To Whom It May Concern:
 
This is very important information for any lodges, or anyone that is currently conducting bingo games in the state of Virginia.  The General Assembly has formed a special Committee for study of Bingo/Pull Tabs.  The purpose of this Committee is to review all Department of Charitable Gaming rules and regulations currently in place.  There has not been a review since July of 1996.  We will keep you updated as the situation warrants, but there is one issue at this time that should be handled immediately.
 
The General Assembly is proposing that the maximum regular bingo game payouts be increased from the current amount of $100 to $250-labeled as House Bill #2053.  If passed, this increase could greatly affect the ability of smaller games to continue to operate, and could ultimately result in the cessation of those games.  Many bingo game operators would need to increase the charges for their players to play to enable them to make the same profit.  Consequently, the increase in prices would most likely result in a diminution in the number of customers for games, and further affect the profit margin.  Please realize how this could affect those lodges, and any other organization, that conducts smaller games.  The only persons to benefit from this proposed change would be those who operate very large games several times a week.
 
We suggest you contact the Legislative Committee that is in charge of these changes, whether in writing, via email, or in person.  The next committee meeting for this is scheduled for June 22, 2009, so please respond promptly and ensure that the opinions are noted for all.  It is an option for you to attend this meeting and voice your opinion on that date.  We will be sending out information regarding exact time and location of meeting next week.  And, if you feel that the current Department of Charitable Gaming rules and regulations are acceptable without ANY changes, please include that as well in any correspondence with the Committee.  We have provided a list of email address at the bottom of this notice for your convenience.  Also included is a sample letter you may use, but please feel free to elaborate in any manner you see fit.  It may help to actually include a list of organizations and amounts of donations given to your local communities as a result of the mandatory use of proceeds donation requirements, so that they may more clearly see how such an increase could affect not only the individual games, but our state as well.

 
We will continue to keep you updated on all proposed changes, but we strongly encourage you to act immediately on this issue.

Fraternally,
Wesley I. Crowder
Government Relations
Virginia Moose Association
 

SAMPLE EMAIL

We, the members of ______________   ___________, Virginia do hereby express our opposition to any proposal to increase the maximum regular bingo game payouts and urge that the bingo payouts be maintained at the current level of $100 per game   (signature of bingo manager and may include additional signatures in petition form)

EMAIL ADDRESS

District27@senate.virginia.gov  district39@virginia.senate.gov  district09@senate.virginia.gov  DelRHull@house.virginia.gov  DelRDance@house.virginia.gov  DelDAlbo@house.virginia.gov  DelWAbbitt@house.virginia.gov  DelEScott@house.virgina.gov

DelCJones@house.virginia.gov  DelRHull@senate.virginia.gov

DelAMcEachin@senate.virginia.gov  DelGBarker@senate.virginia.gov

delJVogel@senate.virginia.gov

Hello to all,
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon! This is a reminder of which donation checks may be grouped, and which ones need to be on separate checks. I really appreciate everyone's assistance on this-would like to explain the reason for it. The grouped checks are all in one account, so is no problem putting them together. But the other monies are all in separate accounts, so if the checks come in incorrectly grouped, I need to take money from one account and put it in the others, and leaves some room for error! And the less room for error with that many checks, the better! Of course, if you choose to write all your checks separately, that is perfectly fine too.

All of the following monies can be on ONE CHECK:
Massey Cancer
Endowment Fund
Mooseheart Paving Fund
Gimme 5
Victory Junction Gang Camp
Virginia Scholarship
Scouting
Bowling

The following monies need to be on SEPARATE CHECKS:
Youth Awareness
Virginia House
Special Olympics/Senior Games
Safe Surfin Foundation

