Our Moose Promotional Codes For E-TIPS Are Changing On January 1, 2010
Moose International has been notified by HCI that the Moose Promotional Code, our discount code for E-TIPS, will be changing on January 1, 2010. As of January 1, 2010, the "Moose06", "Moose07", "Moose08", and "Moose09" codes will no longer be honored. An updated flyer, including the new password, will be distributed via Bulk E-mail later this month. Please be advised that this discount is for the benefit of our Lodges and their "Moose" volunteers and employees only. Promotional codes (Discount Passwords) should not be shared outside the Moose organization.

Welcome To Our Newest Women of the Moose Chapter!
Madison, North Carolina Chapter 2396 was instituted on November 21, 2009 and Finley, Washington Chapter 2394 was instituted on November 7, 2009.

New Years Eve Party Special From Catalog Sales
<<New Years 09 Special.pdf>>

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Promotion
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Twenty-Five - November 26, 2009
Michigan City, IN Lodge 980 for an application sponsored by Vincent Palmieri
Zephyrhills, FL Chapter 1682 for an application sponsored by Irene Beckwith

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more, of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

Helpdesk@mooseintl.org
630-906-3658

Moose International Offices Closed For Thanksgiving Holiday
The offices at Moose International, including the Member Services Call Center, will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday , November 27th to allow our employees to share the Thanksgiving Holiday with family and friends. The offices will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 8:00am Central Time.

We wish you, and yours, a safe and happy Holiday!

Attention CHAPTERS: IMPORTANT REMINDER from the Department of Education & Training Regarding 2-HOTT Classes (Two Day Hands on Technical Training)
We are fast approaching the New Year, and we want to make sure that you know where to find the schedule for these classes, which teach the Chapters how to work within the LCL Membership Program and the QuickBooks accounting system.

As mandated by the Women of the Moose, Recorders wishing to earn their honors for the 2009-2010 Chapter year MUST attend one of these classes at some time between January 2009 and April 1, 2010, to qualify for the Star Recorder Degree.

Classes will continue to be scheduled between now and April 1, 2010, however these are not "Make-up" classes, nor will "Make-up" classes be scheduled. According to the Women of the Moose, it is the Recorder's responsibility to make sure that she stays up to date on when these classes are scheduled by visiting the Moose International website.

You may find all the classes that are offered at www.mooseintl.org <http://www.mooseintl.org> under the Education & Training webpage. You will also find here the information on how to prepare and register for the class.

Lodge Safety Inspection Forms Due
Every Lodge is required to submit a Lodge Safety Inspection Form to Moose International. The forms may be obtained at http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/pdf/RiskMgmt/LodgeSafetyWorksheet.pdf, or in the back of the blue Continuous Accident Prevention (C.A.P.) booklet. If your Lodge has not yet submitted the Lodge Safety Inspection Form for October, please complete the form and immediately send it to, Moose International - Loss Control, Attn: Rick McKiness, 155 S. International Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539.

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630-906-3658

Inaugural Moose International Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament Tops 300 Participants. The Prize Pool Is Growing!
305 Moose members have now registered for the Inaugural Moose International Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament being held January 10 - 14, 2010, at the Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Depending upon how much additional money is added to the prize pool when registration finally closes on December 1, 2009, the previously announced tournament payouts will either 1) be increased, 2) have additional places added to the payout schedule or 3) some combination of increased payouts and more places paid.

Online registration is available at:
http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/FratPrograms/2009TH.asp

Moose Snack Program Ending. Final Orders Must Be Placed By December 15, 2009.
The Moose Snack program is being discontinued effective December 31, 2009. With the cost of the product increasing, and no affordable alternatives in shipping, it was determined that the program presented limited opportunities to generate additional profits for participating Lodges during the 2010 calendar year. Lodges, Chapters and Moose Legions desiring to place a final order before the program ends may do so prior to December 15, 2009.

<<MooseSnacksBrochure10.081.pdf>>
The Moose Snacks and Moose Chocolate programs are unrelated. Lodges, Chapters and Moose Legions may continue to participate in the Moose Chocolate Program. For more info on the Moose Chocolate Program please visit
http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/pdf/Moose_Chocolate_Program.pdf

Attention Moose Members - Mobilize For Mooseheart With US Cellular
Once again, we each have a great opportunity to secure $100,000 for Mooseheart School in our Child City. Please notify your members via phone, e-mails, newsletters of this very simple program. Please - Do it now!

- Get the code at any U.S. Cellular store before January 15, 2010.
- Use the code online to vote for Mooseheart school
- The ten schools with the most votes each win $100,000

http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/SilverStream/Pages/x_page.html?p=storeFinder

No Purchase Is Required. Stop by a U.S. Cellular store or U.S. Cellular Authorized Agent location during the Sweepstakes Period and Period and receive voting card(s). On the back of the card is a voting code. Vote for the school of your choice by going online and entering all required information before January 15, 2010

Only one vote per person will be counted as each card has a unique code that can only be used once. Limit one entry per person for the entire Sweepstakes Period, regardless of the means by which you obtain an entry form. All additional votes will be rejected.

Be sure to tell your family, friends, neighbors and every parent you know to come in and get a voting card.
http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/SilverStream/Pages/x_page.html?p=storeFinder

School Name: Mooseheart School

This Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of CA, IL, IN, IA, KS, MD, ME, MI, MO, MN, NE, NH, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI and WV who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry (19 or older if a resident of NE).

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Promotion
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Twenty-Four - November 19, 2009
Oroville, CA Lodge 519 for an application sponsored by John Pinkston
Superior, WI Chapter 795 for an application sponsored by Judith Piper

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more, of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

Helpdesk@mooseintl.org
630-906-3658

Reggie Olney Retires As California-Nevada Assistant Regional Manager
Our most heartfelt gratitude is extended to retiring Assistant Regional Manager Reggie Olney. Reggie volunteered countless hours in his role as an Assistant Regional Manager in California and Nevada. Brother Olney joined the Membership Department field staff in November of 2003 and recently announced his retirement from the staff, which was effective October 31, 2009. His efforts in assisting the Lodges, Chapters and Moose Legions in California-Nevada enabled him to be recognized as a Top Assistant Regional Manager in 2008 and 2009. We wish Reggie and his wife Rosalie good fortune and happiness as they enjoy a well deserved opportunity for relaxation.

Do You Have Your Chance To Win A Florida Vacation Getaway? Drawing is December 15, 2009!
We are quickly approaching the December 15, 2009 drawing for the Florida Getaway Vacation, we wish to give everyone an opportunity to take a chance to win.

