SYLVANIA MOOSE LODGE 1579 Social Quarters: 419-885-4953 LOOM Office: 419-882-8553 www.sylvaniamoose.org MARCH APRIL 2018 LOOM Mike Binkowski, Administrator Mary Lou O Mara, Office Manager ELECTED OFFICERS Melvin Cam Hall, Governor Bob Whalen, Junior Governor Bob Armstrong, Past Governor Dick Schuller, Prelate Bob Dietrich, Treasurer Nick Giovannucci, 1 Yr. Trustee Greg Muter, 2 Yr. Trustee Ron Zomkowski, 3 Yr. Trustee APPOINTED OFFICERS Steve Kiker, Inner Guard Bill Nicholas, Outer Guard Brad Ledingham, Sgt. at Arms LOOM NOMINATION OF OFFICERS Officer nominations are being accepted for Moose calendar year May 2018-April 2019. The Nominating Committee met Feb. 20 and will also meet March 6 and March 20 to accept nominations for the following positions: Governor, Junior Governor, Prelate, Treasurer, and 3-yr. Trustee. If you re interested in running for any of these elected positions, please contact any current officer. Election of LOOM Officers is Tuesday, April 3 from 11 a.m. 7 p.m. All LOOM members in good standing are eligible to vote. A SPECIAL MEETING of the Loyal Order of Moose will be held Tuesday, April 3 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the deteriorating condition of the roof and replacement costs. LOOM members in good standing are welcome to attend and vote. LEGION OFFICERS Michael P. Smith, President Jeremy Hopkins, Vice President Dave Seitz, Secretary Ken Dressel, Sergeant at Arms Bob Whalen, Marshal VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WOTM ELECTED OFFICERS Maria Lay, Senior Regent Jill Woods, Junior Regent Shelly Mills, Jr. Grad. Regent Christina Cousino, Sec./Treasurer Janice Leeds, Recorder APPOINTED OFFICERS Wendy Sherman, Guide Claudia Lay, Asst. Guide VALUED VETERANS Greg Muter, President Bob Armstrong, Vice President Dick Schuller, Sec./Treasurer It s time to get involved in your Lodge so we can continue to donate to our community. 10 a.m. 2 p.m. BIG Breakfast Buffet 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. bingo, 50/50 s, pull tabs, door prizes, raffles, and draft BEER! $10 Adults LOOM ORIENTATION Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m. Are you a new LOOM member within the past six months, or have never attended before? If so, please plan on attending Orientation. You, your spouse/significant other, and sponsor are also invited to attend. A light meal will follow this informational meeting. Sign-up sheets are in the front foyer and on top of the display case.
From THE GOVERNOR The weather is starting to warm up and Spring is just around the corner! We have a few big projects that need to get done, from replacing the roof and the parking lot. Maintenance is never-ending. Each year the new officers set goals and continually make improvements to this Lodge. With your help and support, these goals can be accomplished. Please attend our meetings, ask questions, share your opinion s and ideas. Let s sit down, talk, and work together for the common good of this Lodge! Together, we can all succeed. Fraternally, Cameron Hall From THE SENIOR REGENT Congrats to those ladies that received their Academy of Friendship at Mid-Year Convention in February. Thanks to all the ladies who have held events, cooked lite meals and volunteered. We appreciate all your hard work Election time is upon us for a new Board of Officers. Please watch the WOTM bulletin board for day and time. As my year as Senior Regent comes to a close, I once again thank all the WOTM & LOOM members who have helped the lodge throughout this past year. I truly appreciated it. God Bless Mooseheart and Moose Haven. With lots of Moose love, Maria Lay Saturday, March 17 5:30 8:30 p.m. $10 Join us for drink SPECIALS, raffles good food & fun! DUES EXPIRING or CHANGE OF ADDRESS/PHONE? Stop in the LOOM Office and we ll gladly renew your membership dues for you! Also, contact the office at 419-882-8553 if you have a new mailing address, phone number, or email address. Effective May 1, 2018, Renewal of your LOOM dues will cost $50. New LOOM memberships will cost $70 ($50 dues, $20 fees). The Board of Officers LEGION MINI-ENROLLMENT Sunday, March 25 at 2 p.m. The Sylvania Moose Legion will host a Legion Mini- Enrollment Conferral for Maumee Valley 30. Dress is casual and ladies are welcome to attend. Sponsors, please do your best to get your prospective member to this enrollment. The General Laws of the Order requires that one must attend a Conferral to receive any Higher Degree. If you ve missed a Conferral you are urged to attend. Michael Smith, Sylvania Legion President Jim Witker, Maumee Valley 30 Secretary LOOM MOOSE OF THE MONTH March Congratulations to BURT RAMM! April Congratulations to RON BASH! Thank you for donating so much of your time supporting our Lodge. & March 9 & March 30 5:30 8:30 p.m $8 All-you-can-eat Fish Dinner or a Chicken Strip Dinner All dinners include fries, mac & cheese, coleslaw and dinner roll. Discounted meals for children. Homemade baked goods will also be available for purchase. Enjoy a dessert or take home for later! The Legionettes will gladly accept your donated baked goods! Please drop off your goodies the night before or just prior to serving dinner. Come and support your Lodge! Join your friends and family members for a great evening of good food and fellowship. Happy Easter! Volunteers: Legion Members and Mike P. Smith, Pres.
