Sunshine News. John Brancaccio, PSWP Aerie Nominating Chairman 2509 Mesquite Place Kissimmee, FL 34741

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1 Fraternal Order of Eagles The Florida Sunshine News floridafraternalorderofeagles.com People Helping People April 2015 Grand Aerie Representatives to State Convention Ron Malz, Grand Aerie Trustee Ron is a longtime member of the organization, joining Fairbault, Minn., Aerie #1460 in He would like to emphasize promoting Ritual, Ritual Competition and recognition of Eagle involvement in communities during his time as an officer. In addition, he currently serves as Secretary, Treasurer and Bulletin Editor for the Minnesota Membership Department. In his spare time, he enjoys camping. Brother Malz and his wife, Maureen, have five children and nine grandchildren. Althea Lane, Grand Madam Trustee Althea joined the organization in 1978 as a member of Folsom, Calif., Auxiliary #929. She has long provided positive reinforcement within the Eagles, promoting equality and teamwork between the Aerie and Auxiliary and always acting with the best interests of the Order in mind. As a long time member, she understands the value of Ritual and is eager to pass her knowledge and understanding of it to new members. Sister Althea is an advocate of positive reinforcement and believes it to be a key of our ability to raise money for charity. Althea has one sister and two brothers and comes from a very loving family, including her 92-year young mother. She has two daughters, four grandchildren and two son-in-laws. She enjoys reading, walking, cooking, swimming, traveling and is a people watcher. Are you interested in being a State Aerie or Auxiliary Officer? To all Past Worthy/Madam Presidents and 10 Year Secretaries. As our new fraternal year fast approaches, it is time for each of you to consider running for a position as a Florida State Officer for the upcoming fraternal year. If you are interested in becoming a State Aerie or Auxiliary Officer submit your resume to: Aerie Inputs: John Brancaccio, PSWP Aerie Nominating Chairman 2509 Mesquite Place Kissimmee, FL Jeff Patton State Aerie Secretary 790 Fletcher Rd SE, Palm Bay FL Auxiliary Inputs: Connie Avant, PSMP Auxiliary Nominating Chairman 707 Iroquois St Jupiter, FL Barbara Barber State Auxiliary Secretary 2580 Nursery Road #224 Clearwater, FL Please keep your resume to one page. Be sure to cover your main points for consideration for State Office. If your Aerie or Auxiliary submits a letter of support for your nomination it may also be included with your resume. Do you have any recommended State By-Laws changes? If any Aerie or Auxiliaries have a suggested State By-Law change for consideration at State Convention please submit them to: Aerie Inputs: Dan Cover, PSWP Aerie By-Laws Chairman 60 Lake Diamond Blvd Ocala, FL Jeff Patton State Aerie Secretary 790 Fletcher Rd SE, Palm Bay FL Auxiliary Inputs: Lynn Repp, PSMP Auxiliary By-Laws Chairman 513 Dunraven Dr. Winter Park, FL Barbara Barber State Auxiliary Secretary 2580 Nursery Road #224 Clearwater, FL Remember: 1) Your respective local Aerie or Auxiliary must approve submission of the recommended change at a regular or special meeting. 2) The change must include the signatures of the respective Worthy or Madam President and the respective Aerie or Auxiliary Secretary. 3) The Secretary must affix the local Aerie or Auxiliary seal to the submission. All recommended changes must reach the above no later that May 10, 2015.