Thanks so much for your help and your donations!
Fraternally,
Paula

     The Loyal Order of the Moose and the Women of the Moose have long been renowned for championing the family-with our long term support of Mooseheart and Moosehaven, our track record is astounding.  And in Virginia, through your donations to the Safe Surfin Foundation, we have once again been the pioneers in providing the financial support necessary to continue this program, and see that it reaches its fullest potential.
     The numbers of our children and grandchildren who are using the Internet daily is staggering, and as those numbers have grown and continue to grow, so have the number of Internet predators.  And although the Internet is a useful tool to our children-not only for educational and resource purposes, but for entertainment as well-it opens thousands of doors daily for those same children to become victim and fall prey to those predators.
     The stories are ugly-the graphic pictures and videos are worse.  Just when you think that it has gone to the lowest level and the worst level of atrocity it can reach, a new case is discovered worse than the others. And this happens not occasionally, but every day. Each year, THOUSANDS of girls and boys lose their innocence and much more.
     Virginia set the stage in adapting and supporting this program long before it received International recognition.  We hope that you will continue to support this program, in the standard you have set for yourselves.  Please keep Safe Surfin Foundation close to heart when making your donations at our upcoming State Convention.

Fraternally,
Safe Surfin Foundation

     Brother and Co-worker Danny and Norma Britt, of Manchester-Richmond, son Earl Cole was involved in a very serious car accident, which was of no fault of his.  He sustained injuries which has left him in a wheel chair.  Both legs were crushed.  He has undergone several surgeries and now will be going to PT for a long period of time to try to get him to stand and walk again.

     Earl is a self-employed painter and unfortunately his wife had just changed jobs and her health benefits had not gone into effect leaving him with no insurance coverage.
     A trust fund has been established at FIRST MARKET BANK in his name to help with the enormous medical expenses.
     His friends and family have already been doing small fundraising projects at their place on the River however they can not do it alone.
     We are asking that when you are making donations throughout this year that you possibly could consider including making a contribution to this trust fund.
     Contributions would be greatly appreciated and can be made at any FIRST MARKET BANK in the name of Earl Coe.

Sincerely,

Friends and Family of Earl Coe
Danny & Norma Britt
4213 Richwine Road
Richmond, VA 23234
804-276-7040

ATTENTION BROTHERS AND COWORKERS

In order to keep Mooseheart and Moosehaven healthy for years to come we need your commitment financially at this time.

We’ re not pulling any punches, we are asking you to send $36.50 a year for the next 3 years to your lodge, mail to Moose Charities or call in and earmark it for the Gimme 5 Program.

As we all are aware a small percentage of our members actually attend regular meetings and are not aware there is a problem. This letter is intended to let everyone know we have an issue and we need the support from our ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP.

Currently we rank #5 in the country in contributions and are very close to being #4. The donations received to date from the state as an entirety is $182,400. That is an amazing amount, but still shoes that our entire membership has not been reached, and this task will be much easier to accomplish with the support of ALL Moose Members!

Click Here to make your donation on-line

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.

Dear Coworkers,

Summer is here and with that comes many sporting events in our Lodges, Districts, and State and International tournaments.  I will be giving a report at the Annual State Conference in July in Richmond.

I am asking all Chapters to please forward information to me about any sporting events that your coworkers have participated in.

I would like to be able to recognize all our coworkers and Chapters that participate in the many sporting events that the VMA and International sponsor.  Also please include any top finishers, not necessarily just the winners but any coworker that finished well in the event (or finished at all).

I look forward to seeing each of you in Richmond in July.

Have a great summer and keep playing!!!!

Email address to forward your coworkers and Chapter info is:
vawotmsports@yahoo.com.

Fraternally,

Ruthi Doan-Pietras
VA WOTM Sports Chairman

Dear Brothers and Co-Workers,

What a tremendous year we had with the Youth Awareness Program. We had more students participate than ever before, we had three times more students that sent in their reports than the year before, and we finished off the year with hosting the International Student Congress in Hampton, VA this past May.

