CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER

CLAYMONT LODGE #847

CLAYMONT WOMEN OF THE MOOSE CHAPTER #186

NEWSLETTEROCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2017

AND JANUARY 2018
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:

I hope everybody had a safe and healthy summer. How fast did that go? But as someone near and dear to me
once sang, What a long, strange trip its been!

First, I would like to congratulate everyone in this lodge because Claymont 847 earned the Premier Lodge
Award for fiscal year 2016-2017!! But more specifically I would especially like to thank two people, Sharon Bertrand
and Mike Slotwinski. They are the unsung heroes and backbone behind us earning that award. Besides helping in
the social quarters, Sharon is in the office every weekend making sure our Eyes are dotted and our Teas are crossed.
See where I went with that?....and keeping Mike somewhat sane. Thank you Sharon.

Mike, however, is a different story. Mike is at the lodge every day. He is there for every project we do.
He never misses a mens meeting, joint meeting, district meeting or convention. He is on call 24/7/365. Who does
the bartender call when the toilet is backed up? When the books get hit? When the ticket machine breaks or when
we are out of hot dog rolls? And, who does the alarm company call at 1:30 in the morning after a long holiday
weekend when our lodge has been broken into? Mike Slotwinski. Thank you, Mike, for everything that you do!

So, regarding the alarm company thing. As you all know, your lodge was robbed about a month ago. We have
changed procedures and taken extra precautions to help ensure it does not happen again. And, we have asked for
help from anybody, including the police. We also realize that the Delaware State Police have a few more important
crimes to solve like murder, armed robbery, carjackings and such versus our $2,500 incident (including damages).
Who would have thought the lodge officers would become detectives, but we have reached out to our friends in the
field and are chasing down numerous leads as to the whereabouts of some suspects. Hopefully good news to come.
So thank you to those who have helped during this stressful process.

Again, thanks to Sharon and Mike and to everyone for supporting our parties, our crab feast, our lunches and
dinners. Oh, did I mention that this is the SIXTH year in a row that we have earned the Premier Lodge Award? !!
Congrats to us!

As an aside, I would like to congratulate Lee Anderson. For all of Lees hard work over the years..
the choir, golf tourneys, fundraising, etc., Lee is being inducted into the St. James Hall of Fame on September 29.
Youre the Man!

Fraternally,

Andrew Zeager

A MESSAGE FROM OUR SENIOR REGENT

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

I would like to thank everyone who has given me support, prayers, and love through my husbands sickness and
then the death of my beloved Smitty. Thank you is not enough for all the hard work Rita Anderson and her crew did
for the funeral luncheon. The food donations and monetary gifts for Smittys luncheon are much appreciated and
everything was beautiful and delicious. Thank you, thank you, thank you and God bless you all.

Our lodge has had a busy busy Summer with all the activities and fundraisers that were held. Everyone has
worked very hard and it is greatly appreciated.

I am looking forward to all of our Fall and Winter activities. We can use help always because its only a few
members who help all the time. We can always use some additional members to help us out with all of the planned
activities. Theres something for everyone to do no matter how small or large the task.

Have a wonderful Fall and Winter. I hope to see you at our upcoming events.

In faith, hope, and charity,

Lorraine Talarico Smith

 MOOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
* Transfer In Welcome Welcome
** Re-Enrolled New Lodge Members New Chapter Members
***Dual member
George Chaga John Magaw Kristin Baevsky Tara Jones*
Paul Dempsey Robert McGowan Nicole Bolin Lacey Kitner*
John Dorsey Chester Milewicz Emily Bowers Elizabeth LHeureux*
Chris Gold John Orndorff Paula Carney Nancy LHeureux*
David Grieff III*** Douglas Rash Margaret Chaga Connie McDowell
Russell Hilaman Stephen Slotwinski Sarah Delancey* Amanda Oset*
David Johnson** Edward Stump Donna Gallagher** Carole Price*
John Kokoszka James Williams Sue Ellen Gold* Sharyne Snyder
Katherine Hilaman* Norma Urban
Wendy Hilaman* J. Carol Wright
Anne Hinkle Karen Zak*

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

Mitzi Adams, Cindy Aiello, Sharon Bertrand, Wayne Brady, Joe Galloway, Madelyn Jeffery, Andy Lechette,
John Leonard, Barbara Lunbeck, Chris Lynch, Conrad Olenik, Sr., Nick Sandone, Lisa Sell, Jim Sheftz, Ron Toy
We hope you are feeling better !

