CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER

CLAYMONT LODGE #847 CLAYMONT WOMEN OF THE MOOSE CHAPTER #186

NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2013 AND JANUARY 2014
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 Andy Zeager Jerry Marley Timothy Speakman Michael Slotwinski William Donahue Erik Tokash Lee Anderson John Fowler Chuck Fulmer Senior Regent Junior Regent Jr. Graduate Regent Recorder Secretary-Treasurer Chaplain Guide Assistant Guide Clare Leonard Sharon Bertrand Anne Tokash Rita Anderson Mary Jane Sheftz Chantel Connolly Kelly Griggs Karen Faust

LODGE AND CHAPTER MEETINGS

Lodge meetings are held each month on the first and third Wednesdays (Officers at 6:30 P.M. followed by the General Meeting at 7:00 P.M.). Chapter meetings 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 - Noon to 8:00 P.M. (Note - Bar Staff has option to close early if fewer than 4 patrons are present)

Food Service
Monday thru Thursday - 11:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Thursday Sandwich Night - 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday - 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Friday Dinner - 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday/Sunday - Continuous (Limited Menu)

A MESSAGE FROM OUR GOVERNOR

Fellow Members, Again, what a pleasure and honor it is to represent the membership of the Claymont Moose Lodge. The main focus of this newsletter will be an overview of the 80 th annual Convention of the Maryland, Delaware, DC Moose Association held in August. First and foremost, we attended a memorial service to honor our lost brothers and sisters from the past year. What a nice tribute it was from our fraternity. Their families and friends are in our prayers. Secondly, we have some individual honors to bestow. Tim Speakman won the Governors Excel lence Award and has received a lifetime membership to the Moose! And our Junior Governor, Jerry Marley, won the Moose of the Year for Claymont Lodge from the MD-DE-DC Moose Association. Congratulations Tim and Jerry, for putting the Claymont Moose in the forefront. Lastly, I would like to congratulate everyone for some honors that we can all share as members of Moose International. The largest private sector donor to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset, PA (near Shanksville) is Moose International. What a bragging right! And Moosehaven, which is a Top 10 nationally ranked senior care facility that is OUR facility in Orange Park, Florida, is flourishing by our efforts, work, and donations, despite the decrease in Medicare assistance. The director of Moosehaven, John Capes, is humbled and honored to be affiliated with such a dedicated fraternal organization like Moose International. So lets take PRIDE in being a Claymont Moose member. Tell your friends that we are more than just a bar, that we are part of an international organization of giving, fun loving, regular people! And I cant end without a quote. As my father used to ask me, Have you been your best YOU today/ Ask yourself that question every day! Fraternally yours, Andy Zeager

A MESSAGE FROM OUR SENIOR REGENT

Dear Members: Its hard to believe how quickly the year is flying by and that summer is over. There are wonderful memories of the great times that were had by all who attended the summer party, the clam bake, and the membership appreciation night with Helixx (read through the newsletter for information on a repeat performance). We also had several great fundraisers, such as the summer raffle, pretzels for pups, and adopt-a-student, to mention a few. The money raised by these events helps the Lodge, the community, and, of course, Mooseheart and Moosehaven. As you will see when reading through the newsletter, there are many more such events and fundraisers planned for the upcoming months. To make these a success, we are always looking for additional volunteers to pull them off. Theres always something needed, whether its to help set up, donate a dish, fold napkins, or sell raffle ticketsthere are never too many hands to he lp. Please contact any officer if you wish to assist with any of the planned events, or even to suggest something new that we have not tried before. All suggestions are welcome. As our membership campaign for this year states, lets go the distance! Lets work together to make this a banner year for profitable fundraisers, new enrollments, and fun events. In Faith, Hope and Charity, Clare Leonard

MOOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Welcome New Lodge Members
Eugene Beachboard Scott Bolin Michael Brady Russell Brown Duwayne Casini Edward Connor Edward Dodds Bret Fischer Donald Gallager Joseph Galloway, III Elmer Gentry Jeffrey Glenn John Horne James Hostler Eddie Kelly Kent Krech William McClintock Douglas McDonald Jason Ostroff Nelson Serrano Robert Smith Masekela Walls Kevin Wheeler

Welcome New Chapter Members

Karen Carletti Patricia Donato Catherine Duke Sherrill Fulton Joan Gailey Cindy Gatta Nancy Handlin Christine Hope Kamiell Humphrey Margaret June Sharon Loerch Catherine Mohler-Grodzki Pamela Payne Stefanie Sbandi Micki Sbandi Eliete Silva Jayne Steffler Mary Walker Anne Wheeler