I’ve heard nothing but great comments from everyone that attended the International Congress. Supreme Governor Jim Gallagher and his wife Dianne said what an honor it was to be in Virginia and spend time with all the students from all over North America. Director of Fraternal Programs, Shawn Baile said Virginia did an out standing job with the Congress and was the busiest schedule he has ever seen with four days packed with fun and entertainment. The best and most meaning comments came from our guests of honor, fifty-seven students form all over America and Canada, said WOW! WHAT A BLAST!

I can only say, all the thanks goes to all the Lodges, Chapters, Districts, and Moose Legions of Virginia that has supported the Youth Awareness Program year after year.

Brothers and Co-Workers I once again ask that you continue the support that you have given in the past. As you well know the cost of hosting an event such as the International Congress left a rather large hole in our account. I know I can depend on all of you to do your very best when it comes time to make your contributions to the many charitable programs that the VMA sponsors. I just ask that you send what you can in support of the Youth Awareness Program. Over the years to come we will be awarding thousands of dollars to go for scholarships for our young people here in Virginia and in the 2015 we will be hosting the International Congress again. Yes, that’s six years away but it will take every bit of that time to build up our account in order to show the whole Fraternity that no one does it better than Virginia when it comes to taking care of our young people and our communities.

On behalf of WOTM Youth Awareness Coordinator Kay Morrison and all the children of Virginia, I say thank you so very much for all you do for this most worth while program

GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Kenny Head
VMA Youth Awareness Coordinator

From : Jarold Langley, Chairman Massey Cancer
To: The Virginia Moose Association, Lodges, Chapters, Districts and Moose Legion members
The state convention is here!! ( July 16 - 18 2009).

Brothers and Ladies,

Massey Cancer needs your support and donations at the state convention.

Brothers and Ladies please remember those members we have lost to cancer in the past year, and know that your generous donations will help save lives.

Please be as generous as possible in these challenging time.

My thanks in advance!

Jarold D. Langley, Chairman Massey Cancer

Chapters and Lodges:

Once again it is time to remember our Virginia House at the State Convention.  As in the past, I ask you to be generous in your support of our home at Mooseheart.  Your previous support and donations made it possible for the Association to pay for all current renovations to the home.  Our upcoming plans for upgrade on the home is to do some exterior maintenance to include the outside of the home and the decking.  These donations ensure that we are providing a safe, secure home for our children.

Fraternally,
Bob Blankenship
Chairman VMA Virginia House

June 11, 2009

Dear Brothers and Co-Workers:

I hope all of you are having a good year.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of our commitment to raise $200,000.00 for the repaving of the roads at Mooseheart.

I realize that in these bad economic times it is a little difficult to raise money for our worthy projects. Please hold a special fund raising project for this purpose if necessary.

We will be collecting your donations at the Annual conference in Richmond in July.

We pledged to raise the funds in two years. We are half way through the time frame but we have not raised half of the money as of yet. I am confident that we can accomplish our goal and ensure that the children at Mooseheart have safe roads to travel on.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in Richmond.

Sincerely,
Jim Mills
Child City Fund Chairman

June 11, 2009

Dear Administrators and Governors:

     Each Lodge received an allotment of raffle tickets to sell for the annual state fund raising project. I just wanted to remind you that the drawing will be held on July 18, 2009 at the annual conference in Richmond.
    

     If you have not turned in your money and stubs, please bring them with you to the conference. Please deposit the money into your Lodge account and make a check payable to the Virginia Moose Association, earmarked Raffle.
 

Thank you,

Jim Mills
State Raffle Chairman

Brothers & Co-Workers:

The International Conference is over and we are all gearing up for an exciting State Conference in July!!

Our one student at Mooseheart graduated on May 23rd, 2009.  Eric is going on to college in the Chicago area.

