Author: Duncan

Sailfish Moose Legion 197
Winter Newsletter
Published Quarterly by the Palm Bay Moose Lodge, Moose Legion Committee
Volume 23, Issue 3, September 2016

Sailfish Moose Legion #197 held a great Celebration in September, thanks to the efforts of the members of the Buck Head Ridge Moose Lodge. the weekend started out with an in the ground Pig Roast, with Beer Can Chicken. A Fantastic Party, inside and outside the Lodge. During the events on Saturday Night, members were given a presentation of the Golden Ball Ceremony. Showing all present the meaning of working together, many hands make light work, and amazing things can be accomplished.
As Saturday turned into Sunday, more Moose Legionnaires arrived from lodges up and down the east coast of Florida. As special guests, International Moose Legion Ambassador Jimmy Esposito and Florida Bermuda Moose Association President William “Bill” Catlow were on hand to welcome nineteen new Moose Legionnaires. The conferral staff lead by Brother Richard Beaudoin, did an amazing job of telling the Moose story.
Unfortunately, this will be the last time Richard will be leading the way, as he passed and left our defending circle in October. Please bring as many candidates as possible to the Winter Celebration in Palm Bay, as this conferral will be in Brother Richard’s Honor. His passion for the Ritual of the Loyal Order of Moose, serving Sailfish 197 as President (2007-2008) and his commitment to Mooseheart and Moosehaven, has been an inspiration for many Moose members over the years and he will be sorely missed by many.
Fraternally, Richard Meals, President

International Moose Legion Ambassador Jim Esposito &
Florida Bermuda Moose Association President Bill Catlow

2016-2017 Sailfish Moose Legion Board of Directors
President Richard Meals
Vice President Joe Eriksen
Chaplain Edward Heltzer
Fraternal Director Mike Del Santo
Financial Director Robert Klaus
Junior Past President Mike Gainer
Secretary Lee Singleton
Committee Chairman
Ticket Sales Bob Green
Ritual Richard Beaudoin
Candidate Registration Leif Johnson
Moose Legion Store Bill Brumfield
Candidate Parade Mike Del Santos
Booklet Becky Del Santos

Upcoming Celebrations
Winter Celebration
December 3 & 4, 2016
Palm Bay Lodge #2311
Spring Celebration
March 25 & 25, 2017

Words From Our Sailfish Moose Legion 197 Secretary

The end of the year is coming up fast. The celebration in December at Palm Bay Moose Lodge will be the last one of 2016. I thought I would take this opportunity to write about our degree, Moose Legionnaire, the second degree of Moose. The qualifications for becoming a Moose Legionnaire is that you must have been a Moose member for at least six months or you have sponsored a Lodge member application. Completing either one of these requirements, means you have earned the right to be elevated up to the second degree. For those of you Moose Legionnaires that have worked real hard, there is the third degree, the Fellowship Degree of Honor. The qualifications to become a Fellow, aren’t quite as easy. First, you must have completed five years continuous membership in the Loyal Order of Moose. Second you must completed one year of membership in the Moose Legion. Third you must have sponsored five or more members into a Lodge or chapter, with at least one in the last year. Fourth you must have sponsored at least one applicant into the Moose Legion. Last but not least you must have a substantial resume included, outlining and supporting your major accomplishments and extraordinary service provided to the order that establishes your worthiness to be considered for the elevation of the Fellowship Degree of Honor. There are 15 items that you must have accomplished a minimum of seven of also that must be submitted with your resume to be elevated to the Fellowship Degree.
Just speaking for myself going through over 50 Moose Legionnaires in Palm Bay Lodge, the main problem being that of not signing a Moose Legionnaire. We are constantly reminded that we must grow our defending circle in each of our lodges. It is also recommended that we grow our Moose Legion. The easiest thing to do is to approach a fellow Lodge member and explain to them what we do as Moose Legionnaires. Maybe this is what’s wrong, maybe some of you don’t know what a Moose Legionnaires are. At the conferral of new Moose Legionnaires you hear the story that a Moose Legionnaire is the mover and shaker of the Lodge working hard to make that Lodge successful. I think we make the mistake by just asking a member to become a Moose Legionnaire without explaining what a Moose Legionnaire is. I know I have been guilty of this also. I need to work harder on explaining to each and every prospective Lodge member that this is the way to advance in our fraternity. By becoming a Moose Legionnaire, working hard in the Lodge to accomplish the volunteer work and community service that we do so well. And in doing so becoming eligible for that Honored Degree of Fellowship.
I was proud to see 19 applicants at Buckhead Ridge. I hope to see that many at the Palm Bay Lodge lets get to work, let’s improve ourselves, let’s be the best we can be, a proud Group of Moose Legionnaires.
Fraternally, Lee Singleton, Sailfish Moose Legion 197 Secretary

