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Moose Roundup

A bi-monthly publication of the Downers Grove Moose Lodge No. 1535

Downers Grove Moose Family Center No. 1535 • (630) 968-4550

August/ September For events calendar, see insert.  August 1, Open Mic Nite, 8 p.m.  August 4, Moose Legion Conferral, noon  August 8, Open Mic Nite, 8 p.m.  August 10, D.G. Park District Fishing Derby, Barth Pond, 9 a.m.  August 15, Open Mic Nite, 8 p.m.  August 18, Rod & Gun Picnic, Rudy Boehm's, 1 p.m.  August 22, Open Mic Nite, 8 p.m.  August 25, Lodge Picnic, Echo Park, Woodridge, noon  September 5, Open Mic Nite, 8 p.m.  September 8, Eddie Korosa and the Illinois Boys, noon  September 19, Moose Rider Ribs, 6 p.m./ Open Mic Nite, 8 p.m.

Moose in Motion! I would like to thank all those who participated and or contributed in some manner to the Sixth Annual Walk/Brunch, which took place on Sunday, June 23, 2013. It can be a very overwhelming project but with the continued support of the LOOM and WOTM, it is always a wonderful event. This yearʹs proceeds benefited John Irwin, a LOOM in need, the General Moose Fund, and the WOTM chair headed by Nikki Salansky. The dayʹs event included the walk at Graue Mill (I still canʹt believe some folks got lost again), a Split the Pot, and a Raffle for a one of a kind birdhouse. The weather held up until early evening when the rain decided to downpour. The party didnʹt stop but moved to the garage for more libations and cigars. Any future Walk/Brunch will bear the name ʺ‘Artieʹs Angels,’ a memorial walk to benefit . . . .” Hopefully, next year, we will all be healthy and the proceeds can go to the General Moose Fund. A special thanks to the major sponsors: • Dick Hayes—Hayes Foremost: adult beverages • Bob Nudd—Moose in Motion wristbands • Steve Marney—SM Handyman Service: birdhouse I am very proud of our Lodge—WE ARE a Family Center. Again, sincere thanks!!! Jan Powell

Mooseheart School Renovation Fundraiser

September 28, Fall Golf Outing, Boughton Ridge, 1 p.m.

Our lodges and chapters did so well with the October Cradle and the February Rocker Fundraisers that the same concept can be adapted to raise much-needed funds for the Mooseheart School Renovation. Donate as little as a $1 for a Mooseheart School Renovation tag, sign it, and paste it behind the bar, on the wall, or on a window. Show you care enough to do your very best for the Mooseheart Child City and School. Children are our future—the Mooseheart Children are relying on you to give them the best environment and educational training they need for their future success!

I would like to thank the Lodge members who participated in my fundraiser. A good time was had by all— plenty of good food, good friends, and a very nice day. I would especially like to thank the Women of the Moose—Jan, Lara, Jill, and Nikki, and also Mike S. for his help. It was sincerely appreciated by me and my family. John Irwin and Family

It’s That Time of the Year

Plans are being made for the 4th Annual “Pub Crawl” Keep October 19 open on your calendars to participate in this fun-filled day. Watch for signs in the lodge or email blasts. For more information, contact Carol Woods.

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From the Governor,

Mike Meador

Welcome to August and, with that, to Herman Stift and Tom Brennan, our newest Lodge officers who round out this year’s Lodge Board. It’s good to have your help, and I am looking forward to working with you. I would like to send a special thanks out to Bill and Linda Mullins for their generous donation of our newest HD TV. It was a great addition for the end of the Blackhawks Stanley Cup run and will be enjoyed for years to come. Stop in for Cubs, Sox, or Bears games and check it out! August will see the Lodge’s Wii bowling league on the big screen, and Sunday football is just around the corner. Our annual Lodge Picnic will be August 25 at the Echo Park Pavilion at 82nd and Woodridge Drive in Woodridge this year, from noon till dusk. Bring a dish to pass and enjoy the company of your fellow Lodge members. Don’t miss Moose Riders Ribs on September 19. Lara Grund has planned a Fall Moose Golf Outing for September 28 at Boughton Ridge Golf Course. It’s a great fundraiser and I’m sure it will be a super time as always. Also, watch for news about the Fall Moose Crawl. Enjoy the rest of the summer!

2013–14 LOOM Officers Governor: Mike Meador Jr. Governor: Herman Stift Treasurer: Dave Gardner Prelate: Tom Brennan Administrator: Tom Moran 1-year Trustee: Mike Schultz 2-year Trustee: Steve Wilhelm 3-year Trustee: Jeff Kindermann Jr. Past Governor: Rick Bright Sgt-at-Arms: Chris Blocker

Lodge Sponsored Students at Mooseheart

Hannah Tucker

Anna Jensen

Downers Grove Moose Family Center 1535 has, for the 18th year, sponsored the Frank Brand Scholastic Award. Mooseheart held its 2012-13 Honors and Awards Program in the field house on May 23. Attending the program was Past Governor Mike Pelling who presented top junior Jenni Serrano (right) a $100 Visa gift card and second place junior Rocio Sanchez (left) a $50 Visa gift card. The Downers Grove Moose Lodge is proud to continue a program Frank Brand, a past governor, administrator, and Pilgrim of the Lodge started in 1957. October/November Roundup articles are due September 10. Submit to [email protected]. Moose Roundup is published six times a year, as a service to its members, by the Downers Grove Moose Lodge #1535, Loyal Order of Moose, Inc., 1030 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Subscription paid automatically as part of annual membership dues. Third class postage paid at Downers Grove, Illinois.

