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Brothers and Sisters,

We still need a lot of help if we are going to have a successful Bloody Mary breakfast this Sunday, August 13. 

Please sign up for a one to two-hour shift to help set up or serve meals.  Not a morning person?  Come down at 11:00 to help us put away food, wipe down tables, dry, and put away dishes. 

Many of our regular volunteers are out of town, so we really need new people to step up and help out. 

Remember that all volunteers are recognized and thanked on our board beside the chips and candy shelf. 

Will your name be on there?  VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- August 13 (signupgenius.com)

And come down on Friday between 5:30-7:30 for Mary's stuffed peppers, salad, and bread for $12.

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Board of Trustees

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We have a lot going on at the Aerie this weekend starting with dinner Friday, August 11. We are serving Mary's stuffed peppers with salad and bread for $12 from 5:30-7:30.   VoluntEAGLES: Stuffed Pepper Dinner -- August 11, 2023 (signupgenius.com)

Friday is also the deadline to donate school supplies. You can drop off backpacks, notebooks, hand sanitizer, etc at the Rathskeller OR go to Amazon.com, order from our wish list, and have your purchase shipped directly to Jean Oliver and Don Jenkins who will be distributing donations to local schools.

Sunday, August 13, is our rescheduled Bloody Mary Breakfast from 9:00-11:00.  Enjoy eggs and pancakes cooked to order along with sausage, bacon, hash browns, grits, puffs and more for only $12 ($5 for children.)  Many of our regular workers are on vacation this week so please consider giving a few hours of your time. VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- August 13 (signupgenius.com)

Finally, buy your tickets for the crab pick on Saturday, August 19, from 1:00-5:00.  All-you-can-eat crabs with corn, hush puppies, hotdogs and hamburgers. Tickets are $65 in advance (see the bartender) or $70 day-of for crabs or $10 for just hotdogs and hamburgers.

The Board appreciates everyone who has volunteered in the past and those who continue to help.

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Board of Trustees

Brothers and Sisters,

August 12th is the annual Horseshoe Tournament in Winchester Aerie 824. Our very own Grand Worthy Outside Guard Gail "Rock" Ruark is looking for a partner to represent ALVA 871.  If interested, please contact him for more details.

He can be reached at: (703)-258-2807 or rockruark@gmail.com.

Fraternally yours,

Dee Dee Hodge

Worthy Secretary 

Brothers and Sisters,

We need several more volunteers to help deliver meals and clean up tomorrow night for our Steak night (8/4/23).

Please let us know ASAP what time slot works for you. VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - August 4, 2023 (signupgenius.com)

Thank you.

Board of Trustees

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We will be serving our delicious ribeye steak dinner this Friday, August 4, from 5:30-7:30.  Enjoy a 14-ounce steak with baked potato, salad, sauteed mushrooms and onions for only $25.  And sign up for a one hour shift to help set up, serve meals, or clean  up.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - August 4, 2023 (signupgenius.com)

Unfortunately, we won't be able to offer our Bloody Mary Breakfast on Sunday, August 6, because our regular cooks are out of town and no one else volunteered to cook.  We can possibly reschedule for the following Sunday, August  13, IF we get another volunteer cook and a full slate of other helpers.  Please follow this link to let us know if you can help prepare food, serve meals, or clean up.  VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- August 13 (signupgenius.com)  

 Remember that we are a membership organization, and the only paid employees are the bartenders.  Therefore, we rely on members to step up and help us put on our regular monthly meals and special events such as the crab pick coming up on August 19.

The Board of Trustees appreciates everyone who has helped in the past and those who continue to volunteer.

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Board of Trustees

Brothers and Sisters,

This is the fourth week of the month which means we must be serving shrimp and chicken wings at the Rathskeller this Friday, July 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy any combination of shrimp (spiced or fried) and chicken wings with corn and coleslaw. Prices vary depending on the order. And the Auxiliary will bring desserts to sell. We need just a few more people to help out. VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- July 28 (signupgenius.com)

The following week brings us back to steak night on Friday, August 4, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy 14-ounce ribeye steak dinner with all the fixings for $25. VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - August 4, 2023 (signupgenius.com)

Bloody Mary Breakfast scheduled for Sunday, August 6, is in danger of being canceled because our regular cooks are taking well-deserved vacations. Can anyone else fill in for them? The work requires prepping all the foodstuffs for the steam table and then cooking eggs to order. Time commitment is 6:00-11:30 a.m. Please tell a bartender or a trustee if you can help.

