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The Rensselaer Eagles #4446 and all its affiliates; is having a two month membership drive. From December 1, 2006 to January 31, 2007. We are located at 908 Broadway in the City of Rensselaer. Our phone number is 518-436-4446 and our e-mail address is Eagles4446@aol.com Please feel free to call or e-mail us and ask questions; or come in and visit. If you feel that the Rensselaer Aerie is to far for you to travel; we also have locations in Lansingburgh, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Saratoga, South Glens Falls, Hossick Falls. There are 34 Aeries in the State of New York. Feel free to call and ask about them as well as the 1700 other Aeries thru out the continental U.S.A.
The Eagles motto is: “EAGLES ARE PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE” and that is what we are all about. We were formed on February 6, 1898 in Seattle WA and was then known as, ”Seattle Order Of Good Things” and later on in that same year, April to be precise, it was changed to the Fraternal Order Of Eagles. We are 108 years young. Our members have included such dignitaries as John F Kennedy, Bob Hope, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jimmy Durante, Max Baer, 6 other United States Presidents, and the most important dignitary is >>YOU THE VOLUNTEER.
We are a young Aerie and our members have showed their support in raising donations for different National, State, Local Organizations, and individual persons that may need our help. So; if you have the time and are interested please come in and check us out, ask questions.
Fraternally Yours;
Rensselaer Eagles #4446
Your help is needed. Would you please consider signing up a member? Our current membership status in New York State is 8,474, which is at an all time low. Please sign up a deserving candidate today. Click To View Your Membership Data (Adobe PDF)
I just wanted to Thank All of the State officers of NY and all of the officers and members of Horseheads Aerie #3818 for all of there hospitality.
You guys should all be proud of yourselves for this major undertaking, to rebuild and Aerie from the ground up was truly a task that I am sure was not easy. I have been watching the progress of this Aerie for several months and was happy to see it reopen once again. The teamwork that I heard of with all of the Brothers and Sisters building and cleaning and repairing is what this great Fraternity is all about, People Helping People. I also would like to say that I really think State President Joe Piano looked very good with more hair, this may be the reason that Corky gave me her glasses, however the underlying reason that I could not see well may have been because of the shots they were pumping into me. Well guys I hope to see you all again along the Eagles trail wherever that may lead us God Bless you all and as I always will say " Be happy be proud and always be an Eagle"
Fraternally;
David Doremus
Eastern Regional President
P.S.- Alberta you know I love you
Hi,
It was great to see everyone! Please thank everyone for coming to our Grand opening party. It was a riot!
If anyone ended up with the wrong pair of glasses, or an extra pair??? (haha) They belong to me. We were sharing them to look in the book for songs for the d.j. to play. And I misplaced them! Oh well....Maybe Dave ended up with them?
I will send you pictures, please make sure to forward them on. I know Joe and Dave will probably misplace some of the pictures...
Joe wants hair and Dave wants our cook (Alberta) under his Christmas Tree this year!
Many Thanks to All,
Click Here To View Photos
Corky
Due to lack of entries the Mr. & Mrs. Bowling tournament has been
canceled for this year. The Board of Directors is planning to meet at
the Spring Conference to discuss the future of this event. Anyone with
any Ideas as to how this event might be revitalized may attend or send
them to Charles Bolio, Mr. & Mrs. Bowling Secretary at 23786 County
Route 67, Watertown, NY 13601 or email to dcb101545@yahoo.com
This has been a long time State Eagles event and should not be
allowed to die.
On September 19, 2006 I received the 2005 R&W annual report with some interesting facts. The 34 New York Fraternal Order of Eagle Aeries sold $7,668,259.00 of Bell Jar tickets. This means that it’s confirmed that the Eagles in New York State gave $2,556,086.33 to charity last year. That’s $304.30 per member in New York. One month ago, the mandated charity donation was eliminated but we know our Aerie’s will continue to support charities. More details can be reviewed online www.racing.state.ny.us.
Bob Yager, New York State Aerie Secretary
Submitted by Barbara Newman
Submitted by Barbara Newman
Charlie Bolio
.25 cent draft beer and soda
Proceeds to our emergency relief
Lenny Briggs
NYS Conductor
Johnson City Eagles 2644
24 Willow St,
Johnson City NY 13790 Phone: 607 797-0121
There are only two (2) hotels available to us. One is the Holiday Inn and the other is the Super 8.
HOLIDAY INN
308 NORTH COMRIE AVE
JOHNSTOWN, NY 12095
(518) 762.4686
.
SUPER 8 MOTEL
301 NORTH COMRIE AVE
JOHNSTOWN, NY 12095
(518) 736.1800
The Super 8 Motel will give the Eagles rate
Wider view of Canajoharie and widespread flooding. Water
is at the rooftops of one-story buildings downtown.
