Contents Membership
18 Recruitment & Retention 19 Top Producers 20 Membership Awards 22 Emoama 23 Member Benefits 24 Social Security
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Programs
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26 God, Flag, & Country 27 Eagle Village 30 Membership Programs Diabetes Research Center
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A Message From Dr. Abel Sally Mason Induction Annual Iowa Report
Grand Aerie Information
09 May 31 Change 28 Presidents Charities 29 Alta Browning Award 32 F.O.E. Store 40 Grand Aerie Organization Wide Updates may 31 change
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Our Presidents A message from Grand Worthy President Chuck Lang & Grand Madam President Penny Skinner
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ur history provides a unique foundation on which the ideals and beliefs of our Order are built. On Thursday, July 16, we had the honor of welcoming you to a special piece of our history, the Rave Eagles Club, in downtown Milwaukee, Wisc. The former home of the Milwaukee Aerie and the Grand Aerie Headquarters, the beautiful multi-story club played host to our Grand Presidents’ Reception. In this issue of Soar, you’ll read more about the International Convention, information regarding our year as your Grand Presidents and what you can do to help us grow. Additionally, we’re revealing more information about a special Ekso Bionics project which has the ability to change life as we know it for our brave veterans. It’s a great time to be an Eagle! Fraternally,
Chuck & Penny PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
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CONVENTION Jr. Past Grand Worthy President Bud Haigh and Past Grand Worthy President Larry Hanshaw present a check to Blank Children’s Hospital recognizing $1 million in total donations from the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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CONVENTION Another great lineup of entertainers kept Eagles on their feet throughout the week. Tony Orlando (near right), headlined our Sunday night Welcome to Milwaukee Show while Comedian Greg Hahn (center, far right) and the Oak Ridge Boys performed during the Tuesday night Mr. & Mrs. Banquet.
A week to IN JULY the Fraternal Order of Eagles returned to its former stomping grounds of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the 2015 International Convention. Members traveled from throughout the United States and Canada for a week of exciting events held inside the Wisconsin Center, Hilton City Center and Hyatt venues. Charity once again took the forefront as Eagles worked hard throughout the week raising money, presenting special grants and enjoying a great slate of evening entertainment, all in the name of fraternalism. During the Convention, the F.O.E. presented $480,000 in grants to a variety
For more information, recap and photos visit the Fraternal Order of Eagles Flickr account, or the convention page at www.foe.com. convention
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of institutions, raised $11,087 for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center through our special auction, and $15,719 from a variety of 50/50 drawings held throughout the week. On Sunday, July 12, the F.O.E. presented a grant to Blank Children’s Hospital for $30,000, making the organization the first to top $1 million in total donations to the Des Moines, Iowa-based facility. The F.O.E. also welcomed some esteemed new members including NASCAR team owner Harry Scott Jr., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Justin Allgaier and legendary Country Music Hall of Famers the Oak Ridge Boys. To cap off the week’s festivities, Eagles took a trip back in time to the Rave Eagles Club in downtown Milwaukee for the annual Grand Presidents’ Reception. The club, former home of the Milwaukee Aerie and the Grand Aerie Headquarters, showcased unbelievable Eagles history and was the perfect setting for honoring new Presidents, Grand Worthy President Chuck Lang of Harvey, North Dakota #3080, and Grand Madam President Penny Skinner of Clarksburg, West Virginia #2353. For a complete list of winners from this year’s competitions and photos from the entire week, visit the Conventions page at www.foe.com. convention
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2015 HIGHLIGHTS SUNDAY Raised $11,087 through the Diabetes Research Center Auction.
MONDAY Special Presentation from DRC Director Dr. E. Dale Able in Aerie & Auxiliary Sessions.
TUESDAY Oak Ridge Boys initiated as Fraternal Order of Eagles Members.
WEDNESDAY Donations from our special 50/50 drawings top $15,000 mark.
SILENT AUCTION 10 items
$1,387 50/50 DRAWINGS All Week
$15,719
2015 AUCTION RESULTS
$700 GIFT BASKET W/ 6 TWOPOUND LOBSTERS Donor: Massachusetts State Aerie Winner: Massachusetts State Aerie
$450 $2,450 GIFT CARD BASKET Donor: Hands Across the Border/Mountain Region Winner: Ken Daily
2015 CHARITY GRANTS Annually, the F.O.E. awards nearly $500,000 in grants during the Convention for organization’s throughout the United States and Canada. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES DIABETES RESEARCH CENTER
$90,000
ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
$30,000 VERMONT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
$30,000
HARRY S. TRUMAN CARDIOLOGY LABORATORY
$30,000
$30,000
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF THE KING’S DAUGHTERS
$1,150
BLANK CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH INSTITUTE
CUSTOM F.O.E. CONVENTION TABLE Donor: Huntingburg, IN #3335
HISTORICAL EAGLES PACKAGE Donor: Georgia State Aerie Winner: Massachusetts State Aerie
$30,000
$30,000
MENNINGER FOUNDATION
$1,150
CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF MISSOURI
WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER CANCER INSTITUTE
$1,900
Winner: Massachusetts State Aerie
$30,000
$30,000
For the fifth straight year, the F.O.E. held a special DRC auction featuring items donated by our membership. HANDCRAFTED KING SIZE QUILT Donor: Barbara Hoyt & Hope Lehman Winner: Creighton Thurman
HOME ON THE RANGE
$60,000
$30,000
DAMON RUNYONWALTER WINCHELL CANCER FOUNDATION
$30,000
MISSOURI HEART INSTITUTE
$30,000
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DO MORE. THE F.O.E. GIVES BACK 100% OF THE MONEY RAISED BY OUR MEMBERS in the form of charitable grants each year.
