Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge #1123, CA

December 2020 Volume 20 Issue 8

LODGE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

December 5: Santa Drive-up Kids’ Event 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. Goodie bags & Raffle!

December 12: CANCELLED Christmas Dinner—Refunds for tickets sold at bar

December 15: WOTM Xmas Exchange 6 p.m. (subject to change)

SANTA DRIVE-UP

KIDS’ EVENT

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5

11:30 am—1:30 pm

CHRISTMAS DINNER

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12

CANCELLED

Refunds available

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Hello Brothers and Co-workers,

Well, the roller-coaster continues...and I for one am ready to get off the ride! As you know,

Calaveras County has moved to the Purple Tier. This means all services have to be provided

outdoors. With winter weather looming and temperatures staying low, it’s not practical to keep our

doors open at this time. The Lodge will be closed for the month of December. We will continually

re-assess, and with luck our county may move again into red, then orange status.

A big CONGRATULATIONS to Patti Corcoran and Jack and Elaine Shaffer for pulling off a very

successful curb-side Thanksgiving. Thank you to all of the many volunteers and generous

donations provided by our members, and the community. It takes a lot of people and resources to

serve over 300 meals! Fortunately, we have never been disappointed by our members.

Don’t forget, this is a good time to start thinking about running for office next year. Fresh ideas and

new leaders are always needed, so I strongly encourage others to think seriously about running for

office next year.

Bull Moose of the month is Doug Herman. For the brief time that we were able to start serving

breakfast again, Doug volunteered to lead the Sunday Breakfast Program, giving my wife a much

appreciated break! He’s also been a huge help most recently with workdays, Wednesday lunches,

dinners, small meals and Thanksgiving. Thank you, Doug, for all that you do, and for taking over

Breakfast!

Stay safe & Happy Holidays!

Fraternally Yours,

Damon Bortz Governor 209-890-3813

GOVERNOR’S

MESSAGE

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Brothers and Co-workers,

As December rolls in, Calaveras County has taken three steps backward to the PURPLE tier. What does that mean

for our Lodge? Basically, it means we go back to meals required for any alcohol order, back to using tabs and

most importantly, no indoor dining. All meals and drinks must be served outdoors. The question that the House

Committee had to address this week is, do we try to remain open with outdoor services only? And can we

generate enough business during the cold weather to justify the costs of keep the kitchen and bar open?

We have only been squeaking by these last two months and with the expected increased spread in Covid-19 over

the holidays, we have decided to take the safer route and will remain closed for December. We will continue to

monitor the Covid impact on Calaveras County and communicate any changes in our operations to all members.

In preparing for “One Moose,” I have implanted a new email distribution system that will be able to handle the

increase of email daily capacity. Currently only LOOM members are receiving their monthly bulletins and weekly

updates with this new system. The WOTM will be added soon. More information on the One Moose transition

in 2021 will be shared in the coming months.

I want to thank Patti, Jack & Elaine, and all of the volunteers and those who donated to the Community Thanks-

giving. It was a huge success and we couldn’t have done it without you!

Please stay safe and stay well, Fraternally

Bill Kislingbury, Administrator

loom1123@gmail.com

JACKPOT WINNER: None

CRYING TOWEL: Sylvia Edwards, Brooke Blanford, Donald Kennedy, Nancy Baxley, Rogelio Torres, Chris Rinauro,

Steve Bruneau, Kelly McKinley, Darcy Aragon, Joel Lira, Debie O’Sullivan, Salvadore Ramirez, Richard Richardson, Barry

Macler, Nancy Knepler, Eric Thomas, Lita Lott, Tyler Ross, Ray Figone, Nick Papageorge, Jack Shaffer, Steven Alexander,

Blake Campbell,

Be sure to sign in at the end of the

bar and drop your quarter in the cup

when you’re in the Lodge. If your

name is drawn and you signed in that

day, you win the Jackpot!! If your

name is drawn but you did not sign in

that day, you’re on the crying towel.

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Senior Regent’s Update

Hello Moose Members and Co-workers,

Our Free Community Thanksgiving dinner was a huge success! We served 302 dinners from our curbside pick up, including about 20 deliveries. Over 40 helpers put in 243 volunteer hours over 3 days and 52 turkeys were donated as well as many generous monetary donations! What an amazing crew led by Patti Corcoran and Jack and Elaine Shaffer! Meal recipients were so incredibly thankful. One man even said this was his first Thanksgiving dinner in years. This is why we do it, to help all in our community!!

As of December 1, we have had to close the lodge due to our county changing to purple tier. Since all meals and drinks must be served outside, we will be closed until further notice. We had to cancel our upcoming Christmas dinner on December 12, so if anyone pre-paid for tickets, we will refund you. We’ve decided to hold an online silent auction for some of the raffle items that were donated for the dinner. We have some amazing items including 4 rounds of golf at Greenhorn Creek, a season pass to Bear Valley Cross Country, and 2 all-day lift tickets at Bear Valley! More details to come.

