Letter from President
This will be my last “Letter from the President” for the newsletter. It’s been two years since I was first elected President, and I would like to thank everyone that has helped me along the way. We have accomplished many things during that time and raised money for my charity, the building fund and other causes around the area. We have also had a lot of fun. The support of the membership means a lot to me.
Don’t forget, we have a NASCAR Derby scheduled in July and it sounds like it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.
Marty Hewitt will take over the position of President in June and I hope that everyone shows him their support.
See ya around the Club.
Worthy President, Rod
Letter from Madam President
Hi to all the Auxiliary Ladies,
I would like to start out by Thanking our Men Aerie Members that put on a wonderful Mother/Daughter Banquet for all the ladies of the Eagles. A Special Thank You to Dave and Elaine Martin for the very delicious chicken dinner and Pat Goodrich for the scrumptious cake. It was a very nice evening.
Our 35th Anniversary Party was a good time. We had a very nice dinner catered by Ottawa Catering. The Good Time Show was a lot of fun. Thank You Pat Goodrich for all your time and effort put in to the show! We had a lot of good laughs.
Sisters in our Thoughts and Prayers: Sue Crews, Pat Crandell, Dawn Jones, Shirley Hines, Cathy Huver, Shirley Mills, Sue Pugh and any other sisters that I am not aware of.
The Auxiliary recently purchased a new "Garland Range" for our kitchen and it is beautiful. Thank You Donis Osborn for all the time and energy you spent on getting this stove for the club. One thing we really need to make sure of, is that everyone takes the time to clean this new stove when they use it. This IS a big investment and we do not want it to be ruined. A lot of hard work has gone in our club's kitchen. Please do your part to keep the kitchen looking the best that we can.
Lady Auxiliary meetings are every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. I would like to invite all of our auxiliary members come and join us.
We could use some new volunteers (and all that have volunteered in the past) to help on different activities FOR YOUR CLUB, please contact me if you have time to volunteer. It is always nice to see new faces volunteering on activities.
Monday night Bingo is one of our biggest money makers and this is one area we could use your help. If YOU could volunteer once in a while and want to see the Charlotte Eagles be a great club, PLEASE VOLUNTEER! It would make a big difference. If you can help with Bingo, please contact Kay Birgy directly at 543-5622.
The Club has many activities scheduled for our summer months. Starting off with:
June 11th: Father/Son Banquet. The "Sign Up Sheet" is at the Club. You will need to sign up to attend.
July 18th: NASCAR Derby. If you have never attended this event, you are missing out. This event is a must see. Good Food, Drawings and many good races.
Eaton Clothing & Furniture Center, located at 116 E. Lovett Street is looking for donations of many different items. Clothing, furniture, dishes, towels, bedding, toilet paper, paper towels. They do sell items in the store. You have an option when you donate your items: You can tell them that they are not to be sold, they are to be "given away". The Eaton Clothing & Furniture Center is associated with the Siren Shelter.
New Officers will be installed on June 10th.
They are as follows:
Madam President-Diana Riddle
Past Madam President-Pat Goodrich
Madam Vice President-Elva Boyles
Chaplain-Kay Birgy
Conductor-Donis Osborn
Treasurer-Wanetta Wolever
Secretary-Nancy Conkey
Outside Guard-Dawn Jones
Inside Guard-Pat Carpenter
Trustee 3 year-Sally Franklin
Trustee 2 year term-Joan Fast
Trustee 1 year term- Marge Bishop
President Rod, I would like to thank you for all of your help and support for the last six months. I have enjoyed working with you and the Past Madam President Pat. You both have done a lot of good things for the club. I am impressed that you both were Presidents together and you’re still married. Your hard work and dedication is Very Much Appreciated.
Have a safe and happy summer!
Your Madam President, Diana
From the Auxiliary Secretary
I’d like to welcome new members that have been initiated into the Auxiliary in March. They are: Patty Mears and Liz Betancourt. Please give them a big welcome next time you see them in the Club.
Word from the Grand Aerie has notified all Auxiliaries of changes in the Funeral Benefit Fund Effective June 1, 2009. The Funeral Benefit Fund continues as always for all auxiliary members qualified and initiated by May 31, 2009. After May 31, no new or re-enrolled member will be permitted to join as benefit members. The benefit of $200 will still be paid to the member’s beneficiary upon their passing if they were in good standing at the time of death. This is a good reason for all you benefit members to make sure your annual dues are paid on time and you don’t go delinquent.
Thank you for your support.
Nancy Conkey, Secretary, Charlotte Auxiliary
From the Aerie Secretary
I’d like welcome the new members that have been initiated this year: Gary Aaron, Dale Behnke, Doria Bradley, Jane Bragnwyn, Jason Brzezinski, Charla Burnett, Spencer Cole, Robin Cole, Judy Dunn, Warren Durecka, Cathie Lovegrove, Elizabeth Mach, Jeff McQuade, Jeff Mead, Jeff Royston and Byron Wheaton. Please give them a big welcome the next time you see them in the club.
This notice was posted by the Grand Aerie:
CORRECTION: Constitution and Rules and Regulations Book To Come
Page 14 of the April Eagle Magazine notes The Constitution and Rules and Regulations are now available in one book – this dual Constitution and Rules and Regulations book will not be made available until after the International Convention.
Thank you for your support.
Kari Place, Secretary, Charlotte Aerie
Capitol Report
The State of Michigan is forced to make cuts. The State is spending $5 million per day that is NOT coming into the State in taxes. This is a result of people not spending, businesses leaving the State, and the problems GM and Chrysler are having. The State cannot print money or borrow like the Federal Government and MUST balance the budget. Many State employees will end up on lay off status. I'm pushing for an early out to allow people under the old retirement system to retire. All new State employees (including myself) have a 401K.
New taxes have been proposed on almost everything. A nickle more per beer, new gas tax, and higher State yearly bar fees for all bars (including the Eagles). I will continue to oppose higher taxes. The State must prioritize spending and makes cuts. Just like a family does with a paycheck.
