DALE CITY MESSENGER
DALE CITY MOOSE FAMILY CENTER LODGE #2165
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE WOTM CHAPTER #1584
WOODBRIDGE, VA
MAY 2012
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 Mike Penn
Inner Guard Ryan Doyle
Outer Guard John Mullen
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 Vacant
Vice Chairman Don Bell
Past Chairman Don Truslow
Asst Moose Legion Secretary Mike Toomey
WOTM Chapter #1584
Senior Regent Vacant
Jr. Graduate Regent Chris Sarna
Jr. Regent Kamela Hutchins
Recorder Eva Hatch
Secretary/Treasurer Rayma Skinner
Chaplain Nellie Sacra
Editor: Maureen Raines (leave all articles at the Lodge)
May 2012
Dale City Moose Lodge #2165, 15424 Cardinal Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193 (703) 670-9214
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wed nesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Boy Scouts - Pavilion
Taco Night
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McT's W ing Night
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Dinner Special -- Chicken Parm.
4
Seafood Dinner
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Steak Night
6
NASCAR Talladega
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7:00 PM WOTM Meeting with
Enrollment
Dinner Special -- BBQ Baby Back
Ribs
8
Boy Scouts - Pavilion
Taco Night
9
McT's W ing Night
10
6:30 PM LOOM Officers' Meeting
7:30 PM Membership meeting with enrollment.
Dinner Special -- Steak and Shrimp
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7:00 PM -11:00 PM Island Gerry
Seafood Dinner
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5:30 AM -7:30 AM Mother's Day
Steak Night
NASCAR Darlington
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MOTHER'S DAY
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Dinner Special -- BBQ Half Chicken
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Boy Scouts - Pavilion
Deadline for Newsletter Articles
Taco Night
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McT's W ing Night
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Dinner Special -- Stuffed Pork
Chops
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8:00 PM -9:00 PM Karaoke
Seafood Dinner
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NASCAR All Stars Preferred Member's Day
W ashington Nationals Bus Trip
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Aim for Preferred Member Status
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7:00 PM WOTM Meeting with
Enrollment
Dinner Special -- BBQ Baby Back
Ribs
22
Boy Scouts - Pavilion
Taco Night
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6:00 PM -9:00 PM Brook Yoder
McT's W ing Night
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6:30 PM LOOM Officers' Meeting
7:30 PM Membership meeting with enrollment.
Dinner Special -- Chicken Fried
Chicken
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7:00 PM -11:00 PM Shock W ave
Seafood Dinner
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Steak Night
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Memorial Day
NASCAR Charlotte
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Dinner Special -- BBQ Ribs &
Chicken Combo
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Boy Scouts - Pavilion
Taco Night
30
McT's W ing Night
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Dinner Special --Bada Bing
Shrimp Apr 2012
S M T W T F S
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Jun 2012
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 LUNCH SPECIALS
LUNCH SPECIALS
LUNCH SPECIALS
LUNCH SPECIALS
LUNCH SPECIALS
SOCIAL QTR HRS: Mo n-Thur 12 Noon - 11 PM++Fri and Sat 12 Noon - 1 AM**Sun 11 AM - 10 PM. All underage guests must leave the Social Qtrs by 10 PM.
GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE
ADMINISTRATOR’S CORNER
NEW MEMBERS
PRELATE
The 2012-13 Board of Officers of the Dale City Family Center #2165 was installed on April 29. Marty Rachford is our Governor. Mike Penn serves as Prelate, and Todd House (2 year) and Bodie Samples (1 year) continue as trustees. The other positions were contested and the results are not known as of this writing.
Junior Governor Nominees are James Woodbridge and Mike Pigott;
Treasurer Jay Slovic and John McCauley; 3-year Trustee Norm Catterton, Lyon Woodard, and David Gulnac.
Thank you to all nominees and their interest and commitment to volunteering their time and energy for the continued success of the lodge. Thanks to all members who came out and supported their candidates.
Marcel Bedard conducted the installation of officers as he has for the past several years. After installation ceremonies, Marcel was presented with the Governor’s Excellence for Community Service Award. For many years Marcel has provided numerous hours of community service on behalf of our lodge. He has represented us at various activities with local charities and organizations. We have received a Superior Rating for Community Service from Moose International because of Marcel’s efforts. It takes a special kind of person with dedication to serve as Marcel has.
Please join me in saluting Marcel as Dale City Family Center #2165 Volunteer Extraordinaire.
Bob Skinner Governor
Thanks to Ken Grimm and Kevin “County” Koster for clearing dead trees around the front and for getting and spreading mulch along with Cindy O’Connor and Dusty Herrick. Thanks to Todd Palmer for cutting the grass and for repairing the urinal; Rob Peterson and five members of the Crest Baptist Church for cleaning the drainage pond; John Van Parys for installing gutters; Ricke O’Connor for power washing the side of the building; and Joe and Amber Lizzi for cleaning the pavilion for the Easter party.
