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Non-Profit Organization GREENVILLE MOOSE FAMILY CENTER #276 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE 32 SHENANGO STREET GREENVILLE, PA. 16125 724-588-4430 Website: http://lodge276.moosepages.org/

March 2018

Joy has been a Moose member since 2012 and a Moose Rider since 2016. She says, “We joined because we wanted the camaraderie, the fellowship, and a safe place to go out and enjoy a band, dinner, or drinks with friends. We’ve been fortunate to make some new friends through our Moose membership and we enjoy the fact that we can go to so many places and be a welcome Moose member in any different lodge in the nation. We also take advantage of the insurance and travel (hotels, car rental discounts) benefits.”

As the Recorder Joy is responsible for a variety of tasks. She is the person who is responsible for going between the Chapter and Moose International; she enters data into the Moose International database where all WOTM member information presides. The recorder handles all money for the Chapter, including dues, weekly deposits, fundraisers, campaigns, the AUCE breakfast, paying bills, writing checks, handling donations, and ensuring all quarterly Federal, state, and local payroll taxes are filed. She is also responsible for all WOTM forms needed for Moose International; distributes the monthly newsletter to Chapter members; and runs a list of members who are in arrears each month and lets the retention committee chairman know so reminders can be sent out or Officers can approach and encourage them to renew their dues. She is also responsible for entering new member applications into the database and sending out orientation letters inviting new members and sponsors to orientation night, as well as attending WOTM Officer and Lodge business meetings.

Joy had to take a special training to learn her job as officer and recorder; which was provided by Moose International and paid by the local WOTM chapter. She says, “It’s a huge responsibility and I feel honored that the WOTM put their trust in me to handle their money and all of these responsibilities.”

Joy took on the Recorder position because there was a need at the time and she has an accounting background. “I wanted to help out. It gave me a positive way to give my time and effort to the Chapter. While this position does provide some compensation, it’s not about the money. My husband Darrell and I enjoy the monthly WOTM AUCE breakfast, we enjoy meeting new people, and we enjoy the Moose Rider events. I really like the idea of being able to give to children in need and support our elders because they have given so much to us,” Joy

says.

Joy also says that making the Lodge an inviting place for people to bring their families takes effort but that its worth it. As her year-long commitment as the WOTM Recorder comes to an end, Joy wants women members to know, “We need people to step up and take on officer positions. Without officers there is no chapter. You won’t be a Lodge member, or a Moose Rider, and you can’t sign the book if there is no WOTM Chapter. The women raise a lot of money and donate a lot of money and time to this Lodge; without the WOTM there will be no more kid’s parties, no more charities, and no more AUCE Breakfast.”

Joy and her husband settled in Hadley 15 years ago. They wanted a community located in between their families. “Our daughter was in 3rd grade when we came here, she is now a senior at Commodore Perry. My daughter participated in the scholarship program; we are hoping to hear from the Pennsylvania Moose scholarship program this Spring. This is an extra benefit for Moose members’ children and grandchildren.” In addition to her daughter Joy has 3 sons.

Meet Your WOTM Recorder Joy Hayden

Greenville Moose Newsletter Greenville Moose Family Center #276, Loyal Order of Moose

In this issue…. Officer Updates Page 2

WOTM Officers Needed Page 3

Admin/Valued Veterans Update Page 4

Moose 25 Club Page 5

Moose Rider Updates Page 6

Meet Your Treasurer Page 6

Moose Council of Higher Degrees Page 7

Calendar of Events Page 8

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Message from the Governor Moose Lodge #276 Charles Redzinak, Governor

Nominations for Lodge Officers — All offices are available except for 2-year trustee. If you are interested in running for an office, please fill out a form with your name, what office you are interested in, place in an envelope, and give to one of the bar stewards. Officers will be voted on during our first meeting in April and installed at our second Lodge meeting in April.

50/30 Night — This March 30th we will not be having 50/30 night due to this falling on Good Friday. There will be food and drink specials this day. Information will be posted in the social quarters and on Facebook.

Expanded Happy Hour — Effective the first of March, we will be expanding our afternoon Happy Hour. We will be adding an hour to our current schedule. Hours are 4 pm to 7 pm.

