The 2005 International Moose Convention in June in Las Vegas was a HUGE success for chapter #1544 and our Lodge.  For the first time we had two nominees for the Shining Star Award.  Cindy Kaufmann was chosen as the “International Co-Worker of the Year” and Marcelle Wetherington placed 4^th internationally as Ritualist.  There will be a special chapter meeting in November to honor them both.

Our #1 ritual team placed 17^th in the nation in Las Vegas, with Helen DuBrock placing 2^nd as Chaplain and Jan Richardson placing 9^th as Junior Regent.  Thanks to our ritual team who work hard to raise the funds to compete and practice the ritual year-round.

The 2005-2006 theme is “Imagine the Possibilities” and with that theme in mind our Membership chairman, Cindee Cullingford will administer a membership drive which actually started on August 1^st and will end on November 30^th.  Simple put, the more members that you sponsor, the more chances you have to win prizes.

Our Community Service chairman, Chris Murphy is collecting small containers of toiletries for the homeless vets in Brevard County and you can deposit your donations in the white basket in the Social Quarters.  Her committee is also making “bears in a blanket” for hospitalized and fostered children and they are accepting donations towards this cause.

Upcoming events sponsored by the WOTM Chapter #1544 are listed in this bulletin,  and we thank you for your continued support of our organization.

Fraternally, Sue DeRosa