DALE CITY MESSENGER
DALE CITY MOOSE FAMILY CENTER LODGE #2165
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE WOTM CHAPTER 1584
WOODBRIDGE, VA JULY 2011
DALE CITY MOOSE LODGE 2165 Officers
Governor Bob Skinner
Past Governor Mike Toomey
Jr. Governor Bill Sherman
Prelate Marty Ratchford
Treasurer Jay Slovick
Administrator Donald O’Connor
3-year Trustee Todd House
2-year Trustee Bodie Samples
1-year Trustee James Woodbridge
Sergeant at Arms Vacant
Inner Guard Vacant
Outer Guard Vacant
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 Stephenie Collins
Jr. Graduate Regent Kamela Hutchins
Jr. Regent Chris Sarna
Recorder Eva Hatch
Secretary/Treasurer Rayma Skinner
Chaplain Nellie Sacra
Editor: Maureen Raines (leave all articles at the Lodge)
July 2011
Dale City Moose Lodge #2165, 15424 Cardinal Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193 (703) 670-9214
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Seafood Dinner Steak Night NASCAR Daytona
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Officers or Administrator
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Boy Scouts -- Pavilion Taco Night
McT's WING NIGHT
Dinner Special -- Chicken Fried
Chicken
Seafood Dinner Steak Night NASCAR Sparta,
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Recruit new mem- bers but keep the old -- one is silver and the other is
gold.
7:00 PM WOTM Meeting with
Enrollment Dinner Special --
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Boy Scouts -- Pavilion Taco Night
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM ISLAND GERRY
McT's WING NIGHT
6:30 PM LOOM Officers' Meeting 7:30 PM Member-
ship Mtg w/
Enrollment Potomac Nationals Game
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM HO-KISS PO-KISS
BAND Seafood Dinner DEADLINE FOR
NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
Preferred Members' Day Steak Night
NASCAR Loudon, NH
Dinner Special -- BBQ Half Chicken
Boy Scouts -- Pavilion Taco Night
McT's WING NIGHT
Dinner Special -- Stuffed Pork Chops
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM BROOK
YODER Seafood Dinner
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM VAN GALEN
BAND WOTM Appreciation
Night -- Free Steak Dinner
Aim for Preferred Member Status
7:00 PM WOTM Meeting with
Enrollment Dinner Special -- BBQ Chicken/Rib
Combo
Boy Scouts -- Pavilion Taco Night
McT's WING NIGHT
6:30 PM LOOM Officers' Meeting 7:30 PM Membership Mtg
w/Enrollment Dinner Special -- Bada
Bing Shrimp Seafood Dinner Steak Night
NASCAR Indianapolis
Lunch Specials
Lunch Specials
Lunch Specials
Lunch Specials
Lunch Specials
WOTM VA Annual Conference, Richmond
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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
ADMINISTRATOR’S CORNER
NEW MEMBERS
The continued success of Dale City Moose Lodge 2165 depends on a strong and vibrant membership. With a strong membership, the men and women of the Moose support many local charities and youth groups as well as provide a variety of social activities.
Dale City Moose Lodge is fortunate to have a strong membership but, as members, we must never lose sight of the fact that there is strength in numbers! Our 2011-2012 membership drive began on May 1, 2011. We have 650 members now and our goal for this year is to enroll 98 new members. While we have success in adding new members, membership retention is harder to accomplish. During 2010-2011, 107 members have not renewed. If you know members who are on the arrears list in the monthly newsletter, please encourage them to renew.
We would really like to surpass the 185 new members who joined in 2010-2011 (fourth largest in the State). Ten new members have joined this year but, with a goal of 98, it will take the effort of each member to meet this goal. Please encourage friends to come to the lodge to experience the camaraderie and fund and then join as a member.
Chris Sarna continues to improve for which we are thankful. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Speaking of the Junior Gradual Regent reminds me of an oversight: Mother’s Day. Please accept our apologies and we hope you enjoy the make-up celebration on July 23rd.
Bob Skinner Governor
Congratulations to Bob Moore for receiving Moose Legionnaire of the Year for 2010-2011.
Thanks to Ken Grimm and Todd Palmer for cutting the grass and yard work; Mary Crawford and Ricke O’Connor for fixing the cash register; John VanParys and Todd Palmer for installing the exhaust fan in the kitchen; and to all who volunteer to help stock, empty trash, cook, and do everythng else to make this a successful Lodge.
Don O’Connor, Administrator
Welcome to the following new members:
Member Sponsor
Bobby Patenaude Dale Bingham Emory Large Dale Bingham Juan Rivas Donald Elder Terry Rindal Mac Miller David Arrant Dick Sarna Paul Irving Todd House Thanks to sponsors. Sign a member, get awards, and help your lodge grow.
