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" Join Our Deputy Supreme Governor "

on a Fun Filled Trip to MooseHeart

May 16th - 20th, 2012

posted 01/04/2012

Click Here to view and print this Schedule flyer and Reservation Form in Adobe PDF

Click Here to view, print, and complete the Sign-Up Sheet and return with your Reservation Form

  

Departure and Return Location will be determined by

geographic location of majority of registered participants.

   

Trip is limited to the 1st 90 participants which will travel on 2 Buses

 

 

 

State News:

 

  2012 VMA LOOM Town Hall Meeting Schedule 

posted 01/23/2012

 Date

 Location

Time

Virginia District

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

 Doubletree Hotel - Virginia Beach

HRML 199 Winter Celebration

11:00am

Districts 1, 2, 3

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

 Manassas Moose Family Center #1380

6:30pm

Districts 3, 4

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

Mt. Jackson Lodge #979

6:30pm

Districts 5, 6

Saturday, March 17th, 2012

 Lexington Lodge #1700

1:00pm

District 7

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

Lynchburg Lodge #715

6:30pm

Districts 10, 11

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Wytheville Lodge #394

6:30pm

District 12, 13

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

Hopewell Moose Family Center #1472

6:30pm

Districts 8, 9

         

  

NOTE: The Town Hall meetings are open to any good standing LOOM Member

and does not include WOTM Chapter Members

 

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Congratulations to the Members Presented with Awards

at the Mid-Year Conference January 14th, 2012

posted 01/22/2012


Jesse Proffit

 

Virginia Moose Association's

 

2011-2012 Moose Legionnaire of the Year

 

Member of Shenandoah Valley Moose Legion #47

Member Luray Lodge #1413


 

2011-2012 VMA Moose Legionnaire of the Year contenders

 

Jim Puckett - member Lynchburg-South Moose Family Center #1727

Moose Legionnaire of the Year,  Blue Ridge Moose Legion #82

  

Tom Watson - member Washington County Moose Family Center #1966

Moose Legionnaire of the Year,  Black Diamond Moose Legion #122

  

Ryan Spain -  member Manchester Richmond Moose Family Center #699

Moose Legionnaire of the Year,  Old Dominion Moose Legion #148

  

Ronnie Lee - member Manassas Moose Family Center #1380

Moose Legionnaire of the Year,  Bull Run Moose Legion #185

  

John Robida - member Hampton Lodge #1514

Moose Legionnaire of the Year,  Hampton Roads Moose Legion #199

 

 

Awards for Virginia Moose Association's

 

2011-2012 Co-Worker Of The Year

2011-2012 Novice Co-Worker of the Year

2011-2012 Moose Of The Year

2011-2012 Rookie of the Year

 

To Be Announced at the 2012 VMA Annual Convention

August 23rd-25th, 2012  -  Norfolk Va.


 

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from your Deputy Supreme Governor

posted 08/05/2011

     I would again like to thank Matt for this most prestigious appointment.  It is my promise to this entire Moose organization to uphold this appointment to the very best of my abilities with honor, pride, and professionalism.
 
     Having said that, I ask that I be included in any way throughout the state in any function that I may help to grow the Virginia Moose Membership and to retain our current members.  I feel very comfortable speaking on membership having signed over 30 members, as well as chairing my lodge and District Twelve Membership Committees. Additionally, I have
been trained on instructing Safe Surfin and as you know, and I have co-chaired the Gimme 5 Program with Billy Britt.

 
     Please feel free in contacting me at
eddie@swva.net or 540-793-4131 for anything I can do to help your lodge succeed in its endeavors.

 

Fraternally

Eddie Worth

Virginia Deputy Supreme Governor

 

 

 

Congratulations to the Moose International

Shining Star Award Winners from Virginia

 

Click Here to View and Print the complete list of Nominees

posted 08/02/2011 - updated 08/30/2011

Moose International

Lodge Administrator of the Year

presented by Darrell O'Brien, Dir. of Lodge Operations

  

Joe Vancil - Dinwiddie Lodge #1993

Moose International

Rookie of the Year

presented by G.W. McCullough III, Supreme Governor

  

William Bean - Franconia Lodge #1076

 


 

posted 07/31/2011

Congratulations to

Carl V. 'Rusty' Byrd

recipient of the

2011

Regional Manager

Award

 

Congratulations to

Ron Watkin

Ron was honored and

recognized as

Virginia Moose Association

Past President

 and presented with his

Past President's Pin

 
   

 

posted 07/30/2011

Congratulations to the

Virginia Moose Association 2011 Shining Star Recipients

Star Recorder of the Year Lois Dinges - Mt. Jackson Chapter #1403
Collegian of the Year Shelby Sealock - Front Royal Chapter #1194
Academy of Friendship Member of the Year Marianne Head - Woodbridge Chapter #653
Chapter of the Year

Manassas Chapter #1392

Co-Worker of the Year Bonnie Carter - Winchester Chapter #1367
Top Sponsor

Luther Hodges - Centreville Lodge #2168

( 58 members sponsored )

Sports Lodge of the Year Strasburg Moose Family Center #403
District President of the Year

Dale Beck - District #2

Top Administrator

Joe Vancil - Dinwiddie Lodge #1993

Also the 2011 Moose International Shining Star Award winner for Lodge Administrator of the Year

