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2024 News and Memos from the Aerie #4538
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Posted Oct 5 2024
Memo Foothills Aerie #4538 Hello Eagles, We are seeing many of our friends from the Great Frozen North returning and we welcome them. We have missed you. Aerie Meetings: We would like to remind everyone that our Aerie meetings have changed to the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. Come to a meeting and participate in the operation of our Aerie. Oktoberfest, October 11th: Break out your lederhosen and join us for this Fall (?) celebration that will feature a Corn Hole Tournament at 2:00 pm, dinner at 5:00 pm with bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad, red cabbage, cucumber salad and pretzel bites and drink specials. Halloween Costume Party, October 29th: Put on your scariest, funniest, or most original costume, come to the Aerie, enjoy our drink specials and dance to one of our favorite bands, the Dependables. During the Queen of Hearts drawing break we will judge costumes and award prizes. Be sure to buy tickets for the fabulous Halloween Basket presented by the Auxiliary. Annual State Visitation, November 8th: Every year the State Aerie Officers, other local Aerie officers and members visit all the Aeries in the state. We are very proud of our Aerie and this is an opportunity to showcase it to the rest of the state. We hope our members consider coming and interacting with our counterparts in the state. For our state visitation, we will be serving smoked chicken quarters and fixings. Taco Tues : Just a note to our volunteers. Taco Tuesday is suffering from a lack of help and we really do need you to step up and give us a hand. If we don’t get enough volunteers, unfortunately, we may have to cancel Taco Tuesday until we do get enough volunteers. I know how much everyone enjoys this event so please consider giving four hours a week or even four hours a month to help us keep this tradition going. We could also use help in the other areas such as Friday night dinners, Saturday night dinners, or baking desserts for either of these fine endeavors. Foothills #4538 Auxiliary : The Aerie would like to thank the auxiliary for their generous $3000 donation to the building fund. We do appreciate everything that you do for us. Ralph Arnold Secretary Foothills Aerie #4538 |
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Posted Sept 12 2024
Hello Eagles!! We are happy to announce that our Member / Volunteers appreciation day was a success. We honored our volunteers and celebrated our members with gifts, certificates and a complimentary lunch. We signed up 13 new Aerie and Auxiliary members and raised $500.00 for the new building fund. Congratulations and thank you to all our members who helped to make this event happen. Our next event will be Oktoberfest on Oct 11, 2024. Details will be forthcoming. The main purpose of this memo is to give an update on our fundraising effort. Our focus at this point is to pay off the mortgage for our ten acres of land. If the land is paid off, we will be in a much better position to begin construction of a building. The fundraising goal for this phase is $500,00.00. From January 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024 we have recorded 48,452.01. These donations include: Queen of Hearts 14,070.15 Cribbage 1235.00 Darts 974.00 Loudmouth 1825.00 Pay off the land committee 5000.00 Feather the Nest Committee 1000.00 FOE 4538 Auxiliary 7400.00 Various other donations and functions make up the balance. At this point we had $120,000.00 in our Edward Jones account. We analyzed our financial position and decided that we would add enough money to our earmarked funds to make a $100,000.00 deposit to Edward Jones. So, with $220,000.00 in our account we are almost halfway to our goal of $500,000.00. List Of Donors from 1/1/2024 Carolyn Werkman, Debbie Rennick, Gene Maxon, Harvey LeSure, Ann Yingling, Joyce Thompson, Deborah Whiddon, David Horn, Lynn Watts, Kelly and Marianne O’Brien, Bill Wagner, Sam and Linda May, Bill and Rosemary Wagner, Ralph And Candy Arnold, Toni Jo Quintana, Debbie Ke, Evelyn Pribble,Vicki Spiers, Bill Groot, Jerry Lawrence, J. Beke, Billy and Tina Bolar, Larry Nelms, Bruce Price. For anyone who makes a donation, we give a lapel pin to wear. The money to purchase these pins ($1200) was donated by the members of Cheri Martin’s line dancing class. Thank you very much to the following members. JAMI ALEJANDRO, LAUNI ANDERSON, KAREN BRICE, MARILYN BURRUS, KRIS CEBELAK, SHARRON DURDEN, TAMMI EVANS, SHIRLEY FAIN, HOLLY FISHER, LINDA GREEN, DEBBIE KETTUNEN, CHERI MARTIN, ROSA MARTIN, MARGARET MARTINA, UTA McCORMICK, ANN YINGLING. Thank you for being an Eagle Ralph Arnold Secretary, Foothills #4538 |
