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FRANCONIA MOOSEFAMILY CENTER NEWSNEWSLETTER OF FRANCONIA, VA 1076 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE MAY-JUNE 2013INSIDEGovernor’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . .2Administrator’s Message . . . . . . . . 2WOTM Board Message . . . . . . . . . .3Sickness and Distress . . . . . . . . . . . 3Kitchen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Committee Activities . . . . . . . . .6&7Calendar………………….........12&13Franconia MooseLodge 1076Board of OfficersBrett Sweeney, GovernorJody Ryals, Junior GovernorJeff Dowdy, Jr. Past Gov.Tim Smith, PrelateJoe Poole, TreasurerTom Hansen, Administratorvacant, 1 Year TrusteeMatt Adams, 2 Year TrusteeGlenn Everett, 3 Year TrusteeChapter 1042Board of OfficersVacant, Senior RegentPat Pristavec, Junior RegentSonia Kessler, Jr. Grad. RegentPat Cleveland, ChaplainShari Staggs, Secretary/TreasurerPatti Veach, RecorderPat Cleveland, EditorShari Staggs, Editorwww.mooseintl.org –Moose Intlwww.vmaweb.com (VMA)This Newsletter May be the Last NewsletterYou Receive Unless You Act NowYOU ARE IMPORTANT TO US.AS OUR MEMBER, YOU MUST TELLUS HOW YOU WANT TO RECEIVEYOUR NEWSLETTER AND LODGEUPDATESSEE BOX BELOWRETURN THIS PAGE OF THIS NEWSLETTERTO THE LODGE BY EITHER MAILING IT ORBRINGING IT TO THE LODGE.Member Name:__________________________Member Email Address:_______________________I want to receive my Newsletter by:___Mail ___Email____I want to receive Lodge and Chapter updates tomy email address.IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND YOU WILL NOLONGER BE MAILED A NEWSLETTERPlease do not lose your connection to what isgoing on at Franconia by not responding.Or Email WOTM1042NEWSLETTER@GMAIL.COM and tell ushow you want to receive your information.

___________________________________________________________________________________Page 2 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS MAY-JUNE 2013Governor’sMessageBrett SweeneyAnother year has passed and we have newBoards. Last Board had a great year and shouldbe proud and applauded for their performance.Many challenges lay ahead for FranconiaMoose Lodge. The new Boards are up to thechallenge.Past Governor Dowdy would like to thank allthe volunteers who helped during his term.There was a great turn out for spring clean up.The outside looks MARVELOUS !Speaking of volunteers, Franconia has 750LOOM members, however at every event it's thesame 10 to 20 members helping. If thiscontinues projects that need to be accomplishedin and around the Lodge will have to becontracted. In turn this added cost will have tobe made up. That will result in higher food andbeverage prices. I don't know of anybody whowould enjoy making that decision.If you see trash in the lot, please pick it up. Ifyou see someone dropping trash, please tell aBoard member or the bartender on duty andaction will be taken.Many events are already in the works for thespring. Hope to see everyone around the Lodge.BrettIt’s never too early to think aboutmaking a donation for our upcomingTidewater Day. You can drop off adonation at the lodge. Please earmarkyour check “Tidewater donation”Administrator’s CornerTom HansenAnother "Moose Year" has ended and I'd like to thankthe past Board for their time, effort and contributions to# 1076.In addition, I'd like to personally thank the staff,committees, and participating members for helping make#1076's events and functions happen...(They could nothave been done without you!) THANK YOU andCheers!!!Looking forward, the new Board will need all the helpand energy our members and volunteers are willing toput forth to make # 1076, again, a thriving place ofcamaraderie. To our participating members, knowthat this office will do whatever it can to help out, inANY capacity, that betters this Lodge. Goodquality suggestions followed through to fruition, on ourmembers’ part, are always welcome. What do YOU haveto offer, in making this Lodge YOUR Lodge?Special Thanks to: The Entertainment Committee,The "Shuffleboard Faithful", The "BowlingStrikers", The APA'ers, to our dedicated volunteerBreakfast crews, Steak and Seafood cooks, chefs andcrews...Thank You for your ongoing support!Finally, (with so much still left to do) I'd like toacknowledge the 15 hardworking members thatparticipated in the Lodge clean-up day!(Kudos to: Matt Adams, Bob Cleveland Sr, Jeff Dowdy,Deana & Glenn Everett, Ray Gorham, Chuck Huffman,Joey Lanza, Clancy March, Jim Mills, Gary Nunley, JoePoole, Chris Porter, Jody Ryals and Patti Veach)To a job very well done...THANK YOU ALL!!!"No Man Stands So Straight And Tall As When HeStoops To Lift Up A Child."...Do Something To Help & Support Your Lodge,Mooseheart & Moosehaven.To positive changes ongoing and forthcoming...FraternallyTom Hansen

