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HOPEWELL MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWS

JANUARY 2018

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS

Wine and Cheese, Coming in February! The Fellowship sponsors the “Wine and Cheese” tasting every year. This year it will be on February 24th, 2018. The Wine and Cheese tastings will be from 6pm-7:30. If you have not attended this event in the past, you really don’t want to miss this event. Tickets will go on sale the morning of January 2nd 2018. NO PHONE SALES UNTIL 8 JAN!!! Tickets are $25.00 each and it also in-cludes the dance from 8pm-midnight. The band will be “The First Class Band”, who will play a variety of music. This is a No Smoking event, due to food being served. The fellows also request a dressy-casual, which means no blue jeans, shorts, or T-shirts. Many consider this one of the best events of

the year, so we are looking to see you there! Buy your Tickets early, to get your favorite table. On January 8th, at 7:30, the Fellows will have a meeting and be discussing the “Wine and Cheese” event scheduled for February 24th and hope to fi-nalize our needs for this years event. Everyone, please look at and read our Wine & Cheese Flyer!

Sincerely, Fellowship Committee Marvin Nester

WHAT’S INSIDE…….

2-Messages from the

leadership

3-Moose Charites

4-Moose Legion /

Queen of Hearts

4-Valued Vets

5-Membership Orien-

tation

7-Calendar

7-Massey Cancer Golf

Tournament

8-Golf News

9-Upcoming Events

10-Menu

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Senior Regents Message Happy New Years! As the new year is here I would like to reiterate that our Wednesday night meet-ings are every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm. I would still like to see more members coming to the meet-ings to help support the Women’s efforts to help our seniors at Moosehaven, our chil-dren in Mooseheart, and the people of our community. As always in January, the mid-year conference will be Jan 18 through Jan 21. I would like to see as many of our members there as possible though I know some won’t come due to the possibility of snow storms keeping us in Norfolk. On Jan 21 our new Academy of Friendship girls will be recognized. I would like to personal-ly congratulate Gloria Olinger, Beverly Daniels, and Myself for this award and to thank them for their contributions to our efforts. I hope everyone has a great new year!

Pamela Harsh

Governors Message Bye Bye 17 and Hello 2018!! What a year we've had! And this year is going to be even better! Our team has really accomplished some great things and have even more planned for this year. As a few examples, check out the posters in the Lodge lob-by. But don't let a few make all the suggestions and decisions. Give us your ideas. We're really looking for some popular, unique and great ideas and you probably have some. As always we are looking for those who are interest-ed in contributing to making our lodge a better, funner & more exciting place. Volunteer a few hours, ask to chair an idea or special project, move up to the next level by joining the Moose Legion, or consider joining the Board of Officers. If you don't have time to volun-teer, consider supporting in another way by joining Moose' Charities; Ring of Donors, M & M Club or see more options by going to the link below and contrib-uting as little as $10 a month. www.MooseCharities.org This year I would like for us to continue to make our Lodge a more diverse home with more venues for the younger and older members, family friendly events, opportunities to invite a friend, and some unique events just for the fun of it. Already scheduled for this year is the Moose Legion Mid-Year starting Jan. 18-21, the Moose International Convention in New Orleans from Wednesday, July 11 - Sunday July 15th, 2018. We have bands like (names and dates) & we're looking at even more fun activities and events. Watch the calendars in the Moose Newsletter, Online Calendar & consider enrol-ling in the text alert notifications. Thank you for all that you do for continuing to being a part of our Moose Family.

