Fundraising

Two Large DRC Donations Roll In

“Members across the country have continued their push to raise money for The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center in anticipation of the April 1 naming event at The University of Iowa. In the last few weeks, $70,000 has been given to the DRC from two very generous groups.

The West Virginia State Aerie has redirected $60,000 for the DRC while members of Gillette, Wyo., Aerie #2711 have raised $10,000 for diabetes research through a 4-wheeler raffle.

Donations like these are the results of getting the message of this great cause down to the grassroots level of our organization. This where it all happens - the take charge - let’s Get-R- Dun . Hats off to all our Sisters, Brothers and communities. We will help find that cure!

It is the generosity of others that continues to push the quest for a cure forward. It is our hope that these contributions can help inspire others to do the same. Nobody knows the true meaning of “People Helping People” better than The Fraternal Order of Eagles!”

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Cape Girardeau, Mo., Aerie and Auxiliary #3775 recently held a cage fighting event in conjunction with the AFC called “Knockin’ Out Diabetes” to benefit The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. With the help of sponsors, fighters and volunteers, the event raised $1,200 for the DRC.

Bakersfield, Calif.

Grand Madam President Mary Myers recently visited Bakersfield, Calif., Auxiliary #93, inspiring them to sell stars to reach their goal for the Diabetes Research Center. State Madam President Althea Lane was on hand to help celebrate a feast and karaoke with the GMP and company.

Croswell, Mich.

Crosswell/Lexington Aerie #4465 in Croswell, Mich., voted to donate $1,000 to The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center last month.

Pictured, l to r, Worthy Vice President Jim Woodard, Worthy Secretary Guadalupe Torrez, Junior Past Worthy President Joe Kettlewell, Worthy President Bill Tithof, Michigan State Worthy President Bill Kluger and Michigan State Outside Guard Rob Balloralso.

Petoskey, Mich.

Petoskey, Mich., Auxiliary #2462 recently donated $1,500 to The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. The money was raised from a Christmas Bake Sale and Penny Raffle held by the ladies. Thanks for your hard work!

Ranier, Ore.

Members of the I.B.A. Club recently gathered in Ranier, Ore., for their seventh annual convention. The gathering has become a fundraising event with proceeds going to the Grand Worthy President’s project. This year’s project, in memory of Phil Tice, is The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. For years, the club has been headquartered in Rainier and has enjoyed the support of both the Aerie and the Auxiliary. This year’s events, with assistance from Grand Trustee Chuck Lang and Grand Aerie Legal Advisor Creighton Thurman, raised $7,000 for the DRC. The money was presented to Grand Worthy President Mike Lagervall, Sr., in Chehalis, Wash., on Dec. 28.

Chehalis, Wash.

Members of the I.B.A. Club recently gathered in Ranier, Ore., for their seventh annual convention. The gathering has become a fundraising event with proceeds going to the Grand Worthy President’s project. This year’s project, in memory of Phil Tice, is The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. For years, the club has been headquartered in Rainier and has enjoyed the support of both the Aerie and the Auxiliary. This year’s events, with assistance from Grand Trustee Chuck Lang and Grand Aerie Legal Advisor Creighton Thurman, raised $7,000 for the DRC. The money was presented to Grand Worthy President Mike Lagervall, Sr., in Chehalis, Wash., on Dec. 28.

Port Huron, Mich.

Blue Water Eagle Riders #3703 in Port Huron, Mich., was recently chartered with 152 members. The number is the largest for a newly-chartered Eagle Riders club. Blue Water’s first charity ride raised $1,000 for The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. In one month, the club also raised 307 new toys to deliver to the Salvation Army just before Christmas.

Belfair, Wash.

Auxiliary 4226 Inside Guard Pat Maxell raised $2,000 for diabetes research by selling "Dammitt Dolls." State Madam President-Elect Sharon Hayes purchased the last doll. Members of the Aerie/Auxiliary helped make the dolls, including Skip Columbetti, Kat Finch and Acie Maxwell.

Iowa

At the 2010 State Convention banquet, a check for $215,162.07 was presented to Dr. John Stokes (pictured far left) for The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. With Dr. Stokes are Marilyn Mintun, State Madam President Kim Haidsiak, State President Greg Martin, and John Haidsiak.

