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1 The Courier FLORIDA BERMUDA MOOSE ASSOCIATION VOLUME 2016 NO. 1 JAN/FEB 2016 Chili Cook-off Attendees Enjoy Good Food and Great Weather--page 8 New Membership Campaign page 22 Photo courtesy of Patty Hodgdon Moosehaven Residents taste some chili during the November Cook-off on campus.

2 F.B.M.A Officers EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TERRITORY MANAGER/ LIAISON Jerry Monk 605 Spring Meadows Road Quincy, FL Cell SECRETARY Scott A. Cushing PO Box Miramar, FL Fax PRESIDENT Fred Van Nostrand Pine Villa Circle Punta Gorda, FL Cell VICE PRESIDENT William (Bill) Catlow 921 SW 132nd Terrace Davie, FL Cell TREASURER W. Scott Duncan 2407 Hagoplan Avenue SW Palm Bay, FL PRELATE Bobby Baker PO Box Deltona, FL Cell JR. PAST PRESIDENT William (Bill) Norris 8654 Dellbridge Court Jacksonville, FL Cell REGIONAL MANAGER Noleta (Sam) Harris 455 New Port Drive Salisbury, NC TERRITORY MANAGERS Bolton Bunting Larry Cundiff Bill Birk Jerry Monk-Liaison Officer APPOINTED OFFICERS SGT AT ARMS Charles Geary 2633 Billingham Drive Land O Lakes, FL Cell charlgry@verizon.net ASST. SGT AT ARMS B.J. Friedel 3130 SW 40th Avenue West Park, FL bjfriedel53@gmail.com INNER GUARD Buddy Dugger 118 E Macclenny Avenue Macclenny, FL Cell chiefdugger@cityofmacclenny.com ASST. INNER GUARD Chuck Plourde Mandrake Road Zephyrhills, FL candtplourde@aol.com OUTER GUARD Wally Machemer Brainbridge Circle Port Charlotte, FL Cell wmachemer@embarqmail.com ASST. OUTER GUARD All Caime 800 Rio A2A Mano Drive Altamonte Springs, FL Cell phishingnut@embarqmail.com DISTRICT PRESIDENTS District 1 Max G. Trent 160 First Court Key Largo, Fl max33037@yahoo.com District 2 Greg Popadak SW 104th Ave. Miami, FL gupservices@bellsouth.net District 3 Terry Bowman 920 SW 11th Street Hallandale Beach, FL bowmantileco@gmail.com District 4 John Mulvihill 1291 NW 45th Court Pompano Beach, FL singingman001@yahoo.com District 5 Ed Webb 8424 SE Sandy Lane Hobe Sound, FL eweebwon@aol.com District 6 Chuck Kinnaman 676 SW Eyerly Avenue Port St Lucie, FL Cell cakpsl@aol.com District 7 William (Bill) Brumfield 874 Gillen Avenue NW Palm Bay, FL Cell wrbisbillr@yahoo.com District 8 John Scheithauer 4666 Gold Finch Lane Merritt Island, FL Cell caroljohn321@cfl.rr.com District 9 Marc Castle 444 Vermont Avenue St. Cloud, FL marcthemoose@aol.com District 10 Douglas C. Panasiti 1591 Rockwell Height Drive Deland, FL auctnr56@aol.com District 11 R. E. Tonkinson 3657 Christa Court Ormond Beach, FL Cell Fax retonkinson@cfl.rr.com District 12 William Bissonette 19 Fairway Road Jacksonville Beach, FL Fax dist12pres@aol.com District 13 Douglas Castleberry 5344 Sloan Lane Jacksonville, FL Cell dcastle5344@gmail.com District 14 Robert W. Ford Jr. 985 SW Harford Way Lake City, FL robertwford2@gmail.com District 15 Terry Palmer 324 Mashes Sands Panacea, FL tpalmer5310@gmail.com District 16 Terry Pafford 651 NE 68th Ocala, FL tdizzydevil@aol.com District 17 Carl Toth Woodland Circle Ridge Manor, FL Cell ctoth3@centurylink.net District 18 John Distefano Quimby Drive Port Richey, FL Cell quimby27@yahoo.com District 19 Gary Peltier Burrito Drive Riverview, FL Cell gpeltier97@yahoo.com District 20 Ron Sofield 142 Winona Circle Auburndale, FL rksof@yahoo.com District 21 Jeff Hill 605 Tangerine Drive Oldsmar, FL jdhill605@gmail.com District 22 Jason Thornbloom 2633 Regatta Drive Sarasota, FL thornbloompaints@aol.com District 23 Carl Gause 4810 NW Hwy 72 #215 Arcadia, FL carlgause@hotmail.com District 24 Gerry Greiff 240 Tonga Lane Englewood, FL Cell laniru3@hotmail.com District 25 Ken Downing 5640 Chelsey Lane Unit 201 Fort Myers, FL kn.downing@gmail.com District 26 Dan A. Bernard 4253 Island Circle Apt C Fort Myers, FL bpoe1393@aol.com District 27 Beau C. Rench 1246 Skylark Avenue Marco Island, FL brench.ml1990@gmail.com District 28 Charles Crossley 1224 NE 12th Lane Lake Panasoffkee, FL chuckcrossley@outlook.com Vol No. 1 2 Jan/Feb 2016

3 Note from the Editor: The new year is upon us and I want to thank everyone that contributed to The Courier last year and for the kind words I received from so many of you. It was a great year and our members raised a lot of money for Moose Charities and provided service to our communities and supported many local and national charities. As you will see in this issue, we have another challenge in front of us the Moosehaven Centennial project. More about that on page 13. We should all be working on our retention, too, and spreading the word about what the Moose do and what we represent. With a clear understanding of this, the people we sign up are sure to be members that stay! I ve included in this issue some photos from the Moosehaven Chili Cook-off with our past Association Presidents bringing home another 1st place award for People s Choice in the blind judging. Moosehaven and Mooseheart were both represented, with Mooseheart Executive Director Gary Urwiler doing his part at the Mooseheart booth. Because of the meetings scheduled on the Moosehaven campus that week, dignitaries such as Director General Scott Hart and Grand Chancellor Barb McPherson were around to sample the chili and vote. Mother nature kept the skies blue, the temperatures fair, and only late in the day was there a chilly breeze off of the St. John s River. But, it was a wonderful day and another great turnout. The Supreme Governor, Terry Walls, will be visiting some Lodges in March and everyone should start thinking about the Midyear conference in April. Make sure you have booked your rooms at the Rosen Plaza. April will be here before we know it, and rooms go fast there. July is the International convention in St. Louis (see page 34), and before you know it the 2016 will be gone. Until then, the calendar is pretty full for As Moose we are never short of things to do! Joan Fedora The Courier What s Inside Cover The FBMA Welcomes its Newest Pilgrims 2 Florida Bermuda Moose Association Board of Officers 3 Note from the Editor 3 Table of Contents 4 Territorial/F.B.M.A. Liaison s Message 5 President s Message 5 Deputy Grand Regent s Message 6 Regional Manager s Message 8-10 Moosehaven Chili Cook Off 12 Mooseheart NJROTC 15 $10,000,000 Moosehaven Centennial Projects Gets Go Ahead 16 Moose Shoppers Earn More than $8,000 in Two Years with Shoparoo 17 Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches 18 FBMA LOOM International New 5 Club Qualifiers 19 FBMA WOTM International New 5 Club Qualifiers 19 Circle of Distinction Qualifiers Heart of Distinction Qualifiers Top 25 Producing Lodges as of 11/30/15 20 FBMA Lodge Quota Busters Reel Them In Winners Top 25 Producing Chapters as of 11/30/15 21 FBMA Chapter Quota Busters New Plus1 Membership Campaign Launches 23 FBMA Sports FBMA Cornhole Tourney 25 Higher Degree Treasure Coast and Panhandle Councils of Higher Degrees 26 Higher Degree Recent Pilgrim Presentations 27 Higher Degree Moose Legion Celebration, Pilgrim Getaway Community Service District 9, Four Townes, Bermuda, Cape Coral and Macclenny Lodge and Chapter News Cape Coral and Zephyrhills 33 Moose Riders Cookson Hills Toy Ride International Convention Information 38 FBMA Calendar of Events 39 FBMA Moose International Appointments 39 FBMA Committee Chairmen Please check your expiration date, which is located with your mailing address on the back page. If you have expired, please renew before the next Courier issue or you will be removed from the mailing list. Thank you. Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

