Fredericksburg Eagle News We are People Helping People Fredericksburg #4123 Eagles 21 Cool Spring Road Fredericksburg, VA 22405 (540) 371-6538 Mar-Apr 2016 Aerie Officers Worthy President: Ellis Ramsey Worthy Vice President: Bob Overkott Worthy Chaplain: Joe Szadvari Worthy Secretary: Milton Sale Worthy Treasurer: Jerry Sullivan Worthy Conductor: Kenny Blevins, Jr. Worthy Inside Guard: Bernard Graninger Worthy Outside Guard: Steve Hash Worthy Trustees: Mike Courtney Kenny Blevins, Sr. Ronnie Rose Ted Tholen Walter Embrey Jr. Past Worthy President: Tom Whittaker Auxiliary Officers Madam President: Betty Francy Madam Vice President: Ann Marie Beverly Madam Chaplain: Tiffany Sullivan Madam Secretary: Renee Sullivan Madam Treasurer: Tammy Rohme Madam Conductor: Ann Pack Madam Inside Guard: Lisa Morris Madam Outside Guard: Roni Graninger Madam Trustees: Donna DeBoard Karen Deviers Rita Viers Jr. Past Madam President: Elsie Williams Academic Scholarships Available Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Fraternal Order of Eagles #4123 High School Academic Scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded to one student from each of thirteen Fredericksburg area high schools. Participating high schools are: Brooke Point HS, Caroline HS, Chancellor HS, Colonial Forge HS, Courtland HS, James Monroe HS, King George HS, Massaponax HS, Mountain View HS, North Stafford HS, Riverbend HS, Spotsylvania HS, and Stafford HS. To receive a scholarship, student applicants must be a current high school senior and have been accepted by a College, University, or trade school as a first year (freshman) student. Scholarships are open to Calling all Leprechauns! The Auxiliary will be holding a St. Patrick s Day Dance on Friday, March 11 th from 8pm to midnight. The Heartland will be providing the entertainment. Entry is $5 per person with all proceeds benefiting the Auxiliary s Overall Charities Fund. Come out and enjoy a festive night of music, dancing and fun. For more information or to sign-up to help, please contact Renee Sullivan (540-371-4871). The Dress code will be enforced so please dress appropriately. all seniors and do not require FOE affiliation for consideration. Information required includes: Student's name, current high school, and the institution they plan to attend. Student applications must be received no later than Wednesday, 22 April 2015. For more information on the scholarships or to submit a student application, please contact Bob Overkott at 540-720-3719 (home), 540-840-8549 (cell), or email (robertoverkott8703@comcast.net). Dance with the Leprechauns! Reminder for Events in the Dance Hall There is a dress code for events in the Dance Hall: No T-shirts, tank tops, sweat shirts, shorts, bib overalls, work clothes, halter tops Shirts must be dress-style and have sleeves. All shirts with a tail must be worn tucked in. No caps, hats, do-rags, cigarettes or drinks are allowed on the dance floor.