The Board appreciates everyone who has helped in the past and those who continue to do so. Check the box beside the snack shelves to see the names of the volunteers from the previous month.

Board of Trustees

Brothers,

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Emerson Teer, son in law of George and Jane Lukes.

There will be a service at Episcopal High School this Saturday at 1:00.

Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Fraternally,

Dee Dee Hodge

Worthy Secretary 

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

This is the fourth week of the month which means we must be serving shrimp and chicken wings at the Rathskeller this Friday, July 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Enjoy any combination of shrimp (spiced or fried) ahd chicken wings with corn and coleslaw.  Prices vary depending on the order.  And the Auxiliary will bring desserts to sell. We need just a few more people to help out.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- July 28 (signupgenius.com)

The following week brings us back to steak night on Friday, August 4, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy 14-ounce ribeye steak dinner with all the fixings for $25.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - August 4, 2023 (signupgenius.com)

Bloody Mary Breakfast scheduled for Sunday, August 6, is in danger of being canceled because our regular cooks are taking well-deserved vacations.  Can anyone else fill in for them?  The work requires prepping all the foodstuffs for the steam table and then cooking eggs to order.  Time commitment is 6:00-11:30 a.m.  Please tell a bartender or a trustee if you can help.

The Board appreciates everyone who has helped in the past and those who continue to do so. Check the box beside the snack shelves to see the names of the volunteers from the previous month.

Board of Trustees

There was a small but mighty group of 16 volunteers who spent Saturday morning making tremendous improvements to the Aerie.  Work accomplished included: pulling weeds and overgrowth from the parking lot, surrounding fence, and window wells; digging out the clogged drain leading to Route One to prevent flooding; thorough cleaning of the chairs, stools, tables, and liquor lockers; scrubbing the beer keg cooler and downstairs refrigerator; and wiping down counters, mirrors and other spaces behind the bar. 

Come admire the hard work and say thank you to Dwight Barnes, Beverly Bell, Rich Brune, Reed Diehl, Steve Elliott, Pam Ferguson, Mickey and Valerie Hansen, Tracy Kidd, Blair Larkins, Jeff Livingston, Steven Mecartney, Rabeya Rahman, Don Sexton, Pam Williams and Paul Zanowski.  Thanks to Trish and Terry Enright for delivering lunch.

Here are a few photos from the event! 

We hope to schedule another workday in the fall.  Stay tuned.

Board of Trustees 

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We have several things going on at the Aerie this weekend.  

First up is our steak dinner on Friday, July 21, between 5:30-7:30.  A 14-ounce ribeye with all the fixings for $25.  Come down for a great meal and help set up, serve meals, or clean up.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - July 21, 2023 (signupgenius.com)

Secondly, we have our Annual Cleanup Day on Saturday, July 22, from 8:00 a.m. until noon.  We have a lot of projects on our to-do list so please help out for as long as you can.  Workers will get a free lunch.

For those who like to plan ahead, pen in next Friday, July 28, for shrimp -- steamed or fried -- and chicken wings.  Details later.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- July 28   signupgenius.com)

The Board appreciates everyone who has helped in the past and those who continue to do so now.

Board of Trustees

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We are serving tacos this Friday, July 14, from 5:30-7:30.  Three ground beef tacos with rice and beans for $10.  Let us know if you can lend a hand setting up, serving meals, or cleaning up. Sombreros optional!  VoluntEAGLES: Taco Dinner -- July 14, 2023 (signupgenius.com)

Board of Trustees

Brothers and Sisters,

It's time for our annual "Back to School Supplies". Don Jenkins and Jean Oliver will collect and distribute to three different schools in Alexandria.

Here are a few suggestions: backpacks, pencils, paper, notebooks, folders, erasers, glue, crayons, hand sanitizer, and whatever else you think kids might need.

We thank you for your continued support.

Dee Dee Hodge

Worthy Secretary 

Brothers and Sisters,

We are still in need of volunteers for Friday, July 7, from 5:30-7:30,   A 14-ounce ribeye with baked potato, salad, and more for only $25. 