For $10.00, one couple can win one week in sunny Florida, round-trip transportation paid (mileage or airfare, which is the lesser amount), and receive $500 expense money. Two condominiums enable two drawings - both for the week of Oct 30 to Nov 6, 2010.

Don't let your members miss out on this opportunity - share this information with them now. Visit www.moosecharities.org <http://www.moosecharities.org/> to print and complete the entry form and mail with your check - OR - better yet - simply donate on-line and save the postage.

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Program
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Twenty-Three - November 12, 2009
Eastern Kettle Moraine, WI Lodge 1238 for an application sponsored by James Schramm
Bucyrus, OH Lodge 669 for an application sponsored by Roger Coffman

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more, of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

Helpdesk@mooseintl.org
630-906-3658

U.S. Cellular supports education by giving ten schools the chance to win $100,000. Here's how it works:

- Get the code at any U.S. Cellular store before January 15, 2010.
- Use the code online to vote for Mooseheart school
- The ten schools with the most votes win $100,000

http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/SilverStream/Pages/x_page.html?p=storeFinder

Helpdesk@mooseintl.org
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Time is running out to register for the inaugural Moose International Texas Hold 'Em Tournament. The tournament is scheduled for January 10-13, 2010 at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The registration packages include tournament buy-in, 4 nights lodging, Sunday night dinner buffet, entry in Sunday night slot tournament, and commemorative polo shirt and lapel pin. The fee for single players is $500; two players sharing a room register together and pay $825.

The following are the projected payouts based on 300 participants:

1st Place $10,000
2nd Place $5,000
3rd Place $3,000
4th Place $2,000
5th Place $1,500
6th-10th Places $1,000
11th-20th Places $750
21st-30th Places $500

If there are fewer than 300 participants, the prizes will be adjusted accordingly.

The deadline for tournament registrations is December 1, 2009. Any cancellations prior to the deadline will be 100% refunded. Cancellations after December 1 will be refunded at 50% of the entry fee paid. Make plans now to be part of this historic Moose event.

Online registration is available at:
<http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/FratPrograms/2009TH.asp>

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630-906-3658

Supreme Council Comes to Rescue of Lodges Needing Direction; Baile and O'Brien Accept New Challenges; Neff Named Director Of Moose Legion http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/news/2009/Restructure.asp

Welcome Copper Country, MI Chapter 2393!
Congratulations are in order as the Women of the Moose instituted Copper Country, MI Chapter 2393 on October 3, 2009.

Reminder For Lodges: Per Capita Increased To $30 For September 30th Renewals
Effective with renewals for Lodge members with September 30, 2009 expiration dates or later, the per capita portion of dues increased to $30. All new Lodge members with an enroll date of October 1, 2009 or later are also subject to the $30 per capita rate.

New Years Eve Party Special From Catalog Sales

Only About Two Dozen 'Be a Piece of the Solution' Local Membership Campaigns Remain
The Membership Department is nearly out of the first short-term local membership campaign developed at Moose International in several years. The 'Be a Piece of the Solution' Local Membership Campaign, Item# M60, may be purchased by Lodges and Chapters for just $35 plus shipping and handling (orders shipped to IL will be charged sales tax).

The campaign awards a light-up acrylic puzzle piece desktop novelty to sponsors of two members. Each campaign includes six light-up acrylic puzzle piece desktop novelties, a full color 17" x 22" 'Be a Piece of the Solution' Local Membership Campaign promotional campaign poster and instructions and suggestions for conducting the 'Be a Piece of the Solution' Local Membership Campaign

To be one of the limited number of Lodges or Chapters to offer this short-term local membership campaign, remember, there are fewer than 50 of these campaigns remaining, e-mail lsolis@mooseintl.org <mailto:lsolis@mooseintl.org> and request Item# M60. To order by telephone, call (630) 859-2000 x6449. Most orders will ship via UPS ground shipping.

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Program
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Twenty - October 22, 2009
Beckley, WV Lodge 1606 for an application sponsored by Jerry D. Shaulis
Shelton, WA Chapter 462 for an application sponsored by Pearl A. Look

Week Twenty-One - October 29, 2009
Valparaiso, IN Lodge 1357 for an application sponsored by Joseph P. Sisis
Cape Coral, FL Lodge 2199 for an application sponsored by Frank Dibiano

Week Twenty-Two - November 5, 2009
South Lake County, FL Lodge 1615 for an application sponsored by Carroll Lloyd
Connellsville, PA Lodge 16 for an application sponsored by Richard Lauteri

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more, of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

Helpdesk@mooseintl.org
630-906-3658

-----Original Message-----
From: Helpdesk
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:05 PM
To: Fraternal Units (E-mail)
Subject: 091110a Bulk Email - New Years Eve Party Special From Catalog Sales

Incase you were not able to open the attachment in today's earlier bulk email, please try this.

New Years Eve Party Special From Catalog Sales
New Years 09 Special.pdf

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THREE (3) WINNERS AND THREE (3) ALTERNATES

Winners Name Lodge

1) Nicole Gieber Concordia, KS 1428

2) Dylan Arcelli Rockville, CT 1574

3) Justin Morgan Phenix City, AL 1876

Should any of the three winners not be able to accept their scholarship, the scholarship(s) will be awarded to the following alternates in the order listed below.

Alternates Name Lodge

1) Bethany Highum General Assembly 3000

2) Sydney Cunningham Laramie, WY 390

3) Kodi Michelle Bernaski Laramie, WY 390

Darrell O'Brien
Director, Membership

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LCL.net is NOT Yet Certified To Be Compatible With Windows 7
Microsoft will be coming out with a new version of its PC based operating system. It will be called Windows 7. It is going to be made available to the public on the 22nd of October. At this time, LCL.net will not be compatible with Windows 7. We will update you as we complete testing.

Less Than 50 'Be a Piece of the Solution' Local Membership Campaigns Remain, Get Yours Now
The Membership Department is pleased to announce the availability of the first short-term local membership campaign developed at Moose International in several years. The 'Be a Piece of the Solution' Local Membership Campaign, Item# M60, may be purchased by Lodges and Chapters for just $35 plus shipping and handling (orders shipped to IL will be charged sales tax).