Currently, our WMC Scholarship & Maintenance fund is not “fat” by any means; however, we are OK. Therefore, I’m asking that you give half of your normal scholarship donation to the VMA Scholarship & Maintenance fund and the other half to another of our most worthwhile endeavors:

Mooseheart Paving Fund
Gimme 5
Endowment Fund
Massey Cancer Research

I’m asking that in your donations you remember what our fraternity is all about - - our kids at Mooseheart and our seniors at Moosehaven as well as our community services.  We have no purpose for existing without Mooseheart and Moosehaven.  Please be as generous as you can possibly be.

Sincerely & Fraternally,
Bob Maxey, State Scholarship Chairman

     Paula .... a lot of people are calling me about the smoking law taking effect December. Well, upon investigating, if you call your local Health Department, Environmental, they will tell you that we (Lodges) are private social quarters and bingo is open to the public. However, bingo is NOT our primary function, so smoking is allowed.  Should each Lodge want to stop smoking, that would be a House Rule for bingo.
     May save you some time.

Mary Parris

Congratulations to

Virginia Moose Association Secretary

and Moose International Supreme Councilman

Wesley I. Crowder

on his election as Supreme Prelate

of the Loyal Order of Moose

Wes was elected as Supreme Prelate at the 121st Moose International Convention in Chicago - May 22-27, 2009

Wes is a member of and joined the Bedford Moose Lodge #1897 in 1963.   Click Here to view full biography.

Congratulations to Donald Ridenhour II

on being named our new

Deputy Supreme Governor

Donald Ridenhour is from the Salem Lodge #2573

Congratulations to Zada Reardon

on being named our new

Deputy Grand Regent

Zada Reardon is from the Portsmouth Chapter #966

Congratulations to Harriet Mohr

on being named our new

Grand Council Member

Harriet Mohr is from the Fredericksburg Chapter #1592

Congratulations to the Virginia Lodges

that earned the

2009 Premier Lodge Award

Front Royal Lodge #829  6/18/09

Portsmouth Lodge #898  6/18/09

Fredericksburg Lodge #1655

Lynchburg-South Lodge #1727

Verona Lodge #2172

South Norfolk Lodge #464

Leesburg Lodge #1041

Aragona Village Lodge #1198

Washington County Lodge #1966

Pulaski Lodge #2087

Stevens City Lodge #2483

Callao Lodge #917

Manassas Lodge #1380

Dale City Lodge #2165

Floyd Lodge #2300

Timberville Lodge #2335

Lancaster County Lodge #2527

Congratulations to the

2008-2009 Moose International Journalism

AWARD WINNERS !!

     There is Strength in Unity, for a Burden Heavy To One is Borne Lightly By Many

     The Walkerton Moose Service Center #2679 is in need of your financial assistance in any way you can.  The Walkerton Moose is a brand new Lodge and it's been hard keeping things going.  They are very small but work very hard and have done a lot of good for the community and for Mooseheart and Moosehaven.  The Walkerton Moose is growing, however is in need of some help.

     Any assistance you could forward their way is greatly appreciated.

Walkerton Moose Service Center #2679

P. O. Box 43

Walkerton VA. 23177

Fraternally Yours

Robert Gibbs Sr.

Governor Walkerton Moose Service Center #2679

" May we set an example of Fraternal Service worthy of emulation by all our brothers "

Congratulations to     Wayne Noel

for being named a Past President of the District 4 Virginia Moose Association

Wayne has served as VMA District 4 Secretary for over 10 years.  Wayne was presented with his pin making him an Official Past President of District 4 at the 2009 Mid-Year Conference.

Congratulations to the

2008 Regional Manager Award recipients

Dwight "Ike" Burlingame from Warwick Moose Family Center #1711

Congratulations to the

Virginia Moose Association 2008 Shining Star Recipients

Top Lodge 500+ members

Portsmouth Moose Family Center #898

HALLOWEEN

TREAT

BAGS

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 Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bags:

Order Now for Pre-Halloween

 Distribution in Your Community

Click Here to Order On-Line From Catalog Sales

Click Here to Print Order Form

Membership cards for members

of both the Loyal Order of Moose

and Women of the Moose

have been re-designed!

