Moose Messenger
A quarterly publication of Glendale Moose Lodge 2243, Chapter 1642
Nov., Dec., and January 2014
Glendale’s Council of Higher Degrees
A great time was had by all the Higher Degree Wing Ding held on Oct 5. Event chairman was Kathleen Turek and
music was provided by Ron Knight, “Knight Moves”. ( Photos of the event are available on our web-site.)
This joint committee (made up of LOOM and WOTM members who have earned a higher degree) was formed to
increase membership retention of our most valuable asset – our members. Any man who has advanced to the Moose
Legion or earned their Fellowship or Pilgrim Degree is eligible to participate. Likewise, any woman who has earned
their Academy of Friendship, Star Recorder, or College of Regents degree may participate. And we need you! Please
join us for our next meeting on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 2:00 p.m. The Council of Higher Degrees also is proud to hold
meat draws every other month on the 4th Saturday of each month at 4:30 pm (alternating with the Moose Legion).
Come out and join us in this fun event!
Current officers are:
Don Rentscheler – President.
Phyllis Sonnier – Vice-President, Mary Ann Lowell – Secretary/Recorder, and Carmie Brooks – Chaplain.
The Changes Keep Coming..
If you haven't been to the Lodge on a Saturday night lately, you’ll need to check it out. Saturday Karaoke has been
moved to the back room. Depending on your point of view… that’s good news for many reasons. If you enjoy a quiet
drink in the social quarters—you’re all set. If you wanted a bigger screen so you could read the Karaoke words, your
problem has been solved. Plus there is more room to dance! And with the bar in the back open , there should be shorter
lines to get your drinks!
Have You Noticed the Kids Play Area?
Thanks to our Governor, George Coy, our Moose Lodge Family Center now has a special children’s area! The designated area in the middle room has a large flat screen tv, DVD player, Wii games, puzzles and toys. Special tables and chairs
are provided for the toddlers, as well. You (members) are required to supervise the kids you bring to the center. We ask
that you help keep the new play area clean for all our guests. Rules of conduct will be posted in the area. Enjoy!
Still the Best in the West . . .
We’re still the Best in the West because of our volunteers. If YOU would like to be among the proud, we can always use more help
in the kitchen. It’s not just cooking and washing dishes (though that’s always needed). We need help with setting up for Fish Fry Fridays and other events, waitresses, miscellaneous clean up – even simple tasks like filling salt and pepper shakers, or putting out
placemats and silverware. In fact, there are opportunities all over the lodge. Volunteer for one hour a week or one hour per month or
much more. Every minute helps! Contact George Coy, Governor, or Bob Turek, Administrator, if you want to know more.
What’s Been Happening?
Parking Lot Sale
WOTM 1642 hosted the 2nd Annual Treasure sale in the lodge parking lot—a big success. All proceeds went to the Valley Food
Bank ($652) plus a truckload of left over merchandise for their thrift store. It was a big team effort with lots of donations. We were
wheeling and dealing and even gave items away to those who needed it. We hope to break the bank next year with the 3rd annual
sale. Thanks to everyone (WOTM & LOOM) who helped make this sale such a success. Terri Moore, Jr. Regent
50-60’s Dinner Dance
The dinner dance, chaired by Debbie Branscum, Friendship Chairman, was a great time for all who attending. Contests were held for
dance, hula hoop and costume with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in most of the contests. Thanks to local restaurants, the LOOM and
Chapter for donating the many prizes given away. Thanks to everyone who helped make this party such a success. Please contact
Terri Moore if you’d like to get all the 50’s Dance pictures on a disk.
Photos from both events are available on our website.
Welcome to “The Best in the West!”
Glendale Moose Lodge #2243 and Chapter #1642
9550 W. Peoria Avenue · Peoria, Arizona 85345
623.878.4940
www.glendalemoose2243.org · www.mooseintl.org
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Schedule
Chapter Meetings
st
District Meetings
rd
Nov. 16 - Glendale
Dec. 21 - Avondale
Jan. 18 - Avondale
Officers at 10:00 a.m.
Meeting at 11:00 a.m.