4 Message from Territory Manager/F.B.M.A. Liaison Moose Build Our Foundation. As we move into the last 4 months of the Moose Year, are we doing all we can to Build Our Foundation? Have you sponsored someone this year? Do your Lodges, Chapters and Moose Legions all have an ACTIVE Membership Committee? These are all good questions that I hope can be answered with yes. We must do everything we can to increase our membership in the coming years. If we keep declining as we have over the last several years, I am in fear that we may not be able to sustain Mooseheart and Moosehaven and that would be devastating to those in need of the services of these two great institutions. I know in my heart that not one of us wants that to happen and we are the only ones that can ensure it does not by continuing to sponsor qualified members into our great fraternity and to encourage others to do the same. Let s all double our efforts for the next 4 months to make sure not only our individual units have a PLUS 1 but that our entire fraternity does. The FBMA LOOM Membership Chairman has created a new short term campaign for January through March so look for the information in this issue. It is a chance to win some cold hard cash. Lodges are able to get in on the act too if they are Plus 1 on the Friday of the Mid Year. I am looking forward to the upcoming Mid Year. We will be doing a Heart Of The Community Project at the Mid Year and details are being worked out by the LOOM and WOTM Heart Of The Community Chairman at this time and will be shared as soon as the details are available. Our Official Visitors will be Grand Regent Jeanenne Lautzenheiser and Supreme Jr. Governor Franz Fritz Griswold. Both will have great Moose Wisdom to share with us. In closing, I truly hope that all had a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Thank you for all you do to make our world a better place to live. See you down the road. Jerry Monk Territory Manager/FBMA Liaison Vol No. 1 4 Jan/Feb 2016

5 From the Desk of the President As we turn the corner into a New Year, we feel renewed and energized (yes we do). We will turn that energy into results. We will be saying welcome back to many of our northern members and friends, and they in turn will be bring more friends (potential members). Take advantage of this opportunity, put your best foot forward with a good looking Lodge (clean and inviting), wait staff that are friendly and helpful doesn't cost a nickel to say "Hi how have you been?" And when the bartender or person on the door checks a card, note the name not just the expiration date. Say, "Hey Mike good to see you," or "What can I get for you Mike?" These kind of details do help help to sign a new member and it certainly helps to keep them coming back. My point being, there is so much we can do in house to keep our promise to "Increase The Strength of Our Or- der". My thinking is and has always been (that in our Lodge) we have to take the responsibility to make our Lodge successful and if we succeed, then the fraternity is successful. Please remember... do your very best in every situation... A Happy and Healthy New Year, Fred Van Nostrand, F.B.M.A. President Message from the Deputy Grand Regent Florida Co-workers, Congratulations to all the new collegians and the collegians who received their red tassels and red stoles in November. Congratulations also to those receiving their call cards for the College of Regents degree and the Star Recorder degree. I look forward to seeing you all in St. Louis. Be on the lookout soon for the registration packet for our Mid-Year Conference in Orlando on April 14-17, Also, check the FBMA website for online registration. That s right, if the mechanics work out, co-workers will be able to register online, as well as through their Chapters. Hopefully, this will increase attendance at our conference by providing another avenue for members to register. Our Official Visitor for our Mid-Year Conference will be none other than our Grand Regent, Jeanenne Lautzenheiser. You will not want to miss her informative remarks and suggestions for making your Chapter bigger and better. In addition, we are adding a special Heart of the Community event to our Mid-Year Conference. So plan on attending the upcoming Mid-Year conference. New and interesting things are in the air. But you can only take part if you attend! See you soon. Sparkle on Florida. Dawn Mackland Florida Deputy Grand Regent Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

6 From the Desk of the Regional Manager Thanksgiving is over and we are all a few pounds heavier, so it is the perfect time to volunteer at your Lodge to work it off. It seems like every Lodge I visit needs volunteers. They don t always come up and ask you to help, but I can assure you they need YOUR help. It is said only 10% of our members come out to the Lodge on a regular basis and an even smaller number actually volunteer to help. Those that do volunteer burn out because the burden is not shared by many but rests on the shoulders of these dedicated members. So go to your Lodge and ask the Administrator or other Officer how you can help today. Membership production is up, and for that we thank you. In fact, as of today, the FBMA is only down 186 members for the year. That is amazing! The way we are going now looks like a banner year for the State. Keep up the good work. As we spend time with our families, please remember the children at Mooseheart and the seniors at Moosehaven. I want to wish each and every member a very merry Christmas and all the best the New Year has to offer. May God bless you and yours! Jesus Is The Reason In Bethlehem, God gave to us the source of Christmas joy; a star shown on a miracle: the virgin birth of a boy. He was born both God and man, a Savior for us all, the way to get to our heavenly home, if we just heed His call. So as we shop and spend and wrap and enjoy the Christmas season, let's keep in mind the sacred truth: Jesus is the reason. By Joanna Fuchs Sam Harris Regional Manager Vol No. 1 6 Jan/Feb 2016

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8 MOOSEHAVEN PEOPLE S CHOICE DIVISION (PC) Overall PC 1 st Alabama Moose Association 2 nd World Champion Liars Chili 3 rd Past District 14 Presidents-left middle PC Blind Judging 1 st FBMA Past Presidents-top 2 nd Team Clevenger Lakeshore 2020 Sean Wolfe, Joseph Clevenger-left bottom 3 rd Lakeshore 2020 Moose Legion Howie Klice, Joe Dion and Ron Myers (not pictured) - below Fraternal PC Winner Alabama Moose Association Moosehaven Department PC Winner Moosehaven Clinic Tomahawk Chili Fraternal Fundraiser Winner Georgia Moose Association Best Decorated Booth Georgia Moose Association Vol No. 1 8 Jan/Feb 2016