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Posted Aug 20 2024 HELLO EAGLES Here we are on the backside of summer, and we are looking forward to the return of our winter members. Speaking of members… We are a diverse Aerie with many members who are here only in the winter, but we have many members who brave the heat and are here year around. We would like to show our appreciation to those who support our Aerie year-round and to our volunteers who keep our Aerie functioning. So… MEMBER/VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: On Sunday September 1st from 12:00 until 4:00 we will honor our volunteers and thank our members with a complimentary dinner of fried chicken, baked beans and potato salad. If you would like to bring your favorite dessert to share, please do. Additionally, we challenge each member to bring a non-member with them. If you do, each of you will receive a free raffle ticket for a cash drawing. If your friend becomes a member each of you will receive an additional ticket. One member who brought a non-member and one non-member/new member will be drawn for the cash prize. We will have a basket raffle “Raining Dollars”. There will be a Corn Hole tournament at 2:00 pm (sign up in the Aerie, $10.00 team) We will have live music through the afternoon. Drink specials: $2.00 Bud Light draft, $4.00 Blue Hawaiian and $1.50 Busch cans. NEW BUILDING FUND-RAISING COMMITTEE: Our Building Fund-Raising committee met August 20, 2024. We are working hard to obtain enough donations to pay off the debt on the land we purchased on which to build a new “nest.” Our goal is $500,000 to be reached ASAP. This is a project affecting each and every member of our Aerie. We need a new home, and in order to do that we need dollars. We only have two years left on the lease at our present home, so it’s time to get going so we can get moving. With that in mind, there will be a volunteer at the Aerie every Tuesday evening from 5:00 pm to7:00 p.m. to receive donations. We hope to have as many members as possible donate $200 toward this cause. To date we have received $3,100.00 in donations. Pledge forms will be available so that members can pledge $20 a month for 10 months if needed. But keep in mind, every donation matters. Each person who donates will receive a special lapel pin indicating they cared enough to help. Names of donors will also be posted weekly, and alphabetically, on the Aerie TV announcement screens, with your approval. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!! Also for the Building Fund: Fifty-cent Friday donations jars will be at the front and back doors. Dropping in just two quarters to help with the building project would be appreciated. Starting September 1st, there will be $1.00 daily and $5 weekly draws at the bar. Pages in the books are numbered 1-100. you can pay $1.00 for the daily draw and write your name on any number you choose. On Friday a number will be drawn, and the winner will get 50% of that pot-the rest to the building fund. The $5 weekly draw works the same way, but the number will be drawn for the week on Friday. If you are present and your number is drawn, you will receive 50% of the pot. If you are not present, you will get 25% of the pot. If no name is on the line of any number drawn, that pot goes into the building fund. Anyone interested in serving on this committee, wants more info, or has other fund-raising suggestions, will be welcome at our next meeting on September 17, 2024, at around 10:00 am after the joint officers’ meeting. We are having our annual visitation on Friday November 8th this year. Representatives will be here from Aeries from around the state, as well as dignitaries from the Grand Aerie. If you would like to be a member of this committee, or just want to learn more about this fun event, our next meeting will be held August 27th at 9:00 am. GRAND AERIE CONVENTION: The Grand Aerie International Convention was held Aug 4 -8 in New Orleans, LA. Our Aerie was well represented with nine members attending. We received valuable training in the operation of our Aerie and enjoyed interacting with other members from around the US and Canada. It was Arizona’s turn to host the Four Corners Hospitality Room on the first day and our Aerie stepped up to make it successful. Candy Arnold took the lead in planning and decorations. Kelly and Marianne O’Brien, assisted by Cheri Martin, Sandy Carver and Ann Yingling spent weeks cooking 26 gallons of gumbo and made many (hundreds, it seemed) sandwiches and platters to serve in the Hospitality room. Debbie Rennick served food for hours and Candy Arnold and Cristy Lawson bartended for hours. They, along with many other members from the state made it a success. Our sincerest gratitude to all of you for your efforts. Thanks to all our members for being Eagles. Ralph Arnold Secretary Foothills #4538 |
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Posted Aug 5 2024 Hello Brothers, This is to inform the membership that there is a vote to change our By-Laws on SATURDAY, AUGUST 10th at 10am. Change is to be read as follows: Aerie Meetings will be held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Thank You for your participation, Stefani Newsome Assistant Secretary Foothills Aerie 4538 |