The campaign awards a light-up acrylic puzzle piece desktop novelty to sponsors of two members. Each campaign includes six light-up acrylic puzzle piece desktop novelties, a full color 17" x 22" 'Be a Piece of the Solution' Local Membership Campaign promotional campaign poster and instructions and suggestions for conducting the 'Be a Piece of the Solution' Local Membership Campaign

To be one of the limited number of Lodges or Chapters to offer this short-term local membership campaign, remember, there are fewer than 50 of these campaigns remaining, e-mail lsolis@mooseintl.org <mailto:lsolis@mooseintl.org> and request Item# M60. To order by telephone, call (630) 859-2000 x6449. Most orders will ship via UPS ground shipping.

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Program
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Eighteen - October 8, 2009
Garden Grove, CA Lodge 620 for an application sponsored by Clovis Glenn
Steelton, PA Chapter 919 for an application sponsored by Rosanna Batista

Week Nineteen - October 15, 2009
Greensboro, NC Lodge 685 for an application sponsored by Johnny Best
Woodstock, IL Lodge 1329 for an application sponsored by Robert H. Sweeney

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more, of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

REMINDER: Texas Hold 'Em Registration ends December 1, 2009
Online registration is available at:
http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/FratPrograms/2009TH.asp

Helpdesk@mooseintl.org
630-906-3658

The Membership Department is pleased to announce the availability of the first short-term local membership campaign developed at Moose International in several years. The 'Be a Piece of the Solution' Local Membership Campaign, Item# M60, may be purchased by Lodges and Chapters for just $35 plus shipping and handling (orders shipped to IL will be charged sales tax).

The campaign awards a light-up acrylic puzzle piece desktop novelty to sponsors of two members.

Each campaign includes:
* Six light-up acrylic puzzle piece desktop novelties
* A Full Color 17" x 22" 'Be a Piece of the Solution' Local Membership Campaign promotional campaign poster
* Instructions and suggestions for conducting the 'Be a Piece of the Solution' Local Membership Campaign

To be one of the limited number of Lodges or Chapters to offer this short-term local membership campaign, remember, there are only 250 of these campaigns available, e-mail lsolis@mooseintl.org and request Item# M60. To order by telephone, call (630) 859-2000 x6449. Most orders will ship via UPS ground shipping.

A reduced resolution version of the campaign poster is in the attached PDF file.ST Ldge Cmp PuzPce poster reduced.pdf

Helpdesk@mooseintl.org
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Bulk E-mail for October 13, 2009

Reports For Period Ending October 31, 2009 Due By November 15, 2009
This is a reminder to ALL Units that the 2nd quarter Community Service Reports, for the period ending October 31, 2009, are due no later than November 15, 2009. They can be mailed, faxed to 630-966-2208 or emailed to csreport@mooseintl.org 

The Lodge Family Activities report for the period May 1, 2009 through October 31, 2009, is also due no later than November 15, 2009. They can also be mailed, faxed to 630-966-2208 or emailed to fareport@mooseintl.org 

These forms can be found on the website. If you have any questions please call the Department of Fraternal Programs at 630-966-2224.

Moose Association & Moose Charities Holiday Seals Fundraiser
Moose Charities and many Moose Associations are partnering in a fundraiser that benefits each participating Association and the Mooseheart Child City & School. In early November, active Loyal Order of Moose members in participating Moose Associations will receive an envelope containing a sheet of Holiday seals, designed by Mooseheart students, and a donation request.

Holiday seals are traditional ways to dress up your greeting cards or seasonal letters to friends and loved ones. Using these seals will spread the joy and love of the holiday season and your donation will help support your Association and the children of Mooseheart.

We wish you and your family a wonderful Holiday Season!

Thank You For Your Support!
http://moosecharities.org/news/HolidaySeals.asp

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS: Chance To Win $50,000 For Mooseheart Child City & School
America's Giving Challenge (our cause) gives us a chance to win $50,000 for our Mooseheart Child City & School! To win, between now and November 7th, we have to get the most donations to our cause (every person can donate any amount once per day and have it count as a unique donation).

We can do it! But it's going to take all of us. Check out the Giving Challenge (www.causes.com), then visit our cause "Mooseheart Child City & School" to see how to get involved.

Each of us has tons of friends in our email address books and on Facebook. But let's do more - can you secure three other people to reach as many friends (they do not have to be members) as they can.....and so on? Be sure to tell them why this cause matters to you. The possibilities are endless.

Let's win $50,000 for our cause - Mooseheart Child City & School!
http://www.causes.com/index.html

Helpdesk@mooseintl.org
630-906-3658

Tommy Moose Promotion & Media Kit Now Available, As We Approach 100,000 Tommys Distributed
Lodge/Chapter officers who've sought to better locally promote their participation in the Tommy Moose program now have a comprehensive resource to use: Moose International's Tommy Moose Promotion & Media Kit.
This kit, which can be found at http://tommymoose.org/media.asp incorporates the following components, accompanied by explanations for their use:

* Ideas for Local Tommy Moose Promotions
* News Release Template with accommodations for local fill-in information
* Media Alert Template to use as a quick heads-up to local media for a Tommy Moose event that you're planning
* Three Broadcast Public Service Announcements (PSAs) on Tommy Moose -- both in written radio scripts (:30, :30 and :15), and downloadable prerecorded MP3s of these scripts for use by your local radio station
* Two Print Public Service Announcements, downloadable as PDFs for use by local newspapers
* VIP Email Message for local mayors, police chiefs and fire chiefs informing and explaining about the Tommy Moose program
* and a downloadable video of the compelling Tommy Moose endorsement from police in Keyser and Piedmont, WV, where officers used Tommy Moose plush dolls to help abused kids provide enough information to send the abuser to prison for 25-40 years.

Any questions as you review this kit, please contact Moose International's Department of Fraternal Programs at 630-966-2224, or the Department of Communications & Public Affairs at 630-966-2229.

Halloween Is Coming Soon! Tommy Moose Halloween Treat Bags Are Now Available From Catalog Sales!
Last year this item sold out early so order yours today.

Each bag features lots of Safety Tips for Trick or Treating. Orders come in quantities of 50 per bundle for $10.85 plus shipping and handling ( Illinois orders add 7% sales tax). Catalog #185. This is a limited time offer, while supplies last. Order on line, catalogsales@mooseintl.org or by phone 630-966-2250, or fax 630-859-3505. Please do not miss out on this great opportunity.