Inner Guard: Gene Sbarbori

The Loyal Order of Moose is a private fraternity. The information contained herein is both confidential and privileged and shall only be available to and used by good standing members of the Loyal Order of Moose for fraternal purposes.

Outer Guard: Barney Dahl

© 2013 Downers Grove Moose Lodge No. 1535. This newsletter is not a solicitation for membership. All logos are © Moose International, Inc., Mooseheart, Illinois.

August/September Moose Roundup Winning team from the Spring Golf Outing (left to right): Rich Murrow, Frank Kratz, Matt Munro and Scott Munro

Junior Past Governor Rick Bright, IMA District 2 President Scott Robinson, and Lodge Administrator Tom Moran became Fellows of the Fraternity on May 27.

Never Pay Dues Again! Sponsor two new or re-enrolled members between now and May 1, 2014, and get your next year's dues for free! Remember, the application fee has been waived for new members signed during the 2013–14 year.

Thanks, Kim, and good luck.

Women of the Moose,

Barb Stift, Sr. Regent

Well, Ladies! We have gotten off to a slow start. But, our members are working on many activities. Bettyann Lawson, our Junior Grad Regent, is fulfilling her Community Service obligation by having a ʺBakeless Bake Sale.ʺ Please add up the time and cost it takes for you to contribute to a real bake sale, write a check payable to Downers Grove Chapter 973, and mail to P.O. Box 459, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Thank you, BA! Eddie Korosa, Jr. & the Illinois Boys will return to the Lodge on Sunday, September 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10, and lunch will be served. For further information, please contact Recorder Benetta Griffin at 630-901-5089 or [email protected]. Or, swing by the Social Quarters to say hi! Thank you, Benetta! We have said farewell to a dearly loved member. Ann Munoz, we wish you love and luck in your future endeavors. You are a favored co-worker. You have worked very hard for us! Your next Moose home will be lucky to have you! Thank you! You will be missed! Welcome to our new secretary, Joanie Kubilius, and our two new chairman, Lisa Marco and Jeanne Boehm. Thank you for stepping up! If you choose not to hold a

Save the Dates • August 7—Academy of Friendship awards of achievement. We will celebrate Lisa Marco, Angie Winslow, and Pat Motto receiving their honors. • September 4—Star Recorder • October 12—Children's Halloween Party • November 6—College of Regents • December 14—Children's Christmas Party

chair or office, your voice at our meetings is always welcome!! Your opinion matters! We meet on the first and third Wednesdayʹs every month.

Chapter 973 Women of the Moose Any questions, ask a current officer or e-mail Chapter973@mooseunits. org. Come out, find out what the WOMEN OF THE MOOSE is all about. See what is scheduled for next year. Meet your coworkers and enjoy the refreshments.

Our regular Chapter

Nights: 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Board of Officers meeting

immediately following the Audit meeting in WOTM Office.

Officers Sr. Regent: Barb Stift Jr. Regent: Cindy Kroger Chaplain: Ingrid Radford Secretary: Vacant Recorder: Benetta Griffin Jr. Grad Regent Bettyann Lawson

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Rod & Gun Club,

Evan Fitzgerald, President

Summer is here, it’s warming up, and hopefully the rain will give us a break. I hope everyone had a safe and happy July 4th holiday. The Downers Grove Park District will be holding the annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, August 10, at Barth Pond (Patriots Park) on 55th Street from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the morning. For many years we have co-hosted this event with the Park District, and again this year our skilled team of volunteers will be there to measure and record the fish. The event is open to all ages and is always a lot of fun. Our annual club picnic will be Sunday, August 18, again graciously hosted at the Rudy Boehm Estate. As always it is a family event, bring your kids, a dish to pass, and lawn chairs. Our Man of the Year will be presented at the picnic too!

The first weekend in October is the Fall Fishing Trip in Winneconne, Wisconsin. Details are available at our meetings. Horseshoes continue throughout the summer at Lester’s on the second Wednesday of each month. On a sad note, on July 7, Mr. Rich Potter, a long time Lodge and Rod & Gun member passed away. Over the years, Rich served as an officer, chaired many committees and organized a number of events for our club. Many will remember our Oktober Fest trips to Milwaukee. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Potter family. He was a great and giving friend and is and will be missed. Gentlemen, we still have membership opportunities available. If you are a Lodge member in good standing, enjoy outdoor activities—fishing, hunting, the shooting sports, camping—we welcome you to come and see what we have to offer. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month in the Lodge basement at 8 p.m. Your first year is free of dues! We look forward to seeing you there.

