SE Lakes District Meeting will be in Fairfield August 12, 2018

Lunch at 12:00 PM

Meeting @ 1:00PM

Report on National convention will be given.

$10.00 dues per Aerie and Auxiliary Due

Larry Hill  SE Lakes Chairman

 

Iowa State Golf Results (8-8-2018)

Tama-Toledo hosted the golf outing for the 2018 year on August 4-5.

Senior Division

Open Division

 

Esko Bionic Unveiling and GWP Meet & Greet (7-19-2018)

Please join us! You are invited to attend the unveiling of the EskoGT robotic exoskeleton for Younker rehabilitation center in Des Moines.

Friday, July 27: 10:30am Remarks, 11am Tours Click to view flyer

 

MEET AND GREET GRAND WORTHY PRESIDENT: CARL BURNETT

 

GWP Carl Burnett & his wife Sylvia will be at the presentation for the Exoskeleton at Younker Rehabilitation

Center at 10:30 Friday the 23rd of July. (This will be the second event he has attend with Iowa dedications of Esokeleton)

 

After the presentation, join Carl at Des Moines Aerie for a Meet & Greet from 5-8 PM. Dinner consisting of burgers,

homemade potato salad, baked beans, sweet corn on the cob, & dessert, $8.00 and will be served from 5-8 pm. Karaoke from 7 – 11 PM.

 

Proceeds from the dinner will be donated to Carl’s charity, Breast Cancer. If anybody is planning to come to the dinner please RSVP text 515-402-1944 so we have plenty of food.

 

 

Clinton Closing - Items (7-19-2018)

With the closing of Clinton Aerie and Auxiliary, here are some items available:

Mother's Head

Full Set of Regalia

Dues Receipts  (Perforated)

Applications

Ritual Books

 

Please respond to Barb Bowden at  barbiebowden@yahoo.com

 

 

State Auxiliary Dress Days (6-26-2018)

State Madam President Carol has asked that we wear our HERO State Charity Shirts on Monday to represent Iowa.  (Please contact Patty K. if you need a t-shirt. They are $20. It is in hopes the polos will be here on July 6.  Women's polos go to size 2XL and are $40. You can pay her at Grand Convention or if you see her before. She will have shirts in Albia.)

Monday - State Day

Tuesday - Cruise Day

Wednesday -  Helen's colors

Thursday - Althea's colors

 

NASCAR Trucks driver Justin Haley (6-26-2018)

spends some time with scientist who are working very hard to cure diabetes.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1010712107908677633

 

Albia State Charity Event Update (6-25-2018)

Please note: Albia will be starting their charity event on Saturday at 1pm. No lunch.

From 1-2pm there will be grab bag BINGO, followed by HERO presentation and live auction.

Supper and street dance to finish out the night.

 

Shelley's Internet (6-21-2018)

Shelley Z is having internet issues and she could be out of commission until Monday, or until she

finds a new provider, which ever comes first. Thank you in advance for you patience.

 

Flag Topper Found (6-20-2018)

Iowa Auxiliary:

Those of you that went to State Convention and had your flag there, please check your flag poles to see

if you have your topper. If it is a large Eagle and it is missing, please contact Cindy Balsanek.

 

 

Eastern Zone Auxiliary Officers (4-17-2018)

Anyone wanting to be an Eastern Zone officer, please send your letter from your Auxiliary to Lisa Miller via mail: 206 A Avenue West, Albia, IA 52531 or bring them the day of  Eastern Zone in Tama.

 

Aerie & Auxiliary State officers and PSP Attending MINK (4-12-2018)

A special meeting has been called by JPWSP and Chairman of the Board John Haidsiak for all Iowa State Aerie & Auxiliary officers, Aerie & Auxiliary PSPs and any other interested Iowa members who are present at MINK for a Saturday morning meeting. Unsure at this time of the MINK schedule, information pertaining to the time of the meeting as well as location will be at the MINK registration table.  Please look for that information when registering and plan to attend.  Thanking everyone in advance for your cooperation and participation.

John Haidsiak

JPWSP / Chm of the Board

 

 

Iowa Speedway Letter (4-12-2018)

Is your Aerie/Auxiliary interested in volunteering at the Iowa Speedway? A hard copy will be delivered next week to all Aerie/Auxiliaries. Get all the info here.

 

MINK Reminder List (4-10-2018)

MINK COMMITTEE MEMBERS -- do not forget to wear your yellow MINK shirts on Friday night.

 

COMMITTEE MEETING - Friday 5:00 p.m. Meeting has been moved yet again -- to the St. Nicholas room. (close to registration and there will be signs directing you)

 

LINDBACK DISTRIBUTING will be at the conference -- BRING YOUR WISH LIST!

