GOVERNOR’S REMARKS

Well, there have been quite a few changes since our last
newsletter. If you haven’t been in for a while, we have divided one room into three. The children’s room is a little smaller, but will accommodate them nicely. New carpet has been installed in the social quarters as well. I would like to thank all the volunteers that helped make it all happen!

Lodge meeting nights are still on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm.

If you haven’t already done so, check out the new menu! Full menu is served every Wednesday from 5pm-9pm, as well as
Friday and Saturday full menu served for lunch (11am-2pm) and dinner (5pm-9pm). Check your calendar for upcoming events.

Don’t forget that if you sign 2 new or re-enrolled members, your dues are paid for the next year!

Fraternally yours,

Alan Hettinger
Governor

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from our W.O.T.M. Officers


If you have not visited the Lodge recently I suggest you come see the changes that have taken place. The LOOM has made significant changes to the social quarters that all members and visitors will enjoy. Bring the family and prospective members for a nice meal and social time at the Tuscola Moose Family Center.

The WOTM sponsored Halloween party for the kids of Tuscola Lodge/Chapter was a success. A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers involved with the party. Without them none of this would be possible.

Please look in the newsletter for the details concerning the Christmas party the WOTM sponsor for the kids and grandkids of the Tuscola Lodge/Chapter. It will be December 10th at the lodge in Tuscola. I hear that Santa may be coming for a visit.

Texas Card Party is a fundraiser held by the WOTM on Friday nights. The LOOM will be starting to hold an additional night during the week on Tuesday’s starting Nov 15th. You will now have two nights of entertainment and fun at the lodge and be supporting Mooseheart and Moosehaven. Good Luck to you!
The WOTM will be hosting another Fannie & Charlie burger night Nov 22nd. It will be a great opportunity to eat out before all the cooking for Thanksgiving starts and a trip down memory lane for those of you that remember the original Fannie &
Charlie’s restaurant here in Tuscola. Come enjoy friends,
family and fun at the Tuscola Moose Family Center.

It is never too early to start thinking of next year’s officers for WOTM. Any co-worker is eligible to run for an office and all are welcome to serve. If you have any questions as to what the duties for office entail please contact the current officers or refer to your general laws book. All co-workers are also
encouraged to attend the monthly meetings the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Changes can only be made if you do your part of your duty as a co-worker.

Hope the holiday season keeps you safe and brings you joy.

Fraternally,
Dawn Kauffman
Jr Grad Regent

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Mooseheart Football

On Friday, October 14, 2011 the Mooseheart Red Rambler’s defeated Chicago Hope Academy with the final score of 14–13. This victory brought the Ramblers record to 8-0 with one game left to play in the regular season. I had the great
pleasure of being on the field with the team as their Guest Coach for the game. The boys certainly didn’t play their best game of the season, but they did manage to walk away with a victory.
Another win for the Team and Head Coach Gary Urwiler came earlier in the day when Coach Urwiler received a phone call informing him he was selected as Chicago Bears Coach of the Week. The Coach along with the other Coaches
selected (which includes Tuscola Head Coach, Rick Reinhart) will be introduced at half time during one of the Bears home games. The Ramblers win record also qualifies them to
advance to the first round of the Class 1A playoffs. Best of luck goes out the Ramblers. A great group of young men we can all be proud of.

Gary Doud

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Membership

Thanks go out to the 36 members of the Tuscola Lodge who have sponsored at least 1 new member this year. To date we have signed 63 new or former members. We are well on our way to exceeding our membership quota of 109 new or former members..

This year’s International membership campaign is “Create Some Interest”. There are posters on the walls that tell about all the incentives International is offering for signing members. Please don’t forget about the ongoing
International Campaign “Never Pay Dues Again”. That’s right just sign 2 members in a year and International pays your dues.

The cost to sign a new or former member is still $40.00, that’s a $20.00 savings. This reduced price will expire on January 1, 2012, unless the Board of Officers decides to extend the offer. You have two months left to sign a friend under this reduced price. Use these next two months to “Create Some Interest” among your friends and get them signed up in the Loyal Order of Moose.

Fraternally Yours
Membership Chairman

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Bags Tournament
Every Sunday
4:00pm

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Euchre Tournaments
1st & 3rd Sundays starting at 1:00pm

November 6th December 4th
November 20th December 18th

For more information, contact Joe Harris

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Fannie & Charlie Burgers
Tuesday, November 22nd
5pm-9pm


Single Fannie Burger & Chips $3.00
Single Fannie Burger & Fries $4.00
Double Fannie Burger & Fries $5.00

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Tuscola Moose Family Center is
on FACEBOOK!
Request to be added to the Friend list
and watch for postings about
current events at the Moose!
Look for “Moose Lodge Tuscola”

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PORK CHOP
DRIVE-UP

The next Pork Chop Drive-Ups will be held on
Sunday, November 13th
(none in December)

The cost of the meal is $10.00 and the proceeds help
various community groups and our Family Center.

Tickets are for sale at:
First Mid Illinois Bank & Trust,
and the Moose Family Center.