1 & 3 Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
(Open to members in good standing)
New Member Orientation
1ST Wednesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Board Meeting - 2nd Wednesday 6:00 pm
Moose Unit Legion Meetings 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 23
Dec. 28
Jan. 25
Lodge Meetings
nd
th
2 & 4 Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm
(Open to all members in good standing)
Board - 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 5:30 pm
House Committee– Monday before 2nd & 4th
Wednesdays 5:30 PM
Moose Legion Celebration—Glendale
Nov. 15-17
Council of Higher Degree Meeting
Joint Officers Meeting 2nd Wednesday after
Sunday, Nov 24 @ 2:00 p.m.
Chapter board and Lodge meeting
BE SURE TO CHECK ON LINE CALENDARS FOR LAST MINUTE CHANGES
Friday Fish Fry 4:30-7:00 pm
Entertainment 6:00-10:00 pm
Nov 1 The Cherokees
Nov 8 American Kountry
Nov 15 Steel Nickel Band
Nov 22 Cactus Country
Nov 29 Debbie & the Double Eagle
Dec 6 The Cherokees
Dec 13 American Kountry
Dec 20 Steel Nickel Band
Dec 27 Cactus Country
Jan 3 The Cherokees
Jan 10 American Kountry
Jan 17 Steel Nickel Band
Jan 24 Cactus Country
Jan 31 Debbie & the Double Eagle
Saturday Karaoke 5:00-9:00 pm
Dinner Served 5:00-7:00 pm
Nov 2
Nov 9
Nov 16
Nov 23
Nov 30
Dec 7
Dec 14
Dec 21
Dec 28
Jan 4
Jan 11
Jan 18
Jan 25
Special Events
Nov. 15-17
Nov. 23
Nov. 28
Dec. 14
Dec. 20
Dec. 24
Dec. 31
Jan. 18
All State Moose Legion Days– Glendale
Turkey Bingo @ 1:00
Thanksgiving Dinner
Breakfast with Santa @ 9:00 a.m.
Holiday Goodies Sale
Christmas Eve Potluck 4:00 - ?
New Year’s Eve Gala 6:00 - ?
Glendale’s Got Talent (or not) Show
POP-A-TOP
JUST 4 FUN
POP-A-TOP
JUST 4 FUN
JUST 4 FUN
DOUBLE SHOT
POP-A-TOP
JUST 4 FUN
JUST 4 FUN
POP-A-TOP
JUST 4 FUN
POP-A-TOP
JUST 4 FUN
glendalemoose2243.org
Sunday Entertainment 5-9 pm
Dinner Served 5:00-7:00 pm
Nov 3
Nov 10
Nov 17
Nov 24
Dec 1
Dec 8
Dec 15
Dec 22
Dec 29
Jan 5
Jan 12
Jan 19
Jan 26
The Breeze
Knight Moves
Dan & Denny
Why Knot
The Breeze
Knight Moves
Dan & Denny
Why Knot
Wild Wendy
The Breeze
Knight Moves
Dan & Denny
Why Knot
Other Recurring Events
(Schedules may change based on other events/holidays)
MEAT DRAWS
1st Sundays, 4:00 pm- Women of the Moose
4th Saturdays-4:30 pm Moose Legion
Or Council of Higher Degree
(check online for meat draw updates)
Pool Tournament - Monday 6:00 pm
Euchre Club - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 1:00 pm
Pinochle—Wednesday 12:00 noon
Check the calendar & website for various raffles.
Kitchen Hours
Lunch 11:30—1:30 pm Tuesday through Friday
Saturday & Sunday 5:00—7:00 pm
The Social Quarters opens daily at 10:30 am
Taco Salad first and third Tuesday of the Month
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LOOM News...
Congratulations to Scott Kedzior, the winner of the $100 gas card for
September! We will again be drawing from all the LOOM renewals in
October and November for another $100 Gas Card.
Message from the Governor
I can't believe that I'm half way through my year of office. It’s been good and I’m ready for the rest of the year.
I want to welcome all of our new members and all of our winter members back.
As you can see we are doing changes. We now have the kids’ area open for future Moose members. We are
now using our back room on Saturday nights. We are trying to improve our kitchen by doing different specials
on Friday nights.
We are still in need of volunteers for our kitchen and throughout our Lodge. Please come and volunteer your
time for the good of the Lodge.
I would like to remind you that the application fees are still waved for new members of the Moose and the
Moose Legion and the Women of the Moose. Don't forget that if you sign two new members up, you’ll get
your dues paid.