Our defending circle has been broken with the passing of the following members:
Arlene Dolly Buchanan, John Hooty Hudak, Maxine Leonard, Tom Smitty Smith
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:
Rita & Lee Anderson (Ritas aunt), Mitzi Adams & Doug Berg (dog), Kelli & Dave Bradley (Kellis mother),
Annabelle Burns (sister), Billy Burns (aunt), Larry Fite (aunt and cousin), Jeff Glenn (mother), Mikey Hudak (brother),
Patty Hudak (brother), Stella Hudak (son), Carol Jensen (aunt), Andrew Kriss, Jr. (wife), Ed Keegan (brother),
Marion & Tony Raczkowski (Tonys son), Mary Jane & Jim Sheftz (Jims uncle), Barbara & John Slotwinski (Johns
brother), Linda & Mike Slotwinski (Mikes uncle), Barbara Haines Smith (companion), Jim Smith (brother),
Joe Smith (brother), Lorraine Talarico Smith (husband), Kathleen & Tom Tipton (Toms father)

CONGRATULATIONS

Claymont Lodge - Premier Lodge Award from Moose International for 2016-2017 (6th consecutive year))
Claymont Chapter - Award of Achievement from Moose International for 2016-2017
Bob Cannon - Governors Award of Excellence
Lorraine Cannon - Recipient of her Green Cap following her year as Senior Regent

Betty & Leon Duschl on their 65th wedding anniversary

Brenda Border on the birth of her first great granddaughter
Chantel & Mike Connolly on the birth of their second grandson

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.
 MOOSE INTERNATIONAL NEWS AND UPDATES

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN MOOSE HONORING COMMUNITY HEROES

Effective May 1, 2017 April 30, 2018
SPONSOR 1 MEMBER SPONSOR 5 MEMBERS SPONSOR 25 MEMBERS
Earn a lapel pin. Funds will be donated toward Receive free basic registration
the purchase of 2 new security for the 2018 Moose International
vehicles for the Mooseheart Convention in New Orleans,
campus. Contributions are courtesy Louisiana.
of the MD-DE-DC Moose
Association, the Women of the
Moose, and the Moose Legion.

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. Please contact
Lee Anderson if you are interested in joining.you can earn Moose Rewards by joining or
sponsoring another member to join.

NEWS FROM THE MD-DE-DC MOOSE ASSOCIATION

DISTRICT MEETINGS for the Sixth District (Claymont, Elkton, Newark, New Castle) are held
on the first Tuesday of selected months. Dinner is served at 7:30 P.M. followed by the meeting.
We will post the 2017-2018 schedule on the bulletin when it has been finalized by the Association.
As a reminder--Lodge and Chapter officers are required to attend these meetings..and all
members are welcome to attend. Car pool arrangements are available. Contact a Lodge officer
if you are interested in attending. Please note the following confirmed dates:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 NEWARK LODGE

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 CLAYMONT LODGE

COUNCIL OF HIGHER DEGREES SOCIAL EVENT will be held on October 14, 2017, at the
Elkton, MD, Moose Lodge. The event begins at 6:00 P.M. followed by dinner and entertainment.
All members are welcome to attend. Tickets cost $20 / per person and are available at the
Lodge..contact Mike Slotwinski.

The MD-DE-DC MOOSE ASSOCIATION MID-YEAR CONFERENCE will be held October 19-22
at the Princess Royale Hotel in Ocean City, MD, where special rates are offered for Moose
members. Make your plans now to attend. All members are welcome.

Special event to be held at the Conference:

Cash Bash Buy a ticket for $35 which includes a buffet dinner and your chance to win cash prizes that
are drawn every 5 minutes. A total of $12,500 is awarded. Tickets are now available for purchase at the
Lodge. You do not have to attend to be eligible to win the monetary prizes.
 CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES

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 - Current Rate (thereafter annual dues of $25)

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 October-November-
December-January.

LODGE & CHAPTER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (Heart of the Community Program)

Monetary donations to the following. American Lung Association (Kevin Slovsser Bike Ride),
American Red Cross Hurricane Fund, Cancer Research, Concord Music CFOM, Delaware
Humane Association, First State Corvair Club, Lewes-Rehoboth (Lodge members funeral),
Mt. Pleasant High School, Neighbor to Nicaragua, MD-DE-DC Moose Home, Moose Charities-
Youth Awareness Program, St. James Alumni Legacy Foundation and Scholarship Fund.

