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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE READ AND RESPOND IMMEDIATELY

posted 06/13/2009

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

 

Click here to download and print this notice (pdf version)

Click here to download and print this notice (MS Word version)

 


 

State News:

 

Donation Checks  --  State Convention

posted 07/01/2009

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

 


 

Safe Surfin' Foundation

posted 07/01/2009

     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

 


 

Senior Games

posted 07/01/2009

Virginia
Senior Games
Where Athletes are Forever Young!
 
Virginia Senior Games is open to individuals 50 years of age and older. Events included are both physical & social, including archery, swimming, track & field, canasta, croquet, table tennis, bowling, billiards, tennis, shuffleboard, & more. Participants are grouped by the age categories of 50 to 54; 55 to 59; 60 to 64; etc. The purpose of the Games is to promote physical and social wellness for Senior Adults.
 
Let us not forget our seniors when writing those donation checks for the State Convention. Please earmark your check: “Virginia Senior Games.”
 
Thank you for your generous donations in the past .

 


 

 

Member In Need

posted 06/29/2009

    

     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

 


 

We're Not Pulling Any Punches

Mooseheart and Moosehaven Needs Your Support

posted 6/25/2009

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!

Let’s not let our Children or Elderly down!!

Please contribute today while it is on your mind.

Thank you,
Billy Britt
Eddie Worth
Co-Chairmen Gimme 5

Click Here to make your donation on-line

 


 

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.

 


 

Chapter Co-Workers

Please Read At Your Next Chapter Meeting

And Post On Your Bulletin Board

posted 6/21/2009


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

 

Click Here to download and print the above letter for posting

 


 

Thank You For Your Continued Support

Of The Youth Awareness Program

posted 06/18/2009

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

 

Click Here to download and print the above letter from Kenny Head

 


 

 

Massey Cancer Center needs Your Support

posted 06/17/2009

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

 


 

 

Virginia House Donations at the State Convention

posted 06/17/2009

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

 


 

Mooseheart Paving Fund

posted 06/13/2009

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

 


 

Virginia Moose Association Cash Raffle

posted 06/13/2009

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

 


 

 

Virginia Scholarship Donations

posted 06/13/2009

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

 


 

Note from Mary Parris at the

Washington County Moose Lodge #1966

SMOKING

posted 06/09/2009

     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

 

 


posted 05/28/2009

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.

 


 

posted 06/02/2009

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

CM Bunky Clark Jr. and Robert L. Blakenship

on being named our new Moose Legion Ambassadors

 

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posted 05/26/2009

Congratulations to the Virginia Lodges

that earned the

2009 Premier Lodge Award

Platinum Level designation

Front Royal Lodge #829  6/18/09

Portsmouth Lodge #898  6/18/09

 
Gold Level designation

Fredericksburg Lodge #1655

Lynchburg-South Lodge #1727

Verona Lodge #2172

 
Silver Level designation

 

South Norfolk Lodge #464

Leesburg Lodge #1041

Aragona Village Lodge #1198

Washington County Lodge #1966

Pulaski Lodge #2087

Stevens City Lodge #2483

 

 
Bronze Level designation

 

Callao Lodge #917

Manassas Lodge #1380

Dale City Lodge #2165

Floyd Lodge #2300

Timberville Lodge #2335

Lancaster County Lodge #2527

 

 

NOTE:  Lodges not announced, but feeling they may have qualified, must submit a written request

for review within 30 days of this announcement.  Requests are to be sent to the attention of Henry Houck

in the Department of Fraternal Programs at Moose International.

( Click Here to view the complete report as reported at the 120th International Convention )

 

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posted 05/26/2009

Congratulations to the

2008-2009 Moose International Journalism

AWARD WINNERS !!

