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FLORIDA BERMUDA MOOSE ASSOCIATION

Courier VOLUME 2009 ISSUE 20 JUN / JUL 2009

TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER 1103 CELEBRATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY TALLAHASSEE, Florida - On April 24, 1949, Tallahassee Florida Chapter 1103 of the Women of the Moose was instituted. On April 25, 2009, the chapter celebrated its 60th Anniversary with special guest speaker Jan Fregulia, Executive Director of Moose Charities. Jan congratulated Tallahassee Chapter on surviving successfully through the years. She also talked about the importance of ensuring the success of Mooseheart and Moosehaven during these critical times. Showing their love for the Mooseheart Child City and School as well as Moosehaven, the chapter members presented Jan with a check for $5,000 for Moose Charities. Jan also received a check from District 15 for $3,265 for Gimme Five. Tallahassee Chapter 1103 also presented Jan (pictured at right with the Chapter’s 2008-2009 Board of Officers) with a chapter T-shirt which states “WOTM are Women on a True Mission”. It is safe to say that Jan was overcome with emotion by this generosity. The 60th Anniversary Celebration also included a slide show presentation of the various functions put on by the Tallahassee Chapter of the Women of the Moose. The evening culminated in an award show similar to the “Oscar” award shows. The chapter presented “Rose” awards to those co-workers who contributed greatly to the success of the 2008-2009 chapter year. The recipients received a chocolate rose in heartfelt thanks for their volunteer efforts. Article and photograph submitted by Dawn Mackland

EDITOR’S NOTE Once again I would ask contributors to please make the extra effort to send articles and photographs for submission for publication by email. Information that is mailed has to be scanned and/or retyped. This process adds days to the time needed to put the publication together and causes significant delay in getting the publication to you, the subscribers. If you are unable to email information and/or photographs, please seek the assistance of someone who can. Also when emailing information please include your name (as it is not always part of your email address) and a phone number where you can be contacted. Lastly, I would like to remind you that the submittal deadline is the 1st of the month prior to publication date. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Debra J. Smith

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F.B.M.A. 2008 - 2009 OFFICERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REGIONAL MANAGER Rodney Hammond PO Box 421213 Kissimmee, FL 34742-1213 407-847-4132 Fax 407-847-8570 [email protected] SECRETARY Scott A. Cushing PO Box 278017 Miramar, FL 33027 954-499-3242 Fax 954-517-9309 [email protected] PRESIDENT Tom Saunders 11355 Pelham Street Spring Hill, FL 34609-2252 352-666-4367 Cell 352-585-6232 [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT Steve DelCorso 5147 N Peppermint Drive Beverly Hills, FL 34465 352-527-8288 [email protected] TREASURER Charles (Chuck) Myers 4109 Meredith Drive Valrico, FL 33594 813-654-2631 [email protected] PRELATE David J. Smith 11480 68th St. N. West Palm Beach, FL 33412 561-795-5526 [email protected] JR. PAST PRESIDENT Robert J. Lanigan 3263 Desoto Drive Punta Gorda, FL 33983-3508 941-743-0879 Cell 941-661-6718 [email protected] APPOINTED OFFICERS SGT AT ARMS Tom Burnam 20330 Old Somerset Acres Lane Spring Hill, FL 34610 352-799-5722 [email protected] ASST SGT AT ARMS Lynn Klein 4257 Indiana Circle Pace, FL 32571 850-994-4883 [email protected] INNER GUARD Richard B. Jones 4445 Stonemeadow Drive Orlando, FL 32826 407-282-0450 [email protected]

ASST INNER GUARD Keith Headley 1105 SW Khan Drive Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 772-336-9029 [email protected] OUTER GUARD William (Bill) Norris 8654 Dellbridge Court Jacksonville, FL 32244 904-771-3553 [email protected] ASST OUTER GUARD Fred Van Nostrand 29430 Pine Villa Circle Punta Gorda, Fl 33982 941-457-1107 Cell [email protected] DISTRICT PRESIDENTS DISTRICT #1 Louis Dydek 501 46th St Marathon, FL 33050 305-304-0474 [email protected] [email protected] DISTRICT #2 James Collins 41 N Melrose Miami Springs, FL 33166 Cell 786-399-6307 [email protected] DISTRICT #3 Kristopher Hummer 6118 SW 39th Court Davie, FL 33314 954-584-3988 Cell 954-849-0616 [email protected] DISTRICT #4 Fred Scott 1217 NW 7th St Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-368-2353 Cell 540-905-1204 Fax 561-368-2353 [email protected] DISTRICT #5 Leif Johnson 360 Fiesta Ave. #B216 Tequesta, FL 33469 561-351-4887 [email protected] DISTRICT #6 Ronald Materioli 1090 SE Buttonwood Circle Stuart, FL 34997 Cell 561-262-6498 [email protected] DISTRICT #7 Robert Green 463 Papaya Circle Barefoot Bay, FL 32976 772-664-7977 Cell 772-538-2382 [email protected]

DISTRICT #8 Martin F. Chagnon 1603 Ferrier Drive Titusville, FL 32780 321-747-0163 [email protected] DISTRICT #9 Bob Malotte 1072 Royal View Circle Winter Garden, FL 34787 407-654-9115 Cell 407-697-6032 [email protected] DISTRICT #10 Danny Mann 138 Moss Drive DeBary, FL 32713 386-804-6523 Cell 386-668-6462 [email protected] DISTRICT #11 William E. Miller 81 Highlands Drive Port Orange, FL 32129 386-756-2519 Cell 386-233-0194 [email protected] DISTRICT #12 Larry R. Cundiff 818 West River Road Palatka, Fl 32177 386-325-3091 Cell 904-466-0227 Fax 386-325-1009 [email protected] DISTRICT #13 Rodney J. Taylor 12466 Blueberry Woods Circle East Jacksonville, FL 32258 904-268-4407 Cell 904-477-1666 [email protected] DISTRICT #14 Jerry Parnell PO BOX 852 Lake City, FL 32056 386-755-4830 Cell 386-965-6658 Fax 386-755-2197 [email protected] DISTRICT #15 Robert (Bob) Guy 3937 Old Cottondale Road Marianna, FL 32448 Lodge 850-785-9984 Cell 850-573-2145 [email protected] DISTRICT #16 Paul Mockler 10441 SW 110th Street Dunnellon, FL 34432 352-854-5675 Cell 352-207-9033 Fax 352-291-7682 [email protected]

DISTRICT #17 Mike Joerger 4058 Cedar Crest Loop Spring Hill, FL 34609 352-683-6121 Cell 352-238-4647 [email protected] DISTRICT #18 Van H. Harenberg 3801 Elmwood Drive Holiday, FL 34691 727-938-9127 Cell 727-234-7626 [email protected] DISTRICT #19 David Carlile 3922 Oak Hammock Drive Brandon, FL 33511 813-385-0455 Cell 813-404-8095 [email protected] DISTRICT #20 David Cartin 1608 Lakeview Court NW Winter Haven, FL 33881 863-294-9582 Cell 863-581-9219 Fax 863-291-3272 [email protected] DISTRICT #21 Richard C. Maciuba 1534 Wisconsin Avenue Palm Harbor, FL 34683 727-785-0035 Cell 727-487-4387 Fax 727-785-0035 [email protected] DISTRICT #22 Robin W. Stivers 715 14th Avenue W Palmetto, FL 34221 941-723-1119 Cell 941-704-8751 Fax 941-722-7880 [email protected] DISTRICT #23 Douglas C. Deierlein 3124 Hicks Road Lorida, FL 33857 863-382-9398 Cell 863-253-2748 [email protected] DISTRICT #24 William P. Birk 25415 Rupert Road Punta Gorda, FL 33983 941-485-7333 Cell 941-204-1056 Fax 941-412-0043 [email protected] DISTRICT #25 Richard Crawford 1322 SE 44th Terrace Cape Coral, FL 33904 239-542-9254 Cell 239-910-9106 [email protected] (continued on page 31)

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NINE IN ’09 WINNERS OF $100.00 EACH

January Winners Robert P Eastman Englewood 1933 Robert P Lyons Sr Palmetto 2117 Raymond C Weedon Ruskin 813 William J Savelli Satellite Beach 2367 James T Hurst Bonita Springs 1454 David Watson Golden Triangle 874 Derek Goody Anna Maria Island 2188 William C Hodges Key West 1760 Michael Gainer Jupiter-Tequesta 2237 (805 Sponsors in January were eligible for the drawing) February Winners Val Krebsbach Astor 2552 Kenneth D Grawcock Suwannee 325 John Raley Punta Gorda 1693 Everett G Lines Gulf Cove 2554 Dennis Lee Hitt Key West 1760 Walter McGrady Palm Beach Gardens 2010 James C Grennen Lake City 624 Hamish Pollock Bradenton 1223 Fred R Scott Jr West Boca Raton 204 (599 Sponsors in February were eligible for the drawing)

March Winners Kenneth D Grawcock Suwannee River 325 Curtis Ed Sloper Nassau 2352 Rickey D Carter Anna Maria Island 2188 John Richard Van, Jr Tice & the Shores 1297 B Scott Farrar Zephyrhills 2276 Richard C Maciuba Palm Harbor 433 Ross Walker Titusville 1962 Robert J Rockford Anna Maria Island 2188 Robert Westfall Azalea Park 2591 (1264 Sponsors in March were eligible for the drawing) April Winners Raymond K Stanton West Marion 2356 Roger D Tripp Zephyrhills 2276 Jeffrey Wise Gulf Cove 2554 Charles Elmer Leesburg 1271 Gary M Brock Cape Coral 2199 Douglas R Stropes Big Pine Key 1585 David Watson Golden Triangle Edward G Lessard Interbay Tampa 912 Patrick J Alu, Jr West Pasco 2366 (1330 Sonsors in April were eligible for the drawing)

CONTENTS PAGE Tallahassee Chapter 1103 Anniversary Cover From the Editor Cover F.B.M.A. Officers 2 F.B.M.A. Nine in ‘09 Campaign Winners 3 Regional Manager’s Message 4 President’s Message 5 Deputy Grand Regent’s Message 5 Fraternal Education 6 Moose Day with the Rays 7 Florida Day at Moosehaven 8 Moose Charities 9 L.O.O.M International Five Club 10-11 F.B.M.A. 2009-2010 Campaign 11 L.O.O.M. 25 Club 12 Circle of Distinction 12 750 Division Letter of Recognition 13 W.O.T.M. International Five Club 14-15 Heart of Distinction 15 Top Producing Lodges 16

CONTENTS PAGE Lodges Attaining Quotas 17 Beyond Belief VISA Card and GPS Winners 18 Mid-Year Conference Photographs 19 Community Service and Fundraising 20-22 Loyal Order of the Moose News 23 Women of the Moose News 23 Florida Coworker of the Year Resume 24 District News 25 Moose Legion Membership Campaign 26 Moose Legion 27 State Ritual Results and Photographs 28 Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches 28 F.B.M.A. Sports 29 Regional Pool Tournament Results 29 F.B.M.A. 2009 Calendar 30 F.B.M.A. Officers (continued from page 1) 31 F.B.M.A. Committee Chairmen 31 Courier Deadline Back Subscription Form Back

Each sponsor during each month from January through April, 2009, was entered in a drawing with nine winners each month being awarded $100.00 each. All sponsors of nine or more applications between

January 1 and April 12, 2009, were entered in a random drawing with the winner being awarded $900.00, but only if present at the FBMA Mid-Year Conference in Tampa.

