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October/November

2014

Moose Roundup

For events calendar, see insert.

Oct. 4, WOTM Rummage Sale, 2 p.m.

Oct. 10, Moose Legion Beverage Pong, 7 p.m.

Oct. 11, Pub Crawl, 12:30 p.m.

Oct. 12, Westminster Sausage Class, 10 a.m.

Oct. 16, Riders Ribs, 6-8 p.m.

Oct. 18, WOTM Kids’ Halloween Party, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Oct. 21, Trivia Night, 7 p.m.

Oct. 25, Halloween Party, Live Music, 8 p.m.

November 1, Eddie Korosa and His Boys from Illinois, noon–5 p.m.

Nov. 5, WOTM Col-lege of Regents, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 14, Moose Legion Beverage Pong, 7 p.m.

Nov. 18, Trivia Night, 7 p.m.

Nov. 26, Black Wednesday, Hindsight, 8 p.m.

A bi-monthly publication of the Downers Grove Moose Lodge No. 1535

SOCIAL QUARTERS HAPPENINGS By Lara and Lisa

WOMEN OF THE MOOSE

Rummage Sale

Saturday, October 4 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

1030 Warren Ave., Downers Grove

Rain or Shine!

Public Welcome! Lots of Items: Antiques,

Jewelry, Books, Household Items, Collectibles &

MUCH MORE

DON’T MISS IT! Any questions,

please call Pam Clark: 630/319-3660.

5th Annual Pub Crawl Saturday, October 11, 2014

It is that time of the year for our annual

“Pub Crawl” during which we will visit

three other lodges. Tickets go on sale in

September and there is limited seating on

the bus. Tickets are $25 and nonrefunda-

ble. Departure time 12:30 p.m. sharp, and

we will arrive back at our Lodge by 6:30

p.m. See signs posted in the Lodge Social

Quarters. Tickets can be purchased from

Carol Woods or ask your bartender. This

event is for members in good standing

and qualified guests.

James Lippert, JC Lippert, and Bev Dahl during the Lodge Picnic at Echo Point Park, in Woodridge on August 24.

Working together, that’s how things get done at

the Moose. We are thankful for everyone who’s

contributed to the Lodge’s success.

We would like to thank Dennis Duffy for

keeping our beer cold, our drinks iced, and our

members in comfortable conditions!! We would

like to thank Christopher Blocker, who is always

ready to lend a helping hand and continually

thinking of new ideas to promote the Moose!!

Our biggest thank you goes to the behind the

scenes efforts of Tom Moran and Lori Martin.

Their endless devotion and everything they do

on a day to day basis help make the Lodge what

it is!! And of course, a big thanks you to every

one of our volunteers and membership!

We are also thankful that the football and

hockey seasons are finally here, and that baseball

is almost behind us! For all 12:00 noon Sunday

Bears games Larry B. and his Sunday Funday

Committee will be offering a full spread of food.

The food is free and there are always raffles,

Continued on page 7

Wednesday, November 26, Hindsight, 8 p.m.

From the Governor, Mike Meador

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2014–15 LOOM Officers

Governor: Mike Meador

Jr. Governor: Vacant

Treasurer: Dave Gardner

Prelate: Blane Webster

Administrator: Tom Moran

1-year Trustee: Steve Wilhelm

2-year Trustee: Jeff Kindermann

3-year Trustee: Wally Olewinski

Jr. Past Governor: Rick Bright

Sgt.-at-Arms: Vacant

Inner Guard: Vacant

Outer Guard: Barney Dahl

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Welcome to October.

I enjoyed attending Illinois Day on the Mooseheart

campus a few weeks ago, an open campus day filled

with campus tours, a luncheon, ice cream, and a chance

to meet the kids, house parents, and Moose members

from other lodges. We had a group of eight and ran into

another eight or ten Downers Grove Lodge members.

Our sponsored student Hannah Tucker was helping

with the event and is starting her senior year. She is doing

great. We had a chance to meet our newest sponsored stu-

dent Javion Hall who just arrived as an eighth grade stu-

dent this fall. He is a polite young man and seemed pretty

interested in football, among other things. Our two other

new sponsored kids, Rockson and Armani Eshun, ages six

and three, were off celebrating Rockson’s sixth birthday

with family. I hope to meet them in the near future. I rec-

ommend visiting Mooseheart to check it out, maybe a

football game or basketball game.

