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This Friday (June 6), you can enjoy a steak with salad, baked potato, sauteed mushrooms and onions from 5:30-7:30 pm for $20.
 
Please sign up for a one-hour shift to help set up the dinner, deliver plates to diners, and clean up afterwards. VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - June 6, 2025   
 
As a show of appreciation, the Aerie contributes $500 a month to a charity nominated by a volunteer. May's winner is Best Friends Animal Society nominated by Priscilla Bufano.
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Bloody Mary Breakfast - 5/1

This Sunday, June 1, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. we are serving the best Bloody Mary breakfast in town.  Eggs and pancakes cooked to order along with bacon, sausage, hash browns, sausage gravy, grits, biscuits, puffs and more for just $15 for adults, $5 for children.  This is a fairly labor intensive meal, so we really appreciate all who will sign up for a one to two hour shift to help us prepare, serve meals, or clean up.  VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- June 1, 2025
 
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Our delicious grilled porterhouse pork chops are back on the menu this Friday, May 16, from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm.  Enjoy a pork chop and side dishes for $15.  As always, we count on our wonderful volunteers to help prepare dinner, deliver meals to diners, and clean up afterwards.  Click on this link (and the others below) if you can donate an hour to keep these events going.  VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner -- May 16, 2025
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Presenting a Disco/70’s Music Extravaganza!
 
Please join Brother Flanigan for his annual Special Olympics Area 26 Sailing program fundraiser on May 17th.  The attached flyer (here) has all the details. If you cannot make the event, please consider donating.
 

Featuring DJ Dana Spinning the Wax!

Help raise money for Special Olympics in Northern Virginia!

Saturday, May 17th 2025 - Doors open and music begins at 7pm!

Featuring Complementary Food/appetizers, & Soft Drinks - Cash bar w/70’s Cocktails, Wine, & Beer!

Dance contest and prize for best outfit!

Hosted/Sponsored by FOE 871 1015 Cameron St., Alexandria, VA

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Bubba Merker Heart Walk - Sat, 5/3

13538790673?profile=RESIZE_180x180Bubba Merker Heart Walk Reminder: Join the event  on Saturday, May 3rd for the 31st Annual Bubba Merker Heart Walk. The club will open at 8am and the walk will begin at 9am. The event aims to raise funds for the Grand Aerie Heart Fund..

Participants will receive a t-shirt and lunch will be provided. Support the event by walking or donating and have lunch at the FOE. Southside will open early for us to have libations on the way back.

For inquiries, contact Blair Larkins via email or text (blair.larkins@gmail.com or 503-957-6420).  

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Don't Lose Your Locker - Pay now!

May 31st is the deadline to pay your locker dues which remain at $36.00. We have a waiting list and anxious members hoping you will forget so be sure to get your money in sooner than later. You may go to PayPal.com to pay for your locker... 
  • Goto https://www.paypal.com
  • Login to your account
  • Click "Send"
  • Use email foe871@verizon.net
    • Click on "Fraternal Order of Eagles ALVA Aerie 871
  • Enter the amount ($36 for your locker) 
  • In the "What's ths for?" box put "Locker" plus your name
  • Click Continue and finish the process until it is sent.
Not a fan of PayPal? send Dee Dee a check or stop by and pay the bartender on duty.
 
Dee Dee Hodge
FOE 871
1015 Cameron St
Alexandria, VA  22314
 
Your membership dues are due as well. They are $72.00 and can be paid the same way.
  
 
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Grilled Pork Chop Dinner - Friday - 4/18/25

Are you thinking about firing up your grill this weekend?  We will have ours going this Friday, April 18, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Enjoy a delicious grilled porterhouse pork chop with salad and vegetables for only $15.  And sign up for a short shift to help set up, serve meals, or clean up.  You will still have time to eat your dinner and visit with your friends.  VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner -- April 18, 2025
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Wings and Shrimp Night - 3/28/2025

Come to the Rathskeller this Friday, March 28, from 5:30-7:30 for chicken wings and/or shrimp (spiced or fried) with coleslaw and corn for $12-$15 depending on your order.  We still need a few more people to help with serving meals and cleaning up.  Click on this link (and the others below) if you can donate an hour to keep these events going.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- March 28, 2025
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Staunton 680 will be hosting the State Golf tournament on Saturday, April 26th 2025 at Gypsy Hill Golf course. Registration starts at 8:30 am and play at 9 am.   This is a four person team event cost $280 per team if you want t signs Aerie cost is $100 and a personal sign is $50.  We are having mulligans  door prizes  and 50/50 raffles  optional $20.00.  We will return to the Aerie home after play for food and awards.  Please send teams, t sign  and money to Donna Lane 337 overview street Waynesboro, Virginia.   Any questions call me at 540-294-5424 and email is  dhlane456@gmail.com.   OR Allen Flanigan at allen.flanigan@gmail.com.
 