     
General Excellence -    Lodge Publications            ( Lodges 800-1,000 members )
     
    Honorable Mention  --  Joyce R. Fishel, Editor
      Warwick, VA. Lodge #1711
     
General Excellence -    Higher Degree Publications          ( 6 entries evaluated )
     
     Honorable Mention  --  Debbie Moore, Editor
   Old Dominion Moose Legion #148
     
General Excellence -    Lodge/Chapter Websites          ( 35 entries evaluated )
     
     Honorable Mention  --  Jim Puckett, Webmaster
   Lynchburg-South, VA. Lodge #1727 (Moose1727.com)

 

( Click Here to view a complete listing of all 2009 Moose International Journalism Award Winners)

 

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MOOSE HATS Are Back

King William Moose Lodge #2634

804-769-3605  --  Lodge2634@msn.com

 

We have them in.  They will not last long!

 

 

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Congratulations Fellow Brother Donnie Maddox

Donnie is a Top Five Finalist for Moose International's

2009 Shining Star Award - Moose Legionnaire of the Year

posted 05/04/2009

Congratulations to Donnie Maddox

on being named the

 

2008-2009 Virginia Moose Association

Moose Legionnaire of the Year

 

the award was presented at the

2009 VMA Mid-Year Conference

 

Click Here to view the letter from Director General William B. Airey

 

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Virginia Moose Association Looking for CLT Trainer

posted 04/28/2009


VA MOOSE ASSOCIATION LOOKING FOR CLT TRAINER

 

     As everyone knows by now, Brother Larry Stocks has resigned as the Certified Leadership Trainer for the State of Virginia.  All of the classes that he had set up for the

coming weeks and months ahead will have to be cancelled and rescheduled for the future.

 

     This is an open invitation for someone to step forward and think about taking the position of teaching the classes which is an invaluable tool for the officers of our lodges to run a successful and profitable operation. 

 

     The individual must be willing to travel to all areas of the State.  He must be willing to attend a training class at Moose International.  He must be a good speaker with good

communication skills, able to get along with people, and with a pretty good knowledge of the General Laws.

 

     The Association provides the equipment used during the classes and the training materials are provided by the Education and Training Department at International.

 

     If this sounds like something that you may be interested in doing and you can help your Association then please send a brief resume to my attention at:

 coltblue@embarqmail.com

              or mail to

       207 East 17th Street

Front Royal, Virginia 22630

 

Fraternally,

Matt Grove

 Regional Manager

 

Click Here to download and print this letter from Matt Grove

 

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Walkerton Moose Service Center #2679

Needs Your Support

posted 4/17/2009

     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 "

 

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Colonial Downs EZ-Horseplay Gets Great Comments!

posted 3/26/2009

Washington County Lodge #1966 recently had the Colonial Downs EZ Horseplay terminals installed in their lodge, and with very good results!!! Since the installation, they have signed 30 NEW MEMBERS!!
Feel free to contact them for further comments!

 

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Congratulations to the Members Presented with Awards

at the Mid-Year Conference January 17th, 2009

 

Ruby Markley

 

Virginia Moose Association's

 

2008-2009  Co-Worker Of The Year

 

Member of Winchester Chapter #1367


Donald Ridenhour

 

Virginia Moose Association's

 

2008-2009 Moose Of The Year

 

Member of Salem Lodge #2573


Donnie Maddox

 

Virginia Moose Association's

 

2008-2009 Moose Legionnaire of the Year

 

Member of Blue Ridge Moose Legion 82


Deloris (Loy) M. Schuchart

 

Virginia Moose Association's

 

2008-2009 Novice Co-Worker of the Year

 

Member of Colonial Beach Chapter #1636

 

 

  Larry Nichols 08-09 Rookie of the Year Salem Lodge #2573

 


 

 

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.

