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1 The Florida Fraternal Order of Eagles Sunshine News People Helping People February 2016 DO YOU HAVE ANY RECOMMENDED STATE BY-LAWS CHANGES 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 the following: AERIE INPUTS: SEND TO BOTH 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: SEND TO BOTH Judy Langley PSMP Auxiliary By-Laws Chairman nd St West Palm Beach, 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. URGENT HELP NEEDED Aeries and Auxiliaries we are asking that you would consider holding an event to raise money for a little girl name DESTINY who has been ill since birth, she has a trach and is in a wheelchair. She has a rare disease called Pompe. This is a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness. She doesn't get out for a ride due to transportation. We are working very hard to raise money for a WHEEL CHAIR VAN so little Destiny can get out and go for a ride with her family while being safe &secure and being able to look at the sky, birds, butterflies & other things that we all take for granted. Please consider holding an event to help her out in this worthy cause. By the way she happens to be the Great Granddaughter of a PSMP & Granddaughter of a State Officer. We are PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE. Please consider doing something for this worthy cause. Let us all show what big hearts the FOE has. All checks should be made payable to District #2 and mailed to Kay Scott Farmington Lane - Port Richey, FL In memo put FOR DESTINY'S VAN Any questions feel free to call Kay at Presidents Schedule The Florida State President-Elects are now accepting invitations for the Calendar. They would like to have as many invitations planned and scheduled before the calenders are printed. Aerie President-Elect is accepting Bids for the following POOL, DART, & BOWLING TOURNAMENTS, along with the STATE PICNIC The Auxiliary President-Elect is accepting Bids for CALENDAR DRAWING & AUXILIARY SCHOOLS PLEASE SEND YOUR REQUEST TO Aerie President-Elect Jeff Delashmet jeff.delashmet@aol.com Auxiliary President-Elect Michaelle McCarthy Michelle.Mullane@flhosp.org Thank you in advance for your invitations.

2 Florida State Aerie Officers Worthy President Richard Scott - #3153 Jr. Past Worthy President Bill Whitten - #4216 Worthy President Elect Jeff Delashmet - #3550 Worthy Vice President David Lowe - #3296 Worthy Chaplain Bill Lucek - #4002 Aerie Secretary Jeff Patton - #4249 Aerie Treasurer Ken Kohnen - #4256 Worthy Conductor Greg Hall - #4505 Aerie Inside Guard Joel Sperry - #3997 Aerie Outside Guard Howard Roe - #4250 Aerie Trustees Tony Piccuito - #3700 Robert Davidson - #4374 Steve Silvestro - #4048 Be the Star of the Sea, sign up members for the F.O.E. Auxiliary. Spread your Wings for all to see Big Hearts for the F.O.E From The State Worthy President Dear Brothers and sisters, After our visits in January to Vero Beach for Snowball, Jupiter's and Edgewater's anniversaries, where they all welcomed us with their great hospitality, support for our State Presidents Charity PEPIN HEART INTITUTE and lots of goodies to munch on in the rooms. We Thank You very much. You should be very proud of your Aeries and Auxiliaries. We finished the month with Mid-Winter Conference at Plantation on Crystal River. Great job by Dan and Liz Thanks so Much. Thank You to all who attended and /or participated in any way to help make it a great success. Although we opened the complaint department, no one took a number to complain. We have another busy month. Our travels will end at St. Augustine with The State Dart Tournament and with a five day visit to Florida by Grand Worthy President Bud Haigh. Please remember to put your differences aside and move forward for the great F.O.E. and do what the Eagles are supposed to do. We are People Helping People not people harming people. Remember Liberty, Truth, Justice and Equality. Have fun Get R Done but Get R Done Right. Spread Your Wings For All To See Big Hearts Of The F.O.E.. DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR CONVENTION Fraternally Rich State Worthy President Richard Scott 2016 GWP visit tentative schedule Feb. 24 Dinner at Pinellas