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| The Fellowship Degree of Honor is an honorary Degree of the Loyal Order of Moose. It was first created on August 7, 1918. The Degree is conferred only upon Moose Legionnaires who are recommended by the Fellows of their Lodge and approved by the Pilgrim Council. The selection process begins during the month of November, which has been designated by the fraternity as Fellowship Degree Honor Month. This is a time when special activities are scheduled within Lodges to pay tribute to these dedicated fraternalists. It is also the time when the Fellows of the Lodge gather to review the service of members of the Moose Legion within their Lodge and, providing the Lodge has received a recommendation form from their Regional Manager, select a Moose Legionnaire to be recommended for elevation to the Degree of Honor. The recommendation is highly confidential and is never revealed until such time as the recommended Moose Legionnaire is selected and called by the Pilgrim Council and subsequently conferred with the Degree of Honor. The opportunity to serve on the Lodge Fellowship Committee is one of the privileges of being a Fellow. This select group may meet as often as they like to socialize, raise funds for special projects or conduct other business beneficial to the Degree. The official regalia of a Fellow is a French-blue blazer featuring the Fellowship logo, coordinated necktie, white shirt and black trousers. The regalia is worn in its entirety or not at all. The regalia may be worn at any function of the Order and is symbolic of the character and strength that these men provide to the Moose fraternal structure. A Fellow is also entitled to wear the Fellowship medallion, available through Moose International Catalog Sales and may be worn at any function of the Order. |
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| BECOMING A MOOSE LEGIONNAIRE Congratulations - If you have met the qualifications necessary to become a member of the Moose Legion – the Degree of Service. What is the Moose Legion? Dedicated members of the Loyal Order of Moose continually look for ways to provide even greater service to our children at Mooseheart and our senior members at Moosehaven. The Moose Legion provides a venue for these enthusiastic members to direct and lead special programs that accomplish this fraternal mission. Who belongs to the Moose Legion? Moose Legionnaires come from all walks of life and occupations. They are leaders in their communities and they prevail in positions of responsibility and leadership within the Moose fraternity. Each Moose Legionnaire believes strongly in doing some good thing for someone each day. Membership in the Moose Legion is the stepping stone to the Honorary Degrees of our Order – the Fellowship Degree of Honor and the Pilgrim Degree of Merit. Being called to receive these Honorary Degrees within the Loyal Order of Moose is only possible through recognized achievements in the Lodge and Moose Legion. Why should I consider joining the Moose Legion? Membership in the Degree of Service offers you additional opportunities to serve childhood and old age, and opens the door to you and your family for theme parties, sporting events, community service projects and other unique activities available only to members of the Moose Legion. Moose Legion Celebrations are held at various Lodges within the jurisdiction of your Moose Legion, and serve as a means to share ideas and enjoy good times with fellow Moose Legionnaires. Leadership skills may be developed through the Moose Legion Committee of your Lodge or within the Moose Legion jurisdiction. How do I join the Moose Legion? Simply complete and sign an application for membership available from any Moose Legionnaire or click here. Then submit the application, along with the required fee and dues as shown on the application, to the Moose Legion Secretary or drop it by the office. You will be notified as to the date, time and location of the next Moose Legion conferral ceremony. Questions? Email YubaCityMoose@Gmail.com |
| The official logo of the Council of Higher Degrees is the standing Moose overlaid on six (6) interlocking rings representing the degrees of the Order. The color of the rings denote the degrees: Pilgrim is gold; Fellowship is French blue, Moose Legion is purple, College of Regents is black, Academy of Friendship is blue and the Star Recorder is green. Composition Of Higher Degrees The Council of Higher Degrees consists of:Members of the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, the Fellowship Degree of Honor, the Moose Legion Degree of Service, the College of Regents, the Academy of Friendship and the Star Recorders. Purpose Council is a separate and autonomous unit of the Order. The purpose of the Council of Higher Degrees is: To be actively involved in the retention of Lodge, Chapter and Moose Legion members. To promote and support the programs of Moose Charities. To honor all newly elevated members of the higher degrees. To honor the memories of deceased members of the Council of Higher Degrees. To promote the programs of the Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose. To encourage fraternal and social unity, benevolence and charity among all members of the Order. |
