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Since 2008, the Fraternal Order of Eagles has reached out to military men
and women across the world to donate goods through the ‘Operation
Eagle’ program. The program is designed to show the Eagles’ appreciation for
members or the children of Eagle members who are currently serving in the
military by sending items needed by their units.
This year, the program becomes an annual Eagle event, moving away from
the quarterly donation system of the past. This change allows us to focus our
efforts and provide aid and assistance to our troops in the most efficient
manner possible.
Please do not ship any donations now. The collection period for donations
for the 2010 Operation Eagle program begins September 1 and runs through
the end of the month. All donations to be shipped to the Operation Eagle
winning nominees must be sent in during this period.
As the process continues, a list of suggested items will be posted on
www.foe.com. We ask that you visit the site before sending in any goods to
ensure that the supplies enclosed in your packages are goods acceptable for
being shipped overseas. Any restrictions on items will be posted online.
Packages will be shipped to winners in time for the Christmas holiday. We
encourage all of you to participate and help those who protect our freedoms.
AUGUST 2010
ʻOperation Eagleʼ Collections
Begin September 1
Receiving his promotion to
Master Sergeant is Jeremy
Kell, member of the US Air
Force and Beaverton, Michigan
Aerie 3655. Now serving
another tour in Iraq, he’ll be
home in September. Sgt. Kell
and his wife, Sgt. Kelli Kell,
live in Sumter, South Carolina,
and are expecting their
first child on November 12.
Jeremy is the son of Debbie
and Tony Smith, also members
of Aerie/Auxiliary 3655.
Eagles to Hold Primary Sponsorship
for August 20 Bristol Race
Eagles will fly once again on Friday, August 20 – only this time they’ll be
spreading their wings across the track at Bristol Motor Speedway in
Bristol, Tennessee.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles will be the primary sponsor of one of the
Braun Racing Nationwide Series Toyotas at the Food City 250. The car will
feature an exclusive FOE design and allows the Eagles to spread their word
to the world through the primetime Nationwide Series event.
Braun Racing’s stable of drivers includes Jason Leffler, Brian Scott, Reed
Sorenson, Kasey Kahne and David Reutimann. Catch the race on ESPN at
7:30 p.m.
THE EAGLE MAGAZINE,
August, 2010
Vol. 97 No. 2
2010-2011 Grand Worthy President
Phil Tice...........................................2
2010-2011 Grand Madam President
Mary Myers......................................3
The Faces of Diabetes.......................4
Rockin’ & Talkin’..............................8
Your Foundation In Action...............9
Aeries In Action..............................10
High Fliers......................................12
Eagle Newsletter.............................14
Auxiliary Bouquets To.....................16
People Helpers...............................18
Auxiliaries Want To Know
By Holly Kennedy.....................20
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Hopefully, some day I might serve the Grand Aerie as an officer,” said Phil Tice when he was appointed Mid-
Atlantic Regional President in 1991. He did better than that. On May 29, Phil was installed as 2010-11 Grand
Worthy President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in a ceremony at
Aerie 2307 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, where he has been a
member for 46 years.
Phil joined the Parkersburg Aerie following his discharge from the
U.S. Navy, because “it was a nice place to go and family-oriented.” He
ended up serving in most of the chairs, including 25 years as
Secretary, and then proceeded up the State Aerie ladder, becoming
State President in 1989. After serving as Regional President, Phil
joined the Grand Aerie as Grand Inside Guard.
Phil gets great satisfaction when he can share the story of so many
successes celebrated by the FOE, particularly the work Eagles do for
children. “I’m proud of what the Eagles do to make lives better,” he
said. “There’s such a feeling of satisfaction when you talk to people
we have helped through our Eagle charities. Especially the children.”
Phil has always encouraged a spirit of pride and teamwork within
the Eagles. As State President his theme was “Harmony.” He enters
the office of Grand Worthy President with a “Can Do” theme, eager
to inspire the entire membership to overcome obstacles and face each challenge with a positive spirit.
“I was a member of the Seabees in the military, and that’s where I took on that can-do attitude,” Phil said. “I truly
do believe that nothing is impossible. As a Seabee, I was taught that the difficult, we do immediately. The impossible
just takes a little longer.”
As Grand Worthy President, Phil has selected as his special project one of the most significant goals the
organization has ever set for itself: The development of The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at
The University of Iowa. This is the FOE’s $25 million commitment to find a cure for diabetes, positively impacting
the lives of millions across North America and around the globe. The Center is his special charity for the year, and
he’s not alone. He is joined in this effort by Mary Myers, the FOE Auxiliary’s incoming Grand Madam President.
“Mary and I are partners in our leadership efforts,” Tice said. “We have both selected The Fraternal Order of Eagles
Diabetes Research Center as our main charity for the year. I’m proud to help.”
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GRAND WORTHY PRESIDENT PHIL TICE
“I truly do believe that nothing
is impossible!”
The entire Tice family came out for Phil’s installation.
Retired from the Allegheny
Power Company, Tice and his
wife, Donna, have six children
and 10 grandchildren. As each of
his children celebrated an 18th
birthday, they received a special
gift from Dad – a one-year
membership in the Fraternal
Order of Eagles. All three
daughters and one son are still
active Eagles to this day. His
oldest daughter is a Past Madam
President of the Parkersburg
Auxiliary and is in her third year
as State Madam Treasurer.
EAGLE

GRAND MADAM PRESIDENT MARY MYERS
“Other organizations want to
be like us!”
At our International Convention is Louisville, Mary Myers will proudly become the first Hispanic Grand Madam
President in the history of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
when our time is over.
“I am asking each member to ‘Leave a legacy to shine like a star for a lifetime.’”
“It’s been a long ride with a lot of ups and downs, but I know this
was meant to be my destiny,” said Mary. “The Eagle Brothers and
Sisters are a wonderful group of people, and I’m looking forward to
meeting and working with as many of them as possible.”
Mary joined Flint, Michigan Auxiliary 623 in 1964. Later she
organized Davison Auxiliary 3589, where she joined and went
through most of the chairs. Mary has since returned to Flint
Auxiliary. She has also been Wolverine State Madam President, But
until now her most enduring contribution to the FOE has been the
Auxiliaries she has organized. Mary and her late husband, Bob,
together organized 42 Aeries and Auxiliaries throughout Michigan
and in western Ontario. That achievement earned Mary induction
into the Grand Auxiliary Hall of Fame in 1984.
As Grand Madam President, says Mary, “I hope to bring forth to all
our Sisters and Brothers the importance of ‘Orientation, Education
before Initiation,’ which is my theme. It means that we have to
prepare our new members to step up and lead our great organization
Mary’s special project for 2010-11 is The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center in Iowa City, Iowa,
and she has a very personal reason for that.
“My brother, Manuel Jimenez, passed away last year after suffering for many years from diabetes. He ended up
losing his sight, having his legs amputated, and was on dialysis for years. The Eagles are in a position to stop this
disease and the misery it causes, and with my partner, Grand Worthy President Phil Tice, I’m going to do everything I
can to get our members fired up to build the Center in Iowa City.”
Mary is also asking for increased donations to the Eagles Max Baer Heart fund to fight heart attacks and strokes.
Her husband Bob, a Past State President and Grand Aerie Officer, passed away nine years ago after suffering several
strokes. They were together for 28 years. Mary has three children and six grandkids.
“I think our organization makes other organizations want to
be like us!” says Mary. “We are proud of our history, of course,
but now it’s time to move forward and blaze new paths for the
Eagles – to leave a legacy. We’re really getting it together, with
our renewed involvement in government – in the CAREs act,
for example, which shows that the Eagles don’t just talk the talk.
“The Fraternal Order of Eagles will be around for many years
to come, and we need to step it up. Put aside our differences and
work for the common goal. This is our destiny!”
Very proud of the new Grand Madam President are Mary’s grandchildren,
Melissa, Tim, Jacob, Patrick, Lauren and Alex. Inset: Mary’s late
brother, Manuel Jimenez, who died after a long siege of diabetes.
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the faces of diabetes
Long before the disease began to
affect her directly, Donna Buffington
went above and beyond to help cure
diabetes.
When the Coquille, Oregon,
Auxiliary 2196 member was Oregon
State Madam President for the 1969-
1970 fraternal year, she named Gales
Creek Camp, a center for diabetic
children, her state project.
“As far as I know, it was the first
real involvement with the Eagles and
diabetes,” Buffington said. “I found
this camp for kids and decided I
wanted to help them. My mother and
two brothers had diabetes. I didn’t
have it yet, but I wanted to help.”
