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MARCH 2014 | ISSUE 09 - VOLUME 06
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MESA TRI-CITY
CHARITY OF THE MONTH
#3468
“People Helping
People”
Ji mmy Du r a n t e
Children ’s F u n d
In 1966, the Eagles began a Children’s
Fund for Aeries & Auxiliaries to provide grants
to organizations across the United States and
Canada dedicated to aiding and educating
youth.
Each year, children’s hospitals, child abuse
prevention organizations and countless other
groups dedicated to improving the lives of
our youth change the lives of millions with the
help of The Fraternal Order of Eagles. We
are People Helping People and through the
Children’s Fund, we work to ensure the spirit of
our organization lives on for future generations.
During the 2011- 2012 fraternal year, members
of the F.O.E. contributed $415,542.09 to the
Children’s Fund.
For his countless years of service to
The Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Eagles’
Children’s Fund was named in honor of
legendary entertainer Jimmy Durante in 1966.
The man who did it all “For Da Kids” was a
staple at F.O.E. gatherings and performed at 14
consecutive International Conventions free of
charge until his death in 1980. His kind, gentle
and hilarious demeanor inspired members to
give back and make a difference in the lives of
children everywhere.
In addition to the general Children’s Fund,
the F.O.E. Charity Foundation also features
funds dedicated to the prevention of child abuse
and building AIDS awareness.
Founded in 1898, The Fraternal Order of
Eagles has a dedicated history of working hard
to make our communities better, safer places
for all. Our Charity Foundation funds research
for diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease,
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, spinal cord injuries,
cancer, and aid for neglected and abused
children and the aged.
message
from
madam
pres
Sisters and
Brothers,
March is a month of advancing
forward, moving ahead, and
emphasis our growth. This is
exactly what we have been doing
and will continue to strive for at
#3468. I cannot adequately express
my gratitude to our members
for all they have done while still
remaining active to help our Aerie
and Auxiliary grow. There are too
many names to mention, so please
accept my HUGE THANKS, you
know who are and this is for you!
As I mentioned last month,
February is the month of purification
and love. We did exactly that. We
highlighted the Valentine holiday
with a “Night in Paris” theme event,
supporting Max Bear Heart Fund.
What an amazing evening it was
too! The Aerie was decorated with
romance in the air. I want to thank
Marina and Mark Kwiatkowski
for their hard work in making the
event such a success. I hope
everyone enjoyed themselves as
much as I did. May love continue
in everyone’s hearts!
I also want to congratulate
Carrie and Brian Atwell on their
50th Anniversary. What an amazing
milestone in a couple’s life to
celebrate. I will be celebrating 11
years in May and I hope to be
fortunate enough to celebrate the
same with family and friends in 39
years. Thank you to their children
for putting together this event as it
will remain a memory for so many!
This event not only celebrated a
couple’s lifetime together; it also
benefited the Max Bear Heart
Fund.
The
entire family is amazing in their
continued support for one another,
but also in their unwavering
commitment to the Fraternal Order
of Eagles. They are always giving
back and helping to support with
full hearts!
Another
family
deserving
of our gratitude is the Chaffin
family. This is a couple with four
teenagers at home and they are
actively involved with the Aerie,
the JOE, and of course Karaoke.
They searched out a place for their
family - children included - to feel
welcomed and to serve and help
others. As I watch them teaching
their children about giving back
and working hard, I am constantly
impressed by Mike and Kelley.
Great parents! They are friends
I cherish. Their kids continue to
amaze me with their ongoing
willingness to be of assistance
around the Aerie. No job is too
big, too small, or too menial. If you
haven’t already, when you see
them at the Aerie, make sure you
thank them for all they do.
Lastly, I cannot end without
mentioning our State Visitation.
I’ve attended a many visitations
the past several years and I must
say, I couldn’t be more proud of
our visitation. Thank you to Mark
and Donna for being great MCs,
providing laughter throughout
the event, keeping it uplifting and
comical. Thank you to our JOE
stepping up for their biggest event
by efficiently and graciously serving
dinner and also selling baked
goods for our dessert station. Your
efforts successfully raised money
for your regalia, which by the way
was over $455 that evening. The
Auxiliary
has
already placed the order for their
regalia. I cannot wait for the regalia
to arrive so the JOE may use official
regalia for their meetings to further
enhance their understanding of our
ritual. The Aerie was decorated
beautifully.