$900.00 Winner Michael Terry Cape Coral 2199

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MESSAGE FROM THE REGIONAL MANAGER

The following thoughts of John Capes, Director of Moosehaven Operations, are reprinted with his permission. They originally appeared in the May, 2009, Moosehaven newsletter. I believe this message of optimism is timely and worthy of being shared with everyone, and not just the Moosehaven residents. Fraternally, Rodney Hammond, Regional Manager

"Old or young, we're on our last cruise." Robert Louis Stevenson. Let's make it meaningful.

We all want our lives to mean something but meaning is not something you stumble across, like the answer to a riddle or the prize in a treasure hunt. It is something you build into your life.

Doing so requires fuel. Happiness is that fuel. Take it away and nothing happens. Happiness has two frames ... the present and the future. To examine this, make a list of the 25 things you need to be happy ... don't hold back. A typical list might include: a million dollars, a round the world cruise, a mansion, healthy children, a happy marriage, and a yacht.

I’ll admit, there are some great things on this list but will their acquisition make you happy? That depends on what happiness means to you. You're certainly not going to be happy about the things you don't have. How many of the things on your list do you have? If only a few of them or even none, then you're saying, "My happiness depends on getting X, Y and Z." What do you do about being happy in the meantime?

Now, make a second list of the 25 greatest blessings currently in your life. Typical things on this list include: I have hands, I have feet, I have eyes, I am alive, I have children, I have a good friend, I have food to eat, I have a place to sleep, I am relatively sane.

Which of your two lists has better things on it? Or to ask this in another way ... would you give up your eyes for a million dollars? How about your legs for a yacht? It is probably the second list.

So if you already have a list of incredible blessings and are grumpy and dissatisfied, why should you believe that you would be happy if you had more things? The truth of the matter is that happiness is the natural state of a human being. Watch a baby for a few minutes. They don't seem to have too much trouble being happy. Yet, we are so consistently programmed to look for the bad or to take our blessings for granted, that we become oblivious to all the interesting, pleasurable and good things around us.

The trick of it is to get into the habit of looking for good things, instead of griping all day about what's going wrong. In boot camp, I was taught how to instinctively do things I'd never done before. Perhaps, we need a boot camp to form the same habits in happiness. Human beings live in time. It's not enough for people to just feel good about the present moment; they also need to feel optimistic about the future. This optimism is called "joy."

Joy comes from feeling that we are doing something with our life that will give it meaning forever. This kind of joy comes when you feel that you are growing in wisdom, making a difference in other people's lives or contributing to something good.

When people think they are just cogs in a machine or that their existence makes no difference to anyone, they cannot feel a sense of joy, therefore, we need to feel that our relationships have permanence, and that our knowledge and good deeds have lasting value.

Finally, many people feel--and I am one of them -- that belief in God and in an afterlife are a helpful part of this feeling of optimism and joy.

Have a great day! Just John

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FROM THE PRESIDENT Our Mid Year Conference ended very successfully. The reports were informative and our Official Visitors, Supreme Councilman Joe Coons and WOTM Grand Chancellor Barbara McPherson, topped off the conference with the information they brought with them to Tampa. It is always an honor and privilege to have our International Officers visit. Fun Night was a success and the new Farkel Tournament added a new twist. The breakout sessions drew much interest and we hope to continue with this format in the future. Congratulations to our Moose of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coworker of the Year, Novice Coworker, and Moose Legionnaire of the Year. It was great to see a good turnout by the Ritual Teams that participated in the final Lodge Ritual Competition. We wish all the finalists the best at the International competition. We would also like to congratulate all the new recipients of the Academy of Friendship Degree. The International Convention in Chicago is rapidly approaching and we hope that many of our members will be able to attend and participate in the activities that are being offered. Be sure to visit Mooseheart while you are there. Camp Ross is also a great day trip if you have the time. Believe me, you will come back to your Lodges and Chapters with renewed enthusiasm toward the goals of this fraternity. This is a very special year for Florida as our own Ligouri Saladin will be installed as the Supreme Governor, the highest elected office of the Moose Fraternity. In October, we will hold a special celebration in his honor at our Annual Convention in Tampa. More information will be sent to the Lodges concerning this affair. Please keep in mind our present and ongoing projects: The Roof Project at Mooseheart, Moosehaven Phone System, Gimme 5, Membership and Moose Charities. As always, remember what we are here for our children at Mooseheart and our seniors at Moosehaven. Fraternally, Tom Saunders, F.B.M.A. President

Hello Co Workers: Well, we made it through the election and installation of officers. How did you do? If you have all your officers and chairman installed, great job! If you haven’t gotten all of your officers and chairman yet, keep looking, they are out there. Congratulations to all of our “New Friends”. What a joy it was for me to stand there in front of all 286 of you while you took your oath and became Academy of Friendship Degree holders. Don’t stop now. Your task is just beginning. Find a friend to share this with. Keep your hearts open to new ideas and new friends. Congratulations also to all of our new College of Regent members and new Star Recorders Matriculants. How hard you worked to earn these degrees. The Florida co workers truly do amaze not just me, but Mooseheart too. Did you know that “we” topped the 10,000 mark this past month to finish the chapter year with that many new members? In one year, you went out and sponsored and enrolled over 10,000 new members. Way to go Florida!!!! Congrats to our great Membership Chairman Madeline Skiba and her team leaders. Now, it’s a New Year and time to start fresh. Can you do it? I think you can. Any co worker can attend the Women of the Moose Training Session that is coming up and Recorders don’t forget, you need to attend a 2 HOTT class to earn your personal Degree of Star Recorder, along with all the other requirements that must be met. Keep checking the calendar on the F.B.M.A. website to find the dates and times. Let’s go out and make this year one of faith, hope and love and charity. Isn’t that what we are all about? Come on co workers let’s go out there and have some FUN!!!! Fraternally, Maxine Nebinger Deputy Grand Regent P.S. If your chapter is having something that you would like announced on the F.B.M.A. website, please email me at [email protected] and I will pass the date and times on to the webmaster. It would be wonderful to see all the College of Regents and Star Recorder nights published so other co workers can come and congratulate your new degree holder on her special night.

MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY GRAND REGENT

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FROM THE DESK OF THE ASSOCIATION SECRETARY

FRATERNAL EDUCATION CORNER

We just completed the 49th Mid-Year Conference in Tampa and the hotels went out of their way to accommodate us and make us feel really special. We have completed our pledge to the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch and I want to thank all the units for their donations. Districts 27 and 14 made special contributions every month toward this project. Thanks Brothers. Fund raising for the Mooseheart Roof Repairs and the Updated Phone System are doing well and very possible could be completed by the State Convention. I would thank the Women of the Moose for their march of checks for the Mooseheart roof repairs that amounted to over $3000.00. Beat the heck out of the Lodge donations to this project. Keep us in mind for October and bring some checks for this very special project. The Moose of the Year applications are different this year instead of mailing part of it to Moose International and the resume to the FBMA Secretary, this year the entire form is to be sent to Moose International. Every lodge has some member that can be recognized for this honor let’s try to have every

lodge fill out this form. While you are filling it out make sure you put a lot of information about your nominee and not just that he is a loyal member. Yes we have had some forms submitted with not much more than that for a resume. Get the Moose Legionnaire of the Year and Rookie of the Year forms submitted. Make Rodney and the FBMA look good! We started our new year as of May 1st and remember to set goals for your lodge in both increasing membership and assets. On a sad note Brother Chuck Myers, F.B.M.A. Treasurer, will be having open heart surgery in the near future, please keep him in your prayers for a speedy and safe recovery. This is the big year, our own Liguori Saladin will be elevated to the office of SUPREME GOVERNOR at the International convention being held from May 22 to May 27, 2009. HOORAY FOR LIGUORI, OUR PAL SAL Scott Cushing, F.B.M.A. Secretary

Once again, we are about to be challenged with a new fiscal year. Are we up to it? Will we set the example for others to follow? Are we doing our part? If you answered “yes” to all of those questions, we will certainly achieve all of our goals and continue to make the Moose Fraternity and the FBMA the best there is. For those who weren’t at the Mid-year Conference in Tampa, there have been some changes within the Fraternal Education Committee. I share with you that four of our Leadership Trainers have stepped down. They are Russell Key, Bob Ostertag, Liguori Saladin, and myself. We have new trainers who will shortly travel to Moose International for a session of Train the Trainer (AKA T3) specifically for the Leadership program. Moose International Education and Training has been working on a new and revised Leadership Orientation Program incorporating the recent changes to the General Laws. It will be a completely revamped session and the hopes are that every Lodge officer and interested member will take advantage of the new material and presentation. The new trainers coming on board are, Lynn Lease of Tallahassee, Larry Cundiff of Palatka, Joe Marshall of Leigh Acres, Doug Garcia of Ocala Forest, Tom Taylor of Stuart, Harry Gautsch of

Indian River, and Keith Headley of Port St Lucie. David Smith will remain as the senior member of the team also taking on the responsibility of the Coordinator of the Leadership Trainers and Sessions. We have completed the Leadership Orientation classes and it looks like another year of record numbers of attendance. Thanks to those who took advantage of the classes. We understand the difficulty in knowing of the upcoming changes to the General Laws, however, we also know that over 90% of the presented material is not going to change. Therefore, the time spent at the session was not in vain. Everyone in attendance went away with some additional knowledge along with sharing personal experiences with the other attendees. Keep watch for additional training sessions. They are posted on the www.floridamoose.org website. The FBMA calendar also has the scheduled events listed and is updated when necessary to assure it remains current. There is a standing challenge for everyone to attend at least one training session each year and learn or share with others. Have you met that challenge? “Knowledge is Power” and any good engine needs power to pull the others along. Please help to keep the Fraternity strong. Many hands make the burden light. Till next time “Happy Training” Dave Flood, FEC Chairman

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FLORIDA DAY AT MOOSEHAVEN

Photo 7 - F.B.M.A. Vice-President Steve DelCorso (left) enjoying lunch with Supreme Junior Governor Ligouri Saladin and his wife Ann (right) Photo 8 - Members of Panama City Lodge 1389 and Chapter 1756 with a souvenir purchased from the Moosehaven Gift Shop Photographs and information submitted by Vera Smallridge, Deputy Regional Manager

Photo 4 - Dunnellon Chapter 1662 Coworkers with Moosehaven Resident Marion Bundy (front row center) who was celebrating her birthday Photo 5 - Tallahassee Lassies from Chapter 1103 Photo 6 - Winner of the Moose Clock, Norma Tarpein from Panama City Chapter 1756