Board of Officers
MARK YOUR CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS
MOOSE NIGHT JULY 14, 2011
POTOMAC NATIONALS PICNIC & TICKET OR GAME TICKETS ONLY DOLLAR BEER NIGHT AT THE GAME
CHARLESTOWN RACES & SLOTS BUS TRIP
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 BUS DEPARTS MOOSE @ 10:00 AM
BUS RETURNS @ 6:30 PM
$10 FREE SLOT PLAY
$25 PER SEAT
W O T M
Birthdays for July
July 01 – Beatrice Leighton July 13 – Laura Terrell
July 02 – Elizabeth Anne Blake July 15 – Sabrina Bennett
July 02 – Winnie Pim July 19 – Barbara Landry
July 03 – Jessie Conrad July 21 – Joan Pearson
July 04 – Doreen Haynes July 22 – Linda Moon
July 05 – Kelly Coleman July 22 – Martha Wise
July 05 – Donna Motley July 23 – Louise Johnson
July 05 – Patti Perry July 24 – Paula Hatch
July 06 – Barbara Barnes July 25 – Dianne Portz
July 07 – Rebecca Mathews July 25 – Nancy Tate
July 08 – Robin Treger July 29 – Mary Gordon
July 09 – Thelma Richter July 31 – Ramona Ferrington
July 13 – Sharon Taft July 31 – Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Ladies!
If I missed your birthday, I apologize and wish you a happy one!
July Events
July 06 WOTM “Wing Night”
July 11 First Meeting of the Month 7:00 PM
July 25 Second Meeting of the Month 7:00 PM
July 28-31 WOTM Virginia Annual Conference, Richmond
Hello, Women of the Moose (WOTM) & WELCOME new members,
We have a couple of things going on this month to help support our cause:
July 6 is WOTM Wing Night. Every five weeks WOTM members volunteer their time to serve wings as one of the Mooseth teams. This is totally voluntary and all tips are donated to the WOTM for contribution to our charities. (If you would like to volunteer, just show up by 5 p.m. and we will put you to work.)
On July 11 and 25 WOTM meetings will be held at 7 p.m. I encourage all to come and check one out. If you have ath th cause or concern, this is a great time to express it.
The WOTM Virginia Annual Conference will be held in Richmond July 28-31. This is a great time for local lodges to meet one another and exchange ideas while having fun. For more information on this event, you can check out the pre-registration form on one of the many bulletin boards around the lodge. For this event we need old cell phones, their cords, and toner or ink cartridges.
The box is located in the foyer as you enter the lodge. Thank you to those who have already donated these items and thank you in advance for those who will be donating.
Due to the next couple of months being vacation season, we have decided to put Kids Craft Day on hold until September or October. Hope to see you all soon and have a safe summer.
I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this and hope to see some new faces.
Stephenie Collins For Senior Regent
If you cannot attend at meeting and would like to express an idea or concern, you may e-mail me: [email protected].
I will do my best to respond quickly.
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP NEW MEMBERS. THERE ARE LOTS OF REWARDS AND BENEFITS.
ARREARS LIST
As of June 15, 2011, 54 members are in arrears.
Members and sponsor, if available, are listed:
Member Sponsor
Louis Arrington
Brian Bassett Byron Bailey
David Beckwith Jeff Wagnon
Pete Bignotti Michael Harmody
Rich Billingsley Thomas Cowgill Thomas Brown, III Jasen Viggiani Chris Christianson Allan Emory
Frank Crawford Edward Crawford
Thomas Cowgill Kelly Palmer
James Croal Donald Bell
Michael Creel Michael Brenner
Robert Crum Josh Rogers
Henry Didion Charles Ward
Brian Dyer Kelly Palmer
Joshua Eklund Donald O’Connor
Daniel Eubank Kenneth Grimm
Donald Fair Kelly Palmer
Scott Fogarty Terry Galambos
Donnie Garner Dennis Fletcher
Donald Gendreau Harold Embrey
Erik Gill-Foster Kelly Palmer Joseph Higgs, Jr. Robert Beach
Dave Hill Joseph Andrews
Randy Hudson Jeff Myers
Jesse Kelly Robert Barnes
Ryan Keys Robert Moore
Soli Lam V. Hicks
Greg L’Heureux Kelly Palmer
Sean Maggio Eric Charlton
Sharaf Mashaal Kelly Palmer
Rick McCarrick William Doss
Derek Miller Bud Sigmon
Andrew Montreuil Merl Annis
Robert Ott, Jr. Chris Wells
Steven Paine Kelly Palmer
Mark Palmer Kelly Palmer
Robert Pearson Robert Baum
John Petrulis Brooks Frybarger
Michael Powers James Bowman
Lawrence Rager Kelly Palmer
James Rhodes James Rhodes
Anthony Russo James Devito
Mark Salyers Roy Miller
David Shenkle Robert Smith
Pat Shine Jay Visconti
Robert Simpson Merl Annis
Jason Sisson Benny Jones
Elijah Smith James White
John Sweeney Benny Jones
Marvin Tanner, Jr. William Woolls, Jr.
