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Moose Family Picnic @ Camp Patterson A Success
For two days August 9-10, 2008, Moose members, their kids and families took over the 18 acre 150 bed Camp Patterson facility on nearby Lake Washington. Only 15 minutes outside of Mankato, Camp Patterson's facilities were a hit - sandy beach, watercraft, archery range, ping pong tables, pool table, dining hall, and the outdoor fire ring for roasting marshmellows. Most of the ten cabins were filled and Moose members were the first to use four new 17' canoes that had been brought just hours before we landed. Weather was great. There were no boat sinkings though a kayat was swamped. Paddleboats were great fun. Kids were swimming all the time. Singing around the camp fire ring was something different though the teenagers didn't always like the old songs. The pontoon rides around the lake were a highlight.

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11th Annual Wild Game Feed & Feather Party - Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008
Feather Party starts at 1 PM. The wild game will be served as soon as we are done cooking on or about 3 PM. If you or someone you know has some game that could be donated to this great event let us know by January 18th. (Either you cook it or we will cook it.) To offset costs there will be a donation plate available for those with compassion. Meat from endangered species is prohibited. Food donors should sign up at the Moose Family Center or call 345-4002.

Combined Membership Okayed Gifts Dec. 11th
The Combined Men & Women Membership of the Moose Family Center approved these donations in December: $200 Toys for Tots; $500 Mankato Figure Skating Club; and $100 for Veterans on the Lake organization. The funds were pull tab gambling receipts. Holiday related items approved previously included: $1,500 for the Kids Holiday Party gifts and $6,500 for clothing for needy children.

Spaghetti Feed a Success - Member Appreciation Night Nov. 14, 2007
The free food ran out as the last Moose member got his fork. It was a great night for all who attended. Many found that the new temporary location of the Moose Family Center wasn't all that bad afterall. Activities Director Roger Hannum was pleased with the turnout and the fact that Dave Cowan was left with garlic toast crumbs as the last in the line.

5th Annual Moose Family Picnic @ Camp Patterson, August, 2007 - A Success
For two days last August we took over the 18 acre 150 bed Camp Patterson facility on nearby Lake Washington. Great fun was had by all, especially the kids. No boat sinkings were reported though the camp's fleet of paddleboats, kayats and canoes was well used. Prizes for archery and paddleboat competitions were an added bonus.

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Click here to check out the Camp Patterson website.

4th Annual Moose Family Picnic @ Camp Patterson

Set your calendars to join other Moose members when they take over the 18 acre 150 bed Camp Patterson facility on nearby Lake Washington. Only 12 minutes outside of Mankato rests 1,300 feet of shoreline and a nice sandy beach, kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, a hard surfaced basketball court, volleyball pitch, large activity field, ping pong tables, pool table, huge dinning hall, outdoor fire ring for roasting marshmallows, ten cabins (some with air conditioning), and the list goes on. The place is all ours from Saturday, August 12th to Sunday August 13th. Overnight stays are encouraged. Have a little fun in the sun and enjoy your kids!. Check these website links on Camp Patterson: - Downtown Kiwanis Camp Patterson

Mankato Moose Family Center Receives Coveted "3 Star" Rating

In a 9/26/05 letter to the Joint Management Board, Moose International General Governor David A. Chambers announced the following:
"Your Family Center has been ugraded from 1 Star to 3 Star. This action is a result of your lodge increasing your family and community service activities and thereby increasing your scores on Family Activities and Community Service reports. We encourage you to keep up the good work to maintain this rating, which is the highest rating granted to any Family Center."

3/26/05 Moose Easter Egg Hunt

Adults' Halloween Party Pics - Saturday, October 29, 2005

Annual Kids X-MAS Party Tops 100

Santa arrived a few weeks early for kids in attendance at the December 9, 2006, Annual Kids X-MAS Party. Each kid was well fed, had to sing Jingle Bells, and got a present. Santa enjoyed listening to the little ones. (Yes, those are real whiskers!) See pics.

Kids Holiday Party December 10th, 2005

89 kids of all ages discussed the issues of the day with Santa

Horseback for Hope - Mankato Moose Family Center host Camp Amanda Fund Raising Event - Sunday, April 15, 2007

On Sunday, April 15, the Mankato Moose Family Center has its chance to present a $2,000 donation to horseback riders on a 450 mile trek to Duluth, Minnesota from Winona, Mineesota. The Minnesota Foundation for Children launched the tour April 9, 2007, and will finish on approximately May 3, 2007. Children going through grief benefit with a stay at Camp Amanda where the camp provides an encouraging environment and support network to children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, grandparent or significant friend. (See pictures of the donation.)

Hawaiian Luau - December 16th, Saturday

Pork Roast, Hawaiian Treats, Hawaiian Music. A great night is planned. Get your Hawaiian duds ready and join us for a fun night. 6:30 PM start time. See Pictures!

Moose Recipe Cookbook Published

After years of digging and arm-twisting, the women of WOTM Chapter #606 and the men of LOOM Lodge #1414 finally surrendered their secret recipes. $10 gets you a plate full of goodies including "How to Preserve Children". Click on picture:

Mankato Moose Lodge #1414 receives National Publicity The Mankato Moose Lodge #1414 appeared in Moose International Moose's Magazine on page 19 ...
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July 15-17, 2005 - Minnesota Day Bus Trip and Picnic @ Mooseheart

Mankato Moose Family Center & Fraternal Orders Website has received the Golden Web Award for the year 2005

2/26/05 Dinner Theatre Production of Pasta, Passion & Pistols

Moose Float Highlight of 7.9.05 North Mankato Fun Days Parad

We have reason to believe the Moose Family Center's float was judged Best Float and received honors as Most Entertaining Float. The Moose Can Can Dancers attracted much attention and were able to keep their balance on the flatbed trailer as the float snaked through thousands of spectators. True to his humble origins, Moose Lodge Governor H. Scott James indicated that we shouldn't let the awards go to our heads as some parade spectators felt that the 106 unit North Mankato Fun Days Parade was too long and exceptionally boring.

Annual Moose Golf Outing 9/24/06 a Success

On a beautiful Fall day, ten Moose members enjoyed Sunday morning golf out at Terrace View. All returned to tell their tales at the Moose Family Center where other Lodge members were watching the Minnesota Vikings play the Chicago Bears.

Camp Out at Beaver Trails Campground July 22-23, 2005

The 2nd Annual Wine\Tasting Festival & Silent Auction produced some happy smiles as the Justin and Melinda White family can attest. They are now the proud owners of a "Little Tyke Playhouse" which was donated by Hilltop HyVee. All proceeds from the event were used to benefit children. 11.04.05 Friday event
(Picture: Justin and Melinda White Family - Milenda, Graice, Courtney and dad Justin from Kasota)

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