Moose Fraternity driver Ross Chastain recently appeared on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast to discuss some of his most historic racing moments, including his longest-standing partnership with the Moose Fraternity. Listen to the full episode here.
Moose News
A 12-Place Finish at Richmond Builds Momentum for Rest of Season
At the August 15, 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Ross Chastain drove the Trackhouse Racing No. 1 Chevrolet to a solid 12th-place finish. Following up on a seventh-place finish in Iowa, Chastain has now put together two solid results in two weeks.
There are now only two races remaining before the Chase begins. New Hampshire Motor Speedway comes next, followed by the regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway. Two strong finishes in a row have given him some much-needed momentum.
Members can watch Ross race again this weekend in the Dollar Tree 301 on Sunday, August 23rd. The race begins at 3:00 PM ET and will air on USA.
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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!
Changes to Women of the Moose General Laws
The following is a portion of Barb McPherson’s Keynote Address given at the 114th International Conference of Women of the Moose in Oklahoma City (2026).
During the February Grand Council meeting, the Grand Council recommended and the Moose International Board of Directors approved the following changes to the Women of the Moose General Laws.
Sec. 8 – relates to the name of a Chapter and the only way they can dissolve. The last sentence of the paragraph will now read “A chapter can voluntarily dissolve by a majority vote of the active members present at a meeting, under the authority of an authorized Official Visitor.” Too many chapters think they can just close by themselves. There is indeed a process that needs to happen in accordance with the IRS.
Sec. 86 paragraph h. – relates to the Nominating Committee – and what happens in the event of a tie when voting on nominees. The last sentence of that paragraph has been changed to read “In the event of a tie, the nominee is not placed on the slate. The nominee may resubmit her name at the next Nominating Committee meeting.”
Sec. 94 paragraph c. relates to the Officers earning honors and Training. This section will now read “Training for Elected Officers (including the Junior Past Regent), as outlined in a Moose International policy from the Women of the Moose Headquarters must be completed within 60-days of taking office. Training is valid for three (3) years. Anyone who intends to hold office after her training dates have “expired” must take the appropriate training again. Specifically, should the officer’s training expire while holding office, she may finish out the term without retraining, but training must be retaken if she plans to hold office during the next fiscal year.”
These changes become effective August 1st so this will give the Officers who need training time to attend prior to the conclusion of training on October 31st. Anyone who has already attended training since February 1st has been given credit.
This does not supersede the need to attend training to earn the Golden Gavel, College of Regents or Star degree during the year the member is attempting to qualify for their honor.
Convention Updates
Moose International would like to thank all of the volunteers who contributed their time and efforts to make the International Moose Convention in Oklahoma City a success. The annual meeting is a huge undertaking, and many members stepped up to help things run as smoothly as possible. We couldn’t do it without you, so please know your efforts were appreciated.
Annual Reports:
Awards:
- Premier Lodge Award Qualifiers
- Leadership Award Qualifiers: President
- Leadership Award Qualifiers: Administrator
- Fraternal Recognition Program: Power
- Fraternal Recognition Program: Preferred
New Appointments:
- Chairman of the Board: Mark Penzkover
- Grand Regent: Connie Haas
- Moose Legion President: Steve Hennon
Audio & Visual:
Fraternity Celebrates 5th Straight Year of Membership Growth!
The Moose Fraternity ended the recent fiscal year (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026) with 959,055 lodge members, marking the fifth consecutive year of membership growth. Membership improved by an astounding 46,654 members from the end of last year (912,401 members) and the momentum keeps building.
“For a fifth year in a row, we are thrilled to share that the Moose Fraternity has reached another incredible milestone in our continued growth and strength. During this past campaign year, ending April 30th, we achieved an outstanding gain of 46,654 active members! This remarkable surge brings our total active membership to an impressive 959,055 strong. Such growth is a testament to the dedication, passion, and community spirit shared by our members across the Fraternity. Together, we are building an even brighter future and truly growing to serve,” shared Moose International CEO Scott Hart.
He encourages everyone not to rest on their laurels and to keep working hard to move the Fraternity even closer to the 1M member mark in the coming year.
Wellcare Medicare Advantage Webinars
Moose Fraternity is teaming up with Wellcare to share simple, helpful information about Medicare Advantage plans so Moose members can feel more confident in their coverage choices.
Since Medicare can feel a bit overwhelming, we’ll be sending out details on upcoming educational webinars hosted by Wellcare. These sessions cover the basics—how Medicare Advantage plans work, what the different parts mean, and general qualification information. Wellcare will include the presentation with a Q&A portion to help answer your questions.
Please see the upcoming date and registration link below. As new sessions are added, we’ll continue sharing them so you can pick the time that works best for you.
If you have Medicare and Medicaid, limited income, recently lost employer coverage, are turning 65, or you just moved, you may be eligible for one of many qualifying events that allows you to enroll now.
866-227-0180 (TTY: 711) 8 a.m.-8 p.m., 7 days a week
Benefits and allowance amounts vary by plan. Please call for more details.
Washington residents: “Wellcare” is issued by Coordinated Care of Washington, Inc. Washington residents: Health Net Life Insurance Company is contracted with Medicare for PPO plans. “Wellcare” is issued by Health Net Life Insurance Company. Washington residents: “Wellcare” is issued by WellCare Health Insurance Company of Washington, Inc. For accommodations of persons with special needs at meetings, call 1-877-699-3552 (TTY: 711). There is no obligation to enroll. Louisiana D-SNP prospective enrollees: For detailed information about Louisiana Medicaid benefits, please visit the Medicaid website at https://ldh.la.gov/medicaid or https://www.louisianahealthconnect.com. To request a written copy of our Medicaid Provider Directory, please contact us. Notice: TennCare is not responsible for payment for these benefits, except for appropriate cost sharing amounts. TennCare is not responsible for guaranteeing the availability or quality of these benefits. Any benefits above and beyond traditional Medicare benefits are applicable to Wellcare Medicare Advantage only and do not indicate increased Medicaid benefits.
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Heart of the Community Initiatives Announced for OKC Convention
The International Moose Convention is approaching quickly. There will be two Heart of the Community initiatives planned for OKC: donations of money and needed items to the OK Kids Korral, founded by The Toby Keith Foundation and a blood drive in support of the local community.
The OK Kids Korral helps make life a little easier for children with cancer by providing a safe, convenient, and hopeful place for families to connect with each other and focus on the well-being of their child. OK Kids Korral provides daytime and overnight lodging for pediatric patients and their families. The state of the art facilities at OK Kids Korral are designed to create a relaxing haven for the entire family.
The Moose HOC Committee will be taking donations at their booth near the registration area in the convention center. All checks should be made out to OK Kids Korral and wish list items (see attached list) may also be dropped off at the booth.
The blood drive will occur on Thursday, July 2nd in the convention center. Additional details will be available later on the Moose International website in the convention section and in Official Communications closer to the event.
Please try and give to either the OK Kids Korral or at the Blood Drive. Let’s show the people of Oklahoma what Moose members do to be the Heart of the Community!
Avoid Transfer Errors that can Impact Years of Service
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.
