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 from Grand Regent Olivia Schmidt

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From Your Deputy Grand Regent - Doreen Wallace

posted 07/27/2010


To All Virginia Chapters & Co-Workers,

     I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank everyone for all the love and kindness I have been shown since the International Convention and my appointment. It has been so overwhelming that it’s all so hard to take in. I look forward to representing you this year to the best of my ability and make you proud that I was selected as your Deputy Grand Regent. Please know that I am available to you at any time so please feel free to email or call me if there is anything I can do for you.


     The theme this year, “The Time is Now!”, reminds us that it is time to let everyone know of our fraternity and the wonderful things we do for our children, seniors and local community. Let them know of the many benefits available to all members of this great organization. When we let the “best kept secret in fraternalism” be known, it won’t be hard to be in the top 5 in membership next year at the International Convention!


     I will be attending the Triple Play Conference being held in Reno this November. This open forum will be hosted by Director General Bill Airey. It will give coworkers an opportunity to voice their opinion on current policies and programs. I would appreciate input from you regarding any concerns, problems and any suggestions which I may present at that time. If there is anything you would like brought out at this conference, please let me know. I look forward to a large attendance and hope there will be other coworkers from Virginia planning to go. Together we can make our voices heard.
 

     Again, thank you for your trust and confidence. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you this year.

 

 

Fraternally,

Doreen Wallace

Deputy Grand Regent

 

10820 Moore Dr
Manassas, VA 20111
Email – 2wallaces@comcast.net
Phone – (703) 220-1980

 

Click Here to print letter for posting and distribution

 

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Fredericksburg Chapter #1592

Receives Special Recognition

from Grand Chancellor Barbara McPherson

posted 07/11/2010

     Congratulations to the Fredericksburg Chapter #1592 who ranked 8th internationally for contributions to Moose Charities.

 

     Quoting Grand Chancellor Barb McPherson .....

" Where are the co-workers of Fredericksburg, VA Chapter 1592?  This group of dedicated co-workers donated $10,471.00 "

 

Click Here to view and print the Keynote Address from Grand Chancellor Barbara McPherson

at the 2010 Moose International Convention Friday, July 2, 2010 in Nashville TN.

 

 

Congratulations to the 2010 College of Regents Recipients

 

 
 

posted 07/07/2010 - updated 07/30/2010

Theresa Bailey

Gloucester Chapter #1312

Ginny Barbour

Salem Chapter #2232

Mary Emerick

Fredericksburg Ch. #1592

Jackie Francis

Callao Chapter #2253

Patty Funk

Strasburg Chapter #1319

Jo Glass

Vienna Chapter #1050

Peggy Lancaster

Lynchburg-South Ch. #1415

Roslyn Ring

Colonial Beach #1636

Jean Saunders

Lynchburg-South Ch. #1415

Nancy Shepardson

Callao Chapter #2253

Kay Slade

Hopewell Chapter #1180

Virginia P. Smith

Portsmouth Chapter #966

Charlotte Swanson-Smith

Winchester Chapter #1367

Lyn Stewart

King William Chapter #2317

   
       
       
       
       
       

 

The list of new College of Regents will be updated as they become known

 

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Congratulations to the W.O.T.M. Senior Regents

