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ANNOUNCER July/August 2011 Mooseheart High School 2011 Commencement Class and Sponsoring Moose Lodges Deng Aguoc, Mooseheart, IL Lodge 2655, Colton Bullock, Lake Worth, FL Lodge 994, Amber Chandler, Greenfield, MA Lodge 997, Levi Chavez, Frankfort, IN Lodge 7, Maria Dillon, Berwyn, IL Lodge 424, Brendan Douglas, Brandon, FL Lodge 1880, Akeem Edmonds, Chicago Southwest, Lodge 44, Patricia Estes, Bellwood, IL Lodge 777, Henrietta Princess Gbane, Iowa City, IA Lodge 1096, Jordan Holler, Longmont, CO Lodge 1548, Laurence Lech, Freeport, IL Lodge 162, Ashley Molina, Berwyn, IL Lodge 424, Armauni Nash, Mooseheart, IL Lodge 2655, Jernon Owens, Jr., Berwyn, IL Lodge 424, Aaron Palmer, Princeton, IL Lodge 1339, Airet Paramo, Bellwood, IL Lodge 777, Lashionette Reed, Bellwood, IL Lodge 777, Cayana Samuelson, Batavia, IL Lodge 682, Santanna Sanchez, Green Bay, WI Lodge 801, Afolain Sanni, Elgin, IL Lodge 799, Jasmyn Singleton, St. Charles, MO Lodge 1513, Katie Stryker, Daytona Beach, FL Lodge 1263, Norma Tejeda, Berwyn, IL Lodge 424, Dawn Thomas, Woodstock, ON Canada Lodge 1141, Linda Whitton, Michigan City, IN Lodge 980 and Sidney Whorton, Paris, TN Lodge 1915. Moose University Online is now available as a Member Benefit!

Improved Functionality for Online Dues Payment

You, as a Moose Member, can take advantage of hundreds of courses on Moose University Online that until now were only available to a select Effective June 1, 2011, members can pay their dues online using the new and few! For only pennies a day you can have improved QuickPay program. How does this program differ from the old prounlimited access to these courses 24/7 from any gram? Internet connection. · The new program gives you the ability to pay up to ten years of current Whether for yourself, your children, or your membership dues. grandchildren, courses for all levels in Computer · It gives you the ability to pay your dues early In this issue: Basics, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Typing, without having to wait for a renewal notice. Governor Message-2 Moose Custom Courses, and many more are · For multiple members, it gives you the ability available. For more information go to the Eduto pay any/all of your memberships at the Senior Regent’s Message-3 cation and Training web page at same time. www.mooseintl.org! · It gives Moose Legionnaires the ability to pay Sunshine & Clouds-3 Moose Legion dues only. Kid’s Christmas Party-3 If you haven’t yet looked at the new program, Higher Degree -4 please do so today. Go to www.mooseintl.org and HUB District News-4 click on the “Pay Dues Online” icon. Moose Legion-4 If you have any questions, or do not have a computer and would like to pay dues using your debit/ credit card, please don’t hesitate to contact Member Services at 630/906-3658. They will be happy to assist you with your payment Monday—Friday, 8:00 a.m.—4:45 p.m. Central Time.