STATUTES
Statutes Change
Moves All Membership Dues Due Dates to May 31 The Delegates at the 2015 Grand Aerie Convention, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, approved a change to Section 71.3 of the Statutes. This change takes effect immediately and requires a change in all Aerie By-Laws.
Please follow the instructions as stated in Section 122.2 by reading this endorsement at three (3) regular Aerie meetings and attaching a copy of this endorsement to your Aerie By-Laws as a permanent amendment. When the By-Laws are amended this should be inserted at that time within the new forms. The process to get all dues payments due May 31st should be started at this time by prorating dues payment amounts. If assistance is needed to accomplish the changes in the MMS to get all dues payments entered so all dues become due on the May 31st date; please refer to the home page of the MMS for the most up to date information. After acknowledgment of the information on the MMS if you still have questions or need further assistance, please contact the Membership Department at: membership@foe.com or by phone at: 614-883-2177 and they will be glad to assist you. If your Aerie already has their dues payments due as of May 31st, please read this change as instructed above. However, there should be no changes necessary in the MMS. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in getting all dues entered and aligned to the May 31st date.
KNOW THE FACTS
This change states in part: SECTION 71.3
All dues shall be paid in advance to the Local Aerie annually. They shall become due and payable on May 31st of each year. Per Section 122.2 of the Constitution and Statutes, which states in part: SECTION 122.2
When the Grand Aerie in Grand Aerie Convention makes any change in the Laws of the Order that require change in Local Aerie By-Laws the Grand Aerie Secretary shall be empowered to send each Local Aerie an endorsement for their By-Laws, this endorsement to be read at three (3) regular meetings of the Local Aerie and then attached to the Local Aerie By-Laws as a permanent amendment.
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SKEL ETON Helping wounded soldiers walk through the Lew Reed Spinal Cord Injury Fund.
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CONFINED to a wheelchair with near-full paralysis from the waist down, Air Force Veteran Billy Woods never expected to walk again. On Sunday, July 12, Woods walked across the stage of the Eagles’ International Convention thanks to Ekso Bionics’ Ekso GT robotic skeleton. The suit enables parapalegic individuals like Woods to walk once again, providing much-needed therapeutic benefits assisting their overall mental and physical health.
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Now, the F.O.E. has partnered with Ekso Bionics and SoldierSocks, a veterans organization which collects funds to purchase the suits, to help our wounded veterans. Eagles’ members can donate to the Lew Reed Spinal Cord Injury Fund with donations earmarked for the Ekso project to help purchase a suit. Each suit costs $150,000 and includes full training and maintenance. Suits can be purchased for donation to approved rehabilitation facilities to be shared by patients.
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For more information, visit the Ekso Project page under the Charities tab at www. foe.com. Also, Watch the Full Eagles/Ekso Bionics Presentation from Convention at www.foe.com
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Diabetes RESEARCH CENTER A Message from Dr. E. Dale Abel
“While nutrition experts often recommend limiting intake of salt and fat in your diet, many foods actually contain high amounts of both (think salty French fries or bacon). However, very little is known about how these two nutrients interact. With this question in mind, two junior researchers in the University of Iowa Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center Justin Grobe, PhD, an expert in the neural control of cardiovascular function and metabolism, and Michael Lutter MD, PhD, a psychiatrist study the appetite and food reward, began a collaboration to understand the synergistic effects of salt on high fat diet consumption. Their initial hypothesis was that salt would increase the palatability of high fat food promoting the over consumption of both salt and fat leading to obesity and hypertension. Much to their surprise, salt not only had no effect on how much high fat food the mice consumed, but higher concenDIABETES RESEARCH CENTER
trations of salt actually protected the mice from developing obesity at all. Since the investigators knew that all of the animals consumed the same number of calories, they first looked at metabolic rate to see if salt consumption increased energy expenditure. However, the metabolic rate of the mice was the same in all groups. That observation indicated that there was only one other possible destination for the extra calories- excretion from the bowels before their absorption in the intestines. Sure enough, when the researchers analyzed the feces of the mice fed the highest concentrations of salt, they found the missing calories in the form of unabsorbed fat in the stool. Before you run out and add extra salt to all of your food, the researchers urge some caution. The study was performed in mice and its not known if the same process occurs in humans. Also high salt by itself has been associated with high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. But the research does support the idea that blocking fat absorption in the intestines could, if tolerated, be a viable method of treating obesity.� 12
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GWPE JERRY SULLIVAN presents Sally Mason with her F.O.E. Humanitarian Hall of Fame Award.
Mason Inducted
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n June 24, current Grand Worthy PresidentElect Jerry Sullivan presented University of Iowa President Sally Mason with a special plaque commemorating Mason’s induction in the Humanitarian wing of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Aerie Hall of Fame. The presentation took place during a special farewell reception held inside the University’s Levitt Center for University Advancement. Mason announced in early 2015 that she would retire from her position on August 1. The 65-year-old served as President of the university for nine years, where she helped lead the charge to develop the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center – a 20,000 sq. ft. stateof-the-art research facility created thanks to a $25 million gift from the F.O.E. She is a member of Iowa City Auxiliary #695, where she joined in July 2013. The Fraternal Order of Eagles wishes Sally Mason the best of luck in her retirement and share our thanks for her work in the development of the DRC. Vice President of Medical Affairs Jean Robillard is now serving as the university’s Interim President. diabetes research center
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DRC LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION Since 2011, the F.O.E. has held a special charity auction benefiting the DRC during our annual International Convention. This year’s event raised $9,700 for the DRC, bringing our five year live auction total to $70,325.
On August 13, 2015 the Grand Trustees visited the University of Iowa to discuss current FOEDRC research and meet with UI Interim President Dr. Jean Robillard.