ORANGE PARK, Florida - Florida Day at Moosehaven was held this year on March 29th, 2009. Photo 1 - The landmark water tower Photo 2 - Past District President John Holbach from Palm Harbor and Regional Manager Rodney Hammond Photo 3 - 22 members of Dunnellon Lodge 2308 and Chapter 1662 with their Moosehaven Resident Marion Bundy (3rd from right first row)

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MOOSE CHARITIES

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International Five Club Loyal Order of Moose

2008-2009 Qualifiers International Five Club (For Reports Received through April 20, 2009) Only new qualifiers since last report are listed LOOM Qualifiers receive their personalized 2008-2009 Moose International Five Club wallet card, and courtesy of the Florida-Bermuda Association, a compact, steel Flashlight. They will also be invited to the Five Club Party at the 2009 State Convention Steven P Hansen Lake Worth 994 Kayo Porter Naples 1782 John A Paniccia Davie 1798 Jerry Thomas Faught Englewood 1933 Andrew Goodyear, Jr Riverview 2158 Michael J Beck Lauderdale Lakes 2267 Robert L Giles Dunnellon 2308 Charles Daniels, Jr Buck Head Ridge 2417 Paul L Johnson Suwannee River 325 Joseph Scibelli Spring Hill 521 Frank Nutter Winter Haven 1023 Kenneth E Morsch Miramar 1150 John Raley Punta Gorda 1693 Steven Benigno New Smyrna Beach 1835 Bob Bailey Anna Maria Island 2188 Paul I Whitaker Anna Maria Island 2188 Edward F McGurn Lauderdale Lakes 2267 Lee V Boots Tice & the Shores 1297 Charles Riley Tice & the Shores 1297 Roger F Neason Venice 1308 Robert Morgenthaler Melbourne 1406 Robert J Callegari Tarpon Springs 1429 Curtis Trotter Crescent City 1641 John Butler North Hillsboro 1741 Alexander Harper New Smyrna Beach 1835 Edward Woodward New Smyrna Beach 1835 David F Wetherbe Brandon 1880 Robert Skrentny Fort Myers 1899 Charles White Titusville 1962 Daniel Boone Kissimmee 2056 Scott Lebeau Pompano Beach 2157 David Carlile Riverview 2158 Gerald R Wagner Jupiter-Tequesta 2237 Hugh J Friar Leisure City 2258 David K Flood Zephyrhills 2276 Dennis J Mason Zephyrhills 2276 Lynn Carpenter Key Largo 2287 Edward T Ryan County Line 2427 Kenneth D Grawcock Suwannee River 325 Frank H Cooper III Ruskin 813 Lawrence S Kates Golden Triangle 874 Albert Johns Deland 1126 Allen W Croft Lake Panasoffkee 1179 Richard J Hahr Lake Panasoffkee 1179 Terry J Crislip Leesburg 1271

Gerald J Didiot Tarpon Springs 1429 John Zimmerman Big Pine Key 1585 Stanley Hallberg Jr Punta Gorda 1693 Duane A Mc Murphy Cocoa 1717 Walter W Walworth Naples 1782 Ronald Keenan Vero Beach 1822 Carroll Haines Brandon 1880 Randall Wood Titusville 1962 Al Kueberth Crystal River 2013 George Faulkner Port Charlotte 2121 Jesse W McKenzie North Jacksonville 2134 Rick Burgin Cape Coral 2199 Leland Gossard Sebring 2259 Dean Pettit Indian River 2304 Ronald W Rodman Middleburg 2410 Tom Bell County Line 2427 Timothy Davis Perrine 380 William A Hurley Ruskin 813 Louis Dydek Marathon 1058 Michael J Long Marathon 1058 Wayne H Bryan Tallahassee 1075 James Carrier Bradenton 1223 Tim Dorr Leesburg 1271 Francis Keenan Venice 1308 Lensley C Glover Brooksville 1676 Walter Wommack Land O’Lakes 1903 William Stringer Kendale Lakes 2086 Tony Power Palmetto 2117 Charles Gelske Pompano Beach 2157 William Ryan, Jr Riverview 2158 Floyd J Wyrick Tallahassee 1075 Fred Mallone Cape Coral 2199 Troy Pritchard Cape Coral 2199 Jeffery R Sherry Cape Coral 2199 John P Swedick Cape Coral 2199 Gene D Lipscher Jupiter-Tequesta 2237 Jerry L Krutulis Leisure City 2258 James L Malkausky Sebring 2259 Roger W Pariseau Lehigh Acres 2266 B Wayne Scarafone Lehigh Acres 2266 Fred Depelteau Lauderdale Lakes 2267 Michael Dobbs Lauderdale Lakes 2267 Neil Reichardt Lauderdale Lakes 2267 Bob Jones Indian River 2304 Ron Pruitt Dunnellon 2308 William Sigler West Volusia 2538 William V Catlow Lauderdale Lakes 2267 Max E Weinar Orlando 766 Edward Ramaeka Golden Triangle 874 David P Zirgibel Interbay Tampa 912 Delmar Meadows Ocala 1014 Levis R Hughes Tallahassee 1075 Michael D Arthur Gainesville 1140 Michael Robertson Tice & the Shores 1297 John R Van Fleet, Jr Tice & the Shores 1297

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International Five Club Loyal Order of Moose

Tommy Ingle Arcadia 1327 Steve Petras Crescent City 1641 Owen Wimpee Punta Gorda 1693 Barry A Smith Pembroke Pines 1844 Lee Sanchez Sanford 1851 Terry Dearth Pine Island 1954 Harvey C Votino Palm Bch Gardens 2010 Thomas Kennedy, Sr Cape Coral 219 Jimmie Ford Indian River 2304 Clem Renaud Pine Castle 2345 Clark E Wilson Lake Placid 2374 Charles L Wert West Volusia 2528 Keith Hooten Palatka 184 Andrew L Hershman Suwannee River 325 Leif Johnson Jupiter-Tequesta 2237 Robert Higgins Spring Hill 521 Walter Juskiewicz Golden Triangle 874 Ronnie L Harper Tice & the Shores 1297 Craig C Wilson South Lake County 1615 Jonathan Humphrey Okeechobee 1753 John M Fish Fort Myers 1899 Philip Ragusa Cape Coral 2199 Danny D Campbell Nassau 2352 Clay Shrum Highlands County 2494 Mike Hollingsworth Ft Walton Beach 2193 Robert Evanoff, Jr Astor 2552 Charles Andrews Pensacola 557 John B Hodgdon Pensacola 557 Randall W Mullis Pensacola 557 Dan J Huck Hollywood 919 Stan Cotton Tice & the Shores 1297 Frederick J Stutzman Sarasota 1319 Terry Keene Wauchula 1487 Ron Tribbey Jacksonville Beach 1558 Harold W Kirby North Hillsboro 1741 Robert Green Sebastian River 1767 Robert Enger Fort Myers 1899 George W Hott Palm Bch Gardens 2010 Gerald G Roberts Palm Bch Gardens 2010 Greg Scala Kissimmee 2056 Dan Pastor Palmetto 2117 Keith Hoover Riverview 2158 Russell R Roberts Cape Coral 2199 Bill Cole Zephyrhills 2276 Martin F Chagnon Indian River 2304 Daniel Dugger Macclenny 2412 William Hinsley Highlands County 2494 Peter Montalbano Halifax River 2516 Larry Saxour Azalea Park 2591 Fred R Scott, Jr West Boca Raton 204 Frederic M Kurzhals Ocala 1014 Ricky C Street Winter Haven 1023 R D White Tallahassee 1075 John Davis Lake Panasoffkee 1179 Glenn O Neff III Stuart 1282 Raymond Dallaire Melbourne 1406

John O Ward, Jr Punta Gorda 1693 Max Asman Davie 1798 Charles Coyle Land O’Lakes 1903 Mike Papesh Pine Island 1954 Ross Walker Titusville 1962 Rodney Hammond Kissimmee 2056 Edward L Sharp Merritt Island 2073 Ronny Welch, Jr Haines City 2083 Charles Lewis Islamorada 2151 Al McLeod Islamorada 2151 John Murphy Pompano Beach 2157 Roger Simard Anna Maria Island 2188 Edwin Johnston Sebring 2259 James Kennedy Sebring 2259 Alan Gilford Zephyrhills 2276 Neil Holder Lake Placid 2374 Richard Judd County Line 2427 Everette J Lines Gulf Cove 2554 MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN 2009-2010 Let's lead the Fraternity in Membership again. This year's Awards 1. Sponsor two new or former members and receive a Directory of all Lodges in Florida/Bermuda. 2. Sponsor six members and receive a Pad Folio with a pen and a Laser Engraved Key Chain. FLORIDA BERMUDA MOOSE ASSOCIATION AGAIN WE'LL LEAD THE WAY!

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25 Club Report

Congratulations and Thanks to The Fraternity’s Top Salesmen

Newly Qualified for the 25 Club

George Bryant Jacksonville 455 Larry McClure Winter Haven 1023 Samuel B Enterline Deland 1126 John P Jones Cape Coral 2199 Michael Terry Cape Coral 2199 Roland F Coppola Wakulla County 2510 Art Powley Bradenton 1223 Joe Haman Palmetto 2117 Joseph F Meyers Inverness 2112 James Nadeau Kissimmee 2056 Jose R Castro Lake Worth 994 James Grundy Ocala 1014 Max Asman Davie 1798 Dennis Lee Hitt Key West 1760 George F Hills Sarasota 1319

Advanced to the 50 Division

James Bragg Land O’Lakes 1903 William E McCurdy Pensacola 557 J Wayne Cox Ft. Myers Beach 964 D Roscoe Keller, Jr Pine Island 1954 Paul R Mockler West Marion 2356 John B Hodgdon Pensacola 557 Steve L Grimes Lakeland 945


Mel Mealey West Pasco 2356 David E Murray, Sr North Hillsboro 1741 Danny D Campbell Nassau 2352 Wayne Cottrell Naples 1782


Michael Z Inman Dunnellon 2308 Edward Cucinelli Palm Beach Gardens 2010 David C McCoy West Dade 1825 David R Wilson Pensacola 557 Harold Pogue Indian River 2304


Charles Nelson Gulf Gate 608 Keith Headley Port St Lucie 513 Emile Flamand Port Charlotte 2121 James A Meincke Ft Myers Beach 964 William Paul Birk Venice 1308


Michael Dalsgaard Pompano Beach 2157


Antonio A. Suares Key Largo 2287 Doug Swinamer Port Charlotte 2121


Dale C Wright Islamorada 2151

Advanced to 350 Division

Fred Olan Jewett Merritt Island 2073

2008-2009 Circle of Distinction

Members who sponsor 25 applications from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009, earn the Circle of Distinction honor,

and receive special awards, including an invitation to a special function at the 2009 International Convention in Chicago hosted by Director General Bill Airey and his wife Jean.

