CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER

CLAYMONT LODGE #847

CLAYMONT WOMEN OF THE MOOSE CHAPTER #186

NEWSLETTER
JUNE JULY- AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2015
5101 GOVERNOR PRINTZ BOULEVARD
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19809
302-764-9765
LODGE AND CHAPTER OFFICERS
Governor
Jr. Governor
Past Governor
Administrator
Treasurer
Prelate
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee

Jim Sheftz
Bob Cannon
Andy Zeager
Michael Slotwinski
Lee Anderson
Jerry Marley
John Fowler
Andy Lechette
Paul Widmeyer

Senior Regent
- Lorraine Talarico Smith
Junior Regent
- Lorraine Cannon
Jr. Graduate Regent - Vacant
Recorder
- Rita Anderson
Secretary-Treasurer - Clare Leonard

LODGE AND CHAPTER MEETINGS

Lodge meetings for Lodge Officers are held each month on the first and third Wednesdays at 6:30 P.M.
General meetings for all Lodge members are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 P.M.
Chapter meetings for all co-workers are held each month on the second and fourth Mondays at 6:30 P.M.

MOOSE SOCIAL QUARTERS

Hours of Operation
Monday thru Thursday
- 11:00 A.M. to Midnight
Friday
- 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Saturday
- 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Sunday
- 12:00 Noon to 8:00 P.M.
(Note - Bar Staff has option to close early if fewer than
4 patrons are present)

Food Service (Bar Menu)

Monday thru Saturday - 11:00 A.M. to10:00 P.M.
(Based on availability of Bar Staff)
Details of special food offerings can be found on
the Claymont Moose Family Center Updates page

A MESSAGE FROM OUR GOVERNOR

Dear Members:
Thank you for electing me Governor for the 2015-2016 Moose year. I would like to congratulate
both the Loyal Order of Moose and the Women of the Moose on their elections of new officers. Together
we will make this a great year for our children and seniors as well as for our community.
Our first order of business will be the Chicken BBQ on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Tickets need to
be purchased ahead of time so we will know how much food to make. It is a great event and we will be
looking for volunteers to help. There will be several events held during the summer so be sure to read
the posters that will be displayed in the Lodge's lobby advertising these events.
If anyone has any questions or ideas for events, please do not hesitate to let me know.
Fraternally,
Jim Sheftz

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAPTER OFFICERS

Dear Members:
OMG, another Chapter year is over already. I had so much fun and learned a lot more
about the Moose Fraternity. How hard some of us worked to help the children of Mooseheart
and us young older folks at Moosehaven.
Back in February we had our second annual Valentine's Pajama Party. Due to the
inclement weather, we didn't have a big turnout, but all of us who were able to make it had a
fun time.
The St. Patrick's Day Party went very well. The food was great and a good time was had
by all. Thank you Lorraine Cannon and crew for your hard work.
Our April Easter Flower Sale went very well. Thanks to Pat Owens for her efforts in getting
the flowers for us to sell and to the members who supported this fundraiser, along with our
Easter Cookie sale.
Rita Anderson and her crew did a beautiful job creating food from all over the world at our
recent International Night Buffet and Party. What a great time it was for all who attended.
We are now looking forward to the Start of Summer Party on June 2611. Before you know it,
we will be hosting the end of Summer Party on August 28th. Be sure to look for the Chapter's
upcoming summer raffles. And don't forget the Chapter's Clam Bake on July 22. I hope each of
you have a safe and wonderful summer.
In Faith, Hope, and Charity,
Lorraine Talarico Smith

MOOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Welcome
New Lod e Members

Welcome
New Chapter Members

Kenny Babicki
David Grant
David Bennett
Christopher Hufnell
Francis Campbell
Edward Hunt*
Michael Cebenka
William Kertis
Joseph Colombara
Michael Martin
Joseph Delikat
Kenneth Mc Nulty
John Di Cecco, Jr.
Larry Muza
John Dobrzynski**
Fred Quercetti, Jr.
Paul Dunworth
Robert Raynor**
Daniel Goldberg
Ronald Rogers
Paul Golden
William Sloan
Robert Golden
Andrew Snodgrass
* Re-Enrolled ** Transferred-In

Cindy Aiello
Linda Boyer
Tammy Brown
Irene Campbell
Lisa Ciritella
Lori Evans-Martin
Dawn Golden

Laura-Sullivan-Holland*
Rose Kertis
Linda Kery
Rachel Kery
Ingrid Maloney
Beth Sellers
Kathleen Steele

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The following members have incurred a recent illness and/or hospitalization

Frank Baxter, Joe Galloway, Pat Galloway, Kate Moughan, John Pitterelli,
Nick Sandone, Lucretia Selsavage, Timmy Speakman, Ron Toy
We hope you are feeling better !
Our defending circle has been broken with the passing of the following Lodge member:
PAUL VOSS
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to his family and friends
Our sympathy is also extended to the following members who incurred
deaths in their families:
Chris Clark (cousin), Kelly Griggs (aunt and cousin), Maddie & Ray Jeffrey (Ray's mother),
Leonard Majeski (son), Linda and Nick Sandone (Nick's grandson), Maryella Voss (spouse)
CONGRATULATIONS

