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CONGRATULATIONS
James I.
Puckett III
Blue Ridge Moose
Legion #82
2011-2012 Moose Legionnaire of the Year
member Lynchburg-South Moose Family Center #1727
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Blue Ridge Moose
Legion #82
instituted by
Carl A. Weis, Grand Herder of the Legion of the Moose
Sunday,
March 23, 1954 Wytheville, VA
Click Here to view a listing of Past North Moose and Past Presidents
3/29/2011
S. R. Leckington - First Noble North Moose -
Roanoke #284
posted 11/28/2011
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Board of Directors
for 2012 – 2013 Year
If you want to make a difference in Blue
Ridge Moose Legion#82,
now is your chance. I will have the
Request for Considerations forms
at the January Conferral.
Recent By-Law change now allows (2) Moose Legionnaires from the same
lodge to serve on the Board.
Your Moose
Legion Needs You!!!!!!!!!!!
Fraternally,
Robbie Robertson
Blue Ridge Moose Legion #82 Secretary |
Ritual Staff Opening
Do You Have What It Takes to be a
Moose Legion Ritual Staff Member ?
Vans and Computers for Mooseheart
posted 06/26/2011
Click Here to load and print the above letter
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posted 06/02/2010
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Blue Ridge Moose Legion #82
Membership Campaign
May 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012
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$25.00
Sponsor and enroll a new
candidate and your name will go into a drawing for $25.00 at each
celebration.
After the April 2012
Conferral all the Sponsor’s name will be submitted for a drawing for
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From
the President - Doug Slayton
posted 11/27/2011
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Moose Legionnaires,
I want to personally thank each of you that have sponsored a new or
former member into Blue Ridge Moose Legion # 82 this year. The
more members we have makes our work easier as the workload is divided
with everyone.
In addition, I want to thank everyone both Men & Women
that have supported and attended our celebrations so far this year.
We have had a great time with fun and fellowship at these celebrations.
I invite you to attend our next celebration at the Salem Family Center
on January 7, 2012. I am sure you will have a great time, and
bring a friend to be enrolled into our Blue Ridge Moose Legion # 82 that
day. As you know if you sponsor two Members, your dues are paid
for the following year. I hope to see you January 7, 2012.
Fraternally,
Doug Slayton
President
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From
the Vice President - Jim Wiles
posted 11/28/2011
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MEMBERSHIP
It would really be nice to have Blue Ridge #82 achieve
the #1 position in membership and member writing in the state. If
every current member could just write ONE MORE new member, it could
easily be achieved. Please think of an idea(s) for increasing
membership, and submit it in writing to The Asst. Secretary for your
Lodge Committee. What do you think of the current membership
program of cash rewards to writers? What do you think about
raffling off an item at celebrations to pay for the cash rewards?
When you find a seemingly good prospect for membership,
do you evaluate him? Would you invite him into your home? Is
he a current good Lodge worker who is involved with activities?
Thank you for your efforts and contributions. Keep up the good
work.
Jim Wiles
Vice President
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From the Jr Past President - Jack Lancaster
posted 11/28/2011
CSI – RETENTION
“RETENTION”-----“OUR MOST IMPORTANT ASSET”
Moose Legion Brothers of BR#82
Our Moose Legion
Fraternity can only survive through your continued support and
dedication.
It only takes a few guys to get together on a particular date
and time and call our Moose Legion Brothers who are in the arrears. If
we can help them out because of monies that they do not have at this
time…then, let us do it. If our Brothers tell us that they do not see
anything to the Moose Legion………………… “THEN WE AS MOOSE
LEGIONARIES … HAVE FAILED”
We cannot afford to let this happen. We cannot afford to let down
Mooseheart and Moosehaven.
We cannot not afford to
let down our Lodges on improvements for our members.
Simply put, you and I need to “Create Some Interest” for our Moose
Legionaries. If our Brothers tell us that they are not interested, and
then we ask them.. What do you think we can do together to make our
Moose Legion stronger?
Listen to what they are saying…then make a plan….get the Brothers to
commit, and tell them how
helpful they can be.
Fraternally,
Jack Lancaster
Jr. Past President
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From the Secretary - Robbie Robertson
posted 09/07/2011
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We still have lodges that
are not collecting Endowment Fund. We all made a promise that we would
take care of our children at Mooseheart and our seniors at Moosehaven.
We have asked every lodge to pay their share of the
Van/Computer project on or before the October Celebration so we can pay
this ML by November 15th.
Applications are slow coming in.
Each lodge has the eligibility list Let’s work the list as these are
Moose Brothers who need to be told about the second degree and then
invited to belong.
Thank you for you do for your lodge and Blue Ridge
Moose Legion.
Fraternally,
Robbie Robertson
Blue Ridge Moose Legion #82 Secretary
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From
the Chaplain - Kelly Huffman
posted 06/02/2011
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Well another Moose Year has begun, A new Membership
Campaign has been instituted, But there’s still one that will
remain…..NEVER PAY DUES AGAIN!!!!!
