Volume 4, Issue 6: June 2015
The Official Bulletin of The Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Aerie
Grand Tribunal Office Moves To Grove City, Ohio
2015 International Convention
Change Your Member Information Online
Legendary Country musicians the Oak Ridge Boys headline this year's Entertainment lineup for the 2015 International Conventions. The quartet was recently named as 2015 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The group will perform Tuesday, July 14, during the Mr. & Mrs. Banquet.
Effective June 1, the Grand Tribunal Office has moved from Waukesha, Wisc., to the Grand Aerie Headquarters in Grove City, Ohio. Jolie Stauffer, who previously served as Assistant to the Grand Aerie Legal Advisor/Paralegal, will now serve as the Secretary to the Grand Tribunal. The Grand Tribunal Office will assume standard Grand Aerie Headquarters operating hours (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET). Grand Tribunal inquiries can be addressed via email at jstauffer@foe. com, by phone at 614-883-2175 or by fax at 614-883-2176.
The F.O.E. is proud to now offer the ability to change your member contact information online. If you've changed your address, phone number or e-mail recently and are worried your member record may not be up to date, you now have the ability to edit your information. To take advantage of this new tool, visit foe.com and log into our Members-Only section. (You must have a MembersOnly account to edit your information.) Once you're logged in, click your name inside the toolbar at the top of the page. Then click Change Mailing Address, fill out the form below and click Submit! Our system will take your changes and input them in MMS. If you have any questions about the process, please call the Grand Aerie Headquarters at 614-883-2200 or e-mail us at help@foe.com.
Jam-Packed Convention Week Offers Something For Everyone The Fraternal Order of Eagles is heading to the banks of Lake Michigan for the 2015 International Convention, July 12-16. This year's festivities once again include a variety of great entertainment, classes and oneon-one advice sessions, new Eagles merchandise, deals from our official Convention sponsors, live and silent auctions and - of course - the Grand Aerie and Auxiliary Sessions. The Hilton and Hyatt Hotels will host guests for the week, with Aerie Ritual headquartered in the Hilton and Auxiliary Ritual headquartered
in the Hyatt. The Grand Aerie Offices, Aerie & Auxiliary Session, evening events and all joint classes will be held in the Wisconsin Center, located between the two hotels and accessible from both via walkway. The Miller Time Pub, located on the first floor of the Hilton Hotel, will be offering $2.50 draught beers all week for guests attending the F.O.E. Convention. We hope to see all of you there! For an extensive rundown of the week's festivities, see Page 4.
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From The Archives: Old Milwaukee Aerie
Top Producers/ New Leaders for April 2015
Aerie:
1. #2308 Puyallup, WA 2. #150 Burlington, IA 3. #2141 Seattle, WA 4. #4264 New Market, VA #2223 North Canton, OH
Auxiliary: Look For More Classic Photos In This Year's Convention Book
1. #2308 Puyallup, WA 2. #1387 Buckley, WA 3. #4299 Lake Havasu City, AZ 4. #925 Grand Haven, MI 5. #1406 Hanover, PA
Aerie (Individual): 1. Ryan Coffin #150 Burlington, IA 2. Mark Durall #2141 Seattle, WA 3. William Nelson #3288 Norton, KS 4. Lyle Braun #956 Davenport, IA 5. Ronald Kucbel #1442 Lorain, OH
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The Fraternal Order of Eagles Soar 1623 Gateway Circle South Grove City, Ohio 43123 www.foe.com
Call General Questions - 614-883-2200 Marketing Questions - 614-883-2210 Membership Questions - 614-883-2177 Email marketing@foe.com
Fax 614-883-2201
1. Barbara Stull #712 Fremont, OH 2. Tami Ortner #2051 Wellington, OH 3. Sue Ianniciello #2568 Kent, WA 4. Judi Schlien #2308 Puyallup, WA Shireen Ainsworth #208 Puyallup, WA
