Here we are with a new year around the corner, not sure where this year has gone.And what a year it has been. We have new, acting, administrator: Curt McKay. Stop in andmake him welcome.

Don't forget to come in on Sundays to cheer on your favorite NFL team and enjoy ourSunday menu from our new chef John. Thanks to all who went to the Bucks game. Hopefun was had by everyone.

Thank you WOTM for a great beef stew dinner and as always a great cakewalk. I want to thank our Man of theMonth, Al Reeves, for stepping in and doing a great job and give a high five to the Moose Riders for a greatdinner and fun night of Moose Races.

We are still in the need for donations for our expansion fund. As you can see we have already broken groundand are on our way to having our expansion complete. Thank you to all who have contributed to making thisexpansion possible. There are so many that have contributed I would like to thank each and every one of you.It’s because of you we are able to have our tiki bar.

Make sure you watch the calendar for events for December. Don’t forget to come out for the Queen of Heartson Wednesday nights. Look inside for holiday events and hours. Ihope to see you at the Lodge this holiday season. Remember that allproceeds from the sale of Tom & Jerry drinks at the ChristmasEve party go to the Mooseheart Endowment Fund.

Fraternally, Ken Lipp, Governor

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North Port Family Center 76414156 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287

“A Burden, heavy to one

is borne lightly by many.”

DECEMBER “The Friendliest Lodge There Is” 2013

Governor’s Report

Ken Lipp

Congratulations toAl Reeves,

December’s Man of the Month.

F r o m t h e G o v e r n o r

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013 is COOKIE DAYIt will be a fun time for the ladies as we start the party at 1:00 PM.You will need two – three dozen cookies Or Homemade candy Or Cupcakes. Bring whatever is your special holidaytreat. In addition to the exchange we will play games, have prizes and a raffle.If you want to have lunch before or during the exchange the Moose Lodge kitchen is open from 11 until 2:30 p.m. Startoff the holiday season with a day of fun and sweets.