on receiving their Green Cap Honors

at the 2010 VMA State Convention in Richmond

posted 07/28/2010

Nita Adams

Hopewell Chapter #1180

Cathy B. Adas

Williamsburg Chapter #1755

Tracey Marie Allen

Caroline County Chapter #2316

Martha Burkhart

Strasburg Chapter #1319

Patrica A. Castello

South Norfolk Chapter #947

Katherine S. Cosby

Callao Chapter #2253

Catherine M. Elder

Lynchburg Chapter #1335

Tatuana Barbara ElShamy

Manassas Chapter #1392

Catherine Fisher

Warrenton Chapter #1813

Tina Garrett

Richmond-Lakeside Chapter #366

Cheryl A. Hawkes

Powhatan Chapter #2258

Sharon Henry

Colonial Beach Chapter #1636

Hannah Hoover

Centreville Chapter #1674

Paulette Jones

Fredericksburg Chapter #1592

Tamara Mandell

Winchester Chapter #1367

Marjorie A. Marsh

Farmville Chapter #1300

Rosella M. Nelson

Sandston Chapter #569

Linda Newman

Dinwiddie Chapter #1296

Robin Nicholson

Culpeper Chapter #1639

Patty Nolley

Tazewell County Chapter #1803

Cynthia O'Connor

Dale City Chapter #1584

Frances C. Payne

Front Royal Chapter #1194

Tami Phelps

Aragona Village Chapter #684

Nonie Richardson

Portsmouth Chapter #966

Patricia Ann Tusing

Timberville Chapter #2022

Brenda J. Varney

Washington County Chapter #2019

Jane Whisnant

Verona Chapter #2225

 

Click Here to view and print listing of Senior Regents that received their Green Cap

 

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Congratulations to the Virginia W.O.T.M. Chapters

on receiving the Award of Achievement

for the 2009-2010 Calendar Year

(additional Award Winning Chapters will be posted here when notification becomes available)

posted 07/07/2010 - updated 07/27/2010

Aragona Village Chapter #684

Callao Chapter #2253

Caroline County Chapter #2316

Centreville Chapter #1674

Colonial Beach Chapter #1636

Culpeper Chapter #1639

Dale City Chapter #1584

Dinwiddie Chapter #1296

Farmville Chapter #1300

Fredericksburg Chapter #1592

Front Royal Chapter #1194

Hopewell Chapter #1180

Lynchburg Chapter #1335

Manassas Chapter #1392

Portsmouth Chapter #966

Powhatan Chapter #2258

Richmond-Lakeside Chapter #366

Salem Chapter #2232

Sandston Chapter #569

South Norfolk Chapter #947

Strasburg Chapter #1319

Tazewell County Chapter #1803

Timberville Chapter #2022

Verona Chapter #2225

Warrenton Chapter #1813

Washington County Chapter #2019

Williamsburg Chapter #1755

Winchester Chapter #1367

   

 

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  2010 W.O.T.M. Training Sessions Schedule 

posted 04/29/2010 updated 05/28/2010

Training Date

Training Location

Time

Trainer Contact

Saturday - June 5th, 2010

 Leesburg Chapter #1997

8:30am - 3:30pm

Harriet Mohr

Saturday - June 5th, 2010

 Lynchburg Chapter #1335

9:00am - 4:00pm

Donna Jewell

Saturday - June 5th, 2010

 Warwick Chapter #1386

9:00am - 4:00pm

Lynne Jenkins

Sunday - June 6th, 2010

 Franconia Chapter #1042 

9:00am - 4:00pm

Barbara Bryce

Sunday - June 6th, 2010

 Dinwiddie Chapter #1296

9:30am - 4:30pm

Kathy Snyder

Saturday - June 19th, 2010

 Richmond East Chapter #1543 

9:00am - 4:00pm

Pat Maxey

Saturday - June 19th, 2010

 Waynesboro Chapter #1235 

9:00am - 4:30pm

Kay Morrison

Saturday - July 10th, 2010

 Norfolk Chapter #157 

9:00am - 4:00pm

Lynne Jenkins

Saturday - August 14th, 2010

 Smyth County Chapter #66 

9:00am - 4:00pm

Barbara Kochis

Saturday - August 14th, 2010

 Front Royal Chapter #1194 

8:30am - 3:30pm

Cynthia Millard

Saturday - August 14th, 2010

 Farmville Chapter #1300 

9:00am - 5:00pm

Kathy Rea

Sunday - August 15th, 2010

 Woodbridge Chapter #653 

9:00am - 4:00pm

Louise Price

Saturday - September 18th, 2010

 Caroline County Chapter #2316 

9:00am - 4:00pm

Donna Jewell

Saturday - September 18th, 2010

 Ashland Chapter #1252

9:00am - 4:00pm

Grace Flester

  

 The training sessions registration fee is $10.00 per attendee.

