CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER

CLAYMONT LODGE #847

CLAYMONT WOMEN OF THE MOOSE CHAPTER #186

NEWSLETTER
JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 2017

5101 GOVERNOR PRINTZ BOULEVARD

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19809
302-764-9765
LODGE AND CHAPTER OFFICERS

Governor - Andy Zeager Senior Regent - Lorraine Talarico Smith

Jr. Governor - Chris Clark Junior Regent - Susan Lechette
Past Governor - Lee Anderson Jr. Graduate Regent - Lorraine Cannon
Administrator - Michael Slotwinski Recorder - Rita Anderson
Treasurer - Jim Sheftz Secretary-Treasurer - Mary Jane Sheftz
Prelate - Jerry Marley
Trustee - Gary Cooke
Trustee - Andy Lechette
Trustee - Jason Ostroff

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 Food Service (Bar Menu)
Monday thru Thursday - 11:00 A.M. to Midnight Monday thru Saturday - 11:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Friday - 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M. (Based on availability of Bar Staff)
Saturday - 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Sunday - 12:00 Noon to 8:00 P.M. Details of special food offerings can be found on
(Note - Bar Staff has option to close early if fewer than the Claymont Moose Family Center Updates page
4 patrons are present)
A MESSAGE FROM OUR GOVERNOR
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
Heeees Back ! Yes, I am and very proud to represent Claymont Moose Lodge 847 as Governor for the next year.
What a great time to be an officer in our lodge, with a record 296 male members starting our fiscal year May 1 st and
(a record) 225 Chapter (female) members. Thanks to all 521 members, we are no longer the best-kept secret in the
area. To that point, I would like to personally thank Lorraine and Bob Cannon, the first couple in a long time, to be
Senior Regent and Governor, respectively, for their dedication and timeless efforts this past year. We should all thank
them when you see them in the social quarters. Bob has the cowboy hat on (FYI).

As some of you may know, Missy and I just got back from a tour of our National Parks out west. What an
exceptionally beautiful and breathtaking country we have, that most people have never seen. If I were president,
it would be mandatory that every U.S. citizen would have to witness the majestic sites at the Grand Canyon, Lake
Powell, and Zion National Parks. That way you would truly appreciate our country and would defend it to your last
breath. Now, the Moose tie-inwe are privileged to live in this great country and be able to call Mooseheart and
Moosehaven our own. And, if you actually got to either Mooseheart or Moosehaven, and got more involved in the
volunteer aspect of being a loyal Moose member, you would do everything in your power to ensure their success!

I am looking forward to a very progressive year at the Claymont Moose Lodge and Moose International. Stay tuned,
as the International Convention is coming up soon in Tampa from June 29 to July 3. I would like to thank our new
board of officers, both men and women, for their commitment to our cause. I would also like to recognize a retiring
officer, John Fowler, for his time and effort dedicated to the Claymont Moose. He has been an officer as long as I
have been a member. Godspeed, FA!

Please, if you have an idea for a party, event, contest, bus trip or Zumba, let an officer know. If that idea sees no
progress, come to me! Stay healthy, say hi to someone at the bar, and hug your loved ones!!

Fraternally,
Andy Zeager
A MESSAGE FROM OUR SENIOR REGENT
Dear Brothers and Co-Workers:

Well, here we go again. Since I had so much fun the first time, I decided to be your Senior Regent again. Im
looking forward to a new year with lots of fun activities planned. Im also hoping to get more of our members
involved in some of our fundraisers to make the Chapter year a great success. Lets talk about how YOU can
lend a helping hand.

Last February, I participated in the Moose Polar Bear Plunge in the Atlantic Ocean and raised $770 for a great
causethe children at Mooseheart. It was so much fun that I plan to do it againplease join me or you can make
a monetary donation for my cause.

Chapter Members.please take note of the Awards Program in effect for the Chapter year (5/1/17 4/30/18) as
outlined in this newsletter and posted on the WOTM Bulletin Board. You can win awards and gifts for attending
meetings and sponsoring members. Congratulations to Susan Lechette who won a years free dues to the Chapter
in our last Chapter years Award Program.

