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HOPEWELL, VIRGINIA

LODGE # 1472

LOYAL ORDER OF

MOOSE

Hopewell Moose

Family Center 1472 July 2015

SOCIAL QUARTERS

HOURS:

Sunday

Noon to 10 PM

Monday

3PM to 10 PM

Tuesday

3PM to 10 PM

(on dart night till Midnight)

Wednesday 3PM to Midnight

Thursday 3PM to 10 PM

Friday 3PM to 1 AM

Saturday Noon to Midnight

Governor/

Administrator/

Message /

2

Senior Regent 3

Sunshine Mes-

sage / Shrimp

4

Calendar 5

Entertainment /

Director Gen-

6

Menu 7

4th of July /

Membership

8

Fishing Trip /

Moose Legion

9

Kids Corner / 10

Moose Charities 11

THE HOPEWELL MOOSE LODGE HAS WAIVED THE $20

APPLICATION FEE

Effective 1 June 2015 the Board of Officers voted to waive the

application fee for all new members at the request of Ray Schae-

fer Sr. The LOOM will pay the fee to encourage our members to

bring in new blood and rejuvenate the lodge. This effort is in sup-

port of the Moose International “Build Our Foundation”. MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN

BRING A FRIEND AND WELCOME BACK A PAST MEMBER -New Member = FREE EVENT TICKET Must sign up at a paid event to receive the reduced price. The reduced price is the cur-

rent cost of membership minus the cost of the event. -Renewal = FREE EVENT TICKET (paid event in the Ballroom or Park) for the Member and Renewal Member. To qualify the Re-

newal must be over 60 days past due and sign back up at the

office. Ray Schaefer Sr., Membership Retention Chairman

NOTE FROM THE OFFICE There is now a charge of $10 for replacement membership cards. Moose Interna-

tional charges the Lodge that amount so we have to pass it on to the member.

Please join me in bidding Jim Berardi, Territorial Manager, farewell and welcoming Mike Rios as our new

Territorial Manager effective June 1, 2015. Jim along with Carol Walston dug into the office files, finances,

taxes and brought the our Lodge back into compliance with Moose International and current with the

VMA. This was a daunting task that took them a year. The Lodge’s financial strength has never been

stronger thanks to the dedication of our Board of Officers who have executed their duties to the highest

degree IAW the General Laws. We look to pay off the $60K plus loan and upgrade the Kitchen this year. Thank you to all the Volunteers that assisted with this years Memorial Day Picnic in the park. Our Lodge

is only as strong as our Volunteers. If you would like to get involved, just show up at an event and give an

hour or two of your time. Regardless if you are an active member or just a social member, I would like to

personally thank you for supporting the Hopewell Moose Lodge and making us “NUMBER ONE” in the

VMA.

Troy K. King / Governor May 2015 to April 2016

Governor’s Message

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Administrator's Message

The International Convention is upon us again. Time sure does fly by! This

year the convention will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, July 2nd to the 8th. I

know that we have several members attending this year. It is great to know

how much support 1472 Moose Family Center has. I would like everyone to

know that our Virginia State Annual Convention will be in Roanoke, Vir-

ginia , August 20th to the 22nd. Please make plans to attend and learn what

your state has achieved this past year. Finally, thanks to all our volunteers…

we couldn’t do it without you!

Gary Bartholomew, Administrator

Anna Belle Bishop Age: 4 years old

I have Eosinophilic Esophagitis, which is a non-

curable disease. My Great-Gramma, Loretta

Perry, is working to raise money to help cover

the costs of my rising medical bills. I have

spent much of my short life in hospitals and

Mommy and Daddy really need some help covering the ex-

penses. Great-Gramma has arranged a fund-raising

event for Saturday, August 1st, at the Hopewell Moose

#1472 from 8 to 11pm. A Benefit Dance with music by

Darrell Johnson. No admission charge; but we will accept

donations. Come out for any evening of dancing and fun!!

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FROM THE PRELATES CORNER / Jack Olinger

Wishing a speedy recovery to our Brothers who are or have been ill:

Jarold Langley

Condolences to the Families of our Brothers who have Passed:

We are happy to report that no deaths have been reported for this month.

