Community Service
Honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice
On December 14, 2024, members of Virginia Moose Association's District 4 lodges joined together to lay more than 200 wreaths at Quantico National Cemetery, pictured. More than $11,000 was donated by lodges and their members to the Wreaths Across America Program.
Submitted By: Estelle Miller
FEEDING THE FEARLESS
Pictures from Dinwiddie Moose Lodge 1993 trip on Monday October 7, 2024 to Tazewell, Virginia to feed and help Hurricane Helene first responders and victims in that area.
Submitted By: Charlene Risner Dinwiddie Moose Lodge 1993
On Tuesday, 10-15-2024, these wonderful #757 members loaded up their SECOND truck of supplies for the Hurricane Helene victims.
Submitted By: Rita Roney - Communications for Williamsburg Moose Lodge 757
OH DEER! OH MY!
The Deer vs Motorcycle Poker Run and Picnic Fundraiser was held in July 2023 for the a fellow member that was riding a motorcycle when a deer ran into him! He was hospitalized with major leg damage, and this event brought in funds to assist with his medical expenses. James City County, VA Fire Station #4 stopped by with a truck and ambulance and Riverside LifeVac Helicopter flew in for a lengthy visit. The day was a huge success.
Submitted By: Rita Roney - Communications for Williamsburg Moose Lodge 757
Reeling in the Community Submitted by: Vicki Carter
On June 22, members of the Heart of Community Committee participated in the first annual fishing trip for the
Boys to Men Mentoring Virginia organization. Nine mentors and thirty young men set out early that morning for
the West Point Fishing Pier. HOC Co-chairman Charles Carter said, “The joy and excitement on the young men’s
faces was priceless. Some young men were fishing for the first time. It is a great feeling knowing we provided
some fond memories for these young men to cherish forever.” He would also like to send a special thanks to Ro-
land Jr. and Roland Sr. for taking time out of their day to help with this endeavor.
Many committee members and other volunteers, both members and non-members, worked together to make this
trip a success, from planning, to organizing fishing gear, arranging transportation, packing lunches and supplies.
Thank you to the following HOC Committee members: Charles Carter, Lisa Payne, Ann Marie Carmody, Burt Cragg, Brenda Stone, Vicki Carter, DJ Gordon, Kasey Binion, and Sean Busch.
Thank you to our lodge volunteers: Robert Lee, Chris Wittan, and Mike Poh with Pat’s Sporting Goods. Thank you to the boys and mentors of BTMVA for the opportunity to be a part of this special day.
A Great Partnership
Veterans Fishing Adventure (VFA) & VMA District 4
Article by: Estelle Miller
VFA Article.pdfDecember 20, 2023, Newport News Chapter 213 helped the Yorktown DAV to make food bags to be handed out to Veterans and there family that were in need for food. A representative from Senator Wittmans office joined us at the event.
Photos by: Sabrina Yazwinsky
Saturday, October 14, 2023 was a special day at Williamsburg Moose Lodge 757 when Moose International Chairman of the Board John Sipes stopped by for a visit. A total of $11,000 in donations to Moose Charities was presented to Mr. Sipes in his honor: Endowment Fund, Cradle Fund, Safe Surfin, AAA Moosehaven Project, ROTC, and JROTC. Local police and fire departments attended, along with Virginia State Police, and these public servants were presented with a total of 10 dozen Tommy Moose dolls.
"Prince George High School is part of our local community, and we're ecstatic that we could come up with this money for your girls to have a wonderful softball field." - Hopewell Moose #1472 Pres. Gloria Olinger
Monday, the Hopewell Moose Lodge #1472 presented Athletic Director Bruce Carroll and the district's athletics program with a $10,000 check to help support upgrades and enhancements to softball facilities!
Submitted by: Rita Roney
Williamsburg Moose Lodge 757 along with Moose Legion, Women of the Moose Chapter 1755, and Williamsburg Moose Riders, held a charity event on July 22, 2023 for a member that was in an accident while riding his motorcycle last month - Thus the title “deer vs motorcycle”. Another fellow brother Moose arranged for the James City County, Virginia, firetruck and ambulance from Station 4 to attend the picnic, and Riverside LifeVac helicopter also landed on our property, which was a big hit for children and adults alike!which was a big hit for children and adults alike! All three vehicles were open to visitors, and all questions were answered. The poker run, picnic, live band, and immediate responder visits made this event a true success, and brought so many community members together for a great cause.
Submitted by Bob Benjamin:
Twenty Special Olympics athletes from western Virginia competed in Virginia Beach recently. Portsmouth Moose Lodge 898 sent pizza dinners to them and their eight chaperones at their hotel and also hosted to them for a second dinner along with DJ entertainment at Portsmouth Moose Lodge.
Hampton Roads Moose Legion #199 (HRML 199) donated $500 towards funding the dinners. VMA District 1 President Dave Herrin donated his DJ services.
It was a really great event. Great job HRML 199, Dave Herrin, and Portsmouth 898!
From Bob Benjamin, Portsmouth 898 President
On Saturday, April 16, the Portsmouth 898 Moose Riders hosted a delicious Easter Luncheon along with desserts and Easter baskets for residents of the Vetshouse in Virginia Beach. Guest Speaker Peck Seader discussed the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a family ancestor that served as a bugler there for decades during the early 1900s. The guests and members shared some of their military experiences and had a really fun time. Portsmouth Lodge 898 also donated new clothing valued at more than $400 to the Vetshouse. Great Job Portsmouth 898 Brothers and Sisters!
Moosehaven Gazebo funded by the Virginia Moose Association
