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Wesley I. Crowder serves as Supreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose. He was elected to this position – which also serves as Chairman of the Moose International Board of Directors – at the 123rd International Convention in Anaheim in July 2011. He had previously served as Supreme Jr. Governor in 2010-11 and Supreme Prelate during 2009-10. Wes had served on the Supreme Council, the fraternity’s corporate Board of Directors, since June 2005. He had previously served since 2004 on the Mooseheart Board of Directors, and on the Moose International Government Relations Committee since 2001.

Wes joined Bedford, VA Lodge 1897 in 1963. He served his Lodge as Governor, Past Governor and Sports Chairman and many other Lodge activities.

At the state level, Wes served as District 6 President, Past District President and District Chairman for the Virginia Moose Association Transportation System. He is a Past President of the Virginia Moose Association and served as Deputy Supreme Governor, Outer Guard and Sergeant-at-Arms.

A member of the 50 Division of the Moose 25 Club, Wes received the Fellowship Degree of Honor in 1974, and the Pilgrim Degree of Merit in 1982.

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Table of ConTenTsmessage from the president’s pen ....... 3

calendar of events .................................. 3

deputy regional manager ...................... 4

in memoriam ............................................... 4

mother’s day celebration ...................... 5

charlotte moose lodge .......................... 6

lowell moose lodge ................................ 6

muskegon lodge ....................................... 6

advancements ........................................... 7

raffle winners .......................................... 7

mid-year conference photo spread ... 8-9

wertz warriors ...................................... 10

women from richmond .......................... 10

thank you from carole ......................... 10

moose sports ..................................... 11-12

free dues .................................................. 12

moose charities ...................................... 13

heard of moose? ..................................... 13

fierce dance academy............................ 14

bus trip – state convention ................. 14

take a moose cruise ................back cover

MiChigan Moose assoCiaTion

Bob Staley Editor and Publisher. The information contained herein is both confidential and privileged and shall only be available to and to be used by good standing members of the Loyal Order of Moose for fraternal purposes. Any use for political or busi-ness purpose is strictly prohibited. Submit articles via e-mail to bstaley@rinkprinting.com.

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MAIL TO: Michigan Moose Associationc/o Robert Staley

28596 Downey StreetDowagiac, MI 49047

Message from the President’s Pen

create some interest – get involved! My last article dealt about having everyone getting involved and setting New years Resolutions. I also mentioned to not sit on the sidelines and criticize. Make your Lodge a place that you would want to visit daily or 2 or 3 times a week. Provide an atmosphere that is pleasant and appealing to everyone. My travels throughout the state show a variety of activities. I happened to travel to the Fremont Moose Family Center for the District 10 meeting in February. The Lodge was nicely decorated with Valentines and the purpose was to raise funds for Moose Charities. They have an exceptional board of officers that work as a cohesive unit. They mentioned that Kalya and Dale Tanis provided the motivation on this project. Travels to the Lapeer Moose Lodge found me enjoying a variety of chili in a District 12 fundraiser and Vi Willey was the chair for this event. Then it is off to the Lewiston Moose Lodge to take part in the Wertz Warriors presentation. Get Involved, be active and make the Lodge the place that you would want to visit. The month of April finds a lot of exciting events occurring in the state. Let’s start first with the visits by Supreme Governor Wes Crowder. The Lodges that he will visit are Caro, St. Clair Shores, Westland and ypsilanti with several meet and greets along the way. There are several Council of higher Degree banquets planned for the month of April. Council of higher Degree International Director Bob Neff will be visiting the West Michigan Area in May. The month of June finds us visiting Mooseheart for graduation activities and the Pilgrim Conferral. We just finished having an exceptional Mid-year Conference. Please be informed the WOTM lead the LOOM in attendance and donations of money. They have raised the bar and the men need to rise to the challenge. It was nice to have a Tommy Moose Presentation and a Moose youth Awareness student for the Council of higher Degree lunch. Special thank you to Britney Sanchez for taking time out of her busy schedule to speak about the Moose youth Awareness Program. It was nice to honor Bob Beardsley and Carole Bouchard on Saturday night. We also cannot forget Mr. Moose, Eddie DelSasso for signing 650 members. We have until the end of April to take advantage of the no fee program. Lets make a push so we can be a plus in membership when we end the year. Also remember that when you sign up two members your dues are paid for the upcoming year. have a great holiday and we look forward to starting the fiscal year in May at a plus in membership.