(newly qualified in bold) Henry J. Heroux Cape Coral 2199 Nicholas A. Insogna Cape Coral 2199 Paul Hidalgo Cape Coral 2199 Mark Villars Cape Coral 2199 William J Polk Cape Coral 2199 Ronald Lucht Cape Coral 2199 B Scott Farrar Zephyrhills 2276 Darrell S. Ramsden Cape Coral 2199 Patrick W Kelly Bradenton 1223 Jack R Rafool Daytona Beach 1263 Ernest Casali Jr Anna Maria Island 2188 Antonio Valdes Bonita Springs 1454 Timothy J Selzer Tice & the Shores 1297 Adolf C Hense New Port Richey 1747 Douglas Swinamer Port Charlotte 2121 Donald Pampuch Anna Maria Island 2188 Robert J Lanigan Port Charlotte 2121 Gainey Stone Haines City 2083 Mark Keefer Gulf Gate 608 Ed Connor Ft Myers Beach 964 Everett C Goodwin New Smyrna Beach 1835 Dale C Wright Islamorada 2151 Thomas G Hickman, Sr Golden Triangle 874 David Watson Golden Triangle 874 Joe Haman Palmetto 2117 James A Meincke Ft Myers Beach 964 Larry Adkins Palatka 184 Jimmie D Burton Lauderdale Lakes 2267 William Paul Birk Venice 1308 James Nadeau Kissimmee 2056 Robert E Guy Marianna 1026 Michael Terry Cape Coral 2199 Robert P Lyons, Sr Palmetto 2117 James Bragg Land O’Lakes 1903 Keith W Headley Port St Lucie 513 Fred Olan Jewett Merritt Island John M. Johnson II Palatka 184 Bernard C. Kay Islamorada 2151

Circle of Distinction 75 Level Nicholas A. Insogna Cape Coral 2199 (this member will receive a Circle of Distinction Navy Blue Blazer)

Circle of Distinction 100 Level B Scott Farrar Zephyrhills 2276 (this member receives five nights complimentary lodging for two during the 121st Moose International Convention in Chicago, as well as travel cost to and from the convention.)

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WOTM qualifiers receive a “Beyond Belief” Satin gold-toned pendant and necklace along with their personalized wallet card. Kaileen M Anderson Bradenton 1072 Nancy Landry Port St Lucie 1236 Betty Kates Golden Triangle 1389 Tamara Blackmore Palm Bch Gardens 1471 Jean Ickes Venice 758 Marie Herrera Sebring 873 Jennifer Boulet Bonita Springs 1611 Beverly I Sampson Bonita Springs 1611 Charyl Boyd Tice & the Shores 562 Shirley Kovarick Venice 758 Amy McEnaney Venice 758 Rose M Holder Punta Gorda 777 Sarah McClain Punta Gorda 777 Renee Zeiger Punta Gorda 777 Charlotte Bauer Melbourne 1046 Lenore E Paterson Hollywood 1053 Rindy McGee Whalen Pembroke Pines 1063 Sandra M Butler Bradenton 1072 Rita Merola-Woodburn Port St Lucie 1236 Vanessa Murtaugh Port St. Lucie 1236 Barbara E Riggs Interbay Tampa 1254 Marian A Duffy Lehigh Acres 1324 Donna Massey Cocoa 1383 Maryann Franklin Crystal River 1434 Marie E Rock Crystal River 1434 Doris Anne Story New Smyrna Beach 1835 Jo Ann Bailey Tarpon Springs 1614 Marie C Cooper Ruskin 1718 Patricia Moore Crescent City 1825 Joan Grenier Kissimmee 1849 Carla Johnson Palatka 1915 Susan L Watkins Palatka 1915 Eleanor J Harned-Schillin Middleburg 2029 Kathleen M Dollarton Venice 758 Narlene Orrell-Roy Punta Gorda 777 Trudy T Casale Fort Myers 1020 Dorothy Severson Leesburg 1034 Mary S Smart Leesburg 1034 Elizabeth J Herring Winter Haven 1152 L Geneva Nash Winter Haven 1152 Holly Mootispaw Naples 1304 Melissa Butler Jacksonville Beach 1381 Mary Jane Keen Crystal River 1434 Brenda Huelsman Anna Maria Island 1601 Jane L Ellis Zephyrhills 1682 Laura Dunigan North Hillsboro 1763 Ada Gitzler North Hillsboro 1763 Becky Brooke North Port 1892 Christine Armstrong Pine Castle 1917 Beth Ann Davis Indian River 1926 Cynthia Strayer Indian River 1926 Sandra A Hottinger Satellite Beach 1983 Angie Clark Ft Walton Beach 2320 Adriana Hernandez Lake Worth 46 Theresa Intoppa Lake Worth 46 Jean Sherry Cape Coral 815 Lynn Greer Orlando 1002 Sharon J Triplett Orlando 1002 Mary B Borcsani Bradenton 1072 Carol L Davis Tallahassee 1103 Catherine Barrios Key West 1414

Patricia J Weech Key West 1414 Janice Ellis Titusville 1485 Linda R Mulligan New Smyrna Beach 1515 Norma McKenzie North Jacksonville 1517 Mary Matthews Englewood 1582 Pamela M Traylor Lake Panasoffkee 1590 Lynda H Dunn Brandon 1596 Rita Gail Dacus-Bailey Anna Maria Island 1601 Phyllis Wynn Port Charlotte 1619 Rosemarie T Putman Jupiter 1690 Anne Paladino Lauderdale Lakes 1699 Jo Ann Zelk Islamorada 1715 Audrey Kyle Spring Hill 1765 Christine Wingham Big Pine Key 1810 Elizabeth Anderson Four Townes 1939 Jacqueline A Teipen Lake Wales 1974 C Diane Wood Buck Head Ridge 2036 Paulette J Carlson Brooksville 229 Dianna Walker Jacksonville 305 Shirley D Depper Pompano Beach 600 Barbara Terrell Pompano Beach 600 Angelina Barber Punta Gorda 777 Bridgett M Bauer Cape Coral 815 Marie P Lee Sebring 873 Jeanette Meloche Sebring 873 Melretta Goodyear Riverview 1031 Pam Brewer Fort Pierce 1121 Dona Senneville Fort Pierce 1121 Ninette N Duncan Tarpon Springs 1614 Pearl Magyar Port Charlotte 1619 Caroline Parent Port Charlotte 1619 Diana Hebert Zephyrhills 1682 Patricia Asman Davie 1686 Toni Lipscher Jupiter 1690 Lois Seiler Largo 1697 Kathleen Lewis Islamorada 1715 Diane Rohr Islamorada 1715 Sandra Blanchard North Hillsboro 1763 Marcia Root Big Pine Key 1810 Eileen Shedd Lake Wales 1974 Gloria A Melton Wakulla County 2224 Colette Gordon Tice & the Shores 562 Cora Schuit Venice 758 Edna Miller Cape Coral 815 Barbara A Wheaton Sebring 873 Sophia T Chasteen Orlando 1002 Veronica Ventura Orlando 1002 Myra E Rafool Daytona Beach 1019 Robin Sabatine Fort Myers 1020 Donna Fowler Bradenton 1672 Eileen Elder South Lake County 1170 Shirley Keesee Golden Triangle 1389 Sharon Palmer Crystal River 1434 Gloria Winnubst Palm Bch Gardens 1471 Deborah Secor Vero Beach 1541 Sherry Osborne Merritt Island 1544 Brenda Mitchell Lauderdale Lakes 1699 Catherine Schaaf Ruskin 1718 Stephanie S Landreth Indian River 1926 Rita M Pelletier West Marion 1929 Sherry L Brading Lake Wales 1974 Charlene Blackburn Macclenny 2026 Bonnie F Lindsey Macclenny 2026 Sylvia Perdue Macclenny 2026 Claire Redington Haines City 2127 Patricia Hogdon Ft Walton Beach 2320

International Five Club Women of the Moose

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International Five Club Women of the Moose

Newly Qualified for the 25 Club Colleen Hrzenak Fort Myers 1020 Barbara Scarafone Lehigh Acres 1324 Beverly Pennington Pine Island 1843 Anita C Nadeau Kissimmee 1849 Susan L Watkins Palatka 1915 Sheila L Gainey Suwannee River 494 Jane F Irwin Gulf Gate 1770 Irene Beckwith Zephyrhills 1682 Margaret A Hills Bradenton 1072 Diane Rohr Islamorada 1715 Maribeth Schaeffer Big Pine Key 1810 Sheila McCormick Palm Beach Gardens 1471 Sharon Krutulis Leisure City 1572 Sharon L Furman Melbourne 1046 Marcia Hott Palm Beach Gardens 1471 Advanced to the 50 Division Margaret A Waterbury Naples 1304 Jeanettte Flood Zephyrhills 1682 Nicoletta Fortin Zephyrhills 1682 Carolyn Bain Cape Coral 815 Irma Anderson Cape Coral 815 Dorothy Severson Leesburg 1034 Brenda J Brady Stuart 1651 Linda Wimpee Pine Island 1843 Advanced to the 75 Division Ada Rebecca Guy Marianna 1286 Barbara Neason Venice 758 Juanita Faunce Inverness 1773 Donna R Fisher Winter Haven 1152 Catherine Barrios Key West 1414 Barbara Whitneck Melbourne 1046 Advance to the 100 Division Lois A Myers Brandon 1596 Angie Clark Suwannee River 494 Mary B Borcsani Bradenton 1072 Barbara Neason Venice 758

Advanced to the 150 Division Norma J Cox Silver Springs 459 Vie P. Swinamer Port Charlotte 2121 Advanced to 175 Division Marie C Cooper Ruskin 1718 Advanced to 200 Division Olive Walsh Sebastian River 1764

Congratulations Heart of Distinction Co-Workers qualify for this honor by sponsoring 25 applications during the Chapter year May 1-April 30. Qualifiers receive a beautiful Heart Pendant with crystals added for repeat years. They are also invited to the special Convention dinner hosted by Director General Bill Airey and his wife, Jean. New qualifiers are: Angelina Barber Port Charlotte 1619 Phyllis J Jewett Merritt Island 1544 Betty I McNeil Fort Myers 1020 Vie P Swinamer Port Charlotte 1619 Irene Beckwith Zephyrhills 1682 Char Connor Fort Myers Beach 551 Theresa C Heroux Cape Coral 815 Margaret Insogna Cape Coral 815 Anita C Nadeau Kissimmee 1849 Barbara Neason Venice 758 Doris Ogletree Cape Coral 815 Lisa Pizzetti Cape Coral 815 Irma Anderson Cape Coral 815

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Final Report Top Producing Lodges

(Applications Reported Through April 30, 2009)

