daytona Beach Theresa Eckenrode 1075 Tallahassee Richard Williamson 1126 Deland James Gallagher Jr. 1389 Panama City Todd Anderson 1389 Panama City Mike Carinhas 1454 Bonita Springs Anthony Bastys 1454 Bonita Springs Marvin Duran 1487 Wauchula Audie Grantham 1558 Jacksonville Beach Carl V. Daniels 1558 Jacksonville Beach Lloyd Clark 1585 Big Pine Key Nathan Whedon 1601 Anna Maria Island Pattii Holt 1615 South Lake County Thomas L. Knight 1676 Brooksville Joseph Scibelli 1693 Punta Gorda Cody Anderson 1822 Vero Beach Joseph Eriksen
Lodge # Lodge Name Member 1825 West Dade Keith Delano 1903 Land O'Lakes Walter Wommack 1933 Englewood Kevin Carter 1933 Englewood Joseph Jay Andrade 1933 Englewood Bill Housley 1954 Pine Island David L. Antle 1990 Marco Island Richard Heavner 2073 Merritt Island George Alden 2083 Haines City Jerry Venable 2157 Pompano Beach Richard Louis Crocker 2188 Anna Maria Island Nick Kostromin 2188 Anna Maria Island Patrick Kane 2199 Cape Coral Robert C. Fenimore 2199 Cape Coral John A. Hilovsky 2259 Sebring James Acevedo 2259 Sebring Richard Barner 2276 Zephyrhills Charles Plourde 2276 Zephyrhills William Cline 2276 Zephyrhills B Scott Farrar 2287 Key Largo Edward Guman 2366 West Pasco Frank Venditti 2412 Macclenny Daniel Buddy Dugger 2427 County Line Ronald C. Yates 2577 Palm Coast John Seibel 2577 Palm Coast James E. Skellion
Membership
Total Rank Rank Lodge # Lodge Name Apps National State 1601 Anna Maria Island 259 1 1 1582 Englewood 158 3 2 815 Cape Coral 95 7 3 758 Venice 72 10 4 1915 Palatka 52 15 5 1218 Mandarin 48 18 6 1019 Daytona Beach 47 19 7 1072 Bradenton 41 22 8 2438 Marco Island 40 23 9 551 Fort Myers Beach 37 25 10 1619 Port Charlotte 36 26 11 1495 Lake Shore 35 27 12 1770 Gulf Gate 34 28 13
Top 25 Producing Lodges as of 7/31/2017
Total Rank Rank Lodge # Lodge Name Apps National State 1002 Orlando 33 29 14 1682 Zephyrhills 31 31 15 1699 Lauderdale Lakes 30 32 16 1225 Palmetto 30 32 16 898 Pensacola 29 33 18 1544 Merritt Island 29 33 18 1383 Cocoa 29 33 20 1170 South Lake County 27 35 21 1152 Winter Haven 27 35 21 1304 Naples 25 37 23 1765 Spring Hill 25 37 23 2240 Palm Coast 25 37 23
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More Membership
Sponsor of Distinction LOOM As of 7/31/2017
Lodge # Lodge Member Award Level 764 North Port Mike Lambert 25 1389 Panama City Mike Carinhas 25 1615 South Lake County Donald Emberson 25 1903 Land O'Lakes James E. Vanover 25 1903 Land O'Lakes Walter Wommack 25 1933 Englewood Kevin Carter 25 1933 Englewood Brent Sheldon 25 2073 Merritt Island George Alden 25 2259 Sebring David Mangold 25 2287 Key Largo Edward Guman 25 766 Orlando William R. Hyatt 25 1954 Pine Island Joseph Bowers 25 2267 Lauderdale Lakes John Monahan 25 325 Suwannee River Andrew L. Hershman 50 1199 Silver Springs Roger Beukema 50 624 Lake City Michael D. Arthur 50 1389 Panama City Todd Anderson 50 1822 Vero Beach Joseph Eriksen 50 2577 Palm Coast John Seibel 50 1075 Tallahassee Richard Williamson 75 1308 Venice Roland E. Hagler 75 1389 Panama City Mike Davis 75 1851 Sanford Thomas L. Dale 75 1899 Fort Myers Allen Wisniewski 75 1126 Deland James Gallagher Jr. 75 1023 Winter Haven Roby C. Street 100 2188 Anna Maria Island Patrick Kane 100 1615 South Lake County Robert N. Malotte 100 1782 Naples James F. Kelly III 125 2366 West Pasco Frank Venditti 125 184 Palatka John M. Johnson II 150 1406 Melbourne Ralph E. Wyon 150 2188 Anna Maria Island Nick Kostromin 250 1933 Englewood Bill Housley 300 2056 Kissimmee Rodney Hammond 450
BE A HERO WINNERS
Month Name Lodge Amount June Kevin Vogt Deland 1126 $100 July Mark Boree Nassau 2352 $100
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WOTM International New 5 Club Qualifiers
As of 7/31/2017 Chapter # Chapter Name Member 459 Silver Springs Cathy Taylor 815 Cape Coral Joellen Thompson 898 Pensacola Sandra Norman-Johnston 1019 Daytona Beach Theresa Eckenrode 1072 Bradenton Sue Jaenicke 1072 Bradenton Nancy West 1170 South Lake County Terri A. Monroe 1170 South Lake County Lynne Dudine 1225 Palmetto Julie Blankenship 1236 Port St Lucie Anita Porter 1383 Cocoa Rebecca Jones 1383 Cocoa April Russell 1404 Sanford Sharon Davis 1544 Merritt Island Sharon Moran 1582 Englewood Jenifer J. Hall 1582 Englewood Carrie Martin 1582 Englewood Christina Harper 1582 Englewood Linda Parker