Photos were taken by a Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff
Canajoharie (Boiling Pot) Aerie #3846 got flooded during
the recent storms in June. Water is at the rooftops of one-story buildings
downtown - in the very lower right of that picture is the Canajoharie
Aerie #3846 building. It's the dark brick building with the dark roof
(next to the building with the white roof).
Past Aerie President and current Trustee, Mike Repko, is working to put
things back together again. If you'd like further details or would like to
assist in some way (cards and/or letters of support).
Mike can be reached
at: 107 Moyer Street, Canajoharie, New York 13317 518-673-8091or email: mike.repko@kraft.com
The repairs on the building will cost more then we paid for it. The
building has three floors. The Aerie Meeting room is on the second floor
and was not flooded but the Aerie Social Room didn't escape the water.
Mike has checked with FEMA and it doesn't appear that they are going to do
anything to help. I'm sure that Senator Farley (State Aerie Hall of Fame
Member) and Assemblyman Paul Tonko will do what they can to help.
Thanks Mike for all of your efforts to put things back together again.
Fraternally,
Bob Yager -
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE AIR UNIT PHOTOS
Thanks
Chrissy Conley - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS
As you can see the siding is going on. the front of the building is almost done. maybe the weather will cooperate this weekend. Corky
Wayne Monroe receives the Grand Aerie Hall of Fame Award in Elmira.
Check out the picture of our President. Jim turned 50 on Tuesday. So you know we had to have a surprise party. He got out of work at his day job and showed up at the club to work just as we knew he would.
Our outside wall is also complete and ready for the siding...just have to replace a few doors first...Corky
Tournament. Marv Meher, of Johnstown, bowled a 300 game! Congratulating
him are NYS Aerie President Mike Hoag, Tournament Secretary Jim Hill,
and State Bowling Association Secretary Jack Pacelli.
On this page come down to: View All Recent Rule Changes & Proposals
You will be brought to the page Rule Making page updated 6/5/06 (in red)
Now page down under Proposed Rules to
Rules Quick Reference Menu:
Click on Treasure Chest Raffle Rules. We are urging positive responses concerning the operation of this game to be mailed or emailed to vdavis@racing.state.ny.us. This game will help each of our organizations increase monies that can be used for both our charitable and operating expenses. PLEASE DO IT NOW! Help us get this new game passed.
Fraternally Yours
Jon Badi Sr
Rensselaer Aerie
Secretary
Congratulations to the Rensselaer Eagles for not only being a net gain Aerie but by breaking the 100 mark.
Bob Yager
The Eagles in the parade started off with a color guard followed by N.Y.S. Worthy President Michael Hoag, then the men of the Aerie followed with a float depicting the placing of the flag at Iwa Jima (with live people) followed by the Rensselaer Junior Eagles.
The Ladies Auxiliary followed with another float carrying all the flags and those that could not march but wanted to be in the parade.
The Eagles Theme Song “Where Eagles Fly” was played and also on the float was a Large statue of an Eagle.
A 1927 Chevrolet driven by an Eagle member followed the float (Harry Stewart’s third car?).
The Parade ended at the Rensselaer War Monument at Hyuck Square. After the ceremonies, trophies were awarded and the Eagles won 1st place for the best float depicting the parade theme and the Rensselaer Junior Eagles won 1st place for best youth group
The IRS has asked Racing and Wagering to put each organizations federal tax ID number on all Racing and Wagering forms. It appears that the IRS is trying to collect on unrelated income (selling to the public). New York State law states that all games of chance are open to the public. Please remember that ALL Eagle Aerie’s have a wavier from Racing and Wagering stating that each Aerie has the option not to sell to the public therefore the income from gaming is all related income and not subject to tax.
Total gaming handle last year was $280,000,000.00 and is done in New York State by $20,000,000.00.
Bingo Bonus Ball legislation has passed the Senate.
Many other items were discussed and will be reported on at the upcoming New York State Convention.
Thanks to the Eagle members who attended this session:
Dave Cook, Don Yanchunis, Tom Hammond, Jon Badi, Ed Gradwell, Colleen Gradwell, John Cramer and Myself Bob Yager
To Benefit the Utica Aerie Golf Course Operation and Development
You’re Host: Utica Aerie #97, 10513 Cosby Manor Road, Utica, New York 13502
Tournament Chairman: Phil Sbiroli 315.797.1496
10513 Cosby Manor Road, Utica, New York 13502
Saturday August 12, 2006 10 AM Shotgun Start – Best Ball
$40.00 includes 18 Holes of Best Ball Golf, Golf Carts, Food and Beverages
Make out checks to: Fraternal Order of Eagles Utica Aerie #97
9 A.M. to 10 A.M. Coffee and Donuts
½ Keg, Soda, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for Lunch on the turn
Dinner includes a cook your own Steak on the patio grill
Limited to the First 52, August 1, 2006 Deadline
Download, View or Print Golf Registration and Sponsorship Form Here
FIRST OF ALL, HAVE A NICE AND SAFE WEEKEND. WE ARE MAKING SOME PROGRESS. WE NOW HAVE REAL ELECTRIC(LOL), AT LEAST ENOUGH TO RUN SAWS AND AIR COMPRESSOR'S. WE STARTED TO PUT THE ROOF ON YESTERDAY. SO THOUGHT I WOULD UPDATE YOU...Corky
NOW THE GUYS ARE SAYING, IT LOOKS LIKE RAIN...THESE 24'
RAFTERS SURE ARE HEAVY! WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET THEM ON THE ROOF...BOY
WERE GETTING OLD....
