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Moose Call For New Image During Hamburg Visit

reprinted from the Reading Eagle - Reading Pennsylvania

Click Here to view original News Article published 07/19/2010

posted 07/20/2010

Moose International is not a sportsmen's group. Its antlered emblem has nothing to do with hunting.

And that Moose Lodge on the corner in many Pennsylvania towns is much more than a social hangout.

"We're the best kept secret in the world," said Bruce Berger of Quakertown, who is one of the organization's highest-ranking officials and also a member of several lodges, including the one in Hamburg.

The secret was let out Sunday.

George W. McCullough III, who as supreme governor is the group's top official, headlined an event at the lodge on South Third Street, near State Street, in Hamburg to promote awareness of the Moose organization's numerous fundraising efforts.

Membership in the fraternal organization has grown to about 1 million, and there are nearly 2,000 Moose lodges worldwide, mostly in the United States. Hamburg's is the only one in Berks County.

You might have heard of them. Or maybe you haven't.

"We're not the neighborhood bar," said Berger, the International Moose Legion president. "There are a lot of misconceptions."

Each Moose lodge has a bar and pool table, but at the heart of the organization are projects that have raised millions of dollars and rescued needy children from dire straits.

On Sunday, 15 children from Mooseheart Child City & School, a Moose-sponsored program in the Chicago area that provides shelter, education, discipline and religion for those in need, were in Hamburg.

Oumaru Abdulaho, a 16-year-old Mooseheart resident, said he'll forever be in debt to the organization.

"I'd probably not be in school," he said. "I'd have dropped out, and would be hanging with the wrong crowd."

Instead, he recently placed third in the high jump at the Illinois state track and field championships and is excelling in the classroom.

A native of Sierra Leone, Africa, who lost his mother soon after birth and was living on the street at age 8, Abdulaho plans to attend college as a criminal justice major.

If he graduates from Mooseheart High School with a grade point average of at least 3.0, the organization will give him a $36,000 scholarship.

"I owe them a lot," he said.

Founded in 1888, Moose International offers members social clubs and the chance to participate in events that raise money for projects such as Mooseheart.

McCullough and several local officials celebrated the cause in Hamburg.

"This is something every community needs," McCullough told a crowd of more than 100. "This will continue to grow because we meet the needs of men, women and children."

The key is exposure to the group and understanding what it does, members agreed.

"The misconceptions started years ago," Berger said.

He pointed to a common, but mistaken view: "Dad would go down to the Moose, play poker and come home drunk.

"We're trying to get rid of that (misconception), but we just can't seem to get by it."

Hamburg Fire Company Chief Troy R. Hatt said he was unaware of the group's purpose even after he joined several years back.

"I didn't truly understand the whole program until the past few months," he said. "With all the hustle and bustle of life, not everybody understands or knows about the Moose."

Perhaps they should, the group's leaders said Sunday.

That will only create more success stories - like Abdulaho's.

"When I grow up, I'm going to be a member," Abdulaho said. "To try and pay them back."

George W. McCullough III, supreme governor of

Moose International,

is introduced to

Deena Kershner, program manager of Hamburg's

Our Town Foundation,

as he meets and greets during his visit Sunday to the Moose Lodge in Hamburg.

Lodge administrator

Charlie Henn,

center,

made the introduction.

Supreme Governor George W. McCullough III is scheduled to visit Virginia Lodges

Friday, Saturday, Sunday -- October 8th, 9th, 10th, 2010

Click Here to view the complete Supreme Governor's Travel Schedule

Wes Crowder for Supreme Governor

posted 06/07/2010

Dear Lodges, Chapters, Districts, Moose Legions and all Members of the Virginia Moose Association,

We all should be very proud to have one of our own in line for the Supreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose coming in 2011. Our own Pilgrim, Wesley Crowder, Secretary of the Virginia Moose Association will be installed as the Junior Supreme Governor in Nashville, Tennessee on July 6th and will be elected as our Supreme Governor in Anaheim, California in July 2011 at the 123rd International Convention..

The Virginia Moose Association is proud to have Wes represent our state on the Supreme Council and the many duties he has filled during his forty-seven years as a Moose Member.

The Virginia Moose Association wants to make the Celebration of Wes Crowder being the Supreme Governor, memorable for Wes Crowder and for all Moose Members in Virginia. We are planning a great celebration at both the Anaheim International Convention and the 2011 Annual Convention of the Virginia Moose Association. We need every unit in Virginia to make a donation to start the celebration rolling.

We ask that each Unit of our Fraternity in Virginia contribute to the "WES CROWDER FOR SUPREME GOVERNOR FUND". Donations can be made directly to the VMA Office or bring a check to our Money March at the Convention in July 2010.