Effective with both

New-Member Packages and

Membership Renewal Packages

being shipped to new and renewed

members the week of June 8, 2009,

these cards will be included

-- using the head-and-shoulders image

of the Centennial Moose

on the Mooseheart campus.

By late May 2010, then,

every Moose member should

have this new Membership Card

in his or her wallet or purse,

in place of the orange card

of the last five years.

Click Here to View and Print this flyer in Adobe PDF 

Deadline For Registration is December 1st, 2009

CLICK HERE for 4 page brochure and secure on-line registration

Moose Journalism Entries

Submit Your Publication and / or Your Websites

Department of Risk Management updates

Guidelines for Renting Moose Property

  Click Here for details on the Web Based procedure to obtain coverage for your event

  New Special-Events Insurance Requirements When Renting Your Moose Facility rev. 2-5-2009

  FAQs on Fraternal-Property Rentals revised 5-9-2009

     Mooseheart Child City & School was founded and dedicated on Sunday, July 27, 1913 . . . which means that the Child City's Centennial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 27, 2013 -- just a bit more than four years from now!

     The Mooseheart Centennial Celebration Committee has already met, and is in the early stages of planning the greatest celebration ever seen on this 1,000-acre campus!

     As those plans evolve and crystallize, we'd like to begin by asking you for your creative ideas -- on a graphic logo that will appropriately mark Mooseheart's 100-year anniversary!

     Whether you design it electronically, with paint-and-airbrush, or with colored pencils -- we'd like to see it.  Please send your submittal, either created electronically, or created in hardcopy and scanned, submitted in .PDF or .JPG format, by May 15, 2009, to Mooseheart Executive Director Scott Hart at SHart@mooseheart.org.

     We cannot promise that any one of the ideas submitted will be used in its entirety, but we can promise that all will be looked at, evaluated and discussed -- and we can almost certainly promise that the final logo will incorporate at least one, or some, of the ideas we receive.

     Thanks very much, and we look forward to hearing from you!

     Fraternally,

     Mark Penzkover

     Chairman, Mooseheart Centennial Celebration Committee Member,
     Mooseheart Board of Directors Mooseheart Class of 1984

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.

     Sadly we have learned of the passing of the mother of VMA Past President Ivan Nester.  She had been ill for quite some time, and was very blessed that both Ivan and Ruby could be with her at the end.

Click Here to view Obituary as posted at Mullins Funeral Home in Radford VA.

Click Here to sign Guest Book as provided by Legacy.com

Cards may be sent to Ivan at home address of:
768 Pernello Road
Ferrum, VA 24088

Fraternally,
Jim Cridlin
Secretary ODML #148

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of

 Pilgrim Brother Billy Powers

Manchester Moose Lodge #699

2000  -  Past President of the Virginia Moose Association - Deputy Regional Manager