Top Lodge 801+ members

Manassas Moose Family Center #1380

Top Lodge 401- 800 members

Manchester Richmond Lodge #699

Top Lodge to 400 members

Dinwiddie Moose Family Center #1993

( 2nd consecutive year )

 

Click Here to view the listing of 2011 VMA Shining Star Nominees

 

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posted 07/09/2011

Congratulations to Eddie Worth

on being named our new

Deputy Supreme Governor

Eddie Worth is from the Floyd Lodge #2300

   

 

Congratulations to Shirley Head

on being named our new

Deputy Grand Regent

Shirley Head is from the Woodbridge Chapter #653

   

 

posted 07/10/2011

Congratulations to Kenneth Emerson

on being installed as

Moose International Supreme Outer Guard

Ken Emerson is from the Hopewell Lodge #1472

   

Congratulations to Andrew D. Dooley

on being installed as

Moose International Activities Committee Chairman

Andy Dooley is from the Bedford Lodge #1897

   

 


 

posted 07/08/2011 - updated 08/12/2011

(Subject to revision. Listing is as was read at Supreme Lodge General Session on Tuesday July 5th, 2011)

Congratulations to the Virginia Lodges

that earned the

2011 Premier Lodge Award

Platinum Level designation

Williamsburg Lodge #757 08/08/11

Platinum granted after appeal of no award at all

Franconia Lodge #1076 08/12/11

Aragona Village Lodge #1198

Verona Lodge #2172 07/14/11

congratulations to the Verona Lodge members for earning

 this award for the third consecutive year in a row

 
Gold Level designation

Waynesboro Lodge #1309 07/18/11

Dinwiddie Lodge #1993 07/16/11

Piney River Lodge #2032 08/10/11

Pulaski Lodge #2087

Lancaster Cnty Lodge #2527 07/25/11

Salem Lodge #2573 07/25/11

 
Silver Level designation

 

Wytheville Lodge #394

Lynchburg-South Lodge #1727

Colonial Heights Lodge #1783

Washington County Lodge #1966

Walkerton Lodge #2679

 
Bronze Level designation

 

Covington Lodge #610

Callao Lodge #917

Altavista Lodge #1433

Clifton Forge #1683 08/12/11

Lexington Lodge #1700

Blue Ridge Lodge #2135

 

Click Here to view the revised listing of 2011 Premier Lodge Award recipients as announced August 11th, 2011

Click Here to view the complete listing of 2011 Premier Lodge Award recipients as announced July 5th, 2011

 

Lodges that are not listed, and feel they should have qualified to receive a Premiere Lodge Award, may request in writing, or via e:mail, to have their award eligibility reviewed.  Requests for review must be received by Friday, August 5, 2011, which is thirty days following the close of the International Moose Convention.  Appeals should be sent to the attention Darrell O’Brien, at the Moose International Lodge Operations Department. The e:mail address is dobrien@mooseintl.org . E:mailed requests for review must be sent from the Lodge’s official “mooseunits.org” e:mail address and response will only be made back to that e:mail address. Supporting documentation must accompany all requests for review of Premiere Lodge Award eligibility.

 

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Congratulations to the Recipients of the

 

2011 Governors Award

of Excellence

posted 07/08/2011 - updated 08/12/2011

Dave Driscoll

Aragona Village Lodge #1198

Freddie Hipes Waynesboro Lodge #1309

Richard Crawford

Clifton Forge Lodge #1683

Dewey Whisnant Verona Lodge #2172
Robert Forrester

Lancaster County Lodge #2527

James Bryant

Salem Lodge #2573

 

Click Here to view the updated listing of 2011 Governors Award of Excellence as of August 12th, 2011

Click Here to view the complete listing of 2011 Governors Award of Excellence recipients as reported at Anaheim

 

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Congratulations to the 2011 Fellowship Degree of Honor Recipients

 

 

The list of new Fellows will be updated as they become known

posted 07/08/2011 - updated 08/08/2011

Tim Bliss Sr.

Fredericksburg #1655

Mike Bruss

Woodbridge #583

Fred Counts

Caroline County #2610

Ron Davis

Portsmouth #898

Denny Ford

Tappahannock #2133

Edmund "Penn" Goggin

King William #2634

Calvin Grizzle

Colonial Beach #1267

Richard E. Layman

Salem #2573

Denny Leathers

Centreville Lodge #2168

Angel Martinez

Colonial Heights #1783

Roy Munden Sr.

Aragona #1198

Carl Nelson

Sandston #1937

Manny Propst

Verona #2172

William "Ricky" Pugh

Caroline County #2610

Jim Puckett

Lynchburg-South #1727

Jerry Rakes

Montgomery County #1470

George Roller

Warwick #1711

Brett Sweeney

Franconia #1076

Doug Thompson

Floyd #2300

 
       

 

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Congratulations to the 2011 College of Regents Recipients

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

posted 07/06/2011 - updated 09/01/2011

Bonnie Barefoot

Manassas Chapter #1392

Brenda Barricks

Dinwiddie Chapter #1298

Dawn Boxwell

Fredericksburg Ch. #1592

Agnus June Buynar

Luray Chapter #1647

Bonnie Gwaltney

Sandston Ch. #569

Carol Hilliard

Aragona Village Ch. #684

Edith Taylor Hogge

Warwick Chapter #1386

Jessica Honecker

Franconia Chapter #1042

Jo Anne Noland

Hopewell Chapter #1180

Joyce Presley

Manassas Chapter #1392

Margaret Riggs

Gloucester Chapter #1312

Anita Webb

Winchester Chapter #1367

Becky Weeks

Portsmouth Chapter #966

Shelia Wilson

Lynchburg Chapter #1335

   
       