2 Page 2 From The State Worthy President Florida State Aerie Officers Worthy President Bill Whitten - #4216 Jr. Past Worthy President John Brancaccio - #4048 Worthy President Elect Richard Scott - #3153 Worthy Vice President Jeff Delashmet - #3550 Worthy Chaplain David Lowe - #3296 Aerie Secretary Jeff Patton - #4249 Aerie Treasurer Ken Kohnen - #4256 Worthy Conductor Bill Lucek - #4002 Aerie Inside Guard Tony Piccuito - #3700 Aerie Outside Guard Joel Sperry - #3997 Aerie Trustees Greg Hall - #4530 Robert Davidson - #4374 Steve Silvestro - #4469 Hello Brothers and Sisters, Here we go into the month of April. On the 14th of February we went to my home Aerie Ocala Forest #4216 for the State Presidents charity walk. What a great turn out, #4216 did a outstanding job, thank you guys for everything you did. Then on February 20th, 21st and 22nd was of State Dart Tournament at Ocala #3656. Great job you guys everyone had a great time, good food, and good friendship with all the trimmings. Thanks, Rose and all at #3656. Also, on February 21st my home Aerie had their 26 Anniversary celebration, another great job, thanks # 4216 for all that you do. Then on to Dade City for another great night. From Dade City we went to the State Presidents Roast in New Port Richey. Junior Past State President John Brancaccio did a great job setting it up and with all the help that was with him. It was a fun night with good food and good friends. Now I think I can set up my own airport. All the State Officers were dressed up like airplanes, and John was the air traffic control tower, directing all the airplanes over my head as they dropped gifts on my head. A lot of money was donated to Jeanette and my From The State Aerie Secretary The State Aerie E-Board is scheduled for April 4th 2015 at Orlando Aerie The E-Board meeting will start 12:00 Noon. I have sent out all the 2015 State Convention Packets to each of the Aerie Secretaries. If you have not received it please call me as soon as possible. The 2015 State Convention Packet is also on the State Web-Page. Make sure all your charity money has been sent into the Grand Aerie by May 1st 2015 so you will get credit for it in this year. If your November 2014 per-capita tax is not paid I can not register your Aerie members for State Convention. Also, if your Aerie requested a Grant and your per-capita is not paid your Aerie will not get the Grant. charity, this was great, we both thank you guys so much for your support. Preparing now for Cocoa Anniversary and then the State Picnic, will follow up in the next newsletter on these events. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY A MIND IS LIKE A PAQRACHUTE. IT DOESN T WORK IF IT ISN T OPEN Fraternally, Bill Bill Whitten State Worthy President bwhitt33@comcast.net E M O A M A E very M ember O wes A M ember A nnually Remember, the last meeting in April is Aerie nominations for next term (IAW Aerie Officers, Section 91.1). Also, the Election of Aerie Officers will be the first meeting in May (IAW Section 91.3). Jeff Jeffrey Patton Florida State Aerie Secretary 790 Fletcher Rd SE, Palm Bay FL Cell : Fax : flstateaerie@msn.com Fly with me to the F.O.E. and join Hands in Harmony

3 Page 3 From the State Madam President Dear Sisters and Brothers, WOW what a wonderful past couple weeks. The Presidents Roast was in New Port Richey on March 14. The laughter was contagious people laughed at some of the things that I did and I laughed at myself also. I just want to thank everyone who was there and for all the nice gifts and especially for all of the money that you donated to the charity. Sun Coast Aerie and Auxiliary did a fantastic job hosting the event. The state picnic was held in Cypress Hut we all had a good time, you always do a good job, thank you for hosting. Our bowling tournament is coming up the last weekend in April at New Port Richey that will also be a fun filled weekend so get to practicing and come over and bowl a few games. It is all electronic to no sore muscles on Monday. May 16th is the Youth Rally. It is a fun day for the kids and also for the adults watching them. Steve and Julie Silvestro have a fun filled day planned for the kids. If you or your Aerie can donate cash or needed items that would always be a big help to them. Convention Time! Time to make your reservations for this year's convention. Call the Rosen Plaza, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL at (800) to make your reservations. Also, the dates for the convention that are listed in the calendar are incorrect. The correct dates are June 16-21, Scooters can be rented by calling K&M Rentals at Hurry and make your reservations now. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the convention. Fraternally, John & Gloria Calhoun Convention Chairs It will not be long until State Convention. Try to attend. It is a very informative couple days and we also have a lot of fun. Our membership goal it getting very close so keep signing up members. Thank you for all you have done to make my goal come true. Thanks to all that have been making blankets for the babies some of the handy work that I have seen is just beautiful. I would like to wish all of my brothers and sister a happy and blessed Easter. Keep up the TEAM WORK and all of our jobs will be easier. Jeanette Jeanette Puthoff State Madam President jeanette849@aol.com POSTER CONTEST GMP Gloria Mason s Theme: Living Our Dreams: Past, Present & Future Symbol: Dreamcatcher Colors: Autumns Colors Flower: Morning Glory SMP Jeanette Puthoff s Theme: The Key to success is the FOE Auxiliary is TEAMWORK Symbol: Key Colors: Lavender or Purple Flower: Purple & Lavender Gerber Daisies There will be a poster contest on Friday, June 19th, at 7:30am at State Convention Rules are as follows: Posters will be standard poster board size Poster will include GMP theme and SMP theme and Local Auxiliary s theme (if you have one) Do NOT write your Auxiliary Name or number on the front of the poster, please write it on the back of the poster. Carol Weeks Poster Chairman Florida State Auxiliary Officers Madam President Jeanette Puthoff - #4048 Jr. Past Madam President Donna Delashmet - #3550 Madam President Elect Cindy Rider - #4249 Madam Vice President Michelle McCarthy - #3496 Madam Chaplain Pat Lowe - #3296 Auxiliary Secretary Barbara Barber - #3452 Auxiliary Treasurer Bonnie Bihler - #4399 Madam Conductor Joann Cover - #4216 Auxiliary Inside Guard Michele Roe - #4250 Auxiliary Outside Guard Betty Greer - #4089 Auxiliary Trustees Melanie Day - #3700 Margaret Thomas - #3694 Sheila Kay Scott - #3153 Beth Spaulding - #3452 The Key to success in the FOE Auxiliary is TEAMWORK

4 Page 4 Our Florida Sunshine News Boosters - We Thank You! Paul & Claire Achey Diana Allen Marie Andrews Joe Magri & Connie Avant Ray Banaszewski Barbara Barber Natalie Barile Linda Beasley Beth Bendl Pat Bice Harry & Bonnie Bihler Ted Bivins Karen & Paul Borrows Howard "Kip" Boynton Joan Brady John Brancaccio Byron Butterfield Gloria & John Calhoun Betsy Clark Wendy Coats Don & Evelyn Crosby Deb Dalton Lisa Day Glen DeFrancesco Jeff & Donna Delashmet Phyllis Doss Janice Downen Bonnie Dreher Cathy Dyer Sarasota F.O.E. #2756 Aux Fr. Lauderdale F.O.E. #3140 Aux Suncoast F.O.E. #3153 Aux Spacecoast F.O.E. #3550 Aux Spaceport F.O.E. #3581 Aerie Spaceport F.O.E. #3581 Aux Lockhart F.O.E. #3643 Aux Lake Worth F.O.E. #3694 Aux Gold Coast F.O.E. #3700 Aerie Englewood F.O.E. #3885 Aux Citrus F.O.E. #3992 Aux Bonita Springs F.O.E. #4002 Aux All Worlds F.O.E. #4048 Aerie Spring Hill F.O.E. #4208 Aerie Ocala Forest F.O.E. #4216 Aux Palm Bay F.O.E. #4249 Aerie St. Augustine F.O.E. #4256 Aux Lighthouse F.O.E. #4267 Aux Skyline F.O.E. #4270 Aerie Crystal River F.O.E. #4272 Aerie Lake Co. F.O.E. #4273 Aux Golden Triangle F.O.E. #4335 Aux Ruskin F.O.E. #4351 Aux Orange Park F.O.E. #4365 Aerie Vero Beach F.O.E. #4374 Aux Daytona Beach F.O.E. #4401 Aerie Daytona Beach F.O.E. #4401 Aux Ormond F.O.E. #4435 Aux Indian River F.O.E. #4527 Aerie Julia & Steve Fitzgerald Rebecca Fortuna Joni Fritz Gene Garand John & Sherry Gingras Betty Greer Elroy Griebling Bill & Joyce Griffith Elena Guay Greg Hall Jean Hartman Carole Jacobs Ray Johnston Cheryl Jordan Rosemarie Knox Tom Knox Kenneth Kohnen Judy & Glenn Langley Lynda