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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
Arthur Gonyea
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.

06.02.2010
 Cobleskill- Mitcheal Maxwell, 64, passed away peacefully
Mitcheal Maxwell  
 http://hosting-24618.tributes.com/show/Mitcheal-Maxwell-88656238    
The Cobleskill long term Treasurer and New York State Aerie Hall of Fame member, Mitch Maxwell passed away at 10 PM last night.  A service will be held for him in Cobleskill next Sunday, June 6 at 1 PM. Mitcheal Maxwell, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital with his beloved wife at his side after a brief illness. Mitcheal was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England, the son of Charles Edward and Hannah (Hulse) Maxwell. He was a 1964 graduate of Middleburgh Central School and attended classes at Jamestown Community College. He left college to join the United States Marine Corp. in 1965 and served for two years. He was wounded in Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart. After his honorable discharge from the USMC, he worked for General Electric for a short time. He then joined the New York State Police where he served Schoharie County for twenty years retiring in 1988 as an investigator. After his retirement, Mitcheal opened “Grandmax Motors”, a used car business with his brother and other retired NYSP investigators. He was a proud member and treasurer of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #2695. He was also a member of the Association of NYS Former Troopers, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5088, American Legion Post #1261, and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his wife of twenty years, Teresa Maxwell of Cobleskill; daughter, Catherine (Richard) Bender of Fultonham; son, Charles (Susan) Maxwell of Middleburgh; sister, Barbara Becker of Fultonham; two brothers, Brian Maxwell of Gulfport, MS, and John (Christy) Maxwell of Oklahoma City, OK; four grandsons, Mason and Keaton Bender, Charlie and Adam Maxwell; three nieces and two nephews. A Memorial Service with military honors will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home, 134 River St., Middleburgh with Rev. Carol Coltrain of the Huntersland United Methodist Church officiating. Friends are also invited to a period of visitation to be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 11 AM to 1 PM, prior to the service. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at the F.O.E. #2695, Legion Drive, Cobleskill. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, P.O. Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092 or Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 795 East Main St., Suite 11, Cobleskill, NY 12043. Exclusive provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care.   We know many of our Aerie’s are having their installation of Officers at that time but won’t it be nice to mention Mitch’s name in your service.

05.28.2010
Bar Closing Hours Question: What's our official bar closing hours? Answer Here
05.21.2010
NOMINATION AND ELECTION Question: I told everyone that I wanted to run for Aerie President but wasn’t able to attend the meeting to be nominated. My request was ignored. What can be done about it? See answer here.

05.18.2010
The Marketing and Communications Department of the Grand Aerie is working to quickly spread the word of the installation of Phil Tice as Grand Worthy President. A brief outline of the information is included below. A story is also posted on www.foe.com (see the link at the top of the page). Please help us get the word out, and distribute this message to your contacts. RSVP deadline is next Tuesday. Thank you!
Phillip Tice Installation is May 29:
Phillip D. Tice will be installed as Grand Worthy President of The Fraternal Order of Eagles on Saturday, May 29. The installation ceremony is set for 2 p.m. at Parkersburg Aerie No. 2307, 627 Lubeck Ave., Parkersburg, W.Va. A light reception will follow the installation, and formal attire is required.
Those who plan to attend must RSVP by Tuesday, May 25, to Vicki Ellis, Grand Worthy President’s Office, at (614) 883-2198 or via email at vellis@foe.com.
Travel Arrangements:
Airports: Charleston, West Virginia (1.5-hour drive to Parkersburg); Columbus, Ohio (2-hour drive to Parkersburg).
Hotel: Comfort Suites Parkersburg South, 167 Elizabeth Pike, Mineral Well, W.Va., 26150. Phone: (304) 489-9600.
Nancy Schlagheck Marketing/Communications Director, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Grand Aerie, 1623 Gateway Circle South, Grove City, Ohio 43123 (614) 883-2160

