Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge #1123, CA

March 2020 Volume 19 Issue 11

MARCH 2020 HIGHLIGHTS:

March 7: Crab Feed #2—SOLD OUT! Grilled Shrimp available from 3—5 p.m.

March 7: Workday at the Lodge—9 a.m. Coffee and Donuts to be served.

March 14: Freier’s Farewell Dinner—be sure to sign up in the lobby.

March 17: Happy St. Patty’s Day! LOOM & WOTM Officer Nominations.

March 28: First Responders Dinner. Members welcome. See details inside.

April1: BINGO Program Resumes!! Doors open 6:30 p.m. Games start 7 p.m.

April 4: Children’s Easter Party. See details within,

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Brothers & Co-Workers,

We need your help!! We are looking for new recruits to help with Wednesday lunches and Monday night dinners. We have become reliant on the same few people for these meals and we’d like to see some fresh faces step up to take one meal per month. Training will be provided. If you’ve ever thought of helping out in the lodge kitchen, now is the time to speak up! Please contact my wife, Kris Bortz for more information.

I am also looking for someone with sheetrock experience who can help with a couple of small repairs around the Lodge. If you can help, or know someone who can, please call me at 209-890-3813.

Our BINGO Program will resume April 1st. Volunteers to help with Wednesday night games are NEEDED! Please consider helping support this important program. Contact Kurt Kraal at 650-255-0219 for more information.

As we roll into March, we are planning many Springtime events. On March 7, the Women of the Moose are hosting the second annual Crab Feed—this event is sold out. However, grilled shrimp skewers will be available for purchase by all members from 3 to 5 p.m. On March 14, we’re holding a “Farewell Dinner” in honor of Scott and Diane Freier to thank them for all of their hard work and dedication to our Lodge over the past five plus years. A sign-up sheet is posted in the lobby. Finally, on March 28, the Moose Legion is hosting a First Responders Dinner. First responders and their families eat FREE. Members are also welcome to sign up for this Tri-tip dinner for only $9. Desserts will be provided by the Women of the Moose. Please join us to thank our local heroes!

Bull Moose of the Month:

Bull Moose of the Month is Scott Lemon. Scott has pulled off another great event with his wife, Beth and a great crew of volunteers to organize and serve a memorable Crab Feed benefiting the Moose Legion. Scott, I thank you and appreciate all that you do for our Lodge.

Our Lodge needs you! Please come out and support!

Fraternally Yours,

Damon Bortz Governor 209-890-3813

GOVERNOR’S

MESSAGE

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Brothers and Co-workers,

We are very close to achieving a Premiere Lodge Award this year. The last time we received a Premiere Lodge

Award was 2013. The one item that could deny us this highest award possible for a lodge, is failing to increase our

membership by just one member over the previous year. We closed out last year with 504 members. That means

we need to have at least 505 LOOM members on April 30th. We are currently at 535, however, we have 74

members who will expire on March 31, 2020 which would will bring us down to 461. Be sure to take a look at

your membership card. If your membership expires by March 31, 2020 please, please, please renew your dues as

soon as possible! Don’t put it off, renew now! We have worked very hard all year to meet all requirements for

this award and it would be a shame to miss it because of late dues renewals.

Reminder - The 2020-2021 Board of Officer Elections are coming. Any member in good standing desiring to run

for an elective office must submit his name by way of an “Intent to Run” form to the Nominating Committee by

March 17th. The form is available behind the bar, along with a list of responsibilities for each Office. Place the

completed form in the mail slot on the Administrator’s office door.

As of this writing, we are heading off to the California/Nevada Moose Association 86th Mid-Year Conference in

Buena Park, California. One of the many sessions will focus on “One Moose,” the membership unification of the

LOOM and WOTM. One Moose is also the main feature in the February/March 2020 Moose

magazine distributed by Moose International, which I encourage everyone to read. Our Lodge is planning to

complete the unification process by May 2021, so stay tuned!

Get Involved! Fraternally,

Bill Kislingbury, Administrator

loom1123@gmail.com

MYSTERY NUMBER: 9632826 (Is this your membership #? Contact Administrator for your prize.)