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Irish Pub anyone? 3/14/2025 help needed!

Rathskeller will be transformed into an Irish pub this Friday, March 14, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  We're serving a traditional St. Patrick's Day dinner with corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carros, corn muffins, and desserts.  Come eat your fill for $20.  Our fabulous volunteers, Barbara Peyton and Dwight Barnes, are cooking all the food, but we need some help with serving and cleanup.  Let us know how you can help.  VoluntEAGLES: St. Patrick's Day Dinner,

Upcoming events:
The Trustees appreciate all who have volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.  As a thank you for their service, the Aerie contributes $500 a month to a charity nominated by the volunteers.  The drawing takes place at the Bloody Mary breakfast.  Fill out a slip at the bar or send a message to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.
 
Keep up with all our activities at foe871Facebook  or text EAGLES871 to 78859.
 
Board of Trustees
 

 

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Help Needed!

Brothers and Sisters,

Several of our wonderful, regular cooks have other plans for tomorrow so we are a bit short-handed in the kitchen. Can you help with some of the prep between 7:00-9:00? Work would include cooking bacon and sausage, chopping vegetables, etc.

Please email trusteesfoe871@gmail.comif you are available.

Thanks.

Board of Trustees

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Soooo many events!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
We have a very busy weekend coming up!
 
First, on Friday we're serving chicken wings and shrimp (spiced or fried) along with coleslaw and corn from 5:30-7:30 if we can find someone to man the deep fryer.  Please talk to a trustee or send a message to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.  We need other volunteers to help set up, serve or clean up. Which can you do?  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- February 28, 2025
 
On Saturday we're marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade.  The Rathskeller will open at 11:00 with coffee and doughnuts.  You can meet there or at the starting location which we will be assigned in the next few days.  We must be in place by 12:00 with the parade beginning at 12:30.  We need an SUV or truck to lead us with our eagle float tied on top.  Let us know if you will join us.  VoluntEAGLES: St. Patrick's Day Parade -- March 1, 2025
 
Then join us from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Sunday for the best Bloody Mary breakfast in town.  Enjoy eggs and pancakes cooked to order along with bacon, sausage, hash browns, grits, puffs and more for just $15.  All this food takes a lot of hands. Please click on this link to let us know what you can do to help.  VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- March 2, 2025
 
Members should be aware that the Grand Aerie has approved the bylaws voted on by Aerie several months ago, including a ban on smoking during regularly scheduled meals such as Friday night dinners and Bloody Mary breakfast.
 
Finally, remember that Friday is also the last day to bring in new or gently used t-shirts and socks for either men, women or children to be donated to a local shelter.
 
The Trustees appreciate everyone who has helped in the past and those who continue to do so.  Volunteers are invited to nominate a charity to receive a $500 donation from the Aerie as an expression of appreciation.
 
 
Keep up with all our activities at foe871 or Facebook or text EAGLES871 to 78859.
 
 
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House rule changes #24 & #25

Brothers and Sisters,
 
The House Rules have been approved by the Grand Aerie and will go into effect this Friday. The complete list of House Rules is posted in the Rathskeller.
 
Rule #24.  Smoking During Scheduled Meals: The Rathskeller shall be non-smoking during regularly scheduled and published meal hours. Friday nights beginning at 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm. Bloody Mary Breakfast non-smoking in the Rathskeller from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Smoking is allowed outside of the building at designated areas.
 
Rule #25   Smoking During Special Events: At the discretion of the Board of Trustees, smoking may be restricted in the Rathskeller during advertised events (ex. Christmas Party Meal or a celebration of life gathering). There may be no more than (6) restricted special events per year. Smoking is allowed outside of the building at designated areas.  
 
Fraternally yours,
Dee Dee Hodge, Worthy Secretary 
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February 2025!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
We're serving grilled porterhouse pork chops with side dishes this Friday from 5:30-7:30 for just $15.  Enjoy a great meal and help us out for an hour setting up, serving dinners, or cleaning up. VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner -- February 21, 2025
 
Here's a preview of what is coming up in the next couple of weeks.
 
Upcoming Events
The Trustees appreciate everyone who has helped in the past and those who continue to do so.  Volunteers are invited to nominate a charity to receive a $500 donation from the Aerie as an expression of appreciation.
 
Keep up with all our activities at foe871 or Facebook or text EAGLES871 to 78859.
 
Board of Trustees
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