We are a fraternal order committed to community service and charity while enjoying fun and fellowship with each other.
The Loyal Order of Moose fraternity was founded in 1888 in Louisville, Kentucky and has since grown to over 1,000,000 members. We have lodges in 1,500 communities located across all 50 states and 4 Canadian provinces, plus Great Britain and Bermuda.
We are a fraternal organization and our members are encouraged to provide a valuable service to our communities. We sponsor Mooseheart, a 1,000 acre campus for children and teens in need which is located in Chicago. We also sponsor Moosehaven, a 70-acre retirement community near Jacksonville, Florida.
The Moose organization contributes between $75 to $100 million worth of community service (counting monetary donations, volunteer hours worked and miles driven) annually.
In addition to Mooseheart and Moosehaven, the Moose fraternity’s Heart of the Community effort is multifaceted with internally developed programs like Tommy Moose. Tommy Moose aids in helping children overcome fears and anxiety during times of stress. Donated to law enforcement, fire fighters and other emergency workers, Tommy Moose plush dolls are presented to children in various traumatic situations.
The external focus of our service is directed towards many worthwhile national charities, a few of which are:
-- Special Olympics North America
-- Salvation Army
-- Safe Surfin’USA Foundation
-- Big Brothers-Big Sisters
-- St. Jude
In our local Lodges, you will find a wide array of activities to participate in both as an individual and as a family. From holiday parties, dances, sports, themed dinners and live entertainment, the Moose has much to offer.
Membership can mean different things to different people. You are the one determining what you want to get out of the organization, and what you want to give back.
The Moose is about celebrating life together, serving those in need within our local community, supporting our children at Mooseheart and standing by our senior members at Moosehaven.
We exist to provide the necessary resources for the continued support and maintenance of the Mooseheart Child City & School and the Moosehaven retirement community. Be a hero. Support our mission!
This page is authorized by Moose International, the parent organization of Vidalia-Lyons Moose Lodge # 1281.
The lodge offers its members a fun environment of food, spirits and friendship. It's fraternal mission is to support Moose charities and the local community.
