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Pismo Moose GazettePismo Moose Gazette The World Famous

Pismo Beach Moose Lodge 1409 and Chapter 864 180 Main Street Pismo Beach, California

Volume 5 , No.12 December 2009

Holiday Seals Fundraiser

The holidays, my favorite time of year – the days are short, the air is brisk, families try their best to be closer and most people seem happier and more at piece. At no other time of year do these words ring any more true, “while the receiving is good, the giving is even better.” The holidays are a time of giving – giving that warms the heart and the soul…

Moose Charities and The California/Nevada Moose Association are partnering in a fundraiser that benefits our Association and the Mooseheart Child City & School. In early November, active Loyal Order of Moose members will receive an envelope containing a sheet

of Holiday seals, designed by Mooseheart students, and a donation request.

Holiday seals are traditional ways to dress up your greeting cards or seasonal letters to friends and loved ones. Using these seals will spread the joy and love of the holiday season and your donation will help support our Association and our children of Mooseheart.

I wish everyone the best for this holiday season and thank you kindly for your support!

Ace Charlton President, California/Nevada Moose Association

CNMA PRESIDENT WILL GO HAIRLESS?

IS IT TRUE? IS IT FALSE? IS IT FACT OR FICTION? OR IS IT JUST NEWS NUGGETS FROM UNDER THE MOOSE’S TAIL?

It was purportedly overheard at a recent Moose gathering, of both Lodge and Chapter members, that California/Nevada Moose Association President, Ace Charlton, would “shave off his beard” and maybe “the hair on his head” if the Association’s

membership quota is met or exceeded by April 30, 2010!!!

Further un-substantiated information indicated that the “de-bearding” would take place at the CNMA Annual Association Meeting in Palm Springs, in September 2010!!! Single beard clipper strokes to remove said beard may be auctioned off as well, and the proceeds donated to the Association! It was further rumored that if the “facial” hair auction was successful, the hair on his “head” might also be put on the auction block.

There are only a two facts that are known. The first, if the Quota is not reached we will never know what the face behind the beard looks like? And second, does it cover up a whole bunch of pretty? The challenge has been made. We have our chance to find out what this President looks like “hairless…”

SPONSOR NEW MEMBERS AND

HELP EXCEED THE CALIFORNIA/NEVADA MOOSE

ASSOCIATION’S 2009/2010 MEMBERSHIP QUOTA!!!

THEN, THE FUR WILL FLY!!! SO TO SPEAK…

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Loyal Order Of Moose Board of Officers 2009/2010

Governor Jack Byrne Jr. Governor Bill Jesus Prelate Craig Piker Jr. Past Governor Dimas Cardoso Administrator Bill Drake Treasurer Gordon Dockstader 1 yr. Trustee BJ Burke 2 yr. Trustee Jay Bates 3 yr. Trustee Phil Paonessa Sergeant at Arms Bill Alexander Inner Guard Fred Fredlund Outer Guard Allen Tayman

Loyal Order Of Moose Committee Chairmen 2009/2010

Auditing Committee Bill Jesus (Chairman) Craig Piker (Member) Bill Alexander (Member) Mooseheart/Moosehaven Admissions BJ Burke Endowment Fund Gordon Dockstader Membership Phil Paonessa Applications Review Bill Alexander Ritual Jack Byrne Publications Bill Drake Government Relations Jack Byrne Historical Dimas Cardoso Sports Bill Jesus Moose Legion Craig Piker Moose Family Activities Phil Paonessa

Women Of The Moose

Board of Officers 2009/2010

Senior Regent Alice Aikman Jr. Regent Rose Duran Jr. Grad Regent Sunny Charlton Recorder Rhonda Drake Treasurer Margo Jesus Chaplin Gloriann Bellino Guide Sandi Petty Asst. Guide Dawn Davis Argus Bernadette Nunes Sentinel Marlene Starr Musician Linda Neelan

Women Of The Moose

Committee Chairmen 2009/2010 AF Evelyn Tallman Membership Kathy Shahan Publicity Effie MacDermott Youth Involvement Cecilia Becchio College of Regents Elda Wall Mooseheart Candice Conley Star Recorder Sallie Rhoads Community Service Pam Patterson Educational Advancement Linda Straton Moosehaven Susan Mulvaney PEP Mary Lokey Health Awareness Betty Lynch

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Brother Jack was on a well deserved vacation last month. Look for his message in next month’s newsletter. For now, enjoy some pictures from our Halloween Party ‘09.

