HOPEWELL MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS

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1 August HOPEWELL MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS News From The International Moose Convention: New Orleans 2018 VA Moose Association received 2nd place in the Top Association Award. Congrats Colorado! VA Moose Association placed 1st in Best Association Website - Congrats Dan Sullivan. VA WOTM placed 3rd in Membership gains nationally. Hopewell, Va Lodge received Premier Lodge Award - Special mention of thanks to our office support staff team: Don Readshaw, Kathy Snyder, Mary Simmons & Carol Walston for their dedicated assistance which helped us earn this award. Hopewell, Va Lodge received Gold Level for Heart of Community Donations. Congrats to Joe DiSanto, (Hopewell), received Fellowship Degree. Congrats to Dawn Ozmore, (Hopewell), received College Of Regents Degree. Congrats to Mark W Marshall Sr. (Hopewell), for making the International Moose Legion Top Sponsor list, and for being #1 sponsor in the state. Congrats to Brian Carpenter (Hopewell), for receiving the Director General s Sponsor of Distinction Award. Congrats to Brad Ozmore (Hopewell), for earning the Leadership Award 2017/2018. Congrats to Troy K King: Territory Manager of Va. Eastern Region (Hopewell), for being selected as one of the 4 Top Territory Managers, out of a total of 47 managers. Congrats to Karen Holtslander: New 2018/2019 Deputy Grand Regent for Virginia. Congrats to Virginia Vance of Winchester, Va., Lifetime Achievement Award for 2017/2018. Congrats to Donna Smith, (South Norfolk), for her appointment to the Grand Council Women of the Moose. Congrats to both Terry Treadwell and Artie Ransone Virginia s new Deputy Supreme Governors Congrats to 375 Matriculants & 152 new Star Recorders throughout the United States & Canada, that received their degree in NOLA. Congrats to all of the Legionnaires throughout the United States & Canada that received their Fellowship Degree in NOLA. What s Inside 2-Governor & Senior Regent Message 3-Prelate Sunshine Administrator 4-Valued Veterans 5-Membership Legion 6-Queen of Hearts Senior Lunch Bingo & Trivia 7-Calendar 8-Youth Awareness Children's Events 9-Entertainment 10-Dinner Menu 11-About Us ******Moose on a Mission!!! Moose Proud*******

2 HOPEWELL MOOSE FAMILY CENTER #1472 Governor s Message Our summer is off with a bang. We ve had some great events, picnics, activities for the younger and older members and we have much more to come. We have enjoyed Memorial Day and 4th of July picnics, access to Appomattox Boat Harbor Pool, routinely great Valued Veterans activities, Books to Brushes activities, Friday Night Bands, and Kids Movie Nights just to name a few. Coming up we have our annual Labor Day Picnic, more youth & senior activities, more lodge updates, and renovations for consideration. Like what we are doing? Let us hear it. Want something different? Let us hear it. Our lodge is growing and we want to continue to make it a more enjoyable place for all of us. Not every event is for everyone, but the idea is that everyone will find plenty to enjoy. Want to see more or different activities? Come to a meeting and let your voice be heard. Lastly, our home is more enjoyable when we share it with those we enjoy being around. If you like our Lodge, share it. When is the last time you ve invited a friend or family member to enjoy it too? Fraternally, Brian Carpenter Governor Hopewell Moose Family Center 1472 Women of the Moose Senior Regent Another successful month with many exciting events for our chapter co-workers and the Lodge! I would like to thank all co-workers for all of their support in all of our endeavors. The WOTM was well-represented at this year's Moose International Convention in New Orleans, LA. Many of our own collegents were present to witness Dawn Ozmore receive her College of Regent Degree! This was a well-earned honor to be bestowed upon such a deserving candidate and a valuable co-worker of our chapter. Our Community Outreach Project, "Books and Brushes", was well-received by member's children and the local community. There were seventeen children between the ages of 4-12 present for the launch of this joint effort between our women and men. Please encourage children you know to attend this worthwhile program. We are hoping to grow with each month's event. A huge thank you goes to Dawn Ozmore for her efforts, talents and hard work on this project. Women of the Moose extends an invitation to all new members for the months of May, June and July to please come to a Meet and Greet on Wednesday, August 29th. We hope to see as many co-workers as possible at the VMA State Convention to be held in Roanoke, VA, August 23-26, Thanks for all that you do, Gloria Olinger Senior Regent "I invite everyone to choose forgiveness rather than division, teamwork over personal ambition." --Jean Francis Cope"None of us is as smart as all of us." - Ken Blanchard 2