News From Our Eagle Riders Our yearly dues run June 1 to May 31. They are still $12.00 a year. Your Aerie or Auxiliary dues must be current before you can pay your Eagle Rider dues. If you are interested in joining or learning more about us, contact us at fredericksburgeagleriders@gmail.com or come to a meeting. We meet the first Sunday of each month (except holidays) at 1pm. We had over 100 people attend our 50 s Sock Hop in January. We were able to give State Worthy President David Limerick $750.00 for his charity, the Grace Oughton Cancer Foundation. Thanks to everyone who helped make this successful. We all can't wait until time to start our riding season. We are ready and have many great rides and events we are looking to add to the calendar. In Our Thoughts & Prayers Our deepest sympathies and prayers to family and friends of: Doris Crist Leona Mitchell Thomas Wheeler Our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery to: Angie Allen Donna DeBoard Donna Freeman Louise Kocher Tammy Rohme Marshall Sam Eddie Ryan And all of our Eagle Brothers & Sisters who are under the weather ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ We also remember the service men & women who serve our nation & the families who wait for their safe return. Know an Eagle Who is Sick or Grieving? Please let our visiting committee know if there is an Eagle who is sick or grieving. Contact Renee Sullivan (540-371-6538, option #6) or Joe Szadvari (571-212-2749). Fun at the Sock Hop There were lots of bobby socks, poodle skirts and leather jackets at the Eagles on January 16 th. Even Elvis attended the event! There were records being spun by DJ Rita, hula hoop & dance contests and awards for the best dressed man and woman. A great event for a great cause, hosted by the Fredericksburg Eagles Riders. Find us on the Internet: On the web: www.foe4123.com On Facebook: Fredericksburg Eagles - 2 -
Mason-Dixon Conference Comes to Fredericksburg April 1-2 The Mason-Dixon Conference will be held April 1-2 at Fredericksburg Eagles #4123. The Mason-Dixon Conference is comprised of all Aeries and Auxiliaries in the States of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. The purpose of the Conference is for the members to meet annually to raise funds for the Grand Worthy President- Elect and the Grand Madam President- Elect to help in defraying their expenses in attaining this office. This year s Grand Worthy President- Elect is Fredericksburg Eagles Aerie #4123 Brother Jerry Sullivan and the Grand Madam President-Elect is Judy Johnson from Lawrence, Kansas Auxiliary #309. Fredericksburg Eagles is proud to be hosting this year s conference on behalf of Jerry and Judy. The entire weekend is a fundraising festival! There will be pull-tabs galore, gift baskets and balloon surprises. Saturday morning there will be a memorial for lost Eagle Brothers and Sisters followed by a short business Children s Easter Party The Annual Children s Easter Party will be held on Saturday, March 19 th from 1pm to 3pm. Bring your children and grandchildren to this fun event. Donations of cupcakes and candy are being accepted. For more information or to volunteer to help, please contact an Auxiliary officer or attend a meeting (Mar 3 or Mar 17). meeting. There will be a banquet dinner on Saturday evening at 6pm. The menu includes Prime Rib, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, salad, rolls and coffee/tea/water. The cost of the dinner is $15 per person. Please contact Sue Limerick (slimerick@gmail.com or 540-287-8688) to attend the banquet dinner. Following the dinner, there will be a dance held in the dance hall with music by Silver Wings. There will be NO CHARGE for the dance and all are welcome to attend. During the early part of the dance, Grand Worthy President- Elect Jerry Sullivan Mason-Dixon Conference April 1-2, 2016 Fredericksburg #4123 We ve Got A Winner Congratulations to Brother Donnie Nave for winning the Auxiliary s $200 Bass Pro Shop gift card! The Auxiliary was able to raise over $425 for SWP David Limerick s charity the Grace Oughton Cancer Foundation. Thanks to all who helped make this raffle such a success. Whether you helped sell tickets or just bought a ticket, your participation was appreciated. the