_________________________________________________________________________________PAGE 3 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS MAY-JUNE 2013WOTM Board of OfficersCongratulations and Welcome to all the incomingLOOM and WOTM Officers, Appointed Officers andChairmen. We are looking forward to a great year andthe opportunity to work with each of you. We wouldespecially like to thank the Installing Officers, PattyDavis, Joyce Hoskins, Mary Jo Gaskins and MyraHansborough who made Installation a great experience.Congratulations to Patti Veach who was voted as theChapter’s volunteer co-worker of the year!We would like to invite each co-worker to attend ourmeetings held on the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays of eachmonth. May 1 st is our Membership RetentionCommittee Activity Night meeting and Gerry Mason isour chairman. June 5 th is our Publicity CommitteeActivity Night and Nancy Shapiro is our chairman. Wehave a drawing for those in attendance each meetingand you could win from $10 to $50.The Chapter will be hosting 3 bake sales over the next 2months and are looking for volunteers to work the bakesales and also donate baked goods. The dates are: May12 th during the Classic Car show, May 31 st and June 28 thduring the Seafood Buffet. Please see one of the Boardmembers if you can help.During the first week in May each co-worker willreceive a letter indicating the Chapter DevelopmentCommittee they have been asked to serve on during the2013-2014 chapter year. Please contact the ChapterDevelopment Chairman or any member of the Board ofOfficers, if you have an idea for a fundraiser, or anyquestions.We would like to extend heartfelt congratulations toJoAnna Mullins who will become the newest memberof the College of Regents during the InternationalConference in Milwaukee during Memorial Dayweekend. JoAnna has worked very hard to earn thisgreat honor and we want to thank her for her hard work.Sickness and DistressGerry Mason,ChairmanSue Finken, Father IllPatti Veach, SurgeryLinda Miller, IllClara & Ralph Nichols, IllMartha Kabkisha, husband passedRenee Wilton, Mother has cancerBill Bean, Father passedVera Dove, Ill in hospitalPeg Dockery, IllPat Cleveland & Dee Owen's Sister passedAnn Lien & Lewis Alexander’s mother passedVic Maykowskyj passedPlease keep everyone in your thoughts and prayers.WOTM Board of Officer’s message continued:Just remember the more involved you become with theLodge and Chapter will make a difference in our support tothe Children at Mooseheart and our Seniors at Moosehavenand you won’t miss out on what you deserve to get by beinga MOOSE MEMBER. We look forward to working withyou all in the year ahead.Hope to see you in the Lodge in the near future.Fraternally yours,Pat, Pat, Shari, Patti & SoniaWOTM1042Board@gmail.comCongratulations toJody Ryals who wasvoted MooseLegionaire!

