New York State Fraternal Order of Eagles

07.30.2010
“OUR PLAIN DUTY” FDR AND AMERICA’S SOCIAL SECURITY EXHIBITION OPENING SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Details Here (PDF)

07.30.2010
2010 Grand Aerie Convention Schedule View or download here (DOC) or (PDF)

07.30.2010
Message from Heather Love Cobleskill FOE AUX #2695 Sec Concerning Anniversary Dinner August 21st, 2010

I wanted to send out info regarding our anniversary dinner in Aug. First of all, I wanted to inform the aux members that this is the aerie anniversary, not a joint anniversary w/ our aux. We would enjoy seeing any aux member, as everyone is welcome to attend, however I didn’t want the ladies to be mislead that it was an aux celebration.

· Our ann. dinner will be held on Sat, 8-21 @ 6:00 in our aerie home.

· The menu will consist of either prime rib ($20) or stuffed can breast ($18) including a salad, vegetables and dessert.

· We are asking people to RSVP by Sat, 8-14 as this event will be catered by one of our members.

· Please RSVP by email or to our home phone # (leave message on answering machine) @ 518-234-2949 and indicate whether you would like beef or can and how many dinners if you are calling for a group. It would be helpful to leave a contact phone # in the event we have any questions regarding your message and need to follow up w/ a call.

Hotel accommodations in the area:

1. Super 8 – Shane negotiated a rate of $75/room (you need to tell them you’re attending our Eagle ann. dinner to get the reduced rate), there is a wedding in town the same wend, so it would be beneficial to call sooner rather than later 518-234-4888

2. Best Western – 518-234-4321 (rates may be high b/c it’s summer)

3. Holiday Inn Express in Central Bridge/Schoharie (this hotel is about 15 min away from Cobleskill) 518-295-6088

Heather Love

Cobleskill FOE Aux #2695 Sec

07.24.2010
IRS October 15th Final Compliant Date I've received many calls about IRS issues and the upcoming compliant deadline. Kristy Spires, Grand Aerie Comptroller/CFO, put together the attached package. Package Here

07.23.2010
Email from Nancy Schlagheck Marketing/Communications Director Fraternal Order of Eagles
Dear State/Provincial Secretaries,
Attached you will find results from the Iowa Meeting survey. Hard copies of this report will be mailed to all State/Provincial Secretaries (both Aerie and Auxiliary) within a couple of days. In the meantime, Mike and Jean asked that I forward this to you with their gratitude. Thank you for your honest participation and for maintaining open communication lines with all of us. We value your comments, suggestions and questions. Attached Report Here
See you in Louisville!
Nancy Schlagheck ,
Grand Aerie 1623 Gateway Circle South Grove City, Ohio 43123 (614) 883-2160

07.16.2010
A Letter From The Grand Aerie Concerning Proposed Amendment To The Constitution and/or Statutes for funding of The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. Letter Here (PDF)
A $6.00 per member, per year surcharge may be enacted at the Grand Aerie Convention to meet the contribution goal to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center.

07.15.2010

GLENS FALLS - Arthur Leo Gonyea, 87, a resident of Glens Falls passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010, at his home following a long illness.
He was born on June 30, 1923, in Glens Falls and was the son of Arthur G. and Anna Mae Yarter Gonyea.
Mr. Gonyea was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He was a retired carpenter of Local 370. Prior to moving to Glens Falls he resided on the Gansevoort Road in South Glens Falls, for 35 years. Arthur was active for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Glens Falls Aerie 2486 and the Saratoga Aerie 2586. He was the past president of both and Past New York State President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was also past commander and a current life member of VFW Post 420 in Saratoga.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Mildred who passed away in 1981, and also a brother, Louis H. Gonyea. Survivors include his four sons: Arthur L. Gonyea and his companion, Susan Peters, of South Glens Falls, William A. Gonyea and his companion, Pamela Oberdick, of Saratoga Springs, Thomas R. Gonyea and his wife, Ann, of Auburn, N.H. and Paul J. Gonyea of Glens Falls. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2010, at the Regan and Denny Funeral Home, 94 Saratoga Road, South Glens Falls, N.Y. Burial will follow at Southside Cemetery, South Glens Falls.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in his name to Glens Falls Hospital, Renal Dialysis Center, Broad Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Arthur’s family would like to express a special thanks to Glens Falls Hospital staff on 3W and the staff at the Renal Dialysis Center.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.scott-barbieri.com.

07.07.2010
North Tonawanda #1411 Aerie and Auxiliary Newsletter Posted. June and July 2010 Newsletter (pdf)

07.07.2010
New York State Auxiliary July 2010 Newsletter Posted. July 2010 Newsletter (pdf)

07.05.2010
Can a State Aerie Officer demand to attend or direct trustees at a trustees meeting or demand to attend any meeting with an Auxiliary?
Answer Here

07.03.2010
June 2010 Membership results Membership Report (PDF) Top Producers (PDF)

07.02.2010
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2692 Depew, NY Member/Guest Golf Tournament Saturday July 31st, 2010 Rothland Golf Course Clarence Center Rd. Town of Newstead, NY Shotgun Start @ 9:00AM $65.00 INCLUDES 18 Holes of Golf – Green Fees and Cart Beverage Service on Course Hamburger or Hot Dog and Beverage at Turn (After the Tournament Back at the Eagles Aerie) Prizes and Awards Dinner – 3 Hour Bar. Eagles Aerie # 2692, 4592 Broadway, Depew NY Call 681–3132 or Drop Off Entry Form or Mail to above Address (Dinner and Bar Package only $25.00) (Cut off date July 19th,2010) Have your sign placed on a hole for $50.00. Call 681-3132 leave a message and phone number a Committee person will get back to you ……Save Your Spot early.
More Information Here (PDF)
Flyer Here (PDF). Also on the Forms, Documents and Information Page here

07.01.2010
Your Invited to The Annual Utica Golf Tournament Details Here (PDF)
Many of us will be at the Grand Aerie Convention but for those who are not going, Utica is hosting the annual golf tournament.

