Thursday, July 1, 2010
July 2010 Newletter
June 21, 2010
To: The Lodge Membership
Le Roy Moose Lodge 1132
Dear Brothers,
On April 20, 2010 I announced my intention to retire my position as Administrator once some tasks were completed. Since then Sr. Operations Analyst for Moose International, Larry Janisse has completed his analysis of our Lodge and Social Quarter operations and submitted his report to the Board of Officers. His report was glowing. Since 2002 (his last analysis), our Lodge has gone from the verge of bankruptcy to prosperity. While not only paying off back bills, we were able to invest over $100,000.00 into our Lodge property, as well as turn a net profit each year. This last year alone, that net profit was over $17,000.00! Brother Janisse termed this turn around as “remarkable”. This fact should not be lost in the haze of misinformation that is being spread about. I have also completed and filed our Form 990 to the IRS for FY2009. Even though this report is not due until September 15, 2010, I wanted it done before I left office, to ensure that we do not incur any fines or penalties. I have also filed our 4th quarter sales taxes. The Village taxes are due at the end of June and will be paid before I leave office. Bell Jar Chairman Tom Rowe has asked me to prepare the next quarterly Bell Jar report. I will assist him and the House Committee in this, if asked.
Though I have had little backing from Moose International, and even less from some of the membership, of late, I have enjoyed serving my Lodge. The tactics that have been used to try to defame me and other good members makes me sick however. I regret that “dirty politics” is allowed in our Lodge under the guise of “member’s rights”. I hope that we will soon wake up and realize that this environment could very well destroy all that’s been gained since 2002, when the same problem very nearly did destroy our Lodge. The Lodge used to a pay a bookkeeper $1000.00 per month. The Administrator is also entitled to 10% of all Lodge dues. By my math, I have saved our Lodge over $79,000.00 in just office expenses alone.
I am very proud of our accomplishments these past 8 years. I was fortunate to have served with many dedicated and capable Brothers. We, working together as one, did a remarkable job. I took the responsibility of Administrator on December 8, 2003. Until recently it was fun and rewarding. So, with deep regret, I hereby retire as Administrator of Le Roy Lodge 1132, effective July 1, 2010. I wish nothing but the best for our Lodge and will continue to do all I can to help it prosper and grow.
Fraternally,
John E. Johnson
My Fellow Moose Legionnaires,
Moose Legion meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month @ 7 PM at the lodge (right before the lodge meeting @ 8 PM). Legionnaires, please join us at our next meeting July 13 @ 7 PM on the deck. Our new Marshal A.J. Andrews will provide complimentary hotdogs and chips for us. Lets have some fun, for this is the fun degree!
Richard Tredinnick
Lodge Moose Legion Chairman
Glow Ball Golf?
Golf played at night. We will have an outing Saturday, July 24th. It will include 9 holes of golf and a steak dinner for $15. This will be limited to the first 36 members that sign up. The sign up sheet will be posted in the lodge with all the details for this event that will benefit Roswell Cancer Center.
Fathers Day was a huge success. Shirley Schutt, Amy Barnes, Catherine Campbell—Thank you for taking your time out and donating for one of the Women of the Moose most meaningful functions. Without your help I would have been lost and real busy. Thank you again. I am sure I will be needing you again in the near future and others…. Higher Degree Honor Night, August 7th, Dinner at 6 pm. Please be there around 3 pm for prep work. Thanks again for being a volunteer.
Governors Message
I hope everyone is enjoying the summer. It’s a great season for picnics, ball games, golf, fishing and much more. There are several family activities planned as well as adult themes. Stop at the Lodge and check it out and sign up.
John Johnson has decided to retire from the Board for a well deserved rest. Thank you John for your service and we look forward to his council as a Senior Statesman of our Lodge. We are now looking for someone to step up and take over as Administrator. It’s a big responsibility and we do need to fill this position soon and training will be provided to the selected candidate.
It was a huge oversight on my part, Thank you to the WOTM for their generous donation of $500.00 to the Lodge. It was greatly appreciated. Be safe and I’ll see you after the convention in Nashville.
Fraternally
Paul Campbell, Governor
On June 12th the Annual Tom Miller Memorial Bike Run took place. We had 27 people total. It was a very nice ride up by the lake. After we came back to a very tasteful Chicken BB QUe done by Bruce, Sheryl and crew. See pictures of the ride on our website. Next year marks the 10th year of this run and they are already planning a special event to go along with this run. Make sure you keep your calendar free until you get the date of this run. Thank you to Dave Ehrhart for another job well done.
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