Curtis Waters Ed Waters
Hank Weidenfeller Jon Dutton
Walter Wood Boyd Samples
Jon Wyatt Jeff Myers
Board of Officers
WOMEN OF THE MOOSE APPRECIATION NIGHT
“FREE”
STEAK DINNER SATURDAY NIGHT
JULY 23, 2011
THE LODGE WOULD LIKE TO SAY
“THANK YOU”
TO OUR WOMEN VAN GALEN BAND PLAYING
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM THURSDAY NIGHT DINNERS
JULY 07 – CHICKEN FRIED CHICKEN JULY 14 – POTOM AC NATS NITE (NO DINNER)
JULY 21 – STUFFED PORK CHOPS JULY 28 – BADA BING SHRIM P
PREFERRED MEMBER DAY
Saturday, July 16, 2011 SIGN UP A MEMBER DISCOUNTED BEVERAGES
FOR
PREFERRED MEMBERS
WEDNESDAY’S
McTRUSLOW’s FAMILY WING NITE
TASTY WINGS – 3 FOR $1.00 Hot or Mild
Honey Mustard Teriyaki
Garlic BBQ Old Bay
COME IN AND ENJOY OR TAKE HOME A BUCKET
TUESDAY TACOS
TACOS 50¢
TACO SALAD $3.00 NACHO SUPREME $3.00
For Members & Guests Benefit of the Lodge Serving from 5:30 - 7:00 PM
MOOSE FAMOUS –
MONDAY Dinner Specials
SPECIALS FOR JULY 04 – NO DINNERth
11 – BBQ Baby Back Ribsth 18 – BBQ Half Chicken th
25 – BBQ Chicken/Rib Comboth
¼ Rack of Ribs; ¼ BBQ Chicken Dinners include
Potato Salad and Baked Beans
$8.00
For Members & Guests
ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION
What can be donated?
Organs: The organs of the body that can be transplanted at the current time are kidneys, heart, lungs, lever, pancreas, and the intestines.
Kidney/pancreas transplants, heart/lung transplants, and other combined organ transplants also are performed. Organs cannot be stored and must be used within hours of removing them from the donor’s body. Most donated organs are from people who have died, but a living individual can donate a kidney, part of the pancreas, part of a lung, part of the liver, or part of the intestine.
Tissue: Corneas, the middle ear, skin, heart valves, bone, veins, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments can be stored in tissue banks and used to restore sight, cover burns, repair hearts, replace veins, and mend damaged connective tissue and cartilage in recipients.
Stem Cells: Healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 60 can donate blood stem cells. In order for a blood stem cell transplant to be successful, the patient and the blood stem cell donar must have a closely matched tissue type of human leukocyte antigen (HLA). Since tissue types are inherited, patients are more likely to find a matched donor within their own racial and ethnic group. There are three sources of blood stem cells that healthy volunteers can donate: (1) Marrow – This soft tissue is found in the interior cavities of the bones. It is a major site of blood cell production and is removed to obtain stem cells; (2) Peripheral blood stem cells – The same types of stem cells found in marrow can be pushed out into a donor’s bloodstream after the donor receives daily injections of a medication called filgrastim. This medication increases the number of stem cells circulating in the blood and provides a source of donor stem cells than can be collected in a way that is similar to blood donation; and (3) Cord blood stem cells – The umbilical cord that connected a newborn to the mother during pregnancy contains blood that has been shown to contain high levels of blood stem cells. Cord blood can be collected and stored in large freezers for a longer period of time and, therefore, offers another source of stem cells available for transplanting into patients.
Blood and Platelets: Blood and platelets are formed by the body, go through a life cycle, and are continuously replaced throughout life.
Because of this cycle, you can donate blood and platelets more than once. It is safe to donate blood every 56 days and platelets every four weeks.
Blood is stored in a blood bank according to type (A, B, AB, or O) and Rh factor (positive or negative). Blood can be used whole, or separated into packed red cells, plasma, and platelets, all of which have different lifesaving uses. It takes only about 10 minutes to collect a unit (one pint) of blood, although the testing and screening process means that you will be at the donation center close to an hour. Platelets are tiny cell fragments that circulate throughout the blood and aid in blood clotting. Platelets can be donated without donating blood. When a specific patient needs platelets, but does not need blood, a matching donor is found and platelets are separated from the rest of the blood which is returned to the donor. The donor’s body will replace the missing platelets within a few hours.
