Stockdale Moose Lodge January 2023 Newsletter

January Events Thank You / Announcements

Jan 1st Black-eyed Peas & Corn muffins 11AM-2PM FREE to Members – Donations Welcome!

Jan 2nd Moose Officers Meeting – 6:00 PM W.O.T.M. Officers Meeting – 5:30 PM

Jan 5th Moose Membership Meeting – 7:00 PM Queen of Hearts – 6:45 PM

Jan 9th WOTM Chapter Meeting– 5:30 PM Followed by WOTM Fellowship

Jan 12th Bingo Committee Meeting – 11:00 AM Queen of Hearts – 6:45 PM

Jan 16th Moose Officers Meeting – 6:00 PM Calendar Planning – 5:00 PM

Jan 19th Moose Membership Meeting – 7:00 PM Queen of Hearts – 6:45 PM

Jan 21st Shuffleboard Tournament – 10:30 AM

Jan 23rd Member Orientation – 6:00 PM

Jan 26th Queen of Hearts – 6:45 PM

Jan 28th Valued Veteran Luncheon – 11:30 AM

Jan 29th Chile Verde Breakfast – 9:00 AM to Noon

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: “ARTICLE” deadline for the newsletter is the 20th of the month. Thank you all for your consideration and timely submission. Greatly appreciated. Articles should be submitted to: Chris Myers-Mainland, Editor via email at cmyersmainland@bak.rr.com

A BIG THANK YOU goes out to: Donna McMillian & Charlie Robison November’s helpers in preparing the Listener for mailing. You are very much appreciated. If you would like to assist with the folding and labeling, please contact the Administrator. Great time to consider receiving your Newsletter via email.

Any email changes or additions can be emailed to the following email: chapter1203@mooseunits.org or to the Lodge at: lodge2178@mooseunits.org

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Yearend/start of new big THANK YOU to all my fellow members, especially the infamous lunch crowd. What a fast yet interesting year for our Lodge. Everyday seemed to bring about something new, different, or just plain odd. I would not change a thing! I have found our Lodge members are most generous, kind hearted and caring folks. Cain’s question to GOD is answered yes daily…we are our brother’s keeper and our great members are proof through their actions/deeds.

A happy safe 2023 to all! Arnie

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Happy New Year!

January 2023 is here. I would like the thank all the volunteers who made the last 9 months of events and regularly scheduled meetings successful. December was very busy. Beginning with the Christmas float. Michelle Braschler as chairperson and a league of volunteers and those who donated all items to make it a success. The WOTM for the Hot Chocolate and Breakfast for the children. Margaret Pryde for taking on the New Year's Eve celebration.

I want to congratulate District 12 and Legion 176 for their successful year.

As a reminder election for the board of officers is fast approaching. If you are interested in keeping our lodge at the top, consider becoming a member of the board. See the administrator or any Board Officer and get your name on the list.

Make a difference, volunteer, be involved and attend meetings to be informed. We are looking for a volunteer to chair the Valentine’s Day event for Feb. 11th, contact any officer if you would be interested.

Fraternally, Roger Cowan, President

Crying Towel Corner

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

My Fraternal Members:

I hope everyone had a safe and joyous Christmas and celebrated the incoming new year.

The Lodge has a lot of upcoming events and specials in 2023, so keep supporting your Lodge, Moose Legion, and Women of the Moose projects.

Also, a Nominating Committee will be set up for the new officers wishing to run for a position. Contact any current officer if you are interested and tell them you want to be considered for what office.

Remember to Do Some Good Thing For Someone Each Day!

Fraternally yours, Glenn Holland, Administrator

Meeting Night begins at the fall of the Gavel at 7 P.M. JOIN US!

Each member in good standing has his name in a capsule which is randomly drawn at each meeting.

Drawings are held at Lodge general meetings twice monthly on Thursdays. Please check your bulletin calendar for those dates. It grows each week and becomes significantly large.

Attending meetings can be wholesome and profitable!!! The Pot starts at $100 and grows and grows each meeting until the member whose name is drawn is present. They will be awarded for their participation at the meeting.

