Sailfish Moose Legion 197 Winter Newsletter

Sailfish Moose Legion 197 Winter Newsletter

www.Sailfish197.com Published Quarterly by the Palm Bay Moose Lodge, Moose Legion Committee

Volume 28, Issue 1, August 2021

Visit our website WWW.SAILFISH197.COM

A Quick Walk Through Mooseheart’s Camp Ross Revisited A few years ago, I had the opportunity to take a quick walk through Camp Ross. A recreational area devoted to providing fun, education, and relaxation away from the confines of our Mooseheart Child City. This is a year round facility , offering a retreat from the daily grind of homework and household chores. A place for kids to have time to be kids.

I was able to witness first hand the beautiful, country side these kids get to enjoy. The rolling hills. The bluff overlooking the river. The hiking trails meandering through the dense foliage. And the tiny cabins, each offering bunk beds and bathrooms for our students of nature.

Occasionally there are Moose events and weddings that take place at this little slice of heaven. It is located along the Fox River and was donated back in the 1950’s to forever be enjoyed by our children at Mooseheart.

At this Celebration, you will have an opportunity to hear my story and see the pictures of this wonderful outdoor attraction located about 60 miles west of Mooseheart. I will speak of the many buildings includ-ing the Chapel, Bunk House, and Swimming Pool. We will hold this presentation at 9 am in the Morning on Sunday September 26 right after the Directors and As-

sistant Secretaries Meeting. Followed by a short ques-tion and answer session. I know each of you make do-nations to different projects and the Endowment Fund each year. Fifty cents from your annual Moose legion dues are used to offset the operating expenses incurred at the camp.

In years past, there have been Moose Legion Projects that specify unique needs at the time. If you remember a few years ago we raised fund for improvements to the Bunk House. And just last year, we worked to sup-port maintenance equipment needs at the camp. To-gether raising over $30,000 to replace some very aged equipment.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear and see some of the highlights of this great thing we sup-port so our kids have a unique and fun place to recre-ate in the wilderness. Who knows, maybe even you will get goosebumps while the story is being told. As I relive my visit and put you face to face with something we Moose Legionnaires believe in so much. Doing some good thing for someone each day.

Of course if you are inclined to make a donation, we will be happy to forward it to Moose Charities.

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Sailfish Moose Legion 197 Fundraising as of 07/31/2021

2019-2020 Sailfish Moose Legion Board of Directors

President Bill Brumfield Vice President Joseph Eriksen Chaplain William Hartnett Fraternal Director Warren Martin Financial Director Ralph Wyon Junior Past President W. Scott Duncan Secretary Lee Singleton

Committee Chairman Ticket Sales Judi Lunsford Ritual Bill Brumfield Candidate Registration Joe Eriksen Moose Legion Store Melva Howell & Doris Meals Candidate Parade Richard Meals Booklet Judi Lunsford Communications W. Scott Duncan

Upcoming Celebrations

Stuart December 18 & 19 Who Will Be Next?

Fort Pierce

Editors Note

As part of my commitment to Communications within Sailfish 197, the Florida Moose As-sociation and Moose International, I thought you should know, you can send in your Moose Stories to me, The Courier, and Moose Magazine. Always send pictures and text separate and include who you are and where you are from.

For this newsletter or www.sailfish197.com send them to [email protected], for the FMA Courier, email to [email protected]. And to submit your story to Moose Inter-national, go to www.mooseintl.org/communication go to forms and follow instructions on the form. Let our peers now how we are supporting the Moose Mission.

Endowment Fund $192.00

Annual Project (Mooseheart Activity Center)

$.00

Youth Awareness

Scholarships $.00

Presidents Project

$.00

Mooseheart Student Trips

To Moosehaven $.00

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Secretary’s Message Here it is Monday morning and just getting over the trip to Lake Worth. It was a great meeting, very proud of all the lodges that participated. A lot was accom-plished, in that we are paying our commitment to Moose International and also the extra commitment to the Presidents Project. After all Dan O’Neill is now Moose Le-gions International President.

Just want to say I am disappointed in a couple of lodges that did not partici-pate. This must change, we need all of us working together to keep sailfish moving forward. We accomplished a lot last year and I would like to see us accomplish even more this year. It is going to take a lot of work.

The Pick 3 is back, each of your lodges have been given a flyer to put on the wall and also the sheets for you the members to fill out. It’s only $10 to play for three months so let’s see if we can get even more of you to play the game. All of these funds that we raise, for Mooseheart and Moosehaven that’s what Sailfish Moose Legion 197 is all about.

Lake Worth Lodge 994 is planning a great celebration. I know it is our fur-thest most South Lodge but I would really like to see a great turnout. On Saturdays events as you will see in this newsletter that is a golf tournament. It was announced at the meeting Marty has 44 members playing. And I know are President Bill signed up to play. I am very happy

Fraternally, Lee Singleton, Secretary

President’s Message This note is to all my Sailfish Moose Legion 197 brothers:

September 25 and the 26th of 2021 we are having a Moose Legion celebra-tion at the Lake Worth Moose Lodge #994. Saturday morning at 9 o'clock Lodge they will serve breakfast, at 11 o'clock The Moose Legion Golf Outing, a four man scramble. To be held at Palm Beach National Golf Club. Shotgun start at 1 o'clock, if you like to hit the little white ball, come join us for some fun. At 6 PM the Lodge will have Rick Wells famous rib dinner with salad and dessert $15. 7 o'clock live mu-sic. Sounds to me like Saturday, September 25 will be a fun day.

