TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2025

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

• Check out the revised Lodge Election Handbook in Forms & Docs

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

• Online Registrations for Mid-Year Conference now open! Submenu, Conventions and Conferences

• Message from O.S.M.A. Calendar Fundraising Chairman and O.S.M.A. Chaplain, Brad Ritenour, Submenu OSMA Membership Campaign

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025

• Please be aware of an "Internet scam" involving our State President, Bill Hesselschwardt.  The "scam" email will ask you for time to meet with President Bill...and then will ask for you to send him gift cards.  Please delete this scam email and report it if possible.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2025

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

• Online Registrations for Mid-Year Conference open at 1pm today!  Check out the theme!  Submenu, Conventions and Conferences

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2025

• It's Polar Plunge Season! So Dive in to get the latest info about the Plunge at Mosquito Lake in honor of Minnie Wolfe.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025

• OSMA Official Communication - Lottery Calendar Raffle Update

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025

• Please keep the family and friends of Sister, Dianne R Gronek of Cuyahoga Falls Moose 918. Visit Sickness & Distressed for information of her passing.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

• The Buckeye Moose Legion #192 "Pool Tournament" scheduled for October 17 & 18, 2025 has been cancelled.  The Pool Tournament has been rescheduled for January 23 & 24, 2026 and will be held at Chillicothe Lodge 1626.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

• Next Student Congress Date October 26th at Newark Lodge 499!  Last chance to register a student for the Youth Awareness Scholarship Program.

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

• See the OSMA Cornhole Tournament Winners, Submenu Sports & Activities

TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 16, 2025

• District 1 & 2 - Life or Charter Members please read the OSMA Official Communication 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

• Please keep our Members in your prayers that are currently not well. Visit Sickness & Distressed to send get well wishes.

MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025

• Make plans to attend Chapter Rally Day! Visit Women of the Moose State Information page for details.

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

• Southwest Higher Degrees Council "thanks you" for supporting their table at the August Convention.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025

• Get in on the fun playing Membership Bingo! Submenu, OSMA Membership Campaign

MONDAY, AUGUST 04, 2025

• See OSMA Official Communication about who is a Convention Delegate

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025

• Would you or members of your lodge be interested in an International Euchre Tournament? Take our survey and let us know!

THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025

• Our Defending Circle has once again been broken, please keep the family and friends of Brother Tom Thompson in your prayers. Visit Sickness & Distressed

TUESDAY, JULY 01, 2025

• A message to all OSMA Collegians attending the Annual Convention from Rhonda Adams, Conferral Coordinator, Submenu OSMA Official Communications

MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2025

• While we enjoy some fun in the sun, please keep those feeling under the weather in your prayers. Visit Sickness & Distressed

• Get your checks ready for the Annual Convention Heart of the Community Project, Submenu Conferences & Conventions

MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025

• Online Registration for the Annual OSMA Convention is now open, Submenu Conferences & Conventions

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025

• Online Registration for the Annual OSMA Convention is now open, Submenu Conferences & Conventions

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025

• $1000 just won by a member from Bellefontaine 2563! See the Grand Prize Winner of the OSMA Membership Campaign Drawing.

MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025

• Final Year Plus One Membership Reports are in! Submenu Membership Reports

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025

• Women of the Moose Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025

• Proposed Changes and Amendments to General Laws - Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025

• The Final Amazon Gift Card Winner has just been pulled! See the March Winner of the OSMA Membership Campaign Drawing.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025

• Please keep the family and friends of Brother Kenny Dible of Indian Lake 1533 in your prayers. Visit Sickness & Distressed for arrangements.

MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025

• Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Past President of OSMA District 3 Dan Schumacher, Pilgrim. Please visit Sickness and Distressed for service details. 

• Important Date Change: District 3 will be moving it's March 23 meeting at Van Wert 1320 to the 30th, Visit District 3 for details.

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025

• Save the date and join the Members of Lafferty 1462 for the Lodge's Grand Reopening! Visit Events Around the State to check out all the fun activities they have planned.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

• Don't forget to send in your St. Patty's Day flyers to post on Events Around the State

MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

• An Amazon Gift Card is instore for a member from Ravenna Lodge 1234! See the February Winner of the OSMA Membership Campaign Drawing.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025

• It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Brother, Pilgrim, Jim Monroe-PSP of Celina 1473. A service has been scheduled for those wanting to pay their condolences. Visit Sickness & Distressed for details

• Date Change:  District 3 meeting has been rescheduled, visit District Page for update.