Lodge Meals-4 Member Birthdays-5 Lodge Events-6/7 Campaigns– 8 Calendar-Insert

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Publisher…………...……..Downey Moose Editor……….....…..……..Eric D. Espinoza From the Desk of the Governor Asst. Editor…….…….…Victor Arizmendi Asst. Editor…………..….…Ben Pendleton Mistakes…………..……….…Mike Garner May and June were busy months for our new officers and all volunteers. Howard Cunningham was elected and installed as our new Junior Governor and our new Sergeant at Arms is Jose Estrella. Articles must be turned in no later than Our Mother’s Day breakfast went over great – glad to see so many for breakthe 10th of the month & must be fast. To the breakfast crew, you did a great job. “Thanks” for all the hard work. typed or hand printed. On the 28th of May, we had a dinner/dance: two tickets for the price of one. For assistance or to submit an article We had a good dinner and fun for all. Thanks to Ray and Don for stepping up and via email: doing the cooking, hamburgers and fries. Elvira you did a great job serving. Thank [email protected] you Dominic, “Cook” and Joe for doing our music in such short notice. Tuesday’s and Friday’s dinners are doing okay – would like to see more of 2011-2012 you come and have dinner with us. If you have any suggestions on dinners, let us know. If you would like to help, let us know. All help is greatly appreciated. Oh yes, BOARD OF OFFICERS let’s not forget Bingo after dinner. Fun for all! Remember our LOOM meeting is the second Wednesday of every month at LOOM #663 6:30 p.m. Elected Officers Please ask your family and friends to become members. Let’s all see if we Governor……………………..…….Tom Fitzgerald can sign up at least two new members each. Junior Governor………..………Howard Cunningham Hope you all have a safe 4th of July. Trudy, thanks for all your help – I couldn’t do it without you. Jr. Past Governor…….………………….Ray Sanchez Prelate……………..……………….……Jerry Massie Administrator…………………....………Mike Garner

Tom Fitzgerald Governor

Treasurer………….…..……...……Victor Arizmendi 1 Year Trustee…………..……………...Don Mobley

Administrator’s Corner

2 Year Trustee……………..…… ….. Sergio Estrella 3 Year Trustee………………………. .. Sam Morales Appointed Officers Sgt-at-Arms………………….. ………..Jose Estrella Inner Guard………………...…...…..Chuck Michaels

House Committee Meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 6:30 p.m. Joint Officers Meeting 1st Wednesday of each month 7:00 p.m.

Well, we are two months into our new Moose Year already. Time really does fly whtn you are having fun! I hope everyone was able to attend the District Picnic June 18th. Those of you that were not able to attend really missed out on a wonderful time. Our Permanent Picnic Chairman Ben Pendleton, assisted by his fabulous twin sister Malinda, out did themselves as usual. They co-ordinated games and events for the young and old alike. I refer to “old” as being of age to become a L.O.O.M. or Chapter member, and the “young” as not being of age to become a member. There was lots of delicious food and beverages. The Downey Chapter prepared a great potato salad to accompany the sandwiches being sold. They also assisted with events being held and helped out wherever they were needed. THE LADIES IN THE DOWNEY CHAPTER ALWAYS COME THROUGH WHEN NEEDED. USUALLY ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT WOULD REASONABLY BE EXPECTED OF THEM. THEY DO NOT GET THE THANKS OR THE CREDIT THEY DESERVE AS OFTEN AS THEY SHOULD. ON BEHOLF OF THE DOWNEY LO.O.M., I WANT TO THANK THEM NOW. NOT ONLY FOR WHAT THEY DID AT THE PICNIC, BUT FOR WHAT THEY DO FOR OUR LODGE EVERYDAY. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Keep your eyes and ears open for more fun events throughout the rest of the year. There will be lots of activities being planned by the Lodges, Chapters, M.L.A.C.’s and the Moose Legion 6. I look forward to seeing you at the Lodge and at upcoming events. Mike Garner Administrator

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Senior Regents Message

2011-2012 BOARD OF OFFICERS

Dear Loyal Order & Co-workers,

Chapter #1126

Senior Regent’s Message

Elected Officers

It’s a new year, and we have a lot of things going on. Senior Regent…….….……………….…Carol Garner

I do hope that we can join together to support each other. Junior Regent ……..…………… ……..Charla Kanz

In doing that, I feel we can have an outstanding year. On another note, We will not be having a regular friendship meeting for a couple of months. If someone has an idea for raising funds, please contact us. Let’s work together.

Jr. Grad. Regent ………………..………...Jean White Chaplain …….…….…….... Treasurer ………………... Recorder ……….……...………..…Alisha Woodward Guide …………………………...…Rosemary Brasier Asst. Guide …………………………....…Jeannie Bay

Sincerely

Special Chairmen

Carol Garner

Sunshine ……………………………….…Jean White

Sr. Regent

Just a Reminder Christmas is not far away. Our children’s Christmas Party will be Saturday, December 10th from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. The sign-up deadline will be November 19th. No late sign-ups will be accepted. The party is for Downey Moose member’s children and grandchildren only, ages 1 day to 12 years old. The child must be present to receive a gift. Watch your bulletin for a sign up form.