Food donations to various shelters and food banks; delivery of Meals on Wheels; volunteer time
at local church-sponsored activities and area nursing homes; donations of hand-made lap
blankets to local nursing home.

If you are interested in participating in community volunteer activities on behalf of

the Lodge or Chapter, please speak with a Chapter officer for further details.

MOOSE MEMBER BENEFITS

Log onto the following sites to access member benefits and related information:
Moose International Website at www.mooseintl.org Password is 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

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.).

PRETZELS FOR PUPS will resume on Sundays. Enjoy a delicious soft pretzel for $1.00.
All proceeds will be donated to local animal shelters.

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

 CLAYMONT MOOSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCTOBER
SUPPORT MOOSEHEARTS ENDOWMENT FUND
During the month of October, you can purchase a paper cradle for $1 on which you can proudly
display your name as a supporter of the Endowment Fund (which helps to support the future of
Mooseheart). The cradles are available for purchase in the Social Quarters and will be displayed
for all to see.

BIG SCREEN TV RAFFLE

The WOTM will hold a fundraiser which will give you the opportunity to win a Samsung 43 big
screen TV which was donated to the Chapter by a generous Lodge member. Raffle tickets will be
available starting in October and will cost $5 each or $10 for 3 tickets. The winners name will be
drawn at the Lodges Thanksgiving Eve celebration on November 22. Good luck!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 (1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.) CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN PARTY

This party is intended for Members Children (ages 10 and under). Dress the children in their
favorite costumes and bring them to the Lodge for lunch and fun activities. For planning purposes,
all children must be signed up by October 14, if they plan to attend the partyplease see the
signup sheet posted at the Lodge. If you can help with this event, please contact Kelly Clark.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 (starts at 7:00 P.M.) ADULT MEMBERS HALLOWEEN PARTY

Please be sure to wear your costume, if you wish. Donations of food for the buffet are most
welcome. DJ music and karaoke will be the featured entertainment. Susan Lechette will chair
this event. Please contact Susan to offer your assistance.

NOVEMBER and DECEMBER

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 (6:00 P.M.) THANKSGIVING EVE AND MOOSE RACES
Come to the Lodge for our annual Thanksgiving Eve get together and join in the fun of playing
Moose Races. Complimentary finger food will be provided. Rita Anderson will chair this event.
Please contact Rita if you would like to get involved.

HAM AND TURKEY RAFFLES

The Lodge will sponsor this annual raffle which will be drawn every Friday evening in November
and December. Buy a chance for $1 to win either a ham or turkey.

CANNED FOOD (or MONETARY DONATIONS) AND NEW UNWRAPPED CHILDRENS TOYS
Donations from all members will be collected throughout the months of November and December.
The donations will be given to local organizations for the holidays. Please be thoughtful of others
who are less fortunate, especially during the holiday season.

BUS TRIP TO NOWHERE ?

Lodge members are exploring the idea of sponsoring a day trip on a Saturday in November. The
destinations will most likely include various Moose Lodges for a fun-filled day. Further details will
be posted at the Lodge when plans are confirmed.
 CLAYMONT MOOSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Continued)

DECEMBER (Continued)
WOTM CHRISTMAS FLOWER SALE
The Chapter will hold its annual sale of beautiful Poinsettia flowers during the month of December.
These plants make great gifts for your friends and relatives and will surely decorate your home for
the holidays.

HANDMADE MOOSE THEME QUILT

The Chapter will conduct a raffle for a beautiful hand-made quilt that was graciously donated to us
by a Chapter member. Tickets will be available for purchase at $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets. The
winner will be chosen at the Lodges Members Christmas Party on December 17.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 CLAYMONT COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARADE

The Lodge and Chapter will participate in this annual event. All members and children are
welcome to join. Come on out and show your community spirit! We assemble near the area
of Philadelphia Pike and Maple Lane at 9:30 A.M. and the parade kicks off at 10:00 A.M.
Further details will be posted at the Lodge closer to the event. Sign up at the Lodge if you
want to participate. Lets have a great turnout from the Lodge and Chapter.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 - CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY (Noon til 3:00 P.M.)

Lunch will be served followed by a visit from Santa. Signup deadline is December 2 --
this is very important for planning as we dont want a child to show up and not have a gift
from Santa. If you can help with this event, please contact Kelly Clark.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 MEMBERS CHRISTMAS PARTY (starts at 3:00 P.M.)