 

 

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Congratulations to

Manchester

Moose Family Center #699

 

2009 State Ritual Champions

 

Manchester finished with a winning score of 592.5627

 

Click Here to view Photos of all the Ritual Teams

Standing (L-R) Guy Barker, Governor; Charlie Curtis, Prelate; Steve Goff, Jr. Governor

Seated (L-R)  Jorge Rodriquez Orator; Richard Seeds, Jr. Past Governor;  Mike Thompson, Sgt. at Arms

   

The Fredericksburg Moose Family Center #1655

finished in Second place with a score of 591.9376

The Warwick Moose Family Center #1711

finished in Third place with a score of 591.4376

 

Congratulations to all the Teams that competed at the 2009 Mid-Year Conference

Woodbridge 583, Manchester 699, Fredericksburg 1655, Warwick 1711


Congratulations to Bunky Clark from the Woodbridge Moose Family Center #583

 

  --  TOP INDIVIDUAL GRAND CHAMPION  --

winning score of 99.0625


   

Congratulations to the Following Ritualists for Individual Honors

Governor   Guy Barker  --  Manchester Lodge #699 1st place score 99.0313
    Danny Mixon  --  Woodbridge Lodge #583 2nd place score 98.7118
    Sam Thomas  --  Fredericksburg Lodge #1655 3rd place score 98.6563
Sergeant-At-Arms   Gino Biagioni  --  Woodbridge Lodge #583 1st place score 98.9688
    Al Chewning  --  Fredericksburg Lodge #1655 2nd place score 98.7500
    Thomas Foster  --  Warwick Lodge #1711 3rd place score 98.5260
Orator   Bunky Clark  --  Woodbridge Lodge #583 1st place score 99.0625
    Jorge Rodriquez  --  Manchester Lodge #699 2nd place score 98.9375
    Terry Burnette  --  Fredericksburg Lodge #1655 3rd place score 98.8750
Prelate Charlie Curtis  --  Manchester Lodge #699 1st place score 98.9688
    George Moore  --  Fredericksburg Lodge #1655 2nd place score 98.7813
    Kenny Head  --  Woodbridge Lodge #583 3rd place score 98.7188
Junior Governor   Jeffrey Gilliam  --  Warwick Lodge #1711 1st place score 99.0313
    Steve Goff  --  Manchester Lodge #699 2nd place score 98.9813
    Wayne Noel  --  Fredericksburg Lodge #1655 3rd place score 98.7500
Past Governor   2 way tie for 1st Place  
    Joe Glass  --  Woodbridge Lodge #583 1st place score 98.9063
    Richard Seeds  --  Manchester Lodge #699 1st place score 98.9063
    Robert Galaway  --  Warwick Lodge #1711 2nd place score 98.5625
    Wayne Jones  --  Fredericksburg Lodge #1655 3rd place score 98.1250
 

Thanks to the Ritual Judges and Tabulators

 

Ritual Judges   Earl Shelton Greensboro North Carolina
    Stan Rackley Easley South Carolina
Word Judges   Toby Tyler Virginia Beach
    Larry Stocks Leesburg
Tabulators   Steve Sawyer Sandston
    Jim New Manchester
 

Special Thanks and Recognition to Ritual Judges

Stan Rackley and Earl Shelton

Stan Rackley and Earl Shelton were presented with plaques in recognition of their service to the Virginia Moose Association for the many years of service to the State of Virginia Ritual program.

Thanks from all the Past and Present Ritualists for your fairness in judging and the Instructions Given to Improve Our Performance of the

Ritual Ceremony of the Loyal Order Of Moose.

 

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Congratulations to the

2008 Regional Manager Award recipients

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

Paulette Jones from Fredericksburg Chapter # 1592

 

 

Congratulations to the

Virginia Moose Association 2008 Shining Star Recipients

 

Top Lodge 500+ members

 