3 ADMINISTRATOR MESSAGE We have been very fortunate with the installation of 9 gaming systems in the social quarters. These have provided the pleasure of winning and the agony of defeat. It s also provided some great conversations and laughs along the way. As more members have gained interest in playing the games, we ask ALL to render these courtesies: Please do not hover behind players. Sign up on the board to play and remember to check the progress. If you are done playing, please leave your seat. Do not discuss other players winnings. MEMBERS ONLY are allowed to play. We have installed an ATM in the game room, for everyone s convenience. Thank you for your help with this and remember; as you are playing the games, a percentage of the proceeds, goes to our charitable donations!! So, THANK YOU!! Brad Ozmore, Administrator From the Prelates Corner I want to take a moment and reflect on one of the visions of the Moose Fraternity. That is Moosehaven, a place where a community has been built, a place where the seniors can reside in safety. However, this place wasn t built overnight, & it wasn t built just magically. This took dedication of time, money, material and most of all a vision for those in need. That same vision needs to continue in our lodge, a vision to help those in need, I am thinking of those that are elderly in the later stages of life. There are several in our lodge, I implore you to find someone that is in need, find someone that you can help, do what YOU can do to help. We can t solve everyone s problems but collectively we can have an impact on those that are around us. James 1:27 teaches us that pure religion is to visit the fatherless and the widows in their affliction and while doing so keep ourselves above reproach. Take time this month to help those that cannot help themselves. Sunshine Chairman WOTM: Please contact Kathy Froehlich, to report an illness or death. PASSED Gloria Anderson - had two family members who passed Linda Warren - Husband Marsha Gray - Mother Donna Albanese - Mother Toni Albanese - Grandmother Sickness Marie Matltock ILLNESS/INJURY Marie Matlock THINKING OF YOU Please keep these families and all our coworkers in your prayers. Sick: Warren family: Donald passed in a house fire, Linda heart attack. Rodger Donner - Injury LOOM: Please contact the office to report an illness or death of a Brother or Family Robert Stamper, Prelate 3

4 The Valued Veterans Program was delighted to have Jay Paul, a Prince George lawyer as our guest speaker in July. He gave a wonderful presentation on Living Wills, Wills, Durable Power of Attorney and General Power of Attorney. Thanks to all veterans who came out to hear this wonderful presentation. In August we will be recognizing our veterans by displaying their name on a star in our Social Quarters. September activity is being planned for a local Financial Advisor to speak to our group. Watch for details on the lodge Facebook page. If you are a veteran and have not signed up for the Valued Veterans Program, please call the office ( ) and give Mary or Kathy your name and Moose ID number and they will be glad to assist you. Jack Olinger Valued Veterans Chairman We had a GREAT turnout for our very first Books & Brushes program, held June 23rd in the pool house resource center, A total of 17 children, both boys and girls ranging in ages from 4-12 years participated. This is a joint initiative with the men and women of the lodge to help promote literacy & creativity within our struggling community. This outreach program is open to the community, with no cost to participate. Each month, the children will read along with a chosen book, then have a group snack before jumping in to create the art project that coincides with the book. Each child will also receive a take -home copy of the book that was read. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, so that we can make sure enough books are pre-ordered prior to the event. D.M. Ozmore Chairman 4