| The Pilgrim Degree of Merit is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. This Degree is conferred only in the House of God at Mooseheart, Illinois and comes as a reward for extraordinary service to the Order. This degree was originally created on August 1, 1918. All Pilgrims of the Order are sent special recommendation forms annually and may recommend any member of the Order, for this Degree, who has attained the Fellowship Degree of Honor, and meets some other basic minimum qualifications, by submitting this form to the Office of the Director General. Fellows recommended will then have their record of service evaluated for merit. Those attaining the highest level of service will be presented to the Pilgrim Consistory “all living Past Supreme Governors“ for their review and approval. Once the list has been finalized, the approved candidates receive the call to assemble in the House of God for the conferral. The call remains confidential until the Degree has been conferred. Special Pilgrim Presentations are then generally scheduled in the Lodges of new Pilgrims, or at an association event, after the conferral. This presentation is where the new Pilgrim is officially presented with his regalia and is coordinated with the Regional Manager or a Pilgrim Representative from that association. Family, friends, community leaders, Lodge members, and other Pilgrims of the Order are invited to attend this fraternal tribute. The official regalia of a Pilgrim is a gold blazer featuring the Pilgrim logo, with coordinated necktie, white shirt and black trousers. A Pilgrim is also entitled to wear the Pilgrim medallion with gold cord. This regalia and medallion may be worn at any function of the Order and is symbolic of the dedication, commitment and outstanding service that these men have provided to the Moose Fraternity. |
| DEGREES OF THE WOMEN OF THE MOOSE Chapters must earn the "Award of Achievement" In order for any co-worker to qualify for their personal awards in a given year. For a Chapter to earn the Award of Achievement they must: 1) Have a gain in membership of one (1) or more "active" members in good standing. 2) Net assets of April 30th shall be greater than or equal to net assets of previous May 1st. 3) Pay all amounts owed to Moose Int'l departments as billed & government agencies when due. 4) Complete Form 990 and Form 944 ( if applicable), and mail at proper time. 5) Financial Reports are transmitted on time 6) Minimum donation for Scholarship & Maintenance, and Special Projects are made. 7) Adhere to the General Laws of the WOTM & LOOM 8) Use only authorized Meeting Procedures & Agendas, strictly as written for all Chapter Meetings 9) Submit a nomination on proper forms for an International Co-Worker & Novice Co-Worker of the Year The "Academy of Friendship" is the first degree in the Women of the Moose. Co-workers in good standing earn this degree by being installed as a chair of a committee, or an appointed or elected office before January 31st and serve in the same capacity until the end of the Chapter year. She must also have a fund raiser and sponsor 2 new members into her Chapter. If installed after January 31st, or not installed into any position, a co-worker must sponsor five (5) new or re-enrolled members. In addition, the chapter must earn the "Award of Achievement." Once the requirements are met and verified by Moose International, a call card will be sent. The Academy of Friendship Conferral Ceremony is held in February at the state Mid-year Conference. A co-worker is not credited with this award until she is invested in the proper ceremony. Co-workers are now able to also be invested at International Conference. Members of the Academy of Friendship wear the light blue jacket. The "Green Cap" is awarded to Senior Regents of Chapters who earn the "Award of Achievement." In addition, the Sr. Regent must have been installed before July 31st. She shall appoint all Chapter Development Committee Chairmen and Appointed Officers and have them installed prior to January 31st. She must fill any vacancy during the year. All co-workers on the Chapter rolls shall be notified of the Committee to which they have been appointed. She shall hold a fund raiser, and sponsor 2 new members into the Chapter. She must submit completed Quarterly Community Service Reports, International and Novice Co-Worker Nominations, and all other Chapter reports required by Moose International as instructed. She must attend Board of Officer's Meetings, Committee Activity Night Meetings and Business Meetings of the Chapter. The Senior Regent must attend the Annual Executive Session. The Green Cap is invested at the State Annual Conference in August. The co-worker wears the medallion shown. proudly for 1 year while holding the office of Jr. Graduate Regent. The "Star Recorder" is awarded to the Recorder of Chapters who earn "The Award of Achievment". She must be installed on or before July 31st and serves in the same capacity until the end of the Chapter year. She must sponsor two (2) new members into her Chapter. All Financial Reports must be transmitted by the 10th of each month. All tax and government reports must be filed and paid on time. The Recorder shall sort the active membership into the (8) Chapter Development Committees and provide list to the Sr. Regent. Recorders must attend 2-HOTT (2 day Hands on Technical Training) and the Annual Executive Session. She must record all receipts and expenditures accurately and properly balanced. Membership records & reports shall be kept current and updates reported to Moose Int'l weekly. She shall furnish requested reports to Moose Int'l as required. The Star Recorder is invested at the Annual International Conference after receiving her call card from Moose Int'l. Members of