Lodge #437 /Chapter #631 Bulletin

5530 Middle Road Racine WI 53402 Phone: (262) 639-3209 Web: lodge437.moosepages.org

Volume 26 Issue 4

OFFICE HOURS Monday: By appointment only

Tuesday through Sunday: 8 a.m. - noon

MEETINGS Lodge general membership meetings

1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Officers and Joint meeting

2nd Tuesday WOTM meetings

2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

WEBSITE http://lodge437.moosepages.org

MOOSE OF THE MONTH Congratulation, your parking spot awaits.

July Carl Bauer

August Mike Michalak

July 1 Brewer Basket Drawing

July 3 No Breakfast

July 4 Closed for the 4th

July 9 Moose Moola

July 12 WOTM All-Star Cookout

July 18 Burger Night

July 23 Dells Days w/the Kids

July 23 Moose Riders Poker Run

August 1 Taco Night August 6

Moose Moola August 7 Breakfast

August 15 Burger Night August 27

Lodge Picnic August 30

Torsk Dinner

UPCOMING EVENTS

Administrator’s Corner

Summer is finally here and our outside games have now begun. Hopefully our board of officers will come up with some new and interesting things to do here at the lodge. Our new fiscal year has just gotten under way and we have two brand new officers on our board which are here to help serve you. Brian Brusha is our new Prelate and Duane Michalski is our new Trustee. Please welcome them and thank them for taking part in being an officer of the lodge.

Our Governor Carl and I will be representing the lodge at this year’s Moose International Convention in St. Louis, Missouri the weekend of July 4th. At the convention we'll attend seminars that will help us learn more about lodge operations. They will also let us know if our lodge becomes a Premiere Lodge Award winner. Some of the criteria for making this award are retention, arrearage, new application goals, and our total giving to Mooseheart and other charitable institutions. It is based on a point system throughout the fiscal year. If we meet the requirements and make this award, it helps the lodge save a percentage off the per-capita we have to pay the Wisconsin Moose Association each year. Our annual family picnic is just around the corner; August 27 from noon to 5:00 pm. The lodge will be giving away $3000 in our annual drawing. Your tickets will be arriving in the mail shortly. Please help us make the picnic become a success by either purchasing the tickets yourself, or by selling them. The proceeds from this fundraiser will help defray ongoing lodge and picnic expenses.

Finally, for those that smoke by the front and back doors, please don't put your cigarettes out on the ground, dispose of them properly. There are plenty of receptacles around. Other members are complaining about how it looks, and this is your lodge, so treat it as such. Thanks for all you do.

Fraternally yours,

John Buchaklian - Administrator

RACINE LODGE · COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Community Service………………...…….Josh Seager Sports………………………...….…….Randall Solberg Audit………………………………….…. Lyle Santarelli Ritual…………………………………………Ron Kroes Endowment Fund………………….…John Buchaklian Historian Legion #31 Secretary……….………....Richard Bodoh Assistant Secretary Racine Lodge………..Carl Bauer Mooseheart / Moosehaven……….…John Buchaklian Moose Family Activities……………...Randall Solberg Publicity…………………………….....John Buchaklian Newsletter/Website…………...……....Brenda Wishau Membership Chairman Government Relations Rep…..………....Brian Brusha State President………………….….Kevin Wanggaard State Director……………………………......Gary Beck Wisconsin House Relations…………......Josh Seager

MOOSE INTERNATIONAL 2015-2016 www.mooseintl.org

Supreme Governor……….……...……..Terry L. Walls Supreme Junior Governor………...Franz R. Griswold Int’l Moose Legion Ambassador….…… Robert Rufer

WISCONSIN MOOSE ASSOCIATION 2015-1016

www.wismoose.org President…………………........……Kevin Wanggaard Vice President……………..………….Mike Rynearson Prelate……………………………...….Larry Liljestrand Treasurer…………………………….…...Scott Gordon Secretary………………………….……Matt Boardman Past President………………………....…..Brian Mifflin 3rd District President:………...……..Tom Kronenburg Territory #32 Manager………..………...…..Gary Beck