Moberly, Mo.

A Chicken Dinner sponsored by Aerie/Auxiliary 2669 raised $1,100 for The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center.

Pictured are the Eagles who put in the work. Back, l-r: Garet Unterreiner, John Lorenz, Bill O'Brien, David Mattox. Middle: Robert Conner, Laura Riles, Pat Robb, Scott Elliot, Debbie Mattox. Front: Phyllis Canterbury, Jess Wright, Connie Foster.

Port Huron, Mich.

Blue Water Aerie #3702 in Port Huron, Mich., recently chartered the largest Eagle Riders group in the nation at 155 members. Pictured is Michigan State Eagle Riders Coordinator Dave Anderson and Eagle Riders representative Teri Nicholas. In conjunction, the group donated $1,000 to the Diabetes Research Center.

Little Rock, Ark.

Georgianna McKown, member of Little Rock, Ark., Auxiliary #60, made cross-stitch picture for charity that took more than 15 months of work, was raffled off at the Arkansas State Convention on June 11, 2011. “Silent Flight” has approximately 64,000 stitches and the proceeds from the auction have been donated to the state project, the Diabetes Research Center.

Huntsville, Ala.

The Eagle Riders of Huntsville Aerie #3263 (pictured) presented a check for $3,000 to The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at this year’s International Convention in Louisville, Ky. The group was chartered in 2008 with a limited number of members and has grown ever since, building a giving presence in the Huntsville community.

Moneta, Virginia

Smith Mountain Lake Eagles Auxiliary 4344 Madam Treasurer Betty Leamy and Madam President Marcia Owens are shown with a check for $1,000 for The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. The money was raised at a series of special dinners and raffles held at the local Aerie/Auxiliary.

Clinton, Iowa

In the 2009-10 fraternal year, Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 705 raised a total of $25,500 for The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. Of that amount, Team TLC, pictured here, raised $5,544.02.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

August 8, 2010 – The Cedar Rapids Eagles Aerie #2272 held its annual Fourth of July Weekend Celebration from July 2nd to the 4th at the Aerie home. The event raised $2,118.37 for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center in Iowa City, Iowa.

The weekend was filled with fun and fundraising! Activities included a dunk tank, bake sale, pool, shuffleboard, baggo, and Wii bowling tournaments, karaoke, and a band. Aerie and Auxiliary members, as well as others in the community, volunteered to get dunked to defeat diabetes. And everyone was able to see the city’s fireworks show from the comfort of the Aerie home without having to worry about traffic and crowds.

“Anytime we can have fun and, at the same time, raise money for a good cause, it’s a win-win for us,” says Jason Van Deusen, Aerie Trustee. “Being ‘People Helping People’ is what we like to do.”

The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international, non-profit organization with over one million members. For more than 100 years the Fraternal Order of Eagles has continually worked to make the world a better place to live. To learn more about the Fraternal Order of Eagles, visit www.foe.com. The Eagles Club is located at 1735 11th Street NW in Cedar Rapids. For more information about Local #2272, call 319-363-5215 or visit www.creaglesclub.com.

Oxnard, California

In August the Junior Order of Eagles (JOEs) of Aerie/Auxilliary 232 donated $1,075 to the Port Hueneme K9 department. The JOEs put together a fundraiser called "Cans for K9s," and members collected bag after bag of recyclable material and donations in the community.The money was presented to Officer Roque Lopez and his K9 companion Ike. It will help fund the activities of K9s "Ike" and "Don." The local JOEs also donated funds in 2009-10 to the City of Hope, Hospice, Ronald McDonald House, and Diabetes Research Centers. They raised more than $3,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 4123 held their first annual Golf Tournament for The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at Lee's Hill Golf Course on May 7. With the help of all their sponsors (local businesses as well as Aeries, Auxiliaries and individual Eagle members around the State of Virginia) they were able to raise more than $7,000 for the FOE DRC.

In the photo, Past Grand Madam President and FOE DRC Co-Chairperson Bettie Williams Clark (second from left) accepts the check from Lisa Limerick, Robert Limerick, Sue Limerick and David Limerick. Not shown is Tournament Spokesperson Jerry Sullivan, also the Grand Worthy Chaplain.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Around Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 1562, Ray and Caroline Hfamilton are known as "The Penny Pinchers" because they are always collecting spare pennies from members and guests for The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research. To date they have raised more than $2,000 for the cause.

