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1 Moose Family Center No Woodstock, Illinois MOOSE CALL Loyal Order of Moose December th Year! Janitor Needed The Lodge is looking for a part time janitor to clean the Lodge two days a week. The days you work are flexible. The hours are 6:00am until around 10:00am. You would be responsible for cleaning the social quarters, kitchen, dining hall, and washrooms. This person would also be responsible for setting up the dining hall for Lodge meetings, bingo, some dinners, and special events. This position is open now as we are looking for a replacement for Lloyd Slack who has done a great job helping us out the last couple of months but doesn t want a permanent position. If you need more information about the duties, see Lloyd or any of the board members. $100 Drawing AT November s $100 drawing the winner was present so there is no rollover. the winner took home $145. December s drawing will be held on Saturday the 8th. you do not need to be present to win the $100 but you must be present to split the money on the tickets sold. So, come join your moose friends and possibly win some money. See you on the 8th! Good luck. Congratulations Congratulations goes out to Carol Lofgren from the Board, and as I m sure from all members. For receiving the next level in the Women of the Moose! LOOM Board of Officers The Fellowship will be having a meeting on December 23rd at 11am Gaming Night All members are invited to a night at the Moose on Saturday December 15th. We will be celebrating the installation of the new video gaming machines. Our new vendor is Awesome Hand Gaming I m sure that many of you have been playing their machines around town at other establishments. We will be doing a bar Olympics the games we will be playing are life size Battle Pong, Giant Connect Four, Dizzy Darts, And Bags. With the top three places winning $ in free play respectively! We will also be drawing 15 tickets for $5.00 of free play on the new machines. So, come on down and enjoy a night at the club. And hopefully win a chance at some extra money for and from the new gaming machines! Groundhogs Day Activities This year Groundhogs Day is on Friday February 2nd. We as always will have a lot of events at the lodge. Friday: Annual Dinner and Dance featuring Delta Rising a Blues/Classic rock band. For Dinner look in next month s moose call as we are still discussing it. Saturday: Annual Prognostication Breakfast after the event on the square. Followed by the groundhog chili cookoff look on the Groundhogs Day website to enter. Sunday: The usual Moose Legion Breakfast. Pete and Mike Moose Pinewood Derby This year we will be running a Moose Pinewood Derby when the Boy scouts

2 2 Moose Family Center No L.O.O.M. Lodge No W.O.T.M. Chapter No Clay Street, Woodstock, IL Offi ce Phone: Lodge Phone: Moose Call: Continued from page 1 set up the track in the hall on Saturday January 12th. This should be a great event have already heard from many prospective racers. An entry fee of $10.00 for each car racing with the moneys being divided up between first, second, third, and last. Car design must not cause any damage to the scout s track! otherwise you can design/ build it any way that you would like to! board breakfast The board breakfast for both December and January will be canceled. In December due to the Woodstock Rec. Dept. Breakfast with Santa. And the January due to the Boy Scouts Pine Wood derby. dining area remodel As many of you know we have been sprucing up the dining area in the lodge. We are looking for people who would like to help out / sponsor some of the ideas that we have. If you are interested in helping, please see a board officer they will be able to tell you how you can help in this venture. Changes to the menu Starting January 1st, we will be having a different option with the Friday night menu. The plan at this time is to create more options than just the buffet. The buffet will still be there we are just adding to it. You will have a choice of either the buffet or something like Ham and scalloped potatoes which will change