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NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY _ MARCH - APRIL
- MAY 2015
- Andy Zeager
- Jerry Marley
- Timothy Speakman
Michael Slotwinski
Lee Anderson
John Fowler
Chuck Fulmer
Kris Pylant
Senior Regent
Junior Regent
Jr. Graduate Regent
Recorder
Secretary-Treasurer
Chaplain
Chapter meetings for all co-workers are held each month on the second and fourth Mondays at 6:30 P.M.
MOOSE SOCIAL
Hours of Operation
Monday thru Thursday - 11:00 A.M. to Midnight
- 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Friday
Saturday
- 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Sunday
Fellow Members,
What a long, strange trip it has been...and fast! lt is hard to believe two years have gone by already and this
will be my last newsletter, although, I'm thinking of asking Rita for a comedy/op-ed column.
First and foremost, I would like to thank all of the officers, men and women, whom we have worked with over
the past two years. I won't mention all of the names, but I would especially like to thank Tim Speakman. We have worked
closely now for four straight years; going to meetings and conventions together, hanging out and even working together in
the outside world. He left as governor two years ago and the Claymont Moose was as strong as ever. I hope I did not let
him down.
The president of our country recently gave his "State of the Union" address, so here is the State of the Moose
address. Moose lnternational is wounded....not critically, but very seriously! Attendance at meetings and conventions is
down. Membership in the Chapters, Lodges and the Higher Degrees is down significantly. Organized events, trips and
interest in Mooseheart and Moosehaven is way down. So what can we do about it? Get the word out!! The Moose
fraternal organization is the best kept secret. We are like the white fudge covered Oreos that are only available during
the holidays. You love them but don't want to share them because you don't want them to sell out at the store. Well let's
get the word out! Did you tell your friends that live in Florida or Texas that you had a great time at the Moose on Friday
night, that they should check out and join the Moose in their area? We are all in this fraternity together, and as it gets
stronger, we get stronger. Enough of the soap box, but it is serious.
Lastly, I would like to thank Rita Anderson and the Women of the Moose. The Claymont Moose is bucking
the nationaltrend and does have meeting and convention attendance. Volunteerism is up. But most importantly, the
Claymont Moose has something EVERY DAY! We have events, lunches, sandwich nights, Bingo, family dinners,
Karaoke with food, theme parties and a reason to belong to such a great organization. Thank you WOTM.
As my father used to say, "Enjoy what you have, even a blind man knows when the sun is shining."
Fraternally,
Andy Zeager
Dear Members:
Well, what fun l've had since becoming Senior Regent. l've gotten more involved at the Moose Lodge and
have a much better understanding of what the Loyal Order of Moose is all about. l've gotten more involved in the community,
our holiday food drive, and the Claymont Community Christmas parade where we had 25 members join in the parade this year.
We all had a great time. lt would be nice to double that number next year. So l'll be tracking you down to participate in the
parade next year to represent the Claymont Moose Lodge and Chapter.
Our Kelly and Santa's helpers did another great job for the Children's Christmas party. The kids had a blast.
Thank you for all that you and your helpers do every year. Rita, our chef, and her crew gave us a great members' Christmas
party. The food, as always, was delicious and bountiful and the party provided a time to celebrate the Christmas holiday
together. Great job. Thank you.
We rang in the New Year with some 40 people. Everyone brought food donations and we had hats, tiaras, and
horns to celebrate. Sorry I forgot to pop the bubbly at Midnight, but I was worried about getting home right away since I had
to go to work at 6:30 a.m. on New Year's Day. So maybe next year we will pop the bubbly first,
Election of Officers for the upcoming Chapter year is upon us. I ask each of you to strongly consider getting
involved and becoming an officer or committee chairperson.....we need your participation to keep the Chapter in existence.
Please check our Newsletter for the upcoming events that we are planning. You can also check our bulletin board
in the lobby. Thanks to all of you and have a healthy and happy new year.
MOOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Welcome
New Chapter Members
Welcome
New Lodqe Members
Robert Abbonizio
Gary Collins
PaulFriel
Garv Matthews
James E. Nolan lV
Michael O'Donnell
Marc Good
Pete Good
Huqh Richmond
James Toner
William Gower
Brian Graf
Mark Hodson
Michelle Burns
Pattv Kupchinski
Debbie Meck-Zinqale
Charlotte Pannacione
Lesa Prichard
Deanne Stevenson
Barbara Willis
Kate Mouqhan
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Transfer ln
Wele6me!
Our defending circle has been broken with the passing of the following
Lodge and Chapter members
Donna Giandonato, Charlie Marshall, Phil Raczkowski, Marie Wheeler
Note: Do you know a Moose member who is in the hospital, ill, or lost a loved one?
lf so, please inform a Lodge or Chapter officer so we may acknowledge. Thanks.
CONGRATULATIONS
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To Bill Donahue who was named Claymont Moose Lodge's Moose of the Year for 2014
Winners are randomly drawn and will be notified by November 13, 2015. Each $1,000 check will
be mailed directly to the colleges of the winners' choice.
Join the *MOOSE LEGION' .- the Degree of Service which provides opportunities for Lodge
members to further accomplish our fratemal mission of providing support to Mooseheart and
Moosehaven. Contact Lee Anderson, if you are interested.
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N EWS FROM M D.DE-DC MOOSE ASSOC'A TION
DISTRICT MEETINGS for the Silth District are held on the first Tuesday of select months at
alternating Lodges.....
