Monday, June 28, 2010
A FUN day at the lodge for Moose Legionnaires at the lodge on January 14
By Secretary, Daryl Conley
Saturday, January 14 was set aside as a special day for all Moose Legionnaires. During the afternoon, we enrolled six new candidates, had a free lunch, learned some history of the Moose Legion, and played "Moose Races" and "Moose Legion Trivia" for prizes. Attendees also got to see a performance of the "Legacy of the Moose" with AZ/NM Moose Association President Darryl Gerber, portraying James J Davis, founder of Mooseheart and Moosehaven.
Seven Moose Legionnaires also received the coveted "Imperial Degree." Winners of the Moose Races receiveda Moose Legion lapel pin. The winners then competed in race-off to determine the ulitmate winner. Congratulations to Bill Harvey, who recieved a Moose Legion vest clasp as the grand prize winner. Winners of the trivia contest each received a hand-made leather wallet made and donate by lodge member Frank Koch. 44 Moose Legionnaires attended the event.
$0.00 ENROLLMENT FEE NOW THROUGH APRIL 30, 2012!!! That's right, by becoming a new Moose Legionnaire or renewing your membership from year's past, you can save the $10.00 application fee if you apply between Oct. 1, 2011 and April 30, 2012. All you need to do is include $15.00 with your application to cover the first year's dues. This action was approved the board of Moose Legion 134 at their September meeting. Now it is even easier (cheaper) to join!!
Our Moose Legion Burritos and Breakfasts continue to be big successes for our Moose Legion Committee. We thank all those who work so hard every month making burritos and cooking breakfasts on Sunday morning (and for some, like me - that's awful early to be gettin' up on a Sunday morning!! - ed.)
Don't forget - our Moose Legion steak dinners have moved for the second Saturday each month to the 4th Friday each month. Moose Legionnaire Pat Oberg and crew serve up Filet Mignon from 5:00 - 7:00 for just $12.00 per person. At our last dinner, they sold 120 dinners, with plans to serve 140 on January 27.
We still need to work on our dropped members. if you know someone who has not renewed their Moose Legion dues, tell them about all the great things the Moose Legion does; tell them about our donation to the lawnmower you just read about, tell them they don't have to attend meetings or even Celebrations, we just need theri support; our children at Mooseheart and Camp Ross need their support.
If you want to see who is on the eligible list, or who has not renewed their dues, there is no need to wait for the next Moose Legion meeting. There is an on-going list in the small meeting room located between the social Quarters and the Administrator's office and the door to the meeting room is always open; feel free to go in any time and look at the list. Next to the list is a sheet where you can document information such as whom you contacted, when they were contacted, and what their response was. SPECIAL NOTE: If you are working off the Arrears List (those who did not renew their dues) make sure to check the "Lodge Status" column to make sure they are still in "Active" Status in the lodge. If they are not "Active," this means they will also need to renew their lodge dues before they can renew their Moose Legion dues.
There are lots of names on these lists, let's all see if we can convince these lodge members to become or renew their Moose Legion dues.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO BECOME A MOOSE LEGIONNAIRE? Do you enjoy good fun and fellowship? Then why not join today?? You can be an even more important part of your lodge and our fraternity. By enrolling in the Second Degree and paying a small yearly dues, you can contirbuting even more to our chilredn at Mooseheart and seniors at Moosehaven. he application fee is $10.00, and dues are just $15.00 year. Joining the Moose Legion also entitles you to attend our quarterly celebrations and all other Moose Legion functions, as well as our annual picnic, where you and your loved one will receive a free steak dinner.
Your elevation to the Second Degree (Moose Legion) also entitles you to wear the official Moose Legion blazer or jacket that you have seen many of our other members wear. It is also a pre-requisite toward elevation to the Fellowship and Pilgrim Degrees.
Not sure if you qualify? The eligibility requirements are quite simple: you must have a minimum of 1 year of membership in the Moose AND sposnored at least 1 new member, OR....you must have a minimum of 6 months of membership in the Moose and have sponsored 3 members. That's all it takes to make you eligible!
The Moose Legion was organized in 1913 to raise money to build Moosehaven and raise it, they did!! Later on, in the late 1950s, the Moose Legion built Camp Ross for our Mooseheart children to spend the summers camping, hiking, playing sports, and all the things kids love to do. Your support of the Moose Legion means that the Moose Legion as a whole can continue to keep Camp Ross operating, as well as helping to defray the ever-rising costs, maintenance, and repairs at both Moosehaven and Mooseheart. Your Moose Legion dues are an important part of the entire Order!!
Our monthly Moose Legionnaire meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month at our lodge at 2:00 PM.
Don't forget, by sponsoring two Moose members into the Moose Legion, you will receive a free year's dues in the Moose Legion. Time to call that friend or relative and get him to join -- CRESTE SOME INTEREST by sponsoring a new Moose Legionnaire today!!
We still have dozens of qualified Moose members who have not signed up for the Moose Legion. Are you one of them? Why not join today?
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
from Moose International