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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Monthly Newsletters

Van Buren Eagles #3996 Newsletter

November 2019 Van Buren Eagles Newsletter
October 2019 Van Buren Eagles Newsletter
September 2019 Van Buren Eagles Newsletter
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Michigan State Aerie Newsletter

October 2019 MI State Aerie Newsletter
September 2019 MI State Aerie Newsletter
July/Aug. 2019 MI State Aerie Newsletter
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Monthly Reports

Worthy President's Report
November 2019

Fellow Eagles,
 
Well October was another busy month for us. We had three big events. There was Autumn Fest hosted by Jim Wagner, There was the Fisher House of Michigan Fundraiser which raised a large donation for our charity. This was a huge success due to all the hard work of lots of volunteers who donated lots of their time, especially the two ladies who managed and ran the auction and raffles. They have my sincere gratitude and thanks. These ladies always come through for me and my fundraisers each year. Thank you Diane Moore and Kathy Smith, you ladies are AWESOME.
 
I would also like to thank the Eagle Riders for their generous donation of $700.00 to the Fisher House of Michigan. I want to also thank all those who attended and participated in our raffles and silent auctions, they are the ones who made this event a success.
 
We also had our annual Halloween party which was also a huge bundle of fun.
 
We are coming up to the Christmas season. We will be getting another family to sponsor for Christmas. Keep your eyes open on Facebook for more details as they become available.
 
Also remember all our members who are ill and keep them in your prayers this holiday season.
 
Fraternally Yours,
John Watkins
Worthy President

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Madam President's Report 
November 2019

Dear Sisters and Brothers,
 
I’d like to start by thanking Sue Delongchamp, Barb Tomlinson and everyone who helped with the kid's campout. It was a fun time for everyone, and a great way to show that we are a family-oriented club.
 
We have a lot of activities going on or planned, and new people are stepping up to share ideas and help. This really pleases me. We also have many volunteers sacrificing their time and talents to help out where
 needed. Some of our activities are new and haven’t been done before, but we're trying to keep up with the times, so please be patient and understanding.


With the holidays coming up, I want to remind everyone that we feed the seniors a Thanksgiving dinner at our club. We also adopt-a-family for Christmas. I understand the holidays are busy for all of us, but even the littlest things you can do to contribute will help out. We will need help preparing food, donating food or gifts, wrapping presents, etc. Your ideas are also appreciated.
 
Finally, with Thanksgiving around the corner, I would like to say that I am very grateful that you’ve allowed me to be part of our Eagle family, and I wish everyone a healthy and happy holiday season.
 
God Bless,
Madam President Lisa Ochalek

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Eagle Riders News 
November 2019

Hello to all,
 
Thanks to those who showed up for our annual Pig Roast; we had a great time and raised a few dollars for needy organizations.
 
Speaking of needy organizations, in 2018 the #3996 Eagle Riders donated many thousands to needy organizations. Aeries #3996 was the single biggest benefactor of our donations with an amount over $2,000 dollars stated another way, that would be over $2,000.00 that went to Aeries #3996 in 2018. I thought you would all like to know the benefit the Eagle Riders are.
 
Have a Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!!
 
Jack Bogan

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Retired Eagles Activity Club
November 2019

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Our REAC Meeting will be the first Tuesday of the month, November 5th, at 6:30 pm. Our outing is the 3rd Tuesday which is November 19th. We will be going to the Canton Historical Museum and then lunch at Rose’s on Canton Center Rd. We will have the times by our November meeting.
 
If there is anything you want to put into the newsletter please let me know by 18th of the month.

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Junior Order of Eagles 
November 2019

The camp out went well, a little cool, but the bonfire, Smores, and games were successful. We want to thank all the adults who helped to make it a success. We will try to have it a little earlier next year. We are having a big Spaghetti dinner fundraiser, watch Facebook and the newsletter for more info to come.
 
BAKE SALES WILL BE HELD ON THE THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
November, 15th and December, 20th from 5 to 8 pm.
 
**SAVE THE DATE**
The JOE’s will host a breakfast on Sunday, December 8th from 10am to 1pm.
 
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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