Governor’s Message

Senior Regent’s Message Hello to all!

I can’t believe that this year is almost over. We’ve really had a lot go-ing on the past five months. All of our Co-workers should be proud of all your accomplish-ments.

I would like to intro-duce you to our Sunshine Grandmother, Bonnie Maas. She lives at Moose-haven and a year ago her daughter joined her there. We have been in contact with her and if you look on the WOTM wall area you’ll see her picture. She

would love it if we could all send her a line, just to say Hi. She doesn’t re-ceive much mail, and I’m sure she would love it. If your interested in contact-ing her, please contact me. I would love to give you her contact information.

Christmas is almost here and the planning for the Children’s Party and Adult Party are under way. Please come and en-joy Christmas with us.

We really need your help in providing meals at the lodge. Our Officers and regular volunteers are

in need of some relief. When we meet to fill the calendar, we end up with the same volunteers every month. So, please, if you have an idea for a new or current meal to make at our World Famous Moose Lodge, let one of our Offi-cers know about it and we will be glad to get it on the calendar. It would be greatly appreciated by all of us.

I would also like to ask that you pray for our troops and their families during this Christmas sea-son and throughout the

new year.

I would like to person-ally give thanks to every-one who has helped me throughout the past five months and hope that we can all continue to work together in peace and har-mony.

My Love to all and God Bless.

Senior Regent

Alice Aikman

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The following are the achievements of our members (volunteers) in the past month. We are so proud of each of you and your contributions! If we have missed someone, please forgive us.

All of the Social Quarters Staff — Anita, Candice, Geoff, Pam, TJ and Vickie. Thank you so much for your hard work!!!

Weekly Lodge Meals, Activities and Support — Bob & Larry, Paul & Pam, Bill & Rhonda, Dimas, Sunny & Ace, Gordon, Dave, Vince and Linda, Bill & Margo, Jack and Jan, Jeanne & Ed,

Bob, Fred T., John Campbell, Jay, Jimmy Christianson, Paul L., Mo & Dawn, Bernie, Rose & Dave, Lalo and Crew, Larry & Fern, Jim, Ryan, Brian and Lois Lampshire, Dylan, Billy Joe Burke (a cord of oak fire wood), Phil, Allan, Cecelia, Bill J. Jr., Joe & Bev, Will, Elda and the Ride-on Crew!

Sincerely, Thank You!

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Pam Patterson is recovering well at home from recent surgery. Get well soon Pam!

It is with deep sadness that we must report the passing of Charlotte Wardell on November 10, 2009.

LOOM & WOTM

Volunteers Of The Month

Will Petty & Alice Aikman

Thank you for all of your hard work!!! The next time you see one of these folks in the Lodge, please thank them for all they do for us!

For updated sickness and distress information, please check the board in the Social Quarters

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Membership Movers and Shakers 2009/2010

BJ Burke, Ace Charlton, Johnny Cox, Bill Drake, Will Petty, Bill Jesus, Jim

McKahan, Henry Lima Sr., Steven Pratt, Jim Martin, David Duran, Al Fillon, Larry Kindell, Darrell Arena, Donovan Reeder, Bob Wagner, Leon Moses, John (Jack) Byrne, Gary Wise, William (Bill) Alexander, James Jenkins, James Mickiewicz, Larry Kelly, David Buzby, Zach Hartley, Greg Hildebrand, Phil Paonessa, John Steingruber, Joe Gravance, Larry Hill, Bryan Begbie, Jason Boaz, Jimmy Christenson and Lalo Cadena. OUTSTANDING!!!

