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Q & A With New Supreme
Governor And Convention
Highlights Inside.
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Celebrating
Community
Heroes
Wisconsin lodges perform
service with a smile!
See story pgs. 10-12
contents august/september 2017
volume 103 | number 4
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features in this issue
14 Director General Goes “Undercover” 2 DIRECTOR GENERAL
Scott Hart searches for the “friendliest lodge in town.” 4 LODGE & CHAPTER NEWS
16 Mooseheart Highlights 6 COMMUNITY SERVICE
Alumni elicit cheers, tears with their heartfelt stories and songs.
18 MOOSEHAVEN
22 Meet the New Supreme Governor 28 MOOSE CHARITIES
Willard Kitchens is positive about the future of the Fraternity.
30 PILGRIM CONFERRAL
42 Lifetime Achievement Winners 44 WOMEN OF THE MOOSE
Fraternity superstars honored at Convention.
50 25 CLUB
58 MEMBER BENEFITS
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director general
T
Shown (l-to-r)
he first leg in the “Triple Crown of Supreme Governor
Convention Heat” is now complete, as we Willard Kitchens
wrapped up our business in Tampa on July 3. and Director
In 2018 we head to New Orleans and 2019 General Scott Hart
finds us in Las Vegas – no need to watch the PSG PIP at the
Weather Channel prior to departure – both will 2017 International
be sizzling! Speaking of hot and right off the Moose Convention.
press, some important moments from our time
in Tampa were:
Congratulations to Supreme Governor
Willard Kitchens and Grand Regent Kimberly Pettit on their installation into
office! Alabama and Iowa rock!
Moosehaven’s Centennial Project is well underway and our residents could not
be more excited!
Moose Charities accepted nearly $14 million in donations for Mooseheart and
Moosehaven this past year ... every dollar counts!
The voting delegates decided that tobacco use inside our lodges will continue,
where local and state law allows. We continue to encourage lodges to develop a
plan to eliminate indoor smoking from within the Social Quarters and main hall.
We heard of the life-changing power of Mooseheart through the eyes and heart
of 2017 graduate Leslie Ramirez-Tapia. Her video will be on our YouTube
Channel soon! Check out Facebook,
YouTube and Twitter
We announced the name and logo of our Moose family’s newest member – to keep up with all the
Lodgic Everyday Community, which comes to Champaign-Urbana, IL in latest events.
2018! Visit Lodgic.org today!
I was able to shave off my beard on July 4, after having shared my experiences
and travels as “Undercover Boss” across our Fraternity this past year.
Congratulations to Urbana, OH Lodge 1215 and Alamogordo, NM Lodge Be social. Follow us!
2016 for standing out as truly the Friendliest Place in Town!
We took time to celebrate all the great happenings in our Moose Fraternity and now Visit us!
we return to work to grow our membership base and expand our positive impact in the www.mooseintl.org
lives of others. Thank you for being a Moose! God Bless!
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&
lodge chapter Events!
Did you know
Moose magazine
now reaches more
than 800,000
subscribers?
Governor Charles “Chuck” Nagel of Hemet, CA Lodge 1439 is pictured
presenting donations to (l-to-r) Andy and Steve Domenigoni of the Domenigoni
Brothers Ranch and Charity Ride Committee. The lodge was one of the sponsors for
the event, which included a trail ride, barbeque and a live band. The event raised
To inquire about advertising
$130,000 in donations to Diabetes Camping and Educational Services and the
in Moose magazine, please American Diabetes Association. Nagel also is a member of the Domenigoni Ranch
contact Jacqueline Tobin at Ride Committee.
GLM Communications Inc.,
(212) 929.1300 or
jtobin@glmcommunications.com Moose members from Yarmouth,
Special rates offered to MA Lodge 2270/Chapter 1721
Moose members. donated $500 to the Dennis
Yarmouth High School sailing
team. Lodge Administrator Eric
Josselyn is pictured presenting the
check to the team captains.