Who can donate an organ?
Just about anyone, at any age, can become an organ donor. Anyone who is younger than 18 must have the consent of a parent or guardian.
How can I become an organ donor?
! A family member of friend who has end-stage organ failure may ask you to donate an organ. As a living donor, you will work directly with the transplant team.
! You also can become a living donor by contacting a transplant center to find out who is in need of an organ.
! To donate your organs after death, you can register with the state’s donor registry. Go to www.organdonaor.gov. In the upper right hand corner, select your state. All information submitted will be used only by transplant professionals and will be kept completely confidential. If you are 13 to 18 years old, you can register for Donate Life Virginia, but your parents will make the final decision about organ and tissue donation at the appropriate time. You also need to inform your family, friends, and doctor that you are a donor.
! To donate your organs after death, you also can fill out an organ donor card when you get or renew your driver’s license.
If I become a living donor, will I have health problems in the future?
There are some organs you can give up all or part of without having long-term health issues. You can donate a whole kidney, or a part of the pancreas, intestine, liver, or lung. Your body will compensate for the missing organ or organ part. If it is determined that donating an organ would put your health at risk in the short term or long term, then you would not be able to donate.
Will I be paid for donating an organ?
No. It is illegal to pay someone for an organ. The transplant program, recipient’s insurance, or recipient should cover your expenses from tests and hospital costs related to a living donation. Some or all of your travel costs also may be covered.
Will my organ donation after death incur any costs to my family?
No. The costs of the tests and surgery related to the donation will be covered by the recipient. Your medical care and funeral costs are paid for by your family.
If I donate an organ after death, can I have an open-casket funeral?
Yes. The surgical incisions will all be closed.
Does signing a donor card affect the quality of medical care I get at a hospital?
No. When you are in a life-threatening situation, the medical team that is treating you is separate from the transplant team. A maximum effort to save your life will be made before an organ donation is considered.
Why become a donor?
The need is real.
! 110,586 people are waiting for an organ.
! 18 people will die each day waiting for an organ.
! 1 organ donaor can save up to 8 lives.
“ISLAND GERRY”
WILL BE PERFORMING
WEDNESDAY NIGHT JULY 13 th
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
HO-KISS PO-KISS BAND
FRIDAY NIGHT JULY 15 th
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
“BROOK YODER”
FRIDAY NIGHT JULY 22 nd
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
“VAN GALEN”
BAND
FRIDAY NIGHT JULY 23 rd
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
DALE CITY MOOSE LODGE # 2165
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WOTM CHAPTER #1584
WISH
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A
SAFE AND FUN-FILLED
4 OF JULY
THBIRTHDAY WISHES TO THE FOLLOWING BROTHERS
WHO HAVE BIRTHDAYS IN JULY
July 01 Gerald Campbell July 02 Chris Crawford July 02 Michael Hayden July 02 William Raines July 02 Bill Secor July 03 Gerry Angyal July 03 Gary Benca July 04 Michael Cohen July 04 Julio Santiago July 04 John Vierkant July 04 William Woolls, Jr.
July 05 Steven Watson July 06 Jonathan Beaver July 06 James Spiker July 07 Jack McReynolds July 07 Robert Miller July 08 Matthew Johnson July 08 Willie Peters, Jr.
July 08 Richard Sarna July 09 John Boardman July 09 Howard Cann July 09 Daniel Corso July 09 Warren Farrington July 09 Robert Skinner July 10 Kenny Heckman July 10 William House July 10 Steven Hylton July 10 Douglas Paris July 10 Chad Thitoff July 11 Shelton Creamer July 11 Eric White July 12 Richard Reed July 13 Roger Coffey
July 14 Brian McMahon July 15 Randolph Gibbs July 15 V. Hicks July 15 Ed Waters July 16 David Douglas July 16 Larry Palmer July 16 Floyd White July 17 Ed Holtz July 18 James Herr July 18 Francis Santella July 19 Darrin Hamm July 19 Charles Ward July 20 John VanParys July 21 John Jenkins July 23 John Callahan July 23 Kevin Gardner July 23 Frank Zoby July 24 Tim Nunnallee July 24 James Saunders July 25 Chuck Boling July 25 Jim Fugate July 27 Ole Johnson July 27 Howard Mathers July 28 Preston Bryant July 28 Tim Critz July 28 Dean Lewis July 29 Bernie Little July 30 Ryan Doyle July 30 Bruce Fasick July 31 John Arnold July 31 B. Knick
July 31 Andrew Weatherby
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