Special thanks
to Monica and Dave for their
assistance and for helping in the
back serving the plates. Thank you
Mark Hopp who did an amazing job
cooking our meals, which was one
to remember! Of course, I want
to thank, my husband, Jayc, for
staying late the night before helping
to set-up tables and reconfiguring
the Aerie Social Room for the
event. He also ensured our Past
President photos were hung up to
represent the history of our Aerie
home. What a sight to see! Also,
I am most proud to share, our
Auxiliary passed our State Audit
and our Auxiliary is one of the top
5% producers in the State. This
is something I didn’t expect, and
was very proud and honored to
hear State Madam President make
the announcement during State’s
presentation. I know I am probably
missing others to thank, but please
know, this event was fabulous and
definitely a visitation to remember
for so many!
Madam President’ Eagle Year
Quote:
“The future belongs to those
who believe in the beauty of their
dreams” – Eleanor Roosevelt.
Embrace, embody, the beauty
of why you are a member.
Fraternally,
Fawn K Powell,
Madam President
live, love, laugh!
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message
from
worthy
pres
Greetings
Brothers and
Sisters,
Spring is upon us, and
before we know it, we’ll be
hearing the phrase “but it’s
a dry heat” a few thousand
times a day. It certainly beats
the alternative of defrosting
your car for a half hour to go
to work, right?
Brothers and Sisters, we
continue to fight the good fight
against the daily challenges
that face us. There are two
kinds of people in this world:
those who throw the dirt, and
those who grab the shovel.
I’m happy to be a part of
the “shovelers”, because
those who throw the dirt will
eventually get mud all over
them.
As you know, thanks to an
“anonymous” phone call to
the City of Mesa, we’ve been
ordered to stop offering food
in our Aerie until our kitchen
is complete. I’m sure you also
noticed we currently are short
on the necessary funds to
complete the aforementioned
kitchen. We’ve been fortunate
enough to receive a few
donations towards completing
the work that needs to be
done, but more is needed.
In the coming days, we will
be establishing a “Go Fund Me”
account on www.gofundme.
com to hopefully help us raise
money for our kitchen. It’s
simple, you will be able to
go onto the website, see our
page, and donate whatever
you would like, $1, $5, $10 or
any amount you wish. Every
little bit makes a difference.
An email will be sent once
the account is set up, and
post it on Facebook. Once
you receive the information,
please share it with whomever
you like. Your donation may
remain anonymous, if you so
choose. Remember, being
able to offer our members
meals helps us raise money
for charities, which is the
reason the Fraternal Order of
Eagles exist.
Special thanks as always
to the Junior Order of Eagles,
for continuing to grow their
membership, and continuing
to contribute nothing but
positivity to our Aerie. I’m so
proud of every one of them,
and you should be too. They
deserve your sincere praise.
Two last things: in our
March Aerie meetings, the ByLaws and House Rules will
need to be revisited. Errors
were made in the process the
first time around, and that’s
my fault, my apologies to all
for having to do them over.
Finally, March 12th we
will hold a joint meeting
for all Aerie and Auxiliary
members to attend. This will
not be a planning meeting,
just a meeting for all who
wish to attend so we may go
over some of the topics the
Auxiliary and Aerie would like
everyone’s input on. Bring
ideas and positivity, because
that is the only way we move
forward. Negativity just spins
the wheels.
Have a great March.
Fraternally,
Jim Schmiedeberg
Worthy President
Mesa Tri City 3468 FOE
see you at the Aerie
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event: Selling shamrocks
Date and Time of Event:
Full month of March
Charging of Event:
$1.00 per Shamrock
Charity Name:
Kids Party Fund
event: Quarterly Joint Meeting
Date and Time of Event:
Details of the Event:
Time of Event:
March 12, 2014
7:00p (Open Discussion)
Ellen Car, Madam Secretary will be facilitating the discussion
All members invited to attend to discuss any items they need
clarified, etc.