Representative Rick Jones
Around the Club
On March 21 there was a Benefit Auction, Buffett and More for the Jerry Root family. Many donations from members and friends filled the back room for the auction and the bake sale tables were full. The buffet table was covered with good eats, Ben ran a pool tournament in the social room and 50/50 drawings ran through the day. At the end of the day, Jerry’s ceiling tile was placed and over $2,000 was raised.
March 28 was Pasty day. The cooks took preorders and filled orders until the supplies were gone. Keep a look out for the next one.
The Anniversary Dinner with Show and Band was February 18. We had a great turnout again this year. The caterer’s did a fine job with the dinner, the bad was good and the show that Pat put together with her willing actors, once again, out did all our expectations.
The BBQ Ribs and Chicken dinner on April 4 was a success. The social room was full, the food was great and the left over were few. Thanks to the cooks, Chuck and Joe and helpers Kim, Sally, Ted and Kari. We raised $360 for the Building fund. We finished up with and Wii bowling tournament. It was great fun with two TV’s for two lanes and eight teams.
Thursday, April 30th, was the last Weekly Hamburger Night until next fall. They went through a few different teams this year and kept it going for the whole season.
Upcoming Events
May 7 – Mother Daughter Banquet
May 17 – Eagle Memorial
May 20 – Aerie Election of Officers
May 31 – District Meeting at Woodland
June 10 – Auxiliary Installation of Officers
June 13 – Texas Hold’em Tournament
June 17 – Aerie Installation of Officers
June 11 – Father / Son Banquet
July 18 – NASCAR Derby
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Mar / Apr 2009 Newsletter
Letter from President
Hi all,
Spring is coming, I hope! It’s been a long winter. There will be a benefit for the Jerry Root Family on March 21st at the Club. We will have an auction and buffet.
Nomination of Officers is coming real quick! Anyone interested needs to sign up on the sheet behind the bar.
We are going to have a St. Patty’s Day Euchre Tournament on March 14th. Entrance fee is $10.00 and we’ll start at 6:00 p.m. See the calendar for all the scheduled events.
See ya at the Club, Rod
Letter from Madam President
Hi to all the Auxiliary Ladies,
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Diana Riddle and I am the new Auxiliary President taking over mid-year for Pat Goodrich. At this time I would like to thank Pat Goodrich for all her hard work and dedication to our club for the last year and a half as our Madam President. She has done many good things. I would also like to thank all the lady officers for their support. They have been very helpful to me by letting me know what I should be doing to stay on track.
I believe in honesty, so if you feel I should be doing something or you have an opinion I would appreciate you coming to me and letting me know. I will do the best to my ability as the Madam President.
Sisters in our Thoughts and Prayers: Sue Crews, Dawn Jones, Shirley Hines, Sheila Heisler, Cathy Huver and Shirley Mills.
Lady Auxiliary meetings are every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. We would really like
to have our auxiliary members come and join us. We have 237 auxiliary members however, not many are active members. Come out and join us. You have a chance to win the 50/50 drawing or one of the attendance drawings.
Monday night Bingo is one of our biggest money makers and we could use your help. If everyone could just work once in a while that would make a big difference. If you can help out with Bingo, please contact Kay Birgy at 543-5622.
The Club has many activities coming up:
March 14th: St. Patty’s Day Euchre Tournament. Starts at 6:oo p.m. Price $10.00 includes food & snack. Remember, we are a club helping others.
March 21st: Benefit in Memory of Jerry Root. Auction at 2:00 p.m. All you can Eat Buffet at 4:00 p.m. Bake Sale, 50/50 Drawings and Special raffles. (Auction Items Are Needed.) Please come out and help support this event.
March 28th: Pasty Day. Cost $5.00 each, prepaid orders the week before. Pasties are great to freeze. We start selling at 12:00 Noon (dine in or take out) Proceeds will go to the Grant Fisher Bruce Scholarship fund. If you know of a Charlotte High School senior, please tell them about our scholarship and let them know they need to contact the Guidance Office at Charlotte High School for an application. Applications are also available at the Eagles Club.
April 4th: “Can’t Wait for Spring” BBQ Ribs and Chicken Dinner.
April 18th: Charlotte Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary 35th Anniversary Dinner and Dance. A good time is always had by all. Tickets will go on sale April 1st.
May 7th: Mother Daughter Banquet. You will need to sign up to attend.
June 18th: Father Son Banquet. You will need to sign up to attend.
July 18th: NASCAR Derby. If you have never attended this event, you are missing out. This event is a must see. Good Food, Drawings and many good races.
Hope to see everyone at our up coming activities.
Diana Riddle, Madam President
From the Auxiliary Secretary
I’d like to welcome new members that have been initiated since the beginning of the year. They are: Michelle Mills from Grand Ledge and Terri Powell from Charlotte. Please give them a big welcome next time you see them in the Club.
Also, I’d like to remind everyone to please keep us secretaries updated with any address changes. Even though the newsletter is published on the website, we still do some mailings and it’s important to keep the address list current.
Thank you for all your support.
Nancy Conkey, Secretary, Charlotte Auxiliary
Capitol Report from Rick Jones
A dentist in Farmington Hills drugged and raped a patient. He was convicted, did one year in jail, and now has been given his license back to practice as a dentist. I have introduced legislation to ensure that NO health professional will get their license back if they are convicted of criminal sexual conduct.
Many of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines did not vote in the last election. While serving in Iraq or Afghanistan they received their ballots but could not return them in time for the election. I will be introducing legislation to ensure that they get to vote by allowing our service men and women to fax their ballot back to their clerk.
Representative Rick Jones
Around the Club
Our Snowflake Ball was January 24. We had a full house, good food and great entertainment with the Vintage Band and the Bums. The cooks out did themselves providing a great meal the band didn’t disappoint.
There was a Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Club on February 7th. Ticket sales started out slow, but they were nearly gone by start time. Between the games and the 50/50 drawings they raised $2,500 for the Building Fund.
