Moose Magazine Online

February/March/April 2005

Community Service:	James E. Morgan, Director
Local School and Brandon, FL Lodge 1880: Partnership Flies to New Heights Every Spring George Chavez and some of his enthusiastic kite builders. > George Chavez, along with the help of his wife Ruth, from Brandon, FL Lodge 1880/Chapter 159, are becoming legendary among the students of Dover Elementary School for annual kite-building classes every spring—now in their 16th year. Students eagerly look forward to learning how to make and fly kites. Included is study of proper measurement, symmetry, weather conditions and friction. The Lodge and Chapter have received great publicity; George was even presented an award by the School Board. Supplies are provided by the Moose Legion; the Chavezes do the rest.	.	Please click on any photograph below to view a larger image.	.
> Dayton, OH Lodge 73/Chapter 9 raised more than $260 during a local radio station’s “Miracle Marathon” to benefit the Dayton Children’s Medical Center. In fun tongue-in-cheek fashion, Chelsie Farish (related to Chapter Recorder Anita Farish) acts as a “change bandit” and demands cash from Lodge Governor Ron Snyder.		Lodge Governor Ron Snyder and Chelsie Farish.
> A local television station and Wendy’s restaurants in Zanesville, OH sponsored a program called “Lace Up for Kids,” in which donations of shoes were taken for needy children headed back to school. Lodge 867/Chapter 663 members thoughtfully noted that children need socks to go along with their new shoes—and donated 250 pairs of socks to the shoe drive.		Lodge 867/Chapter 663 members.
Feels Like Home. . . > Red Deer, AB Lodge 1639/Chapter 1460 and the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre have worked together since 1993, when the Lodge funded the “Moose Cottage” room, where patients and visitors are treated at no cost to beverages, homemade baking and kindness by volunteers. Last year, the hospital celebrated its 100th anniversary and underwent a redevelopment project. The “Cottage” had to relocate, and plans were made to allocate space on the third level of the regional building. Moose members donated the funds needed for the space and the new, updated cottage opened in July 2003. At left above, a beautiful window with an etched Moose separating the food-preparation area from visitors.		Women of the Moose staffer Delvera Teske signs the guest book while Lodge Administrator Gene Stebner and Mrs. Teske’s husband, Assistant Director/Member Relations Del Teske, enjoy some coffee in the “Cottage”.
Pinewood Derby Fever Hits our Scouts! > The Pinewood Derby is always a popular event with Cub Scouts affiliated with Moose Lodges throughout the fraternity. Point Pleasant, WV Lodge 731/Chapter 594 sponsored Cub Scout Pack 258 members as well as onlookers of all ages watched the exciting race unfold.		Cub Scout Pack 258 members
Spinoza Bear, Tommy/Donny Moose Continue to Help Heal Hearts Across the Continent Diamond, age 3, a patient at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, is a recent kidney recipient; also a recipient of a Spinoza Bear from Lauderdale Lakes, FL Chapter 1699, with the support of Lodge 2267. At left is Senior Regent Donna Jordan; at right, Community Service Chair Donna Heck. Spinoza Bear features comforting taped messages, and is a popular WOTM outreach tool.		Moose generosity from Franconia, VA Lodge 1076/Chapter 1042 blessed the family of six-year-old Laura Cottle, receiving treatments for cancer. Lodge Governor Jim Mills presented the family with a $1,000 check; Senior Regent Patti Veach presented the family with a $250 check and Laura’s own Spinoza Bear.
> The Tommy Moose and Donny Moose programs continue to make a positive impact in communities across the continent. Clockwise from top: Murfreesboro, TN Chapter 1110 Senior Regent Barbara Tolliver (left) and Secretary/Treasurer Lorane Hawk presented Tommy Moose to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department. Gratefully accepting the stuffed Moose is Capt. Ralph Lehew (also a member of Murfreesboro Lodge 645). Click here for order form.		In Vicksburg, MS, ambulance supervisor Steve Peacock is grateful for a Tommy Moose donation from Gates Weaver, an emergency medical technician and a proud member of Vicksburg Lodge 1581
In NY, Library Receives Donation of Preschool Program Toys > Children attending preschool programs in Lindenhurst, NY are delighting in some fun toys thanks to Lindenhurst, NJ Lodge 1421/Chapter 690. Members gave a generous donation to the Lindenhurst Memorial Library earmarked for new play equipment, which included a ride-upon fire truck and eggplant rocker.		Standing from left are Library Director Christine Salita, Past Governor Bob Sahlstrom, Community Service Chairman Jack Percival and librarian Carrie Guarria; seated from left are Collegian Mary Fontana and project chairman Larry Fontana.
PA Moose Youth Give $100 to Mooseheart Youths of families at Lawrenceville, PA Lodge 581/Chapter 2148, representing the Lodge’s pool league presented Governor Mike Gavuli with a $100 check that the young people specifically designated for the Energy Fund at Mooseheart —used to repair underground heating utilities at the Child City campus in Illinois.		.
Hamburg, PA Lodge 523/Chapter 786 held a raffle to send Kristi Saeger to the Miss Teen of America Scholarship & Recognition Program. A check of $450 was presented to Kristi by Pennsylvania Moose Assn. then-President Ron Maley (left) and Lodge 523 Community Service Chairman Arthur Miller and Governor Mark Stizel at a class enrollment. Each candidate in the program needs a sponsor to cover the costs needed to maintain the program. The Lodge’s name, as Kristi’s sponsor, was listed in the souvenir program book.		.
In Kingsport, TN, We Help FD Spot Chemical Spills > Monitoring spills of hazardous materials just got a little easier in Kingsport, TN (home of a major chemical plant), thanks to Kingsport Lodge 972/ Chapter 1106. Moose Legionnaires learned the fire department needed new binoculars and a spotting scope, but with budget constraints, couldn’t get them. Kingsport Moose purchased 11 sets of binoculars and two spotting scopes.		From left are Jim Oliver, Lee White, Jo Ann Schism, Bill Mason, Bill Christian and Kingsport Fire Chief Charles White. [Back to top]