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

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 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.

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.

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

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 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.