JACKPOT WINNER: NONE

CRYING TOWEL: Stacy Lindblum, Bonnie Phillips, Merita Callaway, Charity Maness, Sean Calibjo, Karen Chu,

Robert Horn, Janess Ronald, Jodi Rockwell, John Coulon, Sandy Helton, Lynn Wilder, Melody Mains, Larry Coakley,

Cameron Deen, Mike Miller, Tyler Scales, Linda Crum, Robert Davis, Roger Huddlestone, Tim Jones, Nora Flores,

Melvin Mayfield, Ron Brogrio, Jeanne Prezakota, Rich Ruth, Ron Harris, Scott Karnes, Tony Molicka, Bob Arshakuni,

Jonathan Roth, Rachel Heally

Sign in and drop your quarter at the end of the bar when you’re in the Lodge. If your name is drawn and you signed in that day, you win the Jackpot!! If your name is drawn but you did not sign in that day, you’re on the crying towel.

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Senior Regent’s Update

Hello Brothers and Co-workers,

Welcome to the month of March! Who would of thought that we would be raking needles in February? Let’s hope for some Spring rain soon. The WOTM will be voting for new officer’s on Tuesday March 17. There are still several board positions open. If you would like to know more about these opportunities please contact myself or Patti Corcoran, our phone numbers are in the bulletin.

A big thank you to the crew that helped with the five-course dinner on Saturday, February 15th; Lisa and Doug Herman, Shar Peterson, Mary Ann Fabian, Joe Salvato, Patti Corcoran, Rodney Korbelik and Jack Shaffer. The dinner was also a surprise party for Chaz Armstrong’s 80th birthday. Family and friends attended to make this a very special night.

The WOTM crab feed on March 7th is sold out. A big thank you for your support! We will be selling grilled shrimp appetizers prior to the dinner from 3 to 5 p.m. and all are welcome. We will have a raffle with twelve gift baskets to choose from and an “opportunity” drawing (aka 50/50). It is sure to be a fun time!

The Moose Legion is sponsoring a First Responders dinner on Saturday, March 28. The WOTM will decorate for the event and provide dessert. The menu and time are listed on the March event calendar and a sign-up sheet is posted in the lobby. Our First Responders are vital to our community, so we hope you can come out and show your support.

A brief look ahead at the WOTM April schedule is as follows: Saturday, April 4, is our annual Children’s Easter Party from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, is New Member Orientation at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, is the WOTM New Officer Installation at 10 a.m. Hope to see you there!

Our Co-Worker of the month is Shar Peterson. Shar is currently in the position of Guide for the WOTM. Shar has been a great member of our kitchen crew, helping with several large dinners last month. Shar, thank you for being there, and always with a smile on your face!

“I wish to do something great and wonderful, but I must start by doing the little things like

they are great and wonderful” - Albert Einstein

Fraternally Yours,

Elaine Shaffer

2019/2020 Senior Regent

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Membership Status LOOM Ebbetts Pass Lodge #1123 2/27/2020 Member on rolls last Month 528 Total Adds 11 Total Deductions 7 Total Arrears (expired) 78 Percent Arrears 12.79% Total on rolls last Transmit 532 Goal for 04/30/2020 505

WOTM Ebbetts Pass Chapter #1714 2/25/2020 Members on Rolls Last Month 465 Total Adds 10 Total Deductions 8 Total Arrears (expired) 73 Percent Arrears 13.52% Total on Rolls last transmit 467 Goal for 04/30/2020 442

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LOOM Officers 2019-2020 Governor-Damon Bortz Administrator-Bill Kislingbury Jr Governor– Pete Neal Prelate-Thomas Bradshaw Jr Past Governor-Scott Freier Treasurer-Bill Osincup 1st Yr. Trustee-Terry Kish 2nd Yr. Trustee– Willie Ganley 3rd Yr. Trustee-Terry Brummund Sgt. At Arms-Bob Burns Inner Guard-Karl Malmin Outer Guard-Paul Penney WOTM Officers 2019-2020 Senior Regent-Elaine Shaffer Junior Regent– Linda Burns Recorder-Patti Corcoran Secretary/Treasurer– Melanie Kish Jr. Grad Regent-Christy Almen Guide–Shar Peterson Asst. Guide– Gloria Gonzales MOOSE LEGION Chairman 2019-2020 Chairman– Bob Burns Vice Chairman– Damon Bortz Assistant Secretary– Bill Kislingbury Junior Past Chairman– Scott Freier Activities– Terry Brummund

LODGE HOURS:

Sunday 9AM - 7PM Monday 3PM - 7PM Tuesday 3PM - 7PM Wednesday 11AM - 7PM Thursday 3PM - 7PM Friday 3PM—7 PM Saturday Noon - 7PM

Closing time subject to bartender’s discretion.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:

WOTM CRAB FEED —SATURDAY, MARCH 7

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. All are welcome to purchase grilled shrimp skewers from 3 to 5 p.m. Note: lemons, butter and cocktail sauce will be provided.

