FEBRUARY 2013

MOOSE NEWS
Message from the Governor
We are starting a New Year! Even though we dropped to number two in the state, it is still something to be proud of. Lets try to make this year as good or even better than the last one. In order to do that, we need Members coming out to the Lodge functions and joining in all of the activities. If you have an idea that you think would help the Lodge, we would like to hear about it. Thank you for all your support in the past, please do so again this year to help make us a great and successful Lodge. Thank you Drew McGarry, Governor Non-Members with a $75 Deposit for cleaning. To rent the Pavillion, the fee is $50, with a $75 Deposit for cleaning. Due to the fact that we have been receiving repeated bad checks from Members, beginning March 1st, the Social Quarters will no longer accept any personal checks. There is an ATM provided in the Social Quarters for you convenience. Ron Lanich, Administrator You will be able to meet the Officers of our Lodge and learn what the Moose is about. The General Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 7:00pm. You may attend the meeting of your choice. The Lodge numbers will be assigned following the meetings. So You Think You Know Your Moose??? Trivia Quest Please ask your Bartender for an entry form. All entries must be received by February 15th. The Top Point Winner will receive a Gift Pack of Moose Merchandise. Take the time to get to know your Moose by talking to the Officers and other Members and learn what the Lodge is all about and the ways that we can support the Mission of the Moose and make a difference in our Community.

Moose Giving
To Date 2012-2013 Fiscal Year (May 1 thru End of January 2013) Kids Fishing Derby Relay For Life Curwensville Lions Club Golden Tide Cheerleaders Food Pantry Emily Whitehead Kathryn Tibbens Moose Intl Safe Surf Scholarship Fund Special Olympics Fireworks Mara Passarelli Thanksgiving Turkeys Cliff Confer PMA Booster $695.66 2822.26 100.00 100.00 7300.00 940.50 50.00 8,274.01 100.00 380.00 100.00 3500.00 2300.00 2400.00 250.00 200.00

Moose Legion Upcoming Event

The All-State Moose Legion Annual Event will be held at the Curwensville Moose September 20-22, 2013. Anyone who would like to be a Volunteer that weekend, please see Tim Wriglesworth. The last time our Lodge hosted this event, the results were not as good as they could have been. This is another chance for us to show the State that we have a Number One Lodge and with the support of our Members we can successfully host this Event. Tentative events include: Golf Tournament, Horseshoe Tournament, Dart Tournament, Pool Tournament, Activities for the Kids, Chicken BBQ on the Pit, Member Breakfasts, DJ and Karaoke, Band. Moose Legion Members will be holding raffles to help support this event. Chances will be sold for a trip to Salamanca. You can buy Chances now for the Gun Raffle. Those tickets are available at the Bar and from the Moose Legion Members for $2 each (only 350 tickets). Please watch for other raffle tickets and Event information.

From the Administrator

Thank you to the Membership for their patience and understanding with the new cash register system at the Bar. There was a learning curve for all and we almost have it down. Its that time of year again for all Male Members interested in holding an Officers seat to talk to Leonard Hoagie Guiher to submit your name for the seat you would like to hold. The next General Meeting is Sunday, February 17th at 7pm. We need some of the younger Members to come in and learn about the seats and how the Lodge is run. Our senior Officers have donated their time for years and would like to see the younger Members step up and become more involved in the Lodge. I will continue to do my best to make the Lodge remain a number contender in the state. However, this is not a one man job. It requires the help and support of all the Membership. The Back Room rental fee, as of January 1st, 2013, is $100 for Members and $200 for

$29,512.4
Thank you for your continued support of your Lodge and Community!

Important Messages For Members

To All Lodge and Chapter Members Anyone interested in being placed on the Ballot for the 2013-2014 Officers Elections need to contact one of the current Officers. To all new Members Beginning January 1, 2013, all new Lodge Members (Men and Women) will need to attend a General Meeting to receive a Lodge number to be used for signing the Day Book.

Moose Benefit Event

The Lodge will be hosting a Sweetheart Dinner and Dance to benefit Kenny Big Bird Barrett who is battling cancer. Tickets are $10 each for the Prime Rib, Chicken and Fish Buffet. Dinner will be served 5pm 7pm on Saturday, February 16th. Following dinner, Bandit will perform from 9pm-Midnight. A donation of $5 per person will be collected at the door. Please join us for this special event!

The Food Auction to benefit the Susquehanna Community Grange will be held on Tuesday, January 5th at 6pm. The Food Auction is regularly held the first Tuesday of each month at 6pm. In addition to the Food Auctions, there will be a Paddle Party / Quarter Auction held the second Sunday of each month at the Lodge. All are welcome to attend.

into some money, or their kids grow up, or they get a new job or any number of things, and they change their lifestyle or their daily routine and all of a sudden the Moose is a new option for them. You just never know, and that is why we must consider every member an asset or a seed just waiting to blossom and be a part of our Moose life. Many of our lodge leaders have expressed a concern about keeping members that dont support the daily operation, of the lodge. They feel these members are more of a liability than an asset. Trust me EVERY MEMBER IS AN ASSET. We have seen hundreds of cases where members remained loyal, to the fraternity, and although they did not support the local lodge, by frequenting the Social Quarters, they loved the Moose and what we do, and bequeathed some of their own assets, to the lodge or to the fraternity, in their last will and testament. You just never know. Hang on to every member you have. Treat every member like they are gold and do not criticize those that dont come in. They will when they want to, and at their own pace. AND, if they dont, just be glad they pay their dues and remain loyal - because, you just never know. Thank you for reading this. Unfortunately, it will only be read by some of our members. However, if we can instill the right kind of thinking, in our lodge leaders, it will benefit everyone. Stan Adams

From the Regional Manager

The following is a copy of a message sent from our Regional Manager, Stan Adams to our Lodge Administrator. Please take a moment to read this. Good food for thought

Moose Riders
The Moose Riders Monthly Meeting will be held at the Lodge on Sunday, February 17th at 11:00am following Members Breakfast. Moose Riders Dues can be paid at the Lodge. The Bartender will give you a receipt. If you have already paid your dues, check with the Bartender for your New Card.

You Just Never Know. Some of our members are the best in the world. Some of our members never cease to amaze me. Some of our members put a great deal of effort into our organization. Some of our members support everything. AND unfortunately, it is only some of our members that we see, regularly. Just think what we can accomplish if all of our members did as much as some of the members. In the real world, that will never happen. We can dream all we want, but the reality of life is that only some of the people do MOST of the work, whether it is in the Moose, your community or any organization. Here is the thought I want to place in everyones mind. Could this organization survive with just some of the members? The answer is no! We need all the members, regardless of the level of support they give. From the person that only pays their dues, to the person that donates a lot of time and/or money - we need them all. One thing we must realize; how do we know when that inactive member will become an active member? He or she may pay their dues for 30+ years and never do anything for the Moose. Then, all of a sudden, they retire, or they come

News from the Kitchen

Kitchen is Open Tuesday Saturday 3:30pm Friday Night Buffet $10.99 2nd & 4th Fridays of each month Fish Fry $6.99 1st Friday of each month Steak Night $12.99 3rd Friday of each month

$1.00 Off Regular Price February 2013 Friday Nite All-You-Can-Eat Buffet 5pm - ? Curwensville Moose 945 Bailor Drive Curwensville, PA 1633 (814)236-1150

Dont forget, Wednesday is $7.00/Dozen Wing Night. There are two new flavors which have been added:

Sweet & Spicy and Honey Teriyaki