Portsmouth Moose Family Center #898

Top Lodge 499- members Dublin Moose Lodge #2360
Top Administrator Ben Auterback - Front Royal #829
Top Sponsor Jimmy Cutshaw - Bedford #1897
Sports Lodge of the Year Colonial Beach Moose Family Center #1267
Top Ritualist Guy Barker - Manchester #699
Chapter of the Year Fredericksburg Chapter #1592
Collegian of the Year Eloise Bowling - Lynchburg-South #1415
Star Recorder of the Year Susie Overfelt - Vinton #1551
Academy of Friendship Member of the Year Jo Noland - Hopewell #1810
Co-Worker of the Year Tami Maudlin - Aragona Village #1198
District President of the Year Richard Shoemaker - VMA District 10

 

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

on receiving the

Award of Achievement

for the 2007-2008 Calendar Year

 

Herndon Chapter #160 Aragona Village Chapter #684 Chesapeake Chapter #691
Covington Chapter #911 Portsmouth Chapter #966 Franconia Chapter #1042
Vienna Chapter #1050 Manchester Richmond Chapter #1078 Hopewell Chapter #1180
Front Royal Chapter #1194 Ashland Chapter #1252 Arlington Chapter #1253
Orange Chapter #1272 Tuckahoe-Richmond Chapter #1282 Gloucester Chapter #1312
Suffolk Chapter #1315 Lynchburg Chapter #1335 Winchester Chapter #1367
Warwick Chapter #1386 Lynchburg-South Chapter #1415 Richmond-East Chapter #1543
Colonial Beach Chapter #1636 Luray Chapter #1647 Centerville Chapter #1674
Williamsburg Chapter #1755 Tazewell County Chapter #1803 Warrenton Chapter #1813
Woodstock Chapter #1865 Smith Mountain Lake Chapter #1951 Leesburg Chapter #1997
Washington County Chapter #2019 South Hill Chapter #2035 Verona Chapter #2225
Callao Chapter #2253 Powhatan Chapter #2258  

 

( Click Here to view the complete report as reported at the 120th International Convention )

 

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 Distribution in Your Community

 

Click Here to Order On-Line From Catalog Sales

Click Here to Print Order Form

 

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No, There's No Mistake--This is What
Moose Membership Cards Look Like
As Of June 8 Weekly Shipments

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.

 

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2009  --  2010 International Membership Campaign

"Be A Piece of the Solution"

- Support our programs designed to increase membership in our Lodges, our Chapters and our Moose Legions. Invite your friends to join!

- Hold fast to the strong principles and precepts of our Order

- Praise the members who are loyal to our cause

- Build upon our supportive fraternal units and Associations

- Continually search for new and dedicated leaders

- Give ‘till it hurts

 
 

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1st Annual Moose International

TEXAS Hold'em Tournament

Golden Nugget Casino and Resort - Las Vegas, Nevada

January 10-13, 2010

 

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

 

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updated 05/26/2009

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update posted 5/10/2009

Department of Risk Management updates

Guidelines for Renting Moose Property

 
UPDATE (2-5-2009) :  Special-Events Insurance Coverage available for $156.00 per event !

 

  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

   

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Moosehearts Centennial Is Coming

We'd Like Your Thoughts On A Logo

posted 01/09/2009

     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

 

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Community Service and Family Activities Reporting

Note: These forms are also available at the top of the VMA Community Service page

 

From: "Helpdesk" <Helpdesk@mooseintl.org>
To: "Fraternal Units (E-mail)" <fraternalunits@mooseunits.org>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 3:40 PM
Subject: Bulk E-Mail July 28 2008 Community Service Reporting

Bulk E-mail for July 28, 2008

Updates to Community Service and Family Activities Reporting Process

There has been a change in the process for reporting community service and family activities to Moose International.  As you are probably aware, report forms printed on colored paper have always been mailed to lodges and chapters on a quarterly basis.  In an effort to reduce some of our costs, we will no longer be printing and mailing the quarterly reporting forms for community service or the semi-annual reporting forms for family activities. Both forms are available online through the "Members Only" portion of the website through the Community Service and Family Activities portals,
respectively.

