Princeton, Illinois Lodge 1339/WOTM Chapter 1973 Home

From the Administrator:
Just announced by Moose International there is no enrollment fee from January 1st through April 30th for the LOOM and the WOTM applications for new or re-enrolled members. The Princeton lodge is making an effort to attain its membership quota by picking up $10 of the dues fee, also our magic number for our quota is 33 new or former member applications before April 30th. Here is the bottom line, ask, a friend, neighbor, relative, or work associate to join the Moose for just $50. Our membership would like to welcome the following new members and thank their sponsors. Eric Olds sponsored by Paul Loiselle; Andy Puch sponsored by Duane Rich; Evan Bopes sponsored by Patrick Lilley; Richard Genslinger sponsored by Rollie Fisher; Dean Perino sponsored by Galen Hooper; and Brian Utsch and Mike Lincoln sponsored by Robert Badalowski of the Downers Grove lodge. Using Robert as an example you may sponsor members in a lodge other than your home lodge, in doing so Robert, Patrick, Galen, and Rollie, each of them have sponsored two members and receives a year’s free dues from Moose International. Watch the calendar for those new upcoming activities and remember the ones we have had scheduled each week. Our weekly Euchre night is open to all members, women and men, and their guests, just sign them into the guest register. Remember the third time a guest enters the lodge, should be for an orientation for new members. In our last newsletter I provided a breakdown of monthly expenses which should provide the membership of the lodge a need for their participation in our weekly activities. We have not raised our food prices in nearly three years and have been absorbing the increases from our vendors to hold down our prices to you. Let me give an example of why this can no longer be achieved without changing some prices to our menu. The cod we purchase for our Friday night dinners is one of the best in quality items we offer. The price increase for this product has risen 40% in the past eighteen months, without a price increase. Please understand that updating our prices to reflect cost increases will be necessary in the coming weeks to keep the lodge financially solvent.

Howard DeRose

From the Governor,

On Sunday December 4th, our lodge held its 31st Annual Senior Citizen’s Dinner. Our volunteers served around 130 seniors with the traditional meal of turkey and all the trimmings, including pumpkin pie. Our seniors were entertained with music from the Generics and they even had a visit from St. Nick. Great food with great friends made for a wonderful afternoon. I can’t say Thank you, enough to all who helped and entertained our Seniors. It once again shows how truly blessed our lodge is with the spirit of volunteerism. I would like to share a story with you our members that I was enlightened with on this very Sunday. As I was greeting our Seniors as they entered the lodge, a lady approached me and told me why she strongly believed in the Moose fraternity and what it was all about. This is a condensed version of her story. This person’s uncle had been killed while working on the railroad and was a member of the Moose. He left behind a family of four children who were welcomed into Mooseheart. Not knowing the entire story, I was told that two of the children left Mooseheart and started a “wild lifestyle”, and never even met the slightest of expectations. The two that continued their upbringing and education at Mooseheart, graduated Mooseheart high school and went on to college with the help of the Moose. They both received their teaching degrees in college and went onto careers in teaching. But the story doesn’t end quite yet, as they entered the teaching field be it fate or by chance, they both returned to Mooseheart where they were both hired as teachers in the Mooseheart school system. Now I don’t know the rest of the story but someday I look forward to hearing it. Sometimes we need to be reminded of how we can impact others people’s lives. Your annual membership dues, volunteerism efforts, and participation in our lodge activities strengthen our lodge as well as the Moose fraternity. Isn’t it nice to know the many, many benefits that come with your $60 in membership dues, that you are changing lives. Just like the holiday classic,”It’s a Wonderful Life”, shows us the world is a better place with you in it. When your dues notice arrives in the mail, send in your renewal and continue to make a difference to make the world a better place to live.

Hoping you had a Happy Holiday, Kent Harmon

The WOTM began celebrating Christmas on Dec. 1, with College of Regents night. All college members were honored, with Gaylynn Lilley having a tassel change. A party followed with finger food, sandwiches and plenty of desserts for those with a sweet tooth. Members had a good time deciding whether or not to steal the grab bag gifts from a friend. Charlene Behrens won a bottle of wine, which was placed in a single bottle whine holder. The raffle drawing for the monthly fund raiser was held on Dec. 17 with Jen Bacorn winning the $100 gift certificate for Wyanet Locker. The beautiful quilt made by Pat DeRose was won by Fred Kimberley.

Rosalie Hobbs
Junior Graduate Regent
815.879.9531
rosaliehobbs@comcast.net

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Mondays	-	Social Quarters is Open
Tuesdays	-	Lodge is Closed
Wednesdays	-	Sandwich Night
	-	Euchre - No Partner Required
Thursdays	-	Taco's
Fridays	-	Fish Night
Saturdays	-	Social Quarters is Open

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