Clare Leonard
Received her Academy of Friendship Degree in February 2015 at the MD-DE-DC Mid-Winter
Conference in Ocean City, MD
Lorraine Talarico Smith
The Chapter's Top Sponsor of New Members during the 2014-2015 Chapter year
Michael Slotwinski
The Lodge's Top Sponsor of New Members during the 2014-15 Lodge Year
Note: Do you know a Moose member who is in the hospital, ill, or lost a loved one?
If so, please inform a Lodge or Chapter officer so we may acknowledge. Thanks.

NEWS FROM THE MD-DE-DC MOOSE ASSOCIATION

AND THE SIXTH DISTRICT
The MD-DE-DC State Association Annual Summer Conference will be held in Hunt Valley, MD,
from August 6-9, 2015 at the Baltimore Hunt Valley Inn. Representation from every Lodge and
Chapter is mandatory, so please consider attending, even for just one day. Check the Lodge for
further details.
DISTRICT MEETINGS for the Sixth District are held on select Tuesdays at alternating Lodges
June 9
August 4
September 1
Newark
Claymont
Claymont
Dinner is served at 7 30 P.M. followed by the meeting. Every lodge must have representation
at these meetings--officers are required to attend and all members are welcome. Car pool
arrangements are available...contact a Lodge officer.

MOOSEHEART NEWS AND UPDATES

JOIN THE MOOSE LEGION
This is the Degree of Service that provides opportunities for Lodge members to further accomplish
our fraternal mission of providing support to Mooseheart and Moosehaven. Contact Lee Anderson
if you are interested.

CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP COST STUCTURE
Lodge - $50 to join (breakdown of $10 Enrollment Fee and $40 Dues)
Thereafter, annual Dues is $40
Chapter - $45 to join (breakdown of $20 Enrollment Fee and $25 Dues)
Thereafter, annual Dues is $25
LODGE AND CHAPTER IN-HOUSE MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
The Claymont Lodge and Chapter will continue to present a $10 Wawa Gift Card to any member
who sponsors 2 members into the Lodge or Chapter during the months of June-July-AugustSeptember 2015.
WOTM CLAYMONT CHAPTER ORIENTATION
The Chapter will host a new member Orientation Night on Monday, June 8, at 7:00 P.M. here at
the Lodge. The event is open to any Chapter member who has never attended a session or to any
member who would like to know more about Moose International as well as our own Claymont
Chapter. We will post a sign-up sheet in the Lobby where you can register to attend. If you have
any questions, please contact a Chapter officer for more details.

CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES (Continued)

WOTM CLAYMONT CHAPTER AWARDS PROGRAM
Attention all co-workers....we appreciate your membership in our Chapter and would love to have
you join us at our monthly meetings. During the Chapter year (May 2015 through April 2016), you
can be recognized and receive awards for attending Chapter meetings and sponsoring new
members.
Attend four consecutive meetings and you will receive a complimentary gift.
+ The co-worker who attends the most Chapter meetings during the entire year
will receive an award and a gift.
+ The co-worker who sponsors the most new members into the Chapter will
receive an award and a gift.
For each new member a co-worker sponsors and enrolls, the co-worker will
receive a chance to win a year's free duesthe drawing will be held in April 2016.
LODGE & CHAPTER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Monetary donations include the following: Moose Charities, MD-DE-DC Mooseheart Home,
Mooseheart School Renovation Project, Moose International's Valor Program, the John
Lyons Memorial Golf Tournament for scholarships, Mt. Pleasant High School, Police Athletic
League, Special Olympics, Mary Mother of Hope House, Delaware Humane Association.
,/ Community activities include the following: driving members to/from medical appointments,
donations of books and magazines to the VA Hospital, assistance at local fire houses,
volunteer time at a local food pantry and community center, preparing meals for area shelters
for the homeless.
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Contact a Lodge or Chapter Officer if you provide a service to the community....

or if you are interested in getting involved on behalf of our Moose Family Center.

MOOSE MEMBER BENEFITS

Log onto the following sites to access member benefits and related information:
Moose International Website at www.mooseintl.orq (Password 2014)
MD-DE-DC Moose Association is www.mdmoose.orq
Check out the Claymont Moose Family Center on Facebook

CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES (Continued)

FOOD offerings at the Lodge include: (Please contact Lee or Rita Anderson to volunteer)

Daily Bar Menu Sandwiches/snacks - day and evening hours (based on availability of bar staff)
Monday Evening Hot Dogs and Bowls of Chili (starts at 6:00 P.M.)
Tuesday Evening Taco Nights and Steamed Shrimp Nights (starts at 6:00 P.M.)
Wednesday Lunch Special Join Kelly for her weekly features (11:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.)
Wednesday Evening Wings cooked to order (6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.)
Thursday Evening Sandwiches (6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.) menu posted each week
Friday Night Dinners (6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.) menu posted each week
,7 Saturday Evening Lite Fare (6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.)
Sunday afternoon "pot luck" Lunch (complimentary)....until it is all gone

HAPPY HOUR every Monday thru Friday from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC and Karaoke provided by

"Just You and Me" DJs on Saturday evenings from 8:00 P.M. to Midnight.