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Program
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Seventeen - October 1, 2009
Frederick, MD Lodge 371 for an application sponsored by Lloyd Snyder
Scottdale, PA Lodge 194 for an application sponsored by Ronald L. Moorehead

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more, of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

REMINDER: Texas Hold 'Em Registration ends December 1, 2009
Online registration is available at:
http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/FratPrograms/2009TH.asp

Helpdesk@mooseintl.org
630-906-3658

On Thursday, October 1, 2009, at approximately 5:30pm central time, version 2.1 of LCL.net will be made available. The next time you log in to LCL.net, you will receive a message indicating that updates are available. Click 'Yes' to download the latest enhancements. Be patient; the download process may take several minutes, depending on the speed of your internet connection. Following the download of the updates, LCL.net will restart itself. Attached to this email is the LCL.net v2.1 What's New document. Some of the new features include: Applicant/Member cell phone, email address format validation, 'Paid As Of Date' report, and Dropped/Terminated Members allowed as Out-of-FRU Sponsors.

Because email addresses were not previously validated, it is recommended that you use a new feature of the Export Utility to generate a list of members with invalidly formatted email addresses. To do this, go to the Export Utility located under the 'Go To' main menu item. Select one or more Membership Fields to export, including Email Address. Then check the 'Invalid Email Format' checkbox. Specify a filename and location to export to, then click the 'Export' button. The resulting file will contain information only for members with invalidly formatted email addresses. It is important to correct these email addresses so members can receive birthday greetings and other email communications that Moose International may send.

If you have any questions regarding this update or using the Export Utility, please contact the Moose International Helpdesk at 630-906-3658.

LCL.net v2.1 What's New.pdf

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WELCOME To Our Newest Lodges and Chapters!
Eastern Shore, AL Lodge 2687 MSC instituted September 19, 2009

Clymer, PA Chapter 2389 instituted August 16, 2009
Susquehanna, PA Chapter 2390 instituted August 14, 2009
Stayton, OR Chapter 2391 instituted July 28, 2009

Workers Compensation Premium Calculations
Do not pay more for your Workers Compensation that you should. Lodges insured with The Hartford should update their payroll on an annual basis. The Hartford sends out forms in May of each year that allows Lodges to update the amount of their payroll. If you have not updated your Lodge's payroll recently and it has decreased, it is possible that you are paying a greater premium than you should.

You can update your payroll immediately by telephoning The Hartford at 1-866-467-8730 and follow the prompts to "Policy Changes." When you call The Hartford, make sure that your have your policy number available and that your have your best estimate of your upcoming annual payroll. By updating your payroll, you may be able to lower your premium prior to your renewal date.

If you have any questions regarding Workers' Compensation Insurance or any other insurance matter, please contact the Risk Management Department at 800-544-4407. Always remember, we are here to serve you. If you need help do not hesitate to call us; we are always here, helping our Lodges help themselves.

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Program
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Sixteen - September 24, 2009
Anchorage, AK Chapter 139 for an application sponsored by Jackie O'Neill
Massillon, OH Lodge 481 for an application sponsored by Brian Ullum

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more, of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

REMINDER - Free Upgrade To LCL.Net v2.1 Will Be Available This Evening At Or Around 5:30pm Central Time Please refer to the bulk e-mail of September 30, 2009 for additional details on its content and instructions for downloading this free upgrade.

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Each bag features lots of Safety Tips for Trick or Treating. Orders come in quantities of 50 per bundle for $10.85 plus shipping and handling ( Illinois orders add 7% sales tax). Catalog #185. This is a limited time offer, while supplies last. Order on line, catalogsales@mooseintl.org or by phone 630-966-2250, or fax 630-859-3505. Please do not miss out on this great opportunity.

Lodge Safety Inspection Forms Due Soon
Every Lodge is required to submit a Lodge Safety Inspection Form to Moose International. The forms may be obtained at http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/pdf/RiskMgmt/LodgeSafetyWorksheet.pdf  or in the back of the blue Continuous Accident Prevention (C.A.P.) booklet. Completed forms should be sent to, Moose International - Loss Control, Attn: Rick McKiness, 155 S. International Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539. These completed forms must be received from each Lodge by October 1, 2009.

Hotel Rooms For 2010 International Moose Convention In Nashville Are Available
While hotel rooms at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center have sold out, plenty of rooms are still available at our other hotel partners for the 2010 International Moose Convention in Nashville. Complimentary shuttle service between the convention center and each partner hotel is available for registered International Moose Convention attendees.

Hotel reservations for the 2010 International Moose Convention and the 2010 International Moose Legion Conference can now be made at <<http://www.moose2010nashville.org/hotel.asp>>, or call toll-free 1-888-777-6779. When calling, you must mention the
2010 Moose International Convention or code number N-MOIAC to receive the Moose rate.

Texas Hold 'Em Registrations Double in September!
Since the beginning of September, the number of Moose members registering to participate in the Inaugural Moose International Texas Hold 'Em Tournament has more than doubled.

Some confusion has been reported regarding the Texas Hold 'Em tournament being sold out. This is not yet the case. There are still openings for members to participate in this exciting event. Perhaps some members were confusing the tournament hotel with the sell out of rooms at the Opryland Hotel for the 2010 International Moose Convention. Please ensure that your members are aware that contrary to some rumors, while registrations are climbing rapidly, the Texas Hold 'Em Tournament is NOT sold out at this time.

A single player in a room requires a $500 entry fee that includes the tournament buy-in, 4 nights lodging, Sunday night dinner buffet, Sunday slot tournament and a commemorative shirt and lapel pin. Two players sharing a room get all of this for $825. There is a maximum of two players per room. This Inaugural Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament is limited to the first 600 paid player registrations received by the December 1, 2009 entry deadline. New registration materials are now available to accommodate either one player in a room or two players sharing a hotel room.

Online registration and printable registration forms are available at:
<http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/FratPrograms/2009TH.asp>

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Program
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Fourteen - September 10, 2009
Sedalia, MO Chapter 1242 for an application sponsored by Pamela Phillips
Salisbury, MD Lodge 654 for an application sponsored by David A. Shockley

Week Fifteen - September 17, 2009
McSherrystown, PA Lodge 720 for an application sponsored by Justin Rodeheaver
New Martinsville, WV Lodge 931 for an application sponsored by John Goddard

This is the third $500 check going to either McSherrystown Lodge or Chapter. Not coincidentally, both the Lodge and the Chapter at McSherrystown are among the Top Application Reporting Lodges and Chapters this year.

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more, of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

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Moose International offices To Close on Labor Day
Moose International, including the Member Services Call Center will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2009. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 8:00am Central Time.

Attention Administrators, Recorders and Moose Legion Secretaries Please Enter Applicant E-mail Addresses in LCL.Net
In order for your new members to receive e-mail notification that their new member welcome materials and dues cards will be arriving shortly we must have an e-mail address entered on their membership record. This will also enable them to receive Birthday greetings on the appropriate day each year. Please take the extra few seconds to enter an e-mail address for each member who provides this information on their membership application.

