Discover the excitement and energy of The Danbury Moose Lodge and our incredible members!
Danbury Moose Lodge #1373
Discover the excitement and energy of The Danbury Moose Lodge and our incredible members!
Join us for the ultimate Danbury Moose Lodge #1373 experience!
Get ready to have the time of your life at Danbury Moose Lodge #1373. This month is packed with amazing activities, delicious food and drink options, and so much more. If you're looking for a fun night out with friends, Danbury Moose Lodge #1373 has something for everyone!
Be sure to check out the FaceBook page daily for an updates or changes. Visit the Social Quarters to ensure you sign up for any events you are interested in or you can email the lodge at danburymoose1373@yahoo.com
Update From The Board of Officers
Cabin Coming Available
Please take note that we will be having a cabin coming available for rent. It is Cabin E. Applications will be accepted through September 17th with the first available move in date of October 15th. The current tenants are looking to sell some of their personal property to the new tenant, and this is a separate transaction, with no Moose involvement.
All applicants must be an active member of the Moose, meaning that all dues are to be current and remain current. The cabin is smoke and pet free and can accommodate up to 2 adults. Monthly rent is $1200 (no utilities included) with security and first month's rent due at the time of signing.
Women to the Moose / Danbury, CT Chapter #314
Meetings
Meetings
Meetings
Chapter Meetings are:
General Meeting is the
Second Wednesday of the Month
Mission
Meetings
Meetings
The WOTM are the sole financial providers of the following : ● Mooseheart school ● Moosehaven pharmacy assistance ● Moosehaven daily needs ● Mooseheart physical and occupational therapy ● The girls’ and boys’ athletic program ● Necessities for each new child to get the right start at Mooseheart ● Moosehaven, vision, hearing, and dental needs ● Christmas on both Campuses ● The music program for our children at Mooseheart ● The beauty and barber shop for our senior members at Moosehaven
Chapter Rally Days
Chapter Rally Days
Chapter Rally Days
Chapter Rally Days are a great way to meet coworkers from other chapters, learn from other coworkers and share ideas/ events meant to bring the women together. Fundraising ideas can be designed and lasting friendships created.
The date and time of the Connecticut Chapter Rally Day will be posted as soon as it is available.
There will be a WOTM Training Session on Saturday, Sept 6th at the Thompsonville Lodge starting at noon.
Please bring the following to the class:
Valid Membership Card
$10 fee per attendee due @ arrival
Meeting Minutes
Officer's Handbook
Recorder's Handbook
General Laws Book
Meeting Procedures & Agenda
This class has been designed for Chapter Officers and potential officers. All members are welcome. The course will benefit any member interested in learning more about the WOTM program. Please RSVP to Kathy Coppinger: katherinecoppinger@sbcglobal.net or text 860-212-3174.
Meet Your Board
Chapter Rally Days
Chapter Rally Days
Come and see what the Women of the Moose are; what they do to support Moosehaven, Mooseheart, our local community and our own Moose lodge. All members are welcome. All female members are eligible to join. Please reach out to the Chapter board for any questions.
2025-2026 Year
Chapter Board:
Senior Regent: Sandra Grenier
Secretary: Paula Sprague
Treasurer: Evelyn Rinaldi
Jr. Past Regent: Patty Lamson
Guide: Nancy Wildman
Connecticut State Moose Association
State Board Elections and Installation
CT State Moose Association needs you to get involved. Just like at your local lodge, there is a State Moose Association that assists in ensuring the lodges have all the information and updates from Moose International; works together with the other lodges and chapters in the state on activities and fundraisers and more.
Elections and installation of the 2025-2026 Connecticut State Moose Association and District 2 were held at the Annual Conference in Augus .
New State Board for 2025-2026:
President: Evelyn Rinaldi
Vice President: Bonnie Saumell
Secretary: Mark Saumell
Treasurer: Bob Coppinger
Chaplain: Theresa Keeler
Past President: Ken Kauffman
District 2 President: Mike Jenny
State Board Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 7th at the Danbury Lodge. This is followed by the District 2 Meeting at 11am. Breakfast will be at 10am.