Thanks,

Jack Olinger

Please contact the office if a Brother falls ill @ 804-458-1755

Senior regent’S MeSSage

Now that summer is here and vacations, beaches and barbeques are fill-ing up our calendar, I would just like to thank everyone for all the volun-teer help that you gave during the month of June. The senior lunches, nursing home birthday parties, the Massey Cancer Spaghetti Dinner Benefit, the Father’s Day Brunch, and the special “Taco Night” fundraiser for little Anna Belle. Your committed efforts are what makes these events successful. Your time is valuable, and we appreciate the time and energy that you all have voluntarily gave in support of our seniors, children, members, and those in need. Just recently, I attended my very first Officer’s Training Class, and will be traveling to Nashville to the International Conference very shortly. I am excited and look forward to learn new ideas that will be available to me, and to the Women of the Moose. Thank you for allowing me the opportu-nity to participate in the 2015 International Conference in Opryland. This will not only be my first International Conference, but my first trip to Nashville as well! In Faith, Hope & Charity, ~ D.M. Ozmore ~

To report a death of a co-worker or family members, please call: Madelyn Collier ~ Jr.

Regent at (804) 458-3190. Get Well Cards:

Frances Treaster – had vertigo

Jo Noland – recuperating from broken wrist

Cris Robbins –ill with flu/pneumonia

Linda White – ill with bronchitis

Loretta Perry – broke her arm

Jean Moore

Jean Cruppenink – sister in Florida very ill

Thinking of You Cards

Amy Adams – husband in therapy

Mattie Rogers – sister, Barbara, ill

Mary Simmons – sister, Barbara, ill

Ola Wyatt – sister, Barbara, ill

Anita Compton

Ellen Hipps

Sympathy Cards

Ruth Fry – death of daughter, Vickie Harris

Mattie Rogers – death of sister, Barbara

Ola Wyatt – death of sister, Barbara

Mary Simmons – death of sister, Barbara

Ruby Nicol – death of sister in NC

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FROM THE WOTM SUNSHINE CHAIRMAN LIBBIE DRAGOO 458-7546

July 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 DJ Claiborne

Fisher (K) WOTM:

6:30PM Board MTG

7:00PM Welcome Party

7:30PM Chapter Night

LOOM

6:30PM Joint MTG

7:00PM Officer Meeting

2

LOOM 7PM

3 DJ Tommy

Chavis

JULY 4TH 4th of the July Picnic

in the park **ALL

HOPEWELL

MOOSE MEMBERS

FREE** All others

$5; Kids 12 and

under Free

5 NO BINGO DUE TO

MOOSE INTERNATIONAL

CONVENTION

6

Queen of Hearts 7PM

7

BINGO 6:30

8

DJ Darrell Johnson

WOTM 6:30PM Board of

Officers Meeting

9

TRIVIA 7PM

10 DJ Gary

Harman

11 Open Juke Box

Night 6-9PM

12

BINGO 6:30PM

13

Queen of Hearts 7PM

14

BINGO 6:30

15

DJ Floyd Spenser WOTM: 7:00PM Committee

Planning Session 7:30PM Business/

Balloting

LOOM

7PM Officer Meeting

16

Senior Luncheon

12 Noon

LOOM 7PM

Moose Legion to

Follow LOOM

17 DJ John

Hall FINAL

"Kids Activity Night"

In leu of Movie Night, we are having a spe-cial presentation

“STORY NIGHT” "A Chookamook Came

Over for Breakfast"

18 Silver Eagle

Band $10 in

advance &$12

at the door Open Juke Box

Night 6-9PM

19

BINGO 6:30PM

20 Old Dominion

Moose Legion 148 -

Meeting - Tappa-

hannock-Warsaw

Lodge #2133 6PM

Queen of Hearts 7PM

21

BINGO 6:30

22

DJ Chip Cook

23

TRIVIA 7PM

24

DJ Darrell John-

son

25 Chesterfield

Lodge District 8

Meeting - Elections

12-2pm

Open Juke Box

Night 6-9PM

26

BINGO 6:30PM

27

Queen of Hearts 7PM

102ndAnniversary

of Mooseheart

28

BINGO 6:30PM

29 DJ Claiborne Fisher

(K)

30 31 DJ TBD

MOOSE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION NASHVILLE

Old Dominion Moose Legion 148 -

Summer Conferral / Celebration -

Tappahannock-Warsaw Lodge #2133

MOOSE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION NASHVILLE

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Entertainment Committee We hope everyone is enjoying all the activities and fun that goes along with the summer season. While

the weather has heated up, we are keeping cool here at the lodge in the AC with plenty of cold drinks,

enjoying all the activities we have to offer. We are having fun at the Hopewell Moose Lodge every night

of the week! Sunday and Tuesday nights are Bingo nights. On Mondays, don’t forget the Queen of

Hearts drawing. The jackpot is growing and you may as well be the winner! Wednesday and Friday

nights we offer fine meals and DJ entertainment for your dancing and listening pleasure. The second and

fourth Thursday nights we have Trivia Night in the Social Quarters to test your knowledge as well as en-

tertain and compete against your friends for prizes. There is never a cover charge for any of our Social

Quarters Events!