the Star Recorder are entitled to wear the green jacket. The " College of Regents" is the highest honor in the respective Chapters. Eligibility for the College of Regents is limited to a co-worker who completed the requirements for the Green Cap as Senior Regent. As Junior Graduate Regent she shall be installed on or before July 31st and serve in the same capacity through April 30th. She must sponsor two (2) new members into her Chapter. The Jr. Grad will serve as the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee for which she shall hold a fundraising project. She shall hold a Green Cap Activity Night. The Jr. Grad must attend the Annual Executive Session, Board of Officer;s Meetings, Committee Activity & Chapter Business Meetings. If the Chapter did not earn the Award of Achievement during the year she was Senior Regent, however she completed all requirements for her personal honors, a Jr. Graduate Regent can still earn her College of Regents if the Chapter earns the Award of Achievement during her year as Jr. Grad. She must fulfill all the above requirements with the addition of sponsoring four (4) new members into her Chapter. The College of Regent is invested at the Annual International Conference. Tassel colors on the hats change with advancement through the College of Regents and/or International Appointments along with the addition of stoles. The first being a green tassel. Wearing the Cap & Gown Regalia is limited to special meetings and occasions. Members of the College of Regents are entitled to wear the black jacket. |
Moose Legion Has Made Substantial Contributions
The Second Degree of the Loyal Order of Moose, known as the Moose Legion, was organized in 1913 to provide an opportunity for those
members of the fraternity who desire to make further contributions to the Order's philanthropic objectives. Also known as the Degree of Service,
the Moose Legion provides a means of distinction for its members. Becoming a Moose Legionnaire is the first step towards advancing to the
higher degrees.
There are at present more than 200 Moose Legions in the United States and Canada with an average membership of 10 percent of the Moose
membership. Moose Legion "celebrations" are held at least quarterly in each jurisdiction. The Second Degree now enjoys a high position of
membership strength, respect and prestige. It has achieved this lofty level by compiling an outstanding record of fraternal achievement.
The first philanthropic project of the Moose Legion in 1913 and 1914, was to contribute $6,000 to provide the nucleus for a herd of Holstein dairy
cattle at Mooseheart. Moose Legion contributions financed the building of West Legion Hall in 1917, East Legion Hall in 1919, and Fez Hall in
1921. (All are or were residential structures on the Mooseheart Campus.) The Moose Legion helped finance the founding and operation of
Moosehaven in 1922, underwrote the founding of the Moosehaven Research Laboratory
in 1947, and built the Community Building in 1949. In 1953, the Moose Legion financed Faith Hall, Legion Hall in 1958, and Jubilee Hall. In the
1960s, the Moose Legion also helped raise funds for the Paul P. Schmitz Health Center. Since the 1980s, Moose Legionnaires have also funded
all prescription drugs and all outside health care needs of Moosehaven residents.
The Moose Legion helped build Mooseheart's House of God in 1950 and contributed $150,000 to the Mooseheart High School building fund in
1954. The Moose Legion successfully completed a $100,000 campaign to develop Mooseheart Camp Ross in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
(The early-1990s upgrades at Camp Ross are also a Moose Legion project.) In the late 1960s, the Mooseheart student bank was completed and
placed into operation, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool was added to the Mooseheart school complex, both thanks to the Moose Legion. In
1973, the Museum of Moose History was dedicated and was sponsored entirely by the Moose Legion. There was also a complete renovation of
Jubilee Hall at Moosehaven in 1980-81. Another milestone by the Moose Legion was the financing in the late 1970s of a new metric track at
Mooseheart, at a cost of more than $180,000; this track was completely resurfaced in 1994 at a cost of $56,000 -- also borne by the Moose
Legion. By now the Museum of Moose History had outgrown itself and a completely new addition, doubling the size, was also funded by the
Moose Legion and dedicated in 1985. In 1989, the Moose Legion adopted Camp Ross as its permanent project, guaranteeing the continuation of
the Summer Camp Program and maintaining its reputation as the "Degree of Service."
Dedicated Moose members are invited to become members of the Second Degree. A good standing member becomes eligible for advancement
to the Second Degree after he has completed one year of membership and has sponsored one member into the lodge OR has completed six
months of membership and sponsored three members in to the lodge. If you were once a Moose Legion member, please consider renewing
your dues and once again become active in the Second Degree.
The Second Degree of the Loyal Order of Moose, known as the Moose Legion, was organized in 1913 to provide an opportunity for those
members of the fraternity who desire to make further contributions to the Order's philanthropic objectives. Also known as the Degree of Service,
the Moose Legion provides a means of distinction for its members. Becoming a Moose Legionnaire is the first step towards advancing to the
higher degrees.