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12 MOOSEHEART NJROTC Sparkles At Annual Military Inspection Mooseheart, IL, November 2 As U.S. Navy Commander (Ret.) Joe Hankins worked his way through Mooseheart's Naval Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (NJROTC) company during Friday's (Oct. 30) Annual Military Inspection, he found a seemingly never-ending list of things to mention. He pointed toward shoes that needed fresh polishing, noted placement of insignia and medals that needed to be improved. He even noted a mark on a shirt from what appeared to be an iron that had been left in one spot a bit too long. But when he finished his review for the first time as NJROTC Area Three Manager, Hankins said he was pleased with what he saw. "I'm always very impressed when a company of cadets stands before me in their uniforms, and wears that uniform with pride," Hankins said. "I got a sense that they're proud of who they are and that they are proud of what they represent." NJROTC is mandatory for all Mooseheart high school students, and Hankins said is aware that some students would prefer to not participate, though that did stop them from fulfilling the requirements of the inspection or the drill ceremony which followed. "Every one of them was very respectful," Hankins said. "They were very much ready for the inspection. One thing I saw is that even those individuals who do not want to be involved in the program, the fixes were small. I want them to remember that when they put on the uniform, they represent something more than themselves." There has been a military component to education at Mooseheart almost since its 1913 inception. The Mooseheart Cadet Corps was founded in 1916, and the military portion of education went through many changes until 1974, when the school became NJROTC-affiliated. "The commitment from the Moose and Mooseheart to support the program is appreciated," Hankins said. "The core values for the Navy are Honor, Courage, and Commitment. The Navy's committed to Mooseheart and Mooseheart is committed to the program." In brief remarks to the company and audience, Hankins reinforced that the purpose of the NJROTC is not to recruit students to join the Navy or any branch of the military. Though the students may not see it currently, he said there are likely to be moments in future years where their participation in the program will prove helpful. "I go back to those core values, and they can tap into those values in their day-to-day lives," Hankins said. "During challenging times, those core values will help them. I've lived those core values throughout my Navy career, and those three words can be very powerful." "Combined with the springtime Military Ball and the May Change of Command, the Annual Military Inspection is one of the key points in the Mooseheart NJROTC calendar. "I think there is a core group of cadets who take the program seriously," Mooseheart lead instructor U.S. Navy Warrant Officer (Ret.) Rick Smith said. "You could see that in the drill, where we had those most committed students performing. I don't know if I'll ever be satisfied with how we perform. But they did a good job." Working alongside Smith is U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. (Ret.) Ruben Hinton, who worked with Mooseheart's company before and during the inspection to perform its best. "It's not just how they look," Smith said. "We're here to build their character in everything they do. If some of them aren't up to their potential, it makes me want to work harder so they get better." Darryl Mellema Photo by Darryl Mellema Downloaded from Vol No Jan/Feb 2016

13 SCHOOL SUPPORT T here are numerous programs you can take part in that support Mooseheart. Visit the Moose Charities website to download a Resource Guide that gives a program summary and how you can participate at your Lodge or Chapter. The Courier Check it out at: org/school-supportprograms/ Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

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15 MOOSE CHARITIES $10,000,000 Moosehaven Centennial Project Gets the Go-Ahead The Moosehaven Board of Directors and the Supreme Council have approved the $10,000,000 Capital Campaign Moosehaven Centennial Project. I am sure those of you that attended the Nashville International Convention remember Executive Director John Capes introducing it to the attendees. The Courier 1 MOOSEHAVEN CENTENNIAL PROJECT Construct a new congregate living facility for Moosehaven s Traditional residents. PROJECT GOALS: 1. Improve the quality of life for Traditional residents 2. Reduce operating expenses PROJECT SCOPE: 1. Located immediately east and across the street from the Donald R. Eisel Ohio Assisted Living Hall [see picture #1]. 2. Three stories with two wings [pictures 2 & 3] residential apartments [pictures 4 & 5] 4. In-house kitchen and dining [picture 6] 5. Up-to-date technologies 6. In-house amenities 7. Tricycle parking 8. Modern, durable construction SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Improve the quality of life for Traditional residents. The first of our two primary goals for this project was to improve the quality of life for congregate residents by providing a modern flexible facility. This new building provides larger apartments, each having a deck or patio (depending on floor), private bathrooms and expanded closet space. Reduce operating expenses: Our second goal was to reduce operating expenses. While this goal was secondary to improving the quality of life for our residents, it is evident that these were not mutually exclusive but rather mutually supporting. So, my friends you did an outstanding job for the Mooseheart School Renovation and I know you can do the same for Moosehaven. Let s keep the momentum going and get this outstanding project out to all. Always remember... IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME! With warmest regards and in friendship, Jan Fregulia Executive Director, Moose Charities Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

16 MOOSE CHARITIES Moose Shoppers Earn More than $8,000 in Two Years with Shoparoo Do you Shoparoo for Mooseheart Child City and School? I do. All you need to do is sign up at and snap pictures of your receipts. You may need to disable your GPS on your phone to select Mooseheart Child City and School. If you need help please see a coworker who is already collecting or see me at FBMA days in March at Moosehaven or the FBMA conference in Orlando in April. Snap pictures of your receipts from any store, big or small, that sells grocery items to earn Roo Points (cash donations) for Mooseheart Child City and School. Whether you re shopping at a supercenter, dollar store, or local convenience store it doesn t matter where you shop or what items you buy Shoparoo will make a cash donation for every receipt! Submit up to 20 grocery receipts within a rolling 7 day period. Here are some examples of grocery retailers: Grocery Stores, Convenience, Supercenters, Club Stores, Drug Stores, Liquor Stores and Dollar Stores. Snap pictures of your receipts from any restaurant or other retailer (that doesn t sell grocery items) to earn entries for Mooseheart Child City and School into Shoparoo s $1,000 monthly sweepstakes and $15,000 yearly sweepstakes! Each receipt counts as an entry into both monthly and yearly sweepstakes, so spread the word at your school the more receipts you submit, the greater your school s chance is of winning. Submit up to 50 non grocery receipts within a rolling 7 day period April 2015 Here are some examples of stores that qualify for sweepstakes entries: Restaurants, Hardware, Electronics, Sports stores, Office supply, Book-stores, Cafes and Arts & Crafts. As the saying goes, there's strength in numbers. Schools with around 50 active supporters are earning thousands with Shoparoo. Do you want to join them? Shoparoo wants to help make that happen. That's why they donate 150 extra Roo Points for every friend you refer to Shoparoo who submits a qualifying receipt. Whether you prefer , text message, word of mouth, a Facebook post, tweet, or smoke signal, just use your personal referral code (in the Shoparoo app) to invite your friends and family to join you in hassle-free school fundraising! Mooseheart has earned a total of $7, in the two years we have been using the Shoparoo app plus we won $1, for the non-grocery receipts this past April. Keep shopping and snapping those receipts. Submitted by Julie Penton-McGurn, Florida School Support Program Chairman Vol No Jan/Feb 2016