No need to bring your own.

WORKDAY—SATURDAY, MARCH 7

Please volunteer an hour of your time to help us tidy up the Lodge on Saturday, March 7 at 9 a.m. This is a great way to show your support for Ebbetts

Pass Moose! Coffee & donuts to be served.

WOTM SCHOLARSHIP VOTING—THURSDAY, MARCH 12

The WOTM will vote on 4 scholarship recipients Thursday, March 12 at 11:30 a.m. Please bring a notepad and a pen for note taking before

voting. We have 33 applicants and will award 4 scholarships to Bret Harte High School seniors. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP to Lisa Herman,

either text or call 510-755-4561.

FREIER’S FAREWELL DINNER—SATURDAY, MARCH 14

Sign up today to join us in celebrating Scott & Diane Freier on Saturday, March 14 at 6 p.m. Serving delicious Raviolis, Appetizer, Salad, Bread

and Dessert for $10. Idaho or bust!!

SONORA MOOSE LODGE LUNCHEON—SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Sonora Women of the Moose have invited Ebbetts Pass Moose members for a Spring Fling luncheon on Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost is $12, and $6 for children. Basket raffle and door prize. Please RSVP to Linda Crum 209-532-7720.

FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DINNER —SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Local First Responders and their Families are invited to attend a

FREE appreciation dinner of barbecue Tri-tip, sides and dessert to honor Calaveras County Sheriff, CHP, CAL-FIRE and Ebbetts Pass Fire Department on

Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m. Lodge Members are also welcome to sign up for this dinner for only $9.

SAVE THE DATE: KIDS EASTER PARTY—SATURDAY, APRIL 4

The Women of the Moose are hosting a Children’s Easter Party on

Saturday, April 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for kids up to 10 years. Raffles for Big Wheels and Scooters, games, crafts, face painting and

photos with the Easter Bunny! This year, weather permitting, we will also have an Easter Egg Hunt! Don’t miss out! Volunteers are needed. Please contact

Brooke Peterson 561-628-1845 or Melanie Kish 209-795-6655.

SAVE THE DATE: MEMBER ORIENTATION —SATURDAY, APRIL 18

New Members and their Sponsors are invited to a New Member Orientation on

Saturday, April 18 at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow.

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March Birthdays

1 Sharon Kruse, Frank Krauland, Randy Perri 17 Patricia Sweeny, Debbie Long

3 Dorothy Atchison, Sylvia Edwards, Colleen Stewart, Joshua Wilkinson

18 Colleen Blake, Jeanne Przekota, Dixie Balestieri, April Diliberto, Richard Richardson

4 Olga Johnson, Chris McConnell, Patrick McHenry 19 Liz Jordan-Teicheira, Andrea Regan, Mark Stivers

5 Mark Enea, Jerry Hromyko, Richard Theis 20 Gary Paris, Gary White

6 Deanna K Ferris, Diane Freier, Larry Simon, John Coulon

21 Sheryl Holshevnikoff, Priscilla Morgan, Glenn O'Dell, Keith Zuffa

7 Christye Hatfield, Stephanie Meneses, Roger Henness, George Cannell

22 John Cockrell, Robert Burns, Dale Pilgeram

8 Gordon Wilson 23 Tyler Ross

9 Sarah Jones, Douglas Brown, Max Charlton 24 Melissa Mott, Phil Melicker

10 Debbie Bertini, Karol Colopy 25 Joan Chandler, Susan Chacon, Aaron Brackin, Michael Griffiths, Roy Hall, Tyler Scales

11 Gina Calderon 26 Karen Killian, Cathryn Kirby, Kathryn Richards

12 A Ruth Abreo, Cyndie Hawkins, Belinda Orchard, Cameron Deen, Robert Morris, Pierre Spear

27 Debi Lamb, David Maxwell

13 Arthur Bailey, James Emslander 28 Jim Lorge

14 Dianne Connit, Brad Hawkes, James Lautz 29 Lynn Carr, Marie Sevier, John Benson, David Jackson

15 Mike Alvord 30 Robert Platter

16 Randolph Charlton 31 Jason Lemon, Barry Robertson

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

B. Brooke Peterson www.LadyRejuvenator.NewULife.com

Independent Distributor 561-628-1845

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MEMBERS’ MESSAGE BOARD

MESSAGE FROM CHAZ ARMSTRONG

I want to thank everyone who attended my surprise

80th Birthday dinner on February 15. Thank you to

Jack and Elaine Shaffer, Patti Corcoran, Doug and

Lisa Herman, Mary Ann Fabian and Joe Salvato,

Shar Peterson and Phil Melicker for putting it all

together. You made my night! Thank you to

whoever gave me the wind chimes, I dearly love

them, but here was no name/card so I don’t know

who to thank. I’m trying to call everyone personally

but am having trouble with my phone, so if I

haven’t gotten to you yet, I will!