LeMar-Ivey Kara Lockman David & Patricia Lowe Bill Lucek Ana Mahar James Malota Joe Manzo Nettie Manzo Donna Marcinak Alvena Matthis Robert & Michelle McCarthy John McGovern Barbara McKenna James Dustin Milling Jim Moore Sherry Moore Joann Morowski Jocelyn Naper You Can Be a Newsletter Booster Too! Compete this form and send your check for $10.00 to: State Aerie Secretary Jeff Patton, 790 Fletcher Road, Palm Bay, Florida Name: Aerie/Auxiliary # Address: City: State: Zip: Address: I would like to receive my newsletter by: [ ] US Mail [ ] Esther Nichiporuk Eileene Parrish Jeff & Rayetta Patton Cap & Nancy Pender Tony Piccuito Jeanette Puthoff Ernie & Lynn Repp Bill Riddle Cindy Rider Doris & Geoff Robe Bill & Karen Roberts Howard & Michele Roe Dave & Betty Ross Don & Bonnie Roth Ann Russell Sharon Sabourin Reka Samra Sarge Sargent Susan Saunders Nancy Scott Rich & Kay Scott Bob Silva John Silva Steve & Julie Silvestro Snuffy & Sharon Smith Beth Spaulding Richard E. Spencer Charlie Sperrazza Connie Steenberg Lou Struzinski Jeanne Sullivan Elwyn Tatro Margaret Thomas Creighton Thurman Barbara & Jim Valentine Bob & Joyce Van Eck Zita Vankas Mary Ann Waddell Carol Weeks Michael Wendell Barbara & Don Westfall Bill Whitten Harold Wineinger Joe Woody Ed Zimmer The Florida Sunshine News is published monthly as the official publication of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Florida State Aerie and Auxiliary. Printed material within this publication may be used without permission. Please credit source indicated or the Florida State Aerie or Auxiliary, as applicable. Articles for publication may be submitted in writing or preferably by to: Editors: Paul & Renee Neumann 424 Lexingdale Drive Orlando FL Telephone: Cut off date to submit articles for publication is the 15th of the month proceeding the publication month. Submitted articles may be edited for publishing and clarity. Boosters will receive this newsletter direct to their home address or address for a $10.00 donation per/year Visit our state website at: floridafraternalorderofeagles.com Fly with me to the F.O.E. and join Hands in Harmony

5 Page 5 Flag Ceremony at State Convention At the 2015 State Convention in Orlando, we will again have an Opening Flag Ceremony to recognize the Auxiliaries in our state. Each Auxiliary will have a representative carry their flag into the meeting room. It is recommended that the representative be the out-going Madam President from the year. If she is not attending, another sister could be the flag carrier. You may include something on the flag that signifies your area of the state, your Auxiliary s name, or it can just be your name and Auxiliary number. Please be creative! If you had a flag in a previous year s ceremony, you may use the same one. The flag should be rectangle and as close to 11 x 14 inches as possible. (The 11 inches would be the vertical sides and 14 inches, the horizontal sides.) Please include a dowel to extend approximately 18 inches beyond the bottom of the flag. The dowel should be no more than 7/16 inches in diameter in order to fit in the flag holders. On Thursday, prior to the Opening Ceremony at State Convention, the representatives should gather in the hallway outside of the meeting room to line up for the flag presentation. Please complete the below form and return it to Barbara Barber, State Secretary. If you have questions, contact me at amatt32828@aol.com or Thanks and see you at convention! Alvena Matthis PSMP/PSERP Convention Flag Ceremony Participant Auxiliary # Name: Name of Representative: Office Held at Time of Convention: Hosts Needed for our Grand Auxiliary Representatives at Convention Would you or your Auxiliary, PMP Club or just a group of members like to take our Grand Auxiliary representatives to breakfast, lunch or dinner during the State Convention? Florida Hall of Fame It is time to start thinking about nominations for the Florida State Hall of Fame. The following are the requirements for nominations: 1. Any member in a local Aerie/Auxiliary, including dual members, in the State of Florida who shall have accumulated fifteen (15) years of membership in the FOE, and in good standing at the time of nomination. 