Member News

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What's On This Page?

Scroll down for the following information:

--Monthly Van Buren Eagles #3996 Newsletter
--Monthly State Aerie Newsletter
--Monthly Reports from the Worthy President, Madam President, Eagle Riders,
          Retired Eagles Activity Club, and the Junior Order of Eagles
--Miscellaneous Member Information
--Monthly Newsletter Sign-up and Article Submission Information
--Member Birthdays

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REWARD FOR SIGNING A NEW MEMBER; effective 12/17/2018:  Anyone signing up a "New" member will receive a free drink voucher.  Only signing up a "New" member will receive a voucher.  Transfers or re-enrolling a lapsed member does not count.  Voucher will be issued by the Aerie Secretary once the new member has been interviewed.  Auxiliary Secretary will give the names to the Aerie Secretary along with a copy of the required paperwork.  Vouchers will be behind the bar in an envelope with your name on it.  We hope this will reward all members who sign up a new member.
Thank you, Van Buren  #3996 Board of Trustees

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Monthly Newsletters

Van Buren Eagles #3996 Newsletter

April 2019 Van Buren Eagles Newsletter
March 2019 Van Buren Eagles Newsletter
February 2019 Van Buren Eagles Newsletter
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Michigan State Aerie Newsletter

April 2019 Michigan State Aerie Newsletter
March 2019 Michigan State Aerie Newsletter
Feb. 2019 Michigan State Aerie Newsletter
(Click on a file above and it will open as a .pdf file in a new window.  You can then choose to read it, download it, and/or print it out.)

Monthly Reports

Worthy President's Report
April 2019

Fellow Eagles,
 
This past month was started with a bang as we welcomed a visit of an awesome band that we had at last year’s Hoe Down, Taylor Tucky. They really put on a great show. Thanks to Perry and the whole band for a great evening of music.
 
We are in the planning stages of our Mother’s Day luncheon. The Chairperson for this event is Glenn Ramberg. If you would like to volunteer for this event feel free to contact Glenn. I know all help will be appreciated.
 
We will be having Euchre on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month; come and join in on all the fun.

Dues are coming up May 31st. All dues must be paid no later than May 31st or you risk being dropped from the rolls. Dues are $40.00 for the Aerie and can be paid at the club bar or by using PayPal at www.FOE3996.com and click on the Member’s Dues tab.
 
Elections are coming up. Nominations for Officers is the second meeting in April and the election of Officers is the first meeting in May.
 
ALL POSTIONS ARE OPEN FOR NOMINATION. The only positions not open for nominations are the 3 year Trustee positions which the tern has not expired.
 
Fraternally Yours,
John Watkins
Worthy President

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Madam President's Report 
April 2019

Dear Sisters,
 
I want to thank everyone who came to the district meeting on March 10th. It was a good meeting and a delicious lunch.
 
We also had a good turn out for the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner. I would like to thank Barb Brasington and her crew for such a delicious meal, and Whitey for the festive music.
 
In April we have a busy month. On April 12th we will be having a meat auction at 7:00 pm. On April 13th @ 1:00 pm we will be having our annual Children’s Easter Party. Sign up sheets are in the Atrium. We are also asking for candy donations, there is a box located in the social room.

We are having a Lasagna dinner to raise funds for the Golden Eagles. The Golden Eagles is one of the F.O.E charities who help senior centers or senior homes who need equipment through grants from the Grand.
 
Sincerely,
Toni L Watkins
Madam President

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Eagle Riders News 
April 2019

Calendar of our Major Events:
 
CHICKEN STRIPS DINNER:
April 27, 2019

STEAK ROAST DATES:
May 17, 2019
June 21, 2019
July 19, 2019
August 16, 2019
 
HOG ROAST:
September 28, 2019

We are planning a chicken tenders dinner on April 27, 2019 and it will include sides and a small dessert. All are invited, price TBD but like the dinner it will be palatable.
 
First Steak Roast coming in May and that is just next month. Price will depend on cost of steaks. Date is May 17, 2019. Please plan on attending.

Thank you.
Jack Bogan

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Retired Eagles Activity Club
April 2019

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Junior Order of Eagles 
April 2019

If you’re interested in joining please see Lisa Ochalek, Jim Shrove or Toni Watkins.
 
If you are interested in becoming a J.O.E.’s member please stop by the club and pick up an application. The application fee is a $1.00 and the dues are $3.00 per year.

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Miscellaneous Member Information

Wi-Fi - We have Wi-fi access for our members in and around the Aerie.

Facebook - Find us and like us on Facebook at Fraternal Order of Eagles Van Buren #3996 and Eagle Riders of Van Buren 3996.  We post information almost daily about events, meeting info, specials, menus, latest club news, etc.  See Kathy Smith for details, questions, or help.