MOOSE LEGION #31 BOARD OF OFFICERS 2015-1016

President…………………………….……Terry Nelson Vice President……….………..…Thomas Kronenburg Past President……………………….…Noel Gajewski Chaplin……………………………………..Daniel Walk Fraternal Director……….……...…..….Mark Gajewski Financial Director……………………....Mark Starszak Secretary:……………………………....Richard Bodoh

RACINE MOOSE FAMILY CENTER OFFICERS OF LODGE #437

Governor……………………….…….……...Carl Bauer Jr. Past Governor……………...………….Jeff Toutant Jr. Governor………………..……………Tim Adensam Prelate.…………………….…………..….Brian Brusha Treasurer…………………..……………..Mike Graham Trustee 1 Year………….…………Jerry Klinkhammer Trustee 2 Year…………….……………Lyle Santarelli Trustee 3 Year……………….…...…Duane Michalski Inner Guard Outer Guard Administrator……………………..…..John Buchaklian Sergeant at Arms………………………….Mike Burton

What’s Going On

Brewer Basket Drawing: The Women of the Moose have put together an awesome Brewer tailgate party basket valued at $285 to raffle off on July 1, 2016 at 8:00 pm. The prize, which is on display in the social quarters, includes all you need for a fun-filled day at the ball park. Tickets are on sale now and will remain so until the time of the drawing; 1 for $2, 3 for $5, or 10 for $10. Just see your friendly bartenders. The entire list of prizes can be seen under the DOCUMENTS tab on the website.

July 4th: There will be no breakfast on July 3, and the lodge will be closed on the 4th. Have a fun and safe holiday!

Moose Moola: July’s moola drawing has been moved to the 9th due to the holiday.

WOTM All-Star Game Cookout: The WOTM are tailgating! Come out to the Oasis and enjoy the All-Star game on July 12. Burgers and hot dogs will be available for purchase. We will be running drink specials during the game as if it were a Brewer game.

Moose Riders Poker Run: The Moose Riders will be having a poker run as their annual community fundraiser this year to benefit the Caledonia Parks and Rec program. There are over 20 local taverns taking part in this event. You do not need a motorcycle to participate; this is open to all (street legal) vehicles. More info and registration form can be found on the Moose Riders board in the social quarters, or under the DOCUMENTS tab on the website. Contact Randall Solberg at RPS811@aol.com with any additional questions.

Lodge Picnic: We will have our annual lodge family picnic on August 27 from noon to 5:00 pm. Look for your raffle tickets to come in the mail soon. Lots of volunteers are needed on this day, so consider giving your lodge an hour or 2 of your time so everyone can enjoy the day. Look for sign-up sheets in the lodge, or call during office hours and let them know you can help out.

Torsk Dinner: Also referred to as “poor man’s lobster”, torsk consists of baked cod filets with melted butter, boiled red potatoes, carrots and onions. Coleslaw, rye and pumpernickel bread, bleu cheese, mustard gravy, kringle and coffee finishes the meal. Or does it? Absolutely not! No respectable torsk dinner would be complete without shorty beer and shots of Akvavit; a caraway flavored vodka from Scandinavia. The Akvavit is consumed as a group, with all participants toasting, saying “SKOAL” as long and loud as possible. Half of the torsk dinner is enjoying the meal, the other half is enjoying the camaraderie of the people. Try it, you might just like it. August 30, 7:00 pm.

Oasis: The Oasis is now officially open weeknights at approximately 6:00 pm. Please enjoy the outdoor setting and the convenience of the outside bar. But with this great power comes great responsibility. We are now counting on YOU to clean up after yourselves and put your trash and recyclables into the correct receptacles. They are clearly marked so there is no excuse. We appre-ciate your cooperation. Take pride in keeping your lodge neat and clean!

WOTM T-shirt/Sweatshirt Sale: The WOTM will be running a shirt sale from mid July through Aug 27. Watch for an email with the details.

Coming Soon: WOTM Packer Party on September 11. State Cornhole tournament in Racine on October 1. Craft Fair on October 22. Children’s and adult’s Halloween parties on October 29.

Always check the website for the most current information: lodge437.moosepages.org.