A complimentary food buffet, door prizes, and music will be provided. You must sign up to attend
this partya signup sheet will be posted in the Lodge lobby (deadline for signup is December 10.)
Contact Rita Anderson if you would like to help with this event.

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION ?

Is anyone interested in coordinating a New Years Eve party on Sunday, December 31?
The Lodges social quarters will be open that evening. If you want to have a party.we need
some volunteers to pull it all together. Please contact Mike Slotwinski if you are interested.
 CLAYMONT MOOSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Continued)

JANUARY

LODGE BASKET OF CHEER FUNDRAISER

The Lodge will sponsor a fundraiser raffle for a basket of cheer. Tickets will be available for
purchase for $5 each starting in late December / early January and the lucky winners name will
be announced at the Super Bowl Party in February 2018.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF (starts at 7:00 P.M.)

Save the date on your calendar. Use your favorite recipe to cook a pot of chili and then bring it to
the Lodge to share with those in attendance who will be the judges. You can win cash prizes and
bragging rights. Complimentary lite fare will be provided. Beth Sellers will be the contact for this
event..please let her know if you would like to help.

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.

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

A CHRISTMAS LESSON

Christmas is a special time

To give, to serve, to love
It isnt just about yourself
But others that you think of.

The presents, the trees, the glowing lights

Are fun but have no part
In what the real meaning of Christmas is
Because that is in your heart.

Even if other people dont

You should try to do
The things that you would want
Other people to do for you.

The holidays are a busy time

But they are sometimes good
Because they keep you thinking
About others like you always should.

So this year, try not to think just about yourself

But think of all the things you can do
To help others have a wonderful Christmas
And then youll find that youll be happy too.

By Julesies

Have You Ever Wondered.

Why do people make New Years resolutions?
What types of New Years resolutions do people make?
How did the tradition of New Years resolutions get started?

A New Years resolution is a promise a person makes for the new year. Regardless of what
resolution you commit to, the goal is to improve life in the coming year.

Resolutions can come in many forms. Some people make a promise to change a bad habit while
other people make a promise to develop a positive habit.

The tradition of New Years resolutions dates back to 153 B.C. January is named after Janus, a
mythical god of early Rome. Janus had two facesone looking forward, one looking backward.
This allowed him to look back on the past and forward toward the future.

On December 31, the Romans imagined Janus looking backward into the old year and forward into
the new year. This became a symbolic time for Romans to make resolutions for the new year and
forgive enemies for troubles in the past.

The Romans also believed Janus could forgive them for their wrongdoings in the previous year.
The Romans would give gifts and make promises, believing Janus would see this and bless them
in the year ahead. And thus the New Years resolution was born!
 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCTOBER 3 SIXTH DISTRICT MEETING NEWARK LODGE 7:30 P.M.

OCTOBER PAPER CRADLE SALE Throughout the month of

TO SUPPORT MOOSEHAVEN October

OCTOBER 14 COUNCIL OF HIGHER DEGREES SOCIAL STARTS AT 6:00 P.M.

EVENT ELKTON LODGE

OCTOBER 14 DEADLINE TO SIGN UP CHILDREN FOR

HALLOWEEN PARTY

OCTOBER 19-22 MD-DE-DC MOOSE ASSOCIATION

MID-YEAR CONFERENCE-OCEAN CITY, MD

OCTOBER 28 CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN PARTY 1:00 P.M. TO 3:00 P.M.

OCTOBER 28 ADULT MEMBERS HALLOWEEN PARTY 7:00 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT

NOVEMBER 7 DISTRICT MEETING CLAYMONT LODGE 7:30 P.M.

NOVEMBER 22 THANKSGIVING EVE CELEBRATION AND 6:00 P.M.

MOOSE RACES & WOTM TV RAFFLE

DECEMBER 2 CLAYMONT COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARADE Details to be posted

DECEMBER 2 DEADLINE TO SIGN UP CHILDREN FOR

CHRISTMAS PARTY

DECEMBER 10 DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR ADULT MEMBERS

CHRISTMAS PARTY

DECEMBER 16 CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY Noon to 3:00 P.M.

DECEMBER 17 ADULT MEMBERS CHRISTMAS PARTY 3:00 P.M.

DECEMBER 31 NEW YEARS EVE PARTY ? TO BE DETERMINED

JANUARY 27 CHILI COOK-OFF 7:00 P.M.

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