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ALVA Aerie 871 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles was founded in Alexandria in 1904 and dedicated to our current home on Cameron Street in 1938. For over a century, ALVA Aerie has been integral to Alexandria's life, supporting local and national charities and providing a social and fraternal home for many Alexandria citizens.

We are still active and engaged! Our Rathskeller is the social center of our thriving fraternal community and our events, which include Friday night Dinners, first Sunday Breakfasts, and special occasions like our Annual Crab Pick, Picnic, and Chili Cookoff. Our events enjoy a diverse mix of families and individuals who come together to enjoy the excellent company of fellow Eagles.

Charitable activities thrive, as well. We support our National charities, such as the Max Baer Heart Fund, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, and the Jimmy Durante Fund for Children and Child Abuse. We also give closer to home, including many local charities and veteran's organizations, and emergency relief for victims of natural disasters and the families of injured police officers.

Please see the latest FOE 871 Newsletter for February to May 2024.  

 FOE 871 Newsletter

Meeting 8/7/2024 Canceled


Brothers,
 
The International Convention will be held August 3rd through the 9th in New Orleans. Many of the officers will be in attendance therefore the officers and general meeting scheduled for August 7th will be rescheduled at a later date.
 
Fraternally yours,
 
Dee Dee Hodge 
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Wings and Shrimp night! 7/26/2024


Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Join us this Friday, July 26, from 5:30-7:30 pm for a delicious dinner of chicken wings and/or shrimp served with coleslaw and corn for $12-$15. 
 
Give us an hour of your time to help set up, serve or clean up the meal, and you can submit the name of your favorite charity for a chance to receive a $500 donation from a generous member.  …
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Grilled Pork Chop and Sides 7/19/2024


Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
We're trying a new menu this Friday, July 19!  Come to the Rathskeller between 5:30-7:30 for a grilled, 10-ounce pork chop with macaroni and cheese, green beans, and tossed salad for $15. 
 
As always we volunteers for a one-hour shift to help set up, deliver meals to diners, or clean up.  …
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Volunteering and July Events and beyond


Dear Brothers and Sisters,.

Please see the list below for upcoming events at the Aerie.  Remember that each volunteer can submit a charity of their choice each time they help out.  A generous brother will donate $500 to the organization drawn at random at the end of the month.
 
Congratulations to the Ecumenical Community Helping Others, nominated by Don Sexton, that was chosen for June.  ECHO is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization…
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Happy 4th of July (closed) and more!


Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Wishing each of our members and the auxiliary all the best today! Happy 4th of July. The Rathskeller will be closed on the 4th so our bar tenders and trustees may enjoy the holiday. 

We have a packed July and hope to see you often! 
 
Come to the Rathskeller Friday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for an all-American meal of hotdogs, hamburgers, and sides for just $10.…
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Updates and great food!


Brothers and Sisters,
 
Happy July 4th week!  Our hours of operation on Thursday are in limbo right now as our bartenders are dealing with some personal issues.  We will inform everyone as soon as possible.
 
Come to the Rathskeller Friday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for an all-American meal of hotdogs, hamburgers, and sides for just $10. Please send a message to …
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AERIE 871, By Laws Update


 

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Brothers,
 
We are getting ready to update our By Laws and House Rules. If you have any suggestions you would like to submit, please respond to the email above and I will forward them on to the Chairman of the By Laws committee.
 
Fraternally yours,
 
Dee Dee Hodge
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Loss of a brother


Brothers and Sisters,
 
It is with great sadness that I report to you the passing of Bill Arnold on June 15. There will be a service at Arlington Cemetary at a later date.
 
Please keep his wife Ginger and family in your thoughts and prayers.
 
Fraternally yours,
 
Dee Dee Hodge 
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Parking lot reminder


Brothers and Sisters,.

Just a reminder that we will be having work done on the Aerie parking lot this weekend.  Tomorrow- Friday, June 28th there will be limited parking available during the day. However, the full lot should be open and available no later than 4:00pm for Shrimp & Wing Night- so stop in…

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Chris Wunsch posted a blog post
Brothers,
 
The International Convention will be held August 3rd through the 9th in New Orleans. Many of the officers will be in attendance therefore the officers and general meeting scheduled for August 7th will be rescheduled at a later date.
 …
yesterday
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Tuesday
Chris Wunsch posted a blog post
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Join us this Friday, July 26, from 5:30-7:30 pm for a delicious dinner of chicken wings and/or shrimp served with coleslaw and corn for $12-$15. 
 
Give us an hour of your time to help set up, serve or clean up the…
Monday
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Jul 19, 2024 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

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Jul 16
Chris Wunsch posted a blog post
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
We're trying a new menu this Friday, July 19!  Come to the Rathskeller between 5:30-7:30 for a grilled, 10-ounce pork chop with macaroni and cheese, green beans, and tossed salad for $15. 
 
As always we volunteers for…
Jul 16
Andrew Frankel and Lauren Fisher Correia joined foe871
Jul 10
Gregory George Grammen is now a member of foe871
Jul 9
Chris Wunsch posted a blog post
Dear Brothers and Sisters,.


Please see the list below for upcoming events at the Aerie.  Remember that each volunteer can submit a charity of their choice each time they help out.  A generous brother will donate $500 to the organization drawn at…
Jul 7
Chris Wunsch posted a blog post
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Wishing each of our members and the auxiliary all the best today! Happy 4th of July. The Rathskeller will be closed on the 4th so our bar tenders and trustees may enjoy the holiday. 
We have a packed July and hope to see…
Jul 4
Trevor Lowing is now a member of foe871
Jul 4
Chris Wunsch posted a blog post
Jul 3
Chris Wunsch posted a blog post
Brothers and Sisters,
 
Happy July 4th week!  Our hours of operation on Thursday are in limbo right now as our bartenders are dealing with some personal issues.  We will inform everyone as soon as possible.
 
Come to the Rathskeller Friday from…
Jul 2
Chris Wunsch posted a blog post
 
To Reply to this message use: foe871@verizon.net
 
Brothers,
 
We are getting ready to update our By Laws and House Rules. If you have any suggestions you would like to submit, please respond to the email above and I will forward them on to the…
Jul 1
Chris Wunsch posted a blog post
Brothers and Sisters,
 
It is with great sadness that I report to you the passing of Bill Arnold on June 15. There will be a service at Arlington Cemetary at a later date.
 
Please keep his wife Ginger and family in your thoughts and prayers.
 …
Jun 29
Chris Wunsch posted a blog post
Brothers and Sisters,.
Just a reminder that we will be having work done on the Aerie parking lot this weekend.  Tomorrow- Friday, June 28th there will be limited parking available during the day. However, the full lot should be open and available no…
Jun 27
Chris Wunsch posted a blog post
Brothers and Sisters,
  

We are having work done on our parking lot Friday, June 28th and Saturday, June 29th.
 
On Friday, there will be LIMITED parking available prior to 4:00PM. (The full lot will be open for Friday night’s Shrimp & Wing…
Jun 24
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