The next meeting on Thursday, Jan 5th .

Will you be crying next month??

Women of the Moose – W.O.T.M.

Senior Regent’s Message

Happy New Year!!

Year 2022 has come and gone; and, we are still in for many WOTM activities and fun-filled events happening in 2023 and throughout the remainder of the current fiscal year. We are always in need of volunteers. Look at the monthly calendar and see if there are any events that sound like fun to get involved in. As always, a special “thank You” to all our volunteers that assisted and participated with/in the Children’s Christmas Party, Bingo Concession and Alice in Wonderland Community Escape Challenge.

A call is out for anyone interested in becoming more involved with the WOTM planning and business agenda for the next fiscal year – May 2023 through April 2024. Last month, an encouraging nudge was sent to remind ladies that may have an interest or questions. Submissions are now being accepted. Our current Board welcomes all to come and join us in leadership!!! Thank you in advance for all considerations.

We have a few new members…Welcome to our team and looking forward to sharing many successes!

We hope that you have a lot of energy, because you will need it to enjoy all of the opportunities to gather, fellowship and engage in the calendar events that are available to you because of your membership to one of the greatest Chapters. We are excited for your wonderful addition and we have no doubt the difference that you will instill in our Chapter. Again, thank you for joining WOTM Stockdale Chapter 1203. YOU ROCK! Members, if you see a new face, say hello with the biggest MOOSE SMILE you can offer.

Well, I must go for now…See you around the Lodge!

From the Desk of the Treasurer

Happy New Year Women of the Moose!

Please help me welcome our newest members to the Stockdale Women of the Moose Chapter #1203:

• Rachel Calzo – sponsor Patti Waye

• Alicia Rivera Rodriguez – sponsor Susan Cowan

• Erica Murdoch – sponsor Melanie Kelley

• Marina Hernandez – sponsor Susan Raney

• Patricia Sanchez – sponsor Claire Acosta

• DeAnna Sikes – sponsor Marlene Lyday

Welcome ladies and thank you for joining our Chapter!

We would also like to thank the sponsors for working toward increasing our Chapter membership! YOU’RE DOING A GREAT JOB! We are still leading the chapters in our area and are continuing to Make It Happen for our Chapter!

Our Chapter is leading in membership for Territory 46. We are also one of the top, if not the top, in the whole California Nevada Association. Our women have been working hard to earn their top honors.

If you have any questions concerning membership to the Chapter, please do not hesitate to ask any officer (Robyn Tennison, Senior Regent; Claire Acosta, Secretary; or Melanie Kelley, Treasurer) or any member of the Chapter. We would love to answer any of your questions you may have.

Fraternally Yours, Melanie Kelley, Chapter Treasurer (559) 920-6302

Registration is Open for the 2023 InternationalMooseConvention

Registration and hotel reservations are now open for the 2023 International Moose Convention in Reno, Nevada. Main sessions run from Tuesday, June 20th through Friday, June 23rd and will be held at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. Highlights for the convention include a Sun Records Tribute Concert for the 25 Club/Fun Night Celebration; an international slots tournament; a bowling outing; the League of Guardians event at the National Automobile Museum; and a special presentation on recruiting younger members by speaker Chris Tuff. It is an event you won’t want to miss. Go to www.moose2023reno.org for more information.

Robyn McClain Tennison, Senior Regent

Moose Good Samaritan

So many Moose members and family were sick in December with colds, flu, and pneumonia. I do not know all that were ill, but I know firsthand it isn’t pleasant as I too have had this cold/flu that is going around. It seems to hang on forever! Sending healing prayers to all including Frankie Wysocki, Robyn Tennison, Mike Stamper and Glenn Holland. Here is hoping January brings relief.

Carol Craig is home recuperating. She fell and broke her right collarbone. Sending healing prayers for a speedy recovery. Robert Ruiz is home recuperating nicely and we wish him all the best.

December was sad as long time Life Member Trudy Coy passed on November 21st. Robert Robison’s son, Chris, passed on December 21st. We are sending loving prayers to Robert and Charlene and their family on the loss of this young man. Kenneth Stoner, Pismo Lodge member and frequent at our Stockdale Lodge, passed on November 29th. We know this is a difficult time for Maureen Del Papa, his loving companion.