Chapters should send an email to the hostess chapter

informing them as to how many members plan to attend a particular session.

Thanks so much!
Cindy Millard, PDGR
Chapter Analyst WOTM

  

 

Click Here to download and print the 2010 W.O.T.M. Training Session Schedule for Virginia

Click Here to print the complete Training Session Schedule as published by Moose International

 

 

  2010 W.O.T.M. Recorder 2 Day HOTT Training Schedule 

updated 06/28/2010

Training Date

Training Location

Reg. Deadline

Contact

Contact E:mail

June 12-13, 2010

8:00am

Norfolk Lodge #39

757 / 466-8007

May 28th, 2010

Denise Clausen

757 / 761-3709

dshaw@moosetrainers.org

or   sds575@yahoo.com

August 7-8. 2010

8:00am

S. Norfolk Lodge #464

757 / 543-1472

July 16th, 2010

Denise Clausen

757 / 761-3709

dshaw@moosetrainers.org

or   sds575@yahoo.com

August 14-15, 2010

8:00am

Williamsburg Lodge #757

757 / 565-9807

July 16th, 2010

Denise Clausen

757 / 761-3709

dshaw@moosetrainers.org

or   sds575@yahoo.com

August 21-22, 2010

8:00am - 4:30pm

Lynchburg-South #1727

434-239-9427

August 14th, 2010

Cynthia Millard

540 / 678-0580

cmillard2@verizon.net

September 11-12. 2010

8:00am

Verona Lodge #2172

540 / 248-5932

August 27th, 2010

Denise Clausen

757 / 761-3709

dshaw@moosetrainers.org

or   sds575@yahoo.com

September 11-12, 2010

8:00am

Winchester Lodge #1283

540 / 665-8114

Sep. 4th, 2010

Cynthia Millard

540 / 678-0580

cmillard2@verizon.net

September 25-26. 2010

8:00am

Washington Cty #1966

276 / 628-2764

Sep. 18th, 2010

Cynthia Millard

540 / 678-0580

cmillard2@verizon.net

October 9-10, 2010

8:00am

Richmond Lakeside #1714

804 / 266-4193

Sep. 17th, 2010

Denise Clausen

757 / 761-3709

dshaw@moosetrainers.org

or   sds575@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click Here to download and print the complete Recorder 2 Day HOTT Training Schedule

as posted on the Moose International Web-Site

 

Click Here to download and complete registration form and then

e:mail completed form as attachment to the designated training contact person

 

NOTICE:  Any Lodge or Chapter that would like to sponsor a 2Hott session

are asked to contact Denise Shaw at sds575@yahoo.com or dshaw@moosetrainers.org

The classes are on Saturday and Sunday and start at 8:00am and usually finish by 5:00pm

 

LCL.net & QuickBooks Training Warning

 

     The Women of the Moose are receiving many inquiries concerning the use of Chapter Laptop Computers for the 2-HOTT (2-Day Hands on Technical Training) Classes that are to be required for Recorders starting with the new Chapter Year.  In an effort to clarify things, the following Guidelines should be followed.

Click Here to load and print the bulletin issued by Moose International 4/06/2009

 

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Important Information Affecting Your Chapter !