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We Are People Helping People California -Azusa #2810 hosted their 2nd Annual Kentucky Derby Party, raising $7,000 for the Lew Reed Spinal Cord Injury Fund to benefit the Exoskeleton Project. Dakota -Sunshine #2421 awarded the Vermillion Senior Citizen’s Center a check for $2,000. Funds were provided as a grant from the Golden Age Eagle and Parkinson’s Fund, which was established in 1971 and created to provide assistance for programs to improve the lives of senior citizens. Florida -Seminole #4147 held a Jimmy Durante Child Abuse Fund Event, raising $4,000. Michigan -Van Buren #3996 raised more than $16,000 at their annual That’s Amore dinner dance last fall. With an additional grant from the Charity Foundation, the Eagles presented a $20,000 check to CS Motts Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor during the Zone One Conference on April 25. The Van Buren Eagles has raised almost $250,000 for cancer research and free bone marrow testing during the annual That’s Amore event. Minnesota -Minneapolis #34 held a benefit for KFAI 90.3 Community Radio (a nonprofit station) April 17-18. The event was two nights featuring bands on three stages each night. More than 30 music acts played throughout the weekend. The event brought in nearly 500 attendees across the two days. Donations from the community and from Aerie & Auxiliary #34 totaled $6,145. Nebraska -Alliance #136 recently hosted a fundraiser for the family of Brittany Collins. Brittany was one of the Aerie’s best bartenders and daughter of bar manager Tina Woods. Brittany became suddenly ill and passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a husband and two-year-old son. The fundraiser included food, a live auction, silent auction and donations. Overall, $40,003.00 was raised to benefit the family. Ohio -The Eagle Riders of Crystal Aerie #3458 assisted local resident Ralph Bane, building a wooden wheelchair ramp from his front door to the walkway which leads to his driveway. Bane is a double amputee,
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Missouri
Meramec Valley #3781 held their 2nd Annual $10,000 Raffle Night on May 9, with over $15,000 in cash and prizes given out. One member walked away with $10,000. Attendees purchased raffle tickets for $100 (only 300 sold) and with two guests per ticket, treated to a Prime Rib & Chicken catered meal. Over 450 guests attended the event. Final numbers are still being tallied but an estimated $17,000 was raised during the fundraiser. A 300 ping pong ball machine was there for the official drawing. A Punch & Win board built by member was utilized and the group held 50/50 drawings, a gun raffle, TV raffle and a large silent auction supported by local businesses. Funds raised will be used for the building improvement fund to continue making upgrades to the Aerie (one of the largest in Missouri). twice affected by undetected gangrene. Pennsylvania -Somerset #1801 donated $1,000 to the Frosty Sons of Thunder local vintage baseball team. The money will be used to help pay for uniforms and equipment. Texas -Bayshore #2753 recently won the Chairman’s Award for Best Float in the Sylvan Beach Parade, held April 25. Washington -On April 16, Past Worthy President and Washington State Trustee Bobby Stritzel organized an outing to honor 70-year member Ed Hinderer. Hinderer missed the group’s annual pin night event, so Stritzel talked with Aerie Secretary Rick Ream about personally presenting the pin to Hinderer at his home. Ed’s niece, Donna Simmonds, is current Washington State Auxiliary President and had not seen her uncle in years. On the 16th, Donna joined Ream, Stritzel and Worthy President Gary Moog to visit Ed. The 92-year-old was out mowing his lawn when the group stopped by. Hinderer was Aerie Manager for 10 years, a three-year Trustee and tended bar on the weekends. A week after the
presentation, Hinderer stopped by the Aerie to thank everyone for the gesture and reacquainting him with his niece. West Virginia -Elm Grove #1891 presented more than $13,000 in donations recently to the Ohio Valley Community. The funds were raised during the group’s annual Steak Dinner fundraiser earlier this year. Wisconsin -Manitowoc #706 honored four local servicemen and women for their efforts in protecting the community. Officer Jeremy Kronforst was named Police Officer of the Year, Kelly Miller was named Firefighter of the Year, Sgt. Eric Schultz was named Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer of the Year and Chris Bessler was named Sheriff’s Office Officer of the Year. British Columbia -Vernon #3557 presented a check for $2,000 to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation. The Aerie and Auxiliary each contributed $1,000. The Auxiliary also gave $1,000 each to the N. Okanagan Community Association, Arthritis Society, Kidney Foundation and Vernon Restholm Association.