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025

• Congratulations to Jason Lane of Marion Lodge 889 for being the January Winner of the OSMA Membership Campaign drawing.

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2025

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

• The deadline for ordering a custom cap and gown for the Milwaukee Convention is Feb. 15th to  arrive in time for the 2025 conferral at Mooseheart.  

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2025

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

• Online Registration for Mid-Year Conference closes tonight at 9:00 pm, Submenu Conferences & Conventions

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose Int'l Communications

• Everything you need for upcoming Lodge Elections can be found in Forms & Documents under the 'Lodge' tab

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025

• OSMA Valued Veterans Hospitality Room is looking for donations! 

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

• State Board Apparel (members only) Now Available to Order, Click Here

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025

• BOURBON EVENT SATURDAY EVENING AT MID-YEAR CONVENTION IN INDEPENDENCE!, Submenu Conferences & Conventions

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025

• HOC Membership Campaign just announced it's newest winner! Here's a hint: They are from Sylvania.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2024

• Online Registration for Mid-Year Conference is now open, Submenu Conferences & Conventions

• Learn more about the Official Visitor coming to the Mid-Year Conference, Submenu Conferences & Conventions

• Friendliest District in Town Theme Announced, Submenu Conferences & Conventions

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2024

• Online Registration for Mid-Year Conference is now open, Submenu Conferences & Conventions

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2024

• Online Registration for Mid-Year Conference Opens Monday, December 23, 2024 9 am, Submenu Conferences & Conventions

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024

• Our defending circle has once again been broken. Please keep the family of Sister, Pam Baldwin in your prayers. Visit Sickness & Distressed for more info.

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 06, 2024

• Congratulations to the Member from Hilliard Lodge 2236 for being the November Winner of the OSMA Membership Campaign Drawing.

• Online Registration for the OSMA Mid-Year Conference will be opening soon!

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 04, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

• Advertise your Christmas and New Year's Eve Events here on the website! 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024

• Congratulations to our winners for the September and October OSMA Membership Campaign Drawings. It's not too late to sign members to be entered for a chance to win! 

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2024

• Three-Peat People's Choice 1st Place Winners! Congrats the the OSMA Chili Cook-off Team for winning once again at the 2024 Moosehaven Chili Cook-off Competition.  Check out those happy faces on the Sports & Activities page 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024

• Please keep Dan Bobbitt and family in your prayers. His beloved wife, Georgia recently passed. Visit Sickness & Distressed for arrangements.

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024

• Our defending circle has once again been broken. Please send your condolences to the family of Ross Kooyman of Painesville 490. Visit Sickness & Distressed for more info.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 2024

• Council of Higher Degrees State Banquet unfortunately has been cancelled. Please visit submenu Council of Higher Degrees for details.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024

• Reminder Deadline for 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award is October 31, 2024, submenu Events Around the State

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

• OSMA Website will not be available for updates to include membership reports, November newsletters, training schedules, or official correspondence from October 24-Novemeber 3, 2024. Thank you for understanding and sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. 

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024

• Columbus may have discovered America, but it doesn't compare to what moose memorabilia you'll discover at Mooseheart during the Founder's Day event! Check out all the planned festivities on the Events Around the State page.

• Ohio Chapter Rally Day is this Saturday. See what you need to bring, Submenu WOTM State Information

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024

• Please keep all of our Brothers and Sisters affected by Hurricane Helene and Milton as well as the members of our Association in our prayers.  Visit Sickness & Distressed

• Reminder Deadline for 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award is October 31, 2024, submenu Events Around the State

• Did you forget to sign up? Registration for Higher Degrees Banquet extended to October 31st! submenu Council of Higher Degrees

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

• Women of the Moose Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

• Is your Lodge planning lots of Fun Fall Activities? Remember to send in your newsletters to help advertise your fundraisers and events!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

• Be part of the Herd! Join us for the OSMA Moose Riders Meeting this November. Visit Moose Riders of Ohio for details.

• Head to the wild, wild, west and play in the  2024 Moose Charities Golf Outing in West Virginia. Visit Sports & Activities to register or for sponsorship. 

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

• Come meet ALL ten of Ohio’s newest Pilgrims! Submenu Events Around the State

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

• Submit your 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Submission by October 31st!  Submenu Forms & Documents (Lodge & Chapter Tab)

• The results are in.  Who won the OSMA State Horseshoe Tournament? Sports & Activities

• Pencil in a Polar Plunge for next year and do your part to help out Special Olympics Ohio, submenu Special Olympics Tent Town

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2024

• Deadline for Online Registration for the OSMA Moose Association Convention is THIS Sunday, August 18, 2024 8pm, Submenu Conferences & Conventions

• Register for the Council of Higher Degrees Annual Banquet coming this November.  

