District Meeting
at Muskego
7pm Mon-Jan 16
For all Lodge and
Chapter members
Light lunch after

at this address:
info@muskegomoose.com

How Did It All Begin?

Way, way back in 1965, several Moose members from other lodges thought the Muskego community would be an ideal area to promote the Loyal Order of Moose. They set about talking to friends, relatives and business associates - telling them about Mooseheart and children, Moosehaven and our senior members, and the many community services the Moose fraternity performs.

Then on Feb 16, 1966, it became a reality!  Having signed 100 prospective members - 100 needed for a charter - the institution of Muskego Moose Lodge 1057 became a reality!  Institution was held at Cliffords Supper Club in Muskego - now Williams Supper Club.

Since a lodge home was not available, meetings were held in the hall of a local pub belonging to one of the charter members - Bob Brinkmeier (Bob & Lee’s) - on the southeast corner of Janesville and Tess Corners Roads

Bowling leagues were formed, picnics held at another member’s grounds, ice fisheree events, and raffles were held - anything to generate funds for our own lodge home.

In 1969 the wives and daughters of lodge members decided they wanted to take a more active part in the activities.  On May 3, 1970, with 50 women signed, Muskego Chapter 1617 was instituted.

Meetings for both the Lodge and Chapter were held at Bob & Lee’s for several years, then were moved to Jensen Center in Muskego.  Since the Center had two floors the chapter and lodge members both met on the same nights.  Refreshments were carried in to the Center - soda, coffee, treats and it was an exciting time for everyone.

Then - in 1974 an old tavern with 4.5 acres at the corner of Janesville and Crowbar Roads became available!  With not a lot of funds in the bank account, but with a banker as a member who shared the enthusiasm of the members, a loan was secured and the building was purchased.

The building was an old roadhouse built during prohibition.  The remodeling was a massive undertaking!  When walls were knocked down, metal tubing was found that had been used to secretly carry liquor from upstairs storage to faucets in the kitchen during prohibition. Walls were knocked out, new flooring laid, new windows inserted, the front screened-in porch was remodeled into an attractive and comfortable bar area.  Members volunteered to do whatever was necessary to make a pleasant Moose home.

Finally - On June 26, 1975 formal dedication ceremonies were held with dignitaries from the Moose state association and Mooseheart, as well as  local dignitaries present.

The Lodge and Chapter prospered for many years with many events taking place: steak fries, spaghetti dinners, corned beef dinners, dances, theme parties - Arabian nights - gong show - After Taxes party - spring fling, hay rides.  Sports also has always been an important part of Lodge activities: horseshoes, bowling, pool, golf, etc.

When the building began to show its years and slowly deteriorated, it became necessary to plan for a new facility.  Members worked for many years trying to secure financing and design an affordable building.  What you see now is the result of the dedication and hard work of ALL the members - those who have ”been around forever” and never lost faith as well as those who have recently become involved in a project they care about. 

This - NOW - is YOUR Moose Family Center!

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