Alaska State Worthy President Duane Ogden presented an $8,000 check to Cheryl Tachik, President of Way Out Women (WOW) at a fundraiser held January 25th at Kenai Aerie #3525, where Duane is also local Worthy President.  Duane’s State Charity is WOW, an organization whose proceeds go to local (Kenai Peninsula) cancer patients to ease the burden while they fight their battle.  Way Out Women is open to the public, and it’s not just for women.  Men and children are also welcome.  Duane is a cancer survivor, and has raised more than $16,000 for his State Charity so far.

Lake Havasu Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary presented a check for $12,000 to the local DES office for gifts to families in need and donated over 300 gifts to HAVEN CENTER for displaced children at Christmas. The Past Madam Presidents club filled 150 stockings that were distributed to the homebound seniors through the local Meals on Wheels program.

A grant totaling $1365 was gifted by the Kansas City Missouri Auxiliary #47 to REAP [Raytown Emergency Assistance Program] as their chosen charity to help fund the needs of the senior citizens in our local community.

Pictured left to right [front row] Rachel Garrison-Inside Guard, Kat Giffen- President, Joanne Hinkebein-Trustee

[back row] Hannah Beatty-Secretary, Robyn Finney-Treasurer, Malicea Ward and Mona Hervey members, Whitney Ditzler representative from REAP, Jennifer Hinkebein, past Madam President, Catie Alexander-Chaplin, and Elaine Richardson-Vice President.

The Albia Fraternal Order of Eagles is pleased to announce that they celebrated their 50th Anniversary earlier this year.  Since our Aerie Home was chartered in 1964, we have strived to enrich the community with generosity, compassion, and kindness.  The Eagles is a fully Charitable Organization and we, as members, work together to raise fun and funds for the greater good.  We donate not only to local causes, but also to State and National charities as well.

To commemorate our Golden Anniversary Achievement, we put together a wonderful presentation to honor the three Charter (Founding) Members that are still with us today – we were thankful that two were able to be present for it.  We are forever grateful to James “Jim” Amos, Carolyn Earney, and Don “Butch” McNeal for their dedication to our wonderful organization.  

They, along with the many other men and women who helped form the Eagles in Albia, made it possible for us to be where we are today.  For many of us, the Eagles is a family tradition that we hope to carry on into many future generations to come.  We are proud of our 50 year achievement and still harbor the same dedication as our Charter Members did all those years ago. 

We would love for you to stop in and see us soon!  Everyone is always welcome at the Albia Eagles! We would love for you to consider joining our membership and are happy to tell you about the many member benefits that the Fraternal Order of Eagle’s offers! Please make sure to like and follow us on Facebook so that you can join in the fun at our many upcoming events!

On November 15, 2024 the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Geauga Aerie #2261, in keeping with their motto “People Helping People” continued the tradition of “Giving with Gratitude”. The Aerie presented checks of $5,000 each to nine Fire Departments in Geauga County; Burton, Chardon, Chesterland, Hambden, Newbury, Middlefield, Munson, Montville and Thompson.

In addition, a $5,000 check was presented to the Chardon Police Department for their “Shop With A Cop” Program, which provides Christmas gifts for needy children in our community. Another donation was made to the Geauga CountyVeternas Food Pantry of $1000.00 along with a special donation from Consumer Tire Angel Wings of $6,563, which was presented by Bruce Kantz, David Kantz and DD Coley.

Consumer was recently sold and as Mrs. Coley stated they started the charity to help Veterans and seniors with car repairs, but decided to donate the remainder of the funds to help feed the Veterans. Mark Coley, Secretary for the Aerie said this is the best part of the Officers job, supporting our First Responders, Children and Veterans. Many of our officers sharing in his sentiment presented the checks to the selected organizations. The combination of all donations was $57,563.

The Bartlesville FOE #610 Aerie and Auxiliary held a fundraiser to help the Bartlesville High School Choir take a trip to Italy to sing at the Vatican and other places around Rome.  They raised over $7,000.

The Virginia SMP 2023-2024 presented her State Charity “Special Love” a check for $100,000.  The Virginia State Eagles helped Tammy raise the money by conducting various fundraisers during the year.  Tammy was extremely honored to help this charity which assists families and children with cancer.  

From Left to Right – Pam Hileman # 824 Charity Chairperson; Tammy Carinelli # 824 Charity Chairperson; Tammy Frye – VA State Madam President 2023-2024; Ed White – Special Love Board Member; Dave Smith – Special Love Board Member; Jan Bresch – Special Love – Executive Director; Judy Russell – Special Love Board Member; Aaron Anderson – Special Love Board Member.

In 2024, the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Ocean View, Delaware has donated $12,500 to local volunteer fire companies in our Sussex County community. The generous Eagle members of Aerie #4528 are proud to continue their support of the Bethany Beach, Dagsboro, Roxana, Millville, & Frankford VFDs.

Jefferson City Eagles #2693 held their 25th Annual Rick Franklin Memorial Wheelchair Walk. The walk began the year after the late former Grand Justice Rick Franklin suffered a stroke, which left him wheelchair bound for the remainder of his life. More than $100,000 has been raised for the Missouri State President’s Projects since the walk began.

Missouri State Eagles made their charity check presentation to Camp Hope in October. Missouri donated a record breaking amount of $206,662 to Camp Hope and its founder, Mike White.  Presenters included Jr Past State President’s Don Elfline and Nancy Congdon, along with members of their Charity committee that was chaired by Grand Justice, Rod Owen and Leigh Ann Owen.  Leslie Franklin and Dan Drinkard served as co-chairs.