To determine this, the determination is based on whether the past membership time lapse is under or over two years. This applies to both the Moose Lodge and Moose Legion memberships.

Less than 2 years - reinstate and just pay past dues.

Over two years - need to reenroll just like a new member. Complete an applications and you will need to meet the new requirements of being a member 1 year and have signed up a Moose Member in the lodge or been a member 6 months and signed up 3 Lodge Moose Members. (If you reenroll, you retain your Moose Legion, Fellowship or Pilgrim Degrees.)

Transfers – The fee is still $5.00 payable to the Moose Legion to which transfer is being made to.

In a memo by Bob Neff, Moose Legion Director to DuWayne Beck, Ambassador an important announcement was made. The memo announces the appointment of Bernie Gallion as Moose Legion Area Manager for Illinois effective August 27, 2010. He resides at 29 Hillcrest Trailer Ct., Taylorville, IL 62568-2384 and can be reached at 815 258-9512 or email at lrgbug@aol.com. Bernie is a member of Joliet Moose Lodge 300 and Mecca Moose Legion 9. Also copied was Ron Kozuszek, IL Regional Manager and Moose Legions 57, 112 and 173.

Freeport – Local Freeport Moose Lodge installs Officers for the coming fiscal year that begins May 1, 2010. The installation ceremony was held at the Freeport Moose Family Center at 601 E. South Street in Freeport this past Sunday, April 25, 2010. Both the Women of the Moose and the Loyal Order of Moose men were installed.

The Women of the Moose installation began at 5:00 pm with Wendy Veach serving as Installing Regent assisted by Patty Shenberger the Installing Guide. Others assisting were Diane Folgate, Installing Chairman, and Melissa Kluck, Installing Chaplain and Lisa Genandt as Guide.

The lady officers installed were Debra Boatright who will be serving as the Senior Regent, Suzie Chambers is the Junior Regent, Janna Kluck is Chaplain. Secretary/Treasurer is Peggy Long and Marlene Kostenbader is Recorder. Junior Graduate Regent is Tammy Woodyatt-Wilson who finished last year as Senior Regent and thanked all those assisting the Freeport Chapter 548 to not only make there honors but also, to reach there membership quotas for the past year. In all, there were twelve chairman positions to be filled and all but two are filled. Chairmen accepting positions are: Dorothy Pittsley, Heaven Boatright, Cindy Guthrie, Dolores Flanagan, Karen Fransen, Megan Patterson, Diane Folgate, Amber Ludwig, Wendy Veach and Connie Boatright.

Following the ladies installation ceremony, the men’s installation began at 6:00 pm with Dave Snyder being installed for his second term as Governor. The position of Administrator Remains open since last October when the administrator met an untimely passing. Other officers installed were: Josh Snyder as Junior Governor, Andy Johnson will be serving as Prelate, Treasurer will be Ed Salzman. The three Trustees are: Gary Nesemeyer, Roger Folgate and Todd Genandt. Continuing in the automatic position as Jr. Past Governor is Duane LaBudde. Serving as Installing Officer was Ray “Hammer” Foster, Illinois Moose Association President of District 4. Freeport is one of the ten lodges in District 4 and is the oldest lodge of the 94 lodges in Illinois. Assisting Hammer by serving as Installing Sergeant-At-Arms was Roger Wilson.

The Moose Fraternity, an International Fraternal Organization has three primary purposes: 1.) To support Mooseheart the child city in Illinois, 2.) Support Moosehaven the city of contentment for senior members and their wives near Jacksonville, Florida. And 3.) To contribute to community service projects of a wide range of events and activities in their communities and the nation. The Loyal Order of Moose was founded in 1888 and continues today still caring for children who need a family and a home. The Freeport Moose Lodge celebrated its 100th. Anniversary last year on September 20, 2009. Some of the recent
community service or contributions were given to: Tebala Shrine donation, St. Jades, Malcolm Eaton, Ramp, American Cancer Society, Moose Charities, Tommy Moose donations to police and fire unites and Veterans Garage Sale to be held in May according to governor Dave Snyder.

Women of the Moose Officers, Left to Right are: Suzie Chambers, Junior Regent; Tammy Woodyatt-Wilson, Junior Graduate Regent; Debra Boatright, Senior Regent; Janna Kluck, Chaplain; Peggy Long, Secretary/Treasurer. In the background is Ray “Hammer” Foster, IMA District 4 President who served as installing chairman for the Loyal Order of Moose men. Marlene Kostenbader – not shown – is the Recorder. They will take office May 1, 2010.

Loyal order of Moose men officers, left to right are: Andy Johnson, Prelate; Duane LaBudde, Jr. Past President; Josh Snyder, Jr. Governor; Dave Snyder, Governor, Ed Salzman, Treasurer; Gary Nesemeyer, 1 Year Trustee; Todd Genandt, 3 Year Trustee and Roger Folgate, 2 Year Trustee.

Refer to Photos ares to see pictures of them.

Good Bye “Bulk E-mail”, Hello “Official Communication”

The Bulk E-mail has been renamed “Official Communication From Moose International”. This was done to alleviate a common misconception. Some Administrators, Recorders and Moose Legion Secretaries have not been sharing the contents of Bulk E-mails with the officers and membership. Renaming these informational releases as Official Communications should serve as a reminder to share this information during the appropriate time designated in meeting agendas. In some cases, it may also be appropriate to share some items with officers and/or members immediately upon receipt of an Official Communication. The Lodges, Chapters and Moose Legions may also find some items in these communications should be communicated to their members via their local newsletter.