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Posted July 16 2024 Hello Eagles: IMPORTANT NOTICE TOO ALL MEMBERS: Due to the seating capacity of our Aerie and due to the size of the Queen of Hearts, guests will not be allowed in the Aerie Social Room after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday 16 July and on Queen nights until the Queen of Hearts is won. When our maximum capacity is reached during these events we will not admit ANYONE else in. The Aerie meeting that is scheduled for Aug 3, 2024 has been moved by Aerie vote to Aug 10, 2024. Here is a message from the Fund-Raising Committee regarding New Building Fundraising: PLEASE HELP US BUILD OUR NEW HOME! We are all excited about the prospect of having a new Aerie home. Some new projects arebeing initiated to help us reach our goal of $500,000. Beginning Wednesday, July 24th, when you come into the Aerie you will have the opportunity to pay $1.00 to sign your name in a binder, beside any number that is open for that day. At the end of each day a number will be drawn, and if your name is on that line, you will receive 50% of the amount taken in for that day’s drawing. The other 50% will go to the building fund. Same works for the $5.00 weekly drawing, except you must be present to win your full 50% of what was taken in for that drawing. If not present, you will receive 25%. The weekly drawing will be held Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m., the week after each drawing closes. When you see “cuss” jars on the bar and hanging on the blue posts in the room, let it be a reminder that each swear word uttered will cost $1.00 to be deposited into those jars. Number 16 of the House Rules of the Aerie states “Profane language of any type will NOT be tolerated in the Aerie home.” The proceeds from these jars will also be ear marked for the Building Fund. Also, a “Pay off the Land fund raiser” will start in August. It has been projected, that if every member could donate $200, we could pay off the mortgage on our 10 acres, and OUR land could then be used as collateral to get a loan with which to build our new “Nest.” $200 is probably not possible for everyone and must seem like a large sum, but please keep in mind that with a pledge donation it is just $20 a month for the next 10 months. You can also help “Feather our Nest” by donating various sums so a special feather with your name on it will be displayed on the back wall. Everyone who donates to the “Pay off the Land” and “Feather our Nest” projects will earn a special lapel pin to wear proudly, have their name put up on a continuing list on the Aerie TV, and on the Aerie Facebook page. Not the amount, just the name (unless donor wishes to remain anonymous.) However, if a donation is made in honor or in memory of a specific person, that memorial will be posted along with the donor’s name. Donations can be made by check, cash or credit card, with Aerie Secretary, or Auxiliary Secretary. You can also come to the Aerie on Tuesday evenings between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., beginning August 13th to make your donation. Someone mentioned that folks get tired of being “nickeled and dimed to death”. Please remember, this is a special, exciting time in the history of our Aerie. We are working to have our own building on land that we own. We want something to show for the amount of money we are now paying for rent. We are all members of this wonderful organization, so let’s pull together and generously support this path to making this dream a reality. |
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Posted June 8 2024
HELLO EAGLES!! Welcome to the new Aerie Year. We are looking forward to a happy and prosperous year. IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you have not paid your dues for Aerie Year 24-25 you are no longer a member in good standing. You may renew your membership without penalty until June 30, after which you will be dropped from the rolls. If you are dropped you must reenroll which carries a $10.00 reenrollment fee. See any Officer or Bartender to renew. Effective June 1, 2024 all NEW Aerie memberships and REENROLLS will be $50.00. So, renew now and avoid the extra fees. We would like to introduce our new Officers for this coming year and wish them all a successful term. AERIE Junior Past Worthy President: Kelly O’Brien Worthy President: William (Bill) Wagner Worthy Vice President: Debbie Rennick Worthy Chaplain: Tina Currie Secretary: Ralph Arnold Worthy Conductor: Cheri Martin Treasurer: Terrie Cartee Inside Guard: John Hoslin Trustees: Eddie Borst, Bill Groot, Sandy Carver, Wendell Blum, Christy Lawson, Linda McCready-Aldengren. AUXILIARY Junior Past Worthy President: Michelle Silvis Madam President: Debbie Borst Madam Vice President: Nancie Hacke Madam Chaplain: Celeste Carter Madam Secretary: Linda May Madam Treasurer: Susan Coyle Madam Conductor: Candy Arnold Madam Inside Guard Sonnia Bean Madam Trustees: Joyce Thompson, Linda Boring, Janet Gentzel FATHER’S DAY, June 16th. Complimentary Brunch for our members who are Fathers (last brunch of the summer), Raffles (gun cabinet and Fan), and door prizes. JULY 4th: Complimentary lunch, Hamburgers and Hotdogs, from 11:00 - 2:00. Bring a side dish to share. 