05.12.2010
Gaming Wheel For Sale   Anyone looking for a gaming wheel let me know.  ANY offer will be considered.  If sold in New York State, assistance will be given to get it registered with New York State Racing and Wagering.   See Photo of Equipment Here:    Bob Yager,  518.218.1015 or  byager514@aol.com

05.10.2010
Jim Plumadore's, PWP from Schenectady, Mother passed away.
 Cards can be sent to:    James Plumadore 90 Clarendon Street Troy, New York 12180-8552  (518) 283-2713
Margaret Plumadore
Margaret Plumadore
Plumadore, Margaret TROY Margaret "Ma" (Charland) Plumadore, of Troy, passed into eternal rest on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 22, 1919 in Standish, N.Y., Ma was the daughter of the late George and Lucy Cote Charland. She attended school in Standish where she met and married her childhood sweetheart, Joseph F. Plumadore, with whom she spent 71 wonderful years. Ma enjoyed family gatherings, cooking, painting ceramics, and gardening. Her lifelong passion was raising her family and was happiest when surrounded by her children and grandchildren. In addition to her beloved husband Joe, Ma is survived by her eight children, Joseph G (Gerry) Plumadore Sr., Barbara "Sue" (the late Joe ) Derkowski, Mary Lou Plumadore, James C. (Jean M) Plumadore Sr., Linda (Eddie) Gorski, Robert (Marsha) Plum-adore I, John M. (Kathy) Plumadore and Gary "Neaks" (Melody) Plumadore; 24 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a brother, Robert (Shirley) Char-land and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two grandsons, two great-grandsons, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral service 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at St. Joseph's Church, 416 Third Street, Troy. Family and friends are invited and may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bowen & Parker Bros Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Road, Latham, N.Y. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Troy. A special thanks to the ICC staff and 5th floor nurses at Albany Memorial who gave Ma such good care and helped the family though this difficult time. Because Ma so loved ALL the children, in lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Today our Angel earned her wings, her halo, harp and other things - but we're lost and all alone - for Ma you are gone. You've always shared your love with all of us and yet your love was undivided. This Mother's Day we celebrate your life and remember your love. Directions and condolence page www.bowenfuneralhome.com.

05.09.2010
Zone Three Thanks again to all who attended the Fraternal Order of Eagles, New York State Eagles Zone Three Membership Meeting in Cobleskill New York. I really enjoyed being your Zone Director again after many years. Please support your new upcoming Zone Director, Butch Mowrey from Cobleskill. The next Zone Three meeting will be on September 12 at 1 PM. Please see the attached poster, proposed agenda and remember to keep that date open. Again, Thank You!!! Bob Yager

05.06.2010
Right to Petition - Question... Does a member have to ask a local Aerie officer a question before calling Grand Aerie or someone else? See answer here

05.02.2010
Have a questions concerning lawful bell jar expenditures. Get your answer here.

04.30.2010
Janet Bruning has let me know that Janet Sechler is in ECMC Hospital. She had a heart attack. They put an outside pacemaker on her and did an angiogram. They found several blockages yesterday.  Today they are going to try putting stents in to open everything up then they will determine if she needs a permanent pacemaker. She asked to have cards sent to her home because she has no idea how long she will be in hospital. Debbie Parsons

04.29.2010
Update: Just got off the phone with Merle. Janet's heart stopped three times and they did have a temp. pacemaker on her. She has clogged arteries and are putting stints in. Even with all she's been thru, Merle says she is in good sprits. Bob Yager
Janet Sechler is in the hospital with a heart condition. Janet Sechler is being transferred to ECMC Hospital in Buffalo tomorrow for further tests. She said she is sorry to miss the anniversary dinner on Saturday (Johnson City) and sends her love to everyone. More information will follow. Janet Sechler, New York State Auxiliary President, 4814 Cottage Road, Lockport, NY 14094 716-433-2469 Husband Merle. mrseagle1933@yahoo.com  Thank You Pam Rivers for keeping us posted.