RESERVE YOUR LODGING FOR THE

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION IN NASHVILLE

JULY 2nd TO THE 7th, 2010!!!

DO NOT GET SHUT-OUT OF THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!

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New Membership Campaigns in Play!

The first is sponsored by the California/Nevada Moose Association - “Have Dinner On Us” gets you a $25 gift card to a local restaurant for dinner!!!

The second, a local campaign, “I saved a

Member” gets you a free t-shirt with our lodge logo on it for sponsoring a former member! Go for it!!!

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ATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS!!! On September 14, 2009, your Pismo Beach

Moose Lodge Sports Committee began serving Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, French Fries and Chili Fries and beverage specials, prior to and during Monday Night Football games! All proceeds will be earmarked to pay for the three (3) new flat-

screen TVs located in the Social Quarters.

Please join us for fun, food and fellowship throughout the season with Monday Night Football, at your World Famous Pismo Moose Lodge!!!

• Be aware. It is essential to be aware of your surroundings at all times. By being alert, you may be able to stop an attack before it occurs.

• Trust your instincts. Listen to what your intuition tells you. This will allow you to avoid a situation that does not feel safe.

• Keep your cell phone handy. It is critical to have a cell phone at all times, but do not keep it glued to your ear. Talking on the phone causes people to be less aware of their surroundings.

• Avoid presenting a victim profile. When out in public look people in the eye, keep your head up, and walk with a confident stride. This could prevent an attack.

• Lock car doors and leave. Many people have the tendency to get into their car and sit. This gives an attacker the ability to break into the vehicle and cause bodily harm, or allow them to steal the car.

• Keep your wallet close. Always carry your purse or wallet, do not leave it in the shopping cart. For added security, men’s wallets can be carried in the front pockets of their pants to help avoid pick pocketing.

• Walk in pairs. When shopping alone and leaving at night, ask a security officer to accompany you to your car. When carrying several packages you become a target; safety comes in numbers.

• When attacked, attack back. You need to make your attacker fear their own safety. Strike their weaker points: the eyes, knees or throat.

• Almost anything can be a weapon. Everyday objects such as keys or pepper spray can be used against an attacker.

• Take a self defense class. It does not hurt to be properly trained so if an attack occurs you’re able to protect yourself.

10 Holiday Safety Tips

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Dylan Garcia

Pismo Beach Lodge #1409 $1,000.00 Winner R. Robert Dale Scholarship

Each year members can submit their qualifying students (High School

Juniors) for their chance to win a $1,000.00 scholarship in the R. Robert Dale Scholarship program. Names are drawn at the

Association’s Annual Convention from those submitted. If you would like to submit a student, contact your lodge Administrator

or Chapter Recorder for information and form. Form can also be obtained from Moose International or from link below.

www.mooseintl.com

R. ROBERT DALE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

R. ROBERT DALE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

Attention!

Line Dancers wanted for Monday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm AND on

Friday mornings from 9:00-10:00am!

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December 5 - 4th Annual Bobby Costa Memorial Toys For Tots - Toy Run and Barbecue. By Ace & Crew. Bring a toy valued at $10 or more and dinner is free! Music by Phil and AMS! December 6 - (SUNDAY) CNMA District #11 Executive Session (@ 3pm) and Social (@4pm) at the Santa Maria Lodge. December 11 - Beef Dip Sandwiches and a Movie by the Christenson Crew $6 December 12 - Children’s Christmas Party 1PM. WOTM Roast Beef Dinner $8. Music by Paul Lassonde December 19 - Adult Christmas Party with Dinner by Lalo and Crew. Music by Vince and Linda!!! December 25 - Merry Christmas!!! Lodge Closed December 31 - New Years Eve Dinner and Dance. Tickets go on sale December 1st! Don’t Forget Sunday Breakfasts and Geoff’s Famous Bloody Mary’s Mondays - Lunch with Larry and Bob! - Monday Night Football - Hotdogs, Chilidogs, Fries Tuesdays - Beach Burgers and Darts!