Current Events at the Danbury Moose Lodge #1373
Get Involved
Moose Legion Meets First Monday of each Month at 6:30pm
Moose Legion Meets First Monday of each Month at 6:30pm
We are always looking for volunteers and sponsors to help us make Danbury Moose Lodge #1373 a success. If you are interested in getting involved, please reach out to us and we would be happy to discuss opportunities with you.
All events/ activities are organized and put on by our members for our members.
Moose Legion Meets First Monday of each Month at 6:30pm
Moose Legion Meets First Monday of each Month at 6:30pm
Moose Legion Meets First Monday of each Month at 6:30pm
These Moose Legionnaires feel an increased level of pride in membership. Opportunities to be leaders and to provide additional support for the Order’s philanthropic causes in relation to Mooseheart & Moosehaven are recognized through involvement in this degree.
The Moose Legion is known as being the “Degree of Service” because of the ma
These Moose Legionnaires feel an increased level of pride in membership. Opportunities to be leaders and to provide additional support for the Order’s philanthropic causes in relation to Mooseheart & Moosehaven are recognized through involvement in this degree.
The Moose Legion is known as being the “Degree of Service” because of the many programs it supports. It is also possibly even better known as the “Fun Degree.” Our members do like to enjoy themselves! Our mission is: “To have fun while providing greater service to the Moose fraternity.” Our motto is: “To do some good thing for someone each day.”
Steak Night
Moose Legion Meets First Monday of each Month at 6:30pm
Steak Night
July's Steak Night was such a success. We have another one planned for August. You will not want to miss out! Sign-Up Sheet is in the Social Quarters with the bartender.
August cut-off date is the 20th.
THE MOOSE
Heart of the Community
THE MOOSE
You may have heard the saying, “A burden heavy to one is borne lightly by many.” This is at the core of the Moose organization and what makes us unique in our Lodges, local communities and charitable “cities” that we support. Our roots can be traced to 1888 and the founder of the Moose, Dr. Henry Wilson, who successfully established the
You may have heard the saying, “A burden heavy to one is borne lightly by many.” This is at the core of the Moose organization and what makes us unique in our Lodges, local communities and charitable “cities” that we support. Our roots can be traced to 1888 and the founder of the Moose, Dr. Henry Wilson, who successfully established the first Lodge in Louisville, Kentucky. In the early years, the Moose was to serve a modest goal of offering men an opportunity to gather socially, to care for one another’s needs and celebrate life together.
Since those early years, our fraternal organization rapidly expanded to include valuable service to our communities, care for children and teens in need at Mooseheart Child City & School , a 1,000-acre campus, located 40 miles west of Chicago and care for our senior members at Moosehaven, a 70-acre retirement community near Jacksonville, Florida.
With a membership of over 1,000,000 members, our presence is felt in over 1,500 communities across all 50 states and four Canadian provinces, plus Great Britain. 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: Salvation Army, Safe Surfin’ USA Foundation, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, and 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
Our Staff
Heart of the Community
THE MOOSE
Our staff is made up of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to making Moose Events a success. We work tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of the event is carefully planned and executed to perfection. Our staff is 100% volunteers. This includes, but not limited to, our board of officers, bartenders, kitchen staff and
Our staff is made up of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to making Moose Events a success. We work tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of the event is carefully planned and executed to perfection. Our staff is 100% volunteers. This includes, but not limited to, our board of officers, bartenders, kitchen staff and bingo staff. The Moose would not be what it is without our members support and our volunteers!
We are always looking for volunteers to organize events/ activities as well as offer to do a special dinner night.
Our events and activities cannot be organized and held without our membership help. This is not just attendance to these but also participation in the execution of the events.
Heart of the Community
Heart of the Community
Heart of the Community
Danbury Lodge #1373 donated Tommy Moose dolls, coloring books and bookmarks to Danbury Hospital. This donation came a time when the hospital was running low on the plushies that they give to the children in the Emergency Department, on the Pediatrics Floor as well as to the elderly with cognitive issues such as dementia and Alzheimer's. W
Danbury Lodge #1373 donated Tommy Moose dolls, coloring books and bookmarks to Danbury Hospital. This donation came a time when the hospital was running low on the plushies that they give to the children in the Emergency Department, on the Pediatrics Floor as well as to the elderly with cognitive issues such as dementia and Alzheimer's. We are so proud to partner with Danbury Hospital.
