Community Service

Community Service

The Moose Community Service program of today and for the next century challenges people to become
volunteers through membership in the Moose. It calls for capable and inspired leadership and for a
generous giving of thought, effort and time according to the Moose Six-Point Community Service Program.
Counting hours worked, miles driven and dollars donated, the Moose contribute between $70 million and
$100 million worth of service every year to communities throughout the U.S., Canada and Great Britain.

Take a heap of child-like wonder
That opens up our eyes
To the unexpected gifts in life—
Each day a sweet surprise.

Mix in fond appreciation
For the people whom we know;
Like festive Christmas candles,
Each one has a special glow.

Add some giggles and some
laughter,
A dash of Christmas food,
(Amazing how a piece of pie
Improves our attitude!)

Stir it all with human kindness;
Wrap it up in love and peace,
Decorate with optimism, and
Our joy will never cease.

If we use this healthy recipe,
We know we will remember
To be in the Christmas spirit,
Even when it's not December.

By Joanna Fuchs

Somehow, not only for Christmas, But all the long year through, The joy that you give to
others, Is the joy that comes back to you. And the more you spend in blessing, The poor
and lonely and sad, The more of your heart's possessing, Returns to you glad.