04.28.2010
Please help with sending thanks to Bruce for all of his help Bruce T. Samboy, Director, Division of Gaming Regulation,
New York State Racing & Wagering Board has been a supporter of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for over 30 years. Some of the things Bruce has helped the Eagles do was to legalize the Queen of Hearts game along with many other bingo and bell jar enhancements. PLEASE SEND BRUCE A NOTE OF THANKS FOR THE YEARS HE HAS HELPED THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES WITH GAMING ENHANCEMENTS HERE IN NEW YORK. WITHOUT HIS INPUT AND ACTION, THERE WOULD NOT BE AS MANY AERIE'S HERE IN NEW YORK AS THERE IS TODAY. SOME OF OUR AERIE'S WOULD NOT SERVIVE WITHOUT GAMING ASSETS.
HERE'S THE E-MAIL I SENT TO HIM....... Bruce, You have changed so many things and have supported the fraternal organizations in so many ways, the Fraternal Order of Eagles just can't thank you enough! Best of luck (hopefully better odds than those at the racino's) in your retirement. Bob Yager.

A message dated 4/27/2010 4:44:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, BSamboy@racing.state.ny.us writes: Dear friends, colleagues, and family members, Upon my recent completion of thirty-two years of public service [thirty-one and a half of them with this Board], my application was approved last week by the Retirement System for a final date of May 14th. While I fully appreciate and am extremely proud to say that I have greatly enjoyed working with so many talented and dedicated employees and colleagues who have become dear friends over the past three decades, I’ve simply lost the passion necessary to oversee gambling regulatory operations at the level I’ve been accustomed to, and truly feel that the time is right to relax, pursue some longtime hobbies, and get some work done around our home. I plan to work nearly fulltime until May 14th, and intend to assist you all in any way that I can. Thank you my friends, coworkers and colleagues, past and present, for your support and confidence in me throughout my career in the only job I’ve ever really known, or ever wanted, and I trust that you’ll respect my very difficult and emotional decision.
Bruce Bruce T. Samboy Director Division of Gaming Regulation New York State Racing & Wagering Board 1 Broadway Center Suite 600 Schenectady, NY 12305-2553, 518-395-5400 Ext. 1310, Fax: 518-347-1469 BSamboy@racing.state.ny.us

04.26.2010
Tonawanda Aerie & Auxiliary #1411 Joint Anniversary Dinner May 8
 Fun starts at 4 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. If you are coming could you drop me a line mailbags2@aol.com or call our aerie and leave a message for Laurie (716)694-6968. We need a count for the person who is doing the catering. Thanks, Pam
Tonawanda Aerie #1411 Fraternal Order of Eagles, 7269 Ward Drive, North Tonawanda, New York 14120 716.694.6968
Aerie Charter date 5-23-1906 Auxiliary Charter date 2-17-1946

 04.25.2010

Jon Badi’s mother, Tina,  passed away today.
Christene "Tina" Badi Badi, Christene "Tina" RENSSELAER Christene "Tina" (Brown) Badi, 93, of Rensselaer, died suddenly April 25, 2010 at Albany Memorial Hospital after being stricken at her home. "Tina" was born in Keene, N.H. and had been a resident of the Capital Region for many years. She was a cashier at SUNY of Albany for 52 years, and was still working at 93. She was also active in the Rensselaer Little League for many years. Predeceased by her parents, Jesse and Minnie (Bates) Brown; her husband, John Badi; sisters, Ethel Halsdorf, Bunny Cantlin, Blanche Metcalf, Pat Esposito, and a brother, Archie Brown. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Grock of Clifton Park and Sharon Grock of East Greenbush and a son, Jon Badi of Rensselaer; also survived by seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral 10:00 a.m. on Thursday from Rockefeller Funeral Home 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer, N.Y. Friends may call in the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. The family has requested that those who wish to remember Tina make memorial contributions in her name to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 or the Rensselaer Little League, P.O Box 593, Rensselaer, NY 12144 in her memory.
Jon Badi, Trustee New York State Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles, 289 South Street, Rensselaer, New York 12144-5125