BREAKTIME....BOY WE GOT ALOT MORE TO GET UP THERE, 108 IN
ALL.....LETS JUST SIT ON THEM
New York State Racing and Wagering Board Charitable Gaming Training Seminar Vegas Games To Increase Your Gaming Profits Thursday, June 1, 2006 9-11am
New address effective March 6th, 2006
New York State Racing and Wagering Board
1 Broadway Center, Suite 600
Schenectady, NY 12305-2553
518.395.5400
One Wednesday May 10th, 2006, Grand Madam President Roxann Alley made a visitation to Rochester #52. During her visit she had the opportunity to see the van, NYS Aeries and Auxiliaries donated to Park Place at Cornerstone. This was the Joint State Project last year of State Worthy President Dan Curcio and State Madam President Cathy Caruso.
Along with seeing the van for the first time, the members present, got the chance to meet some of the clients of Park Place at Cornerstone. The appreciation shown was unforgettable. To all the members of New York State Aeries and Auxiliaries, you should be so proud !!!!!
Pictured with the van are Dan Curcio, Roxann Alley, Mary Iacuzza, Pat Gray and seated is Joe Curcio (Dan's father).
Past State Aerie President John Palmer has a metal office desk, in good shape, double pedestal with a center drawer, light green top, he'd like to donate to an Aerie (or anyone else that can use it). Let me or John know if you can use this desk.
Fraternally,
Bob Yager
Thanks to the other Aerie's for putting in bids for the 2008 Spring Conference. We know all could do a great job.
Please remember we will be acting on future meetings two years ahead of time. The delegates at this year's convention will be deciding where the 2008 State Aerie Convention will be held. Please have your Aerie's submitt bids for the convention if they wish to host this event. Please know that the following information and presentation will aid in the awarding of hosting any State Aerie meeting:
Cost and availability of motel rooms
Plans and hospitality of the host Aerie
The State Aerie Convention has a contract that needs to be agreed to
Bob Yager
| Your Donations are needed for: | State Chairman | Make Check out to: | Send Check To: |
| Cancer * | Tom Hodge | Art Ehrmann Cancer Fund | Grand Aerie |
| Diabetes Fund * | Joe Piano | Robert W. Hanson Diabetes Fund | Grand Aerie |
| Don Rettinger Arthritis Fund * | Tom Hammond | F.O.E., N.Y.S. Aerie | NYS Aerie |
| Fund Raising, State Aerie | Charlie Straub | F.O.E., N.Y.S. Aerie | NYS Aerie |
| Golden Eagle Fund * | Don Yanchunis | Golden Eagle Fund | Grand Aerie |
| Alzheimer* | Don Yanchunis | Eagles Alzheimer Fund | Grand Aerie |
| Grand Aerie Hospitality Room | Pete Vaughn | F.O.E., N.Y.S. Aerie | NYS Aerie |
| Jimmy Durante Fund * | Mike Fahy | Jimmy Durante Children's Fund | Grand Aerie |
| Child Abuse* | Mike Fahy | Child Abuse Fund | Grand Aerie |
| Kidney Fund * | Art Gonyea | Doc Dunlap Kidney Fund | Grand Aerie |
| Lew Reed Spinal Cord Injury* | Charlie Straub | Lew Reed Spinal Cord Injury Fund | Grand Aerie |
| Max Baer Heart Fund * | Bryan Welch | Max Baer Heart Fund | Grand Aerie |
| M.D.* | Pat Gray | Eagles M.D. Fund | Grand Aerie |
| Memorial Foundation * | Gerrett Smith | Eagle Memorial Foundation | Grand Aerie |
| St. Peters Hospital Spine CTR | Mike Hoag | St. Peter's Hospital Spine Center | St. Peter's Hospital Spine Center |
| (Please put in Special Yellow Envelope) | |||
| 300 Club (State Aerie & Auxiliary) | Bob Sharkey | F.O.E., N.Y.S. Aerie | NYS Aerie |
| (1/2 goes to the State Auxiliary) | |||
| H.O.M.E Charity Fund | None | No Projects at this time |
"Hands Of Many Eagles" fund is used as a fund to collect monies for a charity or fund raiser that does not deduct 25% for regional Grand Aerie Convention Grants.