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ROBERT BABCOCK PAUL PINTER

TOM BARBOUR STEVEN PODHASKI

RICK BOWER EDWARD REARDON

LARRY BROWN JOHN RIZZO

DARREN BUCKHALTER GARY RYNO

FOREST BURKE JOHN SEROVINSKI

BOBBY CHAPPELL RICHARD SEXTON

JOHN COFFIN JOHN SILVA

HAL DRASDO THERON SMITH

CHRIS ERTLE CHRISTOPHER SPRUNGER

PHILLIP GRANT GENE STAGGS

ROGER GREENSLAT JOE STARK

RANDOLOPH GURSKY GARY STETCH

GEORGE HENDRICKS LOUIS TOTH

EDWARD JUDD TIM VOORHES

TODD KRAUSE JEFFERY WEISKOPF

RICHARD LESSARD DAVID WHISLER

WAYNE LOTTMAN JOHN WHITE

HENRY LOUNSBURY JAMES WILLIS

JOHN MANGIONE STEVE WILSON

CHRIS MEYER

CHRISTIE BECHT NANCY MOSSON

RITA BURKE LISA NOURY

TERRI CARL JOYCE PETERSON

SHIRLEY CARPENTER MARGARET PRATT

PAMELA COCHRANE KRISTI PRICE

CHRISTINECUNNINGHAM NORA RAINONE

DEBORAH FISH PAT REIHL

KATHERINE GALLUP SUSAN RUNGE

TERRY HUTTO PATRICIA SMITH

DIANE KING SUSAN THOMPSON

NORMA LYPE HELEN TOPPING

BERNADINE MAGLIO ANGELA TURNER

KATHLEEN MESSENGER PATRICIA WILCOX

CAROL MILLER

CapricornDec 23- Jan 20

SagittariusNov 23- Dec 22

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Tim Brooke: LAS

Larry Brown: LAC

vacant: Vice Chairman

vacant: Secretary/Tres

Moose Legion Officers

Moose Legion meets 4th Tuesday @ 5:30 PM

Governor: Ken LippJr Governor: Gene Herbst

Treasurer: Alan ReevesPrelate: John Rizzo

Jr Past Governor: Tim BrookeActing Administrator: Curt McKay

Trustee: Gary FrohlingTrustee: Pete KarubaTrustee: Terry Frein

Sgt-at-Arms: Dave HardingInner Guard: Herb IvesOuter Guard: Bill Kellermann

Elected & AppointedLodge 764 Officers vacant Senior Regent

Lynn Brown: Jr Grad RegentKelly Buckhalter Jr Regent

Becky Brooke: Chaplain vacant Sec/Treas

Angie Dileo Lipp: Recorder

WOTM Chapter 1892 Officers

L to R:Pete Karursa, John Rizzo, Alan Reeves,Gene Herbst, Ken Lipp, Terry Frein, Gary Frohling.not pictured-Tim Brooke, Bill Kellermann, Dave Harding,Herb Ives, Curt McKAy.

Chairman: John Rizzo

Vice Chairman: Tim Brooke

Sgt-at-Arms: Terry Frein

Treasurer: Kristen Rizzo

Secretary: Kristie Frein

Chaplain: vacant

Road Captain: Dale Smith

Moose Riders

Moose Riders Meet 2nd Monday @ 6 PM

WOTM Chapter 1892 meets 1st& 3rd Wednesday @ 6:30 PM

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Annual Christmas Eve PartyAll members of the North Port Moose Lodge are invited to this annual event. We’ll haveTom & Jerry drinks for sale with all proceeds going to the Mooseheart Endowment fund.

This is an excellent way to have a toasty drink and help the children at Mooseheart. There will be an open bar for members of this Lodge from 4-6 PM. This is

our chance to thank the membership for your continued support throughout theyear. The Lodge will close for Christmas at 6 PM or thereabouts (bartender’s discretion)and will be closed all day Christmas Day. Season’s greetings from the North Port Moose.

• Online Donation: easy and secure

• Planned Giving: bequests, wills, etc.

• Tribute Gifts: In Memory of…

• Donors Circle: Recognizes your gift

• Car Donation Program: easy to do

Click a link below to help now

-Call (630) 966-2200 -Request a car Donation form -Your car will be picked up at your location -You get a receipt -You deduct 100% of its fair market value from your income.

Tailgate PartyA good showand game.The Bucs won41-28. Ourbus was fulland everyonehad a greattime.Pics by AngieLipp.

Whose side is he on?

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Women of the Moose, Chapter 1892Can you believe the year is almost over within amatter of weeks? I’m still trying to figure out where theyear has gone.

Thanks to all who came out and supported us with ourmonthly dinner. Hope everyone was able to grab theirfavorite dessert during our famous cake walk. Thanksto all who baked all the goodies.

A big thanks to all who came out and donated to our1st Toy Drive. It’s because of you that the childrenhad a smile when Mr. Elf handed them their gift fromSanta.

Our dinner this month will be on December 21. Makesure you come out for some of Angie’s Pot Roast.Moose races will follow.

The Women of the Moose would like to wish everyonea very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Fraternally, Kelly Buckhalter,Junior Regent

DATE ACTIVITY ACTION

Dec 24 Officers/MooseLegion Mtg Canceled

Dec 24 Close early @ 6 PMbartender’s discretion

Dec 25 Lodge & SQ Closed

Dec 25 Queen of Hearts Canceled

Dec 31 Jukebox Karaoke Canceled

Jan 1 Lodge & SQ Open RegularHours

Giving the gift of Moose membership never goes outof style. You can give a membership to a friend orrelative and they don’t have to live in North Port, orFlorida for that matter. The Moose membership cardis good at over 1,600 Moose Lodges in the US andCanada. Give the card that keeps giving and savemoney since membership is on sale now. See theadministrator for details.

Need A Gift Idea?

I want to thank Sandy St Germain forbeing our Woman of the Month. Sandy isalways here helping with anything andeverything.