_________________________________________________________________________________PAGE 4 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS MAY-JUNE 2013MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAYNotes from the KitchenJone BoazSocial Quarters Hours11:00 AM – 11:00 PM11:00 AM – 11:00 PM11:00 AM – 11:00 PM11:00 AM – 12 MIDNIGHT11:00 AM – 2:00 AM11:00 AM – 1:00 AM11:00 AM – 9:00 PMHappy HourMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday4:00 pm – 7:00 pmWEDNESDAYSInternational DaySo far we have had a variety of foods on Wednesdays andtacos have returned to the menu. So bring the wholefamily for a Wednesday no cooking at the house meal!EVERY DAYPIZZA SERVED ALL DAY EVERY DAY$5.00 for a small$7.00 for a largeChoose from a variety of toppings. Come in and order oneor two to go.FRIDAYS at the MooseSteak cooked the way you want it, salad with choice of dressingand baked potato with the works. A number of other optionsare available as well.Entertainment most Friday nights. Bring your blue suede shoesand come on down.KITCHEN HOURSMonday11:30 am – 8:30 pmTuesday – Saturday 11:30 am – 8:30 pmSunday11:30 am – 8:00 pmFranconia Moose Family Center BreakfastThis breakfast is held on the second Sunday ofeach month from 9 AM to 12 NOON. It is allyou can eat breakfast which includes eggs anyway you want them, potatoes, bacon, sausage,ham, biscuits with 2 types of gravy, fruit,pancakes, waffles and French toast.All of this for only $9.00We need to remind everyone that forbreakfast on the 2nd Sunday of every monththe entire Lodge is NON-SMOKING. Thisrestriction is in place until 12pm on thosedays when breakfast is over.REMINDERDue to various problems with membership,temporary cards, etc., the Lodge has nowadopted a policy which has always been inplace and that we have gotten away from.When you visit the Social Quarters, you are toshow your membership card each and everyvisit to the Duty Officer or Bartender. Thisdoes not pertain to only those ordering drinks,but to each and every member that comes intothe Lodge.Thank you,The Management

_________________________________________________________________________________PAGE 5 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS MAY-JUNE 2013Family ActivitiesMark Your CalendarsMay 1 stMay 3 rdMay 4 thMay 6 thMay 12 thMay 12 thMay 14 thMay 15 thMay 17 thMay 18 thMay 24 thMay 28 thMay 31 stMayWOTM Committee Meeting 7:30pmDJ Jeff plays in Social QuartersCinco de Mayo Night w/ the Fabulous ExaggerationsFellowship Meeting 6:00pmLOOM Mother’s Day BreakfastCar Show in the Field and PavilionLoom General Meeting 8:00pmWOTM Meeting 7:30pmMoose Legion Meeting 7:30pmWOTM Appreciation Dinner 5:00pmTidewater Benefit Golf TournamentLOOM General Meeting 8:00pmSeafood Buffet & Eddie Schafer Playing, bake saleJune 3 rdJune 5 thJune 7 thJune 9 thJune 11 thJune 14 thJune 15 thJune 19 thJune 21 stJune 22 ndJune 25 thJune 28 thJuneFellowship Meeting 6:00pmWOTM Committee Meeting 7:30pmDJ Jeff playing in Social QuartersLOOM BreakfastLOOM General Meeting 8:00pmKaraoke with Amanda JordanMoose Legion Fish FryWOTM Meeting 7:30pmMoose Legion Meeting 7:30pmFellowship Pig RoastLOOM General Meeting 8:00pmSeafood Buffet, Sasparilla Band Playing, bake saleJunior Graduate Regent MessageHi Coworkers!I can’t believe the year is over and we are starting our next Moose year – itwent by way to fast!I would be remiss if I did not remember to thank everyone who hasvolunteered their time and energy to the many Chapter and Lodge events overthe past several months – ok – well, really over the past year. While I trulythank you all for a great year, I would be remiss if I didn’t call out a fewspecial people that helped me through the year -To the past senior regents of our chapter – I thank you for your tremendouswealth of knowledge and history you have provided me over this past year. Itruly could not have completed this year without you! To the current board –It has been a great year! Thank you so much for your support, for yourwisdom, and for your advice over this past 12 months. I can’t wait to do it allagain this year!To the fantastic women of our chapter who have come to one or all of ourchapter meetings – I thank you for your kindness and warm hearted wishes tome throughout this year. Each and every time I have needed anything, or haveasked you to step up to help those in our chapter, or to help the Lodge ingeneral, you have always given 100%. I am in constant awe of all that you dofor our chapter, for our Lodge, for our community, and for our Twin Cities.Finally - to JoAnna Mullins - No matter what I asked, you pitched in – noquestions asked. From starting the bake sales, to making sure the 50/50 wasdone for our meeting nights, to standing in for a position during a meeting, youhelp definitely made me less nervous during the year. I think you probablypro-temed more positions this past year than you thought possible (so much forgetting away with being just the Audit Chair!)! Thank you from the bottom ofmy heart.As always, please remember that our success begins and ends with you, ourcoworkers. The support you provide, through your dues renewals anddonations to Mooseheart and Moosehaven go to helping our seniors andchildren live fruitful and fulfilling lives. Even if you do not come to the lodgeon a regular basis, or come to our chapter meetings, please know that yourdues are important and help us to support our Twin Cities.Finally, several of you have come up to me to ask me if I will still be aroundnext year even though I won’t be Senior Regent. Well, rest assured, I will stillbe involved! As Junior Graduate Regent, I am looking forward to stillparticipating in all that we do and I hope to still see you as much as I do now!Sonia Kessler, Junior Graduate RegentFranconia #1042Upcoming WOTM Meetings:Please join us on the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30PMfor our Chapter meetings. They can be quite interesting. Snacksavailable on the 1 st Wed of the month. Come and give us yoursuggestions on events. Upcoming Meetings:May 1 stMembership/Retention Committee MeetingMay 15 thChapter Business MeetingJune 5 thPublicity Committee MeetingJune 19 thChapter Business MeetingHope to see you there!!Look for the Piggy on the Bar with this Logo. We are raising fundsto bring our own Mooseheart Virginia House girls here August 4 ththru 10 th . Your support is greatly appreciated. If you would like tomail a donation to us please earn mark your check “VA House GirlsTrip and mail to: WOTM P.O. Box 30023 Alexandria, VA 22310