06.24.2010
State President Visit Request Form Download or View Here.

06.24.2010
Grand Aerie Media Release Concerning Our New York State President Larry Robillard

Media Contact Zack Timmons
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Grand Aerie
614.883.2181
ztimmons@foe.com

New York Aerie President Looks to Raise Recognition for Eagles Hands On campaign to emphasize organization’s volunteer efforts

June 22, 2010
Glens Falls, N.Y. – New York State Aerie President Larry Robillard is doing his best to make sure The Fraternal Order of Eagles gets the recognition it deserves. Through his new “Hands On” campaign, Robillard looks to bring the organization’s dedicated volunteerism to the forefront.
“The unemployment rate is so high right now and people have more time to volunteer,” he said. “We want to help recognize all of those people for what they do for the organization and their local communities.”
Aeries around the state of New York are now using “Hands On” sheets when submitting donation information that help track the number of volunteer hours worked and the economic value of those hours.
“We ran a pilot run with four New York Aeries and it worked out great,” Robillard said. “We raised over $14,000 and our members put in $16,000 worth of man hours to get it done. There are so many people here who give their time to make these donations possible and we want to put a figure with that time spent so people understand how much work goes into this.”
It is also his hope that through volunteer hours, those without jobs might be able to network and turn their fortunes around.
“You never know who you might be helping,” Robillard said. “It’s possible someone could find a job through this. It’s all for the good of the cause.”
In his year as New York State Aerie President, he hopes he can help change the way volunteering is approached and viewed by those both inside and out of the organization.
“A lot of people just don’t know much about the Eagles,” he said. “We like to think of ourselves as one of the best kept secrets out there. We do a lot of good for people every day. We’re more than just a neighborhood bar.”
About the Fraternal Order of Eagles
The Fraternal Order of Eagles, an international non-profit organization, unites fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills, and by promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope. Founded in 1898, the Eagles fund research in areas such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and cancer, and raise money for neglected and abused children and the aged, as well as work for social and civic change.

06.20.2010
Important Documents and Forms Concerning Gaming (Bingo, Belljar and Raffles)
GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCTING RAFFLES (DOC)
OBTAINING OR UPDATING A GAMES OF CHANCE AND/OR BINGO IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PDF)
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PDF)

06.20.2010
Can Auxiliaries (or Aerie) raffle off booze in New York? Answer Here

06.19.2010
2009 Ithaca Official Proceedings Posted Click here

06.15.2010
Check out NYSERDA - Current Funding Opportunities

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES - NEW YORK STATE AERIE GOV'T RELATIONS

Click here: NYSERDA - Current Funding Opportunities

PLEASE LET OUR FIRENDS WHO WE'VE BEEN GIVING GRANTS THAT THERE ARE MANY GRANTS AVAILABLE TO THEM FOR ALMOST ANY TYPE OF ENERGY PROJECT. JUST ABOUT ANY IRS 501C3 CHARITY CAN PARTICIPATE.

06.15.2010
Gaming Machine Moxie Mania Ruled Illegal
THE VIDEO GAME MOXIE MANIA HAS BEEN RULED ILLEGAL IN NEW YORK STATE. IF YOU HAVE ONE IN YOUR AERIE KNOW THAT THE RACING AND WAGERING BOARD AND THE STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY WILL TAKE ACTION ON THIS GAMBLING DEVICE.
The Daily Gazette - Albany NY - An Appeals court has ruled that a video game found in certain bars in the Capital Region amounts to illegal gambling. Moxie Mania is a game of chance, not a game of skill, the state Supreme Court Appellate Division Third Judicial Department ruled in a decision released Thursday. The decision overrules a state Supreme Court decision in Albany County that the game was legal. The State liquor Authority ruled administratively in late 2008 that the game was a gambling device.

06.14.2010
Complete list of all donations to the Grand Aerie charities within New York. Please let the chairpersons know so they can give the reports at the convention. 2009-2010 Donation List (PDF)

06.13.2010
State Aerie Charity for 2010 - 2011 Hands on Charity Project Forms and Information Available Here
Announcing the State Aerie Charity for the year, State Aerie President Larry’s project will be the “Hands On” project, donating ourselves to help others. Here’s how the program works. Please donate your time to any community project or Eagle charity project. Get others in your Aerie, District, Zone or State to help. Fill out the form to report your volunteer hours, miles, cash donations and in kind donations (Food, etc.). At the 2011 State Aerie convention, awards will be given to the top givers of time, miles driven and cash donations and overall giving. Results will be published on the State Aerie website and in the State Reporter. This program is on the honor system but one report each month will be reviewed for accurate reporting.

06.13.2010
STATE AERIE WORTHY PRESIDENT 2010 – 2011 INFORMATION SHEET Available Here

06.07.2010
On May 07 2010 we received official notice from the IRS regarding a change in IRS law. This year organizations that have failed to file an annual 990 series return or notice for three consecutive years will automatically lose their tax-exempt status.
Please read important document HERE. This document must be read at your next scheduled meting.

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