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Halloween party for the kids

If you happened by the Moose on Saturday, October 22nd, you may have noticed some princesses, rock stars, cheerleaders, and even a Mario or two. The back room was transformed into fun, games and treats for all. Halloween décor was all around to add to the Halloween mood. The kids made masks, played games, created a spider web… and got lots of treats.
Thanks to everyone who helped—the kids had a good time!

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Bingo
Thursday 7pm

*Open to the public
*Bring a friend!

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“Every other Saturday night” Drawing

Get on the board - $500+ prize
if winner is present at drawing
*Members only*

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Raffle tickets for the
American Girl doll
and
electric train
are being sold now.

All proceeds are for the
Children’s Christmas Party.

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Plan to come to the Tuscola Moose
on New Year’s Eve for a
Prime Rib dinner!

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Homemade Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast
Saturday, December 3
6am—11am

Public welcome—donations accepted

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Moose-Gate Returns!

Tuscola Moose Lodge 729 is pleased to
announce the return of Moose-Gate for the 2011-12 Fighting Illini Basketball season. Chairman Mark House has announced the Moose-Gate dates for November and December (see below). On games that fall on Wednesday, Fridays, and Saturdays, we will enjoy the family grill menu. On games that fall on the other days of the week, food will be provided by volunteer cooks. On these days we will ask for donations to help offset the cost of providing a delectable treat while viewing our Fighting Illini on all the Hi-Def TV’s in our Lodge Social Quarters. We will again provide Pull Boards, Raffles, 50/50’s and giveaways from time to time. Come on out and enjoy Moose-Gate and cheer on our Fighting Illini!

Nov-Dec Moose-Gate Dates
Nov. 17 Lipscomb
Nov. 22 Richmond
Nov. 23 Rutgers/Illinois State
Nov. 27 Chicago State
Nov. 29 Maryland
Dec. 3 Gonzaga
Dec. 7 St. Bonaventure
Dec. 11 Coppin State
Dec. 17 UNLV
Dec. 22 Missouri
Dec. 27 Minnesota
Dec. 31 Purdue

The entire 2011-2012 Moose-Gate schedule will be posted in the Lodge Social Quarters. For specific game times and locations go to:

www.fightingillini.com

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THANK YOU...to all who brought in food for the funeral
dinners and the Payton party. It was very much
appreciated.
Marcia Williams

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Bring your membership cards to the Moose when you visit.

You never know when you may be asked to show it, and please do not be offended when asked to do so.
Moose International expects you to be able to show a current membership card every time you enter the social quarters.
Mooseheart and Moosehaven depend on our dues payments!

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Congratulations to our winners!
(and thanks to all for participating)

Every other Sat night drawings:
Aug 27: Chrisi Vandeventer “83”
Sept 10: Jack Postlewait “60”
Sept 24: Judy Cler “24”
Oct 8 : Jack Postlewait “14”
Oct 22: Ernesto Tovar “37”

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"Create Some Interest” in the Moose

Sponsor 2 new or re-enrolled members into the Moose between May 1 and April 30 each year and have your dues paid for you by Moose International!
Congratulations to following Tuscola Moose members have already gotten their dues paid for next year:
Larry Payton Kelly Williams
Joe Harris Alan Hettinger
Gary Doud Jeff Harris
James Crowe, Jr Bernie Kirkman
Dan Fellner Carol Postlewait
Ellen Hettinger Dawn Kauffman
Tracie Harp Judy Fields
Cassie Sigler Nikki Knight

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Kid’s Christmas Party
Saturday, December 10
3:00pm
Games, treats, a gift and maybe Santa will
make an appearance!
Bring your kids and grandkids in for the fun, and why not plan to stay for dinner!

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Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
Christmas Night Game
Sunday, December 25
7:20pm kick-off

Watch for event details at the Moose!

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Tuscola Moose Family Center needs
YOU!

Any project or event needs the help of our members volunteering to make it happen.
If everyone gave us a couple hours of their time, we could do even more to help Mooseheart, Moosehaven and our community.
Be sure to volunteer and let us know your ideas!

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To add a little variety to the menu on Wednesday nights, we will be alternating between Tacos and Italian Beef. Every other Wednesday will be tacos, with the other Wednesdays being Italian Beef. (see the calendar to keep track of which week is which)

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Upcoming Texas Card Parties

EVERY FRIDAY @ 7:00pm
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Starting November 15
EVERY TUESDAY @ 7:00pm
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Members only
Guests can play twice

Point system being used for
special tournaments in
May and October 2012

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Welcome to our newest Members of the Tuscola Moose Family Center:
Joe Vandeventer Phillip Anderson Jim William Jeremy Gardner Carly McCrory Mike Damler Bryan Hella Earl Drollinger Dale Holt Carolyn Morris Joe Pickowitz Scott Clevenger John Morris Chris Brown Lindy Pollock
Brian Alcorn Gary Alexander Jason Wilson Josh Couch Allison Williams Corky Fields Paul Nunez Mark Peterson Nancy Lovelady Margaret Stilwell

We also welcome back former members:
Josh Jones Frank Durham Kenneth Reifsteck
Joe Victor Dick Ogdon Joe Kappes Berry McGee Dave Klinkow

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