final Mason-Dixon event will be held the Pennies from Heaven. During this time, everyone will be asked to toss money onto the dance floor (coins or paper money will be accepted). The Grand Worthy President-Elect and Grand Madam President-Elect will then grab their brooms and sweep up the money. All money swept up during Pennies from Heaven will be distributed to the President-Elects; chosen charities. Who doesn t want to see Jerry Sullivan with a broom, sweeping the floor? So make sure you bring your buckets of change to the event and watch it happen! Grand Madam President- Elect Judy Johnson Auxiliary Dues Reminder All Auxiliary dues expire May 31 st, 2016. Auxiliary dues can be paid at the Auxiliary Secretary s office or can be mailed to the Auxiliary at PO Box 9053, Falmouth, VA 22403. Starting April 4 th, Auxiliary Office Hours will be as follows: Mon: 5:30pm 8pm Tue: 4pm Thu: 3:30pm 6:30pm Fri: 5:30pm 7:30pm Don t let your dues lapse! Get Your Newsletter by Email If you would like to receive this newsletter by email (instead of regular mail), please send your name, address and membership number to 4123Newsletter@gmail.com. NOTE: Your email will ONLY be used for newsletter distribution. - 3 -
Quarter Auction! The Auxiliary will be holding a Quarter Auction on Saturday, April 23 rd from 12pm to 5pm. Purchase bidding paddles for $5 each. (Buy as many as you want!) Each item up for bid will be displayed for all to see. A brief description of the item, retail value and how many quarters you need to bid will be announced. You will give your bid in quarters and hold up your numbered paddle. When all bids are collected, the auctioneer will draw a numbered chip and the bidder holding the number on the paddle that matches the chip drawn will win that item. If the number drawn does not match a paddle that bid on the item, then another number will be drawn until a match is made. Win items from your favorite vendors: Thirty-One, Avon, Tupperware, Perfectly Posh, Younique, Pampered Chef and many more! There will be door prizes, a bake sale and snacks. Proceeds will be split between Overall Charities and the Grand Convention travel fund. For more information, contact Renee Sullivan (540-371-6538, option #6). Nomination and Election of Officers Nominations for new Aerie & Auxiliary Officers for the 2016-17 fraternal year will be held as follows: AUXILIARY Nominations: April 21 st, Election: May 5 th (if needed) AERIE Nominations: April 28 th, 8pm Election: May 12 th (if needed) Please consider running for an office and giving back to the Eagles. For more information about responsibilities of the offices, please contact any current officer. State Bowling Tournament The Virginia State Bowling Tournament will be held April 9-10, hosted by Harrisonsburg #4150. Entry forms and hotel information should be on the bulletin board in the Social Room soon. For more information please contact Tom Whittaker at 540-295-3613 or sweett6958@verizon.net. Wednesday and Sunday Cornhole State Convention Cornhole Tournaments are held in Information the Social Room on Wednesday nights The State Convention will once and Sunday afternoons. again be hosted by Fredericksburg On Wednesdays, register at 6:30pm #4123 as we celebrate the end of and start throwing at. On Sundays, Brother David Limerick s year as State register at 2:30pm and start throwing at Worthy President. 3pm. All tournaments will be a $5 entry Look for announcements and more fee per person and will be a draw-forpartners format. information coming in the next few months. Please plan on signing up to Stop in and join the fun and help out during the convention. fraternalism. Grand Worthy President Passes Away - 4 - Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Worthy President (GWP) Chuck Lang passed away on Dec. 22, 2015. Lang was a member of Harvey, ND, Aerie #3080, where he had proudly served since April 14, 1980. Brother Lang held many positions on the local and state levels, including Dakota State President in 2001, before beginning his ascent through the Grand Aerie chairs, serving as Grand Outside Guard. Brother Lang continued his involvement with the Grand Aerie through 2015, when he was installed as Grand Worthy President during the