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Volunteering and July Events and beyond

Posted by Chris Wunsch on July 7, 2024 at 8:28pm

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 that provides assistance to individuals and families in need  by offering food, clothing, housewares, and financial assistance for housing or utilities
 
JULY EVENTS
Friday, July 12.  Pasta Night.  Enjoy a pasta entree with sides for $12.  Thanks to Dwayne Briscoe for his continued willingness to cook this delicious meal.
Friday, July 19.  VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner -- July 19, 2024.  Price TBD.
Friday, July 26.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- July 26, 2024.  $12-$15.
 
SAVE THE DATE: Crab pick will be held on Saturday, August 17.  The Annual Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, September, 21.
 
The Board of Trustees appreciates everyone who has helped in the past and those who continue to volunteer.
 
Board of Trustees

 

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Happy 4th of July (closed) and more!

Posted by Chris Wunsch on July 4, 2024 at 1:53pm

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. Please send a message to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com if you can assist with grilling.
 
Our fabulous Bloody Mary breakfast is back this Sunday, July 7, from 9:00-11:00 a.m.   Eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash browns, sausage gravy, grits, biscuits, puffs and more.  $15 for adults; $5 for children.  All that food takes a lot of hands.  Please sign up to help at .VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- July 7, 2024

Thanks to everyone for their patience while the parking lot was closed last weekend.
 
JULY EVENTS
Thursday, July 4. TBD.
Friday, July 12; 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Pasta Night. Great pasta entrees and sides for $12.
Friday, July 19; 5:30-7:30 p.m.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - July 19, 2024
Friday, July 26; 5:30-7:30 p.m.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- July 26, 2024
 
The Board of Trustees appreciates everyone who has helped in the past and those who continue to volunteer.
 
Board of Trustees
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Updates and great food!

Posted by Chris Wunsch on July 2, 2024 at 10:39pm

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 trusteesfoe871@gmail.com if you can assist with grilling.
 
Our  Bloody Mary breakfast is back this Sunday, July 7, from 9:00-11:00 a.m.   Eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash browns, sausage gravy, grits, biscuits, puffs and more.  $15 for adults; $5 for children.  All that food takes a lot of hands.  Please sign up to help at .VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- July 7, 2024

Thanks to everyone for their patience while the parking lot was closed last weekend.
 
JULY EVENTS
Thursday, July 4. TBD.
Friday, July 12; 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Pasta Night. Great pasta entrees and sides for $12.
Friday, July 19; 5:30-7:30 p.m.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - July 19, 2024
Friday, July 26; 5:30-7:30 p.m.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- July 26, 2024
 
The Board of Trustees appreciates everyone who has helped in the past and those who continue to volunteer.
 
Board of Trustees
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AERIE 871, By Laws Update

Posted by Chris Wunsch on July 1, 2024 at 4:21pm

 

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 Chairman of the By Laws committee.
 
Fraternally yours,
 
Dee Dee Hodge
Worthy Secretary

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Loss of a brother

Posted by Chris Wunsch on June 29, 2024 at 11:09am

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

Posted by Chris Wunsch on June 27, 2024 at 5:08pm

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 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and enjoy shrimp and/or wings, coleslaw and corn for $12-$15 depending on your order. 

On Saturday, June 29th & Sunday, June 30th The Aerie will be open normal hours, however the parking lot will be closed.

 
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FOE 871 Parking Lot closure! Please read!

Posted by Chris Wunsch on June 24, 2024 at 10:32am

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 dinner).

 

On Saturday, July 29th & Sunday July 30th the Aerie will be open, but the parking lot will be closed.

 

ANY CARS LEFT OVERNIGHT IN THE LOT ON FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH WILL BE TOWED.

 
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Updated July events!

Posted by Chris Wunsch on June 23, 2024 at 5:12pm

Dear Brothers and Sisters,.
 
Come to the Aerie this Friday, June 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and enjoy shrimp and/or wings, coleslaw and corn for $12-$15 depending on your order.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- June 28, 2024
 
 
Also, please note changes to July's schedule highlighted in bold.  
 
JULY EVENTS
Thursday, July 4.  The Aerie will be open at 5:00 p.m. 
 
Friday, July 5.  In honor of Independence Day, we will be serving hotdogs, hamburgers and sides for $10.
 