2:00 Corn hole Tournament. Wear your Red, White, and Blue! KARAOKE: Sundays from 3:00 to 7:00 Bob and Raquel. Wednesdays from 6:00 to 9:00 Miss Shirley Fridays from 6:00 to 9:00 (as scheduled) Bob and Raquel SOCIAL ROOM INFORMATION: Effective June 10th all drink prices will be increased by 25 cents. This is due to liquor price increases from our suppliers. Happy Hour will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and will now include beer and wine. There are many new cocktails at the bar, the latest is Expresso Martini. Try it, you will like it. Jello Shots are also available, the proceeds from which will go to the building fund. Ralph Arnold Secretary Foothills #4538 |
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Posted May 13 2024 Hello Brothers and Sisters, If anyone has a loved one that has passed in the last year who is a member of Foothills 4538 and you have NOT directly notified the Aerie Secretary, please do so. We want to honor all of our departed Brothers and Sisters on Sunday, May 26th, 2024 at 4pm. The Memorial Service will be followed by a Potluck dinner. On Saturday, May 25th, 2024 we will install our new officers for Eagle year 2024-2025. Please come and welcome them. Thank You, Ralph Arnold Aerie Secretary Foothills 4538 |
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Posted April 30 2024 HELLO EAGLES!!! We are happy to announce that our new bookkeeping system, Quick Books, is up and running, thanks to the dedication and expertise of our treasurer, Terri Cartee. Terri spent countless hours building our program and populating it with all this year’s data. Thank you, Terri, for bringing us out of the dark ages. Don’t forget our elections are this Saturday, May 4th, 2024. The candidates for Secretary are Ralph Arnold and Peggy Townsend. The polls open at 8:00 am and close at 10: am. Also on Saturday is our annual Kentucky Derby Party, hosted by Diane and Charley Plotz. Wear your best hat for the Hat Contest. Tie your horse up out side or bring him inside for horse races, drinks and fun. Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated on Sunday, May 5th. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist) Brunch will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 am and it will feature burritos in addition to our regular breakfast. We will have a Mariachi playing from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. At 2:00 am the cornhole tournament will begin. If you haven’t signed up grab a partner and come on over. Throughout the day we will have beer and drink specials. Hasta entonces!! Mother’s Day, April 12, 2024. For more than a century, the second Sunday in May has been set aside to honor Mothers everywhere – and it all started with a push from the Fraternal Order of Eagles Past Grand Worthy President Frank E. Hering when he made a public plea to recognize Mothers everywhere. A decade later, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation making Mother’s Day a reality. This achievement remains one of the most significant milestones in the history of the organization. From preparing brunch to buying cards and flowers, the spirit of Hering and the F.O.E. lives on through our actions on Mother’s Day. So, join us on Sunday May 12th to celebrate our mothers with brunch and flowers. To honor our mothers, all our members who are mothers may enjoy a complimentary brunch and a flower. Annual Memorial, May 26th, 2024 The annual memorial for our departed brothers and sisters will be held on May 26th at 4:00 pm. Please come and honor our members and friends who are no longer with us. Afterwards there will be a potluck, so bring your best dish. President’s Corner: Worthy President Kelly O’Brien Dear Brother Eagles, In just a few days we will hold our annual elections to select Aerie Officers for the 2024-2025 term. Nearly all positions have minimum required candidates of one, with the office of Secretary being contested by two candidates Ralph Arnold and Peggy Townsend, therefore I heartily encourage you to vote Saturday morning between 8:00am and 10:00am on May 4, 2024. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have come forward to volunteer their time and effort as officers of our Aerie, it is their contribution of their efforts and skills both new and practiced that make our Aerie function as a safe and enjoyable social environment for us all. We are still very much the Fraternity of “People Helping People” May is a busy month for us, Officer elections, then officer Installations, Kentucky Derby party with Potluck May 4 at 2:00pm, Cinco de Mayo Sunday May 5 with special drinks and Corn Hole tournament at 2:00pm, May 12th is Mother’s Day THE holiday the Fraternal Order of Eagles started, and Sunday May 26th at 4:00pm we will hold a Memorial service for all our members who have passed this year all are welcome to attend. With most of our snowbird Eagles back up north there is lots of room in the Aerie social room for all of us “Rounders” to enjoy the