Membership Information

What is the Difference Between Re-enrolling and Reinstatement?

The Moose General Laws contain the rules of re-enrollment and reinstatement. This information outlines the membership options and can be found under Chapter 30 – Dues.

If a member wants to retain their years of service, they can reinstate their membership by paying back dues and current dues in The Moose lodge where they are expired, or General Assembly. This must be done within 24 months of expiration date. If years of service are not an important factor to the member they can apply to re-enroll at any lodge. The differences between re-enrollment and reinstatement include:

Sponsors: Because re-enrollment is rejoining, it does require a sponsor. Reinstatement does not require a sponsor because the member is catching up on their dues.

Location: Re-enrollment can be done at any Moose lodge whereas a member reinstating must do so at the lodge in which they are expired, or General Assembly.

Timing:

• Re-enrollment requires that the member is expired for at least 6 months. A member whose dues expire within the last 6 months, cannot re-enroll. Their only option is to pay their dues for the year.
• Reinstatement is allowed for members who are expired over 12 months but less than 24 months. They are not able to pay back dues once they go over 24 months of non-payment.

Cost: Because re-enrollment provides a full year of membership at the cost of one year’s worth of dues and an application fee it is less expensive. However, if years of service are important to the member, reinstatement is the way to go!

Application:

• Re-enrollment is done by submission of an application and appropriate monies to the lodge.
• Re-enrolling members must sign the Former Member Acknowledgment.
• Re-enrolling members keep their original Moose Member ID and as such can use the online application. Paper applications should be entered in the lodge LCLweb program as a code 2 – re-enrollment.
• A re-enrollment application goes through the Vote by Membership process and, if applying at a different lodge it is also subject to approval by the Application Review Committee prior to Vote by Membership.
• Re-instatements should be handled at the local level and cannot be done online. The dropped member would pay back dues and dues in advance. The lodge would then enter the information into LCL web as a code 3 – Reinstatement. Or, if the member wants to re-instate into General Assembly, please contact Moose International at (630) 906-3658 and ask for the General Assembly office for additional information.

 Payment Options for Members Expired 12 Months or Less

Any member who is expired for less than 12 months can pay dues to update their current expiration date. A one-year payment updates them to the current expiration month and year; it does not extend their expiration date to one year from the payment date.

Example: A member is up for renewal every year in November. They do not pay the dues timely but instead wait until August of the following year. Their new expiration date is 11/30/current year; it is not the following August. Dues expiration dates remain the same and are based on the month of the members enrollment.

Dues payments can be made:

• Via check made out to Moose International and mailed to the Dues Processing Center. Please use your renewal coupon and envelope.
• Via credit card using our secure Quick Pay screen
• Via credit card over the phone by calling The Moose Helpdesk at (630) 906-3658
• Via The Moose Smartphone App. Learn more here on how to download it
• Via creation of a reoccurring annual payment with a credit card. Set up is easy; just log into your My Membership Record and go to “Manage Account”>” Manage Auto Pay”

Renewing Annual Dues

Dues renewal notices are mailed to all members’ approximately 60 days prior to the expiration date. Or, for members who opt-in for paperless renewal notices, texts or emails are sent 30 days prior to expiration. Several reminders are sent post expiration.

Ways to Pay

• Directly to Moose International with the renewal coupon and envelope provided in the paper renewal. Please put the Moose Member ID on the memo line of the check.
• By mailing a check, with the Moose Member ID on the memo line of the check, to:

**US Payments:

DUES PROCESSING CENTER
MOOSE INTERNATIONAL
PO BOX 88065
CHICAGO, IL  60680-1065

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**Canadian Payments:

DUES PROCESSING CENTER
MOOSE INTERNATIONAL
PO BOX 88067
CHICAGO, IL  60680-1067

• Pay by credit card using our secure Quick Pay screen.
• Pay by credit/debit card over the phone by calling The Moose Helpdesk at (630) 906-3658.
• Pay by using The Moose Smartphone App. Learn more here on how to download it.
• Pay by creation of a reoccurring annual payment with a credit card. Set up is easy; just log into your My Membership Record and go to “Manage Account”>” Manage Auto Pay”

**Please do not mail checks to the Moose International street address; doing so adds to the processing time.

Transferring to Another Lodge

This information pertains to Moose members who want or need to transfer their membership to a different lodge or into General Assembly.