The District 11 meeting was at Charlotte on February 22. We had a full house with the Aerie meeting in the banquet room and Auxiliary in the social room. The Auxiliary put out a great meal and everyone seemed to enjoy the hospitality displayed by our Club. We were given a couple different raffle tickets to sell to support our District and Zone that will be available for purchase from members or behind the bar.
Walk for Warmth Bingo, bake sale and chili cook off was a success. The winners of the cook off were: Paul Root, 1st place; Trevor Woods, 2nd place and Mike Vitale, 3rd place. We had a total of seven contestants. After the cook off the chili’s were for sale and there wasn’t much left by the end of the day. The bakers did a fantastic job and the tables were filled with lots of goodies up for sale. They didn’t last long on the sale table and many treats didn’t even make it out the door. There was a good turn out for bingo and everyone had a good time.
Hi all,
Spring is coming, I hope! It’s been a long winter. There will be a benefit for the Jerry Root Family on March 21st at the Club. We will have an auction and buffet.
Nomination of Officers is coming real quick! Anyone interested needs to sign up on the sheet behind the bar.
We are going to have a St. Patty’s Day Euchre Tournament on March 14th. Entrance fee is $10.00 and we’ll start at 6:00 p.m. See the calendar for all the scheduled events.
See ya at the Club, Rod
Letter from Madam President
Hi to all the Auxiliary Ladies,
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Diana Riddle and I am the new Auxiliary President taking over mid-year for Pat Goodrich. At this time I would like to thank Pat Goodrich for all her hard work and dedication to our club for the last year and a half as our Madam President. She has done many good things. I would also like to thank all the lady officers for their support. They have been very helpful to me by letting me know what I should be doing to stay on track.
I believe in honesty, so if you feel I should be doing something or you have an opinion I would appreciate you coming to me and letting me know. I will do the best to my ability as the Madam President.
Sisters in our Thoughts and Prayers: Sue Crews, Dawn Jones, Shirley Hines, Sheila Heisler, Cathy Huver and Shirley Mills.
Lady Auxiliary meetings are every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. We would really like
to have our auxiliary members come and join us. We have 237 auxiliary members however, not many are active members. Come out and join us. You have a chance to win the 50/50 drawing or one of the attendance drawings.
Monday night Bingo is one of our biggest money makers and we could use your help. If everyone could just work once in a while that would make a big difference. If you can help out with Bingo, please contact Kay Birgy at 543-5622.
The Club has many activities coming up:
March 14th: St. Patty’s Day Euchre Tournament. Starts at 6:oo p.m. Price $10.00 includes food & snack. Remember, we are a club helping others.
March 21st: Benefit in Memory of Jerry Root. Auction at 2:00 p.m. All you can Eat Buffet at 4:00 p.m. Bake Sale, 50/50 Drawings and Special raffles. (Auction Items Are Needed.) Please come out and help support this event.
March 28th: Pasty Day. Cost $5.00 each, prepaid orders the week before. Pasties are great to freeze. We start selling at 12:00 Noon (dine in or take out) Proceeds will go to the Grant Fisher Bruce Scholarship fund. If you know of a Charlotte High School senior, please tell them about our scholarship and let them know they need to contact the Guidance Office at Charlotte High School for an application. Applications are also available at the Eagles Club.
April 4th: “Can’t Wait for Spring” BBQ Ribs and Chicken Dinner.
April 18th: Charlotte Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary 35th Anniversary Dinner and Dance. A good time is always had by all. Tickets will go on sale April 1st.
May 7th: Mother Daughter Banquet. You will need to sign up to attend.
June 18th: Father Son Banquet. You will need to sign up to attend.
July 18th: NASCAR Derby. If you have never attended this event, you are missing out. This event is a must see. Good Food, Drawings and many good races.
Hope to see everyone at our up coming activities.
Diana Riddle, Madam President
From the Auxiliary Secretary
I’d like to welcome new members that have been initiated since the beginning of the year. They are: Michelle Mills from Grand Ledge and Terri Powell from Charlotte. Please give them a big welcome next time you see them in the Club.
Also, I’d like to remind everyone to please keep us secretaries updated with any address changes. Even though the newsletter is published on the website, we still do some mailings and it’s important to keep the address list current.
Thank you for all your support.
Nancy Conkey, Secretary, Charlotte Auxiliary
Capitol Report from Rick Jones
A dentist in Farmington Hills drugged and raped a patient. He was convicted, did one year in jail, and now has been given his license back to practice as a dentist. I have introduced legislation to ensure that NO health professional will get their license back if they are convicted of criminal sexual conduct.
Many of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines did not vote in the last election. While serving in Iraq or Afghanistan they received their ballots but could not return them in time for the election. I will be introducing legislation to ensure that they get to vote by allowing our service men and women to fax their ballot back to their clerk.
Representative Rick Jones
Around the Club
Our Snowflake Ball was January 24. We had a full house, good food and great entertainment with the Vintage Band and the Bums. The cooks out did themselves providing a great meal the band didn’t disappoint.
There was a Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Club on February 7th. Ticket sales started out slow, but they were nearly gone by start time. Between the games and the 50/50 drawings they raised $2,500 for the Building Fund.
The District 11 meeting was at Charlotte on February 22. We had a full house with the Aerie meeting in the banquet room and Auxiliary in the social room. The Auxiliary put out a great meal and everyone seemed to enjoy the hospitality displayed by our Club. We were given a couple different raffle tickets to sell to support our District and Zone that will be available for purchase from members or behind the bar.
Walk for Warmth Bingo, bake sale and chili cook off was a success. The winners of the cook off were: Paul Root, 1st place; Trevor Woods, 2nd place and Mike Vitale, 3rd place. We had a total of seven contestants. After the cook off the chili’s were for sale and there wasn’t much left by the end of the day. The bakers did a fantastic job and the tables were filled with lots of goodies up for sale. They didn’t last long on the sale table and many treats didn’t even make it out the door. There was a good turn out for bingo and everyone had a good time.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Newsletter Jan/Feb 2009
Welcome all to 2009. Hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year's holiday. Below you will find the current news letter. At the very bottom of this page you will find the links to the calendars. Just click to open and you can view or print.