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2015 International Convention • July 12-16 • Milwaukee, Wisc. Registration Cost - $50
Events
Saturday, July 11 God, Flag & Country Finals - No Ticket Required Watch these promising youngsters deliver heartfelt speeches on how God, Flag & Country impact our lives. Sunday, July 12 Welcome to Milwaukee Show - No Ticket Required Featuring Tony Orlando, the DRC Live Auction, performances from the God, Flag & Country Winners & more. Monday, July 13 Ladies' Auxiliary Banquet - $30 per-person Includes dinner and live entertainment from Andy Childs. Eagles Night Out - No Ticket Required Featuring Vinnie & The Moochers Tuesday, July 14 Prayer Breakfast - $20 per-person Mr. & Mrs. Banquet - $40 per-person Includes dinner and entertainment from legendary country group the Oak Ridge Boys & comedian Greg Hahn Wednesday, July 15 Parade of Champions/Talent Show - No Ticket Required Featuring our Ritual participants and live talent show performances. Thursday, July 16 Installation & President's Reception - No Ticket Required Witness the installation of our 2015-2016 Grand Officers, then head to the RAVE Eagles Club for this year's reception! Save Money On Reminder Notices, Postcards, Etc. Learn how to take advantage of our new QConnect service to save money on dues reminders, event postcards and more, during this special Convention class.
Classes
MMS Training - Beginner & Intermediate Sessions Troubled Aerie/Auxiliary Drop-In - By Appointment Only Schedule a session to talk with the Grand Worthy President's Office about how you can keep your Aerie/Auxiliary on track. Protecting the Order: Tips to Survive An Audit Identifying Discrimination & Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Legal Questions Drop-In This trio of courses led by the Grand Aerie Legal Department will help assist in keeping your Aerie/Auxiliary protected. What It Takes To Be A Grand Aerie Officer Everything You Wanted To Know About Being A Grand Aux. Officer Meet with Past Grand Presidents during these courses designed to help you on your quest to become a Grand Officer. How To Conduct A Thorough Grand Aerie/Auxiliary Survey Grand Aerie Field Service Managers will help walk you through the Survey process and explain the expectations for officers. Building Successful Communications Learn how to effectively build communication within your Aerie/ Auxiliary during this special Marketing Dept. session. Financial Fitness: A Fiscally Healthy Aerie/Auxiliary Unweave the tangled web of finances with help from our Grand Aerie Chief Financial Officer. Aerie/Auxiliary Membership Workshop New Aerie/Auxiliary Organizer & Counselor Workshop Our Membership Department will show you how you can establish a larger, stronger membership base & start a new Aerie/Auxiliary. Auxiliary Classes Auxiliary Officers Workshop Auxiliary Parliamentarian Workshop Auxiliary Membership Workshop & Challenge Payoffs
Grand-Madam
Presidents Awards* 2015-2016
6 Members
Your choice of the following:
Draw String Backpack Phone Case Wristlet Wallet or Tablet Sleeve Messenger
16 Members
Your choice of the following: Road Pro Portable Black Stove Ladies Tool Kit or Nostalgic Popcorn Machine
36 Members
Your choice of the following:
Keurig Coffee Maker Chef Knife Set or Samsung Galaxy Tablet
Cash Raffle! *
$1000 Grand Prize
$500
$400 $200 $300 2 Prizes Each
$100 10 prizes
$50 2 prizes
$25 4 prizes
* Members will receive one (1) entry in the raffle for each new or reenrolled member signed during the 2015-2016 fraternal year. Cash raffle winners will be selected during the 2016 International Convention in Reno, Nevada.