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Golden Moose		Sports		Help 4 Kids		Communications
Moose of Month		Coming Events		Kudos Korner		Life Membership
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 Newly Elected Officers

Governor   Jr. Governor

David Burdick Jr.  Warren Siegmund

    Treasurer       Prelate     3 Year Trustee

   Billy Cannon        David McLellan       Paul Webster

Ready to Serve

WHY THE ENDOWMENT FUND?

Over 50 years ago, this fund was started to assure protection for the children at Mooseheart and the elders at Moosehaven in the event of a depression.

At present, there are sufficient funds to survive for less than four years, but WE PROMISED MORE.

I remember when this fund reached one hundred thousand dollars and how happy we were to reach this goal. All went well with interest from this fund, until suddenly the cost of living went out of sight. Raising dues to the point of survival was out of reason. We would lose too many members.
With a severe decrease in membership, the Endowment fund collections went down, but because of good investments Mooseheart and Moosehaven managed to hold its own. This applied less than five million dollars to this operation each year, still leaving twenty seven million needed to open our doors on January first.

At this point, there was no alternative but to seek help fro the membership by way of letters, asking for donations and support of advertised products offered in the Moose Magazine.
WHILE THIS WAS HELPFUL, IT STILL WAS NOT ENOUGH.

THE PROBLEM WITH THE ENDOWMENT FUND

Over 50 years ago this fund started as a penny collection. Everyone gave a penny or two, rarely a nickel or dime.
This is the reason it grew so slowly. Imagine what this fund would be today had it been a nickel or dime fund. The extra interest income and peace of mind as to the security of our order, told us there was light at the end of the tunnel.
The Endowment fund is supported by five percent of our members, the ones attending the meetings. What then is the solution to this problem?
Keep supporting the Endowment fund collections at meetings, dances and all other functions at your lodge. Put in nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars. This will help a lot, but something else is needed.

G-I-M-M-E F-I-V-E
How is Gimme Five different?
It is geared to reach 100 percent of our membership via Moose Magazines, Lodge newsletters, and word of mouth. Tax deductible when handled correctly. Donors recognized for various amounts.
DONATION
You will be asked to donate ten cents per day, rather than pennies a week. A penny 50 years ago would be equivalent to a dollar today.
The easy way:
Give $182.50 one time in 5 years
Or $36.50 one time each year
If necessary, ten cents a day for five years
The simple option is to have an amount of your choice debited from your bank.

Important things to remember:
Make check payable to Moose Charities
Make a note in lower left hand corner “GIMME FIVE”
Put lodge name and number on check
Put moose id under your signature
If a memorial gift, let Mooseheart know, giving name and address of family 

R. ROBERT DALE SCHOLARSHIP
All Moose families with high school juniors enter your class of 2009 high school students NOW for a chance to win a $1,000 R. Robert Dale Scholarship. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average out of 4.0; be a part of the 2009 graduating class; be the child of, or under legal guardianship of, a Moose Lodge or Chapter member who is current in their dues. Applications are now available online at www.mooseintl.org or at the Administration office. Deadline for entry is June 30, 2008

The Member's Christmas Party was on outstanding event and it's sellout is evidence of the banner year we are experiencing here at Surfside the year.

The only downside that clouded the event was our inability to accommodate everyone and  that many of our members had to be turned away.  To those unfortunate ones who were unable to attend, our deepest apologies.  But, as everyone knows there's only so much "stuff" one can put in a five pound Hall.   Perhaps next year.

Below is pictorial evidence of the success of the occasion:

Supreme Governor Visits Surfside

Supreme Governor Eugene C. Huggins

Surfside Moose Lodge No. 2351 has been selected to host Eugene C. Huggins, Supreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose, at an enrollment of new members in his honor, scheduled for 7:00PM on Thursday, January 24, 2008.  Brother Huggins rose to become the Moose fraternity’s chief presiding officer on Feb. 14, 2007, upon the resignation of Supreme Governor William R. Scott.  Huggins, of Illinois, was then elected by vote of the Supreme Lodge to a full-year term as Supreme Governor in his own right, in late June, at the organization’s 119^th International Convention in Orlando, FL.

Gene had been elected Supreme Jr. Governor in May 2006 at the 118^th International Conventions in Chicago, after having served on the fraternity’s Supreme Council since 1999.  He had previously served two years each on the Mooseheart Board of Governors and the Moosehaven Board of Governors.  He had also been a member of the International Community Service Committee from 1991 to 1995.