August/September Moose Roundup

Moose Legion,

Jeff Kindermann, Chair

Hello to all my brother Moose Legionnaires. This year the Moose Legion will celebrate its 100th year anniversary. To celebrate the Supreme Council has authorized the General Governor to waive all application fees for the entire fiscal year—May 1,, 2013–April 30, 2014. In addition to no application fee, dues for the first year are only $10. If you have been a Moose member for six months or have sponsored one accepted applicant into the Moose Lodge, then you are eligible to join the Moose Legion and start your path toward a Higher Degree of Service. Our Moose Legion unit helps support Mooseheart and Moosehaven. Some of the projects are listed below: purchase shirts for Mooseheart T-ball teams, food for annual Mooseheart T-Ball World Series, host annual picnic for Mooseheart community, support Youth Awareness Scholarships, support Mooseheart student trips to Moosehaven, this year funding the update of the sound system at the Fieldhouse at Mooseheart, and • help fund the Superintendent’s Office at Mooseheart School. • • • • • •

On August 4, the Downers Grove Moose Legion will host a Conferral ceremony. All applicants to the Moose Legion must attend a conferral ceremony (approximately 1 hour) to be accepted into the Moose Legion. The unit will serve breakfast starting at 9:30 a.m. followed by the

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Schedule of Activities • August 4—Meeting, 9 a.m.; Breakfast, 9:30 a.m., Conferral, 12 noon • September 1—Breakfast & Meeting cancelled due to holiday • September 14—Mecca Family Picnic, 11 a.m., Mooseheart Ohio Pavilion. • October 6—Breakfast & Meeting, 9 a.m. conferral ceremony at 12 noon. If you are interested in joining the Higher Degree of Service as a Moose Legionnaire, then now is the time. Again, for the first year, dues are $10 and the conferral is at our Lodge. How convenient is that? The Downers Grove Moose Legion unit meets the first Sunday of each month on the second floor of the Lodge at 9 a.m., breakfast is at 9:30 a.m., and our meetings begin at 10 a.m. (except August). It is a great day and time to become a Moose Legionnaire. Remember, as always, try to do something good for someone each day.

Tuckpointer Wanted. Contact the Lodge Office for information.

Cookbook for Sale! Loyal Order of Moose #1535 is proud to offer a treasured collection of recipes from many outstanding cooks. This attractive cookbook makes an ideal gift or keepsake! To purchase, please contact any bartender in the Social Quarters or e-mail Lara Grund at [email protected].

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August/September Moose Roundup

Moose Riders #1535,

Steve Hernandez, President

Because of our President’s recent incapacitation, Herman Stift is writing this issue’s column as a favor. We wish Steve a speedy recovery. Weʹre back! Moose Riderʹs Ribs will be served Thursday, September 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. Iʹm sure everyone will enjoy them again! Remember, we have a limited supply. Advance purchase is available! Buy your ticket now, especially if you will be late. This coincides with one of the Thursday night NFL games. Watch for postings in the Lodge. Our current ride schedule is Sunday, September 15, Ride for Autism Speaks—KSU, 10:30 a.m. at Fox River Valley Harley-Davidson. Riders will gather at our Lodge beforehand to ride out as a group. This ride is dear to us because four of our past and present Riders kids are challenged with Autism. Please donate generously. Visit www.rideforautismspeaks.com for more information. Many of our Riders go on impromptu rides that are not listed here. Please stay in touch if you are interested. The Lodge Picnic is Sunday, August 25. Our favorite organizer, aka our Governor, Mike Meador, will be representing our Lodge in St. Louis at the Illinois Moose Associa-

Lodge Polo Shirts Moose Rider T-shirts

Lodge Governor Mike Meador and Senior Regent Barb Stift on their way to the Blessing of Bikes at Mooseheart in

tion Annual Convention. Please be in touch to help haul the grills, coolers, keg, etc. It would be greatly appreciated. The picnic will be back in Echo Park this year. If you are unable to help, please bring a dish to pass—or BOTH! The Mooseheart Centennial Celebration was July 27, two weeks after the writing this article. We should have had a great turn out of Riders for this amazing event. We have neon green t-shirts for sale—$15 for nonRiders. Please see a Moose Rider if you are interested. Patches will be available soon. May we all have a pleasant summer, many rides, and, as always, keep the shiny side up! START SEEING CYCLES—MOTORIZED OR NOT!

Lodge and Chapter members:

The Lodge hall is available for family events. Now available in the Social Quarters! See the Bartender for details.

For information, contact the Lodge office at 630/968-4550.

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August/ September

Eddie Korosa, Jr. & the Illinois Boys Sunday, September 8, 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets:$10 For more information, contact Benetta Griffin 630/901-5089 or [email protected].