Washington State Northern Idaho

Moose Association

Announcements

2026 Annual Convention Registration Now Open

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Chapter Rally Day at Nisqually Valley on August 15th

Join us for a fun day of learning and fellowship at the 2026 Chapter Rally Day!  Breakfast starts at 8:00 and the program runs 9:00-4:30. You can find the agenda by clicking here.  For more information, contact Chapter Advocate, Geri Winters at [email protected]

Click here to download the Chapter Rally Day registration form.

Congratulations to Dan Barnhart - WSNIMA's Newest Pilgrim

On Saturday, May 30th, 2026 at noon, Brother Dan Barnhart of Snoqualmie Valley Lodge 1666 walked into Mooseheart's House of God as a Fellow and walked out as WSNIMA's newest Pilgrim.  Well-earned Dan.  There will be a Pilgrim Robing Ceremony held for Dan as part of our annual convention.  All are welcome to join us at Kennewick Moose Lodge 482, located at 2617 W Sylvester St. in Pasco on Thursday, September 10th, 2026.  Dinner is available and will start at 5:00 pm, with the ceremony beginning at 6:30 pm.

Barnhart Pilgrim

2026-2027 Membership Campaign Announced - Growing to Serve

This year’s Annual Membership Campaign is “Growing To Serve” which runs from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027.

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Waived Application Fee Possible - See Below

Beginning May 1st, 2026, the $20 application fee will be waived for new and re-enrolled members who sign up to join a lodge through the online application for two years. This promotion is scheduled to run through December 31, 2026. Only individuals who are signed through the ONLINE application and commit to TWO years will have the application fee waived.  Click here for full details.

WSNIMA Spring/Summer Membership Campaign Announced

Sign members and earn a chance to win nine different prizes ranging from cash to membership dues.  Winners will be announced at the WSNIMA Fall Convention in Pasco at the Banquet on September 12th, 2026.  Need not be present to win.

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Moose Charities Announces Uniting Hearts, Expanding Horizons Campaign

This is a $12 million fundraising initiative that will expand Mooseheart’s scope of care to include children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are building a future where everyone belongs—where every child receives the care, structure, and support needed to thrive.  WSNIMA's Goal in $48,000.  See the Moose Charities page to learn how to give and track our progress.

Campus Enhancements Include:

  • Renovation of three Mooseheart homes, redesigned to support children with intellectual or developmental disabilities
  • Construction of three brand-new Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) homes
  • A state-of-the-art freshwater treatment plant for the entire Mooseheart campus
  • Major infrastructure upgrades—roads, sidewalks, curbs, and modernized water lines
  • Revitalized athletic facilities, including a new track and discus cage to support student-athletes

Mooseheart continues to center around love, structure, and purpose—building lives filled with routine, care, growth, and belonging.

New Fraternal Recognition Program Shines Light on Dedicated, Invested Members

Members who attended the 2025 International Moose Convention in Milwaukee this past May heard Moose International CEO Scott Hart announce a new Fraternal Recognition Program that is “open to every member – whether you just joined or have had your College of Regents Degree or Pilgrim Degree for 10 years, we all are starting at square one.”

There are four levels within the program – Preferred, Power, Prestige and Platinum. The document linked below gives an overview of the entire program, including all four levels, but every member must achieve the first level in order to advance to others. For the Moose Preferred Status, a member must attain all five of the following, beginning May 1, 2025

  • Sponsor one new member into the Lodge
  • Attend a Lodge Orientation presentation
  • Complete and log 10 volunteer hours at the lodge or that involves Moose-initiated Heart of the Community projects/events
  • Donate at least once to Moose Charities, either via an online contribution or by check in support of Mooseheart or Moosehaven
  • Create and maintain an active My Membership Record Many members have already achieved one or more of the criteria to earn Preferred Status.

Click here for a document to learn more.

 

YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Each and every time you pay your dues, donate directly to, or raise money for Moose Charities, you make it possible to take care of these kids that live in the house with our name.  On behalf of a grateful fraternity and association, thanks for being a member and giving of your time and substance so these children have a great quality of life, an education, and most importantly, a bright future.  You make a difference.  Never forget that.