Spend the day at Noah's Ark with the Mooseheart kids

The Juneau County Lodge #1913 is again organizing a day at Noah's Ark in the Dells for the kids of Moose-heart, and you can be there too! July 23, 2016 will be the 20th year of this great event. For only $20, you get admission to the park, and lunch with the kids. If you can't make it, you can still help by making a donation to help defray the cost.

The letter from the Juneau County lodge and reservation form with all of the details can be viewed and downloaded on our website by clicking on the "Documents" tab and finding the "Dells with the kids" document. They can also be obtained from the office.

Proudly present your membership card to your volunteer bartenders every time you come to the lodge.

Name Chris Cimbalnik Enrique Guzman Keith Kaniasty David Krome Paul Mikolajczak Jr. Allan Perry Mark Galica Russell Fredrick Ronald Kurer Richard Van Koningsveld Mike Martin Kurt Despin Vikki Addy Debbie Graves Kristen Hahner Naomi Hahner

Name Mike Hawkins Freddy Martinez Robert Smalter Charles King Ryan Smith Tony Schedlbauer Gordon Smith Brad Esson Sean Stuebe Al Cruz Scot Giese Barb Hawkins Kelly McClanahan Joann Selmo Brenda Stickland

Sponsor Jay Singstock Jay Singstock Steve Saxton

James Winchester John Buchaklian

Ronald Brown Brandon Solberg

Jeffrey Luzich Jeffrey Luzich

Michael Graham Neil McGrath Neil McGrath

Debbie Dubiel Peg Ducommun Kate Singstock Kate Singstock

Sponsor Tom Gosselin

James Winchester Ron Kroes

Steve Wernette Stephanie Parco

Holly Bednarz Michael Graham Robert Bucholz

Craig Mason John Buchaklian

Laurie Giese Tom Gosselin

Shannon McClanahan Janna Waldeck

Jay Winkie

Congratulations to our new members

WOMEN OF THE MOOSE

CHAPTER 631

P.O. BOX 44273 RACINE, WI 53404-7005 Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesday 7 PM

BOARD OF OFFICERS Senior Regent……………………...Linda Jensen Jr. Grad Regent……………….....Kate Singstock Jr. Regent……………………......Noreen Rawley Chaplain Secretary / Treasurer…………………..Pat Hess Recorder………………..……Nicole Springsteen Guide Junior Guide Musician Sentinel

WOTM OF THE MONTH Congratulation, your parking spot awaits.

July Linda Baker

August Linda Jensen

MOOSE - RAISE THE ROOF

New Membership Promotions

The Wisconsin Moose Association has announced its latest membership promotion. Sign up 3 new or former members between May 1, 2016 and April 30, 2017 and receive $10 in WMA Moose bucks, which are good at any Wisconsin Moose Lodge. Sign up 5 in the same time frame and receive a duffle bag with the 100th anniversary logo. The WI WOTM also have a promotion running. Sign up 5 new members between May 1, 2016 and October 31, 2016 and receive a royal blue fleece jacket with the WOTM rose decal. The Racine Moose also receives financial benefits for reaching our monthly membership goals along with growing our lodge. Thank you in advance for you efforts!

Notes: There will be an increase in membership dues for the WOTM. Application for new members will be $45 beginning on September 1. Renewal will be $35 beginning on August 1.

Thank you to Linda Jensen for stepping up to be the new WOTM Senior Regent.

LOST OR CARD NOT RECEIVED?

Anyone who has lost their card or has not received it, call the Moose help-line at 1-888-906-3658.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2

Fish Fry 5-8:30 pm Brewer Basket Drawing 8 pm

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

No Breakfast Closed for 4th Card Club Noon Membership 6 pm Legion 7 pm

Fish Fry 5-8:30 pm Karaoke 9 pm

Moose Moola 8 pm

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Moose Riders Noon Card Club Noon All-Star Cookout Joint Meeting 6 pm Officers 6:30 pm House 7 pm WOTM 7pm

Fish Fry 5-8:30 pm

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

No Breakfast Burger Night 5:30 pm Card Club Noon Membership 6 pm Officers 6:30 pm