We will still hold the Santa Drive-up Kids’ Event on December 5, from 11:30 to 1:30 in front of the lodge. This will be an outdoor drive-up only event. Kids will be able to tell Santa what they want for Christmas (at a distance), and gifts will be given to all children and infants. We will also be putting together holiday family gift baskets with food for needy families in our community for Christmas. More details to come on this too.

On a sadder note, one of our original Charter members and past Senior Regent, Shirley Small, passed on November 3. She was a Women of the Moose for over 40 years. The Charter was draped in her honor at our last WOTM meeting, November 17. She will be dearly missed….

Also, on November 17, we held a Red Tassel ceremony for Melanie Kish and Diane Freier, who participated via Zoom from Idaho. This honor is awarded to past Senior Regents earning the Award of Achievement. Congratulations, ladies! Well deserved!

The Co-Worker of the month is Melanie Kish! She worked on a program for EA Family Services in San Andreas, which provides foster and youth programs. Melanie collected and delivered new and like-new suitcases for foster kids in the area. She is also coordinating the Santa drive-up event on December 5.

Congratulations, Melanie! �

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful Holiday Season!!!

Fraternally Yours,

Laurie Ahlberg

2020/2021 Senior Regent

209-795-3090

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Membership Status LOOM Ebbetts Pass Lodge #1123 11/30/2020 Member on rolls last Month 517 Total Adds 2 Total Deductions 2 Total Arrears (expired) 74 Total on rolls last Transmit 517 Goal for 04/30/2020 527

WOTM Ebbetts Pass Chapter #1714 11/30/2020 Members on Rolls Last Month 419 Total Adds 0 Total Deductions Total Arrears (expired) 87 Total on Rolls last transmit 422 Goal for 04/30/2020 467

In Memory of Shirley Small

January 1, 1943 – November 3, 2020

Shirley (York) Small passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, at her home in White Pines

surrounded by her family. She was 77 years old. She met her husband, Joe Small, and moved to the

Arnold area in 1964; they later moved to White Pines where their family resided for over 49 years.

Shirley was one of the original Charter Members of Ebbetts Pass Women of the Moose #1714 in

1970, and worked her way up the ranks until she was Senior Regent and finally achieved her Red

Stole, the highest degree you can hold. Shirley enjoyed reading, crocheting, traveling, visiting and

helping her friends. Spending time with her family and friends was her greatest joy. A celebration of

life and love in Shirley’s honor was held on Saturday, November 14 in Copello Park, Angels Camp.

Anyone wishing to donate in Shirley Small’s memory can send a

contribution to VUSD/Linebaugh Park, P.O. Box #329, Avery, CA 95224.

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December Birthdays

1 Ralph Watkins, Noel Howard 17 Patricia Helton, Carolyn A Smith

2 Kathy Ganley, Lea Barbano, Nancy Machado, Brad Coggins

18 Stephanie Nelson, Dennis Pinion, Richard Uria

3 Robert DeCoste 19 Joshua Heller, Chris Koch

4 Nannette Reilly, Anthony Padilla, Rodney Rodr 20 Kristina Charlton, Leah Silva

5 Janette Gately, Annette Bergendahl, Jessica Fell 21 Susan Gonzales, Cedric McKinney, Nate Randall

6 Richard Watson 22 Della Taylor, Paulette Meany, Frances Boudart, Eric Thomas, Blake Bailey

7 Stella Heung Yee Lui-Law, Chelsea Ryan, Casey Engler, Basilio Rafael

23 Shari Gong, Michael Cox, Joshua Wheeler

8 Danette Fortner, Irene Hengst, Jan Gipson, William O'Hair, Rand Claussen

24 Kristina Edwards, Trudy Reed, Dagmar Stonas

9 David Pietsch 25 Mary Tabbah

10 Bob Pigg, Robert Chacon 26 Mike Pedersen

11 Nora Flores, Scott Blandford 27 Marcie Powers, Mary Kennard, Charlotte Hunt, Jeffery Miller, Douglas Helsby

13 Terry Brummund 28 Donna Malmin

14 Monique O'Bar, Karen Chu, Michael Johnson 29 Michele Sauvadon, Thomas Bradshaw, Steve Cituk, Bruce Kelly

15 Vicki Helsby, Thomas Gorden 30 Jane McKeever

16 Sherry Tittle, Linda Palmer, Jacquie Cituk 31 Susie Bedford, Don Christianson

Have a free drink on the LOOM at the Lodge bar anytime during the month of your birthday.

B. Brooke Peterson www.AladyRejuvenator.com

Independent Distributor 209-213-3025

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MEMBERS’ MESSAGE BOARD

Women of the Moose Lifetime Membership

The Women of the Moose, Chapter #1714 is offering a 50% discount for a Lifetime Mem-

bership. This offer is good through December 31, 2020.

Come May 1, 2021, when we become ONE MOOSE, WOTM members will pay the same

as men for dues; $67. For the first 3 years women will pay same as men with no chapter

dues. After 3 years WOTM will have to pay the One Moose dues and the chapter dues.