Friday, July 12.  Guest chefs are encouraged to sign up to cook for the Aerie.  Talk to a trustee or bartender.

Friday, July 19.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - July 19, 2024

Friday, July 26.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- July 26, 2024
 
The Board of Trustees appreciates everyone who has helped in the past and those who continue to volunteer.
 
Board of Trustees
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June and early July 2024

Posted by Chris Wunsch on June 17, 2024 at 10:35pm

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Check out this list for all the fun upcoming events at FOE 871. Join us for great food and donate an hour to help set up, deliver meals, or clean up.  Each volunteer gets to suggest the charity or their choice for a possible $500 donation by a generous brother.  We will draw slips at the end of the month, and the organization chosen will receive $500.
 
This Friday, June 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. is our delicious ribeye steak dinner with baked potato, salad and more for just $25.  In addition to our usual roster of volunteers, we need someone to help grill steaks.  Talk to a trustee or email us at trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.  To sign up for another task, click this link.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - June 21, 2024
 
Friday, June 28, we are serving shrimp and wings.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- June 28, 2024
 
JULY EVENTS
Thursday, July 4.  The Aerie will be open during regular hours.  
Friday, July 5.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - July 5, 2024
Sunday, July 7.VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- July 7, 2024
Friday, July 12.  Guest chefs are encouraged to sign up to cook for the Aerie.  Talk to a trustee or bartender.
Friday, July 19.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - July 19, 2024
Friday, July 26.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- July 26, 2024
 
The Board of Trustees appreciates everyone who has helped in the past and those who continue to volunteer.
 
Board of Trustees
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Friday’s dinner/Volunteering/June events

Posted by Chris Wunsch on June 12, 2024 at 12:32pm

 

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
There is still time to volunteer to cook dinner for this Friday night, June 14.  Doesn't have to be anything fancy.  Contact a trustee in person or at trusteesfoe871@gmail.com if interested.
 
Our summer clean up day is Saturday, June 15, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Come to the Rathskeller and help us clean up the parking lot and make other necessary repairs and beautifications.  Lunch will be provided to volunteers.  
 
One of our generous members has offered to donate $500 a month to the charity of the volunteers' choice.  Volunteers will be given the opportunity to suggest a charity each time they help out.  We will draw slips at the end of every month.  Who would you like to help out?
 
Additional June Events
Friday, June 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Steak?  Pork chops?  VoluntEAGLES: ? Night - June 21, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
Friday, June 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Shrimp and Wings.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- June 28, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
The Board of Trustees appreciates all who have volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.
 
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June is full of food and good times!

Posted by Chris Wunsch on June 4, 2024 at 8:49am

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
We are serving ribeye steaks this Friday, June 7, 5;30-7:30 p.m.  Enjoy a juicy steak with tossed salad, baked potato, and sauteed mushrooms and onions for just $25. Sign up for an hour's shift to set up, deliver meals, or clean up.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - June 7, 2024- (signupgenius.com)
 
Additional June Events

Friday, June 14.  Who wants to cook?  It doesn't have to be anything fancy.  Contact a trustee if you are willing to help out.  trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.

Saturday, June 15, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Summer Cleanup Day.   What would you like to see done?
Friday, June 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Steak?  Pork chops?  VoluntEAGLES: ? Night - June 21, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
Friday, June 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Shrimp and Wings.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- June 28, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
The Board appreciates everyone who has volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.
 
Board of Trustees
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Rother Turk Funeral Arrangements 6/9/2024

Posted by Chris Wunsch on June 1, 2024 at 4:58pm

Brothers and Sisters,
 
Arrangements have been made for Brother Turk. The funeral will take place at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home at 811 Cameron Street Sunday June 9th at 11:00 am.
 
After the service all are welcome to join us at the Aerie for lunch.
 
Fraternally yours,
 
Dee Dee Hodge
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Dues are due!!

Posted by Chris Wunsch on May 30, 2024 at 2:18pm

Brothers,
 
If you have paid your dues but have not received your membership card, please reply to this email. Dues are set to expire at midnight tomorrow. As per House Rule number 7, you are not permitted to visit the aerie until your dues are paid.
 
Guest entry is not permitted; re-enrollment is required, and the following steps are involved.
 
 

Submit a new application along with a re-enrollment fee of $30.00. Interview with Dave McDermott. Members will vote on reinstatement into membership. There is no initiation required.