The state raised over $3,000 for
Gales Creek Camp in Buffington’s
time as State Madam President. The
ascension to the state’s highest seat
was one of patience for the Gold
Beach resident. Despite
opportunities to move up the ladder
at a faster pace, she opted to keep
steady and hold each seat before
finally taking the reigns as head of
the State Auxiliary.
“At one point the woman next in
line for the State Madam President
position had passed away and I was
offered to fill her position, but I
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Oregon Eagle continues four-decade
crusade against diabetes
Help us put a human face
on this tragic disease. All
Eagles and their immediate
family members are invited to
take part in “Faces of Diabetes.”
Check our website or email
diabetesresearchcenter@foe.com
for a photo submission
form today!
decided it was important to me to
hold each position in the State
Auxiliary in the order it was
intended,” she said. “So another
woman jumped ahead of me into that
seat and I kept working my way up
the ladder.”
Shortly after, Buffington reached
the pinnacle of the Oregon Auxiliary
– a journey she began when she
joined the Eagles in 1954. She served
as Cub Scout Den Mother and coach
of Little League before finding
herself in position for a role in the
State Auxiliary.
“I’m just glad the Eagles are
doing something to help end this.
Not so much for me but for the
children.”
“Our local Madam President, Ruth
Mann, was nominated for State
Trustee, but after a year she decided
the traveling was too much,”
Buffington said. “So our members
nominated me for her position and I
was installed later that year.”
It was over a decade after her
initial dedication to diabetes as State
Madam President when she was
diagnosed a Type-1 diabetic. Her
family’s history with the disease
made her somewhat prepared for the
rigors diabetes presented, but even
then Buffington wasn’t completely
prepared for the changes caused.
“I knew they had to take shots, but
I didn’t realize how much of a
change it was going to be,” she said.
“My food became a lot more
Donna Buffington:
Diabetic
balanced and I had to take a shot a
day and avoid sweets.”
In the decades since, Buffington’s
required shots have increased
steadily to where she is now having
to take four shots a day, with a longacting
injection each afternoon.
“It’s a heck of a balancing act,” she
said. “I’m just glad the Eagles are
doing something to help end this.
Not so much for me but for the
children.”
It is Buffington’s wish that the
Eagles involvement can help her
finish off the goal she created when
she named Gales Creek Camp her
state project in 1969.
“I just want to educate the children
and their parents,” she said. “Us
older people, the longer it goes on
the more we just go with it, but the
kids, the kids are the ones that suffer
the most from this. I just hope I’m
still alive when they bring an end to
it.”
EAGLE

Dr. John Stokes will
answer diabetes questions
in Louisville
Have questions about the Eagles
involvement with diabetes? Your
chance to “Ask The Doctor” is
almost here. Eagle member and
University of Iowa researcher Dr.
John Stokes will be at this year’s
International Convention in
Louisville to answer questions from
Eagles one-on-one.
At select times during the first
three days of convention, Dr. Stokes
will be near The Fraternal Order of
Eagles Diabetes Research Center
display in the
Exhibit Hall to
answer any
questions about
the disease and
what we can do to
help cure it. On
Monday, Aug. 16
and Tuesday, Aug.
17, Dr. Stokes will
Dr. John Stokes
be available from
1-4 p.m., and on
Wednesday, Aug.
18 from 8-10 a.m. All sessions will
require individual appointments
which can be made at the DRC
display.
Photographers and videographers
will be on hand during those periods
to record your personal stories about
diabetes. Eagles may also sign up for
the “Faces of Diabetes” campaign at
the Exhibit Hall display area to share
their stories with Eagles everywhere
as we raise money for a great cause.
Dr. Stokes has been a member of
Iowa City, Iowa Aerie 695 for more
than 20 years.
All Convention attendees are
invited and encouraged to stop by
and interact. The DRC display area
will feature information about the
center and the Eagles’ $25 million
pledge to aid in the search for a cure.
LATROBE, PA – A
Fish Fry sponsored
by Aerie/Auxiliary
1188 raised $2,700
for The Fraternal
Order of Eagles Diabetes
Research Center.
Chauncy Davis
(yellow shirt) and
Aerie/Auxiliary volunteers
presented
the check to incoming
2010-11 State
President Duane
Shupe.
EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO – For the second year in
a row, Aerie/Auxiliary 4279 raised $10,000 for The
Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center.
The check was presented at the State Presidents’
visit on May 22, when the local Eagles celebrated
their anniversary. Pictured with the check, l-r are:
South Central Regional President Jim Crownover,
David Mattox, Diabetes Research Center Cabinet
member; Dannie Newman and Gary Smith, Aerie
4279 DRC Co-Chairmen; Madam President Diane
Smith; Worthy President Raymond Fleishman; South
Central Regional President Lois Coe.
GETTYSBURG, PA –
Aerie/Auxiliary 1562’s
Caroline and Ray Hamilton
are known as “The
Penny Pinchers”
because they are always
collecting pennies for
The Fraternal Order of
Eagles Diabetes
Research Center. The
Hamiltons have collected
more than $2,000 so
far through contributions
at the Aerie home
and recycling cans. Ray
is Aerie Outside Guard
and Caroline is Madam
Chaplain.
FREDERICKSBURG,
VA – Aerie/Auxiliary
4123 raised more than
$7,000 for The Fraternal
Order of Eagles
Diabetes Research Center
at their 1st annual
Golf Tournament for
the cause on May 7. Pictured
l-r: Lisa Limerick,
FOE DRC
Co-Chairperson and
Past Grand Madam
President Bettie
Williams-Clark, Robert
Limerick, Sue Limerick
and David Limerick.
Not pictured: Tournament
Spokesperson and
Grand Worthy Chaplain
Jerry Sullivan.
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In Memoriam
Sherm Spears
Grand Worthy President
1992-93
Light the Way!” was the theme of
Sherm Spears when he became
Grand Worthy President of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles in 1992.
Nobody knew more about that than
Sherm, who was an electrician by
trade and had been lighting the way
as an Eagle since he joined Ottawa,
Kansas Aerie 2700 in 1963.
Sherm passed away on April 30, at
age 67. At the time of his death, he
was also a dual member of Aerie
2306 in Miamisburg, Ohio, where he
lived.
He started through the chairs of
his local Aerie within a year of
joining, and eventually occupied
them all except Treasurer. In 1971,
Sherm was elected Worthy President.
He served as Aerie Secretary for 15
years, and in 1981 Sherm became
President of the Kansas State Aerie.
When Russ Clark joined Aerie
154 in South Omaha,
Nebraska in 1957, he didn’t have
visions of someday becoming Grand
Worthy President. He was after a
good time, and he’d found out that if
he joined the Eagles he’d be able to
attend the dances at the Aerie every
weekend for free.
Glad you like it, said his Brothers
He was also chairman of the state
Eagles bowling tournament for 17
years.
Sherm started up the rungs of the
Grand Aerie in 1983 as Grand
Worthy Outside Guard.
At his induction as Grand Worthy
President, Sherm’s son, Kevin, talked
about his Dad’s unstinting love for
the Eagles.
“... He has committed all his free
time to working for all the Eagles’
beliefs and for the Eagle charities
and activities. He has always
supported our wonderful motto,
‘Eagles are People Helping People.’
“Because of Dad’s years of
dedication to the Eagles, all of his
kids, seeing all the good that Eagles
do, proudly and quickly joined
Russ Clark
Grand Worthy President
1984-85
at Russ’s first free dance – and by the
way, you’re our new entertainment
chairman. It was the start of an
illustrious Eagle career for Russ, who
passed away on June 5 at age 91.
In 1959, Russ was appointed Aerie
Conductor, and in 1962 he became
Worthy President. Ten years later he
was State President, followed by a
term as West Central Regional
President before he joined the Grand
Aerie as Worthy Chaplain in 1977.
Then followed four terms as a Grand
Trustee, and stints as Grand Vice
President and President-Elect.
In 1984, Russ became the first
Cornhusker State Eagle elected as
Grand Worthy President of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles.
There wasn’t a job Russ didn’t do
well for the Eagles. He edited the
ourselves as soon as we became
eligible.”
In the 1990s, Sherm served as
international Chairman of the
Golden Eagle Fund.
In 1997, his indelible contributions
to Eagledom were further recognized
when Sherm was inducted into the
Grand Aerie Hall of Fame.
award-winning Aerie 154 Hi-Flyer
Bulletin for 14 years, captained the
four-time international champion
local Ritual Team for 25 years, and
was a 10-year Aerie Secretary.
His theme as Grand Worthy
President was “Be a Winner!” By his
definition, a winner was “any Eagle
who does something to promote the
ideals of Truth, Justice and Equality
that are the cornerstones of our
fraternity; who signs up a new
member for his Aerie; who organizes
a new Aerie; who raises an extra
dollar to help lessen the ills of
mankind.” Russ was a big winner.
