SALEM MOOSE FAMILY CENTER 2573 1409 E AST M AIN S T ., SALEM, VA MAIL TO: PO BOX 1188 SALEM, VA 24153 PHONE 540-387-2809

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Salem Moose Serves Veterans

(Back row L to R) Sgt. @ Arms Charles Wines, Ryan Dodson, Cheryl Coleman, Gov. Chris Thomas, Deidra, Mike & Grady Pereira, Trustee Jim Wooldridge, Vickie Perdue. (Front row L to R) Sr. Regent Renee Austin, Darlene Kaiser, Jr. Regent Donna Galloway, Trustee Doug Galloway, Megan Schaffer, Karen Smith, Grace Pereira, Jr. Gov. Marty Wilhelm.

On Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016, men of Salem Moose Family Center 2573 and women of Salem Chapter 2232 served dinner to 90 veterans at the Salem Veterans Administration Medical Center. These veterans included patients who were wheelchair bound, or suffering from PTSD and other physciatric problems associated with their service to our country. There were many of our members who could not attend but helped by preparing or donating food. All of the food served was donated by the Salem members or Salem Lodge 2573. Those members who brought, cooked, or donated dishes were William and Cathy Bell, Louise and Harry Rhodes, Wendy and Jay Frye, Gunther and Lisa Gass, Bette Mullikin, Brandi Dooley, Christina Wilhelm, Susan Wilhelm, Daryl Thompson, Karen Keesee, Sherri Harlow, Braden and Brenda, and others.

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ChrisThomas…………. G overnor Marty Wilhelm…….......Jr.Governor Ray Pillow…..….….……….Prelate Jim Wooldridge………. 1 yr Trustee Doug Galloway…..…... 2 yr Trustee Jim Wiles……...……… 3 yr Trustee Jay Frye………..…...……Treasurer Harry Rhodes…..…….Administrator Eddy Caywood……Jr. Past Governor Charles Wines…………..Sgt@Arms Vacant………………………....Inner Guard Vacant……………………...….Outer Guard

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Renee Austin…....………Sr. Regent Donna Galloway...………Jr Regent Loiuse Rhodes.………….Jr Grad Regent Missy Conley …………………..Recorder Karen Keesee……..………......Sec/Treas.

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January-3)Daniel Grayson; 4)Jerry Gentry; 5)Paul Johnson; 7) Everette Williams; 8)Rick Gordon; 10)Robert Deyerle; Harry Leonard; 11)Jim Wooldridge; 12)Gene Willis; 13)David Hawks; 14) John McLain Jr.; Donald Ober; 15)Ryan Dodson; Tommy Keesee; 18) Stuart White; 19)Fred Gibson; 21)Doug Herndon; 23)David Paschal; 24)Clint Keifer; Richard Stephens Jr.; 26)Stephen Duncan; David Kessell; 28)Tim Brown; 31)John Anderson; Robert Frye; February– 1)Joseph Anderson; Rick Shelor; 3)Joseph Divers; Zeth Dunman; 4)Donald Rakes; Jeff Vaught; 8)David Kessell Jr.; 90George Terry; 10)James Cooper Sr.; 12)Jerry DeHart; Jay Frye; Terry Staton; 13)Greg Roye; Michael Snyder; 14)James McCallum; Pat Rhodes; 15) Billy Hiner; Nuel Wallace Jr.; 16)James Kilgore; Danny Shortridge; 17)James McCarthy II; 19)Michael Fonseca; 22)Edward Caywood; 23) Roy Fralin; Bruce Kropff; Randy Vest; 27)Bruce Degerdon; 28)Jesse McDaniel;

Sick & Distressed

Please contact Ray Pillow or Donna Galloway if you know of any sick and distressed members BIRTHDAY PARTY

The last Friday of every month is our member birthday party! A free beverage for all members with birthdays that month!

W ELCOME N EW M EMBERS ! Member/Sponsor NEW Brad Abernethy/Richard E Layman William Booher/Karen Brown Herb Broughton; Gary Fissell; Phillip McBride; Chester Melvin/ Harry Rhodes Robert Davis; Thomas Westmoreland/ Jay Frye Allan Fullen/Ron Elmore Robert Grubb/Jim Wooldridge Andrew Hunt; Kevin Hunt; Harry Pilkington/Charles Wines Alejandro Liveros; Tony Secamiglio/Don Ridenhour Brian Loving/Gunther Gass

Richard Martin/Michelle Jarvis Bob Newland; David Sharrits; Michael Snyder/Steve Wilcox John Reece/Carol Boyd Garland Rucker/ Butch Bryant Joshua Trent/ Karen S Brown Re-Enroll Michael Henry Sr/Jay Frye Reinstate none Transfer In none We welcome our new members and congratulate the members who sponsored them for fulfilling their oath of

obligation. We urge each member to sign their friends and family into our order. Please keep your contact information up to date. Often times we lose members because they move and fail to inform the administrator or Moose International of their change of address.We ask you to attend meetings so that you may keep up with current happenings in the lodge. Be sure to check www.mooseintl.org for membership promotions! You could win cash or prizes!