They will be selling the BRAND NEW 20th ANNIVERSARY MINK Shirts!

 

QUESTION & ANSWERS. Our Grand Representatives and Grand Officers in attendance have graciously agreed to hold a Question / Answer time at the Saturday session. DO NOT WASTE this opportunity. Bring your questions with you! There will be a BOX by the entrance to the meeting room.

 

FOOD DRIVE: Please do not forget your canned goods for the FOOD DRIVE in honor of our Grand Presidents

 

HOTEL RAFFLE: If you have not purchased your hotel raffle tickets (benefits the Grand President's charities) -- DO NOT FEAR -- they will be on sale at the conference.

 

AUCTION ITEMS: Do not forget your donation to the AUCTION -- benefits all five state President's charities!

 

OFFICIAL RECEIPT -- so you can register

 

MONEY: for all the 50/50 and basket raffle and hotel raffle and auction and . . . .

 

YOUR WILLINGNESS to MEET NEW FRIENDS and broaden your Eagle Perspective and have LOADS OF FUN!! DO NOT hesitate to introduce yourself and meet our MINK Brothers & Sisters and All the Grand Officers that will be in attendance.

 

YOUR PATIENCE: If everything doesn't go EXACTLY RIGHT! We CAN solve anything!

 

YOUR CELEBRATION MODE: As we start the NEXT 20 years of the FOE MINK Conference!!

 

SAFE TRAVELS -- see you at the HILTON HOTEL for the 20th Anniversary of the FOE MINK Conference!

 

 

All State Chaplin Needed (3-5-2018)

Due to a fall our All State Conductor is unable to be at All State in Des Moines. Marilyn Mintun was going to do Chaplain but is now going to be filling the Conductor's chair so we are in need of a Chaplain for All State in Des Moines next Monday, Mar. 12th at 7:00 PM

Dinner for a good will donation is at 5:00 PM. Please contact Cindy Balsanek at 319-350-3966 if you can help out. Thank you in advance!

 

Updates (3-5-2018)

MINK Registration March 29 - Money in had to Lois Coe

Western Zone Auxiliaries: Submit your letter of nomination for Auxiliary office to Rochelle McKay. - Letters can be brought day of zone.

Hawkeye District Members: Whoever signs the most new members this year well receive a price from Diana Babcock and whoever signs the most Re-enrollees will receive a prize form Kathy Bennett.

2018 Grant Requests: Please turn in all Grant Requests in to Randy Woods, Aerie  State Secretary no later than March 8. The Board of Trustees will be making their decisions on March 9 at Western Zone Conference.

District names needed: People chosen for Districts Membership, Re-enrollment, Net gain and Entertainment, please send your names to Carol Herold no later than April 15.

Lew Reed Outstanding Eagle: Please select someone from your Aerie you feel deserves this award due to his efforts in your Aerie during the 2017-2018 year. Please send his name and address, including reasons in which you believe he qualifies for this award to Greg Martin.

 

 

Super Heros Needed (1-29-2018)

I am in need of Super Heros!!! I have not received any applications for the month of December or January. Please print out the  application and either snail mail or email it to me with the subject line "Super Hero".

I know we have Super Heros who go above and beyond to help strengthen our Auxiliary/Aerie, let me recognize them!

Thank you - Denise George "Alfred Hitchcock, Super Hero"

 

Cake Walk (1-23-2018)

Iowa City Auxiliary will be hosting a cake walk immediately following the State Charity Auction on Saturday, February 25. Please consider donating a cake to them.

 

Pictures needed! (1-23-2018)

The MINK committee is putting together a slide show for the 20th Anniversary of the MINK Conference. Please submit any pictures from past MINK Conferences to: Rhonda Schafer, 208 E 5th Street Apt 3B, York, NE 68467 or email her at: rschafer1968@gmail.com

DEADLINE is March 17

 

Iowa Eagle Rider Rally (1-15-2018)

Sheldon, Iowa will be hosting the 2018 Eagle Rider Rally on August 17-19, 2018.

 

Cash Bash Tickets on Sale (1-15-2018)

Tickets are $35 and available from Iowa State Officers. Cash Bash will be held Saturday, May 5 in Centerville.

