DALE CITY MESSENGER
DALE CITY MOOSE FAMILY CENTER LODGE #2165
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE WOTM CHAPTER 1584
WOODBRIDGE, VA
APRIL 2011
DALE CITY MOOSE LODGE 2165 Officers
Governor Mike Toomey
Past Governor Danny Miller
Jr. Governor Dick Sarna
Prelate Rick Moore
Treasurer Jay Slovick
Administrator Donald O’Connor
3-year Trustee Bodie Samples
2-year Trustee Brian Morse
1-year Trustee Bill Sherman
Sergeant at Arms John Mullin
Inner Guard Josh Rogers
Outer Guard Steve Strunk
Chairmen
Moose Service Donald Truslow
Endowment Danny Miller
Membership/Retention Todd Palmer
Community Services Marc Bedard
Publicity William Sherman
Publications William Raines
Historical C. Heggenstaller
Investigating John Mullin
Drug Awareness Bob Moore
Sports Jeff Custer
Family Activities Vacant
Ritual Mike Toomey
Entertainment Billy Moriarity
Auditing Richard Narum
Fellowship Ricke O’Connor
Government Relations William Raines
Building and Grounds Trustees
Moose Legion Activities Committee
Chairman Bill Moriarity
Vice Chairman Don Bell
Past Chairman Don Truslow
Asst Moose Legion Secretary Mike Toomey
WOTM Chapter #1584
Senior Regent Chris Sarna
Jr. Graduate Regent Cindy O’Connor
Jr. Regent Peggy Ratcliff
Recorder Eva Hatch
Secretary/Treasurer Rayma Skinner
Chaplain Candy Mohaupt
Editor: Maureen Raines (leave all articles at the Lodge)
GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE
MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBERS
ADMINISTRATOR’S CORNER
On behalf of the Board of Officers, I would like to thank all our members for your support over the last year. A new Board of Officers will take over a few weeks after you receive this message.
During the last year, our membership has grown to over 600 members and our Social Quarters business has been outstanding thanks to Bill and his staff. They are truly the backbone of our volunteer efforts. Let me not forget the WOTM as they continue supporting our members’ children with many functions (Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and other less holiday parties) that the kids enjoy very much. We can’t thank you enough.
As I’ve said many times in the past, “This is your Lodge”.
We are what we are because of you and your support. THANK YOU!
Mike Toomey, Governor
Thanks to Bob Moore for changing the smoke eater filters and all the other jobs he does. Thanks to Todd Palmer and Mary Crawford for all they do, especially with cleaning up the electrical mess we had.
Elections will be held on April 14 from noon until 6:30th p.m.
We received our Superior Rating in community service for the third quarter ending on January 31, 2011.
Don O’Connor, Administrator
Anyone who signs a new member in March or April is in a drawing for a Life Membership. A Life Membership will be awarded daily for 60 days and then 10 will be awarded on April 30 for a total of 70 memberships.
Anyone who signed three members during November 1, 2010, through March 31, 2011, will be entered in a drawing for a new Ford Focus.
Application fees are still waived until the end of April so there are a lot more incentives to sign up new members
We have signed 161 members so far this year which is first or second in the State. Congratulations.
Welcome to the following new members:
Member Sponsor
Tim Merrit Ray Lohr
Tim Fitzpatrick Steve Lamberti Wayne Dellibone Robert Hagerman Roger Coffey Ricke O’Connor
Ryan Orr Chris Crawford
Willie Peters, Jr. P. J. Peters Michael Weakley Benny Jones Hans Rodriquez Stephen Sisson
Todd Werts Robert Manck
Ronald Howard Robert Manck
Mark Rawley Steve Lane
Stephen Rajnish Mac Miller Earl Burton Terry Treadwell
J. B. Smith Gerry Angyal
Billy Peterson Jason Leicht Albert Slough Louis Arrington
Brook Yoder Rick Moore
Andrew Mosher R. McCormick, Jr.
Robert Davies Tony Sillaas George Heflin Neal Orlando Steven Slaustas Glen Raper Robert Peterson Terry Treadwell Thanks to the sponsors. Sign a member and help your lodge grow.