518.462.2323 Wife Louise, Daughter Trish  email: bigbumsr@aol.com

Also Aerie #4446 Secretary 269-1775


 04.24.2010
Past State President Gets Married   John Palmer called and asked if Mike Hoag got married.  I didn’t know but had to find out.  I called Mike and sure enough, On April 21st Mike married Tammy.   CONGRATULATIONS MIKE AND TAMMY!   109 Tom Welch Road Crossville, TN  38571   (584 6th Avenue Troy, New York 12182 for one month)
 
04.23.2010
Fraternal Order of Eagles Johnson City Aerie & Auxiliary #2644 Joint Anniversary on Saturday May 1, 2010
Aerie 63rd & Auxiliary’s 61st  24 Willow Street Johnson City New York 13790 607-797-0121. Cocktail hour is 4:00 PM and Dinner is at 5PM Prime Rib & Chicken $ 15.00. Hotels nearby Red Roof (607)729-8940 And Best Western (607) 729- 9194. Entertainment 8-12 by Hooch.  For more info Contact is LBriggs@stny.rr.com or 607-343-4187. Poster in PDF (post at your aerie)

 04.23.2010
Election Question......If 3 trustee positions are up for election and a member only votes for 2, is that ballot valid? SEE ANSWER HERE

03.24.2010
Fraternal Order of Eagles New York State Aerie Zone Two - Membership Department   Zone Two Membership Meeting   Sunday April 11, 2010  
1 P.M.  Auburn Aerie #96 1619 Clark St Rd Auburn, NY 13021. 315.252.5221 Refreshments to follow. Zone Two Flyer (PDF)

03/20/2010
Everyone is invited to the Fraternal Order of Eagles New York State Aerie and Auxiliary Zone Three Membership Meeting Sunday, March 21, 2010 Refreshments at Noon, Meeting at 1 P.M. Cobleskill Aerie No. 2695 Cobleskill, New York

03.05.2010 Mason/Dixon Conference – Your help is needed.
 As a proud member of the Mason Dixon Conference, everyone’s help is needed to make this years conference a success.  As you know, the change of the conference dates has put many of us in conflict with attending.  The original dates on Easter weekend has been changed to the weekend of April 10th and 11th, the same weekend as the Olean anniversary but you can still help..   We're asking everyone to donate items like baskets of cheer and anything else that can be raffled or auctioned at the conference.  All donations can be given to State Aerie President Lenny Briggs or sent to the Johnson City Aerie by April 8th so our representatives Pat and Judy Gray can pick them up and take them to the conference. 

03.05.2010 Mason-Dixon Conference Update
 Mason/Dixon Conference Update Hello to all of my Brothers and Sisters of the Mason/Dixon Conference, As most, if not all, of you know by now , James “Hobo” Jenkins has stepped down as Chairman of this years Conference. Since I was elected as Vice Chairman at the 2009 Conference, the responsibility for this years Conference would be on my shoulders. I would gladly accept that responsibility but I have been assigned by the Grand Aerie to attend the MINK Conference in St Joseph MO the same weekend. I suggested to Brother Jenkins that Robbie Wilson be asked to Chair the 2010 event. Hobo called Robbie and he said that he would accept the position as this years Chairman. I then placed a phone call to Paul Armstrong and asked Paul if he would accept the Vice Chairman’s  spot for this year. Paul returned my call stating that he would accept this position for this years conference. I want to thank Robbie and Paul for accepting this responsibility on such short notice. I know that with the help of the great Brothers and Sisters of the Mason/Dixon Conference that this will be another successful and fun filled event as it always is. It is hard work for two days but when it is all over all of the participants are proud of what they have done for the past couple of days. I know that the efforts of everybody that is involved in making the Mason/Dixon a success is greatly appreciated by our incoming Grand Worthy President and Grand Madam President. Thank you for supporting the Lottery. We did not get all of the tickets sold and some of them were not returned to me. There were a total 842 tickets sold. Of the remaining 158 tickets 70 were returned to me unsold and 80 were not returned to me. Our projected income was $10,000.00. Since we only had an income of  $8,420.00, the amount that we will be able to give our incoming Grand Worthy leaders will be a little less than usual. If it is the wish of the members of the Mason/Dixon Conference, I will take care of the Lottery for 2011. I wish all of you a successful Conference and I will see you somewhere on the Eagle trail. Fraternally,  Ken Witt   Mason-Dixon Conference