2. Any deceased member who was in good standing and on the rolls of their local Aerie or Auxiliary in the State of Florida, and had not less than fifteen (15) years of service, at the time of their passing. 3. The prospective nominee, during the course of his/her membership in the FOE, shall have demonstrated outstanding character, leadership and service together with showing a positive dedication to the principals of the FOE. The nominee recommended must be approved by motion on the membership floor at a regular meeting. A letter of recommendation shall be forwarded to the Hall of Fame Committee and include a statement that the member being recommended meets the eligibility requirements and shall be attested too, with the proper Aerie or Auxiliary seal and the signature of the Secretary and the President. Auxiliary candidates also require a complete resume of the member being nominated. NO letter of recommendation will be accepted without the proper documentation. All submissions must be received by May 24th 2015: Aerie Ernie Repp, Jr State Aerie Chairman 513 Dunraven Drive Winter Park, FL ereppjr@cfl.rr.com Don Westfall Aerie Hall of Fame Secretary 1900 S. Goldenrod Rd Orlando, FL foe3496@cfl.rr.com Auxiliary Jean Hartman State Auxiliary Chairman 367 Mirabelle Drive Pensacola, FL Barbara Barber State Auxiliary Secretary 2580 Nursery Road #224 Clearwater, FL Do you have an Anniversary or State Sponsored event coming up in the next 90 days? If so, please send your information (event, date, location, menu, hotels, RSVP, etc.) to the newsletter editor for inclusion in the Sunshine News. If you re are interested please contact me - Renee Neumann Hostess Chairman rbneumann@yahoo.com There is no cost to publish and it reaches every Aerie and Auxiliary in the State of Florida and Georgia. to: FLSunshineNews@gmail.com The Key to success in the FOE Auxiliary is TEAMWORK

6 Page 6 Membership Report Aerie (David Lowe, Chairman) flaeriemc@yahoo.com FLORIDA # 3 (609) #4089 PORT ORANGE (34) TOP INDIVIDUAL PRODUCERS YTD 2014/2015 SECRETARY - #3957 RONALD W LANE (101) MEMBER - #4240 GORDON W BAKER (56) TOP INDIVIDUAL PRODUCERS FEB 2015 SECRETARY - #3957 RONALD W LANE (18) MEMBER - #3153 JAMES C DAUPHINE (10) Total for the State increased to 28,406 Members on FEB 28. Check your BB's and see if the Membership Summary is posted. Cape Coral is #3 in The FOE year to date (240). Each Member needs to bring in a new member each year. WHERE IS YOUR AERIE GOING?? Thank you for your hard work, Dave Auxiliary (Barbara Valentine, Chairman) grannypoo@tampabay.rr.com FEBRUARY 2015 New Members Re-enrolled Members Total Members Membership to date TOP PRODUCER SANDRA MILLETICS - PORT ORANGE # NEW MEMBERS TOP AUXILIARY S IN THE NATION #1 PORT ORANGE # NEW MEMBERS #6 SARASOTA # NEW MEMBERS #6 VERO BEACH # NEW MEMBERS TOP STATES IN THE NATION #1 OHIO WITH 182 AUXILIARIES - NEW MEMBERS 423 #2 FLORIDA WITH 78 AUXILIARIES - NEW MEMBERS 284 Sisters we only have three more months in this fraternal year to sell charity pins to make money for the hospital. If your Auxiliary could buy 10 or 25 to give to your new members or your officers we will make our goal to sell all the pins. You could even sell them to your members. Just call Barbara Valentine at or Annual Florida State FOE Youth Rally May 16, 2015 Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park 1800 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, Florida Amusements, Games, Food, Music For more information contact: flfoeyouthrally@yahoo.com or visit us on Facebook at: Fraternal Order of Eagles Florida State Youth Rally Steve & Julie Sylvester Youth Rally Chairmen Hospitality Rooms at Florida State Convention Convention chairmen John and Gloria Calhoun have asked me to help them by talking about the upcoming State Convention. We will have the three rooms at the beginning of the hallway close to the smoking patio as we can. Any Aerie or District who wants to participate please contact me with what night you would like to host the hospitality room even if you have talked with me before. I