Board of Officers
THURSDAY NITE SPECIALS
SPECIALS FOR APRIL
07 – Chicken Fried Chicken
th14 – Kebobs on the Grill
th21 – Baked Meat Lasagna
st28 – Bada Bing Shrimp
thW O T M
Birthdays for April
April 02 – Anna Putzer April 14 – Michelle Sackrider
April 03 – Marybeth Franklin April 14 –Christina Smith
April 03 – Candance Henderson April 18 – Kelly Butcher
April 06 – Judy Rogers April 19 – Norma Hanes
April 07 – Ann Sisk April 20 – Tertia Baldwin
April 08 – Bonnie Birk April 22 – Kimberly Stephens
April 08 – Connie Dutton April 23 – Cynthia McGill
April 09 – Debra Troxel-Raper April 24 – Blanche Hall
April 12 – Janette Freitas April 26 – Lynn Ray
April 13 – Sherry Bell April 28 – Joann Barringer
April 13 – Julia Murphy April 28 – Juliet Tyson
April 13 – Angela Terry April 29 – Sandra Higgs
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Ladies!
If I missed your birthday, I apologize and wish you a happy one!
April Events
April 04 First Meeting of the Month 7:00 PM
April 09 Spring Clean Up (Volunteers Needed) 9:00 PM
April 14 Cooked Eggs Due
April 16 Easter Party 1:00 - 3:00 PM
April 18 Second Meeting of the Month 7:00 PM
April 27 WOTM Wings
April 30 Installation of 2011-2012 Officers 11:00 AM
Remember our WOTM meetings will be held on April 4 and April 18 and they start at 7:00 p.m.th th
Elections for the 2011-2012 Board of Officers was Monday, March 21 . Election was by unanimous ballot. Your newst officers for 2011-2012 are:
Senior Regent Stephanie Collins
Junior Regent Kamela Hutchins
Secretary/Treasurer Rayma Skinner
Chaplain Nellie Sacra
Recorder Eva Hatch
Junior Graduate Regent Chris Sarna
Officers will be installed on Saturday, April 30 , at 11:00 a.m. following the Lodge Officers Installation. Congratulations!!! Weth admire all your hard work and devotion.
Spring clean up will be on April 9 at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers are needed! We especially would like to have the outsideth areas tidied up and safe for the Children’s Easter Party.
Our Easter Party will be held on Saturday, April 16 , from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine). Hot dogs, mac and cheese, andth drinks will be served. As always, there will be an Easter egg hunt. Parents, please have the children there on time and each child should bring his or her own basket.
As we close 2010-2011, the Board of Officers would like to thank all the members who donated their time, items for fund raising, and financial support to make this a successful year. We could not have done it without our GREAT Moose family.
Chris Sarna Senior Regent
WOTM NEW MEMBERS ARREARS LIST
As of March 15, 2011, 32 members are in arrears.
Members and sponsor, if available, are listed:
Member Sponsor
James Agner Junlian Slovick
Gregory Atkins Walter Faryniarz
Anthony Bales Michael Beach
Raymond Bedard Marcel Bedard
Jack Brennan Milton Brennan
Erick Charlton Jeff Myers
Joseph Cline, Jr. Anthony Brozski
Brendon Conway Mike Penn
Bobby Connell Bud Sigmon
Dustin Connell Bud Sigmon
Clay Crenwelge Joseph Miller, Jr.
Ryan Doyle Fred O’Hara
Michael Fink, Jr. Michael Fink, Sr.
Chris Fisher John McCauley
Ben Fravel Allan Emory
Richard Hastie Colin Fitzgerald
Ernest Hudson John McCauley
Mike Levine Bill Ewald
Bernie Little James Agner
Daniel Mallard Kenneth Grimm
Donald Martin Merl Annis
Stephen Morse
Teddy Nixon Michael Fink, Sr.
John Parker Kenneth Crimm
Jerry Schrader Kelly Palmer
James Sejd
Floyd Seymore Robert Beech
Jason Sheeres Boyd Samples
Mark Slatton Joe Eonta
John Smith Richard Moore
Mike Underwood Stephen Morse
Robert White Michael Fink, Sr.