With love, Chaz.

WANTED: VALUED VETERANS

If you are a Veteran, please come forward and identify yourself. Please contact Della Taylor at 209-795-2211 if you are one of our

member Veterans (or know one), including deceased member Vets, to be sure you are represented on our wall of honor and

registered with Moose International as a Valued Veteran.

LADIES, LET’S CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY!

Attention Co-workers:

The Women of the Moose want to celebrate your

birthday! During your birthday month, please plan to attend the

first WOTM Chapter meeting of the month. All birthday girls in

attendance will receive a birthday present and join us for birthday

cupcakes in your honor! Next date: Tuesday, March 3 at 6 p.m.

BINGO RETURNS APRIL 1

The 2020 BINGO Program resumes Wednesday,

April 1 at 7 p.m. This program is open to the

public and directly supports community

organizations and scholarships.

It takes many volunteers to run this program each Wednesday evening, AND WE ARE ALWAYS

IN NEED OF NEW VOLUNTEERS!

PLEASE CONSIDER BECOMING AN ONGOING

MEMBER OF THE BINGO TEAM! Please reach out

to Kurt Kraal for more information

650-255-0219.

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WOTM

2019-2020 LOOM and WOTM Officers & Chairmen

LOOM

Governor - Damon Bortz 209-890-3813 Senior Regent - Elaine Shaffer 209-795-7521

Administrator - Bill Kislingbury 209-795-7458 Junior Regent – Linda Burns 925-963-6316

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

Prelate -Thomas Bradshaw 209-768-9788 Secretary/Treasurer - Melanie Kish 209-795-6655

Jr Past Governor - Scott Freier 209-795-7071 Junior Grad Regent - Christy Almen 209-642-0515

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

1 Year Trustee - Terry Kish 209-795-6655 Assistant Guide – Gloria Gonzales

2 Year Trustee - Willie Ganley 209-890-7085

3 Year Trustee– Terry Brummund 209-822-3954

Sgt-at-Arms - Bob Burns 209-795-6871 Committees

Inner Guard - Karl Malmin 209-795-2711 Member Retention - Brooke Peterson 561-628-1845

Outer Guard - Paul Penney 209-795-0514 Mooseheart/Moosehaven – Kris Bortz 209-890-3813

Committees Community Service – Lisa Herman 510-755-4561

Application Review - Bill Kislingbury 209-795-7458 Higher Degrees – Chris Lestanguet 209-795-5234

Financial Review – Scott McKinney 209-795-6116 Activities/Sports – Maryann Fabian 650-888-6082

Mooseheart/Moosehaven - Bob Burns 209-795-6871

Bingo– Kurt Kraal 650-255-0219 Appointed Committee Chairs

Heart of the Community – Damon Bortz 209-890-3813 Ways and Means – Christy Almen 209-642-0515

Family Activities– Scott McKinney 209-795-6116 Audit – Tess Leary 209-795-5868

Fellowship - Scott McKinney 209-795-6116 Application Review– Bonnie Doiel 209-795-6552

Moose Charities – Bob Burns 209-795-6871 Scholarship Chair—Charlotte Armstrong 209-770-2136

Government Relations - Bill Osincup 209-795-4410

Historical-

Moose Legion - Bob Burns 209-795-6871

Lodge Calendar – Scott McKinney 209-795-6116

Medical Equipment – Bob Harlow 209-795-2768

Scholarships - Doug Herman 209-813-7049

Membership - Terry Kish 209-795-6655

Communications– Bill Kislingbury 209-795-7458

Public Relations – Bill Osincup 209-795-4410

Ritual Orientation - Bob Burns 209-795-6871

Sports Shuffle Board - Bob Burns 209-795-6871

Sports Horseshoes - Scott McKinney 209-795-6116

Sports Golf– Ray Bertolino 209-471-6775

Sports Pool-

Valued Veterans - Della Taylor 209-795-2211

Loss Prevention - Scott Freier 209-795-7071

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Ebbetts Pass Lodge #1123

Loyal Order Of Moose

1965 Blagen Road

P.O. Box 121

Arnold CA, 95223-0121

209-795-3112

March 2020 Bulletin

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

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