Sunshine and Clouds Jerry Massie Prelate

Nothing to report at this time. If you know of a member or a relative of a member being ill or passing away, let us know so we can provide assistance and comfort. Also, if you’re having an anniversary or celebrating the birth of a child/grandchild and want to share it with your Moose family, let us know about that also.

Jean White Sunshine

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Surf n Sand Council of Higher Degrees The next meeting will be held at the Apple Valley Lodge on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Anyone holding a higher degree is eligible to join. It’s only $5.00 per year and all funds raised go towards Moose Charities and needs. If you need an application, just see Malinda Deniz or Ben Pendleton.

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HUB District #18 Congratulations to the Downey LOOM for winning the attendance award for the men at our District Social held Sunday, June 12th. The next District Social will be held at our Lodge on Sunday, July 17th at 11:00 a.m. Cone on down and show your support. It’s also a good place to make friends with Brothers and Co-workers from other Lodges and learn what they have going on.

Southern California Moose Legion #6 We just received word on our 2011-12 special project. It will be to purchase two new passenger vans for Mooseheart and 21 new office computers. Please assist us in our fundraising efforts, so that we can continue to take care of our children at Mooseheart and our seniors at Moosehaven. Our next Celebration will be Sunday, July 10th at the Rosemead Lodge. Not only will we be elevating some well deserving Brothers to the higher degree of Moose Legionnaire, but we’ll also be honoring the Women of the Moose for all their hard work for their Chapters, Lodges and Southern California Moose Legion #6. All Co-workers in attendance will receive a free dinner. We look forward to seeing you there.

Complete Breakfast

Moose Meetings MOOSE INTERNATIONAL www.mooseintl.org 123rd Convention June 30—July 6, 2011 Anaheim, CA

Every Sunday Morning 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

CA/NV MOOSE ASSOCIATION

2 Eggs (to order), Hash Browns, Toast or Biscuit & Gravy and all you can drink Coffee With Bacon or Sausage - $4.50 With Ham - $5.50

Convention September 7 - 11, 2011 @ Reno, NV

We have other items on the menu as well. Come on down and check us out.

www.ca-nvmoose.org

HUB DISTRICT #18

During Breakfast hours only!

Social Meetings July 17, 2011 Downey Lodge @ 11:00 am

Delicious Dinners

August 21, 2011 El Monte Lodge @ 11:00 am

Bloody Mary’s - $1.75

Every Friday Night 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Specials every Friday and Menu to choose from.

Bingo 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Surf n Sand Council of Higher Degrees Quarterly Meeting July 9, 2011 Apple Valley Lodge @ 11:00 a.m.

Southern California Moose Legion #6 Celebration July 10, 2011 Rosemead Lodge @ 3:00 p.m.

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Happy July Birthdays LOOM & WOTM FREE BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST All LOOM & WOTM members listed below who have a birthday in the month of July will receive a FREE BREAKFAST on July 9, 2011. For those who have a birthday in the month of August will receive a FREE BREAKFAST on August . All you need to do is present your PAID UP DUES RECEIPT CARD at the cashier table.

Alan Phillips

01

Navor Rubio

12

Toni Abbate

26

Glenda Rubio

01

Mike Smedley

13

Ralph Rhodes

27

Yolanda Marron

01

Bobbie Dunlap

13

Gail Harcus

28

Victor Arizmendi

02

Velma Hamilton

13

Sandra Salas

28

Joann Resetar

02

Mary Conrad

13

Adan Colunga

29

Joyce Hubbert

02

Joe Frumento

14

Gary Phillips

29

Thomas Headley

03

Stella Jimenez

15

Ernie Rios

29

Iraselma Paniagua

04

Harvey Bowe

16

Glenn Landon

30

Corina Pendleton

04

Laramie Ericson

18

Freeman Hill

31

Robert Tew

05

John Cole

19

David Munoz

31

Trudy Fitzgerald

06

Martha Garcia

19

Richard Adkins Leonard Harcus Jr.