Bingo Volunteers Needed — Anyone wishing to volunteer to help with our bingo games on Wednesday or Friday evenings, please let one of the officers know. We do appreciate the help. Our lodge’s success depends on the charitable contribution of your time.

Membership — Remember the Lodge is waiving the $20 initiation fee for men this year who become new members; if you sign three new members you get a free year of dues.

Lodge Clean Up Day — Lodge clean up day is Saturday April 21st. Please come help us clean up the inside and outside of our Lodge for our annual Spring cleaning event. We will post more information as the date gets closer and we have more details.

Please read the monthly newsletter for upcoming events, as well as postings throughout the Lodge or on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1854750141465913/

Message from the Senior Regent Women of the Moose 1890 Shelia Doddo, Senior Regent

Happy March, and soon to be Spring! A few reminders:

St. Patrick’s Day — The bar and kitchen managers are working together to provide some food and beverage specials during March Madness and St. Patty’s Day.

Easter Bunny AUCE Breakfast — Mark your calendars! Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is fast approaching. Please make sure that you sign your child, grandchild, niece/nephew etc. up; the sign-up sheet is on the glass case inside the social quarters. We are also asking for donations of fun size candy for the kiddo’s treat bags. Thanks to Marcy Webb for the time and effort she is putting into this event. If it is anything like the Christmas Party there will be plenty of smiles.

WOTM Officer Nominations -— As my term is coming to end, I cannot help but sit back and reflect on how the past year has flown by. While I still have a few more months as the Senior Regent, I want to take this time to thank everyone that served on the board, committees, appointed offices, and every WOTM that donated time, items, baked goods, soups, etc.

However, I am sad to say this might all might come to a quick end due to the lack of seats within the WOTM Officers being filled. The WOTM Chapter does a lot for this Lodge. For single ladies that don’t have a partner that is a member, myself included, they will no longer be able to come into the lodge. We will no longer have a monthly WOTM AUCE breakfast and the children’s parties will be gone as well. Last but not least, we will not be supporting our local community or Mooseheart and Moosehaven. If anyone has any ideas, is interested in a position but unsure, or just wants to talk, I am available.

2018 International Moose Convention This year’s Moose Convention is being held in New Orleans, Louisiana from July 11, 2018 to July 15, 2018., You can find out more on the Moose International website: http://www.mooseintl.org/new-orleans-convention/

WOTM AUCE Breakfast with the Easter Bunny When: Sunday, March 25, 2018

What: WOTM AUCE Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Where: Greenville Moose Lodge, Social Quarters

Price: Adults $7.50; Children under 12 eat free

Party: Please sign up! Sign up sheet is on the glass case in the social quarters.

Place Your Ad in the Moose Newsletter For those who want to advertise your business in the Moose Newsletter please contact Denise at Lodge276@mooseunits.org or 724-588-3636 to

renew your current ad or place a new ad. There are monthly or annual fees available.

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Moose Family Center #276 Social Quarters Hours

Sun —Thurs 11 am to 12:30 am Last Call: 12:15 am Fri—Sat 11 am to 1:30 am Last Call 1:00 am Children’s Hours

7 Days A Week; Open to 9:00 pm

Lodge Meetings

Men meet the 2nd and 4th Wednes-day of every month at 8:00 pm

Women Officers meet the 2nd Mon-day of every month at 6:00 pm

Women meet the 2nd and 4th Mon-day of every month at 7:00 pm

Moose Legion 88 meets 2nd Tues-day at 7:30 pm

Moose Riders meet the 1st Monday of every month at 7 pm

Kitchen Hours Mon-Thur 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Fri/Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Entertainment Bingo Wednesdays 7:00 pm Bingo Fridays 8:00 pm Free Juke Box Fridays 9:00 pm to 1:00 am Bands/DJs Various Saturdays

Specials Valued Vets Saturdays All Day Members Night Tues 7:00– 11:00 pm Preferred Mem- bers Discount Thursdays

Please Help Us Recycle in the Bar Please help us recycle aluminum cans/bottles in the bar area. We are using the profits from recycling to support items needed in the lodge. For example, our last purchase was a propane tank for the Lodge grill. Help support the Lodge recycling efforts.