Nominations Form “2017-2018 Board Of Directors”

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If you would like the Nominating Committee to consider you for the 2017-2018 Sailfish Moose Legion Board of Directors, complete this form and give it to your lodge Assistant Secretary to be presented at the Nominating meeting.
I, Moose Legionnaire ____________________________________________
(First, Middle (and/or Nickname) and Last Name)
MID # ___________________ Of _______________________Lodge # _____
Wish to be considered for the office of ______________________________
(Title Of Office)
I recognize the responsibilities and duties of this office and I am willing to devote the necessary tiem and effort required by this office if elected.
Signature __________________________________ Date _______________

Message From International Moose Legion Director

It is annual banquet time for our Councils. Nominations, elections and installations are taking place and new boards are being lined up to begin on January 1st. Thanks to all who serve now and congratulations to those coming on board for the next year. (We look forward to receiving the new officer reports!) You will have many opportunities to help Raise the Roof and be an asset in building membership within the various fraternal units in your Council. Best wishes for a most successful term of office!
As this article posts – we have lodges, chapters and Moose Legions in full retention mode for the annual November Retention Week Program. Thanks to all units and members who have planned and participated in this year’s effort! You see working to keep the members we have is every bit as important as bringing in new ones.
This program gave us an opportunity to spruce up our facilities and do open houses and various other programs in an effort to impress our members and keep them as active members. But that is actually something we ought to do all year long! Therefore, when retention week is over – let us not allow the effort to be over. Rather let us keep it moving and active all year through!
What a thrill it would be come April to be on top and not still trying to catch up. By working all year at being friendly, treating others as you would like to be treated, by reaching out to members before their membership is expired to let them know we appreciate them – we can accomplish this goal and so much more.
Moose International is working on a program similar to the expired member kits. The difference is it would be for those coming due instead of already expired. Actually we can produce those lists from LCL now and contact our members similarly to how we contact expired members – except that (this way) we are not going to sound like just bill collectors!
We might just be calling to say, “Thanks for your membership these past XX years in support of our many philanthropic causes.” and “Did you know about the upcoming programs at our fraternal unit that may interest you, such as…….?” You might finish with something like; “Your renewal notice will be coming soon and we hope that you realize the benefits of membership and the good your membership does for others. We look forward to having you as part of our fraternal family for years to come. Thanks for taking my call and for being a Moose.”
Might a conversation such as that create a more positive relationship with our members? Perhaps indeed it would. Positive touch points (cards, calls, etc.) can be meaningful to our members. When is the last time you got a call from someone just to say thanks and not wanting something in return? OK – Even if it hasn’t happened in some time – or ever, that you recall – don’t you think it would leave a positive impression on you?
That positive touch point (just thanking them, being friendly and not asking for something in return – immediately) might be the warm feeling that instead of tossing the dues notice when it comes….that member at least looks it over and considers renewing as they recall the good feeling that contact left with them. You see, retention is more than collecting late dues. If that member has a good warm feeling about our organization before the dues are due – there is an excellent chance you won’t need to make the recovery / collection call at all.
Fraternally,
Robert J. Neff, Director of Ritual, Moose Legion, & Higher Degrees

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Sailfish Moose Legion
Past Presidents

Michael Gainer
Michael Gainer
August Prestano Sr.
David Smith
Lee Singleton
Robert “Bob” Green
Leif Johnson
Leif Johnson
Charles Daniels Jr.
Richard Beaudoin
Ed Arens
Paul McClinchey
Paul McClinchey
Richard Hammond
Eric Granholm
Bob Barbieri
Eric Granholm
Charles Pettinger Sr.
James Douberley
David Harrington
Allen Dergis
Norman Riley
Herbert Patton
Paul Feldel
Marion Snow
Ronald Sills Sr.
Ronald Sills Sr.
Melvin Rynearson
Donald Driscoll
Howell Worsham
Joe Horn
Robert Schenk
Walter Shurack
William Higginbotham
John Downey
David Trout
Jack Davis
Jack Davis
Andrew Hrankonski
Robert “Bob” Bullock
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