on a weekly basis. Any and all ideas are being considered so if you have something that you would like to see talk with Candy or a board officer. heart of the Community s hero awards dinner The annual Heart of the Community Hero Awards dinner was once again a huge success. We would like to thank everyone who participated in and came down to this event. We were able again to give out four cases of Tommy Moose to the Fire Dept., Sheriff s Dept., City Police, and the emergency room nurses at NIMC. We urge all our members to visit at least weekly, for the latest news on Mooseheart, Moosehaven, Moose Charities plus updates on fraternal activities, sporting events and other breaking news from around the Moose fraternity! In the Members Only section you can also pay your dues instantly, and change details about yourself in your individual member file. Barbara McPherson WOTM Grand Chancellor Earl Vosburgh Illinois TIPS Coordinator PILGRIMS Earl Vosberg Floyd McPherson Robert Sweeney Bill Lock Wayne Martinski L.O.O.M. OFFICERS Governor Mike Warner Jr. Governor Mark Indyke Prelate Keith Dahlke Treasurer Administrator Jr. Past Governor Jerry Slack 1 year Trustee Dan Hermanson 2 year Trustee Tom Willhoit 3 year Trustee Kurt Eigenfeld Sergeant-at-Arms Chuck Friedel Inner Guard Mike Goldberg Outer Guard Lloyd Slack COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Auditing Investigating Richard Dobson Membership Dan Besler Endowment Fund Bob Sweeney M.H./M.H. Admissions Al Klabunde The Heart Of The Community..... Jon Phelps / Pete Lundborg Historical Robert Sweeney Government Relations Mark Indyke Fellowship Jim Brink and Clark Young Moose Legion Dave Jayne Moose Charities Sports Jerry Slack Family Activities Kristy Phelps Public Relations Moose Call Editor Erin Gehringer Webmaster Dan MacKenzie/Kathy Ericksen Safety Norm Johnson Teen Club Bingo Peg Plimmer Christmas Sue Lock Holiday Party Scouting Charter Rep Randy Tipps MOOSE LEGION COMMITTEE OFFICERS Chairman David Jayne Vice Chairman Tom Lahey Asst. Secretary Tom Frade SILVERMANES OFFICERS President Phyllis Close Vice President/ Chaplain Margo Guido Secretary/ Treasurer Bonnie Kagel W.O.T.M. OFFICERS Senior Regent Donna Warner Junior Regent Betty Horn Sec./Treas Theresa Wisland Recorder Sue Lock Jr. Grad Regent Joyce Aniballi APPOINTED OFFICERS Guide Donna Tharp Assistant Guide Shirley Cassens CHAIRMEN Mooseheart/Moosehaven Deborah Daughtry Higher Degree Bev Bourke Community Service Neva Boyce Membership Retention Clare Nuezil Sports/ Activities Kristy Phelps Audit Chairman Carolyn Lofgren

3 Volume 100, Issue December Monday Night Dinners December 3 - Beef Tips & Noodles $10.00 December 10 - Prime Rib - $17.00 (reg) $21.00 (King) December 17 - Ham and Au Gratin Potatoes - $10.00 December 24 - BBQ Chicken and Ribs - $13.00 December 31 - No Dinner-Happy New Year! Taco Tuesdays Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month 5:30-7:00pm 50/50 Raffle Sponsored by the Moose Riders Family Burger Night Every 4th Thursday of the Month 5:30pm-7:30 pm Single Burger $4.00 Double Burger $6.00 Bacon or Mushrooms add $0.50 each Fries $1.00, Onion Rings $ /50 Cash Drawing No Burger Night returns in January! Tues - Fri Lunch 11:00-2:00 Sat Lunch 12:00-3:00 Wed. Night Dinner 5:00-8:30 Specials Announced Daily Stop in for lunch Tuesday - Saturday and Wednesday night Women of the Moose Breakfast Fifth Sunday of the Month 8:00 am - 10:30 am Featuring: Baked Egg and Cheese Casserole Baked French Toast Casserole Cheesy Hash-browns Eggs Cooked to Order Homemade Biscuits and Gravy Bacon, Sausage and Hash Browns All Breakfasts include Coffee, Orange Juice and Milk. Bloody Marys $4.25, Screwdrivers $4.25 Friday Night Fish Fry 5:30-7:30 (Doors open at 5:15) Kids 3 and under are Free - Kids 4-8 1/2 Price DINNERS FRIED FISH BUFFET COD OR PERCH (2pcs) $9.00 FRIED FISH BUFFET COD OR PERCH (3pcs) $11.00 EXTRA PCS AVAILABLE WITH ANY MEAL --- SHRIMP $1 PER PC--- FRIED FISH 2PCS $3.00 BAKED FISH $2 PER PC SPECIAL ORDER PLATED DINNERS SERVED TO YOUR TABLE BAKED COD (8 oz pc) $9.00 ½ CHICKEN (baked or fried) $11.00 FRIED SHRIMP (6 Large Pcs) $12.00 WALLEYE (baked or pan fried) $15.00 STEAK (12oz) $15.00 ALL DINNERS (plated and buffet) INCLUDE CHOICE OF POTATO (Baked, French Fries, or Potato Pancakes) ONE TRIP TO SALAD BAR AND A CUP OF SOUP BASKETS COME WITH FRENCH FRIES AND SLAW ONLY FRIED COD OR PERCH (2pcs) $6.00 FILET OF FISH SANDWICH $6.00 HAMBURGER OR CHEESEBURGER $6.00 CHICKEN FINGERS $6.00 SHRIMP (5 Large pcs) $9.00 SOUP AND SALAD BAR $6.00 KIDS BASKET: HOT DOG OR GRILLED CHEESE $4.00 FISH BOIL LAST FRIDAY EVERY MONTH...