There are at present more than 200 Moose Legions in the United States and Canada with an average membership of 10 percent of the Moose
membership. Moose Legion "celebrations" are held at least quarterly in each jurisdiction. The Second Degree now enjoys a high position of
membership strength, respect and prestige. It has achieved this lofty level by compiling an outstanding record of fraternal achievement.
The first philanthropic project of the Moose Legion in 1913 and 1914, was to contribute $6,000 to provide the nucleus for a herd of Holstein dairy
cattle at Mooseheart. Moose Legion contributions financed the building of West Legion Hall in 1917, East Legion Hall in 1919, and Fez Hall in
1921. (All are or were residential structures on the Mooseheart Campus.) The Moose Legion helped finance the founding and operation of
Moosehaven in 1922, underwrote the founding of the Moosehaven Research Laboratory
in 1947, and built the Community Building in 1949. In 1953, the Moose Legion financed Faith Hall, Legion Hall in 1958, and Jubilee Hall. In the
1960s, the Moose Legion also helped raise funds for the Paul P. Schmitz Health Center. Since the 1980s, Moose Legionnaires have also funded
all prescription drugs and all outside health care needs of Moosehaven residents.
The Moose Legion helped build Mooseheart's House of God in 1950 and contributed $150,000 to the Mooseheart High School building fund in
1954. The Moose Legion successfully completed a $100,000 campaign to develop Mooseheart Camp Ross in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
(The early-1990s upgrades at Camp Ross are also a Moose Legion project.) In the late 1960s, the Mooseheart student bank was completed and
placed into operation, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool was added to the Mooseheart school complex, both thanks to the Moose Legion. In
1973, the Museum of Moose History was dedicated and was sponsored entirely by the Moose Legion. There was also a complete renovation of
Jubilee Hall at Moosehaven in 1980-81. Another milestone by the Moose Legion was the financing in the late 1970s of a new metric track at
Mooseheart, at a cost of more than $180,000; this track was completely resurfaced in 1994 at a cost of $56,000 -- also borne by the Moose
Legion. By now the Museum of Moose History had outgrown itself and a completely new addition, doubling the size, was also funded by the
Moose Legion and dedicated in 1985. In 1989, the Moose Legion adopted Camp Ross as its permanent project, guaranteeing the continuation of
the Summer Camp Program and maintaining its reputation as the "Degree of Service."
Dedicated Moose members are invited to become members of the Second Degree. A good standing member becomes eligible for advancement
to the Second Degree after he has completed one year of membership and has sponsored one member into the lodge OR has completed six
months of membership and sponsored three members in to the lodge. If you were once a Moose Legion member, please consider renewing
your dues and once again become active in the Second Degree.
| CENTENNIAL PLAZA SYMBOLIZES MOOSE FRATERNALISM Upon entering the front entrance at Mooseheart, one cannot help but notice the bronze statue of a moose, centered in the middle of the Centennial Plaza. It stands watch over the grounds with grace, power and dignity. The Plaza was officially dedicated in 1988 at the 100th International Moose Convention at Chicago and Mooseheart. The moose statue stands almost 16 feet tall and was created by world-renowned sculptor Gerard Balciar. The fine details and true-to-life form of this majestic animal make it a beautiful piece of work. The Centennial Plaza is surrounded by marble walls with built-in benches. The name of each Moose state and provincial association appears above each bench. To help defray the costs of Centennial Plaza, several years after its construction, Moose members and their families purchased designated one inch squares in their name. |
History of the Moose Legion
The "Moose Legion" or "Degree of Service" was created by resolution during the annual convention of the Supreme Lodge in Cincinnati, Ohio, and adopted by the Supreme Council in 1913 as
the Mooseheart Legion of the World". Initially, and continuing until 1931, women enjoyed full membership as an intricate part of the Mooseheart Legion of the World.
The first individual Moose Legion unit was chartered in 1914 - Western Pennsylvania No. 1, and established at Director General’s James J. Davis’s own Lodge, Pittsburg Moose Lodge # 46.