Dr. Dale Abel addressed the FOE at the convention in July. On July 21, 2015, 20th UI President Sally Mason was inducted in to the Grand Aerie Hall of Fame in honor of her devotion and service to the Fraternal Order of Eagles. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: E. Dale Abel, MD, PhD John B. Stokes III Chair FOEDRC Director Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center 4312 Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building Iowa City, IA 52242 (319) 384-4684 Email: dale-abel@uiowa.edu
To keep up with our progress, be sure to visit medicine.uiowa.edu/diabetes and read the monthly Director’s Reports. DIABETES RESEARCH CENTER
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Jackie Lewis Senior Vice President, Development The University of Iowa Foundation P.O. Box 4550 Iowa City, Iowa 52244-4550 (800) 648-6973 / (319) 467-3893 Email: jackie-lewis@uiowa.edu Alli Ingman Director of Development, Internal Medicine, UIHC/CCOM The University of Iowa Foundation P.O. Box 4550 Iowa City, Iowa 52244-4550 (800) 648-6973 / (319) 467-3401 Email: allison-ingman@uiowa.edu
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2015 ANNUAL REPORT 2015
Dear Brothers & Sisters of The Fraternal Order of Eagles: Over the last few months at The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at the University of Iowa—thanks to your generous gift—diabetes research has really taken flight! Each new discovery could result in the next big breakthrough. Across campus, more than 100 researchers take innovative steps in their research every day. Our labs house 15 of those teams, creating a cross-discipline center that is rising quickly. Exciting news: Several faculty members have won over $7 million in diabetes research grants! Plus, our pilot grant recipients continue to kick start several fascinating concepts. Weekly meetings allow researchers to share what they know, learn from national speakers, form new collaborations, and foster a community focused on curing diabetes. Our recruiting efforts have brought us top scientists from Harvard, Vanderbilt and other leading universities. These new investigators, as well as our own, are exploring a wide variety of topics. From converting skin cells into insulin-producing pancreatic cells to pinpointing the appetite control center in the brain, new treatments and cures could be around the corner. Millions of children and adults who have diabetes could benefit! In order to make the leap from discovery to real breakthroughs, we need to move toward validating our research with human studies. This requires tremendous resources. A finite amount of federal funding is available; only 10% of applicants receive funding. For this reason, private support like yours is even more imporatant to our cause. Thank you again for your commitment to curing diabetes. Together, we are making progress toward a future in which diabetes is cured! Sincerely,
E. Dale Abel, M.D., Ph.D.
John B. Stokes III Chair in Diabetes Research Director, The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Reseach Center at the University of Iowa DIABETES RESEARCH CENTER
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TA T AYLOR A YLOR
GROBE Julien Sebag, Justin Grobe, PhD
Eric Taylor, PhD
GRUETER
DA AVIES VIES
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
Brandon Davies, PhD
Chad Grueter, PhD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Medicine
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Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
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FEATURED MEMBERS OF THE
Assistant Professor of Molecular Physiology andBiophysics Biophysics Pharmacology
Kamal Rahmouni, PhD
Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine
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James Ankrum, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
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SEBAG Julien Sebag, PhD
Assistant Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
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Associate Professor of Pediatrics, EndocriAssistant Professor of nology and Diabetes and Biochemistry Biomedical Engineering
Vitor Lira, PhD
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Physiology
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James Ankrum, Andrew Norris, PhD MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
Christopher Adams, MD, PhD Professor of Internal Medicine Endocrinology and Metabolism and Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
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ANKRUM NORRIS
POTTHOFF
THE FOERDC TEAM
Matthew Potthoff, PhD
Ling Yang, PhD
Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR HIGHLIGHT: Matthew Potthoff, PhD My lab is strategically set up to perform high-impact research to examine metabolic disease. We study the role of hormones that regulate metabolism. The purpose for studying these hormones is two-fold: 1) secreted factors are a rich source of new therapeutics because they are designed to circulate and signal, and 2) nutrient signaling is dysregulated in several diseases, including diabetes and cancer. We recently discovered a novel hormonal pathway that controls a person’s “sweet tooth” or preference for sweets. Administration of this hormone completely suppresses the preference for sweets, but not fats or lipids. Our results raise the interesting possibility that this pathway could be targeted therapeutically to modify dietary choices in humans.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR HIGHLIGHT: Christopher Adams, MD, PhD My laboratory investigates molecular mechanisms of skeletal muscle atrophy and then uses that information to discover small molecules that can be used to prevent and treat muscle atrophy. For example, we have found compounds such as tomatidine from tomatoes and ursolic acid from apples could be combined into science-based nutrition products to fight muscle wasting and weakness.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR HIGHLIGHT: James Ankrum, PhD Established in the Fall of 2014, my lab is taking a bioengineering approach to solve major challenges in the treatment of diabetes and diabetic complications. The lab develops cell-based therapeutics, in which living cells from donors are utilized to treat complications like diabetic wounds. Work to date has resulted in recognition by the NIH Single Cell Analysis Program and a grant from the National Blood Foundation. DIABETES RESEARCH CENTER
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MEMBERSHIP MOTIVATORS The key to a healthy Aerie/Auxiliary is membership. With more than 1,500 locations across the United States and Canada, the F.O.E. is home to many great member-recruiting ideas and Membership Motivators is our way of allowing you to share these great ideas with fellow Eagles. If you’re looking for a fresh and exciting way to bring new life to your Aerie/ Auxiliary, check out our Membership Motivators page. Ideas are broken up into two categories
EMBRACING
NEW MEMBERS
“Bring In The New” and “Keeping It Lively.” “Bring In The New” is designed to include strategies for drawing new or former members to the Aerie while “Keeping It Lively” includes ideas to excite current members for the purpose of retention. Has your Aerie and Auxiliary come up with a creative way to recruit and retain members? The Grand Aerie would love to hear your ideas and share them with others!