Fraternally, Brian Carpenter, Governor

Administrator s Message Welcome 2018!. So many possibilities lie before us, as members and as a lodge. One thing that Hopewell Moose Lodge has proven over the years, is that we care about our community, our children and our seniors. The times may change, people will come and go but these 3 things will always be the staple of the Hopewell Moose Lodge. I encourage you to tell your friends about what we do. Invite them to an event, share a newsletter or tell them about our Facebook page. In the future, you will see some renovations and some repairs, as we try to update our appearance and operate more efficiently. Thank you for your continued membership and we look forward to sharing the new year together. Brad Ozmore, Administrator

FROM THE OFFICE

We hope everyone had a wonderful holi-day season! Please remember to pay your locker dues promptly—if you aren’t sure when they expire, check with the of-fice or the bartender. Locker dues are $5 per year, $50 for lifetime. Also, don’t for-get that the office is closed on Monday and open Tuesday-Friday from 10 am to 5 pm.

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Sunshine Chairman & Prelates Corner WOTM: Please contact Carolyn Gladwell 517-2892 to report an illness or death. LOOM: Please contact the office to report an illness or death of a Brother or Family member @ 804-458-1755 PASSED Irene (Juanita) Langley RELATIVE PASSED AWAY Nikki Childs- Sister Passed ILLNESS Dawn Ozmore- Mother is in Chippenham Hospital in ICU Carol Walston- Brother in law passed away Jim Akridge (LOOM Prelate) recovering from heart attack & heart surgery. Marie Matlock - possible stroke Mattie Rogers - John Randolph Hospital and I think it may have been an infection in the blood stream Alice Boyer- back problems Hydie Hines- Grandson was in a car accident THINKING OF YOU Ann McGee Cheryl Dean Please keep these families and all our co-workers in your prayers.

What is the Donors Circle? The Donors Circle is dedicated donors who provide a dependable monthly source of funding to help the children at Mooseheart Child City, the senior residents at Moosehaven retire-ment community, or the Endowment Fund's recognition program. When you choose to set up a monthly gift for as little as $10.00 (or more) per month, you can join the dedicated donors of the m+m club. Your monthly gift will be put to work in many ways. - Provide training for Family Teachers at Mooseheart - Help senior residents at Moose-haven receive services - Allow for healthy eating options for Mooseheart children - And many more Monthly giving is a convenient and depend-able way to provide for Mooseheart and/or Moosehaven. It can also help you reach your next level of giving to the Donors Cir-cle.

Jack Olinger, Moose Charities Chairman

Well, it's a new world... Your Governor turned 50 and I got my AARP Card!! Although I still hit the gym most days, work to much and have as much fun as I can handle, but I've also noticed the effects take a bit longer to rebound from. But in addition to the fun, I've had a few eye opening conversations. One that really caught my at-tention was an article that appeared in a recent publica-tion. I want to share with you some information about the fraud primarily effecting our Veterans. These scams are targeting things like; Benefits Buyouts, Investments / Pension, Veterans Choice Program, Iden-tity Theft, GI Bill education benefits, and Veteran dis-count programs, just to name a few but there are many more. I know our Veterans are worthy of anything we can do to give back, so I STRONGLY encourage you to view the articles below for more information for you, your loved ones and/or your neighbors, and it's not just Vet-erans being targeted. See a printable PDF format, here; action.aarp.org/site/DocServer/Watchdog-Alert-Handbook-Veterans-Edition.pdf?docID=3601 See additional Scam Alert info, here; action.aarp.org/site/SPageNavigator/FWN_OperationProtectVeterans.html?CMP=RDRCT-CSN-FRAUD-091117 Most respectfully,

Fraternally, Brian Carpenter, Governor

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MOOSE LEGION We had our “Silent Auction” during the volunteer’s dinner on December 2nd and things went really good. We received good bids on all our items, so the Moose Legion will be able to contribute to a few deserving charities with our prof-its from the auction. Thanks to everyone who donat-ed items and to all the bidders on our items! Don’t forget our Winter Celebration near Virginia Beach in early February. Our next meeting will be on January 4th , 2018 and we hope to see a lot of the legionnaires and their guest at the meeting. Remember, we provide a free dinner and drinks to everyone at the Moose Le-gion meeting. We are always looking for members to become part of the Moose Legion Degree, so come join in on the fun!