   

Click on any of the Publications below to load and print the document

posted  05/21/2010

W.O.T.M. General Laws

effective 06/01/2009

Click Here for Changes effective for 2010 - 2011

Women of the Moose

Officers Handbook 10-11

Click Here for Service

Chapter 10-11 Handbook

Women of the Moose

Recorders Handbook

2010 - 2011

Women of the Moose

Service Chapter

Secretary/Treasurer's

Handbook  2010 -2011

 

 

Click Here to view and print the W.O.T.M. Orientation Guide posted 05/18/2010

Click Here to view and print the W.O.T.M. Member Retention Handbook posted 05/18/2010

  Click Here to view the Changes to the W.O.T.M. Election Procedures effective 12/15/2009

Click Here to view the W.O.T.M. Election of Chapter Officers Handbook revised 7/26/2010

Click Here to view the 2010 Installation of Officers, Appointed Officers and Chairmen

Click Here to view the 2010-2011 Service Chapters Installation of Officers and Chairmen

Click Here to view and print the Dress Code Guidelines June 2009

 

Click Here to download and print the

"Guide for Community Service and the Completion of the Community Service Section of Form 114"

as published by Virginia State W.O.T.M. Community Service Chairman, Connie Jacobs posted 7/20/2010

 

Click Here to access the Official Printable W.O.T.M. forms as published on the Moose International Web Site

 


 

 

Women of the Moose Announce

NEW Ritual Competition!

posted 7/22/2009 updated 11/04/2009

     Effective with 2011 Midyear Conferences, the Women of the Moose will again be conducting Ritual Competition -- but with significant differences from previous competition: A variation of the Convocation Ceremony will be used.

A competing Ritual team will consist of four (4) members within State/Provincial Association; or, four (4) current members of the Association’s Convocation Staff and/or Academy of Friendship Conferral Staff.

Each State/Provincial Association will hold Ritual Competition in conjunction with the Midyear Conferences. Only the top three (3) teams from each Association will be invited to attend the 2011 Women of the Moose International Ritual Competition in Anaheim, CA.

Watch the Women of the Moose Portal for timeline and all news regarding Ritual Competition - rules, regulations, regions, entry forms, competition ceremony and diagrams, ritual schools and much, much more.

Judy Sisson
Director of Operations, Women of the Moose

 

Click Here to visit the Moose International Women of the Moose Ritual Page

for additional information including:

  • Competition Ceremony diagrams Rules and Regulations

  • Women of the Moose International Ritual Committee

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From Grand Regent Olivia "Libby" Schmidt:  

 

     
     
  Click Here to view Biographical Sheet

 for Grand Regent Olivia Schmidt

     

July News Brief from Olivia Schmidt:

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News Briefs:                         

From Grand Chancellor - Barb McPherson and Director of Operations - Judy Sisson

   

Barb McPherson

Judy Sisson

July --  News Brief from Barb:

 

June  --  Message from Judy:

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Virginia House News:

Bob Blankenship - VMA Virginia House Chairman

Mark and Rebekah Hewitt - VMA Virginia House Parents

(Click the Virginia House Photo to view larger image)

 

Scott D. Hart

Executive Director

Mooseheart Child City & School

E-Mail:  Scott Hart

  Click Here for Procedures for Admission to Mooseheart Child City and School

Click Here or on the Mooseheart Logo above to View a Special  THANK YOU  from the Children at Mooseheart


 

Message from Mooseheart Executive Director Scott Hart

posted 05/17/2010

 

Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve

 

Whether our seniors have lived at Mooseheart for thirteen years or only three, when the calendar page flips to the month of May, butterflies start to swarm inside their stomachs. Will all the preparation, all the training; all the classroom and life experiences now come together in a determined focus on achieving great things in adulthood? Only time will tell, as these young ladies and men move off into college, military service and careers. The dreams of a young heart will lead some to pursue nursing, automotive mechanics or elementary education and others to join the United States Armed Forces or study at a technical school. Whatever path they choose, they move on well equipped to meet the challenges of life with a faithful Moose fraternity backing them all the way.

The Class of 2010 ‘s senior year officially “kicked-off” at the Senior Ring Ceremony on Sunday, September 11th at the St. Charles Moose Lodge No.1368. The final gathering of the seniors in a formal setting, prior to being onstage together during the commencement exercises, was on Sunday, May 16th at the St. Charles Moose Lodge No. 1368 during the Senior Laptop presentation. How fitting that the first and last significant activities of the senior class occurred inside the protective shelter of a Moose Lodge, spending time with their extended family.