 

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

on receiving the Award of Achievement

for the 2010-2011 Calendar Year

 

The list of Chapters receiving the Award of Achievement will be updated as they become known

posted 07/05/2011 - updated 01/16/2012

Clifton Forge Chapter #22

Senior Regent - Carol Anderson

Colonial Heights Chapter #131

Senior Regent - Rebecca Jackson

Newport News Chapter #213

Senior Regent - Linda Prendergast

Hampton Chapter #349

Senior Regent - Sharon Thayer

Woodbridge Chapter #653

Senior Regent - Donna Badgett

Aragona Village Chapter #684

Senior Regent - Zandra Oeser

Sandston Chapter #569

Senior Regent - Richelle Taylor

South Norfolk Chapter #947

Senior Regent - Kim Gridley

Portsmouth Chapter #966

Senior Regent - Billie Ann Morfield

Franconia Chapter #1042

Senior Regent - JoAnna Mullins

Manchester Chapter #1078

Senior Regent -

Hopewell Chapter #1180

Senior Regent - Peggy Edwards

Front Royal Chapter #1194

Senior Regent - Karen Putnam

Waynesboro Chapter #1235

Senior Regent - Deborah Akers

Ashland Chapter #1252

Senior Regent - Mary Simons

Tuckahoe-Richmond Chapter #1282

Senior Regent - Linda Murphy

Dinwiddie Chapter #1296

Senior Regent - Kathy Handschuh

Farmville Chapter #1300

Senior Regent - Peggy Girodano

Strasburg Chapter #1319

Senior Regent - Zella Clark

Lynchburg Chapter #1335

Senior Regent - Becky Krantz

Harrisonburg Chapter #1320

Senior Regent - R Sommerfield

Winchester Chapter #1367

Senior Regent - Patricia Burch

Harrisonburg Chapter #1320

Senior Regent - R Sommerfield

Manassas Chapter #1392

Senior Regent - Cathy Burke

Lynchburg-South Chapter #1415

Senior Regent - Karen Kennedy

Staunton Chapter #1439

Senior Regent - Brenda Shiflett

Richmond-East Chapter #1543

Senior Regent - Debbie Moore

Dale City Chapter #1584

Senior Regent - Christine Sarna

Fredericksburg Chapter #1592

Senior Regent - Terry Denniston

Luray Chapter #1647

Senior Regent - Sherrie Grace

Centreville Chapter #1674

Senior Regent - Linda Hunter

Warrenton Chapter #1813

Senior Regent - Dina Stanley

Timberville Chapter #2011

Senior Regent - Pamela Sorrells

Washington County Chapter #2019

Verona Chapter #2225

Senior Regent Pro-tem - Doris Driver

Salem Chapter #2232

Senior Regent - Morey Meyer Birch

Powhatan Chapter #2258

Senior Regent - Josephine Ruslander

Caroline County Chapter #2316

Senior Regent Pro-tem - Karri Zellerino

Stafford Chapter #2361

Senior Regent - Karolyn Evinger

     

 

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Congratulations to the

2010-2011 Moose International Journalism

AWARD WINNERS !!

   

posted 07/06/2011

General Excellence -    Lodge Publications       ( Lodges up to 200 members )  (13 entries evaluated)
     
    First Award  --  Edmund P. Goggin, Editor
     The King Moose
      King William County, VA. Lodge #2634
      International Journalism Award Winner for 2 consecutive years
     
General Excellence -    Lodge Publications       ( Lodges of 601-800 members )  (8 entries evaluated)
     

    Honorable Mention  --  Pat Cleveland, Jessica Honecker,

                                             and Shari Staggs  -  Editor

     Franconia Moose Family Center News
      Franconia, VA. Lodge #1076
     
General Excellence -    Moose Legion & Higher Degree Publications       ( 9 entries evaluated )
     
     Honorable Mention  --  Dwight Burlingame and Joyce Fishel, Editor
   Hampton Roads Virginia Moose Legion #199
     
General Excellence -    Association Websites          ( 8 entries evaluated )
     
     Second Award  --  Jim Puckett, Webmaster
   Virginia Moose Association (www.VMAWeb.com)
      International Journalism Award Winner for 2 consecutive years - (winner 3 of past 4 years)
     
General Excellence -    Best News Story          ( 34 entries evaluated )
     
     Honorable Mention  --  Edmund P. Goggin
     "$27,000,000"

   writing for King William County, VA. Lodge #2634

Click Here to view and print this news story as written by Edmund P. Goggin

 

( Click Here to view a complete listing of all 2011 Moose International Journalism Award Winners)

 

 

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" Queen of Hearts "

requirements and Guidelines

 

  Click Here to View and Print the information packet in Adobe PDF 

  Click Here to View and Print the updated permit amendment in Adobe PDF

Note: updated mailing address for the Department of Charitable Gaming

posted 11/19/2010 - updated 01/16/2012

 

Queen of Hearts report form

 

 

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International News:

 

In Memoriam to Mateer S. Grove

As Published in the February - March 2012 issue of Moose Magazine

posted 01/26/2012

 

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MOOSEHEART'S VETERANS WALK

 

Click Here to view and print this flyer and Order Form in Adobe PDF

posted 01/22/2012

Click Here for additional information including On-Line Ordering Form,

Frequently Asked Questions, printable map of the Veterans' Walk Route.

