CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER

CLAYMONT LODGE #847

CLAYMONT WOMEN OF THE MOOSE CHAPTER #186

NEWSLETTER
JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2018

5101 GOVERNOR PRINTZ BOULEVARD

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

Governor - Andy Zeager Senior Regent - Clare Leonard

Jr. Governor - Chris Clark Junior Regent - Kelly Clark
Past Governor - Jim Sheftz Jr. Graduate Regent - Lorraine Talarico Smith
Administrator - Michael Slotwinski Recorder - Sharon Bertrand
Treasurer - Lee Anderson Secretary-Treasurer - Mary Jane Sheftz
Prelate - Jerry Marley
Trustee - Gary Cooke
Trustee - Andy Lechette

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:

 Hola fellow Claymonsters. Finally, some warm weather. I hope everyone has safe and
enjoyable holiday parties, carnivals, holy communions and graduation parties.

First off, I would like to congratulate the Claymont Moose Lodge 847 and Chapter 186 for
increasing their membership during the past Moose International fiscal year. The Lodge now has 306
members, while the Chapter is up to 233 members. This is extremely difficult to do for an all volunteer
organization in this day and age so we should be proud and hold our heads high!

The other reason we should be proud is because of our Community Service. Not only do we
support our own at Mooseheart and Moosehaven, we support our local organizations as well. The
Brandywine Hundred and Claymont Fire Companies, the Claymont Community Center and local food
banks are all some of the organizations benefiting. However, when disaster happens in our country,
the Moose organization as a whole takes a part in helping out. Since I have been involved, we have
helped victims of hurricanes, tornadoes and floods in Florida, West Virginia, New Jersey and Texas.

Our MD-DE-DC Association will be taking the lead in helping the community of Ellicott City, MD,
which was devastated by flooding over the holiday weekend. There will be a Go Fund Me link on our
website, mdmoose.org, as well as donation information. They need cleaning supplies and water!!
Our Moose will have information posted as well. Let’s help these people out and feel good about
doing it!! More information to come.
Fraternally,
Andy Zeager
A MESSAGE FROM OUR SENIOR REGENT

Dear Brothers and Co-Workers:

It is a privilege and honor to serve as your Senior Regent once again. I look
forward to the upcoming months and all the activities we have planned. To
mention just a few, we will have our annual chicken barbeque, clam bake and crab
feast, not to mention several of our wonderful Friday night steak nights. Please
read through the Newsletter for the times and dates for these as well as many
other activities planned.

I would like to extend my gratitude and thanks to our Officers, Committee

Chairmen, and all who have volunteered, for your hard work in making this past
year a great one. I want to highlight volunteers because they are the ‘doers’ who
enable us to make planned activities a success.
So, I want to ask everyone to consider volunteering your time to help make this
coming year a success as well. In addition to the planned activities you will see in
the Newsletter, we can always
use help with our standard food offerings like Thursday night sandwiches or
Friday night dinners. Whether it’s preparing or serving food, selling tickets, or
cleaning up, help is welcome for all functions big and small. Please speak to any
of our officers or bar staff, if you feel you can lend a hand.

On a final note, a reminder that our Chapter meetings are held on the
second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 P.M. and ALL our WOTM members
are welcome to attend. Although we have some tried and true fundraisers, we are
always looking for new ideas. Please join as and bring your ideas and suggestions
to help make our Chapter a success and enable us to continue our support of our
children at Mooseheart and our seniors as Moosehaven.
In Faith, Hope, and Charity,
Clare Leonard
 MOOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Welcome New Lodge Members Welcome New Chapter Members

Bruce Bentley, Jr. Kenneth Mc Nulty Amanda Aiello Robin Koury
Todd Bosell Robert Oberschmidt * Donna De Frank Noreen Krajewski *
Jeffrey Cappalo, Jr. Christopher Shepherd Michelle Dobson Jennefer Maldonado
Thomas Carney Jerry D. Taylor Tiffany Gilday Robin Ostan
Matthew Clark Joseph Torres * Dolores Growalt Mary Petrick *
Lee Cordle, Jr. * Ryan Zak Shelby Handlin Kathryn Zak
Robert Ferguson Tyler Zak Leigh Ann Kepaso
Matt Levengood Kathleen Hendricks **
* Re-Enrolled ** Transferred-In

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

Steve Barrowcliff, Drew Brechemin, Annabelle Burns, Lucille Dubler, Karen Faust, Paul Gustafson,
John Leonard, Patricia Reincke, Jim Sheftz, Elie Silva, Ron Toy, Margaret Whitlow
We hope you are feeling better !

