CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER

CLAYMONT LODGE #847

CLAYMONT WOMEN OF THE MOOSE CHAPTER #186

EWSLETTE
JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 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

Bob Cannon
Andy Zeager
Jim Sheftz
Michael Slotwinski
Lee Anderson
Jerry Marley
John Fowler
Andy Lechette
Jason Ostroff

Senior Regent
- Lorraine Cannon
Junior Regent
- Susan Lechette
Jr. Graduate Regent - Lorraine Talarico Smith
Recorder
- Rita Anderson
Secretary-Treasurer - Clare Leonard

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
Monday thru Thursday
- 11:00 A.M. to Midnight
Friday
- 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Saturday
- 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Sunday
- 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. to10:00 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 MESSAGE FROM OUR GOVERNOR

Dear Brothers and Co-Workers:
I would like to thank everyone for supporting my election to be your Governor. It is an honor and
privilege to serve as your fraternal leader for the members and friends of the Claymont Lodge. The duties
and responsibilities as your Governor are vast. I will be reaching out to the membership circle for support
in many of the committees in achieving our goals.
Betterment is the main focus of these goals. One of the goals is to instill enthusiasm in gaining
membership. In growth, our dedication in caring for our young and our seniors will enhance our
togetherness as members of a great fraternal organization. There are other Betterment Goals, such as
but not limited to, communication improvements, fundraisers, facilities enhancements, and lodge activities.
These objectives can be achieved through the support within the membership circle and with the
Women of the Moose, who generously volunteer their time and efforts.
Again, I would like to thank everyone for their support through my term. Stay tuned!
Fraternally,
Bob Cannon

A MESSAGE FROM OUR SENIOR REGENT

Dear Brothers and Co-Workers:
Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner. With the new seasons, new officers have
been elected. Thank you for electing me as your Senior Regent. It is an honor to represent the Women
of the Moose and to work with our brothers to make our Lodge one of the best.
Thank you to our past Senior Regent, Lorraine Smith, our Officers, our Committee Chairmen and
Volunteers for all their hard work in making the year a great one. A special thanks to Rita Anderson for
all that you do. Rita, you certainly go beyond the call to duty for our Lodge.
We would like to congratulate Lorraine Smith and Susan Lechette. Lorraine was our Chapters top
sponsor of new members and Susan is the co-worker who attended the most Chapter meetings during
the past Chapter year. They both received awards and gift cards. Way to go, ladies! Congratulations
also to Gloria Tolenti for receiving a year of free dues to the Chapter -- at the end of each Chapter year,
we have a drawing and all those Chapter members who sponsored new members have a chance to win.
It would be wonderful if more of our ladies would attend our meetings. As a reminder, they are held
on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 P.M. We have many activities planned for the next few
months, but we would like to know what other activities or functions YOU would like to see happen.
Your suggestions and ideas are very important to us, after all, this is your Lodge. We need more
volunteers. Please try to give us your time and talent. Any kind of help would be greatly appreciated.
Once again, thank you. Im looking forward to working with you and our Lodge. Lets have fun
this summer, but remember to stay safe.
In Faith, Hope, and Charity,
Lorraine Cannon

MOOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Welcome New Lodge Members
Greg Ashmore
Paul Boose
Richard M. Bostic
Dave Brady*
Duwayne Casini*
Richard J. Clough**
Thomas E. Dos Passos
Jerry Dugan, Sr.
Edward Fayda
Lawrence Fite
Neal Hickman
Matthew Magnotta
Matthew Markey
Mike Mc Mullan
Dave Moon, III

Welcome New Chapter Members

Conrad Olenik, Jr.