Russ’s Eagle travels often took him
far from home, but he always
undertook them with great
eagerness, envisioning the great
friends he’d see and all those free
Eagle dances.
EAGLE

Bayshore
Eagles lead
community in
aiding victims
of violence
On the night of February 4, 2010,
Jamie Piero Cole dropped off his
sons, ages 11 and two, at the
Laporte, Texas apartment where his
estranged wife, Melissa Reynolds-
Cole, had lived for just a few weeks since their
separation.
There was an argument. Fifteen-year-old Alecia Desirae
Castillo, Melissa’s daughter, tried to break the argument
up. According to police, Jamie Cole took out a gun and
started shooting.
Alecia and her 31-year-old mother sustained multiple
wounds and died at the scene. Jamie Cole was captured
by authorities several hours later, and has been charged
with capital murder.
The senseless crime shocked the entire community. Just
two weeks later, Eagles Bayshore Aerie/Auxiliary 2753
members, led by Glenna Soltes, Korrissia Kirkley, Kristy
Williams and Erin Provost, sprang into action to help the
surviving childen of Melissa Reynolds-Cole and the
campaign against domestic violence.
They put together a benefit event that raised
Kristy Williams sold raffle
tickets at the event, and State
President Ken Zavadil (inset)
was auctioneer.
more than $20,000
for Melissa
Reynolds-Cole’s
surviving sons and
the campaign
against domestic
violence.
Glenna Soltes
was a friend and
former classmate
Of Melissa
Reynolds-Cole.
“She loved her
family and was a
wonderful mother,”
Co-organizer Korrissia
Kirkley sold T-shirts at
the Bayshore
Aerie/Auxiliary event.
Melissa
Reynolds-Cole
and daughter
Alecia Castillo.
said Glenna. “If this had happened to any one of us, she
would be doing the same. This would make her very
happy.”
The event started with a benefit motorycycle ride from
Stubbs Harley Davidson to the Aerie home.
At the Aerie there was music, barbecue and an
auction, with local Eagle and 2009-10 State President
Ken Zavadil serving as auctioneer.
“Our Aerie and Auxiliary members jumped in to cook
and assist wherever needed to make this benefit such a
wonderful success,” said Madam Secretary Marie Meek.
Aerie members Ray Burton, Danny Shook and Rickie
Shook handled the barbecuing chores.
The money raised at the event was presented to
Melissa Reynolds-Cole’s two surviving children.
“It was amazing,” said family friend Betty Fiala. “The
family was speechless when I delivered the money.”
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ROCKIN’ & TALKIN’
J. Shaw
NEWS FROM EAGLE VILLAGE
Eagle Village, Inc., 4710 14th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34207
Phone: 941-755-1976; Fax: 941-758-4042
email:eaglevillage@foe.com
Units at our retirement haven in sunny Florida are fast filling up, but there are still several units available for
immediate occupancy. Until Eagle Village is at full occupancy, any Aerie and Auxiliary member 55-years-old and up
with a minimum of five years of continuous membership is eligible to apply for residency! When Eagle Village is full,
the membership requirement will be 10 years of continuous membership. So if you’re retired or semi-retired, there’s
no better time than now, and no better place than Eagle Village. A one year lease is required. Contact us for more
information at the phone or fax numbers or email address listed above.
Recently Eagle Village was pleased to welcome several new residents. They are:
Donald and Arlene Atkins, Moline, Illinois Aerie 1112
John and Maryann Prendergast, Augusta, Georgia Aerie 1197
Kenneth Smith, North Canton, Ohio Aerie 2223
Albert Scott and Barbara Billings, Lebanon, Ohio Aerie 1395
We’re so glad to have you aboard, and look forward to your fellowship at the many social events on tap at our
retirement haven.
And a special shout-out goes to our 2010-11 Grand Worthy President Phil Tice on his eight years of residency at
Eagle Village. Our retirement paradise has had no greater supporter than this great Eagle from Parkersburg, West
Virginia Aerie 2307, and his elevation to Eagledom’s top post is well-earned. Congratulations, Phil!
The swimming pool at Eagle Village is in need of major repair,
and any donations for that purpose would be gratefully received.
Please send your contributions to Eagle Village,
4710 14th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34207.
Beautiful Eagle Lake at Eagle Village.
Don’t forget: Two small Eagle Village
cottages are available for a minimum of one
week and a maximum of two weeks per year.
Donation is $200 per week.
Any Aerie/Auxiliary member in good
standing is invited to come down to Eagle
Village for a week or two and find out for
themselves why our retirement facility is
second to none! For more information,
contact Eagle Village at the numbers or email
address above.
The Eagle Village Board would appreciate
donations to help upgrade our units. A unit
will be named after a donor of $1,000. A sign
will be placed on the front of the unit.
EAGLE

AUGUST 2010
Your Foundation
In Action
Our Eagle forefathers started the Eagles Memorial
Foundation 66 years ago to honor the Brothers who gave
their lives for freedom. Thanks to their vision and that of
succeeding generations of Eagle leaders, the families of
every Aerie and Auxiliary member who loses their life in
the commission of their daily employment are now
covered by our “Living Memorial.” Because the Eagles
stood by the pledge to help to healthy and
productive maturity the children of our
Brothers and Sisters, we are still
providing medical and educational
advantages that would not
otherwise be available to them.
Last June, five members of our
Memorial Foundation family
received undergraduate college
degrees. Congratulations to:
John Bassett, son of the late
Sheriff Roy Bassett of Jefferson
City, Missouri; degree in Criminal
Justice.
Keith Dillon, son of the late Gary
Dillon of Newark, Ohio; degree in
Industrial Technology.
Bonnie Hancock, daughter of the late John Hancock of
Fremont, Nebraska; degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
From the Hearts of the Eagles
Co-organizer Kristy Williams
sold raffle tickets. Inset:
State President Ken Zavadil
Michael J. Sims Jr., son of the late Michael J. Sims Sr.
of Tarentum, Pennsylvania; degree in Management
Information Systems.
Britney Stratman, daughter of the late Jeffrey
Stratman, West Point, Nebraska; degree in Business
Administration.
■ Meet the Macks. At the Grand
Convention in Louisville this month,
delegates will meet Nonda Mack and
her sons, Travis and Kyle (pictured at
left). Nonda’s husband, Brian, was
an Eagle and the owner and
operator of his own trucking
business. In January, 2008, Brian
was killed when his truck rolled
over while he was out working.
Nonda, Travis and Kyle are
looking forward to joining us in
Louisville to personally express their
appreciation for the work and support
of our Memorial Foundation.
Please help see to it that our Eagles
Memorial Foundation continues its great work as
a fitting tribute to our deceased Eagle Brothers and
Sisters. With your support we can assure our “adopted”
sons and daughters a brighter, productive future.
Last March 27, 19 walkers from Deer Valley Aerie/Auxiliary
3871 in Glendale, Arizona, raised $2,000 at their first
Eagles Memorial Foundation Walk-a-Thon. Pictured in
front, l-r: Corrine Doss,Ronda Rhodes, Lisa Thompson,
Susan Chonka, Freeda Lowe, Debra Richardson, Vera
Miller, Christy Heritage, Jena Sedillo. Back: Michelle
Oliver, Nance Will, Joe and Pat Wyler, Joanne Applegate,
Peggy Chilson, Sharon Kohl, Susan Bockelman, Chelsea
Lewis. Youngsters in front: Melody Miller, Megan and
Makenna Heritage, Jason McKnight Jr. Station and
kitchen helpers included Robbi Henrichs, Joann Plummer,
Jeannette Tracey, Pam Osborn, Georgine Brown,
Sam Dilletoso. Drivers were Gary Bockelman and Floyd
Cox.
Questions about the Eagles Memorial Foundation may be addressed to the Eagles Memorial Foundation, 4710 14th Street West, Bradenton, FL
34207; Ph: 941-758-5456; fax: 941-758-4042; was the email: auctioneer. foememorialfund@verizon.net. Foundation information, brochures and posters may be
obtained at the above address or through the Grand Aerie Program Department, 1623 Gateway Circle South, Grove City, OH 43123.
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IN AERIES ACTION
BLAIR, NE – Aerie/Auxiliary 3215
members are a force in the
community. Last Thanksgiving, they
served 100 turkey dinners and
delivered 30 meals to shut-ins. At
Christmas they delivered food
baskets and adopted two local
children for the holiday. “Times are
tough for everyone, but we dug deep
into our pockets and showed others
that the Blair Eagles are here and we
still do what we do best – helping
others,” said Worthy President Doc
Holiday.