As always, if you have any comments or would like to share news, please send a comment through this site or an e-mail to FOEnews@yahoo.com
As always, if you have any comments or would like to share news, please send a comment through this site or an e-mail to FOEnews@yahoo.com
In Memory of Jerry Root
In December this Club lost a good brother and good friend who will be deeply missed by many. Speaking at his funeral, Jerry’s cousin, Donis Osborn expressed her feelings and those of many of the people there that day when she offered up some memories and some words of wisdom. One part stood out as especially fitting not just for this sad time, but for all of life. Donie gave me a copy to share with the members through the newsletter.
Jerry’s death is sad and tragic!! If anything can be learned from it . . . to me it would be the following three things:
1. Tolerance of others. I ask you to practice tolerance everyday.
2. Editing. Edit what you say before it is said – because once something is said you cannot take it back. So ALWAYS EDIT your comments.
3. Compassion. Compassion for Jerry and how much Jerry must have been hurting to have taken his life.
And now, compassion for all of us to help get through this. Give compassion sincerely and unconditionally.
Tolerance – Editing – Compassion
Club News
The Christmas dinner was a success as always. We had a big crowd and Santa was there to the delight of all the children. The Christmas breakfast was also a hit and once again, Santa and the Mrs. were on hand to greet the kids. A big thanks to all who helped with both events.
Virginia Woodworth outdid herself once again on Christmas Eve by cooking up a big bunch of her famous eggrolls and rice dishes. The social room was full when she arrived and I didn’t see anyone miss a trip to the food table.
Euchre is again in full swing with tournaments every other Sunday at 4 pm. See the calendar for the schedule.
Snowflake Ball is coming up January 24th. Plan to come in for a good dinner and an evening of dancing.
Capitol Report
This year the Senate passed a bill that would have ended smoking everywhere including the Eagle's Clubs. However the House passed a different version. Because they were different then no bill could be sent to the Governor. I will continue to vote for the club membership to decide on smoking rules and NOT the State Government.
Everyone is very concerned about the survival of General Motors. I will continue to do everything I can from my position to support GM. We need a strong GM for Michigan.
I served on the Leadership Advisory Committee supporting MSU in their effort to bring the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams to MSU. We won the contract from the Federal Govt. It should bring in a Billion dollars of investment and 500 new jobs to Mid-Michigan. Many of these jobs will be construction jobs. The new facility will do research and may bring new medical advances!
Rep. Rick Jones
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Newsletter Oct/Nov 2008
Letter from President
Our Frontier Days Grease Fest and Breakfast was a big success. I’d like to thank all of our volunteers. That’s what helps make an event happen.
The house out front is gone, HURRAY! The grass is in and it looks a lot better.
The Auxiliary is having a pasty day coming up in October. We also have our Handicap Hayride and help is always appreciated that day. Texas Hold’em needs help on October 25.
With Halloween on Friday this year we’ve decided to do a Costume Halloween Dance. Come in and join the fun! 50/50 drawings, door prizes, best costume contest and a lot of crazy fun. Let’s try to make this a howling good time!!
Next District Meeting is at Greenville on October 26th. After that it will start back up February 27th here in Charlotte. All meetings are at 2:00 pm.
Don’t forget our vets on November 11th – Veterans’ Day.
November 16th – the last race of the season - we will have a NASCASR party out back. Bring a dish to pass. We’ll have 50/50’s. Randy likes “wreck betting” and everyone should have a great time.
The Auxiliary purchased a piece of carpet for the Bandstand out back. Some enthusiastic men laid it for them. Thanks, Guys!
‘Til next time, Pres Rod
Letter from Madam President
Fall is here and what a beginning with all the rain! Hope everyone is dried out. We had our Grease Fest and it was great! Deb and Renee were a great help and liked “working it.” We had a good time.
Breakfast on Sunday turned out super! Once again, a lot of good help turned out. Thank you to all! At this time I would like to ask all members to try to volunteer. It would be wonderful to see new faces. We are not scary – other than Deb and I yelling at each other. “We come for the FUN!”
Ladies, I decided at the last meeting we would start publishing whose names were drawn for money at the Auxiliary Meetings. For new members, our meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. We discuss ALL sorts of things. Please come join us!! I will keep the meetings under an hour. For every new face we can cut off more time. The ladies who lost $100.00 each at our 9/10 meeting are Cleone Keffus, Cindy Hoffman, Donna Fuller and; last, but not least, Jeanie Gilding who lost $4.00.
Pasty Day is October 11th. This is a great money maker for the Auxiliary. Pasties are still only $4.50 each, with or without gravy. They freeze well, so pick up lots. You can pre-order with payment (this insures that people won’t forget to come pick them up), come in and order take out or eat them at the Club with a drink and good fellowship.
We will be bowling again on Pasty Day on the Wii. It is a hoot and everyone had a blast! This time we decided to have two (2) people teams and charge $3.00 per team. The money will be given back in prize money!! Choose your partner and come on down. Bowling will start about 4:00 pm. Sign up sheet for pasties will be posted on October 1st. We will also post a signup sheet for bowling, let’s have fun!
October 18th is the handicap Hayride. We can always use help that day and this is an important event for our community. Anyone you know that is handicapped is invited to take part.
October 24th the Aerie is hosting a Texas Hold’em. Help is also need for this event.
SPOOKTACULAR!!! On October 31st we will have a Halloween COSTUME Dance!! Chiller of a door prize, ghostly paper to vote on for the best costume, hair raising Band to do the Monster Mash, 50/50’s and grueling snacks for all our terrific members. Starts at 8:30 p.m. See you at the Howling event.
On Thursday, September 18th, a team of four (4) gave out poppers to all who came in. Way to go Berlyn and crew! I would like anyone who is a member to take a turn doing your “THING” and bringing it in on Thursday to share. Good way for us all to try something new and bring in members. This is a donation type thing – not to make money. The club will be making money on all of us participating.