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HOURS OF OPERATION SUNDAY….…..12-11 MONDAY…....12-11 TUESDAY……..12-11 WEDNESDAY...12-11 THURSDAY…...12-11 FRIDAY…...12-1 AM SATURDAY…..12-12 SQM Harry Rhodes 540-387-2809

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District 11 Meeting Sunday January 29 Vinton 1121 1 PM

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The current Moose year is half gone and we have accomplished a lot at Salem Moose Family Center but there are many things left to do. Thanks to the many volunteers from both the LOOM and WOTM the Lodge is constantly improving in both physical appearance and atmosphere. The Lodge Hall has been designated NON SMOKING at all times and we have installed a new air filtration system to improve the air quality for our members. A new set of exterior doors with glass panes has been installed in the Social Quarters to let in extra light and to improve the appearance of the Lodge. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new Territory Manager Neil Blankenship and extend an invitation to him to visit our Lodge. Also, thanks to our outgoing Territory Manager Rodger Huffman for a job well done. The Salem Moose Lodge recently provided a special Thanksgiving dinner to almost 100 Veterans at the Salem Veterans Hospital. Thanks to all the volunteers that made this happen, especially the ones that prepared the meal and the ones that went to the hospital and served it. The holidays are a special time of the year for Moose Members and their families. Come on out to the Lodge to enjoy the many Christmas parties that are planned. Just as a reminder the VMA Mid-Year Convention will be held in Norfolk the third weekend in January. See me to get a form to pre-register. The next District Meeting will be held at the Vinton Lodge on January 29. The Salem Moose Mini Bus will be departing the Salem Lodge around 11 AM. Reserve a seat early and enjoy the fun. Membership is still down for the year. We need to sign 20 new members to meet our quota. We closed out the previous year with 371 members on the rolls and as of my last transmit to Moose International we had 352 members. Visit the Moose International web site at www.mooseintl.org to see all the perks available to moose members. The Salem Moose Lodge has recently installed exciting new electronic pull tab machines in the Social Quarters for our member’s enjoyment. We also have a Fantasy Sports terminal with NFL Football and just recently added Golf fantasy sports. Give it a try and perhaps win BIG MONEY. Don’t forget that we have a Special Dinner every Friday night and breakfast is served every Sunday starting around 9 AM (except the 5th Sunday, if the month has one). The meals are delicious and the price is right. Thanks to all the volunteers who donate their time preparing and serving the meals. Without volunteers this would not happen. Harry Rhodes, Administrator/Social Quarters Manager

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UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday January 8th District 11 Meeting Bassett 383 1:00 PM Join us we visit Bassett Lodge for a District 11 meeting. Find out what is happening at other lodges in our District and enjoy fun and fellowship with members from other lodges and chapters. Lunch will be served immediately following the meeting!

Saturday January 14th Blue Ridge Moose Legion 82 Meeting Bassett 2:00 PM Join us for our quarterly celebration of the Moose Legion

Sunday January 15th WOTM Breakfast 9-11:30am The cost of the breakfast is $6.00, which includes 2 eggs MTO, Bacon, Hash browns, homemade biscuits, Sausage gravy and sausage. You will not leave with an empty stomach!!!

January 21st Family Game Night 5PM until ? Soup and sandwiches will be served for the low price of $5 and then the games begin! Bring the whole family and join in!!

January 19-22nd VMA Mid-Year Conference in Norfolk Lodging and registration details are available on the VMA website

Sunday January 22nd Salem Moose Riders Sponsored Breakfast 9-11:30 AM The Moose Riders will be having a breakfast featuring omelets - to - order, so come on out and support the Salem Moose Riders.

Wednesday January 25th 7:00 PM VA Paint Party Join us for VA Paint Party, All Members and Qualified Guests are Welcome to come out and paint, laugh, and have a great time at the Salem Moose Lodge. $25.00 Per Adult, $15.00 for Kids This is a WOTM FUNdraising Event! See you there!

Sunday February 5th Moose Legion Sponsored Breakfast 9-11:30 AM Join us for our monthly real southern style breakfast consisting of eggs (any style), sausage gravy, biscuits, hash browns, bacon, fruit, and coffee $5 for Moose Legion members and $6 for all other members and their guests. Special prices for children so bring the whole family! The Lodge Moose Legion Committee uses funds from these breakfasts to support ongoing projects of the Lodge and fraternity.