gaRY kluzak, pResidenT, MiChigan Moose assoCiaTion

april 14 legion 107 spring moose legion

celebration saginaw #82 14 legion 108 bowling tournament 14 district 12 moose riders

“bikers against hunger” 5pm-12am 14/15 mens doubles pool tournament harrison 15 district 12 meeting highland lodge 2pm 15 legion 105 meeting st. clair shores

#1837 celebration 15 legion 108 celebration at the ionia lodge 22 legion 177 conferral & election wayne 26 supreme governor visits caro lodge 27 supreme governor visits westland 28 supreme governor ypsilanti 29 supreme governor visits st clair shores 28 district 10 comedy night at greenville

lodge for “rev it up” $10 28/29 men's singles pool tournament

brownstown may 5 moose legion 107 golf outing

crooked creek lodge banquet 5 walleye fishing tournament brownstown 5-6 wotm pool tournament 6 district 4 breakfast meeting

port huron lodge 9:00am 6 district 10 meeting dorr lodge 1:00pm 12 legion 107 annual moose legion dinner/

dance/award birch run lodge 12 mixed scotch doubles pool tournament caro 19 regional managers golf outing holly 19 lowell moose lodge 4 person scramble 20 district 18 meeting st louis

Calendar of Eventsjune 1 rev it up ride mt pleasant 2 mooseheart graduation and pilgrim

conferral 9:00am 2 “relay for life bike run” sparta lodge

sponsor 2 rainbow golf outing “lynx golf course”

otsego 3 district 4 breakfast meeting hamtramck

lodge 9:00am 3 district 10 meeting fremont lodge 1:00pm 9 bass fishing tournament tawas 10 district 6 meeting ypsilanti (election) district 12 meeting birch run lodge 2pm 16 sparta lodge #50 9th annual classic car show 16 past presidents golf tournament harrison 29- July 4 international convention tampa, fl july 1 deadline for moose legionnaire of the year

applications 4 international convention ends tampa, fl 6 2 man golf scramble 7 men's golf tournament begins birch run 7 annual bike show sparta lodge #50 8 district 10 picnic sparta lodge 1:00pm 8 district 12 meeting lapeer 2pm 8 district 18 meeting cadillac 13 2 man golf scramble 14 state board meeting dewitt lodge 14 men's golf tournament birch run 20 2 man golf scramble 21 men's golf tournament birch run 21 district 4 picnic tba 21 wotm ladies golf tournament adrian 26-29 otsego camp o rama 27 2 man golf scramble 28 men's golf tournament birch run

august 4 mixed golf tournament begins 5 district 10 meeting wyoming lodge 1:00pm 11 special olympics bike run at sparta lodge #50 11 legion 107 summer celebration lewiston lodge 12 legion 107 picnic lewiston lodge 16 yupper golf tournament 17-19 michigan moose convention 22 west michigan special olympic ball game

$10 per ticket ($3 goes to s.o.) september 8/9 softball tournament caro 9 district 10 meeting ludington lodge 1:00pm 9 district 12 meeting fenton lodge 2pm 9 district 18 meeting clare lodge 15 all state legion golf tournament saint clair shores 15/16 men’s horseshoe tournament greenville october mixed bowling tournament begins lowell 6/7 euchre tournament ann arbor 13 legion 107 fall moose legion celebration

houghton lake lodge 14 district 12 meeting durand lodge 2pm 14 district 18 meeting estey lodge

november 11 district 18 meeting evart lodge

december 9 district 12 meeting pontiac 2pm 9 district 12 meeting gladwin lodge

Dowagiac Moose LoDge #933 Let the beasts Loose when they aLLoweD the Fierce Dance acaDeMy to use the LoDge For two DiFFerent FunD raisers. First was a Pancake breakFast with aLL the triMMings. that was such a great success they askeD iF they couLD Do a sock hoP, which we were

gLaD to be oF heLP. Monies raiseD wiLL go towarDs Paying For coMPetition Fees.