Summer is rapidly approaching and we have a variety of events and special dinners planned during the next few
months. In June we will have the Start of Summer Happy Hour Party, the Lodges Chicken BBQ, Friday Steak Night
and Friday Rib Night Dinners, and another BBQ Buffet. July brings us the WOTMs Annual Clam Bake and yet
another BBQ Buffet and in August the WOTM will host a Luau Theme Night and Dinner which is sure to be an
entertaining evening and then theres the Almost End of Summer Happy Hour Party. September is the month when
the Lodge will host the annual Timmy Speakman Memorial Crab Feast.what a great tradition this is for us to
continue to sponsor this event in Timmys memory. And there could be more unannounced activities in store!

So post the Calendar of Events included with this newsletter on your refrigerator to keep track of all the hapenings.
We dont want you to miss out on the fun. And be sure to let me know if you can help or chair an activity or event.

HAPPY SUMMER to everyone..and Ill see you at the Lodge!

In Faith, Hope, and Charity,

Lorraine Talarico Smith
 MOOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Welcome New Lodge Members Welcome New Chapter Members

Barry Austin, Sr. Bryan Nye Sandra Bowland Megan ODonnell
Michael Bisson * Joseph A. Olszewski Pamela Anne Duck Kathy Rafferty
Eugene Boyle Harry R. Schneebele Katie Mc Donald Anne Warrington
Michael Cebenka * Chris Seibert Jennifer Miller * Lori Wilson
Joseph Di Gregorio Thomas Shields
William Kaper James Thornton *
Matthew Moyer George P. Weddle, Jr.
* Re-Enrolled ** Transferred-In

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

Lee Anderson, Dolly Boyd, Jerry Dugan, Gail Fowler, John Fowler, Don Masse, Nick Sandone,
Tom Smitty Smith, Lorraine Talarico Smith, Art Wertman, Kenny Veid, Margaret Whitlow
We hope you are feeling better !

Our defending circle has been broken with the passing of the following
Lodge and Chapter members:
Wil Andrews
Marie Townsend (Chapter Charter Member)
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to their families and friends

Our sympathy is also extended to the following members who incurred deaths in their families:
Sharon Bertrand (mother), Lynn and Ed Connor (Lynns cousin), Vivian Fleetwood (cousin),
Nancy Handlin (brother), Kyle Long (father), Lisa Loughead (mother), Jill and Jim Mac Namara (Jims sister),
Beth Sellers (cousin), Mary Jane and Jim Sheftz (Mary Janes cousin), Ron Toy (mother)

CONGRATULATIONS

Sharon Bertrand Recipient of Claymont Chapters Lifetime Achievement Award

Beth Sellers Chapter Member who attended the most Chapter meetings in 2016-17
Sue Clark Chapter Member who sponsored the most members in 2016-17
Susan Lechette Recipient of a years dues to the Chapter (for sponsoring members)

Michael Slotwinski and Jerry Stavola Lodge Members who tied for
sponsoring the most members in 2016-17

Annabelle Burns on her recent retirement

Steve Ripa on the birth of his first grandchild

Note: Do you know a Moose member who is in the hospital, ill, or lost a loved one?
If so, please notify a Chapter Officer so we may acknowledge.
 MOOSEHEART NEWS AND UPDATES

MOOSE INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONVENTION Theres still time to make your reservations
to attend the 2017 Convention in Tampa, Florida, from June 29 through July 3. Log onto Moose
Internationals website at mooseintl.org where you can find detailed information.
NEWS FROM THE MD-DE-DC MOOSE ASSOCIATION
AND THE SIXTH DISTRICT
(Claymont - Elkton - Newark - New Castle)

DISTRICT MEETINGS for the Sixth District are held on select Tuesdays at alternating Lodges
Claymont Lodge will host the meeting on Tuesday, June 6. Dinner is served at 7:30 P.M.
followed by the meeting. All Lodge and Chapter members are invited to attend. See the schedule
below for the remaining meetings in 2017. Remember.car pool arrangements are available.
Contact a Lodge officer if you would like to attend.
August 1 September 5 November 7
Elkton Newark Claymont

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 in learning more.