Chapter # Chapter Name Member 1582 Englewood Desiree Schultz 1601 Anna Maria Island Pattii Holt 1601 Anna Maria Island Christine Lohr 1611 Bonita Springs Jacqueline S. Robinson 1619 Port Charlotte Nancy Birk 1619 Port Charlotte Laurie Nelson 1662 Dunnellon Judith Rymers 1718 Ruskin Cheryl Stokes 1747 Dade City Louise K. Hanson 1765 Spring Hill Debra Lee Dessert 1770 Gulf Gate Abby Cooper 1770 Gulf Gate Pauline Blouin 1821 Jensen Beach Sandra Marks 1892 North Port Angela Dileo 1915 Palatka Barbara James-Bolduc 1974 Lake Wales Brenda Wilbanks 1999 La Belle Rose Mason
Top 25 Producing Chapters as of 07/31/17 Total Rank Rank Chapter# Lodge Name Apps National State 1601 Anna Maria Island 259 1 1 1582 Englewood 158 3 2 815 Cape Coral 95 7 3 758 Venice 72 10 4 1915 Palatka 52 15 5 1218 Mandarin 48 18 6 1019 Daytona Beach 47 19 7 1072 Bradenton 41 22 8 2438 Marco Island 40 23 9 551 Fort Myers Beach 37 25 10 1619 Port Charlotte 36 26 11 1495 Lake Shore 35 27 12 1770 Gulf Gate 34 28 13 1002 Orlando 33 29 14 1682 Zephyrhills 31 31 15 1699 Lauderdale Lakes 30 32 16 1225 Palmetto 30 32 16 898 Pensacola 29 33 18 1544 Merritt Island 29 33 18 1383 Cocoa 29 33 20 1170 South Lake County 27 35 21 1152 Winter Haven 27 35 21 1304 Naples 25 37 23 1765 Spring Hill 25 37 23 2240 Palm Coast 25 37 23
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Past Grand Regent Karol Smith
Pilgrim Governor Donald Ross
Official Visitors to include
FBMA Annual Convention
FBMA Annual Convention—September 14-17th Rosen Plaza—Orlando, FL
2017 Statewide Pilgrim Presentation to take place Friday, September 15th, at 7:00 PM. All are invited.
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FBMA Annual Convention Agenda
SIXTY-NINTH ANNUAL CONVENTION FLORIDA BERMUDA MOOSE ASSOCIATION
SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2017 ROSEN PLAZA, ORLANDO, FL
CHECKS FOR MOOSEHAVEN TRICK OR TREAT WILL BE COLLECTED DURING THE CONVENTION MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MOOSEHAVEN EARMARKED HALLOWEEN CANDY
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14th
8 AM-5PM REGISTRATION
10:00 AM Fraternal Education Meeting
1:00 PM Training
1:00PM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
1:00PM MEETINGS OF RULES AND ORDER, RESOLUTIONS, FINANCE, CREDENTIALS, REGISTRA-TIONS AND OTHER COMMITTEES HELD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE RESPECTIVE CHAIR-MEN
4:00 PM Moose Legion Secretaries Meeting
6:00 PM FUN NIGHT – Ball Room B
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15th
7 AM-5 PM REGISTRATION
7:00AM ASSOCIATION FULL BOARD MEETING (Association Officers, District Presidents, Committee Chairmen, and others by Invitation) Ballroom A
7:30AM NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETING (By Invitation)
8:30- 8:45 AM MEMORIAL SERVICE (Prelate Charles Geary) Ball Room C&D
8:45- 10:00 AM JOINT OPENING SESSION MEN & WOMEN (President William Catlow) Ballroom C&D
Invocation ( Prelate Charles Geary) Presentation of Colors & Pledge of Allegiance (Sgt-At-Arms B.J. Friedel) Introduction of O.V.’s (President William Catlow) Videos From Scott Hart/Barb McPherson/Mike Leuer Scholarships (Scott Cushing) Moosehaven /Video (John Capes) Centennial Committee Report &Pilgrim Presentation (John Reiter) Videos From Gary Urwiler/Kurt Wiebe Higher Degree Council (Charles Geary) Brief Comments from O.V.’s
10:30-12:00 PM SESSION 1, OPENING BUSINESS SESSION -- (Jr. Past President Fred Van Nostrand and President William Catlow) Ball Room A
Convention Opening (Jr. Past President Fred Van Nostrand) Report of Credentials Committee (Jim Kelly) Convention Obligation (Jr. Past President Fred Van Nostrand) Presentation of Gravel to Association President Recognize and welcome first time attendees Roll Call of Officers and Committee Chairmen (Scott Cushing) Roll Call of Lodges (Required at this session) Introduction of Official Visitor Don Ross ( PSG / Credit Manager for Moose Intl.) Recognize Past Association Presidents (William Catlow) Report of Nominating Committee (William Catlow) Rule and Order (Jerry Thompson)
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FBMA Annual Convention Agenda
Approval of Minutes of Mid-Year Conference (Scott Cushing) Approval of Full Board Meeting (Scott Cushing) Report of Secretary (Scott Cushing) Report of the President (William Catlow)