Please contact me if you know of any of our members and Moose families that need help or assistance, or Prayer Warriors. Good news is always welcome, so please let me know of any weddings, new babies or grandbabies. You can contact me at cmyersmainland@bak.rr.com or text/call (661)3330029. Or there are forms on the table outside the Chapter office that you can fill out and leave me information.

Chris Myers-Mainland, Chaplain

MOOSE LEGION NEWS

Hello and Greetings!

I hope everyone had a good Christmas and New Year and all your families are doing well.

Our TV fund raiser went well and the TV was won by Sheila Morrison. She was a happy camper!!

Our next Moose Legion meeting will be at Stockdale Lodge on Feb 18, 2023. If you are interested in becoming a Moose Legionnaire the dues are only $20.00 per year. See any Moose Legion member at the Lodge to see about joining this Higher Degree of the Moose Fraternity.

Happy New Year, Don Perry, Moose Legion Secretary

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and I wish you all Happy New Year.

Welcome to all the new members enrolled in December. Hope to see you at the Lodge enjoying our many activities and the yummy Friday Night Steak Dinners.

MEMBER SPONSOR

DeAnna Sikes

Maureen Del Papa

Marlene Lyday

Michael Stamper

Ryan Shelley Swam Franklin

Niki Pauley Swam Franklin

James Cagle Paul Perkins

Debbie Harris Candis Smith

Jan Townsend Roger Cowan

Cleveland McDonald Erik Thompson

Jessica Dixon Michael Stamper

Jasmine Garcia Claire Acosta

Joseph Castro Jeremy Ballard

Lori Castro Jeremy Ballard

Re-Enrolled

Kristy Kay Schaeffer Glenn Holland

Linda Collins Julie Singley

Robert Rios Glenn Holland

Thank you to all the sponsors for signing up your friends and relatives.

E. Lyday, Membership Chairperson

MOOSEOFTHE MONTH

The Moose of the Month is awarded by the President to show our appreciation and thanks for helping around the Lodge. We have members of our Stockdale Moose Lodge that go the extra mile for their fellow Moose Members and volunteer in our Lodge. For this we acknowledge their efforts as Moose of the Month. Volunteers are very important members in our Lodge and we are blessed with some very good ones. Speaking of volunteers, I wish to congratulate:

Michelle (Micki) Braschler Fields

as our January Moose of the Month in recognition for the hard work and leadership in chairing the Stockdale Moose Float in the Bakersfield Christmas Parade. Micki did a fantastic job and the float was beautiful! She always participates in Moose events and loves being a Moose member. When you see her, please thank her for her support of our wonderful Lodge.

Thank you for all you do!

For those new members that may have noticed, there is a designated parking spot outside of the Lodge for the Moose of the Month. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THIS SPOT. You too can be Moose of the Month someday.

Marlene

Who is ready for some Shuffleboard??

It’s time to start our 2023 Shuffleboard Tournaments!!

Our January event will be on the 21st. The cost to play is $10 and that money goes into the jackpot for the two winners.

There is always a delicious lunch that is provided also, but there will be a change in the price due to the cost and inflation of food prices. Last year we vowed to keep it the same as before, and did, but that is no longer feasible to do so as we all know. The price for lunch will be $10 and is still a bargain for what all is available to eat. Everyone that participates in the game always has a fun time and it makes my wife and I MOOSE PROUD to put it together. So, let’s start the new year off with a full roster of 16 players. Who is ready??

Our tournaments are usually held on the third Saturday of each month unless there is another Moose activity that coincides with that day in the social quarters. If that happens, I will switch weekends. The sign-up sheet will be posted by the kitchen door on the 1st of every month. Also, if you see the first 16 slots are filled, please sign up on the reverse side because we always have cancellations due to people’s schedules changing. Show up time is 10:30, team draw at 10:45 and games start at 11:00. Lunch at 1:00.

Kim “Katfish“Stanley and Nancy Stanley, Chairpersons