CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER

GLAYMONT LODGE #847

CLAYMONT WOMEN OF THE MOOSE CHAPTER #186

NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER

- NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2015

AND JANUARY 2016

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

Senior Regent
Junior Regent
Jr. Graduate Regent
Recorder
Secretary-Treasurer

- Lorraine Talarico Smith

- Lorraine Cannon
- Vacant
- Rita Anderson
- Clare Leonard

- PaulWidmeyer
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.

Hours of Operation

Monday thru
Friday
Saturday

Sunday

Thursday

- 11:00 A.M. to Midnight

- 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.
- 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.
- 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. to 10:00 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 MESSA GE FROM OUR GOVERNOR

Dear Brothers and Co-Workers:
A group of us, both men and women, just returned from our MD-DE-DC Association Convention in Hunt Valley,
Maryland. lt is mandatory that members from both the Lodge and Chapter attend. Any member can attend the
convention as it is not an officers' only event. lt is always the same few who represent us all the time. lt is great to
meet with other Moose members from other lodges to see what they offer to their members and to get new ideas.
ln February, the Mid-Year Conference will be held in Ocean City, Maryland. Why not give it a try.
Fall and holiday time is upon us both at home and at the Lodge. There are functions planned for the upcoming
months. We need YOUR HELP! Functions and dinners cannot be a success without your help*organizing, cooking,
set-up, clean-up, and of course attendance.

As announced at the recent Moose lnternational Convention held in Nashville, Tennessee, which I had the
opportunity to attend, the new membership campaign for the 2015-2016 Moose year is "Build Our Foundation."
By working together, we can make OUR Lodge a success. Please look in the lobby and on the bulletin boards in
the social quarters for posters on campaign events.
It has been brought to my attention that profanity is being used in the social quarters. Remember, we are a
Family Center! That means we hold children's events and at any time children may be present. Please be respectful
of others by controlling yourself in the social quarters and in the surrounding areas.
Let me be the first to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy 2016!
Fraternally yours,

Jim Sheftz

A MESSAGE

FROM OUR SEru'OR REGENT

Dear Brothers and Co-Workers:

I hope everyone had a great summer, I know I did. For the first time in my life I found myself boogie boarding
with the sting rays at Wildwood in the Atlantic Ocean-it was way cool.

We started the summer out with our annual Chicken BBQ with all the fixings. lt was a delicious and fingerlicking day. Missy and Andy threw their "Start of Summer Party." Wow... the decorations were exceptionally great.
We had finger foods, games, prizes, and music. We all had a good time. The WOTM sponsored a Summer Rafflea charcoal smoker and grill with hot dogs, burgers, and ribs. The lucky winner was Cindy Aiello. Patty Hudak chaired
the WOTM Clam Bake in July and she served a scrumptious feast. We had crab soup, steamed clams and shrimp,
grilled sausage, veggies, and a big fat watermelon. Great job Patty and crewl The WOTM sponsored a Summer
End Raffle-a Seafood Adventure and the winner was Robin (a friend of Missy Bowers.)
Watch for the upcoming WOTM Moose-shaped and autumn leaves sugar cookie sale that will be offered as a
fundraiser. Rita always does a great job.
Advance notice...on October 3'd at 3:00 P.M. we are having our Annual Crab Feast. Timmy Speakman is our
host for this event that features steamed crabs, hot roast beef, hot dogs, corn-on-the-cob, and french fries along with
beer, wine, and soda. The cost is $4O/person....get your tickets ASAP.
Please check and keep your newsletter and calendar of events handy. We have some fun activities coming up
during the fall and winter seasons. Be sure to get ready for the annual Claymont Community Christmas Parade as
it will be here before you know it...and we want lots of participation from our Lodge and Chapter members.

Thank you everyone for your support and help with our activities. You never know how strong you are... until
strong is the only choice you have.
ln Faith, Hope, and Charity,
Lorraine Talarico Smith

MOOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Welcome
New Chapter Mem bers

Welcome
New Lodqe Members

*Re-Enrolled
Edward Babicki
Brian P. Bennett
John Berl
Edwin E. Brown, lll
Georoe F. Brown
Jack Dalv
Alfred Deqnars
Robert Delacv

Leonard Di Santo
Jared Farney
Jeffrey Ferguson
Thomas Scott Garvine
Ralph Griffith
Stephen S. Hart
John Koukoulis
Robert F. Oberq. Jr.