_________________________________________________________________________________PAGE 6 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS MAY-JUNE 2013MOOSE LEGIONCOMMITTEEChairman, Jim MillsThe new Moose year starts as of May 1 st and at thetime I am writing this article we do not know whothe new Moose Legion Chairman will be. Pleasecome out and give him your support and wish himwell, whoever it may be.The Moose Legion Committee meets the thirdFriday of every month at 7:30 pm; therefore themeetings will be on May17, 2013 and June 21,2013. There is a potluck dinner and social hourafter the meeting, so bring a dish to share and comeon down.The Moose Legion is having a fish fry on June 15 th .Mark your calendars and come out and enjoy“Earl’s All You Can Eat Famous Fish Fry”.Prepared by Earl and his helpers, myself and Bob.The time is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and the cost is$12.00 a person.A Moose member is eligible to apply formembership in the Moose Legion after he has beena member for six months or sponsored one memberin to the fraternity. You will receive a distinctiveMoose Legion Lapel Pin for sponsoring your firstmember and if you sponsor and enroll twomembers you will get your ML dues paid for ayear.I have enjoyed being Moose Legion Chairman this2012-2013 Moose year and want to thank all ofthose who attended the meetings for their support.The mission of the Moose Legion is “To HaveFun While Providing Greater Service to TheMoose Fraternity”. The vision is “Persuade AllQualified Lodge Members To Join The MooseLegion And Do Some Good Thing For SomeoneEach Day.” We should keep this in mind whenpromoting the Moose Legion.Jim MillsPast ChairmanMEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEWilliam BeanThank you sponsors for asking your friends and family members tojoin our great fraternity. New members, please tell us how we canmake our Lodge a place you want to come to regularly. We have asuggestion box as you enter the Social Quarters that you can putyour suggestions and comments in. Hope to see you visiting theLodge during one of our upcoming social events.FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEEChairman, Gary NunleyOld man winter has finally left. It was not that he was a bitter cold it was hetried to stay around too long. Spring has arrived and it is now time to comedown and enjoy your lodge. Don’t forget May 12 is Mother’s day. Treatyour Mother to a fabulous breakfast at the lodge. Omelets, waffles,pancakes, eggs to order, sausage gravy, SOS, and all the trimmings will beserved from 9 am to 12 noon on May 12 th . As always the lodge willsnonsmoking during the hours breakfast is served. Coming in June theMoose Legion will be having a Fish Fry. The scheduled date and hours isJune 15 5-7 PM. Also in June the Fellowship Committee will be hosting apig roast. Yes a real pig will be roasted. The date for the pig roast is June 222-6 PM. The Pig roast will be held outside. Look for details in the socialquarters. I have read that there is a secret to happiness and wellbeing. All ittakes is the ability to do the following: Forget. Apologize. Admit errors.Avoid mistakes. Listen to advice. Keep your temper. Shoulder the blame.Make the best of things. Maintain high standards. Think first and actaccordingly. Put the needs of others before your own. Forgive. Seems like atall order doesn’t it? If you just try slipping as many of these “secrets” intoyour day as possible you will soon be rewarded with a more positive outlookon life.Community ServiceLOOM Board of OfficersOur Spring project was on April 13 th and several members came outto help spruce up the outside of our Moose Home. Thanks to all thatgave of their time. During the next couple months we will becollecting school supplies and canned goods for the KoinoniaGroup. Look for the baskets by the DJ booth to put your donationsin. Thanks again for your support.