Our members come from diverse backgrounds and industries, making Moose Events a melting pot of ideas and perspectives. We believe that our members are the heart and soul of the event, and we strive to make their experience unforgettable.
WOTM Chapter #314 Officers for the 2025-2026 year:
Senior Regent: Sandy Grenier
Secretary: Paula Sprague
Treasurer: Evelyn Rinaldi
Past Regent: Patty Lamson
Lodge Officers for the 2025-2026 year:
3 yr Trustee: Pam Young
1 yr Trustee: Russell Moore
Treasurer: Stewart Billmeyer
Chaplain: Paula Sprague
Vice President: Denise Laughinghouse
President: Theresa Keeler
Junior Past President: Bonnie Saumell
Administrator: Doug Disarro
Event Date & Time
Please check back regularly for UPCOMING EVENTS as well as check the FACEBOOK page for current events!
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month is our General Lodge Meeting @ 7pm. If you want to know what is happening, how to be involved, or suggestions for fundraisers and lodge improvements, the general meeting is your format to do so! This is YOUR lodge!
Women of the Moose-- 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month @ 7pm is the general meeting.
Every Other Friday Night is Karaoke with Ed Stock in the Social Quarters. This is an Open to the Public event. All non-members are still required to sign the book. Dinner is available for purchase these nights.
The FOURTH Saturday of each month is Trivia Night.
Every Sunday-- BINGO in the hall. This is an open to the public event as well.
SAVE THE DATES:
August 30th-- Trivia with Tyler Moore Entertainment. 7-9pm
SEPTEMBER 20TH-- LOBSTERFEST! Volunteers needed. Please see the flyer. Tickets can be purchased in the Social Quarters.
September 26th-- Resin and Crushed Glass Craft Night.
Fri. Sept 26 - 6pm
6:30 instruction & project starts
Pick your project & signup by 9/19/25
www.MommysBoardSilly.com/UpcomingEvent
Sec. 50.2 – Admission Regulations & Guest Policy:
- All active members of The Moose shall be admitted to the social quarters of any Lodge of unless their privileges have been suspended in accordance with the laws of The Moose.
- Only the following persons may be admitted as a “qualified guest’ into the social quarters or home of any Lodge:
a: An active Lodge member’s spouse. (Note – There are no limits on the number of times a spouse may be admitted as a guest.)
b: An active Lodge member’s immediate family. (Note – There are no limits on the number of times a spouse or qualified family member under the age of 21 may be admitted as a guest, however, all other immediate family members would be limited to two visits as they now qualify as a prospective member of the person signing them into the social quarters.)
c: A prospective member is defined as any guest that is accompanied by a member who can sponsor them for membership in The Moose, with the exception listed in 2(a) of this section. As permitted by the Board of Officers, a prospective member may be admitted subject to the following:
(1) The prospective member is accompanied at all times by their sponsor.
(2) The prospective member is properly signed in as a guest.
(3) The prospective member shall not make purchases.
(4) The prospective member shall leave when their sponsor leaves.
(5) The prospective member shall be limited to two (2) visits. - All adult guests of members must be signed in as a guest , wear an identifying guest sticker while in the Lodge and leave when the member leaves.
- Only active members of The Moose, whose active status has been verified, are permitted to make purchases. Unless prohibited by local law, the sale of refreshments to qualified minor family guests is permitted. It is the responsibility of the Board of Officers to ensure that all persons entering the Lodge home and social quarters are either active members or
qualified guests. It is recommended that the Board of Officers adopt a method of distinguishing members and guests to prevent guests from inadvertently making purchases. - Members shall at all times be responsible for the conduct of their guests.
- Appropriate conduct is required of all persons in the social quarters or home at all times.
- The Moose International, Inc. Board of Directors may adopt additional rules and regulations for the operation of social quarters by Moose Lodges and these rules and regulations shall be effective as provided in the written action of the Moose International, Inc. Board of Directors.
- Each member of The Moose shall submit proof of membership when requested by any server, member of the Board of Officers or its authorized persons (Door Monitors, etc.).
- Using the social quarters for any Lodge community service activity is prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Chief Compliance Officer.
* The term “guest” includes non-member spouses. A member in expired status shall not enter any Lodge except to pay dues. An expired member does not qualify to be admitted as a guest..