17 FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch Decorated Cottages for the Holidays As the holidays approach, Youth Ranches staff members are busy coordinating activities with our donors and supporters from around the state. Christmas is a much anticipated time on our campuses. The Ranchers enjoy decorating their cottages with Christmas trees and signs of the season. In years past, most boys and girls traveled home for the holidays, although some did not. This year, with the addition of our sibling cottages, half of our Ranchers will wake up in their cottage home on Christmas morning. Fortunately, our donors and supporters really know how to make the Ranchers smile. Plans are being finalized for some exciting days and nights ahead at the Boys Ranch in Live Oak, the Youth Villa in Bartow, the Youth Ranch Bradenton-Sarasota and the Youth Ranch Safety Harbor. The Ranchers on the Boys Ranch will be decorating the campus with their cottage boards wishing visitors a Merry Christmas! Some of the expected visitors will be the Florida Moose Riders and the Tallahassee Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The Moose Riders request a wish list each year and visit the cottages to deliver their goodies while the Tallahassee Oddfellows deliver a brand new pair of blue jeans for each of the boys. The Youth Villa in Bartow will enjoy a visit from Santa and several members of the Loyal Order of Moose from Palm Beach. Polk County Youth for Christ will pay a visit to decorate cookies. The girls will also be taking a field trip to a local farm to enjoy a holiday movie, bonfire, dinner and visit from Santa Claus sponsored by Armor Correctional Health Services. The Hillsborough County Lady Deputies will be visiting with the girls to make breakfast, bake cookies and decorate ornaments. One of the most anticipated moments will be Santa paying a visit via helicopter thanks to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Members of the Florida Blue Knights International Motorcycle Club, made up of current and retired law enforcement officers, will be stopping by the Bradenton-Sarasota campus to deliver presents and have lunch with the Ranchers. The boys and girls will be decorating their cottages and the community center. The Courier The Ranchers on the Safety Harbor campus will be receiving a visit from Ye Mystic Krewe of Santa Margarita s Pirate Santa and his elves aboard their Gasparilla pirate ship parade float. The Ranchers will also enjoy a Christmas PJ Party and the Sons of the American Legion will be on campus to bake cookies on Christmas Eve, cook breakfast on Christmas morning and welcome Santa with a bag full of presents. Despite the many reasons these boys and girls find themselves entrusted to our programs, this holiday season looks to be an exciting one on the campuses of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. If you would like more information on how to help support the boys and girls in our care, please contact Wayne Witczak, Donor Development Director at or visit us at Submitted by Jim Karantinos jkarantinos@youthranches.org Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

18 Name Lodge Name Lodge # John H. Kaufmann Merritt Island 2073 Louis Petit Lake City 624 Jeffrey Holmes Caloosahatchee 2395 Michael A. Johnson Jacksonville 455 Al Sanflippo Palm Coast 2577 Richard L. Ottaway Palmetto 2117 Patrick Spence Highlands County 2494 Wayne Cottrell Naples 1782 David Van Gorp Cocoa 1717 William C. Rumson Inverness 2112 Carl B. Gause Arcadia 1327 James Curry Englewood 1933 Bill Eubanks Azalea Park 2591 William Paul Birk Venice 1308 Charles Geary Land O'Lakes 1903 Edward F. McGurn Lauderdale Lakes 2267 Kerry B. Moss Cocoa 1717 Daniel Coleman New Smyrna Beach 1835 Ronald M. Stubbs Sr. Winter Haven 1023 Clinton Anderson Tice And The Shores 1297 Matthew E. Ferguson Jensen Beach 1690 Thomas G. Hickman Sr. Golden Triangle 874 John M. Johnson II Palatka 184 Rodney Hammond Kissimmee 2056 William R. Hyatt Orlando 766 Troy Wilson Palm Beach Gardens 2010 Jack Zisholtz West Palm Beach 1461 Donald W. Portice Riverview 2158 Chet Hiner Englewood 1933 Stephen Arnold Englewood 1933 Steve Rine Stuart 1282 Richard C. Jarvis Riverview 2158 Joe Rivera Gulf Gate 608 Russell Applebaum West Dade 1825 David Wheeler Four Townes 655 Christopher Pedone Merritt Island 2073 Steve Petras Crescent City 1641 James F. Kelly III Naples 1782 Roger Beukema Silver Springs 1199 MEMBERSHIP LOOM International New 5 Club Qualifiers 10/01/2015 TO 11/30/2015 Name Lodge Name Lodge # James O'Rourke Cape Coral 2199 Mark Kosan West Marion 2356 Douglas R. Castleberry Lake Shore 2020 John Tucker Sebring 2259 Larry F. Decena Zephyrhills 2276 Barry Blair Anna Maria Island 2188 Mickey C. Jackson Wakulla County 2510 Thomas L. Knight South Lake County 1615 Daniel F. Sullivan Naples 1782 Gerald C. Greiff Jr. Englewood 1933 John Mark Bishop Palm Beach Gardens 2010 Robert Hill Naples 1782 Kevin M. Woods Port Charlotte 2121 Craig Paulson Fort Myers Beach 964 Lyle Pottebaum Venice 1308 Lawrence Stevens Spring Hill 521 Kenneth Alger Arcadia 1327 Edward Fischer Punta Gorda 1693 Mark Rewolinski Pine Island 1954 Vito DiChiaro Cape Coral 2199 David K. Phipps Tarpon Springs 1429 James R. Kardiak Tice And The Shores 1297 Charles Plourde Zephyrhills 2276 Thomas L. Jacobsen Englewood 1933 William G. Mulligan New Smyrna Beach 1835 Jeffrey L. Pyland Islamorada 2151 Robert Riley Anna Maria Island 2188 Steve Sullivan West Marion 2356 John Murphy Fort Pierce 248 Kent Lyons Englewood 1933 Robert Green Sebastian River 1767 Randy Stalnaker Arcadia 1327 Mike Casto Tice And The Shores 1297 John Shively South Lake County 1615 William Lechnar Big Pine Key 1585 Joe Settle Jr. Lake Wales 2391 Earle Hammond Leisure City 2258 Earl Gray South Lake County 1615 Arlindo Chico Enes West Boca Raton 204 MOOSE - Build Our Foundation May 1, April 30, 2016 Vol No Jan/Feb 2016

19 Name Lodge Name Chapter # Denise Derostaing Jensen Beach 1821 Judith Davison Fort Myers 1020 Deborah Sager Cape Coral 815 Carolyn McCormick Vero Beach 1541 Judy Horsley DeLong Englewood 1582 Linda Johnson Palmetto 1225 Carole Kevin Venice 758 Katherine Schmitt Ruskin 1718 Elizabeth Cotier West Pasco 2051 Paula Jackson Tice And The Shores 562 Karen L. Kolberg Englewood 1582 Ellen M. Childers Palmetto 1225 Cheryl R. Teter Englewood 1582 Karen Green Anna Maria Island 1601 Dora J. Lathan Inverness 1773 Sherry Williams Sebring 873 Mary F. Hildebrandt Orlando 1002 Eileen Hochmuth Venice 758 Kathryn LaDu Venice 758 Tracey Joy Merchant North Port 1892 Lisa N. Capo Inverness 1773 Melissa Hemming Englewood 1582 Karen Sherrill Jensen Beach 1821 Cathy Taylor Silver Springs 459 Nancy J. West Bradenton 1072 Donna Tucker Sebring 873 Gloria Winnubst Palm Beach Gardens 1471 MEMBERSHIP WOTM International New 5 Club Qualifiers 10/01/2015 TO 11/30/2015 The Courier Name Lodge Name Chapter # Shelly Hansen Palatka 1915 Rita A. Pearce New Port Richey 925 Mary Ann Newcomer Okeechobee 956 Jean Hague-Stille Lauderdale Lakes 1699 Debra Callegari Tarpon Springs 1614 Lori Venezia Sebastian River 1764 Cheryl Hamanjian New Port Richey 925 Patricia L. Hayes Palatka 1915 Patricia Miller Fort Myers Beach 551 Leora C. Wilson Interbay Tampa 1254 Cindy Boots Tice And The Shores 562 Gina Elaine Bowman Englewood 1582 Tammy Beth Bader Palatka 1915 Elizabeth A. Schrock Gulf Cove 2252 Lori Simensky Englewood 1582 Pat Conway Merritt Island 1544 Cindy Beasley Haines City 2127 Marguerite Leavitt Port Charlotte 1619 Joann Nadler Marco Island 2438 Kathryn Dobbins Crescent City 1825 Sarah Conner Spring Hill 1765 Hildegard Brown Golden Triangle 1389 Jo Ann E. Thompson Anna Maria Island 1601 Shirley Ruth Beck Jupiter 1690 Renee Chase Englewood 1582 Barbara A. Gruber Port Charlotte 1619 Karen L. Van Nostrand Punta Gorda 777 Circle of Distinction Qualifiers Name Lodge Name Lodge # Total Apps Ernie Casali Jr. Anna Maria Island William Housley III Englewood Kenneth Lipp North Port Barry Blair Anna Maria Island Charles Mc Dermott Englewood Ron Luckerman Anna Maria Island Ralph Wyon Melbourne David Devoss Palmetto Al Gagne Englewood Richard Wood Mandarin Heart of Distinction Qualifiers Name Chapter Name Chapter # Total Apps Jenifer Hall Englewood Linda Zebley Englewood Patty McLaughlin Englewood Kathy Blair Anna Maria Island Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