The Auxiliary purchased carpet for out back and vinyl for the chairs. I hear some great volunteers are helping us lay the carpet and recover the chairs. Thank you so much.
See you at all the events,
Pat, MP
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School Safety is an important topic now that schools are open. I have learned that not all school districts report threats to law enforcement. In one case, a district did not inform the teacher after a student threatened her with physical harm. This not only endangers the teacher, but also other students. I have just introduced a bill that would require school administrators to report all threats of harm to law enforcement officials and also advise the school employee of the threat. After the Columbine School Shooting and others, we cannot take chances with school safety.
I have learned that many diabetic children do not go to school and are home schooled, because the schools have no one trained to help a diabetic child for testing or in emergencies. I am introducing a bill that would require every school to have someone trained to help diabetic children with their sugar checks and insulin intake. The Diabetic Association would provide the training at no cost. There is a "good Samaritan clause" noting that the school volunteer cannot be sued for helping the children. This would also make our schools safer for all of our children.
Rep. Rick Jones
In Memory of Les Wells
Les Wells was a life member of our 3552 Eagles. He passed recently; and, at the request of the family, a donation was made to the Eagles Building Fund in his memory.
Contributors were: Bruce & Roberta Carp, Dick & Phyllis Walters, Marie Kritz & Lisa, Rex & Bonnie Fredline, Lyle Carter, Chris Taylor, Bill Harris, Mary Slade, Jack & Donna Decker, Homer & Phyllis DeWater.
Our Frontier Days Grease Fest and Breakfast was a big success. I’d like to thank all of our volunteers. That’s what helps make an event happen.
The house out front is gone, HURRAY! The grass is in and it looks a lot better.
The Auxiliary is having a pasty day coming up in October. We also have our Handicap Hayride and help is always appreciated that day. Texas Hold’em needs help on October 25.
With Halloween on Friday this year we’ve decided to do a Costume Halloween Dance. Come in and join the fun! 50/50 drawings, door prizes, best costume contest and a lot of crazy fun. Let’s try to make this a howling good time!!
Next District Meeting is at Greenville on October 26th. After that it will start back up February 27th here in Charlotte. All meetings are at 2:00 pm.
Don’t forget our vets on November 11th – Veterans’ Day.
November 16th – the last race of the season - we will have a NASCASR party out back. Bring a dish to pass. We’ll have 50/50’s. Randy likes “wreck betting” and everyone should have a great time.
The Auxiliary purchased a piece of carpet for the Bandstand out back. Some enthusiastic men laid it for them. Thanks, Guys!
‘Til next time, Pres Rod
Letter from Madam President
Fall is here and what a beginning with all the rain! Hope everyone is dried out. We had our Grease Fest and it was great! Deb and Renee were a great help and liked “working it.” We had a good time.
Breakfast on Sunday turned out super! Once again, a lot of good help turned out. Thank you to all! At this time I would like to ask all members to try to volunteer. It would be wonderful to see new faces. We are not scary – other than Deb and I yelling at each other. “We come for the FUN!”
Ladies, I decided at the last meeting we would start publishing whose names were drawn for money at the Auxiliary Meetings. For new members, our meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. We discuss ALL sorts of things. Please come join us!! I will keep the meetings under an hour. For every new face we can cut off more time. The ladies who lost $100.00 each at our 9/10 meeting are Cleone Keffus, Cindy Hoffman, Donna Fuller and; last, but not least, Jeanie Gilding who lost $4.00.
Pasty Day is October 11th. This is a great money maker for the Auxiliary. Pasties are still only $4.50 each, with or without gravy. They freeze well, so pick up lots. You can pre-order with payment (this insures that people won’t forget to come pick them up), come in and order take out or eat them at the Club with a drink and good fellowship.
We will be bowling again on Pasty Day on the Wii. It is a hoot and everyone had a blast! This time we decided to have two (2) people teams and charge $3.00 per team. The money will be given back in prize money!! Choose your partner and come on down. Bowling will start about 4:00 pm. Sign up sheet for pasties will be posted on October 1st. We will also post a signup sheet for bowling, let’s have fun!
October 18th is the handicap Hayride. We can always use help that day and this is an important event for our community. Anyone you know that is handicapped is invited to take part.
October 24th the Aerie is hosting a Texas Hold’em. Help is also need for this event.
SPOOKTACULAR!!! On October 31st we will have a Halloween COSTUME Dance!! Chiller of a door prize, ghostly paper to vote on for the best costume, hair raising Band to do the Monster Mash, 50/50’s and grueling snacks for all our terrific members. Starts at 8:30 p.m. See you at the Howling event.
On Thursday, September 18th, a team of four (4) gave out poppers to all who came in. Way to go Berlyn and crew! I would like anyone who is a member to take a turn doing your “THING” and bringing it in on Thursday to share. Good way for us all to try something new and bring in members. This is a donation type thing – not to make money. The club will be making money on all of us participating.
The Auxiliary purchased carpet for out back and vinyl for the chairs. I hear some great volunteers are helping us lay the carpet and recover the chairs. Thank you so much.
See you at all the events,
Pat, MP
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School Safety is an important topic now that schools are open. I have learned that not all school districts report threats to law enforcement. In one case, a district did not inform the teacher after a student threatened her with physical harm. This not only endangers the teacher, but also other students. I have just introduced a bill that would require school administrators to report all threats of harm to law enforcement officials and also advise the school employee of the threat. After the Columbine School Shooting and others, we cannot take chances with school safety.
I have learned that many diabetic children do not go to school and are home schooled, because the schools have no one trained to help a diabetic child for testing or in emergencies. I am introducing a bill that would require every school to have someone trained to help diabetic children with their sugar checks and insulin intake. The Diabetic Association would provide the training at no cost. There is a "good Samaritan clause" noting that the school volunteer cannot be sued for helping the children. This would also make our schools safer for all of our children.
Rep. Rick Jones
In Memory of Les Wells
Les Wells was a life member of our 3552 Eagles. He passed recently; and, at the request of the family, a donation was made to the Eagles Building Fund in his memory.