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Program
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Thirteen - September 3, 2009
Elkton, MD Lodge 851 for an application sponsored by David Kibler
Skidway Lake, MI Chapter 1672 for an application sponsored by Patricia A. Moyer

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more, of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

Moose Member Benefits Program Provides 40%-50% Off Lasik Eye Surgery
Please print and post attached flyer
<<Moose Lasik Poster 8-24-2009.pdf>>

Rooms At Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center Nearing SELL OUT for 2010 International Moose Convention !
In the two weeks from August 14th through August 28th, 2009, reserved rooms at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center went from 30% sold to 80% sold. At this pace, all available rooms at the 2010 International Moose Convention host facility will likely be gone in the next week or two. If you are planning on staying at Opryland during the International Moose Convention, hotel reservations and convention registration should be done now.

Hotel reservations for the 2010 International Moose Convention and the 2010 International Moose Legion Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center can now be made at <http://www.moose2010nashville.org/hotel.asp>.

On-site convention registration will open on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 4pm. The Women of the Moose Academy of Friendship Breakfast and Meeting will occur on the morning of Friday, July 2, 2010, and will be followed by the Women of the Moose opening session on Friday afternoon. The Joint Grand Opening will be held on Saturday morning, July 3, 2010. On Saturday afternoon, the Supreme Lodge will conduct its opening session.

A Moose Legion Educational Conference (MLEC) is scheduled for Thursday, July 1, 2010. Moose Legionnaires participating in the MLEC should plan on arriving in Nashville on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The General Sessions of the 2010 International Moose Legion Conference will be conducted on Friday, July 2, 2010.

Inaugural Texas Hold 'Em Poker Registration Up Following Two Player Per Room Option Announcement
Registrations for the Inaugural Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament scheduled for January 10-13, 2010 at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada jumped over 10% in just the first five days since announcing an option allowing two players to share a single hotel room. New registration forms are now available to accommodate these requests.

A single player in a room requires a $500 entry fee that includes the tournament buy-in, 4 nights lodging, Sunday night dinner buffet, Sunday slot tournament and a commemorative shirt and lapel pin. Two players sharing a room get all of this for $825. There is a maximum of two players per room. This Inaugural Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament is limited to the first 600 paid player registrations received by the December 1, 2009 entry deadline. New registration materials are now available to accommodate either one player in a room or two players sharing a hotel room.

Online registration and printable registration forms are available at:
http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/FratPrograms/2009TH.asp

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Program
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Twelve - August 27, 2009
Palm Beach Gardens, FL Lodge 2010 for an application sponsored by Robert J. Gleason
McSherrystown, PA Chapter 2179 for an application sponsored by Imelda Redding

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more, of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

Nestle Discontinues Label Program For 2009/2010 School Year
Nestle Pure Life Water company has discontinued the Go-Play School Support Program for the 2009/2010 school year. Please discontinue sending Nestle Pure Life Water labels to Moose Charities for this program. Thank you very much for your past support of this program and your ongoing assistance with our other School Support Programs. ONLY the Nestle sponsored portion of our School Support Programs has been discontinued.

Inaugural Texas Hold 'Em Poker Registration Climbing, Two Player Per Room Option Announced
Registrations for the Inaugural Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament scheduled for January 10-13, 2010 at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada continue to arrive. In response to numerous requests for an option allowing two players to share a single hotel room, new registration forms are now available to accommodate these requests.

A single player in a room requires a $500 entry fee that includes the tournament buy-in, 4 nights lodging, Sunday night dinner buffet, Sunday slot tournament and a commemorative shirt and lapel pin. Two players sharing a room get all of this for $825. There is a maximum of two players per room. This Inaugural Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament is limited to the first 600 paid player registrations received by the December 1, 2009 entry deadline.

Online registration and printable registration forms are available at:
http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/FratPrograms/2009TH.asp

Memorial Bibles Are Available From Catalog Sales

<<bible ad _email.pdf>>
Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Program
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Nine - August 6, 2009
McSherrystown, PA Lodge 720 for an application sponsored by Dennis E. Grove
Loveland, CO Lodge 484 for an application sponsored by Erik Milton

Week Ten - August 13, 2009
New Haven, IN Lodge 1480 for an application sponsored by Doug Gillenwater
Kissimmee, FL Lodge 2056 for an application sponsored by Robert Dowling

Week Eleven - August 20, 2009
Lompoc, CA Lodge 1036 for an application sponsored by Philip Stevens
Macclenny, FL Chapter 2026 for an application sponsored by Dorothy Renee Morrow

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more, of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

Moose Legion Ritual School to be Held at Mooseheart
The Department of Fraternal Programs will be holding a ritual school for the new Moose Legion conferral ceremony on August 29 & 30, 2009 at the Mooseheart Fieldhouse. The school will be conducted by members of the International Ritual Committee.

The sessions each day will begin at approximately 9:00 AM. On Sunday, August 30, teams wishing to perform the ceremony and be critiqued may do so. Performance critiques will also be held on Saturday afternoon if time permits.

All attendees are encouraged to arrive in the Mooseheart area on Friday, August 28 and attend the opening game of the 2009 Mooseheart football season. The Red Ramblers will host North Shore Country Day at 7:00 PM at Illinois Memorial Stadium on the Mooseheart Campus.

Teams requiring lodging may contact any of the following area hotels:

Aurora Fox Valley Inn (630) 851-2000
Baymont Inn & Suites (630) 897-7695
Comfort Inn (630) 208-8811
Comfort Suites (630) 896-2800
Fairfield Inn & Suites (630) 845-5500
Hampton Inn (630) 907-2600

Please contact the Department of Fraternal Programs if one or more staffs from your Moose Legion will be attending. We look forward to seeing you there.

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Program
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Eight - July 30, 2009
Mc Sherrystown, PA, Lodge 720 for an application sponsored by Dennis E. Grove
Loveland, CO Lodge 484 for an application sponsored by Erik Milton

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more, of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

Discount Vision Care Available To Moose Members fro Eye Benefits
A printable flyer that can be posted in your Lodge Home is available at:
<http://www.eyebenefits.com/DocumentFiles/26.pdf>

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A Moose Legion Educational Conference (MLEC) is scheduled for Thursday, July 1, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. Moose Legionnaires participating in the MLEC should plan on arriving in Nashville on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The General Sessions of the 2010 International Moose Legion Conference will be conducted on Friday, July 2, 2010.