NOON PILGRIM LUNCHEON (Pre-purchased Ticket Required)
1:30 PM SESSION II – Ball Room A
Report of Treasurer, Including 2017-18 Budget (Bobby Baker) Report of Finance/Audit Committee (Tom Ziegler) Report of District Presidents (Districts 1-25) Report of Activities Committee (Jim Nadeau) FBMA and International Sports (Tony Allbaugh) Report of Resolutions Committee (Jerry Thompson) Report of By-Laws Committee (Jerry Thompson) Report of Historical Committee (Charlie Titheridge) Plans For Statewide Pilgrim Presentation (John Reiter) Presentation of Past Deputy Supreme Governor Pin Report of Moose Legion Ambassadors Territory Managers Remarks Larry Cundiff, Bill Birk, Bolton Bunting Recess
5:00-6:30 NEW PILGRIM RECEPTION—Ballroom Hallway
7:00-9:00 STATEWIDE PILGRIM PRESENTAION (Ballroom C&D) Men & Women in Regalia
5/25 Club Reception
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th 7AM-5PM REGISTRATION
7:00 AM FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST AND CONFERRAL – Breakfast Ball Room B – Conferral Ball Room A
* ALL ATTENDING BREAKFAST MUST HAVE TICKETS; INVITEES FOR CONFERRAL PICK UP COM-PLIMENTARY TICKETS AT REGISTRATION BOOTH
9:30AM SESSION III – Ball Room A
Recognition of New Fellows Report on Fraternal Education (Harry Gautsch) Report of Loss Prevention (CAPS) (Larry Stevens) Report of Government Relations Committee (Stephen Vella) Instructions for Elections (John Reiter) Remarks of Moosehaven Board Member (Bobby Baker) Moose Charities Report (Bill Mulligan) Friendliest Place in Town (Ed Lessard, Coordinator) Remarks From O.V. (Don Ross) Report of Membership (Fred Scott) Members Rewards Program (Fred Scott) Report of Retention Committee--Member Benefits (Jim Persing) Remarks of Deputy Supreme Governors Web Sites/Pages (Bob Ostertag/Dan Pratt) Recess
12:00PM LODGE OFFICERS & MEMBERS LUNCHEON (Pre-Purchased Ticket Required)
NOON-2PM BALLOTING BEGINS FOR ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS
1:30PM SESSION IV - Ball Room A
MARCH OF CHECKS FOR ALL COMMUNITY SERVICE, ENDOWMENT OR SPECIAL PROJECTS (CHECKS WILL BE COLLECTED AND A REPORT OF CHECKS READ BY SECRETARY)
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FBMA Annual Convention Agenda
Announce Election of Association Officers Ends at 2:00 PM Report Of Emergency Relief (Buddy Dugger) Report Of Moose Riders (Jay Long) Report Of Community Service Committee (Bob Anderson) 1. Valued Veterans Program / How To Self Identify. 2. Tommy Moose Program 3. Special Olympics Program (Carl Toth) 4. Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches (Frank Kenny) 5. Florida Sherriff Fund Raising (Tom Burnam) 6. Safe Surfin –(Buddy Franklin) 7. Report of Endowment Fund Committee (Levis Hughes) Report of March of Checks (Scott Cushing) Report of the Association Liaison (Jerry Monk) Remarks of Regional Manager (Noleta “Sam” Harris) Remarks of Supreme Councilmen (Hammond/Reiter) Remarks of Past Supreme Governors Results of Election of Association Officers (John Reiter) Final Credentials Report (Jim Kelly) Recess
7:00PM CONVENTION BANQUET Honoring President William Catlow and Deputy Grand Regent Barb Moffitt - Ball Room B
Remarks of Deputy Grand Regent Barb Moffitt Remarks of Women of the Moose Official Visitor Karol Smith Introduction of New Deputy Grand Regent Remarks of President William Catlow Remarks of Loyal Order of Moose Official Visitor Don Ross Recognition of Valor Recipient Centennial Drawing (Rodney Hammond) Installation of Officers Ceremony (Jr. Past President Fred Van Nostrand) Remarks of New President Benediction (New Prelate) Recess (New President)
Sunday September 17th
7:30-10:00 AM REGISTRATION
7:30AM FBMA Past President Meeting
9:00 AM AWARDS PRESENTATIONS -Everyone Invited – Explanation of how awards are earned (Awards Presented for Community Service, Publications, Endowment Fund, Friendliest Place in Town, Membership
Campaign, Retention Program, Premier Lodge, Governor’s Award Of Excellence etc.) Adjournment of Convention
10:00 AM ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - New President Presiding
(Elected and Appointed Officers, Committee Chairmen, Deputy Supreme Governors, Moose Legion Ambassadors, Moose Legion Secretaries, etc.)