need a contact person for each Aerie or District. We will be finalizing the schedule at the April 4th E-Board meeting in Orlando. We are working hard to accommodate everyone. Greg Hall gahall23@comcast.net Cell State Education The new Aerie year will be here before we know it. We need our new officers trained when they step up to their positions. So let s get them educated now. We have to have at least 20 prepaid signed up members ten days in advance for the class to be held. To schedule a date please contact: Greg Hall Florida State Education Chairman gahall23@comcast.net Cell Or Jeff Patton Florida State Aerie Secretary flstateaerie@msn.com Cell Fly with me to the F.O.E. and join Hands in Harmony

7 Page 7 Florida State Aerie E-Board Meeting Noon on April 4th at Orlando #3496 Anniversary / Clearwater #3452 Anniversary / Ormond By The Sea #4435 April 11, 2015 Anniversary / Pinellas Park #4250 April 18, 2015 Social Hour: 5:00pm Dinner: 6:00pm Ceremony & Presentation Palm Bay # th Anniversary Saturday, April 18 Hotel Information: Quality Inn 890 Palm Bay Rd, Palm Bay, FL Anniversary Celebration Golden Triangle (Eustis) #4335 Saturday, May 16th Cocktails 5:00PM / Dinner 6:00PM Hotel: Menu: Quality Inn & Suites Chicken or Pulled Pork US 441W $10.00 Per Person Mount Dora, FL RSVP By: May 1" 2015 GM.FL307@choicehotels.com Special Rate $64.99 & Tax a night-refer to EAGLES Orlando #3496 Aerie 42nd & Auxiliary 41st Anniversary Dinner Saturday, April 4th Hotel: La Quinta Inn Phone Mention FOE $79.00 per night $10.00 per/person State Bowling Tournament April 24, 25 and 26 Suncoast Aerie 3153 Menu: Appetizer's - 5pm Pork Loin Dinner - 6pm Entertainment: Now and Then Band The tournament will be played utilizing electronic bowling machines, and will include singles, doubles and team events. Cost (per person): $10 for each segment ($10 for singles, $10 for doubles, and $10 for team, $30 for all events). Registration form is available on Florida State Webpage. Hotel: Quality Inn 5316 US 19 N New Port Richey, FL Phone (727) Registration must be made by April 10th. $54.99 Standard Room $59.99 King Room plus taxes A DAY AT THE OCEAN 12 TH ANNUAL FLORIDA STATE YOUTH RALLY Saturday, May 16, 2015 / 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m MICHAEL CROTTY BICENTENNIAL PARK 1800 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Ormond By The Sea, FL Sponsor Name: Aerie/Auxiliary: Child's name: Is sponsor attending: Yes No Parent/Guardian(s) Name attending event: _ (please make a copy for each attending child to present at check in and mail original to: Steve Silvestro, c/o Florida State Youth Rally, 28 Sunrise Ave., Ormond Beach, Florida on or before April 10, 2015) address: flfoeyouthrally@yahoo.com The Key to success in the FOE Auxiliary is TEAMWORK

8 - April 2015 Paul & Renee Neumann (Editors) 424 Lexingdale Drive Orlando, FL First Class Mail POSTMASTER - DATED MATERIAL ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Event Calendar Date Event Aerie Rep Aux Rep Dress April 4 Aerie E-Board (Noon) / Orlando #3496 All Aerie Officers - - Casual 4 Anniversary / Orlando #3496 Bill Whitten Jeanette Puthoff State Uniform 11 Anniversary / Clearwater #3452 TBA Jeanette Puthoff State Uniform 11 Anniversary / Ormond By the Sea #4435 Bill Whitten Cindy Rider State Uniform 18 Anniversary / Pinellas Park #4250 Bill Whitten Jeanette Puthoff State Uniform 18 Anniversary / Palm Bay #4249 TBA Cindy Ryder State Uniform State Bowling Tournament / Suncoast #3153 All Invited All Invited Casual May 2 Anniversary / Seminole #4147 Bill Whitten Jeanette Puthoff State Uniform 9 Anniversary / Vero Beach #4374 Bill Whitten Jeanette Puthoff State Uniform 16 Youth Rally / Bicentennial Park, Ormond Beach All Invited All Invited Beach Wear 16 Anniversary / Port Orange #4089 Bill Whitten Jeanette Puthoff State Uniform 16 Anniversary / Golden Triangle #4335 TBA TBA State Uniform 16 Anniversary / Lehigh Acres #3938 TBA TBA State Uniform Anniversary / Weekend in the Tropics 22 - Delray Beach # Boynton Beach # Lake Worth #3694 TBA TBA Casual 30 Anniversary / Palm Harbor #4408 Bill Whitten Jeanette Puthoff State Uniform