Each Unit and member donating will be recognized throughout the Celebration of 2011 and 2012 for our "Wes Crowder for Supreme Governor Campaign."

We thank you for all you do for our fraternity and we know the Celebration for Wes Crowder can be the very best our Fraternity has ever seen.

Fraternally,

Robbie Robertson
Chairman
Wes Crowder for Supreme Governor Committee

Ken Emerson
Fund Raising Committee
Wes Crowder for Supreme Governor Committee

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Queen Of Hearts Game Ruled Not A Raffle

Needs To Be Ceased on ABC Licensed Premises

Click Here to View and Print this memo from the Department of ABC

posted 02/01/2010

State News:

VMA Past Presidents Thank You Letter To All Brothers

posted 07/25/2010

Brothers.

To have had the opportunity to Represent and Serve this Association as your President has been an Honor -- a Privilege -- and a Pleasure.

Brothers, let me assure you that your Executive Board is very proud of what you do, yes, we have our challenges from time to time. But by working together we find a way to overcome them and move forward.

I respectfully submit to you, there is not a challenge out there that this Association can not only meet, but will overcome.

This is just one of the reasons the Virginia Moose Association is always recognized as one of the TOP Associations in our Fraternity.

This year I have had the pleasure to make 83 Visitations.

I cannot thank you enough for your Fellowship and Hospitality.

Each and every one of these visitations were unique with the exception of one thing, and that is PRIDE -- Brothers, the pride you displayed in your Lodges, your Celebrations, Functions and Events was overwhelming. To see that, and be a part of that is something we will never forget.

Brothers, you notice I said we, because she was usually their with me, and I thank my lovely wife, Marie, for all the support she gave me.

In Closing: I would like to Thank the VMA Executive Board for all there support and guidance, and of course that includes Ms. Paula our Executive Administrator. Brothers you have a tremendous Board.

I thank all the Associations Appointed Officers, Associations Chairman. The District Presidents and Sectaries, Officers, Committee Chairman and Committee Members for all you have done and will do. Moose Legion Officers and Legionaries thank you for your Great service. The Moose Riders you are doing a great job.

Brother Matt, our Regional Manager, and our Deputy Regional Managers

thank you all for your support and help.

A big thank you to all Brother Governors, Administrators and Lodge Officers for doing THE GREAT WORK you have done and will do.

Brother Governors -- Administrator -- Lodge Officers and All my Brothers

As I have said before, You are the VMA -- your hard work and Dedication to our Fraternity, our Association and your LODGEs' is the reason the VMA enjoys the Great Status it has today. My hat goes off to Each and Every one of you and I Thank you all.

To the WOTM, thank you for everything you do.

Brothers, as your President this year , My Goal was to always strive to sustain and enhance the Proud image of the Virginia Moose Association which you and those that came before us, have worked so hard to shape.

This year was truly Committed and Dictated to you in an attempt to reach that Goal. I truly hope that I have lived up to your expectation.

How well I realize that with-out your -- Confidence and Trust in me. I would have never had this HONORED opportunity. I will never forget that and will be always grateful to you.

Brothers, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Thank YOU. !!!!!!!!!!!

Fraternally,

Rusty Byrd

Past President

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Click Here to make your donation on-line

posted 07/18/2010

Congratulations to Robert Agnew

for winning the Trip for Two to Mooseheart

resulting from the recent Gimme 5 promotion

Win A Trip For Two To Mooseheart

A total of 450 entrants were eligible for this drawing which resulted from contributions from January 1st, 2010 through June 30th, 2010 totaling $16,426.00. $10,695.00 was contributed by L.O.O.M. members and $5,731.00 was contributed by W.O.T.M. members.

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

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posted 07/18/2010

Congratulations to the Virginia Moose Association 2010 Shining Star Recipients
Top Lodge 801+ members	Strasburg Moose Family Center #403
Top Lodge 401- 800 members	Leesburg Lodge #1041
Top Lodge to 400 members	Dinwiddie Moose Family Center #1993
Top Administrator	Harry Nolley - Tazewell MFC #198
Top Sponsor	Thomas Watson - Washington County #1966 ( 80 members sponsored ) ( Top 5 member sponsor for the Fraternity)
Sports Lodge of the Year	Hopewell Moose Family Center #1472
District President of the Year	Ted Hensley - District #11
Chapter of the Year	Richmond-East Chapter #1543
Collegian of the Year	Marjorie Morello - Fredericksburg Chapter #1592
Star Recorder of the Year	Marie Matlock - Hopewell Chapter #1180
Academy of Friendship Member of the Year	Shirley Head - Woodbridge Chapter #653
Co-Worker of the Year	Jenny Handschuh - Dinwiddie Chapter #1296

