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Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

Here is what is happening at FOE 871 in December.

 

On Tuesday, December 17, at 8:00 pm, our very own DJ Dana Shafie will be spinning Christmas records.  There will be an Ugly Sweater Contest and an Elephant Gift Exchange.  Bring a present up to $20 to participate.

 

Join us on Friday, December 20, for grilled pork chops and sides from 5:30-7:30 pm.  Just $15. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO HELP: VoluntEAGLES: Friday Dinner -- December 20, 2024

 

The Aerie will be closed on Christmas Day, but come back on Friday, December 27, from 5:30-7:30 pm for chicken wings and/or shrimp with sides.  $10-$15 depending on your order.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO HELP: VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- December 27, 2024

 

And finally, ring in the New Year with us on Tuesday, December 31, starting at 8:00 pm.  Bring a covered dish for a potluck meal.  We will have raffles and a champagne toast at midnight.

 

You can always keep up with our events through foe871 or Facebook..The Board of Trustees appreciates all who have volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.

 

Board of Trustees

You don't want to miss our big celebrations at the Aerie this month.  Join us this Saturday, December 14, for our annual Christmas Party.. Festivities begin at 5:00 pm with a reception, followed by dinner, and live music from Barco Beat.  Bring an appetizer or dessert if you can.  This event is free and open to members only.

Other December Activities

• Friday, December 13.  There is no planned meal.  We encourage any interested member to prepare a meal for your brothers and sisters.  Contact a trustee.
• Saturday, December 14.  Annual Christmas Party.  Reception at 5:00; dinner at 6:00; live music to follow by the Barco Beat Band.  This event is free to members (sorry, no guests.)  Bring an appetizer or dessert if you are able.
• Friday, December 20, 5:30-7:30.  Grilled pork chops and sides for $15.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: VoluntEAGLES: Friday Dinner -- December 20, 2024
• Friday, December 25.  The Aerie is closed on Christmas Day.
• Friday, December 27, 5:30-7:30.  Chicken wings, shrimp, coleslaw and corn from $12-$15 depending on your order.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- December 27, 2024

You can always keep up with our events through foe871 or Facebook.

 

Board of Trustees

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

There is a lot happening at the Aerie between now and the end of the year. Check out the schedule below for a list of all the activities and volunteer opportunities.  Remember that we count on members to help set up, serve meals, and clean up afterwards. Volunteers are invited to nominate a charity of their choice to receive a $500 donation if their slip is chosen at the end of the month.

 

The Aerie will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, reopening on Friday, November 29, at noon.  Let a trustee know if you are interested in providing a meal that Friday.  Also, let us know if you can provide food on NFL Sundays.  trusteesfoe871@gmail.com   

 

Bloody Mary Breakfast returns on Sunday, December 1, from 9:00-11:00 am.  Enjoy eggs and pancakes cooked to order along with a serve-yourself buffet with bacon, sausage, hash browns, sausage gravy, grits, putts and more for just $15; $5 for  kids.  VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- December 1, 2024

 

• Thursday, December 5.  Deadline to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys 4 Tots.
• Friday, December 6.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - December 6, 2024
• Friday, December 13.  Who will show off their culinary skills and cook for the members?
• Saturday, December 14, Christmas Party with live music from Barco Beat.  Additional details to follow.
• Friday, December 20.  VoluntEAGLES: Friday Dinner -- December 20, 2024
• Friday, December 27.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- December 27, 2024

The Board appreciates all who have volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.

 

Board of Trustees

Brothers and Sisters,

 

Join us this Friday, November 22, between 5:30-7:30 pm for a delicious meal.   Chicken wings, shrimp corn and coleslaw for $12-$15 depending on your order. Please sign up here to volunteer an hour to set up dinner, serve meals, or clean up.: VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- November 22, 2024.  

 

And remember to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys 4 Tots drive.  Deadline is December 5.

 

Finally, the Aerie will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but open again on Friday, November 29.  Get in touch with a trustee if you can provide a meal that night as we have nothing planned.

 

Board of Trustees

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

Come to the Rathskeller this Friday, November 15, from 5:30-7:30 pm and enjoy grilled porterhouse pork chops with sides for $15. Sign Up Here to donate an hour to set up, serve, or clean up dinner.: VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner -- November 15, 2024.

