Fredricksburg Eagle News We are “People Helping People”

Fredericksburg #4123 Eagles • 21 Cool Spring Road Fredericksburg, VA 22405 (540) 371-6538 July-August 2016

Aerie Officers

Worthy President: Bob Overkott

Worthy Vice President: Gregory “Mike” Courtney

Worthy Chaplain: Jeff Chaney

Worthy Secretary: Milton Sale

Worthy Treasurer: Joseph Szadvari

Worthy Conductor: Tom Whittaker

Worthy Inside Guard: Bernard Graninger

Worthy Outside Guard: Johnny Leach

Worthy Trustees: Walter “Moose” Embrey

James Long Edward Ryan

Ted Tholen E. Wayne Vogt

Jr. Past Worthy President: Ellis Ramsey

Auxiliary Officers Madam President:

Ann Marie Beverly Madam Vice President:

Terry Sullivan Madam Chaplain:

Ann Pack Madam Secretary:

Renee’ Sullivan Madam Treasurer:

Tammy Rohme Madam Conductor:

Lisa Morris Madam Inside Guard:

Linda Klotz Madam Outside Guard:

Donna DeBoard Madam Trustees:

Karen Deviers Roni Sue Graninger

Becky Stevens Jr. Past Madam President:

Betty Francy

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2016-2017 Officers Installed redericksburg Eagles

Back Row-Left to Right: Aerie Officers - Ellis Ramsey, Mike Courtney, Hallie Diamond (protem), Bernard Graninger, Johnny Leatch, Walter “Moose”Embrey, Ted Tholen, Eddie Ryan, James Long and Bob Overkott Front Row – Left to Right: Auxiliary Officers -Past Madam President Betty Francy, Ann Pack, Renee’ Sullivan, Lisa Morris, Linda Klotz, Donna Deboard, Karen Deviers, Roni Sue Graninger, Becky Stevens and Ann Marie Beverly

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The new Fraternal Order of Eagles 4123 Aerie and Auxiliary leaders were installed on Tuesday, May 31st. Thanks to everyone for giving their time and talent to our organization. We are looking forward to another great year. For the Aerie officers, Grand Aerie Worthy President Elect Jerry Sullivan presided. The Conductor was Brother Don Jenkins from Alva Aerie #871. For the Aerie auxiliary, Past Madam State President, Jean Oliver from Alva Aerie #871 presided. The Conductor was Elsie Williams, former State Madam President. Much thanks to Don and Jean for travelling to our Aerie.

Fredericksburg #4123 Eagles July-August 2016

Worthy Presidents Message:

I am extremely honored and privileged to serve as your Worthy President of Aerie # 4123 for the 2016-2017 year. As I look forward to making this to a year as successful as the last year, it is fitting that I recognize the accomplishments of the outgoing board of officers led by Past Worthy President, Ellis Ramsey. Their outstanding efforts resulted in AERIE #4123 raising and donating thousands of dollars to many deserving causes and charities. Our board of Trustees’ tireless efforts led by chairman Mike Courtney enabled the rest of us to enjoy an Eagles facility that continues to be second to none. Thanks very much Trustees. I am confident that the incoming board of Trustees will continue to keep up the good work. F.O.E. AERIE #4123 supported many athletic teams and events throughout the year. From golf to karate and most anything in between, Aerie #4123 epitomized our motto "People Helping People". My thanks go to our sports committee chairman, David Limerick. I would like to personally thank all of those dedicated members who have worked the Bingo nights on Wednesdays and Sundays. Without your help, the great successes noted in this newsletter could not have been possible. It is important for all members to know that Bingo is our most valuable source of the funds that enable the Aerie to continue our good works. I strongly encourage all members to take a little time this year to come out and work just one evening of Bingo. Special recognition goes to Ellis Ramsey and Elsie Williams for stepping forward upon the resignation of our bingo manager and taking on the all-important bingo manager job. It would take most of this news letter to personally identify all those brothers and sisters who have donated their time, money, and/or efforts to make Aerie #4123 the best AERIE in the entire Fraternal Order of Eagles organization. For all of you who participated in the past year I thank you and hope you will see fit to once again volunteer during the year ahead. I value each and every one of you and would greatly appreciate your help in making the next year successful. I would be remiss if didn't recognize our ladies auxiliary for all of the great things they do for this Aerie. I cannot say enough about their outstanding accomplishments throughout the past year as there are just too many to state in this newsletter. A simple "Thanks" is all I have to offer and I look forward to working with you this year ahead. As always, membership is the key to the success of AERIE #4123 and I ask that each every member sign up just one new member this year. If you know of any brothers who have allowed their membership expire, please encourage them to re-enroll or at least ask why they have left our fraternity so as we can address potential unknown issues. Finally, special "CONGRATULATIONS” to brother Jerry Sullivan who will be assuming the leadership of all Fraternal Order of Eagles as our GRAND AERIE PRESIDENT for 2016-2017. I am sure I speak for the entire Aerie when I say we are extremely proud of you and wish you outstanding success. Fraternally yours, Bob Overkott