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lodge chapter &
WOTM member Tina Miller of
Events!
Williamsburg, VA Lodge 757/
Chapter 1755 single-handedly
crocheted 19 afghans for the
Mooseheart Class of 2017. Miller
began the project at the end of
January and took a total of 285
hours to complete in time for How is YOUR lodge/
commencement! Each afghan used chapter making a
five skeins of yarn (for a total of 95
skeins) and 6,300-9,000 stitches difference in your
for a total of 147,000 stitches!
In addition, Tina added a note
community?
along with an Amazon gift card Send photos and
for each graduate! information about
your events to:
editorial@mooseintl.org
The Moose Communications
story information form
is available at
www.mooseintl.org
in the Communication
Resources section under
Members of Cincinnati, OH Lodge 2 are
Communications Forms/
partnering with the Yellow Ribbon Support Documents.
Center by becoming a drop off location
for community donations to active U.S.
troops overseas and around the world. In
addition, members also sent packages to
members’ friends and family members and
presented the Yellow Ribbon Support Center
with donations.
Florida Bermuda Moose Association
(FBMA) President William “Billy”
Catlow (third from left) and his
wife Laura (far right) visit with
lodge and chapter members from
throughout the Fraternity who
attended this year’s International
Moose Convention in Tampa, FL.
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community service
Making a Difference —
It’s What We Do
Members of Dayton, OH Lodge 73 present a check for $5,000 to Greene
County, OH Special Olympics.
Members from Portland,
IN Lodge 417 hosted a youth sports
banquet for 280 baseball and softball
players and their families in July. In
addition to the awards ceremony,
the players and their families were
treated to hot dogs and drinks. In
the future, the lodge will host all
the sports banquets for the local
community center, which will include
1,200 players from local teeball,
flag football and soccer teams.
Officers from Rapid City, SD Lodge 1137/Chapter 1221 made their monthly
delivery of Tommy Moose dolls and coloring books to the Pediatric Division of the
Rapid City Regional Hospital.
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moose member profiles
Moose Members Discuss
Your
Community Heroes
Membership
Just Became Laurie Gary Jami
Walton Mann II Harrison
More Valuable Rancho Wheaton, MD Duncan, OK
Cordova, CA Lodge 1775 Chapter 18
Chapter 1941
Your Rewards
points could Does your lodge/chapter Does your lodge/chapter How does your lodge/
have a community chapter recognize its
have paid have a community
hero and if so, what hero and if so, what community heroes?
your lodge/ do they do to earn do they do to earn
“hero” status?
We are in the infancy of
“hero” status? honoring our heroes. We
chapter dues Our volunteers earn “hero” Yes, nurses from a local donate water, Gatorade,
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this year! giving their time and effort, searches. Anything they
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Check the Moose a smile. Our heroes lead by chapter recognize them?
Rewards section at example and represent our We have reached out to the What does your lodge/
www.mooseintl.org lodge and chapter with pride nursing home nearby, and chapter do to increase
to see how to earn and a vision for the future! have donated the Pilgrim its community service
and redeem points for Hall to them to use for visibility?
other valuable items How does your lodge/ an awards banquet. Our Moose Riders have
and experiences. chapter recognize them? DSRNHUUXQWKDWKHOSV
A lodge member is Rancho What does your lodge/ provide clothing and school
Cordovan of the Year! chapter do to increase suppplies for children on
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community!
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Moose Clean Chippewa
Falls’ Irvine Park
Are there outstanding members of your lodge who participate in a Writing checks and delivering them
large number of community events? to organizations can be helpful, but
We have a man who helps Meals on Wheels, volunteers at hospice and comes to communities need to see what the
the lodge and cooks elaborate meals, and he has never turned in receipts to get Moose does, providing service in
money back. He is very involved. Our lodge provides a number of meals after action. In Chippewa Falls, WI the
funerals in town, and we have some dedicated volunteers who help. There are a lot annual Irvine Park cleanup is a case
of people who have certain niches. One of our bartenders goes through the park where effort provided by members
three times a week and picks up trash. Everyone has a different strength and they is more than helpful – it’s essential.