02.25.2010 Mason-Dixon Conference 2010
THIS HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM EASTER WEEKEND!!!! HOPE THIS CHANGE WILL ALLOW YOU TO ATTEND........
 Mason-Dixon Conference 2010 Hosted by Wilmington Aerie #74
415 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809
   Our Officers & State Representatives for the Mason-Dixon Conference are in the process of making sure that everything is ready for the upcoming conference on Friday April 9 & and Saturday April 10, 2010. This is additional information to the letter that was sent out a few months ago. Information is attached at the bottom of the page.
   There may be some of our Brother/Sister Eagles that have not received the previous letter on the Mason-Dixon Conference so I would like to recap on all the information that went out.
   Our Guests of honor will be Grand Worthy President –elect Phil Tice, Parkersburg Aerie #2307, West Virginia and Grand Madam President –elect Mary Myers, Flint Auxiliary #629, Flint Michigan.
   As in the past years on the two days of the conference, we raffle, play tip jars & run multiple money games and in doing so, what we Eagles do best while raising funds, we promote ‘Having Fun’. There will be entertainment both nights. The banquet will take place on Saturday evening.. For your convenience and safety the host Aerie is providing shuttle service to take you back and forth from Hotel to the Aerie Home.
   The only time we actually take a break is on Saturday morning for the business meeting, which is on or about noon. At this time we elect new officers, state representatives and set plans for next years conference.
   The costs of the banquet tickets are $15.00 per person. Please make your reservations early so our Host Aerie will know exactly how much food to prepare. Cut-off date for tickets is March 31, 2010. Send your money directly to Wilmington Aerie #74, 415 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809. Phone # 302-764-6100.
   There will be food available the entire weekend.. Breakfast will be served on Saturday morning. Make sure you bring your membership receipt, the Aerie will be checking for paid up membership.
   We are asking all Aeries & Auxiliaries if at all possible to support our incoming Grand Aerie and Grand Auxiliary Presidents. We urge you to attend. Any donations if you cannot be there should be forwarded to your State representatives. The liquor law allows the chancing off of liquor, wine & beer, but as soon as the item has been won, you need to remove it from the building. Any checks that are donated, please make sure they are made payable to the Mason-Dixon Conference. At the end of the conference we will in turn write our in-coming GP’s a check. Recognition will be given to everyone of his or her donations.
There is no registration fee, but we will have a sign-up sheet and name badges for everyone. When you sign in, you will be given your Banquet tickets that you have purchased. If you are still looking to purchase a Mason-Dixon T-shirt there are still a few large sizes available.
 
Lodging
 Days Inn Wilmington, $59.00 per night plus tax 5209 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 302-478-0300 daysinnswilmington@yahoo.com Deadline March 26, 2010.
 Brandywine Valley Inn Best Western ??$89.00 1807 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803 302-656-9436 Deadline March 19, 2010.

If you need further information or have any questions, please call me. Maryon Phillips, Mason-Dixon Secretary 304-738-3667 – 301-802-6792

2009 2010 - Mason-Dixon Officers and State representatives
(Please Note Changes to Officers by viewing the 03.05.2010 update)
NEW - Robbie Wilson - Chairman
NEW - Paul Armstrong - Vice Chairman
James (Hobo) Jenkins -  Chairman - 301-370-2356
Ken Witt –  Chairman – 717-249-6913 cell – 717-576-0558
Jim Wilson – Treasurer – 302-540-4526
Maryon Phillips – Secretary - 304-738-3667 – cell – 301-802-6792
MD reps – Greg & Kim Armistead 301-908-5840
VA – Mike Mikolay – 540- 635-8162 – Kitty Diamond – 804-633-9734
WV – Phil Tice – 304-422-5292 – Ann Mundey – 304-657-0296
PA – Orville McCracken – 814-765-2712
DE – Woody & Ninny Kibler – 302-893-9007
NJ – Dave & Angie Doremus – 732-805-9851 – cell – 908-507-8956
NY – Pat & Judy Gray – 416-746-3833

