Contributions & Donations

Guthrie, OK

On June 20th and 21st, Oklahoma Aerie/Auxiliary 4070 and the 4070 Eagle Riders hosted the 7th Annual Jimbo Moddrell rally reaing a total of $16,000 for Make Promises Happen Camp.

Frederick, MD

GWP John Potter and wife, Zuby visited Frederick Aerie on Monday May 26th, 2008 for his very first official visit into Maryland.

Pictured are: Diana Booth, Madam President - Aux 1067, GWP John; Zuby Potter; Tommy Booth - Aerie 1067 Trustee; Robbie Wilson, PWP 1067, Maryland State Officer.

Bozeman, MT

Thank you to the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Bozeman Area #326 for granting The American Diabetes Association, Montana Area a $2000 grant. The grant will go to support the American Diabetes Association, Montana Youth Retreat scholarship fund for children/teens who need financial assistance to attend the American Diabetes Association, Montana Youth Retreat, July 31-August 3, hosted at Camp on the Boulder.

Chris McLaughlin, member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Bozeman Area #326 was a past attendee of the American Diabetes Association camp and as a youth received scholarships from the Fraternal Order of Eagles to attend. Now as a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles he is able to give back by supporting the American Diabetes Association Youth Retreat scholarship fund. www.diabetes.org or www.foe.com Thank you helping us get the word out.

Arizona

Tammy Gilbert, a charter member of East Mesa #4508, received one of eight scholarships from the Arizona Past State Madam Presidents and Ten Year Secretaries Club during the Arizona State Convention in June. She is studying language arts with an emphasis in sign language interpretation.

Pictured left to right Tammy Gilbert and PSMP Reita Rimbey

Carlisle, PA

On Monday night, June, 2, 2008, Jake and Tana Cassell were installed as the 2008-2009 Carlisle #1299 Aerie and Auxiliary Presidents. Following the installation ceremonies, Jake donated his hair to the Max Baer Heart Fund. He raised $900.00 for his charity in one night.

Aurora, MO

Eagles Auxiliary 3948 presented its first annual Henry Garoutte Memorial Scholarship to John Boatwright. "The $500 scholarship is named after a charter member of Aurora Aerie 3948 who was avidly interested in helping our youth," said Madam Secretary Vicki Cornelius.

John Boatwright won the scholarship after he raised $10,000 as part of his Eagle Scout project to erect a monument in the city square honoring the two fallen soldiers from Aurora. The monument is pictured.

Montgomery, WV

Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 1040 members Greg and Gina Pauley hosted the fourth annual Harry White Memorial Horseshoe Tournament at their home. Businesses, individuals and friends of the Eagles contributed food and door prizes for the all day event that raised $2,814 for the American Diabetes Association in memory of Harry White.

Greg Pauley is shown on the right presenting certificates to tournament winners Brett Taylor and John Workman.

Port Charlotte, FL

The last Labor Day Blow-Out sponsored by Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 3296 resulted in a donation of $15,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. The day-long event featured breakfast, a car awash, auction, luncheon, jewelry sale and raffles, according to Madam President Claire Achey.

Pictured, front row: Bob Wilson. Second row, l-r: Mary Suyak, Debbie Anderson, Joanie Summers, Claire Achey. Row Three: Donna Moss, Ed Suyak, Jim Moss, Ricke Ford, Barbara Clem, Mark Scherer, John Tracey. Not shown: Dave Newton, Diane Tarcey, Nancy and Greg Gregoire.

Wakeman, OH

A total of $3,000 was raised by members of Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 4354 who participated in the Poker Walk for the Fisher-Titus Mammogram Fund. Alice Martin organized the event for the Eagles.

Shown with Michele Skinn of Fisher-Titus are co-organizers Patty Roesch, Jackie Krupp and Barb Harsar.

St. Marys, GA

Members of Eagles Auxiliary 4379 presented Grand Madam President Margaret Cox with a donation of $1,000 for her special project, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, when the Eagle leader visited recently. Another $500 donation went to the American Eagle Foundation in Pigeon Forge, TN.

Shown with Grand Madam President Margaret (center) are Madam Vice President Sharon Slaton, Madam President Debbie Weese, Past Madam President Edna Spikes and Past Madam President Gayle Howard.

Hamilton, OH

The Greater Cincinnati Cystic Fibrosis Foundation received a donation of $1,000 from Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 407. The check was presented to Annemarie Barnett by Worthy President Russ Proffitt and Madam President Tammy Feltner.

Fairless Hills, IN

Fairless Hills, PA ­ Dannita Veter of the Alzheimer's Research Foundation accepted a donation of $1,500 from Eagles Aerie 2489. Presenting the check were Past Worthy President Tom Parsons, Past State President Ken Witt,a nd State President John Domer, and joining them for the occasion was Grand Worthy President John Potter.