Hall Rental Insurance - Instructions For Remitting Payment
Lodges often contact Risk Management inquiring how to make the payment for the Hall Rental Insurance purchased through AON. When making the payment for this coverage, you should take the following steps:

1. The payment should be made by either certified check or by Lodge check. Personal checks from the renter should not be sent to AON.

2. The certified check or Lodge check should be made payable to Swett and Crawford.

3. The certified check or Lodge check should include your Lodge number and the date of the rental.

4. The payment should be mailed to: Ruth Von Spreckelsen
Aon Risk Services, Inc. of Illinois
200 East Randolph Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601

5. The payment must be mailed within 24 hours of the application being made and prior to the date and time of the hall rental. (In other words, if a hall rental is scheduled for Saturday at 6:00 pm and the application is made the day prior on Friday at 8:00 pm, the payment must be mailed prior to Saturday at 6:00 pm)

If you have any questions regarding the Hall Rental Insurance, please contact the Risk Management department at 800-544-4407

Nashville Convention Housing Bureau Is Open, Key Convention Dates Announced
Hotel reservations for the 2010 International Moose Convention and the 2010 International Moose Legion Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center can now be made at http://www.moose2010nashville.org/hotel.asp.

On-site convention registration will open on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 4pm. The Women of the Moose Academy of Friendship Breakfast and Meeting will occur on the morning of Friday, July 2, 2010, and will be followed by the Women of the Moose opening session on Friday afternoon. The Joint Grand Opening will be held on Saturday morning, July 3, 2010. On Saturday afternoon, the Supreme Lodge will conduct its opening session.

A Moose Legion Educational Conference (MLEC) is scheduled for Thursday, July 1, 2010. Moose Legionnaires participating in the MLEC should plan on arriving in Nashville on Wednesday, August 31, 2010. The General Sessions of the 2010 International Moose Legion Conference will be conducted on Friday, July 1, 2010.

September 1, 2009 Is The 75th Anniversary Of The Membership Department
Has your Lodge or Chapter planned a celebration commemorating this milestone? Possibly you have a short-term membership campaign in place to allow ONLY sponsors in the month of August to attend your Lodge or Chapter's party celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the creation of the Membership Department. Don't miss this opportunity to link membership production with another enjoyable event in your Lodge Home.

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Program
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Eight - July 30, 2009
North Manchester, IN Lodge 1518 for an application sponsored by Richard A. Applegate
Wheaton, MD Lodge 1775 for an application sponsored by Doug Haley

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more, of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

Catalog Sales August Special
The August 2009, Moose Catalog Sales Special is the Loyal Order of Moose Podium Plaque Item number 106. This plaque is fifteen inches in diameter by one inch thick. The two level modeled full Standing Moose is centered on the plaque and surrounded by wording, Loyal Order of Moose. The four color design: red, blue, antique gold, and copper make this podium plaque an attractive focal point to any Moose Lodge Meeting. A photo of this beautiful podium plaque can be seen on page 22 of the Vol. 78 Moose Catalog Sales Catalog.

The Catalog Sales Department is offering this podium plaque Below Our Cost!!!!!! This means a sale price, of $50.00 each plus shipping and handling, marked down from $62.50, plus shipping and handling. While Supplies Last! To place your order, Call 630- 966-2250, FAX your order to 630-859-3505 or E-Mail catalogsales@mooseintl.org  before we come to our senses!!!!! Sale ends August 31, 2009.

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For over 20 years, the Moose Youth Awareness Program has brought vital positive messages to the children across North America. The student representatives at the 2009 International Student Congress in Hampton, Virginia, along with the Lodges and Chapters, gave Moose International one recommendation: to continue this most important program that affects the youth in our own communities.

The 2009-2010 Moose Youth Awareness Program will follow the same format as last year. We ask you to sponsor at least two high school students with recognized leadership skills. They will attend Association Student Congresses to be held this fall. Your Association Moose Youth Awareness Coordinator (LOOM) and your State/Provincial Youth Awareness Coordinator (WOTM) are now planning these sessions. Their plans include notifying you of the exact date, time, location, registration fee and other pertinent information. They will also need the name of your Lodge/Chapter Moose Youth Awareness Coordinators.

At Association Student Congresses, the attendees will be challenged to complete a minimum of three Moose KidsTalk presentations to our targeted group of 4 to 9 year-olds by February 28, 2010. Upon return from the Association Congress, we ask you to assist the students in their KidsTalk presentations by helping to arrange sessions with the targeted group when necessary, and to financially support them in purchasing materials they may need for their presentations. Last year, nearly 25,000 4 to 9 year-olds heard positive messages from our Moose KidsTalk presenters. Our goal is to reach 100,000 this year!

For your information, five of the students who are selected to attend the 2010 International Student Congress (to be held April 29th - May 3rd, 2010 at Indianapolis, Indiana) will receive either a $12,000.00; $8,000.00; $5,000.00; $3,000.00 or a $2,000.00 college scholarship.

Can your lodge help put your community's youth on a path to healthy living? Can your lodge implement or continue the KidsTalk program? For the sake of our youth and for the sake of our next generation of leaders, the answer must be YES. Thank you for your cooperation.

The Youth Awareness Guide Book, Brochure and Parental Consent form will be posted on the website for your use.

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Revision For The Latest Lodge General Laws (Green Cover), Please Print And Save With General Laws Book(s)
The General Laws In Force and Effect as of June 1, 2009, that were recently delivered to all Lodges, contained an omission of the first three paragraphs of Section 48.9. Please print a copy of the following three paragraphs and place in each copy of your General Laws book(s).

Sec. 48.9 - Enforce Decorum - During all social functions, it is the duty of the House Committee to enforce and maintain proper decorum at all times. Participation in the social quarters of any lodge is a privilege and not a right of membership. This privilege is conditioned upon all persons conducting themselves, while in and about any social quarters, home or during activities sponsored by the lodge or House Committee, in a gentlemanly/ladylike and orderly manner. Any person, who fails to comply with this law, shall be denied the privileges of the social quarters or home at the discretion of the House Committee. The House Committee, upon receiving a complaint or on its own accord, shall investigate and take appropriate action regarding any alleged breach of decorum. Any member or guest may file a complaint with the House Committee concerning alleged misconduct occurring during a social function.

The authority of the House Committee to suspend the social quarters privileges of any member, after conducting a hearing, shall in no way affect the member's lodge or chapter membership status, including the member's right to attend official meetings. The House Committee may suspend a member's social privileges pending a hearing. The hearing may take place on the same day as the regular House Committee meeting, but shall be separate from the regular meeting. Separate minutes shall be taken for House Committee hearings.