“Electric Nights” Karaoke every Sunday 3pm to ???

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LOOM Mark Crisp 01 John Silveira 01 Brian McDonald 02 Robert Skaggs 02 Dennis Martineau 03 Brian Rhodes 03 Alfred Borges 04 Richard Peters 05 Bruce Begbie 06 Lance Peterson 06 William Romero 06 John Culling 07 Johnny Page 07 Jose Cepeda 08 Dennis Kuhns 08 Daniel Carpenter 09 Doug Ladd 09 E A Hedstrom 10 Claude Mulders 10 John Stilwell 10 William Madison 11 Emilo Rodrigues 12 Mario Del Re Jr 14 Rodney Johnson 14 Larry Kindell 14 Brent Miller 14 Mitchell Coonce 15 David Cox 15 Robert Lindsey 15 Keith Rhodes 15 Robert Ambrosetti Jr 16 Fred Champion 16 Joe Howard 16 Bob Kampf 16 Maurice Alford 17 Anthony Defazio 18 Karl Fischer 18 Donovan Reeder 18 Wilson Westbury 18 Johnny Giotta 19 Jack Hansen 19 Philip Brooks 20 Jim Moore 20 Frank Fredlund 22 James Jenkins 22 Phil Keeler 24 Roy Noel 24 John Bettencourt 25 Brandt Schwulst 25 Jerry Degeorge 26 George Swan 26 Richard Watson 26

Happy Birthday to you All!

Sorry if we missed your Birthday...

WOTM Judy Moore 01 Maria Behm 02 Debbie Tyler 03 Vivian Abler 04 Alice Aikman 04 Florence Early 06 Linda Brause 08 Cindy Iken 08 Juls McGhee 09 Dottie Myers 09 Judi Adams 11 Jimmie Langston 11 Ruth Morris 11 Cynthia Pimentel 11 Mary Wheeler 12 Judith Donato 13 Dana Senes 13 Corinne Van Buschbach 13 Susan Regier 14 Rena Baker 15 Sue Lynam 15 C Dilanne Cerny 16 Pamela Patterson 16 Carlene Brown 18 Maureen Mclean 18 Linda Heeley 19 Shirley Lewis 19 Pamela Forister 21 Tamara Payne 21 Shelia Davis-Olsen 22 Carol Aldean 23 Jeanne Esther 23 Karen King 23 Savannah King 25 Barbara Markwell 25 Holly Missenhimer 25 Shelia Michaud 26 Bernice Souza 26 Lacey King 27 Janine Grothe 28 Patricia Lips 28 Sara Taylor 28 Sharon Sears 30 Mickey Parnell 31

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Latest Updates From The California/Nevada Moose Association (CNMA)

To access the latest and most up-to-date information, visit the award winning California/Nevada Moose Association (CNMA) Website at www.ca-nvmoose.org. Information at your fingertips!!!

Robert Cates 27 Vince Diak 27 Mitch Gilliland 27 Jess Villasana 27 Gordon Carlson 28 Mike Decker 28 Michael Freese 28 Robert Robinson 28 Manual Faria Jr. 29 Ralph Rodriguez 29 Gregory Theodore 29 Jim Duke 30 Douglas Eudaly 30 Dean Giordano 31 Scott Pillath 31

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PISMO BEACH MOOSE LODGE December 2009

PISMO BEACH MOOSE LODGE LOOM #1409 P.O. Box 516, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 — WOTM Chapter #864 P.O. Box 284, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Social Quarters (805) 773-2117 / Office (LOOM & WOTM) (805) 773-2217 / Fax (LOOM & WOTM) (805) 773-5974