02.16.2010 Sad News from Ithaca Aerie #1253
FRANKLIN JAY MORGAN
 NEWFIELD - Franklin Jay Morgan, age 85, of 1 May Lane, Newfield, NY, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010, at the Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca. Frank was born August 19, 1924 at Groton, a son of the late Franklin J. Morgan and Lula Miller Morgan. He served in the US Navy during WWII and was a construction worker in the Ithaca area having been employed by University Sand & Gravel, Cayuga Crushed Stone and Saunders. He also had been a part time bar tender at several clubs and restaurants. He was a member of the Ithaca Veteran Firemen, Ithaca Fire Dept., Station #4, Finger Lakes Post #961 Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Ithaca Eagles and Ithaca Moose Lodge. In the Eagles he was a Past President and a Golden Eagle. Frank was a likeable man who will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his loving wife, Beverly Shevalier Morgan of Newfield; his son, Dennis (Robin Hawkins) Morgan of Tulsa, OK; his daughter, Patricia (Vincent J.) Giordano of Aurora; grandchildren, Brian (Sherry) Morgan, Kevin Morgan, Melissa Morgan, Vincent J. Giordano and Jennifer Giordano; great-grandchildren, Kristin and Makenzy Morgan; sisters, Charlotte Morgan, Ruth Fenner and Harriet Christina; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Howard Morgan; and a special niece, Trina Shevalier.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the Perkins Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Jordan officiating. Burial, delayed until spring, will be in Green Hills Cemetery, Dryden. Friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, 55 West Main St., Dryden. Memorials are directed to the SPCA of Tompkins County, 1640 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. http://perkins2.homestead.com/fmorgan.html

02.06.2010 Hearts for Haiti Fundraiser 02.13.2010 All Day 9AM to 7PM at the Ossining Eagles Hall 139 Grand St Croton-On-Hudson NY Download or View Event Poster Here

02.06.2010 Memorial for Marion Straub to be held on February 20th 2010 at the Glens Falls Aerie from 7PM till 11PM All are welcome.
02.06.2010 NYS Aerie February 2010 Newsletter Posted

01.28.2010 NYS Auxiliary January 2010 Newsletter Posted

01.23.2010 Zone Three Membership Meeting March 21, 2010. Zone Three has gone thru many changes lately. Please know that Zone 4 has been formed and Bob Higle will be the new Zone Director. He can be reached at 914-261-5040 (15 Holland Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591)
The next Zone Three membership meeting will be on March 21, 2010 at the Cobleskill Aerie. Refreshments will be served at Noon and the meeting will start at 1P.M.
Please see the attached. Please copy and share with others. Membership Form and Meeting Notice (doc)

Addison Aerie #3904 Tentative Schedule for our 30th anniversary and the 2010 New York State Spring Conference
Submitted By Charles Straub
Mens 30th Anniversary Celebration Feb 13th 2010
Cocktails: 5:00 to 6:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Meatloaf or Italian Chicken, Mashed potatoes & Gravy, String Beans, Rolls, Pineapple Upside Down Cake for Desert Price $12.00
Erwin Motel:
Single Bed: $39.00 Per Night Plus Tax
Double Bed: $49.00 Per Night Plus Tax
Queen Size Bed: $44.00 Per Night Plus Tax
Ramada Inn
All Beds $65.00 Plus Tax
There will be a band from 8:00 PM until 12:00 PM. Please stay and Enjoy our Hospitality.