-----Rank----- ---Applications---- Number Lodge State Nat’l Total Last Rpt

Date 2199 CAPE CORAL 1 1 1432 04-30-09 2276 ZEPHYRHILLS 2 5 439 04-29-09 2188 ANNA MARIA ISLAND 3 8 347 04-28-09 2267 LAUDERDALE LAKES 4 9 343 04-30-09 2121 PORT CHARLOTTE 5 17 285 04-30-09 1308 VENICE 6 18 282 04-30-09 2304 INDIAN RIVER 7 22 270 04-30-09 1223 BRADENTON 8 29 243 04-21-09 964 FORT MYERS BEACH 9 36 220 04-30-09 184 PALATKA 10 37 216 04-30-09 1297 TICE AND THE SHORES 11 38 209 04-29-09 766 ORLANDO 12 41 203 04-30-09 2010 PALM BEACH GARDENS 13 53 187 04-29-09 2259 SEBRING 14 55 184 04-29-09 557 PENSACOLA 15 64 170 04-28-09 1880 BRANDON 16 73 159 04-30-09 1899 FORT MYERS 17 76 155 04-27-09 608 GULF GATE 18 78 152 04-27-09 874 GOLDEN TRIANGLE 19 81 149 04-30-09 1954 PINE ISLAND 20 82 147 04-30-09 2117 PALMETTO 21 82 147 04-30-09 2073 MERRITT ISLAND 22 84 145 04-27-09 994 LAKE WORTH 23 91 137 04-30-09 1835 NEW SMYRNA BEACH 24 97 129 04-30-09 1023 WINTER HAVEN 25 98 128 04-29-09 1263 DAYTONA BEACH 26 98 128 04-30-09 1406 MELBOURNE 27 101 125 04-30-09 1782 NAPLES 28 102 124 04-30-09 813 RUSKIN 29 103 123 04-30-09 513 PORT ST LUCIE 30 104 122 04-30-09 1389 PANAMA CITY 31 106 120 04-30-09 1585 BIG PINE KEY 32 112 114 04-30-09 2151 ISLAMORADA 33 114 112 04-29-09 1747 NEW PORT RICHEY 34 115 111 04-29-09 2157 POMPANO BEACH 35 115 111 04-27-09 2427 COUNTY LINE 36 115 111 04-29-09 2013 CRYSTAL RIVER 37 116 110 04-30-09 2056 KISSIMMEE 38 119 107 04-30-09 521 SPRING HILL 39 121 105 04-29-09 1741 NORTH HILLSBORO 40 121 105 04-30-09 1454 BONITA SPRINGS 41 125 101 04-30-09 2158 RIVERVIEW 42 125 101 04-28-09

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education Moose International

and the Safe Surfin’ Foundation TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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The Moose Fraternity and Special Olympics

A Winning Team!

Congratulations and Thanks

Cape Coral Lodge 2199 First Florida Lodge to Attain Quota, May 23, 2008

Other Lodges Attaining Quota (Applications Transmitted and Accepted through April 29th, 2009)

Indian River 2304 Palm Coast 2577 Quincy Lodge 2672 Panama City 1389 West Boca Raton 204 Wakulla County 2510 Ft. Walton Beach 2193 Brandon 1880 Highlands County 2491 Dade City 397 Middleburg 2410 Kendale Lakes 2086 Wauchula 1487 Palatka 184 Titusville 1962 Nassau 2352 Fort Pierce 248 Key West 1760 Jensen Beach 1690 Land O’Lakes 1903 Hallandale 668 Pensacola 557 Ruskin 813 Lakeland 945 Islamorada 2151 Palm Bay 2311 West Pasco 2366 Ocala Forest 2535 Lake City 624 Tallahassee 1075 Gainesville 1140 Naples 1782 Sanford 1851

Haines City 2083 Halifax River 2516 Lake Wales 2391 County Line 2427 Tice & the Shores 1297 Brooksville 1676 Zephyrhills 2276 Lehigh Acres 2266 Space Coast 2640 Gulf Cove 2554 Royal Palm Beach 2245 North Hillsboro 1741 New Port Richey 1747 Palm Harbor 433 Riverview 2158 Sebring 2259 North Jacksonville 2134 Golden Gate 1654 South Lake County 1615 Gulf Gate 608 Jupiter-Tequesta 2237 South Lakeland-Mulberry 2205 Pine Castle 2345 Caloosahatchee 2395 Astor 2552 Pine Island 1954 La Belle 2398 Jacksonville 455 Port St. Lucie 513 Hialeah 1074 Bradenton 1223 Crescent City 1641 Pembroke Pines 1844

Miramar 1150 Ft. Myers Beach 964 Lauderdale Lakes 2267 Pompano Beach 2157 Davie 1798 New Smyrna Beach 1835 Cocoa 1717 Macclenny 2412 Interbay Tampa 912 Melbourne 1406 Big Pine Key 1585 Punta Gorda 1693 Fort Myers 1899 West Volusia 2538 Leisure City 2258 Jacksonville Beach 1558 Lake Worth 994 Golden Triangle 874 Marathon 1058 Venice 1308 Azalea Park 2591 Palm Beach Gardens 2010 Stuart 1282 Vero Beach 1822 Satellite Beach 2367 Kissimmee 2056 Dunnellon 2308 Largo 2205 Sarasota 1319 Palmetto 2117 Lake Placid 2374 Lake Panasoffkee 1179 Anna Maria Island 2188 North Bay 2373

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Final Report Beyond Belief $200.00 Visa Card Winners

All sponsors of three or more applications in the fiscal year (May 1-April 30) were eligible for the

weekly drawing for a $200.00 Visa gift card, awarded by Moose International.

Fourth Week Winner WOTM—Margaret Insogna, Cape Coral Chapter 815 Eighth Week Winners WOTM—Barb Morgan, Zephyrhills Chapter 1682 LOOM—William Blankenship, Lakeland Lodge 945 Ninth Week Winners WOTM—Sharon J. Stubbs, Winter Haven Chapter 1152 LOOM—Jim Magnuson, Silver Springs Lodge 1199 Tenth Week Winner LOOM—Richard Williams, Cape Coral Lodge 2199 Eleventh Week Winner LOOM—Gene Gist, Cape Coral Lodge 2199 Twelfth Week Winner LOOM—Paul Hidalgo, Cape Coral Lodge 2199 Sixteenth Week Winner LOOM—Charles Wert, West Volusia Lodge 2538 Twentieth Week Winner WOTM—Rita Merola-Woodburn, Port St. Lucie Chapter 1236 Twenty Fourth Week Winner LOOM—Thomas E. Golladay, Dade City Lodge 397 Thirty Second Week Winner LOOM—Dennis D. Acuff, Cocoa Lodge 1717 Thirty Seventh Week Dale Wright, Islamorada Lodge 2151 Fortieth Week Winner Melretta Goodyear, Riverview Chapter 1034 Forty Third Week Winner Theresa Wodecki, Palm Coast Chapter 2240

Final Report Moose Tracker Garmin 265T GPS Winners

Lodge and Chapter sponsors of two members from November 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009, were eligible for weekly random drawings to receive one of six

Garmin nuvi 265T GPS units. First Week Winner Melvin Tromanhauser County Line Lodge 2427 Second Week Winner Loren Stark Winter Haven Lodge 1023 Third Week Winners Sally Gorman Crystal River Chapter 1434 Darrell A. Roberts Land O’Lakes Lodge 1903 Sixth Week Winner Vie P. Swinamer Port Charlotte Chapter 1619 Seventh Week Winners Bernie Geier Crescent City Lodge 1641 David Caddy Indian River Lodge 2304 Alfred Fontana Venice Lodge 1308 Ninth Week Winner Doug Swinamer Port Charlotte Lodge 2121 (Yes, his wife Vie, won in week six—it pays to be a sponsor) Tenth Week Winner Roger Robinson West Boca Raton Lodge 204 Eleventh Week Barbara Neason Venice Chapter 758 Fourteenth Week Winner Margaret Roy Lake Placid Chapter 1960 Fifteenth Week Winners John V. Hammond Zephyrhills Lodge 2276 Brady Butler Gulf Cove Lodge 2554 Sixteenth Week Winner Stephen E. Livingston Venice Lodge 1308 Seventeenth Week Winners John M. Johnson II Palatka Lodge 184 Pamela Lucille McCorkle Riverview Chapter 1031 Eighteenth Week Winners James Bragg Land O’Lakes Lodge 1903 Lee Dillahay Bradenton Lodge 1223 Nineteenth Week Winner Barbara Whitneck Melbourne Chapter 1046 Twenty First Week Winner Lana Baus Palmetto Chapter 1225 Twenty Second Week Winner Donna Law Lake Wales Chapter 1974 Twenty Third Week Winners John M. Koelling Lake Shore Lodge 2020 Ronald Materoli Port St. Lucie Lodge 513 Twenty Fourth Week Winner John Richard Van, Jr. Tice & the Shores Lodge 1297 Lots of Florida Winners - It Pays to be a Sponsor!!

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MID-YEAR CONFERENCE PHOTOGRAPHS

TAMPA, Florida - The F.B.M.A. 49th Midyear Conference and W.O.T.M. Academy of Friendship Conferral was held in Tampa April 16 through 19, 2009. Pictured are: Photo 1 - L.O.O.M. Official Visitor Supreme Council Member Joseph Koons and his wife Connie ‘Farkeling”.

Photos 2 through 6 - A few of the many ‘Fun Night’ winners. Photo 7 - Deputy Regional Manager Marlene Snyder, W.O.T.M. Official Visitor Grand Chancellor Barbara McPherson and Grand Council Member Germaine Davis. Photo 8 - Deputy Grand Regent Maxine Nebinger and 65 year member Moosehaven Resident Verna Wilson. Photos 9, 10 and 11 - W.O.T.M. Top Sponsors and Team Leaders. Photo 12 - Grand Chancellor Barb McPherson with some of the Moosehaven Residents in attendance. Photo 13 - Intl’ Moose Legion Ambassador Kris Hummer and the Old Esoom (Intl’ Moose Legion Ambassador Dave Flood). Photo 14 - F.B.M.A. President Tom Saunders and DGR Maxine Nebinger. Photo 15 - Florida Moose of the Year Jerry Monk and Moosehaven Board of Directors Member John Reiter. Photo 16 - High Point Man Award winner David Smith and PSG Bob Bullock. Photo 17 - DGR Maxine Nebinger with Moosehaven Residents. Photos 18, 19 and 21 - A few of the 286 new Academy of Friendship members. To view more Conference photographs visit floridamoose.org and click on the link Photographs by Debbie Smith.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE and FUNDRAISING DUNNELLON, Florida - On Tuesday, March 3, 2009, West Marion Moose Family Center #2356 Governor, Jerry Thompson presented a check for $1500.00 to Brothers Keeper Executive Director Steve Hoestery in front of the Moose Lodge. Also, the Lodge donated a girl’s bicycle that was in need. Pictured at left (left to right) is Moose Lodge Governor Jerry Thompson, Executive Director Steve Hoestery and Lodge Community Service Chairman, Fred Pulis. In the background is the “Standing Moose” statue that welcomes everybody to the Lodge. This effort by the Moose Family Center is part of an overall attempt to help and assist in the solving of some of the

major problems affecting the West Marion County residents. The financial donations were made possible by individual contributions of members.