CELL MATES Chances are there’s a list of membership leads in your hands every day. Take a look at the contacts in your cell phone. Are they members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles? If not, make a call! Invite them to your Aerie or Auxiliary for an event. Use the power of your cell phone to encourage your friends, family, neighbors and/or coworkers to join. Call, text or e-mail friends or family each month with reasons why you think they’d make a great Eagle. For more information on this great program, including monthly ideas and our Cell Mates flyer, visit the Membership page in the Members-Only section of www.foe.com. WHO ARE YOUR MEMBERSHIP PROSPECTS? Approaching prospective members can be a daunting task. To help you identify likely options for membership, the Grand Aerie Membership Department has developed a special Prospects chart, helping you organize targets and keep track of those close to you who might be interested in becoming an Eagle. Download your prospect chart today from the Membership Page at www.foe.com and start planning your course of action to help make your Aerie/Auxiliary and the F.O.E. stronger than ever!
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2 01 4 - 2 015 T O P P R O D U C E R S Top Auxiliary Producers
Top Aerie Producers Lake Havasu City, Arizona Auxiliary #4299
364 members
Lake Havasu City, Arizona Auxiliary #4299
209 members
New Market, Virginia Aerie #4264
354 members
Port Orange, Florida Auxiliary #4089
199 members
Coeur D’Alene, Iowa Aerie #486
349 members
Puyallup, Washington Auxiliary #2308
195 members
Lima, Ohio Aerie #370
340 members
Cape Coral, Florida Auxiliary #3957
193 members
Grand Haven, Michigan Aerie #92
301 members
Vero Beach, Florida Auxiliary #4374
183 members
Cape Coral, Florida Aerie #3957
299 members
Fremont, Ohio Auxiliary #1299
153 members
Burnham, Pennsylvania Aerie #4294
269 members
Grand Haven, Michigan Auxiliary #925
146 members
Winchester, Virginia Aerie #824
253 members
Carlisle, Pennsylvania Auxiliary #1299
143 members
Ashland, Kentucky Aerie #2329
252 members
Whitehall, Michigan Auxiliary #3214
138 members
234 members
Chagrin Falls, Ohio Auxiliary #1299
137 members
Carlisle, Pennsylvania Aerie #1299,
Top Individual Aerie Producers
Top Individual Auxiliary Producers
Ronald D. Nold Coeur D’Alene, Idaho #486
128 members
Barbara Stull Fremont, Ohio #712
75 members
Ronald W. Lane Cape Coral, Florida #3957
126 members
Carole Eppley New Oxford, Pennsylvania #1562
66 members
Robert J. Davison Vero Beach, Florida #4374
110 members
Sandra Milletics Port Orange, Florida #4089
62 members
Robert Gaynor Cheboygan, Michigan #351
103 members
Rose Marie Hill Vero Beach, Florida #4374
56 members
Larry Silverthorn Bemidji, Minnesota #351
95 members
Joanna VanSteenberg Brockport, Pennsylvania #965
46 members
Kirk D. Tanner Adrian, Michigan #2371
93 members
Connie Campbell Daytona Beach, Florida #4469
44 members
Roy Thomas Ocean View, Delaware #4528
87 members
Ange Jackson Vero Beach, Florida #4374
43 members
83 members
Mary Nilson Englewood, Florida #3885
42 members
82 members
Jennifer Kless Chagrin Falls, Ohio #2436
39 members
Marlene Schnell Spokane, Washington #2
38 members
George W. Thompson Brunswick, OH #3505 Ryan T. Coffin Middletown, Iowa #150 Michael W. Bristol Traverse City, Michigan #383
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YOUR CHANCE AT A
BRAND NEW CAR!
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OR $15,000 CASH!
10 MEMBERS
25 MEMBERS 45 MEMBERS
RECEIVE YOUR F.O.E. POLO SHIRT!
YOUR CHOICE OF THE FOLLOWING:
YOUR CHOICE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Rolling backpack Ultimate Survival Tool Emergency Car Kit
Leather Bomber Jacket Leather Car Coat Portable BlueTooth Speaker
*Members will receive one (1) entry in the raffle for each new or reenrolled member signed during the 2015-2016 fraternal year. A winner will be selected during the 2016 International Convention in Reno, Nevada. The make and model of the car will be revealed during the 2015 International Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MEMBERSHIP
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Grand-Madam
Presidents Awards* 2015-2016 6 Members
Your choice of the following:
Draw String Backpack Phone Case Wristlet Wallet or Tablet Sleeve Messenger
16 Members
Your choice of the following: Road Pro Portable Black Stove Ladies Tool Kit or Nostalgic Popcorn Machine
36 Members
Your choice of the following:
Keurig Coee Maker Chef Knife Set or Samsung Galaxy Tablet
Cash Raffle! *
$1000 Grand Prize
$500
$400 $200 $300 2 Prizes Each
$100 10 prizes
$50 2 prizes
$25 4 prizes
* Members will receive one (1) entry in the raffle for each new or reenrolled member signed during the 2015-2016 fraternal year. Cash raffle winners will be selected during the 2016 International Convention in Reno, Nevada. MEMBERSHIP
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Every member owes a member annually. As Eagles, we pride ourselves on the impact we make each and every day on communities across the United States and Canada. Help make our impact even greater by encouraging someone you know to be a part of something truly special – The Fraternal Order of Eagles. If each member signs one new member annually, it won’t be long before everyone knows what it means
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The Eagles offers
Countless Benefits FOR MEMBERS TO ENJOY YEAR ROUND
Our efforts to establish a stronger sense of community include developing partnerships with organizations dedicated to the same ideals and beliefs as Eagles. Members currently have access to exclusive benefits on car insurance, preventative health screenings and more - just by being a member!