 

 

 

 

 

Moose International Waives Application Fees

January 1, 2012  -  April 30, 2012

posted 12/13/2011

 

 Click Here to load and print the Poster in Adobe pdf format

  

 Click Here to load and print the Poster in jpg format

 

 

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updated 09/13/2011

 

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updates posted 5/16/2011

Department of Risk Management

Guidelines for Renting Moose Property

 

 Special-Events Insurance Coverage available for $150.00 per event !

Note: The Annual Lodge Insurance Report is no longer required.  The information previously reported on the

Annual Lodge Inspection Form will be reported on the Lodge Safety Inspection Form.

 

Hall Rental Insurance: Changes Effective May 1, 2011  posted 5-16-2011

 

Special-Events Insurance Requirements When Renting Your Moose Facility rev. 5-16-2011

 

  Click Here for details on the Web Based procedure to obtain coverage for your event rev. 5-16-2011

   

How to Remit Payment for Hall Rental Insurance published May 16th, 2011

 

  FAQs on Fraternal-Property Rentals revised 5-16-2011

 

Risk Pool Booklet published May 16th, 2011

Insurance For Lodges, Chapters, Service Centers, Legions & Associations  --  Reference Manual

   

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Certificate of Administrative Compliance

New Program Effective May 1st, 2011

posted 04/29/2011

Membership Obligation:

  • Promptly transmit all completed membership applications received with an appropriate
    application fees and prompt reporting of enrollment dates as appropriate.

  • Be represented at the respective Association's Annual Convention and the Association's
    Annual Mid-Year Conference.

 

Financial Obligation:

  • Remit to Moose Charities, all amounts, collected as Endowment Funds, or otherwise received on
    behalf of Moose Charities, by the 15th day of each month.

  • Remit to Moose International, by the 15th day of each month, payment on Moose International
    account receivable, unless the Lodge has a credit balance.

 

Communication Obligation:

 

        Submit or transmit, as appropriate and timely

  • Monthly Financial Transmissions from LCL.Net/QuickBooks Pro

  • Semi-Annual Lodge Safety Inspection Forms

  • Current Year Lodge Officers entered and maintained throughout the year

  • All communications, written and electronic, are read at appropriate Officer and Lodge meetings

 

Training Obligation:

  • Participation in a Lodge related training session sanctioned by the Moose International
    Education and Training Department.

 

Minimum Standards:

  • Ensure the conduct of members, at, on behalf of, or in service to, the Lodge, is above
    reproach both within the Lodge and its community.

  • At the discretion of the General Governor, a Lodge may be disqualified from earning the Certificate of Administrative Compliance for failing to abide by our General Laws.

 

Failing to earn the Certificate of Administrative Compliance will result in the following consequences:

  • The Lodge shall not be eligible to earn the Premiere Lodge Award

  • The Lodge shall not be awarded a bid to host Moose International sponsored events

  • The Lodge shall not receive a Fellowship Recommendation form

  • The Lodge's members shall not be eligible to hold offices or appointments at the Moose International or Association level, including Districts

 

Click Here for a print version of the requirements for the Certificate of Administrative Compliance

 

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Requirements for the 2011-2012 Premier Lodge Award

posted 7/25/2008  --  updated 10/31/2011

Click for Large View

Where Does YOUR

 Lodge Stand

in Earning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 the Premier Lodge Award

Bronze Award

Silver Award

Gold Award

Platinum Award

 
 

The Premier Lodge Award was introduced at the 2007 International Convention in Orlando, Florida.  The program is designed to recognize those lodges that truly exemplify a successful fraternal operation.  The following criteria must be met to qualify at each

increasingly prestigious level of the Premiere Lodge Award.

 

The Bronze Level criteria are:

Increase in active membership over prior fiscal year

Increase in total equity over prior fiscal year

Be Represented at the International Moose Convention, Association Annual Convention and Association Annual Mid-Year Conference

Indebtedness to Moose International is less at year end than prior year's ending balance

Submission of Moose of the Year nomination form by July 1

Submit all Community Service Reports by established deadlines

Submit all Lodge Safety Inspection Forms by established deadlines

Increase in Endowment Fund donations over prior fiscal year

OR

   Lodge per capita contributions to the Endowment Fund equal to or exceeding the

   fraternity-wide per capita (average of $2.44 per member over last 2 years)

 

The Silver Level criteria are:

Earn the Bronze level Premier Lodge Award

Representation at a Lodge Leadership and House Committee training session between May 1, 2011 and April 30. 2012

Submission of Moose Legionnaire of the Year nomination form by July 1

Participation in Tommy Moose program

 

The Gold Level criteria are:

Earn the Silver Level Premiere Lodge Award

Submission of Rookie of the Year nomination form by July 1 (No credit is awarded for returning blank forms.  Lodges must have an eligible nominee to qualify)

At least $100 contributed to the Safe Surfin' Foundation through Moose Charities

At least $100 contributed to Special Olympics through Moose Charities

 

The Platinum Level criteria are:

Earn the Gold Level Premiere Lodge Award

Lodge reported at least one new or former member application during each month

Two high school students sponsored to the Association's Youth Awareness Congress

At least (5) current elected officers attended the Lodge Leadership and House Committee training session between May 1, 2011 and April 30. 2012

 

At the discretion of the General Governor, a Lodge may be disqualified from earning the Premiere Lodge Award for failing to abide by our General Laws.

