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Meeting 8/7/2024 Canceled

Posted by Chris Wunsch on July 25, 2024 at 7:08pm

Brothers,
 
The International Convention will be held August 3rd through the 9th in New Orleans. Many of the officers will be in attendance therefore the officers and general meeting scheduled for August 7th will be rescheduled at a later date.
 
Fraternally yours,
 
Dee Dee Hodge 
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Wings and Shrimp night! 7/26/2024

Posted by Chris Wunsch on July 22, 2024 at 5:57pm

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Join us this Friday, July 26, from 5:30-7:30 pm for a delicious dinner of chicken wings and/or shrimp served with coleslaw and corn for $12-$15. 
 
Give us an hour of your time to help set up, serve or clean up the meal, and you can submit the name of your favorite charity for a chance to receive a $500 donation from a generous member.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- July 26, 2024.
 
Stay tuned for a message about the lineup of events in August.
 
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Grilled Pork Chop and Sides 7/19/2024

Posted by Chris Wunsch on July 16, 2024 at 11:56pm

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
We're trying a new menu this Friday, July 19!  Come to the Rathskeller between 5:30-7:30 for a grilled, 10-ounce pork chop with macaroni and cheese, green beans, and tossed salad for $15. 
 
As always we volunteers for a one-hour shift to help set up, deliver meals to diners, or clean up.  VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner -- July 19, 2024i
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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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