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January Message from Verna Miller

As we reflect on the past year we look ahead with hope and purpose, a new year is a time of renewal and opportunity. Within our organization, it’s a time for growth and leadership. As we prepare for the year ahead, we invite all members to consider nominations for chapter officers for the upcoming year. Leadership is the heart of our organization, and we value each and every one of you.

Many people make New Year’s resolutions with the best intentions, but sometimes our goal is sidetracked as life gets busy. Breaking a resolution doesn’t mean you failed, it’s just a part of the process.

January, we honor our Junior Graduate Regents, for their leadership during the 23-24 year as Senior Regent. This shows the chapter worked together as a team to earn this recognition.

The winter solstice has passed, marking the turning point when daylight begins to grow longer; nature’s transition reminds us of brighter days ahead. Shine bright sisters!

Verna Miller, Grand Regent

November Message from Verna Miller

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings of the past year, to celebrate the harvest, and to give thanks. While its origins are tied to the early Pilgrims sharing a feast, today Thanksgiving is more about family gatherings, expressing gratitude, and enjoying time together.

One of the highlights of Thanksgiving is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, which attracts millions of viewers each year. And let’s not forget about Black Friday, the big shopping day that kicks off the holiday shopping season. For those who prefer to avoid the crowds, online shopping provides a convenient option.

Christmas, celebrated on December 25th, commemorates the birth of Christ for Christians around the world. It’s a time for family, gift-giving, and festive celebrations. Many communities feature carolers traveling through neighborhoods, spreading holiday cheer by singing classic Christmas carols like Silent Night and Jingle Bells.

As the holiday season unfolds, let’s take the time to appreciate one another and cherish these moments of togetherness. Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year filled with joy, peace, and prosperity.

Travel safely and enjoy the festivities!

Warm regards,

Verna Miller, Grand Regent

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

Youth Awareness

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For more than 25 years, we have organized high school students into a highly effective speakers’ bureau with the goal of educating preschool and elementary school-aged children on a variety of topics, including drug and alcohol abuse, child abuse, “stranger danger,” bullying and peer pressure, and healthy habits and nutrition.

Through Moose KidsTalks presentations, participants in the program have reached an audience more than 750,000 children throughout North America. Students also have a chance to compete for $30,000 in college scholarship money that is awarded annually through this program.

For more information about how youth can participate and for the Association Youth Awareness Congress Schedule and lists of Loyal Order of Moose & Women of the Moose Youth Awareness Coordinators, please visit our Forms/Documents section.

Moose Membership Mobile App is Now Live!

The Moose Membership Mobile App is live on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. Members can now download the app for free using their iPhones or any android phone (i.e. Samsung, Google Pixel, Motorola, etc.). The app includes the new electronic Moose membership card, your Moose membership record, the lodge locator, the General Laws of the Fraternity, as well as instant access to pay dues or sign a new member. Members should use their existing Moose “My Membership Record” user name and password to log in, or register in the app, if they don’t have a “My Membership Record” login.

This document gives information on how to download the app on nearly any phone.

If you are viewing this message on a phone or tablet, the links below will take you directly to the Moose Membership app. If you are viewing this from a computer, it will take you to an information page, but you will not be able to load the app to your phone.

Get it on Apple App StoreGet it on Google Play

Note: Administrators, volunteers and other individuals tasked with checking Moose membership cards should treat the new electronic membership card the same as the printed card. The membership expiration date is in the same location as on the printed card. The electronic card is almost identical to the printed card, however, if a member is marked as a Valued Veteran, the card will carry the VV design. Also, the electronic card does NOT have a magnetic strip, but rather a QR code instead, so members will still need to carry their printed card if their lodge has a mag strip reader on the entrance door that has not yet been upgraded with a QR code reader.

Paperless Billing Now Available

It’s time for the Moose Fraternity to start using less paper and help to protect the natural habitat of our namesake – The Moose!

Utilizing the technology right at your fingertips, you can start receiving your membership dues notice electronically either by simple text message or in an email.

Once you opt-in to text messaging or an email notice, you’ll be just a simple tap or click away from the Moose International renewal page and paying your dues by credit card in a matter of minutes.

Stay better connected to The Moose Fraternity; get your dues notice electronically and know that you’re helping us all be better stewards of our natural resources.

Click here to opt-in to begin receiving electronic dues notices in the future.

If you need any assistance, our Member Services staff is ready to assist you Monday – Friday from 7am – 4:30pm (CT). Just call us at (630) 906-3658 or email our Help Desk.

Diversity Statement

The Moose Fraternity is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We will only be able to grow today as an organization, and provide meaningful help to others, with a diverse group of members, employees and partners that are representative of the communities and individuals which we serve.

Therefore, we do not discriminate against any member, potential member, employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

SMS Terms of Use

SMS Terms of Use

By registering, you consent to receive Dues Renewal Notices electronically, including via SMS text message, instead of receiving them by regular mail. By completing your registration, you confirm that you have reviewed and agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Consent & Eligibility

By opting in to SMS notifications, you certify that:

  • You are the account holder or authorized user of the mobile phone number provided.
  • You are at least 21 years of age.
  • You understand that your consent is voluntary and not a condition of membership or purchase.

Opt-Out & Support

You may change your communication preferences at any time.

  • To stop receiving SMS messages, reply STOP to any message. This will unsubscribe you from future SMS Dues Renewal Notices.
  • To receive additional assistance, reply HELP.

To opt out of email notices, click the Unsubscribe link included in the Dues Renewal email.

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies but will typically average three (3) messages during the month prior to the expiration of your dues. No other solicitations or marketing messages will be sent as part of this SMS program.

Message & Data Rates

Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan. Moose International is not responsible for any charges billed by your carrier.

Service Availability & Limitations

  • SMS delivery may be delayed or prevented by factors outside our control, including your carrier, network coverage, device settings, or technical problems.
  • Moose International is not liable for delayed, undelivered, or misdirected messages.
  • You are responsible for ensuring your mobile number on file is accurate and up to date.

Privacy

Information collected through this SMS program (such as your mobile phone number and communication preferences) will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Changes to SMS Terms

Moose International may modify or update these SMS Terms of Use at any time. Continued participation in the SMS program after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Information

For questions regarding this SMS program or your communication preferences, please contact Member Services or use the HELP keyword for assistance.