Spring Conference April 17th & 18th
Friday Night: Fish Fry followed by Charlie Bolio as a DJ
Saturday: Auxiliary to hold their meetings at the American on Maple Street in Addison
Bag lunches will be available for lunch on Saturday.
Banquet: Saturday night at 6:00PM
Menu: Ham of Chicken,baked potatoes, corn & rolls, desert: Not determined as of now
Charlie Bolio will be our DJ Friday night
There will be a band Saturday night after the banquet. We hope you will attend and have a good time.
Shuttle service will be available Friday night and all day Saturday
Lodging:
Erwin Motel:
Single Bed: $39.00 Per Night Plus Tax
Double Bed: $49.00 Per Night Plus Tax
Queen Size Bed: $44.00 Per Night Plus Tax
Ramada Inn
All Beds $65.00 Plus Tax
Sunday Morning; Joint Meeting, 300 Club Drawing, Coffee and Donuts will be available

01.12.2010
 New York Grant Money Available
This weekend the New York State Grant Committee will be meeting to discuss grant distribution for this year.
Below you will find the grants and also the grants that were processed from last year to today.
New York Grant Money Available Jan 2010 (PDF)
Last Years Grant Money (PDF)

01.07.2010
A Charity Update..............This years state charity is the Handicapped Children’s Association (HCA). TAX ID NUMBER 15-0516395 The goal for this year is $25,000.00.

01.07.2010
Marion Straub passed away this morning.
Marion Gladys Shaw Hurd Straub
 Cards may be sent to: Charlie Straub 100 Platt Street Glens Falls, New York 12801-3239
    Marion will be buried in Saratoga National Cemetery. Marion Gladys Shaw Hurd Straub, 93, a former resident of Glens Falls, passed away on Jan. 7, 2010, at the Tri-County Nursing Home in North Creek. Born on Sept. 16, 1916, she was the daughter of Ezra and Eudora Shaw.
    Marion graduated from Lake George High School. She was employed at the Clark Mill on Elm Street for many years. In 1976, Marion retired from Cohen Family Enterprises, owners of the Fashion Shop. Over the years, she managed and set up several of their ladies clothing stores. Marion was a 50-plus year active member of the Glens Falls Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles. She organized eight auxiliaries during her years of service, was secretary for 27 years and later became president. Marion helped raise thousand of dollars for the many charities the Eagles sponsor. Her favorite was the Jimmy Durante Children's Fund. A real fisherman, Marion loved to fish the streams of the Adirondacks and Vermont.
    Marion is predeceased by her parents, her first husband, Harold Hurd, sister Ethel Coon, infant sister, Margaret Shaw, brothers, Kenneth Shaw and Arnold Shaw, niece Laura Suttle and a nephew Owney Coon. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Charles Straub of Glens Falls; nieces, Doris Braswell of Silver Spring, Md., Barbara George of Glens Falls and Shirley West of Glens Falls; nephews, Robert Coon of Arundel, Maine, William Coon of South Glens Falls and John Coon of Lake George; a stepdaughter, Noreen Oneil of Green Island, N.Y.; along with numerous great-nieces, nephews and cousins.
    A private memorial will be announced at the Fraternal Order of Eagles. There are no calling hours scheduled. Those who wish may send a donation to the Jimmy Durante Fund c/o Woman's Auxiliary, 80 Main St., South Glens Falls, NY 12803 The family would like to thank the staff at Tri County Nursing Home for their care and compassion during Marion's stay.
    Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Singleton-Healy Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.

01.06.2010
 63rd ANNUAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES AERIE & AUXILIARY BOWLING ASSOCIATION TOURNMENT
WEEKENDS OF: APRIL 24 & 25, MAY 1 & 2, MAY 15 & 16 START TIME: NOON This year the tournament is also open to ladies. A 4 bowler team format is new this year.
ALL EVENTS AT PERRY LANES 497 North Perry St, Johnstown, NY 12095 Phone: (518) 762-8618
    Application (DOC or PDF)
    Poster to display at your Aerie (DOC or PDF)
    Tournament Rules (DOC or PDF)
Also available on the Forms, Documents and Information Page

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