On Saturday, May 22nd, as our seniors reach out to accept their high school diploma from Board Chair Tommy Hatcher, the final piece of the puzzle will be in place and the transition from childhood to adulthood at Mooseheart will be complete. They have been taught that it is far greater to give than to receive – a message that the members of the Moose fraternity model for our children every day of the year. The members of the Class of 2010 will now have the opportunity to enjoy the independence of adulthood and help bear the responsibility of citizenship. Citizenship that calls us to stand up for what is right and true and just. To pitch in and lead by example when others only what to lend their voice. To respect their elders and to help those who are less fortunate. In all things, in all manners and in all situations, continue to live by the Mooseheart Motto, “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve.” Congratulations to the Class of 2010!

 

 

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A Visit To Mooseheart

Reprinted Article from the July 2006

Hopewell Moose Family Center 1472 Newsletter by Wilma Jordan

 

      Click Here to load and Print this article                                  posted 04/19/2010

     As I stood on the deck of the New Jersey house gazing across green lawns, the sun blazing in my eyes I remember thinking wow, this is almost like summer camp. Suddenly I hear a small voice say "hi, I'm Catherine and I live in the Virginia House". Glancing down into this adorable face sprinkled freely with freckles and a pair of big blue eyes reality sets in quick, I feel as if I were kicked in the chest. This is not summer camp and this child isn't here because she wanted to spend the weekend with friends. She is here because this is where she calls home. She has no other options at this stage of her young life, except of course for those that could very well take away her right to be a child and to live without the worry of wondering where she will sleep tonight or where her next meal will come from.


     After promising Catherine and two of her family teachers Mark and Rebekah that we would be visiting their home shortly we were escorted through a tour of the NJ house. Immediately after that our goal was to find the VA home and meet the other girls and teachers that were part of this special family. As we walked across backyards we found ourselves standing in front of a pool. It was surrounded by a safety fence and standing in the center was a sculpture of a dolphin with water spewing from its mouth. We were in the baby village, and there was a line of visitors from the, doors down the sidewalk of the home waiting to go in and visit the tiniest tots in residence at Mooseheart. After inquiring directions we further made our way across campus to our destination, the Virginia House. We were greeted by seven young ladies along with Alicia, Nicole, Mark and Rebekah,
family teachers to the girls that currently live there.


     "Sade" is seven years old and the youngest child in the home. Other children living at the Virginia House are Catherine who loves games and gymnastics, Sidney who likes to write, Lisa who has this huge outgoing personality, Liz the resident artist, Arranda with her great sense of humor, and Crystal who sits back and absorbs everything going on around her. We were offered refreshments and tours through the house, even peeks into personal spaces invited by a young lady that was happy to show a guest around. We started to leave and all of a sudden we found ourselves standing on the front porch talking with Liz about art and school and to Mark about what it is like to work and live at Mooseheart. As we stood there chatting, Mark was "grilling" hamburgers for their dinner on what most of us know as a George Foreman grill. Realizing he was cooking for probably ten or eleven people I wondered surely they must have a bigger grill, don't all of us that choose too have one? Another thing was that we didn't remember seeing two or three televisions throughout the house as we would in most of our homes. That's when it dawned on me just how much we all take the little things for granted. I began to think of the enormous expenses related to running a facility like Mooseheart, such as food, utilities, educational facilities, medical costs and personnel. Those are fundamental items needed, other frills would obviously come last. It brings into reality that the funds to operate this wonderful place comes from everyone of you that donates your dollars, helps with fundraisers, or come out to support the fundraising efforts through raffles, dinners, dances and sales.

