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.
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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.
2026 International Moose Convention | Oklahoma City
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Join us in Oklahoma City from June 30th – July 3rd, 2026 for the 138th International Moose Convention!
Named one of the Best Places to Visit by Southern Living magazine, Oklahoma City, also known as OKC, offers all of the culture, cuisine, attractions and amenities you’d expect in a modern metropolis. And with its rugged Western past, working stockyards and title as “Horse Show Capital of the World,” it’s rich in cowboy culture, as well.
Merely blocks away from the convention center, Industrial-chic Bricktown is a lively entertainment district, with repurposed warehouse spaces home to restaurants, piano lounges and chic wine bars. Yet despite its vibrant nightlife, you cannot visit OKC without paying your respects at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, which honors the victims, survivors and rescuers of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. From family fun to historic sites to outdoor adventures you won’t find anywhere else, Oklahoma City has plenty of hustle without all the hassle.
Registration and housing now open!
2026 Blessing of the Bikes
The 22nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes will take place on Saturday, May 16th, 2026. Advanced registration for this event is preferred!
Advanced Registration: $20.00 per bike
Day of Registration: $30.00 per bike
For more information about the event and to register online today, visit the Moose Charities website.
December Message from R. Helton Shaw
The Moose Legion Council had a very productive meeting on November 7, 2025. Changes to our Code of Rules submitted by Councilman J.C., and updated MLEC material submitted by Councilman Henry, was reviewed. The final version of each will be presented to the ML Council at our February 2026 meeting in Norfolk, VA. Our goal is to provide the MI Board of Directors copies for their approval.
Please continue with your efforts for a plus 1 in membership and retention.
God bless each of you and have a very Merry Christmas.