See what we have to oer below.
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CHANGING LIVES
In 2013, Social Security and the OASDI program paid out $1.3 trillion in aid to citizens throughout the United States.
Leading the Fight for Social Security Eagles helped push through the ďŹ rst Old Age Pension laws in 1923 in Pennsylvania, Montana and Nevada.
Social Security THE
80th Anniversary C E L E B R A T I O N
ON AUGUST 14,
officers of the Grand Aerie headed to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C.,to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Social Security.
TOP IMAGE Grand Aerie Officers and local Eagles members pose for a group photo in front of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.
Held 80 years to the day of F.D.R.’s signing of the groundbreaking legislation, the event saw the F.O.E. pose for photos at the memorial and honor the work done by generations of Eagles before us to ensure the protection of senior citizens in America. The F.O.E.’s work regarding Social Security began on the State level in New York, as Eagles there worked with then-Governor Roosevelt to help the state pass its first Old Age Pension law. As the issue began to gain prominence on a National level upon Roosevelt’s ascension to the Presidency, the Eagles expanded its push alongside the President to make financial protection for seniors a reality. The 80th Anniversary celebration is the second in a trio of historic years for the F.O.E., preceded by last year’s 100th Anniversary of Mother’s Day and serving as the prelude to next year’s 50th Anniversary of Medicare, which provides medical coverage for senior citizens as well as the disabled. Currently, nearly 60 million Americans each month receive necessary financial assistance thanks to the Social Security Act and the tireless work of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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OR ATORY COMPE TITION
TEACHING THE VALUE OF PRIDE AND FAITH TO OUR YOUTH SINCE 1967. Each year, children from across the United States and Canada inspire the masses through our God, Flag & Country International Oratory Competition. Youth ages 10-15 create original three-minute speeches centered around what God, flag and/or country means to them and perform on various levels for a chance to participate GRAND AERIE
in the International Finals, held annually at the F.O.E.’s International Convention. Show your community youth the value of public speaking by getting involved in God, Flag & Country. To see this year’s international finalists perform, visit the God, Flag & Country page at www.foe.com.
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Don’t miss out on the fun. Reserve your place at Eagle Village Today!
BEACHES LOCATED JUST MINUTES FROM EAGLE VILLAGE
1 BDRM COTTAGES WITH CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR
EV PRIVATE LIGHTED PATHS FOR WALKING OR BIKE RIDES
Eagle Village is a beautiful, private community for senior members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, located in Bradenton, Fla., just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll feel right at home thanks to Eagle Village’s beautiful town hall facility and recreation center, lighted walking path and outdoor recreation area, including a pool and shuffleboard courts. To find out more about how you can become a resident or rent a fully-equipped model cottage for a nominal donation up to two weeks per-year, contact the Eagle Village staff. Make a donation to Eagle Village today of $1,000 or more and you’ll receive naming rights to one of our cottages!
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Presidents Charities
Each year, the Grand Worthy and Grand Madam Presidents select charities and special projects for which they raise funds throughout their year as they tour the jurisdiction. Grand Worthy President Chuck Lang Charity – The Art Ehrmann Cancer Fund
Grand Madam President Penny Skinner Charity – The Art Ehrmann Cancer Fund
Throughout the year, Grand Worthy President Chuck Lang will be raising money throughout the jurisdiction to benefit the Fraternal Order of Eagles Charity Foundation’s Art Ehrmann Cancer Fund, which provides grants to hospitals and institutions dedicated to the fight against cancer and in support of patient care.
Grand Madam President Penny Skinner has also chosen The Fraternal Order of Eagles Art Ehrmann Cancer Fund as her charity for the 2015-2016 fraternal year. Donations should be made payable to: F.O.E. Charity Foundation with GMP-Cancer Fund noted on the memo line of your check. Special Project - The ARC of Harrison County
Donations should be made payable to: F.O.E. Charity Foundation with GWP-Cancer Fund noted on the memo line of your check.
Penny’s special project for the year is the ARC of Harrison County in Clarksburg, WVa., for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The purpose of The ARC is to promote opportunities and relationships for persons with developmental disabilities and to educate the community.
Special Project - Home on the Range Chuck’s special project for the year is Home on the Range, in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota. Home On The Range is a therapeutic, working ranch providing education, therapy, spiritual guidance, and recreational and work activities to 54 boys and girls, ages 12 – 19. Most of the youth at Home On The Range have used dysfunctional coping skills to manage problems in the past. In many cases, these coping skills have been survival skills.
Donations should be made payable to: F.O.E. Charity Foundation with ARC noted on the memo line of your check. All donations can be sent to: F.O.E. Charities Department 1623 Gateway Circle S. Grove City, Ohio 43123
Donations should be made payable to: F.O.E. Charity Foundation with GWP – Home on the Range noted on the memo line. GRAND AERIE
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Auxiliary Hall of Fame & Alta Browning Smith Award
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ach year, the F.O.E. Ladies’ Auxiliary presents the Alta Browning Smith Award and the Grand Auxiliary Hall of Fame Awards during the International Auxiliary Convention. Nominations for both prestigious honors are being accepted by the Grand Madam President’s Office until December 1. The Alta Browning Smith Award is presented each year to a Sister who best exemplifies dedication and service to both the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and her local community. Nomination forms for the award should be submitted after a Sister has been approved on the floor by the State/Provincial Auxiliary Membership. grand aerie
Hall of Fame induction is awarded to Auxiliary members with a consistent record of service and support for the Ladies’ Auxiliary and the Fraternal Order of Eagles as a whole. Recipients will receive a special plaque with their name recognizing their achievement, as well as inclusion on the Grand Auxiliary Hall of Fame plaque hanging inside the Grand Aerie Headquarters. Nominations are not held over from previous years, so all candidates will be required to submit a new form for the 2015 year. For information please contact the Grand Madam President’s Office at gmp@foe.com or by phone at 614-883-2168. 29
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We’re looking for the best Aerie/ Auxiliary bulletins from across the United States and Canada to enter the 2016 Grand Aerie Bulletin Contest. Choose your best bulletin (print or electronic) from the months of September, October or November, and submit it with a completed entry form to the Grand Aerie Marketing Department by January 22, 2016, for consideration. Winners will be announced on February
Showcase how your Aerie/Auxiliary communicates by entering this year’s contest. To download the official entry form, visit the Bulletin Contest page at www.foe.com.
