Loyal Order Of Moose
1809 Lansing Rd.
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
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Here's Why We Ask You To
Seriously Consider the Joint Management Pilot Program
The talents of all our members, men and women, are needed to best operate our Moose facilities.
By the Joint Management Strategic Team
The majority of Moose members who have participated in numerous focus groups over the last several years believe that it's necessary for the positive advancement of our fraternity to have men and women working together in all facets of our program. Those focus groups have consistently indicated that the talents and abilities of all individuals, regardless of gender, are necessary for the financial health and membership growth of our Moose facilities.
Simply speaking, the old way of doing business is not working, and is out of step with today's world. The answer is Joint Management of Moose centers.
The term "Joint Management" is one you may already have heard, especially if you're active in your Lodge, Chapter, or Moose Association leadership. But what does it really mean? The concept was first introduced at the 2001 International Convention in Las Vegas, and has since been repeatedly promoted, in Association meetings, on www.mooseintl.org, and elsewhere. But many members are unaware of the concept, or misunderstand it. Joint Management simply provides for replacement of the current all-male House Committee by a team of both men and women members to form the Board of Directors of a Moose facility, a Moose Family Center or a Moose Activity Center (the latter name being suggested for Lodge facilities which haven't been certified as Family Centers).
Under Joint Management, this joint male - female Board of Directors is responsible for the entire business operation of the Moose facility, including the Social Quarters, the upkeep / maintenance of the building, receipt of non-fraternal business funds, payment of bills, etc. For the Moose business operation to be financially healthy, the joint Board of Directors should have an active and full calendar of events and functions each month.
Would the Lodge Board of Officers still exist?
Absolutely, but it would no longer be burdened with "House Committee" responsibilities. The Lodge (and its Chapter of the Women of the Moose) would continue to conduct separate fraternal meetings of each unit's Board of Officers, and of the respective memberships of the Lodge and Chapter. The Lodge, the men's fraternal unit, would operate essentially in the same manner as Chapters have traditionally operated.
What is the benefit to the Lodge and Chapter?
The charitable / fraternal aspects of our Order are what drew many of today's members to join. But the fraternal side has always been burdened with the responsibility of managing the business matter of the Moose facility in order to pay the bills. Under Joint Management, the two fraternal Boards of Officers are able to focus solely on the fraternal aspect of the Lodge and Chapter, thus allowing emphasis on planning and conduction programs benefiting Mooseheart, Moosehaven and their communities. The Moose Facility's joint Board of Directors would then be able to draw on the talents and time of all members (from Lodge and Chapter) in handling the business aspects of the Moose Family Center or Moose Activity Center.
The opportunity for personal fraternal honors and degrees would remain for those desiring to take active leadership in their Lodge (for men) or Chapter (for women). Several Moose operations currently participating in the Joint Management Pilot Program have reported that they have increased revenues, and decreased deficits!
Joint Management empowers the fraternal units, the Lodge and Chapter, to concentrate on what they have always done best: take care of our Mooseheart children and Moosehaven seniors, do charitable good works for members, and perform Moose Community Service. These are, and will always remain, the fundamental principles of this proud fraternal organization.
We urge you to seriously explore the many benefits of men and women truly working together on an equal basis for the business success of the Moose facility. By joining the growing numbers of Lodges and Chapters currently participating in the Joint Management program, you will enhance your image in the community, increase the potential success of your Moose operation, and ensure the continued longevity of the Moose fraternity as a force for good.
Because it is felt necessary for our future, and the right thing to do, Joint Management of all Moose operations will soon be more than a concept. Today is the right time for your Moose operation to consider Joint Management. If someone says it isn't, you might ask, "Why not?" The nation in which we do business have been under joint male and female management for decades. Isn't it time for the Moose organization to do the same?
For more information on the Joint Management Pilot Program, visit www.mooseintl.org/members/general_governor/joint_management_pilot , or contact the General Governor's office at 630-966-2207.