 

And mark your calendars for the following Friday for shrimp and wings with corn and coleslaw for $12-$!5.  Sign Up Here: VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- November 22, 2024.

 

Bring a new, unwrapped toy for our Toys 4 Tots collection box to make Christmas special for a child in need.

 

Brothers and Sisters,

 

 

Have you had your fill of Halloween candy? Come to the Rathskeller between 5:30-7:30 pm for a delicious steak dinner with all the trimmings for just $20.

 

 

And come back Sunday for the best Bloody Mary breakfast in town. BE SURE TO SET YOUR CLOCK BACK ONE HOUR FOR THE END OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME so that you arrive between 9:00-11:00 am. Enjoy eggs and pancakes cooked to order along with sausage, bacon, hash browns, grits, puffs and more for just $15, $5 for kids. We need a little more help Sunday, so please click on this link if you can help out. VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- November 3, 2024

 

If you volunteer, your name will be entered into a drawing. If selected, you’ll have the opportunity to choose where a $500 donation will be sent. So far, our volunteers have chosen to donate to the FERT Foundation, the Ecumenical Council Helping Others, and the Alexandria Jaycees Foundation.

 

 

Thank you.

 

Board of Trustees

Brothers and Sisters,

 

This is the last week for the food drive which ends on the 31st. Please come by the aerie and fill up those boxes in the Rathskeller with nonperishable goodies.

 

We thank you all for your continued support.

 

Dee Dee Hodge

Worthy Secretary 

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

We have a lot on the calendar for the month of November so keep reading. A common thread is a link for you to sign up for a one-hour shift to help set up, serve, or clean up meals.  The Trustees are responsible for all aspects of the operation of our Aerie, and we will always be working at any FOE 871 event.  But we literally cannot operate without the help of our members.  It's just sixty minutes, and it's a fun way to get to know the members!  Plus you can nominate the charity of your choice. If your submission is chosen at the end of the month, they will receive $500 made possible by a generous, anonymous member.

 

Our Annual Food Drive closes Wednesday, October 30, at 6:00 pm.  Please bring a non-perishable item to the Rathskeller before that time.  All donations will be taken to a local food bank.

 

That is followed on Friday, November 1, from 5:30-7:30 pm by our fabulous steak dinner with baked potato, salad, and sauteed mushrooms and onions for $20.  Sign Up Here:  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - November 1, 2024   We also need a second grillmaster so talk to a trustee or send an email to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com if you can help. 

The weekend ends with our unbeatable Bloody Mary breakfast this Sunday, November 3, between 9:-00-11:00 am. Enjoy eggs and pancakes cooked to order along with a steam table full of bacon, sausage, hash browns, grits, scrapple, puffs, and more.  $15 for adults; $5 children. Sign Up Here:  VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- November 3, 2024

 

• Wednesday, November 6, 7:00 pm.  At the general business meeting we will discuss and vote on possible changes to ourHouse rules and bylaws. It is the duty of every member to participate in the governing of our Aerie.
• Friday, November 8.  Who will cook dinner?  You know your brothers aren't fancy.....chili, tacos, casseroles are all welcome.  Please talk to a trustee or send an email to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com if you can help
• Friday, November 15, 5:30-7:30 pm.  Grilled pork chops with sides for $15. Sign Up Here: VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner -- November 15, 2024
• Friday, November 22, 5:30-7:30 pm.  Shrimp and chicken wingsfor $12-$!5.  Sign Up Here: VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- November 22, 2024
• Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day.  Hours to be announced.

 

You can always keep up with us through our website at foe871 or on Facebook

 

Board of Trustees

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

Here is what is coming up at the Aerie for the remainder of October.

 

Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 pm.  Suggested changes to the House rules and bylaws will be available at the business meeting.  Discussion of the proposals and a vote will be held at the business meeting on Wednesday, November 6, at 7:00 pm.  All members are encouraged to learn about and weigh in on the governance of the Aerie.