• Any member who wants to transfer from one lodge to another must be current with their dues in order to transfer and to keep their years of service.
• To allow the incoming lodge administrative handling time, the member must turn in their transfer application at least 30 days prior to their due’s expiration date.
• The transfer application needs to be submitted to the incoming fraternal unit, along with a $20.00 transfer fee.
• Transfers are not handled by Moose International or the Moose International Helpdesk. They are handled by the incoming lodge.
• The Moose General Laws Chapter 32, section 32.1 provides information on transfers; it includes that the incoming lodge notifies the outgoing lodge, providing them up to fourteen days to object to the transfer. If there is no objection, membership is then voted on at the next meeting of the incoming lodge.
• Upon approval, the membership is moved to the new lodge and an updated membership card is issued.
• When a member transfers out of General Assembly Lodge 3000, the incoming lodge is not to charge a transfer fee.
• Members who want to transfer into General Assembly Lodge 3000 should contact Moose International at (630) 906-3658 and ask for the General Assembly for assistance.

Transferring to Another Chapter/Moose Legion

This information pertains to Moose members who want or need to transfer their membership to a different Chapter or Moose Legion.

• Similar to the Lodge process above, but the transfer applications need to be submitted to the incoming Chapter Treasurer/Moose Legion Secretary.
• Separate transfer applications are filled out for members transferring both their lodge and chapter memberships or both their lodge and Moose Legion memberships because one form goes to the lodge and the other goes to the Chapter or Moose Legion.
• Transfer fees are $10 for the Chapter/Moose Legion. No transfer fee is needed for chapter members transferring out of Allheart.

To purchase a life membership, the necessary funds are remitted directly to Moose International, via our lockbox service. Members that have served 50 consecutive years, paid dues in advance equal to 50 years of service, or sponsored 250 members are issued a Life Membership in their fraternal unit. Life Members are provided a new membership card indicating Life Member Status.

A Moose member whose dues are current but who does not meet the above requirements may purchase a Life Membership. The cost of a Life Membership is as follows (starting May 1, 2021):

The Moose – $1,200
Women of the Moose – $500
Moose Legion – $500

The option to purchase a Life Membership at a reduced rate is also available, based on your years of service with your respective fraternal unit. Below is a chart indicating the current pricing for a Life Membership. Payments should be mailed via our Lockbox, to the addresses listed below.

Years of Service 0-14

The Moose – $1,200
Women of the Moose – $500
Moose Legion – $500

Years of Service: 15-19

The Moose – $960
Women of the Moose – $400
Moose Legion – $400

Years of Service: 20-24

The Moose – $840
Women of the Moose – $350
Moose Legion – $350

Years of Service: 25-29

The Moose – $720
Women of the Moose – $300
Moose Legion – $300

Years of Service: 30-34

The Moose – $600
Women of the Moose – $250
Moose Legion – $250

Years of Service: 35-39

The Moose – $480
Women of the Moose – BUYOUT*
Moose Legion – BUYOUT*

Years of Service: 40-44

The Moose – $360
Women of the Moose – BUYOUT*
Moose Legion – BUYOUT*

Years of Service: 45-49

The Moose – BUYOUT*
Women of the Moose – BUYOUT*
Moose Legion – BUYOUT*

*buyout means that you pay dues for the number of years you need to make 50

A Life Membership may be purchased by sending a check in the appropriate amount, payable to:

Moose International
Dues Processing Center
PO Box 88065
Chicago, IL 60680-1065

Canadian members should mail their checks to the following address:

Moose International
Dues Processing Center
PO Box 88067
Chicago, IL 60680-1067

When purchasing a Life Membership, please include your member ID #, your unit #, and the words “Life Membership” on the check.

Simply ask, “How would you like to join the finest non-profit organization around? You are a dear friend, and I would like to take you to our local lodge and where you can see why I have love for our fraternity. The cost is minimal, and you would not believe the benefits you are eligible for, simply by joining.” Who wouldn’t want to accept your offer?

Sponsoring is also guiding that new member and encouraging them to become active in your local lodge. Once they become familiar with the lodge, take the time to explain what their membership means to the rest of the fraternity. Further expand on Mooseheart, Moosehaven and Community Service. They will not believe what the fraternity does for those in need. Don’t hesitate – sponsor them today! Print/Download our Sponsor Guide for tips on talking to potential members.

Application Options

• The Moose App is a great way to facilitate sponsoring friends and family into the organization. Simply open the app and click on the New Member Application icon. Assist the applicant with entering the correct information in each field, enter payment information and hit Submit. It’s as easy as that.
• Use the electronic application available on our website.
• Pick up a paper application from your local lodge or print one off of our website.

* For all paper applications, make sure print is legible, that both the applicant side and the Obligation of Membership located on the back of the form is completed.

* Fill out the sponsor section in full.

* Turn the application/monies into the Lodge they are joining.

* Explain to your applicant the process for joining and encourage them to attend the orientation program.

Every applicant for membership, approved by the Application Review Committee, must be voted upon by the membership at a regular Lodge meeting. Upon receiving a simple favorable majority of votes cast, they will be declared elected to membership, enrolled and a membership card is mailed to them from Moose International.