MUST BE IN COAT AND TIE FOR PHOTOS.
A. Review Duties and Responsibilities B. Outline Business Goals C. Set Dates for Meetings and Events D. Discuss Fraternal Programs E. Establish Fraternal Goals and Develop Plans to Meet Them
DISTRICT PRESIDENTS INSTRUCTIONAL SESSION (Ass. Secretary and President) IF UNABLE TO OPERATE COMPUTER -- HAVE PERSON WHO WILL BE PRESENT
CHECKS FOR MOOSEHAVEN TRICK-OR-TREAT WILL BE COLLECTED DURING THE CONVENTION
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Donations will be accepted at the Annual Convention in Orlando.
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Lodge and Chapter News Persistence and Perseverance Result in a 3-time Premier Lodge St Petersburg Moose Lodge was instituted on February 28, 1946, and the Chapter was instituted on February 5, 1947. The lodge was moved around St Petersburg, with the last move nearly closing it down. The Moose home and property were sold with the promise that a turn key building would be built on the contractor’s property that he exchanged with the Moose. He went bankrupt leav-ing us with a piece of undeveloped land and no Lodge. We found a rundown storefront/old bar that was for sale and swapped our land for the old bar and no mort-gage but still we were so close to having the doors closed. In 2012 many changes were made and a small group of newer members decided enough was enough. With great pride, our newer and older members started to come together with fresh ideas and numerous volun-teer hours. From what looked like a rundown storefront to an appealing makeover made a difference in members starting to come back in and see the changes. We added dinners to Wednesday nights, brought back our MLC steak dinners on the 3rd Saturday, the WOTM had enter-taining events like The Newlywed Game, Minute To Win It, and Family Feud. Old and new members were treated alike and always with a smile. Guests that came back a 2nd time were always greeted by name. They were always impressed with that and would usually join on their 2nd visit. We believe the key to success is not what events you have or when, but how you are treated upon arrival, dur-ing, and departure of your visit. Our Moose family has now received its 3rd Premier Lodge award in a row thanks to the hard work and dedication of our Board of Officers, our WOTM and wonder-ful volunteers, and our dedicated Social Quarters attendants and members. Although we are fair-ly small lodge, we have numerous visi-tors say, “This is what a Moose Lodge is supposed to be.” So I guess we will keep doing what we are doing. We have enjoyed great expo-sure in our city by donating money to PAL, local churches
and food pantries, and are active in parades and the Adopt a Highway program. We letting the community know that the Moose is not a bar but A Moose Family Center to help children and people in need. I am very proud to say that I am a member and officer of a great Lodge. Submitted by David Dale, Administrator
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What do you do when you hit hard times and love your children very much. When supporting your family seems impossible, resources are depleted and help from family has run out. You feel lost and you don’t want your children to have to feel the pain or go through the struggles you are suffering. Mooseheart. You gather all the information. You watch the videos and read all the literature and the testimo-nies. The activities are abundant and opportunities for growth are countless. You finally make the painful de-cision that it would be best for your children to admit them into a place where they are safe, well fed, clothed and supervised. They are schooled, taught social skills and manners. They are always your children. You nev-er loose custody of them. You can visit them and talk to them on the phone. They can visit you (at your ex-pense) during school breaks and summers. Mooseheart. A place for children to be in a safe, loving caring environment when a family is struggling. Fully funded by Chapters and Lodges all over the US and Canada. Did you know the estimated boarding school cost for 1 child at $50,000 a year? Our family is so very thankful to Port Charlotte Florida Lodge #2121 and Chapter #1619 for sponsoring our 4 children into Mooseheart this month. Although it was one of the hardest most emotional things we have ever been through, we know it was the best thing to do for the children. Please join us in praying for these children and the many other children and their families that have to experience the sadness of separation to do what’s best for their child. God Bless Mooseheart
It’s what we do. Above is a thank you letter to the Port Charlotte Lodge #2121 and Chapter #1619 for sponsor-ing a family of 4 into Mooseheart. If you need help or more information, Laurie Nelson would be happy to assist you. She can be reached at:
Laurie Nelson-Recorder Chapter #1619 Port Charlotte, FL
Port Charlotte Lodge and Chapter Sponsor Family into Mooseheart
More Lodge and Chapter News
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Visit the Mooseheart website at www.mooseheart.org for giving ideas.