Marvin Nester, Moose Legion Chairman

Saturday, December 23rd members of the Valued Veterans Program deliv-ered Christmas cards to patients at Hunter McGuire VA Hospital. Cards were delivered to each ward in the hospital and to the Nursing Home pa-tients. All cards had a message thank-ing the veterans for their service and wishing them a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Saturday, January 27th we will making a return visit to the Fort Lee USO to serve refreshment and visit with the young troops. If you are a member of the Valued Veterans Program please mark your calendar for this date, it is a very rewarding experience.

Jack Olinger Valued Veterans Chairman

Old Dominion Moose Legion #148 Conferral Schedule & Meeting Dates

Event Location/Info

General Meeting - 8pm

January 15, 2018 (Monday) Chesterfield #1980

General Meeting - 8pm

February 12, 2018 (Monday) Hopewell #1472

Note: ALL REGULAR MEETINGS BEGIN AT 8:00 P.M.

Queen of Hearts If the Queen does not show up by this Newsletter, The Queen’s Jackpot should

be over $3,000.00 on January 8th, our first Queen Night of 2018! Come out and enjoy your Monday Night with your fel-low lodge members.

As always, “Thanks” to all our volunteers who are working at the Queen of Hearts“. The Jackpot is growing weekly, so come on out – every Monday, with

tickets on sale from 5pm-7pm. We are still giving away two (2) 50/50s Jackpots, Moose Bucks, and two Wednesday or Friday Night Dinners.

Marvin Nester,

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“Myrtle Casey Senior

Luncheon”

NEXT: 18 January TIME: Noon COST $4.00 Menu: TBA The Social Quarters saw 25 seniors attend last month. Virginia Barlow won the door prize. If you chose to eat somewhere else, you missed a great meal and fellowship. You do not have to be a senior to join us and eat! COME TO THE BEST MEAL IN TOWN

Senior Lunch Chairman Jack Casey

Dedicated donors provide a dependable monthly source of funding to help the children at Mooseheart Child City, the senior residents at Moosehaven retire-ment community, or the Endowment Fund’s recognition program – the Donors Circle. When you choose to set up a monthly gift for as little as

$10 (or more) per month, you can join the dedicated donors of the m+m club. Your monthly gift will be put to work in many ways… – Provide training for Family Teachers at Mooseheart Volunteers promoting m+m Club – Help senior residents at Moosehaven receive services – Allow for healthy eating options for Mooseheart children – And many more Monthly giving is a convenient and dependable way to provide for Mooseheart and/or Moose-haven. It can also help you reach your next level of giving to the Donors Circle.

ENTERTAINMENT As we start the new year, working on our resolutions. The lodge continues to stand by its continuing resolu-tion, of providing all its members, the best and di-verse entertainment. Join us every Wednesday and Friday night, for all the DJ’s you've come to enjoy over time. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday's, is Trivia Nite, test your knowledge and fun level, you may even win some $$. You don't need to be part of a team to play. Starts at 7pm, FREE pool every Wednesday and Friday evenings, and all day Satur-days. FREE jukebox every Saturday night, from 6-10. We ask that you let others enjoy their selections and limit your choices to 5 songs at a time. Also, please be mindful of songs with elicit lyrics, as we are a fam-ily center. The bands that make this lodge the showcase that it is, are filling up the calendar. Mark your calendar for these bands already on the booked: Tickets go on sale 30 days prior the event. Jan 13: "The Entertainers" $15 in advance, $18 at door. Feb 10: The WOTM are hosting a Valentine's dance, with "Gary Lowder and Smokin Hot". Feb 24: Wine and Cheese Event with the "First Class Band" tickets are $25. Remember to follow us on Facebook for additions and last minute changes.

Board of Officers

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"Annual Employee/Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Dinner" - hosted by the Men's Board of Officers 2017 Here's to the everyday heroes, The employees & volunteers who do what they can, to ease the suffering of others and be of service to their fellow man. May they know the true satisfac-tion. That comes from helping others Less fortunate than themselves but no less their sisters and brothers. May they feel the gratitude in our hearts for all of the good that they've done. The appreciation that we all feel for them Is truly second to none. •Thank you•.

