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 May 2015 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 may 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 11 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: or visit us on Facebook at: Fraternal Order of Eagles Florida State Youth Rally Steve & Julie Sylvester Youth Rally Chairmen 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? If you re are interested please contact me - Renee Neumann Hostess Chairman rbneumann@yahoo.com 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 Hello Brothers and Sisters, Here we go into the month of May. We went to Cocoa #3550 on March 21st, what a great weekend that turned out to be. I brought home more biplanes for my new airfield. I guess I will need to build a new hanger and add 5000 ft. to my runway. From there we went to Cypress Hut #4509 for the State Picnic. What a great job by both the host Auxiliary and Aerie. Everyone had a great time and the weather was perfect. That night I attended my grandsons wedding, what a night. My feet were really dragging when the day was over. April 4th was the State Aerie E-Board meeting at Orlando #3496. Plus that night was their Anniversary. It was a long day but what a great time was had by all. Next stops were Ormond by the Sea, Palm Bay, and Pinellas Park. Then on to the Bowling Tournament at Suncoast #3153. Will do a follow up next month on the rest of my travels. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY People are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. Fraternally, Bill 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 From The State Aerie Secretary The next State Aerie E-Board will be June 17th at Orlando Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Dr., Orlando. Same hotel as the State Convention. The E-Board meeting will start 5:00 pm. The State Convention will start on Thursday June 18th. The first session will start at 9:00 am. The second & third sessions are Friday June 19th and Saturday 20th and will start at 10:00 am. Convention Registration forms must be received by the State Secretary by May 27th. NO delegate registrations will be accepted at the Convention. Banquet Order Forms must also be received by May 27th. All Grand Aerie Charity Money must be sent to the Grand Aerie by May 1st or it might not get credited to your Aerie or Auxiliary by State Convention. If your District will be hosting a Hospitality Room at State Convention, please let me know how many Worker Passes you will need for the day of your Hospitality Room. There will be a $40.00 charge per/person for a Hospitality Room Day Pass at State Convention if you are not on the preregistered list. NO Hospitality Room Day Passes will be given out on Saturday. Charity grants must be submitted by May 13th (30 days before Convention). This is necessary to give us time to process the grants. When you fill out your grant request use the new Grant Form on the Grand Aerie website and the IRS Determination Letter. Grand Aerie Per-Capita Tax is due on May 31st. Secretaries make sure to drop all members not in good standing before May 31st so the Aerie is not charged for past due members. Also, remember to update the Aerie Officer list in MMS before May 31st with the incoming Aerie Officers and Committee people. There are four (4) Aerie s that have not paid their required State per capita tax from last November 31st. You collected the money when your members paid their dues - where is it? Zephyrhills 3752 Boynton Beach 3944 Holly Hill 4033 Golden Triangle 4335 See you at the Convention. Jeff Jeffrey Patton Florida State Aerie Secretary 790 Fletcher Rd SE, 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, It is hard to imagine that it is almost May and soon my year of great experiences will be over. I have had such a great time so far and am looking forward to my last month and State Convention. Please try to join us at convention for a few days of learning and a great time. I cannot tell you how grateful I am to have met all of you across the state. Your generosity to the charities has been awesome. The youth rally will be May 16 in Ormond, Steve and Julie have a great day planned for your children and grand children. It is all free because of the generous Aeries and Auxiliaries across the state, try to take advantage of this fun day. The state bowling tournament will be over by the time you get this letter and I can tell you by past experience that it was a great time. New Port Richey always does a great job on all events that they host. I would like to wish all mothers and grandmothers a happy Mothers Day. Give them a big hug because you never know how long they are going to be with you. In closing - keep up all the good work that the Eagles are known for and also TEAMWORK that we are so good at. When you have a team working everyone has to work a little less. Keep up the TEAM WORK and all of our jobs will be easier. Jeanette Jeanette Puthoff State Madam President jeanette849@aol.com Florida State Auxiliary Officers Madam President Jeanette Puthoff - #4048 Jr. Past Madam President Donna Delashmet - #3550 Madam President Elect Cindy Rider - #4249 Proposed Florida State Aerie By-Law Changes The following is a summary of several By- Law changes that have been submitted and will be voted upon at State Convention. Modifies Section 28.1 to clarify that Past State Presidents are a necessary asset at the State Convention and should be reimbursed for the number of days that