$11.00 No Charge for Coffee Moose Legion Buffet Breakfast The Best Breakfast in Woodstock Buffet OR Omelets ANY Breakfast is just $7.00 8:00am - 10:30am Breakfast Buffet Includes: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns and Toast OR Walk through the Omelet Station with Omelets Cooked to Order or Eggs Cooked to Order Ingredients Include Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Cheese, Onion, Green Peppers, Mushrooms and Tomatoes Omelet Station Includes Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns and Toast All Breakfasts include Coffee and Juices. It s Sunday, how about a Screwdriver or Bloody Mary for only $4.25 Train Wreck Breakfast 8:00am - 10:30am Every Fourth Sunday of the Month Breakfast Includes: Eggs, Omelets, Bacon, Sausage, Homemade Biscuits and Gravy and Toast Steak and 2 Eggs, Steak and 3 Eggs, Breakfast Bowl Small Ham Steaks Nothing Over $9.00 All Breakfasts include Coffee, Orange Juice and Milk. Bloody Marys $4.25, Screwdrivers $4.25 WEBSITE! Prices, menus, events and times are subject to change.

4 4 new year s eve Come on down and ring in the new year with your fellow moose members. Look for fliers in the lodge to see what will be happening that night as we are still discussing options at this time. bingo I would like to thank the volunteers who make it possible to have bingo every week at our Moose. Bonnie, Bev, Margo, Sue, Robin, Mary, Clare, Jenny and Les. These people are there every Wednesday. Also, a thanks to the regular players, some who have been playing at our lodge for many years. Our profits are used for many charitable organizations. We also collect food for the Woodstock Food Pantry every week. The current Crossfire jackpot is over $ Our last winner took home over $ We have decided to take a break after December 19th. We will be back on March 6, 2019 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our Moose friends. Bingo Chairman Peg Plimmer Kids Christmas Party Sunday, December 16th 3:00 pm Bring your Children/ Grandchildren to visit with SANTA Music played by Tom Stanfield Moose Family Center No Food is being served Sloppy Joe or a hotdog, Chips & of course Santa s favorite cookies. Each child will get to visit with Santa & receive a gift. Children/ grandchildren of Woodstock Moose Members only. Member must attend party with child & show a current membership card. Sign up in front foyer or call the Lodge JoKe of the month Why do Dancer and Prancer love coffee? member retention Thank you to all the members that came out on November 8th for our member retention dinner. We served 38 dinners that evening with 34 members renewing their membership and receiving their dinner for free. A big thank you goes out to Donna Warner for making the sauce (gravy for the true Italians) for the spaghetti. We will be holding another dinner on January 31, Please watch for the January Moose Call for more details. Kick off the Groundhog Day weekend with a nice dinner and a glass of wine. Bring that friend or neighbor that you have meaning to ask to join for a nice dinner and some fellowship. Membership Committee moose Knots news Winter has arrived! The cold wind has been blowing even earlier than we expected but Hearts Raffle Every Friday 6:30pm - 8:00pm ~Lightning~ EVERY SATURDAY 1:30 PM Join us for the Lightning Raffl e every Saturday at 1:30 PM! Weekly winners of cash prizes, plus chances at the growing Lightning Jackpot! Proceeds benefi t Lodge renovations and other necessary items the Lodge needs. You must be a current, enrolled member to play! Non-Members are not allowed to play Lightning.