See what your
donations can do.
Members of Naples Moose Lodge 1782 pre-sented two dozen Tommy Moose dolls to the deputies at Collier County Sheriff's Golden Gate station on June 26. Representing the Lodge are (4th & 5th L-R) Gov. Keith Sheri-dan and Al Newcomb. Station commander Lt. J.J. Carroll is sixth from left.
Naples Lodge Delivers Tommy Moose and Supports Girls’ Softball League
Photos courtesy of Patti Finch-Hesketh
Community Service
Photo courtesy of Al Newcomb
On July 20 members of Naples Lodge presented a check for $750 to the Collier County Girls Un-der 16 Softball League. Funds were raised during our July 4th hog roast, an event open to the en-tire Naples community. Pictured are Gov. Keith Sheridan (3rd from left) and Jr. Gov. Jay Minarcin (center) making the presentation.
Submitted by Al Newcomb
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Sanford Chapter #1404 collected over $1,000 worth of school supplies (mainly on men’s Bingo night). We di-vided them among 3 schools in our area, Geneva, Pine-crest and Longwood Elementary. These are low income schools and in need of whatever they can get. Submitted by Janice Brogdon
Sanford Chapter Works with LOOM to Collect Needed School Supplies
More Community Service
Pictured above are Sr. Regent Janice Brogdon and Governor John Pinder.
Geneva: Linda Coaters, Renee Hagood, Sr. Regent Janice Brogdon, Future Moose, Kaytin
Pinecrest: Sr. Regent Janice Brogdon, Governor John Pinder, Renee Hagood, Future Moose Kaytin and Krystin, Linda
Longwood: Linda Coates, Renee Hagood, Governor John Pinder, Sr. Regent Janice Brogdon, School rep. Mrs. Owl. Upfront future moose Kaytin and Krystin
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In July the Ruskin Lodge hosted a benefit for 6 year old Lily Grace, a young girl suffering from number of medical issues including a genetic disorder called mi-cropthalmia, a long name for a condition causing her eye to shrink. Already having lost sight in one eye, she is facing surgery to possibly save the other eye.
The officers at the Ruskin lodge have pledged to do what they can to help this young girl and her family and defray some of the associated expenses. On July 22nd the Lodge hosted a benefit with the help of donations from local establishments in the true spirit of “community”. The goal was to raise $15,000. By Saturday evening, $12,000 has been raised with donations still coming in. To donate, send or drop off checks to the attention of Kathleen Tsymbal at the Ruskin Moose Lodge, 1212 E. Shell Point Road, Ruskin, FL 33570. Submitted by Bill Birk, Territory Manager So. Florida
More Community Service
Ruskin Lodge Acknowledged for Helping Child
Newspaper clippings above and to the right of Ruskin Moose members and Lilly Grace are courtesy of
The Observer News of Ruskin.
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FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES
It probably comes as no shock that when the Youth Villa was an all-girl campus
jobs in the maintenance department were not in high de-mand. Job opportunities in that department weren’t even available, until Clinton came along.
For as young as he is, Clinton has been through a lot. After the loss of a parent he wasn’t adequately able to deal with his emotions and outburst of anger became a problem. He went from isolated incidents to a complete behavioral issue.
When he arrived at the Youth Ranches things didn’t im-mediately click for him either. It wasn’t until a fateful day after getting in trouble he was sent to spend some time with Mike in the maintenance department. From that day on a spark was lit deep inside him and things began to change.
It was as if someone had flipped a switch. Suddenly, that was where Clinton wanted to spend all his time. Learning to work on golf carts, cutting the grass around the cam-pus and even changing light bulbs was exciting and ful-filling. Clinton had found something that he could take pride in. Clinton became a hardworking shadow for the Youth Villa’s maintenance team of Mike and Xavier.
It wasn’t long before they caught the eye of Anthony. Having been hit by a car as a child, an incarcerated parent and now struggling with anger issues, the nine-year-old boy could sense that there had been a change in Clinton. He knew he wanted that too. Mike recalls catching An-thony out of the corner of his eye quietly observing the team one afternoon while draining fluids from one of the
campus golf carts. “You could tell that the wheels were turning.” Mike said. “There was a change already taking place just by him showing some interest in something.”
Soon after, Mike encouraged Anthony to come and join the maintenance crew. He gladly accepted and almost immediately began to shine. It was simple at first. His attitude started to change, his infectious smile was beaming more often and most importantly Anthony had found people he could open up to.
Both Clinton and Anthony have found something to be proud of and the expe-rience of a hard day’s work has only made them stronger and better-rounded.
The boys were so proud of their new jobs that when their coveralls came in they insisted on showing them off to the staff at the campus.