Park, Feb. 25 Lunch at Seminole and Dinner at New Port Richey, Feb. 26 Lunch at Orlando and Dinner at Kissimmee, Feb. 27 Lunch and Dinner at St. Augustine. Feb. 28 Bass Capital and other Aeries depending on schedule. From Your Florida State Aerie Secretary Dear Brothers and Sister Eagles th The Grand Aerie and State Per Capita for November 30 was due by December 31st If you want to run for a State Aerie Office this year, you will need to send me your resume and the Nominating Committee Chairman John Brancaccio Any State By-Law changes must be approved at Your Aerie Meeting then sent to the State By-Law Chairman. You can send the By-Law Change to the State Aerie Secretary and it will be forward to the By-Law Chairman. The Next Florida State Aerie E-Board will be April 9th 2016 at New Port Richey Aerie 3153 at 12:00 Noon I will be sending out the State Convention packet to the Aerie Secretary by the first of March. The State Dart Tournament will be February 26th, 27th and 28th at Aerie 4256 St Augustine see the write up and sign up your Dart Teams. The State Picnic coming up March 26th at Aerie 3997 Hudson. The State Bowling April 23rd Aerie 4048 Kissimmee. Jeff Jeffrey Patton, Florida State Aerie Secretary 790 Fletcher Rd SE - Palm Bay, Florida Cell: Fax: flstateaerie@msn.com

3 From The State Madam President Dear Sisters & Brothers: Hope all had a Happy New Year and that 2016 brings you good health and happiness. The first official visit for 2016 was the District 7 Snowball in Vero Beach. Grand Madam Chaplain Holly Niemi and Grand Trustee Carl Burnett we also in attendance, we had a wonderful time. Thank you to the ladies of District 7 for hosting the wonderful luncheon with Grand Madam Chaplain Holly at Bobby's in Vero Beach. A little history on the District 7 Snowball Dance. The Snowball Dance has been a tradition for District 7 for 21years. PSMP Judy Langley has organized the Snowball Dance 20 yrs of the 21years, thank you Judy; you truly are a blessing to the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Congratulations to the 2016 Snowball King and Queen of the court Wayne & Kaye Akins and to the court for raising contributions in excess of $8,700 for our charities and community. It is because of the hard work and commitment of the members and volunteers of district 7 that Snowball Dance has been a continued success. Another example on how our organization is built on traditions and holding true to traditions will bring success. th The following week we were off to Jupiter to celebrate their 25 anniversary with Grand Madam Trustee Althea Lane and Creighton Thurman also in attendance. Congratulations Jupiter on 25yrs. Upcoming Events: State Dart Tournament February St Augustine Please see write ups in newsletter for more information. Wishes of Love, Peace and Happiness. Fraternally yours and God Bless, Cindy, SMP GMP Penny's Skinner's Florida visitation: Thursday, February 11, :00pm Palm Bay 4249 Meet & Greet and Dinner Friday, February 12, :00pm - Ocala Forrest 4216 Meet & Greet and Dinner Saturday, February 13, :00 A.M. Ocala Forrest 4216 Presidents Charity Walk Saturday, February 13, :00 P.M. Sarasota 2756 Valentine Ball Sunday, February, 14, 2016 Noon Port Orange 4089 Lunch with Members HOSTESS SCHEDULING FOR STATE CONVENTION Its that time again. I am so pleased that SMP Cindy gave me this assignment. If you are interested in being a hostess to one of our honored guests at the State Convention, please let me know at foeauxsect3483@bellsouth.net Thank you, Kathleen McDanel Sec. Aux Our deepest sympathy goes out to PSMP Donna Marcinak in the passing of her Mother Be the Star of the Sea, sign up members for the F.O.E. Auxiliary. Spread your Wings for all to see Big Hearts for the F.O.E Florida State Auxiliary Officers Madam President - #4249 Jr. Past Madam President Jeanette Puthoff - #4048 Madam President Elect Michelle McCarthy - #3496 Madam Vice President Margaret Thomas - #3694 Madam Chaplain Sherry Moore - #4527 Auxiliary Secretary Barbara Barber - #3452 Auxiliary Treasurer Michele Roe - #4250 Madam Conductor Pat Lowe - #3296 Auxiliary Inside Guard Donna Delashmet Auxiliary Outside Guard Betty Greer - #4089 Auxiliary Trustees Melanie Day - #3700 Sheila Kay Scott - #3153 Beth Spalding - #3452 Joann Cover - #4216