"They work continuously every week collecting donations," said Past Worthy President Ronald Carstetter. "They collect cans for recycling, as well as taking donations on our band nights. They love the Eagles and the cause. Ray is our Aerie Outside Guard and Caroline is our Madam Chaplin."

Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 1188 held a fish fry during Lent with the proceeds going to The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. Pictured are volunteers with Chauncy Davis (in yellow shirt) presenting the check for $2,700 to Duane Shupe, the incoming 2010-11 Pennsylvania State President.

El Dorado, Missouri

A large crowd of local and state Eagles was on hand when Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 4279 presented a check for $10,000 for The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center on May 22. The occasion was the local Aerie's and Auxiliary's anniversary celebration and the visitation of the Missouri State Presidents.

This is the second year that the El Dorado have raised $10,000 for The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. Said one member: ³We no longer have bingo, so this money was raised the old fashioned way."

On hand to accept the donation were, l-r: Jim Crownover, South Central Regional President, Olathe, Kansas Aerie 700; David Mattox, Diabetes Research Center Cabinet member, Moberly, Missouri 2669; Dannie Newman, DRC chairman, and Gary Smith, DRC Co-Chairman, El Dorado Springs 4279; Diane Smith, El Dorado Springs 4279 Auxiliary President; Raymond Fleishman, El Dorado Springs 4279 Aerie President; Lois Coe, South Central Regional President, Marceline, Missouri Auxiliary 726.

Kennewick, Washington

A combined Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 2485 fundraising event brought in $1,500 for The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. "We are totally committed to the cause," said event Chairwoman, pictured in the center presenting the check to Aerie President Bill Bancroft and Auxiliary President Bonnie Knight.

Ithaca, New York

Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 1253 hosted a Mardi Gras party that raised $1,000 each for The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, Hospicare of Tompkins County, and the Ithaca Police Explorers Club.

Pictured l-r are event organizers Debbie Parsons, Tama Budinger, Virginia Monroe, chairperson Joan Skierski, Stacy Luhrs, and Bonnie Sullivan.

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Eagles members donated $555 dollars to the Diabetes Research Center at the state’s Southern Zone Conference hosted by Green Bay Aerie #401, April 23-25. Grand Trustee David Tice helped raise $350 during his presentation at the joint banquet while $205 was raised during a presentation featuring a live bald eagle named Liberty.

Silver Springs, Florida

Working at a concession booth at the Daytona Coke 400, and spreading the word about the Eagles and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center were Past State Madam President Sherry Gingras and Sharon Soard.

South Central Regional Conference

South Central Region ­ Regional Presidents Jim Crownover of Olathe, Kansas Aerie 700, and Lois Coe, of Marceline, Missouri Auxiliary 726, sold ads and printed their own South Central Regional Conference program book. From the sale of ads and boosters (there were 630 boosters) the project raised $5,130 for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center.

Jim and Lois presented the check to Grand Presidnts Mike Lagervall and Jean Kerr at the banquet at the conference.

Wakeeney, Kansas

A float promoting the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center was entered in the Trego County Free Fair last July 25 by Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 3774.

Reports Auxiliary Secretary Mary Lou Goetz: "Pamphlets with our pledge card were handed out along the parade route." Riding on the float were Worthy President C.J. Pfannenstiel, Madam President Madonna Richeson, and Mary Lou and her husband, Virgil. The Goetzes, both Past State Presidents, were chosen to ride on the float by virtue of their induction into the State Aerie/ Auxiliary Hall of Fame at the state convention in June.

Silver Springs, Florida

More than $2,000 has been donated by members of Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 4216 for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, thanks in large part to the efforts of Auxiliary member Susie Maxwell, volunteer chair of the fundraising efforts for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. "She is doing a terrific job," says Madam Secretary Sherry A. Gingras, "with lots of creative ideas." One of them was the first annual Eagle WII Olympics at the Aerie home last July. with WII bowling and tennis on equipment loaned by Eric Hall. On "Eagle NASCAR Day" last August 1, members turned out to watch the race on TV, enter raffles and eat grilled chicken and baked beans. Susie has posted creative banners and posters at the Aerie home that are drawing attention to and support for our campaign to build the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center.