Here is a notice I just received from Chris Ecker

about an upcoming Mooseheart event: ʺ2, 3, or 4

wheels—please come join the Warriors Watch Riders,

September 27, 2014, at the Mooseheart campus for the

tribute to the Viet Nam Veterans from Mooseheart. The

Mooseheart Alumni Association is honoring the Viet

Nam Veterans from Mooseheart and is hosting a special

program before the homecoming football game. We ask the

Moose Riders and anyone else who can make it to come out

and participate in a long over-

due hero’s welcome home.

Staging time for the riders will

be 10:30 a.m. at the front gate.

Bring your flags and show

your Moose Pride! Let’s all

take the time to show them

our respect.ʺ This might be a

great time to see the kids and

campus.

We have a lot going on at

the Lodge over the next few

months as you can see on the

calendar. I hope to see you

around.

Lodge Trustee and Moose Legion Chair

Jeff Kindermann became a

Fellow of the Moose during the Illinois Moose Association Annual Convention

this past August. Congratulations, Jeff!

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

Burgers in the Social Quarters Every Monday during football season from 6-8 p.m.

Contact Merle @ 630/541-9203 for information.

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Trivia Nights: October 21, November 18!

Lodge-Sponsored Students at Mooseheart

Javion Hall Hannah Tucker

Armani Eshun Rockson Eshun

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Moose Legion, Jeff Kindermann, Chair

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

• October 5—Moose Legion Breakfast and Meet-ing, 9 a.m., Downers Grove Lodge.

• October 10—Moose Legion Beverage Pong, 7:00 p.m., Downers Grove Lodge.

• October 11—Pizza Man Comedy and Dinner Show, 5:30 p.m., $20 per person, Joliet Lodge.

• October 17–19—All State Moose Legion Con-ferral, Bloomington Lodge.

• November 2—Moose Legion Breakfast and Meeting, 9:00 a.m., Downers Grove Lodge.

• November 14—Moose Legion Beverage Pong, 7:00 p.m., Downers Grove Lodge.

Fall and cooler weather has finally arrived and it’s time to

review our membership. You might ask yourself what is the

Moose Legion? A Moose Legionnaire is a dedicated member

of the Loyal Order of the Moose who continually looks for

ways to provide even greater service to our children at

Mooseheart and our seniors at Moosehaven. The Moose Le-

gion provides a venue for these enthusiastic members to di-

rect and lead special programs that accomplish this fraternal

mission.

If you are interested in the mission, the requirements to

join the Moose Legion are (1) hold active Lodge membership

for a minimum period of six months and (2) sponsor one

accepted member into the order. The application fee to join

the Moose Legion is $10 and the yearly dues are $17.

The Moose Legion meets the first Sunday of every month

at 9:00 a.m. upstairs at the Lodge. Breakfast is served at 9:30

a.m. followed by a meeting at 10:00 a.m.

Early this year the Downers Grove Moose Legion was

looking for a way to better serve the children of Mooseheart.

The school has recently been remodeled at a cost of $10 mil-

lion. To assist with this financial burden the Downers Grove

Moose Legion began a “Beverage Pong” event starting this

past May. It was a great success.

Since the first event we have had two additional events in

July and August and another scheduled in September. Participa-

tion has grown with each event. In August we had 18 teams

participate with two people per team. The cost is $5 per person;

blind draw for bracket placement and double elimination.

Many people are cautious about participating because they

think they may have to drink allot of alcohol if they lose. This is

untrue; you drink or don’t drink at your own pleasure. In

the end, it is an evening of competition, hanging out with

friends, making new friends, and having fun.

For those couples out there, where else can you take your

date for an evening of fun for as little as $10? So, come to the

next event on October 10 at 7:00 p.m. and help the Downers

Grove Moose Legion support the school renovation project.

Congratulations to Pat Donnelly and Aaron Towler for win-

ning the first place position in August. Thanks to all who

have participated and thanks for supporting the children of

Mooseheart.

As always try to do something good for someone each

day. Contact Jeff Kindermann (630/202-3341), or any Le-

gion member if interested in joining the Downers Grove

Moose Legion or for additional information pertaining to

upcoming events. August beverage pong winners: Aaron Towler (left) and Pat Donnelly.