SHARPSBURG, PA – Jade Huffhines
was born with Cystic Fibrosis, and
last fall her conditioned worsened to
the extent that she needed a lung
transplant. Though Jade lived in
Illinois, her
uncle, Bob
Stahl, was a
member of
Aerie 1574,
and the
local Eagles
raised
$1,300 for
Jade’s medical costs. Unfortunately,
she passed away several days later.
Pictured are Bob Stahl with Jerry
Chalmers and his daughters, who
helped organize the Eagles’
fundraising event.
VERNON, BC – Worthy President John
Mayrhofer and Chaplain Vic Grill
MOOSE JAW, SASK – The Aerie/Auxiliary 3395 Prairie Eagle
Riders held a Poker Derby that raised $1,258.75 for Moose Jaw
Union Hospital Children's Ward. ER President Ross Crampton
presented the check to Kelly McElree of the Moose Jaw Health
Foundation.
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HOWELL, MI – Members of Aerie 3607 held a Make-A-Wish fundraising event that
raised more than $7,000 for a local girl, The event included an AUCE dinner, music by
Deveraux Dawgs, silent and live auctions and more. The Detroit Red Wings, NASCAR
and area businesses helped with donations.
presented a $500 donation from
Aerie 3557 to Chuck Harper of the
Upper Room Mission. The Aerie and
its Auxiliary presented $11,400 in
donations to other charities, as well.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Junior
Order of Eagles at Aerie/Auxiliary
3204 have an active helping hand.
The local JOEs donated $105 for
victims of the earthquake in Haiti,
$200 to help local art students take a
special trip to New York City, and
$300 to help 14-year-old Sam
Kennedy become the youngest
person to ever climb Mt. Rainier.
GLENDALE, AZ – All proceeds from
the Aerie/Auxiliary 2843 annual
Eagles Chili Cook-Off went to the
Eagles Art Ehrmann Cancer Fund.
SEATTLE, WA – “Haiti Aid,” a benefit
concert and silent auction for
earthquake devastated Haiti
sponsored by West Seattle
Aerie/Auxiliary 2643, raised
$4,526.43. The money was donated
to Mercy Corps.
NORWALK, OH – Aerie 711 joined
with AutoGate, Inc. of Berlin
Heights to raise $2,000 for the
Make-A-Wish Foundation. AutoGate
held a
silent
auction at
their
holiday
party last
year.
Pictured
are
Worthy President Terry Ellis and
Denise Hipp of AutoGate,
coordinator of the silent auction.
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – Suncoast Aerie 3153 raised $1,000
for Haiti Relief at a fundraiser after new member Hajo Huelss
saw a news report and decided to get involved. Dr Nicholas
Toro of “Help Bring Hope For Haiti” accepted the check from
Worthy President Gary Spinelli, Hajo Huelss and Committee
Chairman Dennis Sabo.
EAGLE

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA – Aerie/Auxiliary 1231’s second annual
Bike Ride for Charity raised $3,066 that was divided between
the family of two-year-old Kadie Stonebraker, who is battling
cancer, and Caring & Sharing for Kids, an organization helping
youngsters fighting illness. L-r: Bud and Connie Shick, Lisa
Haught, Kadie and her mom, M.J. Knox, Rusty Bowser, Denny
Knox and Rich Smith. Not pictured: Tori Smith.
NEWARK, OH – Each Monday and
Wednesday, members of Licking
Aerie/
Auxiliary
387 have a
euchre
party to
raise
money for
the Blind
Fund.
Proceeds
from the events were used to
purchase two Golden Retrievers for
the blind, named “Liberty” (above)
and “Loyalty.”
AUBURN, WA – Aerie 2298 presented
a grant of $1,000 to Eric Robertson
of the Valley Regional Fire Authority
for defibrillator and CPR education,
and $2,000 to Daniel Mullen of
Children’s Hospital in Seattle for its
ROCKLAND, MA – Aerie 841’s Mike Gilpin and his crew
cooked 39 turkeys and one chicken last Thanksgiving for needy
families in the area. Known for their generosity, the local Eagles
also donated a dozen food baskets to the Food Pantry
AUGUST 2010
Children’s Discovery Research Fund.
RIVERSIDE, CA – Members of
Aerie/Auxiliary 997 are pitching
pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters
into a container for the Ronald
McDonald House in Loma Linda.
ASBURY, IA – The Fraternal Order of
Eagles Diabetes Research Center
benefitted to the tune of $2,383 from
a breakfast sponsored by the
Aerie/Auxiliary.
CHAGRIN FALLS, OH – For five years,
Aerie 2436 has
presented the
Bob Scott “Love
of the Game”
award to a local
high school
football player
who has excelled
BAY CITY, MI – When employees of the local Carquest were
locked-out during a strike and could not get unemployment benefits,
Aerie 1010 held a spaghetti dinner that raised $7,000 for
them. Pictured l-r: Trustees Dennis Priest, Tony Van Pelt, and
Jim Dyer; Carquest Union President Daniel Kennel; Worthy
President Mike Sporman.
on the gridiron. The latest recipient
was Michael Sahlani, center on the
14-1 state runner-up Chagrin Falls
Tigers. Presenting the award to
Michael was Aerie 2436’s Alan
Pearch.
HALLOCK,
MN – Aerie
2617
Worthy
President
Daniel
Woodard
Jr.
presented
$500 scholarships to Caitlin Plaine
and Bryce Gillie.To qualify for the
FOE scholarships, students must
have a satisfactory gradepoint
average and write an essay about
citizenship, according to Trustee
Dale Hanson.
CICERO, IL – Last year’s annual charity golf outing sponsored
by Aerie 1935 raised $2,000 for Sokol Stickney, an organization
that offers recreational, educational, cultural and social programs
for local youngsters. “It’s a fight to keep the doors open
for the kids every year, and your generosity makes it that much
easier,” wrote Sokol Stickney’s Barb Vondra to the Aerie. Pictured
are Rich Vachata of Sokol Stickney, Worthy President
Bruce Hammer, and Golf Chairman Ken Kalinski.
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Photo by Jeff Rhodes, Port Orchard Independent
PORT ORCHARD, WA – “There are a lot
of veterans in the Eagles, and we
think it’s very important to honor
these people and we want to offer a
space in our club to do so.” So said
Aerie 2338 Trustee Ken Bicha
(pictured) in announcing that the
Aerie is creating its own “Wall of
Honor” saluting area military
veterans of the
wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan. “I
served in
Vietnam myself,”
said Ken, “and I
can remember
how I was treated
when I came
back. Instead of
being spit on, I want these people to
know we appreciate their sacrifice.”
Ken said that in addition to the
Eagles’ Wall of Honor, the Aerie will
honor veterans and their families
with a banquet. The first one was
held on May 29. Port Orchard
resident Devon Gibbons died in
2006 while serving with the US
Army in Iraq. Several times a year,
Ken Bicha puts flowers on his grave.
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EAGLES IN THE NEWS
ST. JOSEPH, MO – Grand Worthy President
Mike Lagervall was entertained at
the MINK Conference hosted by
Aerie/Auxiliary 49 by Mike “Ethel”
Gilson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Aerie 2272,
and Kevin “The Streak” Kressley, Waterloo,
Iowa Aerie 764.
FREMONT, OH – Eagles attending the Ohio Northwest Zone
Conference hosted by Aerie 712 posed in front of an FOE Disaster
Relief unit. Ken Stull (inset) is not only Croghan Aerie 712’s
“Father,” but also the State Aerie “Father.” State Presidents Tom
Ruskin and Helen Poehner presented him with an Eagle jacket.
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Recent recipients
of 40-year pins at Aerie 60 were
Albert “Sparky” Wilkerson, Jimmy
Reddin, Clarence Neeley, Bobby
Howell, John Cusick and Charles G.
Bowerman. Benjamin D. Clay and
Bobby G. Combs and Calvin L. Blake
received 35-year pins.
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC – With Leslie
Deligo at her installation as Worthy President
of Outer Banks Aerie 4506 were Past
Mid-Atlantic Regional President Milton
Sale and Virginia State President Bob
Sipka.
Top Aerie New Member Producers
June 1, 2009 – May 31, 2010
Producer Aerie No. Proposed
1. G EORGE A. STAMPER IRONTON, OH 895 208
2. Ernest “Bud” McCormack Ironton, OH 895 142
3. Donald J. Rood Chagrin Falls, OH 2261 120
4. Roy E. Swartz Winchester, VA 824 119
5. John B. Ulrich Evansville, IN 4023 116
6. John Shepard Delray Beach, FL 4476 108
Allen R. Beiling Mesa, AZ 4508 108
8. Larry G. Biss No. Platte, NE 2839 104
9. George W. Thompson Brunswick, OH 3505 103
10. Spencer A. Stout Evansville, IN 4023 100
EAGLE

ST. MARYS, GA – Past Worthy
President Ed Caudill named Richard
Burelle as “Eagle of the Year” at
Aerie 4379 for his significant efforts
in organizing the FOE International
Disaster Relief Trailer based in St.
