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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

Dear 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.  And give us an hour of your time to set up, serve meals, or clean-up.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - June 16, 2023 (signupgenius.com)

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

Board of Trustees

Brothers and Sisters, 

Please see the attached FOE 871 Newsletter for May-July 2023. 

Thank you for all the support and work thus far this year! 

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FOE 871 Newsletter May-July 2023-FINAL.pdf

Brothers and Sisters,

Start your Memorial Day weekend at the Aerie eating delicious shrimp and chicken wings this Friday, May 26, from 5:30-7:30. We could still use a little help delivering meals and cleaning up. VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night - May 26 (signupgenius.com)

For those who like to plan ahead, we will have our ribeye steak dinner on Friday, June 2, from 5:30-7:30. And on Sunday, June 4, enjoy the best Bloody Mary breakfast in town from 9:00-11:00. Volunteers needed and welcomed!

VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - June 2, 2023 VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - June 2, 2023 (signupgenius.com)

VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- June 4 VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- June 4 (signupgenius.com)

Board of Trustees

Join us this Friday from 5:30-7:30 for our  ribeye steak dinner.  Get a 14-ounce steak, baked potato, salad, and sauteed mushrooms and onions for just $25.  Since many hands make for light work, we encourage members to donate an hour to help set up, serve meals, or clean up.   VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - May 19 (signupgenius.com)

If you can't make it this Friday,

We will be serving shrimp, chicken wings, corn and coleslaw on Friday, May 26. More details next week   VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night - May 26 (signupgenius.com)

The Board is grateful for all those who have volunteered in the past and those who continue to help out.

Board of Trustees

To Reply @: foe871@verizon.net

Brothers and Sisters,

When signing the weekly book, please do not sign your friends,family or spouse's name. They need to be present to sign. The only exception would be if they are here with you at the time of signing.

Board of Trustees

Brother and Sisters,

Join us tonight at 7:00 for a gaming event, free pizza, and other refreshments. Six people at a time play the electronic pull-tab machines for three minutes. The three highest scorers at the end of the event win prizes.

Come and enjoy the fun!

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Brothers and Sisters,

Check out the attached flyer for an upcoming golf tournament to support our State Worthy President's charity.

Flyer for 2023 State Charity Golf20230509_075201_Flyer for 2023 State Charity Golf.docx

Fraternally yours, 

Dee Dee Hodge 

Brothers and Sisters, 

Ever had the urge to cook for a crowd? If so, your opportunity is here! 

We have a new volunteer position of Cook's Assistant.  It takes a lot of hands to prepare all the food for the steam table and to keep up with orders coming in.  You don't need cooking experience -- just the ability to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and have fun.  

If you are interested, please see the bar tender or email trustees@foe871.com

/r

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