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my moose Brothers and sisters of the moose: Now is the time. With no fees, every Lodge and Chapter in Michigan should be signing members for ABC dollars only. That's $34 for men and $25 for women. Remember that campaign? Now Is The Time! With only April left at the reduced fee it should be easier to sign members. Always carry an Application with you, you never know when you will have a chance to sign a member. One time when I was at the hospital with Josephine, I was sitting in the lobby waiting room. When a gentleman came in with his wife. She went away with a nurse, and he sat down beside me. We started talking and the first thing you know we were talking Moose. he said he was a member once but gave it up. I started to tell him what we were about and what do you know he asked me to sign him up again! I went out to the car to get an application, there were some others in there listening to what I said, so I took five applications in with me. Josephine came out and said she was sorry I had to wait so long. I told her I didn't think she was gone very long and the guy sitting beside me said I was busy signing Moose Members. I did pretty good that day because I signed four while I was waiting. Not too bad. One day I signed three former members at the casino. That was when Mt. Pleasant was still around. No matter what you do when signing members make sure you tell them what we are about. The young at Mooseheart and the aged at Moosehaven, the Community Service we do and all the other opportunities we have to offer. With the hight cost of everything and the economy not so good people are staying closer to home. If you have a good program at the Lodge I am sure they will come out. I know in small towns things are rough. Gas and groceries keep going up in fact most things are going up. Wages or retirement are shrinking. When I retired 27 years ago the money I got was great. Today its not so great. As long as you watch yourself you can get by. Be like me, I eat my meals at the Lodge everyday. From four to eight dollars I get a good meal. If you spend eight dollars a day at the Moose it only cost you $56.00 to eat for a week! If you go to the grocery store

and buy $56.00 worth of groceries...you don't get very much, it lasts about three days. So go to the Lodge. you will be helping them and yourself. In my 47 years in the Moose I have always believed in their programs. Maybe some more than others, but they always had a way of work-ing out. I thought we had a very good Conference. Our Executive Board is working on some very good programs to help the Lodge out. Remember we have to work with them to make the programs work for all of us. I want to thank them for having a very nice night in my honor. I always said one thing about the Moose, If you have it coming, you will get it. If we do the job we are supposed to do, it will come to you faster. Right now I'm not doing as much as I should be doing. Being an Administrator again in these times make the job harder and more time consuming. Remember the saying "whatever it takes". So with all of us working together lets get the job done we set out to do. Remember May 1, 2012 starts a new year. Those signing members for dues will have a brand new start. A lot of members don't know that our fiscal year runs from May 1 to April 30. you have to explain this to them that are getting members for dues. I have run into a couple of problems, but got them straightened out. So lets all finish the year with a bang! I forgot to mention what a great guests we had at our Conference. Our General Governor Steve Green, and The WOTM official guest Wendy Matthew, Member International Activities Committee. What good people they are! We thank them for being our guest. I also want to thank the Executive Board for the fine job they did. I want to also thank all the Moose Members that took time to shake my hand, arn't people wonderful!

fRaTeRnallY, ed dalsasso

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Deputy Regional Manager Ed Dalsasso

In Memoriamanother great loss to our fraternity, pilgrim W. Buck Burley of west branch, michigan moose lodge 2051 passed away on march 21, 2012. buck joined the moose in 1979, became a moose legionnaire in 1980 and received the fellowship degree of honor in 1985. he became a past governor of west branch lodge in 1983, is a member of moose international's five club being in the fifty division and for his dedication and devotion to the order he was called to the house of god at mooseheart, illinois in 1997 to receive the pilgrim degree of merit, the highest degree available in the order.