International Convention in Milwaukee, WI. He was a longtime auctioneer of construction equipment, utilizing his skills throughout the world. Brother Lang put his golden voice to use for the Eagles on several occasions, serving as the auctioneer for the organization s annual live auction to benefit the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. His installation as Grand Worthy President and his induction into the Dakota State Eagles Hall of Fame were among his proudest moments as a member. JPGWP Bud Haigh Assumes GWP Duties Due to the unfortunate passing of sitting GWP Chuck Lang, the Grand Aerie has made two changes to the current lineup of officers in order to fill the responsibilities of the Grand Worthy President s Office. Effective December 29, JPGWP Elwin Bud Haigh, assumed the office of GWP while PGWP David Tice returned to assume the JPGWP/Chairman of the Board of Grand Trustees duties. These changes will remain in effect through the remainder of the 2015-2016 fraternal year. All other Grand Aerie Officer positions will remain the same.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Warmer weather is coming! 1 The first day of Spring is March 20 th! 6 Hot Dogs 2 for $1.00 Eagle Rider s Meeting 1pm 7 8 2 9 3 Auxiliary Meeting (with Initiation) 10 Aerie Meetings Trustees 6:30pm Officers 7:30pm Aerie Meeting 8pm (with Initiation) 4 Perfect Storm 11 Auxiliary Dance $5 per person Heartland (Dance Hall) 5 Slippery Dickens 12 Bitter Sweet 8pm - midnight 13 Hamburgers $1.00 each 14 15 Auxiliary Interviews 16 17 Auxiliary Meeting Aerie Interviews 18 Midnight Cowboys 19 Silver Wings 20 Hot Dogs 2 for $1.00 27 Hamburgers $1.00 each Happy Easter! 21 28 22 29 23 30 24 Aerie Meetings Trustees 6:30pm Officers 7:30pm Aerie Meeting 8pm 31 25 DJ Ned & His Oldies Children s Easter Party 26 Patsy s Country Classics Keep an eye out for the upcoming State President Fishing Raffle to be drawn on a pick-3 system with 10 winners. Benefits go to SWP David Limerick s charity. - 5 -
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 2 NOMINATIONS OF 2016-17 OFFICERS AUXILIARY: April 21 st at AERIE: April 28 th at 8pm 1 Perfect Storm Silver Wings (Dance Hall) *NO CHARGE* Mason-Dixon Conference 3 Hot Dogs 2 for $1.00 4 5 6 7 Auxiliary Meeting (with Initiation) 8 Heartland 9 NEW BAND! Cactus Jack Eagle Rider s Meeting 1pm 10 Hamburgers $1.00 each 17 Hot Dogs 2 for $1.00 11 18 12 19 Auxiliary Interviews 13 20 14 Aerie Meetings Trustees 6:30pm Officers 7:30pm Aerie Meeting 8pm (with Initiation) 21 Auxiliary Meeting Aerie Interviews 15 Karaoke 22 DJ Ned & His Oldies 16 Slippery DIckens 23 Patsy s Country Classics 24 Hamburgers $1.00 each 25 26 27 28 Aerie Meetings Trustees 6:30pm Officers 7:30pm Aerie Meeting 8pm Earth Day 29 Steve Jarrell & Sons of the Beach Quarter Auction 30 Bitter Sweet - 6 -
Plan Your Trip to Reno Now This summer, Eagles are heading to the Biggest Little City in the World - Reno, NV - for the 2016 Fraternal Order of Eagles International Convention, July 18-21. The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino will once again welcome Eagles for a week of fun, festivities and fraternalism. Rooms are available at a special Eagles rate of $89 per-night with no resort fee. ALL Convention-related activities will be taking place within the Grand Sierra Resort. Even if you ve never attended a Grand Convention, this is the one to go to because our Brother Jerry Sullivan will be installed as the Grand Worthy President only the second GWP ever from the State of Virginia. Make plans now to attend this momentous event and help Brother Jerry celebrate his accomplishment. Fredericksburg Eagles #4123 (540) 371-6538 Ext 1: Social Room Ext 2: Aerie Secretary/Hall Rental Ext 3: Kitchen Manager Ext 4: Club Manager Ext 5: Bingo Ext 6: Auxiliary Secretary Aerie Secretary 21 Cool Spring Road Fredericksburg, VA 22405 Auxiliary Secretary PO Box 9053 Falmouth, VA 22403 (540) 295-7871 foepmpsec@aol.com Newsletter Editor (540) 287-8688 4123Newsletter@gmail.com Webmaster (540) 809-9091 webmaster@foe4123.com Love was in the air at the Auxiliary s Annual Heart Dance. All proceeds benefited the INOVA Heart Transplant Center. Thanks to Silver Wings for donating their time to play for this event! - 7 -