Manassas Moose Riders

Important read, this will affect all fraternal organizations in Virginia, not just the Moose! Our charitable efforts could be drastically affected.

11/02/22 - VMA Official Communication from Government Relations Chairman, Brook Archambeau

TO ALL - They have removed the 40% for use of proceeds on their demo form (that changed after the first training) and Menefee has assured me that if we lobby we can get that lowered, likely not less than 30% (hence my request below). Please encourage district officers and lodge administrators to expressly mention the payroll piece of this, as they currently don't want us to be able to use any of the proceeds from gaming towards payroll. I agree that we shouldn't be totally reliant on gaming for these purposes, but even Menefee conceded that he knows gaming is keeping the lights on in a lot of places, so maybe if we make enough noise about being able to use them for payroll (or at least a percentage of it), then we may get that changed.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO LODGES, CHAPTERS, AND VMA:

The public comment and input for the new gaming regulations/forms is currently online. Many have already received the link and left valuable input, but please put this out to all lodges and chapters immediately. The form closes at 11:59pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Please keep the following in mind when posting commentary:

1. VDACS is requesting input on the forms/reporting regulations only.

2. Use of proceeds - We would like it to be no more than 30% of net proceeds for electronic gaming.

3. Restrictions on what we can use proceeds towards will tremendously inhibit our operating capability. The proposed regulations prohibit using proceeds for payroll. Please reiterate that we rely on these proceeds for light bills, payroll for those operating the social quarters, and keeping our lodges open.

4. Please be sure to list your name, title, and lodge number. ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS are encouraged to offer commentary, not just lodge/chapter officers.

Here is the link: https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/comments.cfm?stageid=9804

Brooke Archambeau

Government Relations

Really good food!!!

Shrimp boil is on! Stop by Manassas Men and Women of the Moose and get a plate.

Shrimp boil is on! Stop by Manassas Men and Women of the Moose and get a plate.

Just think how many pop tabs the Manassas Moose Riders and Manassas Men and Women of the Moose could collect.

We might have to check this place out during our James Hogue memorial ride this September.

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Manassas Moose Riders is having a Car/Bike wash on August 13th from noon to 4pm. $10 per car or bike.

Thers will also be $2 hot dogs and $3 burgers available for purchase.

Event is open to Moose Members and qualified guests.

I received bad news. Tom Keane of Front Royal Moose Riders passed away yesterday. I have no details other than what was posted:

Last night one of the two most precious people in my life was ripped away. My only conciliation is that he was doing what he loved...riding...feeling the wind on his beautiful face...on his way home to us. But he will never come home again... Life will never be the same again...

I'm lost and broken without you Tommy! I love you so much and my heart will forever be yours!!! I will forever cherish the pure undying love you gave me. I can still feel you and your love.

Please pray for his children, McKenna and TJ, and his mother Olga, sister Christina, and for myself and Zen. We need your love and light ❤️

Thomas Petar Keane
December 27 1971 - June 9 2022

Rest in peace love of my life

I know this is early in the morning, but I'm going to try to make it and I hope some more of us can too. It was a great success last year and this is the second year Front Royal Moose Riders is doing this. I've talked with Lisa from Front Royal Moose Riders and she said they would welcome Manassas Moose Riders to join them!

More Blessing pics

Despite the weather we still had a decent turnout for The Blessing of the bikes