Board of Officers
Welcome to follow new members:
Member Sponsor
Annette Trumpower Teri McCormick Heather Waggy Nellie Sacra Traci Nelson Penny Barrineau Sharri Dailey Megan Hoover
Jeri Murphy Megan Hoover
Marilyn Breeden Jinny Winchell Patricia George Vicki McCormick Colleen Brunsvold Vicki McCormick Nancy Olesky Ellen Howard
Paula Hatch Ellen Howard
Juliet Tyson Mary Crawford
Carol Perrow Eva Hatch
Thanks to sponsors.Sign a member and help your lodge grow.
WOTM Board of Officers
EASTER PARTY
SATURDAY, April 16
th1:00 - 3:00 PM
PICTURES WITH THE EASTER BUNNY EASTER EGG HUNT
FOOD AND DRINKS LOTS OF FUND FOR ALL !!!!!
WOTM, please donate colored, hard-
boiled eggs by Thursday, April 14 .
thEach child should bring their own
Easter backet.
April 2011
Dale City Moose Lodge #2165, 15424 Cardinal Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193 (703) 670-9214
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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7:00 PM - 11:00 PM WAVE ON
WAVE Seafood Dinner
Steak Night
NASCAR Martinsville
7:00 PM WOTM Meeting with
Enrollment Dinner Special -- Half of BBQ Chick-
en on Grill
Boy Scouts -- Pavilion Taco Night
McT's WING NIGHT
Dinner Special -- Chicken Fried
Chicken
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM ISLAND
GERRY Seafood Dinner
9:00 AM Lodge Spring Clean Up Steak Night
NASCAR Fort Worth
Dinner Special -- BBQ Baby Back Ribs on Grill
Boy Scouts -- Pavilion Taco Night
McT's WING NIGHT
Dinner Special -- Kebabs on the Grill
Donated Colored Hard-Boiled Eggs
due
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM VAN GALEN
BAND Seafood Dinner DEADLINE FOR
NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Children's Easter
Party Preferred Members'
Day Steak Night
NASCAR Talladega
7:00 PM WOTM Meeting with
Enrollment Dinner Special -- Half of BBQ Chick-
en on Grill
Boy Scouts -- Pavilion Taco Night
McT's WING NIGHT
Dinner Special -- Baked Meat
Lasagna
Seafood Dinner Steak Night
EASTER SUNDAY
Dinner Special -- BBQ Baby Back Ribs on Grill
Boy Scouts -- Pavilion Taco Night
McT's WING NIGHT
Dinner Special -- Bada Bing Shrimp
Seafood Dinner
11:00 AM Instal- lation of LOOM and
WOTM Officers 2:00 PM Washington
National's Bus Trip Steak Night NASCAR Richmond Lunch Specials
Lunch Specials
Lunch Specials
Lunch Specials
SOCIAL QTR HOURS: Mon-Thur 12 Noon-11 PM**Friday & Saturday 12 NOON-1 AM**Sunday 11 AM-10 PM NOTE: FREE JUKEBOX on Sat. night may be cancelled because of conflict with special televised or lodge events.
GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE
MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBERS
ADMINISTRATOR’S CORNER
On behalf if the Board of Officers, I would like to thank all our members for your support over the last year. A new Board of Officers will take over a few weeks after you receive this message.
During the last year, our membership has grown to over 600 members and our Social Quarters business has been outstanding thanks to Bill and his staff. They are truly the backbone of our volunteer efforts. Let me not forget the WOTM as they continue supporting our members’ children with many functions (Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and other less holiday parties) that the kids enjoy very much. We can’t thank you enough.
As I’ve said many times in the past, “This is your Lodge”.
We are what we are because of you and your support. THANK YOU!
Mike Toomey, Governor
Thanks to Bob Moore for changing the smoke eater filters and all the other jobs he does. Thanks to Todd Palmer and Mary Crawford for all they do, especially with cleaning up the electrical mess we had.
Elections will be held on April 14 from noon until 6:30th p.m.
We received our Superior Rating in community service for the third quarter ending on January 31, 2011.
Don O’Connor, Administrator
Anyone who signs a new member in March or April is in a drawing for a Life Membership. A Life Membership will be awarded daily for 60 days and then 10 will be awarded on April 30 for a total of 70 memberships.