UPDATE 10/31/2011 ..... Removed Community Service Superior Rating Requirement

posted 11/06/2011

as posted in Official Communication from Moose International dated 11/04/2011

    

Halfway Through The Year, How Is Your Lodge Progressing Toward Earning The Premier Lodge Award
     REMEMBER: For this year only, 2011-2012, failure to be represented at the International Moose Convention in Anaheim will NOT disqualify a lodge from earning the Premiere Lodge.  However, a lodge not represented at the International Moose Convention in Anaheim will NOT be eligible to receive
the PLATINUM level Premiere Lodge Award.  Lodges MUST be represented at the 2012 International
Moose Convention in Tampa, Florida.
     To alleviate any confusion regarding the Community Service requirement in the Bronze Level of the Premier Lodge Award, four timely reports, regardless of grade level, must be received.
To review the entire Premier Lodge Award program visit:
http://www.mooseintl.org/portal/LodgeOps/fraternal/premierlodge.asp

 

 

Click Here for a print version of the requirements for the 2011-2012 Premiere Lodge Award

 

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2011-2012 Governor's Award of Excellence

posted 09/03/2010 - updated 04/29/2011

Qualifications:

  • Governor must serve a full term from May 1 through the following April 30

  • Lodge must have 100 members in ACTIVE status at the conclusion of the Governor’s term of office on April 30

  • Lodge must have achieved a gain in ACTIVE members during the Governor’s term of office ending on April 30

  • Governor must sponsor at least one member during his term in office

  • Lodge must submit a timely Moose of the Year nomination form

  • Lodge indebtedness to Moose International must be less than the indebtedness at the beginning of the Governor’s term on May 1

  • Lodge must remit Endowment Fund contributions to Moose Charities in at least 10 months

  • Lodge must make timely submissions of all Community Service Reports and Lodge Safety Inspection Fprms as required by Moose International

  • Lodge must comply with the General Laws throughout the Governor’s term of office

  • Governor, during his term of office, must have attended
              International Moose Convention AND
              Association Annual Convention AND
              Association Mid-Year Conference

Without exception, ALL of the above conditions MUST be met in order to qualify for the award.

Awards:

  • Distinctive Past Governor Lapel Pin

  • Life Membership in the Lodge, provided the Governor is not already a Life Member of the Lodge
              Life Membership must be in the Lodge of the Governor’s service
              A member may earn the Governor’s Award of Excellence only once in any single Lodge
              Life Membership may not be transferred to another Moose member
              There are no alternate awards for existing Life Members
     

 

Click Here for a print version of the requirements for the 2011-2012 Governor's Award of Excellence

 

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MOOSE WEB Breakthrough

"Moose Pages" Debuts As Easy-to-Use Template

for Moose Websites with Free Server Space

posted 12/01/2009

     As of December 1, Moose International has an answer to Lodge/Chapter, Moose Legion and Association leaders who either lack the funds to pay for assembly and server space for a Website, or who feel they have no one with enough “tech savvy” to assemble and maintain a site.

     It’s MoosePages – a new Website content-management system, more than a year in development from the Moose International Department of Information Systems, and being serviced through the Department of Communications & Public Affairs.

     With MoosePages, anyone with enough computer knowledge to just click a mouse, and write and send an e-mail, can maintain and update a simple Website for their Lodge/Chapter*, Moose Legion or Association! There’s no need to register – or pay for – a domain name.

Click Here for Details

login required to the members only section at Moose International

 

Click Here to view example Moose Pages

 

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Sickness and Distress:

We at The Virginia Moose Association would like to send our most sincere thoughts

and get well wishes to those amongst us who have lost loved ones,

or are ill, or otherwise unable to be out and about.




 

A Tribute to Washington County Chapter #2019 member

Gladys Robinette

posted 01/21/2012

Click Here to View and Print this flyer in Adobe PDF 

 

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of

 Brother Colonel Raymond Rondo Mullaney

March 10, 1952  -  October 17, 2011

Strasburg Moose Family Center #403

Shenandoah Valley Moose Legion 47

VMA Caps & Tips Chairman 

 

In Loving Memory ..... of an incredible humanitarian

update posted 01/03/2012

Memorial Service for Col. Raymond R Mullaney has been rescheduled

for January 7, 2012 at 1:30 pm at the Strasburg 403 lodge.

Previously scheduled services was canceled because of inclement weather,.

   

Click Here for obituary and link to sign the Guest Book at M.T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home

  

Click Here to view and sign Guest Book as posted by Legacy.com

 

Grief is one thing that will never fit in an appointment calendar square.

 

     While intensely wrapped in our grief, we usually don't think to ask for support.  Instead we lash out at those close to us with hostility, irritability, and anger because suddenly we are forced to realize we will never share another physical interaction with Raymond again.  "Immersing ourselves in the "should haves" and "could haves" of the past will only prevent us from dealing effectively with anger in the present."

     Honorable Col. Raymond Rondo Mullaney, 59 years of age, from Star Tannery, Va., passed away suddenly on Oct. 17, 2011, at 1:15 p.m. at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C., following
complications and a courageous battle after surgery.