life member of the loyal order of moose and of the legion of the moose, pilgrim DaviD McDonalD a member of dearborn heights, michigan moose family center #1795 passed away on friday, march 9, 2012. dave had served as administrator of dearborn heights moose for over twenty years and was a past governor. he also served the michigan moose association as a deputy regional manager and became a past state president of the association in 2004. an active member sponsor, he had signed over 500 members into

the order since his enrollment in 1959. he entered into the legion of the moose in 1979, received the fellowship of honor degree in 1986, and was called to the house of god at mooseheart, illinois in 1997 to receive the highest degree of the order, that of pilgrim degree of merit.

women of the moose collegian and past grand council member karen PiPer passed away wednesday January 25th in allegan, michigan. in keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place. burial of ashes will be at mountain home cemetery, otsego, at a later date.

with regrets i inform you of the passing of moose pilgrim Perry railer on sunday, march 18, 2012. perry, a past member of lansing, michigan moose lodge 288 and now belonging to mooseheart's general assembly 3000. for his dedication to the order, perry was called into the house of god at mooseheart, illinois in 1998 to receive the order's highest degree, that of pilgrim degree of merit.

rex H. vanarMan, a member of marshall, michigan moose family center 676 received his pilgrim degree of merit in the house of god at mooseheart, illinois in 1972. condolences may be sent to the van arman family at 215 east drive, marshall, michigan 49068

deaR MiChigan Moose MeMbeRs,you are making a difference in more lives than you can imagine and should be extremely proud of yourselves. I know I am! I appreciate all your help and support during the past five years regarding the Gimme 5 campaign. your generous financial donations in addition to the items donated for our Miscellaneous Raffles are greatly appreciated. Special thanks go out to the Gimme 5 chairman and members who assisted working in the booth, selling tickets, and working in the WOTM meeting room. you have always been there for me when called upon and “thank you” just doesn’t seem to convey my appreciation. you were my right and left arms; keeping in touch with the members of your Chapters and Lodges and by having fundraisers at Chapter, Lodge, and District lev-els. Lastly, for helping when I needed extra hands to get the tasks done especially when I had to attend Moose Charities board meetings or Confer-ences as an Official Visitor. While in Frankenmuth, we collected an additional $3,187.17 for Gimme 5. Total contributions not including what I just mentioned for the State of Michigan is $194,119.55! As this program concludes in Tampa, we are excited about a new program will be introduced. I am looking forward to your continued assistance in promoting it as well. The Michigan Moose Association has entered into an agreement with Legal Shield (previously called Prepaid Legal). With your membership you are entitled to receive legal advice, 24/7 emergency assistance, letters and phone calls on your behalf, legal document review, and audit services. Included in this package you receive a free standard will and as an added BONUS Moose Charities receives a $10.00 donation in your name! The next topic I would like to discuss is Tribute gifts. There is no bet-ter way to pay our respects to those members who have passed away by making a donation in their memory. I would want my legacy to be carried on with a tribute gift in lieu of flowers. Another suggestion would be to remember Moose Charities, Mooseheart, and Moosehaven in your estate planning. For further information, check out our Planned Giving portal at: http://moosecharities.giftlegacy.com. We need mentors; those who are or

will become members of the Defending Circle Society to help us spread the word. We can also honor our living members who earn higher degrees or are appointed to positions in the Fraternity with honor donations. Each lodge needs to make available the Tribute donation envelopes designed for “in honor” or “in memory” of gifts. The envelopes are free and available from Moose Charities plus shipping & handling. you can also submit them online at: www.moosecharities.org/store/wish/Tribute.asp. By the way, “in honor” or “in memory” gifts do not have to be for Moose members; they could be for any individual you wish. Since the beginning of the year I am proud to advise you that on be-half of the Michigan Moose Association, we have submitted the following benefiting Moose Charities and Mooseheart Child City and School: 2,250 BoxTops for Education coupons 702 BONUS BoxTops for Education coupons 1,660 Campbell UPS labels ** 12 boxes consisting of snack bags 1 box consisting of toothpaste tubes/toothbrushes,

spread containers, cheese packaging, and inkjets ** 2 boxes consisting of candy wrappers, cookie wrappers

and cellphones **** Still in the process of sorting and counting so additional totals will be in my next article.