4 Brothers and Sisters: Once again it is with great pleasure that Julie and I have been appointed your Annual Youth Rally Co-Chairs for the 2016 Florida State Annual Youth Fair. We are looking forward to another wonderful event. Our State President, Rich Scott has requested that this year's event be held on the West Coast of Florida thus ensuring that as many members and their families have an opportunity to experience the 2016 Youth Rally without the necessity of travel and lodging. We have selected for this year's event site, Sunwest Park in Pasco County, slightly north of Hudson. Please take a moment and visit their website at or visit our Facebook page at Fraternal Order of Eagles, Florida State Annual Youth Rally for more information. As we know, you will agree with us that this is a fantastic location. Please send your financial support to our State Secretary, Jeff Patton, 790 Fletcher Road, S.E., Palm Bay, FL 32909, and earmark your checks Youth Rally. Also, if you cannot financially help, anything your Aerie can do to support us, ie... cases of water, soda, game prizes, blow up balloon etc... are also greatly appreciated as these items also cost us. Just contact us for pick-up or to make other arrangements. So gather up your Aerie youths, neighbors, friends and their children, grandchildren and the likes and make plans to attend the 2016 Youth Rally. if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to us at: foeyouthrally@yahoo.com comment on the FOE, Florida State Youth Rally Facebook page or one of the telephone numbers listed below, and again, we cannot thank you enough for your past and future support of this worthwhile event, for our children and for our future. Fraternally, Florida State Youth Rally Steve Silvestro, Co Chair Kissimmee Aerie 4048 (386) Julie Silvestro, Co Chair Edgewater Auxiliary 4242 (386) Aerie 4048 Kissimmee has the honor of hosting the State Bowling Tournament during the weekend of April The tournament will be played utilizing electronic bowling machines, and will also Include singles, doubles, and teams events. The cost per person will be as follows: $10 for each segment ($10 singles, $10 doubles, $10 team, making a total of $30 for all events) Make check payable to FOE 4048, mail to FOE 4048 att. Mark Dean 15 W Darlington Ave Kissimmee Fl We reserved 40 rooms for a rate of $ plus tax at the Ramada Kissimmee Down town at 4018 W. Vine Street Kissimmee FL (407) contact hotel directly and inform them you are taking part in the Eagles State Bowling Tournament Members wishing more info please contact me at (407) or my mrkdean37@yahoo.com Fraternally yours Mark Dean FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT 2016 Eligibility will be Eagles in good standing, who have been members for a minimum of 60days(as per state regulations). Are you interested in being a State Aerie or Auxiliary Officer To all Worthy/Madam Past Presidents, & 10 year Secretaries If you are interested in becoming a State Aerie or Auxiliary send your resume to the following: AERIE John Brancaccio, PSWP Aerie Nominating Chairman 2509 Mesquite Place Kissimmee, FL Donna Delashmet, PSMP Auxiliary Nominating Chairman 1061 Mitchell St Cocoa, FL AUXILIARY Jeff Patton State Aerie Secretary 790 Fletcher Rd, SE Palm Bay, FL Barbara Barber Statee Auxiliary Secretary 2580 Nursery Rd #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 be included with your resume. ALTA B. SMITH AWARD Our State Auxiliary President has chosen me to be the Alta B. Smith Chairman again. If there are any sisters in your Auxiliary that has provided outstanding deeds in her community and deserves to be recognized for what she has done. Please send me her name along with her resume of the things she has done. This information will be given to my committee for them to choose A Special Sister Mail information to Elena Quay, PSMP 7179 Java Dr. Sarasota, FL 34241