Robert F. Oberq, Sr.

Samuel Ramirez
Shaun Rinoie
Joseph Torres*
Josh Turner

Susan AIlen
Kim Jakubowski
Nancy Johnson*

Weleome!
The following members have incurred a recent illness and/or hospitalizationMitziAdams, Frank Baxter, Christine Bennett, Dave Bibey, Peggy Fox, Kevin Frick, Rebekah Frick,
Chuck Fulmer, Pat Galloway, Jeff Glenn, Barbara Lunbeck, Don Lunbeck, John Mahek, Hugh McCrea,
Ernie Minner, Alice Necci, Tom Richter, Steve Rippa, Lucy Rotan, Nick Sandone,
Timmy Speakman, Ron Toy, PaulWidmeyer
We hope you are feelinq better !

Our defending circle has been broken with the passing of the following Lodge members:
Sam Dominick, Jack Laumakis, Skip Meck, Albert Montello, Jack Shockley
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:
Bill and Cindy Aiello (Bill's mother, aunt, and uncle), Lee and Rita Anderson (Lee's cousin),
Wayne and Kathy Brady (Kathy's mother, aunt, and uncle and Wayne's aunt),
Dave and Nancy Bibey (family friend), Tom and Cindy Dominick (Tom's father),
John and Gail Fowler (John's uncle), Dave Grant (mother), Al and Linda Keary (Linda's father), Leonard Majeski
and Lisa Sell (Lisa's sister), Theresa Shockley (spouse), Debbie Meck.

CONGRATULATIONS
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Recipient of the Premier Lodge Award from Moose lnternational for the
2014-2015 Lodge Year

Andv Zeaoer
Elected President of the Sixth District for the 2015-2016 year
Jeff Glenn
Claymont Lodge's Moose of the Year for the 2014-2015 year

Michael Slotwinski
Received the Fellowship Degree of Honor from Moose lnternational
Maru Jane Sheftz
lnvested with the Red Stole in the College of Regents
Mike & Chantel Connollv - On the birth of their first grandchild Oliver Graham Connolly

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.

MOOSE INTERNATIONAL NEWS AND UPDATES

MOOSE - "BUILD OUR FOUNDATION" CAMPAIGN - Mav 1. 2015 - April 30. 2016
Building our membership to make the Moose stronger at the core level will be our commitment
during this campaign year. ln last year's campaign emphasis was placed on the children at
Mooseheart, our seniors at Moosehaven, and the communities in which we serve during the
"Moose - Back to Basics" Campaign. This year the focus will be on growing our lodges and
chapters (our foundation) in order to support these core values. Sign one new member and you
will receive a Lodge or Chapter Lapel Pin....sign five new members and funds will be donated to
building improvements at the Student Center at Mooseheart.

MOOSE REWARDS PROGRAM - Your Membership Just Became More Valuable

(Effective May 1 ,2015 through April 30,20201
You can now earn points for helping the Moose grow and prosper, then redeem your points for
valuable awards, gifts, and experiences. Every member has an opportunity to participate and
your points are awarded automatically without any paperurork or submissions. lt's very simplesponsor members, attend meetings, hold an office, or renew your dues are just a few of the ways
to earn points. Wow--sponsor your FIRST ever new or re-enrolled member into the Lodge or
Chapter to earn 6,000 points or hold an elected office to earn 8,000 points.
You can redeem your points to pay your dues, register for the lnternational Moose Annual
Convention, make contributions to Mooseheart or Moosehaven, purchase Moose gift store
merchandise, receive gift cards (Amazon, Kohl's Target, Walmart, etc.), or even receive cash.

All Program access is online. Visit the Moose Rewards page at www.mooserewards.orq for
complete information as well as the "My Membership Record" section of the website where your
Rewards Record will be available. Check the bulletin board at the Lodge for further details.
HEART OF THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM - WAY TO GO !
Community Service is a very important mission for every Lodge and Chapter of the Moose.
Additionally, wherever the Moose lnternational Convention is held, plans are always made for
volunteers to participate in local community events. lt is important for the Moose to be visible to
the community to make people aware of what we are as an organization. At the recent convention
held in July in Nashville, Tennessee, the following occurred:
Over 1,600 lbs. of food was donated by Moose members and delivered to a Food Bank
where volunteers also sorted 18,120 lbs. of non-perishable and frozen food
A donation of school supplies to a Family Shelter was the largest ever received according to
staff members
A skid of 869 children's' books was donated to Book 'Em, an organization that provides
books to underprivileged families in an effort to combat illiteracy
.1. 52 members donated blood during a blood drive which will save 144lives, according to the
Red Cross

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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.