Sunday, September 26th, Moose Legion candidates conferral.

My brothers, it is important to have all of our new Moose Legion candidates at this celebration. Our Lake Worth Lodge has not had a celebration in a long time, we need to show up and support that Lodge. Looking forward to see you at the golf tournament on Saturday and especially at the conferral on Sunday the 26th.

Fraternally,

Your Sailfish 197 Moose Legion president

Bill Brumfield

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In Loving Memory

Robert “Bob” Neff Moose International

Director of Ritual and Higher Degrees

Age 63, of Minooka passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Born and raised in the Princeton, IL. area, lived in Lockport, and a resident of Minooka since 2007. Employed by Moose International as Director of Moose Le-gion Ritual and Higher Degrees for many dedicated years; also worked for Lockport Steel Fabricators for 28 years. Member of Lockport Moose Lodge # 1557, Mooseheart Lodge # 2655, Knights of Columbus Perez Council # 1176, Lockport Masonic Lodge # 538. Bob was a Hamm Radio enthusiast, loved riding his motorcycle, enjoyed hunting, fish-ing, and camping with his loving wife, Tammy. But above all else cherished spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by parents, Glenn Sr. and Madeline (Nee: Johnson) Neff; four brothers, John Sr., Glenn Jr., Fred Sr., and Paul Neff.

Survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Tammy (Nee: Rodely) Neff; two cherished daughters, Heather Neff and Heidi Unger; two adored grandchildren, Otajia Unger and Joseph Robert “JR” Jutton; one sister, Beverly Neff; and one brother, David (Pat) Neff Sr.; sisters-in-law, Leona Neff and Pam Neff, and numerous other cherished family members and friends also survive.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Moose Charities 155 S. International Dr.. Mooseheart, IL., 60539

in Robert’s name would be greatly appreciated.

In Loving Memory of Sailfish Moose Legion Past President David Smith. Compiled by Judi Lunsford

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In Loving Memory of our Friend

Robert F. Coleman June 3, 1930 - August 5, 2021

Robert joined the Loyal Order of Moose on October 13, 1981,

and received his Pilgrim Degree of Merit on May 24, 2003.

Robert and his wife Yvonne joined the Moosehaven family on December 11, 2019

Condolences can be sent to his wife: Yvonne Coleman

Moosehaven-Centennial Hall

1701 Park Avenue

Orange Park, Florida 32073

All State Pilgrim Presentation September 17, 2021

Join us as we honor the 23 new Florida Pilgrims

The Rosen Plaza, Orlando, Florida

Keith Headley Port Saint Lucie #513

Joseph Eriksen Vero Beach #1822

Gerald DuBois Marathon # 1058

James Esposito Lauderdale Lakes #2267

Todd Anderson Panama City #1389

Jay Andrade Englewood #1933

Raymond Bennett Palatka #184

Wayne Beyer Fort Walton Beach #2193

Bruce Broughton Riverview #2158

Michael Corkum Palm Harbor #433

Joseph Dion Lake Shore #2020

Timothy J. Farina Davie #1798

Alan G. Herb Interbay Tampa #912

John F. Holbach Jr. Palm Harbor #433

Howard Klice Lakeshore #2020

George W. Miller Hallandale #668

Daniel Pratt South Lakeland Mulberry #2295

Joe Settle Jr. Lake Wales #2391

Robert Staubach Port Charlotte #2121

Jason Thornbloom Gulf Gate #608

John A. White South Lakeland Mulberry #2295

Larry Windom Interbay Tampa #912

Mark D. Worlow Sr. North Hillsboro #1741

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Lake Worth Moose Lodge #994

Sailfish Moose Legion #197

Golf Tournament @ Madison

Green Country Club

Saturday September 25th, 2021

1pm Shotgun Start

4 Person Scramble

$70.00 per person

Includes Rib dinner back at the lodge and a gift bag

You will be able to purchase additional

Mulligans, 50/50 tickets and Raffle Tickets

Sponsorships available Starting at only $25.00

Sign-up sheet on the Sports Board at Lodge

Any questions call Marty Fischer @ 561-541-2162

“Par” Sponsors: $25.00

Ad in the Sailfish Moose Legion Booklet

Put a Business Card in Goody Bags

“Hole/Tee” Sponsors: $50.00

Recognition on Signage at Hole


Put an item/items in Goody Bags

“Closet to the Pin/Longest Drive” Sponsors: $100.00

Includes Two Dinner Tickets for Awards Banquet

Recognition on Signage on Course



“Beer Cart” Sponsors: $150.00

Includes Two Dinner Tickets for Awards Banquet

Recognition on Signage on Cart



Feature Sponsor for Dinner: $200.00

Includes Four Dinner Tickets for Awards Banquet

Recognition Signage for Dinner and on Course



“Eagle & Birdie” Sponsors: $350.00

Includes one 4-man Team

Recognition on Signage at Hole



We are also looking for any donations for Raffles and Prizes

Not only for the golfers but also those supporting

Sailfish Moose Legion #197

Lake Worth Moose Lodge #994

Lake Worth Women of the Moose #46

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