ÀQGZD\VWKH\FDQVHUYH “We do not have the staff to
properly maintain our park
How important is it to be seen participating in community activities?
facilities. We have a great park
We have buttons with the lodge and chapter numbers on it and we make sure our
system for a city of 13,000. The
volunteers wear them. We have volunteer shirts that volunteers wear. We try to get
way we can provide the services
in the public eye as much as possible.
and activities that we offer is by
volunteerism. We really appreciate
that they (Moose members) do this
for the people who are going to use
the park,” Chippewa Falls Director
of Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Dick Hebert said.
The annual cleanup cleared
leaves and brush and helped
prepare much of the park for
springtime use.
“The fact that people love the
park drives them to want to come
and maintain it. We could not do
it without them,” President of the
Chippewa Falls Park Board Beth
Arneberg said.
www.mooseintl.org | august|september 2017 moose 11feature
Celebrating Moose
Community Heroes
Jolene Joe
Schindler Schindler
Bloomer, WI Bloomer, WI
Chapter 513 Lodge 1077
Why did you join the Moose? Why did you join the Moose?
I was friends with some people who I joined when I turned 21. My father
were involved. I helped them at was a Moose member and at that time,
the Bloomer fair and got to know the Bloomer Moose hosted a fair for
some people. I met my husband Joe the entire community. I wanted to join
(Schindler) and his mom invited me so I could help with the fair. I was
to join. LQWHUHVWHGWRÀQGRXWZKDWP\IDWKHU
had always done as a Moose member.
What type of community activities
are you attracted to? Do you think your lodge does a
I really enjoy things that have to do good job promoting its activities
with children. I teach a religion class at to its members?
our church and I’m a Girl Scout leader. Bloomer lodge does a good job
I also help with the Boy Scout pack getting people involved in activities
Moose International that my husband is a cubmaster of. both in Bloomer and the surrounding
wants to see your Anything I can help organize or help communities.
community service with that involves children through the
lodge motivates me. How important is it to be seen
photos! performing activities in
Are there outstanding members the community?
When your lodge or of your lodge who are People will say “What is the Moose and
chapter performs community heros? what do you do?” When I go into the
community service in My husband Joe’s father, Gene community I will often wear a Moose
your hometown, take Schindler, is one of those people who shirt. Sometimes other members will
photos and send them knows everybody in town, and they recognize you and say “Hi Moose
know him because of the things he’s member.” Others will ask you what you
to us! Tell us what you involved in. He’s not only a Moose do, and it’s nice to be able to discuss it
did and send them to member, but also a Catholic Order with them.
editorial@mooseintl.org of Foresters member and a National
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12 moose august|september 2017 | www.mooseintl.orgjoint opening session
Director General Scott Hart
For the “Friendliest
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n an experiment that resembled the television series Undercover Boss,
Director General Scott Hart discovered many of the Fraternity’s lodges were not
“Who else can yet ready for prime time, while an equal number had Emmy-winning performances.
say that they’re In his address to members, Hart showcased the undercover video that was taken
in the business during his unannounced visits to lodges nationwide throughout the year. During
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of community in others.
service and social “I found 50% of our lodges to be … let’s be nice about it, not quite so friendly,”
Hart revealed. He also added that while the “art of social hospitality” is dying in
hospitality? RXUFXUUHQWFXOWXUHWKH0RRVHLVXQLTXHO\SRVLWLRQHGWRÀOOWKDWYRLG
The Moose can. “Who else can say that they’re in the business of community service and social
hospitality? The Moose can. We can be the ones who inspire real hospitality again,”
We can be the Hart said.
ones who inspire Lodges Take Center Stage to Share “Hospitality” Tips
real hospitality Although there were no Emmy awards or speeches, representatives from two
lodges were invited by Hart to share the stage with him and discuss how they have
again.” become “shining examples of hometown hospitality.”
