An overwhelming vote to retain the Rochester Manitou Moose Lodge 1107 was accepted Monday.

Now, the getting back to normal can begin for the lodge that had been closed after Moose International removed President Grant Downs and the remaining board members stepped down a few weeks ago.

A large crowd turned out for the Monday meeting called by Moose International. Early on, by a simple show of hands vote, it was determined that the lodge members wished to retain the charter.  From there, it was a question-and-answer and discussion about what led to the meeting and how to make the lodge better.

Moose International leaders explained that one of the leading factors to the recent change was unsanctioned events, most notably, the wrestling events held at the lodge the last two years.  They noted insurance did not cover such events and had someone been injured it could have resulted in a damaging lawsuit.

A new board is now in place with elections for the board slated to be held in April.

Serving in the following offices:

President: Matt Nard

Vice-President: Buddy Pollock

Treasurer: Josh Durkes

Chaplain: Rob Ruff

Trustees:  Tyler Denniston, Shane Reffitt, John Gartland

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