WOMEN OF THE MOOSE
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| Women of The Moose |
The Women of the Moose, founded in 1913, is a unit of Moose International, with more than 400,000
women in approximately 1,600 chapters in all 50 states and four Canadian provinces.
Along with other units of Moose International, the Women of the Moose supports the operation of
Mooseheart Child City & School , a 1,000-acre community for children and teens in need, located 40
miles west of Chicago; and Moosehaven , a 70-acre retirement community for members, located near
Jacksonville, FL.
Additionally, Women of the Moose Chapters conduct more than $20 million worth of community service
(counting monetary donations and volunteer hours worked) annually.
Accomplishments of the Women of the Moose
women in approximately 1,600 chapters in all 50 states and four Canadian provinces.
Along with other units of Moose International, the Women of the Moose supports the operation of
Mooseheart Child City & School , a 1,000-acre community for children and teens in need, located 40
miles west of Chicago; and Moosehaven , a 70-acre retirement community for members, located near
Jacksonville, FL.
Additionally, Women of the Moose Chapters conduct more than $20 million worth of community service
(counting monetary donations and volunteer hours worked) annually.
Accomplishments of the Women of the Moose
MEETING SCHEDULE
WOTM meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month - 7:00 PM
Officers meet 2nd Tuesday of each month - 7:00PM
followed by Joint Board meeting with the LOOM
followed by Joint Board meeting with the LOOM
| Current Senior Regent Susan Cappadona |
Senior Regent History
Susan Cappadona 2011-
Carolyn Donivan 2010-11
Cindy Hamm 2009-10
Janet Aliff 2008-09
Joan Stevens 2007-08
Dianne Rutledge 2006-07
Michelle Tabares 2005-06
Libby Broyal 2004-05
Darlene Yates 2004-05
Sherby Wood 2003-04
Mildred Shakeshaft 2002-03
Brenda Wagner 2001-02
Genny Wrenn 2000-01
Katherine Knight 1999-00
Judy Thomas 1998-99
Diane Payne 1997-98
Janice Lemons 1996-97
Grace Amrein 1995-96
Janice Lemons 1995-96
Grace Amrein 1994-95
Mary Lofaso 1994-95
Geraldine Simpson 1993-94
Sharon Bawcum-Cook 1992-93
Emily Knight 1991-92
Carolyn Wagner 1990-91
Joyce Wagner 1989-90
Susan Cappadona 2011-
Carolyn Donivan 2010-11
Cindy Hamm 2009-10
Janet Aliff 2008-09
Joan Stevens 2007-08
Dianne Rutledge 2006-07
Michelle Tabares 2005-06
Libby Broyal 2004-05
Darlene Yates 2004-05
Sherby Wood 2003-04
Mildred Shakeshaft 2002-03
Brenda Wagner 2001-02
Genny Wrenn 2000-01
Katherine Knight 1999-00
Judy Thomas 1998-99
Diane Payne 1997-98
Janice Lemons 1996-97
Grace Amrein 1995-96
Janice Lemons 1995-96
Grace Amrein 1994-95
Mary Lofaso 1994-95
Geraldine Simpson 1993-94
Sharon Bawcum-Cook 1992-93
Emily Knight 1991-92
Carolyn Wagner 1990-91
Joyce Wagner 1989-90
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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.
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.
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
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 "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.
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.
Barb McPherson
Grand Chancellor
Grand Chancellor
Judy Sissions
Director of Operations
Director of Operations
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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.
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.
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.
Jean Starr
Past NC Deputy
Grand Regent
Past NC Deputy
Grand Regent
Carolyn Allen
Grand Regent
Grand Regent
Beverly Dill
NC Deputy Grand Regent
NC Deputy Grand Regent