06 06

Terrie Guzman William Fehrs

19 20

Frank Vescio

06

Henrietta Timm

20

Donald Moberly

07

Patrick Neilly

21

Charles Smith

07

Dawn Matthews

21

Timothy Short

08

Rosie Gutierrez

23

Brenda Wimberly

09

Cindy Letender

23

Linda Luevano

09

Johnny Brooks

24

Rafael Medina

10

Jean Varner

24

Michael Goff

11

Richard Haug

25

Elizabeth Aviles

11

Deanna Miller

25

19

If your name does not appear on the above list it is because the Administrator or the Recorder does not have it in their files. You can still get a FREE breakfast.

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Happy August Birthdays LOOM & WOTM FREE BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST All LOOM & WOTM members listed below who have a birthday in the month of August will receive a FREE BREAKFAST on August 13, 2011. For those who have a birthday in the month of August will receive a FREE BREAKFAST on August . All you need to do is present your PAID UP DUES RECEIPT CARD at the cashier table.

Patricia Aamodt

Patricia Koelling

Don Smollett

Bob Anderson

Rita Lambert

George Taylor

Armel Arseneau

Robert Landon

John Torres

Jessie Bear

Charlie Loftus

Patricia Trantham

Eileen Canal

Earl Luther

Frankie Valenzuela

Gillian Courtney

Nancy Luther

Rosemary Vasquez

Graham Courtney

Gerald Massie

Marlo Villasenor

Brenda Ellison

Russell Matheny

Judith Weber

Graciela Esparza

Ane Miller

Myrtle Wells

Alaksandra Estrella

Robert Nicholas

Don Williams

Miguel Estrella

John Ogas

Misty Woolley

Judy Fisher Thomas Fitzgerald

Jessica Pendleton Lissette Pendleton

Ross Forman

Claudia Quinones

Angela Garcia

Howard Raymer

Sally Graves

Allen Ringler

Art Guerra

Ashleigh Rivera

Mike Hernandez

Tony Rodriguez

Carol Hildreth

Peter G Rowe

Darren Hill

Santiago Saldeda

Judy Kanoff

Raymond Sanchez

Joseph Kindberg

Joanne Schwer

If your name does not appear on the above list it is because the Administrator or the Recorder does not have it in their files. You can still get a FREE breakfast.

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WOTM Dinner and Show Saturday, July 9, 2011 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Entertainment by: John Carro Rock-n-Roll, Swing, Big Band, Country, Oldies, R & B and Salsa, Cumbia etc. Dinner menu: Country ribs, Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad with green Salad and dessert Admission is $12.00 per person Join us for a great dinner and wonderful music and dancing.

LOOM

Hillbilly Hoe Down Saturday, July 23, 2011 6:00 p.m. to ? Grub: BBQ Ribs and Chicken, baked beans, corn on the cob, salad, bread and dessert. Live Entertainment by Skip Henderson /Dancing Presale: $12.00 At the door: $15.00 Come Country, come Hick—all are welcome. We’ll be having tons of fun, so come on down, take your shoes off and stay a spell.

Hot August Nights Dinner/Dance Featuring the Marge Kell Band Saturday, August 27, 2011 Dinner: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Dancing: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Menu: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Fries, Salad Bar and Dessert Presale: $12.00 At the door: $15.00

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WOTM Charity Dinner BBQ Chicken Potato Salad Coleslaw 06:00 PM 08/05/2011

Pot Luck Bunko

World Famous

3:00 PM

Moose Knuckles

August 14th, 2011

7:00 pm August 20th,

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Kid’s Day Saturday, February 28th 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon Movie, games and snacks. Come on down and enjoy the fun. There is a sign-up sheet in the Social Quarters.

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Lodge Administrator

Downey Moose Lodge #663

Mike Garner

Loyal Order of Moose 12021 Garfield Ave., South Gate, CA 90280

Lodge: (562) 633-5370 Fax: (562) ???-????

NO ANNOUNCER? The Downey Announcer is not forwarded, so be sure to contact the Lodge Administrator or Chapter Recorder of your change

Address Service Requested God Bless Mooseheart & Moosehaven

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID

South Gate, Calif. Permit NO.