Marys.
STAFFORD, VA – After the devastating
earthquake struck Haiti last January,
Aerie 4488 member
Scott Smith was
dispatched to Haiti
with the Virginia
Task Force 1 from
Fairfax County’s
Urban Search and
Rescue Team. The
Nine new members were inducted
into the Grand Aerie Hall of Fame
in 2010. Congratulations to:
★ FRATERNAL-LIVING CATEGORY
ARNOLD “ARNIE” KEIL
Great Bend, KS
AUGUST 2010
Hall
of
Fame
WILLIAM B. GOSNELL
Tigard, OR
LOUIS DEHEVE
Sprngfield, IL
DAVID R. SMITH
Ketchikan, AK 162
PHILLIP CARTER
Rossland, BC, Canada
JACKIE L. DEW
Hobbs, NM
IAN CARRY
Toronto, Ont., Canada
★ HUMANITARIAN
STATE SEN. PAUL CONNORS
Washington State
★ SHOW BUSINESS
RAY STEVENS
Nashville, TN
GRAND JUNCTION,
CO – Roger Smith,
Past Worthy
President of Aerie
595, Past State and
Four Corners
Regional President,
who is suffering from
diabetes and uses his
malady to encourage
others to hold their
heads up and live
life with a positive
“People Helping
People” spirit, was
recently honored at
Roger with Vern
Arduser, Johnny
Chiado, Jess Hankins
and Larry Stinnette
a party at the Aerie 595 home because people wanted to let him know
what a positive influence he has been in their lives.
The event was a huge success, reports Roger’s wife, Becky. “The food
was great and the attendance was very good. Roger's two brothers and
two cousins were there, as were two of our children and all three
grandchildren. Several of his union co-workers dropped by to visit. Most
of those he had not seen for more than 10 years.” Also present were Utah
Past State President Dale Manley and Colorado Past State Presidents John
Chido, Vern Arduser, Jess Hankins, and Larry Stinette.
Roger turned 72 on May 11. “He’s still going strong,” says Becky
Smith. “He was tired after it was all over but was very happy for the
chance to visit with all who came by.”
As this issue was going to press in late June came the sad news of
Roger Smith’s passing. “We will miss the courage he showed as an Eagle,
which became even more apparent as he fought his diabetes,” said State
Webmaster John Newman. “He was cheerful and encouraging even as
he lost his legs, letting us know it was always a good thing to pursue the
ideal of ‘People Helping People.’ Roger will be missed by one and all,
and the lessons he taught us will be remembered.”
team was activated by the US Agency
for International Development.
Comprised of 72 personnel, six
search and rescue dogs , the team
spent two weeks in Haiti helping
with search and rescue efforts.
ABBOTSFORD, BC – Last Super Bowl Sunday and the day the Olympic Torch passed
through Abbotsford, Aerie/Auxiliary 2726 raised $5,700 for lung cancer research.
Here are the Aerie “cheerleaders” who waxed their bodies, danced and performed
skits.
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Five new Aeries, nine Auxiliaries
were instituted in 2009-10
The May 22 institution
of Aerie 4531 in Kodak,
Tennessee, brought to
five the number of Aeries
instituted between June 1,
2009 and May 31, 2010.
William R. “Jack” Reinhold
is organizer of Aerie
4531, which came in with
77 charter members.
Almer “David” Cline is
charter Worthy President.
On May 23, Chester
Township, Ohio Auxiliary
4521 was instituted with
58 charter members. It
was the ninth new Auxiliry
of 2009-10.
Alice Kornowski organized
Auxiliary 4521,
whose charter Madam
President is Laura K.
Matovina
The other new Aeries
instituted in 2009-10 are:
Barefoot Bay, Florida
4527 (Jeffery Patton,
organizer); Clarksville,
Delaware 4528 (Frank
Culbert); Titusville, Florida
4529 (Marvin Cook);
Middleburg, Florida 4530
(Billy M. Marrs, William
McKinley Jr.).
The other new Auxiliaries
instituted are:
Old Town, Florida
4520 (Mary Patricia
Claflin, organizer);
Clarksville, Delaware
(Shirley Culbert); Barefoot
Bay, Florida (Reyetta
Patton); Wattsburg, Pennsylvania
(Gwendolyn
Steelsmith); Moore
Haven, Florida (June
Riley); Titusville, Florida
(Darlena Cook); Middleburg,
Florida (Nancy Wisserman,
Jean Morgan),
Bellevue, Kentucky
(Rosanna Robbins).
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Canada’s contributions to Eagledom
were recognized at the Aerie/Auxiliary 70 Founder’s Day program
chaired by Tom and Rhoda Doran. “Rhoda spent numerous
hours on the phone gathering historical information from
Canadian Aeries,” says Secretary George E. Stillings. Tom and
Rhoda are holding the flags and sign.
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EAGLE NEWSLETTER
CLARKSVILLE, DE – Instituted last September 13, Sussex
County Aerie/Auxiliary 4528 held its Grand Opening on January
23. The event was highlighted by the presentation of a $1,000
donation to the local Alzheimer’s Association by Worthy President
Frank Culbert and Madam President Shirley Culbert.
Ironton, OH and
Hanover, PA
topped local
producers
With 557 new members,
Ironton, Ohio Aerie
895 was the top producing
local Aerie in the
2009-10 fraternal year.
Behind Aerie 895 came
Hanover, Pennsylvania
1406 (489 members);
Grand Haven, Michigan
925 (383); Littlestown,
Pennsylvania 2226 (355);
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
4299 (331); Evansville,
Indiana 4023 (320);
Newark, Ohio 3723
(308); Winchester, Virginia
824 (299); Fruitport,
Michigan 3666
(292); and Fredericksburg,
Virginia 4123
(290).
Hanover, Pennsylvania
Auxiliary 1406 signed the
most new Sisters in 2009-
10, reporting 432.
After that came
Auburn, Washington
2298 (213 members);
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
1562 (209); Littlestown,
Pennsylvania 2226 (201);
Puyallup, Washington
2308 (177); Lake Havasu
City, Arizona 4299 (176);
East Mesa, Arizona 4508
(171); Port Huron,
Michigan 3702 (157);
Ocean Park, Washington
3602 (153); and Chagrin
Falls, Ohio 2436 (152).
2009-10 State/Provincial
membership figures: Page 20.
BURLINGTON, IA – 2009-10
Auxiliary 150 Madam President
Emily Mowen shows off
the plaque presented to the
Auxiliary for winning its 2
1/2-to-1 membership challenge
with the Aerie. If the
Sisters (who signed 102 new
members to the Aerie’s 190)
had lost, Emily would’ve gotten
a pie in the face. Instead,
Aerie President Dale Mowen
– Emily’s dad – ended up
coming to the annual Volunteer
Banquet in drag.
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Howard “Andy”
Anderson, Secretary of
Walla Walla,
Washington Aerie 26,
and Zone 5 President.
“His dedication,
commitment and hard work will
be truly missed,” said the Aerie
Call.
Carl “Cotton”
Brandle, 60-year
member and Past
Worthy President of
Topeka, Kansas Aerie
4319. “He was a great
influence at our Aerie,” said
Secretary Ronald Flinnok.
Bob Dankenbring, 40plus
year member of
Salem, Oregon Aerie
2081; record 10-time
Worthy President;
award-winning
Ritualist. “His knowledge was
invaluable to new members. He
was a true Eagle,” said The Eagle’s
Beak, Aerie 2081 newsletter.
Ernie Fanning,
longtime member of
Springfield, Missouri
Aerie 3934 and always
a helpful presence at
the Aerie home. “He
will be greatly missed,” said the
Queen City FOE 3934 Monthly
Camera.
Mabel “Boots” Hill, charter
member and Past Officer of
Arvada, Colorado Auxiliary 4239.
“When her health no longer made
her able to hold office or help with
AUGUST 2010
Book and article shine light on FOE and Crusade for Freedom
In the 1950s the Fraternal Order of Eagles played a big part in Radio Free Europe’s
“Crusade for Freedom,” the campaign to bring hope and information to people behind
communism’s Iron Curtain.