— Director General Moose member Tony Edwards from Alamogordo, NM Lodge 2016, and past
Scott Hart, PSG PIP
governors Alan McAdams, Dennis Todd and Dan Shockey from Urbana, OH
Lodge 1215 (see photo below) said all of their recommendations for hospitality
can be replicated at any lodge, by any member:
Welcome members, talk to them and thank them for visiting;
Never leave members alone, present them with a lodge calendar,
answer their questions and invite them to everything;
On weekends, acknowledge members’
birthdays and anniversaries.
“We need to go into the social quarters. We need
to be friendly if the lodge is going to be around,” said
Todd. “Friendliness does not cost us anything! It’s free!”
Hart also announced that because Urbana, OH
Lodge 1215 and Alamogordo, NM Lodge 2016
served as such excellent role models of hospitality, each
would be recommended to the Supreme Council for a
$10,000 grant through the Supreme Council Lodge Grant
Program.
“Use it to make your lodge even more inviting
for our members, their guests and the local community!”
Hart said.
14 moose august|september 2017 | www.mooseintl.orgGoes Undercover Searching
Lodge In Town”
New Moose Experience “Lodgic Everyday Community” Unveiled “This space is
designed to meet
the needs of
independently,
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.o Families
One of these graduates is Mooseheart Class of 2014 graduate Jeremy Kalicum,
who attends Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, BC with plans to attend Other Mooseheart
medical school. Convention Highlights
“Kalicum currently participates in an independent research project on the role Mooseheart now offers ALL
of wastewater treatment plants with emerging antibiotic-resistant bacteria,” Urwiler fraternal units the opportunity
said. “If that is not enough, he’s working on another project to develop university to become a primary sponsor
level chemistry labs for schools with limited resources,” he added. for a child at Mooseheart.
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Supervised Consumption Project that “targets the opioid overdose crisis that is of Executive Director Gary
sweeping across North America,” Urwiler said. Urwiler at (630) 906-3601 to
“The city in which Jeremy resides has the highest rate of overdose deaths per be added to its “willing to
capita in Canada. Jeremy took responsibility and stepped up, took action, and put sponsor” list.
some pressure on the Canadian health authority to do something about this The Sunshine program
growing problem,” Urwiler added. encourages chapters to continue
Class of 1993 Graduate Lynn Howard Shares Inspiring Journey their relationship with their
After overcoming tragic circumstances in her early childhood, Lynn Howard and Sunshine student after they
KHUWZR\RXQJHUVLEOLQJVOLYHGDW0RRVHKHDUWIRUÀYH\HDUV graduate from Mooseheart,
As a student, Urwiler said she was a “go-getter” and “always striving to and until they are 21 years-old.
better herself.” She played on the undefeated 1991 volleyball team, participated
Tennessee home has new
in NJROTC, the Youth Awareness Program and was Student Council President.
padding/carpeting and 45 new
Howard also became a state licensed cosmetologist before graduation.
windows thanks to the hard
Howard is today an inspirational speaker, mother, cancer survivor, business
work of the Tennessee Moose
owner and Area Director for Business Networking International (BNI).
Association. In addition, future
While she said the transition to Mooseheart was a “shock” during the initial
plans call for the installation of
weeks, over time she felt a connection with others who shared a similar path.
a new roof and work on the
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connection, and realizing I wasn’t alone in my journey anymore,” she said. “We
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She went on to list all of the opportunities Mooseheart provided to her during Lodge 304 spearheaded the
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left a lifelong impression on her. resulting in the donation of
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Mooseheart did for me,” Lynn said. “I have an inner desire to inspire and want to Mooseheart campus, including
leave the world a better place, though every person or place I visit,” she added. 55,328 individual servings of
“This I do to honor the opportunities that were afforded to me through fruit snacks and 5,280 jumbo
Mooseheart. This is how I pay it forward.” boxes of cereal.