Our defending circle has been broken with the passing of the following
Lodge and Chapter members:
Bob Abbonizio, Margaret Achuff, Billy Burns, Jerry Chandler, Jim Hughes, Barbara H. Smith,
Paul Widmayer, Nick Sandone
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:
Lee Anderson (aunt), Kathy Broadhurst (Companion), Annabelle Burns (son), Marge Chaga (mother),
Leonard Di Santo (father), Jeff Glenn (brother), Shelby Handlin (father), Carol Jensen (brother),
Clare Leonard (sister-in-law), Bob O’Berg, Sr. (brother-in-law), Bob O’Berg, Jr. (uncle),
Linda Sandone (spouse), Art Schott (mother), Chris Seibert (wife), Ron Sell (mother), Don Smith (niece)

CONGRATULATIONS

Missy Bowers, Lorraine Cannon, Sue Clark – Recipients of Academy of Friendship Degree

Mary Jane Sheftz – Recipient of Claymont Chapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Tiffany Gilday – Recipient of a year’s dues to the Chapter (for sponsoring members)

Missy Bowers, Lorraine Talarico Smith, Gloria Tolenti – Chapter Members who tied for
sponsoring the most members into the Chapter in 2017-18

Mike Slotwinski – Top sponsor of members in 2017-2018

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 – There’s still time to make your reservations
to attend the 2018 Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, from July 11-15. Log onto Moose
International’s website at (www.mooseintl.org) where you can find detailed information.

FORGOT TO RENEW YOUR DUES ?

Lodge and Chapter members now have the opportunity to sign-up for the Auto Pay feature via the
“My Membership Record” link on Moose International’s website (www.mooseintl.org). Members
who sign up will have no further worries about whether they paid their dues. Prior to the member’s
dues expiration date, their updated membership card will arrive at their home.

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 –
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 upcoming meetings. Car pool arrangements are available.
Contact a Lodge officer if you would like to attend.

August 7 Newark Lodge

September 4 Claymont Lodge

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 3.
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.

The complete schedule of Moose Legion Meetings is posted at the Lodge.

MD-DE-DC MOOSE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP PICNIC

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 9, at the College Park Moose Lodge #453 in
College Park, MD, from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. The cost is $10 / person which includes food,
musical entertainment, gaming, and raffles. And, if you bring a new member for installation
into the Lodge, Chapter, or Legion, that new member attends for free. All members are
welcome to attend.
 CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES

CONGRATULATIONS to the newly-elected officers of the Lodge and Chapter who will serve
their terms effective May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019. Please refer to the cover page of this
newsletter. THANK YOU to all who stepped forward to take on a leadership role.

A SPECIAL LODGE ELECTION for a vacant position of Trustee (1-year term) will be held on
June 27 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. If you are interested in being considered for this position,
please submit your name by June 18…a sign-up sheet is posted in the lobby. The Nominating
Committee will consider all candidates and make their decision June 20. Candidates names will
then be entered on the ballot for the election.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION SESSIONS will be held at the Lodge every other month on the
third Wednesday. The purpose of an orientation session is to provide new members with pertinent
information about the Moose Fraternity and our Lodge operations. While the sessions are
designed for “new” members, any member who wants to learn more about “The Moose” is
welcome to attend. The first session is scheduled for Wednesday, June 20, at 7:30 P.M.

WOTM CLAYMONT CHAPTER AWARDS PROGRAM

Attention all co-workers….we appreciate your membership in our Chapter and welcome you
to join us at our meetings. During the Chapter year (May 2018 through April 2019), you can be
recognized for attending Chapter meetings and sponsoring new members as follows:
- Attend the most Chapter meetings during the Chapter year or be the top sponsor
of members into the Chapter and you will receive 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 year’s free dues—(drawing April 2019)

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 2018.