 

Friday, October 18, 5:30-7:30 pm.  We're serving grilled pork chops and sides for $15. Enjoy a great meal and donate an hour of your time to help set up, deliver meals to diners, or clean up.  VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner -- October 18, 2024

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

We're looking for a member to volunteer to cook for this Friday night, October 11.  What about you?  Can you gather some friends and prepare a simple meal for everyone to enjoy?  Chili, tacos, pasta?  Let a trustee know if you are interested. trusteesfoe871@gmail.com

 

Anniversary/Old Timers Day is Sunday, October 13.  The day starts at 12:00 with a reception. The ceremony begins at 1:00 followed by lunch.  Come and be recognized if your membership anniversary ends in five or zero or applaud your brothers and sisters who have. The State Worthy President and State Madam Auxiliary President will attend.

 

The Rathskeller will have all the football games on our six televisions.  Feel free to bring snacks and cheer on your favorite team.

 

Get information any time at our website foe871 (ning.com) or Facebook page.

 

Board of Trustees

Brothers and Sisters,

We currently don’t have enough volunteers for Steak Night or the Bloody Mary Breakfast. If we don't get more people signed up, we’ll have to cancel both events. Please sign up here: VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - October 4, 2024.

Also, DJ Shafie will be spinning vinyl on Friday night.

 

 

Bloody Mary breakfast Sunday, October 6, from 9:00-11:00. Since it’s a large menu, we need help, especially with washing dishes starting at 10:45 AM. Let us know when we can expect you: VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- October 6, 2024.

 

You can always get information about the Aerie on our website at Members Home - foe871 or following us on Facebook .

 

 

The Board of Trustees appreciates all who work to keep our Aerie strong.

 

 

Board of Trustees

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

October is here and we have a full schedule of events for the month.  

 

Friday, October 4, brings back our NY strip steak with baked potato, tossed salad and more for $20.  Enjoy a delicious meal between 5:30-7:30 and give us an hour of your time to set up the food, deliver meals to diners, or clean up.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - October 4, 2024

 

And the best Bloody Mary breakfast in Alexandria can be found at FOE 871 Sunday, October 6, from 9:00-11:00.  Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, pancakes, creamed chipped beef, grits, puffs and more for $15/adults; $5/children.  A menu this big takes a lot of hands.  We need help washing dishes throughout the meal, but especially starting at 10:45.  Let us know when to expect you!  VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- October 6, 2024.

 

• Wednesday, October 2, 7:00.  First reading of proposed changes to FOE 871 bylaws and house rules.  Vote to occur Wednesday, November 6, at 7:00.
• Friday, October 11, 5:30-7:30.  TBD.
• Sunday, October 13.  Anniversary/Old Timers Day.  Reception begins at 12:00 followed by the ceremony at 1:00.  Lunch to follow.
• Wednesday, October 16, 7:00.  Second reading of proposed changes to FOE 871 bylaws and house rules.  Vote to occur Wednesday, November 6, at 7:00.
• Friday, October 18, 5:30-7:30.  Grilled pork chops with sides for $15.
• Friday, October 25, 5:30-7:30.  Chicken wings and/or shrimp from $12-$15.

 

You can always get information about the Aerie on our website at Members Home - foe871 or following us on Facebook.

 

The Board of Trustees appreciates all who work to keep our Aerie healthy and thriving.

 

Board of Trustees

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

The annual picnic last Saturday was a great success.  Thanks to the many members who helped prep the food, load the trucks, set up the tables, and then haul everything back to the Aerie.  Remember that our generous, anonymous brother will donate $500/month to a charity nominated by a volunteer.  Please fill out a slip next time you're in the Rathskeller or send your choice to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.  

 

Join us this Friday, September 27, from 5:30-7:30 for your choice of chicken wings and/or shrimp (spiced or fried), coleslaw and corn for $12-$15 depending on your order.  As always, we need a few folks to help out.  Follow this link to choose a task or time slot that works for you.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- September 27, 2024 (signupgenius.com)

 

The Board appreciates all who have volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.

 

Board of Trustees

Brothers,

 

 It is with great sadness that I share the news of William Wagner's passing.

Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Brothers and Sisters,

 

 

There is a lot going on at the Aerie this weekend.  In addition to good fun on Friday and Saturday, we are looking for members to bring in food for NFL Sunday football. Come cheer on your favorite team and make your favorite tailgating food to share.  A sign-up sheet is posted at the bar.

 

Come to the Aerie this Friday, September 20, between 5:30-7:30 for grilled pork chops and sides for $15. Sign up for a short shift to help us set up, serve meals, or clean up.