In submitting these reports, there are several options.  If you are uncomfortable with attempting to fill out and transmit the reports electronically, you may simply print and complete the form properly and mail it to the Department of Fraternal Programs or fax it to (630) 966-2208.  Any items faxed or postmarked after the deadline dates will be considered late and will not be graded for quarterly or year-end awards.

If you would like to submit the reports electronically, here are the steps to follow:
* Go to the "Members Only" portion of the Moose International website
* Click on the appropriate link on the right-hand side of the "Members Only" homepage; Community Service or Family Activities, depending on which form you are completing
* Click on the link for the report form
* Fill in the appropriate information
* Click on the icon marked "Save a Copy"
* Select a location and file name for the document (ex.-1st Qtr Comm Svc 2008-09) and click "Save"
* Send an email to appropriate mailbox with the report form as an attachment
* Community Service - csreport@mooseintl.org <mailto:csreport@mooseintl.org>
* Family Activities - fareport@mooseintl.org <mailto:fareport@mooseintl.org>
Again, any items emailed after the deadline dates will be considered late and will not be graded.

There is one additional change regarding reporting of family activities. The semi-annual reporting periods have been changed from July 31 and January 31 to October 31 and April 30.  This will ensure that all grading for year-end awards is based on activities held within and reported during a complete fiscal year.  The new form with updated reporting periods is already available through the Family Activities portal of the Moose International website.

2008-09 Reporting Deadlines for Community Service
1st Quarter - August 15, 2008 3rd Quarter - February 15, 2009
2nd Quarter - November 15, 2008 4th Quarter - May 15, 2009

2008-09 Reporting Deadlines for Family Activities
Period from May 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008: November 15, 2008
Period from November 1, 2008 - April 30, 2009: May 15, 2009

Moose Editors: Moose Press Service Sheets For Newsletter Drop-In Use Are Back in a Big Way!

Moose International's Department of Communications & Public Affairs back to full staffing for the first time since personnel shifts of last winter --  and full attention is now being devoted to helping editors of Moose Lodge / Chapter / Association spread the word on what's happening at Mooseheart and Moosehaven.  It's being made as easy as possible for editors, with the Web posting of drop-in "Moose Press Service" sheets!

In years past, Moose Press Service sheets were scan-ready hardcopies that were mailed out from Moose International; now they're posted electronically -- some as stand-alone single pages, some designed as two-page spreads -- as easy-to-download, easy-to-drop-in PDF files.

Just in the last two weeks, six new Moose Press Service dispatches have been posted -- visit often to see what's new for Moose newsletter editors at www.mooseintl.org/portal/Publications/Press/PressService.asp !

 

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posted 7/25/2008  --  updated 6/15/2009

note: changed net assets to total equity

Revised Requirements and Checklist for the Premier Lodge Award
     

Click for Large View

Where Does YOUR

 Lodge Stand

in Earning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 the Premier Lodge Award

Bronze Award

Silver Award

Gold Award

Platinum Award

Click Here to Download and Print an Easy Checklist to find out
 

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.  A lodge must meet 5 mandatory criteria and at least 5 of 10 alternate criteria to earn the award. 

The more alternate criteria are met, the higher the award level.   

 

The mandatory criteria are:

Increase in active membership (members in good standing) over prior fiscal year

Increase in net assets total equity over prior fiscal year

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 $2.10 per member over last 2 years)

Representation at International Convention, Association Annual Convention and

  Association Mid-Year Conference (2 out of 3)

Submission of Moose of the Year nomination form by July 1

The alternate criteria are:

Four completed Community Service reports submitted by the quarterly deadlines

Two completed Family Activities reports submitted by semi-annual deadlines

Submission of Moose Legionnaire of the Year nomination forms by July 15

Submission of Rookie of the Year nomination form by July 1

Two high school students sponsored to Association Youth Awareness Congress

Assigned membership quota attained

At least $100 contributed to the Safe Surfin' Foundation

Participation in Tommy Moose program

Representation at International Convention, Association Annual Convention and

  Association Mid-Year Conference (Attendance at all three)