We also have Ballroom events planned for the upcoming months. Advanced tickets are available for

ballroom events by calling the office and you can reserve your favorite seats and tables at no additional

cost. The ballroom seating chart is on the entertainment page of our website

www.hopewellmooselodge.com. Everyone come out for lots of fun, great food, dancing and listening

pleasure with all your best friends. Any last minute additions or corrections to the calendar that miss the deadline for the newsletter or www.hopewellmooselodge.com posting will be posted on our Hopewell

Moose Facebook page.

July 4th-- Independence Day in the park with lots of fun, food, games, and music for eve-

ryone. DJ Chip Cook cranks up the celebration at noon. Food will be served from 1 until

4. There will be games, cornhole tournaments, FREE Moose Milk, and much, much

more. This is free to all Hopewell members, $5 for all other members and guests, and kids

under 12 are free. If the weather is to hot or it rains, we will move to the ball-

room. Everyone come and celebrate our great nation's birthday here at the Moose.

July 18--The Silver Eagle Band will make their first appearance here at the lodge from 8

until midnight. The doors will open at 7pm. The Silver Eagle Band is a 100% Country Mu-

sic band. There are 5 members in the group and they even feature a steel guitar. Advanced

tickets are only $10, $12 at the door. BYOB. This is a non-smoking event. Food will be

available and the bar will be open. All you Country Music fans, dust off your Stetson hats

and shine your boots because we're gonna have a

boot-scootin party!!!

Aug 8-- The Moose Legion is hosting it' 2nd annual Shrimpfest in the ballroom with

plenty of AC and cold Moose Milk. Doors will open at 4. Food and FREE MOOSE MILK

will be served from 6 until 8. The bar will be open from 4 until 11. The band, Sportsbar

Rockstar will play from 7 until 11. Advanced tickets are $20, $25 at the

door.

Aug 22-- The Fantastic Shakers are returning to our ballroom, bringing the party to kick

off our 2015-2016 season. The Shakers have been playing the best in variety party music

for dancing, listening and just plain fun for over 35 years. Doors will open at 7pm. The

Shakers play from 8 until midnight. Food will be available and the bar will be

open. BYOB. This is a non-smoking event.

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DINNER SERVED FROM 5:30 - 8:00 PM WED. & FRI.

ALWAYS FREE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE SOCIAL QUARTERS ! !

JULY

Wed-7/1 Beef Liver w/ 2 sides $8.50

Fri—7/3 Beer Battered Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp

w/2 sides $9.95

Wed-7/8 Mixed Green Oriental Salad topped

w/Grilled Salmon & Citrus Teriyaki Dressing $7.50

Fri-7/10 Mediterranean Mix over Linguine w/Salad Bar

(Calamari, Baby Clams, Shrimp & Mussels) $8.95

Wed-7/15 Thanksgiving in July!!

Roasted Turkey Breast w/2 sides $8.50

Fri-7/17 Chicken Parmesan w/Salad Bar $8.95

(Breaded Chicken Filet topped w/Spaghetti Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese

over Noodles)

Wed-7/22 Country-Fried Steak w/2 sides $8.50

Fri-7/24 Beef Burgundy w/2 sides $8.50

Wed-7/29 Spaghetti w/Salad Bar $8.50

Fri-7/31 St. Louis Style Ribettes w/2 sides

1/2 Rack $8.00 Full Rack $12.00

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When: July 4, 2015

Where: In the Park

Time: 12pm-5pm Cost: FREE to Hopewell Moose Members; $5.00 for

Guests and non-Hopewell Moose Members; kids under 12

FREE

Entertainment: DJ Chip Cook

Serving: 1pm to 4 pm: Hot dogs, hamburgers and all the fixings!