March 3 7 - Elkton
Dinner is serued at 7:30 P.M. followed by the meeting. Every lodge must have representation at
these meetings--Lodge and Chapter officers are required to attend and all members are welcome.
Car pool arrangements are available.
MOOSE MEMBER BENEFITS
Log onto the following sites to access member benefits and related
information:
Moose lnternational Website at www.mooseintl.orq (Password 2014)
MD-DE-DC Moose Association is www.mdmoose.orq
3- March 17
Elections - April 8 (4-8 P.M.- if needed)
lnstallation -April 15 ( 7P.M.)
Nominations
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- February9 - March 9
Elections - March 23 (B P.M.)
lnstallation - April26 (4 P.M.)
Nominations
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Daily Offerings - Sandwiches/snacks during the day and evening hours (based on availability of bar statf)
Monday Evening - Hot Dogs and Chili (starts at 6:00 P.M.)
Tuesday Evening - Taco Nights and Steamed Shrimp Night-(once a month) (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 (served from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.)
Thursday Evening Sandwiches (served from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.) -- menu posted each week
Friday Night Dinner (served from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.) - menu posted each week
Saturday Evening Lite Fare (served from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.)
Sunday aftemoon'pot lucK Lunch (complimentary)....until it is allgone
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HAppy HouR every Mondav thru Fridav from 5.00 p.M. to 7:00 p.M.
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OPEN JUKE BOX every Friday night from 8:00 P.M. to Midnight (following dinner).
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. Social activities (open pool, card games, etc.).
PRETZELS FOR PUPS - On Sundays, the Women of the Moose will sell soft pretzels for $1 each.
Proceeds will be donated to local animal shelters. Please support this community fundraiser.
BAR BINGO - Come on out to the Lodge on Thursday evenings to enjoy a sandwich and then play Bingo
that starts at 7:30 P.M.
SPORTS UPDATE
Congratulations to Norm Jacobs who took first place in the recently held Fall Pool League. The in-house
Spring Pool League will start on February 16 at 6:30 P.M. Two person Teams - men and women invited
to play. Signs will be posted and it will be on Facebook. Singles will be in the Fall.
FEBRUARY
SPECIAL VALENTINE'S CELEBRATION DINNER - FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 13 - 6:00 P.M.
You must sign up in advance for this dinner that will include SURF AND TURF along with side
dishes and dessert, plus a complimentary glass of CHAMPAGNE. The sign-up sheet will be posted
at the Lodge including the cost. You can be sure to get your money's worth! We hope to see you
there!
MARCH
ANNUAL HOMEMADE SOUP AND BREAD SALE - SUNDAY. MARCH 1
Sponsored by the Women of the Moose. We do require that you pre-order by February 22. Details
will be posted at the Lodge and order forms will be available at the bar. THANK YOU in advance for
always making this one of the Chapter's best fundraisers. Please talk with a Chapter officer if you
have any questions.
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APRIL
EASTER FLOWER SALE - THURSDAY.FRIDAY.SATURDAY - APRIL 2-34
The Women of the Moose will sell Easter flowers (lilies, hyacinths, tulips). Stop by the Lodge to view
the lovely flowers and purchase some for your own home or to give as gifts to your family and friends.
Prices will be posted closer to the sale.
COUNTRY WESTERN THEME PARTY - FRIDAY. APRIL 17 - 7:00 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT
Come on out and wear your western attire. Musical entertainment and complimentary food will
be served but we do ask that everyone who attends bring a covered dish to share with others.
Sue Raczkowski will coordinate this event-contact Sue to offer your help.
MAY
KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY and MOOSE RACES - SATURDAY. MAY 2 - STARTS AT 5:00 P.M.
Come on down and watch your favorite horses. Enjoy complimentary food and drink specials that
will be available for purchase while you watch the race.
Later that evening, the Lodge will host an Eveninq at the Races....with Moose (not horse) Races!
Lots of fun is in store. Come on down and pick your favorite Moose!
NOTE: There will be no Karaoke this evening.
lf you would like to help coordinate the Moose Family Center Newsletter,
please contact Rita Anderson (Editor)
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THIRD GRADE TEACHER: Glen, why do you always get so dirty?
GLEN:
Well, l'm a lot closer to the ground than you are.
A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible
for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal, its throat was
very small.
The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. lrritated, the teacher reiterated that a
whale could not swallow a human, it was physically impossible. The little girl said, "When I get to
heaven, I will ask Jonah." The teacher asked, 'What if Jonah went to hell?" The little girl replied,
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A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent
treatment. Suddenly the man realized that the next day he would need his wife to wake him at
5:00 A.M. for an early morning business flight.
Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper,
"please wake me at 5:00 A.M." He left the note where he knew his wife would find it.
The next morning the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 A.M. and he had missed his
flight. Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife hadn't awakened him when he noticed
a piece of paper by the bed. The paper said, "lt is 5:00 A.M... ...wake up."
Men are NOT equipped for these types of contests.
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A woman was driving home in Northern Arizona when she saw a Navajo woman hitchhiking.
Because the trip had been long and quiet, she stopped the car and the Navajo woman climbed in.
During their small talk, the Navajo woman glanced surreptitiously at a brown bag on the front seat
between them. "lf you're wondering what's in the bag," offered the woman, "it's a bottle of wine.
I got it for my husband.'
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