Rules and Regulations

The Rules and Regulations for 

Private Social Quarters Operation 

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update posted 6/03/2021 & 10/06/2024

Lynchburg Lodge #715

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. All members of the Loyal Order of Moose in good standing will be admitted to the Social Quarters.   A qualified guest may be admitted as herein provided.

2. A qualified guest is defined as anyone not a member of the Order; therefore — they are not a current member any lodge.  A nonmember spouse of a member is a guest. All guests must be signed in, cannot make purchases. and must leave when the member leaves. All members must wear a form of identification clearly distinguishing that individual as a member. If the guest is a prospective member, their third visit must be for the purpose of attending an orientation session or an enrollment ceremony.

3. Every member is required to show his/her membership card to be admitted to the Social Quarters or to attend any General Membership or Higher Degree meeting.

4. Members are at all times responsible for their personal behavior and that of their guests. Thus, proper and orderly conduct is required of all persons at all times while on Lodge property,

5. Loud, profane, or obscene language will not be tolerated.

6. Accepted rules of moral conduct will be observed by all members and their guests at all times.

7. Only qualified members of the Loyal Order of Moose are allowed to bring alcohol into the Social Quarters. No outside beer is allowed.  All wine and liquor must be checked at the bar and a $1.00 per drink ‘pour’ fee will be charged.

8. The Social Club will not be used for civic affairs functions unless prior approval is obtained from the Chief Compliance Officer.

9. The Social Quarters will be open to members only during the days and hours as posted by the Lodge Executive Committee.

10. It is unlawful for any member to be present in the Social Quarters or Lodge Hall during the hours they are closed, unless they are working in the Lodge facility.

11. The Social Quarters Manager (or an assigned staff member) has final authority in the Social Quarters during the hours of operation.

12. The following Dress Code is set forth by the Lodge Executive Committee:

A. Shoes must be worn at all times. 

B. No Bathing Suits 

C. Jeans may be worn as long as they are neat & clean. 

D. No T-shirts, cutoffs or blouses that expose the midriff. 

E. No sweat bands. 

F. Absolutely no clothing that expose any part of the buttocks area. 

G. No caps or any article of  clothing with obscene language or designs.

13. No person will be permitted to remain in the Social Quarters who is in violation of the dress code set forth by the Lodge Executive Committee.

14. Any member, other than a Law  Enforcement Officer in the line of duty, having firearms or other lethal weapons on or in their possession in the Lodge, shall be expelled from the Loyal Order of Moose forthwith.

15. When playing electronic pull tab games, ONLY play 1 machine at a time.

16. No coolers or beer may be brought into the Social Quarters by members &/or guests.

17. No person in the state of intoxication will be admitted into the Social Quarters or Lodge Hall.       The Steward is authorized to refuse service to anyone at any time

18. NO outside food or BEVERAGES will be brought into the Social Quarters unless approved by the Social Quarters Manager.

19. Any person violating these rules can be subject to suspension of Social Quarters privileges until such time as decided by the Lodge Executive Committee.

20. There will be a fifty dollar ($50.00) fee for all returned checks.

21. The General Laws of Moose International apply to all members and guests  at all times when on Moose Property.