During these difficult times, Brothers Keeper is one of the major sources of assistance to needy families in Marion County regardless of race, creed, color, or sex. Brothers Keeper is an affiliate of the Ministry of Blessed Trinity Church.

In an average month, Brothers Keeper helps over 500 families providing a variety of assistance. They serve over 6,000 meals at their Soup Kitchen. They provide emergency clothing to 125 families or individuals. In addition, they fill 25 emergency medical prescriptions. Specifically, the $1500 donation will be used to keep the lights on for a month in the homes of 115 families. This is extremely important to many needy Marion County residents during these difficult economic times. Brothers Keeper has begun to expand its services from emergency help to finding ways to help the poor and the homeless help themselves.

Because of similar community activities and donations, the West Marion Moose Family Center was awarded the (Platinum) “Premier Lodge Award” at the recently held National Convention. The local Lodge located at 10411 SW 110th Street was one of only three Lodges to earn the Platinum Premier Lodge Award in the State of Florida

Article and photograph submitted by Fred. Pulis

THE MOOSE IS LOOSE AT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY HOMESTEAD RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT HOMESTEAD, Florida - Members of Leisure City Moose Lodge # 2258 and Chapter #1572 participated in the Homestead Relay for Life Event on April 3, 2009. Over $1700 was raised, by the Moose team, for cancer research. Pictured at right are members of the Moose Relay Team. Back Row: Paul Arceneaux, Joy Friar, Hugh Friar, Bob Grunwell, Shirlee Olhaye, Gail Leaken, Laura Elliott. Front Row: Samantha Compton, Carole Compton, Eileen Grunwell, Ron Heath Brenda Heath, Jerry Krutulis Article and photograph submitted by Sharon Krutulis

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COMMUNITY SERVICE and FUNDRAISING

HOMESTEAD, Florida - West Dade

Lodge 1825, as part of its ongoing community service campaign, participated with the American Cancer Society in the Relay For Life held on the Baptist Hospital property this May.

As a result of their efforts in requesting sponsorships and fundraisers held prior to and during the event the Lodge was able to raise over $300.00. The combined efforts of both the LOOM and WOTM of West Dade Lodge made participation in this worthwhile event a success and continues to show what the Moose is capable of within the local community. Article and photograph submitted by Keith Delano,

RUSKIN MOOSE LODGE DONATES TO HOSPICE

RUSKIN, Florida - LifePath Hospice was the recipient of a $3,500 donation from Moose Lodge 813 in Ruskin. The donation was made in early March at a check presentation ceremony at the Moose Lodge, located at 1212 Shell Point Rd. in Ruskin. Pictured at left is Marlene Sword presenting the $3,500 check to LifePath Hospice Director of Annual Giving Liz Anderson (second from let). Local Moose Lodge 813 member Marlene Sword said it decided to donate the money to LifePath Hospice because "we have

a lot of friends and family in Hospice, including my husband before he passed’. The donation is the proceeds from an event held in January at the Lodge, where more than 200 people paid $6.50 for a beef tips dinner. In addition, event organizers generated more funds from a raffle and a "pass-the-hat" collection. "LifePath Hospice is appreciative of the support we've received from the Ruskin Moose Lodge," said Liz Anderson, LifePath Hospice director. 'This gift will help LifePath Hospice deliver compassionate end-of-life care throughout Hillsborough County." As a not-far-profit agency, LifePath Hospice depends on the generosity of organizations, like the Ruskin Moose Lodge, to be able to provide ongoing community programs, such as children's grief support services, caregiver services and hospice care for the uninsured. According to Public Relations Specialist for LifePath Hospice, Patty Klein, "Donations, like the one from the Moose Lodge, go to fund programs and services that Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance doesn't cover." Excerpted from article by Osprey Observer reporter Jennifer Teuber Photograph submitted by Marlene Sword

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COMMUNITY SERVICE and FUNDRAISING

PALMETTO CHAPTER 1225 CO-WORKERS IMPRESS VISITOR PALMETTO, Florida - Palmetto Lodge 2117 and Chapter 1225 held a dinner March 21, 2009 to raise money for Southeastern Guide Dogs. Following is an article written by Shirley Gustin of Exeter, New Hampshire. “I had the pleasure of being at the Palmetto Moose Lodge #2117 on March 21 for a fundraiser dinner for the Southeast Guide Dogs. This dinner was for 300 people and I, as an outsider looking in, was totally blown away by the efficiency of these women and how hard they work while having a great big smile on their faces. It did a lot of good for us who worry about all our own problems. This unselfish act of all these ladies was just wonderful. I also had the pleasure of meeting a lady named Maria , and as I understand she is the lady who runs the show. And I, for one, would only hope I'd have the energy of this lady. From What I understand, they raised a lot of money at this great fundraiser for helping our blind neighbors and friends by getting them a dog. If you get a chance to join in this fundraiser next year, try not to miss it. You will not regret going. I am sure I will be there also and maybe they will even let me join their team ... and what a wonderful team they are. Again, thank you, to the women of the Moose.” Article and photographs submitted by Maria Garrett and Sam Boyce

FOOD FROM THE HEART ENGLEWOOD, Florida - Manatee Moose Legion 58 President Charlie Parker spent a weekend driving to and from Moosehaven, Florida's home for older members of the Loyal Order of the Moose who can no longer live on their own. He went there to deliver nearly 500 pounds of fruits and vegetables that he’d collected in donations from Sheckler Produce and Troyer Farms. He spent a couple of weeks arranging for the donations and then Dan Spisak, George Bergau and Charlie (pictured at right - left to right) went to Sheckler Produce on Saturday morning to load them into his SUV. Once that was done, Charlie took off for Moosehaven, just-outside Jacksonville, Florida. He delivered the goods, spent the night and then drove home. So here's a tip of the hat to Charlie and his mates and another one to Sheckler's and Troyer Farms. You folks are what make our little part of Florida a great place to live and work. Excepted from Sun Herald article written by Mike Billington Photograph by Mike Billington

Linda Johnson, Mr. Moose, Maria Garrett and Valerie Troy at the Guide Dog Facility

Mr. Moose with a volunteer from Southeastern Guide Dogs

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LOYAL ORDER OF THE MOOSE TAMPA, Florida - North Hillsboro Lodge 1741 held a dinner for incoming Supreme Governor, Liguori Saladin on April 4, 2009. Liguori is a charter member of North Hillsboro Lodge. They presented Liguori with a portrait of himself which he graciously granted permission to be displayed in the Lodge. Pictured at right, presenting the portrait, is FBMA Membership Chairman David Murray. Article and photograph submitted by Larry Wilkerson

CONGRATULATIONS

Moose of the Year - Jerry Monk Quincy Lodge 2672 Rookie of the Year - Edgar Zimmerman Pompano Beach Lodge 2157 Moose Legionnaire of the Year - Thomas L. Morgan Dunnellon Lodge 2308 Cypress Moose Legion 202

Moose of the Year Jerry Monk and Moosehaven Board of Director Member John Reiter

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WOMEN OF THE MOOSE TAMPA, Florida - At the Midyear Conference Carol Davis of Tallahassee Chapter 1103 presented Grand Chancellor Barbara McPherson with generous checks from the Chapter and Tallahassee Lodge 1075 (pictured at left) and Marie Shephard of Dade City Chapter 1747 (pictured at right) is a shining example of how to raise money for Mooseheart by using your Target VISA Card. Photographs by Debra J. Smith

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WOMEN OF THE MOOSE

We would like a few minutes of your time to tell you about our nominee for International Co-Worker of the Year. Our dynamic lady moved to Florida in 1995 from the state of Pennsylvania. She is a mother of 5 children, including one set of twins, and has 19 grandchildren. When she got here she found it difficult to find a job that paid enough to manage a house and all the monthly bills so she learned to drive a big rig and drove the cross country route to California and Mexico. Her mother was a long time active member of our Chapter and sponsored her daughter into our Chapter on March 11, 2000. Because she was on the road most of the time, she got off to a slow start and was mainly a social member when she had some time at home. She was involved in an accident somewhere on the road and suffered severe neck injuries. She was no longer able to drive and had to retire from her job. Fortunately for us, she now had the time to become active in WOTM. Once this gal got started there was no stopping. In 2003 we talked her into the position of Sentinel. It was in this position that she earned the Academy of Friendship Degree. In 2004 she was elected Jr. Regent for the 2004-2005 Chapter year and received her Academy of Friendship Degree at the Mid-Year Conference in April of 2005. During these two years she became very active with hosting fund raising projects and working on just about every committee we had including the Craft Committee. She told us she wasn't very craftsie and we found that to be true. We made sure she only had easy jobs to do and definitely nothing that required a needle and thread. She did however persevere and helped finish many of our projects. She not only worked on these committees but probably donated half the food, half the decorations and most of the raffle items. She also worked on the Newsletter Staff for 3 years. Well she found her niche and in 2005 she was elected Senior Regent. She immediately formed a bond with her officers and chairmen and took us through a very successful year. It was probably one of the best financial years this Chapter has had. The Chapter earned the Award of Achievement and she received her Green Cap in October 2006 at the Annual Convention. She served as Jr. Graduate Regent 2006-2001 and has sponsored 10 members to date. Community Service is a large part of the Moose Fraternity and this is something our Co- worker excels at. She drives 100 miles several times during the year to donate clothing to a homeless shelter north of her home. She also donates much of her beautiful wardrobe to Moosehaven. She works each year putting shoeboxes together for our Chapter's Christmas Shoebox Project. This project involves filling shoeboxes with personal items for the residents of a local Assisted Living Facility. For many who reside there, this will be the only gift they receive. She donates food for the holiday baskets for those less fortunate and new toys for a local All Children's hospital. She collects aluminum can pop tops for Ronald McDonald House and labels for education for Mooseheart Schools. She is a dedicated recycler and helps to keep our planet clean and green. She is constantly giving of herself helping family members, neighbors and co-workers when they are ill or injured and when they are recuperating from illness or injury. She cooks full meals and delivers them to their homes. She runs errands for them, cleans their homes and even does their laundry. Of course you don't have to be sick or injured; she will help anyone who needs her assistance. Her kindness and compassion have been a steady force for many. Two years ago, one of our young co-workers passed away very unexpectedly. She was only 30 years old and a mother of 3 young children. This co-worker helped get this family through a very bad time. Because there was no insurance, the family realized a huge financial burden. Soon the money ran out and there was nothing left for a headstone. When she heard this she immediately set out to raise the money needed. She got the Chapter together to hold a rummage sale which raised about half the cost of the perpetual stone. With much more needed, she got together with a LOOM member with a local business and held a benefit auction to raise the other half. All the items sold that day were purchased and donated by this giving co-worker. She came to bat again and helped with another auction when a local boy stepped into a nest of rattlesnakes and was bitten several times and required 74 vials of anti-venom at the cost of $1,000.00 each. She did all this while taking care of her mother who was now blind and suffered with severe diabetes. She continues in service to the Chapter and was a member of the Audit Committee 2007-2008 and presently serves as the Meeting Coordinator. She was asked to participate and she did. She was asked to help and she did. She was asked to serve and she has. I hope you can see why we have chosen her for International Co-Worker of the Year.