Unless the accused member in writing waives the right to appear, he/she must attend a hearing before the House Committee can make a final decision. After proper notice, if the accused member fails or refuses to appear before the House Committee, the member shall remain suspended until he/she appears at a hearing before the House Committee.

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Program
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Five - July 9, 2009
Redondo Beach, CA Lodge 1873 for an application sponsored by Clemente Torres, Jr.
Savannah, TN Lodge 1918 for an application sponsored by David Scott

Week Six - July 16, 2009
Carlinville, IL Lodge 1216 for an application sponsored by Robert Lair
Lake Placid, FL Chapter 1960 for an application sponsored by Frances Crowell

Week Seven - July 23, 2009
Albany GA Chapter 1462 for an application sponsored by Ophelia Treadaway
Buckhannon, WV Lodge 598 for an application sponsored by William Shannon

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more, of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

Moose Catalog Sales Closeout Sale!
Loyal Order of Moose 1942 Chevrolet 11/2 ton box truck. A 1/32 Die cast scale model made exclusively for Moose International by Spec Cast Company. This highly collectible toy's graphics announces the 54th Annual Meeting of the Supreme Lodge of the World, August 23-26, 1942 and the Moose Support of the War Effort - Buy Bonds! While Supplies Last Only $15.00 each (plus S&H). catalogsales@mooseintl.org or telephone (630) 966-2250.

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July 10, 2009 Is The Deadline To Book The October Of 2009 Cruise To New England And Canada
Members have until July 10, 2009, to book the New England Cruise for this October at our low rates. Carnival Cruise Lines will reclaim our space on that date and the only way our members will be able to book will be at the prevailing rate. This is the last chance to take advantage of this great cruise at our special Moose Travel Program rates.
http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/FratPrograms/trips/2009Canada-NE.pdf

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Program
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Four - July 2, 2009
Uniontown, PA Lodge 20 for an application sponsored by Ken L. Rusko
Bradenton, FL Lodge 1223 for an application sponsored by William E. Bradford

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

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Moose International Offices Closed on Friday, July 3, 2009
All Moose International offices are closed on Friday, July 3, 2009, in celebration of the July 4th Holiday. The offices will reopen at 8am Central Time on Monday, July 6, 2009.

First "Happy Birthday" E-mails Sent To Moose Members Today
Moose members who celebrated their birthday today, and have an e-mail address entered in LCL.Net, were e-mailed birthday greetings today. These birthday greetings will be e-mailed to members celebrating their birthday on a daily basis.

If your members' e-mail addresses are not on file, they cannot receive these birthday greetings.

Lodges And Chapters Receiving $500 Checks In "Be A Piece Of The Solution" Membership Program
Each week a drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check is conducted. The sponsors randomly drawn to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Week Two - June 18, 2009
Nitro, WV Lodge 565 for an application sponsored by Ray Helmick
Whitehouse-Waterville, OH Lodge 2537 for an application sponsored by Leo P. Jeffers Sr.

Week Three - June 25, 2009
Cortland, OH Lodge 1012 for an application sponsored by Shawn Harris
East Sussex, DE Chapter 2204 for an application sponsored by Susan Turci

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

"Moose Economic Stimulus Plan" Applicants Not reported Enrolled By May 31, 2009
There were about 1,800 applications not reported as enrolled by the May 31, 2009 deadline to avoid being retroactively billed for the application.

These charges will appear on the June Statement, received at the Lodges, Chapters and Moose Legions in mid-July, and identified as "Stimulus".

Loyal Order Of Moose ABCD And Application Fee Billing Changes
Effective May 1, 2009 the billing of enrollment fees and ABCD charges has changed. All transactions recorded during the month will be billed the following month. Example: May charges will show on the June statement, which is received by the Lodges in mid-July. They will show on the statement as lodge applications and dues. Included with your statement will be a detailed listing of whom you are being billed for.

OOPS! This being the first month of the lodge applications and dues billing they were put on the statement as credits by mistake. The billing was run again and shows on the statement as charges to offset the credits. We then had to run the billing again to properly charge the lodge. This means there will be 3 line items showing applications and dues. But in actually you are only being billed once. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Please Post in Lodge and Reprint in Local Newsletters

Who You Gonna Call? Regional Managers!!
The first point of contact for Lodges, Chapters, Moose Legions and Moose members should be their Regional Manager. Comments, complaints or praise regarding virtually any Moose related activities or occurrences within a Regional Manager's territory, that are received at Moose International, are referred back to the Regional Manager. Contacting the Regional Manager directly can expedite the response.

To enable Lodges, Chapters, Moose Legions and Moose members to determine who to contact, a new map based directory is now available to locate the contact information for each Regional Manager. Simply left-click on the territory that your comments regard to reveal the contact information for the appropriate Regional Manager. Go to:
http://www.mooseintl.org/public/ContactUs.asp

Attention Moose Riders!
Moose Riders Motorcycle - "Loyal to the Bone" Embroidered Emblem . Catalog # 492 - $4.00 each. Comes in 4"x 3 1/2 " size only. Spread The Word! (630) 966-2250

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First Weekly $500 Lodge Or Chapter Winners Drawn The first drawing for two Lodges and/or Chapters to each receive a $500 check was conducted on June 11, 2009. The sponsors randomly drawn this week to have their Lodge or Chapter receive $500, to do with as the membership sees fit, such as paying bills, throwing a party or even donating it to Moose Charities, are:

Verona, VA Chapter 2225 for an application sponsored by Jane S. Whisnant Durand, MI Chapter 2239 for an application sponsored by Candice Seymour

Every application sponsored by a Lodge or Chapter's members is one more chance for the Lodge or Chapter to become the recipient of one, or more of these weekly checks. The drawings occur on Thursday nights through May 6, 2010. The more applications reported, the more chances to win!

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A Few Words On The New Transfer Fees On June 1, 2009, the Transfer Fee for Loyal Order of Moose members increased to $20, while the Transfer Fee for Women of the Moose members is just $10. A handful of members contacted us to question the difference in price for a process that is essentially the same.

The "average" dues rate for Lodges is now just over $43 per year. The same rate for our Chapters is just over $20 per year.

When the differing Transfer Fee rates were discussed, strong consideration was given to the argument that a Chapter member would be paying the equivalent of one year's dues, just to transfer to another Chapter. Our Lodge Brothers on the other hand would be paying less than one half of a year's dues and in some cases only 20% of a year's dues to transfer between Lodges. With this in mind, the Supreme Council made the decision to establish the Transfer Fees at $20 for the Loyal Order of Moose and to accept the recommendation of the Grand Council to establish a $10 Transfer Fee for the Women of the Moose.