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Moosehaven Staff
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ne by one during his 2017 convention address, Moosehaven
Executive Director John Capes read the thank-you letters from grateful family
members who shared their personal stories about the “unsung heroes” of the City
of Contentment:
— The Moosehaven staff who were involved in our mother’s care deserves recognition
for going above and beyond during every shift they worked.
— Miss Marian was so grateful to all the staff, even the ones she did not see every
day, but especially her caregivers at LifeCare Center.
— Suzanne and all of the nurses at Moosehaven, Helen and staff; you’re appreciated
more than you’ll ever know. We cannot thank you enough for all the wonderful
care you gave Mike.
“These excerpts “These excerpts from the many letters that I regularly receive highlight the care
from the many and dedication of Moosehaven’s front-line staff from virtually every department –
LifeCare Center to maintenance, warehouse to administration and security to
letters that I DFWLYLWLHV²DOOZRUNLQJWRJHWKHUWRGHOLYHUWKHÀQHVWDQGPRVWORYLQJFDUHDQG
regularly receive services to our residents,” Capes said.
“I am so proud of all of these dedicated individuals. They are truly Moosehaven
highlight the care heroes!”
and dedication Centennial Project Powers Forward; Census Growing Rapidly
of Moosehaven’s Capes told Moose members that the much-anticipated Centennial Project is
moving forward full steam ahead.
front-line staff ´7KH&HQWHQQLDO3URMHFWLVWKHÀQDOSKDVHRI RXUFDPSXVUHGHYHORSPHQW
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every department.” of that project, is already underway. Even the 4 a.m. arrival of concrete trucks
cannot dampen the excitement of our campus residents as they watch their
— John Capes,
Moosehaven Executive Director promised new home become a reality.”
Capes said the 105 apartments that make up Centennial Hall for Traditional
residents are scheduled for completion in April 2018, thanks in no small part to
the generosity of the men and women of the Loyal Order of Moose.
“Your support remains as solid as the day Moosehaven opened,” Capes said.
“Today, even as membership declines, giving has increased,” he added. “Thanks to
your generosity and support and the dedication of the Moosehaven team that I am
privileged to represent, the transformation of the campus is nearing completion.”
The many features of Centennial Hall include:
Larger apartments with individual outdoor spaces and fully ADA compliant
(Americans With Disabilities Act) bathrooms.
Wider hallways to accommodate indoor scooter and power chair parking.
Improved technology including WiFi and two-way nurse call communications.
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One spectacular dining facility and adjacent kitchen, with beautiful views
“Moosehaven
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“In fact, the overall campus census grew to the point that we had to discontinue
as a 5-star facility
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Moosehaven Once Again Earns 5-Star Status
Capes proudly shared with audience members that once again, Moosehaven was
services are
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“What does this mean? It means that Moosehaven’s programs and services are upper 5% of
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Q & A with Willard R. Kitchens
Supreme Governor Willard R. Kitchens is already on the road visiting lodges
and spreading his positivity for the Fraternity wherever he goes. Moose Magazine
caught up with the Alabamian, who was installed as Supreme Governor at the
2017 Tampa Convention in July.
What led you to join Prattville, AL Lodge 1864 in 1982?
I had retired from the Navy and received an offer to work in the civil service to
run the commissary store in Okinawa. We had settled in Prattville with our two
nearly-grown children and my wife (Kay) didn’t want to go back overseas. When I
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of mine was a member of the Moose and I called and said, “I understand you guys
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“... we have to get What has your focus been as Supreme Governor?
back to fraternalism My primary focus is on membership. That’s my expertise. I want to continue
the community service work that we have started. I think it’s really important
and get back to the for all lodges to become active in their local communities. We need to let our
basics in our local communities know that we are not a bar and we are there to help the community
grow. I think this will help build membership.
communities.”
— Willard R. Kitchens Why is it important to do the things you hope to do as
2017-18 Supreme Governor Supreme Governor?