Gene joined the Moose in 1967 at Batavia, IL Lodge 682.  He served all officers’ chairs including Governor.  Gene has also served on numerous Lodge committees, and has served continually on his Lodge’s Ritual staff since 1969.

A member of Mecca Moose Legion 9 since 1972, Gene served as Secretary for the Batavia Moose Legion unit for two years.  Gene was Ritual chairman of District 2 for the Illinois Moose Association.  He has also served as President of District 2.

A member of the 50 Division of the 25 Club, Gene received the Fellowship Degree of Honor in 1984, and when the Pilgrim Degree of Merit was conferred on him in 1994, he represented the class.

Now is the time for every member of our Lodge to share their pride in the Moose by asking a friend, relative or business associate to join.

Help 4 Kids

Thanksgiving and Christmas Activity

In the first picture below on Nov 21, Bud Patton is shown lifting crates of fresh chickens being donated to "Help 4 Kids" program for Thanksgiving deliveries. This is an ongoing effort to collect foodstuffs and toys for hungry children in the area. Help 4 Kids is run by Barbara Mains and her volunteers, not just at holidays but everyday yearlong.  Bud has been active in this service for over 4 years as is brother, John Sohl (not pictured). Food Lion on Glenns Bay Rd, Jim, Gen Mgr and Terry Haskins (Lodge brother) and Meat Manager of Food Lion (pictured in last picture) have helped make this possible with generous discounts of chickens and allowing labeled boxes in the store to collect from the public many canned goods. The Christmas delivery was made Dec. 7. Ms. Mains is very appreciative. Also, Chris Netto, Assistant Manager at Food Lion and also a WOTM member has made it possible for many donations of toys, plates & napkins for the many children's parties the lodge has sponsored.  Ms. Mains accepts donations year round . You may get in touch with either Bud or Jackie Patton for further info.

The Gate From Hell

Has Been Restored

...Again

Now that the back gate is again in working order (and we certainly hope it stays that way - at least for a day or two) The Start Date for all ANNUAL SUBSCRIBERS has been reset to DECEMBER 1st, 2007.  This means that renewal will not be due until November 30, 2008.

It has become obvious that we have some of the most accommodating members that can be found anywhere and your patience during this seemingly never ending problem is greatly appreciated.  Now, join us in keeping our fingers crossed that we are sparred some spurious bolt of lightening or future damage caused by an inconsiderate (Fill in your own explicative here) driver!

As a final note:  I hope you will let other back gate subscribers know of this and that you talk up this means of accessing our facilities to your friends and associates  who live in the western portions of our neighborhood.  It's a great selling tool for prospective new members who reside in that direction.

Administrator Paul Rinedoller, Sr.

               We will be installing an ATM machine on the 8th of May.

               Kudos Korner

Potluck Supper May 8, 2008 The next Pot Luck Supper by the great “Chef Roger” and his crew will be: May 8th           Followed by line and regular dancing.

Thank you for allowing me to be your Governor for the next year. I pledge to do my part to make our lodge grow and prosper – I can only hope all of you will do the same.

Our new “Moose Year” starts May 1, 2008. This means a new Moose Membership Campaign from Moose International. I don’t know what the Theme or Awards will be, and frankly, I don’t care. What I care about is our lodge, and helping it grow and prosper. The Awards, I am sure will be quite nice as usual, but your Reward will be the satisfaction of knowing you did your part in securing the future of Your Lodge. Without new members we will not survive. At this time we have approximately 1,100 members and need to double that number this year. How? Easy: Each of us sponsors at least one new or former member. There is no doubt in my mind that each of us knows at least one person with whom we would like to share the Moose Experience. So, let’s all make a pledge to sign up a member this month. It’s easy, and it is the right thing to do.

                                                                       Fraternally
                                                                              Whitey

From the Desk of the Administrator:

 By the time you read this article, we will have entered the next Moose fiscal year. With membership showing a steady increase of brothers and co-workers, we can, and will, make this year even greater. You have elected new boards of officers. You have placed your lodge in their hands. Will they make every effort to ensure progress? “Yes” they will. Will they need YOUR help? “Yes” they will. Will YOU help them? Time will tell. I recall one of our members coining a phrase that: “A pat on the back is only 16 inches from a kick in the rear.” Let us hope that any and all comments or criticism of your boards is directed at the upper part of their anatomy.

Fraternally,                   

Paul A. Rinedoller, Sr. Administrator             

Communications:

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Something for Everyone!

Bridge

Bridge group pauses in the action to pose for the camera.

Mah Jongg Anyone?

Tuesday Morning Mah Jongg

Golf

Planned Outings

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