_________________________________________________________________________________PAGE 7 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS MAY-JUNE 2013SPORTSCOMMITTEESkip StaggsChairmanSpring is in the air and the Franconia Moose Golfers have been hitting the courses again.The Lodge is hosting the first of several Tidewater fundraising golf tournaments on May 24 th , 2013. If you are interested inparticipating in the event, please contact the lodge for more information.Ladies, are you looking for a night out with the girls? Why not try the new APA Ladies tournament we are trying to put together.The first night of play will be May 16 th . Each team will need at least 4 ladies but no more than 5. And only 3 ladies play each night. TheLodge will be having “Ladies Night” Specials for you Pool Players. This league is all about fun. So if you are interested in putting a teamtogether please let Shari know. Email her at disneyadct@aol.com.We are reviving the Saturday night pool tournaments which start at 7:30pm. So please check the calendar to find out what typeof tournament is going on. Please come out and have fun, that’s what the Saturday night tournaments are about just having fun.In April was the state Scotch Mixed Doubles Tournament and our Lodge had several teams participate. Charlie Kingery finished4th place in Men’s Single 8Ball and Jessica Honecker finished 2 nd place in the Women’s Single 8Ball. Way to go Franconia PoolShooters. May 3 rd , 4 th , & 5 th the tournament is at the Fredericksburg Lodge, which is just a hop, skip and a jump from our Lodge. Let’sget some teams together and show everyone Franconia knows how to shoot pool.March 9 th , we had our first electronic bowling tournament. We had eighteen members come out and support the event and thefirst place team consisted of Ben Owens and Jerry, the Plummer. Thanks to Matt Adams for running and organizing this event. May 4 thand June 15 are the next scheduled tournaments, please be at the lodge by 6:15 to register for play to start promptly at 6:30pm. Watch atthe lodge for signup sheets and check out our Facebook page for upcoming tournaments. Thanks to all the members that came out andsupported this event.The shuffleboard game is in high demand again and Sunday afternoons, at 2pm there is a tournament for our members. If youwould like to try your hand at shuffleboard just show up a little before 2pm to get signed up. If you have any questions about thetournament, please see Marty or Randy Hall.NASCAR’s season is in full force and you can catch the race and watch your favorite driver each week at the lodge. When therace is on there are drink and food specials from the kitchen and bar, so stop in and stay a while.Now that summer is upon us, the Lodge picnics will be in full swing which means Horseshoes and Corn Hole tournaments forour members.If you want to see other tournaments in the lodge, put your suggestion in the box. We are always looking for new ideas to keepour members happy and enjoying our lodge. Without the support of our members we couldn’t do all the great things we do for thecommunity, the kids at Mooseheart and our seniors at Moosehaven.Hope to see lots of you around the lodge in coming weeks.Skip StaggsSports Chairmanskipshouse@aol.comPictures of the Bowling TournamentBen & Jerry The Bowling tournament Winners