Cold War historian Richard Cummings book about that era, “Radio Free Europe’s
‘Crusade for Freedom’: Rallying Americans Behind Cold War Broadcasting, 1950-
1960,” will be published by McFarland this fall, and contains information about the
Eagles’ part in the undertaking. In May, Mr. Cummings also wrote an article specifically
about the Fraternal Order of Eagles’ involvement in the Crusade for Freedom called “From
Mother’s Day to the Crusade for Freedom,” for the website Historytimes.com.
For more information about Mr. Cummings’ book, go to www.mcfarlandpub.com.
IN MEMORIAM
functions, she always donated a
dinner or something for raffles to
support her Aerie and Auxiliary,”
said the Eagle Pride.
Dolores Henn, 40-year
member of Aurora,
Colorado Auxiliary 3224.
“She was a behind-thescenes
person for many
years, and took care of all
the Eagles’ financial responsibilities
for about 40 years,” said the local
Eagle bulletin.
Larry W. Honeycutt Sr.,
longtime member,
Building & Grounds
Chairman and Inside
Guard of Tri-Cities Aerie
3429, Harriman,
Tennessee. “He was a hard worker
for the Aerie’s annual Christmas
Basket outreach program,” said his
son, Wayne.
Jerry Mattich, 2009-10
Worthy Conductor of
Tacoma, Washington
Aerie 3, and incoming
Worthy Vice President.
“He was a great friend, a
good hugger and a truly great Eagle
who cared about everyone,” said The
Reporter, the Aerie 3 bulletin.
Lee Moon, Past Madam
President of Springfield,
Massachusetts Auxiliary
148; 2009-10 State
Auxiliary Membership
Chairperson. “She was an
outstanding asset to Bay State
Eagledom,” said The Eagle Talon.
Frank Morgan, longtime member
and Past Worthy President of
Ithaca, New York Aerie 1253. “He
was a quality Eagle,” said State
Secretary Bob Yager.
George O’Briant, 26year
member and Past
Officer of Port Neches,
Texas Aerie 3743; State
Aerie President, 1995-
96. “We will miss his
leadership and smile,” said The
Texas Eagle.
Oscar “OT” Taylor, 63-year
member of Alva Aerie 871,
Alexandria, Virginia. “OT was at
the Aerie every Friday and
Saturday,” said Auxiliary Secretary
Jean Oliver. “He will be missed.”
Ann Wilkinson, longtime member
and Past Officer of Texarkana,
Arkansas Auxiliary 2684; Past
State Madam President; 2009-10
Southwest Regional Madam
President. “Ann was just a
wonderful Eagle Sister,” said
Grand Madam President Jean Kerr.
B. Craig “Red” Wood,
50-year member and
four-time Past Worthy
President of
Scottsbluff-Gering,
Nebraska Aerie 2998;
Past State Father and “Eagle of the
Year.” “He could always be
depended on when the Eagles
needed him for anything,” said
Past Secretary Eugene Manka.
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AUXILIARY
Bouquets
to...
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Auxiliary 60’s
Barbara Cusick and Juanita Neely
received 40-year membership pins
recently. Ina McGrail received her
30-year membership pin.
LA CROSSE, WI – Last March 1,
Auxiliary 1254 member Helen
Kleinsmith celebrated her 101st
birthday. “She still enjoys euchre and
500,” reported the La Crosse Eagle
New-Z of the Auxiliary’s oldest
member.
TEMPE, AZ – After 20 years as Madam
Secretary of Mesa-Tri City Auxiliary
3468, Carrie Atwell has retired. “She
has been such a stalwart Sister,” said
Madam President Jennifer Tull,
“Carrie has taught us what it means
to be an Eagle.”
Producer Auxiliary No. Proposed
1. Sherl Heinemeier Granite City, IL 1126 95
2. Kathileen Cartzendafner Littlestown, PA 2226 90
3. Jan Hukle Gainesville, FL 4518 74
4. Jean M. Heflin Fredericksburg, VA 4123 68
5. Lynorka “Lenny” Zuchegno Massillon, OH 2370 66
6. Glenna L. Davis St. Marys, OH 767 57
7. June L. Jorgensen Mesa, AZ 4508 56
8. Bea Kay Horen Fostoria, OH 430 50
9. Carole P. Eppley New Oxford, PA 1562 48
10. Sandra Lee Dressel Lake Stevens, WA 195 46
ST. MARYS, GA – Here are the officers elected to lead Auxiliary 4379 in the 2010-11
fraternal year. L-r: Trustee Nancy Jelley, Outside Guard Linda Simmers, Inside Guard
Josie Lane, Trustee Paula Goodnow, Treasurer Gayle Howard, Trustee Mistique Rein,
Secretary Annie Taylor, Jr. Past Madam President Debbie Weese, Madam President
Patricia Perrine and Chaplain Agnes Lake.
THORNTON, CO – State Presidents
Willie Rick and Joanne Hall helped
members of Aerie/Auxiliary 3226
celebrate the Aerie’s 46th and the
Auxiliary’s 45th anniversary on April
23. The event included appetizers,
dinner, dancing to Ted Chavez and
Friends, and Aerie and Auxiliary
meetings.
BELLFLOWER, CA – Longtime
Aerie/Auxiliary 2743 members
Simon and Marilyn Botello
celebrated their respective 88th and
85th birthdays at a party at the Aerie
Top Auxiliary New Member Producers
June 1, 2009 – May 31, 2010
home organized by their daughters,
Estella Haslup, Olga Botello, Chanda
Person, Rachael Botello and
Christine Van Slyke. “We sincerely
appreciate the camaraderie and
fellowship our father and mother
enjoy at the Eagles,” said the
daughters.
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Auxiliary
3934 Ritual Team won first place
with a score of 99.7 at the 7-State
Conference in Louisville last
February. Members of the team are
Donna Sue Burkholder, Debbie
PHOENIX, AZ – Twenty-two-year old
Casey Lundh is not only the youngest
Madam President in the 60-year history of
Auxiliary 2957, but she is a fourth generation
Madam President there. Her greatgrandmother,
Kay Bartlett-Gertjejansen
(in photo held by Casey), was a charter
member and Madam President in 1955-
56; grandmother Sandy Mathis (right) was
Madam President in 1993-94; and mother
Lori Lundh (left) was Madam President
in 1998-99. Casey’s dad, Steve Lundh, is
Worthy President of the Aerie.
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TOLEDO, OR – Keeping the grounds
around the Aerie/Auxiliary 2219 home
spruced up recently were member Clara
Smith on the left and Madam Conductor
Tressa Edwards. “Tressa and others frequently
take it upon themselves to see
that the chores are done,” said photographer
Polly Parker.
Justice, Violet Flair, Cathy Wilcoxen,
Linda Riggs, Becky Wilson and
Peggy Olson.
SOUTH GATE, CA – Auxiliary 2080
Past Madam President Edith
Shinnefield received her 60-year
membership pin when the Auxiliary
celebrated its 82nd anniversary.
Celia Ochoa received her 55-year
pin, and Gladys Smith her 45-year
pin. Auxiliary members are also very
proud of Noriko Senshu Hicks, who
just published her third children’s
book, “Year of the Beloved Animal.”
RIVERSIDE, CA – When Aerie 997
celebrated its birthday, members of
the Auxiliary wheeled in the birthday
cake and the Auxiliary “Glee Club”
NEWPORT, KY – Barbara and Jack Smith
of Aerie/Auxiliary 280 received the “Mr.
& Mrs. Golden Eagle Hall of Fame”
award at the Western Kentucky Conference
for their outstanding service to
Eagledom.
AUGUST 2010
Washington State Eagles Youth King Kyle Dobyns and Queen Ashley
Beach had their first speaking event at Seattle Aerie 1’s 112th Anniversary
dinner. They did an excellent job and the Eagles were so respectful of
both them. It was a very educational experience for this mom.
I learned how the Eagles and drill teams are alike: Both are very strong,
very competitive and their members unite for a great cause, give to
charity, and give back to the youth of today.
One of the topics discussed was The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes
Research Center to be housed at the University of Iowa. Eagles know they
will find a cure for diabetes, and their faith is absolutely contagious.
As a girl I spent countless hours around
the Eagles, as my grandmother was a
member. Now I can see why she spent
countless hours with this group of folks.
They have a mission and they believe.
We heard from an Eagle who had a
double lung transplant five years ago. Last
year he worked and donated every penny
he made to the University of Washington
Lung transplant center. Another Eagle
contributed to the Heart Transplant Center Kyle Dobyns and Ashley Beach
at the University of Washington. My own
father passed away after receiving a
kidney transplant at the University of Washington. It was such a blessing
for me to see people living strong after an organ transplant.
I am so thankful for such an eye-opening experience about what the
Eagles are and what they stand for. There is so much to learn and so much
to share, and the message our kids are given can only make them stronger
as individuals.
