FOE Soar September 2018

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September 2018

The Official Bulletin of The Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Aerie

Make A Donation To The 2018 Operation Eagle Campaign

Moberly Eagles #2669 dropping off 2,425 lbs. of soda pop tabs to Didion Orf Recycling for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Missouri Eagles Unite To Help Pediatric Cancer Patients With Can Tab Fundraiser

Moberly, Mo., Aerie #2669 and Marceline, Mo., Aerie #726 have been pooling their efforts to collect soda pop tabs in honor of pediatric cancer patients Brandon Scott and Bryor Lacey. In as little as twelve months, both Aeries were able to collect 2,425 pounds of soda tabs, and in turn, Scott and Lacey have donated $10,095.95 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Collecting that many tabs was no easy task, as it takes 1,267 soda pop tabs alone to make one pound. The idea of collecting tabs first came about in 2001 when #726 secretary Lois Coe was State Madam President for the Missouri State Eagles. She thought about all the soda cans that were being thrown away on a daily basis, and wanted to turn the tabs collection into a free project that can help someone else.

In the first year, they collected 1,000 pounds of tabs and presented them to RMHC in St. Louis, MO. Will and Diane Watson were then appointed as the first State Can Tab Chairmen, and stored the tabs in their barn. The Watson’s also presented awards to the Aeries and Auxiliaries that collected the most tabs, turning the collections into a fun challenge where one could win prizes. Moberly Aerie #2669 got on board a few years later when Scott’s aunt, Alma Wilson, spoke with Aerie members Regina Fusselman and Garret Unterreiner. From there, #726 proposed a competition to see which Aerie could collect the most tabs. Moberly #2669 and Marceline #726

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Each year, the Fraternal Order of Eagles selects individuals serving overseas to receive care packages, funded by Eagles members, for the holidays. Approximately $10,000 is spent annually to provide food, clothing, toiletries, books, movies, magazines, games and more to assist them as they protect our freedoms. There’s still time for your Aerie or Auxiliary to make a difference in 2018. If you know someone who qualifies, fill out the form on our website. Any Eagle member can nominate anyone (they don't have to be an Eagles member.)This program makes a huge difference in the lives of troops serving overseas every year and we couldn't do it without the incredible support from our members across the world. Donations made by Oct. 12, 2018, will be used to help purchase items for this year’s campaign. Checks should be made payable to FOE Grand Aerie with Operation Eagle noted in the memo line and can be sent to: FOE Operation Eagle 1623 Gateway Circle South Grove City, OH 43123


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