 
 
Membership dues are set at $60.00 and can be paid in person or by visiting foe871.com and clicking on "member dues" in the upper right corner. Please note, there is a $2.00 fee for processing payments through PayPal.
 
Fraternally,
Dee Dee Hodge 
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Here we go! June 2024!!!

Posted by Chris Wunsch on May 27, 2024 at 9:40pm

 

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
We are serving chicken and ground beef tacos with black beans and rice for $10 on Friday, May 31, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Come back Sunday, June 2, from 9:00-11:00 a.m.for a fabulous Bloody Mary breakfast.  Eggs and pancakes cooked to order with bacon, sausage, hash browns, grits, puffs and more.  Due to the increased price of ingredients we are raising our prices from $12 to $15 for adults.  Children still eat for $5.  
 
Reminder:  Liquor locker dues must be paid by Saturday, June 1.  Any unpaid lockers will be assigned to members on the waiting list.  Left-over liquor may be reclaimed by contacting a trustee in person or at trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.
 
Additional June Events
Friday, June 7, 5;30-7:30 p.m.  Steak Night.. VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - June 7, 2024- (signupgenius.com)
Saturday, June 15, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Summer Cleanup Day.   What would you like to see done?
Friday, June 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Steak?  Pork chops?  VoluntEAGLES: ? Night - June 21, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
Friday, June 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Shrimp and Wings.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- June 28, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
The Board appreciates everyone who has volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.
 
Board of Trustees
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Let’s go!! May and June 2024

Posted by Chris Wunsch on May 20, 2024 at 9:56pm

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
The good food just keeps coming.  Check out these upcoming events and sign up for an hour shift to help set up, serve, or clean up meals.  Remember that we rely on members to continue offering the dinners we all enjoy.  FYI: Beginning on June 1, some food and drink prices will change to reflect increased costs.
 
On Friday, May 24, we are serving up shrimp and wings with coleslaw and corn from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- May 24, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
We will have dinner on Friday, May 31.  Menu to be determined.  Come back that Sunday, June 2, from 9:00-11:00for a fabulous Bloody Mary breakfast.  Eggs and pancakes cooked to order with bacon, sausage, hash browns, grits, puffs and more.
 
The trustees are looking into changing the menus for one or more Friday nightmeals. Please share your suggestions with them in person or at trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.
 
Additional June Events
Friday, June 7, 5;30-7:30 p.m.  Steak Night.. VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - June 7, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
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Saturday, June 15, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Summer Cleanup Day.   What would you like to see done?
 
Friday, June 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Steak?  Pork chops?  VoluntEAGLES: ? Night - June 21, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
Friday, June 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Shrimp and Wings.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- June 28, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
 
The Board appreciates everyone who has volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.
 
Board of Trustees
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Upcoming events! May 2024

Posted by Chris Wunsch on May 13, 2024 at 1:27pm

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
We have several fun events at the Aerie this weekend you don't want to miss.
 
On Friday, May 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.,we are serving a juicy ribeye steak with all the fixings for just $25.  Come down and enjoy a great meal and sign up for a one-hour shift to help set up, serve, or clean up.  Remember that as a membership organization, we depend on individuals like you to pitch in.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - May 17, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
Come back on Saturday, May 18, to support our fundraiser for the Special Olympics North America.  The doors open at 7:00 p.m., and DJ Dana Shafie will start spinning disco records at 8:00.  Appetizers and soft drinks will be available, along with a cash bar.  Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
 
Other events in May include:
Please remember to settle your account before leaving the Rathskeller. The Board of Trustees appreciates any suggestions from members about how we can improve our building or our events.
 
Board of Trustees

 

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Dues are due!! 5/31/2024

Posted by Chris Wunsch on May 9, 2024 at 4:20pm

Brothers,
 
If you haven't paid your dues, please do so before May 31, which is the expiration date. Check your card to see when it expires. Not doing so could lead to over payment.
 
You can pay by mailing in a check, dropping off payment at the bar or go to foe871.com. Upper right corner you will see "Member Dues". Click on that. There is a $2.00 fee for using PayPal. Dues remain at $60.00 for the year.
 
Thank you for your cooperation.
 
Dee Dee Hodge
1015 Cameron Street
Alexandria VA  22314
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