Please Note..Claymont Lodge will host the Moose Legion Meeting on Sunday, June 4.
This is an open meeting for all Legion members. The officers meeting starts at Noon. All current
Legion members and those Lodge members who wish to join the Legion should arrive by 1:00 P.M.
for the conferral. Lunch will be served around 2:00 P.M.

CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES

CONGRATULATIONS to the newly-elected officers of the Lodge and Chapter who will serve
their terms effective May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018. Please refer to the cover page of this
newsletter. THANK YOU to all who stepped forward to take on a leadership role.

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 2017 through April 2018), you
can be recognized for attending Chapter meetings and sponsoring new members as follows:
Attend the most Chapter meetings during the entire year and you will receive
an award and a gift.
Sponsor the most new members into the Chapter and you will receive
an award and a gift. .
For each new member a co-worker sponsors and enrolls into the Chapter, the
co-worker will receive a chance to win a years free duesthe drawing will be
held in April 2018.
 CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES (Continued)

MEMBERSHIP COST STRUCTURE Extended Offer

A new candidate can save $10 when he joins the Lodge since a discount is currently being
offered on the Enrollment Fee.

LODGE - $56 to join - Current Discounted Rate - thereafter annual dues of $46
CHAPTER - $45 to join - Thereafter annual dues of $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 2017.

LODGE & CHAPTER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Monetary donations include the following:

MD-DE-DC Moose Home Moose Centennial Project Moose Youth Awareness Program -
Moose Safe Surfin (Internet safety) Program, and Special Olympics. Cancer Research,
Claymont Fire Company, Claymont Girls Softball Sponsor-a-Team, Girl Scouts of
Chesapeake (case of cookies to those serving in the Military), PAL (Police Athletic League),
Ronald McDonald House,Talley Drama Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Benefit Fundraisers
for Medical Expenses.

Community activities include the following:

Volunteer time at nearby nursing homes, food donations to local food pantries,
miscellaneous volunteer activities at area churches, delivering Meals on Wheels.

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.org (Password 2014)
MD-DE-DC Moose Association is www.mdmoose.org

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)
HELP IS ALWAYS NEEDED

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
Saturday Evening Lite Fare (6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.)
Sunday afternoon pot luck Lunch (complimentary).until it is all gone

Friday Dinner News Upcoming special dinners include BBQ Buffets, a Luau
theme night, Rib night, and Steak cooked on the outdoor Grill (weather permitting).

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

DJ 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 (limit $25)

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.).

OPEN POOL TABLE Every Tuesday evening starting at 6:00 P.M.

SPORTS UPDATE
The In-House Pool League will begin on Monday evening, September 25. A sign-up sheet will be
posted at the Lodge closer to the 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 START OF SUMMER PARTY will be held on Friday, June 9, 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 !!!

Join us for the televised BELMONT STAKES HORSE RACE on Saturday, June 10, from
4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and enjoy a Delmonico Stake sandwich served on a kaiser roll with
potato chips and pickle for $7 (french fries and onion rings will be available for an additional cost).
MOOSE RACES will also be held before and after Post Time. Karaoke will start at 8:00 P.M.
Join us for this fun-filled day and evening.

The Lodge will host the ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBEQUE on Saturday, June 17, starting at
Noon. Enjoy a delicious meal that includes 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 its First Come First Served until we run out. Treat the entire family
with this delicious meal.

A BBQ BUFFET NIGHT is scheduled on Friday, June 30, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Join us for a delicious meal that includes a variety of BBQ type foods, side dishes, and dessert
for only $9 / person. It would be helpful for food planning if you would sign up in advance should
you plan to attend. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the lobby closer to the event.

WOTM BOATLOAD OF BBQ ESSENTIALS RAFFLE that includes a beverage boat filled with
cooking and dining items along with assorted beverages, hot dogs, and hambugers will be
available during the month of June. The lucky winners name will be drawn on June 30.
Tickets cost $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets and are available in the Lodges Social Quarters.