Sunday February 5th Super Bowl Sunday All Day Check back for more details!! Sunday January 12th Fellowship Degree Sponsored Breakfast 9-11:30 AM Join for a breakfast of pancakes, bacon, eggs, and other items as members of our Fellowship Degree (and prospective members of the degree) work to support our lodge and its programs

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Sunday February 19th WOTM Breakfast 9-11:30am The cost of the breakfast is $6.00, which includes 2 eggs MTO, Bacon, Hash browns, homemade biscuits, Sausage gravy and sausage. You will not leave with an empty stomach!!!

Sunday February 26th Salem Moose Riders Sponsored Breakfast 9-11:30 AM The Moose Riders will be having a breakfast featuring omelets - to - order, so come on out and support the Salem Moose Riders.

Bar Bingo every Sunday 5:00 PM Men’s Meeting every Tuesday at 7:30 PM WOTM Meetings 1st & 3rd Wednesday 6:30 PM Karaoke & Dinner Specials on Fridays! Lunch specials every day Come by and try our daily lunch menu. Something different every day!

Moose Legion Committee Night 2nd Tuesday of every Month Pool Tournaments every Monday Night

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS Blue Ridge 82 Conferral and Picnic Altavista Lodge in April International Convention in Tampa, FL in July

Join the “Donors Circle” today. Help us secure the future of Mooseheart and Moosehaven with your fully tax deductible contribution. Information is available at www.moosecharities.org

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ATTENTION ALL MOOSE LEGION MEMBERS

Next Conferral January 14th Bassett 383 Doors open at Noon Registration 1:45

The next conferral will be held at Bassett 383 on January 14th. This is open to all Moose Legionnaires and their guests. If you are not a Moose Legion member sign up today and get enrolled at the next celebration. Dues are $17 per year . This degree is the first step towards fulfilling your membership obligation of advancing in the Moose. We have waved the application fee for a limited time so join today and save $10!! It is much easier to become a member of the Moose Legion Degree of Service. If you have been a member of the lodge for six months or signed one member you can become a member of the Moose Legion. How easy is that to become a member of the “fun” degree? For only $17 annual dues you can become a member today! Our Lodge Moose Legion Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. We discuss fund raising efforts and events sponsored by our Lodge Committee. We sponsor a breakfast open to all Moose members on the first Sunday of every month with a discount for Moose Legionnaires. Our Creed is to “do one good thing for someone each day” so come out and join the fun degree while we get the word out about the Moose fraternity! Jim Wiles, Lodge SMLC Chairman

Orientation 2:45 Conferral 3:00

Salem Moose Riders Activity Group! We have had a good year for the Salem Moose Riders and hope next year will be better. I would like to see more events for next year but I need all of our Riders help to accomplish this. So come on out and join our next meeting. Meetings are the first Thursday of the month at @ 7. I am hoping that we can do things a little different this coming year to have more fun and events. Come out and support all of the Salem Moose Riders. Jay Frye

International Membership Campaign

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Salem Chapter 2232 Merges With Vinton Chapter 1551 Salem Chapter 2232 would like to welcome the women of Vinton Chapter 1551 as members of our Chapter. Please come and join us at our meetings held on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM. We welcome you to come join in our Chapter activities and other event at our Lodge. As some of you may know, on September 6, 2016, Vinton Chapter1551 Co-workers present at the General Purpose Meeting voted unanimously to merge with Salem Chapter 2232. Then at the Salem Chapter meeting on October 19, 2016, the Salem Co-workers present voted to accept the merger with Official Visitor, Kay Morrison, presiding.

Membership $50 Who likes FREE MONEY? $50 Attention all moose members, we are having a membership contest and all you have to do is sign a NEW member to be eligible. The prize is $50 for every 3 months of the moose year. This next quarter being Aug, Sept, and Oct. Anyone (including WOTM) are able to win. Your name will go into the drawing each time you sign a member. After this next quarter is over we will draw a new winner. Congratulations to last quarters winner, Louise Rhodes. Let's sign some members and someone will win some cash. Call a former member and see if we can get them back. Jay Frye, Membership chairman

All program access is online: Simply visit the My Membership Record section of the Moose website and your Rewards Record will be contained in your individual section. If you have visited before, simply log in. If you have not, follow the instructions to establish a user profile. You can keep track of your points and redeem them by revisiting this area. To redeem points, you must also provide a valid email address. The program’s official start date is May 1, 2015 and is scheduled to conclude on April 30, 2020. All activities conducted from the start date through conclusion will be counted towards points earned. No activities prior to the start date will be awarded points as previous programs and awards were in place to reward activity. Points are nontransferable. Moose International reserves the right to alter the program at any time

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