space, activities and each other’s company and I look forward to seeing you there. Fraternally Kelly O’Brien Worthy President Aerie 4538 Madam President Candy Arnold Hello Sisters, Wishing my fellow sisters a Very Happy Mother’s Day, in advance. Make sure you put us on your TO DO LIST for your special day and joins us at the Aerie for a complimentary breakfast. Mary Kellogg and Company promise you a GREAT treat. After breakfast we will draw for the Mother’s Day Basket of Goodies. The Auxiliary is very proud to say that, with your support of our basket raffles, we gave the Aerie a check for $3000 to the New Building Fund. The Auxiliary will be moving our dinners back to Friday Nights so check your calendar for the menu. Remember that we donate $1 from every meal to the Aerie Building Fund. Joyce Thompson and Company will continue to serve lunches at the Aerie from 11:00 til 1:00 (or as business determines) on Wednesdays. So come and have lunch and play Loud Mouth. Hope to see you all there. Congratulations to your new incoming Auxiliary Officers for 2024-2025: Debbie Borst, President Nancie Hackie, Vice President Celest Carter, Chaplain Candy Arnold, Conductor Joyce Thompson, Trustee Linda Boring, Trustee Janet Getzel, Trustee Susan Coyle, Treasurer Linda May, Secretary To our sisters that have left to go back to their “other home”, have a safe summer and we can’t wait to see you all again in the Fall at “our home”. Respectfully submitted. Candy Arnold |
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Posted April 30 2024 For those of you who are interested, here are the results of the trials held on Sunday, April 28th. Frank Richards, Accuser Vs Ralph Arnold, Accused Charge: Financial Fraud Disposition: Not Guilty Frank Richards, Accuser vs Stefani Newsome, Accused Charge: Fraud Disposition: Charges withdrawn by the Accuser. |
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Posted April 26 2024
Hello Eagles Important Information and Dates: April 28th 2024 A Trial will be held in the Aerie at 2:00 pm: Frank Richards, Accuser VS Ralph Arnold, Accused. A Trial will be held in the Aerie at 3:00 pm: Frank Richards, Accuser vs Stefani Newsome, Accused. May 4th 2024 The election of Aerie officers will be held in the Aerie from 8:00 am until 10:00 am prior to the regular Aerie Meeting. The only office we will be voting on is Secretary and the candidates are Peggy Townsend and Ralph Arnold. We will have a potluck that will start at 1:00 pm, so bring your favorite dish. The Kentucky Derby Party will start at 2:00 and. Wear your hats. May 5th 2024 or Cinco De Mayo Brunch will be burritos, plus we will still serve regular breakfast. Mariachi Band will play from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Corn Hole Tournament will start at 2:00 pm. Drink Specials and Mexican Beer Specials all afternoon. Aerie Meeting Day Change. A motion to change the regular meeting scheduled for June 1st, 2024 to June 8th, 2024 will be made at the next regular meeting. The change is requested because most of the officers will be attending the State Convention. Early renewals on Thursdays are over for the year. The May Calendar will be emailed as soon as it is published. |
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Posted March 30 2024 Hello Eagles SPRING HAS SPRUNG!!! The calendar was not available at the time of this email. We will send it when it is published. Proposed Changes to By-Laws and House Rules: At our next Aerie meeting on April 6, 2024 at 10:00 am we will have the third and final reading of the proposed changes to our By-Laws and House Rules. After the reading we will have an opportunity to discuss each change then vote on each change. Some of the proposed changes relate to the composition and meeting times of the Board of Trustees, increasing our annual dues to $50.00 and other changes to bring our Aerie into compliance with Grand Aerie standards. Proposed House Rules changes adds social media violations that may be policed by the Board of Trustee and limiting all guests to three visits. Come to the meeting and have a say in the way our Aerie is operated. Saturday Dinner on 3/30/24: Come and join us for our first meal from our smoker. It will feature smoked pulled pork, smoked ribs, smoked beans and Cole slaw (not smoked), all for the reduced price of $12.00. Nomination and Election of Aerie Officers: Nominations of Aerie Officers will be held during the last meeting in April, which is April 20, at 10:00 am. Nominations may be submitted to Cheri Martin who is the Nominations Committee Chair before the meeting or nominations may be made from the floor during the meeting. No nominations will be accepted after nominations are closed by the Worthy President. You must be present to accept a nomination or submit a letter stating your intent to accept a nomination. Election of Aerie Officers will be held at the first meeting in May or May 4, 2024, at 10:00 am. Please consider running for an office and to help guide this Aerie to a bright and purposeful future of people helping people. President’s Corner: Worth President Kelly: Brothers, This is the second installment to the article that is attributed to the Philippine Eagles I came across during an internet search on how to be an Eagle, and how to influence others to be an Eagle. 