Eagles Support
Operation Eagle Operation Eagle supports the Brothers and Sisters who keep us safe by providing custom care packages to those serving overseas each year near the holiday season. Donations for Operation Eagle can be made year-round and should be sent to F.O.E. Operation Eagle, 1623 Gateway Circle South, Grove City, OH 43123. Visit www.foe.com to read more about our 2015 recipients. PROGRAMS
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Childrens Art Contest Help area youth sharpen their creative skills by participating in the 2016 Children’s Art Contest. Children in grades 3-6 can create an original work of art on the theme of “My Favorite Thing” for a chance to win cash prizes. Members are encouraged to reach out to local schools to incorporate the contest in their art curriculums.
WIN A
$3000 $3000 GRANT!
Encourage your local school to submit entries to the Grand Aerie Headquarters by February 12, 2016. Winners will be announced on April 1.
from the Jimmy Durante Children’s Fund!
CHILDREN’S
DAY!
YOUR CHANCE TO COMPETE
AGAINST FELLOW EAGLES
Submit your next youth-oriented event for our 2015-2016 Children’s Day Contest for a chance to win a $3,000 grant from the Jimmy Durante Children’s Fund to benefit a children’s organization of your choice. Any youth-related events held between June 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016 are eligible for submission.
Unleash your competitive side in the spirit of fraternalism by participating in one of our many International Sports Tournaments. A variety of offerings are available throughout the year showcasing the finest Eagles competitors. The Grand Aerie is currently accepting bids on the following 2016 tournaments:
Visit www.foe.com for more information
Men’s Bowling Women’s Bowling Darts Pool Softball Golf Summer Horseshoes
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HIGH QUALITY. HIGH QUANTITY.
Low Prices. Holding a fundraiser? Running for office? Save money on bulk orders for a variety of great items through the Fraternal Order of Eagles Bulk Order Store. Our store gives you the ability to customize high quality items at an unparalleled low cost! As the official store of the F.O.E., you have access to all of our logos and a complete catalog of items you won’t find anywhere else.
Click the Store tab at www.foe.com and select the Bulk Order Store to place your order today.
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MEN’S CAMP SHIRT | $25
F.O.E. FLEECE | $35
Relax in this wrinkle-resistant camp shirt with coconut-shell buttons and left chest pocket.
Get ready for winter with this lightweight zip-up fleece jacket.
Buy individual items in our In-Stock Merchandise Store.
LADY’S SHRUG | $33
MULTI-POCKET TOTE | $5
Top off your look with this comfortable shrug, featuring button tab sleeves and shawl collar.
Head to your next meeting with this great tote, featuring two large front pockets, two business card pockets and shoulder-length handles.
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Helping You Reach
Your Full Potential PUBLICATIONS THAT WILL REACH THE MASSES
Take your Aerie/Auxiliary to new heights with the help of our new library of informational brochures. Whether you’re holding an open house, a charity fundraiser or simply looking for ways to improve your community outreach, the Grand Aerie has you covered. SEE WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER BELOW.
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1) AERIE AND AUXILIARY APPLICATIONS The key to driving membership, our new Aerie & Auxiliary applications include history of the organization, benefits available to potential members and more. 2) EAGLES WHO WE ARE BROCHURE Serving as the centerpiece of our brochure library, the Who We Are brochure offers an in-depth look at all the opportunities available to prospective members, with information on our charities, an in-depth historical timeline and fun facts about the F.O.E. 3) EAGLES PUBLICITY BROCHURE Designed to help our existing Aerie and Auxiliaries, the Publicity brochure provides an extensive look at what you can do to make your next major event more attractive to local media and increase your level of media exposure. 4) EAGLES CHARITY FOUNDATION BROCHURE Charity is the heart of the F.O.E. Our new Charity Foundation brochure provides information on our grant process, a look at each of the funds within the Foundation and valuable information you can use to help your fundraising efforts grow.
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Learning How Your Money Helps
The Grand Aerie Support You Operating an organization the size of the Fraternal Order of Eagles requires a substantial amount of resources. Those resources are primarily provided through the biannual Per-Capita Tax paid by each Aerie and Auxiliary to the Grand Aerie.
the F.O.E. Charity Foundation and graphs breaking down exactly where the Grand Aerie funds come from, and what that money is used to do for our members. Below each graph will be a breakdown of the various items which make up each category. For example, Travel & Meeting Costs made up 14% of the Grand Aerie’s expenses last year. Of that amount, 31% was spent on Convention-related travel while just 12.5% was used for all Board Meeting-related travel throughout the year.
The Per-Capita Tax made up 73.41% of all Grand Aerie income for the 20142015 fraternal year. These funds enable us to provide you with dedicated office support, fund our annual International Convention, support all agent and assignment-related travel and expenses and support all of our internal and external marketing and membership efforts.
The Grand Aerie works hard to ensure your funds are put to good use and we hope the information on the following pages further proves our efforts to help the F.O.E. operate in a logical and efficient manner on your behalf.