Sign two members into your Lodge or Moose Legion, and your dues are paid
for the next year. What better incentive could there be? That is just
the International Campaign. Blue Ridge Moose Legion #82 has an In-House
Campaign as well. A chance of $25 per quarter or $100 for a year.
That’s all for Membership from me at this time. I thank you for allowing
me to be your Chaplain this year. I know it will be a very fulfilling
experience for me and we just might have a little fun along the way. Our
next Celebration will be at Lynchburg South #1727 on July 9, 2011, This
is our Annual Drawdown for the Conferral Staff. So come on out and
support your Moose Legion.
Fraternally,
Kelly Huffman
Chaplain
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Special
Events:
Click Here for a printable list of upcoming events for posting
Seventh Annual Special Olympics Open
Golf Tournament
Ivy Hills Golf Club - Forest Virginia
Hosted by Blue Ridge Moose Legion #82
August 18th, 2012
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Virginia State Wide
Moose Legion Celebration and Conferral
October 12th - 14th, 2012
(New Dates)
Click Here to View and Print this flyer in Adobe PDF
posted 09/07/2011 - updated 10/25/2011
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----- Original Message -----
From: Robbie Robertson
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 11:55 AM
Subject: All State Celebration Changes
Please find updated information for the All-State
Celebration. The location and dates have been changed due to the
closing of the Ramada.
Thanks,
Blue Ridge Moose Legion #82
Robbie Robertson - Secretary
Blueridgemooselegion82@gmail.com
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Presentations made at the Blue Ridge Moose Legion
82
Winter Conferral Ceremony
January 7th, 2012 at the Salem Moose Lodge #2573
posted 01/08/2012
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Jim Puckett
is
presented with the
Blue Ridge
Moose Legion 82
David Mullins
Award
by Brother
Pilgrim
David Mullins
Past BRML
82 President 1998
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Congratulations to the
2011 - 2012
Blue Ridge
Moose Legion
82
Moose
Legionnaires of the Year
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Candidates
join in reciting the
Oath of
Allegiance
to the Moose
Legion
as instructed
by
Blue Ridge
Moose Legion 82
Ritual
President
Sonny
Higginbotham
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Click Here to view additional photos from the Blue Ridge Moose Legion 82
Winter 2012 Conferral
Blue Ridge Moose Legion 82
Recognized as Protector Level Contributor
posted 10/11/2011
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Blue Ridge Moose Legion 82 recognized as Protector
Level - League of Guardians Contributor
by Moose Charities |
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A certificate recognizing Blue Ridge Moose Legion 82
for their contribution of $4,974.77 to Moose Charities during the
2010-2011 Fraternal Year was presented to BRML #82 President Doug
Slayton at the October 8th, 2011 Moose Legion Celebration and Conferral
hosted by the Altavista Moose Family Center #1433
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Moose Legion Medal Of Honor
presented to
Robbie Robertson
posted 07/11/2011
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International
Moose Legion Ambassador
Tom Keefer
presents
Robbie Robertson
with the
Moose Legion Medal Of Honor
Robbie qualified for the Honor by having sponsored over 50 members
into the Moose Legion |
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Key Club Award
presented to
Directors of Blue Ridge Moose Legion 82
posted 07/11/2011
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International Moose Legion Ambassador
Tom Keefer
presented each 2010-2011 Director with their Key Club pin at the
July 9th,
2011 Conferral hosted by the
Lynchburg-South Moose Family Center #1727.
L-R: Jerry Rakes - Financial Director,
Kelly Huffman - Fraternal Director,
Robbie Robertson - Secretary,
Tom Keefer - Int. Moose Legion Ambassador,
Jack
Lancaster - President,
Jim Wiles - Chaplain
Doug Slayton - Vice President
Donnie Maddox - Jr. Past President (not shown) |
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Moose Legion Past Presidents Pin
presented to
Jack Lancaster
posted 07/11/2011
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International
Moose Legion Ambassador
Tom Keefer
presents
Jack Lancaster
with his
Past Presidents Pin |
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posted 06/02/2011
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Special Olympics and
the Virginia Moose Association
" Continuing the Tradition " |
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Special Olympics is a year-round program of sports and training and
athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
The program, however, is about more than sports. At the heart of Special
Olympics lies a prototype for transforming our communities.
The partnership between the
Virginia Moose Association and Special Olympics began over seventeen
years ago. The first games had five or six teams playing behind
the Bedford Moose Lodge #1897. The event has grown to accommodate
thirty plus teams on eight fields located throughout the city and county
of Bedford. Not only do teams travel to compete, but also ASA
certified umpires travel from Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
to be part of this special weekend. The Virginia Moose Association
along with the Blue Ridge Moose Legion generously provides housing,
meals, and the complete weekend for all these outstanding young adults.
We celebrate on Saturday night with Opening Ceremonies on the field
culminating with a fabulous display of fireworks and dance.
The planning and hard work
by local members of the Loyal Order of Moose and Moose Intl. along with
Special Olympics of Virginia and the American Softball Association has
made this small tournament, with the development of regional and area
tournaments, into a national tournament. The culmination of which
is to be held at Mooseheart, our Child City.
