A Note from the Chief Executive Officer
“Waking up at 5:00 a.m. each day to deliver newspapers led me to my love of following the weather. Back in the good old days, you stepped outside and looked heavenward and went by the old saying, “red skies at night, sailors delight.” I was fortunate to open up the newspaper and read the three-day forecast or watch the local news at 5:00 p.m. for their prediction on when the rain, snow or ice may cover the area. Now we check our weather app for hourly forecasts, current radar and severe weather warnings. One thing we know, we can’t change the weather, but we can change our location. That being said, I have often thought that a winter office at Moosehaven might help my work productivity as CEO…..yah, I don’t think the Board of Directors will buy that either.
Several of our lodges, members and our fellow Americans have recently suffered due to the unpredictable and severe nature of our weather in the Southeast. From water, wind, sand and mud damage to complete losses of buildings and belongings, we have experienced it all in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. This is the time of year when we give thanks for our family, friends, communities, homes and our military men and women, who protect freedom here and abroad. A time to put the needs of others before our own and find it in our hearts to be just a little bit more generous than we think we can afford.
The Moose was built to care for one another, our communities, our Mooseheart children and our Moosehaven seniors. As we celebrate all the joys of life, please keep our Moose family members in your thoughts and prayers. Whether it be a natural disaster, health diagnosis, accident or our aging bodies, let’s be there for one another. The Moose continues to grow closer to a million members strong, so there are more of us to look out for and more of us to help. When I step outside tonight and watch the sun set in the west, I’ll take a deep breath and whisper, “red skies at night, Moose Fraternity delight.” God Bless!
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