VMA District 10

VMA District 10 The VMA District 10 is comprised of 8 member Moose Lodges in Virginia
Email: [email protected]

05/24/2026

Apply as soon as these grants reopen! Get your EZ ID kit under "Local Marketing Grant ". Don't delay! They are giving this money away. Why not your lodge?

Moose International Grants Reopen at the End of June

The Moose International Board of Directors has approved three grant programs for the 2026-27 Moose fiscal year totaling $3,000,000.

Lodge Grant Program

$2.0M is approved for grants that go towards infrastructure and improvement grants intended to make the lodge homes more comfortable and attractive for current and future members. Grants may be issued for up to $25,000 and can be used for projects such as painting, HVAC work, roofing, parking lot refurbishment, landscaping, patios and decks, children’s play equipment, kitchen equipment, social quarters and lodge furniture, etc.

Local Marketing Grant Program

$500,000 is earmarked towards lodges actively promoting themselves within their local communities with the purpose of attracting new members. Projects include, but are not limited to, youth team sponsorships, fair and festival participation, sports days/nights at local ballparks, radio, newspaper or billboard advertising, child or senior ID events, and Tommy Moose BOGO participation. Grants cap at $3,000 per lodge.

Lodge Signage Grant Program

$500,000 is approved for grants to refurbish, update or replace existing permanent signs on or near the lodge property. There is also a $3,000 limit per lodge for this program.

Applications open for all three programs on Monday, June 29th and can only be found on the administrator’s dropdown menu on LCL web. Lodges may apply for one, two or all three of the programs above as long as they meet these minimum requirements:

Attendance at the 2026 International Moose Convention. At least one member representing the lodge needs to be scanned into an official meeting of The Moose in OKC for the lodge to qualify for grant consideration.

Attendance at your Association 2025 Annual Meeting. At least one representative from your lodge must have attended your Association’s 2025 Fall Annual Meeting.

Attendance at your Association 2026 Midyear Meeting. At least one representative from your lodge must have attended your Association’s 2026 Midyear Meeting.

Note that there may be additional requirements (membership, fraternal record, charitable giving, etc.) that may be taken into consideration when evaluating applications.

The Local Marketing and Signage Grant Programs will remain open as long as there are funds available or the fiscal year ends, whichever comes first. The Lodge Grant applications will close on Friday, July 31st.

There will also be a Grant Workshop at 2:30pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (and repeated at 4pm) at the International Moose Convention in OKC that Moose International encourages everyone to attend. Also, the guidelines for each of these programs are attached and may also be found below.

05/20/2026

A successful lodge starts with active members who are willing to show up, support the lodge, and participate in its growth. The foundation of every thriving lodge is member involvement — not just attending meetings, but actively engaging in lodge life, supporting events, and contributing to the welcoming atmosphere that keeps people coming back.

One of the most important parts of lodge success is the Social Quarters. The Social Quarters are the financial engine that helps support the lodge through affordable food, beverages, and fellowship. Members supporting the lodge “in earnest” by participating in activities and spending time together creates both sustainability and community.

Successful lodges are built around good people coming together to create a harmonious, kind, and enjoyable environment — a place where members can have fun while also supporting charitable causes and the core missions of Mooseheart and Moosehaven.

Strong leadership and organization also matter. A healthy lodge typically has:

* A functioning Activities Committee
* An active Membership Committee
* A trained and educated Social Quarters team
* Lodge officers who understand that membership growth is essential

Membership growth happens when members are willing to invite qualified guests into the lodge experience. Sponsorship and personal invitation are at the heart of successful lodges. When members bring in family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers, they help others understand what the Moose truly represents:

* A not-for-profit fraternal organization
* A community-focused organization
* A place built on social connection
* A group committed to doing meaningful humanitarian work together

Ultimately, a successful lodge is one that connects these ingredients within its local community.

The key question every lodge should ask is:
How are we connecting to our community?

Community outreach is essential. That means building relationships with:

* Other nonprofit organizations
* Local schools
* Youth programs
* Community service initiatives

Programs such as Youth Awareness and support for local schools help demonstrate the Moose mission in action and strengthen the lodge’s visibility and impact within the community.

When members are engaged, leadership is organized, outreach is intentional, and the community feels welcomed, a lodge becomes more than just a building — it becomes a thriving center for fellowship, service, and belonging.

Dan Companion

The new membership campaign kicks off today!Growing to Serve is more than a slogan. The tree and arrow in the logo repre...
05/02/2026

The new membership campaign kicks off today!

Growing to Serve is more than a slogan. The tree and arrow in the logo represent growth with direction and roots that go back over a century of caring for children and seniors. Every new member extends that reach into more communities.

Ready to sponsor your first member? Head to www.mooseintl.org to get started!

Congratulations to the new WOTM Board of officers and committee chair(women) of Altavista chapter 1966!!!I apologize tha...
04/24/2026

Congratulations to the new WOTM Board of officers and committee chair(women) of Altavista chapter 1966!!!

I apologize that we were so busy tonight we all forgot to get a group photo.

Financial Review- Melinda Moore

Application Review- Ella Johnson

Fraternal Activities- Sheila Donnini

Membership Retention- Diane Moore

Higher Degree- Vicky Jones

Mooseheart Moosehaven- Terry Smith

Golden Gavel- Crystal Motley

Guide- Tammy Birdsong

Treasure- Penny Abbott

Secretary- Jenny Ayers

Senior Regent- Carter Davis

Jr. Past regent- Crystal Motley

Welcome Carter Davis! My favorite daughter as SR!! Love you!

Thank you for being okay with me coming with Karen to David's graduation from the US Army Bootcamp! Love you and you're gonna do great things!!

Welcome Our New Leadership Team!Altavista Moose Family Center 1433Please join us in welcoming our Board of Officers and ...
04/20/2026

Welcome Our New Leadership Team!

Altavista Moose Family Center 1433

Please join us in welcoming our Board of Officers and Committee Chairmen:

Board of Officers
Administrator - Dave Bates
President – Crystal Motley
Vice President – Jane Vaughan
Past President – Jerry Motley
Treasurer – Kristie Burley
Chaplain – Chris Burley
1-Year Trustee – Kris Michalek
2-Year Trustee – Pat Overstreet
3-Year Trustee – Randy Clay
Sergeant-at-Arms – AJ Hines
Inner Guard – Calvin Martin
Outer Guard – Ken Owens

Committee Chairmen
Moose Charities – Penny Abbott
Financial Review – Jason Simmons
Membership – Jerry Motley
Application Review – Diane Moore
Heart of the Community – Sandy Bale
Loss Prevention – Sheila Donnini
Communications – Jenny Ayers
Government Relations – Crystal Motley
Activities – Jason Simmons
Moose Legion – Kris Michalek
Higher Degree – Jerry Motley
Youth Awareness – Gary Penn
Drawdown – Kristie Burley, Edith Kidd, Diane Moore, Crystal Motley, and the Board of Officers

We look forward to a great year of leadership, teamwork, and service to our lodge and community!

04/17/2026

Brookneal Lodge new #
434-568-0753

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PO Box 640
Brookneal, VA
24528

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