LODGE & CHAPTER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

 Monetary donations include the following:
American Cancer Society, Claymont Girls’ Softball League (sponsor a team),
Delaware Humane Association, MD-DE-DC Boys’ Home, Safe Surfin Foundation,
Sunday Breakfast Mission

 Community activities include the following:

Volunteer time at nearby nursing homes, food donations to local food pantries and to the
Veteran’s Home of the Brave, miscellaneous volunteer activities at area churches and
community centers, 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
 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

SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT EVENTS - We plan to offer various BBQ Buffets, Steak Nights,
Rib Nights, and Seafood Nights throughout the summer months….dates will be posted at
the Lodge closer to each event.

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.

LODGE’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 8-BALL POOL LEAGUE – Will start on Monday, September 24,
at 7:00 P.M. Bill Aiello will coordinate this activity….for further details contact Bill.
 CLAYMONT MOOSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JUNE

The first summer RIB NIGHT DINNER is scheduled on Friday, June 8, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
The cost is $12 / person and includes half a rack of ribs along with salad and several side dishes and
dessert. A sign-up sheet is posted at the Lodge….we appreciate your signing up in advance to
help us prepare enough food.

Join us for the televised BELMONT STAKES HORSE RACE on Saturday, June 9, from
5:00 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).
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 16, starting at
Noon (to 4:00 P.M.) Enjoy a delicious meal that includes ½ 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
to this delicious meal.

The START OF SUMMER PARTY will be held on Friday, June 22, 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 WOTM ”HOLIDAY PICNIC RAFFLE” that features picnic accessories, cooking and dining
items (burgers, dogs, ribs) assorted beverages, etc. will be available during the month of June.
The winner will also receive a patriotic red-white-and blue afghan handmade and donated by a
Chapter member. The lucky winner’s name will be drawn on June 29 just in time for your holiday
entertaining. Tickets cost $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets and are available in the Lodge’s Social
Quarters.

JULY

The Women of the Moose will sponsor our annual CLAM BAKE on Wednesday, July 25, starting
at 3:00 P.M. (to 6 P.M.) 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. Tickets may be purchased in advance in 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.
 CLAYMONT MOOSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Continued)

AUGUST
THE END OF SUMMER PARTY will be held on Friday, August 31, 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 “TIMMY SPEAKMAN MEMORIAL CRAB FEAST” will be held on Saturday, September 22,
starting at 3:00 P.M. This will be our 10th 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.

MOOSE MEMBER BENEFITS

Log onto the following sites to access member benefits and related information:
Moose International Website at www.mooseintl.org
MD-DE-DC Moose Association is www.mdmoose.org

Check out the Claymont Moose Family Center on Facebook

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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 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.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JUNE 3 MOOSE LEGION MEETING AT CLAYMONT LODGE 1:00 P.M.

JUNE 8 RIB NIGHT FRIDAY DINNER 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

JUNE 9 MD-DE-DC MOOSE ASSOCIATION PICNIC AT 1:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

COLLEGE PARK, MD MOOSE LODGE

JUNE 9 LODGE’S BELMONT STAKES HORSE RACE 5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.
(featuring Delmonico “Stake” Sandwiches)

JUNE 16 LODGE’S ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ NOON - 4:00 P.M.

JUNE 20 LODGE’S NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION MEETING 7:30 P.M.

JUNE 22 START OF SUMMER “HAPPY HOUR” PARTY 5:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

JUNE 27 LODGE’S SPECIAL ELECTION 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

JUNE 29 WOTM “HOLIDAY PICNIC” RAFFLE DRAWING Evening

JULY 25 WOTM ANNUAL CLAM BAKE 3:00 P.M. TIL 6:00 P.M.

AUG 5 MOOSE LEGION MEETING AT 1:00 P.M.

LEWES REHOBOTH LODGE

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

NEWARK MOOSE LODGE

AUG 31 END OF SUMMER “HAPPY HOUR” PARTY 5:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

SEPT 4 SIXTH DISTRICT MEETING & DINNER AT 7:30 P.M.

CLAYMONT MOOSE LODGE

SEPT 22 LODGE’S TIMMY SPEAKMAN 3:00 P.M. TIL ?

MEMORIAL CRAB FEAST

SEPT 24 LODGE’S IN-HOUSE POOL LEAGUE BEGINS 6:30 P.M.

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

BE SURE TO CHECK THE LODGE FOR THE SPECIFIC DATES FOR SUMMER FRIDAY DINNERS
(STEAK NIGHT, RIB NIGHT, SEAFOOD NIGHT, BBQ BUFFETS, ETC.)
 FOOD FOR THOUGHT

HAPPY FATHER’S 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.