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VMA Paving Fund Check Presentation made at the
Blue Ridge Moose Legion 82 Annual Conferral Ceremony
April 9th, 2011 at the Lynchburg-South Lodge #1727
posted 04/11/2011
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Blue Ridge Moose Legion 82 President Jack Lancaster
presented
Moose Legion Secretary Robbie Robertson with a $500.00
check
earmarked for the Mooseheart Paving Fund on behalf of the
Lynchburg-South Moose Family Center #1727 Moose Legion
Committee
at the Annual Celebration hosted by Lynchburg-South
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Blue Ridge Moose Legion 82
Annual Conferral Ceremony
April 9th, 2011 at the Lynchburg-South Lodge #1727
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A large
group of Candidates were present
for the
Conferral Ceremony
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Candidates are
oriented before
the Conferral
Ceremony
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President
Jack Lancaster Leads the
Business
Session before the Conferral Ceremony
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Ritual
President Sonny Higginbotham instructs
the
candidates in the Oath of Allegiance
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Intl. Moose
Legion Ambassador Tom Keefer
prepares
food for the Annual Picnic
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Moose
Legionnaires and their guests
enjoy a
little dancing before the meal
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Everyone enjoyed the day at Lynchburg-South Moose Family Center with
Music, Dance, and Picnic
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Piney River
Governor Charles McMurray helps with clean-up after the Picnic
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Click Here to view additional Photos from the Annual Conferral and Picnic
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Conferral Schedule:
updated 11/28/2011
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Blue Ridge Moose
Legion 82 Conferral Schedule |
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Fall Conferral |
October 8th 2011 -Altavista Lodge #1433 |
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Winter Conferral |
January 7th 2012 - Salem Lodge #2573 |
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Annual Conferral & Picnic |
April 14th 2012 - Clifton Forge Lodge #1683 |
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Summer Conferral & Ritual Drawdown |
July 14th 2012 - Lynchburg Lodge #715
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All-State Celebration / Conferral |
October 12th -14th, 2012
Holiday Inn VA Beach Norfolk
Official Visitor
Shawn Baile - Director of Membership |
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Winter Conferral |
January 12th 2013 - Bedford #1897
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Click Here for print version of Conferral Dates and Golf Tournaments
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Officers /
Ritual
Staff:
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Blue Ridge Moose Legion
82 Board of Directors
2011-2012 |
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Secretary
Robbie Robertson - (434)
607-5726
E-Mail:
blueridgemooselegion@verizon.net |
| President |
Guy Doug Slayton |
| Vice-President |
James "Jim" Wiles |
| Chaplain |
Kelly Huffman |
| Financial Director |
David Furry |
| Fraternal Director |
Eric Glass |
| Jr. Past President |
Jack Lancaster |
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Appointed Officers |
| Sgt-At-Arms |
Willie Seamster |
| Asst. Sgt-At-Arms |
Jerry
Rakes |
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Committees |
| Audit Committee |
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| Sales |
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updated 09/26/2011
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Blue Ridge Moose Legion
82 Ritual
Staff |
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Captain |
Don Harris |
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President |
Sonny Higginbotham |
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Orator |
Robbie Robertson |
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Faith |
Tom Keefer |
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Hope |
vacant |
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Charity |
Ted Hensley |
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Loyalty |
Jim Wiles |
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Blue Ridge Moose Legion
82
Assistant Secretaries
2010 - 2011 |
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Donnie Burton |
Altavista #1433 |
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Appomattox #975 |
| vacant |
Bassett #383 |
| Gene Nichols |
Bedford #1897 |
| Mitch Drawbar |
Blue Ridge #2135 |
| Tom Keefer |
Brookneal #1507 |
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Buchanan #2182 |
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vacant |
Clifton Forge #1683 |
| Leslie Lawson |
Covington #610 |
| Tom Gatlin
( in memoriam ) |
Farmville #968 |
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vacant |
Glasgow #690 |
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Oscar Frazier |
Lexington #1700 |
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Don Harris |
Lynchburg #715 |
| Jack Lancaster |
Lynchburg-South
#1727 |
| Jerry Rakes |
Montgomery County
#1470 |
| Donnie Maddox |
Piney River #2032 |
| Ted Hensley |
Roanoke #284 |
| Terry Meador |
Vinton #1121 |
| Terry Seager |
Smith Mtn. Lake
#2346 |
| Kelly Huffman |
Salem #2573 |
| vacant |
Rocky Mt. #1053 |
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Member Lodges:
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Blue Ridge Moose Legion 82 Member
Lodges |
| Roanoke #284 |
Bassett #383 |
Covington #610 |
Glasgow #690 |
| Lynchburg #715 |
Farmville #968 |
Appomattox #975 |
Rocky Mount #1053 |
| Vinton #1121 |
Altavista #1433 |
Montgomery County #1470 |
Brookneal #1507 |
| Clifton Forge #1683 |
Lexington #1700 |
Lynchburg-South #1727 |
Bedford #1897 |
| Piney River #2032 |
Blue Ridge #2135 |
Buchanan #2182 |
Smith Mountain Lake #2346 |
| Salem #2573 |
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