Separate Officers for Moose Legion units were established – a presiding North Moose, a South, East and a West Moose, a Guiding Moose, a Custodian of the Heart, Argus of the Heart, Herder,
and Treasurer. From 1914 until 1991, the annual presiding officer of the Moose Legion was known as the Grand North Moose; since 1991 he has been the International President of the Moose
Legion of which Robert Maxey served the position. Robert Maxey joined the Sandston, Virginia Moose Lodge #1937 in 1967, is a past President of the Virginia Moose Association (1994), and is
an active member of Old Dominion Moose Legion #148. Rodney Brandon, the Moose Legion degree's first administrator carrying the title Grand Regent, devised the first emblem, which
incorporated a moose head centered in a pyramid with the letters "F", "H", and "C" at its points superimposed over a heart, surrounded by a circle and containing the words "Alces” and "Machlis",
all of which had individual meanings. The pyramid symbolized the core of our existence, Faith, Hope and Charity, while the heart symbolized heart of the fraternity, and the word "Alces" meaning
moose or large beast and "Machlis" meaning leader. The emblem was used in conjunction with the Women of the Moose until 1991, when a change was made to give both the Moose Legion
and the Women of the Moose specific logo identity. The year 1931 brought the formal organization of the Women of the Moose, and produced an amicable split from the men, as a separate and
distinct unit of the fraternity. In the same year, the degree changed its name to "Legion of the Moose", and continued under this banner until early 1991, when the name changed once again, to
"Moose Legion", with reference to the "Degree of Service".
Moose Legionnaires, initially committed to building a one-million dollar endowment fund, also recognized the needs of the newly created "Child City - Mooseheart". Extending their efforts, they
provided the funds to purchase the first dairy herd and funded construction of the first major building, "Loyalty Hall" - 1914 (now renovated and converted into a learning center). Added shortly
thereafter were "West Legion Hall” - 1917, "East Legion Hall" - 1919 and "Fez Hall" - 1921. In addition, Moose Legionnaires have provided funds to help with every major project on the
Mooseheart campus, and individually have funded construction of the indoor swimming pool adjacent to the school (1965), construction and maintenance of the metric track located at the
Illinois Memorial Stadium (1978 & 1994), renovation of Camp Ross Swimming pool (1999), purchase of more property, including a Bunk House (2001), and renovation of the House of God
(2003). Development of Mooseheart's Camp Ross became a concern of the Moose Legion in its early years, and in addition to its obligation for the annual budget, the Moose Legion committed
to a 5 year improvement program, which included the construction of a new Camp Director's cabin in 1995. Now, brought about by the volunteer efforts of the Moose Legions, Camp Ross is a
full 12 month per year facility, providing a camping experience for Mooseheart children, as well as educational and retreat facilities for Moose International and Mooseheart staff and employees.
Even though the great amount of monies raised by the first Moose Legionnaires were of significant value to Mooseheart, these accomplishments are overshadowed by the commitments made
to the "City of Contentment - Moosehaven”. The Moose Legion provided the original funding available for the purchase of the 63 acre retirement community campus in Orange Park, Florida. (A
little known fact … for many years after the founding of Moosehaven, admission was open only to those holding the Moose Legion degree.) Traditional monetary support for Moosehaven
continued and took on an added dimension in 1991, when Moose Legionnaires, adopted the "Moosehaven Seniors Medical Fund", wherein another major portion of annual dues is diverted
directly to the Moosehaven budget for outside medical service of our seniors. This permanent project has provided for senior health care at Moosehaven in excess of three-million dollars.
Lodges with active Moose Legion committees operate at a higher level in membership building and retention, profitability, and harmony among its membership. The Moose member, once
elevated to the Moose Legion Degree and with an active committee through which to channel his fraternal desires, exhibits a strong desire to give of time, talents and leadership ability, thus
contributing to Lodge progress.
Let's consider three known facts: first… of those Lodge members who are dropped for nonpayment of dues each year - 9 of every 10 are not Moose Legionnaires. Second… of those Moose
members who achieve Lodge new members sponsor status each year - 8 of every 10 are Moose Legionnaires, and Third… ninety-eight cents of every dollar raised at the Lodge level by Moose
Legionnaires finds it way back into the Lodge, in the form of a new or remodeled buildings, purchase of equipment, payment of insurance premiums or some special project. When we have an
active Moose Legion Committee in our Lodges, we have individuals who accept projects and get things done in the Lodge. Considering the positive effect on our Lodges by Moose
Legionnaires, it is imperative we place greater emphasis on Moose Legion membership. We must bring those qualified for membership in the Moose Legion into our ranks, and then provide a
schedule of activities and projects within the Lodge through an active Moose Legion Committee. This is accomplished by acquainting the Moose member with the Moose Legion, educating him
on the value of Moose Legion membership, and elevating him to the Degree of Service. At this point, we will have added assets to our Lodge by including a member who will be more likely to
remain a Moose member … one who will sponsor his friends to membership and one who will be willing to dedicate his efforts through service to the Lodge, community and fraternity.