Worthy President

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Message from Madam President:

Ann Marie Beverly

Auxiliary 4123

It’s summer, Hot, busy and FUN! Our new slate of Officers, have taken their seats and are working hard. We have held State Convention here at our home with our own David Limerick wrapping up his year as State Worthy President and we have a number of members headed to the National Convention to celebrate our own Jerry Sullivan as he becomes our Grand Worthy President. Just a reminder, Auxiliary meetings are the first and third Thursday of every month. I know how busy our lives get but, the best way to really know what is going on would be to be there. Meetings don’t work for you? You can still be active by volunteering in social and fundraising activities. Upcoming events will always be announced along with the name of the chair person. To volunteer in any way, contact the chair person. I am truly honored to serve this year with a wonderful group of ladies and looking forward to meeting and serving with even more. Together we are People Helping People !

Fredericksburg #4123 Eagles July-August 2016

News from our Eagles Riders

The Eagle Riders attended the Frazier-

Mason Some Gave All Memorial Ride

in May. Even though it was a rainy

day, we gave $100 prior to the event

and presented a check on the behalf

of Fredericksburg Aerie #4123 in the

amount of $1000.

The Cancer Ride is July 16th. We are

going to Tim’s III at Lake Anna. We

will leave Eagles #4123 at 10:30 am.

The deadline to put names & order

t-shirts is July 1st.

Some of us are planning to attend the

Rodeo at Gordonsville on July 9th at 5

pm.

In August we are planning to have a

brief meeting and then ride to Hail

Hogs restaurant in Loudoun, Virginia.

Ocean City – Final deposits due on or

before August meeting so that we can

meet the deadline.

October 1st – 80’s Decade Dance -

mark your calendars.

Mac McCauley was our 50/50 winner.

She donated her winnings to our

Cancer Fund.

The July meeting was moved to

June 26th due to July 4th holiday.

Sister Elsie Williams presents a check in the amount of $1,000 from proceeds from this year’s

Valentine Dance to Mary Myers, Executive Director, Inova

Foundation and Dr. Christopher May with Inova’s Heart & Vascular

Institute.

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Fredericksburg Eagles #4123 (540) 371-6538

Ext 1: Social Room Ext 2: Aerie Secretary/Hall Rental Ext 3: Kitchen Manager Ext 4: Club Manager Ext 5: Bingo Ext 6: Auxiliary Secretary

Aerie Secretary 21 Cool Spring Road Fredericksburg, VA 22405

Auxiliary Secretary PO Box 9053 Falmouth, VA 22403 (540) 295-7871 foepmpsec@aol.com

Newsletter Editor (540) 659-7201 Foe4123newsletter@gmail.com

Webmaster fredericksburgeagles4123@gmail.com

Pictured left to right: Cori Gaby, Ted Tholen, John Shifflett, Ronnie Rose, Rick Frazier, Vic Mason, Carrie Shifflett, Rita Rose and Steve Rose

In Our Thoughts & Prayers Our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery to: Marshall Sams

And for all of our Eagle Brothers & Sisters who are under the weather

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ If you know a member in need, please

contact our Worthy President, Bob Overkott at

540-840-8549. We also remember the service men & women who serve our nation & the families who wait for their safe return.

Fredericksburg #4123 Eagles July-August 2016

2016 Scholarships Awarded

The scholarship program has once again provided high school graduating seniors with the financial help they need to attend colleges and universities. Our donations totaling $19,500 will enable students from thirteen Fredericksburg area high schools to strive to attain a college degree. I would like to recognize the scholarship committee for taking their time to present these scholarships to the seniors at each high school's academic awards presentation events.

Thanks to Halle Diamond, David and Sue Limerick, Joe Szadvari, Walter "Moose" Embrey, Raymond Loving, James McKeithan, and Jeff Chaney.