Thank you for you continued support for the lodge as well as Mooseheart and Moosehaven.
your dues.
Remember to pay
Your Governor,
George Coy
Welcome to our newest brothers….
Don Barber, Clark Baum, Donald Becker, Michel Briles, John Calhoun, Bob Callaghan, Vern Carrillo, Kevin Cary,
Louis Ciaroullo, John Clark, Bill Cowan, Mark DeVito, Daniel Farcus, Barry Flippen, Alan Flower, Richard Gilsrud, Erich
Girone, Joseph Girone, Ray Gulbranson, Gary Lee Hall, Sydney Hall, Phil Harris, Richard Hoppin, Chuck Johnson,
Sterling Kennedy, Joseph Kozik, Jeff Krouse, Lars Linstrom, Eddie Love, Jerry Low, Michael Milbyer, Darrell Pebley,
Mike Roether, Alain Segura, Ken Sens, Thomas Stano, David Symmonds, James Turrubiartes, Larry Wildes, and
Robert Wynns
SPONSORS FOR THE LAST QUARTER
Donald Anderson , Dan Belstner , Mel Blood, Steve Brooks, Robert Cooper, George Coy, George Fincel, Jose Gonzales,
Gordon Hamel, Dan Hamilton, Richard Hoppin, Michael Johnigarn, Scott Kedzior, T.E. McDaniel, Don Meek,
Timothy P. O’Donnell, Jesse Pigorsch, Keith Piper, Dean Pokrandt, Bill Quinn, Joel Reed, Don Rentscheler,
Luis Rodriguez, Dan Sanders, Lyle Schaulis, Jerry Slough, Bob Turek, Sam Westra, and Bob Williams
Loyal Order of Moose
Lodge #2243
2013-2014 Officers
Governor - George Coy
Jr Governor - Don Rentscheler
Jr Past Governor - Craig Dotzauer
Treasurer - Steve Brooks
Administrator - Bob Turek
Prelate - Fred Carmack
1 Year Trustee - Dean Penrod
2 Year Trustee - Rex York
3 Year Trustee - Lyle Clark
Sergeant at Arms - Dave Bush
Inner Guard– Al Sonnier
Outer Guard - Glenn Young
WANT TO STEP UP TO THE
NEXT LEVEL?
Join the Moose Legion and be part of the
Higher Degree.
The only requirement is:
 You have sponsored one new member
Or
 You have been a member of the Lodge
for at least six months
It is that simple. Become a part of the
active crowd in your lodge
Contact any Moose Legionnaire for
more information
Our Defending Circle
has been Broken…
Bobby Dakis
Richard Doyle
Ronald Morgan
Jack ‘Pete’ Peterson
John Trimer
Rest in Peace, Brothers.
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Message from your Senior Regent
The weather is finally changing after a very long hot summer! The cooler weather also brings back many of our
snow birds. Welcome back – we missed you and are glad to have you back!! The Glendale Women of the Moose
have been hard at work in the past couple of months. Congratulations Terri Moore for the fantastic job on our
Second Annual Parking Lot Sale success. The Valley View Food Bank was very appreciative of the donation.
Debbie Branscum, Academy of Friendship Chairman, hosted the 50’s dance on October 19th that was also a
rousing success.
On Nov. 3, we will be kicking off a week of planned activities for Membership Retention Week! Moose
International has designated the week of November 3 – 9 to be dedicated to membership retention. We are
encouraging everyone to get involved. On Monday November 4th there will be a kick off meeting in the middle
room. Lists of expired members will be distributed to everyone who is willing to make phone calls to expired
members. Scripts will be provided. It will start at 4:00pm. On Wednesday, November 6th from 5:00-7:00 there will
be a social to welcome new members as well as any members that are undecided on whether to renew their
memberships or not. Refreshments will be provided. Then on Saturday, November 9th at 9:00 a.m., we will have a
debriefing meeting over coffee and pastries to finalize our efforts and gauge our success. We truly hope everyone
can make these events this week as we need all the help we can get!
On Saturday and Sunday, November 16th-17th, Glendale will be hosting the All-State Celebration at our Lodge. As
a fundraiser for our District, the Glendale WOTM is requesting donations of baked goods for a bake sale. We
would like to have as many as we can get so please consider donating. Donations can be brought to the Lodge on
Friday anytime or Saturday morning. We would truly appreciate it!
