Georgia Moose Association​

John R. Reiter

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John R. Reiter serves as Chairman on the Moose International, Inc. Board of Directors. He was elected to this post in May, 2025 at the 137th International Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to this post, he served on the Moose International Board of Directors as Vice Chairman (2024 2025), Director/Chaplain (2023-2024) and as a Director (2017-2023), on the Moosehaven Board of Directors (2012-2017 and 2008-2010), Moose Charities Board of Directors (2010-2012) and as Deputy Supreme Governor (2000-2001).

 

John joined the fraternity as a member of Ocala, FL Lodge 1014 in 1989; he served through all the chairs, including Governor; and became a Life Member in 2006. His primary membership is now held in Inverness, FL Lodge 2112 and he also holds membership in Palmer, AK Lodge 793, Iowa City, IA 1096, Antler, VA 2726 and Ocala Forest, FL Lodge 2535.

 

John elevated to Cypress Moose Legion 202 (FL) in 1989. He was a charter member of the Council of High Degrees and has served that body in all chairs, except President. He also holds Moose Legion membership in Mississippi Valley, (MS) 141 and Mount McKinley, (AK) 51.

 

At the Association level, John has served the Florida/Bermuda Moose Association as District President, Loss Prevention Chairman, Mooseheart/Moosehaven Admissions Chairman and all other appointed and elected chairs, including State President.

 

John is a member of the 300 Division of the Moose 25 Club. He received the Fellowship Degree of Honor in 1997 and the Pilgrim Degree of Merit in 2005.

 

Outside of the Moose, John enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family. John and his wife, Sharlyn, reside in Ocala. They have three children and three grandchildren.