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Gahanna, OH Lodge 2463/Chapter 2088 Draws Record Turnout to Annual
Kids’ Christmas Party
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A record number of 110 children showed up for the Gahanna, OH Lodge 2463/Chapter 2088 Christmas party in 2004--well above previous holiday parties. The success of the event was truly a team effort of the Chapter and the Lodge, with several Women of the Moose “elves” lovingly wrapping gifts. Lodge Administrator Steve Speaks (standing at left) helped oversee the event, making sure each child received a gift. At right, Santa Claus--a VERY close friend of Lodge member Ron Crawford--met with the children and learned what they wanted for the holiday.
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The Mooseketeer Program is a Cool Hangout for Children in Royal Palm Beach, FL
> Royal Palm Beach, FL Lodge 2245/Chapter 1655 have plenty of enthusiastic younger members in their successful Mooseketeer Program, in which young sons and daughters of members meet for pizza, karaoke and other fun. However, it’s not all play for the kids, who help the Lodge and Chapter with many Community Service programs. The children built a float (left), which was a big hit in a local holiday parade and was even pictured in a local newspaper. The children proudly wore their distinctive yellow T-shirts which they wear at all Mooseketeer functions.
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Crawfish Boil/Open House Draws Moose Prospects in the Heart of Louisiana’s Cajun Country
Alexandria, LA Lodge 1951 (located in central Lousiana and only slightly damaged by Hurricane Katrina) held its annual Picnic and Crawfish Boil last May which attracted close to 100 members. This annual open-house event, geared to attract attention from potential members, was most recently held at Cleco Lake in Boyce, LA and featured a crawfish eating contest! Pausing here at the crawfish grill are, from left, Lodge Administrator Raymond Tassin, Governor Doug Davis, member Paul Benoit, Past Governor Harold Basco, and member Don Page.
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Arkansas Moose Association Makes a ‘Sure Bet’ With Mid-Year Conference Locale
The Arkansas Moose Association did something different during its Midyear Conference at Hot Springs earlier this year: they sponsored a horse race at Oaklawn Race Track in Hot Springs! Those in attendance lucky enough to have their names drawn were able to be in the winner’s circle to have their picture taken with the winning horse. From left are Jim Ingram, Wendell Dawson, Regional Manager Ron Trygstad, Moose International official visitor Henry Houck, Cherie Felcher, Kathy Alberson, State President Val Norville, State Treasurer Tom Sulo, Denise Bennett (daughter of the trainer) and the rest of the crew. The winning horse was “Dare to Cross” paying $5.40, $3.60 and $2.60. Houck said he “had $5 all across.”
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Columbus, IN Pint-Sized Musician Makes a Big Impression on Members
Columbus, IN Lodge 398/Chapter 456 holds weekend dances on a regular basis--but members were not expecting to see five-year-old Jacob Silence play the first set with the local band Hotwired. Needless to say, the Saturday-night crowd cheered Jacob on enthusiastically!
Last spring, members of Truth or Consequences, NM Lodge 2050 along with several dignitaries from the New Mexico/Arizona Association attended a special ceremonial burning of the Lodge’s mortgage. From left are Administrator Ron Alleman,1-Year Trustee Ron Golubski, Past Governor Daryl Conley, and Governor Ken Johnson. The Lodge opened the doors to its new building in January 2000; they made their final payment in February 2005. Building cost of their new Moose facility was a little over $330,000. Since completing its new home, membership has grown from 261 members to more than 500! (Note: do this with a photocopy--not the actual mortgage document!)
4 Generations in Topeka!
 It’s all in the family for four generations of loyal Chapter members at Topeka, KS Chapter 1091. From left are Brandi Sierra Charactor, the newest member of the family to join the Chapter; her mother Denise Vazquez who joined in 2002; grandmother Shirley Vazquez, who joined in 1992; and great-grandmother Virginia Cox who joined in 1974.
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November/December/January 2005-2006