Example: $67 One Moose, plus Chapter $32 = $99 per year.

If you purchase a Lifetime Membership now at a 50% discount, that will cover both the

One Moose & Chapter dues for the rest of your Life!

If you’re interested or have questions, contact: Patti Corcoran at 510-427-8569.

WANTED: VALUED VETERANS

If you are a Veteran, please come forward and identify yourself. Please contact Della Taylor at 209-795-2211 if you are one of our member Veterans (or know one), including deceased member Vets, to be sure you are represented

on our wall of honor and registered with Moose International as a Valued Veteran.

COMMUNITY GROCERCIES GIVE AWAY

Please help spread the word that on the first

Thursday of each month, between 9 and 11 a.m.,

the Chapel in the Pines Church next to Big Trees

market, is distributing free groceries to the

community. This effort is coordinated by

Jerry Donakowski, Gary Korbelik, Robert Sapien,

Benny Myers and Bob Freier.

Thank you for you generosity!!

The Women of the Moose donated 13 new and like-new carry-on suitcases to the San Andreas Foster Care Agency. As foster children move to and from foster homes, they sometimes

carry their personal possessions in a bag. The donated suitcases are meant to help foster kids feel more secure with their own case to store personal items.

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WOTM

2020-2021 LOOM and WOTM Officers & Chairmen

LOOM

Governor - Damon Bortz 209-890-3813 Senior Regent - Laurie Ahlberg 209-795-3090

Administrator - Bill Kislingbury 209-795-7458 Junior Regent – Lisa Herman 510-755-4561

Jr. Governor - Pete Neal 209-813-7266 Recorder – Patti Corcoran 510-427-8569

Prelate -Thomas Bradshaw 209-768-9788 Secretary/Treasurer - Nancy Murray 650-218-3953

Jr Past Governor - Bob Burns 209-795-6871 Junior Grad Regent - Elaine Shaffer 209-795-7521

Treasurer - Bill Osincup 209-795-4410 Guide - Shar Peterson 209-795-6401

1 Year Trustee - Willie Ganley 209-890-7085 Assistant Guide – Gloria Gonzales

2 Year Trustee - Terry Brummund 209-822-3954 Committees

3 Year Trustee– Phil Melicker 408-226-7140 Member Retention - Lisa Herman 510-755-4561

Sgt-at-Arms - Karl Malmin 209-795-2711 Mooseheart/Moosehaven – Kris Bortz 209-890-3813

Inner Guard - Antonio Lopez Community Service – Christy Almen 209-642-0515

Outer Guard - Joe Salvato 650-464-9418 Higher Degrees – Melanie Kish 209-795-6655

Committees Activities/Sports – Maryann Fabian 650-888-6082

Application Review - Bill Kislingbury 209-795-7458 Appointed Committee Chairs

Financial Review – Scott McKinney 209-795-6116 Ways and Means – Elaine Shaffer 209-795-7521

Mooseheart/Moosehaven - Bob Burns 209-795-6871 Audit – Tess Leary 209-795-5868

Bingo– Kurt Kraal 650-255-0219 Application Review– Bonnie Doiel 209-795-6552

Heart of the Community – Damon Bortz 209-890-3813 Scholarship Chair—Lisa Herman 510-755-4561

Family Activities– Scott McKinney 209-795-6116

Fellowship - Scott McKinney 209-795-6116

Moose Charities – Bob Burns 209-795-6871

Government Relations - Bill Osincup 209-795-4410

Historical-

Moose Legion - Bob Burns 209-795-6871

Lodge Calendar – Scott McKinney 209-795-6116

Medical Equipment – Bob Harlow 209-795-2768

Scholarships - Doug Herman 209-813-7049

Membership - Phil Melicker 408-226-7140

Communications– Bill Kislingbury 209-795-7458

Public Relations – Bill Osincup 209-795-4410

Ritual Orientation - Bob Burns 209-795-6871

Sports Shuffle Board - Bob Burns 209-795-6871

Sports Horseshoes - Scott McKinney 209-795-6116

Sports Golf– Ray Bertolino 209-471-6775

Sports Pool-

Valued Veterans - Della Taylor 209-795-2211

Loss Prevention - Damon Bortz 209-890-3813

Workday/Special Projects – Vacant

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Carpet, Vinyl, Linoleum

Hardwood Floors

Larry D. Dufloth Custom Floor

Installation

(209) 795-3884 P.O. Box 1192

Arnold, Ca 95223 Cont. Lic.

No. 410372

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Ebbetts Pass Lodge #1123

Loyal Order Of Moose

1965 Blagen Road

P.O. Box 121

Arnold CA, 95223-0121

209-795-3112

December 2020 Bulletin

Bulletin Articles Due by the 25th of the month. Editor-Kris Bortz (ebbettsweekly@gmail.com)

Lodge website www.ebbettspassmoose.org California/Nevada Website www.ca-nvmoose.org