LOOM and WOTM

Membership Orientation and Get Acquainted

Location: Ballroom

Date: 12 Jan 2018

Social Hour 6:00-7:00pm

Dinner Served: 7:00pm Complementary

Orientation: 7:00-8:00pm

Sponsors bring your new member and their family for an

evening at the Moose Lodge

All new Members Men and Women, LOOM & WOTM plus a Guest and their Sponsors are invited to the Lodge for a free Dinner and Orientation. January 12, 2018 at 7 pm. This Orientation is for Mem-

bers that joined after May 31, 2017. The Lodge will send out invitations . The Board of Offic-ers hopes to meet each one of our new members. Double Reward Points in Jan & Feb 2018 for New Members. Please remember if you Sponsor three Men you will receive a one year membership dues paid by the Lodge.

Membership Chairman Mark Marshall Sr.

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HOPEWELL CHRISTMAS PARADE

Thank you•Thank you•Thank you to our Hopewell Christmas Parade Float chair-men: Bob & Julie Stamper and all their committee volunteers; Anthony & Sarah Martin, Mike & Sandy Gilliand, Rob Lee and little Zoey. We couldn't have done it without you. "Tommy Moose" loved being out in the Community today! Special thanks to our local business, "Half Off" Discount Store in Hopewell for your wonderful donations of items for the float. Thank you ALL, for making this happen!

Dawn Ozmor

Golf News OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!!!! Hopewell is hosting the “Massey Cancer Golf Tournament” this year, and we are looking for volunteers to help with this event. You do not need to be a golfer to volunteer. Dates released in the Feb-

ruary Newsletter and posted on the lodge Bulletin Board. One of the biggest benefactors of the Virginia Moose Association, other than Mooseheart and Moosehaven, is the Virginia Commonwealth University's Massey Cancer Center in Richmond Virginia. The Hopewell Moose Lodge invites all to the VCU Massey Cancer Center Golf Tour-nament to be held in late spring 2018 at a local Golf Club in the Tri-cities. The day will have many activities including a putting contest, a closest to pin contest, a longest drive contest, a fifty/fifty raffle, and more. We are currently looking for hole sponsors to help in adding prizes for the contest and dona-tions to go to the VCU Massey Cancer Center. To sponsor a hole, please see the links be-low. We really appreciate any and all help we can get. We hope to see you all for a fun day of golfing! Hopewell will also host the Moose State Golf Tournament this year. For more “Golf News”, please remember to read your Lodge Bulletin Boards.

Marvin Nester, Golf Chairman

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THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT ON

FEEDING THE NEEDY

The local community comes together

throughout the year but especially during

the holiday season. Thanks to Betty and

Audrey Smith from the Chesterfield Inno-

vative Academy for Girls for all the bags.

This was such a great gesture. The lodge

continues to support this effort every

Wednesday at 6pm at the Greek Church in

Hopewell.

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2-3—ODML 148 Winter

Celebration

4- Super Bowl

10 - WOTM Valentine

Dance

24 - Fellowship Wine and

Cheese

5 - LOOM Board of Of-

ficer Nomination Slips due

NLT 5pm

5—LOOM Elections

19– LOOM Institution of

Officers

TRIVIA NIGHT (2ND AND 4TH THURSDAY)

Congratulations to Carol Walston and Nicole Taylor for winning 2 years of "free dues" during our Membership Retention Week Raffle last night. Membership Chair-man Mark Marshall held this drawing during our lodge Trivia game & the lucky winners were announced during halftime. Also- congrats to all the winning teams last night! This team placed first and received $50 and some MooseBucks!

NOMINATING SLIP

Application for Position On the Board of Officers: I, Brother (First)

__________________________ (M.I.)__ (Last)_________________________,

wish to be considered for the office of (circle one):

Governor, Junior Governor, Prelate, 1 Year Trustee, 3 Year Trustee or

Treasurer.