5 The Florida Sunshine News Membership Report For DECEMBER, 2015 SPREAD YOUR WINGS FOR ALL TO SEE BIG HEARTS FOR THE F.O.E. Aerie (David Lowe, Chairman) December, 2015 FLORIDA # 5 (463) FLORIDA GOAL 5815 We have 3232 TOP AERIE #4089 PORT ORANGE (36) TOP INDIVIDUAL PRODUCERS YTD 2015/2016 SECRETARY MEMBER #3957 RONALD W LANE (49) #4256 SHERMAN D TRUAX (27) TOP INDIVIDUAL PRODUCERS NOV SECRETARY MEMBER #4089 CURTIS M LEONARD (8) #4424 BOB PROCTOR (11) Total membership for the State is 28,014, a NET LOSS of 234 Members. For each member signed up the Grand Aerie will put you in the drawing for a new car or $15,000 Check your BB s and see if the Membership Summary is posted. Each Member needs to bring in a new member each year. WHERE IS YOUR AERIE GOING?? Thank you for your hard work Dave BE THE STAR OF THE SEA IN YOUR AUXILIARY SIGN UP A MEMBER FOR THE FOE Barbara Valentine, Chairman grannypoo@tampabay.rr.com December, 2015 New Members 143 Re-enrolled Members 25 Total Members 168 Membership to date 1274 Membership Goal 3000 AUXILIARY OF THE MONTH #4089 PORT ORANGE W/19 TOP PRODUCER CONNIE PARRISH #4048 W/7 TOP FLORIDA AUXILIARIES IN THE NATION #10 PORT ORANGE #4089 WITH 19 FLORIDA IS #5 WITH 168 NEW AND RE-ENROLL MEMBERS Hotel Information (Mention Eagles Dart Tournament to reserve): Southern Oaks Inn 2800 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd. (904) Prices start at $94/night Jaybird s Inn 2700 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd. (904) Prices start at $95/night Quality Inn 2625 State Road 207 (904) Prices start at $69/night FLORIDA STATE SOFT TIP DART TOURNAMENT Feb. 26, 27, 28 Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie South Dixie Hwy, St. Augustine, FL (904) The cost is $5.00 per person, per event. There will be a cash payout for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each event. Questions call St. Augustine Breakfast will be served on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am-noon Lunch will be served on Saturday and Sunday from noon- 4:00PM Dinner will be served on Saturday night from 5:00pm- 9:00pm Note from the Florida State Eagle Riders The FL Eagle Riders will be riding for 3 days and 2 nights crossing the great state of Florida raising donations for our State President's charity, Pepin Heart Institute. The ride starts in Gainesville on February 19, 2016 and ends in Vero Beach on February 21, We will be stopping in many Aerie throughout Florida. If your Aerie would like to host a stop, please Florida State Eagle Riders Road Captain, Dennis Conner at drconner@msn.com. We look forward to seeing you all on this 1st Cruise Florida Charity Ride.

6 Diana Allen Marie Andrews Joe Magri & Connie Avant Ray Banaszewski Barbara Barber Donna Barnes Beth Bendl Harry Bihler Howard "Kip" Boyton Joan Brady John Brancaccio Byron Butterfield Gloria & John Calhoun Thomas Hoss Cartwright Wendy Coats Barbara Cole Robert Davison Lisa Day Melanie Day Glenn De Francisco Patricia De Priest Jeff & Donna Delashmet Diana Dickerman Richard & Edie Dougherty Bonnie Dreher Cathy Dyer Sarasota F.O.E. #2756 Aux Sarasota F.O.E. #2756 Aerie 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 All Worlds F.O.E. #4048 Aerie All Worlds F.O.E. #4048 Auxiliary Ocala Forest F.O.E. #4216 Aux St. Augstine F. O. E. #4256 Aux Lighthouse F. O. E. #4267 Aerie Skyline F.O.E. #4270 Aerie The Florida Sunshine News Be the Star of the Sea, sign up members for the F.O.E. Auxiliary. Spread your Wings for all to see Big Hearts for the F.O.E Visit our state website at Our Florida Sunshine News Boosters - We Thank You! Crystal River Aerie #4272 Aerie Lake Co. F. O. E. #4273 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 Cypress Hut F. O. E. #4509 Aerie Indian River F.O.E. #4527 Aerie Julia & Steve Fitzgerald Rebecca Fortuna John & Sherry Gingras Sharon Golonka Betty Greer Elroy Griebling Bill & Joyce Griffith Elana Guay Miguel Guzman Greg Hall Jean Hartman Ray Hudalla Ray Johnston Ken & Thelma Kohnen Judy & Glenn Langley Kara Lockman Dave & Patricia Lowe Bill Lucek Joe Manzo Nettie Manzo Donna Marcinak Les Marcotte Alvena Matthis Robert & Michelle McCarthy John McGovern Jim & Sherry Moore Joann Morowski Jocelyn Naper Martha Newton Esther Nichiporuk What a great Mid-Winter Conference we just had. Eileene Parrish Jeff & Rayetta Patton Cap & Nancy Pender Wesley Phelps Tony Piccuito Jeanette Puthoff Ernie & Lynn Repp Bill Riddle Doris & Geoff Robe Bill & Karen Roberts Howard & Michele Roe Dave & Betty Ross Bonnie Roth