S EPT- OCT

The

2015

Braham Moose-letter
Braham Moose Lodge #1544

FROM THE BOARD OF OFFICERS

We would like to take the this

time to extend an invitation to
the members active and inactive to visit/revisit your Moose
Lodge as we have started taking the Lodge in a new direction. First and foremost returning to the ideas, family events
and values that were the vision
of our founding members and
were the cornerstone of our
Lodge in September of 1975.
Blended with the new generations ideas and events.
Come join us on September
26th as we roast a hog in celebration of the 40th anniversary
of the Braham Moose Lodge
#1544. Come in to the lodge
and pay your dues, and get a
free beverage.
Fraternally Yours
Doug Gronert
Acting administrator

Braham Moose Lodge #1544

40th Anniversary Celebration

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

11:30 A.M., Saturday

September 26,2015
Braham Moose Lodge #1544
2353 103rd Ave, Braham Mn.
55006
PIG ROAST $10/$5 FOR
KIDS UNDER 12
KEG BEER $10
HORSESHOE AND BEAN
BAG TOURNEY
KIDS INFLATABLE
COURSE
KARAOKE
COME HELP US CELEBRATE 40 YEARS AND
SEE WHAT THE MOOSE
LODGE IS ALL ABOUT.
Committee meetings are on Mondays at 7:30 come on down if
your interested in helping..

WOTM Notes

Kids Committee

Hay Ride

Sept-Oct Calendar

3-4

Stop in to the Social

Quarters 6 days a
week!
Lodge is open weeknights 4 pm-12 am
and Saturdays 4 pm-1
am
Cribbage every Thur
night at 7 pm
Bingo starts 7 pm
every Friday night
Kitchen is open
most every Friday 6-9
pm
Family Steak Fry
every third Saturday
of the month from 6-8
pm with live music.
Men's Meeting on 1st
& 3rd Monday of the
month - Officers 8 pm,
gen mtg 8:30 pm
WOTM Chapter
Meeting every 2nd
Tuesday of the month
at 7 pm
WOTM Business/
Officer meeting every
4th Tuesday at 7 pm

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W.O.T.M
We would like to thank eveMinnesota Moose Association
ryone who helped out for the
Need
last couple of months. Your
Feeding and supplying our communities food banks for those help is greatly appreciated.

Heart of the Community State Challenge

less fortunate, including our children and seniors.

Please let us know of any

activities you would like to do
By bringing our lodges and chapters together as one fraterfor the WOTM at the lodge or
nal unit: gathering coins, and non perishable food items.
anything you would like to
Challenge
see done. We are looking for
Competing to see which fraternal unit raises the most money
some fresh new ideas.
Helping

will be rewarded with something REAL nice.

How

Thank you

Raise the most coins and get cash value for each non perishable food item as follows:
Cans=$1 Small boxes=$3 Large boxes=$5
Set out a coin jar and or food collection box at each site now
through Thursday September 17th, 2015. Amounts will be
calculated and winner will be announced at the Banquet on
Saturday evening
There is a donation box located at the Braham Moose Lodge
#1544.

Kids Committee
Meeting
We are currently looking
for all members children
to join us and give us
some ideas that you
would be interested in implementing. Could be
classes in which you
would learn how to do
different thing or maybe
even a fundraiser . This
meeting is on October 3rd
at 6 p.m. so please encourage your children to
come and join us. Snacks
will be provided.

BIRTHDAY
COUPON
If your birthday is this month,
bring this coupon in to the lodge

We would like to thank all of the wonderful people who volunteered, donated and
helped out with Wayne (Doc) Lindgrens benefit>
Volunteers
Paul Anderson
Linda Hill
Doug & Tammy Gronert
Les Nelson
Patricia Cooper
Jody Anderson
Karen Olson
Mark Peck
Bryon & Faliesha Hackler
Megan & Neil Anderson
Cathy & Butch Bankers
Bob & Cheryl Gorman
Pam & Carl Johnson

Denise Hemmer
Cindy Hemmer
Judy & Arnie Hackler
Mike & Missy Hackler
Tasha Larson
Jeff Demeyere
Paula Hokkanen
Baily Anderson
Madeline Anderson
Jessica Karnos
Wayne & Dee Hollencamp
Stephanie Gronert
Dave Ash