MEN S SPUYTEN DUYVAL GOLF LEAGUE The Men s Thursday Spuyten Duyval Golf League annual meeting is Saturday, March 17 at 1 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. The 2018 rules and policy will be distributed. The $40 league fees and $320 green fees will be due and collected at this meeting. Please contact your partner and make sure you both attend! A sign-up sheet for additional members and subs will be posted at lodge. League play starts April 19 at 4:30 p.m. Contact League Secretary Tom Jameson at 419-882-6067 or 419-297-9043 should you have any questions. WEDNESDAY WHITEFORD VALLEY MEN S GOLF LEAGUE The Wednesday Whiteford Valley Moose Golf League meeting is Sunday, April 8 at 3 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. Elections, new rules, and year-end will be discussed. Golf and cart fees of $400 will be collected at this time. Please make checks payable to Wednesday Moose Golf League. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the front foyer of the lodge. The league will consist of the first 12/2-man teams to sign up. League play starts Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Contact Bob Parisien at 734-279-2796 or 734-735-3934 should you have any questions. THURSDAY WHITEFORD VALLEY MEN S GOLF LEAGUE The Thursday Whiteford Valley Golf League meeting is Sunday, April 8 at 2 p.m. in the Moose Lodge clubroom. Green fees, cart, and skins money of $465 will be collected at this meeting A sign-up sheet for singles and/or subs is posted in the front foyer of the lodge. League play starts April 26 at 4 p.m. If you have any questions please contact Cody Crawford at 419-344-6699. ATTENTION HORSESHOE PLAYERS It s time to begin a new season for Horseshoes. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the league needs to attend a meeting at the lodge on Wednesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. We will also schedule days to clean the pits. We need as many people as possible to help out. The first half begins Wednesday, May 2 at 6 p.m. League dues for the first eight weeks is $45 (the second half will be paid at a later date). Continuing league members have first opportunity to participate, but you must contact Dave Sullivan (419-466-0487) or Marsha Warrington (419-704-7954) PRIOR TO APRIL 18. If you are new to the league, let us know or attend the meeting. Last year we had a full league of 48 players, so we don t know how many spots will be open. However, the best way to move up on the waiting list is through subbing. We usually need about 4 6 subs each week so you re likely to play a lot! There is no cost to be a sub, just the opportunity to have a good time and meet a lot of fun people!! 2018 HORSESHOE TOURNAMENTS ***Moose International Horseshoe Tourney Monroe, Wisconsin Lodge 754 July 20-22 Marsha Warrington Moose International Horseshoe Tournament Director ***Ohio State Moose Association Tourney Newark, Ohio Lodge 499 August 24-26 Your Sylvania Moose Lodge will be hosting the 2019 International Tournament!! TEXAS HOLD EM TOURNAMENTS 6 p.m. on Saturdays: March 24, April 14, May 12 $50 Early-bird purchase $55 entry at the door All moose members are welcome to play. The top two qualifiers from each of the 10 nights will play in the Sylvania finals in Sept. 2018. The top finisher will then be awarded airfare, hotel room, and one entry into the Moose International Hold Em Tournament. Congratulations to the current qualifiers: Bob Dietrich, Joe Shay, Dave Urbanowicz, Jeff Royer, Steve Rafferty, Chuck Gempel and Randy Boratyn.
Sylvania Moose Lodge 1579 6072 N. Main St. Sylvania, OH 43560-1266 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Sylvania, OH 43560-1266 PERMIT NO. 62 MARCH 3 District Bowling at Jugs 4 Beer Breakfast 9 Fish Fry 17 Jigg s Dinner 24 Texas Hold Em 30 Fish Fry APRIL 1 Closed Easter 14 Texas Hold Em 21 New Officer Installation 22 LOOM Orientation 28 Band & Burger Night Saturday, May 5 MAY 5 Kentucky Derby Party 13 Mother s Day Breakfast 12 Texas Hold Em 28 Closed Memorial Day For copies of this newsletter and up-to-date news please visit our website at: sylvaniamoose.org