_________________________________________________________________________________PAGE 8 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS MAY-JUNE 2013Various News and Articles from Moose InternationalDo you know of a child that can take advantage of the benefits at Mooseheart??Historically, children have come to Mooseheart because the father, a member in good standing with the LoyalOrder of Moose, passed away. It is now Mooseheart's policy to admit qualified children who have a need.The Admissions Committee considers all applications of children in need; when and if there are capacityconsiderations, preference must obviously be given to those children who are affiliated with the Moose member families.The Procedure for Admissions to Mooseheart Child City and School can be downloaded and printed using the linkabove. Additional information or inquiries regarding admission may be made by contacting ... Mooseheart AdmissionsDept. -- Phone: 630-906-3631 -- Fax: 630-906-3651 -- Email: krife@mooseheart.orgFraternallyDonnie MaddoxVMA Mooseheart / Moosehaven Admissions ChairmanBrett Sweeney, Our New GovernorNew WOTM Chairmanfor 2013-2014Membership/Retention Gerry MasonPublicityNancy ShapiroYouth Involvement Lindy FindelAcademy of Friendship Dee OwensStar RecorderCheryl EllisMooseheart/Moosehaven Deana EverettCollege of Regents Jessica HoneckerCommunity Service Estelle MillerEducational Advancement Dottie JoinesFamily Involvement Karen AshworthMoose Charities Peg DockeryHealth Awareness Jerrilee DeGeusAudit Chairman JoAnna MullinsSunshineGerry MasonHelping HandsKaren AshworthSportsShari StaggsThank you Ladies in advance for yoursupport and assistance during this comingyear. Here’s to great and fun projects.Meet Our New Officers & Chairmenfor the 2013 – 2014 YearOn April 28 th , the Board of Officers, appointed Officers andChairmen were installed for both the Loyal Order of theMoose and Women of the Moose. The hope of both boardsis the continuing joint support and efforts towards our twincities of Mooseheart and Moosehaven and those in need inour community. When you see them in the Lodge pleasethank them for the future commitments they will be makingfor the ensuing year. Without a strong and harmoniousBoard the great works cannot be accomplished. It goeswithout saying that a successful Lodge and Moose Homeneeds the support of all our members and we could not dowhat we do without each or you!!! Look for additionalpictures on the TV with the activities when you come intothe Lodge.WOTM Board of OfficersPatti Veach, Pat Cleveland, Sonia Kessler, & Pat PristavecShari Staggs was absent

_________________________________________________________________________________PAGE 9 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS MAY-JUNE 2013New LOOM Members & their SponsorsLOOM Board OfficersBack Row: Jeff Dowdy, Glenn Everett, Jody Ryals, Brett Sweeney, Joe PooleFront Row: Tom Hansen, Tim Smith, Matt AdamsNew MemberLarry BedsolePaul BoyneJeff BrownRichie BusigoRoy CookNathan CraffordKen EggersRobert EidsvoogMark Dustin EvansMark FeinbergMichael FinelColin FitzpatrickGreg GransbackSteve HallJay HerriottSteve LandersJames LearyDeepak MadalaChris McCormickMark MillsPaul MoriartyTravis MurphyEverardo Reuben NunezMinwon PakJeff PooleDavid RobbinsJohn RussPeter RussoMike SawyersEdward SchnurrTimothy SellnerCharles ShupienusBruce SimonPeter StreffJoe ThomasGeorge Chico TorresShami WaliaJason WarrenSponsorJoe PooleRaymond StoneJeff DowdyJim McLainTom HansenRobert KnoxRobert KnoxTim SmithDave SmithBarry MorlanSkip StaggsNick BufanoJeff MageePete ShortMinwon PakJoe PooleMatt AdamsAdam PeerMark FleischmanJim MillsMike PorterTom HansenDave MatherRobert KnoxJoe PooleJoe PooleTom HansenFabio VinetAl ResslerCharles ShupienusJoe PooleTom HansenBrian HarrisonMinwon PakPete ShortJim MillsJay HerriottBrett SweeneyNew WOTM Members & their SponsorsNew Member SponsorSheryl Ann Bryant Sarah HansenChristiane Grammer Hannah GroverAnn McGinley Donna TeaboCary Lou Hobgood Donna TeaboLindy FinelShari StaggsElizabeth Takahashi Susan HelwegeJanet GlockSonia KesslerBrandy Lewis Susan FinkenMaryann Barvinski Deborah Spidle-LaubHerta Soman Patti VeachHelen Davis Patti VeachNanette Myers Christine CouchMaxine Davis Jone BoazKathleen Buckley Kristyn VinetLaura Gentile Re-Enroll - J. MullinsVicki Parkhurst Re-Enroll - J. MullinsJoan BeemDeborah Spidle-LaubDarlene Downey Patti VeachAmy Bailey Jessica EsparzaSongyi Gransback Kristyn VinetTammy Elizondo Jone BoazSopapon Booth Paula ButlerGretchen Kraft Maggie ParrishChristina Puryear Jone Boaz