Anyone who signed three members during November 1, 2010, through March 31, 2011, will be entered in a drawing for a new Ford Focus.
Application fees are still waived until the end of April so there are a lot more incentives to sign up new members
We have signed 161 members so far this year which is first or second in the State. Congratulations.
Welcome to the following new members:
Member Sponsor
Tim Merrit Ray Lohr
Tim Fitzpatrick Steve Lamberti Wayne Dellibone Robert Hagerman Roger Coffey Ricke O’Connor
Ryan Orr Chris Crawford
Willie Peters, Jr. P. J. Peters Michael Weakley Benny Jones Hans Rodriquez Stephen Sisson
Todd Werts Robert Manck
Ronald Howard Robert Manck
Mark Rawley Steve Lane
Stephen Rajnish Mac Miller Earl Burton Terry Treadwell
J. B. Smith Gerry Angyal
Billy Peterson Jason Leicht Albert Slough Louis Arrington
Brook Yoder Rick Moore
Andrew Mosher R. McCormick, Jr.
Robert Davies Tony Sillaas George Heflin Neal Orlando Steven Slaustas Glen Raper Robert Peterson Terry Treadwell Thanks to the sponsors. Sign a member and help your lodge grow.
Board of Officers
THURSDAY NITE SPECIALS
SPECIALS FOR APRIL
07 – Chicken Fried Chicken
th14 – Kebobs on the Grill
th21 – Baked Meat Lasagna
st28 – Bada Bing Shrimp
thOH! MY ACHING, ARTHRITIC JOINTS
Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States, limiting the activities of nearly 21 million adults. The word arthritis actually means joint inflamation. The term arthritis is used to describe more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, the tissues which surround the joint, and other connective tissue. The pattern, severity, and location of symptoms can vary depending on the specific form of the disease. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. The chance of developing the disease increases with age. Most people over age 60 have osteoarthritis (OA) to some degree but its severity varies. Even people in their 20s and 30s can get osteoarthritis. In people over 50, more women than men get osteoarthritis. Certain rheumatic conditions also can involve the immune system and various internal organs of the body.
This article is the first in a series about arthritis, the first of which will address OA. OA, the “wear and tear” arthritis, is common, especially as we age. OA can occur in almost any joint in the body. It most commonly occurs in the weight bearing joints of the hips, knees, and spine. It can also affect the fingers, thumb, neck, and large toe. It usually does not affect other joints unless previous injury or excessive stress is involved.
Cartilage is a firm, rubbery material that covers the ends of bones in normal joints. Its main function is to reduce friction in the joints and serve as a “shock absorber”. The shock-absorbing quality of normal cartilage comes from its ability to change shape when compressed (flattened or pressed together). OA causes the cartilage in a joint to become stiff and lose its elasticity, making it more susceptible to damage. Over time, the cartilage may wear away in some areas, greatly decreasing its ability to act as a shock absorber. As the cartilage deteriorates, tendons and ligaments stretch, causing pain. If the condition worsens, the bones could rub against each other.
Symptoms of OA most often develop gradually and include: (1) joint aching and soreness, especially with movement; (2) pain after overuse or after long periods of inactivity; (3) bony enlargements in the middle and end joints of the fingers (which may or may not be painful); and (4) joint swelling and joint fluid accumulation.
There are several factors that increase a person’s chances of developing OA. These include: (1) Heredity. Some people have an inherited defect in one of the genes responsible for making cartilage. This causes defective cartilage, which leads to more rapid deterioration of joints. People born with join abnormalities are more likely to develop OA, and those born with an abnormality of the spine (such as scoliosis or curvature of the spine) are more likely to develop OA of the spine; (2) Obesity. Obesity increases the risk for OA of the knee and hip. Maintaining ideal weight or losing excess weight may help prevent OA of the knee and hip or decrease the rate of progression once OA is established; (3) Injury. Injuries contribute to the development of OA. For example, athletes who have knee-related injuries may be at higher risk of developing OA of the knee. In addition, people who have had a severe back injury may be predisposed to develop OA of the spine. People who have had a broken bone near a joint are prone to develop OA in that joint;
and (4) Joint Overuse. Overuse of certain joints increases the risk of developing OA. For example, people in jobs requiring repeated bending of the knee are at increased risk for developing OA of the knee.