The following members have incurred a recent illness and/or hospitalization Robert Bock, Larry Boyd, Jerry Chandler, Julie Dallett, Karen Faust, John Leonard, Barbara Lunbeck, Huey McCrea, Laura Moore, Ron Toy, Tom Tunatis We hope you are feeling better ! Our defending circle has been broken with the passing of Lodge Brothers Jack Goldburg, Chuck Huddleston, Ed Tobin, Our sincere sympathy is extended to their families and friends Our sympathy is extended to the following members who incurred deaths in their families: Missy Bowers (brother), Jonathan Bowers (uncle), Dave Brady (mother-in-law), Danielle Brady (grandmother), Mike & Chantel Connolly (Mikes brother), John & Gail Fowler (Johns father), Steve Robinson (aunt), Jim & Mary Jane Sheftz (Jims mother), Mike & Linda Slotwinski (Lindas uncle), Ken and Lois Veid (Loiss brother) 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. CONGRATULATIONS

Timmy Speakman Recipient of Moose Internationals Governors Excellence Award Jerry Marley Claymont Lodges Moose of the Year for 2013 Karen Faust Top Sponsor of Chapter Members for the 2013 Chapter Year Catherine Mooney (daughter of Lodge member Harry Mooney) who received a $750 scholarship from the John Lyons Scholarship Fund of the MD-DE-DC Moose Association Kelly Griggs and Chris Clark.and Nancy Stevens and Dave Bibey on their marriages

NEWS FROM MD-DE-DC MOOSE ASSOCIATION AND THE SIXTH DISTRICT

DISTRICT MEETINGS for the Sixth District are held on the first Tuesday of every month at alternating Lodges October 1 - Newark November 5 - Claymont December 3 - Elkton January 7 - Newark Dinner is served at 7:30 P.M. followed by the meeting. Every lodge must have representation at these meetingsLodge and Chapter officers are required to attend and all Lodge and Chapter members are welcome to attend. Car pool arrangements are available.

MOOSE LEGION MEETING --Claymont Lodge will host the next Moose Legion Meeting on Sunday, October 6, at 2:00 P.M. Lunch will be served following the meeting. All members of the Moose Legion are encouraged to attend. Join the Moose Legion -- the Degree of Service which 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.

DEL-MAR COUNCIL OF HIGHER DEGREES--Annual Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 26, at the Smyrna/Clayton Moose Lodge. Installation of officers will be at 2:00 P.M. followed by dinner. Cost of a ticket is $15reservations are required by October 14. Please see the poster displayed in our Lodges Lobby for further details.

NEWS FROM MOOSE INTERNATIONAL

???? HEARD OF MOOSE ???? DID YOU KNOW That you can buy Moose branded items? For more information and to see what is on sale in our catalog, visit http://www.mooseintl.org/supply/ That Moose members are entitled to many benefits? See what benefits are available to all Moose members at http://www.mooseintl.org/public/area/Benefits.asp That you can pay your Moose dues online? Visit https://secure.mooseintl.org/QuickPay/ That when you are traveling, you can visit any Moose Lodge or Chapter around the world? check out http://secure.mooseintl.org/LodgeChapterLocator/defailt.aspx That there are famous Moose members? Check out http://www.mooseintl.org/public/Area/Famous.asp VISIT www.mooseintl.org FOR ALL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORDER

CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES

MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN--in addition to the various membership drives sponsored by Moose International (as advertised at the Lodge).Claymont Lodge and Chapter are sponsoring an in-house membership incentive during the months of October-November-December-January. Any member who sponsors two new members into the Lodge or Chapter will receive a $10 Wawa Gift Card.

LODGE & CHAPTER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Monetary donations to Camp Manito-UCP, Delaware Humane Association, First State Corvair Club, John Lyons Scholarship Fund, MD-DE-DC Moose Home at Mooseheart, Mooseheart School Restoration Project, PAL, Safe Surfin, St. James High School Alumni Association, Soap Box Derby, Special Olympics, Moose Youth Awareness Program Coupon clipping for senior centers, driving members to/from medical appointments, donation of periodicals to the VA Hospital, volunteering at local fire companies and local churches The Women of the Moose would like to extend a special THANK YOU to all members who participated in our Pretzels for Pups sale of soft pretzels on Sundays. We raised over $500 which was donated to the Delaware Humane Association to help build their new animal shelter. We hope to continue with pretzel sales throughout the next football season and would appreciate your ongoing support.

CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES (Continued)

If you are interested in participating in community volunteer activities on behalf of the Lodge or Chapter, please talk with an officer for details. Heres an opportunity for you to volunteer.. The New Castle County Police Senior Roll Call Lifeline Program is a free program provided by New Castle County that calls the homes of its subscribers every day to ensure the welfare of its elderly residents, many of whom live alone. Daily phone calls are made to those enrolled to make sure they are doing well and do not require any emergency assistance. If after several attempts the calls are unsuccessful, help is sent to the home to check on the well-being of the subscriber. Senior Roll Call was started back in the mid 90s by then Colonel Thomas P. Gordon and the system has helped make countless saves for individuals who have suffered a debilitating injury or ailment leaving them unable to help themselves. The Program is supported by volunteers who are desperately needed. New Castle County Police Chief Colonel E. M. Setting, Director of Public Safety Joseph Bryant, Jr., and County Executive Thomas P. Gordon encourage residents to learn more about the Program and to participate. To register yourself, sign up a loved one, or to register to be a volunteer, please call the New Castle County Police Community Services Senior Roll Call Line at 302-395-8159 or use Extension 8150. Of interest to our local communityThe Grand Opening of the new Claymont Public Library will be on Saturday, October 26. There will be special programs for children all day with giveaways and prizes. Come and view the mural done by teens over the summer under the direction of local artist Ken Mowbray. The present Library will close on September 21, but library books will be collected from the drop box.

MOOSE MEMBER BENEFITS

Log onto the following websites to access member benefits and related information: Moose International Website at www.mooseintl.org MD-DE-DC Moose Association at www.mdmoose.org Check out Claymont Moose on Facebook

TO ASSIST WITH PREPARATION OF THE MOOSE NEWSLETTER CONTACT RITA ANDERSON, EDITOR

CLAYMONT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER UPDATES (Continued)

FOOD offerings at the Lodge are shown below. Please contact Lee or Rita Anderson to assist.

Daily Offerings Sandwiches/snacks during the day and evening hours (based on availability of bar staff) Monday Evening Hot Dogs and Chili (starts at 6:00 P.M.) Tuesday Evening Taco Night (starts at 6:00 P.M.) Wednesday Lunch Special Join Kelly for her weekly features (starts at Noon) 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 Sunday afternoon pot luck Lunch (complimentary).until it is all gone

HAPPY HOUR every Monday thru Friday from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC.on designated Saturday evenings

from 8:00 P.M. to Midnight.will be provided by Just You and Me DJs (featuring Karaoke) and DJ Woody who will entertain us with his selection of hits (October 12 and 26). We plan to post
an Entertainment Schedule at the Lodge going forward.

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 Every Sunday during football season, 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. SPORTS UPDATE The Moose Co-Ed Pool League started to play on September 30 (Monday evenings)its not too late to sign up, if you are interested. Contact Andy Zeager.

CLAYMONT MOOSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER__________________________________________________

New Members Orientation--A program will be held on Wednesday, October 16, at 7:30 P.M . for Lodge and Chapter members who have never attended a Moose orientation. This is your opportunity to learn more about the Loyal Order of Moose (including Mooseheart and Moosehaven), the daily operations of Claymont Chapter, and all of the benefits available to members of our fraternity. If you plan to attend, please sign up in the Lobby so we can anticipate attendance. Thank you. Buy a Baby Cradle--Heres your chance to make a donation to the Mooseheart Endowment Fund. During the month of October, you can purchase a paper Cradle for $1, write your name on it, and proudly display it at the Lodge. See the bar staff to make a purchase. Halloween Grab Bags--Sponsored by the Women of the Moose. During the month of October, you can purchase grab bags for $1 each. Every bag contains a treat and some bags will include an additional prize. Try your luck to pick the bags with the winning numbers! In any case, you have nothing to lose. Trick or Treat !!! Halloween Party for members children (ages 10 and under)--Sunday, October 20, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. 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 5--please see the signup sheet posted at the Lodge. If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact Kelly Griggs. New Music Offering--As requested by many members, we have arranged for DJ Woody to provide us with musical entertainment on Saturday, October 12 and 26, from 8:00 P.M. to Midnight. Be sure to stop in and welcome him to our Lodge. Future bookings are being considered.

N O V E M B E R_and D E C E M B E R _________________________
Return of Helixx --The popular band HELIXX will make another appearance at the Lodge on Friday night, November 1 starting at 8:00 P.M. This event is open to all members and their guests (as stated in the Private Policy). This is sure to be an enjoyable night. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Food will be available for purchase. Moose Races--Stop by the Lodge on Thanksgiving Eve--Wednesday evening, November 27, from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and join in the fun of playing Moose Races. Complimentary snacks will be provided. Ham & Turkey Raffle--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--from all members will be accepted throughout the months of November and December which 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 (Continued) N O V E M B E R_and D E C E M B E R ________________________