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posted 07/17/2010

Congratulations to Rodger Huffman

on being named our new

Deputy Supreme Governor

Rodger Huffman is from the Verona Moose Family Center #2172

Congratulations to Doreen Wallace

on being named our new

Deputy Grand Regent

Doreen Wallace is from the Manassas Chapter #1392

posted 07/16/2010

Congratulations to

Virginia Moose Association Secretary

and Moose International Supreme Councilman

Wesley I. Crowder

on his installation as Supreme Jr. Governor

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 07/07/2010 - updated 07/21/2010

(Subject to revision. Listing is as was read at Supreme Lodge General Session on Tuesday July 6th, 2010)

Congratulations to the Virginia Lodges that earned the 2010 Premier Lodge Award
	Platinum Level designation
	Verona Lodge #2172 07/12/08

	Gold Level designation
	Caroline County Lodge #2610 07/20/08

	Silver Level designation
	Front Royal Lodge #829 Franconia Lodge #1076 Aragona Village #1198 07/21/08 Brookneal Lodge #1507 Washington County Lodge #1966 Dale City Lodge #2165

	Bronze Level designation
	Wytheville Lodge #394 Colonial Heights Lodge #1783 Lancaster County Lodge #2527

Click Here to view the complete listing of 2010 Premier Lodge Award recipients as announced July 6th, 2010

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Virginia Moose Association

Top 5 Association Membership Producer

posted 07/05/2010

The Virginia Moose Association ranked 5th in Membership Production

for the 2009-2010 Fraternal Year with 5,078 applications reported.

2009-2010 Director General's Circle of Distinction Leader

Thomas Watson - Washington County Lodge #1966

posted 07/05/2010

Congratulations to Thomas Watson from the Washington County Lodge #1966 who qualified to the Director General's Circle of Distinction recognizing his accomplishment as one of the Top Five member sponsors for the entire Fraternity for 2009-2010.

Thomas sponsored 80 new members into the Moose Fraternity during 2009-2010.

Click Here to view and print the address by Director of Membership, Shawn Baile

at the 2010 Moose International Convention

Fredericksburg Chapter #1592

Receives Special Recognition

from Grand Chancellor Barbara McPherson

posted 07/11/2010

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

Quoting Grand Chancellor Barb McPherson .....

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

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

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

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Congratulations to the 2010 Fellowship Degree of Honor Recipients

posted 07/07/2010 - updated 07/20/2010

Larry Bell Lynchburg-South #1727	Donnie Bishop Portsmouth #898	Gordon Burham Colonial Heights #1783	Ricky Cyrus Piney River #2032
Joe Glass Vienna #1896	Dennis Harlow Gloucester #886	Kelly Huffman Salem #2573	Jack Lancaster Lynchburg-South #1727
Bill B. Sizemore Vinton #1121	Jack Stakes Portsmouth #898	Thomas West Altavista #1433

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

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Congratulations to the 2010 College of Regents Recipients

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

Theresa Bailey Gloucester Chapter #1312	Ginny Barbour Salem Chapter #2232	Mary Emerick Fredericksburg Ch. #1592	Jackie Francis Callao Chapter #2253
Patty Funk Strasburg Chapter #1319	Jo Glass Vienna Chapter #1050	Peggy Lancaster Lynchburg-South Ch. #1415	Roslyn Ring Colonial Beach #1636
Jean Saunders Lynchburg-South Ch. #1415	Nancy Shepardson Callao Chapter #2253	Kay Slade Hopewell Chapter #1180	Virginia P. Smith Portsmouth Chapter #966
Charlotte Swanson-Smith Winchester Chapter #1367	Lyn Stewart King William Chapter #2317