Welcome to the newly elected Board of Officers.
The bus trip to the Nats game on May 19 still hasth openings so sign up early.
Don O’Connor Administrator
Welcome to the following new members:
Member Sponsor
Dan Henry Joe Eotna
Troy Deberry Jim Hawkins
David Sarna Dick Sarna
Frank Hoerster Mike Penn
Brian Larnziro Joe Eotna
Leslie Engelking, Sr. Michael Hivnor Robert Petrey Valintino Dimattina Graeme Klopfenstein Steve Melquist Albert Anderson, III Mike Piggott Damien Williams Willie Peters, Jr.
Raymond Van Horn Ricke O’Connor
Aaron Higgins Mark Pickering
John Albistar Bodie Samples
Thanks to the sponsors. Sign a member and help your lodge grow.
Board of Officers
We mourn the loss of Steve Pullman who passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
We are happy to report that Donnie Haynes is home from the hospital.
Marty Ratchford Prelate
Beginning October 1, 2012, we will no longer be mailing out the monthly newsletters due to increased costs. The newsletter can be viewed, and the calendar printed, on line at dalecitymoose2165.com.
Please notify the lodge if you do not have a computer.
We need to get a count so we can print a few newsletters here at the lodge.
N O T I C E
W O T M
Birthdays for May
May 02 – Tara Angyal May 18 – Sharon-Kay Redmon
May 02 – Candie Kuehn May 20 – Susan Talpas
May 03 – Phyllis Porch May 20 – Candace Truslow
May 03 – Katheryn Waters May 21 – Cynthia Herrick
May 04 – Robin Scanlan May 21 – Michelle Martin
May 07 – Claudia Donaldson May 24 – Ann Deshazo
May 09 – Kelly Keef May 24 – Danielle Ragland
May 10 – Stephanie Schwartz May 27 – Barbara Green
May 11 – Stephanie Dabbe May 27 – Eva Hatch
May 11 – Rhonda Trujillo May 27 – Sandra Hawkins
May 13 – Sandy Motyleski May 27 – Louise Tiffany
May 15 – Marquita Manica May 28 – Susan Deer
May 15 – Theresa Ragland May 28 – Cecelia Grice
May 31 – Beth Bowers HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Ladies!
If I missed your birthday, I apologize and wish you a happy one!
May Events
May 07 First Meeting of the Month 7:00 PM
May 16 WOTM Wing Night 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
May 20 Bake Sale 1:00 PM
May 21 Second Meeting of the Month 7:00 PM
WOTM,
I would first like to say congratulations to the new 2012-2013 Board of Officers:
Senior Regent – Kamela Hutchins Junior Regent – Dusty Herrick
Recorder – Eva Hatch Secretary/Treasurer – Lisa Myers
Chaplain – Eleanor Beigie
Come help us make this year as successful for our lodge and surrounding community as we have in prior years. Remember, it takes ALL of us to keep this running smoothly, so whatever, no matter how little you can do for our charities, whether it be your time or mileage or ideas, please come to our meetings and share. We look forward to new and creative ways of bringing friends together and helping Mooseheart and Moosehaven thrive.
We had a very successful Easter Party at the Pavilion on April 7 . Thanks to everyone for all the egg donations. A specialth thanks to Joe and Amber for their early morning cleanup efforts outside to help keep it safe for all of our little egg hunters. We are very grateful for our Easter Bunny, Lonnie Plotner, who was able to put a smile on all the kids’ faces as well as many of the adults.
All of the Easter pictures will be on the Dale City Moose website. Please tag and share pictures if you would like.
Thank you ladies for all that you do!!!!
Kamela Hutchins Jr. Regent
ARREARS LIST WHY WE ASK YOU TO SHOW YOUR
MEMBERSHIP CARD
As of April 15, 2012, 51 members are in arrears. Members and sponsor, if available, are listed:
Member Sponsor
Kris Abrahamson Harry Brenner, Jr.
Louis Arrington Jack McReynolds
Antonio Baldwin James Woodbridge
Paul Barrett Jeff Custer
Jonathan Beeken Michael Toomey
Pete Bignotti Michael Harmody
Mark Blake Mike Levine
Carl Bryant Hilary Jenkins
Matt Catterton Norm Catterton
Dustin Cornell Bug Sigmon
Thomas Cowgill Kelly Palmer
Clay Crenwelge Joseph Miller, Jr.