Ann Russell Sharon Sabourin Sarge Sargent Susan Saunders Rich & Kay Scott Bob Silva John Silva Steve & Julie Silvestro Beth Spaulding Richard E. Spencer Connie Steenberg Jeanne Sullivan Margaret Thomas Barbara & Jim Valentine Bob & Joyce Van Eck Zita Vankas Mary Ann Waddell Carol Weeks Michael Wendell Barbara & Don Westfall Bill Whitten Andy & Julie Wiedman Barbara Wragg Ed Zimmer Have you made your reservations for the Convention in Orlando yet?? Can you believe that June will be here before we know it. The Florida Sunshine News 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: The Florida Sunshine News Editors: Auxiliary Ana Mahar 3210 Lori Lane New Port Richey, FL telephone Aerie Ralph Hanus flsunshinenews@gmail.com or foe3153@aol.com 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 You Can Be a Newsletter Booster Too! Thanks for your donation and support! 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 [ ]

7 AERIE MEMBERS Well it is that time of the year if you have not started a scrapbook for your Aerie. Ask your members to help in any way they can. Get your Auxiliary to work with the Aerie so that one can be enter at Convention. Have a party and have fun, work together while doing the scrapbook! Questions contact Gail Schmatz pschmatz@tampabay.rr.com She would love to help you in any way that she can. Attended Alzheimer's Fundraising Charity at Orlando #3496 on Saturday, January 16. This was a great event & they helped three different charities in Central Florida. What do you have planned this year? Do you need ideas. Send me an invite for your Alzheimer's charity day and I will do my best to attend. Contact me at: FOE4491@aol.com, , or PO Box 10, Paisley, FL Sheryl Sanders. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR PORT ORANGE ANNIVERSARY FOR MAY 21 The Port Orange Eagles 4089 has changed their policy for having Anniversary celebrations. These will be held every five year milestone. Due to this change, their anniversary this year on May 21 has been canceled. Questions contact Betty Greer 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 demise. (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 forward 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 canidates 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 on or before May 24, 2016 no exceptions. MAIL TO Jean Hartman State Auxiliary Chairman 367 Mirabelle Dr Pensacola, FL Ernie Repp Jr State Aerie Chairman 513 Dunraven Dr. Winter Park, FL ereppjr@cfl.rr.com Jeff Patton State Aerie Secretary 790 Fletcher Rd SE Palm Bay, FL flstateaerie@msn.com Barbara Barber State Auxiliary Secretary 2580 Nursery Rd #224 Clearwater, FL Auxiliary Secretary s School Orlando Aerie # S. Goldenrod will be having the school on Sat. February 27, Cost is $25 and lunch is $5. Bring your laptop! Hotel info La Quinta & Suites Orlando Airport, 7160 N Frontage Rd Orlando, FL Phone Note there must be 20 paid attendees by Feb. 13 or it will be cancelled. NAME PHONE AMOUNT ENCLOSED Make Check to Florida State Auxiliary and mail to Alvena Matthis, Sunflower Trail, Orlando, FL STATE MADAM PRESIDENT CINDY RIDER S SPECIAL PROJECT HERE S YOUR BIG CHANCE TO WIN A 2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET XG750 MOTORCYCLE OR $5,000 CASH DONATION OF $25 FOR ONE TICKET OR 5 TICKETS FOR $100 SPONSORED BY Palm Bay F. O. E #4249 Aerie Chairperson Gary Nungesser baytobayins@aol.com Auxiliary Chairperson Denise Breton dbreton526@gmail.com Drawing will be May 30, 2016 (Free delivery in the State of FL). Proceeds will go to the Buoniconti Fund to cure paralysis

8 The Florida Sunshine News - FEBRUARY 2016 Ana Mahar (Editor) 3210 Lori Lane New Port Richey, FL Ralph Hanus (Editor) flsunhinenews@gmail.com POSTMASTER - DATED MATERIAL ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED EVENT CALENDAR Date Event Aerie Rep Aux Rep Feb. 6 Anniversary Titusville #3581 Rich Scott 6 Aux. E-Board #3581 Noon 13 Anniversary Sarasota #2756 Rich Scott 13 President s Charity Walk Ocala #4216 Rich Scott 20 Anniversary Ocala #4216 Rich Scott State Dart Tournament #4256 Rich Scott Dress March Presidents cruise for Charity Presidents Roast Orlando #3496 Rich Scott Rich Scott 26 State Picnic Hudson #3997 Rich Scott