I recognize the responsibilities and duties of the office and am willing to devote the neces-

sary time and effort required by the office if elected. All submission due 5pm on 5 March

2018 to the Administrator. No other nominations are accepted after 5pm

Nominating Committee Time to start thinking about running for the 2018-19 Moose Board of Officers. IAW Sec. 33.3 - …”The Nominat-

ing Committee will organize”...for our Lodge they will meet on 22 February immediately following the General

Membership Meeting. With the exception of the Administrator and Junior Past Governor, all officers are nomi-

nated on 22 March and are elected on 5 April. The final date and time to submit is 5 March at 5pm to the Ad-

ministrator. No other nominations are accepted after 5pm. Current Board of Officer Positions are 3

Year Trustee, 1 Year Trustee, Prelate, Jr. Governor, Treasurer and Governor. Please read your

General Laws as the criteria for running for Governor has various stipulations.

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DINNER AT THE HOPEWELL MOOSE LODGE

Every Meal: Ribeye $10.95 Wed Jan 3 Eggplant Parmesan

Moose Plate Special: Beef Pinwheels

Soup: Creamy Baked Potato (c) $3 (b) $4.50

Fri Jan 5 Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Moose Plate Special: Pasta with Cheesy Tomato Sauce – (penne or angel hair)

Soup: Corn & Shrimp Chowder (c) $3 (b) $4.50

Wed Jan 10 Squash-Onion-Sausage- Potato Bake

Moose Plate Special: Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Appetizer Special: Fried Macaroni & Cheese Balls (Pepperjack)

Soup: French Onion (c) $3 (b) $4.50

Fri Jan 12 Fried Chicken with White Bbq Sauce

Moose Plate Special: Au Gratin Potato & Ham Bake Casserole

Appetizer Special: Fried Gyoza (dumpling) with Soy Sauce Condiment

Soup: Creamed Herb Vegetable (c) $3 (b) $4.50

Wed Jan 17 Pepperoni Studded Lasagna

Moose Plate Special: South of the Border Eggrolls with Dipping Sauce

Soup: Chicken & Wild Rice (c) $3 (b) $4.50

Fri Jan 19 Shrimp & Wild Rice

Moose Plate Special: Beef & Sausage Cannelloni

Soup: Minestrone (c) $3 (b) $4.50

Wed Jan 24 Veal Parmesan w/ 1 Trip Salad Bar

Moose Plate Special: Southwest Chicken and Rice

Soup: Vegetable Beef (c) $3 (b) $4.50

Fri Jan 26 Joe’s Grilled Blackened Chicken OR Shrimp Over Pasta with Cream Sauce

Moose Plate Special: Sloppy Joe’s & Tator Tots

Soup: Cindy’s She-Crab (c) $3 (b) $4.50

Wed Jan 31 Pork Loin w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Moose Plate Special: Jumbo Pizza Rolls

Soup: Tomato Bisque (c) $3 (b) $4.50

Hopewell Moose lodge Kitchen Staff

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HOPEWELL MOOSE FAMILY

CENTER 4701 Western Street

Hopewell, Virginia 23860 O: (804) 458-1755 Fax (804) 458-2771

Office Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tue - Fri LODGE OFFICERS

Governor Administrator Brian Carpenter Brad Ozmore Jr. Past Governor Ray Schaefer Sr. Jr. Governor Jack Olinger Prelate Jim Akridge Treasurer Don Readshaw Trustee 1-Year Robert Lee Trustee - 2 Year VACANT Trustee 3-Year Mark Marshall Sergeant-at-Arms Garland Jacobs Inner Guard Rodger Donner COMMITTEES (IAW General Laws 1 July 2014) Moose Charities Committee Jack Olinger Auditing Committee Jarold Langley Membership Committee Mark Marshall Application Review Committee Bob Stamper Heart of the Community Don Readshaw Loss Prevention Committee Ray Schaefer Sr. Communications Committee Troy King -Committee Rep. Dawn Ozmore Gov’t Relations Committee Jim Akridge Activities Committee Jim Jordan Moose Legion Committee Marvin Nester Ritual Committee Larry Hipps