A Moose member who elevates his membership to the Degree of Service does so out of love for and dedication to the fraternity. He places the needs of his Lodge, District, State or Province, and
the Fraternity ahead of his personal desire for recognition or advancement… he steps forward, pays his fee and dues, and then proudly announces…"I'm part of the future, use me to advance
the cause of children and seniors!"
The "Moose Legion" or "Degree of Service" was created by resolution during the annual convention of the Supreme Lodge in Cincinnati, Ohio, and adopted by the Supreme Council in 1913 as
the Mooseheart Legion of the World". Initially, and continuing until 1931, women enjoyed full membership as an intricate part of the Mooseheart Legion of the World.
The first individual Moose Legion unit was chartered in 1914 - Western Pennsylvania No. 1, and established at Director General’s James J. Davis’s own Lodge, Pittsburg Moose Lodge # 46.
Separate Officers for Moose Legion units were established – a presiding North Moose, a South, East and a West Moose, a Guiding Moose, a Custodian of the Heart, Argus of the Heart, Herder,
and Treasurer. From 1914 until 1991, the annual presiding officer of the Moose Legion was known as the Grand North Moose; since 1991 he has been the International President of the Moose
Legion of which Robert Maxey served the position. Robert Maxey joined the Sandston, Virginia Moose Lodge #1937 in 1967, is a past President of the Virginia Moose Association (1994), and is
an active member of Old Dominion Moose Legion #148. Rodney Brandon, the Moose Legion degree's first administrator carrying the title Grand Regent, devised the first emblem, which
incorporated a moose head centered in a pyramid with the letters "F", "H", and "C" at its points superimposed over a heart, surrounded by a circle and containing the words "Alces” and "Machlis",
all of which had individual meanings. The pyramid symbolized the core of our existence, Faith, Hope and Charity, while the heart symbolized heart of the fraternity, and the word "Alces" meaning
moose or large beast and "Machlis" meaning leader. The emblem was used in conjunction with the Women of the Moose until 1991, when a change was made to give both the Moose Legion
and the Women of the Moose specific logo identity. The year 1931 brought the formal organization of the Women of the Moose, and produced an amicable split from the men, as a separate and
distinct unit of the fraternity. In the same year, the degree changed its name to "Legion of the Moose", and continued under this banner until early 1991, when the name changed once again, to
"Moose Legion", with reference to the "Degree of Service".
Moose Legionnaires, initially committed to building a one-million dollar endowment fund, also recognized the needs of the newly created "Child City - Mooseheart". Extending their efforts, they
provided the funds to purchase the first dairy herd and funded construction of the first major building, "Loyalty Hall" - 1914 (now renovated and converted into a learning center). Added shortly
thereafter were "West Legion Hall” - 1917, "East Legion Hall" - 1919 and "Fez Hall" - 1921. In addition, Moose Legionnaires have provided funds to help with every major project on the
Mooseheart campus, and individually have funded construction of the indoor swimming pool adjacent to the school (1965), construction and maintenance of the metric track located at the
Illinois Memorial Stadium (1978 & 1994), renovation of Camp Ross Swimming pool (1999), purchase of more property, including a Bunk House (2001), and renovation of the House of God
(2003). Development of Mooseheart's Camp Ross became a concern of the Moose Legion in its early years, and in addition to its obligation for the annual budget, the Moose Legion committed
to a 5 year improvement program, which included the construction of a new Camp Director's cabin in 1995. Now, brought about by the volunteer efforts of the Moose Legions, Camp Ross is a
full 12 month per year facility, providing a camping experience for Mooseheart children, as well as educational and retreat facilities for Moose International and Mooseheart staff and employees.
Even though the great amount of monies raised by the first Moose Legionnaires were of significant value to Mooseheart, these accomplishments are overshadowed by the commitments made
to the "City of Contentment - Moosehaven”. The Moose Legion provided the original funding available for the purchase of the 63 acre retirement community campus in Orange Park, Florida. (A
little known fact … for many years after the founding of Moosehaven, admission was open only to those holding the Moose Legion degree.) Traditional monetary support for Moosehaven
continued and took on an added dimension in 1991, when Moose Legionnaires, adopted the "Moosehaven Seniors Medical Fund", wherein another major portion of annual dues is diverted
directly to the Moosehaven budget for outside medical service of our seniors. This permanent project has provided for senior health care at Moosehaven in excess of three-million dollars.
