Deborah Gets her 25 Member Award

PEP Committee-Halloween Bash

Many thanks to Neva May and her PEP committee members who worked hard to put on the annual Halloween Costume Party at the Lodge.

Kid's Halloween Party

Photos and Video by Debbie Johnson.

The Kid's Halloween Party was a great success this year. Mauda and her team (Francine, Boe, Earl, Neva, Christy, Barbara, Kim) did a great job and the kids and parents really had a great time.

Academy of Friendship Holiday Bazaar

Pat Bledsoe donated this lovely holiday centerpiece for the special raffle
at the annual Academy of Friendship Holiday Bazaar, November 15 & 16,
at the West Sacramento Moose Lodge Home. For more information please
check with Maggie Rich, event coordinator.

Ray's Oktoberfest 2008

Many thanks to Ray, Pinky and Rich for their great recipes and menu for the night!
With the help of the Legion and Joint Board of Officers it was a great Oktoberfest.

See this link to Shutterfly.com for more photos of the night.

Improvements Underway!!

Many thanks to Ignacio "Nos" Rodriguez who has been working
his tail off this week helping the Board out with updating the Lodge
Home's lighting and electrical system and other repairs in the Social
Quarters. Members like Nos are the life blood of the Moose and we
really appreciate him donating his time and talents!

Wing Night with the "Hot Mamas"

Christy, Barbara L, Debbie and Barbara S. (aka The Hot Mamas) were cooking
Hot, Honey-BBQ and Teriyaki Chicken wings on Friday Night; followed by a roudy
game of Left -Right-Center it was a great evening!

Volunteers are Honored

Theresa Lara and Neva May were honored as co-workers of the month for
August and September 2008. Congratulations to you gals for donating your time
for our Chapter and Lodge.

The 2nd Annual (1st for Mary Ethel) Memorial Golf Tournament 2008

Thanks to Tammy Mattos (in her special Golf Glasses) and her great crew of volunteers for making the first annual Mary Ethel Nelson Memorial Golf Tournament such a huge success.

West Sacramento: A "kid friendly" lodge

Governor Monte McCray and the Joint Board of Officers have been working hard
to make our Lodge home and activities more "Kid Friendly". You might have noticed
the new Nintendo Game Cube Corner is now available for the kids and the
playground will soon be more than just talk. If you've been out for our functions
lately you'll notice how we are are not just "talking the talk" about making our
Lodge a real "Family Center"!

College of Regents

These College of Regents members posed at the recent Chapter Meeting honoring Deborah Evenson and Anita Ellis. More photos of the College of Regents Chapter meeting on Shutterfly.

Brittany presented with Spinoza Bear

Mauda presented Brittany with a Spinoza Bear on behalf of the chapter. Brittany has been staying at Kiawanis House during her chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

Moosehopper's Bus Trip to Reno

Remembering Maryethel Nelson

October 4th will be the 1st Annual Mary Ethel Nelson Memorial Golf Tournament.
This photo was taken in 2006 when Mary was in charge of the "Closest to the Gin"
hole. All proceeds from this fund-raiser will be ear-marked for our Moose Lodge Kid's Playground. If you'd like more information please contact Tammy Mattos.


NELSON, Maryethel
Born April 3, 1935 in French Camp, California. Went to Heaven on April 19, 2008 in Sacramento, California with her loving family by her side. Cherished mother of Maggie Libby Crump and her nephew that she raised as her son, Tony Trull. Adored grandmother of Terra Montoya. Great-grandmother of Annalise, Faith, Frankie, Lawrence, Marciano and Jordan. Special sister of Arvada (Bill) Blair, Carolyn (Phil) Holmes and Wayne Reynolds. Also survived by niece Jane, nephew Ray and long time friend Vivian and numerous extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Nelson and granddaughter Kimber Brown. She was a 30 year member of Moose Lodge #1431 of West Sacramento, California. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 3:00 PM at North Sacramento Funeral Home, 725 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815. Private inurnment.

 Roberta "Bertie"  Copelin

Jun 4, 1955 to Feb 20, 2008

with Mary Ethel... old friends from the North Sacramento Moose Lodge.

Friday Night at the Moose!

Last night we enjoyed delicious tacos, beans, rice and salsa prepared by Ignacio & Crew and then we all sang Karaoke and enjoyed great friendship at the West Sac Moose! The next taco night is Friday, October 3rd.

Remembering Sandra Irwin-McCulloch

Sandy always enjoyed coming to the Lodge for breakfast on Sunday Mornings.
With a smile and a kind word for everyone, we will really miss our friend.
Sandy passed away on Sept. 8, 2008.

IRWIN-MCCULLOCH, Sandra
March 25, 1943 - Sept. 8, 2008

Peacefully at home in West Sacramento, CA. Survived by her husband Don McCulloch; daughter Julie Cooks and husband Bill; sons Monty Lacomb and wife Michelle and Chris Lacomb and wife Thami; five grandchildren Brieanna, Peyton and Sydney Cooks and Joey and Cera Lacomb. Sandy enjoyed being with family and many friends to which her home was always open. Always happy and ready to have a good time, only recognizing the good in others- we will miss her. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Sandy's Life on Friday, September 12, 2008 at 2:00 P.M at North Sacramento Funeral Home, 725 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA.

Theresa and Hank

It was great to see our old friends Theresa Cobb (Mother Theresa) and Hank
out the other night. They haven't been to the lodge very much lately, but they
are both feeling better these days so we hope to see them more often.

Palm Springs for Teri's Green Cap Conferral

Jan Fruglia congratulates Teri on her Green Cap.


Teri Ganz was awarded her Green Cap last weekend at the California/Nevada
Regional Conference in Palm Springs. Many members of our chapter were in
attendance to see Teri "Capped" by College of Regent Mauda Butte.

See more Conference photos on Shutterfly.

Palm Springs Fun

Francine, Liz, Kim and Neva had fun at the Shakey's Pizza Parlor in Palm Springs.

College of Regents Luau

Some photos from the College of Regents Luau. Chair Patsy Erisman did
a great job coordinating the affair and you can see more photos on this link.
Shutterfly.com