5 MEMBERSHIP NEWS Welcome to our New Members. We had a great turn out for our New Member Orientation with 38 attending. Congratulation to Daryl Crawford who won our one year free dues for sponsoring a new member. Our next Member Orientation will be September 14th at 7 pm. If you sign a new member between July 1st and August 31st you will be invited to the Orientation and have a chance to win our membership prize. Remember if you sign three men you will receive a free years dues. Membership Chairman Mark Marshall Sr. Moose Legion News Our meetings are on the first Thursday of the month following the LOOM meeting at 7:00 pm. Lets give a big welcome to our new Moose Legionnaires Davey Deaver, Robert Price, Brute Vaughn, Andrew Garrett, Richard Harris, Mike Marshall, Fred Kneifer and Bobby Taylor. They joined at our last membership drive Low Country Boil. Our next fun event will be September 8th "Shrimpfest". Doors open 3 pm. Food and Moose Milk from 4-6 pm. Band from 6-10 pm. Tickets $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Only 300 tickets and they go on sale August 8th. Hope to see you there. Our next meeting will be August 2nd following the LOOM Meeting at 7 pm. Moose Legion Chairman Mark Marshall Sr. Thank you to everyone that helped us throughout the years by sharing your wisdom, trust and faith in both of us. We have learned so much from our Moose Family and mentors, and look forward to serving our fraternity in the upcoming years. With Gratitude, Dawn Ozmore & Troy K King NOLA 2018 Congratulations to our Governor Brain Carpenter for earning DIRECTORS GENERALS SPONSORS OF DISTINCTION 2017/2018 Congratulations Mark Marshall Sr. for making : MOOSE LEGION TOP SPONSOR 2017/2018 HONORING COMMUNITY HEROES 5

6 3rd--Damien Allen-One man jukebox 11 Youth Awareness VMA Conference 3 Labor Day 7th--Way Down South- band 15 Smoke & Wine Band QUEEN OF HEARTS The Queen lives. Come join us on Monday nights from 5:30 until 7 pm. Starting in August we will have second chance drawing with free Dinner Meals and Moose Bucks. Our.50 cent Shrimp will continue on Monday nights. For Members Only! Long Live The Queen! Queen of Hearts Chairman Mark Marshall Sr. BINGO SUN: Doors open at 2pm Games start at 4:30 TUE: Doors open at 3pm Games start at 6:30 Casey Senior Luncheon NEXT: Date: August 16 TIME: Noon COST $5.00 Menu: Cold plate special: 5 scoop cold plate includes Chicken salad, Tuna salad, Potato salad, Macaroni salad plated on bed of lettuce with a scoop of cottage cheese in the middle, served with baskets of mixed crackers, dessert and beverage included. If you choose to eat somewhere else, you will miss a great meal and fellowship. You do not have to be a senior to join us and eat! JOIN US FOR THE BEST VALUE IN TOWN! ~ Barbara Nester, Senior Chairwoman 6

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8 KIDS MOVIE NIGHT FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd at 6:30pm! There are worse fates than finding out that your father is Bigfoot! Free popcorn and lemonade! Any questions call Julie at YOUTH AWARENESS PROGRAM Drop-In Registration Sessions held on Aug. 11th every hour, from 10am - 4pm, in our ballroom. Choose the time frame that works best for YOU! The Youth Awareness Program is open to ANY high school student, at any school, homeschool, or locality. You DO NOT need to be a Moose Member to participate. Earn $1,000 scholarships upon completion of Program! You will also have the chance to earn an additional $12,000, $8,000, $5,000, $3,000, & $2,000 scholarships. With the ease of MyTime Registration Sessions, you pick your slot for our 45 minute overview & registration. Sessions will be held individually, or in small groups depending on arrival times. Questions? Contact Dawn Ozmore, Chairman Hopewell Moose Family Center 8