On the following pages, you will see totals for all of our received charitable donations, charitable grants issued by ACCOUNTING
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CHARITY GRANTS
F.O.E. CHARITIES
CHARITY CONTRIBUTIONS
$235,406.00
CHARITY FOUNDATION
$196,089.00
$359,958.00
MAX BAER HEART FUND
$391,892.00
$246,714.00
HANSEN DIABETES FUND
$252,573.00
$598,114.00
ART EHRMANN CANCER FUND
$455,591.00
$239,606.00
DD DUNLAP KIDNEY
$237,126.00
$18,450.00
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
$36,059.00
$624,498.00
DURANTE CHILDREN’S
$502,341.00
$134,679.00
LEW REED SPINAL CORD INJ.
$215,964.00
$187,243.00
BLACKIE FLOYD ALZHEIMER’S
$242,517.00
$201,449.00
GOLDEN AGE/PARKINSON’S
$146,633.00
$85,797.00
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
$116,241.00
$341,407.00
HOME
$341,407.00
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DRC
$2,669,817.00
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EAGLE VILLAGE
$196,565.00
$3,273,321.00
TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS
$6,000,815.00
TOTAL FRATERNAL YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS: $9,274,135.00
Financials A look into the 2014-2015 fiscal year • The Grand Aerie continues to operate within the budget approved by the delegation. Per-Capita Tax will remain at $6 in Dec. 2015. • While we opened the DRC and fulfilled our $25 million commitment to the University of Iowa in 2014, our goal is not yet finished. In a previous year, to meet our commitment, we borrowed $2.1 million for the Charity Foundation. We must continue to fundraise and pay off the $1.4 million balance of this loan to complete our goal. • Loss of membership is the major challenge facing our organization. From a financial perspective, leadership must construct a plan to fund necessary investment in marketing, programs and training to rejuvenate membership while membership-driven income declines. • Uncertainty in the economy and historically accounting
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low interest rates were negatively affecting funding the Pension Fund. Local Aeries were responsible for 77% of the underfunded Pension Fund when the Grand Aerie assumed liability. In real dollars, that’s $9,240,000 the Grand Aerie agreed to pay. The Grand Aerie borrowed money to fully fund the Pension Fund, allowing it to be terminated and beneficiaries to be fully paid. This will allow the Grand Aerie to budget necessary cash flow to meet payments instead of trying to meet a contribution amount that fluctuates annually with interest rates. Dealing with this now will help the Eagles thrive in the long run. The beneficiaries are expected to be paid in full and the Pension Fund terminated by the end of December 2015. WWW.FOE.COM
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How is your $12 in Per Capita Tax utilized? The above graphs break down our expenditures for the 2014-2015 fraternal year with explanations of each category below.
3 9.48% INTEREST 1,160,762
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Interest accumulated by Grand Aerie investments and accounts.
Twice each year, Aeries and Auxiliaries pay a per-member tax which serves as the primary generator of funds for Grand Aerie operations. Currently, the Per Capita Tax amount is $6 per-six month period.
4 2.66% CONVENTION PROCEEDS
PER CAPITA TAX
8,990,868
$
2 9.85%
OTHER
5 4.61% MEMBERSHIP FEES
1,206,105
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Supplies sales, store sales, affinity program income, dissolved Aerie returned income, etc. ACCOUNTING
325,217
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Funds generated by Convention registration, banquet ticket sales and the Convention Program book and sponsorships.
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4 14.98% GRAND AERIE WAGES
1 22.88%
MEMB./MARKETING
2,237,272
$
Soar, brochures, convention expenses, membership awards, contests & awards, Membership/Marketing programs, legislative. (PCT Breakdown - $2.75)
22.17%
OTHER
Grand Aerie Staffing: Total payroll for Grand Aerie employees including department heads. (PCT Breakdown - $1.80)
5 13.78% TRAVEL + MEETINGS
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2,167,278
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Other: Interest expenses (loans), pension funding. (PCT Breakdown - $2.66)
6 5.50% OPERATING EXPENSES
20.69%
2,022,664
$
Audit fees, legal expenses, licensing & regulations, network & IT, insurance, officer salaries, etc.(PCT Breakdown - $2.48) ACCOUNTING
1,347,559
$
Conventions & Regional conferences, GWP and GMP travel, board meetings, representative assignments, deputy & agent travel, Incoming Presidents meetings. (PCT Breakdown - $1.65)
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$
538,082
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ORGANIZATION WIDE
UPDATES AND REGULATIONS News and information you need to keep your Aerie and Auxiliary running at full speed.
CONSTITUTIONS
New Directories and Constitutions & Statutes Available Soon New versions of the Aerie/Auxiliary Directory and the Constitutions and Statutes books will be available before the end of the year through the Grand Aerie Supply Department. Make sure your Aerie/Auxiliary has the most up-to-date resources available by ordering your copy through the Supplies Department at supplies@foe.com or by phone at 614-883-2178. GRAND AERIE
F.O.E. Strategic Plan During the 2015 International Convention, the F.O.E. unveiled its new Strategic Plan, featuring our goals for the next five years, outlining a path to success as the organization progresses toward the future. The goals were presented to the Aerie and Auxiliary delegations and all members were urged to promote the plan to their fellow Brothers & Sisters to help in the process of reaching success. The goals are as follows: •
Grow the F.O.E. combined Aerie and Auxiliary membership to 1.1 million or more total members
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Promote public awareness and creative positive impressions of the F.O.E. nationwide.
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Preserve the F.O.E. as a strong, vibrant fraternity well positioned for success in the future.
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Assure the financial stability of all F.O.E. funds and investments.