 

     You are the very reason that these children have a home and hot meals and the opportunity to receive an education. On behalf of the children at Virginia house and throughout Mooseheart I would like to offer my sincere thank you and encourage us to keep up the wonderful work that we all do for such a worthy cause. If you're ever in the Chicago area you should take the time to visit Mooseheart. Everyone should have the opportunity to know the feeling of pride that it brings just knowing you are in some way helping to raise a child in a safe and productive environment. As you can see my visit to Mooseheart was definitely one of the biggest highlights of my trip. It actually began with attending the 88th graduation ceremony of Mooseheart where 10 young men and 12 young women were on one hand eagerly waiting to explore the world while on the other was confronted with leaving their home. For some Mooseheart is the only home they've ever known. Thanks to all of you they have the opportunity to pursue their education further and become the worthy citizens of tomorrow
that we can all be proud of.


     PASS IT ON - The Moose Fraternity is a caring and generous organization to Mooseheart, Moosehaven and our local communities. Share your gift as a sponsor and invite your friends that aren't members to join. I dedicate this article to all of you, for your loyalty, dedication and hard work that has been the sustaining foundation for our fraternity for nearly a century.

 

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An Interview with the New House Parent

from Virginia House

by Dan Sullivan  --  Centreville Moose Lodge #2168

 

      Click Here to load and Print this article             posted 03/02/2010 - updated 3/18/2010

Our Virginia House

 
Written by Dan Sullivan                                                                                          Tuesday, 02 March 2010 06:40
 
Our Virginia HouseIf I told you that the Moose fraternity is an amazing organization, would you ask why? Some might say that by your participation in the Moose fraternity, you lend a hand in making the world a better place. At the time I joined the Moose fraternity years ago, I had very little knowledge of what Mooseheart was or what it did. It was not until a group of amazing kids visited from the Virginia house at Mooseheart that I began to understand. Our lodge is so much more than just a lodge or a group of individuals. It is because of the support that this lodge brings to the table that Mooseheart is able to provide a secure and nurturing environment that helps underprivileged children from around the world grow, learn, and mature.

For those who do not already know, Mooseheart is a school that was dedicated in July 1913 by the Moose fraternal organization. The school is located west of Chicago on a 1000-acre campus. The school is home to kids of all ages from infancy to high school. Mooseheart cares for kids when others cannot. Mooseheart takes in children that have lost parents and others in just unhealthy environments. It is through our generosity, and others like us, that these kids receive the very best education and nurturing during their formative years.

A few years ago, we had a chance to meet the parents and kids from the Virginia House at Mooseheart. We kept up with the kids and parents even after they moved to the New York house on campus. A few things in this world we know are for certain, our kids will graduate, and some parents will move on from Mooseheart. It was a sad day at Mooseheart when Mark and Rebekah Hewitt left last year. Feeling the void, I began to think, who were the new parents at the Virginia House? I recently sat down with one new parent at the Virginia house. It was Tiffany's day off during the interview. I thank her for her time.


Tiffany Crump has an infectiously bubbly and friendly personality. I am sure the girls just love her. Tiffany, by her own words, was born and raised in the south side of Chicago in the neighborhood of Englewood. Her favorite bands include 'Maroon 5,' 'Earth, Wind, and Fire,' and 'Destiny’s Child.' She left Chicago for a time to go to college in Mississippi. She is a graduate of Mississippi Valley State University and has a degree in Speech Communications. The famous Jerry Rice, of the San Francisco 49’ers, graduated from the same university. Tiffany is a proud parent and teacher at Mooseheart. In her spare time, she spends time roller-skating with the kids.

So, I hear you are a single parent right now, what is that like?

"Yes, it is true. I do have help though. Another single lady named Jennifer. She is absolutely great. When I am alone with the kids, it is very challenging. I have never been so challenged like this in my life. Nothing prepared me for this job… but at the end of the day I get “Will you play with me?” and it is great! The kids also un-expectantly give me hugs and cards. It is so great!"

What brought you to Mooseheart?