Clinton later began to open up and mentioned with a sur-prising amount of wisdom that he could see a change in himself since finding a passion for maintenance and re-pair. “I punched a hole in a wall at the cabin one night.” Clinton admitted, talking about an incident shortly after he began working on the maintenance crew. “But then instead of it being fixed for me, they taught me to fix it.” He continued, “They made me fix the damage I had caused.” That surprising act of repair was eye-opening for him. Something as simple as taking responsibility for his actions and their consequences was something Clinton had never really experienced in a hands-on way.
To most, the maintenance department might just be mowing lawns or painting fences, but for two of the boys at the Villa the maintenance department is living up to its name and helping them to maintain and repair their lives. The Youth Ranches best achievements are always cen-tered on our mission of creating resilient and productive citizens. Clinton and Anthony are well on their way to long lasting success. Submitted by Josh Blackmon, FSYR
Maintaining the Villa—Using Maintenance to Repair Lives
Clinton and Anthony proudly pose in their maintenance crew overalls.
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More Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
FBMA Supports the FSYR Summer Camping Experience
T he Florida Moose came through in a big way for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches summer camp program this year by sponsoring camp shirts featuring the slogan, “Camp, where every star shines.” The shirt sponsorship was valued at $15,000.
Each year summer camp provides a positive camping ex-perience for many of Florida's deserving children. The purpose of these camps is to provide a wholesome atmos-phere and positive camping experience for boys and girls where they can experience many different therapeutic camping activities that allow them the opportunity to build basic teamwork and peer communication skills.
The camp also provides an opportunity for Deputy Sher-iffs and other Law Enforcement Volunteers to get per-sonally involved with the youngsters to form positive, healthy relationships. The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is grateful for the Moose’s continued commitment to Florida’s children.
Josh Blackmon, Grants/Staff Writer Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc. PO Box 2000 Boys Ranch, FL 32064 O: (386) 842-5501 M: (904) 708-5129
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New Year Starting Up for Youth Awareness Youth Awareness
along with 52 other students from across the Fraternity and spent the weekend visiting the surrounding area of Kenosha. They attended a Milwaukee Brewer vs Atlanta Braves baseball game at Miller Park. They were brought to a few Moose Lodges for dinners and activities. The students toured a playground that is for Special-needs children. It is called the Kenosha Dream Playground. This play-ground had just opened right before the Youth Aware-ness was in town and Scott Gordon, Youth Awareness Chairman for Wisconsin, was one of the key persons building the playground. According to both girls, they had a wonderful experience and are looking forward to this year’s Youth Awareness Program!!
I would like to take the time to thank some lodges and people who helped last year. Pensacola, Interbay, Inver-ness, South Lake County, Quincy, Ft. Walton Beach, Leesburg, Lake Panasoffkee for all sponsoring the stu-dents. I would like to thank Bob and Joan Malotte for all their dedication for Youth Awareness. Bob had stepped
down this year as our area coordi-nator. Thank you, Bob & Joan! Also, Susan Jacobs, Inverness, thank you for all that you do. Alan Herb, Interbay, and Roy Suarez, Pensacola, thank you for jumping on board last year! Looking for-ward to this upcoming year. And to everyone who has contributed over the years for the Youth Awareness Program. Submitted by Todd and Julie Anderson
The new year for the Moose Inter-national Youth Awareness is starting. This is open to all high school students who plan on at-tending college after they gradu-ate from High School. A chance to win $12,000 Scholarship to the college of choice plus another
$1,000 from F.B.M.A. Par-ents, if you have a child that is a freshman this year, he/she has an opportunity of making $52,000 in scholarships the
next 4 years, all for doing a minimum of 4 hours of presentations to children 4-9 years old. All that is re-quired is that the students do a minimum of 3 talks to 4 – 9 yr. olds and turn in their required reports. The 2017-2018 the Moose International Conference will be held in Boston, Massachusetts April 26th – April 30th, 2018. Last year, we had a total of 22 students attend the re-quired Student Congress Classes in the Fall of 2016. A total of 4 students turned in their 3 talks and North Flor-ida was allowed to send 2 students to represent us in Ke-nosha, Wisconsin. The winners were Anna Bates from Panama City, sponsored by Quincy #2672 and Macee Dixon from Inverness #2112. They went to Kenosha
(Above) Macee Dixon (Inverness) & Anna Bates (Panama City) 2016-2017 winners for North Florida
Students listen as Julie Anderson explains the
Youth Awareness program in Pensacola.
Left: Winning students pose lakeside at Kenosha, WI.
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2017—2018 Moose Membership Campaign
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Moose Charities
M oose Charities is charged with promot-ing and obtaining funds needed by our twin cities, Mooseheart and Moose-haven. Like a bank, the programs are created similar to a savings account and checking account to serve the PRESENT and the FUTURE needs of
both Mooseheart & Moosehaven. We have FOUR primary sub-committees overseen by the Moose Charities Chairman, and all are under the Moose Charities umbrel-la. These Committees work together as a team on behalf of Moose Charities to support Mooseheart and Moose-haven.