Beverage Pong is scheduled for October 10 and November 14.

Women of the Moose, Cindy Kroeger, Senior Regent

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Chapter 973 Women of the Moose Any questions, ask a current officer or e-mail Chapter973@mooseunits.org. Come out, find out what the WOMEN OF THE MOOSE is all about. See what is scheduled for next year. Meet your coworkers and enjoy the refreshments.

Our regular Chapter Nights: 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7 p.m.

Board of Officers meeting immediately following the Audit meeting in WOTM Office.

Officers Sr. Regent:

Cindy Kroeger

Jr. Regent: Vacant

Chaplain: Jan Powell

Secretary/Treasurer: Dianne Murrow

Recorder: Joan Ovens

Jr. Grad Regent: Vacant

UPCOMING EVENTS

• October 4—Rummage Sale behind the Lodge, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Call Pam Clark at 630/319-3660 for details.

October 6—Christmas Walk for Mooseheart kids. Donations are welcome of cash or checks. Please make checks payable to Women of the Moose #973, or drop off in an envelope to the bartender.

• October 18—Halloween Party for the kids, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be served; $6 adults; kids 1–12 free. Please RSVP to Chapter973@mooseunits .com with child’s name, age, and gender. Mark your calendars for costumes to wear and laughter to share!

• November 1—Eddie Korosa, noon to 5 p.m., upstairs. Dinner 1-2 p.m., Dancing 2-5 p.m. Tickets: $10. Put on your dancing shoes for a GREAT time!

• November 3—College of Regents, 7:30 p.m..

• December 13—Kids Christmas Party with Santa! Save the date!

ONGOING EVENTS

• Merle’s Monday Night Football Burgers, 6–8 p.m.—Eat, meet, and greet!

• Moose Races—They’re off and running on Thursday’ starting on October 9 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

DON’T FORGET . . .

• We need your email addresses to let you know about “what’s goin’ on.” Email yours to Chapter973@mooseunits.com.

• Bev Dahl continues to collect pop tops, Campbell’s UPC labels, and used greeting cards. Please drop them off at the Lodge.

• Donate to the Chairlift Fund.

Greetings to all the Women of the Moose! I would like to

thank you all for being a part of this wonderful cause that

we all choose to be a part of—Mooseheart and Moose-

haven.

On August 3 we honored Mary Fields for receiving the

Academy of Friendship degree. Thank yous go out to An-

gie Winslow, for serving as pro tem chairman of the

event, and to Jeanne Boehm, for providing a savory

spread.

The Illinois State Convention was held on August 21–

24 in Decatur, Illinois. Joan Ovens, our Recorder, attended

as our Chapter Representative.

Our condolences go out to Jeanne Boehm and her fami-

ly on the passing of her sister. Get-well wishes for

speedy recoveries go out to Bev Dahl and Anne Baike.

PLEASE NOTE: Women of the Moose Chapter

Meetings have been changed to the first and third

Mondays of the month upstairs at 7 p.m.

If you see someone without a smile—

give them one of yours.

The Academy of Friendship meeting honoring Mary Fields (right) with Ingrid Radford (left) and Angie Winslow (center).

Moose Riders #1535, Steve Hernandez, President

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It’s October and riding season will soon be over. Many of

our Rider’s completed their Cruisin’ for the Heart

books—20-plus lodges spanning from northern Wiscon-

sin down to central Illinois and west to the Quad Cities.

Congratulations to all of you. The end party was at St.

Charles Moose Lodge. It’s always a great time. They raise

thousands of dollars for Mooseheart.

Illinois Day at Mooseheart on September 6 was a

beautiful ride! Six bikes made it ride. We then went to St.

Charles and Batavia Lodges. Most of

them continued all the way to Lake

Barrington and made it back in time

for the lottery drawing.

Our Lodge picnic was August 24. It

was a nice turn out and another great

time! Many members showed up that

we don’t often see. Moose Riders had

a large presence at the picnic. It was

appreciated by the Lodge and all who

attended. Big thank yous go out to

Mike Meador for getting the permit

and organizing the event, to Tom Mo-

ran for organizing and providing eve-

rything for transport to the picnic, to

Peter Crawford, J.C. Lippert, Jennie

Rollins, Herman Stift, and the many

Moose Riders participated in Illinois Day at Mooseheart.

others who donated time and/or food to help make the

day wonderful. Dennis Ponstein, the corn was delicious!

