November/December/January 2005-2006


Feature Articles:


Moose Men and Women Band Together to Help Provide Relief for Hurricane Victims



From left are Lodge Governor Pete Alley, Salvation Army Major Sue Dorman, Lodge Administrator Danny Jacques; WOTM

> Thoughout North America, the compassionate men and women of the Moose fraternity have been doing what they can to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Members of Huntsville, AL Lodge 1007/Chapter 1255, for example, presented more than 2,000 bottles of water, canned goods and personal hygiene products to the Salvation Army to be distributed to the Gulf region or where the need is greatest.

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Jacksonville, Beach FL Lodge 1558/Chapter 1381 worked together to help out the victims of Hurricane Katrina by creating a dropoff site for water, canned goods and dry goods. During two weeks of operations from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, the Lodge shipped out more than seven tons of goods. Volunteers included front row, from left) Erica Ewying, Denny Thompson, project coordinator Mike Fitch, Jim Kutz and Jane Dulina. Back row: Shea Portes, Tom Smith, Louann Walters, David Fisher, Carmen Fitch and Andy Dulina.
Silver Spring, MD Lodge 658/Chapter 1160 volunteers worked long hours to collect food, water, hygiene supplies and toys to send off in a local trailer truck headed on its way to the New Orleans area to help provide relief to hurricane victims. Before the loading of trucks (above) the Lodge was filled with donations from generous men and women.



Albuquerque, NM Lodge 1517 Helps to Raise More than $13,000 for Young Cancer Patient
The Loyal Order of Moose and the Cub Scouts have a long-standing tradition of working together to help develop the character of future generations. Strongly supporting Scouting is Westminster, MD Lodge 1381/ Chapter 897, which hosted a Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet for several combined local Cub Scout Packs.

> After learning that Joshua Trujillo, the then-four-year-old grandson of Albuquerque, NM Lodge 1517 member Mike Trujillo was diagnosed with cancer, the Lodge and Chapter 1266 members decided to help all they could-- holding several fundraisers, including a golf tournament which raised more than $8,000 for Joshua. Shortly after, a bank trust account was opened in Joshua’s name. So far, the donations have exceeded $13,000! Lodge members had another fundraiser scheduled for October and plan to hold cancer fundraisers every year to help Joshua (now six) and other children. At left, Joshua was thrilled to “drive” one of the golf carts which were on hand at the tournament in his honor.

Newport, VA Lodge 1119/Chapter 213 collected more than $43,000 in toys for underprivileged kids in the Toys for Tots program last Christmas. The program, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps, distributes the toys to needy children selected by local social-service agencies. This is an annual event sponsored by the Lodge. Newport 1119 Toys for Tots Committee Chairman Karl Sharp (at lectern) presented the toys to the grateful Marines.


Communities Across the Continent Continue to Appreciate our Fraternity’s Donations of Tommy and Donny Moose Dolls!
Fairbanks, AK Lodge 1392/Chapter 912 Jr. Past Governor William Kothe (left) presented two dozen Tommy Moose dolls to Fairbanks Fire Chief Warren Cummings (a member of Fairbanks Lodge and former Regional Director for Moose International). The Fire Department issued a news release to local media indicating how helpful the Tommy Moose dolls are in calming children in traumatic situations. To order Tommy or Donny Moose, phone 630/966-2250.



San Jose, CA Chapter 1579 presented a dozen Donny Moose to the children’s trauma unit at Good Samaritan Hospital. From left are Star Recorder Norma Green, Co-workers Jen Dillon and Eula Forbes, Past Deputy Grand Regent Pat Adams, hospital staffer Christine Roberts and Star Recorder Hope Diffenderfer.
Lake Havasu City, AZ Chapter 1608 brightened the day for several Alzheimer’s patients at Havasu Nursing Center, with presentations of Donny Moose dolls to the grateful women.


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