WOTM #1890 Officer Nominees Needed to Keep Chapter Ladies, the nomination box for WOTM officers will remain available for a few more weeks. It is on the glass showcase inside the social quarters at the Greenville Moose Family Center. Typically, we would be voting for new officers now, however we have not had many nominees, if any, for our available positions.

Officer positions available include the following:

Senior Regent – overall responsibility for running meetings and the WOTM Chapter for the year

Junior Regent – supports the Senior Regent and WOTM Chapter as needed

Secretary/Treasurer – takes notes and supports WOTM

Recorder – responsible for the monetary portion of WOTM

PLEASE understand if there are no officers to fill the seats the Chapter #1890 will fold. The WOTM support the following:

Mooseheart / Moosehaven

The local community

The Greenville Moose Lodge #276

Without the chapter you will become a part of the All Heart Chapter (Moose International) as long as you remain an active WOTM; you can transfer to another chapter for a small fee. You will not be allowed to sign the daily book in the social quarters. You can come to the Lodge with your spouse only, or you can be signed in as a guest twice by your partner; however single ladies will not be allowed in the social quarters. In addition, there will be no more AUCE monthly breakfast, children’s activities, monthly charity baskets, other fundraising activities, and a host of other fun events sponsored by the WOTM. Chapter #1890 is a huge part of the Greenville Moose Family Center.

Please come be an integral part of your WOTM chapter. If you are unsure of the duties or have questions about the Chapter, the positions, or the nomination process, please see any current Officer or any Past Regent. We need your help to keep our Chapter from folding.

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Administrator Update Bill Frampton

Please support the WOTM Chapter 1890 in their Officer Nomination endeavor to ensure they keep the Chapter open. The WOTM do a lot for this Lodge, including supporting the men; activities for the children; Bingo nights; summer picnic; and charity events. I would like to ask for our women members to consider stepping up for one of these important, year-long positions.

Nominations for new Lodge #276 Officers are going on now as well, so if you’re interested in becoming an officer please fill out a nomination slip for the position that you want. Officer nominations are in March and elections for both the men and women are in early April. Officers will be installed in late April. If you have questions please ask any current officers.

Valued Veterans Update—Committee Members Needed Bill Frampton

We have now fully initiated the Valued Veterans Program and our new Greenville Committee could use your support. We are looking for people to join (men and women, Veteran or not) to help us plan and organize the Valued Veteran activities for the year so we can improve what we offer.

In 2017 we had an AUCE Veteran’s Breakfast, providing recognition to our local Veterans, which seemed to be enjoyed by all and was hosted by the WOTM. We encourage all Veterans to self-nominate as a Veteran on the Moose International website.

We are looking for any suggestions on how to grow this program within our Lodge. Please feel free to submit your ideas to me directly until we can get the committee up and rolling and have formal meetings.

Notable Moose Members: Regional Politicians and Athletes Tom Corbett - Governor of Pennsylvania—Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Lodge 2699

Jack Ham - NFL Hall of Fame linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers—Indiana, Pennsylvania: Lodge 174

Woody Hayes - Ohio State University Football Coach—Columbus, Ohio: Lodge 11

Pete Johnson - Fullback, Ohio State & Cincinnati Bengals—Gahanna, Ohio: Lodge 2463

Jerry Lucas - Basketball Hall of Fame; NBA Rookie of the Year 1964; Sports Illustrated "Sportsman of the Year" 1961; Only Three-Time Big Ten Conference Player of the Year—Bucyrus, Ohio: Lodge 669

Arnold Palmer - Golfer—Greensburg, Pennsylvania: Lodge 1151

Gene Tunney - Boxer—Cincinnati, Ohio: Lodge 2

Honus Wagner - Baseball Hall-of-Famer—Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Lodge 46

Lt. Col. Edward A. Silk - Mooseheart Class of 1935; Recipient of the Medal of Honor in World War II—Johnstown, Pennsylvania: Lodge 48

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The Moose 25 Club The Moose 25 Club program was established to provide an incentive for members to sponsor their family and friends into the fraternity. Sponsor incentives are given for annual and short-term campaigns, but the Moose 25 Club is over your lifetime of being a Moose member.

