The Golden Gavel honor is awarded to members who have served a full term as Senior Regent and met specific criteria during their tenure. These criteria include earning the Award of Achievement, timely election and installation, appointing and installing all Chapter Committee Chairmen and Guide, filling any vacancies promptly, sponsoring new or re-enrolled members, submitting all required forms and reports, notifying members of their committee appointments, attending the Annual Women of the Moose Training Session, and participating in Board of Officer’s and monthly Chapter meetings.

Section 97. ELIGIBILITY FOR GOLDEN GAVEL HONOR

Eligibility for the Golden Gavel honor shall be limited to a member who served a full term as Senior Regent. While serving as Senior Regent the following requirements shall be met:

1. The chapter shall earn the Award of Achievement.

2. The Senior Regent shall be elected and installed on or before July 31 and serve in the same capacity through the end of the chapter year, April 30.

3. The Senior Regent shall, on or before January 31, appoint and have installed all Chapter Committee Chairmen and Guide. In the event the chapter does not have a qualified higher degree member to serve as the Higher Degree Chairman, the Senior Regent will receive credit towards qualifying for individual honors.

4. If, at any time during the chapter year, a vacancy should occur in any of the above positions, the Senior Regent shall immediately appoint another member to fill the position and the member shall be properly installed by a Collegian.

5. The Senior Regent shall, between May 1 and April 30, sponsor and enroll two (2) or more new or re-enrolled members into the Chapter.

6. The Senior Regent shall remit all Forms 114 and 166 completed in their entirety, by their respective deadlines as well as any other forms as requested to Women of the Moose headquarters during her term of office as Senior Regent. All reports shall be received at Women of the Moose headquarters as instructed on the report to be eligible for the Golden Gavel. THERE SHALL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. Please see the list of required forms/ reports in the Officers’ handbook.

7. The Senior Regent shall notify every member on the chapter rolls of the Chapter Committee to which she has been appointed.

8. The Senior Regent shall attend the Annual Women of the Moose Training Session.

9. The Senior Regent shall attend Board of Officer’s meetings, and monthly Chapter meetings as required.

Section 98. GOLDEN GAVEL

1. After the records for the chapter year are checked, a member who met the requirements as outlined in Section 97 while serving as Senior Regent, may be presented with the Golden Gavel at the annual State/Provincial Convocation.

2. The Golden Gavel shall signify the member is eligible to meet the requirements for the College of Regents degree while serving as Junior Past Regent.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Golden Gavel is a prestigious recognition for Senior Regents who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to their chapter. By fulfilling the outlined requirements, these members not only contribute significantly to the success of their chapter but also become eligible for further honors, such as the College of Regents degree, while serving as Junior Past Regent. This honor underscores the importance of dedication, organization, and active participation in the Women of the Moose community.

Reference

General Laws – For the Government of Women of the Moose Chapters

In Force and Effect as of May 1, 2021