Kyle and I have an even greater appreciation and fondness for the Eagles
for what they give back to the youth of today. The rewards are priceless.
This article is by Sue Ellen Dobyns, mother of Washington State Eagle Youth King
Kyle Dobyns and President of the Lake City Girls Drill Team President.
sang “Happy Birthday” and presented
the Aerie with a $105 birthday check.
BAKER CITY, OR – The reigning King
and Queen at Aerie/Auxiliary 3456
are Mela Dee Hester and Dick Ghrist.
Each year a new King and Queen are
chosen based on their contributions
to local Eagledom.
SUPERIOR, WI – Madam Trustee June
Arneson was chosen as “Mrs. Eagle”
at Auxiliary 80, in recognition of her
oustanding dedication to local
Eagledom. Five needy families had a
nice holiday last year thanks to the
food baskets prepared by the
Auxiliary.
BELLEVUE, NE – The June 1 initiation
of Auxiliary 3912 members Donna
Bianchi, Hannelore Perl, Lisa Rybar
and Allison Clark was one they won’t
forget. Severe weather knocked out
the power, so flashlights and candles
were used by the Ritual team. “After
the meeting the new members
expressed their appreciation of how it
went and said how impressed they
were by the ceremony,” reports Jo
Pfeffer, who herself was kept from
attending by the weather. “It was a
meeting to remember for them and
our new Madam President Paula
DeJesus, and truly an example of
dedication to duty by our Auxiliary
3912 officers and members.”
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People Helpers
PUEBLO, CO – Members of
Aerie/Auxiliary 3367 raised
$1,238.87 at a fundraising event to
fight child abuse, reports Madam
President Luann Peek.
ELKHORN, NE – Miss Nebraska –
Jennifer Hart of Elkhorn – accepted a
donation of $1,500 from
Aerie/Auxiliary 3943 during a “Big
Red Night” at the Eagles. Ms. Hart
spoke to
the
members
at the
event
about her
campaign
to
promote
awareness and education regarding
breast cancer. “I can tell you that the
Susan G. Komen Foundation will be
happy that the Eagles were so
generous,” she said. Presenting the
check were Madam President
Marlene Louis and Worthy President
Randy Beiermann.
KENAI, AK – The Autism Society of
Alaska Golden Heart Chapter
received the gift of two pieces of
ivory worth $500 from Aerie 3525,
PERU, IL– The fourth annual “Relay for Life – Ladies Night”
cancer fundraiser run by the wives of Aerie 2688 members
raised $7,000. Pictured l-r: Terry Petzel, Teri Terzick, Mary
Koplin, Margie Staski and Sandi Bosnich.
TAMA-TOLEDO, IA – Last December, Aerie/Auxiliary 2828 presented a total of
$1,200 to the local Police and Fire Depts. and Ambulance Services. State Madam
Trustee Brenda Youngbear, local Community Service Chairman, did the honors. With
her are check recipients Duane Lemke, Roger Benda, John Schmidt, Trent Hootman,
Mike Thomas and Rod Anderson.
reports Madam President Donna
Swaby.
ALBERT LEA, MN – A “Soup and
Dessert Supper” at Aerie/Auxiliary
2258 raised money for Juvenile
Diabetes Camp. Carol J. Peterson
chaired the event, which helped send
a Freeborn County child to the camp
that teaches diabetic youngsters how
to cope with their condition.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Just before she
passed away, 10-year-old Tayah
Mease was chosen by Hawkeye
District as their official 2009-10
District Child. District Eagles
collected $462 for her family to help
with burial expenses. Tayah was
granddaughter of Auxiliary 2272
member Marie Ellis.
MILTON, VT – Past Madam President
Lise Morrison spearheaded a drive at
Auxiliary 4218 to collect donations
of money and medical supplies for
victims of the January earthquake in
Haiti.
MT. CLEMONS, MI – Members of
Aerie/Auxiliary 1269 who
participated in the “Race for the
Cure” 5-K breast cancer walk in
Detroit included Erin Miller, Becky
Plodzik, Ken Pasciak, Diann Plodzik,
Brooks Kesler, DeLisa Pasciak and
Denise Ponatawski.
TOLEDO, OH – Jim Caldwell of the
Northwest Ohio Food Bank accepted a
$500 donation from Auxiliary 197 Madam
President Patsy Bates and Worthy President
Tom Meineke.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Mark Carlson and Cloriaetta Flexenhar
of the Cole County Nutrition Center accepted checks of
$3,022.04 and $1,000 from Aerie/Auxiliary 2693’s Anna Mae
Schaefer, Joe Twehous and Mary Ann Boillot. The money was
raised at a fundraising dinner/raffle, and includes a Golden
Eagle Fund grant.
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LAWRENCE, KS – Grand Madam Secretary Judy Johnson presented
a $2,000 donation from Aerie/Auxiliary 309 to Heather
Ackerly, Janice Seymour, Dianna Nelson and Gail Vick of the
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Oncology Dept. The money was
raised at an Eagles Haunted House chaired by Lucky Pollet.
BURLINGTON, WA – Audio books,
large print books and portable
magnifiers will be purchased with
the $1,500
donation
from
Auxiliary
3242 to the
Burlington
Public
Library.
Vonnie
Coonrod –
shown
presenting
the check to Library Director Maggie
Buckholz – and her crew spent
countless volunteer hours making
and selling food at the Aerie to raise
the funds.
NEBRASKA – The Special Olympics of
Nebraska was the joint project of
2009-10 State Presidents Dana Went
and Patty Welch, and Auxiliaries
throughout the Cornhusker State
contributed generously. Blair
Auxiliary 3215 presented Patty with
almost $1,000 for SONE, and
McCook Auxiliary 2769 gave about
$500. The McCook Eagles also gave
more than $4,000 to the local Fire
Dept., and $250 to the Food Bank.
MARLBORO, MA – The 13th annual
“Mr. & Mrs. Eagle Dart
Tournament” hosted by
Aerie/Auxiliary 3565 raised $3,527
for the Dana Farber Cancer
Research. Ann Hollis and Fred Mula
co-chaired the tournament, which
drew Eagles from all over the Bay
State.
AUGUST 2010
STAFFORD, VA – Wayne D. Clark
Aerie/Auxiliary fed two local needy
families last Thanksgiving and
adopted a mother and four children
at the domestic violence shelter for
Christmas, providing them with food
and gifts. Contributions of $300
went to Hope House Shelter and the
Rappahannock Council on Domestic
Violence Shelter.
CABALLO, NM – The Eagles Max Baer
Heart Fund received $650 from the
special fundraising event hosted by
Aerie/Auxiliary 4308.
LINCOLN PARK, MI – The
Aerie/Auxiliary 2566 Eagle Riders
raised $2,128 for The Fraternal
Order of Eagles Diabetes Research
Center at a fundraising event that
SALEM, NJ – Auxiliary 1966 Madam President Verna A. Kurman
(far right) presented a $1,300 donation to the ARC of Salem
County, a non-profit agency serving people with disabilities.
Accepting from ARC were Beverly Blair, Debbie Behnke and
Beverly Snyder.
included raffles, food, a poker
tournament and Vegas Night. Grand
Aerie Sports Director Kevin Kissel
and Madam Secretary Dee Bradley
co-chaired the event.
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY – In just two
weeks, Auxiliary 1411 raised $1,000
for the Susan
G. Komen
Foundation
with a raffle.
Madam
President
Susan
Kwiatkowski
and cancer
survivor Joy
Dallesandro
presented the check to Jackie
Mordant of the Komen Foundation.
FT. WAYNE, IN – A Bike Safety Day co-sponsored by Aerie/Auxiliary 248
and Western & Southern Life and Parkview Trauma Services drew
several hundred families. The event included displays by local and state
police, and the Sheriff’s and Fire Departments, and even the Police
Bomb Squad. “The kids had a wonderful day climbing on the fire trucks
and seeing the bomb robot do its thing,” said Mary Scott. Every child
present was
fingerprinted for
ID purposes and
got a free
bicycle helmet.
More than 300
hotdogs were
eaten, and
several bikes
and other sports
equipment
donated by area
merchants were
given out.