THE PRESENT financial needs 1. Mooseheart Boosters All donations to the Mooseheart Boosters are in support of current financial needs of the Children of Mooseheart. Your donation to the Mooseheart Boosters goes toward those needs. 2. Fraternal Fundraising Our Fraternal Fundraising Committee helps raise funds for the FBMA’s pledged projects. Currently the FBMA is actively working on the Moosehaven Centennial project.
THE FUTURE financial needs 3. Endowment Committee This Committee works to promote donations to the En-dowment Fund. These donations are invested in an in-terest bearing account, and the principal continues to grow like a savings account for our twin cities. We en-courage members to donate at the 9:00 ceremony in our Lodge homes in remembrance of our twin cities, and by having supporting special fundraisers in support of the Endowment Fund. Currently we have the Cradle and Rocker yearly campaigns.
4. Donors Circle The Donors Circle Committee works to promote INDIVIDUAL donations to the Endowment Fund. This money is also invested in the Endowment Fund to protect the future of Mooseheart and Moose-haven.
So as you can see....these committees are not competing. There are two appeals we make for funding....the present and the future; each committee represents a different avenue and need for our Moose family. Please keep in mind...ALL donations to Moose Charities are tax deduct-ible because Moose Charities is a 501(c)3 Non Profit. Submitted by Linda Mulligan, Moose Charities Board of Directors
Simple Explanation of Moose Charities
I’ve been living in Moosehaven For about thirty months or more, I didn’t know how life would be When I came through that door. Well, now that I have lived here, And know my way around, I realize there is no better place For my life to wind on down. Someone said “the Golden Years” Is the time to slow the pace, But one don’t have to slow down much When you’re living in this place. There’s always something going on And places we can go, So we can live our life on high, Or we can take it slow. They have parties we can go to And music, so we dance. They have Bingo several times a week
And Queen of Hearts, If you want to take a chance. They have bus trips to the lodges And shopping trips galore, To Walmart, Bealls, the drug store, And to the Dollar Tree and more. It seems there’s something going on, No time to do it all. Just pick out what you want to do And have yourself a ball. Or, you can take slow and easy, And live a life of ease. Just sit in front of your TV And do just what you please. So, now you know the Golden Years Are GREAT her in Moosehaven. We live life as we want to live At the last stop before Heaven. --Heyray (Ray) Shaw, Moosehaven resident
Aging in Moosehaven
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T here are numerous programs you can take part in that support Mooseheart. Visit the Moose Charities website to download a Resource
Guide that gives a program summary and how you can ‘participate.
Check it out at:
http://www.moosecharities.org/school-support-programs/
SCHOOL SUPPORT
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Moose Riders
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The Calendar of Events is constantly being updated. Visit the F.B.M.A. website at www.floridamoose.com for calendar changes and updates.
F.B.M.A. Calendar of Events Date Time Event Place
09/02 - 09/04/2017 3-day event MEN's POOL Merritt Island 2073
09/02 - 09/04/2017 2-day event T-Bolt 201 M/L Celebration Sarasota 1319
09/02 - 09/04/2017 9:00 AM Cypress M/L 202 Celeb Leesburg 1271
09/07 - 09/09/2017 Fri, Sat, Sun Seminole 81 M/L Celebration Macclenny 2412
09/14 - 09/17/2017 Start Thurs-Leave Sunday FBMA Annual Convention Rosen Plaza Orlando
09/23/2017 1-day Celebration Manatee 58 M/L Celebration Pine Island 1954
09/23 - 09/25/2017 2-day event Sailfish 197 M/L Celebration Stuart 1282
09/23/2017 Sat Pilgrim Recognition "Rudy" Waters Recognition Macclenny 2412
09/30/2017 11:00 Registration O Blossom 125 Celebration N Hillsboro 1741
09/30 - 10/02/2017 Start at 8 AM 2 day Hott Class Lauderdale Lakes 2267
10/01/2017 Gates open @ 1:10 PM NOTE time change FBMA Day w/TB Rays Tropicana Field
10/06 - 10/08/2017 2-day event N/West M/L 182 Celebration Panama City 1389
10/07/2017 Sat Pilgrim Recognition "Buddy" Franklin recognition Zephyrhills 2276
