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Please phone (321) 452-8383 or e-mail us mimoose2073@cfl.rr.com with your name, address and phone number and a qualified member of the organization will get back to you as soon as possible. In addition to the many fun social activities you will see on our calendar our fraternal organization provides valuable service to our communities, care for children and teens in need at Mooseheart Child City & School , a 1,000-acre campus, located 40 miles west of Chicago and care for our senior members at Moosehaven, a 70-acre retirement community near Jacksonville, Florida.
With a combined membership of over 1,000,000 members in the Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose, our presence is felt in over 1,500 communities across all 50 states and four Canadian provinces, plus Great Britain. The Moose organization contributes between $75 to $100 million worth of community service (counting monetary donations, volunteer hours worked and miles driven) annually.
Pam Bateman was co-chair with Barry Miller and John Reardon SUPER BOWL Party and weekly NFL Game Raffles raised $12,122 for Moose Charites and the Children at Mooseheart Thank you to all our members who participated and helped support Mooseheart |
**Volunteer of the Month - December Recognition**
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Lodge News and EventsMerritt Island Moose Lodge Moose Legion presented Emily Qu with a $500 Scholarship. Emily graduated Edgewood Jr/ Sr High School. She will be attending the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton College studying Data Science and Business. Merritt Island Women of the Moose presented Payton Mertz a $250 Scholarship. Payton graduated from Rockledge High School. She will be attending Embry Riddle Institution of Technology studying Mechanical Engineering. ************************************************************** Merritt Island Moose 2073 Moose Legion donated $1,000 to House of Hope. Each week, the all-volunteer Merritt Island outreach meets the physical and spiritual needs of hundreds of households and the homeless. In addition to free food and clothing, the ministry provides bicycles and bike repairs; household goods and furnishings; showers; registration for food stamps and help receiving veterans benefits; chaplaincy; tents, backpacks and hygiene kits. Merritt Island 2073 Moose Legion Chairman Barry Miller presents the check to Steve Young Executive Director of The House of Hope. Members of the House of Hope board of officers were also present. The Merritt Island 2073 Moose Legion is committed to supporting charities in the Merritt Island community.
Remembering Those who served and are serving our country May 31, 2023 Merritt Island Moose Legion Supports Lodge 2073 Merritt Island Moose Legion is holding their 20th Annual Car Show. Funds from this event are used to support the lodge and our Heart of the Community events allowing us to give back to the Brevard County Community. The event features show cars from around the area and are sure to delight kids and adults who attend. Attendance is free to the public and just $10 to show your car and enter the contest. The show runs from 11-2p with music by DJ Joystar. Prize trophies are awarded for People's Choice and Top Ten Best in Show. Food Trucks from the best Brevard County vendors. Join us for a fun day at the Merritt Island Moose Lodge.
Moose Legionnaires feel an increased level of pride in membership. Opportunities to be leaders and to provide additional support for the Order’s philanthropic causes in relation to Mooseheart & Moosehaven are recognized through involvement in this degree. Each lodge is encouraged to organize Moose Legion Committees. These groups hold various functions for the social enjoyment of the local members. By so doing not only do the members enjoy their membership even more, but additional support is generated for the lodge itself. In May 2021 our Moose Legion allocated up to $2,000 to Rebuild the Horseshoe Pits outside the Patio on the North Side of the Lodge. In July 2021 The Merritt Island Moose Legion Donated $2,000 towards the purchase and installation of a new hood for the Lodge Kitchen. In September 2021 $300 was donated towards prize money for an annual Lodge 2073 Poker Tournament. In January of 2022 the Moose Legion contributed $1,000 toward the purchase of a Digital Projector for use at Lodge function and this was used during the Super Bowl Party in the Hall. In July of this year your Moose Legion contributed $1,100 for upgrading the Hall Audio System. In addition to supporting the Lodge During the last year our Lodge 2073 Moose Legion has has donated $2,652 to Moose Charites Endowment which goes to support the children at Mooseheart and our Seniors at Moosehaven. |
Moose Legion Chairman Barry Miller present Certificates IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE, LOYALTY AND DEVOTION FOR THE MERRITT ISLAND MOOSE LEGION APRIL 22, 2024 to Ray Scarpa, Frank Owen, John Reardon, Gary Block, James Hughes and Ken Gale. Not show Marv Gardner & Art Sullivan. Click Here to See Video Chilli Cook Off Feb 2024
Moose of the Year 2023
Since Gary Block joined the lodge he has stepped up to volunteer in a big way, Gary is an active member in the Moose Legion serving as Marshall for several years and does not hesitate to help out with their many events and fundraisers, Gary has earned the Moose Legion rank of Fellow. Gary has served as Sargent at Arms on the Lodge Board of Officers. This last few years he has served as Mister 50/50 helping to raise money for Moose Charities and he always helps with the Moose Legion Car Show. Thank you Gary for your leadership and all you do for the Merritt Island Moose Lodge 2073 If you would like to nominate someone for Volunteer of the Month email marvgardner@gmail.com and explain why you are nominating them. include a photo if possible.
********************************************************************************************* In September we had the honor of meeting the Sleeth Family! 7 year old Vivian Sleeth is currently battling DIPG, a rare, fast-growing tumor that forms in cells called glial cells in a part of the brain stem called the pons. She is battling this with courage and strength beyond her years! Keep on fighting, Viv! With your help the Lodge and our Women of the Moose Chapter donated $1,850 to this amazing family! ***************************************************************************** Please join us in November 2022 as we celebrate our newest Pilgrim John Schiethauer. A pilgrim is the highest degree of service for a Moose Legionaire.
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