We have two institutions that we support as a Fraternity: Mooseheart and
Moosehaven. If we are going to continue to support them, we have to get back
to fraternalism and get back to the basics in our local communities. We need to
inform everyone that we are a fraternal organization. The public image of the
Moose in too many towns is that we are the bar down the road, and we need to
change that view because it’s not what we are.
What are your hopes for the future of the Moose?
I think we have a great future. In a recent Supreme Council meeting, we discussed
on our last day the things we need to do in order to make our Fraternity great
again. I watched and listened and it made me feel so good to think about the things
that these men had to say about the Moose. We have some great talent in the
Fraternity and I think it’s in great hands. I think there is also great talent coming
into this organization to continue to help it grow.
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effect Aug. 1, 2017, included:
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“You are the of Moose members in Tampa, Director
of Membership Kurt Wiebe described
leaders that we’re a series of changes in American life in
depending upon recent years, especially in the quarter-
century since Moose membership
to keep our peaked at 1.3 million men in 1991.
Fraternity vibrant Wiebe quoted Marc Dunkelman,
a fellow at the Johns Hopkins Center
moving forward. for Advanced Governmental Studies,
Even if it hurts a who said, “Over the past few decades, technological, social, cultural, and economic
little, make some changes have revolutionized the structure of the American community.”
Wiebe described a number of those forces and then quoted author Robert
changes that get Putnam, who chronicled in his book “Bowling Alone” the “collapse” of American
more members, institutions such as bridge clubs, Fraternal organizations or community
organizations such as the PTA.
especially Other shifts, including a decline in marriage and the structure of the
your younger American family, have exacerbated these problems, and these forces – and others –
have conspired to create a situation where Moose membership has declined in
generations, 25 of the last 27 years. That included the 2016-17 campaign year, where both
active within the men and women lost approximately 12,000 members.
the lodge.” “We positioned the Moose as ‘The Family Fraternity’ and now the traditional
family structure is disappearing, being replaced by a number of different
— Kurt Wiebe, relationships that have taken its place,” Wiebe said. “The institution of marriage
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and what a family consists of is changing, necessitating adaptation on the part
of the Moose.”
Wiebe said the Moose needs to adjust swiftly to this new reality, because
organizations with steeped traditions have found themselves in worse shape.
As an example, he mentioned Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey, the world-
renowned circus that ceased operation in 2017 after 150 years in operation, and
an organization for which Wiebe worked.
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and expect to see gains – so we haven’t,” Wiebe said.
As proof, Wiebe mentioned the First Responders/Active Military membership
campaign, a promotion through which more than 11,000 members have joined the
Fraternity.
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Men’s/Women’s Final Stats
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134,864 applications reported;
60,410 sponsors of at least one
member; 5,570 sponsors earned
International 5 Club status by
sponsoring at least 5 members.
Wiebe referenced projects that have been approved by the Supreme Council, Top Lodges/Chapters in
including one in Indiana, where all new members received a $20 voucher for food Applications Reported
RUEHYHUDJHVWKHÀUVWWLPHWKH\HQWHUHGWKHORGJH Lodges: 1. Anna Maria Island, FL
Lodge 2188 (1,326 applications);
In another pilot program, the Moose have launched a “Company Store” 2. Englewood, FL Lodge 1933 (1,059);
program, where Moose International provides management services from an 3. Indian Lake, OH Lodge 1533 (482).
Chapters: 1. Anna Maria Island, FL
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Chapter 1601 (1,181 applications);
this project include Elgin, IL Lodge 7899 and Cape Coral, FL Lodge 2199 2. Englewood, FL Chapter 1582 (790);
The Moose Rewards program has gained momentum, Wiebe said, as members 3. Pismo Beach, CA Chapter 864 (430).
accrue points and have started redeeming them for gift cards, membership Top Individual Sponsors
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applications); 2. Randy Shives,
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LGHDVDQGWRJHWPHPEHUVLQYROYHG (114); Donna Ulmer, Leechburg, PA
Chapter 2288 (102).