 

Grand Madam President Visits Iowa (1-15-2018)

The Grand Madam President will be arriving in Des Moines on March 11th as part of her official visit to Iowa. There will be an All State Initiation at Des Moines Aerie #109 on Monday March 12th. There will be a dinner available on the 12th before the initiation. If anyone is wanting to get a motel room for either of the nights the Grand Madam is here let me know by January 27th. If there is enough interest I will try to get a block of rooms. Rooms will be at the Ramada Inn on Army Post Rd. You can call, or text Lena Armstrong at 515-577-9991 or e-mail me at:  lwarmstrong46@centurylink.net

 

Board meeting reminders (1-11-2018)

This is a reminder for all that have Auxiliary raffle tickets to bring them to Board meeting on Saturday. (January 13). The 2 cash prizes will be given away on Saturday. Also, mark your calendars for Chariton State Charity event will be held on Saturday, March 24 at the Albia Eagles. Please plan to attend. I apologize for being late with some emails, I was healing fine with my knee replacement and I now have influenza A. I won’t be able to see all of you as I was instructed to stay away from people until Monday. I will miss you. Take care, and please don’t get this stuff, it’s horrible.

- Shelley

 

If your Auxiliary has not turned in their quilt block, you can do so at the Board meeting this weekend.

 

Sending Prayers and Well wishes (12-6-2017)

Joe Brinson is having surgery tomorrow in Iowa City for carpal tunnel and elbow on his left side. Right side will be at a later time. John Haidsiak will be admitted  in to the Omaha today to have surgery to get a pace maker. It should just be an overnight stay. Cards can be sent to him at

John Haidsiak

710 S 4th St

Red Oak, IA  51566

 

From the desk of the Auxiliary State Secretary:

Every year, the State of Iowa has the privilege of hosting visits from the Grand Madam President. At that time our State Madam President Debbie Gilson will be presenting Helen with a check from the Auxiliaries in the State of Iowa for her to contribute to her special projects which include Alzheimer’s and the Honor Flight program. Please share this information at your Auxiliary meeting and see is you can’t send in a contribution towards the check presentation. Please make your check payable to “Iowa State Aux. FOE” and send it to PO Box 11127, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-1127.

I hope every Auxiliary will participate in this so we can present a HUGE check to our Grand Madam President from Iowa.

Thank you all for your help!  Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Cindy Balsanek - IA State Aux. Secretary

 

January Newsletter Deadline (11-28-2017)

If you plan to have an article in the January Connection, please have it to us as soon as possible in December; no later than the deadline, December 15. I am having knee surgery on the 20th and I would like to have everything done by then.

Thanks so much, it is greatly appreciated.  - Steve and Shelley

 

A note from Grand Worthy Outside Guard (11-3-2017)

"I would like to thank the great State of Iowa and the Eastern Region for the invitation to attend the Zone Conference. Thanks to Grinnell Aerie and Auxiliary #2545 for all their hard work! It was a great conference. Thank you all again very much!" - John Boyd

 

Can you help?? (10-25-2017)

The Eastern Zone Card chairman could use some thinking of you, get well and sympathy cards. If anyone has some they would like to donate and bring them to Eastern Zone in Grinnell this weekend it would very much be appreciated.

Thanks, Linda Fuller

 

Quilt Blocks for M State President's Quilt (10-6-2017)

Reminder Ladies- Quilt Squares for Madam President, Debbie Gilson is due by December 31, 2017.

Please be sure to send them to Deanna Thomas, 3619 Stoney Point Road SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404

If you have any questions, please e-mail her at mysticdee_1@msn.com  Thank you  Deanna Thomas

 

 

Reservations open for Texas (10-6-2017)

Find out more information and book your room online https://www.foe.com/News/Convention

Or just book your room https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/dallas/meetings/grand-aerie-fraternal-order-of-eagles

 

State Officer Updates (9-20-2017)

Kevin Kressley

My news today after surgery.  Arthritis in the knee. Cartilage wearing down and fragments were loose. Cleaned those up. Tear was significant and cleaned it up but more cartilage just rubbing on meniscus and it will continue to wear it down. He needs to take care of the knees and strengthen them, lose weight.  Otherwise future will be replacement but he will have same issues if that is ever done.   Off work till Monday.

 

Kent George

Kent George was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and has chosen to have it removed, and have radiation. His surgery is today, Sept 19th. Please pray they find NO cancer in his lymph nodes, then he will be clear.

If you wish to cheer him up while he is off for the next 4 weeks, you may send well wishes to....

Kent George

 1934 Mulberry St

 Waterloo, Ia 50703

 

UPDATE: Kent came through the surgery fine. Results back in a week....Keep the prayers coming!!! She also said Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers already sent.

 

Des Moines State Charity Night Update (9-14-2017)

 

UPDATE: From Julie Ervin: Sorry to disappoint everyone but the hot air balloon operator said the weather on Friday is not conducive to setting up, there will be no balloon at Des Moines Eagles on Friday .we will see you for the rest of the activities!