Obituary as published in the Richmond Times Dispatch 4/06/2009

William "Billy" Francis Powers

POWERS, William "Billy" Francis, 70, of Amelia, went to be with his Lord on April 4, 2009 after a brave and short battle with cancer. He was loved by many and respected by all. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Powers; mother, Ann Powers; brothers, David Powers and John L. Powers; and one sister, Betty Allen. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy; his three children, William Powers Jr., Teresa Gravley and Michael Powers; his step-daughters, Catherine, Tara and Kyia; his grandchildren, Keith, Scott, Bobby, Chad, Brandon, Lauren, Nathan, Noah, Ryley and D.J.; his great-grandchildren, Conner and Christopher; his sisters, Mary Ann Baker and Kathy Bucker; his brothers, Daniel Powers and James Powers. Billy was a proud veteran who served his country well, both in the United States Air Force and Army National Guard. Billy became a member of the Moose Lodge in 1982. He worked his way through every chair and was elected Governor in 1989. He earned his fellowship degree in 1991 and served as district president until 1992. He was an avid ritualist, always finishing among the top five internationally. Billy was elected president of Old Dominion #148 and elected to serve as Prelate for the V.M.A. He received his life membership for the Moose Legion during 1999/2000. In 2000/2001, he was elected as president for the Virginia Moose Association, in 2001/2002 - International Moose Legion Ambassador, in July 2002 - Top International Moose Legion Ambassador for the entire fraternity and member of the 100 division of the "Moose 25 Club." In May 25, 2002, Billy was conferred with the Pilgrim Degree - the highest degree in the Loyal Order of Moose. Billy was a member and Master Mason of Manchester Masonic Lodge #14. He was a house director for the Greater Richmond USBC Bowl America Southwest, where he bowled his first perfect 300 game in 2008. In 2007, he attended his 50th high school reunion at Benedictine High School. He loved life in every way and made it a point to enjoy himself, his family and his friends through activities such as bowling, horseshoes and searching for the little white ball! There are truly not enough words to define his graciousness or accomplishments as a man, and his mark will forever be left on this earth. His family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a Moose service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday followed by interment at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, in Amelia. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Billy Powers to Moose Charities, 155 S. International Dr., Mooseheart, IL 60539-1100.

Note: Peggy Powers mailing address is

4761 Mills Lane

Amelia Virginia 23002

4/05/2009 update

Funeral arrangements for Pilgrim Brother William F. "Billy" Powers
Bliley's Funeral Home 6900 Hull Street Road Richmond Virginia
Monday April 6, 2009 Viewing 2:00- 4:00 P.M. and 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Tuesday April 7, 2009 Viewing 5:00-8:00 P.M.

Pilgrim Service at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday April 7, 2009
Wednesday April 8, 2008 Funeral Service 10:00 A.M. at Bliley's Funeral Home
Burial at Amelia Veterans Cemetery immediately following service.  No graveside service

Fraternally,
Jim Cridlin

posted 4/04/22009

Brothers,

It is with deep regret and much sadness to report to you that our friend Billy Powers has passed away early this morning.  I will send out further information on funeral arrangements as soon as I receive word.

Fraternally,
Jim Cridlin

Proceeds generated

 from this Raffle

 Benefits

Victory Junction Gang Camp

Congratulations to Lisa Tyree from Stuarts Draft

She wins the Top Prize "2008 Mustang GT Convertible"

Thanks to Chuck Lorenz for providing the Photos

Patsy Carrier Won the 2nd Prize: $2,500.00 Travel Voucher

Dewittl Duggar from Franconia Won the 3rd Prize: $500.00

Trudy Kellan from Exmore Won the 4th Prize: $300.00

Tom Delk from Shenandoah Lodge #2176 Won the 5th Prize: $200.00

Ronnie Lee from Manassas Won the 6th Prize: $100.00

Congratulations to Michael Belton
 
Michael is the Proud New Owner of the

2007 Harley Davidson - Ultra Classic Electra Glide

The winning ticket was sold by the Richmond-East Lodge #1947

Announcing

2008-2009

VMA Publications Contest

Newsletter Division

and

Website Division

The VMA is once again running a publications contest and

is including a Website Division along with the Newsletter Division.

Click Here to view and print the Lodge Publication Contest Entry Form and Guidelines for FY 2008-2009

Click Here to view and print the Website Contest Entry Form and Guidelines for FY 2008-2009

Group #3 (1000 members or more)

BEST OVERALL Lodge Publication

South Norfolk Lodge #464

Inaugural Winner for the BEST WEBSITE

Lynchburg-South Moose Family Center #1727

visit their site at http://www.Moose1727.com

Group #3 (1000 members or more)

Congratulations to the 2009  R. Robert Dale Scholarship Winner

Leonard Valvano Jr.  -  Vienna Moose Lodge 1896

1st Alternate - Catherine Werner - Strasburg Moose Family Center #403

2nd Alternate - Joshua Huffman - Salem Moose Family Center #2573

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