Free moose milk / Corn hole

"No take-out or to-go boxes"

4TH OF JULY DAY PICNIC

Member Benefits

A Moose membership card provides access to over 1,600 Lodges across

North America, but it also offers much, much more. Did you know that your

Moose membership provides you with benefits that allow you to save more

than your membership dues? That’s right, just being a member of the Moose

Fraternity provides you with a variety of money saving opportunities in cate-

gories like Travel, Entertainment, Insurance, and Health & Wellness. Your

Moose membership has it’s benefits – Don’t forget to take advantage of all

that the Moose has to offer! Visit: http://www.mooseintl.org/members/index.php/member-benefits/ for

more details.

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The moose legion hosted, the June meeting, for the Old Dominion Moose Legion 148. Discussed were member-ship, ritual team competition at Tennes-

see, and Summer Celebration being held Jul 24-26, in Tappahannock. Remember to get your tickets for the Shrimp Fest!

SENIOR FISHING TRIP There has been a location and boat

change this year. This years trip has

moved to Hampton Roads Charter on

the “OCEAN EAGLE”. This boat is actu-

ally larger than the “Tortuga” so it will

hold more people. Because there will be plenty of room, names are

NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR MEMBERS AND FAMILY who are

not yet seniors. These non-seniors will just have to pay a cost of $40 per person for the

trip. The date remains August 29th with the boat loading at 11:30am and fishing from

12:30 til 5:30pm This has been a successful, enjoyable event for Moose seniors for many

years now and we hope this year will be no exception. Lunch, drinks and beer will be

served on the boat courtesy of the Hopewell Moose Lodge 1472. You may bring your fa-

vorite rod if you like or the boat will furnish rods, reels and bait. If you bring a cooler for

fish, please leave it in your vehicle until the boat returns. The sign-up sheet will be avail-

able in the office as of June1st. Stop by or call 804.458.1755 to

have your name added anytime after then. http://

www.hamptonroadscharter.com/

From Richmond

Take 64 E to exit 265A Lasalle Ave. Go 3 blocks to make left onto Settlers Landing

Rd. Follow Settlers Landing for 1 mile to Crown Plaza Hotel on your right,

Jerald Langley, Fishing Events Chairman / 804 - 731-2141

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For July we have a special activity to be enjoyed by children of all ages. In lieu of Movie Night, we are having a special presenta-

tion. It will be story time (parents you may remember story time). We will have a great story by a local author, Cliff Davis

who will be reading "A Chookamook Came Over for Breakfast". This story has received rave reviews by children

and adults alike. This will be a wonderful opportunity to show our children what life was like when we use our imaginations,

instead of movies, video games and electronics. Please encourage your child to enjoy this special event and feel free to join in

with your child. For those children who need a break from their parents, we will have a DJ for the big people in the Social

Quarters.

These are comments by those who have read this wonderful short story...

Cliff Davis has captured all the elements of a marvelous fantasy for young readers. This tale has a hero and dark wizard

that actually work problems out. — Roberta Minetree

How many of us have thought about mystery, magic, and intrigue and what it would be

like to shrink down into another realm of reality? — Jeannie Myers

I felt myself being transported somewhere between Alice’s looking glass and Willy

Wonka’s factory. This book is so imaginative with the most delightful characters. — Patricia Rosvall

It is with much regret that due to my scheduling conflicts, this will be the last Kids

Movie/Activity Night until further notice. I have enjoyed offering these activities for the

children and I believe many have enjoyed it as well. If any of you would be interested in assisting

with continuing Kids Movie Night, I would be pleased to assist. If there were a few volunteers,

we could even rotate and keep it going. If you are interested, please call the Lodge office and

leave a message with your name and number and I will get back to you. In advance, I thank you

for your consideration on behalf of the children.

Sincerely,

Brian Carpenter

“FINAL” Kids Activity Movie Night at the Moose

CALL Butch Morris:

804/712-0969

Date: 31 October and 1 November 2015

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Become a sponsor and have your business card placed here along with

other supporters of the Hopewell Moose Lodge.

Business Card: $125 a year / Double Business Card: $200 a year

All Ads in this publication run out after this issue of the newsletter. What you get: Ad in our monthly newsletter, website, rolling screen in

our Social Quarters and placed in various activity brochures and flyers

during annual events.

Contact the office at 804-458-1755

July Senior Luncheon Hope to see even more of you all at our next luncheon on Thursday, July 16th.

