LOYAL ORDER OF THE MOOSE (LOOM)
(Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wed. each Month, 8:00 P.M.)
ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!
Officers:
Governor: Paul Chipules
Jr. Governor: Steve Myles
Jr. Past Governor: Tom Satkowski
Treasurer: Jeff Wright
Prelate: Raiford Putnam
Sgt.-at-Arms: Geno Brzezinski
Trustees: John Malloy
Joey Parobek
Dan Zdzinicki
Administrator: Wally Paris

WELCOME NEW LOOM MEMBERS:
Gilberto Ayala Greg Driscoll
David Boekeloo Alan Lundstrom
Robert Brown


LODGE ELECTIONS
Elections are coming up and offices are open. Forms will be available in the S.Q. For more information, call the office (708) 758-2727.

2009 LODGE 828 IMPROVEMENTS
- Installed Energy Saving Light Bulbs
- New Burm for the Gun Range
- New Parking Lot Drainage Ditch
- New TV System
- New S.Q. Couches
- Fireplace Plexiglas for Heating Purposes
- New S.Q. & Main Hall Doors
- Smokers Tent & Heater
- Improvements in the Septic Field,
S.Q. Bathroom & S.Q. Faucet
- Moved Marque to Front Entrance including
Electric
- New Poles & Lights Installed in Road Entrance
- Donations Towards New Pier
- Considerable Increase in Membership & Active &
Contributing Members

Some contributing members include Joey Parobek, Dan Zdzinicki, John Malloy, Tom Satkowski, Rick Boreman, Rich Freckelton, Jeff Wright, Tom Scott, Women of the Moose and the Gun Club. These are amongst many others who participate and contribute in these areas and other lodge functions. Thanks to all of us who share in caring for our lodge.


SUPERBOWL PARTY,
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7th 4:00 P.M.
Here’s Your Place to go for the Super Bowl! The Lodge will provide the main entrée and members are asked to bring a dish, appetizer or desert. Can’t help but have a feast and a good time here!


VALENTINE’S DAY
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14th
Don’t let your loved ones cook today. Bring ‘em in the S.Q. & buy and enjoy a delicious Doreen’s Pizza! NEW!!! FYI – There will be a Nascar Party going on in the big hall. This is a fundraising event for autism and tickets are sold.


“TO HECK WITH WINTER PARTY!”
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20th 2:00-5:00 P.M.

Come join us for some summertime grillin’ and bring along your favorite summer side dish! See your S.Q. host & let us know if you would like to come in and say “To Heck with Winter!” on this Saturday afternoon. Try to remember your favorite summer songs for the Juke Box! One month ‘til Spring!


ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER & CELEBRATION!
SATURDAY, MARCH 13
DINNER: 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.

Join us for a traditional St. Patrick’s Dinner (Corn Beef and Cabbage). $13/plate including desert and entertainment! Hot dog & chips $3 for kids. We are looking for volunteers to help serve or clean up. Contact the S.Q. (708) 758-3575

CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT
SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 10:00 A.M.
Bring the little ones in (up to 12 yrs.) to enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt! Candy, Prizes, donuts & juice.

GUN CLUB & FISHING CLUB
(Meetings: 2nd Saturday of Each Month, 9:00 A.M.)
(Contact Person: Tom Satkowski (708) 280-6289

SIGN-UPS ARE SATURDAY & SUNDAY,
MARCH 6th & 7th
FROM 9:00 A.M. UNTIL 12:00 P.M
These are special dates and times for these club sign-ups. Mark your calendar!

$2 RAFFLE: $50 1st Place and $25 2nd Place. Drawing will be held at the April Gun Club Meeting. A minimum of 100 tickets to be sold.

All fishing, including ice fishing, is at your own risk. All children must be adult-supervised.

A special thanks to the gun club for helping out with the taxes and the pump and well problems!