20 MEMBERSHIP Total Rank Rank Lodge # Lodge Name Apps Nat l State 1933 Englewood Anna Maria Island Venice Port Charlotte Cape Coral Zephyrhills Mandarin Palmetto Fort Myers Beach Orlando County Line Tice And The Shores Punta Gorda Sebastian River Lauderdale Lakes Palm Beach Gardens Top 25 Producing Lodges as of 011/30/2015 FBMA Lodge Quota Busters Total Rank Rank Lodge # Lodge Name Apps Nat l State 764 North Port Jupiter-Tequesta Pine Island Pompano Beach Ruskin Naples Golden Triangle Islamorada Bradenton Merritt Island Arcadia Gulf Cove Daytona Beach Vero Beach Lake Placid Cocoa Quota Quota Lodge # Lodge Name Assigned Achieved Percent 1933 Englewood % 2188 Anna Maria Island % 1717 Cocoa % 42 Mandarin % 455 Jacksonville % 2427 County Line % 2672 Quincy % 248 Fort Pierce % Month Name Lodge Amount May Michael Johnson Jacksonville 455 $ June Vincent Waelterman Perrine 380 $ July Charles Lynch Englewood 1933 $ st Quarter Terry Oleson West Volusia 2538 $ August Larry Stevens Spring Hill 521 $ September Gene Hess Lake Worth 994 $ October Richard Bedard Sebastian River 1767 $ nd Quarter Robert Manning Spring Hill 521 $ November Dick Sutphen Gulf Cove 2554 $ Vol No Jan/Feb 2016

21 MEMBERSHIP The Courier Total Rank Rank Chapter # Chapter Name Apps Nat l State 1582 Englewood Anna Maria Island Venice Cape Coral Port Charlotte Palatka Sebastian River Zephyrhills Fort Myers Beach Islamorada Merritt Island Bradenton Lauderdale Lakes Mandarin Palm Beach Gardens Top 25 Producing Chapters as of 011/30/2015 FBMA Chapter Quota Busters Total Rank Rank Chapter # Chapter Name Apps Nat l State 562 Tice And The Shores Palmetto Pompano Beach Arcadia Ruskin Melbourne Naples North Port Jupiter Golden Triangle Sebring Tallahassee Brandon Gulf Cove Quota Quota Chapter # Chapter Name Assigned Achieved Percent 1582 Englewood % 1414 Key West % 2224 Wakulla County % 1597 Arcadia % 1601 Anna Maria Island % 2252 Gulf Cove % 1715 Islamorada % Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

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23 FBMA SPORTS FBMA State Cornhole Tourney Held at New Port Richey Lodge in November The Courier The 2015 FBMA State Cornhole Tournament was held on November 7 and 8 at New Port Richey Lodge. Teams from all over the state, from Panama City to Lauderdale Lakes, competed in a Round Robin on Saturday, November 7th. Then on Sunday, November 8th, the teams competed in a double elimination tournament. Those who withstood the test were: 1st place Denny Ward and Todd Anderson from Panama City and 2nd Place Bill and Chris Pierce from Zephyrhills. Todd Anderson also won the singles tournament. Congratulations also to our junior teams: 1st place Bobby and Darlene from New Port Richey and 2nd Place Matthew and Mikayla Anderson from Panama City. The tournament was a lot of fun! We look forward to seeing many more teams, especially junior teams, at the regional and state cornhole tournaments next year. Submitted by Dawn Mackland Junior division: (L) Matthew and Bobby compete; (center) 2nd place winners, Mikayla and Matthew: (right) 1st place winners, Bobby and Darlene. Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

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25 HIGHER DEGREE Treasure Coast Council of Higher Degrees Donates Tommy Moose Dolls The Courier Treasure Coast Council of Higher Degrees of Florida proudly donated two dozen Tommy Moose's and two dozen coloring books to Martin County Firehouse # 23. In attendance Nancy Landry- President, Richard Meals- Past President, Doris Meals- Asst. Sergeant at Arms, Ron Materioli- Vice President, Phyllis Gainer- Sec./Treasurer, Neile Foreman- Chaplain, Aldo Carlotto, and from Station #23 Lt. Nathan Podaras, Fire/Medic- Josh Hileman, Fire Fighter- Dennis Heald, Fire/Medic- Walter Bierschenk, Fire/Medic- Darin Morris. Submitted by John Fanticola, Stuart Moose Lodge Photo courtesy of Treasure Coast Council of Higher Degrees Battle of the Bras Raises $700 for Cancer Society at 182 Celebration Panhandle Council of Higher Degree held a Battle of the Bras contest during the Moose Legion celebration in October. 12 men strutted their dance moves while wearing some very creative bra's designed by the women. The designs ranged from pretty jeweled bras to a couple that had sparklers as part of the bra. They were judged on best dance moves, most money raised and the best looking bra. We definitely put the fun in fundraising with this show. Monroe Green of Fort Walton Beach took- Best dance moves and most money raised and best decorated bra went to Dawn Mackland for her princess cowgirl theme bras complete with tutu and pink cowboy hat. $700 was donated to the American Cancer Society Making Strides against Breast Cancer walk. The walk, held on October 31, was attended by several Moose members from Panama City and Quincy. Submitted by Julie Anderson, Panama City Lodge Left: Monroe Green shows his moves. Above: Panama City and Quincy members at Breast Cancer Walk. Photos courtesy of Julie Anderson ATTENTION ALL PILGRIMS Pilgrims please advise me of any changes in address, telephone number, , beneficiary, current Lodge. Also if any Pilgrims that are not a member of the Survivor's Fund and would like to join contact me, I will send you the information on the fund as well as an application form. Also there are a few of you that are delinquent on your account. This means you are not a member as you are below the minimum of $ If you are not certain what your balance is please let me know. Robert F. Coleman-Secretary, Florida Moose Pilgrims Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

26 Recent Pilgrim Presentations HIGHER DEGREE Photos courtesy of Scott Duncan Larry Stevens October 24, 2015 Spring Hill Lodge 521 Ed Lessard December 12, 2015 Interbay Tampa Lodge 912 Photos courtesy of Larry Wilkerson Vol No Jan/Feb 2016