JULY

The Women of the Moose will sponsor our annual CLAM BAKE on Wednesday, July 12, starting
at 3:00 P.M. til ? Dont miss this scrumptious feast that includes Crab Soup, Steamed Clams and
Shrimp, Grilled Sausage, Potatoes, Corn-on-the-Cob, and Watermelonticket price will be $20.
Tickets may be purchased in advance in the Lodges Social Quarters. Any remaining tickets will be
sold at the door but its First Come- First Served until we run out.

The next BBQ BUFFET NIGHT is scheduled on Friday, July 28, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
(details are the same as posted above for June 30).
 CLAYMONT MOOSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Continued)

AUGUST

The WOTM will present a HAWAIAN LUAU EVENING on Friday, August 4, featuring a buffet
dinner served from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. In order to help us prepare, we would appreciate your
signing up in advance. Limited tickets will be available at the door. The tickets will cost $12 and will
include a wide variety of tropical island food for your enjoyment. Be sure to wear your Hawaiian
attire and stick around for some fun festivities that will follow after dinner.there may even be music
to entertain you. We hope to see you there.

The NEARING THE END OF SUMMER PARTY will be held on Friday, August 18, 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.

SEPTEMBER

The Women of the Moose will sponsor a SEAFOOD THEME RAFFLE tickets are $1 each or $5
for 6 tickets and will be available in the Lodges Social Quarters. The raffle will include a $50 gift
card to Febys Fishery Restaurant and Seafood Market (in Wilmington) along with many crab-
related items. The lucky winners name will be selected on Saturday, September 23, at the
Lodges Crab Feast. .

The TIMMY SPEAKMAN MEMORIAL CRAB FEAST will be held on Saturday, September 23,
starting at 3:00 P.M. This will be our 9th year for hosting this event, in celebration of its founder,
Timmy Speakman. 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.

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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 Lodges

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.
 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JUNE 6 SIXTH DISTRICT MEETING & DINNER AT 7:30 P.M.

CLAYMONT LODGE

JUNE 9 START OF SUMMER HAPPY HOUR PARTY 5:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

JUNE 10 BELMONT STAKES HORSE RACE 4:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.

(featuring Delmonico Stake Sandwiches)

MOOSE RACES (before & after Post Time)

JUNE 17 LODGES ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ NOON - 3:00 P.M.

JUNE 30 FRIDAY NIGHT BBQ BUFFET DINNER 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

WOTM Boatload of BBQ Essentials RAFFLE

JULY 12 WOTM ANNUAL CLAM BAKE 3:00 P.M. TIL ?

JULY 28 FRIDAY NIGHT BBQ BUFFET DINNER 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

AUG 1 SIXTH DISTRICT MEETING & DINNER AT 7:30 P.M.

ELKTON MOOSE LODGE

AUG 4 WOTM LUAU THEME NIGHT AND DINNER 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

AUG 18 NEARING THE END OF SUMMER 5:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

HAPPY HOUR PARTY

SEPT 5 SIXTH DISTRICT MEETING & DINNER AT 7:30 P.M.

NEWARK MOOSE LODGE

SEPT 23 LODGES TIMMY SPEAKMAN 3:00 P.M. TIL ?

MEMORIAL CRAB FEAST

WOTM SEAFOOD THEME RAFFLE

(at the Crab Feast)

SEPT 25 IN-HOUSE POOL LEAGUE BEGNS 6:30 P.M.

NOTE: KARAOKE ON SATURDAY EVENINGS FROM 8:00 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT

 FOOD FOR THOUGHT

HAPPY FATHERS DAY

MEMBERSHIP DRIVES AND RETENTION
As a reminder...be sure to send in your Membership Renewal Dues when you receive your
reminder from Moose International. It is very important that we continue to retain our members.
We appreciate each and every one of you! Invite a family member, friend, neighbor, or a
co-worker to stop by the Lodge and see what the Moose has to offer. Pick up a membership
application in the social quarters and extend an invitation to them to join our fraternity.