• Please pray for the members of Cortland Lodge 1012 as they have learned of the passing of Brother Pilgrim Walt Stoddard. To send condolences visit Sickness & Distressed

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024

• Be as proud as Scottie Scheffler was representing the USA in the Olympics while playing in the OSMA Moose Charities Golf Outing this coming October.  You don't have to be a pro, you don't even have to play, you can just be a Sponsor!  So drive over to Sports & Activities for details.

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

• Deadline for Online Registration for the OSMA Moose Association Convention is Sunday, August 18, 2024 8pm, Submenu Conferences & Conventions

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

MONDAY, JULY 22, 2024

• Congrats to Territory 14 Manager, Steve Hummel on his retirement.  Our respect goes out to him for all his hard work and dedication over the years to the Association and its members. He not only made a huge difference in making our Fraternity great, but also made it fun and touched so many of our lives along the way. 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

MONDAY, JULY 15, 2024

• Our defending circle has once again been broken.  Brother, Pilgrim, Richard Baum of Kenton 428 has passed away.  To send your condolences, visit Sickness  & Distressed

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024

• OSMA Official Correspondence - Children's Comforter Sets Needed at Mooseheart, Submenu OSMA Official Communications

• OSMA Official Correspondence - Meet incoming Great Lakes Territory 14 Manager Wayne Beamenderfer, Submenu OSMA Official Communications

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2024

• Deadline for Online Registration for the OSMA Moose Association Convention is Sunday, August 18, 2024 8pm, Submenu Conferences & Conventions

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024

• It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved, dedicated Sister, Elizabeth Seemueller of Hilliard 2236. Please visit Sickness & Distressed for funeral arrangements.

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024

• Online Registration for the OSMA Annual Convention now open. Visit Conferences and Conventions to sign up today!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

• Heart of the Community project at Annual OSMA Convention announced, Submenu Conferences & Conventions

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024

• Going to New Orleans for the MI Annual Convention? Could you spare some time to help out? See Conferences and Conventions to sign up today!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024

• Thanks to the OSMA, the resident's at Moosehaven received a VERY BIG gift, Submenu Moose Charities

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024

• And the theme for this year's Buckeye Awards Program is ......(drum roll)........., submenu Conferences & Conventions

THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024

• Special Olympics Summer Games looking for volunteers, Submenu Special Olympics Tent Town

• Check Training page for added and cancelled classes

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024

• Painesville 490 has announced the passing of another faithful Brother, please keep them and the family of Mark Thompson in your prayers. Visit Sickness & Distressed 

MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

• Congrats to Ohio's newest Pilgrim Degree of Merit Recipients, submenu Higher Degrees

MONDAY, MAY 27, 2024

• Please pray for the family and friends of Jean Brehm, a member of Painesville 490, as they mourn the loss of their dearly departed. Visit Sickness & Distressed for arrangements.

THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024

• WOTM International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

• Hoping you can make bail and a birdie on the first hole at the Moose Charities Golf Tournament coming up next month. Go to Sports & Activities to sign up. 

MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024

• Please keep our Brother, Mike Halatek and family in your prayers. Visit Sickness & Distressed for more information.

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024

• Who were the two lucky winners of the Buckeye Strong Membership Campaign $500 Amazon Smile Gift Cards? Here's a hint: Answer can be found at OSMA Membership Campaign

MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024

• You've done it again! Read the special thank you note on behalf of one of the Indian Lake Tornado Disaster recipients, Submenu Community Service

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024

• Moose International Correspondence, Submenu Moose International Email

MONDAY, MAY 6 2024

• Congrats to Diane Hammer of Sidney 568 who won the the Buckeye Strong Membership Campaign Drawing for April. Now who will be the lucky $500 winners? Answer coming soon. Submenu OSMA Membership Campaign

• Don't worry about starting the year in the red. New members get the application fee waived when signing up online and paying for two years of dues. Details located submenu Moose International Campaign

• OSMA Weekly Membership Reports

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

• Head to St. Andrews to play in the Moose Charities Golf Tournament! Not the one in the UK silly, the one on St. Andrews Blvd. in Belpre, OH.  Can't make it?  Consider sponsoring a hole for just $100. Go to Sports & Activities for more information.