     He was born on March 10, 1952, in Ellicott City, Md. Raymond is predeceased by his mother Beatrice "Betty" June SmallwoodHough and stepfather, John Lester "Zeke" Hough, of Charles Town.  He graduated from Charles Town High School in 1971, and received a degree in architectural drafting and technical engineering from James Rumsey Technical Institute in Martinsburg.
 

     Raymond was a devoted loving spouse and an exemplary father.  He is survived by Teresa M. Redmon-Mullaney, spouse, and the significant love of his life; and the loving father of Shannon D. Mullaney, his only endearing and exceptional daughter, born to him and Freda Mullaney on Nov. 11, 1984.  Raymond's commitment was first and foremost to ensure that Daddy's girl made it through hard times and dedicated special time to share the extraordinary moments.  He took his role as father very sincerely.  While this role definitely came with a significant amount of pressure there was nothing more gratifying for a father, than having his little girl look up to him and hope one day that his endearing daughter finds a man just like him and who can live up to his expectations for the daughter he loves so dearly.  Raymond loved his daughter like no other man on this earth.  He was her beacon in dark and cloudy times, and best friend at all times for "daddy's girl."  As a loving father, Raymond instilled into Shannon the greatest gift imaginable - his spirit and his compassion.  Therefore, as long as Shannon D. Mullaney, "Daddy's Girl" walks this earth, so will Raymond R. Mullaney, as their souls are identical.

     Raymond is survived by one sibling, Cindy Legg, his magnificent and kindhearted sister, from Charles Town.  Yes, for those who really knew Raymond they knew family unity was significant to him and there were many family members responsible for the man he became.  These rewarding and surviving family members are William and (aunt) Linda Catlett, of Bunker Hill; Eddie and (cousin) Georgiana Lang and (second cousin) Marissa Lang, Bunker Hill; (niece) Danielle Legg and (niece) Lauren Legg, of Charles Town; (great- nephew) Owen Utterback, of Charles Town; Uncle Garland and Carroll Smallwood, of Louisville, Ky., Uncle Rondo and Charlotte Smallwood Jr., of Charles Town, Uncle Donald "Donnie" Ray and Anne Rutherford, of Vienna, Va., (Aunt) Libby Loudenslager, of Westminster, Md., and Donna and J.P. Burns (cousin), of Charles Town.

     Predeceased family members who assisted in Raymond's upbringing also were Rondo and Ethel Smallwood Sr., (grandparents) and Aunt Mae Bell McDonald, of Charles Town.

     On Feb. 4, 2011, Steven L. Beshear, governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, commissioned Honorable Raymond R. Mullaney as "colonel" on the staff of the governor of Kentucky in the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels and as an honorary aide-de-camp to the governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky for his selfless altruistic humanitarian commitments to his community and fellow men.

     Raymond's diligent dedication to his community and fellow men also encompassed the Masonic Brotherhood.  Brother Raymond Mullaney was a master mason with the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Virginia, Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21, Winchester, Va.

     Not ending there, Raymond's self-sacrificing efforts and assurance as a humanitarian continued for over 30 years into the Fraternal Order of Moose; he admirably fulfilled countless state appointments within the
Virginia Moose Association.  Raymond served as Moose Legion ambassador for the northern and southern regions of Virginia; he enthusiastically served on assorted committees and in tenure filled all required chairs.  Brother Raymond was a member at times throughout his term with in the Fraternal Order of Moose at various lodges, i.e., Strasburg, Berryville, Front Royal, Woodstock, Leesburg and Winchester.  He
entered in the Moose Legion 1995, became a fellow in 1998, and was past governor in 2005.  "Ray" exhausted countless hours of devotion to fundraisers, benefits and especially for the children at Moose Heart, the Fraternal Order of Moose and Moose Legion.  He was a Moose Legion and Caps & Tips instructor.  He signed up 71 members in the Moose and 32 members in the Moose Legion.  Raymond was Moose Legion past president in 2002, served two years as president of the Moose Legion and became a life member in Moose Legion in April 12, 2003.

     Raymond held the position of past worthy president in the Fraternal Order of Eagles at Massanutten Eagles 4186, unselfishly ensuring a positive influence in his region, extensively in the local community,
specifically for the men and women dedicated to serving his community.

     For those of you who thought you knew Raymond Mullaney's never-ending efforts, there is more.  He was a member of the 2nd Virginia Volunteer Infantry, North-South Skirmish Association.  He enjoyed the competitive shooting of Civil War firearms and artillery and playing music and singing with fellow team members around campfires.

     Perseverance should have been Raymond's middle name as he also included in what time was available at the end of a day his enthusiasm with his photography business, illustrating his creativeness.  In the
midst of all his magnanimity, Raymond found time to enjoy and tune his natural skills as a musician.  A self-taught guitar and harmonica player, and just recently he taught himself the keyboard.

     This is a man who made an enjoyment out of living, not only for others but for life itself.  Because, along with his physical musical instrumental skills, Raymond had an amazing voice and loved to sing.  His passions to enjoy life extended into many ranges.  His skills were endless, woodworking, entertaining and adventures.

     The father in him - a devoted father.  He was kind, caring, and loving.  He was always there to help me through hard times and there to share the special times.  He loved his daughter like no other man on this
earth.  He was my guide in life, my best friend and my world.  He will be loved and missed always and forever.