Fish Fry 5-8:30 pm Karaoke 9 pm

Moose Riders Poker Run 10 am Dells Days with Mooseheart kids

24/31 25 26 27 28 29 30

Card Club Noon WOTM 7 pm

Fish Fry 5-8:30 pm

July 2016

Social Quarters Hours (Unless otherwise indicated)

Sun, Tues & Sat: Noon - Close Monday: 4:00 pm - Close

Wed, Thurs & Fri: 3:00 pm - Close

Sports schedules All sports schedules will be posted under the Documents tab on the

website when complete: Lodge437.moosepages.org

SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE

The WOTM will be collecting school supplies for children in need in our area. A barrel will be placed near the front entrance from mid July through August for you to deposit new items. This is a great way for us to help out in our own community.

CONNECT WITH MOOSE INTERNATIONAL

Have you checked out the Moose International website lately? We encourage all our members to visit their website, www.mooseintl.org, at least once weekly to get the latest news on Mooseheart, Moosehaven and Moose Charities and updates on fraternal activities. There’s even a Members Only section where you can pay your dues online and update your individual membership profile.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6

Taco Night 5:30 pm Card Club Noon Membership 6 pm Legion 7 pm

Fish Fry 5-8:30 pm Karaoke 9 pm

Moose Moola 8 pm

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Breakfast 8:30 am Card Club Noon Joint Meeting 6 pm Officers 6:30 pm House 7 pm WOTM 7 pm

Fish Fry 5-8:30 pm

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Moose Riders Noon Burger Night 5:30 pm Card Club Noon Membership 6 pm Officers 6:30 pm

Fish Fry 5-8:30 pm Karaoke 9 pm

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

No Breakfast Card Club Noon WOTM 7 pm

Fish Fry 5-8:30 pm Lodge Picnic 12-5 pm

28 29 30 31

Card Club Noon Torsk Dinner 7 pm

Social Quarters Hours (Unless otherwise indicated)

Sun, Tues & Sat: Noon - Close Monday: 4:00 pm - Close

Wed, Thurs & Fri: 3:00 pm - Close

August 2016

ATTENTION!

Newsletter publication deadline

All articles for the newsletter must be approved by the Board of Officers prior to being published. Approved articles must be sent as an email to: mooselodge437@gmail.com with full and clear information. Items for the September/October newsletter are due by August 12th. No exceptions! Start planning now. Thank you for your cooperation.

DUES

Your membership dues can be paid right at the lodge! Come during office hours, or leave your payment in the social quarters with the bartender and it will be taken care of the next morning.

MOOSE GUEST POLICY

Only the following persons may be admitted as a “qualified guest” into the social quarters or home of any lodge of the Or-der: A: An active lodge or chapter member's spouse. (Note – There are no limits on the number of times a spouse may be admitted as a guest.) B: An active lodge or chapter member's immediate family. (Note – There are no limits on the number of times a spouse or qualified family member under the age of 21 may be admitted as a guest, however, all other immediate family members would be limited to two visits as they now qualify as a prospec-tive member of the person signing them into the social quar-ters.) C: A prospective member is defined as any guest that is ac-companied by a member who can sponsor them for member-ship in the Order, with the exception listed in (A) of this section. As permitted by the House Committee, a prospective member may be admitted subject to the following: (1) The prospective member is accompanied at all times by his or her sponsor. (2) The prospective member is properly signed in as a guest. (3) The prospective member shall not make purchases. (4) The prospective member shall leave when his or her sponsor leaves. (5) The prospective member shall be limited to two (2) visits. All adult guests of members must be signed in as a guest and leave when the member leaves. Source: Moose International, www.mooseintl.org

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Thanks to all who continue to save Box Tops and Campbell’s soup labels. It’s easy to find Box Tops. In fact, you probably have some in your home right now. Box Tops for Education has an updated product list on their website: www.BoxTops4Education.com. Remember, all proceeds are saved to benefit Mooseheart.

Are you a newcomer to our lodge? The box tops and labels can be dropped off in the box on the desk inside the front entrance. Get clipping now!

MOOSE LODGE #437 RACINE 5530 MIDDLE ROAD RACINE, WI 53402

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