Virginia Moose Association
In-Person Classroom Training
(Online Training - Scroll Down)
Effective IMMEDIATELY-moosemail@vmaoffice.com is the new email address for the office of the Virginia Moose Association.
Virginia Moose Association
In-Person Classroom Training
(Online Training - Scroll Down)
2-HOTT Basic Class**
Please provide name and lodge information as shown on moose card, email, and phone number when contacting the trainer for the session your are registering for.
**As of 5/15/24, MI does require members to take Basic 2-HOTT prior to Administrator school HOWEVER, we will allow them to take Admin School first as long as they are signed up for a Basic 2-HOTT class that will be within a week of their Admin School class. That being said, if there is an extenuating circumstance we would be willing take things on a case by case basis. To get the waiver the member must talk with MI at moosetraining@mooseintl.org, with their Territory Manager on the a CC email line.
VMA will be hosting a Basic 2-HOTT training session on Saturday, June 21st at Warrenton Moose Lodge 1695.
This is a one-day class and is open to all members. The class is from 8:00 am to 12:00pm. Class size is limited to 15 members, minimum 5 participants.
Please send your registration information to Rachel Stange at the following web address: https://forms.gle/cMWtuz8yDsZKFYF99 no later than 6/13/25.
Class fee: $40.00 Make check payable to VMA and paid the day of class (each person must have their own laptop, mouse, & amp; power cord).
VMA will be hosting a Basic 2-HOTT training session on Saturday, August 9th at Colonial Heights Lodge 1783.
This is a one-day class and is open to all members. The class is from 9:00 am to 4:00pm. Class size is limited to 20 members, minimum 5 participants.
Please send your registration information to Rachel Stange at the following web address: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15uXUZRhXIImf-hio8um4NE7FlQTYS4BTIk0RhXFQvEQ/viewform no later than 7/26/25.
Class fee: $40.00 Make check payable to VMA and paid the day of class (each person must have their own laptop, mouse, & amp; power cord).
Virginia WOTM 6:00 Hour Training Sessions
Please provide name and chapter information as shown on moose card, email, and phone number when contacting the trainer for the session your are registering for.
Richmond East Chapter 1543 will host a one-day, six-hour WOTM Training Class on June 7, 2025. This class is open to all members.
The class will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and registration will start at 8:30 am. (20 Max)
Please get in touch with Richmond-East Chapter at chapter1543@mooseunits.org no later than 6/3/25.
Sandy Krajacich will be the instructor.
Officers / Treasurers, please bring the following materials: Officers / Treasurer Handbooks, General Laws, WOTM Procedure & Agenda Book, and Secretary's, please bring your minutes book.
The Class fee is $10.00, payable on the day of the class. Checks should be made payable to Richmond-East Chapter 1543
Lunch: Participants should bring cash to pay for lunch up to $5.00
Vinton Chapter 2466 will host a one-day, six-hour WOTM Training Class on June 8, 2025. This class is open to all members.
The class will be held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and registration will start at 9:30 am.
Please get in touch with Susan Ridenhour at susan.ridenhour@gmail.com or call 540-363-4647 no later than 6/2/25.
Officers/treasurers, please bring the following materials: Officers/Treasurer Handbooks, General Laws,
WOTM Procedure & Agenda Book, and Secretary's, please bring your minutes book.
The Class fee is $10.00, payable on the day of the class. Checks should be made payable to Vinton Chapter 2466.
Lunch: Participants should bring cash to pay for lunch up to $5.00
Altavista Chapter 1966 will host a one-day, six-hour WOTM Training Class on July 20, 2025. This class is open to all members.
The class will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and registration will start at 8:30 am. (20 Max)
Please get in touch with Fran Wade at swade434@aol.com or call 434-846-3516 no later than 7/14/2025.
Officers/treasurers, please bring the following materials: Officers/Treasurer Handbooks, General Laws, WOTM Procedure & Agenda Book, and Secretary's, please bring your minutes book.
The Class fee is $10.00, payable on the day of the class. Checks should be made payable to Altavista Chapter 1966.
Lunch: Participants should bring cash to pay for lunch up to $5.00
Woodbridge Chapter 653 will host a one-day, six-hour WOTM Training Class on July 26, 2025. This class is open to all members.