OPEN JUKE BOX every Friday night from 8:00 P.M. to Midnight.
SENIOR DAY (for Lodge and Chapter members age 60 and over) every Tuesday from Noon
to 3:00 P.M. Lunch discount of $1.00 off the price of any Moose menu item and social activities
(open pool, card games, etc.).
SPORTS UPDATE
The In-house Pool League will start the Fall season on Monday, September 28. More details will
be posted closer to the start date.

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REMEMBER....THIS IS YOUR LODGE AND YOUR CHAPTER and together they comprise our
"MOOSE FAMILY CENTER"
HELP SUPPORT ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR COOPERATION AND PARTICIPATION

CLAYMONT MOOSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JUNE
The Lodge will host the annual Chicken Barbeque on Saturday, June 20, starting at Noon.
Enjoy a delicious meal that includes 1/2 BBQ Chicken, Corn-on-the-Cob, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw,
Baked Beans, Biscuit, and Dessert for only $10. We encourage you to purchase advance tickets
at the Lodge as this event is always a sell out. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door, but
it's "First Come First Served" until we run out. Treat the entire family with this delicious meal.
The Start of Summer Party will be held on Friday evening, June 26, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Join us for this "Happy Hour" type get together that will feature complimentary appetizers and other
lite fare menu items. Music, games, prizes, and lots of fun are in store. Be sure to wear your
beach attire. Please contact Missy Bowers or Andy Zeager to offer your assistance. See you at
the beach !!!

The Women of the Moose will sponsor a Summer Raffle tickets are $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets
and will be available in the Lodge's Social Quarters. The lucky winner's name will be selected on
Friday, June 26. The raffle includes a Barrel Charcoal Smoker and Grill with accessories and
other items for summer entertaining (including burgers, hot dogs, ribs, condiments).

JULY
The Women of the Moose will sponsor a Clam Bake on Wednesday, July 22, starting at
2:00 P.M. til ? Don't miss this scrumptious feast that includes Crab Soup, Steamed Clams and
Shrimp, Grilled Sausage, Potatoes, Corn-on-the-Cob, and Watermelon...ticket price will be $20.
Patty Hudak will chair this event. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Lodge's Social
Quarters. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door but it's "First Come- First Served" until
we run out.

AUGUST
The End of Summer Party will be held on Friday evening, August 28, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
The format will be the same as the summer party held in June.....a "Happy Hour" type get together
that will feature complimentary appetizers and other lite fare menu items along with music, games,
and prizes. Please contact Missy Bowers or Andy Zeager to offer your assistance.

The Women of the Moose will sponsor a Summer's End Raffle tickets are $1 each or $5 for
6 tickets and will be available in the Lodge's Social Quarters. The lucky winner's name will be
selected on Friday, August 28. The raffle has a "Seafood" theme and includes a gift card to
Feby's Fishery Restaurant and Seafood Market along with lobster and crab related items.

CLAYMONT MOOSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Continued)

SEPTEMBER
The Women of the Moose will be selling their Homemade "Moose" Shaped and Autumn
Leaves
Sugar Cookies on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27. The cookies will be
on display at the Lodge....please help us to make this fundraiser a success.

ADVANCE NOTICE
The Lodge's sixth annual Crab Feast will be held on Saturday, October 3, starting at 3:00
P.M.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and will include all-you-care-to-eat Steamed Crabs,
Hot
Roast Beef, Hot Dogs, Corn-on-the-Cob, along with Beer, Wine, and Soda. Look for signs
that
will be posted closer to the event when the ticket cost will also be confirmed. Timmy Speakma
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will host this event.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

There are only two ways to live your life. One is though nothing is a miracle.
The other way is to realize that everything is a miracle.
Albert Einstein
The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own.
You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you
control your own destiny.
Albert Ellis
It's never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours
per day that were given to Helen Keller, Louis Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa,
Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Leadership is not a magnetic personality that can just as well be a glib tongue.
Leadership is not making friends and influencing people that is flattery.
Leadership is lifting a person's vision to high sights, the raising of a person's performance
to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limits.
Peter Drucker
The CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWSLETTER is published
three times per year as follows:
June-July-August-September
October-November-December-January
:-February-March-April-May
If you would like to contribute to the contents of any edition, please contact:
RITA ANDERSON, Editor
The Newsletter is always available at the Lodge, located on Claymont Lodge's Facebook
Page, and posted on the website: www.MDMOOSE.ORG
If you are aware of a member who would prefer to have a copy mailed to his/her home,
please contact Rita Anderson.