MOOSE TNTERNATIONAL NEWS AND UPDATES (Continued)

MOOSE YOUTH AWARENESS PROGRAM
Claymont Lodge and Chapter are seeking current high school students to participate in this program
with a chance to earn monetary awards. The initial event will be held on November 22,2015.
lf you are aware of a student who would be interested in participating, contact Lee Anderson
prior to October 31.

Students sponsored by Claymont Lodge/Chapter will be required to attend a get-acquainted and

overview session in the month of November at a nearby Lodge. They will then be required to
prepare a written report and present their Moose "Kid Talks" a minimum of 3 times to local school
students, church groups, scouts, etc. ln early May, approximately 60 applicants are selected by
their peers to attend the lnternational Youth Awareness Congress. Five students are selected
by the attendees to receive scholarships. The awards are 1st place-$12,000, 2nd place-$8,000,
third place-$s,000, 4th place $3,000, and Sth place $2,000.
For more than 25 years, the Moose Fraternity has organized high school students into a highly
effective speakers' bureau with the goal of educating pre-school and elementary school-aged
children on a variety of topics including drug and alcohol abuse, child abuse, stranger danger,
bullying and peer pressure, and healthy habits and nutrition.

Through Moose "Kids Talks" presentations, participants in the program have reached an audience
of more than 750,000 children throughout North America. Students have a chance to compete
for $30,000 in college scholarship money that is awarded annually by Moose lnternational through
this program. The future rests in the hands, hearts, and minds of our children. We as members
of the Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose will continue to provide assistance to make
our communities a better place for families to live and for our children to grow.

,VEWS FROM THE MD-DE-DC MOOSEASSOCIATION

AND THE SIXTH DISTRICT
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.
The 2015-16 meeting schedule has not been finalized. We will post the schedule on the bulletin
board in the lobby as soon as it becomes available. 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.
ADVANCE NOTICE-The MD-DE-DC Moose Association Mid-Winter Conference will be held
February 4-7,2016, at the Clarion Resort Fontainbleau Hotel in Ocean City, MD, where special
rates are offered for Moose members. Make your plans now to attend.

CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES

Great to be a Mooso
As a reminder...be sure to send in your Membership Renewal Dues when you receive your
reminder from Moose lnternational. It is very important that we continue to retain our members.
We appreciate each and every one of you! lnvite 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.

MEMBERSHIP COST STRUCTURE - Extended Offer

A new candidate can save $10 when he joins the Lodge since a discount is being offered on the
Enrollment Fee. See both the regular rates and the discount rates shown below in bold print.

LODGE

- $60 to join (breakdown of $20 Enrollment Fee and $40 Dues)

- $50 to join (breakdown of $10 Enrollment Fee and $40 Dues)

CHAPTER - $45 to join (breakdown of $20 Enrollment Fee and $25 Dues)
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-NovemberDecember-January.
NOTICE OF PRICE INCREASES (effective November 1. 2015)
Please take note that due to inflation there will be some price increases in the Social Quarters
for various beverages and food items.
LODGE & CHAPTER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (Heart of the Gommunitv Proqram)
Monetary donations to the following.... MD-DE-DC Home at Mooseheart, MD-DE-DC
Scholarship Fund, Adopt-A-Student Program, Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade,
First State Corvair Club, Mount Pleasant High School, Police Athletic League, Safe Surfin
USA Foundation, St. James Alumni Scholarship Fund, Special Olympics, Sunday Breakfast
Mission, UCP-Camp Manito, Wounded Warrier Project, Moose Youth Awareness Program.
Various types of contributions to the following.....local food closets and homeless shelters,
gift cards for school uniforms to the Claymont Community Center, silent auction items and the
gift of time for a local medical benefit.

lf 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.

CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES

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(Please contact Lee or Rita Anderson to volunteer)

Daily Bar Menu

Sandwiches/snacks - day and evening hours (based on availability of bar staff)
Monday Evening - Hot Dogs and Bowls of Chili (stafts 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

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"Just You and Me" DJs on Saturday evenings from 8:00 P.M. to Midnight.

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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.).
BAR BINGO - Come on out to the Lodge on Thursday evenings to enjoy a sandwich and then play
Bingo....starts at 7:30 P.M.
OPEN POOL TABLE _ E very Tuesday evening starting at 6:00 P.M.

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CLAYMONT MOOSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCTOBER
SATURDAY. OCTOBER 3 (3 P.M. ti! ?} - LODGE'S SIXTH ANNUAL CRAB FEAST
Tickets must be purchased in advance ($40I person) and will include all-you-care-to-eat Steamed
Crabs, Hot Roast Beef, Hot Dogs, Corn-onthe-Cob, and French Fries along with Beer, Wine, and
Soda. Timmy Speakman will host this event.
SATURDAY. OGTOBER 17 (1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.) - CHILDREN'S 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 1, if they plan to attend the party-please see the
signup sheet posted at the Lodge. lf you can help with this event, please contact Kelly Griggs.

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SATURDAY. OCTOBER 31 (starts at 7:00 P.M.) - 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. Lorraine Talarico Smith
will chair this event. Please contact Lorraine to offer your assistance.
RAFFLE FOR A SNOW BLOWER
The Lodge will sponsor this fundraiser. Tickets will be sold starting in October and the lucky
winner's name will be drawn in December at the members' Christmas Party. Tickets will be
available in the Lodge's Social Quarters.

NOVEMBER and DECEMBER

SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 14 (starts at 7:00P.M.) - COUNTRY WESTERN PARTY
This party was a hit last year so we are hosting another. Theme food will be served and, as
always, food donations from attendees are most welcome. Wear your western attire and join
in the fun. DJ music and karaoke wil! be the featured entertainment. Lorraine Talarico Smith
will chair this event. Please contact Lorraine to offer your assistance.
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 25 (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.
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 DONATIONS

Donations from all members will be collected throughout the months of November and December.
The food will be donated to a local food pantry for the holidays. Please be thoughtful of others
who are less fortunate, especially during the holiday season.

CLAYMONT MOOSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DECEMBER (Continued)
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 5 - 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 spiritl We assemble at the Maple Lane
Elementary School (Maple Lane & Philadelphia Pike) 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.
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 12 - CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY (Noon til 3:00 P.M.)
Lunch will be served followed by a visit from Santa. Signup deadline is November 28this is very important for planning as we don't want a child to show up and not have a gift
from Santa. lf you can help with this event, please contact Kelly Griggs.

SUNDAY. DECEMBER 20 - 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 party-a signup sheet will be posted in the Lodge lobby (deadline for signup is December 13.)
Contact Rita Anderson if you would like to help with this event.

JANUARY
SATURDAY. JANUARY 30 - 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.

MOOSE MEMBER BENEFITS

Log onto the following sites to access member benefits and related information:
Moose lnternational Website at wvwn.mooseintl.org Password is 2014
MD-DE-DC Moose Association is www.mdmoose.orq

Check out the Glaymont Moose Family Center on Facebook

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

THANKSGIVING is..,.
A time to show gratitude to God, our Creator and Provider
Whose guidance and care go before us
And whose love is with us forever.
A time to reflect on the changes,
To remember we, too, grow and change
From one season of life to another.

A time of changing seasons, when leaves turn golden

ln autumn's wake and apples are crisp
ln the first chill breezes of fall.
Let us remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving
As we see the beauty of autumn
Let us acknowledge the many blessings which are ours
Let us think of our families and friends
And let us give thanks in our hearts.
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CHR'STMAS G'FT SUGGES T'O'VS

To your enemy - Forgiveness
To an opponent - Tolerance
To a friend - Your Heart
To a customer - Good Service
To all- Charity
To every child - A Good Example
To yourself - Respect

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CELEBRATE THE HAPPINESS THAT FR'EAIDS ARE ALWAYS GIVING

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The CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER NEWSLETTER is published
three times per year as follows:
June-July-August-September
October-Novem ber-Decem ber-January
February-March-April-May

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lf 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
lf you are aware of a member who would prefer to have a copy mailed to his/her home,
please contact Rita Anderson.