CONGRATULATIONS Co-Worker of the Year - Terrylyn Came (pictured at left) (resume below) Brooksville Chapter 229 Novice Co-Worker of the Year - Annie Evanoff Astor Chapter 2219

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DISTRICT NEWS

DISTRICT 20 FUNDRAISER A HUGH SUCCESS! LAKE WALES, Florida - The spirit of the Fraternity was certainly shining down on Lake Wales on Saturday March 14th during the District 20 Fund Raiser for our own Brother in Need, Jim Parrett. The Lake Wales Lodge graciously hosted this event that turned out better than anyone could have imagined! The festivities started around 3pm and the party was still in full swing when this reporter left at 6pm. Five Lodges were represented at the festivities; North Lakeland, South Lakeland, Haines City, Winter Haven, Lake Wales and Kissimmee , as well as the District 20 Moose on Bikes. Our Regional Manager from Moose International, Rodney Hammond, was also in attendance, and spent a little time in “jail”. There was a cash drawing, a raffle of a beautiful Diamond ring donated by a local jeweler, a drawing for several gift certificates from businesses around the county and at least thirty “bottles” were bid on at the auction, including some Polk County “lightning”! The Flea Market where Jim worked donated several very nice items to the auction. Several other folks found themselves going to “jail” too, having to dance for bail money. The plate of food was overwhelming, with chicken and ribs, baked beans and home made coleslaw, and the desserts that were auctioned off were truly amazing. The general mood of the day was “Lets party, and have Fun!” and fun we had, showing the true spirit of what we are about ….Family, Fraternity and Community. When the smoke cleared, and all was said and done, over $11,000.00 was raised for Jim and Debbie’s fight against cancer. What a beautiful showing of fellowship and love by not only the District 20 members, but also the Fraternity and the community as well. Regretfully Jim lost his battle with cancer on March 28th, 2009. Article and photograph submitted by Annie Chisenall

Regional Manager Rodney Hammond and Jim Parrett

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MOOSE LEGION MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN In each month of January, February, March and April, 2009, a drawing was conducted from all applicants transmitted and accepted during the month, and an official Moose Legion Vest was awarded to five applicants. A drawing was also conducted from all sponsors and a vest was awarded to five endorsers each month. Also, a drawing was held at the Mid-Year Conference from all Moose Legionnaires enrolled between

January 1 and April 13, 2009, with the winner awarded a Moose Legion Blazer, Shirt and Tie. January, 2009 Winners Applicants Jim Humphage, MID#18389019 Lauderdale Lakes 2267 South Florida 46 Richard J Thomas #10906351 North Jacksonville 2134 Seminole 81 Lynn Carpenter #18365920 Key Largo 2287 Gulfstream 189 William J. Hartill, #08207300 Spring Hill 521 Cypress 202 Wayne Rogers, #10837034 Sanford 1851 St John’s River 227 Endorsers Jack Kubasek, MID#09918683 Lauderdale Lakes 2267 South Florida 46 Edward Millwater, #18255232 Four Townes 655 St John’s River 227 Jerry Thompson, 18300142 West Marion 2356 Cypress 202 B Scott Farrar, 10476160 Zephyrhills 2276 Cypress 202 William G Mulligan, 10721623 New Smyrna Beach 1835 St John’s River 227 February, 2009 Winners Applicants Charles Seeds, MID#09741458 Lauderdale Lakes 2267 South Florida 46 Jerry Hinkle, MID#10419531 Caloosahatchee 2395 Manatee 58 Alfred F Ricks, MID#18577946 Marianna 1026 Northwest Fla 182 Calvin Apperson, MID#10506164 West Marion 2356 Cypress 202 Raymond Mertz, MID#18084251 West Marion 2356 Cypress 202 Endorsers Ken Onstott, MID#10070762 Venice 1308 Manatee 58 Mike Tanner, MID#10765306 Riverview 2158 Orange Blossom 125 Robert E Guy, MID#09792707 Marianna 1026 Northwest Fla 182 Mike Joerger, MID#10603218 Spring Hill 521 Cypress 202 B Scott Farrar, MID#10476160 Zephyrhills 2276 Cypress 202 March, 2009 Winners Applicants James R Maun, MID#09020941 Punta Gorda 1693 Manatee 58 Robert Loucks, MID#09303381 Punta Gorda 1693 Manatee 58 Michael P. Bulaga, MID#08312730 Orlando 766 Indian River 178 John Bastian, MID#09579105 Ruskin 813 Thunderbolt 201 Fred Wood, MID#00214990 Zephyrhills 2276 Cypress 202 Endorsers Gary Mundorf, MID#8197950 Davie 1798 South Florida 46 Walter Marsh, MID#10687825 Gulf Cove 2554 Manatee 58 Fred Van Nostrand, MID#10659374 Punta Gorda 1693 Manatee 58 Todd Allen, MID#04125819 Tallahassee 1075 Northwest Fla 178 Tony Power, MID#09841623 Ruskin 813 Thunderbolt 201 April, 2009 Winners Applicants Harry Whitford, Jr, MID#2032122 Lauderdale Lakes 2267 South Florida 46 Larry Fogle, MID#9012042 Ft Myers Beach 964 Manatee 58 Jewel Albright, MID#18634877 Marianna 1026 Northwest Fla 182 Gerald Rudoff, MID#10746129 West Dade 1825 Gulfstream 189 Bill Leykamm, MID#18431553 Zephyrhills 2276 Cypress 202 Endorsers Leo Rodgers, MID#8024999 Lehigh Acres 2266 Manatee 58 John Prudhomme, MID#9197095 Macclenny 2412 Seminole 81 Richard Jones, MID#9623250 County Line 2427 Indian River 178 Robert E Guy, MID#9792707 Marianna 1026 Northwest Fla 182 Paul D Harvey, MID#10927389 Marathon 1058 Gulfstream 189 Winner of Blazer, Shirt and Tie David J. Hiley, MID#18498483 North Bay 2373 Orange Blossom 125

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MOOSE LEGION CYPRESS MOOSE LEGION 202 MEMBERS SPONSOR UNPRECEDENTED

MOOSE FISHING PROJECT FOR INVERNESS MOOSE LODGE 2112 HERNANDO,Florida - March 27 and April 2 of 2009, the Moose Legion members of Inverness Lodge 2112 sponsored and participated in an unprecedented community action project. The Moose Legion members taught and supervised a "fishing class" for the fifth grade students from the Hernando Elementary School. The concept was to go to the school, educate the students on their environment with emphasis on aquatic education. The students were given a hands on experience on the Aquatic Environment, the Food Chain, Enhancing and Protecting the Fresh Waters of their

State, plus Fish Identification, Fish Anatomy, The Sport of Fishing and its Ethics, Rules and Regulations of Florida, Safe Handling of a Rod and Reel, and "How to Catch a Fish." The classroom session was followed six days later by a field trip to a local stocked fish pond where the students had a chance to practice what the had learned. Success?? Just ask Moose Legion members such as Mike Albert, Past Governor Charlie Boyd, Trustee Jerry Chalkier, Glenn Lesser and Annette Mahoney, Dennis Farrell, Governor Harold Hardy, Willie Jacobs, Gary Lee, Treasurer Rol Steinhauser, Trustee Skeet Shiner, Mike Walters, and Mike Wadsworth. This event took a lot of planning

and cooperation. Special thanks go to Vickie Paulsen for the graphics used and Dan Hardy (Marine Tech) who provided the bait and hosts Randy Barnes for the use of his pond and fish, and Rich Barnes who pointed us in right direction. Yes, the kids caught fish - a bunch of them and released them back into their environment, practicing the concept of Capture and Release. Almost every one caught one or more fish (some as many as ten bluegill), the largest being a five plus pound catfish. Afterwards, the students were treated to a hot dog and burger lunch with chips, sodas and cookies at the pavilion at Inverness Lodge 2112 and given a packet of educational fish related literature that reinforced their experience. How's that for Moose Legion Activities? You can become a part of this - just participate!! Article and photographs submitted by Vickie Poulsen

Moose Legion News From Dave Flood

International Moose Legion Ambassador Congratulations are in order for Tom Morgan. International Moose Legionnaire of the year for Cypress 202. He can be proud of the recognition and all of many recognized Moose Legionnaires within their jurisdiction. We are striving for 100% of participation of all the Moose Legion jurisdictions to submit a name for the next year’s Moose Legionnaire of the year. It is guaranteed that some one will be selected but only if their name has been submitted. Some stats on what have we accomplished this past year. Our association was #1 in applications submitted, we had 3 jurisdiction in the nations top ten. We had the top endorser within the fraternity (B Scott Farrar of Cypress 202), Cypress 202 was the first jurisdiction to receive the Directors Key Club Award. As you can see, those who shine are the light for others. The Stimulus program is long gone and it did help in improving our numbers. Now is where we as Moose Legionnaires can really show our true colors. We need to reach down and show that we believe in the Moose Legion, put our teamwork in play, work the mentoring program and bring back the fun and attitude from the past. We are Moose Legionnaires and “Proud” ones at that. Set the example, attend the Lodge Moose Legion Committee meetings, attend the celebrations, ask someone to ride along. Make the Moose Legion a degree that others will want to become a part of. If you are proud to be a Moose Legionnaire, wear the Regalia to show it. It never hurts to have someone ask, “What is that vest for and how do I get one”? Attitude does work especially in both directions. One gets ahead by being positive. Negativity seems to grow faster. We need to stop that direction of growth. Congratulations to all the winners of the last quarter campaign for the Moose Legion. As of this writing, I do not know who won the Moose Legion Blazer, shirt and tie but who ever it is, he will remember it forever. Thanks for all who participated, the result was a strengthening of our numbers. That was the goal and the program did work.