Robert Davies Anthony Sollars
Matt Edwards Derek Upchurch
Donald Elder Jason Leicht
Nick Foundos Roy Miller
Matthew Fassnacht Mike Penn
Tim Fitzpatrick Steve Lamberti
Chivon Franco Darren Musser
Erik Bill-Foster Kelly Palmer
Brooks Frybarger Richard Moore, Jr.
Darrin Hamm Chris Crawford
Geroge Heflin Neal Orlando
Terry Hill Walter Faryniarz
Dwight Howard Roger Coffey
Ray Huffman Stephen Rajnish
Scott Jillison Donald Bell
Bernie Little James Agner
Donald Martin Merl Annis
Michael McAllister William House
James McKenzie Mike Penn
Mark Milam David Lamb
Roy Miller
Andrew Mosher Richard McCormick, Jr.
Bryan Nolde Kelly Palmer
Ryan Orr Chris Crawford
Stephen Rajnish Bernard Miller
Hans Rodriguez Robert Kazinski
Josh Scott Kelly Palmer
Joseph Scoggins Woody Abel
Bill Secor Dave Pigg
James Sejd Michael Pigott
Bud Sigmon Ricke O’Connor
Mark Slatton Joe Eonta
Steven Slaustas Glen Raper
Albert Slough Louis Arrington
Mark Thompson Donald Truslow
Michael Weakley Benny Jones
Jason Weatherby Andrew Weatherby
Brook Yoder Richard Moore
Frank Zoby Harry Wilson
Board of Officers
Doing so maintains our rights as a private organization – and can, quite literally, save our lodge from financial ruin.
Let us pose three questions:
For those of you who play golf, say you’ve received a very nice present – 3-year membership at an exclusive golf club where your doctor plays every Wednesday. When you walk into the club house with a guest and are asked to show your card, do you roll your eyes and groan? Or do you relish the chance to pull that card out of your wallet?
Many of our members who travel are also members of the American Automobile Association (AAA) or the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) – both of which have programs enabling their members to enjoy reduced rates in roadside hotels nationwide. But when you check in you have to show your AAA or AARP card to receive that lower rate. Does this irritate you?
Finally, consider this one carefully. You’re the Jr.
Past Governor walking into your lodge’s Social Quarters on a busy Friday afternoon, the door opened for you by a polite, smiling thirtyish man you don’t quite recognize but who’s arrived at the same time. Must be a fairly new member, you think. Inside, the bartender, recognizing you (and knowing how much it irritates you) decides against asking for your card. You place two dollars on the bar, request and receive a beer. Then, not wanting to offend the young man now standing next to you, the bartender also draws a beer for him without asking for a card.
At the next month’s lodge meeting, then, this nightmare: your Administrator’s trembling hand holds an invoice for more than $90,000 in back federal income taxes, interest, penalties, and fees. The invoice has been presented to him that day by the same pleasant your man you’d stood next to at the bar that Friday afternoon! He was the regional IRS agent – and you had been right there when he witnessed the lodge operating as a public accommodation.
This scenario is not an unrealistic exaggeration. It has actually happened to more than one Moose lodge in recent years. Their officers and longtime members didn’t want to be
“bothered” with having to show their membership cards. Well, they paid a substantial price to be freed of that “bother”.
So, please think about this the next time the bartender respectfully requests to see your membership card before serving you.
PREFERRED MEMBER DAY
Saturday, May 19, 2012
SIGN UP A MEMBER DISCOUNTED BEVERAGES
PREFERRED MEMBERS FOR
WEDNESDAY’S
McTRUSLOW’s FAMILY WING NITE
TASTY WINGS – 3 FOR $1.00 Hot or Mild
Honey Mustard Teriyaki
Garlic Old Bay BBQ Mango Habanero
Caribbean Jerk Asian Zing
COME IN AND ENJOY OR TAKE HOME A BUCKET
TACO TUESDAY 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BEEF TACOS 50¢
STEAK OR CHICKEN TACOS $1.00
BEEF BURRITOS $2.00
STEAK OR CHICKEN BURRITO $3.00
TACO SALAD $4.00
NACHO SUPREME $4.00
DOUBLE DECKERS - BEEF $1.00
TACO PIZZA - BEEF $3.00
MOOSE FRIES $3.00
ALSO SELLING CHIPS & CHEESE
AND BEANS For Members & Guests
Benefit of the Lodge
MOOSE FAMOUS –
MONDAY Dinner Specials
SPECIALS FOR MAY 07 – BBQ Baby Back Ribs
th14 – BBQ Half Chicken
th21 – BBQ Baby Back Ribs
st28 – BBQ Ribs & Chicken Combo
th$8.00
For Members & Guests
LOW BACK PAIN
May Health Column by Rayma Skinner
Spring is here in full force and so is yard work and spring cleaning. A universal human experience usually follows: low back pain.