"I will have been here two years as of last January 21st. I think it was God’s will. I was looking for a job and came across an advertisement for Mooseheart. I went to the Mooseheart website and saw an article on the kids of Mooseheart. There was a video from a local television station in Chicago talking to the kids of Mooseheart. At the end of the video, I said that is my job!"

How do your parents feel about you working as a single parent at Mooseheart?

"My dad is a conservative Christian man, he says to do God’s work, do his will, and stay because it is what you want to do. My mom is worried about marriage and kids, but she is coming around. My parents know this is where I am supposed to be."

How are the girls?

"They are all good. The older girls are just starting to play the roll model for the younger girls. And the younger girls are looking up to the older girls. It is a nice balance."

What are girls’ names and ages?

  • Cloe: 7 yrs old, 2nd grade
  • Shannon: 12 yrs old, 6th grade
  • Mercedes: 11 yrs old, 5th grade
  • Suriah: 8 yrs old, 2nd grade
  • Raven: 11 yrs old, 4th grade
  • Latarynn: 15 yrs old, 9th grade
  • U-Conjay: 15 yrs old, 9th grade

What kind of chores do the girls do around the house?

"They clean the kitchen, bathrooms, living room, laundry room, and of course their own bedrooms. They hate to clean the kitchen but do a good job anyway. I think it is a teenager thing to hate doing dishes."

Did you get a chance to meet Mark and Rebekah Hewitt?

"Oh, they were rock stars here! I had the privilege to get to know them both. They were so great. I enjoyed hanging out with Rebekah many times. You know that U-Conjay is best friends with Darnisha from the New York House. I think U-Conjay is over there right now."

In conclusion, what has been the best experience since coming to work at Mooseheart?

"Well, the best experience has been the promotion and graduation ceremonies. I have seen three graduations so far. It is not easy seeing the kids graduate too. But, you get to see your efforts through to the end. Graduation is so special. What is really nice is to see how special the kids feel by who shows up for graduation. Family, friends, and moose members come from miles and miles away just to see the kids graduate. My first graduation, I was overwhelmed by the number of people who showed up. I was like “Who are all these people?” When the kids names are called the members would stand, clap, and cheer! I just love graduation. I am also sad this year; some of the kids I have come to know are graduating."

This was my first time talking with Tiffany. I hope to keep in touch with her and report to our membership occasionally on developments within the Virginia House. We do hope that the kids get a chance to visit some time soon. If I hear anything about the kids coming to our lodge, I will pass that information on. I want to thank Tiffany Crump for her time. It was so nice to get to know the person who is taking care of kids in the Virginia House at Mooseheart.

The Girls from the

Virginia House at Mooseheart.

 

Pictured:

Suriah, Cloe, Mercedes,

U-Conjay, and Latarynn.

 

Missing from photo:

 Shannon and Raven.
 

The Girls from the

Virginia House at Mooseheart.

 

Pictured:

 Cloe, Latarynn, Mercedes,

Suriah, and U-Conjay.

 

Missing from photo:

 Shannon and Raven.

Tiffany Crump

 

the parent of the Virginia House

at Mooseheart.

 

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Richmond-Lakeside Lodge #1714

Raises Funds to Support the Virginia House

posted 6/22/2009

VIRGINIA HOUSE FUNDRAISER


     The Richmond Lakeside Lodge #1714 is currently holding a fundraiser for the Virginia House.

All donors receive a "donor card" to add their name to, and they are displayed in the Social Quarters.

The donor cards are in the shape of the state of Virginia, and the color of the state you get is determined by the amount of donation.

$1.00 donation-Red State
$5.00 donation-White State
$10 donation-Blue State
$25 and above-Gold State


     This is a WONDERFUL fundraising idea for the Virginia House, but could easily be adapted to suit one of the many fundraising endeavors of the Virginia Moose Association and Moose International.