Hope to see everyone there next year.

Our Riders are cooking, again! Ribs will be back on

Thursday, October 16, from 6–8 p.m.—$10 for half a slab

with baked potato and salad. Buy your tickets early.

They sell out fast! We will be raffling off a Dick Butkus

jersey that night—$10 a chance, only 10 chances.

We have Moose Rider coozies and t-shirts in the So-

cial Quarters. Please ask the bartender.

Our Lodge is planning events every month. Some

may not make the Roundup . Check our newly updated

website www.dgmoose.org (thanks, Blane and Mike!),

or stop in for a cold one! Heidi is having her sixth annu-

al Halloween costume party on Saturday, October 25.

It’s always a great time. Carol is doing a Pub Crawl on

Saturday, October 11. Our members work hard to plan

these events. Please come support them.

Our Moose Riders are riding out to Mendota on Sun-

day, October 19, for the Halloween Festival. All vehicles

are welcome to this child friendly event. Please join us!

Weʹll have kick stands up right after enjoying our Lodge

Breakfast around 11 a.m.

There is still some beautiful weather ahead! The fall

colors will be out before we know it. With all of the rain

that we have had, it should be fabulous. Please ride safe-

ly and keep the shiny side up! As always, start seeing

bikes—of all kinds!

Rod & Gun Club, Evan Fitzgerald, President

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Social Quarters Happenings Continued from page 1

In the last newsletter I speculated that spring was going to hang

around for a while. Little did I know it would last straight into fall.

All in all, comfortable was the word. I hope all enjoyed.

It made for a beautiful day for our annual picnic where Jim

Vinopal presented the Man of the Year award to Rich Murrow! Rich

has for many years been our “go to guy” when things need to get

done and all to often without recognition. So on behalf of all of us,

thank you, Rich, and congratulations!

Our sporting clays day will be set in early October—date to be

announced at first meeting. Let’s get tuned up for hunting season!

Good luck to our fishermen heading to Winneconne first week in

October.

Christmas raffle tickets will be available in October. Be sure to

come and get yours to sell.

I hope it doesn’t snow on all the little Trick or Treaters. That’ll

mean I’ll have way too much candy left over.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving festivities—wherever your plans take

you.

Gentlemen, we still have membership opportunities available. If

you are a Lodge member in good standing, enjoy outdoor activi-

ties—fishing, hunting, shooting sports, camping—we would wel-

come you to come and see what we have to offer. We meet on the

first and third Wednesday of each month in the Lodge basement at 8

p.m. Your first year is free of dues. We look forward to seeing you

there. Jim Vinopal presents Rich Murrow with the Man of the Year award.

games, and lots of great camaraderie!

Cal Duncan started us off with an awesome ham and

beef buffet. Thank you, Cal! Upcoming menus will feature

Jeff Rozell’s chicken dumpling soup and Jan Powell’s

porketta sandwiches. Lara Grund will cover a few Sun-

days as she always does and so will Mike Reynolds. Hey

now! For Monday Night Football games, Merle Richerson

will be serving hamburgers in the Social Quarters for a

nominal price. The menu and prices are displayed for all to

see.

Our two favorite party nights are coming up—

Halloween and the eve of Thanksgiving. The Moose will

feature bands on both nights. Heidi Besler is hosting her

6th annual Halloween party. She always comes thru and

never disappoints! In order to let everyone enjoy Hallow-

een with their families, we will have our party on October

25. The Social Quarters will be costumed for Hallow-

een and so will our members. And who can forget all

the fun that Hindsight brings to our Lodge; they will

be here on November 26. They have been a favorite for

many years and hopefully for many more to come. Join

us in the Social Quarters for these festive occasions.

As we are writing this article the golf outing has not

happened, but, if history repeats itself, it will be a huge

success! Lara Grund knows how to execute these func-

tions with an effortless ease and they are always a lot

of fun. Thank you, Lara. Our last thank you goes to

Wally and Cathy Olewinski for hosting the Moose’s

first trivia night.

As always, we will end our article with a shout out

and this one is for the Winslow’s. Doug and Angie will

be turning 50!! Happy Birthday, old friends, and we

mean that in the good way!

Until next time peace, love, and cocktails!

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