Conrad Olenik, Sr.
Kerry B. Reinbold
Louis Robinson
Tom Sammartino**
Kevin Slusser
Robert W. Smith
Brian L. Spiess
Kevin Stradley
William Sutherland
Ryan Sweetman
Matthew S. Tinney, Sr.
Thomas Tipton**
Ronald Walls
* Re-Enrolled

Eliane Blank
Carolyn Boose
Sandra Bromley
Karen DeGrave
Vivian Fleetwood
Karen Gentry**
Melissa Gentry
Dolores Growalt
Diane Jones

Margaret Markey
Patricia Myers**
Jane Pacheco
Ashley Pepper
Mary Petrick
JoAnna Trickey
Lisa Willis

** Transferred-In

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

Chris Clark, David Crowell, Edmund Cruciano, Paula Haggerty, Ed Procter, Larry Sell
We hope you are feeling better !

Our defending circle has been broken with the passing of the following Lodge members:
Roy Buller, Bob Lathem, Don Lunbeck, John Mahek, James (Skip) Miller,
Albert (Butch) Panco, Timmy Speakman
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:
Ed Babicki (mother), Ken Babicki (mother), Jeff Cappalo (brother), Sammy Davis, Jr. (step-father),
Lucy and Herb Dubler (Lucys sister), Karen Faust (dog), Peggy Fox (mother), Nancy Handlin (uncle),
Patty Hudak (companion), Barbara Lunbeck (spouse), Jill and Jim MacNamara (sister-in-law),
Lynn Mahek (spouse), Anna Marie Panco (spouse), Linda and Nick Sandone (Nicks mother),
Nancy Smith (mother and uncle), Jeanette Zold (sister)

CONGRATULATIONS

Rita Anderson Chapter Member who is the Recipient of Moose Internationals

Lifetime Achievement Award for the MD-DE-DC Moose Association
Susan Lechette Chapter Member who attended the most Chapter meetings in 2015-16
Lorraine Talarico Smith Chapter Member who sponsored the most members in 2015-16
Michael Slotwinski Lodge Member who sponsored the most members in 2015-16
Susan and Andy Lechette on the birth of their grandchildren Arwen & Jaxon
Jesse Tigue and Kemer Lefler on the birth of their twin daughters Fiona Ruth & Violet Mae
Laurie Klein and Bill OBrien on their June 18 marriage
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.

NEWS FROM THE MD-DE-DC MOOSE ASSOCIATION

AND THE SIXTH DISTRICT
(Claymont - Elkton - Newark - New Castle)
MD-DE-DC SHORT-TERM MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM (April 1, 2016 through July 31, 2016)
STRIVE FOR 5 AND RAISE THE ROOF!
(FOR LODGE MEMBERS AND CHAPTER MEMBERS WHO SPONSOR MEMBERS
INTO THE LOYAL ORDER OF THE MOOSE)
Sign 5 members into the Lodge and win an Association Polo shirt with Logo
Sign 10 members into the Lodge and win a ticket to the Associations Annual CASH BASH in Hunt Valley, MD
Sign 25 members into the Lodge and be entered into a drawing for 2 seats on the Annual Homecoming trip to
Mooseheart in the Fall of 2016
For those who just miss signing 25 members into the Lodge, this segment of the campaign will run through
April 30, 2017, and all those who sign 25 members will be entered into a drawing for a LIFETIME Membership.
If the person selected already has a Lifetime Membership, he will have the option to give it to another Lodge
member.or take the second option whereby the Association will pay for his registration and room for the
following years Mid-Winter Conference and Annual Convention.

MOOSE INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONVENTION will be held in St. Louis, MO, from
June 30 through July 5, 2016. Theres still time to register if you are interested in attending.
Log onto Moose Internationals website at mooseintl.org where you can find detailed information
in the Members Section.
MD-DE-DC STATE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SUMMER CONFERENCE will be held in
Hunt Valley, MD, from August 25-28, 2016, at the Baltimore Hunt Valley Inn. Representation
from every Lodge and Chapter is mandatory, so please consider attending, even for just one
day. Check the Lodge for further details.
MD-DE-DC ASSOCIATIONS CHILDRENS HOME AT MOOSEHEART
The Sixth District will host a visit from July 27 through August 5 from the children and house
parents who reside in our home at Mooseheart. Claymont Lodge will be responsible for
entertaining our visitors on August 1 and 2.
Activities include a Moose Night at the Blue Rocks Game on Monday evening, August 1,
and everyone is welcome to attend tickets will on sale at the Lodge closer to the date.
A trip to the Camden Aquarium is also on the schedule.
We plan to sponsor a Meet and Greet Gathering on Tuesday evening, August 2, here at the
Lodge so be sure to stop by to meet and welcome our visitors. The time will be confirmed closer
to the date.
DISTRICT MEETINGS for the Sixth District are held on select Tuesdays at alternating Lodges
July 12
August 9
September 6
Elkton
Newark
Claymont
Dinner is served at 7:30 P.M. followed by the meeting. Every lodge must have representation
at these meetings--officers are required to attend and all members are welcome. Car pool
arrangements are availablecontact a Lodge officer.