 


 

Virginia House Girls Update from the Hewitts and VA / NY Home

posted 6/17/2009

 

Hello VMA friends,

     I spoke with Paula at graduation for a bit, and realized that I had not filled everyone from Virginia in on the recent developments with us and the girls at Mooseheart.  Mark and I made the difficult decision to leave Mooseheart at the end of April. It was very sad for us and for some of the girls because of the relationships we were blessed to develop with them.  We had hoped to stay at Mooseheart longer, but unfortunately changes were made there that made it very difficult for us to continue with our employment. We hope to stay in close contact with the girls through phone calls, letters, and visits.  We are currently working at a similar facility in South Carolina.

     It was truly a pleasure to meet all of you, and to see all that you do to support the children and staff at Mooseheart.  Our trip to Virginia was one of our very favorite times with the girls. I know that all of
us will treasure those memories for many many years.  I hope that you can can continue to build relationships with the new children and staff in Virginia home, as well as the girls who moved to New York.
They appreciate your support and generosity so much! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions for us about these changes.  And thank you again for all that you do.

With Sincere Thanks,

Rebekah and Mark Hewitt

 

Rebekah and Mark can be contacted at rebekah.d.hewitt@gmail.com

 

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W.O.T.M. Sports:  

Ruthi Doan-Pietras  -  VMA WOTM Sports Chairman

 

WOTM Sports Program

 

 

 

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History of the W.O.T.M.:  

 

Did You Know ?     --     History of the Women of the Moose

 

          The "Moose Legion" or "Degree of Service" was created by resolution during the annual convention of the Supreme Lodge in Cincinnati, Ohio, and adopted by the Supreme Council in 1913 as the Mooseheart Legion of the World".  Initially, and continuing until 1931, women enjoyed full membership as an intricate part of the Mooseheart Legion of the World.  Early issues of the Moose Magazine proclaimed this union of men and women with the headlines….. "Mooseheart Legion for Men and Women".
 
          Rodney Brandon, the "Moose Legion" degree's first administrator carrying the title Grand Regent, devised the first emblem, which incorporated a moose head centered in a pyramid with the letters "F", "H", and "C" at its points superimposed over a heart, surrounded by a circle and containing the words "Alces” and "Machlis", all of which had individual meanings.  The pyramid symbolized the core of our existence, Faith, Hope and Charity, while the heart symbolized heart of the fraternity, and the word "Alces" meaning moose or large beast and "Machlis" meaning leader.  The emblem was used in conjunction with the Women of the Moose until 1991, when a change was made to give both the Moose Legion and the Women of the Moose specific logo identity.
           
          Though the Women of the Moose (originally termed the Women of Mooseheart Legion) had received formal recognition as a Moose auxiliary in 1913, they at first had little structured program of their own beyond the Chapter level. That changed in 1921, when James J. Davis, ( 247th member of the Loyal Order of Moose and the founder of Mooseheart ), met and hired a remarkable woman named Katherine Smith.  When the 19th Amendment had granted women the right to vote in 1920, Smith, (from Indianapolis,) reasoned correctly, that women in politics would be a "growth market."  She quit her secretarial job to go to work in Warren Harding's successful Presidential campaign--and, still in her 20s, she was rewarded with an appointment as Director of Public Employment in Washington.  Labor Secretary, James J. Davis, was her boss, and he immediately recognized her talent and drive.  It took him five years to convince her to quit her government job and go to work for him running the Women of the Moose.  A stereotypical "women's program" held no interest for her, Smith argued.  "So get out there and make a program," Davis retorted.  She did exactly that, as the organization's first Grand Chancellor.  The year 1931 brought the formal organization of the Women of the Moose, and produced an amicable split from the men, as a separate and distinct unit of the fraternity.  Katherine Smith served as Grand Chancellor of the women of the Moose for 38 years until her retirement in 1964, at which point the Women of the Moose boasted 250,000 members. (It has since grown to more than 540,000, in approximately 1,600 Chapters.)
 

 

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