27 HIGHER DEGREE Fractured Fairytale Features Seminole 81 Moose Legion Candidates/Officers The Courier Seminole Moose Legion 81 held its December celebration at Macclenny 2412 Lodge the weekend of the 4 th. Festivities included the usual games plus a special skit prepared and presented by guests Deputy Grand Regent Dawn Mackland and husband Roy Rawlings, FBMA Donors Circle Chair and Area 6 Membership. Candidates and officers were cast in a variety of roles from The Princess and Prince to a dragon, 3 fairies and a minion. Hilarity ensued when the participants had to read aloud responses drawn prior to the skit. Congrats to the actors who threw themselves into their roles. The weekend culminated in Sunday s conferral of the candidates before a full house of members and guests, including a busload from Moosehaven, Official Visitor and Territory Manager Larry Cundiff, International Moose Legion Ambassador Bernie Anderson, and FBMA Jr. Past President, Bill Norris. Submitted by Joan Fedora Photos courtesy of Joan Fedora Medieval Times Show and Dinner Highlights Pilgrim Getaway Weekend The members of the Florida Moose Pilgrims held their annual weekend getaway in Kissimmee on the 9th, 10th & 11th of October. Saturday night the group went to the Medieval Times for the show and dinner. After the show, the group came back to the meeting room for a first at one of our weekends. John Prudhomme and Pat Paulson got married. Carl and Marie Hoover stood for them and Bolton Bunting performed the ceremony. Seven of the Pilgrim class of 2015 were in attendance. Everyone enjoyed the weekend visiting old friends and making new ones. Some enjoyed the pool while others played cards. Looking forward to next year's weekend getaway on October 7th, 8th & 9th. Hope to see you there. Submitted by Robert F. Coleman-Secretary Florida Moose Pilgrims Photo provided by John Prudhomme Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

28 COMMUNITY SERVICE District 9 Feeds Domestic Violence Victims at Harbor House On November 15th District 9 donated three turkeys and all the sides to go with them to Harbor House, which is a refuge for domestic violence victims. Harbor House supported our youth awareness program this year and this was a way for us to thank them. Submitted by Bob Malotte, District 9 Pictured from left to right is Bob Malotte District 9 community service chairman, Yetzenia Negron from Harbor House, Al Caime past District 9 President and Matt Holthusen District 9 Vice President Save the Dates FBMA Mid Year Conference April 14th -17th Rosen Plaza, Orlando Book your rooms early! Vol No Jan/Feb 2016

29 COMMUNITY SERVICE Volusia County Sheriffs Receive 5 Dozen Tommy Moose Dolls/Coloring Books The Courier Four Townes Moose Lodge 655 and Women of the Moose Chapter 1939 presented five dozen Tommy Moose with a Tommy Moose Coloring Book and Crayons in each bag to the Volusia County Sheriff s Department at the Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening of the Volusia County Sheriff s Substation in DeBary, FL. The dolls are for use in the 30 patrol cars that handle the DeBary area. Submitted by Ellen Shindle Pictured above left to right are: David Wheeler, Administrator; Dennis Shindle, Governor; Janice Robertson, Senior Regent; Lita Handy-Peters, Vice Mayor of DeBary; Ben F Johnson, Volusia County Sheriff; Captain Ray Almodover, VCSO District 6; Amy Perkins, City of DeBary Public Works Dept; and Lt. Michelle Newman, VCSO District 6. Photo courtesy of Ellen Shindle Bermuda Lodge Raises Funds for Local Seafarers Mission charity is part of an International Charity, The Seafarers Mission, which provides facilities for seamen who are injured, sick, or have lost their vessels within the area of Bermuda. The Home, which is also the location of Lodge 1657, takes care of these sailors until they can either return to their ships or countries of origin. The dinner dance raised $1000 on the night and fun was had by all. Lodge 1657 held a Dinner/Dance on May 16th 2015 to raise funds for The Bermuda Sailors Home. This local For further information on The Bermuda Sailors Home or Lodge l657 contact: Lodge1657@mooseunits.org or the Lodge Administrator, Brian Robinson, at Submitted by Brian Robinson Photo from local newspaper Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

30 COMMUNITY SERVICE Cape Coral Lodge 2199 Hosts Community Health Fair The Community Health Fair, held at the Cape Coral Moose Lodge 2199, under the leadership of Chapter 815 Community Chairman Arla Hilvosky, provided free screen tests along with information on programs offered by Lee Memorial Health Systems. Participants were also given the opportunity to learn about the benefits of being a Moose Member. Submitted by Doris Ogletree, Chapter 815 Right: Guests line up to hear about local health programs and to get free screenings. Photo courtesy of Doris Ogletree Thanksgiving Dinner for Moosehaven and Council on Aging at Macclenny 2412 Once again the members of the Macclenny 2412 Lodge hosted a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for Moosehaven residents and local seniors from Baker County. Deep fried turkey was the star of the show, accompanied by sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, stuffing and dinner rolls. Desserts were abundant and the variety huge. Young men and women from the area worked as servers delivering the massive plates of food to our guests. Coupons for a beverage of choice were provided to guests and karaoke featuring music from a few years back entertained everyone during and after the meal. Thanks to those who volunteered to cook, donate dishes, assist the guests with their requests, serve and clean up after this thoroughly rewarding day. Submitted by Joan Fedora Photos courtesy of Joan Fedora Vol No Jan/Feb 2016

31 LODGE AND CHAPTER NEWS Zephyrhills Lodge 2276 Raises $17,208 for East Pasco Toys for Tots The Courier The Toys for Tots for East Pasco County campaign started 11 years ago by Mrs. Norma Vessels and the WOTM Chapter 1682 Ritual Team. For many years the goal was to raise $10, with the only event being the Annual Christmas Ball, the second Saturday in December. The goal was high but never achieved. Then in 2010 the Lodge added two more events, a Poker Run and a Twas the Night before the Christmas Ball, which elated Norma as it brought new life to this great endeavor. That was the first year we broke the $10, mark including toys. Last year Mrs. Norma became ill, but then the Lodge stepped up to the plate and continued with the campaign raising just over $11, in cash plus toys, putting us over $15, As Norma was with her family in Kentucky during last year s drive, she stayed on top of us to get the job done. Sadly Mrs. Norma passed away on the day of last year s Christmas Ball; we figure it was her way of coming to the Ball. With all that being said the 2015 Toys for Tots drive for Zephyrhills took on an even larger responsibility to make Mrs. Norma Vessels proud of what she created. So with a few more dedicated members we added two more events, bringing the total to 5 events with 4 being open to the public. First was one of the new events, The Band Marathon raising $6, The 2nd new event was the Car Show on the same day as the Poker Run raising over $ between the two events. Then of course was the Twas the Night before the Christmas Ball on Friday night and the Christmas Ball on Saturday night. At the end of the Ball we announced that we raised $17, in cash plus over $ in toys, including 20 bicycles. Mrs. Norma is dancing away with the Lord, being so proud of her Lodge and Chapter working together to make a difference in the lives of over 1000 families in East Pasco County. As Administrator, I want to thank the long line of volunteers to bring this all together. The names are too many to list, as I would guess over 50 members where involved plus the many members and community members who donated to our drive. And we cannot forget Land O Lakes Lodge 1903, Brooksville Lodge 1676 and Dade City Lodge 397 for their donations and support with the Poker Run. A person never stands taller than when holding a child up to bring joy into their lives. Merry Christmas to the Children around the world. Chuck Plourde, Administrator Zephyrhills Lodge 2276 Photos courtesy of Zephyrhills Lodge Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