New From Moose Catalog Sales: Small Tommy Moose Catalog Sales is now offering a 7" tall exact replica of the very popular Tommy Moose. This smaller Tommy Moose can be used for promotional purposes, such as a giveaway during a parade or open house, or as a gift for children's parties. This smaller Tommy Moose is NOT to be given to police, fire, or emergency squads for use in traumatic situations. Only the original Tommy Moose should be for that purpose, as stated by Shawn Baile at the Moose Convention in Chicago. The 7" tall Tommy Moose is Catalog Item # 131 and sells for $5.00 each. Catalogsales@mooseintl.org or (630) 966-2250

Attention Lodges: Fellowship Degree Eligibility Lists Are No Longer Available From Moose International With the arrival of this year's Fellowship Recommendation Form, if your Lodge is selected by the Regional Manager to receive one, your Lodge Fellowship Recommendation Committee will notice some changes in the eligibility requirements. The new eligibility requirements allow for the consideration of a broader range of Moose Legionnaires, while placing the additional burden on the Lodge Fellowship Recommendation Committee to justify why their chosen Moose Legionnaire should be conferred with the Fellowship Degree of Honor.

With the more liberal requirements to be recommended for the Fellowship Degree, the list of eligible Moose Legionnaires would be so extensive as to be of little value in aiding most Lodges' Fellowship Recommendation Committee in the recommendation process.

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'Be A Piece Of The Solution' Sponsor Pins Coming Soon Lodges and Chapters will be receiving their initial supply of 'Be a Piece of the Solution' puzzle piece one-member sponsor pins in the next 1-2 weeks. The Membership Committee Chairman, or the Administrator or Recorder, should take possession of these pins and ensure that each sponsor is presented with their 'Be a Piece of the Solution' lapel pin upon submitting their first applicant's application and application fee, between May 1, 2009 and April 30, 2010. Please keep in mind that some sponsors will have already qualified to receive this pin for an application submitted since the May 1, 2009 start of this campaign.

Only 1,800 Of 75,000 "Moose Economic Stimulus Plan" Applicants Not Reported Enrolled By May 31, 2009! Our Administrators, Recorders and Moose Legion Secretaries did an outstanding job of following up on and reporting enroll dates for members who applied to the Loyal Order of Moose, Women of the Moose and Moose Legion during the "Moose Economic Stimulus Plan". Of the over 75,000 applications received between March 31, 2009 and April 30, 2009, only about 1,800 were not reported as enrolled by the May 31, 2009 deadline to avoid being retroactively billed for the application fee.

The billings for these application fees will likely appear on the July of 2009 statements which will be received in August.

The Membership Department Thanks Two Resigning Volunteers Effective May 31, 2009 Assistant Regional Manager John Lund resigned from his volunteer position assisting the Lodges and Chapters in the Alberta-Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Alaska-Hawaii Moose Associations. John was recognized as a Top Assistant Regional Manager at this year's International Moose Convention in Chicago. He felt that he could no longer provide the high level of service he had provided in the past in a territory covering in excess of two million square miles.

Also on May 31, 2009, Top Assistant Regional Manager Michael Tolson resigned his volunteer position serving the Massachusetts-Rhode Island, Connecticut and Northeast Moose Associations. Michael stepped up to lead these Associations following the untimely death of Regional Manager Chuck Breadmore. With new Regional Manager Scotty Fiske in place, Michael can now devote more time to his other duties as the Massachusetts-Rhode Island Association Secretary and as Administrator of his Lodge in Woburn, Massachusetts.

We thank these individuals for their years of dedication and service and are confident that they will continue to 'Be a Piece of the Solution' in our Moose puzzle.

Loyal Order of Moose ABCD And Application Fee Billing Changes On May 1, 2009, Moose International transitioned the billing of Lodges, for Application Fees and ABCD/Per Capita for newly reported members, to the new Moose Membership Management System. Lodges, Chapters and Moose Legions are now billed in the same manner. There is a one month lag in the billing process to ensure that all transactions recorded in a calendar month appear on a single statement. For instance, all ABCD and Application Fees for applications and enrollments transmitted to Moose International in May, are processed in June, to appear on the June statement that will arrive at the Lodge in early July. Most Lodges will not see any Application Fees or ABCD charges on the statement they receive in early June of 2009.

Catalog Sales June Special Die Cast 1/24 Scale Die Cast Moose International Special Edition Race Car Nearly 60% Off Our June Special is fantastic! The Moose International Special Edition race car replica is being offered at the outrageous price of $10.00 each. This collectible 1/24 scale die cast car is made exclusively for Moose International by Racing Champions and was regularly priced in the Moose Catalog Sales Catalog for $23.95. ( back outside cover)

This special pricing is good while supplies last! Don't be late for the race! Place your order today. catalogsales@mooseintl.org <mailto:catalogsales@mooseintl.org> or (630) 966-2250.

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"Moose Economic Stimulus Plan" Enrollment Reminder - Final Two Days To Report Enrollees Without Being Billed Please remember that our Lodges, Chapters and Moose Legions were not billed the Application Fee for any new or former member applicants reported during the "Moose Economic Stimulus Plan". This was conditioned upon those applicants being reported as ENROLLED by May 31, 2009. Lodges, Chapters and Moose Legions will be billed the appropriate Application Fee for any applicants NOT reported as enrolled by May 31, 2009.

Sunday, May 31st is just 2 days from now. As of this morning, 1,254 Lodge applicants, 1,411 Chapter applicants and 156 Moose Legion applicants, who were reported under the "Moose Economic Stimulus Plan" still have not had an enroll date transmitted to Moose International.

Loyal Order of Moose Life Membership Fee Increases to $1,000 June 1, 2009 A currently paid up Lodge member may purchase a Life Membership in the Loyal Order of Moose.

The price of a Life Membership in the Loyal Order of Moose is currently $600.00. This amount will increase to $1,000 with the June 1, 2009, implementation of the newly approved General Laws which were approved by the delegates to the 121st International Moose Convention.

A Life Membership may be purchased by, sending a check in the appropriate amount, payable to "Moose International" to, Moose International Dues Processing Center, PO Box 88065, Chicago, IL, 60680-1065. The Member's Moose ID#, Unit# and the words "Life Membership" should be included on the check.

Checks for Life Memberships at the current $600 rate must be dated, and the envelope postmarked, on or before May 31, 2009.

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