Grand Prairie TX 1818 Brightens Social Quarters With Wall Mural, Thanks to Co-Worker Hughes

The mural, depicts a moose standing near a lake in a wooded part of a mountain setting.

Hughes is a long-time member of Grand Prairie Chapter 1650. In appreciation of Hughes’ efforts, Lodge 1818 held a night in her honor with over 50 members attending.

Sidney, OH 568 Gathers Supplies for U.S. Soliders in Afghan Effort

> Our troops in Afghanistan as well as Iraq need supplies from the home front, and Sidney, OH Lodge 568 is ready to help. The matter is close to the hearts of Lodge 568 members. One of the soldiers who has served in Afghanistan is Diane Lawson, the wife of Lodge member Randy Lawson (at right in this photo). Diane Lawson wrote to the Lodge with a list of needed items, including Epsom salt, peroxide, Q-tips, envelopes, and writing paper. Members of Lodge 568 recently worked together to gather three boxes of items to send overseas. Any members wishing to help may contact Connie Baker (left in photo at right) at Lodge 568 by calling 937-492-5500.

> When North Port, FL Chapter 1892 thought about how to honor our nation’s servicemen on Armed Forces Day, they decided to bring in a group of former servicemen. The Chapter invited the honor guard of local VFW Post 8203 to Lodge 764 for the day’s celebrations. Members of all branches of the U.S. military attended the event, and enjoyed cake and refreshments while saying “thank you” to those who proudly serve our country.

> Santa made his annual stop at the Westfield, NY Lodge 118/Chapter 517 Christmas party. There was a huge turnout of children to see Mr. Claus. And after sitting on Kris Kringle’s lap, attendees could enjoy games, cake, juice and the door prizes. Bailey Raynor won a teddy bear and Dakota Rammelt, the youngest child in attendance, won a bear that was as big as she was!

Our Float Wins July 4
‘Best of Show’ in MI

> Dorothy, the Tin Man and the rest of the Wizard of Oz cast had the crowd jumping at Lewiston, MI Fourth of July parade.

And the people behind the costumes were all Moose, members of Lewiston, MI Chapter 2189.

The parade float, which was a project in conjunction with Lodge 2495, won the Best in Show competition at the parade.

Statue Adorns FL Lodge Entrance, Thanks to Moose Motorcycle Group

> The entrance to Four Townes, FL Lodge 655 got quite a bit more impressive in July when installation was completed of a stand-alone moose statue.

The statue was provided through the efforts of 15 of the Lodge’s Moose on Bikes (“MOB”) and was put in place on July 15.

The effort was organized by Dave Drysdale and 14 other MOB members. Eleven members attended the installation and posed with the statue. The MOB reports the installation of the statue has created goodwill and warm feelings in the Lodge. Lodge 655 is located in DeBary, FL, just 65 miles from Walt Disney World--so the MOB named the statue “Mickey.”