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

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

on receiving their Green Cap Honors

at the 2010 VMA State Convention in Richmond

posted 07/28/2010

Nita Adams

Hopewell Chapter #1180

Cathy B. Adas

Williamsburg Chapter #1755

Tracey Marie Allen

Caroline County Chapter #2316

Martha Burkhart

Strasburg Chapter #1319

Patrica A. Castello

South Norfolk Chapter #947

Katherine S. Cosby

Callao Chapter #2253

Catherine M. Elder

Lynchburg Chapter #1335

Tatuana Barbara ElShamy

Manassas Chapter #1392

Catherine Fisher

Warrenton Chapter #1813

Tina Garrett

Richmond-Lakeside Chapter #366

Cheryl A. Hawkes

Powhatan Chapter #2258

Sharon Henry

Colonial Beach Chapter #1636

Hannah Hoover

Centreville Chapter #1674

Paulette Jones

Fredericksburg Chapter #1592

Tamara Mandell

Winchester Chapter #1367

Marjorie A. Marsh

Farmville Chapter #1300

Rosella M. Nelson

Sandston Chapter #569

Linda Newman

Dinwiddie Chapter #1296

Robin Nicholson

Culpeper Chapter #1639

Patty Nolley

Tazewell County Chapter #1803

Cynthia O'Connor

Dale City Chapter #1584

Frances C. Payne

Front Royal Chapter #1194

Tami Phelps

Aragona Village Chapter #684

Nonie Richardson

Portsmouth Chapter #966

Patricia Ann Tusing

Timberville Chapter #2022

Brenda J. Varney

Washington County Chapter #2019

Jane Whisnant

Verona Chapter #2225

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

on receiving the Award of Achievement

for the 2009-2010 Calendar Year

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

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

Aragona Village Chapter #684	Callao Chapter #2253	Caroline County Chapter #2316
Centreville Chapter #1674	Colonial Beach Chapter #1636	Culpeper Chapter #1639
Dale City Chapter #1584	Dinwiddie Chapter #1296	Farmville Chapter #1300
Fredericksburg Chapter #1592	Front Royal Chapter #1194	Hopewell Chapter #1180
Lynchburg Chapter #1335	Manassas Chapter #1392	Portsmouth Chapter #966
Powhatan Chapter #2258	Richmond-Lakeside Chapter #366	Salem Chapter #2232
Sandston Chapter #569	South Norfolk Chapter #947	Strasburg Chapter #1319
Tazewell County Chapter #1803	Timberville Chapter #2022	Verona Chapter #2225
Warrenton Chapter #1813	Washington County Chapter #2019	Williamsburg Chapter #1755
Winchester Chapter #1367

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Congratulations to the 2009-2010 Moose International Journalism AWARD WINNERS !!
		posted 07/05/2010
General Excellence -	Lodge Publications ( Lodges up to 200 members ) (20 entries evaluated)

	Honorable Mention -- Edmund P. Goggins, Editor
	*The King Moose*
	King William County, VA. Lodge #2634

General Excellence -	Lodge Publications ( Lodges of 201-400 members ) (18 entries evaluated)

	Honorable Mention -- Philip C. Kent, Editor
	*Leesburg Moose Gazette*
	Leesburg, VA. Lodge #1041

General Excellence -	Lodge Publications ( Lodges of 601-800 members ) (16 entries evaluated)

	Honorable Mention -- Joyce R. Fishel, Editor
	*A-C-T-I-O-N*
	Warwick, VA. Lodge #1711
	International Journalism Award Winner for 2 consecutive years

General Excellence -	Higher Degree Publications ( 6 entries evaluated )

	Second Award -- Debbie Moore, Editor
	Old Dominion Moose Legion #148
	International Journalism Award Winner for 2 consecutive years
	ODML 148 - International Journalism Award Winner for 4 consecutive years

General Excellence -	Lodge/Chapter Websites ( 49 entries evaluated )

	Second Award -- Jim Puckett, Webmaster
	Lynchburg-South, VA. Lodge #1727 (www.Moose1727.com)
	International Journalism Award Winner for 4 consecutive years

General Excellence -	Association Websites ( 13 entries evaluated )

	Honorable Mention -- Jim Puckett, Webmaster
	Virginia Moose Association (www.VMAWeb.com)

General Excellence -	Best News Story ( 32 entries evaluated )

	Honorable Mention -- Debbie Moore
	*"Our Heroes"*
	writing for Sandston, VA. Lodge #1937 Click Here to view and print this news story as written by Debbie Moore

( Click Here to view a complete listing of all 2010 Moose International Journalism Award Winners)

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All Children Deserve A Chance

Can Mooseheart Help Someone You know ?

Click Here to View and Print the Procedures for Admission to Mooseheart Child City and School

posted 06/28/2010

Do you know of a child that can take advantage of the benefits at Mooseheart ??

Historically, children have come to Mooseheart because the father, a member in good standing with the Loyal Order of Moose, passed away. It is now Mooseheart's policy to admit qualified children who have a need.

The Admissions Committee considers all applications of children in need; when and if there are capacity considerations, preference must obviously be given to those children who are affiliated with the Moose member families.

The Procedure For Admissions to Mooseheart Child City and School can be downloaded and printed using the link above. Additional information or inquiries regarding admission may be made by contacting ... Moosheart Admissions Dept. -- Phone: 630-906-3631 -- Fax: 630-906-3651 -- Email: krife@mooseheart.org

Fraternally
Donnie Maddox
VMA Mooseheart / Moosehaven Admissions Chairman

Mooseheart & Moosehaven

It is Our Commitment

Click Here to View and Print this flyer in Adobe PDF

posted 05/16/2010

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Congratulations to the Members Presented with Awards

at the Mid-Year Conference January 16th, 2010

posted 01/22/2010