November/December/January 2006-2007


Lodge/Chapter News:

Chapter Member Illustrates Children’s Book

> Artist Vicki Norris Hoffman, member of Centerville, VA, Chapter 1674, has illustrated a children’s book about the importance of friendship by author Roland McElroy titled Jibicle and Cokie. McElroy was looking for an illustrator for his second children’s book, when he met Hoffman in a chance meeting in physical therapist's office. McElroy, a former chief of staff for Senators Sam Nunn (GA) and Chuck Robb (VA) was recovering from surgery while Hoffman was being treated for carpal tunnel syndrome. The two struck up a conversation and the children’s book team was born. This is the first book Hoffman has illustrated, having previously focused her talents on portraits and murals. Her work can be seen in the Moose mural at the Centerville Lodge.

Jibicle and Cokie is currently available at amazon.com, borders.com, waldenbooks.com, and signed copies can be obtained directly from Roland McElroy at www.mcelroyassoc.com/publish.shtml.

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Buffalo, NY Parade-goers Treated to Patriotism, Family and Fun... All Marching Under the Banner of the Moose!

> Buffalo, NY Lodge 8/Chapter 322 affirmed to the crowd watching last summer’s Independence Day parade that they truly are a Moose Family Center, as members and their families, plus partnering Buffalo Boy Scout Troop 808, proudly marched behind the Moose banner. Brenda LaBorgne and Krista Fawcett lead the Scouts through a Buffalo neighborhood.


Stefanie Santiago and Dylan Garlock were thrilled to ride on the back of the Moose parade float.




Woodbridge, VA Lodge 583 Honors Its Veterans with Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony

> In its second annual Remembrance Day ceremony this past June, Woodbridge, VA Lodge 583 Past Governor Terry Munro (a veteran from the Korean and Vietnam conflicts) presented a flag for detailing, which had flown in Iraq, to a local Junior ROTC cadet. The ceremony is held to honor the men and women of the Lodge and Chapter who served in the United States military in times of both war and peace.