Racine Moose Lodge #437 & WOTM Chapter #631 Home

2020 was a, shall we say, challenging year? We were forced to deal with a 2 ½ month mandatory shutdown, and the still ongoing pandemic plaguing the world. We have capacity limits and mask mandates and disinfecting, oh my. Revenue is down. Luckily, our lodge has been on solid financial ground. So much so, that we were able to put a silver lining on an otherwise ugly storm cloud. The oasis was painted and looks fabulous. The smoking room got some updates. We also had the ability to take care of some long overdue, major issues at the lodge. The kitchen needed some substantial work. The current situation created a slowdown, which created an opportunity for the necessary work to be less disruptive. The necessary work created the opportunity for other improvements. There is still much work to be finished. Also the parking lot was fixed. Another long and painful project, but these things never happen as fast as some like to think they will, or should. Thank you to everyone that took part in the continuing improvements and operations of the lodge.

I was thinking about the parking lot recently, as I’m sure you all were too. I was also thinking of how the parking lot is metaphorical to the lodge as a whole, and beyond really. A lot of planning had to go into it. Opinions were heard and discussed, and a plan made. Work began, and as more was learned, smarter opinions changed the plan for the better. Paving was completed. The old parking layout was good, but can we improve it? A plan was created and work began. Once again, smarter opinions changed the plan. The lines were drawn and clear, but there are still those that have a hard time following them. Maybe they heard the opinions of the less informed that the lines were drawn in the wrong places. Maybe they don’t understand what the lines mean. Maybe they don’t even believe that the lines exist. Or maybe they are just bad drivers. I don’t know.

What is the moral here? Never buy fish from a clown.

Good night and good luck. Peace! Kevin out…

Fraternally yours

Kevin Wishau - Former Administrator

Happy New Year! 2021 is finally here. I hope everyone had a blessed and meaningful Christmas & New Years. 2020 was a challenging year for all. Covid has been pure evil to all, family, friends, members, co-workers, etc. I hope this year we can put all this behind us, and move on to what the Moose Mission is all about.

The Thanksgiving Eve bash was a good turnout. Jackie Brown rocked it as usual.

Santa was a hit, I heard, for the Children’s Christmas Party. He handed out some wonderful gifts. Thank you Amy, Katie and Joyce for organizing and Nicole and Jamie for helping Santa make all the gifts a hit. Thank you for all the volunteers that stood out in the cold and made it an extra special time for the kids.

As many of you know, Kevin Wishau will be stepping down as Administrator. I wanted to take a moment here to thank him. He has done a wonderful job as Administrator. I have had the privilege of working with him for almost two years. He has gone above and beyond what his job title was. He stepped up when needed, accepted challenges that he never had done before, with his witty comebacks, creative mind and always thinking outside the box. Whenever there was a decision to be made, he always listened and gave his answer after a thoughtful process. Kevin, you are a one-of-a-kind, good-hearted man. You will be truly missed as the Administrator. Good luck on your next adventure. You will be successful at whatever you do! Members don’t worry, you will still see this quick wit charmer behind the bar, for now.

The kitchen is coming along. Watch the monitors in the social quarters for a soft opening date.

The next Quarter Auction is coming up on February 27.

Your voice needs to be heard, please attend the LOOM or WOTM meetings.

Just as a reminder, please if you don’t feel good, stay home. Let’s try to make the Lodge a safe zone. We disinfect the Lodge daily.

Thank you to all members, we couldn’t do or have anything, if it weren’t for you!

God Bless all!

Fraternally yours,

Brian Singleton – Governor

The New Year is generally cause for celebration, for spending time with family and friends, and reminiscing. A lot can happen in a year and 2020 presented its challenges.

One thing I know I miss more than anything is “hugging”. Virtual hugs, air hugs and elbow bumps just do not give you the same warm fuzzy feeling. We had to create different memories each day the sun came up. Whether you played cards, tried a new recipe, sat around a fire pit, opened and hopefully completed a 1000-piece puzzle, cleaned out a closet, or put up a Christmas tree to bring light and happiness in your home – we found old and new ways to pass time. Not all was lost in 2020.

We successfully “tweaked” the Kid’s Christmas Party, while members said they missed having a cup of coffee at brunch with other families – everyone was thankful we did something for the children. They needed this is a much as we did! Smiling faces, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus proved that to be true.

Whether your New Year resolutions consist of keeping your hands out of the cookie jar or giving your best to spread positivity, it can take a lot of effort. Seeing is believing. Please continue to make the best of each day as we turn the calendar over welcoming in 2021!

Jamie Steensen – Senior Regent

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