Representation at leadership training session for Lodge officers

A Lodge must still meet all 5 mandatory criteria and a minimum of 5 alternate criteria to earn the award.
The level of award earned increases with the number of alternate criteria met.
The levels for the award are:
  • 5 mandatory criteria met + 5 alternate criteria met = Bronze Award
  • 5 mandatory criteria met + 7 alternate criteria met = Silver Award
  • 5 mandatory criteria met + 9 alternate criteria met = Gold Award
  • 5 mandatory criteria met + 10 alternate criteria met = Platinum Award

Questions?  Please contact the Department of Fraternal Programs at 630-966-2224

 

posted on 08/05/2008

The office of the General Governor reserves the right to advise the Department of Fraternal Programs not to grant a Premier Lodge Award to a lodge, even if the lodge has met the prescribed criteria. Reasons for a lodge to be refused by the General Governor's office include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lodge was delinquent in payments to Moose International (ex. - monthly consolidated statement, risk pool premiums, catalog sales invoices)

• Lodge was delinquent in paying or did not pay premiums for workers' compensation insurance

• Lodge did not seek or acquire approval of dispensation as required by the General Laws of the Order

If a lodge is refused the Premier Lodge Award at the recommendation of the General Governor, the lodge can appeal the decision. The appeal must be approved by the General Governor before the Department of Fraternal Programs will proceed with verifying that the necessary criteria are met.

 
   Click Here to download a printable copy of the requirements for the Premier Lodge Award
 

 

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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.

 

     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

 



 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of

 Fellow Brother Wilbur Jarrell

Manchester Moose Lodge #699

 

updated 05/04/2009

 

JARRELL, Wilbur Preston, 78, of Richmond, Va., died peacefully April 29, 2009.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Annette R. Jarrell; father, W. Hobert Jarrell; and brother, John Jarrell.  He is survived by his mother, Grace Jarrell; his two children, W. Preston Jarrell Jr. (Ann) and Dennis L. Jarrell; two stepchildren, Cathy Howdyshell (Steve) and Steve Iddings (Heather); seven grandchildren, Scott Jarrell (Gizella), Sarah Jarrell, Danyell Cantwell (Jerry), Brett and Madison Howdyshell, Elizabeth and Ben Iddings; two great-grandchildren, Natalie Jarrell and Jade Cantwell; seven brothers and sisters, Alfred Jarrell (Dot), Calvin Jarrell (Alminter), Dorothy Wyatt (Raymond), Frances Eanes (Charles), Sandra Corbin (Buddy), Sue Hipp (Kenny), and Garry Jarrell (Sherril); and dear friend, Barbara Fields.  Wilbur was a veteran of the Korean War.  He was an active member of Manchester Moose Family Center #699, working through the chair of the lodge to become Governor in 1988.  He earned his Fellowship Degree in 1989.  He was also a Lodge Ritualist until 1996.  He was active in the Old Dominion Moose Legion #148, where he was President in 1994.  He remained active in his lodge where he loved playing music, and was a longtime member of the Manchester Strings, where he played with many of his friends.  Wilbur also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. His remains rest at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday, with a Moose Memorial being held at 7 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

 

received 4/29/2009 posted 4/30/2009

     It is with saddness we inform you of the death of Fellow of the Order and Past President of Old Dominion Moose Legion #148 Wilbur Jarrell.  No funeral arrangements at this time.
Wilbur was a member of Manchester Moose Family Center #699.

