Monthly Messages

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

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

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

For many of us returning home from the International Convention in New Orleans, we were inspired by the speakers, reports and information provided. Did you hear the exciting news from Grand Chancellor Barb? Our chapters do not have to obtain a plus one in membership for 2024-2025 as it is being waived this year only for the Award of Achievement. This announcement stems from the expiration of the free-years dues for Chapter members and the potential decline in Chapter membership. But it is important to keep working our arrears lists and retain as many members as possible. Our Chapters provide vital support to our programs and membership, like the Moose Legion for our male members, is an added benefit of Moose membership. Note: Those sisters working for personal honors still need to meet the sponsorship requirements for their respective degree.

It was exciting to see sisters receive the Star and College of Regents Degrees, and I hope plans have been made to honor those at an open meeting. They worked diligently to keep the chapter records in order and all members worked together to receive the Award of Achievement. What an honor it was to see the list of chapters who earned honors. Congratulations to all of you.

We should all be embracing our communities and having community service events. Our children have started back to school and various items are needed, whether it be filling back packs with school supplies or donating needed items for the class such as Kleenex, hand sanitizer and many other items. Some school districts have weekend programs providing food and snacks to children in need. Contact your local school and see how the Women of the Moose can be of assistance. There are numerous ways we can be of service to people in our area.

I look forward to assisting my lodge and chapter by Embracing our Community. With our lodges and chapters working together, we can and will make a difference.

Verna Miller, Grand Regent

April and Spring!! What a beautiful time of year! Time for new growth and new beginnings. As one Chapter year is coming to a close, a new Chapter year is on the horizon. My hope for each of you and your Chapters is that you have a New Board of Officers ready to step out on their adventure in the coming year. New plans, new starts, new members, new adventures and of course, new memories.

We, as Women of the Moose, are always ready for the adventures in our Chapters. Look to the future and what we do for Mooseheart and Moosehaven. Remember we are vital to the success of those campuses. Without the Women of the Moose, where would our children and senior members be?

The Women of the Moose are vital and necessary for the future. Be proud of your membership and what you are able to accomplish.

Congratulations new Officers and Best Wishes for a successful year!

Debby