32 LODGE AND CHAPTER NEWS Cape Coral Chapter Sews Up Some Goodies for Moosehaven Residents Members of the Sew What? Committee of Cape Coral, FL, Chapter 815 presented the fruits of their labors to John Capes during their recent visit to Moosehaven. Submitted by Doris Ogletree Pictured front L-R Mary Daigle, resident Bea Harmon, Dory Ogletree. Back L-R, Barbara Ranck, Arla Hilvosky, John Capes, Marylyn Hilvosky Photo courtesy of Doris Ogletree Supreme Governor Terry Walls to visit 5 Florida Lodges in March March 8, 2016 New Smyrna Beach 1835 March 9, 2016 Orlando Lodge 766 March 10, 2016 Zephyrhills Lodge 2276 March 11, 2016 Suwannee River Lodge 325 March 12, 2016 Tallahassee Lodge Karaoke Contest Are you the next Moose musical star? Qualify for a chance to compete in the 2nd Annual Moose Karaoke Contest at the 2016 International Moose Convention, with a top prize of $5,000! Check out the Moose International website for more information. Vol No Jan/Feb 2016

33 MOOSE RIDERS Riverview Moose Riders Spread Joy to Children, Seniors, Vets and Homeless December 6, 2015, should have been like any other day. It was a typically beautiful, warm, sunny, December Florida day, but this day was quite different than the others. This was the first Sunday in December. This is the day that the Riverview Moose Riders were looking forward to early in this 2015 Holiday season. This was the day we make the children of East Hillsborough County smile. This was the day we get to shake the hand of a homeless Veteran of Liberty Manor and thank them for their sacrifice and service. This is the day we feel privileged to be able to participate in the annual Cookson Hills Toy Run. With the loss of one of the founders of the Cookson Hills Toy Run, Bill Brown, this year s event was bittersweet. Bill and his wife Sherri started this event in For 22 years and counting, the Cookson Hills Toy Run has been providing Christmas memories for the Forgotten children of East Hillsborough County, Florida. This event started out as simply a good deed and provided gifts and Christmas memories for 18 children. Since that first Sunday of December 1993, the event has grown to include needy children from newborn to 18 years old, low income seniors, special needs adults and homeless Veterans of Liberty Manor. Below: 1st Row, Bear and Monkey. 2nd row: Bear, Monkey, Dave Carlile, Charlie Brown, Kay Carlile and Carl LeMay. 3rd row: Cody Carlile, Bear, Bear and Monkey. The Courier Those who attend this annual event quickly discover the delight of seeing where your presents go instead of dropping them in a box. YOU personally present the gifts directly to the Forgotten that are invited, becoming a part of their lives, experiencing the joy and happiness when your Christmas gifts are opened. We were introduced to this event in 2010 by our Past Moose Rider President, Carl Lemay. Carl told us about this event and encouraged us to join him and his family on this toy run. After our first Cookson Hills Toy Run with only a handful of gifts, we were hooked. Starting after Halloween every year, the Riverview Moose Riders begin preparation for this annual event. The Christmas tree in our Lobby is decorated with ornaments listing the age, gender and gift ideas for a child, senior or the Veterans of Cookson Hills. Members are asked to take as many ornaments as they wish and purchase gifts for those individuals. The Friday after Thanksgiving, all of the toys are laid out in our hall and the wrapping begins. With well over 200 gifts every year, it s a daunting task made easy with the help of our great riders and Lodge members. With the large pink Teddy Bears, last minute gifts and giant monkeys loaded on the bikes, the Riverview Moose Riders meet up with our fellow riders and members at the Lodge. From there, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, trucks, trailers and mini vans head out to Veterans Park in Tampa, FL. At 2pm, the gift giving begins. Hundreds of bikers from all over Tampa Bay hand out their gifts to the children, seniors, special needs adults and Veterans. Shortly afterwards, we all get to watch the huge smiles, the joyful gasps and the tears of joy and happiness as these precious individuals open their gifts. Six weeks of preparation. Many hours of fund raising, shopping, wrapping and counting gifts. One hour to hand out gifts. 30 minutes of surprises and smiles as the children and others open their gifts. Every invested minute is well worth it. There is no better way to start your Christmas Holiday season than the experience of the Cookson Hills Toy Run. Submitted by Dave Carlile, Riverview Moose Rider Photos courtesy of Riverview Moose Riders Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

34 MOOSE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Check out the Moose International Website for Registration and Room Info Thousands of Moose members will descend upon the Gateway to the West, St. Louis, Missouri, over the first weekend in July for what should be an entertaining and informative 2016 International Moose Convention. Known for its spectacular Gateway Arch, world-famous brewery, and 11-time World Series Champion Cardinals, St. Louis is an inviting and accessible destination for Moose members throughout the Fraternity. Register and book you room at: Vol No Jan/Feb 2016

35 MOOSE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2015 INTERNATIONAL MOOSE CONVENTION Preliminary Schedule* Thursday June 30, 2016 Registration Opens - Afternoon Friday, July 1, 2016 Registration Open - All day Moose International Gift Store and Displays Open - All day Moose Legion Breakfast & Session - Morning WOTM Academy of Friendship Breakfast & Meeting - Morning Moose Legion Ritual Competition Begins - All day WOTM Academy of Friendship Conferral - Morning Moose Legion Conference Session - Afternoon Moose International Workshops - Afternoon Fellowship Dinner & Conferral - Evening WOTM Opening General Session - Evening Saturday, July 2, 2016 Registration Open - All day Gift Store and Displays Open - All day Joint Grand Opening Session - Morning Pilgrim Luncheon - Noon WOTM Star Recorder Luncheon & Meeting - Noon The Courier WOTM Star Recorder Conferral - Afternoon Supreme Lodge Opening General Session - Afternoon Karaoke Finals - Evening Sunday, July 3, 2016 Registration Open - All day Ecumenical Church Service - Morning Gift Store and Displays Open - All day WOTM Closing General Session - Morning Moose International Workshops - Morning Men s and Women s Joint Session - Afternoon Moose 25 Club Party - Evening Monday, July 4, 2016 Registration, Gift Store and Displays Open - Morning WOTM College of Regents Breakfast - Morning WOTM College of Regents Conferral - Morning Supreme Lodge Closing General Session - Morning Moose Legion Ritual Luncheon & Program - Noon Moose Charities Panel Session - Afternoon Evening Open for 4th of July Celebration Tuesday, July 5, 2016 Registration, Gift Store and Displays Open - Morning Men s and Women s Joint Installation Session - Morning Moose Heart of the Community Events - Afternoon League of Guardians Event at Anheuser- Busch Brewery - Dinner and Private Tour - Evening *Subject to Change Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

36 **International Convention News ** Little River Band Featured at International 25 Club Party 25-Club members will be celebrating in style at the 2016 International Moose Convention as they will be spending the evening of Sunday, July 3 with Little River Band. Widely considered one of Australia s most significant Rock bands, Little River Band has performed throughout the world, sold more than 30 million albums, and was the first band with a Top 10 hit for six consecutive years. The band has logged 13 American Top 40 singles including Reminiscing, Cool Change, Lonesome Loser, Lady, Happy Anniversary, and Help Is On Its Way. 25- Club members will be provided preferred, reserved seating in recognition of their membership activities throughout the year. General seating will be sold to all other convention attendees at $20 per ticket while availability lasts. downloaded from the Moose International Website WANTED: Your Degree Jackets that are just hanging in your closets, both Men s and Women s. We will also take ties, buttons, anything that is a degree item; they will be passed on to someone that needs them. You can also exchange your items for another size. This is all done at No Cost to you. These items are 100% FREE. If you want to donate or need one of these items, contact Nancy Lanigan by mail at 3263 DeSoto Drive, Punta Gorda, FL, or by Phone at Home: or Cell: You can also drop items off at the FBMA Convention in Orlando. Thank you for your help with this project. Nancy Lanigan Vol No Jan/Feb 2016