As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions. I can be reached at 248-561-0831 or by email at: beepbeepcrash@wowway.com. See you in August! On behalf of our children and seniors, thank you!!!

heaRTfelT Thanks, ChaRlene welCh, diReCToR, Moose ChaRiTies

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If you haven't, you will soon. Moose International, which supervises an four-nation organization of more than 1.1 million men and women, announced today a pilot campaign for what ultimately would be the largest public-education program in the history of the organization. The campaign, Heard of Moose?, is designed to raise general awareness of the Moose organization, its endeavors for children and teens in need (most notably at Mooseheart Child City & School west of Chicago), for its senior members (the Moosehaven retirement community near Jacksonville, FL) and its community service. The four-month pilot program launched in Tampa on April 1 and will continue to coincide with the 2012 International Moose Convention taking place in downtown Tampa there from June 29 - July 4. The organization expects up to 10,000 men and women members from across the U.S., Canada, Great Britain and Bermuda to travel to Tampa to participate in the convention. According to Tampa's convention bureau, the International Moose Convention will be Tampa Bay's third largest convention this year. "We have a strong base of 27,000 women and men Moose members in 26 Lodges throughout the Tampa area. We want to show the rest of Tampa - from young families to retirees -that the Moose provides opportunities to help kids and seniors, and to give back to the community, all

while having a lot of fun," said William B. Airey, Moose International's Director General and Chief Executive Officer. "Like most fraternal organizations, we're trying to get the word out about what we do, to a changing society. By the end of this campaign, not only will you have heard of Moose, but we think you might want to become one, too," he added. The integrated marketing program throughout Hillsborough and Pinellas counties includes paid adver- tisements -- including outdoor billboards, bus exteriors, bus shelters, radio and newspapers -- coupled with media relations, social-media outreach and a public Open House at the Tampa Convention Center on Friday evening, June 29 (go to www.heardofmoose.org for details). Advertising for the Heard of Moose? campaign will incorporate a variety of media. Vibrantly colored images will focus on action-oriented people demonstrating key aspects of the Moose mission, including 1) caring for the young; 2) caring for seniors; 3) community service; and 4) celebrating life. All creative components will tie to the call to action: Go to HeardOfMoose.org. Beginning April 1, high profile advertisements begin running on more than 50 billboards (vinyl and digital) on highly trafficked streets and highways throughout the Tampa area. More than 120 bus shelters will feature large display advertisements reaching thousands of

individuals driving and walking to their next location. Approximately 45 buses, wrapped in the Heard of Moose? campaign design, will travel throughout Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. In addition, radio advertisements run on country music and news stations throughout Tampa. An eight-page, Heard of Moose? special section will be inserted in the Tampa Bay Tribune and Tampa Bay Times on Sunday, June 24. The insert, which will feature numerous articles about Moose programs and its members, will provide potential Moose members with a more in-depth look at the organization and encourage them to visit the website and contact the organization for membership information. And, throughout the duration of the campaign, each of the 26 Moose facilities within a 50-mile radius of downtown Tampa have been provided with a special 4-by-8-ft. banner, closely following the campaign's graphics but carrying the message: "Heard of Moose? Here We Are!"

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horSeShoe’S in the winter?The Birch Run Moose Lodge held their 7th annual Snowshoe Tournament, Sat Feb. 18th at the Birch Run Lodge. Entries were down this year only 9 teams showed up to brave the cold. Mother Nature did smile on us by dropping 3 inch’s of snow the night before the tournament. The bonfire and sunshine during the tournament helped to keep the player in a warm mood. The double elimination tournament took about 4 hrs. All the money raised goes to the improvements to our horseshoe pits. The winners of the Tournament were Don Ogle Jr, and Robb Webb. 2nd place went to Lori Daniels and Todd Daniels. 3rd place went to Joanne and Al Manthey. We want to thank everyone who participated

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Charlotte Moose Lodge Lowell Moose Lodge Moose Sports Pool ResultsAs a community activity project, the Charlotte Moose Lodge 2565 is happy to report some wonderful news about one of our members. Lyle (Keith) hart had several financial and personal obstacles that were preventing him from being able to get needed surgery. Members of the Lodge demonstrated generosity and leadership in spreading an effort to help Mr. hart to get the surgery that he needed. By coordinating the Moose member's efforts with hayes Green Beach hospital starting last November, everyone worked together for a successful result. We are pleased to say that Mr. hart was released from the hospital Thursday, February 2nd after a successful surgery. We are grateful for having a local hospital to provide such surgeries and we thank all of those in Charlotte Moose Lodge 2565 for helping Mr. hart achieve his goal. he was back at the Moose Lodge doing bar tending activities on Thursday, February 9th.