Class instruction by Governor Harold Hardy and Treasurer and M/L Activities Chairman Rol Steinhauser

Students practicing what they learned

Students and Members of Inverness Moose Lodge 2112 Cypress Moose Legion 202

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STATE RITUAL RESULTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS

Summer has arrived and the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches has been preparing for another season of Summer Camp. For many children, this is the highlight of their year - being able to get away from the pressures of home or school. They can just have some fun and be a kid! Over the years, we have heard some of the heart-felt stories from our campers. One boy thought he couldn’t come to camp because he did not have the items listed that are needed to attend camp. Another boy did not have shoes to wear for camp. Yet another girl and her sister found a brother at camp they had not seen in years. We met all of these challenges and more. None of these children were turned away from our Summer Camp. There are countless other stories just like these. Each of these children received extra special care. But with the help of our generous donors, these stories had a happy ending. People like you made this happen. The Youth Ranches is able to reach out to these and so many other children. With your help we can meet their needs and provide them with hope for a better tomorrow. Will you make a gift to

provide a camp sponsorship for needy and deserving children? Please consider making a full camp sponsorship today. For more information, please contact Frank Kenny, Donor Relations Officer at 1-800-765-3797 or visit us at www.youthranches.org

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1st Place Team Palm Beach Gardens 2010 2nd Place Team Brandon 1880 3rd Place Team Orlando 766 Governor- 1st Place George Bunt Winter haven 1023-2nd Place Marvin Merriam Opportunity 3001- 3rd Place Chuck Myers Brandon 1880 Sgt-at-Arms- 1st Place David J. Smith Palm Beach Gardens 2010-2nd Place Irving (Fergie) Ferguson Opportunity 3001- 3rd Place Kevin Mongolia Brookville 1676 Orator- 1st Place Bob Watson Palm Beach Gardens 2010-2nd Place Steve Carpaccio Royal Palm Beach 2245- 3rd Place (tie) James Cook Kissimmee 2056 and Pete Conn Opportunity 3001 Prelate- 1st Place Augie Prestano Royal Palm Beach 2245-2nd Place Chuck Myers Orlando 766- 3rd Place (tie) Ed Phillips Palm Beach Gardens 2010 and Mel Schmitt Opportunity 3001 Jr, Governor- 1st Place David Cartin Winterhaven 1023-2nd Place George Hott Palm Beach Gardens 2010- 3rd Place (tie) Joe Pogozelski Tallahassee 1075 and Bruce Devlin Brandon 1880 Past Governor 1st Place Jerry Roberts Palm Beach Gardens 2010-2nd Place David Weatherbe Brandon 1880- 3rd Place Gordon Goertz Brooksville 1676

High Point Man for the second consecutive year Opportunity Lodge 3001 Team finished a respectable 5th Place David J. Smith and PSG Bob Bullock with four Ritualists placing in the top three To view more Conference photographs visit floridamoose.org and click on the link Photographs by Debbie Smith.

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F.B.M.A. SPORTS I am going to start by asking the Lodges that are thinking of bidding a tournament for 2010 to do so as soon as possible. As you know one of the easiest ways for your Lodge to make extra money is to host a tournament. Applications can be found on the F.B.M.A. web site floridamoose.org. By the time you read this all of the regional pool tournaments will have been played. Lodges that were involved will receive their applications to play in the State Tournament at their Lodge. The winners I have at this time are listed below. The next State Tournament will be golf, which will be held June 5th through 7th at Eagle Ridge Golf course in Ocala. All information and applications can be found on the web site. After our golf tournament the committee will be heading to Merritt Island to welcome the Women of the Moose to their pool tournament. This will be held on July 10th through 12th. Phyllis and Fred Jewett told me they have a fun weekend planned. Then as the summer moves on, so will the committee. Next we will be at Sebastian River Lodge #l767, to enjoy a weekend of darts. This will take place Aug. 7th through 9th. I have had to make some changes in the Regions. Starting in 2010, Region #4 will be moved to Region #2. This had to be done due to the lack of interest in pool in the region. I want to thank Larry and Carla Tinsley for all their work trying to get Lodges in that area to participate in Region #4. Should the time come, I will be glad to put it back into the program. I want to thank everyone that has helped me make our sports program so successful. That’s all for now. BUT REMEMBER------ THINK FUN! ED LAYTON, F.B.M.A. SPORTS CHAIRMAN

RESULTS REGIONAL POOL TOURNAMENTS Region # 1A Region # 1B 1st Place - Lake City #3 1st Place - Tallahassee #2 2nd Place - Quincy 2nd Place - Suwannee River #3 3rd Place - MacClenny #1 3rd Place - MacClenny Region # 2 Region # 3 1st Place - Daytona 1st Place - Haines City #1 2nd Place - Orlando # 9 2nd Place - Brandon #2 3rd Place - Orlando # 4 3rd Place - Zephyrhills 4th Place - Orlando # 3 4th Place - Zephyrhills 1 Region # 4 Region # 5 1st Place - Palm Beach Gardens #1 1st Place - Bradenton #6 2nd Place - Lake Worth 2nd Place - Bradenton #4 3rd Place - Stuart #3 3rd Place - Ruskin #3 4th Place - Lake Worth #4 4th Place - Anna Maria Island

Region 3 - 1st Place Team from Haines City ( left to right) Wayne Grey, Rick Ferris, Marcus Gonzalaz and Walter Ramsey

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2009 F. B. M. A. CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Jun 5-7th FBMA State Golf Tournament Ocala Lodge 1014 Jun 5-7th So Florida 46 Celebration Naples Lodge 1782 Jun 5-7th Seminole 81 Celebration Jacksonville Lodge 455 Jun 5-7th Indian River 178 Celebration County Line Lodge 2427 Jun 6th 9:00 AM WOTM Leadership Training New Smyrna Bch Lodge 1835 Jun 6-7th Thunderbolt 201 Celebration Highlands County Lodge 2494 Jun 6-7th FBMA Golf Tournament Ocala Lodge 1014 Jun 13-14th Cypress 202 Celebration Brooksville Lodge 1676 Jun 13th 9:00 AM WOTM Leadership Training Lakeshore Lodge 2020 Jun 13th 9:00 AM WOTM Leadership Training Lauderdale Lakes Lodge 2267 Jun 13th D-7 Golf Tournament Sebastian Golf Course Jun 13-14th Manatee 58 Celebration North Port Lodge 764 Jun 13-14th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class (G Haymon) Panama City Lodge 1389 Jun 15th Deadline for Rookie & M/Legionnaire of the Year Forms to M/Int'l Jun 20th 9:00 AM WOTM Leadership Training Leisure City Lodge 2258 Jun 20th 8:00 AM WOTM Leadership Training Orlando Lodge 766 Jun 20th Jun 20th

9:00AM

D-27 Golf Tournament Publications Seminar (T Taylor)

Fox Fire C/C (Naples) Cape Coral Lodge 2199e

Jun 19-21st Sailfish 197 Celebration Stuart Lodge 1282 Jun 27th 9:00 AM TIPS Class (T Taylor) Lake Placid Lodge 2374 Jun 27th 9:00 AM WOTM Leadership Training Tallahassee Lodge 1075 Jun 27th 9:00 AM WOTM Leadership Training Lake Panasoffkee Lodge 1179 Jun 27-28th 8:30 AM 2-Day HOTT Class (D Flood) Port Charlotte Lodge 2121 Jun 27-28th Orange Blossom 125 Celebration Largo Lodge 2205 Jun 28th D-26 Golf Tournament Hideaway C/Club Ft Myers Jul 10-12th FBMA WOTM State Pool Merritt Island Lodge 2073 Jul 11-12th Northwest 182 Celebration Wakulla County Lodge 2510 Jul 11-12th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class ( E Shindle) Lakeshore Lodge 2020 Jul 15-16th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class (G Haymon) West Marion Lodge 2356 Jul 18th 8:30 AM WOTM Leadership Training Port St Lucie Lodge 513 Jul 18th Jul 24-25th 8:30 AM WOTM Leadership Training

FBMA Full Board Meeting Tarpon Springs Lodge 1429 Crystal River Plantation (invitation only)

Jul 24-25th St Johns River 227 Celebration Sanford Lodge 1851 Jul 25th 8:30 AM WOTM Leadership Training Palm Beach Gardens Lodge 2010 Aug 1st 9:00 AM WOTM Leadership Training Ocala Lodge 1014 Aug 1-2nd 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class (B Brady) Leisure City Lodge 2258 Aug 7-9th FBMA State Darts Tournament Sebastian River Lodge 1767 Aug 8-9th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class (C Reichardt) Tarpon Springs Lodge 1429 Aug 11-13th 8:00 AM Administrator Class (Flood) Kissimmee Lodge 2056 Aug 15th Aug 15th

9:00AM

Moose Legion Ritual Competition WOTM Leadership Training

Orlando Lodge 766 Port Charlotte Lodge 2121

Aug 22nd 9:00 AM WOTM Leadership Training Riverview Lodge 2158 Aug 23rd 1:38 PM Moose Day w/Tampabay Rays Tropicana Field (St Petersburg) Aug 29-30th 8:30 AM 2-day HOTT Class (B Brady) Lauderdale Lakes Lodge 2267

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F.B.M.A. 2008 - 2009 COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN CAP Larry Stevens 352-799-3754 COMMUNITY SERVICE Robert M. Barbieri 14800 22nd Road North Loxahatchee, FL 33470 561-798-0607 FAX 561-798-0479 Cell-561-248-3371 COUNCILS OF HIGHER DEGREES Bob Guy 850-573-2145 COURIER EDITOR Debbie Smith 11480 68th Street North West Palm Bch, FL 33412 561-795-5526 [email protected] ELDER BENEFITS Tim Dorr 352-748-2549 EMERGENCY RELIEF & WEBMASTER Steve Caraccio 561-967-7631 561-615-0012 ENDOWMENT FUND Levis R. Hughes 850-580-1777

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PUBLICATIONS Thomas R. Taylor 772-288-3480 Cell (772) 485-9884 RETENTION Bob Malotte 407-654-9115 Cell 407-697-6032 RITUAL James Malsbury, Sr. 863-993-0084 SAFE SURFING James Sturgeon 904-278-4350 SPECIAL OLYMPICS Gerry Ricke SPORTS Ed Layton 772-664-3331 VETERAN AFFAIRS Tommy Nichols Sr. 352-343-1473 YOUTH AWARENESS Jesse McKenzie (North) 904-374-0410 Keith Boyd (South) 561-373-0394

DISTRICT #26 Joe Marshall 236 Genoa Ave S Lehigh Acres, FL 33974 239-303-1965 Cell 239-898-9137 [email protected] DISTRICT #27 Darryl Waterbury 1503 Vintage Lane Naples, FL 34104 239-403-3045 Cell 239-572-4804 [email protected] DISTRICT #28 Ken Miller 234 Langford Park Dr Davenport, FL 33897 863-424-1926 Cell 863-221-3625 [email protected]

SUPREME JUNIOR GOVERNOR Liguori Saladin INT’L MOOSE LEGION PRESIDENT Levis Hughes MOOSEHAVEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER John Reiter DEPUTY SUPREME GOVERNORS William Catlow Richard Robert INT’L M/L AMBASSADORS David Neubecker Kris Hummer Jeff Elmore David Flood SENIOR OPERATIONS ANALYST Tom Burke 49 Choctaw Trail Ormond Beach, FL 32174 386-672-0380 [email protected]

DEPUTY REGIONAL MANAGERS Brenda Brady Home 772-978-9148 Work 772-287-9800 x26 Cell 772-201-1060 Bolton Bunting 954-725-8761 Cell 954-937-1844 Work 561-241-2500 Ed Fischer 239-242-0924 Cell 239-691-1090 Paula Hughes 850-580-1777 C.R. (Bob) Ostertag 813-886-1535 Cell 813-727-0329 Gloria Petrea 352-799-5722 Cell 813-924-0836

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