     Raymond's "bucket list" held a deep desire that was finally fulfilled two years ago when he bought Teresa and himself a motorcycle.  He asked Teresa if she wanted a ring or a bike.  Well needless to say, they have his and hers motorcycles.  Teresa rides her "ring," as he says.

     Raymond labored for 36 years in materials procurement, logistics management, program administration, drafting and photography.  Since 1999, he has been employed at AECOM/SSI at the CIA in McLean, Va.
Prior, he was with LEAR Corporation from 1988 to 2002 and CAPITOL RECORDS, INC., Virginia from 1974 to 1988, and continued Mullaney's Photography, Star Tannery, Va., from 1975 to present.

     Raymond "Ray" R. Mullaney was beloved by all and respected not only for what he made of himself, but for what he made of others and all the lives touched.  He will be greatly missed by the "love of his life," his "daddy's girl," family, friends, fellows, associates and the lives he touched in his community.

     A memorial service, honoring Brother Raymond Mullaney's FraternalOrder of Moose life, will be held at the Strasburg, Va., Moose Lodge at a later date.  Family and friends are welcome.  Please check Virginia
Moose website for date and time.

Memorial donations: The family asks that a contribution to be made to Secret Passage Ranch in honor of Col. Raymond Mullaney for Victory for Veterans Wounded Warriors, 321 Spring Mountain Way, Fort Valley, VA 22652, 540-933-6564, www.secretpassageranch.com/tec.html .

Memorial fund: A fund will be established in honor of Raymond Mullaney for the children at Virginia House at Moose Heart for musical instrument (piano or photography equipment) in lieu of flowers.

     A special thank-you to Moose co-workers, associates, friends and family who support us during these difficult times.  You know who you are and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  Remember, if
someone says something like, "It's time now to get on with your life, : you have the right to say, "In my time and God's time, not in your time."

     Love - friendship - loyalty - eternally - till we meet again.

     If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, we'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.




It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of

 Virginia Regional Manager

Past Virginia Moose Association President

Pilgrim Brother Mateer S. Grove Jr.

Front Royal Moose Lodge #829

March 14, 1954 - November 11th, 2011

posted 11/11/2011 - updated 11/14/2011

Click Here to view Biography as published by Moose International

 

Click Here to view and post entries to Guest Book as provided by the VMA

The Guest Book will be forwarded to the family upon completion

  

Click Here to view and post entries to Guest Book as provided by

Northern Virginia Daily newspaper and Legacy.com

 

The Funeral including Pilgrim Ceremony is scheduled for:

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Marlowe Heights Baptist Church

corner of 517 Braxton Road and Manassas Ave, Front Royal, VA.

 

Viewing: 1:00  --  Pilgrim Ceremony: 2:45  --  Funeral Ceremony: 3:00

 

After the Pilgrim Ceremony for Brother Matt on Wednesday 11-16-2011 Front Royal Lodge #829

will be open for anyone wanting to come by and have something to eat.  We are expecting the

ceremony to end somewhere about 4:30-5:00pm.  The Lodge will have Chicken and Meat Platters along with some side dishes.  If you would like to bring something along with you please feel free. The Lodge will be open all day if you would like to drop it off early.
 
Ben Auterback
Administrator Lodge 829
540-636-6355

 
Obituary as posted at Northern Virginia Daily newspaper  - www.nvdaily.com

     Mateer Summer ""Matt"" ""Bimbo"" Grove, Jr., 57, of Front Royal, was called to his final resting place on November 11, 2011, after many years of declining health.
 
     A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Marlow Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Bunce officiating.
 
     The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the church with a Pilgrim service at 2:45 p.m.
   
     Matt was born on March 14, 1954 in Front Royal, the only child of Nellie and Mateer S. Grove, Sr.
   
     He married his high school sweetheart, Gwyndolyn Rae Oden on May 2, 1976. Together they brought three beautiful and loving daughters into this world.
  
     Matt was the Virginia Regional Manager for Moose International and during this time period he made many lasting friendships that have supported him and his family through some very difficult times.
   
     Matt loved music and playing in the band, The Royal Tones. He and his lifelong friends played music together for twenty-nine years.
   
     His two grandsons, Trenton and Parker, were the love of his life. He loved watching their sporting events and rarely ever missed a game or practice.

  
     Matt is survived by his mother, Nellie Grove; his wife, Gwyndolyn Rae Grove; his three daughters, Dana Rae Hammack and her husband Jason, Kari Elizabeth Grove Little, and Kara Michele Grove; his two grandsons, Trenton Michael Little and Parker Weston Hammack.
    
     Matt was preceded in death by his father, Mateer S. Grove, Sr.
    
     Matt will be sadly missed by not only his family, but by his many friends, colleagues, and fellow Moose members all over the state of Virginia as well as all over the country.
   
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the following charities, Donate Life Virginia, 9200 Arboretum Parkway, Suite 104, Richmond, VA 23236; American Heart Association , 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060; or Moose Charities, Inc. - earmarked Safe Surf, 155 S. International Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539.
    
     Arrangements are being handled by the Maddox Funeral Home.