On Saturday Feb 25th The Lowell Moose Lodge was honored with a pre-sentation of a special tribute from the State of Michigan in recognition of achieving their 100 year anniversary. The tribute was presented by Michi-gan State senator David hildenbrand ,who is also a member of the Lowell Moose Lodge #809. Pictured is the lodges anniversary cake as well as Senator hildenbrand speaking following the presentation.

Pictured left to right:

Back Row – Jim Betts, Max Main, Dan Hogan

Center Row – Tom Palmer, Jim Eaton, Dan Black Sr.

Front Row – Keith Hart, Jim Smith

MICHIGAN MOOSE MEMBERS

DAY

AUGUST 26, 2012

VS.

L.A. ANGELS

At 1:05P.M.

For Tickets Info Contact Family Activity Chairman

Bob Kenworthy (734) 765- 3801

Email robert-jr7977@sbcglobal.net

Tickets are $30.00 for upper infield above home plate

$20.00 down Right Hand infield

Let’s show Detroit Tigers how Moose Members support the

Home team and fill the seats and cheer them on. Contact your

Districts and Lodges let’s get the Buses rolling to Comerica Park.

How many tickets by the end of June or soon as possible.

MICHIGAN MOOSE MEMBERS

DAY

AUGUST 26, 2012

VS.

L.A. ANGELS

At 1:05P.M.

For Tickets Info Contact Family Activity Chairman

Bob Kenworthy (734) 765- 3801

Email robert-jr7977@sbcglobal.net

Tickets are $30.00 for upper infield above home plate

$20.00 down Right Hand infield

Let’s show Detroit Tigers how Moose Members support the

Home team and fill the seats and cheer them on. Contact your

Districts and Lodges let’s get the Buses rolling to Comerica Park.

How many tickets by the end of June or soon as possible.

DAY

AUGUST 26, 2012 • 1:05 PM

VS. L.A. ANGELS

MICHIGAN MOOSE MEMBERS

Michigan Moose Association 5-Man State Pool Tournament

Held in Lincoln Park Lodge #1665 February 11th, 2012 I would like to thank the lodges that came from out of town. With the Handi-cap system we installed I thought we would get a few more teams Still working out some kinks but I think it is a fair system. So that being said I would like to congratulate the 3 Lincoln Park teams that took 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place. 1st Place Went to: Lincoln Park #7 ( BACK TO BACK YEARS) Capt, Vinnie Bruzzese Fred Taylor, Robert Wolford, , Elmo Ruiz Earl Hurick, John Thibert, and June Parsons 2nd Place Lincoln Park #3 Capt. Lanny Kalisieski, Dennis Calhoun, Dave McKuhen, Bill Mooney, Jim O’Connor and Don McDonald 3rd place Lincoln Park #2 Capt. JR. Mosier, Norm Wisniewski, Gary Lesnau, Bob Czuchra, Aaron Kukola, and Kevin Mullins. Remember: April 11th & 12th Mens Doubles in Harrison #2235 April 28th & 29th Mens singles & 9-Ball in Brownstown/Dearborn #1620 May 12th Jack & Jill Scotch Doubles Caro Lodge #1049 I would like to give thanks to Robert Colbert & June Parsons for the Work they put in. (REMEMBER WOMEN ARE INVITED TO ALL POOL TOURNAMENTS) THANK YOU Pool Chairman: Don McDonald

Michigan Moose Association Family Scotch Doubles:

The Tournament was held in Harrison Lodge #2235 on February 4th, 2012 15- Young Ladies and Gentlemen showed up. Doubles Division 8 to 12 year olds 1st place Joe Derby & adult Shane Burnside 2nd place Louie Garcia & adult Lou Garcia 3rd place Skyler Holden & adult Larry Holden 4th place Jayce Penner & adult Craig Penner Division 13 to 15 year olds 1st place Andrew Kiser & adult Tim Kiser 2nd place Andrew Elliott & adult Bill Fetters 3rd place Bailey Rhodes & Adult Don McDonald Division 16 to 20 year olds 1st place Dan Murgittroyd & adult Alan Murgittroyd 2nd place Bryon Holden & adult Larry Holden Singles 8 to 12 1st Louie Garcia 13 to 15 1st Andrew Elliott 16 to 20 1st Dan Murgittroyd I would like to thank you all for participating; this was my first time and certainly not my last. I would like to give a special thanks to Mike & Pam Kirby also Lonnie & Donna Glines For all the help & hospitality they showed my wife and I. also to the whole Harrison lodge. Thank You State Pool Chairman Don McDonald

Muskegon LodgeSunday Jan, 22th 2012 – 82 enrollees in the charter class. 23 were seated. Including our old friend

Jack Keglovich. All of the State Executive board were there. Harrison Lodge did the enrollment with the help of Gene Gooley and Gayle Kinney. District #10 President Jim Beardsley insituted the new lodge.

In all 15 Pilgrims and 8 Fellows were there.

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items donated by the following along with who won them.

snack basket donated by monnie and mary won by wendy matthew

spa basket donated by clare chapter won by wendy matthew

solar moose donated by lansing chapter won by mary gark

spaghetti dinner basket donated by district #10 won by cheryl kennedy

picnic basket & grill donated by taylor chapter won by carolyn michalak

garden basket donated by delton chapter won by peggy harris

lottery bag donated by ella ostrander won by John weir

garden basket (2) donated by holland chapter won by deb willingham

have bag will travel donated by avon rochester chapter won by phil simmons

man & woman sports basket donated by Jackson chapter won by Julie hawthorne

have a picnic basket donated by richmond chapter won by diane ivy

ladies pampering basket donated by ann arbor chapter won by linda vernon

rada cutlery/ kitchen donated by harrison chapter won by marcie lilly

it’s a dog life donated by dale and pam Johnson won by debby nutter

spa basket donated by grand blanc chapter won by beverly mitchell

frog basket donated by robin gooley, chris heath and norma marshall (coworkers) won by michelle avendt

kids basket donated by district #10 won by linda warsinski

scrapbooking basket donated by otsego chapter won by mary gark

morning comfort basket donated by cheboygan chapter won by pat lung

picture frame with lottery tickets donated by birch run chapter won by pam Johnson

u of m basket donated by caro chapter won by michelle avendt

m s u basket donated by caro chapter won by tamica mclaren

garden basket donated by sanford chapter won by lorretta brown

blueberry basket donated by south haven chapter won by mary rhoades

Wertz Warriors at Lewiston Moose

Women from Richmond

A Thank You From Carole

On February 9th the Wertz Warriors visited Lewiston Moose 2495 to receive checks. Regional Manager Dave Coffey and President Gary Kluzak were in attendance to welcome the riders.

Dave announced that so far the Michigan Moose together with Moose International were able to raise a whopping $27,751.21 for the Wertz Warriors.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Michigan Moose Association for honoring Bob Beardsley and myself at the recent Mid-Year Conference. here have been so many memories over the last 45 years...and earning the respect of your peers and having the fun we have while helping others — what more could we ask out of life? One of my fondest memories was at a 25 club party when Kenny Rogers was there (impersonator) and I was singing with him as Dolly Parton! Again, thank you so much and may the Lodges and Chapters in Michigan have much success in the new year! Fraternally and in friendship, Carole Bouchard

Richmond 2300 ladies won Novice and International

co-workers of the year.Kim Ellis couldn't go to the

convention because of family priorities and Denise Lyons

was helping her husband Curtis do Ah-ooo-gah which

they held in their room. Ray Foglesong District 4

President made the presentations.

