Charlotte, Michigan Lodge 2565 Loyal Order Of Moose
1809 N. Lansing Rd. Charlotte, Michigan 48813
Moose Members Must Earn Top Degrees Of Order
One of the basic precepts of the Loyal Order of Moose is that "no institution that labors for self and self alone can remain great and mighty, and serve posterity." Therefore, the two highest degrees conferred on members of the Moose Fraternity are bestowed as a reward for devotion and service to the philanthropic programs of the Order.
When a man is enrolled into the Loyal Order of Moose, he automatically becomes a member of the first degree, and becomes eligible for advancement to the Second Degree, the Moose Legion.
Once enrolled as a Moose Legionnaire, he is eligible to wear the maroon Moose Legion blazer, striped tie and lapel pin, and to participate in the celebrations and other activities of his Moose Legion Unit. If a member has demonstrated his leadership ability by giving of his time and effort to serve on various Lodge and/or Moose Legion committees and by being a loyal, enthusiastic and active member of his Lodge and Moose Legion, he may be granted the honors of the third degree, the Fellowship Degree of Honor.
He is then able to wear the Fellowship regalia and the Fellowship lapel pin. Conferral of the Fellowship Degree takes place at the International Moose Convention and at state and provincial association conventions and authorized special meetings.
The first full week in December is set aside each year as "Fellowship Degree Honor Week," and all Lodges throughout the Moose domain are requested to conduct appropriate activities to pay tribute to their members of the third degree.
The highest and most coveted degree of the Order, the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, is conferred on roughly 150 to 200 Moose members each year, and only once a year, in solemn and impressive ceremony held in late May or early June in the House of God on the Mooseheart campus.
Only those who have compiled an outstanding record of meritorious service to the Order over a period of many years receive this distinction. Pilgrims are entitled to wear the gold Pilgrim jacket and tie, and the Pilgrim lapel pin.
One of the most colorful rituals in the Moose is the Pilgrim regalia presentation ceremony. When a new Pilgrim is named, his home Lodge sponsors a ceremony in which Pilgrims in the area convene in their regalia to invest him with his Pilgrim apparel. Some larger Moose Associations have received permission to "present" all of their year's Pilgrims at one time, in a statewide ceremony.
The regalia of the Moose Legion, Fellowship Degree of Honor, and Pilgrim Degree of Merit can be worn at any authorized Moose function, but must be worn in their entirety; it is improper to wear a degree jacket without its correlating necktie, or vice versa.
Members of the Fellowship Degree and Pilgrim Degree are recognized throughout the Moose organization as fraternal leaders because they have earned the respect of their brother Moose by their service to the Order.
Lodge Meetings
Lodge meetings are held on the first and third Thursday at 7:30pm. These meetings are open and the membership is welcome.
Electronic Newsletter
I would again like to ask everyone that has email and who would like to get the newsletter before anyone else to please send an email with Moose Newsletter in the subject line. It will be in MS Word format. [email protected]
Euchre Tournament's
We have held our 3rd and 4th tournament and have shown steady growth in participants. Our 3rd tournament had 12 players with Fred Hayes as the winner with 57 points and Larry Tissue as the second place winner with 55 points. Our 4th tournament had 16 players with Barry Class as the winner with 72 points and Joyce Haga as the second place winner with 59 points. Congratulations to the winners and a thank you to all players and wait staff for making this so successful.
Tournaments are held every 2nd and 4th Thursday. Starting time is 7pm, plan to arrive a few minutes early for registration.
May Birthday's
Last month, through an oversight by me, I missed a members birthday. Edward Ells celebrated his birthday on the 27th of April. Ed, it's all my fault and I am sorry I missed it. Those celebrating birthday's in May are:
Robert Aleshire (May 25th)
Rick Bailey (May 7th)
Paul Black (May 25th)
Brandon Bunker (May 9th)
Lawrence Cambell (May 15th)
Ron Fox (May 21st)
Jeff Houghton (May 1st)
Jerome Kohler (May 28th)
Carl McKiddie (May 27th)
Aaron Ostrander (May 30th)
Jim Powell (May 16th)
Ron Smith Jr. (May 23rd)
Jack Stoner (May 18th)
Stop into the Lodge and enjoy a free drink and dinner during the month of your birth.
District Meeting
District meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month. The next meeting will be held May 1st in Ionia. You can show support for your Lodge and your District by attending these meetings. Starting time is 1pm. District meetings through October are, June 5th Lansing, August 7th Lowell and October 2nd Charlotte.
POOL TOURNAMENTS
We will be holding pool tournaments every month on the second Saturday at 7:30pm, registration a 7:00pm. Bruce Milke won the March tournament and holds bragging rights until the next one. The next tournament will be held on the 14th of May.
April Dinner
The April dinner was Roast Beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, salad, and rolls. Those of you that didn't make the dinner missed out on a great meal.
Olde Fashion Root Beer Floats
On Sunday, May 22nd from 1pm to 4pm, the Charlotte Moose will have Olde Fashion Root Beer Floats. Donations will go to the Charlotte Hospice.
City Wide Garage Sale
The Charlotte Moose Lodge will participate in the City Wide Garage Sale on May 19th through the 21st. Bring your sellable donations to the Lodge by the 18th. Please remember that the Lodge is closed on Monday's and Tuesday's. Proceeds will go to benefit Mooseheart, the child city.