Once you sponsor your 25th member into the Loyal Order of the Moose fraternity, regardless of how long it is between the first time you sponsor a member to your 25th, you automatically advance to the Moose 25 Club. Further advancement within the Moose 25 Club program is in increments of 25 up to 200, then increments of 50.

At the International Moose Convention, members of the Moose 25 Club are invited to a special event. In addition, Associations throughout the Fraternity also have Moose 25 Club events at their Annual or Mid-Year conferences. The Women of the Moose became part of the Moose 25 Club in 2008.

For more information on the Moose 25 Club check out the Moose International website.

Contact Moose Charities: 155 S International Drive Mooseheart, IL 60539 Phone: 630-966-2200 Email: request@moosecharities.org Website: moosecharities.org

The Moose Family

WOTM Bake Sale The WOTM hosted a bake sale in February to raise money for the chapter.

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Moose Rider Officers President: Bill Frampton Vice President Skip Mink Secretary Shelia Doddo Treasurer Kelly Mink Sargent of Arms Dennis Reynolds Road Captain Christopher Cole Rider Shirts – Rider shirts are available for both men and women. $12 small – Extra Large, $14 for XXL and larger.

Did you know you can earn Moose Rewards Points? You can earn points for sponsoring members, attend-ing meetings, holding office, or just renewing your dues. Every member has the opportunity to partici-pate and your points are awarded automatically.

Check out the Moose International website for what you can earn per activity: mooseintl.org/moose-rewards-program.

You can then redeem your points for Lodge, WOTM, and Legion dues, gift cards (Kohl’s, Amazon, Walmart, Target, Bass Pro Shop), Moose gift store merchandise, and much more.

Greenville Moose Riders Moose Riders Update Bill Frampton, President

2018 is getting off to a slow but purposeful start.

10th Annual Bike Blessing — Do you enjoy our annual bike blessing? Well mark your calendars, it’s scheduled for June 9, 2018. It is our 10th year so we want it to be a special, fun filled day. We are looking into a DJ and/or band for our steak or chicken fry-style dinner.

Moose Rider Sweatshirts — In order to earn a sweatshirt this year you will need to attend 4 events in addition to the monthly meetings, for a total of 10 activities (events/meetings). See me for questions.

Meetings/Dues—We would love to hear your input. Meetings are the first Monday of each month. If you haven’t paid your dues for the year see an officer and they can assist you. Moose rider activity fee is $10 and you don’t have to have a bike to be a member. We currently have 115 members. See one of the Moose Rider officers to renew.

Highway Cleanup — We are planning doing our annual highway cleanup sometime in April. More details to follow as we get closer.

Guns of Christmas—We are looking into doing a 10 or 12 Guns of Christmas again this year. More details to follow as we flush out our summer rides and Holiday events for 2018.

Meet Your Treasurer Ron McCartney

A member for over 12 years now, Ron is currently the Lodge Treasurer and Entertainment/Activity Committee Chair. As the Treasurer he is responsible for all financial aspects of the Greenville Moose Family Center. As the Committee Chair for entertainment and activities, he ibooks the monthly bands and DJs; helps organize the children’s parties (Easter, Halloween, Christmas); manages the karaoke contest, the annual summer picnic and Halloween Boo Bus, and all the Lodge holiday parties, including St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Halloween, and New Year’s Eve.

Ron has held several officer positions, including One-Year Trustee, Two-Year Trustee, Prelate, and Junior Governor. He says, “I was asked a long time ago if I wanted to run for a Trustee position; I liked seeing how the lodge was run and enjoyed the position. I’ve stayed involved ever since.”

He goes on to say, “What we do for Mooseheart, Moosehaven and our local community is fantastic. We recently donated to the addition at Moosehaven, as we have previously for Mooseheart. We also donate to local children to keep them involved in T-ball, basketball, and football.”

When asked about getting millennials more involved in the Lodge, Ron said, “It’s a good idea to figure out ways we can get them involved, support the lodge, and become members. If we could get some bands and activities that cater to the younger generation, we might be successful.”

Ron is a native of Greenville, and after serving in the US Army for four years he lived in Tacoma, Washington for a few years. He has two grown sons that live there now. He is married to our WOTM Junior Regent Wendy McCartney; both are involved in the success of the Greenville Moose Lodge.