1. Eagles fly alone at high attitude. Eagles soar higher above the clouds than any other bird. From this first of the seven principles of an eagle, you learn that you should separate yourself from people who do not share your ambitions. Most of the people that will want to bring you down usually are those who have accomplished nothing in life. It’s time to get rid of that friend who says that your degree will get you nowhere or that your business will not get a large market or will fail yet all they do is sit around idling. Find your fellow achievers and journey on to success. This principle also teaches you to be a leader just like an eagle is. 2. Eagles have strong vision. One of the eagle’s characteristics is when it sees its prey three miles away, he narrows its focus to it and sets out to get it. No matter the obstacles, the eagle WILL grab it. This eagle’s way is no different from any other successful people out there. They are the kind of people who no matter the circumstances, they will strive to achieve what they set out to do. In your workplace or business, you shouldn’t let challenges deter you from achieving your goals. There are going to be many obstacles, for instance, you might start a new business venture and the city council is always on your back not to mention friends and family who constantly keep discouraging you but your goal is to build that new home (Aerie) you have been dreaming of. Remain focused on your end goal no matter the obstacles. Do not let them move your focus. Keep going. 3. Eagles do not eat dead things. They feed only on fresh prey. For success, it is vital to be abreast with new changes in the environment you are in, stay focused and up to date by gathering new information and knowledge. The more you know the more open minded you become. Always do your research well to stay clear of outdated information to make sure your work or business remains marketable and relevant . If you sell clothes, for instance don’t sell trousers while everybody is wearing shorts, you will stagnate. In the next few memos, I will present the rest of the principles. Fraternally, Kelly O’Brien Worthy President Madam President Candy Hello Sisters and Happy Easter! Thank you to the Auxiliary on their donation of $3000 to the New Building Fund. Your support of our Basket Raffles is part of the reason that we are able to do this. If you haven’t gotten your chances on the Easter Basket, please do so soon as the drawing will be after Easter Brunch. Why don’t you take Saturday Nights off from cooking and join us for the Auxiliary Dinners from 5:00-6:00, where we donate $1.00 from every meal sold to the Building fund. Speaking of food…. on Thursday’s during Early Dues Renewal, you could join us for lunch for Babe’s Mix and Match which is anything from nuts to bolts, soup, sandwiches and weekly specials. It is a perfect time to have a bite while you are renewing your dues for the 2024-2025 year. All dues are due by May 31, and we even give you a free drink chip if you sign up during this period from 11:00-1:00. Hope to see you there. Nominations for Auxiliary Officers will be made April 15th at the regular Auxiliary Meeting and Elections will be held during the first Meeting in May. Please consider running for an office and to help guide this Auxiliary for the 2024-2025 year. We can use the new ideas that you have. The purpose of the Auxiliary is to raise monies for Charity, where we give 100% of the funds raised for that charity, so if you have ideas and are not looking to be an officer, please attend a meeting and share your ideas. We would like to say goodbye to our Winter Visitors as we know you are returning to your other homes. We wish you safe travels and are already looking forward to your return to us. Fraternally Yours, Candy Arnold, Auxiliary President |
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Posted March 5 2024 Hello Eagles, Welcome to March!! My how time flies. YARD SALE: We are having a yard sale this Thursday Mar 7 from 9:00 to 4:00. You may bring donations to the Aerie on Mar 6th from 12:00 until 6:00. The proceeds will support the first State Worthy President from Foothills #4538. Hamburgers, fries and coleslaw will be available for $5. Donuts and coffee will be for sale for you early risers. STEAK FRY: Saturday Mar 9th we will be grilling steaks for dinner. The cost is $15.00 and we will start serving at 5:00. Quantities are limited, so to insure you get a steak, see the bartenders for a meal ticket. GOLF TOURNAMENT: Message from the Tournament Committee Chairman: Our 1st Annual Golf Tournament is rapidly approaching, and we need to get people signed up in order to prepare the golf course. Therefore, I urge those members who are going to participate, know someone that is participating or need to notify someone to sponsor or participate to do so now. Las Barrancas has