10/07/2017 Sat Pilgrim Recognition Ken Onstott Recognition Venice 1308
10/08/2017 Sun Pilgrim Recognition Leonard Siebenthal Dade City 397
10/13 - 10/15/2017 2-Day event FBMA Pilgrim Outing Kissimmee Rodeway Inn
10/14/2017 12-4:00PM D 25 M/Riders Bike Rally Bonita Springs Lodge 1454
10/20 - 10/22/2017 3-day event HORSE SHOES Haines City 2083
10/21/2017 Sat Pilgrim Recognition Fred Scott Jr Recognition West Boca Raton 204
10/21 - 10/23/2017 Start at 8 AM 2 Day HOTT Class Lake Pan 1179
11/04 - 11/06/2017 2-day event FBMA State Corn Hole Zephyrhills 2276
11/04/2017 Sat Pilgrim Recognition Roger Fisher recognition Winter Haven1023
12/01 - 12/03/2017 Fri, Sat, Sun Seminole 81 M/L Celebration Mandarin 42
12/02/2017 11:00 Registration O Blossom 125 Celebration Land O Lakes 1903
12/02 - 12/04/2017 2-day event T-Bolt 201 M/L Celebration Winter Haven 1023
12/02 - 12/04/2017 9:00 AM Cypress M/L 202 Celeb Dade City Lodge 397
12/09/2017 Sat Pilgrim Recognition Al Ciame recognition Orlando 766
12/16/2017 1-day Celebration Manatee 58 M/L Celebration Englewood 1933
01/12 - 01/14/2018 2-day event N/West M/L 182 Celebration Mariana 1026
01/27 - 01/29/2018 2-Day event FBMA F/Bd mtg Moosehaven Campus
03/01 - 03/03/2018 Fri, Sat, Sun Seminole 81 M/L Celebration Palatka 184
03/24 - 03/26/2018 9:00 AM Cypress M/L 202 Celeb Brooksville Lodge 1676
03/24 - 03/26/2018 2-Day event FL days at Moosehaven Moosehaven Campus
03/31/2018 11:00 Registration O Blossom 125 Celebration Riverview 2158
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The Courier
39 Sep/Oct 2017
F.B.M.A. 2016 - 2017 Officers and Committeemen
F.B.M.A. 2016 - 2017 Moose International Appointments SUPREME COUNCILMAN Rodney Hammond MOOSEHAVEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR John Capes MOOSEHAVEN DIRECTOR John Reiter MOOSE CHARITIES DIRECTOR Linda Mulligan INTERNATIONAL JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Tom Ziegler LOSS PREVENTION COMMITTEE Fred Scott
PAST SUPREME GOVERNORS Liguori Saladin Robert Stilwell F. Ross Fleet INTERNATIONAL MOOSE LEGION COUNCIL Dan O'Neal DEPUTY SUPREME GOVERNORS James Kelly Richard B. Jones INTERNATIONAL MOOSE LEGION AMBASSADORS James Esposito Mike Joerger James Malsbury Roy Rawlings
REGIONAL MANAGER Sam Harris TERRITORY MANAGERS Jerry Monk/FBMA Liaison Bolton Bunting William Burke Larry Cundiff PAST INT’L MOOSE LEGION PRESIDENTS Scott A. Cushing Levis Hughes Don Bell ACADEMY OF FRIENDSHIP BOARD Vera Smallridge
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNI-CATIONS COMMITTEE Joan Fedora DEPUTY GRAND REGENT Babs Moffitt CHAPTER ANALYSTS COORDINATOR Gloria D Petrea 352-600-9887 Cell 813-294-0836
COUNCILS OF HIGHER DEGREES Charles Geary 813-929-8039 COURIER EDITOR Joan Fedora 954-536-3160 EMERGENCY RELIEF Buddy Dugger 904-635-0083 ENDOWMENT FUND Levis R. Hughes 850-580-1777 ACTIVITIES James Nadeau 321-624-9725 AUDIO VISUAL CHAIRMAN Jim Kelly Cell 239-287-5976 FINANCE Dan O'Neal 407-322-0134 FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH FUND CHAIRMAN Frank Kenny 800-765-3797 CREDENTIALS Jay Andrade 401-465-3885
FRATERNAL EDUCATION Lynn Lease 850-556-4140 FRATERNAL FUND RAISING FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES Tom Burnam 813-924-2560 FRIENDLIEST LODGE IN TOWN Ed Lessard 813-831-9070 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Stephen Vella 954-856-3478 HEART OF THE COMMUNITY Robert (Bob) Anderson Cell 941-685-8915 HISTORICAL Charlie Titheridge 954-600-9504 HOSPITALITY John Holbach Jr. 727-410-1092 2-HOTT CLASSES Dawn Mackland 850-294-9317
LOSS PREVENTION (CAP) Larry Stevens 352-799-3754 MEMBERSHIP Fred Scott 561-368-2353 MOOSE CHARITIES William Mulligan 386-846-5095 MOOSE RIDERS Harris (Jay) Long II 813-810-5648 PILGRIM CHAIRMAN Carl Hoover 352-796-8285 PUBLICATIONS W. Scott Duncan 321- 501-7180 RITUAL James Malsbury, Sr. 305-318-1943 SAFE SURFING Charles (Buddy) Franklin 352-523-0259
SPECIAL OLYMPICS Carl Toth 352-999-1038 SPORTS Tony Allbaugh 850-926-4404 VETERAN AFFAIRS Larry D'Angelo 239-822-3617 WEBMASTER Daniel Pratt 863-670-7018 YOUTH AWARENESS Todd Anderson (North) 850-866-8679 Edward McGurn (South) 754-366-6521
IMPORTANT LINKS Moose International: www.mooseintl.org
Mooseheart: www.mooseheart.org Moosehaven: www.moosehaven.org
Moose Charities: www.moosecharities.org FBMA: www.floridamoose.com
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