5 Volume 100, Issue 12 our fall raffle basket drew lots of attention and we will be putting out our winter raffle basket very soon after. We still have scarves, hats and cowls available for anyone interested. Just ask any one of the Moose Knots members, with this cold weather upon us these lovely and warm items are welcome to both men and women. We hope that everyone keeps in mind the less fortunate this upcoming holiday season as well. Many of us who have tended to our raffle baskets have heard from those bidding on them that the items would make great gifts to friends and family. Our mission is to create lovely knitted, crochet and kitting loomed items in support of the Moose charities. As always if you wish to learn more about us or if you have any items you wish to donate please contact us. Clare Neuzil: Chairperson , Francie Dencs: Treasurer or Leslie-Anne Walker-Indyke: Secretary grab bag gift exchange, so if you wish to join in please bring a grab bag gift to exchange not to exceed the cost of $ We will also be playing the envelope game. Please come out an enjoy the fun. Our second meeting of the month falls on Christmas Day, so we have decided to move this meeting to Thursday, December 27th at 7:00. Our Monday night dinner on December 3rd we will be serving Beef Tips and Noodles, salad bar and soup for $ We also have a fifth Sunday in December so there will be the Women of the Moose breakfast. Please see the menu page for our breakfast menu. We will also be adding Cinnamon Rolls to the menu. Our Monday night dinner on January 7th will be Beef Stew rolls, salad bar and soup for $ No dinner on Monday December 31st, due to it being New Year s Eve. Merry Christmas Everyone! Please have a Safe and Wonderful New Year! Women of the Moose Donna Warner, Senior Regent A dinner ticket will be issued to the Birthday recipient after she has attended a chapter meeting during the month prior to her birthday or the month of her birthday. If the ticket is lost, she must attend another chapter meeting. The dinner ticket is valued up to $10 and must be redeemed during the month of birthday. Thank you everyone for coming out to our Higher Degree Meeting on the 13th to honor Carol Lofgren and her achievements in our Chapter. Once again Carol, CONGRATULATIONS! Please join us on December 2nd for our Annual Cookie Sale. We are asking for donations so that we have a variety to choose from. It is also the Legion Breakfast and holiday shopping for the kids. Our first Chapter meeting this month will be held on Tuesday, December 11th. Please bring a dish to pass for we will be meeting at 6:00 to enjoy dinner before our meeting. After the meeting we will be continuing with our Christmas party. We will be having a Moose Legion The next Legion Breakfast will be December 2, 2018, and we will be serving from 8:00-10:30 AM. Heartland Blood Center will be there, as it is our bi-monthly blood drive. As always, all donors are treated to a FREE breakfast! I d like to encourage anyone that is healthy enough to donate, to please take the extra time to do so. As we enter another holiday season, we must ask ourselves, is there any greater gift to give than the gift of life? Thank you, and. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF OUR LODGE MEMBERS AND YOUR FAMILIES! Vern Bauman Silvermanes The November meeting of the Silvermanes was held on Nov. 20. President Phyllis called the meeting to order at 1:10 with the Pledge to the Flag.

6 December 2018 Offi ce Phone: LUNCH SERVED TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 11:30AM-2:00PM Lodge Phone: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Th u r s d a y Friday Saturday EVERY SUNDAY The Social Quarters Opens. Drawing At 12:30 Membership Drawing 4:00PM Attendance Drawing 4:30PM Meat Raffles EVERY MONDAY at 3:00pm Family Dinners 5:30PM-7:00PM Kids /2 Price, Kids 3 and Under FREE EVERY TUESDAY EVERY WEDS. Bingo Open to the Public 6:30-10 PM Dinner 5-8:30 EVERY THURS. EVERY FRIDAY Fish Fry 5:30PM-7:30PM Hearts Raffle EVERY SAT. Lightning 1: Bingo 7pm Friday Fish Fry Sponsored by the LOOM 1 DECEMBER 2 LEGION BREAKFAST 8:00-10:30AM BLOOD DRIVE CHIDREN S SHOP WOTM COOKIE SALE 3 Beef Tips & Noodles $10.00 Kids Menu Available 4 5 Bingo 7pm 6 LOOM House Committee 6:00pm LOOM Board 6:30pm LOOM Floor 7:00pm 7 Friday Fish Fry Sponsored by the LOOM YEAR RAFFLE 8PM 9 NO BOARD BREAKFAST 10 PRIME RIB $17.00 (REG) $21.00 (KING) 11 WOTM Board 6pm WOTM Chapter Mtg. 7:00pm 12 Bingo 7pm Friday Fish Fry Sponsored by the LOOM 15 GAMING NIGHT (PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS) Kids Menu Available 16 KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY 3 PM 23 Train Wreck Breakfast 8-10:30 am 17 HAM & AU GRATIN POTATOES $10.00 Kids Menu Available 24 BBQ Chicken and Ribs $13.00 Kids Menu Available Happy New Year! No Dinner 18 Silvermanes Potluck Noon 1 pm Taco Tuesday! 5:30-7:00 pm 25 Merry Christmas Lodge Closed 19 Bingo 7pm 26 No Bingo 20 LOOM House Committee 6:00pm LOOM Board 6:30pm LOOM Floor 7:00pm 27 WOTM Meeting 7 pm 21 Friday Fish fry Sponsored by the LOOM Decorating social quarters 28 Friday Fish Fry Sponsored by the WOTM Fish & Shrimp Boil Friday Fish Fry Sponsored by the LOOM JANUARY Prices, menus, events and times are subject to change.