The class will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and registration will start at 8:30 am. (15 Max)
Please get in touch with Doreen Wallace at 2wallaces@comcast.net or call 703-220-1980 no later than 6/18/25.
Officers / Treasurers, please bring the following materials: Officers / Treasurer Handbooks, General Laws, WOTM Procedure & Agenda Book, and Secretary's, please bring your minutes book.
The Class fee is $10.00, payable on the day of the class. Checks should be made payable to Woodbridge Chapter 653.
Lunch: Participants should bring cash to pay for lunch up to $5.00
We will host a one-day, six-hour WOTM Training Class on July 26, 2025. This class is open to all members.
The class will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and registration will start at 8:30 am. (20 Max)
Please get in touch with Kathy Rea at kathyrea1@aol.com or call 804-363-3237 no later than 7/20/25.
Officers / Treasurers, please bring the following materials: Officers / Treasurer Handbooks, General Laws, WOTM Procedure & Agenda Book, and Secretary's, please bring your minutes book.
The Class fee is $10.00, payable on the day of the class. Checks should be made payable to Chesterfield Chapter 2434..
Lunch: Participants should bring cash to pay for lunch up to $5.00
Portsmouth Chapter 966 will host a one-day, six-hour WOTM Training Class on July 27, 2025. This class is open to all members.
The class will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and registration will start at 8:30 am. (20 Max)
Please get in touch with Karen Holtslander at holtz28@cox.net or call 757-287-7707 no later than 7/21/2025.
Officers / Treasurers, please bring the following materials: Officers / Treasurer Handbooks, General Laws, WOTM Procedure & Agenda Book, and Secretary's, please bring your minutes book.
The Class fee is $10.00, payable on the day of the class. Checks should be made payable to Portsmouth Chapter 966.
Lunch: Participants should bring cash to pay for lunch up to $5.00
Wytheville Chapter 2345 will host a one-day, six-hour WOTM Training Class on August 2, 2025. This class is open to all members.
The class will be held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and registration will start at 9:30 am.
Please get in touch with Susan Ridenhour at susan.ridenhour@gmail.com or call 540-353-4647 no later than 7/31/25
Officers/treasurers, please bring the following materials: Officers/Treasurer Handbooks, General Laws, WOTM Procedure & Agenda Book, and Secretary's, please bring your minutes book.
The Class fee is $10.00, payable on the day of the class. Checks should be made payable to Wytheville Chapter 2345.
Lunch: Participants should bring cash to pay for lunch up to $5.00
We will host a one-day, six-hour WOTM Training Class on August 10, 2025. This class is open to all members.
The class will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and registration will start at 8:30 am. (30 Max)
Please get in touch with Melissa Stange at mstange@moosetrainers.org no later than 8/3/25.
Officers / Treasurers, please bring the following materials: Officers / Treasurer Handbooks, General Laws, WOTM Procedure & Agenda Book, and Secretary's, please bring your minutes book.
The Class fee is $10.00, payable on the day of the class. Checks should be made payable to Luray Chapter 1647.
Lunch: Participants should bring cash to pay for lunch up to $5.00
Front Royal Chapter 1194 will host a one-day, six-hour WOTM Training Class on September 20, 2025. This class is open to all members.
The class will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and registration will start at 8:30 am. (20 Max)
Please get in touch with Fran Wade at swade434@aol.com or call 434-846-3516 no later than 7/14/2025.
Officers/treasurers, please bring the following materials: Officers/Treasurer Handbooks, General Laws, WOTM Procedure & Agenda Book, and Secretary's, please bring your minutes book.
The Class fee is $10.00, payable on the day of the class. Checks should be made payable to Front Royal Chapter 1194.
Lunch: Participants should bring cash to pay for lunch up to $5.00
Lodge Leadership Training
Please provide name and lodge information as shown on moose card, email, and phone number when contacting the trainer for the session your are registering for.
VMA will be hosting a Lodge Leadership Training Class on Sunday, June 8th at Williamsburg Moose Lodge 757.
This is a one-day class and is open to all members.
The class will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Class has minimum of 5, maximum 20.