Lodges with active Moose Legion committees operate at a higher level in membership building and retention, profitability, and harmony among its membership. The Moose member, once
elevated to the Moose Legion Degree and with an active committee through which to channel his fraternal desires, exhibits a strong desire to give of time, talents and leadership ability, thus
contributing to Lodge progress.
Let's consider three known facts: first… of those Lodge members who are dropped for nonpayment of dues each year - 9 of every 10 are not Moose Legionnaires. Second… of those Moose
members who achieve Lodge new members sponsor status each year - 8 of every 10 are Moose Legionnaires, and Third… ninety-eight cents of every dollar raised at the Lodge level by Moose
Legionnaires finds it way back into the Lodge, in the form of a new or remodeled buildings, purchase of equipment, payment of insurance premiums or some special project. When we have an
active Moose Legion Committee in our Lodges, we have individuals who accept projects and get things done in the Lodge. Considering the positive effect on our Lodges by Moose
Legionnaires, it is imperative we place greater emphasis on Moose Legion membership. We must bring those qualified for membership in the Moose Legion into our ranks, and then provide a
schedule of activities and projects within the Lodge through an active Moose Legion Committee. This is accomplished by acquainting the Moose member with the Moose Legion, educating him
on the value of Moose Legion membership, and elevating him to the Degree of Service. At this point, we will have added assets to our Lodge by including a member who will be more likely to
remain a Moose member … one who will sponsor his friends to membership and one who will be willing to dedicate his efforts through service to the Lodge, community and fraternity.
A Moose member who elevates his membership to the Degree of Service does so out of love for and dedication to the fraternity. He places the needs of his Lodge, District, State or Province, and
the Fraternity ahead of his personal desire for recognition or advancement… he steps forward, pays his fee and dues, and then proudly announces…"I'm part of the future, use me to advance
the cause of children and seniors!"
| Moose Legion Eligibility Eligibility for Moose Legion membership is changing! It will be simpler and more straight forward, while it will remain an 'earned degree' with requirements to be eligible. Members asked, and we listened. Proposals were made to the Supreme Council and they approved the recommendations of the Moose Legion Council. Beginning August 1, 2012.....To be eligible for advancement to membership in the Moose Legion, a lodge member must have EITHER: • Held active Lodge membership for a minimum period of six (6) months, or • Sponsored his first (accepted) member into the Order. As a result, July will essentially be the last time we will send 'Eligibility Lists" to jurisdictions. Why? Because your list would cover almost your entire lodge population, since the only non-eligible members will those who have just joined the Lodge within the past six months and have not yet sponsored a member. You have repeatedly asked and we have listened. You said the requirements were roadblocks to bringing in new members. If that were the case, then the roadblocks are now removed and the highway is open. Lets drive those applications to our Moose Legion Secretaries and keep them busy entering them! |
Mighty 190 Ritual Team
| To be eligible for advancement to membership in the Moose Legion, a lodge member must have EITHER: Held active Lodge membership for a minimum period of six (6) months, or Sponsored his first (accepted) member into the Order. |
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| Yuba City Moose Family Center Lodge 1204 and Chapter 1089 205 S. Walton Ave Yuba City, CA. 95993 (530) 671-1204 YubaCityMoose@Gmail.com |
| Golden Ball Masters of Ceremonies Pilgrim Dan Johnson and Fellow Bill Thompson |
| Ema reaching for the Golden Ball |
Eric Estrada & Past Gov Sahar
| Yuba City Moose Family Center Profile on Pilgrim Dan Johnson, Sr. Dan joined our Yuba City Moose Lodge in 1970 and has been very active ever since. He was the Moose Call editor for 23 years and won 47 state and international awards while serving in that capacity. He also created "Willie the Moose" back in 1978 and he has been with us ever since. Dan spent 35 years as a volunteer bartender in our Lodge and was the picnic raffle chairman for 12 years as well. Dan served in all of the appointed and elected officer positions in our Lodge culminating in 1983 as a Past Governor. He received his Fellowship Degree of Honor in 1976. Dan served as the Publicity Chairman for 17 years and was the Conservation Chairman numerous years for our Lodge. He chaired our huge children' Easter egg hunt for 14 years and helped cook and color a lot of the 12,000 eggs each year! Dan served on the Lodge Audit Committee numerous years making sure our Lodge assets were protected. Dan earned the Shining Star Award in 1993 and became a Supreme Lodge Publication Instructor covering the Western United States for 7 years. He served as a Moose International Judge for 5 years. Dan worked hard to found the Northern California Council of Higher Degree and became first chair. Dan was a charter member of Moose International Publication/Public Relations Committee where he served for 5 years. Dan received his Pilgrim Degree at Mooseheart in May, 1995. His impact in the Lodge and our Fraternity spans decades. While the list of accomplishments and awards Dan has received is impressive what sets him apart is his continued wiliness to help, mentor and volunteer. Dan’s participation during Birthday Night pouring Champaign or helping in the kitchen as needed or on the nomination committee and a host of other Lodge events spanning 44 years sets Dan apart. |