Pictured: Eric Hall and Susie Maxwell.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

The "Elvis for Diabetes Night" sponsored by Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 3204 raised $1,917.

Pictured are Co-Chairman Connie Shiera, Sterling "Elvis" Riggs, and committee members Mary Burch and Jim Wynne.

El Dorado Springs, Arkansas

On May 23, Tri-Lakes Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 4279 presented a contribution of $10,000 for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center to Dennis Gilhousen, Chairman of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center campaign. "It was decided several months earlier to donate to this worthy cause, and our members worked hard to come up with a sizable donation," said Past State President Mark W. Scott of Aerie 4279.

"What this Aerie of 300 members and Auxiliary of 200 members did was HUGE," said Dennis Gilhousen, "and shows what the real purposes and possibilities of the FOE are. What they did was have a goal and set about to do the WORK necessary to achieve that goal--and then some. What they did absolutely blew me away! And it shows what we, as an organization and as individuals, are capable of doing when we set out minds to it. Thank you, Tri-Lakes 4279, for the $10,000--and beyond that for being an example of what can be when we care!"

Orlando, Florida

Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary members held a Toga Party that raised $1,882 for the Eagles D.D. Dunlap Kidney and Judge Bob Hansen Diabetes Funds. DJ Bob Vigh provided the music for the occasion.

Pictured are Debbie Amos, Julia and Steve Fitzgerald, and Chairperson Debbie Watkins.

Medford, Oregon

Benjamin and Gerry Brackin know first-hand the cruelty of diabetes. They lost a son to complications of the disease. The Brackins work hard for all the local Eagle charities, but none moreso than the recent Aerie/Auxiliary 2093 effort to raise money for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. A total of $2,269 was raised. The Brackins are shown with the check.

Winter Springs, Florida

On March 20, 2009 the Ladies Auxiliary held their "Dancing Away Diabetes" fundraiser for the Diabetes Research Center, with the help of the Aerie and many members and outside contributions we raised $5000.00 in pledges. The night had a St. Patrick's Day theme with food, DJ/karaoke, raffles and a contest for pledges with the three top winners receiving various Daytona Speedway packages. Our Aerie/Auxiliary truly showed its commitment on this evening and we are very proud of each and every one of our members.

Members Jay "JBird" Blanton, Donna Bierdick and "Mom & Dad" Kosiorek

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

The Lake Havasu City Eagle Riders #4299 held a raffle with the grand prize of a Harley Davidson motorcycle. The motorcycle was donated by Wes Strock and won by a Larry Moore. The event was well attended and raised $5,000 for Diabetes Research.

Hermann, Missouri

When Missouri Eagles received a letter from State Aerie Trustee, Mike Keithly and PWSP/PWSCRP, Bill White asking all Missouri Eagles to donate $5.00 for each member to help fund the Diabetes Research Center, Hermann Eagles #1328 did so proudly. At the December 12, 2008 Presidents Visit, two checks were presented to SCRP David Mattox along with State Presidents Cathy Wilcoxen and Rick Randol, on behalf of all the Auxiliary and Aerie members. David Mattox graciously thanked all the members, and noted they were the first in the state of Missouri to make such a generous committment to the success of the fundraising for the charity.

Grand Junction, Colorado

New Mexico State Jr. Past President Randy Beevers presenting PGWP Bill Loffer a check for $22,000.00 to The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, Diabetes Research was his State Presidents Project last year. Presentation was made at the Four Corners Regional Conference held at Grand Junction, Colorado.

Vincennes, Indiana

Vincennes Aerie #384 hosted a co-ed softball tournament fot The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. This was a joint endeavor with the #384 Auxiliary and the Junior Eagles. Over $4,000 was raised from the event which was held Aug. 22,23, and 24th.

Front Row L to R: Gloria Mason (PMP Aux #384, GM Conductor), Mason DeLisle (Jr. Eagles International President), Ryan Bond (#384 Jr. Eagles President), Jack Carie (#384 Aerie Trustee).
Back Row L to R: Barbara Edwards (#384 Aux. Chaplain), Bill Loffer (PGWP), Chris Wilson (384 Aerie President), Brian Risley (#384 Trustee), Terry Mason (PWP #384, Assistant to the GWP).