event: Embrace Dinner
Date and Time of Event:
Charity Name:
March 15, 2014
Time of Event:6:00p
Details of the Event:
Jimmy Durante Children’s Fund / Embrace
City Chicken and Potato Salad
Eagle Jacket Raffle & 50/50
Band: Classic Edge
Charging of Event:$7.00
event: Camp Courage Dinner
Date and Time of Event:
Charity Name:
March 22, 2014
Time of Event:6:00p
Details of the Event:
Jimmy Durante Children’s Fund / Camp Courage
Cream of Mushroom soup
50/50 & variety of Raffles, including American Flag Afghan,
Karaoke: Rocky Road
Charging of Event:$7.00
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Mesa Tri-City
#3468
Aerie
Meeting
1st & 3rd Thursdays
@ 7:00p
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
@ 7:00p
Aerie
AUXILIARY
Jr. Past President - Jayc Powell
President - Jim Schmiedeberg
Vice-Pres. - Mark Kwiatkowski
Chaplain - Mark Hopp
Secretary - Brian Atwell
Treasurer - VACANT
Conductor - Matt Westberg
Inside Guard - Eric Allen
Outside Guard - Richard Holtum
Trustee - Jayc Powell
Trustee - Mike Holtum
Trustee - Mike Chaffin
Jr. Past President - Carrie Atwell
President - Fawn Powell
Vice President - Donna Holtum
Chaplain - April Shattles
Secretary - Ellen Carr
Treasurer - Jean Allen
Conductor - Jennifer Tull
Inside Guard - Brittany Sowers
Outside Guard - Alma Lafer
Trustee - Crysstil Formanack
Trustee - Marina Kwiatkowski
Trustee - VACANT
Auditor - Sidney Ford, CPA
Auxiliary Mother - Carrie Atwell
Auditor - April Shattles
Eagle Riders
Meeting
J.O.E.
Meeting
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
@ 7:00p
1st & 3rd Sundays
@ 1:00p
Eagle Rider
JUNIOR ORDER
President - Jayc Powell
Vice-President - Brian Atwell
Secretary - Fawn Powell
Treasurer - Carrie Atwell
Road Captain - Matt Westberg
Auditor - Jean Allen
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Auxiliary
Meeting
Jr. Past President - VACANT
President - Janet Freeman
Vice-Pres. - Mike Chaffin
Chaplain - VACANT
Secretary - Tania Chaffin
Treasurer - William Chaffin
Conductor - Meagan Schmiedeberg
Inside Guard - VACANT
Trustee - Daniel Chaffin
Trustee - VACANT
Trustee - VACANT
GRAND AERIE
every day, efforts
funded by the f.o.e.
news
Dr. Kamal
Rahmouni, an Associate
Professor in the Departments
of Pharmacology and Internal
Medicine and faculty member of
The Fraternal Order of Eagles
Diabetes Research Center,
has received an Established
Investigator Award from the
American Heart Association.
The project entitled “mTORC1
Signaling in the Hypothalamus
and Cardiovascular Regulation”
is funded for 5 years beginning
in January 1, 2014.
The hypothalamus is a tiny
region of the brain that regulates
many critical processes. These
include blood pressure, heart
rate, body temperature, stress
hormones, hunger, appetite and
body weight to name a few.
Click here for more information.
junior order of
eagles
building fund raising
a message from
committee
The Building Fund Raising
Committee is accepting pledges
and donations for the “Founders
Circle.”
The “Founders Circle” is made
up of donors who donate $400.00
or more to the Building Fund each
year.
Circle members are eligible to
receive up to 2 (two) free Friday
night dinners for 25 (twenty-five)
Friday nights per year.
February was a fantastic
month for the Junior Order
of Eagles. We started out
on the very first day with a
bang! February 1st was the
State Visitation for the Aerie
and Auxiliary. The older JOE
members served dinner
and the younger members
ran the bake sale. Between
all members stepping up to
assist, the State officers,
others in attendance, and
our local Aerie and Auxiliary
members were impressed by
everyone within our JOE. It
was apparent by the amount
of money we raised in one
evening, over $455 dollars.
A real leader knows when
to step back and let others
take control. State Visitation
was Michael Chaffin’s, Junior
Vice President’s, day to
shine. He really took control
of the serving assignment.
Meagan
Schmeideberg,
Junior
Conductor,
was
another great leader for
the bake sale. This month
we also increased our
membership
and
filling
vacant officer positions. I am
very proud of the JOE and
look forward to other great
things we are going to do.
Janet Freeman
Jr. President
tri-city eagle
riders
Upcomming Rides
Members donating during 2014
will receive recognition on a special
plaque, which will be located at the
entrance to the kitchen. Please call
the Committee Chairman at 602437-1908 with questions or further
details.
