Brother Moose Legionnaires,

It's hard to believe that this is my final news letter article as President of Mecca 9! I know that when I was Governor at my lodge the year flew by, but not nearly as fast as this one.
We are still short of our assigned quota, but with 3 months to go and NO APPLICATION FEE, there is still time to achieve it. There is no question that it will take an all our effort from each and every one of us, but I know what kind of Moose Legionnaires we have in Mecca 9 and the dedication that we, the members of Mecca 9 have for the degree of service.
Retention is another spot where the numbers need some work. The trick to improving these numbers is simply to offer fun and entertaining events for Moose Legion Members only. Ask your Moose Legion members what kinds of things they would like to do and run with it! You may be surprised by all the interest you create.
On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to say congratulations to all of the Moose Legionnaires of the year! It is an honor that you should be proud of.
In closing I would like to say thank you to all the members of Mecca 9. It was an honor to have served as President this past year. Thanks for the hospitalities that were extended to me on my visits to your lodges. Don, Rudy, Jim, Gary, and Rich thanks for all of your hard work this past year. Thanks also to their significant others for all of their help as well. And a personal thank you to my wife Nancy for all her help and prodding I needed along the way. Let's make things happen, create some interest, and have fun while doing it.

Fraternally, Gary Kromrey – President

Happy New Year & Good Health To All
Thanks and KUDOS to St. Charles Kitchen Staff and Crew for an excellent meal and superb service for the Annual Moose Legion Awards Dinner.
As you all know this is the time of year where we are looking for a few good men to step up and submit their names for an office on the Board of Director’s for Mecca #9 Moose Legion. If you would like any information please contact me at 847-588-0552 or President Gary at 630-877-3261.
An e-mail has been sent to all the lodges in our jurisdiction with your Lodge Members who are ELIGIBLE to join Mecca #9. Contact your Moose Legion Chairman to review the list and sign up new or re-enrolled members. If every Moose Legion Lodge Committee sponsors just 5 members we would make our quota for the year.
Our Jr. Past President will be handing out at the January 21, 2012 District #2 meeting to all the lodges their EXPIRED & DROPPED lists. Please be sure to contact your Chairman and go over the list to see who you can possibly get to pay their dues and become a member in good standing again.
Happy Easter to everyone.
Fraternally,
Rich Kalensky - Secretary

365 Club
Your 365 Membership will be used for a scholarship for one of our students at Mooseheart. For $3.65 a year you can help someone realize their goals in life for $10.00 you can pay for three years. It’s a small price to pay and is renewable each year after year.
Mail this form and your remittance to Secretary Rich today! Thank-You

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