_________________________________________________________________________________PAGE 10 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS MAY-JUNE 2013EVENTS AT THE FRANCONIA MOOSEThe Lodge’s Annual Children’s Easterparty was held on March 23 rd . The kidswere entertained with Wii games and eggdying. Peter Cottontail arrived and greetedthe children and there were manyopportunities for photo opps with thebunny. He then led them outside for theannual egg hunt. No child left with anempty basket as Peter left plenty of eggs forall the kids to find. Thanks to all ourmembers who helped out with this event.The Women of the Moosehosted a St Patrick’s Daydinner on March 16 th whichwas followed by the first everMoose Family Feud. Thanks toall the “families” that came outto support this fun & hilariousevent as our own Governor Jeffasked “Survey says” toquestions too funny to repeat.

_________________________________________________________________________________PAGE 11 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS MAY-JUNE 2013EVENTS AT THE FRANCONIA MOOSEKaraoke made its way back to the Franconia Moose FamilyCenter on March 29 th , after the Lodge Seafood Buffet.There were great singers that performed and the Lodge waspacked till after midnight. The Entertainment Committee isworking on securing additional dates for Amanda to comeback. Watch for flyers at the Lodge and on Facebook.I did it my wayLodge Cleanup Daywas April 13 th . Manyof our members cameout to help spruce upthe outside of theLodge for thesummertime. Thanksto everyone who gaveof their time to helpout. Great job!

_________________________________________________________________________________PAGE 12 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS MAY-JUNE 2013May 2013Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri SatCall the Lodge for their dailyspecials1WOTMActivity Night@7:30pmQueen ofHeartsTaco Night2 3 DJ JeffPlaying4 Cinco De MayoEvent w/ FabulousExaggerationsBowling Tournament@ 6:30 pmPool Tournament@ 7:30pm5 67 8Queen of HeartsTaco Night9 10Steak Night11FellowshipMtg@ 6pmPool Tournament@ 7:30pm12FranconiaMooseBreakfast9am-12noonGary Nunley’sCrewCar Show10amWOTM BakeSale13Boy ScoutMeeting@ 7pm14WOTMOfficers Mtg@ 7pmLOOMOfficers Mtg@ 6:30pmGeneral Mtg@ 8pm15WOTMChapterBusiness Mtg@ 7:30pmTaco NightQueen ofHearts16 17Steak NightMoose LegionMeeting@7:30pm18Women’sAppreciationDinner 5pmPool Tournament@ 7:30pm19 20Boy ScoutMeeting@ 7pm21 22Queen ofHeartsTaco Night23 24Tidewater GolfTournamentSteak Night25Moose International Conferencein Milwaukee WI26 27Boy ScoutMeeting28LOOMOfficers Mtg29Queen ofHearts@ 7pm @ 6:30pm Taco NightMemorial General Mtg@ 8pmDayMoose International Conference in Milwaukee WI30 31All You Can EatSeafood BuffetEddieShafferSteak NightWOTM BakeSale