Mesa Police Motors
Benefiting the MPD Motor Unit
Saturday, March 15, 2014
$25 Solo - $40 Couple
Check in 8:30am - 9:30am
Limited to 200 Riders
www.twogalsevents.com/2014_Mesa_Police.html
The kitchen is near completion.
Money is needed to complete this
project, please join your brothers
and sisters in completing this part of
the building.
Ride to Mount Lemon
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Leaving 7:00am
Pack a lunch, this is a picinic ride
Thank you,
John Perkins
Building Fund Raising Chairman
We are exploring the option of changing our By-Laws. It
has been brought up to change our meetings to once a month.
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additional
news
Sudden
Cardiac Arrest
Association
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association will
hold a CPR class & demonstrate of a CPR at
Mesa Tri-City #3468. Vicky White will be at the
Aerie on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 2pm. There
is no charge for this class and is open to all
members Aerie/Auxiliary and any guest. This
class is part of the requirements to apply for a
CPR grant from the Grand Aerie.
Questions can be directed to Carrie Atwell
or Marc DeRosa.
Joint Quarterly
MEETING
March 12, 2014 @ 7:00PM
All members are welcome to attend.
This will be open discussion, an opportunity to
discuss what is on your mind, ask questions,
request updates.
We hope to see you there!
Fawn K Powell
Madam President
additional aerie
news
AERIE BY-LAWS AND
HOUSE RULES
Starting with the regular Aerie meeting on March 6th, the
Aerie will be reading the suggested By-Laws and House Rule
changes. The next reading with be on March 20th and final
reading on April 3rd.
Aerie By-Laws / House Rule Changes
New 1.3 All meetings are open to all members, except executive meetings of the
Board of Trustees to deal with the following: Charges that have been filed with
Trustees, or hiring and firing issues.
Proposed 3.2 The minimum age that members will be accepted into this Aerie
will be eighteen (18) years of age on the date of initiation. Members younger
than twenty one (21) years of age shall have their official receipt endorsed with
“Under 21.”
Proposed 3.6 The method used by this Aerie to accept an applicant shall be;
Read once on the floor; interviewed by membership committee; membership
committee will report their recommendation(s) of membership on the floor. The
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Thank
you
The Atwell family would like to
send out a big thanks to all Aerie,
Auxiliary, and JOE members,
guests and friends who attended
our anniversary party.
You made it a very special
event for us.
Thank you.
Atwell Family
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Jane Carrasco
Daniel Roerdink
Chris Wise
Bruce Ross IV
Peggy Seil
Jack Batty
Jennifer Dodge
Carole Weirich
Mary Louise Griest
Barbara McDowell
Mary J Proctor
Samantha Westberg
Jeanette Boyle
Michael Chaffin
Ann Gordon
Jayc Powell
Dace Kaler
Harold Hilprecht
Jennifer Tull
Thomas Cannon
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only $20.00 a year and your name will be listed here. Thanks
to all contributors!! We will continue to do our best to bring
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first reading on the floor and balloting on an applicant shall occur in no less
than two (2) meetings.....
Proposed 4.1 The following funds....
(E) The Bingo Fund
Proposed 5.3 Dues of Non-Beneficial Member(s) shall be $35.00 per....
Proposed 5.3(a) Dues of Non-Beneficial Member(s)...
(A) The Benefit Fund
Current State & Grand per capita
(B) The General Fund
70% of remaining
30% of remaining
(C) The Building Maintenance Fund
Proposed 5.4 Dues for Dual Member(s) shall be $35.00 per....
Proposed 5.4(a) Dues of Dual Member(s)....
$25.00
(C) The Building Maintenance Fund
New 7.0 The Aerie Secretary, Aerie Treasurer, and Board of Trustees must keep
current, all financial transactions pertaining to their office, on Aerie approved
and supplied, computer software and hardware.
New 7.1 In an emergency, if it is necessary that the Board of Trustees act
immediately, the issue can be determined by a telephone polling procedure.
The action of the Board of Trustees by telephone should be affirmed at the
next meeting by motion, second, discussion and vote.
1.
The Buffet and Social Room shall be open....., five (5) or more member(s) /
guest(s) at the bar constitutes keeping the bar open, at the discretion of the
bartender on duty, or trustee.