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317 (717); 3. Barbara Kochis,
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Men: 1. Florida-Bermuda 12,782;
2. Pennsylvania 7,353; 3. Ohio 7,300.
Women: 1. Florida-Bermuda 10,420;
2. California-Nevada 4,429; 3. Ohio
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Members of the South Carolina Moose Association celebrated their second consecutive 1. South Carolina 205 points;
2. (tie) Virginia; Idaho-Utah;
first place finish in the Top Association standings. New Jersey 196.
www.mooseintl.org | august|september 2017 moose 27moose charities
Fregulia Reminds Moose
M
oose Charities Executive Director Jan Fregulia opened her
remarks to the joint session at the 2017 Convention with a quote from an article by
Michael Josephson.
“What will matter is not what you bought but what you built, not what you got
but what you gave.
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enriched, empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.”
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“Our Fraternity to the children at Mooseheart and the seniors at Moosehaven.
must continue its “They depend on you to help others to understand, accept and assist, to the
extent of their abilities, to guarantee that our Moose communities will continue to
mission because be available to at-risk children and senior members of our Fraternity.”
we know that lives So Fregulia reminded all Moose members: “Yes, you truly matter!”
depend upon us.” Fregulia outlined the many ways Moose members can support Mooseheart and
Moosehaven:
— Jan Fregulia,
The Donors Circle, which is designed to help build the Mooseheart/
Moose Charities Executive Director
Moosehaven Endowment Fund.
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school’s operations.
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July 1, 2017 there are now 899 members of the League of Guardians.
Sweepstakes Winners! The Defending Circle Society, comprised of members who have included
AMOUNT NAME STATE Mooseheart and/or Moosehaven in their planned giving.
The m+m Club, which recognizes donors who have established a recurring
$25,000 Eugene Byrne PA
$10,000 Peter McNamara WI monthly donation to support Mooseheart and Moosehaven.
$5,000 Barbara Labrosse NY Members can add a donation to Moose Charities when renewing their dues.
$4,000 Victoria Pearson IL
$3,000 Rex Westergard AK Last year, 34,781 members did this and donations totaled $612.425.79.
$2,000 Howard Maille PA The current long-term project being funded by the Moose is the Moosehaven
$1,000 James Stier IN
$500 John McGuire NJ Centennial project, a three-year, $10 million project. Fregulia said $5,498,659.68 has
$500 John Boehk MI currently been received.
$500 Sandra Covelli OH
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Thanks to everyone for your requested time frame. Once again, when asked, our Fraternity gets it done,”
participation. 100% of the donations
from the Sweepstakes are being
Fregulia said.
directed to the Moosehaven While there have been many changes in the Fraternity since it was founded in
Centennial Project fund. 1888, Fregulia said the mission of the Moose to support children and seniors will
not change.
28 moose august|september 2017 | www.mooseintl.orges, You Truly Matter!”
“So my friends, Moose Charities will continue to ask for your donations,”
Fregulia said. “Why? Because our Fraternity must continue its mission because we
know that lives depend upon us. We must keep our promise to provide a place for
at-risk children and senior members. That is who we are and what we do with what
we have!”
Women of the Moose Raise “Major Bucks!”
Once again, funds raised by the Women of the Moose chapters raised incredible
amounts of money to meet a variety of project needs on the Mooseheart and
Moosehaven campuses. For 2016-17, the amount raised was $2,320,100 –
or as the oversized check presented during the convention said “Major Bucks
over 2 Million!”
League of Guardians at
One of the highlights of the joint session at Tampa Aquarium
which Moose Charities Executive Director Members of the League of
Jan Fregulia speaks is the March of Guardians enjoyed a wonderful
checks, when a seemingly never-ending evening at the Florida Aquarium,
stream of Moose members present their which was a short distance from
checks and have the totals read to the the site of the 2017 convention.
convention audience. This year, the total In addition to a chance to see
of checks presented during the March of some of the exhibits, League of
Checks was $411,000.49. Guardians members enjoyed a
spectacular dinner.