Contributors were: Bruce & Roberta Carp, Dick & Phyllis Walters, Marie Kritz & Lisa, Rex & Bonnie Fredline, Lyle Carter, Chris Taylor, Bill Harris, Mary Slade, Jack & Donna Decker, Homer & Phyllis DeWater.
Secretary Notes – Aerie
In the last newsletter we told the members that the Aerie voted to have all member’s due become due on June 30th effective June 2009. The new dues amount schedule is listed below.
The amount is based on the number of months you’re responsible for before the switch. Any members who paid the full amount for July, August or September, will be credited the difference for June 2009.
Member Through Through
Due Date June-2009 June-2010
31-Jul-08 $22.91
31-Aug-08 $20.84 $45.84
30-Sep-08 $18.81 $43.81
31-Oct-08 $16.72 $41.72
30-Nov-08 $14.63 $39.63
31-Dec-08 $12.54 $37.54
31-Jan-09 $10.45 $35.45
28-Feb-09 $8.36 $33.36
31-Mar-09 $6.27 $31.27
30-Apr-09 $4.18 $29.18
31-May-09 $2.09 $27.09
30-Jun-09 $25.00
Newsletter Available On-Line
The Eagles 3552 Newsletter is available on-line at www.foe3552.blogspot.com. It will have the Newsletter, along with articles and stories about the goings on at the Club and any news that is provided by a member. We can include pictures too. Check it out. We’ve got a slide show from the last NASCAR Derby.If you wish to continue to receive your newsletter in the mail please contact the club, leave a note in the newsletter box in the social room or send an e-mail to (foenews@yahoo.com). We will continue to print a few copies for the social room.
Upcoming Events / Dates
Pasty Day / Wii Bowling Tournament – Oct 11
Handicap Hayride – October 18
Texas Hold’em – October 25
Hallloween Costume Party – October 31
Vetrans’ Day – November 11
NASCAR Party – Final 2008 Race – November 16
Thanksgiving – November 27
Monday, September 29, 2008
Hog Roast & Dance Sept 27
If you didn't make it to the Hog Roast and Dance on Saturday night, you missed a great time.
Rod had the pig roasting out at his house early in the morning. Pat and company (I saw Donis, Deb and Karen) did a fine job on the accompanyments and everybody had a great dinner.
After that The Vintage Band and the Bums took to the stage. We've had them at the club before and they are always fun. They combined their music with a bit of humor here and there and got the people on the dance floor. (I wouldn't be surprised if Sherman wasn't a bit tired come Sunday!)
Didn't get any photos, but I'll be sure to have my camera handy next time.
Rod had the pig roasting out at his house early in the morning. Pat and company (I saw Donis, Deb and Karen) did a fine job on the accompanyments and everybody had a great dinner.
After that The Vintage Band and the Bums took to the stage. We've had them at the club before and they are always fun. They combined their music with a bit of humor here and there and got the people on the dance floor. (I wouldn't be surprised if Sherman wasn't a bit tired come Sunday!)
Didn't get any photos, but I'll be sure to have my camera handy next time.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Charlotte Frontier Days
The Charlotte Eagles Club kicked off the Frontier Day Weekend with a fish fry and Karaoke on Friday night. Considering the competition with the other events around town we had a good crowd for both.
The club had a GreaseFest on Saturday, September 6. The cooks were serving up fried pork sandwiches, fried squash, french fries and about anything else they could throw in the fryer. It was a lot of fun with people coming in to eat all afternoon. Pat Goodrich spent most of the day in the kitchen with her helpers. Deb Hayes split her time helping Pat and Tom Heth - the bartenter for the day. And Tom was busy keeping up with the thirsty crowd!
On Sunday we had a breakfast buffett from 8:30 to 11:30. There was a steady flow of people all morning and, believe me, nobody went home hungry. All said it was a great weekend at the Charlotte Eagles Club.
The club had a GreaseFest on Saturday, September 6. The cooks were serving up fried pork sandwiches, fried squash, french fries and about anything else they could throw in the fryer. It was a lot of fun with people coming in to eat all afternoon. Pat Goodrich spent most of the day in the kitchen with her helpers. Deb Hayes split her time helping Pat and Tom Heth - the bartenter for the day. And Tom was busy keeping up with the thirsty crowd!
On Sunday we had a breakfast buffett from 8:30 to 11:30. There was a steady flow of people all morning and, believe me, nobody went home hungry. All said it was a great weekend at the Charlotte Eagles Club.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Newsletter -- Aug/Sep 2008
Letter from President
I’d like to thank Dave and his helper Chick for the great Father/Son Banquet. It was really a great meal. Hope everyone is surviving all the storms this summer.
We had our 2nd Annual NASCAR Derby and it was a great success! Had great help on the new ramps, with some good ideas. A big thank you goes out to Fred and Deb who were over the top on helping and painting. The ramps made it racing and we all had a ball. Had a JD this year and with his sick sense of humor, music and fly over it was great! Thanks, Terry! Bar outside along with good food from the cook shack just made it a really great day. I want to thank my Wife for all the time and work she puts in on this fund raiser.
September 6th we are having a grease fest! Deep fried pork sandwiches, deep fried squash and French fries. September 7th is the breakfast buffet from 8:30 to 11:30.
We are ready to tear down the house out front. Maybe, by the time you get this it will be done.
Don Ells went to the fair as our buyer and purchased a 4-H hog. The Pork Roast Dinner will be September 27, 5:30–8:00, with the Vintage Band and the Bums following at 8:00 pm. If you haven’t heard them, come on out for a great time.
Euchre is going to be on Saturdays this year. First game is on September 20th at 6:00 pm sharp.
Anyone have ideas for fund raisers? Well until next time,
Rod
Letter from Madam President
June started out nicely, with our Father/Son Banquet – cooked by Chick n’Dave. It was wonderful as usual. Then all heck broke loose with our many rains and storms. I hope by now people are getting somewhat back to normal.