Last but not least, don’t forget there is still a $0 enrollment fee going on so now is the time to sign up new members. Sign up just two and your next year’s membership dues are free! I hope everyone has a blessed holiday season and a very Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Cheryl Rentscheler
Senior Regent
Our Dearly Departed
Co-workers
Ursula Chamberlin
Anna Fisher
Carol Roland
May they rest in peace
Women of the Moose
Chapter #1642
2013-2014 Officers
Sr. Regent - Cheryl Rentscheler
Jr. Graduate Regent - MaryAnne Latter
Jr. Regent - Terri Moore
Chaplain - Carmie Brooks
Recorder - Mary Anderson
Secretary/Treasurer—Mary Ann Lowell
Guide-Zana Bellinger
Assistant Guide– Verna McDonald
WELCOME to Our Newest Co-Workers
Rosemarie Alfaro, Mikaela Anderson, Brandie Baracani, Judy Barbaria, Brenda Berg,
Kathleen Bjorseth, Carol Blaze, Jamie Bledsoe, Wanda Brist, Patricia Brown,
Bonnie Carillo, Andrea Champion, Hazel Chopko, Tracie Cloverdale, Judy Cornils,
Judith Cramer, Kathy Daugherty, Terry Day, Paulina George, Stefanie Geschke,
Terry Gray, Sharon Greer, Pam Gustafson, Rhonda Harrison, Linda Hicks,
Phyllis Hitzeman, Catherine Hoben, Mary House, Anna Idle, Sharon Johnson,
Julie Kaplan, Vy Laophiou, Nancy Love, Josephine May, Donna McGahn,
Mary Mitchell, Janice Moyer, Dorothy Nistad, Mary O'Donnel-Jarm, Genevieve Patch,
Debra Price, Diane Rager, Patricia Record, Ramona Rucks, Deborah Saavedra,
Sharon Secour, Teresa Serein, Paula Skinner, Gale Smith, Carol Sorrells,
Eartha Sullivan, Jean Swagerty, Pamela Uveges, Sandra Walker, Robin Wanamaker,
Nancy Webb, Janis White, Mitzi Wolak, and Barbara Wyllie-Pecora,
WOTM Sponsors for the last quarter
Mikki Aaronson, Susan Amaro, Mary Anderson, Denise Angeles, Blance Bade,
Sandra Ball, Janice Barr, Marilyn Buck, Renee Chinn, Linda Churchman, Sandra Clark,
Judy Coy, Delores Dunigan, Janyce Fagan, Teresa Farrell, Margaret Giswold,
Johanna Gorr, Diane Hinkle, Jane Hundley, Patty Keepin, MaryAnne Latter,
Peggy Manning, Melissa Meek, Terri Moore, Linda Moser, Lera Newman,
Lynda O'Neill, Delores Peek, Alice Prentice, Trude Quatrone, Cheryl Rentscheler,
Boonmee Soderholm, Phyllis Sonnier, Beverly Straub, Betty Jo Thurman,
Nancy Tuatagaloa, Ginger Wofford, and Barbara Wyllie-Pecora
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Special Events
Please watch our website or info board in the
Social Quarters for more details about these events.
Nov. 15—17 All State MOOSE LEGION Days—Glendale
Saturday, November 23—Turkey Bingo
Thursday, November 28—Thanksgiving Dinner
Saturday, December 14—Breakfast with Santa; Children’s
Christmas Party
Friday, December 20 - Holiday Goodies Sale 5:00 –8:00
Tuesday, December 24—Christmas Eve Pot Luck 4:00—?
Tuesday, December 31—New Year’s Eve Gala 6:00—?
Saturday, January 18—Glendale’s Got Talent (or Not) Show
Special Drawings/Raffles
Sunday, Nov. 5—AZ Lottery Tickets @ WOTM Meat Draw
Friday, Nov .22—Gift Basket
Friday, Dec. 6—Christmas Dishes
Friday, Dec. 20—Complete Sex & City DVD Set (TV&Movies)
Please visit our website: ‘ www.glendalemoose2243.org ‘ for updates
YOUR NEWSLETTER HAS ARRIVED!
Glendale Moose Lodge #2243 & Chapter #1642
9550 W. Peoria Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85345