The diagnosis of OA is based on a combination of the following factors: (1) your description of symptoms; (2) the location and pattern of pain;
and (3) certain findings of a physical exam, when necessary. Your doctor may use X-rays to help confirm the diagnosis and make sure you don’t have another type of arthritis. X-rays show how much joint damage has occurred. Sometimes blood tests will be given to determine if you have a different type of arthritis. If fluid has accumulated in the joints, your doctor may remove some of the fluid (called joint aspiration) for examination under a microscope to rule out other diseases.
OA usually is treated by physical therapy with muscle strengthening exercises, oral medications, hot and cold compresses to the painful joint, removal of joint fluid, injection of medications into the joint, use of supportive devices such as crutches or canes, and weight control. Surgery may be helpful to relieve pain when other treatment options have not been effective.
The type of treatment prescribed will depend on several factors including your age, activities and occupation, overall health, medical history, location of your OA, and severity of the condition. Medications may be prescribed to reduce pain caused by OA. Pain-relieving medications include acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol) and anti-inflammatory drugs (often called NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or Celebrex. Some medications in the form of creams, rubs, or sprays may be applied otver the skin of affected areas to relieve pain. For some people with persistent pain despite these pills or creams, steriods can be injected directly into the joint for pain relief. These injections are typically limited since prolonged use can lead to bone and cartilage deterioration and weakness The antidepressant Cymbalta (duloxetine) has been approved for OA pain as well. It is a serotonin- norepinephirine reuptake inhibitor, or SNRI, that was first approved by the FDA in 2004. Synvisc, Supartz, Euflexxa, Orthovisc, and Hyalgan are medications given as a series of three to five weekly joint injections that can relieve pain in some people with OA. Currently, these drugs are only approved for knee OA. Unfortunately, none of these will reverse or slow the progression of joint damage caused by OA.
Staying at your recommended weight helps prevent OA of the knees, reduces the stress on weight-bearing joints, and reduces pain in affected joints. Once you have OA, losing weight also can relieve the stress and pain in your knees. Exercise is import to improve joint movement and to strengthen the muscles that surround the joints. Gentle exercises, such as swimming or walking on flat surfaces, are recommended because they are less stressful on your joints. Avoid activities that increase joint pain such as jogging or high impact aerobics. Exercises that strengthen the quadricep muscle reduce knee pain in patients with OA.
Some medical research has shown that the supplements glucosamine and chondroitin may relieve pain in some people with OA–especially in the knee. There is no evidence that glucosamine can help rebuild cartilage. Some people also use methylsulfonylmethan (MSM) and S- adenosylmethionine (SAM-e) for arthritis but there is questionable medical evidence showing their benefits. MSM is naturally occurring compound that is taken as a dietary supplement. Acupuncture and bioelectric therapy also may be useful at relieving pain.
Supportive or assistive devices may be helpful to decrease pressure on the joints with OA. Knee supports may be helpful for some people to stabilize the ligaments and tendons and decrease pain. Canes or crutches may be helpful to take pressure off certain joints. In addition to pain relief, assistive devices improve function and prevent falls. A licensed physical therapist or other health care professional is needed to recommend what devices are best for you.
There are several types of surgery for OA. They include: (1) Arthroscopy to clean out the damaged cartilage (has not been proven in recent studies to be effective for OA); (2) Joint replacement surgery to replace the damaged joint with an artificial one. Joint replacement surgery should be considered when the severity of the joint pain significantly interferes with a person’s function and quality of life. Even under the best of circumstances, surgery cannot return the joint to its normal state (artificial joints do not have all of the motion of a normal joint). However, an artificial joint will diminish pain. The two joints most often replaced are the hip joint and the knee joint. Artificial joints are now also available to replace shoulders, fingers, elbows, ankles, and back joints to treat severe pain that has not responded to other treatments; and (3) Joint fusion which removes the damaged joint and fuses the two bones on each side of the joint. This is done more often in areas in which joint replacement is not effective.
Talk to your doctor to determine if any of these treatment options are right for you.