graciously provided us with the cost of $45.00 per person which includes range and cart use for the day. That means each person's entry is providing us $55.00 profit towards our charities and programs. I am also asking for folks to start bringing raffle prizes in and ensure they are donated for the after party at the Eagles on April 5th. We will have raffles, 50/50, and announce our tournament winners. I want to thank those who have already agreed to volunteer for the event, and I will be scheduling a planning meeting here very soon, so that we can map out those duties and who's doing what. Thank you all, Gator! You can contact Gator Longworth for more information. email: vfwmc.az.gator@gmail.com text: 619-922-7781 BUILDING COMMITTEE : The building committee has reorganized and is preparing for its first meeting. The date and time will be advertised. EARLY RENEWAL: Early renewal is continuing through April. You can renew your dues on Thursdays from 11:00 to 1:00 receive a drink chip and save the Aerie some money because we don’t have to pay for a dues reminder for early renewals. PRESIDENT’S CORNER: Madam President: Hello Sisters, Wishing you, in advance, a Happy Easter. I would also like to thank you all for purchasing tickets on our recent raffle basket. With your help we donated $1700 to the Aerie for the New Building Fund. I am also thanking you in advance for your purchase of tickets for our Easter Basket which is on display at the Aerie. It has several bottles of livation, gift cards and many other surprises. The money raised from this basket will go to Auxiliary Charities. Congratulations to Joyce Thompson for being selected as the Eagle of the Month. Joyce heads a team for Auxiliary Dinners and is very instrumental in sales for our monthly baskets. She highly deserves this honor and we are very proud of her. Hoping to see you all Saturday for our Steak Fry which is being cooked by Bill Hicks and his team. Tickets are for pre-sale from the Bartender for $15 and will include steak, baked potato, green beans and dessert. We also look forward to seeing you Thursday March7th for our yard sale and Bake sale. Donated baked goods and items are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the Aerie Wednesday March 8 from noon til around 7:00. The end of the Eagles year is approaching quickly. With the end of the year comes Elections of Officers. We need new ideas and some new sisters to help guide our Auxiliary for the coming year. If you are interested in learning about the responsibilities of being an Auxiliary Officer, please contact myself, Candy Arnold at 928-581-7544 or Babe Burton, the chairman of the Nominating Committee. Come and join our family, you won’t be sorry. The Auxiliary is preparing lunches on Thursday from Noon until sold out. Babe Burton is doing a variety of sandwiches, soups and salads. Every week is a surprise!!! Come and join us. The time is approaching that some of our sisters will be leaving to go to their other home. We wish you safe travels and can’t wait to see you next season. Now that we are providing more meals (Taco Tuesday, Wednesday lunch, Thursday lunch, Friday dinner, Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch.) we are running out of space to store our goods. If you have a Freezer that you would like to donate, we would greatly appreciate it. As it stands now, we have to shop several times a week as space is limited. You can contact Ralph Arnold at the Aerie or myself. Thanks for your consideration. If you are interested in taking the lead on a meal, you can also let me know, come and cook YOUR special dinner. Volunteers are needed for all meals, as I mentioned earlier, some of our sisters will be leaving us and although we cannot replace them, we can use your help in their absence. Looking forward to seeing you at one of our Aerie events!! Fraternally, MP Candy Arnold Worthy President: Brothers, Recently when I was doing some internet research on how to be an Eagle, and how to influence others to be an Eagle, I came across this article that is attributed to the Philippine Eagles. I liked it so much that I thought I should share it will all the members of our Aerie. It is pretty long so I will present it in installments. This is the introduction to the article. Eagleism is fraternalism, or that state of relationship characteristic of brothers. In the Philippine Eagles, members must have primordially developed a deep sense of brotherhood among them. It is the primacy of their relationship is brotherhood. E – Enlightened and innovative humanitarian A – Animated primarily by a strong bond of brotherhood and fraternal ties. G – God-loving, non-sectarian. L – Law-abiding, liberty-oriented, non-political. E – Emblazed with intense mission of S – Service to country, its people and its community. The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international non-profit organization uniting fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope. When we arise in the morning we have a strong belief that the seed of success within us is growing. Point is, we all need a daily dose of motivation in a world full of ups and downs leaving us with stress on how to achieve success. In us lies the strength to make us creators of circumstances other than creatures of circumstances. This is why, Dr. Myles Monroe, an intriguing persona who made a mark as a preacher, thinker, and leader, came up with the seven principles of an eagle which should educate and motivate you. In the next few memos I will present each of the principles. Fraternally, Kelly O’Brien Worthy President |
