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NEWSLETTER
JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2018
Chapter meetings for all co-workers are held each month on the second and fourth Mondays at 6:30 P.M.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.).
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.
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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
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JUNE 3 MOOSE LEGION MEETING AT CLAYMONT LODGE 1:00 P.M.
JUNE 9 LODGE’S BELMONT STAKES HORSE RACE 5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.
(featuring Delmonico “Stake” Sandwiches)
JUNE 22 START OF SUMMER “HAPPY HOUR” PARTY 5:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
JULY 25 WOTM ANNUAL CLAM BAKE 3:00 P.M. TIL 6:00 P.M.
AUG 31 END OF SUMMER “HAPPY HOUR” PARTY 5:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
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