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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!

Enter your High School JUNIOR (Graduating Class of 2028) for a chance to win up to a $5,000 scholarship with the Moose – The Heart of the Community Scholarship Program.

To qualify for a chance at a $1,000 scholarship, the applicant must::

• Be a student of the high school graduating Class of 2028 (to be verified by a high school official);
• Have a father, mother, step-parent, grandparent or legal guardian who is a current member of the Moose in good standing (Applicant is NOT required to reside in the same household); and,
• Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or equivalent verified by a copy of student’s transcript.

(Completing these criteria qualifies for a chance for a $1,000 scholarship.)

If the applicant completes one or more of the optional criteria below, he/she will qualify for a chance for a $5,000 scholarship:

• In-School / Extra-Curricular activities (i.e. school sports teams, band, chess club, theater, etc.) To satisfy this requirement a school official must verify this by completing their section of the application.
• Out-of-School activities (i.e. employment, scouting programs, music lessons, non-school related sports) To satisfy this requirement: Letters must be written directly by a supervising adult (boss, troop leader, etc.) and sent with an application (NOT separately) no later than June 30, 2027.

Print/Download Application

Applications must be emailed or postmarked with a copy of transcript and any optional letters on or before June 30, 2027 – No exceptions!

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.

The following is a portion of Barb McPherson’s Keynote Address given at the 114^th 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.

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:

• Report of the Rules and Order Committee

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:

• Opening Session
• Hanz & Franz: Opening Session
• Session 2
• Hanz & Franz: Session 2
• Session 3
• Hanz & Franz: Session 3
• Installation of Officers
• Hanz & Franz: Session 4

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.

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 2^nd 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!