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Second Tuesday of the Month: Dec 10, 2013

6:00 PM: Joint LOOM/WOTM meeting-Board of Officers Meeting follows Joint Meeting

7:00 PM: General Membership Meeting

8:00 PM: House Committee Meeting

Fourth Tuesday of the Month: none this month

5:30 PM: Moose Legion Meeting

6:00 PM: Board of Officers Meeting

7:00 PM: General Membership Meeting

8:00 PM: House Committee Meeting

Meetings Schedule

FBMA District 24 Meeting2nd Saturday: DEC 14, 2013

begins at 12 noonVenice # 1933

Manatee 58 Celebration, Dec 14 & 15, 2013Pine Island Lodge # 1954

DARTSThis and everyWednesday!

7:30 PMHave somedinner (Wings)and stay for awhile.

FUN NIGHT

We’re about more than just food and meetingshere at the Moose; we also have funand share in fraternal activities. Comeby and see for yourself.

Now on Monday & Thursday. Play Paint-Stick bingoevery Monday starting at 7 PM for cash prizes. OnThursday we do Meat Bingo and the winner is paid inmeat, saving a trip to the store. Meat bingo starts at7:30 every Thursday.

BINGO Twice a Week

Every 1st and 3rd (and 5th whenit happens)Tuesday you get to“knock ‘em dead” with yoursinging. December 3 and 17 from5 - 7 PM. This is a very popularevent so get here early!

Every Wednesday night beforeDarts! Play “Queen of Hearts”game and you may be the bigwinner!

Jukebox Karaoke

KARAOKENorth Port Moose

Every Friday Night

7 - 11 PM

Nosh Night is the 2nd Saturday – December 14 thismonth. Here’s how it works.• Bring a dish to share; receive 3 free tickets for raffleprizes. You may also purchase additional tickets.• If you don’t bring dish to share and wish to eat,please donate $5; you’ll get 3 raffle tickets.• Food starts at 6:00 PM.• Music by Bad Moon Karaoke from 6- 10 PM.

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Our patio is finally started!!!! Come to Lodge and watch our progress. As I stated last month, it will becompleted in December with the weather permitting. Remember we are still collecting for this project. If youdonate $100 or more, your name goes on the plaque by the new door. It will certainly be nice to enjoy the coolnights outside! At press time the contractor had the foundation walls up and the fill dirt compacted. See below.

We will also have our annual Christmas Eve Party withTom & Jerry drinks and open bar from 4 to 6 for NORTH PORT MEMBERS ONLY!!!! This party is one way thatwe have to thank our members for their support throughout the year, hope to see you there!

It’s time to make your New Year’s resoultion and the first one should be to attend our annual New Year’s EveDinner and Party with Bad Moon as the DJ for the evening! Watch for details at the Lodge!

Remember, North Port Moose has it all: Food, Fun and Fraternalism!, Pam Frohling, SQ Manager

SOCIAL QUARTERS NEWS

We also have a new chef, his name is John. BUT...we have soooo many John's at the Lodge that we havealready nicknamed him "Fish"! Stop in and say hi and welcome him to the friendliest lodge there is and enjoy ameal!! We plan on revamping the menu so stay tuned for some new things! One of the changes is that steaks

will be back on Thursday night.

LOADING THE FILLREADY FOR SLAB

Meet the cook: FISH

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Pizza: 2 slices w/salad; 12” w/two or three toppings & saladYour choice of Caesar or House Salad

FINGER FOOD:Mozzarella Cheese Stix, Fried Chicken Fingers,Fried Mushrooms, Southwest Egg Roll; Empanadas(flavors:Chicken Pot Pie or Tomato Basil Mozzarella); Corn or Macand Cheese Nuggets; Coconut Shrimp; Jalapeno Poppers; FriedPickle Spears; Onion Rings

GRILLED STEAK (8 oz) with choice of Potato/VeggieTACOS: Hard or Soft Shell; Taco Salad; Quesadilla - Beef/Cheese;Burrito–Beef/Cheese; Nachos Chips/salsa; Nacho Chips/CheeseFINGER FOOD: Mozzarella Cheese Stix, Fried Chicken Fingers,Fried Mushrooms, Southwest Egg Roll;Empanadas (flavors:Chicken Pot Pie or Tomato Basil Mozzarella);Corn or Mac and Cheese Nuggets; Coconut Shrimp; JalapenoPoppers; Fried Pickle Spears; Onion Rings

WINGS:Six (6) Wings; Six (6) Wings with Fries;Twelve (12) Wings; Twelve (12) Wings with Fries

THINGS:Mozzarella Cheese Sticks; “New” Fried Chicken Fingers;Empanadas.(Chicken Pot Pie/Tomato Basil Mozzarella flavor);Corn or Mac & Cheese Nuggets; Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers; FriedMushrooms; Fried Pickle Spears; Southwest Egg Roll, Coconutshrimp; French Fries; Sampler Platter — any three (3) of above.

