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Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament

Moose International’s Texas Hold ‘Em tournament registration is open and filling up fast. The tournament, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas from January 12-16, is one of the Moose Fraternity’s most popular events. Last year, nearly 1,000 members participated, vying for a prize pool that exceeded $200,000!

Click here for information on how to register. Deadline for registration is November 30th. There will be a “Full House,” so don’t miss the boat.

Another Top Ten Finish for Chastain in Las Vegas

Moose Fraternity NASCAR driver Ross Chastain finished 7th in last Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Chastain was quick on Sunday, running in the top-10 most of the race and overcoming a pit lane speeding penalty en route to his 13th-top-10 finish of the season. The NASCAR Cup Series returns to action this coming Sunday at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway. Only three races remain in the 2024 season.

“We had a solid No. 1 Chevy today at Las Vegas. It was an error on my part to speed on pit road and set us back a little bit. We were able to race hard though and get back on the lead lap with a good handling car. It was fun to drive a fast Chevy and I can’t wait until Homestead next weekend,” said Chastain.

Ross Chastain will be sporting the Moose Fraternity color scheme on his No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro one more time this season at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday November 3rd.  Start planning your lodge watch parties now to cheer Ross on.

Moose members can watch Ross at the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway this Sunday, October 27th at 2:30pm ET on NBC.

2025 International Moose Convention | Milwaukee

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The Moose Fraternity ROARS into Milwaukee May 22nd-26th, 2025 for its 137th International Convention and there’s a lot to be excited about!

Milwaukee is home to Harley-Davidson motorcycles, a myriad of microbreweries, a close-knit creative community, and was named one of National Geographic’s 25 best destinations for travel last year. Add to that an opportunity to visit the Mooseheart campus and participate in the high school graduation ceremony and other campus activities, and you have a rare opportunity to hear AND see what The Moose is all about.

Make plans now to attend the festivities and meetings of The Moose in Brew City – a weekend you’ll never forget!

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!

Assistance for North Carolina & Florida Flood Damaged Areas

The Moose International Compliance Office has been receiving many dispensation requests from lodges this week for fundraising events to help lodges within these impacted areas. Due to the total devastation in these areas and the generosity of Moose members throughout the fraternity, a blanket dispensation has been approved for events during the month of October, 2024 intended to raise funds for those areas, since this is the month that we celebrate Founders Day.

The Compliance Office believes that it is appropriate to issue a blanket dispensation for any benefits/events that the lodges are doing for this much-needed cause. Therefore, no dispensation needs to be submitted to our office for approval. It is recommended that each lodge documents what it is doing so it can be included in its current Heart of the Community Report. If the public is invited, then all events must be held in the hall or outside (not in the social quarters).

If your lodge is interested in doing an event, please contact: for North Carolina, State Secretary Jim Perdue; and for Florida, State Secretary Dan O’Neil for arrangements on where to send or deliver items.

Thanks for what you do! The Compliance Office

October Message from Verna Miller

As we embrace the month of October, let’s channel efforts into our Cradle Fund for Moose Charities. I encourage friendly competition between our lodges and chapters to make this the most successful Cradle Fund yet. Together, we can achieve incredible results!

October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I invite everyone to wear pink as a symbol of support and unity. Many organizations are hosting fundraising projects for this vital cause, and I encourage you to participate wherever you can.

With Halloween approaching on October 31, we celebrate the end of harvest with fun festivities like trick-or-treating. Let’s ensure our children enjoy this holiday safely by organizing community events like trunk-or-treats.

As we look ahead, it’s time to start planning for Thanksgiving. Consider setting up a food bank or donating Thanksgiving basket to families in need. Your generosity can truly make a difference in your community.

Thank you for your efforts in embracing your community.

Fraternally,
Verna Miller

International Open House Day

Moose International has designated Saturday, October 26, 2024 as “International Open House Day” for lodge homes throughout the Fraternity. This date corresponds closely with Founder’s Day (October 27th), which celebrates the birth of James J. Davis, the driving force who brought purpose and meaning to the Fraternity during its earliest stages.

All lodges and chapters are encouraged to conduct events that will bring friends, family and local residents in touch with the Moose, our lodge homes, and the work we do on behalf of children, seniors and our communities. The Chief Compliance Officer has issued a blanket dispensation for all lodges and chapters to hold events on that day that are open to the public, as long as the Moose’s general guidelines for public events are followed. Alcohol may or may not be served, based on the structure of the event, but cannot be sold to members or non-members during the event. Lodges and chapters should refer to Section 46.13 of the General Laws for guidelines to public events, such as Open Houses.

**Note, if October 26th is unavailable to conduct an Open House, the blanket dispensation allows lodges and chapters to hold the event a week earlier, which is Saturday, October 19th.

Any questions can be addressed to your Territory Manager or the Compliance Office.

October Cradle Fundraiser

Does your lodge hold a Cradle Fundraiser? ASK someone to coordinate this fundraiser. Make copies of the cradles, boost your endowment donations!

Download the packet HERE.

The challenge? Who can fill up a whole wall in the lodge with cradles? Please ask your cradle fundraiser coordinator to take pictures and send them to Moose Charities – we would love to highlight your lodge! Make your donations online for Cradle using the Endowment form on the Moose Charities website with “Cradle 2024” in the Special Instructions field.

If you would like ideas or have questions please call Moose Charities at (630) 966-2200 or email us with any questions. Thank you.

October Message from Ronny Serio

Well, it’s Fall y’all, and time for our quarterly Celebrations. I have always enjoyed these, as they are chances to get together with the members of other Lodges that I have gotten to know over the years, as well as opportunities to make some new friends – to spend time with people who share the same aspirations and love for the Fraternity that has become an integral part of our lives. You can exchange ideas that will help you to help your Lodge Moose Legion Committee become even more beneficial to your Lodge, your community, and the Fraternity as a whole, especially Mooseheart and Moosehaven.

I believe that Moose members are some of the luckiest people in the world, as they share so much: their love of God, country, and the largest extended family in the world. So, if you haven’t been to a Celebration in a while, I know times have been tough, but you should treat yourself to a visit with some old friends, make some new friends, and visit with that family you call Moose.

For those that are attending the International Moose Legion Ritual Competition & Conference, the Moose Legion Council is looking forward to seeing you there and is very curious to see what costume you will be wearing for our Halloween Party. I got mine; do you have yours?

God bless Mooseheart, Moosehaven, and each and every one of you and yours.

September Message from Verna Miller

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is all about celebrating the American labor movement and the incredible contributions of workers who’ve built this country from the ground up. What better way to honor them than with parades, picnics, BBQs, and all the festive fun you can imagine?

September, we’re welcoming the vibrant colors of fall—deep reds, pumpkin oranges, olive greens, and golden yellows. It’s like Mother Nature’s way of reminding us to take a deep breath and enjoy the beauty around us.

Kids are back to school, diving into new classrooms and making new friends. It’s a season of fresh starts and exciting possibilities.

September 15th is the deadline for those 990 forms! If you haven’t submitted yours yet, now’s the time to get cracking. Let’s get those forms in so we can focus on the fun stuff.

Cradle Fund, starts in October. How about planning now? Why not make it a friendly competition between the Sisters and Brothers to see who can raise the most money? Get your plans approved so you’ll be ready to start the competition come October 1st. Let’s make this an awesome Cradle fund.

Enjoy the beauty that September brings.

Verna Miller, Grand Regent