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat DINNER HOURS

6:00 - 8:00PM

BREAKFAST HOURS 9:00AM — 12:00PM SOCIAL QUARTERS OPEN AT 9:00AM ON SUNDAY

1 Beach Burgers by Gloriann $4.50 & $5.00 Family Darts -- signups at 6:00PM, 6:30 start.

2 Friends of Price House Meeting 6-9PM Social Quarters Open

3 Joint Officer’s and House Committee Meetings 6:30PM. Ladies Night Social Quarters Open

4 WOTM Soup and Salad Bar $5 Social Quarters Open

5 4th Annual Bobby Costa Memorial Toys For Tots - Toy Run and Barbecue. By Ace & Crew. Bring a toy valued at $10 & dinner is free! Music by Phil

6 Steak & Eggs By Gordon & Moose Legion Crew $8.50 CNMA District 11 Social in Santa Maria 4PM Geoff’s Famous Bloody Mary’s! Karaoke 3 - ?

7 Lunch with Larry & Bob! Pastrami Sandwich or Chicken Strips $5

Monday Night Football Hot Dogs & Chili Dogs Line Dancing 7 PM

8 Beach Burgers By Jim, Ryan & Dylan $4.50 & $5.00 Family Darts -- signups at 6:00PM, 6:30 start.

9 Pismo Beach #1409 Lodge Meeting 7 PM Social Quarters Open

10 WOTM Chapter Enrollment 7 PM Ladies Night Social Quarters Open

11 Beef Dip Sandwiches and a Movie $6 By the Christenson Crew Social Quarters Open

12 Children’s Christmas Party 1PM WOTM Roast Beef Dinner $8 Music by Paul Lassonde

13 Ride-on Christmas Party

No Breakfast Geoff’s Famous Bloody Mary’s! Karaoke 3 - ?

14 Lunch with Larry & Bob! Pastrami Sandwich or Chicken Strips $5

Monday Night Football Hot Dogs & Chili Dogs Line Dancing 7 PM

15 Beach Burgers By Mo and Dawn $4.50 & $5.00 Family Darts -- signups at 6:00PM, 6:30 start.

16 Social Quarters Open

17 LOOM Officers and House Committee Meeting 6:30PM Ladies Night Social Quarters Open

18 Fish Fry by $7 & $9

Social Quarters Open

19 Adult Christmas Party with Dinner by Lalo! Music by Vince and Linda!

20 31 Club Eggs Bacon or Sausage Biscuits & Gravy $6 Geoff’s Famous Bloody Mary’s! Karaoke 3 - ?

21 Lunch with Larry & Bob! Pastrami Sandwich or Chicken Strips $5

Monday Night Football Hot Dogs & Chili Dogs Line Dancing 7 PM

22 Beach Burgers By Jack and Alice. $4.50 & $5.00 Family Darts -- signups at 6:00PM, 6:30 start.

23 Pismo Beach #1409 Lodge Meeting 7 PM Social Quarters Open

24 Christmas Eve Social - hors d'oeuvres 4-6PM

Lodge Closes at 6:00PM

25 Merry

Christmas!!! Lodge Closed

26 No Dinner Social Quarters Open

27 No Breakfast

Geoff’s Famous Bloody Mary’s! Karaoke 3 - ?

28 Lunch with Larry & Bob! Pastrami Sandwich or Chicken Strips $5

Monday Night Football Hot Dogs & Chili Dogs Line Dancing 7 PM

29 Beach Burgers By Alice $4.50 & $5.00 Family Darts -- signups at 6:00PM, 6:30 start.

30 Social Quarters Open

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New Years Eve Dinner and Dance!

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Happy New Year!!! 2010

Be a “Piece of the Solution.” Get More Involved in Lodge Activities Today!

DO SOME GOOD THING FOR SOMEONE EACH DAY

AND HAVE FUN!