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359
305
412
1,252
404
573
2,244
1,263*
242*
419
239*
6,133*
145
27
724
2,131
5,727*
1,750
1,034*
1,029
17*
1,016
43*
541
925*
8,862*
2,498*
2,909
372
1,392
149*
423
255*
791*
1,091
14,273*
134
93
1,745*
7,730
119*
746
707
535
559*
2,221
6,861*
1,163
551
849*
85,982
20
AERIE
2009-10
New Members
STATE/ STATE PROVINCE
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ALBERTA/ ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
BRITISH COLUMBIA
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DAKOTAS
DELAWARE
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
HAWAII
IDAHO
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA
MAINE
MANITOBA
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
MISSOURI
MONTANA
NEBRASKA
NEVADA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW JERSEY
NEW MEXICO
NEW YORK
OHIO
OKLAHOMA
ONTARIO
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
QUEBEC
TENNESSEE
TEXAS
UTAH
VERMONT
VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON
WEST VIRGINIA
WISCONSIN
WYOMING
TOTAL
* More than 2008-09
AUXILIARY
169*
237*
179*
651
168
238
937*
486*
8
142
181*
3,537*
88
6
511
1,137
2,288
745
362*
481
272
4
251
220
4,117
659
1,385
202
644
52*
76
57
383
324
5,833
87
45
982
2,754
45
279*
511*
135
154*
746
3,329
492*
225
389
37,203
Send your Aerie/Auxiliary news to
THE EAGLE MAGAZINE, 1623 Gateway
Circle South, Grove City, Ohio 43123.
AUXILIARIES
want to know
By HOLLY KENNEDY
Assistant to the Grand Madam President
Grand Auxiliary Office Coordinator
If you would like to volunteer for one of the Grand Auxiliary Committees
at our 59th Grand Auxiliary Convention in Louisville, please report to
the Grand Auxiliary Office upon your arrival in Louisville. We are always
looking for extra helping hands and know that our Sisters are the best!
Grand Madam President Jean Kerr has designated the following days
during the Grand Auxiliary Sessions. The Session Dress Code will still
apply. However, the following may be worn on the day indicated below.
Monday, August 16: Jean Kerr’s Colors Day – All Fall Colors (Orange,
Green, Red, Brown); Tuesday, August 17: T-Shirt Day; Wednesday,
August 18: Horse Attire/Western Day; Thursday, August 19: Mary
Myers’ Colors Day (Kelly Green, Silver and White).
If the Madam President asks the Vice President to preside so that she could
be involved in a debate, who would be eligible to vote for that motion?
Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised 10th Edition reads as follows:
If the presiding officer is a member of the society, he has – as an individual
– the same rights in debate as any other member; but the impartiality
required of the chair in an assembly precludes his exercising these rights
while he is presiding. Normally, especially in a large body, he should have
nothing to say on the merits of pending questions. On certain occasions –
which should be extremely rare – the presiding officer may believe that a
crucial factor relating to such a question has been overlooked and that his
obligation as a member to call attention to the point outweighs his duty to
preside at that time. To participate in debate, he must relinquish the chair;
and in such case he should turn the chair over:
(a) To the vice president;
(b) To the ranking vice president who has not spoken on the question and
does not decline on the grounds of wishing to speak on it;
(c) If no such vice-president is in the room, to some other member qualified
as in (b), whom the chair designates (and who is assumed to receive
the assembly’s approval by unanimous consent unless member(s) then
nominate another person(s), in which case the presiding officer’s choice is
also treated as a nominee and the matter is decided by vote).
The presiding officer who relinquished the chair should not return to it
until the pending main question has been disposed of, since he has shown
himself to be a partisan where that particular matter is concerned. Indeed,
unless a presiding officer is extremely sparing in leaving the chair to take
part in debate, he may destroy members’ confidence in the impartiality of
his approach to the task of presiding.
In debate on an appeal or a point of order that the chair has submitted to
the judgment of the assembly, the foregoing rule does not apply, and the
presiding officer does not leave the chair, since his participation in the
debate relates to the function of presiding.
EAGLE

Springfield, MO 3934’s “Monthly Camera” is top bulletin
Virginia, British Columbia, Massachusetts/Rhode Island take state/provincial honors
The Queen City FOE 3994 Monthly Camera, newsletter of Springfield, Missouri Aerie/Auxiliary 3934, is the grand
prize winner of the 2010 Grand Aerie Bulletin Contest. Peggy L. Olson is editor of the Monthly Camera.
The judges selected the Monthly Camera based on its thorough coverage of local Eagle activities and its attractive
and easy to read layout.
“Unlike so many bulletins,” noted a judge, “the Springfield newsletter
devotes its front page to actual news instead of a calendar or message from the
presidents. Those things have their place in a bulletin, of course, but it isn’t
right up front.”
Other 2010 winners by category:
■ CLASS A, AERIE (UP TO 250 MEMBERS)
1. The Eagle’s Nest, Harriman, Tennessee 3429; Vickie Kurtz, editor
■ JOINT STATE/PROVINCIAL
1. Rebel Yell, Virginia; Marlene Kelly, editor
2. The Missouri Golden Gazette, Missouri, Peggy L. Olson, editor
3. New Mexico State Newsletter; Betty Moorhead, editor
■ STATE/PROVINCIAL AERIE
1. British Columbia Newsletter; Will Heigh, editor
2. The Texas Eagle; Pam Leach, editor
3. The Eagle’s Quill, Georgia; James “Doc” Burnham, editor
■ STATE/PROVINCIAL AUXILIARY
1. Massachusetts-Rhode Island newsletter; Linda Butterfield, editor
2. Rebel Yell, Virginia; Marlene Kelly, editor
3. Nebraska newsletter; Chris Henry, editor
■ CLASS A, AUXILIARY
1. Madison Eagles Auxiliary Newsletter, Madison, Wisconsin 623; Sally Keller, editor
■ CLASS A, JOINT
1. Blair, Nebraska 3215; Pam Mathiesen, editor
2. Swamp Eagle Gazette, Waycross, Georgia 4502; Richard Gasca, editor
3. The Eagle Gazette, Green Bay, Wisconsin 401; Joan Thibaudeau, editor
■ CLASS B, JOINT (251-500 MEMBERS)
1. Eagle Talon, Rainier, Oregon 4022; Jackie Davis, editor
2. El Valle, New Mexico 4308 newsletter; Sylvia Gillespie, editor
3. Eagles 3611 News, Norfolk, Nebraska 3611; Dan Jones, Shari Neumann, editors
■ CLASS C, AERIE (501-1,000 MEMBERS)
1. Manitowoc, Wisconsin 706 newsletter; Bob Kloida, editor
■ CLASS C, JOINT
1. Harbor Happenings, Gig Harbor, Washington 2809; Ruby Gipson, editor
2. The Eagle Messenger, Crystal City, Missouri 4341; Debra Marler, editor
3. The Eagles Talon, Orlando, Florida 3643; Steven Bouher, editor
■ CLASS D, AERIE (OVER 1,000 MEMBERS)
1. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 270 newsletter; Gordon Jorgenson, editor
■ CLASS D, JOINT
1. Around The Nest, Harrison Township, Michigan 1269; Michelle Buford, editor
2. The Flying Eagle, Huntsville, Alabama 3263; Carol Stogsdill, editor
3. 154 Hi Flyer, South Omaha, Nebraska 154; Chris Henry, editor
“I love bringing the
news to our
members and
consistently reminding
them how great it is to be an
Eagle. Everyone working
together, with all of our
different personalities and
ideals, will make the Eagles
the strongest organization in
the world.”
– Peggy Olson, Editor
Queen City FOE 3994
Monthly Camera

Hosted by Aerie 2258
205 W. William St.
PO Box 607
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-373-1162
9th Annual Eagles InternationalPOOL
TOURNAMENT
ALBERT LEA, MINNESOTA OCTOBER 7-10
● THURSDAY NIGHT ICE BREAKER 9-BALL, 5 PM
● FRIDAY, 9 AM –PLAYERS’ MEETING; SINGLES $50
9:15 A.M. – SINGLES PLAY STARTS
● SATURDAY, 9 AM – PLAYER MEETING; $200 FOUR PLAYER TEAM
9:15 AM –TEAM EVENT STARTS; SECOND CHANCE TOURNAMENT
(LIMITED NO. OF TEAMS)
● SUNDAY –TEAM FINALS; AWARDS CEREMONY TO FOLLOW
Mini-Tournaments each night, time permitting. Women’s events will be offered separately for the same events at same cost.
If unable to field at least an 8 bracket team, the women will be invited to play in the men’s brackets with an even race.
Free shuttle service between tournament and hotels. Auxiliary 2258 will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner.
For more information, entry forms and a list of hotels contact:
Chairman Bob Garza, 507-373-2359; eightball1946@yahoo.com
Ray Madrigal, 507-373-1118; madrigal@chartermi.net
Hector Olvera, Olvera, 507-318-0828 (after 5 pm)
Doug Lind, 507-373-3501; 507-373-3501; thelinds@charter.net
Deadline for for
entries is is
September
24!
24!