Additional Committees Appointed by the Governor as Needed

- Value Veterans Jack Olinger - Golf Marvin Nester - Darts Jim Jordan - Entertainment Board of Officers - Massey Cancer Troy King - Seniors Jack and Myrtle Casey - Youth Jim Jordan - Youth Awareness Dawn Ozmore - Crime Solvers Roy Snyder - Kids Movie Night Julie Stamper - Community Garden Joe Brisendine - BINGO Manager Diane Allen Fellowship Committee Marvin Nester

General Membership Meeting 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 PM

Moose Legion Meeting Following LOOM on 1st Thursday of the month

Lodge Officer Meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 PM SOCIAL QUARTERS HOURS

Sunday 12 Noon – 10:00 pm Monday 12 Noon – 10:00 pm Tuesday 12 Noon – 10:00 pm Tuesday (Dart Night) 12 Noon – Midnight Wednesday 12 Noon – Midnight Thursday 12 Noon – 11:00 pm Friday 12 Noon – Midnight Saturday 12 Noon – Midnight Lounge Phone: 804-458-1095

http://www.hopewellmooselodge.com DINING ROOM HOURS

Wednesday and Friday 5:30 PM—8:00 PM HOPEWELL MOOSE FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/

HopewellMooseFamilyCenter1472/

WOTM MEETING

DATES

1st WEDNESDAY

-6:30 PM Joint Officers

Meeting

-7:00 PM Welcome Party

-7:30 PM Chapter Night

2nd WEDNESDAY

-7:00 PM Board of Officers

Meeting

3rd WEDNESDAY

-7:30PM Business/Balloting

4th WEDNESDAY

-(If needed)

BINGO

SUN: Doors open at 2pm

Games start at 4:30

TUE: Doors open at 3pm

Games start at 6:30

WOMEN OF THE MOOSE

- Senior Regent Pamela Harsh

- Junior Regent Carolyn Gladwell

- Jr. Graduate Regent Madelyn Collier

- Secretary/Treasurer Mattie Rogers

- Recorder Valerie Harsh

Appointed Officers:

- Guide Elizabeth Benka

- Assistant Guide Shirley Sampson

Committee Chairmen:

- Membership Retention Ola Wyatt

- Community Service Mary Simmons

- Activities/Sports Dawn Ozmore

- Mooseheart/Moosehaven Lora Kovalewich

- Higher Degree Gloria Anderson

Special Chairmen:

Audit Chair VACANT

Government Relations Elizabeth Benka

Sunshine Chair Carolyn Gladwell

Decorating Chair Marie Matlock

Meet and Greet VACANT

Moose Charities Linda Moy

January 13th: A longtime favorite, THE ENTERTAIN-ERS BAND will return to our ballroom at 8 p.m. Earl Dawkins and the boys are hotter than ever, currently having 3 hits on the top 20. The last 3 times they have been to our lodge they have had the #1 hit on the charts. This band will pack the house so get your tickets early! Advanced tickets are $15, $18 at the door. This will be a non-smoking event. BYOB.

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U.S. Postage

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5200 Oaklawn Boulevard, North Prince George, VA 23860 |

Mailing Address: PO Box 590, Hopewell, VA 23860

Sales:

(804) 415-4042

Service:

(804) 415-4486

Sponsor Page

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Serving Hopewell, Fort Lee and The Tri-Cities Since

Call to schedule - 804-458-3325.

We are available 24/7

Virginia Operating Authority Permit # 19590

DMV Taxicab Permit Number TC-23512

American Legion BINGO every Wednesday evening from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Open to public. Minimum Admission package fee $15.00

Hopewell Memorial Post 146 217 E. City Point Road, Hopewell, VA 23860