The winners of the scholarships were awarded as follows:

HIGH SCHOOL RECIPIENT COLLEGE

ATTENDING

Caroline County

Caroline Cassidy Mitchell University of West

Virginia

City of Fredericksburg

James Monroe Jason

Christofferson

Germanna

King George County

King George Sara Hall University of Virginia

Stafford County

Brooke Point Emmanuella

Serwaa

George Mason

University

Colonial Forge Bailley Hurst University of Mary

Washington

Mountain View Brittany Loving James Madison

University

North Stafford Matthew Schaefer University of Virginia

Stafford Senior Taylor Guthrie James Madison

Spotsylvania County

Chancellor Jonathan Herrera Germanna

Courtland Carley Fines Virginia Commonwealth

University

Massaponax Cierra Wormley Old Dominion University

Riverbend Heidi Kraft-Gorham Old Dominion University

Spotsylvania Georga Parr Virginia Commonwealth

University

It is my pleasure to post the following letter of appreciation from a 2014 award recipient. Sometimes there is great reward in what we do. The letter follows: My name is Katherine Maguire Morad and I received a scholarship from your organization as a King George senior in 2014. I wanted to follow-up and let you know that I will be graduating with honors from Germanna Community College on May 12th with my AAS in Police Science as planned. Originally I wanted to be a K-9 officer but I have since become very interested in law. As you can see from my email address, I have been accepted to VCU and will start in the Fall pursuing my BS in Criminal Justice. After that, I hope to attend the William and Mary School of Law. I wanted to thank you and all the members for awarding me the scholarship that started me on this journey. Thank you!

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State Dart

Tournament

July 8 & 9

Augusta County #4129

Fredericksburg #4123 Eagles July-August 2016

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Stuff a Truck on July 2nd

1

Driving Blind Band

8pm – midnight (Social Room)

2

Silver Wings Band

8pm – midnight

3 BINGO 6:30pm

Hamburgers $1.00 each

(Social Room) Noon – 4pm

NO CARRY OUT

4 Independence

Day $100 Daily

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

5 $100 Weekly

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

6 BINGO 6:30pm

FREE POOL 4pm – 10pm

7 Auxiliary Meeting

7pm (with Initiation)

Wing Night 4pm-8pm

NO CARRY OUT

8 Southern Rain

Band 8pm – midnight (Social Room)

9 Bitter Sweet

Band 8pm - midnight (Social Room)

10 BINGO 6:30pm

Hot Dogs 2 for $1.00

(Social Room) Noon – 4pm

NO CARRY OUT

11 $100 Daily

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

12 $100 Weekly

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

Auxiliary

Interviews 7pm

13 BINGO 6:30pm

FREE POOL 4pm – 10pm

14 Aerie Meetings

Trustees’ 6:30pm Officers’ 7:30pm

Aerie Mtg 8 pm (with Initiation)

Wing Night 4pm-8pm

NO CARRY OUT

15

Steve Jarrett & Sons of the Beach Boys

8pm – midnight (Social Room)

16

Mason Brown Band (new)

8pm – midnight (Social Room)

17 BINGO 6:30pm

Hamburgers $1.00 each

(Social Room) Noon – 4pm

NO CARRY OUT

18 $100 Daily

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

19 $100 Weekly

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

MANDATORY Aerie Delegates

Meeting 7:30pm

20 BINGO 6:30pm

FREE POOL 4pm – 10pm

21 Auxiliary Meeting

7pm

Wing Night 4pm-8pm

NO CARRY OUT

22

DJ Ned & His Oldies

8pm – midnight (Social Room)

23 Patsy’s Country

Classics Band 8pm – midnight (Social Room)

24 BINGO 6:30pm

Hot Dogs 2 for $1.00

(Social Room) Noon – 4pm

NO CARRY OUT

25 $100 Daily

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

26 $100 Weekly

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

27 BINGO 6:30pm

FREE POOL 4pm – 10pm

28 Aerie Meetings

Trustees’ 6:30pm Officers’ 7:30pm

Aerie Meeting 8pm

Wing Night 4pm-8pm

NO CARRY OUT

29 Heartland Band 8pm – midnight (Social Room)

30

Midnight Cowboys Band

8pm – midnight (Social Room)

31 BINGO 6:30pm

Hamburgers $1.00 each

(Social Room) Noon – 4pm

NO CARRY OUT

July 2016

(Social Room)

Help us provide food for the needy in our community.

Enjoy the air conditioning

with us.

Introduce a friend to

FOE # 4123.

Fredericksburg #4123 Eagles July-August 2016

August 2016

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 $100 Daily

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

2 $100 Weekly

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

3 BINGO 6:30pm

FREE POOL 4pm – 10pm

4 Auxiliary Meeting

7pm (with Initiation)

Wing Night 4pm-8pm

NO CARRY OUT

5

Karoke 8pm – midnight (Social Room)

6

Silver Wings Band

8pm – midnight (Social Room)

7 BINGO 6:30pm

Hot Dogs 2 for $1.00

(Social Room) Noon – 4pm

NO CARRY OUT

Eagle Rider’s Meeting 1pm

8 $100 Daily

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

9 $100 Weekly

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

10 BINGO 6:30pm

FREE POOL 4pm – 10pm

11 Aerie Meetings

Trustees’ 6:30pm Officers’ 7:30pm

Aerie Meeting 8pm

(with Initiation)