Lunch served Sunday:12- 4 PM; Mon - Thu: 11 - 2:30 PM; Fri 11 - 2:00 PMDinner is served Monday - Thursday: 5 - 7 PM and Friday from 5 - 8 PM

Lunch & Dinner Menu

BURGERS:1/4 Pound Burger: Plain, + Cheese + BaconAdd Fries (Fresh/Frozen)(Lettuce, Tomato, Onion On Request)

SANDWICHES:BLT; CLUB:Turkey, Ham, L/T, Bacon, Choice of Bread; Hot DogChef Salad: Large or Small w/L/T/O, Green Peppers, Ham,Turkey,Cheese, Dressing; Fresh Cut/Frozen Fries

FINGER FOODMozzarella Cheese Stix, Fried Chicken Fingers, FriedMushrooms, Southwest Egg Roll;Empanadas (flavors:Chicken Pot Pie or Tomato BasilMozzarella); Corn or Mac and Cheese Nuggets; CoconutShrimp; Jalapeno Poppers; Fried Pickle Spears; NachoChips w/Salsa & Cheese; Nachos Grande

LUNCHMonday - Friday

Monday

Tuesday

SALADS: Large or Small House Salad

SANDWICHES: Hamburger/Cheeseburger Basket W/Chips;Hamburger/Cheeseburger Basket W/Fries; Philly Cheese Steak…Whole or HalfLIVER: Liver cooked to order, onions & gravy, choice of potato &veggieFINGER FOOD: Mozzarella Cheese Stix, Fried Chicken Fingers,Fried Mushrooms, Southwest Egg Roll; Empanadas (flavors:Chicken Pot Pie or Tomato Basil Mozzarella); Corn or Mac andCheese Nuggets; Coconut Shrimp; Jalapeno Poppers; FriedPickle Spears; Onion Rings

SALADS: House Salad, Large or Small

STARTERS:Crab Cakes 1-Homemade; Shrimp CocktailMozzarella Stix (5); Poppers (5); New England Clam Chowder(Homemade)PRIME RIB: Queen Cut (8 oz) or King Cut (12 oz)SEAFOOD (Fish Dinner) Beer Battered, Breaded, or Blackened;Clam Strips; Crab Cakes (Dinner Order - 2 Homemade)

SURF AND TURF: Prime Rib (Queen /King) & Homemade CrabCakesTWO SIDES: Baked, Mashed Potatoes, Fries, Vegetables, ColeSlaw, included with meals

WednesdayWings & Things

TEN WING FLAVORS AVAILABLE: Naked, Mild, Medium, Hot!, Garlic, Parmesan, BBQ, Hot BBQ, Honey, Teriyaki

ThursdayDINNER

FRIDAY

ASK ABOUT DAILY SPECIALSASK ABOUT DAILY SPECIALS

Burgers (add cheese and/or bacon),Sandwiches: French Dip, Philly Steak or ItalianBeef get a side order of French Fries (fresh/frozen) orhave some of these great tasting goodies listed below.

Finger Foods: Chicken WingsJalapeno Poppers, Mozzarella Stix, FriedMushrooms, Pickles, SW Egg Rolls, Chicken Fingersand Corn Nuts and more.

SUNDAYFOOTBALL MENUSummer’s almost over and football season hasresumed. This means that you can watch all theNFL games at your North Port Moose Lodge andenjoy freshly prepared food. Every Sunday duringfootball season we serve the following menu from12 noon until 7 PM. What are you waiting for?

Football Food, Sundays from noon - 7 PM!

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Thanks so much to these members for their donation towards the new patio. As you can see, there’s stillroom for your name if you can donate $100 or more. See Junior Governor Gene Herbst for more information.