posted 2/18/2023
Many Thanks to the Elizabethtown Moose Lodge 596 and 701 for stopping by the Lynchburg 715 Moose Lodge on the Mystery Bus trip today, Saturday, February 18th, 2023.
These are some great people and a lot of fun.
We enjoyed having them this afternoon.
We are proud to announce your Lodge was Awarded with the Premier Lodge Award for 2021-2022 at the recent 2022 Moose International Convention in Orlando Florida.
Special Membership Meeting and Check Presentation Sept. 12, 2022
A Drone Named Tommy
posted 9/14/2022
The 715 Lynchburg Lodge hosted a Special Membership Meeting Monday, September 12, 2022 recognizing our Valued Veterans and welcomed Lynchburg Police Chief Ryan M. Zuidema and Lynchburg Police Foundation President Richard W. "Rick" Loving for a Check presentation in the amount $15,000.00 earmarked for their Drone Program.
Lynchburg Moose 715 is grateful to the American Legion Post 16 for providing Color Guard for this memorable occasion.
Moose Pilgrim of the Order and Lynchburg Lodge 715 Government Relations Chairperson Robbie Robertson was present to recognize all member Valued Verterans.
The Check Presentation is the second contribution the Lynchburg Lodge 715 has made to the Lynchburg Police Foundation. In April, 2022, $1,246.00 raised from the third annual Car Show was presented to the Foundation as part of the Lodge's mission of giving back to the community.
The specialized Drone is capable of night vision and has infrared technology. The Drone is capable of light transport and can provide overhead lighting.
The Drone will be named Tommy ... in honor of the Moose Fraternity's Tommy Moose Program. The Tommy Moose® program aids in helping children overcome fears and anxiety during times of stress. Donated to Law Enforcement, Fire, and other Emergency workers, Tommy Moose plush dolls are presented to children in various traumatic situations.
“It is the support of donors like the Moose Lodge that allow the Lynchburg Police Foundation to continue providing the Lynchburg Police with critical equipment they need,” said Loving. “These types of resources the Foundation is able to secure through donations help our law enforcement officers keep our community safe.”
Car Show Benefitting the Lynchburg Police Foundation
posted 5/16/2022
The 715 Lynchburg Lodge Moose Legion Committee hosted its 3rd Anual Car Show Saturday, April 16th, 2022, as a benefit fundraiser for the Lynchburg Police Foundation.
Events included the Car Show, Door Prizes, 50 / 50's, and a Free EZ Child ID Event making the world a safer place for our children.
Lynchburg Police Foundation and members of the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD), including Chief Ryan Zuidema, attended the day-long car show to promote the LPF nonprofit and its efforts.
Throughout the day, members of the LPD Drone Team demonstrated one of its drones funded by the LPF. Interested citizens, following instruction by the Drone Team, had the opportunity to fly the drone above the Moose Lodge parking lot. Also available at the day’s event were members of the LPD Community Action Team who shared information with attendees the significance of building community relationships. A valuable tool in the process is use of the community trailer, which was also on display and funded by the LPF.
Catching everyone’s attention at the fundraiser was the LPD’s new black-and-white-designed police vehicle, which was on exhibit for all to see.
The 715 Moose Lodge donated $1,246 from the day’s events to the LPF. A check was presented to Chief Zuidema by Greg Kirby of the Moose Lodge.
Click to View Photo Gallery from the Car Show April 16, 2022
Many Thanks for Photo contributions from Lynchburg Police Foundation and Lindsey Brown.
Tommy Moose Presentation to Lynchburg Fire Stations
posted 12/06/2021
Members from 715 Lynchburg Moose Lodge visited 7 Lynchburg Fire Stations today and presented each Fire Station with food to express our Thanks and Appreciation for all they do for us being front line workers during the pandemic and all the new variants.
A Total of seventy (70) Tommy Moose were presented to the Lynchburg Fire Department, ten (10) to each Fire Station.
Tommy Moose® is a friendly, playful, cuddly moose doll whose sole purpose is to bring comfort to children in times of stress, uncertainty, or anxiety. He personifies one of the cornerstone tenants of the Loyal Order of Moose: caring for children.
Since 2002, over 100,000 Tommy Moose plush dolls have been donated to shelters, hospitals, and emergency workers, who in turn deliver them to children in need of some comfort when facing some of life’s biggest challenges.
The Fire personell at each Station were very appreciative for the Food and the Tommy Moose dolls.
I would like to give special thanks to our staff as they deserve a pat on the back. Special thanks to Heather, Donna, April, Randal, and Eddie.
Richard Cabell Sr.
Heart of the Community Committee Chairperson
Additional information on the Moose International Tommy Moose Program can be found at the following Link ...
Click to View Photo Gallery of presentation of Tommy Moose
Giving a Hand Up to Families
update 11/22/2021
Had a beautiful morning passing out food bags and turkeys for the Families in Need.
715 Lynchburg Moose presented 71 Thanksgiving Bags to Families in need in our Community Monday, November 22, 2021 .
Many, Many Thanks are extended to the Membership and Staff at 715 Lynchburg Moose for the great outpouring of contributions of Food Items and various other every day staple items that many of us take for granted.
Wishing You A Happy Thanksgiving.
Richard Cabell Sr.
715 Lynchburg Moose Heart of the Community Chairman
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715 Lynchburg Moose 'Giving a Hand Up to Familes in Need' Community Service project will present Thanksgiving Bags to Families in need in our Community Monday, November 22, 2021 .
A number of familes have been identified, (both member families and families in the community), and will be presented with these Thanksgiving Bags, Monday at the Lodge, 9am - 11am - 2307 Lakeside Drive Lynchburg VA.
Many, Many Thanks are extended to the Membership and Staff at 715 Lynchburg Moose for the great outpouring of contributions of Food Items and various other every day staple items that many of us take for granted.
May everyone have a Great Thanksgiving.
posted 11/02/2021 updated 11/10/2021
Veterans Appreciation Ceremony
The Lodge hosted a recognition ceremony Thursday, November 9th, 2021 Honoring all that served our country.
Those members that self-identified with Moose International recieved a pin and certificate thanking them for their services.
The lodge provided food and drinks for the member Veterans.
posted 11/02/2021
Heart of the Community
Lynchburg Moose 715 recently contributed and delivered food to our front line workers at the local Emergency Room in appreciation for what they do.
Richard Cabell Sr.
715 Lynchburg Moose Heart of the Community Chairman
posted 10/05/2021
Heart of the Community
Lynchburg Moose 715 contributes to our Front Line Workers in the ICU wards working 12 hour shifts.
This is our contribution to our front line workers on the ICU wards, because they work 12 shifts and the dinning area is closed. We just wanted to show our appreciation for what they do. Thank You on behalf of the Staff and Membership at 715 Lynchburg Moose.
Richard Cabell Sr.
715 Lynchburg Moose Heart of the Community Chairman
Monday, August 30th, 2021 a Table was set in honor of the 13 heroes we lost.
A Tribute to the 13 U.S. soldiers who lost their lives in a suicide bombing at the Kabul International Airport.
The Table will remain set till September 11th, 2021
A new addition to our foyer 7/28/2021
Honoring our Military
No Man Left Behind