Please send your registration information to Dennis Harlow at the following: ibstumpy58@gmail.com or (804) 336-7635 no later than 6/1/25.
Class fee: $40.00 Make check payable to VMA and paid the day of class.
VMA will be hosting a Lodge Leadership Training Class on Saturday, June 21st at Warrenton Moose Lodge 1695.
This is a one-day class and is open to all members.
The class will be from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Class has minimum of 5, maximum 15.
Please send your registration information to Rachel Stange at the following web address: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZy46JecCW1J0TXsCUv9DM8v9RSn--QEdKhbiktVF8yWG5aA/viewform
no later than 6/13/25.
Class fee: $40.00 Make check payable to VMA and paid the day of class.
VMA will be hosting a Lodge Leadership Training Class on Sunday, June 29th at Richmond Lakeside Moose Lodge 1714.
This is a one-day class and is open to all members.
The class will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Class has minimum of 5, maximum 20.
Please send your registration information to Dennis Harlow at the following: ibstumpy58@gmail.com or (804) 336-7635 no later than 6/23/25.
Class fee: $40.00 Make check payable to VMA and paid the day of class.
Administrator School**
(None at this Time)
**As of 5/15/24, MI does require members to take Basic 2-HOTT prior to Administrator school HOWEVER, we will allow them to take Admin School first as long as they are signed up for a Basic 2-HOTT class that will be within a week of their Admin School class. That being said, if there is an extenuating circumstance we would be willing take things on a case by case basis. To get the waiver the member must talk with MI at moosetraining@mooseintl.org, with their Territory Manager on the a CC email line.
Please provide name and lodge information as shown on moose card, email, and phone number when contacting the trainer for the session your are registering for.
Moose Legion Educational Conference
Please provide name and lodge information as shown on moose card, email, and phone number when contacting the trainer for the session your are registering for.
The Moose Legion Education Conference is required for all Moose Legion members who want to become Directors of their Moose Legion. However, it is not just for Directors. Anyone interested in learning how their Moose Legion is organized and operates is welcome to attend.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
• Describe how you can support the Mission of the Moose Legion
• Explain the duties of the Directors
• Understand the Support Structure of the Moose Legion
• Identify and use Resources
The MLEC will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Lynchburg So. MFC#1727. Check-in will start at 8:30 am, with class beginning at 9:00 am. To attend this class, you must register by May 16, 2025.
To register, please email Robbie.Robertson51@gmail.com. Include your name, Moose ID Number, Moose Legion, and Moose Legion position email address in your email. The cost of training is $25.00 and made payable to Blue Ridge Moose Legion 82, earmarked “MLEC Training.”
The Moose Legion Education Conference is required for all Moose Legion members who want to become Directors of their Moose Legion. However, it is not just for Directors. Anyone interested in learning how their Moose Legion is organized and operates is welcome to attend.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
• Describe how you can support the Mission of the Moose Legion
• Explain the duties of the Directors
• Understand the Support Structure of the Moose Legion
• Identify and use Resources
The MLEC will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Tappahannock-Warsaw 2133. Check-in will start at 8:30 am, with class beginning at 9:00 am.
Class has minimum of 2, maximum 10. Please send your registration information to Dennis Harlow at the following: ibstumpy58@gmail.com or (804) 336-7635 no later than 6/22/25.
Include your name, Moose ID Number, Moose Legion, and Moose Legion position email address in your email. The cost of training is $35.00 and made payable to Old Dominion Moose Legion 148, earmarked “MLEC Training.”
Regional Membership Workshop
(None at this Time)
Please provide name and lodge information as shown on moose card, email, and phone number when contacting the trainer for the session your are registering for.
Moose International Online Courses
Virtual MLEC
(None at this Time)
Lodge Leadership Training-Online
(two parts and an assessment test required)
Financial Review Committee Training
Improve your lodge's financial review committee (FRC) and ensure they are reviewing all the proper information to help keep your lodge on track by reviewing the online FRC training that was held virtually on September 28th at 6 PM (EST). This session was hosted by WVMA Territory Manager Adam East.
Everything You Need to Know About Moose Training Classes!
For all training concerns and scheduling contact:
Myssi Stange, Association Training Coordinator
mstange@moosetrainers.org