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38 F.B.M.A Calendar of Events Date Time Event Place 01/16/2016 3:00 PM-- (Tentative Date) P. DeMarco Jr Pilgrim Presentation Fort Meyers 01/16-01/18/2016 N/West 182 M/Legion Celebration Panama City Lodge /16/2016 1:00 P/M FBMA M/Riders Spring G/Session Mtg Riverview Lodge /30/2016 TBA Party for DGR & DSG Quincy Lodge /30/2016 D-27 Annual Moose Riders Rally Bonita Springs Lodge /12-02/15/2016 FBMA Jack & Jill Pool Tournament Palmetto /27/2016 9:30 AM M/L Ritual Competition Orlando /04-03/06/2016 Seminole 81 M/Legion Celebration Lake City Lodge /05/ day celebration 5/6th S/Florida 46 Celebration West Boca Raton /05-03/07/2016 FBMA Reg 5 Pool Tournament Cape Coral /07/2016 9th annual Golf Invitational Moosehaven 03/08/2016 Supreme Gov Visit New Smyrna Beach /09/2016 Supreme Gov Visit Orlando Lodge /10/2016 Supreme Gov Visit Z-Hills Lodge /11/2016 Supreme Gov Visit Suwannee River Lodge /12/2016 Supreme Gov Visit Tallahassee Lodge /12-03/14/2016 FBMA Reg 2 & 4 Pool Tournament Cocoa /19/2016 NOTE! One Day Celeb Manatee 58 Celebration Cape Coral Lodge /26/ :00 (One Day) Orange Blossom 125 Celebration Interbay Tampa /02-04/04/2016 FBMA Reg 1 Pool Tournament Tallahassee /08-04/10/2016 NOTE!!! Date Change N/West 182 M/Legion Celeb Tallahassee Lodge /09-04/11/2016 FBMA Reg 3 Pool Tournament Sebring /13-04/17/2016 FBMA Mid-Year Conference Rosen Plaza (Orlando) 04/22-04/24/ :00 AM for G/Mtg on 23rd FBMA M/Riders Spring G/Session Riverview /14-05/16/2016 South Regional Corn Hole Invitational Lauderdale Lakes /21-05/23/ day 21&22 North Regional Corn Hole Invitational Macclenny Lodge /03-06/05/2016 Seminole 81 M/Legion Celebration Jacksonville Lodge /11/ day celebration 11/12th S/Florida 46 Celebration Naples /11-06/13/2016 FBMA Golf Tournament Venice /18/2016 NOTE! Celeb is now one day Manatee 58 Celebration North Port Lodge /25/ :00 (One Day) Orange Blossom 125 Celebration Riverview /08-07/11/2016 FBMA Women s Pool Tournament Merritt Island /15-07/17/2016 N/West 182 M/Legion Celebration Pensacola Lodge /05-08/07/2016 FBMA Plastic Tip Dart Tournament Brandon /03-09/06/2016 FBMA Men's Pool Tournament Orlando /09-09/11/2016 Seminole 81 M/Legion Celebration TBA 09/24/2016 NOTE! One Day Celeb Manatee 58 Celebration Venice Lodge 1308 Please note the Calendar of Events is constantly being updated. Be sure to visit the F.B.M.A. website Vol No Jan/Feb 2016

39 F.B.M.A Moose International Appointments The Courier MOOSEHAVEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR John Capes MOOSEHAVEN DIRECTOR John Reiter SUPREME COUNCILMAN Rodney Hammond MOOSE CHARITIES DIRECTOR Linda Mulligan PAST SUPREME GOVERNORS Liguori Saladin Robert M. Bullock Robert Stilwell F. Ross Fleet INTERNATIONAL MOOSE LEGION COUNCIL Dan O'Neal DEPUTY SUPREME GOVERNOR William (Bill) Mulligan INTERNATIONAL MOOSE LEGION AMBASSADORS Bernard Anderson Eddie Millwater Bruce Devlin Ken Bygler RACT Tom Burke REGIONAL MANAGER Sam Harris TERRITORY MANAGERS Jerry Monk/FBMA Liaison Bolton Bunting William Burke Larry Cundiff PAST INT L MOOSE LEGION PRESIDENT Scott A. Cushing Levis Hughes GRAND COUNCIL Gloria Petrea DEPUTY GRAND REGENT Dawn Mackland CHAPTER ANALYSTS ADMINISTRATOR Gloria Petrea Cell CHAPTER ANALYSTS Brenda Brady Cell Work x26 Germaine Davis Caroline Reichardt Work x1250 Cell F.B.M.A Officers and Committeemen COUNCILS OF HIGHER DEGREES Charles Geary COURIER EDITOR Joan Fedora EMERGENCY RELIEF Buddy Dugger ENDOWMENT FUND Levis R. Hughes ACTIVITIES James Nadeau FINANCE Dan O'Neal FLORIDA SHERIFF YOUTH FUND CHAIRMAN Frank Kenny CREDENTIALS Jim Kelly Cell FRATERNAL EDUCATION Lynn Lease FRATERNAL FUND RAISING Tom Burnam FRATERNAL FUND RAISING FLORIDA SHERIFF'S YOUTH RANCHES Tom Burnam FRIENDLIEST LODGE IN TOWN Ed Lessard GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Ken Onstott HEART OF THE COMMUNITY Robert (Bob) Anderson Cell HISTORICAL Charlie Titheridge HOSPITALITY John Holbach Jr HOTT CLASSES Brenda Brady LOSS PREVENTION (CAP) Larry Stevens MEMBERSHIP Fred Scott MOOSE CHARITIES William Mulligan MOOSE RIDERS Harris (Jay) Long II PILGRIM CHAIRMAN Carl Hoover PUBLICATIONS W. Scott Duncan RITUAL James Malsbury, Sr SAFE SURFING Charles (Buddy) Franklin SPECIAL OLYMPICS Carl Toth SPORTS Tony Allbaugh VETERAN AFFAIRS Dusty Franz WEBMASTER Daniel Pratt YOUTH AWARENESS Todd Anderson (North) Edward McGurn (South) Jan/Feb Vol No. 1

40 FLORIDA BERMUDA MOOSE ASSOCIATION PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX MIRAMAR, FL CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED TO VIEW THE COURIER IN FULL COLOR VISIT THE F.B.M.A. WEBSITE AT 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 and Women of the Moose for fraternal purposes. Any use of the information contained herein for private gain or for any commercial, political or business purpose is strictly prohibited. EDITOR S NOTE Deadline for March/April issue is February 12, 2016 Submit articles and photos to: courierjdf@aol.com Or mail to: Joan Fedora, Editor 8160 Willie Wilkerson Road, Macclenny, FL Phone: FLORIDA BERMUDA MOOSE ASSOCIATION Courier Subscription Form Please send year(s) (six issues/year) subscription of The Courier at $5.00/year or 5 years for $ PLEASE PRINT Lodge/Chapter Name No. Degree Name ID# Address City State Zip Make checks/money orders payable to Florida Bermuda Moose Association Return order form and funds to: Courier Subscription c/o Scott A. Cushing P.O. Box Miramar, FL NOTE: Also use for change of address & renewal Check here for address change Check here for renewal Vol No Jan/Feb 2016