Author: Ron Horner

2025 WMA Mid-Year Conference

Published: 5 January 2025
Written by Ron Horner
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Categories: ARCHIVE, Mid-Year Conference

To: Wisconsin Moose Lodges, Chapters, and Moose Legions.

Well, folks, the 80th Annual Mid-Year Conference is approaching. This year, we will be meeting from February 27 through March 2, 2025, at the Hotel Mead Resorts & Convention Center in Wisconsin Rapids.

Hotel Mead, Wisconsin Rapids

Hotel Mead Resorts & Convention Center in Wisconsin Rapids,

451 E Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, 54494

(715) 423-1500

 

The room block is now open. Please call the hotel directly at (715) 423-1500 and ask for the Wisconsin State Moose Association Block. The room block will close on January 27, 2025.

The Moose Rate:

2 Queen Beds – $149/night

1 King Bed – $159/night

 

Training available at Mid-Year:

2-HOTT, WOTM 6-Hour Training,

Lodge Leadership, Moose Legion Education Conference (MLEC)

(The WMA provides these trainings at no cost to you; conference registration is not required for training classes.)

Click here to download the agenda for the 2025 Mid-Year Conference.

Click here to print the 2025 Mid-Year Conference Cover Letter.

Click here to print the 2025 Mid-Year Conference Registration Form.

or

Register for the Mid-Year Conference online and save $5!

Read more about our Heart of the Community Project for the conference.

Read more about the fun fundraising that will be available at the conference.

2025 Mid-Year WMA Conference HOC

Published: 5 January 2025
Written by Ron Horner
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Categories: ARCHIVE, Heart of the Community, Midyear

Wisconsin Moose Association

Wisconsin Moose Association

80th Annual Mid-Year Conference

February 27 – March 2, 2025

Hotel Mead

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Heart Of The Community

Heart of the Community Project

Focus Food Pantry

Food and Hygiene Products Drive

Focus Food Pantry


Focus Food Pantry Focus Food Pantry

For every two items donated or a $5 donation, receive one ticket for a chance at winning a Mooseheart jersey.

Lodges: To win this, you could hold a food drive at your lodge and have someone bring the food to the conference.

From WMA President Margie Marsden

Published: 30 October 2024
Written by Ron Horner
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Categories: Officer, Officers

I am very proud to be the first woman to be president of the WMA. Thank you for your trust and support.

When I joined the Moose 46 years ago, I never thought I be president of the association. I am truly humbled by the confidence you have placed in me to be your leader. I will strive to uphold the principles of the Moose. My purpose has always been and will always be to serve the Moose by giving my heart and my hand and all that I can to better this great organization.

I know I have big shoes to fill, not only of those recently, but of the leaders that have led us since the association was founded. I look forward to visiting your lodges and districts. I am eager to learn and share ideas, to help your lodges & chapters & Moose Legions grow and to be part of each of your communities.

The month of October is Cradle Month. Please remember our children at Mooseheart. If you don’t see the cradles at your lodge, please ask for them. It is important that each of us support this program.

The Chapters are celebrating Christmas in October as well. This event supports gifts for the residents at Mooseheart and Moosehaven, as well as photo Christmas cards. Please help support this event as well.

I would like to congratulate Karen Johnson on her appointment to the Moosehaven Board of Directors and Cheryl Ripp on her appointment to the WOTM Higher Degrees Board.


Fraternally,
Margie Marsden
WMA President

My 2024/2025 President’s Project

Published: 30 October 2024
Written by Ron Horner
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My husband Dan was diagnosed with Latter Onset Limb/Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at the age of 48. From the time of his diagnosis to his death at age 66, he never gave up hope of finding a cure or treatment.

Dan Marsden

I am asking each District, Lodge, Chapter, and Moose Legion for this year’s president’s project to hold fundraising events. The funds raised will be used in Wisconsin for the several MDA Care Centers and for sending children with MD to camp. 

If you wish to donate individually, here is the website: https://bit.ly/WMAPP2425MD

bit.ly_WMAPP2425MD

MDA’s mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives. This document discusses MDA’s impact on the state of Wisconsin.

 

Fraternally,
Margie Marsden
WMA President

90th Annual WMA Moose Bowling Tournament

Published: 30 October 2024
Written by Ron Horner
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Categories: ARCHIVE, Bowling, Sports
Loyal Order Of Moose

 

Bowling

 

 Embrace Our Community - Moose 24-25

2025
90th ANNUAL
WMA MOOSE BOWLING
TOURNAMENT

HOSTED BY:
EKM LODGE #1238
W198N10217 APPLETON AVE
GERMANTOWN, WI 53022
262-255-5055		   PIONEER BOWL
1801 STATE ROAD 175
RICHFIELD, WI 53076
262-628-4020

 

MARCH 15 THROUGH APRIL 13, 2025

USBC (MORAL SANCTION)
90% HANDICAP BASED ON 225 SCRATCH USBC
100% PRIZE FEES WILL BE RETURNED
20% PRIZE FUND PAID FOR SCRATCH GAMES
TOTAL FEES MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ENTRIES
CHECK TOURNAMENT ENTRY BLANK FOR COMPLETE DETAILS
ENTRY BLANKS AVAILABLE HERE, AT YOUR LODGE, OR CONTACT:

MARGIE MARSDEN, STATE BOWLING CHAIR
1259 RUGER AVE
JANESVILLE, WI 53545
608-289-5752
warmmd@yahoo.com

Housing information

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
W188N11020 Maple Rd
Germantown, WI 53022
262-293-6948		 Best Western
W190N10862 Commerce Cir
Germantown, WI 53022
262-502-9750		 Comfort Inn & Suites NW Milwaukee
W177 N9675 Riverbend Lane
Germantown, WI 53022
262-255-1100

2024 Senior Portrait Luncheon

Published: 10 October 2024
Written by Ron Horner
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Categories: ARCHIVE, Mooseheart

2024 Senior Portrait LuncheonSENIOR PORTRAIT LUNCHEON & TREE LIGHTING

Saturday, December 7, 2024

At Mooseheart

Sponsoring a Senior Portrait Package or the Class of 2025 Portrait is $350, which includes 3 luncheon tickets.

Additional luncheon tickets are $20 per person.

Questions? Email John and Nicole Springsteen at witreelighting@yahoo.com

2024 Cradle Fundraiser

Published: 7 October 2024
Written by Ron Horner
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Categories: ARCHIVE

From the Moose International Website…

Cradle Fundraiser

Does your lodge hold a Cradle Fundraiser? Ask someone to coordinate this fundraiser. Make copies of the cradles and boost your endowment donations!

Download the packet HERE.

The challenge? Who can fill up a whole wall in the lodge with cradles? Please ask your cradle fundraiser coordinator to take pictures and send them to Moose Charities; we would love to highlight your lodge! Make your donations online for Cradle using the Endowment form on the Moose Charities website with “Cradle 2024” in the Special Instructions field.

If you would like ideas or have questions, please call Moose Charities at (630) 966-2200 or email them with any questions. Thank you.