New Hours
We now have more hours to enjoy the benefits of the Social Quarters. We are now open Monday through Friday 4pm until 10pm. Saturday and Sunday are still 12noon until 10pm. We also offer pre-packaged, "heat-n-eat" pizza's, and a BBQ Pork Rib sandwich. The pizza's are cooked in a pizza oven donated by Alan and Patti Prince.
New Members
Please welcome to the Lodge;
Philip Rooney, sponsored by Ken Young
Burleigh Wellman, sponsored by Larry Uhl.
W.O.T.M.
Chapter 2298
We now have a W.O.T.M. Chapter in our Lodge. The Chapter was instituted on the 17th of September. The Board of Officers will be:
Sr. Regent
Karen Edgerly
Jr. Regent
Joyce Haga
Chaplain
Nancy Dexter
Recorder
Patti Prince
Secretary/Treasurer
Amelia Black
Jr. Graduate Regent
Roslie Ells
Pool League
The inter-fraternal(Just For Fun) pool league will start on the 2nd of October and will again have the following clubs participating:
Eagles Aerie 3552
10/02/05; 10/30/05; 11/27/05; 01/08/06; 02/05/06; 03/05/06
American Legion Post 42
10/09/05; 11/06/05; 12/04/05; 01/15/06; 02/12/06; 03/12/06
VFW Post 2406
10/16/05; 11/13/05; 12/11/05; 01/22/06; 02/19/06; 03/19/06
Moose Lodge 2565
10/23/05; 11/20/05; 12/18/05; 01/29/06; 02/26/06; 03/26/06
Adopt-A-Highway
We have held our 3rd and final pick-up for the year. Wednesday morning, September 14th had 7 volunteers armed with trash bags and nail sticks picking up the roadside between Cochran and Spicerville Hwy. on I-69. Those volunteers were:
Bob Aleshire
Buster Edgerly
Karen Edgerly
Don Ells
Bruce Milke
Larry Tissue
Vicky Tissue
October's Birthday's
Those celebrating birthday's in October are:
Paul Goodenough(1st)
Bruce Milke(3rd)
David Johnstone(3rd)
Gerald Valero(3rd)
Jerry Root(4th)
Marcus Burnett(8th)
Gene Byrd(13th)
Ed Williams(14th)
John Hall(20th)
Howard Bristol(22nd)
Gary Friel(24th)
Stop into the Lodge and enjoy a complimentary drink and dinner during the month of your birth.
Future Dinners
October's dinner will feature "New England Boiled Dinner", just like mom used to make. October 29th will be the annual Halloween Party, costumes optional. Starting time is 10:00a.m. This event will be hosted by W.O.T.M. at the Lodge.
Notice of Special Election
We will be holding a special election on October 6th for the office of Governor.
Governor - Been a good standing member in the lodge for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the date of election and completed at least one (1) year in another elected office (not a combination of offices) of the lodge in which he seeks office.
W.O.T.M.
The W.O.T.M. will be holding a yard sale on the 30th of September and the 1st of October at the Lodge. The time for this sale will be 9am until 4pm.
Thank You's
The officers of the W.O.T.M. would like to thank the men who helped set up the Lodge for the Installation Ceremony and the volunteer officers that made it a reality. The door prizes were won by Rebecca Bala(Moose Head) and Emily Rassmussen(Vase).
T.I.P.S. Class
The Lodge will be hosting the T.I.P.S. training session on October 16th. Plan on arriving by 9am for registration. Coffee and doughnuts will be furnished. A light lunch will also be served. Cost for this class is $30.00.
We would also like to see more of our T.I.P.S. trained servers volunteer for a shift once every 3 weeks. The server sign-up sheet is behind the bar, place your name on it and volunteer.
A Special Thank You
A special thank you to all women of the Moose, Lansing and Charlotte, for helping me when I was "Down and Out". Your prayer and thoughts were much appreciated.
Katherine Ells