September was a month to revere, remember and recognize.  On Sunday, September 11^th, the 4^th anniversary of “911”, we took a moment to remember our countrymen who lost their lives on that day.  We silently prayed for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and wished them a bright future to recovery.  But in our own Chapter, we recognized and honored our Co=Worker, Gail O’Toole, who rightly so, earned her College Degree at the International Convention in June, in Las Vegas.  A special enrollment of the College of Regents was held in her honor.  Even though she should have been recognized in the last bulletin we tried to make it up on “her day”, Sunday, September 11^th.  Gail served her chapter as Senior Regent along with her Board of Officers and Committee Chairmen; she earned the Mooseheart “Award of Achievement”. Gail went on to fulfill her obligation as Junior Graduate Regent and faithfully worn her green cap, as required.  Gail has joined a special group of distinction within our lodge and nationally, as a member of the College of Regents.  Congratulations to Gail O’Toole for earning this honor and her contributions and commitment to out chapter.  Also, recognized for their achievements on September 11^th, were fellow College members, Gloria Ebersole for earning her red tassel and Helen Dubrock for earning her red stole, congratulations to them both

On her way “up the ladder” to the next degree, Agnes Smith earned the chapter award of achievement and was given her green cap at the State Convention to qualify for a trip to International next May in Chicago.

In September, the Health Awareness committee and the Ritual Teams sponsored a Luau.  In October, the Youth Involvement committee sponsored and Oktoberfest, which was a new addition this year.  The traditional Halloween dance was held later in the month and featured many funny and unusual costumes.  It wouldn’t be October without the annual “Children’s Halloween Party”, done with the hard work of Cathy Cox, Tracy Singleton, Trish Keller, Steven Eversole and company. The children and grandchildren of our members look forward to this event every year.

Please read your bulletin for all of the upcoming events and remember there is always something for everyone at our Merritt Island Moose Lodge.

Fraternally,

Sue DeRosa