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

Guest Book as provided by the Richmond Times Dispatch -   Click here to View and Sign Guest Book

View/Sign Guest Book

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

 

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2009 Virginia Moose Association Cash Raffle for Charity:           Tony Wallace - 2wallaces@comcast.net

 

CASH RAFFLE

$10,000.00 Top Prize

 


 

Proceeds generated

 from this Raffle

 Benefits

 


Safe Surfin' Foundation

Victory Junction Gang Camp

Massey Cancer Research

 


 

 

Click Here to download and save a pdf version of the VMA Cash Raffle Poster

 


 

 

 

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2007-2008 Mustang GT Convertible Raffle for Charity

 

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

   

Proceeds generated from this Raffle Benefits

Massey Cancer Research

Safe Surfin' Foundation

Victory Junction Gang Camp

 

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2006-2007 Harley Raffle Results

 

 

Mike Belton with Beth Beltz and representative from Lynchburg Harley Davidson

Click Here or on photo to view additional pictures of Mike and is Bike

 

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

 

The Following is the Complete list of Winners from the 2007 Harley Raffle
 
HARLEY WINNER  -  MIKE BELTON from the Richmond East Lodge #1947
$500 WINNER - GARY LOCKHART from Gloucester Lodge #886
$300 WINNER - MARK PERRYMAN from Fredericksburg Lodge # 1655
$200 WINNER - DAVID COE from Tazewell Lodge #198
$100 WINNER - Woodstock Lodge #575

 

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Publication Contest:                                                         Nick Krajacich -- Publications Chairman  --  dsg9899@aol.com

 

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.

 

        Publication Contest Judging Format this year will be one bracket with ten (10) awards being handed out at the State Convention in July.  The top three (3) finishers will receive cash and plaque awards and 4th through 10th will be awarded with certificates.

        Special Note:  A Special Award is being given out to the Lodge with the Newsletter that is judged the most “Creative” and each year a new category will be picked as a special category.


Thank you,
Nick Krajacich

 

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

 


 

Congratulations to the Winners of the Lodge Publication Contest

ending April 2008

 

   
Group #1 (500 members or less)
   
1st      South Norfolk Lodge #464
2nd      Ashland Lodge #2099
3rd      King William Lodge #2634
   
Group #2 (500 - 1000 members)
   
1st      Sandston Lodge #1937
2nd      Dale City Lodge #2165
3rd      Norfolk Lodge #39
   

Group #3 (1000 members or more)

   
1st      Bedford Lodge #1897
2nd      Lynchburg-South Lodge #1727
3rd      Montgomery County Lodge #1470
   

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

 

   

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Congratulations to the Winners of the Lodge Publication Contest

ending April 2007

 

   
Group #1 (500 members or less)
   
1st      Williamsburg Lodge #757
2nd      Ashland Lodge #2099
3rd      King William Lodge #2634
   
Group #2 (500 - 1000 members)
   
1st      Franconia Lodge #1076
2nd      Sandston Lodge #1937
3rd      Norfolk Lodge #39
   

Group #3 (1000 members or more)

   
1st      Manchester Lodge #699
2nd      Lynchburg Lodge #715
3rd      Strasburg Lodge #403
   

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R. Robert Dale Scholarship Program

R. Robert Dale Scholarship Program

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

 

Applications for Students from High School Class of 2010

Benefiting the Children of Moose Members


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.

 

The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible to receive an R. Robert Dale Scholarship.

The applicant must:

  • Be a student in the graduating Class of 2010
  • Have a father, mother, step-parent or legal guardian who is a member of the Moose in good standing
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (C+) or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Send in the completed application by deadline (application must be completed in its entirety).

Note:  Grandparents are no longer required to have legal guardianship

The application can be found below.

Applications must be returned to Moose International no later than June 30, 2009.

All qualified applicants will be placed in a random drawing to be held in the fall of 2009 at their Moose Association Annual Conference or at Moose International.

Winners will be notified by mail. Their scholarship check for $1000.00 will be mailed directly to the college of their choice.

Questions on the R. Robert Dale scholarship Program can be addressed to Joanne Svendsen at jsvendsen@mooseintl.org or by calling (630) 966-2228.
 

Class of 2010 R Robert Dale Scholarship Application

R. Robert Dale Scholarship Newsletter Page/Bulletin Board Flier

 

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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