they attend. It also provides a clearer definition of Chairman reimbursement. Modifies Section 28.2 to clarify that the knowledge and experience that is available from our Past State Presidents should be welcomed at all Executive Board meetings. Also eliminates the words Commissions and Agents and changes them to Assignments. This provides more clarity when individuals are assigned by the State Aerie. Modifies Section 28.4 to clarify that there are members appointed by the State Worthy President who conduct official business on behalf of the State Aerie and they may request reimbursement for time and travel that may not specifically covered in Sections 28.1, 28.2 and 28.3 of the State By- Laws. Added a new Section 28.6: to clarify that a claim to the State Aerie for reimbursement (lodging, travel, tolls, etc.) may only be reimbursed once. For example: If you travel or share a room with another person then only one (1) of you may submit a request for mileage or the hotel room reimbursement - not both. Or, if the Grand Aerie/Auxiliary, State Auxiliary, District Aerie/Auxiliary, local Aerie/Auxiliary, or any other another source (such as a business or hotel) is reimbursing you for the expense then you may not claim reimbursement from the State Aerie for the same expense. To see the full change recommendation go to the Florida State website. 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 Barbara Cole 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 Ft. 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 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 [ ] Jocelyn Naper 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! Convention Flag Ceremony Participant Auxiliary # Name: Name of Representative: Office Held at Time of 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 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. 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 MARCH 2015 FLORIDA # 53 (517) TOP AERIE #3938 LEHIGH ACRES (26). TOP INDIVIDUAL PRODUCERS YTD 2014/2015 SECRETARY #3957 RONALD W LANE (109) MEMBER #4240 GORDON W BAKER (59) TOP INDIVIDUAL PRODUCERS FEB 2015 SECRETARY #4089 CURTIS M LEONARD (9) MEMBER #4089 LEN E. NOAH (8) Total for the State increased to 28,732 Members on MAR 31. Check your BB's and see if the Membership Summary is posted. Cape Coral is #4 in The FOE year to date (256). 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 MARCH 2015 New Members Re-enrolled Members Total Members Membership to date Membership Goal TOP PRODUCER CONNIE CAMPBELL - PORT ORANGE # NEW MEMBERS TOP AUXILIARY S IN THE NATION #3 BONITA SPRINGS #4002 / 23 NEW MEMBERS #7 SARASOTA #2756 / 19 NEW MEMBERS TOP STATES IN THE NATION #1 OHIO / 182 AUXILIARIES / 522 NEW MEMBERS #2 MICHIGAN / 124 AUXILIARIES / 313 NEW MEMBERS #3 FLORIDA / 78 AUXILIARIES / 306 NEW MEMBERS Did You Know... What is the difference between an Agent and a Deputy Grand Worthy President? An Agent has the authority to remove officers and sign legal documents. The Aerie must be suspended in order for an Agent to be assigned. A Deputy Grand Worthy President does not have the authority to remove officers or sign any legal documents and the Aerie does not need to be suspended in order for a Deputy Grand Worthy President to be assigned. FLORIDA STATE GOLF OUTING SHINGLE CREEK GOLF CLUB 9939 UNIVERSAL BLVD. ORLANDO, FL TEAM NAME: 1ST PLAYER 2ND PLAYER 3RD PLAYER 4TH PLAYER SEND ENTRIES TO ROB MCCARTHY BY JUNE 4TH 2842 JOSEPH CIRCLE OVIEDO, FL OR Mullane11@aol.com PAY ON MORNING OF THE OUTING WEDS., JUNE 17, A.M. START IF YOU CAN T FIND A FOURSOME WE WILL SET YOU UP WITH ONE $44.00 PER/PLAYER (NORMALLY PRICED AT $80) Fly with me to the F.O.E. and join Hands in Harmony

7 Page 7 Vero Beach #4374 Anniversary Saturday, May 9th Menu: 14oz Ribeye Steak Potato Salad Dessert $15.00 Per/Person Lodging: Howard Johnson Hotel RSVP Robert Davison RITUAL JUDGES SCHOOL At Orlando Aerie 3496 Saturday, 16 May / 9:30am - 2:30pm There is no cost for the school and lunch will be provided at a minimal cost. YOU ARE INVITED TO THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF UMATILLA EAGLES #4491 SUNDAY BRUNCH - MAY 16TH AT 11:00AM HOSTED BY THE UMATILLA AERIE & AUXILIARY 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 1st 2015 GM.FL307@choicehotels.com Special Rate $64.99 & Tax a night-refer to EAGLES Port Orange Eagles Anniversary Saturday, May 16th Menu: Ham steak scalloped potatoes green beans dessert $10 per/person Cocktails... 5:00pm Dinner... 6:00pm Presentations... 7:00pm RSVP Betty Greer at Florida State Convention June Rosen Plaza Hotel 9700 International Drive Orlando, Florida (800) FOE 2015 International Convention July Milwaukee, Wisconsin Future Convention Sites July 18-21, 2016 Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada July 17-20, 2017 Amway Grand Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan A DAY AT THE OCEAN 12 TH ANNUAL FLORIDA STATE YOUTH RALLY Saturday, May 16, 2015 / 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 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 32176) address: flfoeyouthrally@yahoo.com The Key to success in the FOE Auxiliary is TEAMWORK

8 - May 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 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/Umatilla #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 June State Convention / Rosen Plaza, Orlando FL All Invited All Invited As Required July Grand Aerie Convention / Milwaukee WI All Invited All Invited As Required