To read the comprehensive report and see the powerpoint presentation delivered at Convention, visit the Strategic Plan page, under the About tab, at www.foe.com. The page will be updated as the progress to include revisions to these goals, indicators of success and more. grand aerie
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GRAND WORTHY PRESIDENTS OFFICE
Apply To Be A Grand Aerie Agent The Grand Aerie is taking a new, proactive approach to our Agent program and we need your help in maximizing its potential. Through the revised Agent program, the Grand Aerie looks to find approximately 30 individuals to work as Agents dedicated to helping Troubled Aeries/Auxiliaries get back on their feet and continue leaving a positive impact on their communities. Another 10 individuals will be selected as Closing Agents, who will inherit Aeries and Auxiliaries deemed unsalvageable and assist in the sale and handling of assets. Revisions were made to the program in an effort to relieve pressure from the States/ Provinces and improve the knowledge of all Agents of the Grand Aerie. We’re asking you to spread the word to Aeries and Auxiliaries throughout your State/Province and help us attract individuals in your area who you feel best exemplify the Fraternal Order of Eagles and are best suited for Agent work.
Anyone accepted into the Agent program will be required to attend an Agent Certification Class where the duties and obligations of the positions will be explained by Grand Aerie leadership. The Grand Worthy President’s Office is now accepting applications. Applications will be reviewed and members selected for the Agent program will be contacted in the weeks following with further instructions. The continued health and success of the Fraternal Order of Eagles is a group effort and we’re counting on you to help us as we take the necessary measures to ensure the long term stability of the organization. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the revised Agent program, contact Assistant to the Grand Worthy President Scott Houghtaling at 614-8832172 or via email at scotth@foe.com.
Register for the Members-Only section of www.foe.com to receive access to Grand Aerie forms and resources. MMS
Edit Your Member Information Online All F.O.E. members in good standing now have the ability to edit their contact information online through www.foe.com. Log in to your members-only account (or register if you haven’t already), and click on your name in the blue bar at the top of the page. Once you’ve been taken to your member profile, choose the Edit Member Information option and fill in the corresponding form with your up-to-date information. Changes will be reflected in our Member Management System (MMS). grand aerie
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ORGANIZATION WIDE UPDATES AND REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE
GRAND TRIBUNAL
Compliance is the key to maintaining a healthy Aerie and Auxiliary. To ensure you’re in full compliance with the Grand Aerie, make sure your Aerie/Auxiliary has submitted the following to the Grand Aerie Compliance Department:
The Grand Tribunal Office has moved to the Grand Aerie Headquarters in Grove City, Ohio. Please be sure to send any materials to the Grand Aerie Headquarters from this point forward.
Is Your Aerie/Auxiliary Grand Tribunal Office In Compliance? Moves To Grove City
• Full policy for General Liability Insurance for Aerie & Auxiliary with the Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles named as Additionally Insured. Auxiliary can be additionally insured in Aerie policy. • Bond or Employee Dishonesty coverage within your full policy. • Liquor Liability Insurance • 2012 Affiliation Agreement • 990 filed by October 15, 2015
JOLIE STAUFFER, formerly Grand Aerie Paralegal/Assistant to the Legal Advisor, has been named the Secretary to the Grand Tribunal, following the retirement of previous Secretary Shirley Schoenauer, and will be handling phone calls, e-mails and inquiries related to the Grand Tribunal and its associated functions. The Grand Tribunal Office will assume the standard Grand Aerie Headquarters operating hours of 7:30 a.m. EST to 4 p.m. EST.
• Per Capita Tax, Membership Fees and Supplies Invoices paid in full to-date
The Grand Aerie Headquarters Staff is here to serve you. Contact us at help@foe.com or call us at 614-882-2200 Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. STATUTES
All Membership Dues Due Dates to May 31 The Delegates at the 2015 Grand Aerie Convention, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, approved a change to Section 71.3 of the Statutes. This change takes effect immediately and requires a change in all Aerie By-Laws. This change states in part: SECTION 71.3 All dues shall be paid in advance to the Local Aerie annually. They shall become due and payable on May 31st of each year. grand aerie
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STATUTES
Important Dues Receipt Notice! SECTION 55.1 The official receipt of the Order properly executed by the member’s home Aerie shall be the only acceptable evidence of good standing of a member. SECTION 55.2 The official receipt shall be of such size and form as may be prescribed by the Grand Secretary, and shall be issued in the manner directed by the Grand Secretary. Dues receipts in violation of the directions of the Grand Secretary are NOT permitted to be issued by an Aerie and any member using a receipt in violation may not be accepted for admittance by the remaining Aeries of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. BE SURE TO CHECK IT OUT The photos shown above are the official Aerie and Auxiliary dues receipts, as approved by the Grand Secretary. Please take a moment to make sure your dues receipt matches the style of the receipts seen here. Starting with the 2016 International Convention, use of an improper dues receipt will result in the inability to carry votes as a delegate at the Convention. Please be sure to have a proper receipt prior to the Convention to ensure your Aeries votes will be considered in the election.
Holding an event this fall? Take advantage of our Local News Program. We’ll work with you to put together a press release to send to local media in your area. Contact the Marketing Department at marketing@foe.com or by phone at 614-883-2210 to get started!
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THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES 1623 GATEWAY CIRCLE SOUTH GROVE CITY, OHIO 43123
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F.O.E. COOLER | $25 $20 Head to your next cookout with this collapsible cooler, which holds up to 36 cans.
BOTTLE KOOZIE | $3.50 Keep your drink cold with this collapsible, 12 oz., zip-up bottle koozie.
Buy individual items in our In-Stock Merchandise Store.
to make sure you continue to reach your full potential.
dues receipt cards, our Supply Department has the items necessary
Department. From Constitutions & Statues to Ritual books and
great resources available to you through the Grand Aerie Supply
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