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Upcoming Events as of 12/19/2023

Posted by Chris Wunsch on December 19, 2023 at 9:41am
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Let us cook for you this Friday night December 22, as you make final preparations for Christmas. 
We are serving chicken wings and shrimp (spiced or fried) with coleslaw and corn from 5:30-7:30.  Prices range from $12-$15 depending on your order. 
The Ladies Auxiliary will be selling desserts. Please lend a hand in setting up or serving diners.  Just an hour makes a difference.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- December 22 (signupgenius.com)
 
The Aerie will be closed on Monday, December 25, so the bartenders may spend Christmas with their families and friends.
 
The Board of Trustees and officers wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas.
 
Board of Trustees
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Ladies Auxiliary Pasta Night 1/12/24

Posted by Chris Wunsch on December 13, 2023 at 10:58am
Brothers and Sisters, 
 
Please join us: Friday, 1/12/24 for Pasta Night. From5:30-7:30, the Ladies Auxiliary will be serving a delicious pasta dinner at the Aerie. Enjoy pasta with meat sauce or alfredo sauce, broccoli, garlic bread and dessert for $12. Don't miss it!
 
Thank you!

CMW
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Steak night and Xmas Party!!

Posted by Chris Wunsch on December 10, 2023 at 3:53pm
Brothers and Sisters, 

Loosen your belt a few notches and join us for a lot of good eating this week.
 
Come down Monday tp cheer on your favorite NFL team and enjoy a chili dog with chips for $5.  The Green Bay Packers play the New York Giants, and the Tennessee Titans square off against the Miami Dolphins.  Kick-off for both games is 8:15.
 
On Friday, December 15, from 5:30-7:30 we are serving our famous 14-ounce ribeye steak along with salad, baked potato, and sauteed mushrooms and onions for just $25.  Click this link to volunteer an hour of your time to help set up, serve meals, or clean up.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - December 15, 2023 (signupgenius.com)
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Our annual Christmas party is Saturday, December 16.  Join us at 5:00 for a hosted bar followed by dinner for Rockland's Barbecue at 6:00.  Then burn off some of those calories by dancing to Barco Beat starting at 7:00.  Members are invited to bring an appetizer or dessert to share.
 
Please remember this is a members only party, no children or guests allowed, and membership cards are required. 
 
Board of Trustees
 
 
 
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Opening Hours Dec 11, 12, 13

Posted by Chris Wunsch on December 10, 2023 at 1:55pm
Brother and Sisters,
 
Due to some maintenance issues the operating hours for next week are as follows:
 
Monday Dec 11th open at 1:00 pm
Tuesday Dec 12th open at 5:00 pm 
Wednesday Dec 13th open at 5:00 pm
 
Our apologies for the inconvenience but these are much needed repairs.
 
Thank you
 
 BOT
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Christmas Party & Dinner 12/16/2023

Posted by Chris Wunsch on December 4, 2023 at 9:36pm

It's that time of the year for the annual Eagles 871  Christmas party on Saturday, December 16. 

Kick the night off with happy hour from 5-6 PM. Then enjoy a dinner with sides as we barbecue a whole pig and sides starting at 6 PM until 7 PM. Members are encouraged to bring appetizers or desserts to share. Following dinner stay for live music by Barco Beat from 7 to 11 PM. 

Please remember this is a members only party, no children or guests allowed, and membership cards are required. 

We look forward to celebrating with each of our members. 

Board of Trustees

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Toys for Tots deadline

Posted by Chris Wunsch on December 4, 2023 at 3:37pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
This Friday at 5:00 is the deadline for donating a new, unwrapped toy to the Toys 4 Tots collection box in the Rathskeller.. 
 
Thank you to all the generous members who have already contributed.
 
 
Board of Trustees
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Upcoming events

Posted by Chris Wunsch on November 27, 2023 at 2:21am
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
We have a lot of activity at the Aerie this weekend, and we hope you can attend as many events as possible.
 
Fortify yourself with our delicious steak dinner on Friday, December 1, from 5:30-7:30.  Enjoy a 14-ounce ribeye with baked potato, salad, and sauteed mushrooms and onions for just $25.  And sign up for a one-hour shift to help us set up, serve meals, or clean up.
 
