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Giving by nature

Published 3:02 pm Thursday, October 2, 2008

Over the years the Sno-Valley Moose #1666 and Women of

the Moose #843 have been responsible for a number of worthy projects both

nationally and in the local area.

A few of the local charities the Moose regularly donate to include

Boy Scouts of America _ Pack 452, Children’s Services of Sno-Valley,

the annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Kiwanis/Moose Christmas Giving

Tree, Mooseheart, Moosehaven, The Ronald McDonald House and

White King Foundation-Children’s Hospital.

Moose, Women of the Moose facts

• Founded in 1888 in Louisville, Kentucky

• Reorganized in 1906

• Nonsectarian and nonpolitical

• Membership limited to anyone over 21, who has never been

convicted of a felony, who is of good moral character, physically able and mentally

capable.

• Roughly 2,000 lodges in the United States, Canada, Bermuda

and Great Britain. Total membership of over 1 million.

• Women of the Moose membership exceeds 500,000 in more

than 1,700 chapters.

• Lodge’s net assets: More than $500 million.

• International headquarters located at Mooseheart, Illinois.

About Mooseheart

Founded in 1913, Mooseheart is a campus-like home setting

established and supported by the Loyal Order of Moose to provide a place for

children of Moose members who have lost one or both parents. In recent years

local Sno-Valley children have resided at Mooseheart and attended its

K-12 school. It is located in the Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago

and has a current population of about 250.

About

Moosehaven

Moosehaven is a retirement home for dependent aged members of

the Loyal Order _ men and women. It is located in Florida on the St.

John’s River. Founded in 1922, it is known as the “City of Contentment.”

Currently, there are “Lifetime” members of the Sno-Valley Moose who have

retired at Moosehaven. The community consists of separate residential

units, a health center, community building, shops and a chapel for all faiths.

The present population is roughly 400.

Loyal Order

of the Moose

Officers

Governor Pro-Tem _ Ron Trombley

Jr. Past Governor _ Rick Williams

Jr. Governor _ Vacant

Prelate _ Bob Schnieder

Sgt. at Arms _ Tom Tubbs

Administrator/History Chair _ Bill Cavanaugh

Treasurer _ Richard Gohlke

Trustees

3 year _ Mike Absher

2 year _ Glenn Goss

1 year _ Mike Martin

Legion

Asst. Secretary _ Tony Hunt

WOTM Chapter #843 Officers

Sr. Regent _ Margee Paker

Jr. Regent _ Debbie Rose

Sec. Treasurer _ Sherry Tolen

Chaplain _ Patty Perrin

Recorder _ Cathy Strohl

Jr. Grad Regent _ Cathy Norenberg

Schedule of Events

Friday, Jan. 28: Steak Dinner 6-9 p.m.

Karaoke with Ester 9 p.m.-1a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29: Social Hour/Guest Speaker 4-5 p.m.

Enrollment Ceremony 5-6 p.m.

Prime Rib Dinner 6-8 p.m.

Live Band “Footloose” 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Sunday, Jan. 30: Breakfast 8-10 a.m.

Super Bowl Party At game time

* All events are located at the North Bend Moose Lodge Hall.

Note: Saturday’s Prime Rib Dinner includes prime rib, baked

potato, veggie, salad bar and costs $11; Sunday’s Breakfast includes ham,

eggs, hash-browns, biscuits, juice, coffee and costs $4; Sunday’s Super

Bowl Special includes chili burgers, chips and fries and costs $3.