MOOSEHEART NEWS AND UPDATES

RAISE THE ROOF MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN May 1, 2016, through April 30, 2017
Last years campaign focused on growing our lodges and chapters (our foundation) in order to
support our core values. In order to expand our ability to support key endeavors, we now need to
rededicate our efforts in production and retention. This means creating higher value at the local
and International levels so that members dont hesitate when a renewal notice arrives.
Various awards are available to all members for sponsoring and enrolling members.please see
the information posted at the Lodge .increase the value of your Moose Rewards via the Moose
Rewards Program by sponsoring members, completing fraternal education programs, holding an
office, and even by renewing your annual membership.
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.

CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES

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.
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. See the current discount rate shown below in bold print vs.
the regular rate.
LODGE
- $50 to join (breakdown of $10 Enrollment Fee and $40 Dues)
- $60 to join (breakdown of $20 Enrollment Fee and $40 Dues)
CHAPTER - $45 to join (breakdown of $20 Enrollment Fee and $25 Dues)
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-AugustSeptember 2016.
WOTM CLAYMONT CHAPTER ORIENTATION
The Chapter will host a new member Orientation Night on Monday, June 13, at 7:00 P.M. here
at the Lodge. The event is open to any Chapter member who has never attended a session or to
any member who would like to know more about Moose International as well as our own
Claymont Chapter. We will post a sign-up sheet in the Lobby where you can register to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact a Chapter officer for more details.

CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES (Continued)

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 2016 through April 2017), you
can be recognized and receive awards for attending Chapter meetings and sponsoring new
members.
Attend four consecutive meetings and you will receive a complimentary gift.
The co-worker who attends the most Chapter meetings during the entire year
will receive an award and a gift.
The co-worker who sponsors the most new members into the Chapter 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 2017.
KEYS TO THE SOCIAL QUARTERS
As a reminder.upon joining our fraternity, each Lodge and Chapter member is presented with a
door key to the Lodges Social Quarters. Please remember to carry your door key with you so you
can use it to access the building instead of ringing the buzzer. This will assure quick entry to the
building. Thank you.
LODGE & CHAPTER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Monetary donations include the following: Moose Charities, MD-DE-DC Mooseheart Home,
Mooseheart Centennial Project, Mooseheart Scholarship Fund, John Lyons Scholarship,
Delaware Destroyers Wheelchair Basketball, Mount Pleasant High School, Police Athletic
League, Youth Awareness, Safe Surfin Foundation, Special Olympics, Wounded Warriors,
B+ Foundation, Claymont Girls Soft Touch Softball League, and sponsorship of the Claymont
Girls Softball League.
Community activities include the following: Ride to the Tide (motorcycle brigade) from
Smyrna to Lewes and return to benefit Special Olympics, preparing meals for area homeless
shelters, assistance at local fire companies, donations of books/magazines to the VA
Hospital, food donations to several local food pantries, donations of silent auction items for
Boy Scouts of America.

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)

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 (starts at 11:30 A.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 Watch for upcoming special dinners including BBQ Buffets,
Rib nights, 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 every Saturday evening from 8:00 P.M. to Midnight

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.).
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 26. 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 10, 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 11, from
4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and enjoy a Delmonico Stake sandwich served on a kaiser roll with
french fries for only $5. Come on out and cheer for your favorite horse.
The Lodge will host the ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBEQUE on Saturday, June 18, 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.

