Higher Degree Hilights
Pilgrims
The ultimate and highest Degree bestowed on a member of the Moose is the Pilgrim Degree of Merit. This Degree is conferred only in the House of God at Mooseheart, and comes as a reward to members of the Fellowship Degree for exceptional and outstanding service to the Order.
NAME DISTRICT LODGE YEAR
Robert Summers 2 Buckhannon # 598 6/1/1968
Jerry Loudin Sr. 2 Buckhannon # 598 May 2007
Fellows
The Fellowship Degree of Honor, is conferred only upon Moose Legion members who are specifically called to receive this Degree. This honorary Degree comes as a reward for outstanding service rendered to the Order, and is a much coveted mark of distinction.
NAME LODGE YEAR
Ernest S. Weaver JR. Buckhannon # 598 8/16/2003Gary Barr Buckhannon # 598 8/18/2001
Lawrence E. Friend Buckhannon # 598 8/19/2000
Richard Woofter Buckhannon # 598 8/21/1999
Jerry Loudin Sr. Buckhannon # 598 8/21/1999
Willard C. Rosier Buckhannon # 598 8/22/1998
Ralph Hamrick Buckhannon # 598 8/23/1997
James Robert Posey JR. Buckhannon # 598 8/18/1991
Willard G. Lamb Buckhannon # 598 8/12/1990
James Hamman Buckhannon # 598 8/20/1989
William H. Trader SR. Buckhannon # 598 8/16/1987
Morgan L. Perry Buckhannon # 598 5/29/1984
Wibur Snyder Buckhannon # 598 8/21/1977
Lonnie Wilfong Buckhannon # 598 8/21/1977
Robert Summers Buckhannon # 598 8/16/1962
West Virginia Legionnaire of the Year
Richard Woofter Buckhannon 2006
Ernest Weaver Buckhannon 2004
Clovis Ash Buckhannon 1998
Past Presidents
West Virginia Moose Association
* Leo M. Thrash Buckhannon 1946-47 Bluefield 1947* Joseph Fealy Buckhannon 1992-93 Parkersburg 1993
Ways & Means
Jerry Loudin Buckhannon
WHAT IS THE MOOSE LEGION:
Following the founding of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1888, dedicated Moose members searched for new ways to be of greater service to the Order. Therefore, the “Second Degree,” or Moose Legion, was established to provide opportunities for Lodge members to serve the Lodge and fraternity.
More than a century later, the Moose Legion remains a strong and growing arm of the Loyal Order of Moose. It is comprised of thousands of Moose members in every state and province who desire to elevate their service and leadership skills in their Lodge and Moose Legion jurisdiction. It is also a forum for members to direct and lead special programs that support the fraternity’s three basic missions: community service programs, Mooseheart and Moosehaven.
THE MOOSE LEGION VISION:
PERSUADE ALL LODGE MEMBERS TO JOIN THE MOOSE LEGION AND DO SOME GOOD THING FOR SOMEONE EACH DAY.
THE MOOSE LEGION MISSION:
TO HAVE FUN WHILE PROVIDING GREATER SERVICE TO THE MOOSE FRATERNITY.
WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER BECOMING A MOOSE LEGIONNAIRE?: Membership in the Moose Legion will subject you to many new opportunities in your Lodge. Theme parties, sporting events, community service projects, and other unique activities for you and your family. In addition to these programs, you’ll get better acquainted with fellow Lodge members and make new friends throughout the fraternity. Special social activities called Legion Celebrations are scheduled at various lodges within the jurisdiction of your Moose Legion. These Celebrations serve as a means to share ideas and good times with fellow Moose Legionnaires.
Also, leadership skills may be developed through the local Lodge Moose Legion Activities Committee, or, within the Moose Legion jurisdiction.
Plus, membership in the Moose Legion is a prerequisite to becoming a member of the higher Degrees of the Order: The Fellowship Degree of Honor and The Pilgrim Degree of Merit. Earning these advanced Degrees is possible through recognized achievements in the Lodge and Moose Legion.
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