Montour Moose 426

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Moose International, Incorporated, hereinafter referred to as Moose International, a corporation, existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Indiana, does hereby ordain and establish this Constitution for itself and for the Supreme Lodge.

The principle purpose for which the Supreme Lodge and Moose International are formed is to act as a governing body and as a headquarters or corporate structure, respectively, for a system of fraternal and charitable Lodges of the Loyal Order of Moose and Chapters of the Women of the Moose, along with other units and degrees, to be known in the aggregate as Moose International, in all matters which may be best administered by one governing body or by one corporate structure. Moose International may have, hold, own, purchase, pledge, mortgage, sell and exchange such real and personal property as may be necessary and convenient in carrying out purpose of the Supreme Lodge and of the Order.

The purposes of the fraternal and charitable lodges, chapters, and other units are to:

Unite in the bonds of fraternity, benevolence, and charity, all acceptable persons of good character.

Educate and improve their members and the families of their members, socially, morally, and intellectually.

Assist their members and their families in time of need.

Aid and assist the aged members of the lodges, chapters and their spouses.

Encourage and educate their members in patriotism and obedience to the laws of the country in which the lodge, chapter or other units exist.

Encourage tolerance of every kind.

Render particular service to children in need by the operation of one or more vocational, educational institutions of the type and character of the institution now called “Mooseheart”, and located at Mooseheart, in the State of Illinois.

Service aged members and/or their spouses at one or more institutions of the character and type of the place called “Moosehaven”, located at Orange Park, in the State of Florida.

Create and maintain foundations, endowment funds, trust funds and subsidiary or related cooperations, whether non-profit or for profit, for the purpose of carrying on, aiding and assisting the charitable and philanthropic enterprises heretofore mentioned. Moose International may, as appropriate, act as a member, shareholder, or trustee in the administration of such foundations, endowment funds, trust funds, and cooperations.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Loyal Order of Moose is a private organization. All activities and events referred to on this Web site and in the Moose newsletter are available to active members and their qualified guests only. This Web site is for informational purposes with proprietary information intended for members only. General information is available to the public at large, but should not be construed to be a solicitation of membership. This Web site is an initiative of Montour Moose, Moose Lodge No. 426, and is not sanctioned by the Loyal Order of Moose, Moose International or any subsidiary thereof. All Logos, trademarks and servicemarks pertaining to the Loyal Order of Moose and/or its programs or degrees are copyrighted © by Moose International, Inc., Mooseheart, Illinois.

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