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Chastain Races in the Moose Chevrolet This Sunday

 

Ross Chastain will be sporting the red and black Moose Fraternity colors this weekend as he races in the Goodyear 400 at his favorite track, Darlington Raceway. This is the first Moose “primary” race in 2026, the rest being Atlanta in July, Bristol in September and Martinsville in November. The last two races are part of the playoff series and will help determine which racer wins the season championship.

Chastain is running triple-duty this weekend at Darlington, racing in Friday night’s Craftsman Truck Series event for Niece Motorsports, suiting up for JR Motorsports in Saturday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race and wheeling his Trackhouse No. 1 in Sunday’s Cup Series main event, the Goodyear 400 (3 p.m. ET, FS1, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

Ross has won one Cup Series race in the Moose Fraternity car, Talladega in 2022, but has other moments of prominence, most notably the Hail Melon run at Martinsville that catapulted him into the final four playoffs, where he eventually finished the season in second place. This past weekend, Chastain’s team didn’t have the speed or handling for a top run in Las Vegas, finishing the day near the middle of the pack. He is anticipating a much better race this weekend in South Carolina.

“17th-place finish today for our No. 1 Chevrolet. We worked on the handling all day. The long green flag runs didn’t help us any, but we kept working at it. I’m looking forward to getting to my favorite track this weekend at Darlington in the Moose Chevrolet.”– Ross Chastain

Members looking to cheer Ross on this weekend can see the Goodyear 400 Sunday, March 22 at 3:00pm ET on Fox Sports 1.

Moose Magazine Online

Moose International is happy to announce a more user-friendly version of Moose magazine for mobile devices – perfect for members who are busy and on-the-go! The new and enhanced version features flowable text and adjustable font size so you no longer have to struggle to read stories from your phone or tablet! In addition, the contents view makes it easy to see all the stories/features at once so you can jump to your favorite section much faster, while still being able to see the traditional/page view if you desire. A tutorial is also offered to walk you through all the features/benefits of the new platform at the beginning. We hope you enjoy this new enhanced version of Moose magazine, making it easier for those of you on the go to stay connected! Check it out for yourself!

Avoid Transfer Errors that can Impact Years of Service

Members are proud of their years of service with the Moose but sometimes lose those years due to clerical errors. Members who are close to their expiration date need to pay dues at their current lodge prior to requesting a transfer. If not, they are frequently entered into LCL as a new member and lose their original enrollment date. Lodge officers should provide guidance to members on transfers as well as reinstating vs re-enrolling.  Additional information regarding this can be found on our website in the Membership area. The General Laws also outline the transfer process.

Story Submissions

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March Message from R. Helton Shaw

All Moose Legionnaires:

March is here and the Nominating Committees in our Moose Legion Jurisdictions, LMLC’s, Districts and our Lodges should be active. All members wishing to serve in the Lodge or Moose Legion should be qualified to serve. The goal for my President’s Project (replacing the doors at the Texas building on the Mooseheart campus) has been met. Thank you to all ML Jurisdictions (especially the Lodges, LMLC’s and Moose Legionnaires within Old Dominion 148), State Associations, Higher Degree Committees and individual members who have made contributions.

Please continue with your efforts for a plus 1 in membership and your retention efforts. Jurisdictional Secretaries – please make a special effort to get all “accepted” membership applications conferred. Now would be a great time to take advantage of the new membership promotion to earn credit for annual dues for yourself or others.

God bless Mooseheart and Moosehaven.

February Message from R. Helton Shaw

Moose Legionnaires:

February is a good time to be thinking about Nominating Committees in our Moose Legion jurisdictions, Lodge Moose Legion Committees, Districts and Lodges. All members wishing to serve in the Lodge or Moose Legion should be qualified. My President’s Project continues to grow thanks to all Moose Legion jurisdictions, State Associations, Higher Degree Committees and individual members who have made contributions.

Please continue with your efforts for a plus 1 in membership and retention efforts. Now would be a great time to take advantage of the new membership promotion to earn credit for annual dues for yourself or others.

God bless Mooseheart and Moosehaven.

January Message from Dawn Gark

Happy 2026!

I hope your holiday season was filled with moments you have safely tucked away for the next time you need a smile.

As we turn toward spring—when the world wakes up again with green leaves, budding flowers, and renewed beauty—it’s the perfect opportunity for our chapters to move forward with fresh enthusiasm.

February brings the chance to send Valentines to our members, remind them how much they matter. Don’t forget to include the dates of your upcoming meetings.

Why not host a shamrock party and raffle off a “pot of gold?” That could be an awesome St. Patty’s celebration. Send invitations to all your members so no one feels left out.

What about an Easter egg hunt in April —how much fun would that be. The ideas are endless; it’s up to us to bring them to life.

Creating fun, welcoming events keeps our members engaged and encourages others to join us. Our strength lies within each of you. We all know the saying: “If it is to be, it is up to me.” For this reason, I’m asking you to continue being the best you can be, to keep promoting our Women of the Moose, and to support the programs that help us grow and blossom. I truly believe we can do that.

January Message from R. Helton Shaw

Happy New Year and thank you for your continued support of The Moose and Moose Legion. My President’s project is almost at goal thanks to all the Jurisdictions and individual members who have made contributions.

Please continue with your efforts for a plus 1 in membership and retention. Now would be a great time to take advantage of the new membership promotion to earn credit for annual dues for yourself or others.

God bless Mooseheart and Moosehaven.

Activities

For additional information on any of these tournaments, or if your lodge would be interested in hosting a future tournament, please contact:

Activities Department
Mooseheart, IL 60539-1172
630-966-2214

Grand Regent’s Project 2025-2026 – Chancellor Hall Furniture

The Grand Council recently approved the 2025-26 Grand Regent’s Project in honor of Dawn Gark. The Women of the Moose have committed $150,000 to Chancellor Hall at Moosehaven for new furniture. Chancellor Hall is home to our residents who live independently but need a bit of assistance in some daily activities. The current furniture is dated and has been dinged, dented and scratched by the impact of walkers, rollators, and other mobility devices over the years. In keeping up with the modern revitalization of our campus, and for the comfort and enjoyment of our residents, the Women of the Moose will help make the rooms and common areas in Chancellor Hall more comfortable and visually appealing. The ongoing generosity of our members and Chapters will make this goal a reality. Our Moosehaven residents are excited about this upgrade and are deeply thankful for our commitment of care in making their rooms feel like home.

Checks can be made payable to Moose Charities, earmarked 2025-26 Grand Regent’s Project. Individual member donations will be applied to League of Guardians giving totals and should include the member’s Moose ID number.

Donations can be mailed to:

Moose Charities
155 S. International Drive
Mooseheart, IL 60539-1100.

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity. Should you have any questions, please reach out to the Chapter Advocate, any member of the WOTM Grand Council or Higher Degrees Board or our office.