| Yuba City Moose Family Center Profile on Fellow Bill Thompson Bill entered the Air Force following high school and became a Pararescueman. He spent 34 years in the Air Force and retired as a Command Chief Master Sergeant. He served combat tours in Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Afghanistan and received 3 distinguished Flying Crosses, the third highest Air Force decoration as well as the Bronze star, 7 Meritorious Service Medals, 7 Air Medals, Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal and 51 other medals and decorations. He was a team leader of several Apollo mission recovery teams. He participated in the development and implementation of the rescue procedures for the initial four space shuttle launches and was a member of the Space Shuttle recovery team. He was credited with saving over 300 lives during his military career with 140 of those in combat. He was in charge as the team leader on the first operational joint service deployment and longest overwater rescue ever attempted. He earned the Chief Aircrew Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Master Free Fall Badge, Scuba Diver Badge and he has over 3,000 parachute jumps. He holds a Black Belt in Taekwondo and is a two time silver medalist in the United States Nationals in both the forms and sparring competitions. Bill joined the Moose in 2004 and hit the ground running by becoming an officer of the Lodge in his first year with the moose. That first year he also put together a kitchen crew and cooked a Wed night dinner for a few years until he became Governor. Bill has also cooked breakfast for the Lodge and more recently he cooked every Monday’s Spaghetti dinners through December. Bill put together a special charity dinner with over 40 menu items available and multiple special functions for the Lodge. He has led multiple crews cooking dinner for private functions as well as Lodge dinner dances. Because of Bill’s accomplishments he was selected as the Rookie of the Year in 2005-2006. Bill has served as a Sergeant at Arms, Trustee, Prelate, Junior Governor, Governor for 2007-2008 and Jr. Past Governor. During his year as Governor the Lodge was selected as one of the top 5 Lodges in the entire fraternity by Moose International and chosen to host the Supreme Governor. During his year as Governor we replaced the floors in the hallway, offices and bar. We extend the bar, added seating and replaced the bar top and cushions. We replaced the floors in the kitchen and refurbished the Fellowship bar. We painted the entire outside of the building and we replaced the emergency lights. We refurbish the kitchen island, repaired and replaced kitchen walls and refurbish the stoves and ovens. We replaced the 30 year old linoleum in the kitchen, social quarters, ballroom, and Fellowship Bar with a commercial grade tile. We repair the walk-in ceiling, added freezer storage space and even replaced the kitchen sink. We filled the potholes and resurfaced the entire parking lot while increasing membership and improving the financial picture of the Lodge. In all over $45,000 in improvements were accomplished and every penny was raised through functions and donations during his year as Governor. Bill was also the Membership Chairman while Governor and achieved the quota of 132 new members. Because of Bill’s leadership the Lodge received the Premiere Lodge Gold Award – the only Yuba City Moose Lodge Governor to earn that level Premier award. He developed and created the Yuba City Moose Riders and our Camping Club where he served as President and Vice President. He has been selected as the Super Moose for the Lodge because of his dedication and significant contributions. He was selected as the Moose Legionnaire of the Year for 2008-2009. Bill became a member of the prestigious 25 Club in 2009 and continues to recruit new members. He received his Fellowship Degree of Honor in July 2011 at the Moose International Convention. He is the current Lodge Communications Chairman and has twice been the Moose Charities Chairman. He was elected as the District 4 President and his leadership efforts brought the District from last place to 6th place in less than a year. He served as the District 4 Past President and was the District 4 Campout Chairman for 4 years. He is the current Moose Charities Chairmen for California and Nevada where his leadership has increased the Endowment Fund by 20%. He also led the entire Moose International organization in referrals to Gimme Five in 2011. Bill dreamed up the special dining extravaganza which he puts on a couple of times a year serving 48 menu items to raise money for the lodge and charity endeavors. He is our Webmaster and won the Moose Journalism Awards Honorable Mention for 2011-2012. Bill submitted to Moose International two ideas. The Moose Charities Rocker Fundraiser and Degree Apron were both implemented and continue to this day. Bill and Chris have been married for 37 years and they have two children and one Grandchild. |
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