Wing Night 4pm-8pm

NO CARRY OUT

12

Sterling Band 8pm – midnight (Social Room)

13 State Conference

Collinsville #3739 State Officers –

11:45 Conference

1 pm

Mason Brown Band

8pm – midnight (Social Room)

14 BINGO 6:30pm

Hamburgers $1.00 each

(Social Room) Noon – 4pm

NO CARRY OUT

15 $100 Daily

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

16 $100 Weekly

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

Auxiliary

Interviews 7pm

17 BINGO 6:30pm

FREE POOL 4pm – 10pm

18 Auxiliary Meeting

7pm Aerie Interviews

7pm

Wing Night 4pm-8pm

NO CARRY OUT

19

Steve Jarrell & Sons of the Beach

Band

8pm – midnight (Social Room)

20 Patsy’s Country

Classics Band

8pm – midnight (Social Room)

21 BINGO 6:30pm

Hot Dogs 2 for $1.00

(Social Room) Noon – 4pm

NO CARRY OUT

22 $100 Daily

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

23 $100 Weekly

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

24 BINGO 6:30pm

FREE POOL 4pm – 10pm

25 DJ Ned & His

Oldies 8pm – midnight

(Dance Hall)

Wing Night 4pm-8pm

NO CARRY OUT

26

DJ Ned & His Oldies

8pm – midnight (Social Room)

27

Heartland Band 8pm – midnight (Social Room)

28 BINGO 6:30pm

Hamburgers $1.00 each

(Social Room) Noon – 4pm

NO CARRY OUT

29 $100 Daily

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

30 $100 Weekly

Drawing – 7pm Must be present

31 BINGO 6:30pm

FREE POOL 4pm – 10pm

30 Aerie Meetings

Trustees’ 6:30pm Officers’ 7:30pm

Aerie Meeting 8pm

Wing Night 4pm-8pm

NO CARRY OUT

Look for Clint Boyer on August 20th at Bristol’s Nascar Race.

Clint will be sporting the Eagles logo on his #15 car.

Fredericksburg #4123 Eagles July-August 2016

Worthy President Bob Overkott presents a check to Team Power Kix

Auxiliary Office Hour Changes

Effective July 1, 2016:

Monday – 6 to 8:00 pm Wednesday – 6 to 8 pm

1st & 3rd Thursdays from 3:30 – 6:30 pm

Closed July 4th

Closed July 13th through July

25th for the International Convention.

Thanks in part to our sponsorship, Team Power Kix taekwondo will enable over the young athletes pictured above to compete in the AAU National Championships in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida during the first week of July. This past year, our donation enabled Team Power Kix coached by Master Arlene Limas, 1988 Olympic gold medalist in Tae Kwon Do, to place eleven of these athletes on the U.S. national team more commonly referred to as Team USA. These eleven are now representing the USA in competitions around the globe and doing extremely well judging by the amount of gold, silver, and bronze medals they displayed at a special banquet held at the Aerie earlier this year.

To cap things off, Team Power Kix and Aerie #4123 were able to host the AAU Regional Qualifier Champion- ships in our ballroom where no less than six rings were set up for the competition attended by a capacity crowd. Thanks to the Club Manager, Chrissy Clift and Lori Bullock along with all of the kitchen staff who pulled off this event despite being short staffed at the last minute. The AAU officials were very impressed and expressed their appreciation for AERIE #4123 making this a tremendously successful event.

Auxiliary News The auxiliary has partnered with Stafford County S.E.R.V.E. (Stafford Emergency Relief through Volunteer Efforts) to host a “Stuff a Truck” event at the Ferry Farm Walmart on Saturday, July 2nd from 9 am to 2 pm. There is also a food collection barrel in the social room for non-perishable donations. Let’s show Stafford County that part of our “People Helping People” mission is “People Filling Pantries”. For more information about the July 2nd “Stuff a Truck” event, contact Auxiliary Secretary, Renee’ Sullivan at the auxiliary office at 540-371-6538, ext 6 or 540-295-7871. NOTE: Any auxiliary member that has not paid her 2016/2017 dues are past due and entrance into the social room will be denied without payment. Membership will be dropped after 90 days. Payments can be left at the bar or mailed to P.O. Box 9053, Falmouth, VA 22403

EFFECTIVE

IMMEDIATELY

All dues will be due May 31st rather than your previous due date.

Membership fees will be prorated to match the May 31st date. Any

questions, please contact the club Secretary or Bob Overkott at

540-840-8549.

If you know an auxiliary member in need of a little sunshine due to injury, illness or sympathy, please contact Rita Viers at 540-371-7250. Please leave a contact number if you need a message. We can only show we care if we know!

New Auxiliary

Sunshine Lady

Fredericksburg #4123 Eagles July-August 2016

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