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n what is becoming a strong tradition, the Moose Fraternity performs
community service in the city that hosts its convention. This year’s events in
Tampa marked the fourth straight year the Moose served those in-need.
The Moose contributed in a variety of ways, including $18,842 in cash and
donations to three Tampa organizations that serve homeless families:
The Tampa Police Department’s homeless initiative received $9,304
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become homeless.
Metropolitan Ministries received $6,178 in cash to provide housing,
counseling, food and job placement to more than 100 families and
400 children they serve. The Moose also donated nearly $3000 in food,
diapers and baby supplies.
The local Salvation Army received more than $3,360 to help families
on the verge of becoming homeless in addition to nearly $1,000 in
sheets, blankets and towels.
In total, the Moose provided $21,642 in relief to Tampa’s homeless children
and their families.
The Moose also donated 19 cases of Tommy Moose plush dolls, worth $1,520,
to the Tampa Fire Rescue and the Hillsboro Sheriff ’s Department.
More than 50 Moose members also participated in a blood drive at the
Tampa Convention Center. Additionally, an EZ ID event coordinated with The
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Heart of the Community Committee: Chairman Daniel L. Froning,
Mobridge, SD; Ronald D. Houston, Louisville, KY; Allan Marx, Verde
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Government Relations Committee: Chairman Danny Hugelen, Bismarck,
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O’Connor and Owens
Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
J
erry O’Connor and Jo Ann Owens were each honored with the
Lifetime Achievement Award for dedicated service to the Fraternity during the
2017 International Moose Convention in Tampa, FL.
Director General Scott Hart highlighted O’Connor’s distinguished 33-year
record of helping to grow the Fraternity.
“He has sponsored 247 men into the Loyal Order of Moose and 60 into the
Moose Legion,” Hart said.
Since 2011, O’Connor has served as chairman of the Moose International
Judiciary Committee after having served on the committee since 2008, and
previous to that as a Justice of the Supreme Forum. He retired as Assistant
General Governor for Moose International in 2006 and also served as Interim
General Governor in the summer of 2007.
Jerry joined the Camarillo, CA Lodge 2047 in 1984 and served as its charter
Governor, and also as Administrator and Chairman of numerous committees. He
is a Past President of the California/Nevada Moose Association and also is a Past
North Moose of Channel Islands Moose Legion 175, which he joined in 1985.
A Past President of the Channel Islands Council of Higher Degrees, Jerry also
Director General Scott Hart served as a Moose Legion Ambassador and as Deputy Supreme Governor on the
presents Jerry O’Connor with his international level.
Lifetime Achievement Award. Jerry is the recipient of awards including the Legion of Honor medal for
sponsoring at least 50 members into the Moose Legion, the International Shining
Star Moose Legionnaire of the Year in 1997 and Editor of the Year in the 2012
Moose Journalism Awards contest.
A member of the 200 Division of the Moose 25 Club, O’Connor earned his
Fellowship Degree in 1991 and the Pilgrim Degree of Merit in 1998.
During her 45-year Women of the Moose (WOTM) career, Jo Ann Owens has
sponsored 97 women into the WOTM. Owens has been a member of Shreveport,
LA Chapter 1634 since 1971 where she holds a life membership and has served in
numerous capacities. Owens served as Deputy Grand Regent in 1980-1981 and
also served as a Grand Council member of the WOTM from 1990-1992. In
addition, she served as President of the College of Regents Board in 1988-1989
and as a member of the College of Regents Board in 1983-1985.
She is a member of the Moose 25 Club and achieved her Academy of
Friendship Degree in 1973, College of Regents Degree in 1974 and Star Recorder
Degree in 1977.
Grand Chancellor Barb McPherson In accepting her award, Jo Ann said “I can’t breathe right now … Thank you
presents Jo Ann Owens with her co-workers for nominating me. I’ve only done what Mooseheart has allowed me to
Lifetime Achievement Award. do and I’ve tried to help people along the way.”
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