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Posted Feb 16 2024
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS: The trial that was scheduled for Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at 8am has been cancelled. Thank You |
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Posted Feb/12/2024
Hello Eagles,
Important Notice: A trial has been scheduled for Saturday February 17, 2024 at 8:00 am. The Aerie Board of Trustees has filed a complaint against a member for conduct unbecoming an Eagle. This trial has been approved by the Grand Tribunal. Other Information of interest: Don’t forget that we have a Valentines Day steak dinner and dance on Wednesday Feb 14th. Some tickets are still available for $20.00 each. Please save some nice items to donate to a fundraising yard sale we are holding at the Aerie on March 7th. Someone will be at the Aerie in the afternoon and evening to accept your generous contributions. If you need further information, please contact Cheri Martin at 928-916-0987. Thanks. At the same time of the yard sale, we will be having a bake sale. So, if you have a favorite cake/cookie/fudge recipe to donate, you can drop it off on Wednesday as well. Early dues renewal is in full swing. Come into the Aerie on Thursday between 11:00 and 1:00 during the months of Feb, Mar, and Apr, pay your dues and receive a drink chip. There will be a car show in the Aerie parking lot on March 15, 2024. More details are forthcoming. Thank you for being an Eagle. Ralph Arnold Secretary Foothills Aerie #4538 |
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Posted Feb 2 2024 Hello everyone and happy February! Stefani Newsome here with a few announcements. This month we start our early renewals. Come in on Thursdays from 11am-1pm to get your dues paid. Aerie dues are $40, and Auxiliary are $30. If you take advantage of this, you will receive your new card at this time and a drink chip. We will be doing this every Thursday from now through the month of April. Tickets are on sale for Valentine's Steak dinner 2/14 from 5-7pm. Tickets are $20 each which are available at the bar. Cougar will be your musical entertainment for the evening. Line Dancing has been canceled on 2/14. SUPER BOWL 2/11 kick-off at 4:30pm. We will have $2 Bud Light Draft and $3 drinks specials for the game. Also, free hot dogs and chips during the game. Specials start at 3:30pm. BINGO is cancelled until we can find a volunteer to run it. If you are interested in this venture, please contact a trustee. Every Wednesday at 6pm we have Shirley hosting karaoke. We welcome her back to our Eagles. She only uses discs but has a HUGE library of songs and it's a chance to use your discs you have. I am sure I have forgotten some things. So please check out our events calendar which is attached, or you can see it on our website FOE4538.COM or on Facebook. Thank You, Stefani Newsome> Asst. Secretary/Bar Manager |
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Posted Jan 14 2024 Brothers, this is a notification that a vote on a proposed By-Law change will be held at the regular meeting on Saturday January 20, 2024 at 10:00 am. The proposed change is in relation to the Board of Trustees day and time of their weekly meeting. See you there. Ralph Arnold Secretary Foothills Aerie #4538 |
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Last post of 2023
Dec 29 2023 Hello Eagles, Late Breaking Information Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Our New Yeas Eve party will feature Yuma Condition, catered by The Smoking Hen House. Doors open at 5:00, Dinner 6:00-7:00, Band 6:30-10:30. If you haven’t purchased your tickets they can be bought at the bar for $30/person. Our Grand Worthy President Chuck Weber and his wife LaRea along with Past Grand Worthy President Brian Rogers and his wife State Madam President Colleen will be visiting our Aerie January 1, 2024 at 3:00. Please come and meet them for drinks and Hors D’oeuvres. Let’s show them a Great Foothills Welcome. This year we have enhanced our ability to provide meals and expanded our meal offerings i.e. Jan 5 we will be having another Fish Fry (if you missed the last one, don’t miss this one). Our Calendar Coordinator, Michelle Hicks has decided to retire. If anyone is interested in taking on this Volunteer Project, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Kellogg, Secretary Ralph Arnold or Worthy President Kelly O’Brien. We want to Thank Michelle for all her hard work. More news to follow next year….lol |
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