The lower back starts below the rib cage is called the lumbar region. Pain can be intense and is one of the top causes of missed work.
Low back pain, like the common cold, gets better on its own and when it does not, there are effective treatments.
! Symptoms range from a dull ache to a stabbing or shooting sensation. The pain may make it hard to move or stand up straight. Acute back pain comes on suddenly, often after an injury from sports or heaving lifting. Pain that lasts more than three months is considered chronic. If your pain is not better in 72 hours, consult a doctor.
! Symptoms that require urgent care. Severe back pain after a fall or injury should be check out by a health care professional. Other signs that require seeing a doctor include a loss of bowel or bladder control, leg weakness, fever, and pain when coughing or urinating.
! Muscle strain or sciatica? The back pain that follows heavy lifting or exercising too hard is often caused by muscle strain.
But sometimes back pain can be related to a disc that bulges or ruptures. If a bulging or ruptured disc presses on the sciatic nerve, pain may run from the buttock down one leg. This pain is called sciatica.
! There are many causes of back pain and your pain may come from a combination of factors.
" Is your job the cause of your back pain? If your job involves lifting, pulling, or anything that twists the spine, it may contribute to back pain. However, sitting at a desk all day comes with risks of its own if your chair is uncomfortable or you tend to slouch.
" Is what you are carrying causing your back pain? Although you may wear your purse, backpack, or briefcase over your shoulder, it is the lower back that supports the upper body–including any extra weight you carry. An overstuffed bag can strain the lower back, especially if you carry it day after day. If you must tote a heavy load, consider switching to a wheeled briefcase.
" Is your exercise the back pain culprit? Overdoing it at the gym, golf course, soft ball, gardening, and other recreational activities is one of the most common causes of overextended muscles leading to low back pain. You are especially vulnerable if you tend to be inactive during the work week and then spend hours in those activities on the weekend.
" Maybe your posture is the cause. Your back supports weight best when you do not slouch. The proper posture is to sit with good lumbar support for your lower back, shoulders back, and feet resting on a low stool. When standing, keep weight evenly balanced on both fee., Listen to you Mom and “Stand up straight!”
! Who is at risk? Most people first get low back pain in their 30s. The odds of additional attacks increase with age. Being overweight, having an inactive lifestyle, and jobs requiring heaving lifting can contribute to low back pain.
! How can I treat low back pain? There are several ways to treat low back pain. Some require a doctor but many are available without a physician.
" A heating pad or warm baths may provide temporary pain relief.
" Bed rest or stay active? When your back hurts, you may not feel like getting out of bed. But, if the problems is muscle strain, doctors recommend returning to your normal activities. Studies suggest that any more than a day or two of bed rest can actually make the pain worse and reduce muscle tone and flexibility.
" Yoga. If back pain does not go away in three months, there is evidence that yoga can help. A recent study found that people who took 12 weeks of yoga classes had fewer symptoms of back pain and the benefits lasted several months after the classes were finished. Conventional stretching also may work.
" Spinal manipulations. Chiropractors and some osteopathic doctors use spinal manipulation to treat low back pain by applying pressure with their hands to bones and surrounding tissues. This treatment is not for everyone.
" Massage therapy. A study funded by the government suggests that massage may help relieve chronic low back pain. After 10 weeks, people who had weekly massages had less pain and were better able to go about their daily activities than people who got traditional care. That was true no matter what type of massage they got and the benefits lasted at least six months.
" Acupuncture. The evidence is mixed. In 2009, a study of several hundred people with long-lasting back pain found that those who had simulated acupuncture (involving toothpicks tapping the skin) got the same benefits as those who had acupuncture with real needles. After eight weeks, both groups had greater relief than people who did not have acupuncture.
" Medications. Mild back pain often feels better with over the counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Pain-relieving creams may be helpful for muscle aches. For severe or chronic pain, your doctor may recommend prescription medication.
" Surgery. If long-lasting back pain is interfering with your daily life, and other treatments have not provided relief, you may be a candidate for surgery.
" Physical therapy. If back pain has left you inactive for a long time, a rehabilitation program can help you strengthen your muscles and get back to your daily activities. A physical therapist can guide you through stretches, strength exercises, and low-impact cardio that will help you be fitter without straining your back.
" Strengthening the back. Two types of strength training moves that may benefit the lower back are flexion and extension exercises. In flexion exercises, you bend forward to stretch the muscles of the back and hips. In extension exercises, you bend backward to develop muscles that support the spine.
! Prevention is worth a pound of cure. There is no way to prevent back pain as you age but there are steps that you can take to lower the risk: Stay at a healthy weight, exercise regularly, lift with your legs–not your back, and make sure your work station position is not contributing to your pain.