9 September 7th--Way Down South-Way Down South is a band of multitalented musicians out of Chesterfield VA playing Classic Rock, Country and Blues. October 5, 2018-The Rich Gypzees an acoustic experience with a variety of music. November 2nd--Triple B Band-Triple B Band is primarily a "Old School Motown Blues Band "We play both covers and originals with a distinct sound that is anything but traditional! December 7th--JNM returns to the lodge with WIDE VARIETY of POP, ROCK, & COUNTRY MUSIC spanning 50 YRS all in ONE LIVE SHOW! ***Members & Qualified Guests Only*** Members, please kindly remember that your guests are only allowed two visits to our lodge, and may not make purchases. Thanks to all who submitted suggestions, I am working on getting the rest of the year lined up and heading into 2019! Smoke & Wine Band - Saturday, September 15th at the Hopewell Moose Family Center. This group of talented musicians play a wide range of genres and favorites from the decades that we all loved! Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. *Members and Qualified Guests Only* 9

10 DINNER AT THE HOPEWELL MOOSE LODGE Every Weds & Fri Meal: Ribeye $11.95, one trip salad bar $4.00, unlimited salad bar $6.00 Weds, August 1: Spaghetti and Meatballs, with one trip Salad Bar Moose Plate Special: Shepherds Pie w/one side Summer Sandwich Special: Fried Fish w/ chips Friday, August 3: 5 pcs Shrimp, 1 Crabcake, & two sides, bread Moose Plate Special: American Style Goulash, bread Weds, August 8: Italian Chicken over Rice, w/ two sides, bread Moose Plate Special: 7 Layer Taco Salad Summer Sandwich Special: Chicken Salad (lettuce/tomato) w/chips Friday, August 10: Stuffed Peppers with two sides, bread Moose Plate Special: Salmon Cakes w/one side, bread Soup: She-Crab Summer Sandwich Special: Oriental Fried Chicken Wraps filled w/lettuce/tomato/crunchy noodles w/chips Weds August 15: Chicken or Steak Shish-ka-bob (2), w/ two sides Moose Plate Special: Hot Roast Beef Sandwich & Curly Fries (melty cheese-sauce avail for upcharge) Friday, August 17: Seared Scallops and 5 Fried Shrimp, w/two sides, bread Moose Plate Special: Pepper Steak over Rice with gravy, bread Summer Sandwich Special: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps w/chips Weds, August 22: Grilled Pork Chops (2), w/two sides, bread Moose Plate Special: Sweet and Sour Chicken over Rice, bread Summer Sandwich Special: Texas Toast Cheese Steaks w/chips Friday, August 24: Chuckwagon Steak w/gravy and onions, w/two sides, bread Soup: She-Crab Moose Plate Special: Italian Sausage Sub (grilled onions & peppers avail upon request), served w/curly Fries Weds, August 29: Roast Beef, served with potatoes/carrots/onions, and 1 side of choice, Bread Moose Plate Special: Pick 3 Veggie Plate : (squash casserole, Harvard beets, corn pudding, baked apples, honey buttered carrots, or succotash), served with bread choice. Summer Sandwich Special: Fried Crabcake served on a Toasty Roll w/chips Friday, August 31: Real Sliced Turkey served over Dressing, with Turkey Gravy, and 1 side, bread. Moose Plate Special: Tuna Noodle Casserole, w/one side, bread Senior Lunch Special, Thursday, August 16: 5 Scoop Cold Plate: Chicken, Tuna, Macaroni, and Potato Salad served on a bed of lettuce with a scoop of Cottage Cheese in the middle. Also includes cracker assortment basket, beverage and dessert. Trivia Night Special, Thursday, August 9: Spicy Buffalo Chicken OR regular Fried Chicken Patty Sandwich, served with Fried Potato Wedges and Dipping Sauce. 10