JULY
A PATRIOTIC RED-WHITE-AND BLUE PARTY will be held on Saturday, July 2, starting
at 7:00 P.M. Wear your patriotic clothing and help us to celebrate Independence Day. While
the Lodge will provide some food for the party, donations from guests would be appreciated.
A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Lobby. Fun, games, and Karaoke are in store for us.
Please contact Lorraine Smith to offer your assistance.

The Women of the Moose will sell HOMEMADE PATRIOTIC SUGAR COOKIES during the
holiday weekend. Please help us to make this fundraiser a success.

The Women of the Moose will sponsor a CLAM BAKE on Wednesday, July 20, starting at
2:00 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.
Patty Hudak will chair this event. 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.

CLAYMONT MOOSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Continued)

AUGUST
Plan to attend the EIGHTIES PARTY on Saturday, August 6th, starting at 7:00 P.M.
DJ music featuring tunes from that decade will be played. Complimentary food will be available
and, as always, food donations from guests would be appreciated. So come on out and wear
your eighties attire and compete for prizes that will be awarded. Please contact Chris Clark or
Andy Zeager, if you are interested in getting involved with the planning.

SEPTEMBER
The Women of the Moose will sponsor a SUMMERS END RAFFLE tickets are $1 each or $5
for 6 tickets and will be available in the Lodges Social Quarters. The lucky winners name will be
selected on Saturday, September 24, at the Lodges Crab Feast. The raffle has a Seafood
theme and includes a gift card to Febys Fishery Restaurant and Seafood Market along with
crab-related items.

The END OF SUMMER PARTY will be held on Friday, September 9, 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.
In honor of our past Governor and friend, the Lodges Annual Crab Feast has been renamed the
TIMMY SPEAKMAN MEMORIAL CRAB FEAST. Timmy hosted this event every year for the
past 6 years and, by his efforts, it was always a great success. In Timmys honor, we hope you
will help us to make this 7th year Crab Feast another tremendous success and celebration of its
founder.

The Crab Feast will be held on Saturday, September 24, starting at 3:00 P.M. 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 10

START OF SUMMER HAPPY HOUR PARTY

5:00 TO 8:00 P.M.

JUNE 13

WOTM NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION AT

CLAYMONT LODGE

JUNE 18

LODGES ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ

JULY 2

RED WHITE AND BLUE PARTY

7:00 P.M.

JULY 12

SIXTH DISTRICT MEETING & DINNER AT

ELKTON LODGE (includes Memorial Service)

7:30 P.M.

JULY 20

WOTM ANNUAL CLAM BAKE

AUG 1 & 2

VISIT FROM MOOSEHEART CHLDREN TO

CLAYMONT LODGE

7:00 P.M.

NOON - 3:00 P.M.

2:00 P.M. TIL ?

Details to be posted at
the Lodge

MEET AND GREET THE CHLDREN (AUG 2)

AUG 1

MOOSE NIGHT AT THE BLUE ROCKS GAME

Details to be posted at
the Lodge

AUG 6

LODGES EIGHTIES THEME PARTY

7:00 P.M.

AUG 9

SIXTH DISTRICT MEETING & DINNER AT

NEWARK MOOSE LODGE

7:30 P.M.

AUG 25-28

MD-DE-DC MOOSE ASSOCIATION SUMMER

CONFERENCE HUNT VALLEY, MD

SEPT 6

SIXTH DISTRICT MEETING & DINNER AT

CLAYMONT MOOSE LODGE

7:30 P.M.

SEPT 9

END OF SUMMER HAPPY HOUR PARTY

5:00 TO 8:00 P.M.

SEPT 24

LODGES TIMMY SPEAKMAN MEMORIAL

CRAB FEAST

3:00 P.M. TIL ?

SEPT 26

LODGES IN-HOUSE POOL LEAGUE STARTS

Details to be posted at
the Lodge

6:30 P.M.

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

FOOD FOR THOUGHT