RAFFLE WINNERSBasket Raffle for our Michigan Home at Mooseheart. What a great job coworkers and Lodge brothers

we raised $4055.00 for our young men who live in our home. Thank you!! Thank you!! Everyone for making this possible.Thanks does not seem to be enough but that is how I feel writing this to all of you!

stop and go basket donated by holly chapter won by cheryl kennedy

proud to be an american basket donated by st clair shores chapter won by diane newman

garden scooter donated by wyoming chapter won by Judy mcgregor

u of m glazing ball donated by caro chapter won by sue richards

m s u glazing ball donated by caro chapter won by alice hainle

out and about donated by flushing chapter won by pat lung

harley davidson goodies donated by district #12 moose riders won by connie Jilling

kitchen cash basket donated by saginaw chapter won by alberta fowler

garden easy to work donated by lapeer chapter won by alice hainle

basket with handmade goodies donated by brooklyn chapter won by carolyn michalak

garden basket donated by houghton lake chapter won by deborah willingham

gerber basket donated by fremont chapter won by vonda harrington

nestle basket donated by fremont chapter won by roger wallaert

standing moose planter donated by cadillac chapter won by vivian sayger

a very special thank you to those who helped sell tickets. get the baskets out to the tables tearing the tickets so they were ready to sell. those who donated the tickets. thanks also to those who help get the baskets into our meeting room. every chapter, district and individuals that donated. with all of you it made it possible to raise the most we ever did on our basket raffles $4055.00.

i will be sending for another dispensation to hold our basket raffles at our annual conference at the s00.

thanks again for all you do to help our michigan home young men have what they need.

Monnie anD Mary Dunn

50 YeaRs life MeMbeRJohn Tucker Jr. .................................... 1570Warner young ...................................... 156Albert F. Wells ...................................... 182Gerald M. Kachenko ............................ 440Lawrence R. ....................................... 538Rodney F. White .................................. 538Kenneth E. Samuels ............................. 705Ronald Lusby ....................................... 705Richard Nelson .................................... 705Donald Shepard Sr. .............................. 809Marcus E. hoffman .............................. 884Robert Stanley ..................................... 921

diReCToR geneRal’s CiRCle of disTinCTionDonald G. McDonald ........................ 1665Edward Joseph Dalsasso ..................... 2235

skagen wRisTwaTCh William haggadone ........................... 2235Michael Kirby, Sr. ............................... 2235Dennis R. Belger .................................. 158Dennis J. Noel ..................................... 763James E. Colby ................................... 1253Sherman Farmer ................................ 2235

Moose 25 ClubBrian K. Most ......................................... 82Guy houtz, Jr. ...................................... 677Ella A. Ostrander ................................ 2142Louis E. Park ...................................... 1317Jill Baker-young .................................. 1792Karen L. Jaye........................................ 227Eva Marie Swafford .............................. 286Mary Gark ......................................... 2106Gerry Murphy .................................... 1168David Mullins .................................... 1665

AdvancementsMoose 25 Club (continued)Lloyd Allen, Jr. ..................................... 835Joy Ann hishon .................................... 389Pedro R. Santos .................................... 169Dawn Kietzman ................................... 298

50 divisionThom Russell ..................................... 1670Craig R. Frazier .................................... 156Richard Dyer ....................................... 934Gene Brown ...................................... 1555

75 divisionSherman Farmer ................................ 2235Robert J. Willey .................................. 2426Richard L. Walkenbach ...................... 1911Gary Gladhill ....................................... 934Patricia J. Beaudry .................................. 99David Penner ..................................... 1566Katherine L. Thomas .......................... 1965

CenTuRY divisionKarl G. Traeder .................................... 966Donald G. McDonald ........................ 1665Marry Jean haggadone ...................... 1804Charles Barnard ................................. 1795Leonard Wentworth ........................... 2268Robin E. Gooley ................................... 202

125 divisionJohn E. Shumway ............................... 2565Gary Thomason ................................. 2651

250 divisionScott W. O’Dell .................................... 430

300 divisionDennis J. Noel ..................................... 763Richard J. Langenburg ........................ 1162

650 divisionEdward Joseph Dalsasso ..................... 2235

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MID-YEAR CONFERENCE

2012

FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN