Moose Informer Harvard Moose Family Center 1289 & Chapter 500 VOLUME 2 P.O. Box 427 Harvard, IL 60033 May/June 2008 USPS No. 005-221 NUMBER 1 Men s Ritual takes first in State Your men s Ritual Staff took first place in state competition at the Midyear Conference. There were 15 other teams in the competition from different Lodges in Illinois. This is only the second time Harvard has taken first place. With taking first place it guaranteed them a spot in the International Competition in Las Vegas. The staff will be practicing hard the next couple of months getting ready for the competition. The members of the staff are L to R: Ray Gile, Ray Stevens, Ralph (Buck) Cobb, Howard Borchardt, Kevin Gilliland, Gary Alt New Board of Officers as of May 1st Your new Board of Officers for both the men and women start their duties on May 1, 2008. Both boards are looking forward to a great year at your Harvard Moose Family Center. The officers for the Loyal Order are: Governor Tom Miller, Jr. Governor Steve Morris, Jr. Past Governor Fred Becker, Prelate Gary Alt, Treasurer Dennis Rausch, Administrator Ralph Cobb, 3 yr Trustee Jeff Klein, 2 yr Trustee Kenny Douglas, 1 yr Trustee Chuck Kelly. The officers for the WOTM are: Jr. Regent Christina Nolen, Jr. Grad Regent Erin Dowey, Chaplain Barbara Ray, Sec/Trea Betty Garrett, Recorder Joyce Hahn. New Fish Added to Starting on Friday, May 2, 2008 we are going to add Catfish to the Friday night menu. The cost will be the same as all the other fish dinners. The Fish Fries are served from 5:30 to 8:00 PM every Friday night. Check out the cost of the meals on page 5 of the Informer. Why not get the family together and come down to your Moose Family Center and enjoy yourself on Friday nights Preferred Member/ Past Governor-Regent Dinner A special recognition dinner is planned for Saturday, May 24, 2008. This evening will be our Preferred Member night to recognize the men and women who have sponsored and enrolled members this past year in our Lodge and Chapter. Also, all Past Governors and Past Regents are to be personal introduced this evening. We are also asking that this years incoming Board of Officers from both the Men and Women be present so they can be introduced. The menu for the evening will be pork, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, salad, rolls, coffee and milk. The price of the meal will be $6.00 and you can sign up at the bar any time. We would like to have everyone signed up early so we know how many to plan on. This dinner is open to every member and the more we have at the meal the more fun the evening will be.
PAGE 2 HARVARD MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS May/June 2008 Officers 2007-2008 Governor Tom Miller Jr Past Governor Jr Governor Fred Becker Steve Morris Prelate Gary Alt Administrator Ralph Cobb Treasurer Dennis Rausch 3 Year Trustee Jeff Klein 2 Year Trustee Kenny Douglas 1 Year Trustee Chuck Kelly Appointed Officers Sergeant at Arms Inner Guard Legion #169 Officers Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Marshall Robert Dixon Chairman Mooseheart/ Tom Miller Moosehaven Endowment Fund Membership Community Service Ritual Government Relations Sports Euchre Feather Party Historical Family Activities Publication Picnic Steak Fry Dennis Rausch Ralph Cobb Ray Stevens Robert Dixon Tom Miller Chet Forsythe Terry McEnaney Ed Nolan Steve Morris Gary Alt Ralph Cobb Dave Edens From your Administrator First of all I would like to congratulate our new governor Tom Miller and his Board of Officers for the up coming year, also to the new WOTM board. For everyone that has been on the boards and the many volunteers thank-you. It has been a very trying year with weather and the other problems that come with any organization. This upcoming year will be no different. As you may be aware our fraternity is in a financial situation that only all of our members can help. Our goal as moose members is to provide for our children at Mooseheart and our seniors at Moosehaven. This can only be done by sponsoring new and former members. As you will read in the Informer, Moose International is raising the men's and women's per capita starting in September. It will be necessary for us to ask our members to increase our dues, not only is our lodge doing this, but many others. We are also planning to have more functions, which not only will increase our income, but also give our members more to enjoy. We will need help from all of you in the way of volunteers. Remember a burden heavy to one, is bourn lightly by many. Please post your calendar on your fridge, so that you won't miss the upcoming events. Again on our meals please call in as many days in advance so that we may be prepared for a crowd. Your administrator Ralph (Buck) Cobb "GIMME FIVE" -- What Is It? Nothing More, or Less, Than A Simple Plan to Help Ensure The Future of Mooseheart and Moosehaven Five cents -- set aside from the change you pour into your pocket or purse in the morning. Five more cents -- set aside from the change you empty from your pocket or purse in the evening. Just that: a nickel in the morning, a nickel in the evening, set aside and sent to Moose Charities, for the kids of Mooseheart and the seniors of Moosehaven. That's the new "GIMME FIVE" program -- it's really nothing more than that. But it's also nothing less than this: If anything close to the entire membership of the Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose were to do just that much... every day... for five years... it could ensure the financial future of Mooseheart Child City & School in Illinois, and of our Moosehaven retirement community in Florida -- without having to keep coming to Moose members every year to ask for more. How can this be? Remember the wisdom of our Enrollment Ritual: "A burden heavy to one is borne lightly by many." Then, do the math: We honestly believe that very, very few of our nearly 1.3 million Moose men and women would find it a hardship to set aside a nickel in the morning, and a nickel at night, for Mooseheart and Moosehaven. But let's be conservative and say that only 1 million can or will do so. For each of those caring members, then:five cents in the morning, five cents in the evening is ten cents a day -- or $36.50 a year. That amount multiplied by 1 million members...is $36.5 million per year. After five years, by the end of 2012, that could be $182.5 million -- before accumulating investment interest is added in. All from five cents in the morning, and five cents in the evening. It's that simple -- but participating in "Gimme Five" can be even simpler: Instead of trying to remember to physically set aside a nickel in the morning and a nickel in the evening from now through 2012, you can... -- Mail Moose Charities a check for your annual "Gimme Five" contribution of $36.50, or all five years at once for $182.50, to Moose Charities, 155 S. International Dr., Mooseheart, IL 60539-1100. (Any questions, please phone Moose Charities at 630-966- 2200.) -- Make a secure online Gimme Five donation at www.moosecharities.org/donate.asp -- Visit the Gimme Five Direct-Debit Plan webpage at http://www.moosecharities.org/pdf/gimme5.pdf As you do, know that all contributions to the Gimme Five Program are KEPT SEPARATE from any other donations -- ensuring that they are not used for any other purpose. And because Moose Charities is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 charity, YOUR ENTIRE CONTRIBUTION IS 100% TAX- DEDUCTIBLE. If EVERY Moose participates in the Gimme Five program, we can reach a goal for which our fraternity has struggled for more than 90 years -- financial security for Mooseheart and Moosehaven. We have expressed our pride in these two great Moose humanitarian creations for decades -- and our members have told us, loudly and clearly, that they want to keep these two campuses healthy and operating well into the future. Well, the GIMME FIVE program can make that happen -- but only if we ALL participate! Let's make it happen -- together! Sincere fraternal regards, MOOSE INTERNATIONAL William B. Airey, Director General/Chief Executive Officer Leonard J. Solfa Jr., Chief Operating Officer
PAGE 3 HARVARD MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS May/June 2008 Moose Riders The Moose Riders Club is up and running. We currently have 17 members but would love to have more. So, plan on joining us the second Sunday of every month at 11:00 a.m. We are in the early stages of planning some interesting and fun rides and would love your ideas. We are planning on going to Mooseheart on Saturday, May 17, 2008 for the Blessing of the Bikes. Details will be at the meetings. You do not have to be a bike rider to join our group. All members of the Harvard Lodge and Chapter may join. Moose Rider Officers 2007-2008 President Vice President Sec/ Treasurer Sgt-At-Arms Road Captain Rick Walters Billy Walters Brenda Mason David Grenland Joe Nolan Check Us Out Do you have a wedding, anniversary, birthday or just a big party coming up? Why not rent our banquet rooms. We can accommodate up to 300 people in the room and the Women of the Moose can serve up a great meal. You can check out this great deal by contacting the office and they can give you all the details. The rental is by Moose members only. Community Health Screening Event Harvard Moose Lodge #1289 Friday, May 23 rd Harvard Moose Lodge #1289 will be hosting a preventative health screening for the community on Friday, May 23 rd at the Lodge. Life Line Screening screens the carotid arteries in the neck to determine if you are at risk for stroke. Up to 75% of all strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage. Screenings of the arteries of the legs are offered to check for peripheral artery disease, which is linked to heart disease. A third test is performed for aneurysms in the aortic vessel of the abdomen. Life Line also offers a bone density screening to test for early detection of osteoporosis. ROOF DONATION FORM Name: Amount: Drop off at the Lodge or Mail to: Harvard Moose Family Center P.O. Box 427 Harvard, IL 60033 BRAND NEW TEST FOR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (tests for an irregular heartbeat) PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS. $45 individually, only $20 if added to a vascular or complete wellness package. BLOOD TESTS AVAILABLE Glucose (Blood Sugar to test for Diabetes) and Complete Lipid Panel (LDL, HDL, & Triglycerides) all from a finger stick blood test results available in 10 minutes Glucose - $25 and CLP - $45. Price when added to vascular pkg is only $50 for both tests. These non-invasive, completely painless, ultrasound screenings take about 10 minutes each. Each of the 3 vascular tests is offered for $ 45.00 each, Osteoporosis for $ 35.00. Complete vascular screening (3 tests) for $ 119 or all 4 tests for $129. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please call 800-324-1851 for your appointment or for more information.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Moose Riders meet 2nd Sunday at 11:00 AM 1 WOTM 7:30 2 3Fellowship Breakfast 8 10 London Broil Dinner 5:30 to 8:00 4 11 Legion Breakfast 8:30-10:30 Hold em 18 5 6 Chicken 12 13 Country Fried Steak 19 20 Pork Chops 7 Lightning 14 Lightning Golden Agers Soup /Sand 12:00 Ice Cream Meeting 1:30 MAY 21 Lightning 8 LOOM Board 5 PM Joint mgt 6:30 PM LOOM 7:00 PM 15 WOTM 7:30 22 LOOM Board 5 PM LOOM 7:00 PM 9 16 23 10 Brewers Bus Trip Milk Day Queens Coronation 17 Steak Fry 5:30 to 8 24 Preferred Member Past Governor/ Regent dinner 25 26 27 Beef Tips 28 Lightning Smoker 7:00 Swiss Steak 29 30 31 Ritual Pancakes 7 to 10:30 1 2 3 Chicken 4 Lightning 5 WOTM 7:30 6 7 8 Legion Breakfast 8:30-10:30 Hold em 15 22 9 10 Country Fried Steak 16 17 Pork Chops 23 24 Beef Tips 11 Lightning Golden Agers Ice Cream 12:45 Meeting 1:30 18 JUNE Lightning 25 Lightning Smoker 7:00 Pork Chops -INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 29 30 12 LOOM Board 5 PM Joint mgt 6:30 PM LOOM 7:00 PM 19 WOTM 7:30 26 LOOM Board 5 PM LOOM 7:00 PM 13 20 27 14 Big Mama Buffet 5:30 to 7:30 21 28 Ritual Pancakes 7 to 10:30 Special LOOM Meeting May 22, 2008
PAGE 5 HARVARD MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS May/June 2008 Officers 2007-2008 President Vice President Secretary Treasure Barb Sleeman Lorraine Luth Bonnie Russ Geri Baumann You just have to be 55 and belong to the Harvard LOOM or Chapter to join the Golden Agers Golden Agers On March 12, 2008 meeting was attended by 96 members, 1 guest and 1 new member, Pat Perkins. On April 9, 2008 meeting was attended by 77 members. We had cake and ice cream at 12:45 and meeting at 1:30. Door host and hostess for March were Alloys and Marie Mehan. Door hostess for April was Hazel Ashbough and Betty Garrett. Upcoming events: May 14, 2008-soup and sandwich at 12:00, with cake and ice cream to follow, meeting at 1:30. June 11, 2008-cake and ice cream at 12:45, meeting at 1:30. July 9, 2008-cake and ice cream at 12:45, meeting at 1:30. August 13, 2008-picnic starting at 10:00. Full payment for the Branson trip due in June. Bonnie Russ, Secretary Sponsors get Dues Paid This past year the Lodge had a special with signing members. To get a years dues paid all you had to do is sign up and enroll 3 members. We wish to congratulate the following for doing this: Fred Becker, Bryce Bannwolf, Steve Morris and Ralph Cobb. Up coming events at Mooseheart May 16 to 18 Blessing of the Bikes May 24 Graduation 9:00 AM May 24 Pilgrim Conferral Noon September Illinois Days With the Lodge just 40 miles from our Child City, why not drive down to Mooseheart and enjoy the day and see what your dues go for. In Memory of our departed members: Robert Collins Clyde Curtis Fred Frenk James Perenchio William Thompson Harvard/Woodstock Family Picnic Sunday July 20, 2008 Shelter at Harvard Lodge 11:30 to 5:00 Friday Menu Shrimp $9.00 1/2 & 1/2 Shrimp & Cod 1/2 & 1/2 Shrimp & Perch $8.50 $8.50 Broiled Cod $8.50 Cod, Perch or Catfish $7.50 1/2 Chicken $7.50 Hamburger & FF Childs Cod or Perch $4.25 $5.75
PAGE 6 HARVARD MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS May/June 2008 Who would have thought time would fly like this? It seemed like a few weeks ago I was getting installed and giving you a pep rally speech about having fun. If anything was accomplished during my term it was about having fun and changing things up. We made several appearances in the local parades. We tried new meeting set ups, we went from a ritual to no ritual to yes, its true a new ritual this week. Our meetings were cut short and changed several times due to the "wonderful" weather we had. I certainly tried to keep you on your toes. WOTM Chapter 500 Officers In all I want to thank you all for having the faith in me to lead you this past year. I hope you all had fun. I know I did and I couldn't have done it without you. I want to thank everyone who helped out whenever needed. When I didn't have the faith to continue on, it was your kind words of encouragement that kept me going. I thank you for supporting my decisions even if you didn't agree. In the end, we all worked together. Let me tell you, it was quite the experience being your Sr Regent. Sr Regent Jr, Grad Regent Jr. Regent Recorder Chaplain Secy/Treasurer Erin Dowey Christian Nolan Joyce Hahn Barbara Ray Betty Garrett I'm looking forward to being on the board again for the 2008-2009 term as your Jr Graduate Regent. I'm looking at putting together another play/musical day (similar to the Wicked trip) along with other things. As always, details to follow. We welcome your ideas. We can't be a chapter without all of you. We must work together to achieve greatness. We have a wonderful lodge and need you to continue to make it a successful lodge. That being said, co-workers its time for me to put down the gavel. Thank you for everything. Guide Appointed Officers Asst Guide Sentinel Argus Musician Ritual Director Chairwomen Academy of Friendship College of Regents PEP Family Involvement Membership/ Retention Publicity Youth Involvement Community Service Moosehaven Health Awareness Star Mooseheart Ritual Director Faith, Hope and Charity Erin Dixon-Dowey Sr Regent. BIG MAMA'S BUFFET Buffet and entertainment on June 14, 2008. The women will be having these dinners different times through out the year. Each buffet will have a different theme. The theme will set the tone for the night. $10.00 per person - $5.00 per child under 10 years of age. Dinner 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Entertainment starts at 8:00 p.m. June will be NASCAR night - come out and have some fun. From the Women s Board If you were given notice of your 25 year membership pin to be awarded April 3rd, but were not able to pick up the pin. Please contact the WOTM office at 815-943-3872 to make arrangement to pick up you pin. With the rising costs of postage we are asking for help in delivering the pins. Thank you for supporting the Women of the Moose program this last year. We appreciate your donations of time, baked goods and money. Without everyone's help we would perish. Your 2007-2008 Board of Officers. Attention Co-Workers Starting September 1, 2008 the WOTM dues will be $25.00. The increase will be shown on your dues notice. Please submit your payment to the Dues Processing Center PO Box 88067 Chicago, IL 60680.
PAGE 7 HARVARD MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS May/June 2008 Message from Director General Airey and Grand Chancellor Fregulia On Per-Capita Assessment Increase Coming September 30 Recently, the Supreme Council of Moose International and the Grand Council of the Women of the Moose rendered a decision regarding increases in the annual per-capita assessment of the Women of the Moose, and the annual per-capita assessment of the Loyal Order of Moose (formerly known as the ABCD amount) amounts paid as a portion (NOT the entirety) of each member s dues. Decisions were reached based upon the following facts: As reported during the Orlando convention, the operating costs of Mooseheart Child City & School and the Moosehaven retirement community are running at approximately $32 million per year. Increased expenses of the two campuses have resulted in the fraternity needing to borrow funds from the Moose Foundation which includes Endowment Fund donations. The fraternity has fallen far short of keeping pace with inflation in the per-capita assessment amounts. The ABCD amount was initially set at $4.00 in 1929 ($1.00 per quarter therefore the reference to A Big Charity Dollar or ABCD.) And, according the U.S. Consumer Price Index, what could be purchased for $4.00 in 1929 cost $48.50 in 2007. The per-capita assessment of the Loyal Order of Moose has been raised just six times since 1929; the Women of the Moose per-capita has also been raised just six times since its inception in 1923 in none of those cases fully keeping pace with inflation. From the 1960s through 1980s, when total Moose membership increased 25 out of 30 years, the per-capita assessment generated by the growing number of members was sufficient to fund operations. But, from 1991 to 2007, the total number of dues-paying members increased only 3 times in 16 years, and the drop in available per-capita funds has meant that the inflation shortfall could not be made up to sufficiently fund operations of our children s and seniors campuses. Therefore, the decisions of the Supreme Council and Grand Council are as follows: As of member-renewals payable September 30, 2008, the Per-Capita Assessment for each member of the Women of the Moose will increase from its current $12 per year, to $20 per year. As of member-renewals payable September 30, 2008, the per-capita assessment, or ABCD amount, for each member of the Loyal Order of Moose, will rise from its current $16 per year, to $28 per year; then will increase a minimum of $2 each year for the next five years. We wish to stress that, while the officers of each Lodge and Chapter may respond to these per-capita increases by asking the Lodge and Chapter membership to approve increases in overall dues amounts such a decision rests entirely with the voting membership of the Lodge and Chapter. What the Supreme Council and Grand Council have done is ONLY to increase the per-capita amounts coming from each member s total dues amount. Special Meeting to be held on May 22, 2008 A special meeting for the men is being called of Harvard Family Center 1289 on May 22, 2008 immediately following the regular Lodge meeting. The regular meeting starts at 7:00 PM. The purpose of this meeting is for an increase of dues. This meeting is being called as per Section 26.7 of the General By-Laws. The only item to be discussed at the meeting will be the dues increase as purposed by the Board of Officers.
Harvard Moose Family Center #1289 P.O. Box 427 Harvard, IL 60033 815-943-5925 815-943 6100 Periodical U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 005-221 Harvard, IL 6003 No Man Stands So Straight And Tall As When He Stoops To Lift Up A Child. James J. Davis Sign a Member Today BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AT 1:00 2 Payouts up to $500.00 Open to the Public The Harvard Moose Family Center News Published Bi-monthly By HARVARD LODGE NO. 1289 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE 22500 Rte. 173 West, P.O. Box 427 Harvard, IL 60033-7004 Phones: Office 81 5-943-6100 Social Quarters 815-943-5925 EDITOR Gary Alt U.S.P.S. No. 005-221 - Periodicals Postage Paid at U.S. Post Office, Harvard, IL 60033 POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to: Harvard Moose News P.O. Box 427 Harvard, IL 60033-7004 May 3 May 3 May 11 May 17 May 22 May 24 May 28 May 31 June 8 June 14 June 21-25 June 25 June 28 Dates to Remember Fellowship Breakfast London Broil Dinner Legion Breakfast Steak Fry LOOM Special Meeting Preferred Member/Past Governor-Regent Dinner Smoker Pancake Breakfast Legion Breakfast Women s Buffet International Convention Smoker Pancake Breakfast Join your Friends for our Friday Night Serving from 5:30 to 8:00