Maryland

From all over Maryland, members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles came together in Frederick to participate in a Bowl-a-Thon to benefit the State Presidents' humanitarian charities. State Auxiliary President Tammy Payton has selected Alzheimer's Respite Program for Western Maryland as her project, and State Aerie President James Jenkins has selected the John Hendron Smith program, which assists Eagle members in distress. The first ever Bowl-a-Thon was an overwhelming success, raising over $13,600. A special thank you to the Patty Paladis Fund for providing the bowling alley. After the event, members and guests enjoyed a banquet at the Aerie 1136 in Brunswick.

Clinton, MO

Children's Mercy Hospital's Cardiac Unit received a donation of $5,945 from Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 3667. The money was raised at a special fundraising event that drew praise from The Clinton Daily Democrat, which hailed the Eagles in an editorial for always being "among the very first to step forward and volunteer their financial help, membership, and Aerie home as a location for a fundraiser."

Pictured are City Councilperson Kristi Kenney, Trustee Roy McCormack, Elvis tribute artist Jeff Bergen, Past Madam President Virginia Terry, Nicole Adams of Children's Mercy Hospital, and KCTV anchorperson Carolyn Long.

Rochester, NY

Thanks to members of Eagles Auxiliary 52, babies born prematurely at area hospitals have "premie hats" to keep them warm. The hats are knitted by members of the Auxiliary and donated to the hospital. Also knitted by the Sisters are lap robes that are donated to area nursing homes.

North Vancouver, BC

Eagles Auxiliary 2638 donated $3,000 to the North Vancouver Hospice Campaign. Madam President Sandra Sudsbear (l) presented the check to Judy Savage of the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. The money was raised at weekly bingo staffed by the Auxiliary, reports Madam Secretary Jeanette Gregg.

Winter Springs, FL

Winter Springs, FL ­ Residents of Lake Mary Health and Rehab received a special visit on Thursday, March 20, 2008. Members of the Seminole County Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary arrived to present residents with Easter baskets and brought along Peter Cottontail (Trustee Patrick Beers).

Empty Easter baskets were provided to Aerie/Auxiliary 4449 members and filled by individual members. This was a three week project that brought members together on Wednesday evenings to receive their basket, decorate and fill their basket and finally a group trip to the local nursing and rehabilitation facility. The facility was selected because of members who have family residing there and members who have used the facility for rehabilitation purposes.

Mr. Beers jokingly offered to play the role of Peter Rabbit for the Aerie holiday party and trip to the nursing facility if there was a costume for him to wear. Members secretly pitched in, located the costume and presented it to Mr. Beers.

Lockhart, FL

On May 31, Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 3643 held a Murder Mystery Dinner Play, "The Mafia Murders," to raise money for the Golden Eagle Fund's Alzheimer's project. A Casino Night followed. A total of $2,750 was raised.

Abilene, KS

On May 31, Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 2934 had a benefit for member Sonia Roe, who was diagnosed with cancer. The event consisted of a 110-mile motorcycle ride, food, raffles, auction and a dance. A total of $6505 was raised. "Hats off to all our Aeries and Auxiliaries that participated in this worthy cause," said Trustee Cindy McDowell. "We would also like to thank and acknowledge all who donated, worked and gave of themselves in order to help Sonia through her ordeal."

Pictured are the planners of the event and Sonia, on the top left.

Rush City, MN

Eagles Aerie 2663 donated an Automated External Defibrillator to the local Sheriff's Dept. The $1,500 unit was presented to Cpl. Scott Sellman and Chisago County Sheriff Todd Rivard by Worthy President Ron Sellers. The equipment will help in medical emergencies involving the heart.

Rock Springs, WY

Members of Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 151 have been busy in their community, hosting special meals, auctions and raffles to help several families who have had difficult times lately.

One family's grandson, another's great-granddaughter, and a third family's mother needed help with medical expenses, and the Eagles raised over $9,000 for them.

When the Amrahamson family needed help, the Eagles stepped in with a donation of over $3,200.

North Vernon, IN

Last Christmas, Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 4097 hosted a holiday party for over 20 youngsters. Worthy President Joe Craig played Santa, and is shown holding three-week-old Austin Todd Holland, great-grandson of 20-year Eagle Julia Lambert.

Local Eagles filled three boxes with new toys, clothing and canned goods for Jennings Villa Children's Home and the Ronald McDonald House, reports Madam Secretary Marilyn Cox.

Alliance, OH

The Alliance of Churches received a donation of $11,860.69 from Eagles Aerie 2174. It was presented by Worthy President Bob Foster, Secretary Jim Williamson and Trustee Kenny Grimes to Betty Rush. The donation will help area senior citizens in need of assistance.

North Portland, OR

Victims of last December's floods in Vernonia received food and supplies from Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 3226 and the Portland Kiwanis Club. Eagle Rick Merck and his friend T.J. Woodland spearheaded a Spaghetti Dinner that raised over $2,000 for the cause. The Woodland Rose Country-Western Band donated its services, and a patron at the event kicked in an $1,000 donation.