Sign the Guest Book at www.nvdaily.com/obituaries

   
Published in Northern Virginia Daily on November 14, 2011

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal, Virginia

 

 

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Virginia Moose Association Cash Raffle for Charity:        Robbie Robertson - Robbie.robertson51@gmail.com

 

2011 - 2012 CASH RAFFLE

$10,000.00 Top Prize

 


 

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Congratulations to the Winners of the

2010-2011 Virginia Moose Association CASH RAFFLE

posted 08/02/2011

$ 10,000.00 winner Mt. Jackson Lodge #979  
$ 5,000.00 winner Shelia Coleman Bland Virginia
$ 3,000.00 winner Debbie Pitman Cove Peak North Carolina
$ 1,000.00 winner Calvin Greene Lynchburg-South #1727
$ 500.00 winner M Reddick Falls Church Virginia

Click Here for a print version of the results for posting to your Bulletin Board

Proceeds generated from this Raffle Benefited

 

 

Safe Surfin' Foundation

Victory Junction Gang Camp

 

 

 

Massey Cancer Research

 

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Publication Contest:                                                      Bob Morello -- Publications Chairman  --  kb2rdm@comcast.net


Click Here to view and print an important message from Moose International Director of Publications, Kurt Wehrmeister,

regarding the placement of Advertisements in Your Lodge Newsletter

Click Here to load and print the Application for Moose Publication Permit

Click Here to view the NEW Moose Media Relations Seminar - Online Edition


 

2011-2012 Contest Call

VMA Publications Contest

 

Newsletter Division

Website Division

and SPECIAL CATEGORY AWARD

Best Editorial

     

 

 

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Congratulations to the Winners

of the Lodge Publication Contest

ending April 2011

posted 07/31/2011

  1st place    Old Dominion Moose Legion #148   Presented with Plaque and $500.00
  2nd place    Waynesboro Lodge #1309   Presented with Plaque and $400.00
  3rd place    Franconia Lodge #1076   Presented with Plaque and $300.00

Honorable Mention Award Winners

   Newport News Lodge #1119   Presented with Certificate
   Bedford Lodge #1897   Presented with Certificate
   Sandston Moose Family Center #1937   Presented with Certificate
   Verona Moose Family Center #2172   Presented with Certificate
   South Norfolk Lodge #464   Presented with Certificate
   Altavista Moose Family Center #1433   Presented with Certificate
   Hampton Roads Moose Legion #199   Presented with Certificate
   Richmond East Moose Family Center #1947   Presented with Certificate
   Leesburg Lodge #1041   Presented with Certificate
   Warwick Moose Family Center #1711   Presented with Certificate

 

This Years Category, "Best Use Of Graphics and Clipart"

The Winner is the King William Moose Activity Center #2634

who received a Plaque and $100.00 Gift Certificate to Staples

 

 

Winner for the BEST WEBSITE

Centreville Lodge #2168

visit their site at http://www.centrevillemoose.com/

 

 

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R. Robert Dale Scholarship Program

 

R. Robert Dale Scholarship Program

 

There is no better way to help the youth of our Fraternity than to offer them the opportunity

to further their education and that is exactly what the R. Robert Dale Scholarship is all about.

 

Applications for Students from High School Class of 2013

Benefiting the Children of Moose Members

 



posted 8/03/2011 - updated 01/27/2012

Congratulations to the

2012  R. Robert Dale Scholarship Winner from Virginia

as announced at the 74th Annual VMA State Convention

 

Robert-Keith N Rider 

  

Lynchburg-South Moose Family Center #1727

 

1st Alternate - Alyssa Morgan Lambert - Dublin Moose Lodge #2360

 

2011  R. Robert Dale Scholarship Winner

Zachary Morris  -  Charlottesville Moose Lodge #1028

2010  R. Robert Dale Scholarship Winner

Nicholas E. Cullop  -  Blackstone Moose Lodge #1084

2009  R. Robert Dale Scholarship Winner

Leonard Valvano Jr.  -  Vienna Moose Lodge 1896

 


 

HISTORY OF THE MOOSE INTERNATIONAL
R. ROBERT DALE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

R. Robert Dale served as Secretary/Administrator of St. Charles, IL Lodge 1368. He was devoted to the Moose fraternity, its precepts and endeavors.  He never married; never became a father.  His sister married into a modest degree of wealth, but she never had children either.  Following the death of her husband, she and Robert named each other in their wills.

Robert survived her – but only by a few months.  Robert Dale died on August 15, 1983 leaving an estate of more than $2 million, to be divided equally between the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home and the Loyal Order of Moose, both for the purpose of providing scholarships.

Robert wanted to do a beautiful, unselfish, and divine act.  In 1985, Director General Paul O’Hollaren and the Supreme Council approved that the interest from the Dale Scholarship Fund was to be used for Moose members’ children who had graduated from high school, to further their higher education, and the R. Robert Dale Scholarship Program was created.

As of spring 2007, some 1,188 high school seniors, living in households headed by a member of either the Loyal Order of Moose or Women of the Moose, have benefited from Dale Scholarships – totaling $1,188,000 since the program’s inception.

Applicants for the program must be high-school juniors with a grade-point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. They are eligible only if their mother, father, or legal guardian is a member of the Moose in good standing.  (One eligible application per student).

Any state or provincial Moose Association with 15 to 45 or more eligible applicants (based on Association membership) may draw for at least one R. Robert Dale Scholarship winner.  A Moose Lodge and Chapter can also win a bonus Scholarship for one of their eligible students on their own combined list, if they reach 25 eligible applicants.

The Scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and fees at any accredited vocational or academic institution the winner chooses to attend.

Click Here to view a printable copy of the History of the R. Robert Dale Scholarship Program

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