God Bless All!!! Jack & Myrtle Casey

Roy Snyder, Moose

Charities Chairman

Brother Moose Members during the Moose Year 1 May 2014 to 30 Apr 2015 the Hopewell

Moose (LOOM) contributed $7,451.00 to Moose Charities in the following areas.

Endowment Fund $ 830 Mooseheart Schools $ 4,382 VA House $ 700

Senior Games $ 400 Safe Surfing $ 400 Youth Awareness $ 200

Special Olympics $ 500 Rocker Fund $ 19

Local area charitable Donations total $68,706.45. The organizations and individuals that received assis-

tance are to numerous to name but I’ll hit on a few: Massey Cancer, Hopewell Emergency Crew, Dis-

putant a Fire Dept, Needy Families, DuPont Elementary School, Prince George and Hopewell High

Schools.

In addition to monetary contributions volunteers from the Hopewell Moose Family Center both men

and women logged 19, 226 volunteer hours both in the Lodge and in the community.

Thanks to everyone who helped make contributions.

We need to work a little harder at getting contributions to the Endowment fund up. So if you see

more endowment fund collections during Lodge activities please donate what you can. Thank You!

ROY SNYDER

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HOPEWELL MOOSE FAMILY CENTER

4701 Western Street

Hopewell, Virginia 23860 (804) 458-1755

Fax (804) 458-2771

Office Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Monday - Friday

LODGE OFFICERS

Governor Administrator

Troy King Gary Bartholomew

Jr. Past Governor Ray Schaefer Sr.

Jr. Governor Brian Carpenter

Prelate Jack Olinger

Treasurer Don Readshaw

Trustee 3-Year Darrell Johnson

Trustee - 2 Year Art Seward

Trustee 1-Year Brad Ozmore

Sergeant-at-Arms Garland Jacobs

Inner Guard Vacant COMMITTEES (IAW General Laws 1 July 2014)

Moose Charities Committee Roy Snyder

Auditing Committee JD Langley

Membership Committee Ray Schaefer Sr.

Application Review Committee Roy Snyder

Heart of the Community Don Readshaw

Loss Prevention Committee Brian Carpenter

Communications Committee Art Seward

Gov’t Relations Committee Jim Akridge

Activities Committee Vacant

- Youth Jim Jordan

- Darts Jim Jordan

- Seniors Jack & Myrtle Casey

- Entertainment Art Steward

- Massey Cancer J.D. Langley

- Kids Brian Carpenter

- Golf Butch Morris 804/712-0969

Moose Legion Committee Brad Ozmore

Ritual Committee Larry Hipps

Fellowship Committee Ray Spalek

LODGE MEMBERSHIP MEETING 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00PM

Moose Legion immediately following LOOM on

1st Thursday of the month

OFFICERS’ MEETING 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00PM

SOCIAL QUARTERS HOURS

Sunday 12 Noon – 10:00 pm

Monday 3PM – 10:00 pm

Tuesday 3PM – 10:00pm (on dart night till Midnight)

Wednesday 3PM – Midnight

Thursday 3PM - 10:00pm

Friday 3PM – 1:00am

Saturday 12:00 noon – Midnight

Lounge Phone: 804-458-1095

http://www.hopewellmooselodge.com DINING ROOM HOURS

Wednesday & Friday 5:30 PM—8:00 PM

CHECK OUT THE HOPEWELL MOOSE

ON FACEBOOK

WOMEN OF THE MOOSE

Senior Regent Dawn Ozmore

Junior Regent Madelyn Collier

Jr. Grad. Regent Lynetta Parrish

Secretary/Treasurer Nita Adams

Recorder Mattie Rogers

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Guide Elizabeth Benka

Assistant Guide Beverlee Jones

Membership Retention Ola Wyatt

Community Service Elizabeth King

Activities/Sports April Johnson

Mooseheart/Moosehaven Darlene Thompson

Higher Degree Valerie Harsh

Sunshine Committee Libbie Dragoo

Government Relations Elizabeth Benka

Meet & Greet Committee Joann Noland

Decorating Committee Marie Matlock

Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit #28 Hopewell, VA 23860

Hopewell Moose

MEETING DATES:

1st WEDNESDAY

-6:30 PM Board Meeting

-7:00 PM Welcome Party

-7:30 PM Chapter Night

2nd WEDNESDAY

-6:30 PM Board of Officers

Meeting

3rd WEDNESDAY

-7:00PM Committee Planning

Session

-7:30PM Business/Balloting

4th WEDNESDAY

-If needed (Fund Raiser, etc.)