_________________________________________________________________________________PAGE 13 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS MAY-JUNE 2013June 2013Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1Pool Tournament@ 7:30pm2 3FellowshipMtg@ 6pm4 5WOTMActivity Night@ 7:30pmTaco NightQueen ofHearts6 7DJ JeffPlayingSteak Night8Pool Tournament@ 7:30pm9FranconiaMooseBreakfastBob, Benny& Matt Crew9am-12noon10Boy ScoutMeeting@ 7pm11WOTMOfficers Mtg@ 7pmLOOMOfficers Mtg@ 6:30pmGeneral Mtg@ 8pm12Taco Night13 14Karaoke withAmandaSteak Night15Moose LegionFish Fry 5-7pmBowling Tournament@ 6:30pmPool Tournament@ 7:30pm16 17Boy ScoutMeeting@ 7pm23 24Boy ScoutMeeting@ 7pm18 19WOTMChapterBusiness Mtg@ 7:30pmTaco Night25LOOMOfficers Mtg@ 6:30pmGeneral Mtg@ 8pm26Taco Night20 21Moose LegionMeeting@7:30pm27 28All You Can EatSeafood BuffetWOTM Bake Sale29Live EntertainmentSteak Night22FellowshipPig RoastPool Tournament@ 7:30pm30June 28 - New to Our LodgeThe Sasparilla Band – Classiccountry, 50s & 60s music

_________________________________________________________________________________PAGE 14 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS MAY-JUNE 2013Upcoming Events at the Franconia Moose Family CenterEntertainment in the Lodge:May 4 th the Fabulous Exaggerations withMichelleMay 31 st Eddie SchaferJune 14 th Karaoke with Amanda JordanJune 28 th the Sasparilla BandThe Fellowship Committee is hostinga Pig Roast PicnicJune 22 nd on the pavilion 2pm to 6pm.Mark your calendars and plan on coming out forgreat food.Watch the Lodge and Our Facebook Pagefor more details.

_________________________________________________________________________________PAGE 15 FRANCONIA MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS MAY-JUNE 2013Upcoming Events at the Franconia Moose Family CenterHappy Birthday to the followingCo-Workers:May Birthdays: June Birthdays:Diane AdamsLaura ArcherHeather CarlsonLih Bair ChemBillie CoonsChristine CouchDonna DillonJoan DonahueCheryl EllisCarol FongPatricia GarbersChristiane GrammerConnie HarrisRoma JenkinsMarilu LeBelHeather LewisAnn LienMoira LlabresMarsha LoudermilkAnne McMahonAlice NorsworthyNorma PearsonPatricia PristavecRachelle PryorLinda ReedKathy RobertsMary ScanlanJean TaylorVirginia TurnerAjean VidalBarbara BrownShelly CoppockSandra CourtneyBrenda CulbertsonJackie DabbsPeg DockeryFrances DonathanMargaret DoveVera DoveE. EvansMary Jo GaskinsJessica GregrisTracy GrovesSusan HelwegeDee Dee HodgeSonia KesslerPatricia KingDonna KulischFredericka LambertVirginia MacfarlanShirley MagalisKrystie MansolinoElizabeth MesrereauBeverly MitchellBrenda PettitDebra PiggElsie PluesAnn PorterRebecca ProutyDiane RutkowskiKaren TaylorBrenda TestemanKristyn VinetCattie WilcoxPlease come and join us on May10 th and June 14 th at 7:30 forbirthday cake and we will celebrateyour special day.Franconia Moose Lodge 1076Tidewater Charity Golf TournamentFriday May 24 th , 2013• Cost - $80.00, Includes green fees, range balls, cart, and lunchserved at the Lodge following the tournament. Cash or checkmade payable to: LOOM 1076• Time – Registration at 7:00 am - Shot Gun Start at 8:00 am• Location – Ft. Belvoir Golf Course – Gunston• FEES/TEAMS Must be received byMay 15, 2013Hole sponsorships are welcome - $100 per hole013For more information please contact: Sandra Courtney or Margaret DoveFriday, May 24, 2013urnamentFriday, May 24, 2013 Moose Lodge 1076Tidewater Charity Franconia Golf Golf TournamentFriday, May 24, 2013The Franconia Moose Family Center will hold its 14 th Annual GolfTournament on July 12 th , 2013, at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course.There will be an 8:00 am shotgun start on the Woodlawn Course. Thecost of $80 per golfer includes green fees, carts, range balls, prizes andlunch at the Lodge. The cost of guests attending the lunch only will be$10. As in the past we will be limited to the first 30 teams to sign up, sodon’t wait until the last minute or you may lose out. Entry forms areavailable in the Social Quarters or call Jeff or Pat Dowdy at 703-971-8990. Hole sponsorships are available at $100 per hole.

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