7 Volume 100, Issue 12 The opening prayer was given by Chaplain Margo and a memorial prayer was said for member Nina Ray who recently passed away. Bonnie read the minutes of the previous meeting and also gave the treasurer report. The donations for November to Shop with a Cop and December donation to Christmas Clearing House were made in October. Just a reminder that dues for 2019 are due in December. If you are 55 and older, please sign up to be a member. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 but most of the time we gather at the club at noon for lunch. Dues are only $5.00 per year. We would like to see new faces. The Dec. 18th meeting will be potluck. Ham will be furnished and everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass. We will eat at noon with the meeting to follow. November birthdays: Judy Snow and Sallie Slack. Door prizes went to Peg, Ron, and Margo. Phyllis won the attendance award. Meeting was adjourned, and bingo was played. Respectfully submitted, Bonnie Kagel, Sec/Treas. versiti / heartland & woodstock moose legion 2019 blood drives Sunday Feb 3rd, Sunday April 7th, Sunday June 2nd, Sunday Aug 4th, Sunday Oct 6th, And Sunday Dec 1st with bus. Every 2 seconds someone needs blood. 4.5 million Americans would die without life-saving blood transfusions. Your blood donation saves up to 3 lives. 68% of the Chicagoland blood donations are from a Heartland donor. Its neighbors helping neighbors. 95% of those 72 years of age or older will need a blood product in their lifetime. Heartland needs 600 units of blood every day to help the 70+ hospitals they service in the Chicagoland area. This includes all the Veterans hospitals. About 3 gallons of blood supports the entire nation s blood needs for one minute! 77 Moose Call Sponsors C.T.S. Construction For All Your Carpentry Needs Additions Roofing Siding Windows And More Moose Members Save 10% (815) (815) Law Office of Charmaine Guffa Ruckoldt 7502 Hancock Drive Wonder Lake (815) Sewer Rodding & RPZ Cert. BARTON S Plumbing, Heating & A.C Mill St. Huntley IL (847) Larry (Buzz) Barton Oldest Plumber in Town Unlimited Northwest Adele Petersen REALTOR - Broker Associate cell: Adele@AdelePetersen.com Long Standing Woodstock Resident Extra Eyez Inspections Home Inspections Owner Don Fischer Phone or text: Lic. IL # / WI # Moose Member since 1983 DRS SKINNERS AMUSEMENTS INC. Marengo, Illinois (815) x 7962 AD SPACE FOR RENT Moose Call Volume 100, Issue 12, December Published monthly by Woodstock Lodge #1329, Loyal Order of Moose, Inc., 406 Clay Street, Woodstock, IL Subscription paid automatically as part of annual membership dues. Third Class Postage paid at Woodstock, IL.

8 8 Moose Family Center No Are you having a Birthday Party, Wedding, Shower, Anniversary, get together of any kind? Call the Lodge Office or Social Quarters at / for information on Hall Rental. We are here to provide you with food, bar, and a large hall for all your celebratory needs. Moving? Please notify the office of your new address. Not getting your Moose Call in the Mail? Please notify the office Get your Moose Call early! Visit wwww.woodstockmoose.com and go to the Moose Call page to download it before the beginning of each month! Woodstock Moose Community Service Report I was involved in the following Community Service Project, Activity or Fund raiser: I worked with the following organizations or groups donating my time or services: Describe below the nature of your Community Service work listed above (please use extra paper if needed): Number of total hours spent on the Volunteer items listed above: Number of miles driven for the Volunteer items listed above: Name: Phone: December 2018 Moose Call WOODSTOCK LODGE NO LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE 406 CLAY STREET WOODSTOCK, IL Or Current Resident NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID WOODSTOCK, IL PERMIT NO. 33 Let the little children come to me Do not keep them away For they are like the Kingdom of Heaven God bless Mooseheart The Loyal Order of Moose is a private fraternity. All activities & events, with the exception of Bingo and Community Service events, are available to Members in good standing and their qualifi ed guests only. This newsletter is copyright 2012 by Woodstock Moose Family Center and is not a solicitation for membership. All logos are Copyright Moose International, Inc., Mooseheart, Illinois. Merry Christmas!