Brenda is dancing
with Ollie Lane. He
has been a member of Ithaca 1253 for 65 years!
Bowling Poster (PDF)
59th
Annual F.O.E Men’s New York State Bowling Tournament
Hosting Aerie:
Johnstown #1575
Perry Lanes
497 North Perry Street
Johnstown, NY 12095
Phone: (518) 762-8618
Tournament Dates
April 22-23, April 29-30, May 20-21, 2006
Date Guaranteed for Placement Feb. 28, 2006
ABC Moral Sanction with high score protection
Maximum Handicap: 51 pins per game for each entrant
210 Scratch… 85% Handicap
| Fees | 5 - man | Doubles | Singles | All Events | |
| Prize Fee | 17.50 | 7.00 | 3.50 | 2.00 | |
| Tourn. Expense | 7.50 | 3.00 | 1.50 | ||
| Bowling Fee | 30.00 | 12.00 | 6.00 | ||
| Total | 55.00 | 22.00 | 11.00 | 2.00 | |
|
Hosting Aerie: Johnstown# 1575 Phone (518) 762- 8813 |
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| Total for 5-man all events: $175.00 |
Mail Entries to: Jim
Hill |
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| Total per man for all events: $35.00 | |||||
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All members of teams must be F.O.E. members in good standing and must show a paid up dues receipt before bowling. |
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The Horseheads Aerie 3818 thanks Ithaca with this note:
Good Morning Ithaca Aerie,
Thank you for the thoughtfulness of inviting us up to your Aerie yesterday. I guess we all needed to blow off a little steam and relax (and the drinks tasted good too!). Here are a couple of pictures. Will keep in touch.
Corky, Secretary, Horseheads Aerie #3818
Eagles Aerie 3818 Fire Damage Photos
A fire heavily damaged the Horseheads Eagles Club on Westside Avenue in Elmira on Friday night.
Elmira Fire Department Deputy Chief Dan Sincock said people inside the club smelled smoke sometime after 8 p.m., and when they went outside, they could see smoke billowing out. Although flames weren't visible from the outside, the fire was burning throughout the building in the walls, Sincock said. It was so extensive it was impossible to tell where the fire started, he said.
The fire marshal was called to the scene to try to determine a cause.
All the people inside the building escaped without injury, Sincock said.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Mason Dixon Conference
P.O. Box 1761
Rahway, NJ 07065
Email: MasonDixonFOE@aol.com
Jay Workman - Chairman, Jim Wilson - Treasurer, Mary Kenna - Secretary
(732) 382-1907
Delaware - Maryland - New Jersey - New York - Pennsylvania - Virginia - West Virginia
Celebrating Our Tenth Anniversary
Dear Brothers & Sisters:
This year’s Mason Dixon Conference will be held on Friday, March 31st & Saturday, April 1st, at Wilmington Aerie #74 in Wilmington, Delaware. Aerie, hotel and banquet information is on the enclosed flyer. This year we are honoring Grand Worthy President Elect Bill Loffer & Grand Madam President Elect Stephanie Smith.
We are looking for donations of tips jars, raffle tickets and gifts to raffle off.
It turns out we have never had formal by-laws so we are putting them together this year. If there are any you feel we should have in there, please forward them by regular mail or email at the address above prior to this year’s conference.
We are looking for Aeries to host the Mason Dixon in the coming years. The tentative dates for the next three years are March 30th & 31st 2007, April 4th & 5th 2008 and April 3rd & 4th 2009. If your Aerie is interested in hosting any of these dates, please send us a letter or have a representative at this year’s conference. Hope to see you all there!
Fraternally yours,
Mary V. Kenna
Secretary
March 31 & April 1, 2006
Hosted By: Wilmington Aerie #74
415 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE
(302) 764-6100
Hotels:
1. Holiday Inn – Brandywine/Wilmington
4000 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE
(302) 478-2222
$79.00 per night – Single or Double
2. Days Inn – Wilmington/Newark
5209 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE
(302) 478-0300
$69.12 per night (tax included)
3. Best Western – Brandywine Valley Inn
1807 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE
(302) 656-9436
$92.00 per night
Banquet Tickets – Saturday April 1, 2006 - $15.00 per person
Send Payment to:
Jim Wilson, Secretary
Wilmington Aerie #74, FOE
415 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE 19809
The 2007 Eastern Regional Conference will be hosted by New York. The New York State Aerie decided to have the 2007 Eastern Regional Conference at the Depew-Lancaster Aerie # 2692, 4569 Broadway, Depew, New York 14043(716.681.3132) on October 13 & 14, 2007.
October 14, 2007 is the day of the New York State Aerie's 100th Anniversary.
Other details will follow. Bob Yager