July also had storms; and, with rain on July 12th (NASCAR Derby DAY) everyone held their breath, said a prayer and BOOM! the rain stopped and the day was wonderful. So many members came out to help! A big thank you to all. A thank you also goes out to Terry for DJ-ing. He really added to the day’s event and Father Frank did a great job on the grill. He had a newcomer help him later on – Ben Barnes. The food sold out with smiles all around. Candice at the TIKI bar was also great. All these things were new this year and added a lot! I got over 20 sponsors for the race this year. A sponsor is someone who gives to support your event. In return they get free advertising, can pass out flyers or small gifts. Just like at the races. Sponsoring the Derby can be done by money, prizes or food. If you would like to be a sponsor, please let us know.
COOKBOOKS – Please come in and buy one or two. If every Auxiliary member bought two we would be sold out. And Aerie members have recipes in it also. All members need to buy one.
We set up an account for our continuing Grant Fisher Bruce Scholarship at Independent Bank. We hope to continue to give a scholarship to a deserving student at Charlotte High for many years to come. Anyone can donate to this fund, just by going to the bank.
I know it is early, but October 11th will be Pasty Day. You will be able to order early by pre-paying, can come in and eat, or take out. Remember to stock up. They freeze well.
Bye fro now, MP Patricia
Texas Hold’em – June 28
We had 44 players for our June Texas Hold’em. Total payout was $1,400. Profit was $1,005. We also had cash games which added $200 and 50/50’s for $150. Total deposit to the building fund was $1,355. Next Texas Hold’em will be October 25.
NASCAR DERBY – July 12
The NASCAR Derby was a great success and lots of fun! A BIG THANK YOU goes out to all our members who came and helped that day. We added J&T Entertainment, hosted by Terry Hough, who did an awesome job as our sportscaster and with the music. We even had a fly over. With a TIKI Bar to the right and way to the right Brats and Hot Dogs being cooked on our cook shack grill by Father Frank, they were great! His talent for grill cooking is no longer a secret.
With our many sponsors we were able to give out great trophy’s and prize money. 1st place ($300.00) went to Ron Smith (Smitty) driven by Buster Edgerly; 2nd place ($200.00) to Randy Bryner, car driven by Heather; and 3rd place to Jerry Hayes, car driven by little Jerry Jr. Our El Presidente and his assistant, Mike Grove, took Best of Show ($50.00) and last, but not least, #23 driven by Kari Place, owner Trevor Woods, took Worst of Show ($50.00). Trevor revamped this year so Kari thinks now its how she dresses? There is always a next year, Kari. The new ramps allowed for heat racing. It was a blast.
Next year’s NASCAR derby will be July 18, 2009. Put it on your calendar and make plans to race, or just attend for all the fun! This is a money maker for our Club and loads of fun. It costs the club nothing to put on and I hope to see more participants next year – so far we’ve got 10 confirmed.
The Charlotte Eagles 3552 at 116 Lansing Street, Charlotte, MI, would like to express our gratitude to the many sponsors of or NASCAR Derby this year. Because of them and our many members who helped out it was a great success. Rather it be by money, prizes, food or DJ’ing – by J&T Entertainment (517-588-9044) - you all helped us make it happen. This year’s top sponsor was GALE BRIGGS, INC. When rain set in that morning we thought we were gonna have to steal their logo (come play in the mud with us).
Sponsors
Eaton Federal Eaton Auto Body
Conestoga Construction MaQueen
I.G.A. Independent Bank
Montgomery Builders Team One
Crandell Brothers Meijer
Lea’s Auto Body Candy Ford
Eaton Place Wal-Mart
Insty Prints D&G Equipment
Dornbos Signs Custom Home
C.B.’s Bar Tri-State Toy
Sherwood Forest Auto-Zone
Campground Flagstar Bank
Frank’s Party Store Coldwell Banker
Remember When Auctioneers
Our State Representative, Rick Jones
A thank you also goes out to Silk Screen Stuff for a great job on our shirts and to our many distributors – Budweiser, Miller, Frito-Lays.
Upcoming Events
September 6th - Grease Fest. Deep Fried Pork Sandwiches, Deep Fried Squash, French Fries. 12:00 to ?
September 7th – Breakfast Buffet – 8:30 to 11:30
September 20th – Euchre Returns - 6:00 pm sharp!
September 27th – Pork Roast Dinner 5:30 – 8:00 followed by the Vintage Band and the Bums until midnight.
October 11th – Pasty Day.
October 18th – Handi-cap Hayride.
From the Aerie Secretary
In the regular Aerie Meeting, July 16, it was voted that we would change the Aerie Member dues payment date to June 30. Member dues will be prorated.
We hope this will help the members to remember their due date, the bartenders with tracking delinquent members and the secretary in the processing.
Newsletter Going On-Line
We are getting ready to launch our newsletter on-line. With the cost of supplies to produce the newsletter continuing to climb, this is a good time to take advantage of the technology available to anyone with access to the internet. The newsletter and calendar will also be printed and copies available in the Club social room. If any member would prefer to continue receiving the newsletter via postal service they can by request. Either mail the request to the Club, attention: Newsletter or e-mail to FOEnews@yahoo.com.
Look for it in the coming weeks at:
http://www.blogspot.foe3552.com/This is a Weblog format. It will allow us to let members know what is going on as they happen. I hope to continue to add more content as time goes on and would welcome member comments.
I’d like to thank Dave and his helper Chick for the great Father/Son Banquet. It was really a great meal. Hope everyone is surviving all the storms this summer.
We had our 2nd Annual NASCAR Derby and it was a great success! Had great help on the new ramps, with some good ideas. A big thank you goes out to Fred and Deb who were over the top on helping and painting. The ramps made it racing and we all had a ball. Had a JD this year and with his sick sense of humor, music and fly over it was great! Thanks, Terry! Bar outside along with good food from the cook shack just made it a really great day. I want to thank my Wife for all the time and work she puts in on this fund raiser.
September 6th we are having a grease fest! Deep fried pork sandwiches, deep fried squash and French fries. September 7th is the breakfast buffet from 8:30 to 11:30.
We are ready to tear down the house out front. Maybe, by the time you get this it will be done.