We are marching again in the Scottish Walk/Christmas Parade Saturday, December 2, that starts at 11:00. Start gathering between 9:30-10:30a.m.at Pitt St between Wolfe & Wilkes  Scottish and/or festive holiday attire is highly encouraged, and we will have candy to hand out.  For more details contact Wendy Walbrun at 571-513-8767 or smileypenguinbear@gmail.com.
 
Later Saturday afternoon we are honoring our Brother Rock Ruark with a reception from 5:00-7:00.  Rock was elected to serve as Grand Aerie Outside Guard for the fraternal year 2023-2024.  He is the first member of ALVA Aerie 871 to hold a national office.  Come to the Rathskeller to congratulate Rock and enjoy appetizers and a hosted bar.
 
We will not have our Bloody Mary breakfast on Sunday, December 3, due to lack of cooks.  If you are interested in learning more about cooking for Bloody Mary breakfast, please send a message to foe871@verizon.net.
 
Board of Trustees

 

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Friday Shrimp and Wings 11/24/2024

Posted by Chris Wunsch on November 22, 2023 at 10:43pm
Brothers and Sisters,
 
We still have lots of open volunteer slots for Friday's shrimp and wing dinner. Please consider working for just one hour to help set up, serve or clean up after the meal.
 
And remember that the Rathskeller will open at 4:00 on Thanksgiving.
 
The Board appreciates all who have volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.
 
Board of Trustees
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Gaming contract discussion 12/6/2023

Posted by Chris Wunsch on November 19, 2023 at 10:44pm
Brothers,
 
Please join us at 7:00 pm December 6th to discuss the renewal of our gaming contract.
 
There are 3 proposals from Grover Gaming and the trustee's recommendation is to install 3 more machines. The other proposals are for installation of less machines. The Trustees will present the proposal(s) to the membership at the general meeting. The members present will vote to either approve or reject the proposal.
 
Thank you. 
 
BOT 
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Help Needed and Fall Clean up reminder

Posted by Chris Wunsch on November 16, 2023 at 12:44pm

Brothers and Sisters,

We need more help for tomorrow night's steak dinner.  Get a buddy and sign up for a one-hour shift to help set up, deliver meals, or clean up afterward.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - November 17, 2023 (signupgenius.com)

Please remember we have our Fall Cleanup Day this Saturday from 8:00-12:00.  Some of the things we hope to accomplish are: clean out the garage and assemble new shelving units; move items from shed and storage closets throughout the Aerie to the garage; fix broken bar stools; deep clean of the Rathskeller; take inventory of tables, chairs, and table cloths upstairs; clean up the parking lot; and power wash the front porch if weather permits.

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

Board of Trustees

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December 2023 Events - Quick List

Posted by Chris Wunsch on November 16, 2023 at 12:34pm

Fellow Eagles, 

Here is a quick rollup of events coming in December 2023 - More information coming as these dates get closer. 

  • December 1, 5:30-7:30.  Steak night
  • December 2, 11:00, Scottish Walk Parade.  ALVA Aerie 871, once again, will be marching in the annual parade.  Meet at the Rathskeller at 10:00; the parade starts at 11:00.
  • December 2, 5:00-7:00.  Reception honoring our Brother Rock Ruark, who was elected as Outside Guard of the Grand Aerie.  Refreshments and beverages will be provided
  • December 3, 9:00-11:00, Bloody Mary Breakfast
  • December 8.  Last day to donate new, unwrapped toys to Rathskeller for Toys 4 Tots.
  • December 15, 5:30-7:30, Steak Night
  • December 16, 5:30.  FOE 871 Christmas Party  

 

/r

CMW 

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Up coming events Nov 17-24, 2023

Posted by Chris Wunsch on November 12, 2023 at 8:24pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
We have a lot of activities coming up in the next two weeks. Please join us for as many as possible and click on the links provided to sign up for a one-hour shift to help us set up, serve and clean up meals.  We depend on members to make these events possible.
 