WOMEN OF THE MOOSE (WOTM)
(Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wed. each Month, 6:30 P.M.)
Officers:
Senior Regent: Stella Chipules
Jr. Regent: Nancy Pearson
Secretary/Treasurer: Betty Foushi
Chaplin: Clarice Alkire
Recorder: Virginia Butt (Pro-Tem)

The WOTM hope everyone had a nice Christmas and want to wish everyone a great new year. I would like to mention that Marge Wishba is in need of all of our prayers. Ladies, we need and want you to come to meetings. The meetings have changed. They are nothing like they used to be, so come give us a chance.

VALENTINE’S SPAGHETTI DINNER & DANCE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
DINNER: 5:00 - 7:00 P. M.
DANCE: 5:00 - 8:00 P.M.
$10 - Dinner & Dance
$12 - Dance Only

All are welcome to come and eat and dance! It’s a nice way to show your sweetie you love them. There will be a desert table at no cost. We are also looking for volunteers to help serve and clean up.
Contact Stella @ (219) 644-6346 (c)
(708) 757-7311 (h)

5-PENNY SOCIAL
SUNDAY, MARCH 21
NOON – 3:00 P.M.
Please come out and bring a friend or two and have a good time. We are looking for donations, new or like new items only please. We are also looking for help from volunteers. Call Stella at the above listed number(s).

A special thanks to the WOTM for helping out with the pump and well problems!

FUNNY PERSONAL PHOTOS FOR THE S.Q. BULLETIN BOARD
(FEBRUARY & MARCH)
Bring in your favorite funny personal photo(s) that you would like to share with your fellow members. Suggestions would include a baby picture, when you had long hair, a high school picture, or a family picture, or see if we can recognize who you are in a photo! Just for kicks! We’ll place them on the S.Q. Bulletin Board during February and March.

THANKS………
- Thanks to Art for the X-Mas tree donation,
propane, bird seed and many other contributions
throughout the year!
- Thanks to Stella, Paul & Wally for making
Breakfast with Santa happen!
- Thanks to all who participated in the X-Mas
Party & White Elephant Exchange. Tacky X-Mas
Sweater Winners were Sue, Rich, Julie & Denise!
- Thanks to Wally for preparing the turkey & ham
and for hosting the S.Q. along with Dan on New
Years Day!
Thanks to all who brought in a great spread of
delicious food!
- Thanks to Stella, Paul, Virginia and others for a
very enjoyable WOTM Dinner and Dance!
- Thanks to the WOTM for donating to the
Halloween Party and the WOTM Christmas Party.



IN SYMPATHY….
Our sympathies go out to the family of Irene Gustalli. Well wishes.

ALL LODGE MEMBER WORK PARTIES
(Held 2nd Sat. of Each Month, 9:30 A.M.)
Also, any time is a good time to volunteer. See your lodge officers for any questions.

YEAR-LONG MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
In conjunction with the Illinois Moose Association, Lodge 828 is running a year-long membership drive. Sponsors receive $10 in “Moose Bucks!”

Update your annual membership @ www.mooseintl.org and click on Quick Pay.

Visit www.mooseintl.org for the latest news on Mooseheart, Moosehaven, & Moose Charities. Take a look and see for yourself everything our organization has to offer & what you support.

HALL RENTALS AVAILABLE
Hall Rentals are available to members. Approx. 50 - 300 people. Contact the Office at (708) 758-2727.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION & CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS - Bring ‘em into the S.Q. They’re worth money to the kids. Don’t just toss ‘em! Look at your food boxes!

REGIONAL MANAGER CONTACT
Contact our Regional Manager with comments, complaints or recognition regarding Moose-related activities or occurrences:
Ron Kozuszek
Illinois Regional Manager
1184 Candlewood Road
Elgin, IL 60123
rkozuszek@mooseintl.org
(847) 841-1292 (h)
(618) 795-1476 (c)

(Meetings: 2nd Saturday of Each Month, 9:00 A.M.)
(Contact Person: Tom Satkowski (708) 280-6289

SIGN-UPS ARE SATURDAY & SUNDAY,
MARCH 6th & 7th
FROM 9:00 A.M. UNTIL 12:00 P.M