4. The Buffet and Social Room shall not be closed...... If the noise in the Social
Room is not maintained at an acceptable level, the Board of Trustees will have
the option of closing the Social Room for the duration of the regular meeting.
6. There will be no derogatory talk in the Aerie home about any Aerie or Auxiliary,
or J.O.E members or business.....
8.
Members in good standing are allowed to bring guests.... Members are
responsible for the behavior of their guests.
10.
All minor(s) shall behave acceptably and be under direct supervision by
their parents or legal guardians. Direct supervision defined as: To be physically
present and within immediate distance..... No minor(s) under the age of sixteen
(16) will be permitted to stay after 9:00 P.M.; the only exception will be during
Family Night or an Aerie/Auxiliary special event.
11. No one will be allowed behind the bar...., except where special permission
is given by a Trustee.
12.
The Board of Trustees, may hold any member accountable for Offenses
against the Laws of the Order, as described in F.O.E. Statute 63.2. Said actions
must be filed on Official Incident Report, available at the bar.
15.
Personal property is not allowed to be stored or abandoned at the Aerie.
Written permission to keep items at the Aerie must be granted by Board of
Trustees.
18. No member or guest shall bring pets of any kind into the Aerie home, except
Service Dogs, while in service.
25. Complaints will be filed on an official Incident Report Form available.....
New 26.
Social Media platforms, including, but not limited to, Facebook and
Twitter, will be considered an extension of the Social Room, in that House
Rules apply.
New 27. At any official F.O.E. function, including, but not limited to, visitations,
state, regional and Grand conventions, members of this aerie are expected to
abide by the House Rules.
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MARCH 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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Karaoke
2
J.O.E.
Meeting 1:00pm
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16
J.O.E.
Meeting 1:00pm
3
Trustee Meeting
5:00pm
10
Trustee Meeting
5:00pm
17
Trustee Meeting
5:00pm
Shuffleboard
Tourney
4
11
Eagle Riders
Meeting 7:00pm
Shuffleboard
Tourney
18
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Auxiliary Officer
Meeting 6:30pm
Aerie Officer
Meeting 6:30pm
Auxiliary
Meeting 7:00pm
Aerie Meeting
w/ By-laws
7:00pm
12
Quarterly Joint
Meeting 7:00pm
Dart Tourney
13
Karaoke
Karaoke
Karaoke
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15
KIDS FUND
EMBRACE @
6:00PM
(Open Discussion)
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Karaoke
20 .
Auxiliary Officer
Meeting 6:30pm
Joint Planning
Meeting 6:00pm
Auxiliary
Meeting 7:00pm
Aerie Officer
Meeting 6:45pm
Karaoke
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Karaoke
KIDS FUND
CAMP
COURAGE @
6:00PM
Aerie Meeting
w/ By-laws
7:00pm
St Patricks’s
23
ABATE Meeting
11:00am
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24
Trustee Meeting
5:00pm
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Trustee Meeting
5:00pm
25
Eagle Riders
Meeting 7:00pm
Pool Tourney
Aux. Ritual
Practice
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Dart Tourney
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Karaoke
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Karaoke
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REDNECK
Party
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Festivities start
@ 5:00pm
Best Custom, 50/50 Raffle
Redneck Games like
(Cornhole, Pie Eating Contest, Watermelon
Seed Spitting Contest and more)
Entertainment:
Hillbilly
BBQ Band
BENEF I TI NG: DIABETES FUND
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
May 17, 2014
‘SCREEN YOUR S.P.O.T.S.’
This amazing weather we have been
having makes us all want to be outside. Just
a reminder to “Screen your Spots” when
you do – Skin Cancer is preventable! Use
a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen
with an SPF of 15 or higher every day.
Then make sure you attend the Mesa TriCity #3468 Free Skin Cancer Screening Awareness Event and Fundraising Dinner
to benefit the Arizona Skin Cancer
Foundation. The United Blood Services
Blood Mobile will also be on site that day.
Sign up information for the screening
and blood donation will be posted on our
Facebook page. Following the events of
the day, Classic Edge, Arizona’s premier
classic rock and modern county band,
will be center stage to rock us through
the night. Invite your friends and family!
Arizona Skin Cancer Foundation was established in 2011 to
provide financial assistance to people with skin cancer who
cannot afford treatment. Community education and awareness,
treatment and prevention are key goals of the foundation.