1)  This Friday, November 17, we are serving our fabulous ribeye steak dinner from 5:30-7:30.  Enjoy a 14-ounce ribeye with baked potato, tossed salad, and sauteed mushrooms and onions for just $25.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - November 17, 2023 (signupgenius.com)
 
2)  Come back on Saturday, November 18, from 8:00-12:00for Fall Volunteer Day.  We will clean the parking lot and Rathskeller and make other needed repairs to our Aerie.  Lunch will be provided for all volunteers.
 
3)  The Aerie will open at 4:00 on Thanksgiving Day, November 23.  Burn off all those calories cheering on your favorite football team and socializing with your brothers and sisters.
 
4)  Finally, there is our shrimp and chicken dinner on Friday, November 24, from 5:30-7:30.  Order chicken wings and/or boiled or fried shrimp along with coleslaw and corn.
 
The Board appreciates all those members who have volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.
 
Board of Trustees
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Help needed!!

Posted by Chris Wunsch on November 2, 2023 at 6:48pm
Brothers and Sisters,
 
We need a lot more help for tomorrow night's steak dinner.  Please follow this link to sign up for just an hour of your time.  It's a great way to meet other members.
 
And remember that the clocks "fall back" Saturday night.  Don't show up at the Bloody Mary breakfast at 8:00 on Sunday!
 
Board of Trustees
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FOE 871 charity landscape recipient

Posted by Chris Wunsch on October 31, 2023 at 2:18pm

AERIE 871, State Charity Recipient's Landscaping Event.

 

Good day Brothers & Sisters,
 
 
Please find the Invitation to our 2021-2022 State Charity Recipient's Landscaping Event.
 
It is scheduled for 18 November 2023, and some of us will be attending the Mid-Atlantic Conference that weekend, however, many will not be.
 
 
Please disseminate this invitation to your members in hopes that someone will be available and want to participate that day. they are asking for an RSVP so they know how many they will need to feed.
 
 
Please and thank you in advance.
 
 
Very Respectfully,
 
Rock Ruark
Va FOE PSP 2021-2022
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Early November Happenings

Posted by Chris Wunsch on October 29, 2023 at 10:04pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
What goes well with leftover Halloween candy?  Ribeye steak!  Join us at the Aerie this Friday between 5:30-7:30 for our famous ribeye steak dinner complete with baked potato, tossed salad, and sauteed mushrooms and onions.  Just $25.
 
Come back Sunday between 9:00-11:00 for the best Bloody Mary breakfast in town.  Get eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, grits, sausage gravy, puffs and more for $12 for adults; $5 for kids.  VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- November 5 (signupgenius.com)
 
Remember that Tuesday is the last day to contribute to the food drive.  And mark your calendar now for our Fall Clean Up Day on Saturday, November 18.  Let us know what projects you think we need to tackle.
 
Lastly, the Aerie Christmas party is Saturday, December 16.  Stay tuned for details.
 
The Board of Trustees appreciates everyone who has volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.
 
Board of Trustees
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Delayed Opening 10/30/2023

Posted by Chris Wunsch on October 26, 2023 at 5:42pm
Brothers and Sisters,
 
Monday October 30th, Dominion Energy will be cutting off service from 9:30am to 1:00 PM to do some electrical work. We will  open at 1:00 PM on that day.
 
Just in case you are wondering, yes I paid the bill.
 
Thank you.
Dee Dee Hodge
Worthy Secretary
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Shrimp & Wings 10/27/2023 and more!!!!

Posted by Chris Wunsch on October 25, 2023 at 9:34am

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

It's shrimp and wing night again this Friday, October 27, from 5:30-7:30.  Enjoy shrimp -- spiced or fried -- and/or chicken wings, along with coleslaw and corn.  Can you help set up or serve?  Let us know.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- October 27 (signupgenius.com)

 

We will double the good eating next weekend.  A ribeye steak dinner on Friday, November 3, and our fabulous Bloody Mary breakfast on Sunday, November 5.  Watch your email or check our website at foe871 (ning.com) or our Facebook page for details.

VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - November 3, 2023 (signupgenius.com)

VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- November 5 (signupgenius.com)

 

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

 

Board of Trustees

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