Don Ells went to the fair as our buyer and purchased a 4-H hog. The Pork Roast Dinner will be September 27, 5:30–8:00, with the Vintage Band and the Bums following at 8:00 pm. If you haven’t heard them, come on out for a great time.
Euchre is going to be on Saturdays this year. First game is on September 20th at 6:00 pm sharp.
Anyone have ideas for fund raisers? Well until next time,
Rod
Letter from Madam President
June started out nicely, with our Father/Son Banquet – cooked by Chick n’Dave. It was wonderful as usual. Then all heck broke loose with our many rains and storms. I hope by now people are getting somewhat back to normal.
July also had storms; and, with rain on July 12th (NASCAR Derby DAY) everyone held their breath, said a prayer and BOOM! the rain stopped and the day was wonderful. So many members came out to help! A big thank you to all. A thank you also goes out to Terry for DJ-ing. He really added to the day’s event and Father Frank did a great job on the grill. He had a newcomer help him later on – Ben Barnes. The food sold out with smiles all around. Candice at the TIKI bar was also great. All these things were new this year and added a lot! I got over 20 sponsors for the race this year. A sponsor is someone who gives to support your event. In return they get free advertising, can pass out flyers or small gifts. Just like at the races. Sponsoring the Derby can be done by money, prizes or food. If you would like to be a sponsor, please let us know.
COOKBOOKS – Please come in and buy one or two. If every Auxiliary member bought two we would be sold out. And Aerie members have recipes in it also. All members need to buy one.
We set up an account for our continuing Grant Fisher Bruce Scholarship at Independent Bank. We hope to continue to give a scholarship to a deserving student at Charlotte High for many years to come. Anyone can donate to this fund, just by going to the bank.
I know it is early, but October 11th will be Pasty Day. You will be able to order early by pre-paying, can come in and eat, or take out. Remember to stock up. They freeze well.
Bye fro now, MP Patricia
Texas Hold’em – June 28
We had 44 players for our June Texas Hold’em. Total payout was $1,400. Profit was $1,005. We also had cash games which added $200 and 50/50’s for $150. Total deposit to the building fund was $1,355. Next Texas Hold’em will be October 25.
NASCAR DERBY – July 12
The NASCAR Derby was a great success and lots of fun! A BIG THANK YOU goes out to all our members who came and helped that day. We added J&T Entertainment, hosted by Terry Hough, who did an awesome job as our sportscaster and with the music. We even had a fly over. With a TIKI Bar to the right and way to the right Brats and Hot Dogs being cooked on our cook shack grill by Father Frank, they were great! His talent for grill cooking is no longer a secret.
With our many sponsors we were able to give out great trophy’s and prize money. 1st place ($300.00) went to Ron Smith (Smitty) driven by Buster Edgerly; 2nd place ($200.00) to Randy Bryner, car driven by Heather; and 3rd place to Jerry Hayes, car driven by little Jerry Jr. Our El Presidente and his assistant, Mike Grove, took Best of Show ($50.00) and last, but not least, #23 driven by Kari Place, owner Trevor Woods, took Worst of Show ($50.00). Trevor revamped this year so Kari thinks now its how she dresses? There is always a next year, Kari. The new ramps allowed for heat racing. It was a blast.
Next year’s NASCAR derby will be July 18, 2009. Put it on your calendar and make plans to race, or just attend for all the fun! This is a money maker for our Club and loads of fun. It costs the club nothing to put on and I hope to see more participants next year – so far we’ve got 10 confirmed.
The Charlotte Eagles 3552 at 116 Lansing Street, Charlotte, MI, would like to express our gratitude to the many sponsors of or NASCAR Derby this year. Because of them and our many members who helped out it was a great success. Rather it be by money, prizes, food or DJ’ing – by J&T Entertainment (517-588-9044) - you all helped us make it happen. This year’s top sponsor was GALE BRIGGS, INC. When rain set in that morning we thought we were gonna have to steal their logo (come play in the mud with us).
Sponsors
Eaton Federal Eaton Auto Body
Conestoga Construction MaQueen
I.G.A. Independent Bank
Montgomery Builders Team One
Crandell Brothers Meijer
Lea’s Auto Body Candy Ford
Eaton Place Wal-Mart
Insty Prints D&G Equipment
Dornbos Signs Custom Home
C.B.’s Bar Tri-State Toy
Sherwood Forest Auto-Zone
Campground Flagstar Bank
Frank’s Party Store Coldwell Banker
Remember When Auctioneers
Our State Representative, Rick Jones
A thank you also goes out to Silk Screen Stuff for a great job on our shirts and to our many distributors – Budweiser, Miller, Frito-Lays.
Upcoming Events
September 6th - Grease Fest. Deep Fried Pork Sandwiches, Deep Fried Squash, French Fries. 12:00 to ?
September 7th – Breakfast Buffet – 8:30 to 11:30
September 20th – Euchre Returns - 6:00 pm sharp!
September 27th – Pork Roast Dinner 5:30 – 8:00 followed by the Vintage Band and the Bums until midnight.
October 11th – Pasty Day.
October 18th – Handi-cap Hayride.
From the Aerie Secretary
In the regular Aerie Meeting, July 16, it was voted that we would change the Aerie Member dues payment date to June 30. Member dues will be prorated.
We hope this will help the members to remember their due date, the bartenders with tracking delinquent members and the secretary in the processing.
Newsletter Going On-Line
We are getting ready to launch our newsletter on-line. With the cost of supplies to produce the newsletter continuing to climb, this is a good time to take advantage of the technology available to anyone with access to the internet. The newsletter and calendar will also be printed and copies available in the Club social room. If any member would prefer to continue receiving the newsletter via postal service they can by request. Either mail the request to the Club, attention: Newsletter or e-mail to FOEnews@yahoo.com.
Look for it in the coming weeks at:
http://www.blogspot.foe3552.com/This is a Weblog format. It will allow us to let members know what is going on as they happen. I hope to continue to add more content as time goes on and would welcome member comments.
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