Please sign up for a one-hour shift to set up tables, make salad, deliver meals or wash dishes.  

VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - July 7, 2023 (signupgenius.com)

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Brothers and Sisters,

Vinyl Night and pot luck for Monday, July 10th has been cancelled/postponed. Dana has a work conflict and will reschedule at a later date.

Thank you,

Dee Dee Hodge

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We hope everyone is enjoying the July 4th holiday.

As a reminder, the Aerie will be closed all day so the bartenders can celebrate too. But come down on Friday, July 7, from 5:30-7:30, for a great steak dinner. A 14-ounce ribeye with baked potato, salad, and more for only $25. What a deal! As always, we need help from you, our members, to make this meal possible. Please sign up for a one-hour shift to set up tables, make salad, deliver meals or wash dishes. VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - July 7, 2023 (signupgenius.com) 

VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - July 7, 2023 (signupgenius.com)

Thank you.

Board of Trustees

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Here is a list of upcoming events at the Aerie this week.

• Friday, June 30 -- End of grace period to renew 871 membership.  Please check the delinquent list on the blackboard by the ATM to see if your name or a friend's is on it.  No meal as this is a fifth Friday.

• Sunday, July 2, 9:00-11:00 -- Bloody Mary breakfast.  Eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, hash browns, grits, puffs and more.  $12 for adults; $5 for children.  Please follow this link to help us deliver meals and clean up.  VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- July 2 (signupgenius.com)

• Tuesday, July 4 -- AERIE WILL BE CLOSED.  Happy birthday, America!

• Friday, July 7, 5:30-7:30 -- Steak Night.  14-ounce ribeye, salad, baked potato and more for just $25. Click here  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - July 7 (signupgenius.com) to sign up for an hour shift so all can enjoy.

Finally, please mark your calendar for Saturday, July 22, from 8:00 a.m. to noon for Clean Up Day.  Details to follow.

The Board appreciates everyone who has volunteered in the past and who continue to help.

Board of Trustees

Brothers,

It is with sadness that I report Brother Chris Slawinski lost his battle with cancer. He has been a member at 871 for the past 6 years.

Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Fraternally,

Dee Dee Hodge

Brothers and Sisters,

Join us this Friday from 5:30-7:30 for chicken wings, shrimp -- boiled or fried, corn and coleslaw.  And help us set up, serve, or clean up so all can enjoy  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night, June 23 

VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night, June 23 (signupgenius.com)

Remember that there will be no official meal on the following Friday, June 30, since it is a fifth Friday.  But that doesn't mean there won't be good food at the Aerie that weekend.  Bloody Mary Breakfast will be served Sunday, July 2, from 9:00-11:00.  VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- July 2 VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- July 2 (signupgenius.com) 

Mark your calendar for Saturday morning, July 22, for our Annual Cleanup Day.  Details to follow.

The Board of Trustees appreciates everyone who has volunteered in the past and who continue to help out.

Board of Trustees

Brothers,

The Worthy Secretrary needs your help! She has posted a list of members that are delinquent in their dues payments on the Rattskeller bulletin board and on a list behind the bar per the Grand Aerie Statutes.

The next time you are in please check to see if you know anyone on the list. If so, please ask them if they are still interested in being a member, and if so to please pay their dues in person, by snail mail, or via PayPal by going to FOE871.com. The grace period ends July 1st.

Once the Grand Aerie drops their membership, they will have to re-enroll if they want to remain a member and cannot visit the club until they have done so.

The re-enrollment process is as follows: New Application, $30.00 re-enrollment fee, Interview, be voted back into membership, NO initiation.

Thank you for your help and continued support to keep our membership strong! 

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Dee Dee Hodge

Worthy Secretary

Brothers and Sisters,

It's that time again. Time for ribeye steaks, potatoes, salad and more this Friday, June 16, from 5:30-7:30. Join us for a great meal.

Please consider giving us an hour of your time to help set up, serve meals, or clean-up. VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - June 16, 2023 (signupgenius.com)

Looking forward to the following week, we need someone with experience with the deep fryer to cook shrimp and wings. Who can step up?

The Board appreciates everyone who has volunteered in the past and who continues to help now.

Board of Trustees