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Greenville Moose Lodge #276 and WOTM 1890 Officers and Committee Members 2017 to 2018

Lodge #276 Governor: Charles Redzinak Jr. Governor: Jim Wheeler Past Governor: Jim Wheeler Prelate: Jeff VanSickle Treasurer: Ron McCartney Trustees: Ron Moyer, Jr. Sam Brown Administrator: Bill Frampton Inner Guard: John Packard Outer Guard: John Ferguson Sgt. At Arms: Richard Shingledecker Committee Chairmen Membership Retention: Jim Wheeler Entertainment: Ron McCartney

WOTM 1890 Senior Regent: Shelia Doddo Jr. Grad Regent: Wendy McCartney Jr. Regent: Marcy Webb Sec/Treasurer: Shari Calvin Recorder: Joy Hayden Committee Chairs and Standing Committees Membership Retention: Rita Brant Community Service: Laura Parola Activities/Sports: Joanne Cramer Mooseheart/Moosehaven: Lori Gilmore Higher Degree Chairman: Judy Macko Guides: Virginia Blair and Beth Slater Application Review: Vicki McClimans, Peg Revell, and Kathleen Killeen Audit Committee: Diane Ferguson, Lynn Beatty, and Nancy VanSickle Newsletter Janet Stifflear

Entertainment for March 2018 Ron McCartney, Chairman

Wednesdays Bingo Every Wed 7:00 pm

Fridays Free Juke Box 9:00 pm — 1:00 am

Fridays Bingo Every Fri 8:00 pm

Bands and DJs for March:

Sat March 17 The Goods 8:00 pm — 12:00 am

Sat March 31 Mike Peterson Band 8:00 pm — 12:00 am

What is the Moose Council of Higher Degrees?

The Councils’ main responsibility and goal is to aid the Lodges, Chapters and Moose Legions in the retention of active dues paying members through personal contact. Our Council members run various social programs and do a fair amount of fund-raising as well. Support of Moose Charities initiatives and our fraternity in general is often very rewarding as done by these groups. After all, they are made up of past and current leaders who believe in our cause and know our needs and how to fulfill them.

Additionally, the Councils normally have an annual banquet and/or other events to honor those new degree holders who have advanced in the past year. These events recognize the individuals and offer a chance to publically thank them for their service among their peers. This in itself promotes benevolence and charity among all members.

As members of the Higher Degrees, these groups are generally in the forefront of support and promotion of Moose programs and lead the cause of fraternalism by example. These groups, at the Chapter, Lodge and Moose Legion level, may meet as often as desired to socialize, work towards building membership strength, raise funds for Moose Charities and help with various other fraternal endeavors.

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Moose Lodge 276/ WOTM Chapter 1890 Calendar of Events

March 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3

Preferred Members Day

Discount

BINGO 8 pm VV Special All Day

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Race Day Specials

7 pm Moose Riders Meet

7 pm: Joint Orienta on for New Members

Members Night 7—11

pm

7 pm House Commi ee

Meet

BINGO 7 pm

Preferred Members Day

Discount

BINGO 8 pm

VV Special

All Day

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Race Day Specials

6 pm WOTM 1890 Officers

Meet 7 pm WOTM 1890 Meet

7:30 pm Moose Legion

Meet Members

Night 7—11 pm

7 pm Lodge Officers Meet BINGO 7 pm 8 pm Lodge Members

Meet

Preferred Members Day

Discount

BINGO 8 pm

The Goods 8 —12 pm

VV Special

All Day

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Race Day Specials

7 pm Joint & House Com-

mi ees Meet Members

Night 7—11 pm

BINGO 7 pm

Preferred Members Day

Discount PA State

Conven on 3/22—3/25

BINGO 8 pm DJ Dickey 8 —12 pm

VV Special All

Day

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Breakfast with Easter Bunny

& WOTM AUCE

Breakfast 9 am—12 pm

Race Day Specials

7 pm WOTM 1890 Meet

Members Night

7—11 pm

7 pm Lodge Officers Meet BINGO 7 pm 8 pm Lodge Members

Meet

Preferred Members Day

Discount

BINGO 8 pm Mike Peterson Band

8 —12 pm

VV Special All Day

Happy Hour Daily from 4 pm to 7 pm