Website - Our website is updated on a regular basis and offers detailed information on everything happening at the Aerie, including Events, Member News, Member Dues, Officers, Contact Info, Meetings and Groups, Honor Quilters, and Hall Rental.  We have a Blog that posts write-ups and pictures about events and things happening at the Aerie.  Make sure you bookmark our website and visit it frequently!  http://foe3996.com  For comments or questions email the administrator, Diane Moore, at webmaster3996@yahoo.com

Social Room - We have limited staff and it would help us greatly if everyone would throw out their trash,  bring their glasses to the bar and push in the chairs when leaving.  Thanks so much!

Entertainment - Is there something you would like to see at the Aerie?  Would you like to stage an event?  Call the Aerie with your suggestions or email them to us at vanbureneagles3996@yahoo.com

Golden Age Eagles - Requirement: Over 64, retired, and have over thirty years of Eagle membership.

Guest Policy:

• The same guests can be invited to the Aerie three times.  To continue,  they must join the Eagles and become a member unless they are attending a public event.
• All guests MUST be signed in when they visit the social club.  Members are responsible for their guests and must remain at the club while they are there.

PayPal - Do you have a PayPal account? Now you can use PayPal to purchase Aerie items such as event tickets or pay your membership dues! Just go to the PayPal web site and click on "Send and Request".  In the search box, type the email address of the Van Buren Eagles: foea3996@yahoo.com.  Please make sure you write what the payment is for in the description box.  Questions?  Please see the Aerie Secretary.

Credit Cards - Do you like to use credit to purchase event tickets or pay your dues?  Well you're in luck - we have a credit card reader available at the Aerie now.  See the Aerie Secretary.

Financial Status of Aerie - Members desiring to find out how well the Aerie is doing financially can attend the Aerie meetings on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.  Daily Aerie functions and monthly/annual financial reports are handled by the Trustees. The Trustees meet on Mondays.

Belleville Food Closet Collections - In 2015, The Aerie became a collection point in order to help the Belleville Emergency Food Closet, which operates out of the First United Methodist Church in Belleville. The need for food assistance in our area continues to grow.  Assistance is only provided to individuals and families who have a documented and verifiable emergency need, and the food closet works closely with the Salvation Army, Community Care Services, and other local agencies. The Food Closet receives grant funding to purchase some of the food, but over the past few years that funding has diminished and they've had to rely more and more on community support. That's where we can help. A collection box will be in the hall and each month we will notify members what the food closet needs (no glass jars, please).  The box will be monitored by Jim Wagner, Aerie Chaplain, who graciously offered to collect our donations and transport them to the Food Closet. We know our Eagle members are generous and giving, so please, when you're grocery shopping for your family, consider picking up a couple extra cans of food for those in need in our area. Thank you.

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Monthly Newsletter Information

For news on what’s happening at the #3996 Aerie, sign up to get the Aerie newsletter via email by sending a request to:   vanbureneagles3996@yahoo.com
If you have submissions for the next month's newsletter send them to the above email in care of Kelley Sherwood (editor)  by the 18th of the current month.

After much discussion and thought, we decided it was necessary to make changes to the newsletter. Printing and postage are expensive (and postage continues to rise) and we really feel the thousands of dollars we spend on the newsletter each year could be put to better use elsewhere.

In light of this decision a new policy went into effect starting in January 2016.  Members now choose one of the following options if they wish to continue to receive the newsletter:

1. Receive it by e-mail. Send your e-mail address to vanbureneagles3996@yahoo.com and indicate you'd like us to e-mail it to you each month. Please include your name and address so we can find you on our member roster.
2. Read it on our web page at http://www.foe3996.com.  It is posted near the top of the Home page and also near the top of the Member News page. We keep archived issues for three months on the Member News page.
   
3. Pick it up in the club. We continue to print newsletters for those of you willing to pick it up; however, please send us an e-mail note indicating you're willing to do that - or leave a note with the barmaid at the club telling us that (include your name). We need some idea of how many people are willing to pick it up so we know how many to print.
4. Pay $10 each year to receive it in the mail. We know some of you live out of the area or just prefer to get the newsletter by mail, so we're making this option available to you. The $10 won't cover all of our expenses to produce and mail the newsletter to you, but it will defray them by about 80%. If you choose this option, please send a check made payable to the Van Buren Eagles #3996 to 9961 Beck Road, Belleville, MI 48111, Attn: Aerie Secretary.

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Happy Birthday!

Soon to be updated, please check back!

Members, if you wish to be added to the birthday list, send an email with you name and birth date to:
webmaster3996@yahoo.com

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