Claymont Community Christmas Parade--The Lodge and Chapter will participate in this annual event scheduled on Saturday, December 7. All members and children are welcome to join--come on out and show your community spirit! 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. Contact Lee Anderson if you are interested in participating. Decorated Christmas Trees--The Women of the Moose will sell miniature lighted and decorated Christmas trees during the holiday season. We anticipate the cost to be approximately $20, depending upon the individual tree. Look for the trees to be on display at the Lodge. Childrens Christmas Party--This years party (for children ages 12 and under) will be held on Saturday, December 15, from Noon until 3:00 P.M. Lunch will be served followed by a visit from Santa. Each child will be offered the opportunity to participate in the EZ Child ID System -digital fingerprinting connected with law enforcement officials--for use when a child is reported missing or abducted. Signup deadline for the party is November 24--this is very important for planning as we dont want a child to show up and not have a gift from Santa. If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact Kelly Griggs. Adult Members Christmas Party--Sunday, December 22, starting 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 8). Please contact Rita Anderson, if you are interested in helping.

J A N U A R Y ____________________________________________
Annual Soup and Bread Sale--Sponsored by the Women of the Moose on Sunday, January 19. Pre-ordering will be required. Watch for details that will be announced closer to the event.

REMEMBER.THIS IS YOUR LODGE AND YOUR CHAPTER and together they comprise our MOOSE FAMILY CENTER HELP SUPPORT ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR COOPERATION AND PARTICIPATION

MOOSE FRATERNITY - FEATURE ARTICLE

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN.
The Back to School buzz is everywhere! At Mooseheart, the school renovation project is underway adding to the buzz. The goal is to raise $10,000,000 to fully renovate the current School building and construct additional office, classroom, and multi-purpose space which are in great need. Renovation construction will include an elevator for second floor access, new technology throughout the building, a cost-effective geothermal heating and air conditioning system, and new furniture. To date, over $3,000,000 has been raised but, to reach the goal, support is needed from every Lodge and Chapter member. Theres still time for everyone to participate in raising these funds which are tax deductible up to the limits established by the IRS, as Moose Charities is a 501(3) non-profit organization. In addition to cash donations, there are various other ways for you to donate (i.e. Will, Annuity, Life Insurance, Charitable Trusts, Stocks). Log on to www.moosecharities.org/store/Wish/school/php where you can donate on-line. If you wish to make a cash donation, you can mail your one-time payment to: Moose Charities 155 S. International Drive Mooseheart, IL 60539 or.you can also submit monthly recurring amounts via the above website.

MOOSEHEART CHILD CITY CENSUS/STATS Youngest Mooseheart Resident Average Age Average Length of Stay -Rest of Student Body 6 Months Old 13.46 Years Old (Graduate) 4.43 Years 2.48 Years

DAILY CENSUS 103 Boys 78 Girls 181 Total as of June 30, 2013 (Plus 16 day students for the school year) SCHOOL CENSUS Non-School Age Nursery School Elementary School Middle School High School 2013 GRADUATING CLASS Boys - 20 Girls - 11 Total - 31

- 4 - 7 - 41 - 42 - 87

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

How to Observe Thanksgiving
Count your blessings instead of your crosses; Count your gains instead of your losses. Count your joys instead of your woes; Count your friends instead of your foes. Count your smiles instead of your tears; Count your courage instead of your fears. Count your full years instead of your lean; Count your kind deeds instead of your mean. Count your health instead of your wealth; Count on God instead of yourself. THE GOLD WRAPPING PAPER Once upon a time, there was a man who worked very hard just to keep food on the table for his family. This particular year a few days before Christmas, he punished his little five-year old daughter after learning that she had used up the familys only roll of expensive gold wrapping paper. As money was tight, he became even more upset when on Christmas Eve he saw that the child had used all of the expensive gold paper to decorate one shoe box that she had put under the Christmas tree. He also was concerned about where she had gotten money to buy what was in the shoe box. Nevertheless, the next morning the little girl, filled with excitement, brought the gift box over to her father and said, This is for you, Daddy! As he opened the box, the father was embarrassed by his earlier overreaction, now regretting how he had punished her. But when he opened the shoe box, he found it was empty and again his anger flared. Dont you know, young lady, he said harshly, when you give someone a present, theres supposed to be something inside the package! The little girl looked up at him with sad tears rolling from her eyes and whispered, Daddy, its not empty. I blew kisses into it until it was all full. The father was crushed. He fell on his knees and put his arms around his precious little girl. He begged her to forgive him for his unnecessary anger. An accident took the life of the child only a short time later. It is told that the father kept this little gold shoe box by his bed for all the years of his life. Whenever he was discouraged or faced difficult problems, he would open the box, take out an imaginary kiss, and remember the love of this beautiful child who had put it there. In a very real sense, each of us has been given an invisible gold box filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children, family, friends, and God. There is no more precious possession anyone could ever hold. Author Unknown