December - January, 2016 Loyal Order of Moose Family Centre Hamilton Lodge 1142 & WOTM Chapter 753 MOOSE LOGIC 1860 Barton St. E., Ham., ON. L8H 2Y6 Phone: (905) 549-8191 FAX: (905) 549-0827 Online at http://lodge1142.moosepages.org, or Facebook at Moose Lodge Hamilton Hamilton Wins District 4 Panel Games 2015 COMING EVENTS Turkey Roll December 5 / Santa December 6 9 a.m. - Noon Moose Legion Xmas Party December 7, 6 p.m. Kid s Christmas December 13, 1 p.m. New Year s Party st December 31, 8 p.m. Chili & Darts January 16 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Karaoke Contest rd January 23, 8 p.m. Hamilton Lodge 1142 won e panel games held November 14, wi 10 points, St Caarines Lodge 936 took second place wi 7 points, Lakeshore Lodge 392 took ird place wi 4 points, and Welland Lodge 977 came in last wi 3. A great big ank you going out to all e helpers and e 62 competitors who participated in is year s district 4 panel games, especially ose from out of town. Your support will go a long way. We hope to see you all in St Caarines next February for e district 4 bowling tournament. Thanks again, stay safe, and have a merry Christmas. BUILD OUR FOUNDATION Campaign 2015-2016 Honour Night On January 23rd, at 6 p.m., we will be honouring our Member of e Year, Wayne Williams, and Coworker of e Year, Sharon Harris, as well as presenting Years of Service pins to members. A Chinese pot luck dinner will follow (make or buy). Please attend and show your support. Register your entree on e sheet located in e Dance hall. Request your Newsletter by Email, contact: lodge1142@gmail.com KARAOKE CONTEST Phase one of e Moose Intl. Karaoke contest starts at 8 p.m.. You could win $5,000 and a trip to e annual convention in Illinois. See back for contest details.
Phil Chaisson Governor Andrew Atkinson Administrator Hello Everybody, FROM THE GOVERNOR I would like to ank our Lodge for e fellowship dinner party held in my honour. The lasagna was great anks to Bernie, Bob and Kenny O. Neon Moon performed flawlessly, and I had a fantastic evening. Thank you all so very much. I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year! The kitchen has a new ceramic floor and ere s enough money left to do e Ladies room floor. I would like to ank all of you individually for your efforts wi e kitchen but ere s a good chance someone may be forgotten, so wi at in mind I would like to ank you all for your donations, for your time, and for your help. Your generosity will help us go a long way. Fraternally, Phil Chaisson, Governor LODGE AND CHAPTER MEETINGS Lodge Meetings - Second and Four Tuesday of each mon. Chapter Meetings - First and Third Tuesday of each mon followed by a light luncheon. We strongly encourage all of ose wi concerns and ideas to attend. New Members: Jim Mountpleasant George Roberts Peter Lavigne Gerald Hunt Brock McCollough Bob Sweagar Ken Miller Bernie Sauer Mike Taylor Hi Everyone, FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR The good news: We put in a new kitchen floor and painted e walls. The bad news: We need a new A/C unit on e roof by next summer. Thank you all for helping wi e kitchen, however, I believe at Pat Chaisson, above all, should be credited for her lodge improvement campaign Chase e Ace. Wiout her consistent efforts e lodge would be less appealing. So when Pat comes around asking you to play is Winter, please play, because is time around it s going towards a much needed A/C unit. Happy New Year! Thanks again for your support! - A. Atkinson, Administrator LOOM renewal $45 WOTM renewal $25 Ÿ Send a cheque directly to Mooseheart. Ÿ Renew at www.mooseintl.org (U.S. funds) Ÿ Pay at e Lodge. Sponsors: June Carey Andrew Atkinson George Casey David Jack David Jack Paul Ross Tim Cavenaugh Andrew Atkinson Robert Longchamps We have signed 26 new members to date. That leaves us 18 to sign before April 30. Remember, our target is plus one. SICKNESS & DISTRESS Our prelate, Len Wade, is very ill. Our oughts and prayers are wi him for a speedy recovery. Lodge Hall Rentals Need a hall for a party, wake, or meeting in a hurry? Max 166 seat Dinner Hall. 116 seat Dance Hall. Bar and kitchen available. For reservations call: 905 549-8191 Build Our Foundation What does at mean? Our focus is on retention, and retaining our current membership so at our current numbers do not continue to fall. However, our new member quota is 43. L.O.O.M. LODGE 1142 2015-2016 BOARD OF OFFICERS Governor Phil Chaisson Junior Governor Robert Mystyk Jr. Past Governor George Casey Prelate Len Wade Treasurer Paul Kebic Administrator Andrew Atkinson Trustee John Thorogood Wilf Wernerberg Wayne Williams Sgt. At Arms Sergio Biagioni Outer Guard Anony Scherle Inner Guard Vacant W.O.T.M. CHAPTER 753 2015-2016 BOARD OF OFFICERS Senior Regent Linda Scherle Junior Regent Suzanne Wilcox Jr. Grad Regent June Carey Secretary - Treasurer Brenda Fraser Recorder Ann Hart
Thursday Night Darts Come play Blind Draw 501. Everyone s welcome to play but you must be of legal drinking age. Play 12 weeks and enjoy an exclusive year end banquet complete wi dinner and cash prizes. Only $5 per player. We also have Share e Weal draws, and Bullseye Pots at test your skills. Darts registration: 7:00 p.m. - Thursday is also 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Drop by early on Thursday for some Chicken Wings, a hearty Steak sandwich, or Spicy Habanero Fries before you play. Sunday Family 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Ol fashioned family networking starts here every Sunday morning at Moose Lodge 1142. Great food, great service, at a great price, for great people like you! Christmas Turkey Roll December 5., at 1 p.m. 50 birds are up for grabs. Come spend an excitement filled day wi us at Lodge 1142 and win, win, win! TICKETS ONLY $5 EACH PLUS! The Moose will be running at 1142 Downs. Come pick a nag and join e winners circle. Random Share e Weal all day long. The kitchen will be open. Get your tickets in advance in e social quarters, or get em on e day. Euchre Tournament Sat. January 9, 2016 Sign up @ 12:30 Starts at 1 p.m. $10 per player, plus share e weal and more. wi Santa December 9 10 am - 12 noon. ------------------------------------------- Child s : $3.00 Have your picture taken wi Santa: $5.00 (Children only, please.) Children s Christmas Party Sunday December 13. 1:00 p.m. $10 per Child, $20 per Grandchild Registration closes December 3rd. 17 Annual Chili Cook-off & Darts January 16. The Chili contest is open to all LOOM & WOTM members. The judging begins at 11 a.m.. The random draw Tournament starts at 12 noon and is open to anyone 18 yrs., or older. Only $5 per player. For more details see e Chili Cook-off sign up sheet on e lodge sports board.
DECEMBER Sun wi Santa Kids Xmas Party 1 p.m. Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Moose Legion Xmas Party 6 p.m. 1 2 3 4 5 Men s Officers WOTM Joint Meeting Mens Meeting WOTM 8 PM House Committee 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Sat Turkey Roll Mens Meeting Christmas Eve Closed 6 p.m. Christmas Day Closed 27 28 29 30 31 New Year s Party 8 p.m. To join our Facebook Group, search... Hamilton Canada Moose Lodge".
JANUARY Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9-11:30 a.m Legion Activities Meeting WOTM & Mens Officers Joint Meeting Men s Gen Meeting. WOTM 8 PM House Committee Men s Gen. Meeting 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 5-8:30 p.m. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 5-8:30 p.m. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Chili Cook-off & Darts 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Honour Night & Contest For important updates on Calendar information visit http://lodge1142.moosepages.org
Linda Scherle Senior Regent WOTM CHAPTER 753 Senior Regent s Message Hello Everyone, A big ank you going out to our new Deputy Grand Regent, Kim Carter, and to e ladies who came out to support e College of Regents ceremony on November 3, 2015. It was good to see some new members in attendance. Activities Our mission statement is... e are a small group of members at works to Wprovide our Lodge wi ideas for activities at include all age groups of e family. We not only work wi yous, we also help raise funds to improve our property & buildings. Wi Christmas & New Year s fast approaching our committee will host our annual Moose Legionnaire Christmas Luncheon on Monday, December 7, at 6 p.m.. We will gaer in e social quarters for a game of Christmas trivia and maybe a little Christmas Karaoke. Congratulations to Pat Chaisson who received her red tassel, Sharon Harris who received her red stole, and Sandra Bowie who received her green tassel. Congratulations also to June Carey on receiving her green-cap on Nov. 15. June s continued baked goods sales at Friday night darts have helped to raise $115.90 for Rygiel Home. WTG June! Congratulations to our Governor, Phil Chaisson, who received his Fellowship Jacket on November 14, 2015. Last, but not least, ank you Bob for decorating e hall for Halloween. You did anoer amazing job. I would like everyone to know we are holding a draw for 2 hand made crochet rows. Tickets are 3 for $5.00. The first draw will be held on Dec. 1st, e second on Dec. 15., which is our annual Christmas party date. We will also be auctioning off hand painted artwork created by our own Anony Scherle. January is Moose Legion Honour mon and we are planning an evening of honour wi presentations, a meal, and entertainment on Saturday, January 23rd. Also, we are proud to announce at our committee will be purchasing e materials needed to paint e lodge banquet hall. We have volunteers to paint but we will need more help wi wall preparation and clean up. Help Build Our Foundation! Meetings are normally held e second Monday of each mon. Please join us January 11, at 7:30 p.m. for our next Legionnaire meeting. WE WISH EVERYONE A SAFE AND MERRY CHRISTMAS, AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thank you for your support! Thank you all so very much, and have a safe happy holiday season. -Linda Scherle, Senior Regent Sickness and Distress Best wishes go out to Barb McDonald, Darlene Yerxa, and any oer member who may be ill, injured, or hospitalized. Our oughts and prayers go out to ose who have recently lost a loved one. Our Legionnaires s Cradle Fund efforts raised $135 for Moose Charities. Thank you all for your donations towards our cookies and name tags. - Kenny O & friends.
Kid s Halloween Party, October 25, 2015 A big ank you to Deputy Doodle for entertaining e kids, to Bob for decorating, to e kitchen helpers, and to e members who handed out candies. The kids had a great time. See you next year! Adult s Halloween Party, October 31, 2015
THE FAMILY FRATERNITY A Long Way From Home Andrew and Bob pose wi Moose International Supreme Governor, Terry Walls, of Oklahoma (right), and Past International Moose Legion President, Bruce Snider (left), who dropped in at e lodge on October 5, 2015, for an unofficial visit while on holidays in e Niagara region. Thanks for dropping by! 2016 NEW YEAR S PARTY December 31st, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. $40 per person $75 per couple $10 for pick up and return. Tickets at e bar. Loyal Order of Moose - Women of e Moose - Moose Legion MOOSE MESSENGER To receive our PDF Newsletter, please contact: lodge1142@gmail.com Write Moose Messenger in e subject line. On Facebook Moose Lodge Hamilton Over 1400 likes! REMEMBER Please send submissions, photos, and advertising requests to: lodge1142@gmail.com, wi Newsletter in e subject line, or drop it off at e Lodge in care of Robert Mystyk. Our next issue s deadline is January 23, 2016. Thank you! 2015-16 Moose Karaoke Contest This is an amateur solo karaoke competition consisting of 4 phases: lodge, district, association, and international competition. Competition at e Lodge level is open to members of at particular Lodge and its affiliated Chapter. Participants must hold active membership in e Loyal Order of Moose or Women of e Moose, and be able to commit to all 4 phases. Lodge competitions must be completed by February 1, 2016, to allow time for district competitions which must be completed by March 15, 2016. Association finals will be held at e midyear convention in Sarnia, next April. Competition at e district level may include one male and one female from each lodge. The top male and female from each district will move on to e association finals. The association winner will be chosen at e midyear convention and may possibly go on to e finals in St. Louis. Only 12 finalists will be selected for international competition from all 43 Moose associations. The 12 finalists will be chosen from youtube video performances. Each international level finalist will also receive round-trip airfare and two nights lodging at one of our convention hotels. The top ree winners in e International competition will win $5,000, $2,000, and $1,000 respectively. For complete rules and contest guidelines please visit: www.mooseintl.org