11 HOPEWELL MOOSE FAMILY CENTER 4701 Western Street Hopewell, Virginia O: (804) Fax (804) Office Hours: 10:00 am 5:00 pm Tue - Fri LODGE OFFICERS Governor Administrator Brian Carpenter Brad Ozmore Jr. Past Governor Ray Schafer Sr. Jr. Governor Mark Marshall Sr. Prelate Bob Stamper Treasurer Don Readshaw Trustee 1-Year Rob Lee Trustee - 2 Year Kenny Dunbar Trustee 3-Year Joey McCaffrey Sergeant-at-Arms Garland Jacobs Inner Guard Rodger Donner Higher Degree Committee Fellowship Committee Garland Jacobs COMMITTEES (IAW General Laws 1 July 2014) Moose Charities Committee Jack Olinger Auditing Committee Jarold Langley Membership Committee Mark Marshall Application Review Committee Bob Stamper Heart of the Community Don Readshaw Loss Prevention Committee Ray Schaefer Sr. Communications Committee Rob Lee WOTM Rep Dawn Ozmore Activities Committee Jim Jordan Gov t Relations Committee Brad Ozmore Moose Legion Committee Mark Marshall Sr. Ritual Committee Larry Hipps Additional Committees Appointed by the Governor as Needed - Value Veterans Jack Olinger - Golf Joey McCaffery & Bobby Mingloski - Darts Jim Jordan - Entertainment Board of Officers - Seniors Barbra Nester - Youth Jim Jordan - Youth Awareness Dawn Ozmore - Crime Solvers Roy Snyder - Kids Movie Night Julie Stamper - BINGO Manager Diane Allen General Membership Meeting 1 st and 3 rd Thursdays, 7:00 PM Moose Legion Meeting Following LOOM on 1st Thursday of the month Lodge Officer Meeting 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays, 7:00 PM WOMEN OF THE MOOSE - Senior Regent Gloria Olinger - Junior Regent Kathy Froehlich - Jr. Graduate Regent Pamela Harsh - Secretary/Treasurer Sissy Jackson Dunbar - Recorder Valerie Harsh Appointed Officers: - Guide Elizabeth Benka - Assistant Guide Shirley Sampson Committee Chairmen: - Membership Retention Carolynn Gladwell - Community Service Mary Simmons - Activities/Sports Dawn Ozmore - Mooseheart/Moosehaven Dottie Durant - Higher Degree MarySue Langley Special Chairmen: Audit Chair Government Relations Sunshine Chair Decorating Chair Meet and Greet Moose Charities WOTM MEETING DATES 1st WEDNESDAY -6:30 PM Joint Officers Meeting -7:00 PM Welcome Party -7:30 PM Chapter Night 2nd WEDNESDAY -7:00 PM Board of Officers Meeting 3rd WEDNESDAY -7:30PM Business/Balloting 4th WEDNESDAY -(If needed) Ola Wyatt Elizabeth Benka Kathy Froehlich Marie Matlock Joann Noland Mattie Rogers SOCIAL QUARTERS HOURS Sunday 12 Noon 10:00 pm Monday 12 Noon 10:00 pm Tuesday 12 Noon 10:00 pm Tuesday (Dart Night) 12 Noon Midnight Wednesday 12 Noon Midnight Thursday 12 Noon 11:00 pm Friday 12 Noon Midnight Saturday 12 Noon Midnight Lounge Phone: DINING ROOM HOURS Wednesday and Friday 5:30 PM 8:00 PM HOPEWELL MOOSE FACEBOOK HopewellMooseFamilyCenter1472/ 11

12 Sponsor Page 5200 Oaklawn Boulevard, North Prince George, VA Mailing Address: PO Box 590, Hopewell, VA Sales: (804) Service: (804) Marshall Cab Serving Hopewell, Fort Lee and The Tri-Cities Since Call to schedule We are available 24/7 Virginia Operating Authority Permit # DMV Taxicab Permit Number TC American Legion BINGO every Wednesday evening from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Open to public. Minimum Admission package fee $15.00 Hopewell Memorial Post E. City Point Road, Hopewell, VA Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit #28 Hopewell, VA