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CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER
LODGE AND CHAPTER MEETINGS
MOOSE SOCIAL QUARTERS
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 Junior Regent Jr. Graduate Regent Recorder
Secretary-Treasurer
- Lorraine Talarico Smith - Lorraine Cannon - Vacant - Rita
Anderson - Clare Leonard
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.
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
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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
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MOOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Welcome Welcome
New Lod e Members New Chapter Members
Kenny Babicki David Grant Cindy Aiello Laura-Sullivan-Holland*
David Bennett Christopher Hufnell Linda Boyer Rose Kertis Francis
Campbell Edward Hunt* Tammy Brown Linda Kery Michael Cebenka
William Kertis Irene Campbell Rachel Kery Joseph Colombara Michael
Martin Lisa Ciritella Ingrid Maloney Joseph Delikat Kenneth Mc
Nulty Lori Evans-Martin Beth Sellers John Di Cecco, Jr. Larry Muza
Dawn Golden Kathleen Steele 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
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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.
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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 Newark
August 4 Claymont
September 1 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
v Lodge - $50 to join (breakdown of $10 Enrollment Fee and $40
Dues) Thereafter, annual Dues is $40
v 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-August-September 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.
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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 3 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
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CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES (Continued)
FOOD offerings at the Lodge include: (Please contact Lee or Rita
Anderson to volunteer)
3 Daily Bar Menu Sandwiches/snacks - day and evening hours
(based on availability of bar staff) 3 Monday Evening Hot Dogs and
Bowls of Chili (starts at 6:00 P.M.) 3 Tuesday Evening Taco Nights
and Steamed Shrimp Nights (starts at 6:00 P.M.) 3 Wednesday Lunch
Special Join Kelly for her weekly features (11:30 A.M. to 3:00
P.M.) 3 Wednesday Evening Wings cooked to order (6:00 P.M. to 8:00
P.M.) 3 Thursday Evening Sandwiches (6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.) menu
posted each week 3 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.) 3 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.
REMEMBER....THIS IS YOUR LODGE AND YOUR CHAPTER and together
they comprise our "MOOSE FAMILY CENTER"
HELP SUPPORT ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR COOPERATION AND
PARTICIPATION
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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.
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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 Speakman
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:
vJune-July-August-September vOctober-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.