Barb Ryan
Vic Lindgren
Ed Brenna
Sharon & Henry Sager
Tom Potrament
Jerry Johnson
Russ Olson
Jerry Backlund
Pat Johnson
Joel Dahleimer
Jeff Martin
Gary Baker
Richard Black

Donation Vendors
Dusty Eagle
Ogilvie Lions
The Finish Line
Hair Expressions by Elaine
Merlins Family Restaurant
Salon 311
Central Insurance Braham
Dandelion Florist
Shooters Bar
Outback Saloon
E.C.s
Victory Lanes
Ace Hardware
Hackler Construction

Howling Dog Pub

McBees
Bills Well Drilling
Hoffman Oil
Heggerness Agency
Hardware Hank
Hometown Liquor
Schlage
Brass Rail
Pinebrook
E.C. Wine and Spirit
Wintergreens
Strandlund Refrigeration
Braham Country Floral

Anytime Fitness
Braham Subway
Braham Oil Co.
Freedom Value
Distiller Sales
Ricks Home Furn.
Hardees Mora
Freddie's Mora
US Foods
Grandy Nine
Seamless Gutters
Highway Inn
Pheasant Ridge
Braham Meats

Governors Corner
Our lodge has gone through some changes as of late. I am pleased to welcome
Doug Gronert as our new Acting Administrator and can assure all of our members
that he is doing a great job. This position will be filled permanently within the
next 90 days by a membership vote of the lodge. This special election will take
place at the lodge by only members that show up at the lodge to vote. You will be
informed of the date by mail and newsletter. I encourage all active and inactive
members to stop in and introduce yourselves to Doug and check us out. For any of
you that are not current on your dues we ask you to stop by and receive a free
beverage of your choice upon paying your dues. We want all of you to make your
lodge a place you want to come to meet friends and have a great time. We are listening and making positive changes. We have meetings of the Board of Officers
every first and third Mondays of each month @ 7:30 pm followed by the Membership meeting @ 8:00 pm, this is where you can bring your comments, concerns
and new ideas, you will be heard. I ask all of you to participate at the meetings
rather than talk about the lodge at the bar and among other members in a negative
way. We need all of our members and new members as well. Your Moose Lodge
does good things and can do so much more with your support, come in join us,
meet old and new friends and have a great time. We will be celebrating our 40th
anniversary on September 26th. we encourage all members to come and please
bring a guest if you can.
Thank you from your Governor
Mark Peck

Pancake Breakfast
We are going to be starting pancake breakfasts
again. The first one will be on October 18th at
8:00 a.m. until 11 a.m. We will be serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, American fries, and sausage. Coffee, milk, and orange juice.

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Hay Ride
We will be having our fall hayride on Saturday, October 31st . We will be leaving the
lodge at 5 p.m.. Come in costume if you like.

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Braham Moose-letter & Lodge #1544.
These
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for your support! If you want to see your business
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Braham Moose Lodge #1544

Loyal Order of Moose

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Non Profit Org
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Braham, MN 55006

Box 100
Braham, MN 55006
320-396-3134
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Inside: Steak Fry, Hay

ride,40th Anniversary
Kids Committee,

Braham Moose Lodge Officers

Men
Governor:
Mark Peck
Jr. Past Gov:
Allen Bankers
Jr. Governor:
Wayne Lingren
Prelate:
Treasurer:
Arnie Hackler
Administrator:
Doug Gronert
Trustee:
Jim Fridstrom
Trustee:
Les Nelson
Trustee:
Sgt. At Arms:
Women
Senior Regent:
Jr. Grad Regent:
Michelle Lunde
Jr. Regent:
Judy Hackler
Chaplain:
Secretary/Treas:

Katie Lingren
Faliesha Hackler

Recorder:
Guide:
Asst. Guide:
Sentinel:

Patricia Cooper
Tammy Gronert
Jody Anderson

Thank you volunteers and supporting members.

You make it work!

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2353 103rd Ave, Braham, MN 55006. Subscription paid
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Editor: Pam Bifulk Mailing: Dorothy Johnson

Hope you
o n
foot

start out
the right
this year!