 

I am excited to let everyone know that on the evening  of the DM charity event (September 22), we will have a hot air balloon tethered on our property. It will be set up at around 4:00 pm.  For the measly little sum of $5.00 an individual or small group can get into the basket of the balloon and take a photo (bring your own camera) with the burner going .  I've seen one of these photos and it is a cool, once in a lifetime photo.

 

For some of us shorties, there will be a step ladder to assist getting in and out of the balloon.

 

There is a possibility (not yet confirmed) that we may be able to offer a chance to hover 100 feet over the ground in the balloon, for only $50.00.

 

WCR Skit (9-12-2017)

Iowa is to do the skit at WCR (after the banquet, I believe).  So we're going to try and include something for all four state presidents.  With that said, Aux members who want to participate by being one of the "Pink Ladies" bring a pair of black or denim capris, a pink shirt, white tennis shoes (or saddle shoes) and a scarf.  Any Aerie member that wants to help out - the biker look fro the movie "Grease" will work.  We're including Nebraska and the Grand Reps, too.

 

Texas Aerie Disaster Relief (9-1-2017)

post from Grand Aerie Facebook and Twitter

As many of you are aware, millions of lives along the Gulf Coast of Texas have been affected over the last week by Hurricane Harvey, including many of our own Brothers and Sisters in the area. If you or your Aerie/Auxiliary would like to help, donations can be sent to:

 

Texas State Aerie Disaster Relief Fund

 c/o Clois Mills, Texas State Secretary

 622 Calder Ave

 Duncanville, TX 75116

 

Donations must be made out to the Texas State Aerie Disaster Relief Fund.

 

The Texas State Aerie, by direction of the State Executive Board, will be distributing the funds as best needed throughout the state to help those in need.

 

Please keep our Brothers and Sisters in this area, and the millions more affected by Hurricane Harvey, in your thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.

 

Western Zone Schedule Updates (8-31-2017)

http://foeiowa.com/calendar.html

 

Eastern Zone Hotels - Grinnell (8-29-2017)

It was brought to our attention that hotel rooms for Eastern Zone are filling fast in Grinnell! Book your room ASAP!

 

As of today, August 29, 2017, here is what is available.

 

Country Inn - 236-9600

Completely full

 

Best Western – 236-6116

$110.00 – with triple A or any card $99.00

 

Comfort Inn -236-5236

$124.99

12 Rooms left

 

Quality Inn 236-6710

$95.00 15 Rooms left

 

Super 8 -236-7888

$74.00- $84.00

All rooms available

 

 

Exoskeleton Donation Ceremony PSP (8-25-2017)

For all of the Aerie Past State Presidents attending this ceremony, would you please proudly wear your Aerie PSP jackets? Thank you!

 Look forward to seeing everyone in Omaha on Monday.

 

Exosklelton Takes the Patient out of Hospital Bed and Wheelchair (8-18-2017)

Read Press Release on Esko donation ceremony in Omaha, Nebraska

 

Western Zone Hotels September 22 & 23 in Des Moines (8-18-2017)

All rooms have 2 Queen beds.  Indoor pools at all hotels

Ramada Inn

1810 Army Post Rd.

515-287-6464

$89.99 + Tax per night

They have 10 rooms blocked

cut off is Sept 1st for this price.

Please mention F.O.E. when booking room.

They have a shuttle available.

 

Days Inn

1901 Hackley  Ave.

515-256-0603

$88.00 + Tax per night

 

Quality Inn

5231  Fleur Dr

515-287-3434

$99.00 + Tax

 

If you have any questions please please feel free to call Lena 515-577-9991 or Julie 515-770-4675.

 

Grand Madam President Homecoming Event (8-10-2017)

Please wear something purple.

 

Iowa State Auxiliary Secretary Office (7-14-2017)

will be attending Grand Convention and wil be closed Saturday, July 15 - Sunday, July 23. Please reach her on her cell phone if it cannot wait. Thanks - Cindy Balsanek

 

Iowa MSP Day at Grand Convention (7-7-2017)

On Monday, July 17, 2017, it is State President's day at Grand Convention.  Madam State President Debbie Gilson has asked that all Iowa Sisters wear her State Charity Shirt in either the blue or the lavender.  Let's show a united front and wear her shirt proudly, and show how we support our State President.

If by chance you don't have a state charity shirt, let Shelley Zimmerman know and she will be glad to have an extra on hand in your size. Safe Travels

 

 

Grand Convention Room Available (7-6-2017)

I have 1 room available in Grand Rapids, Michigan: Check in on Saturday July 15thand checking out on Thursday July 20th. Call me and leave a message or text me 563.542.2915. Lisa Miller I will be canceling it by Monday July 10th.

 

OFFICERS TRAINING (7-6-2017)

on Sunday,  July  30th AT 9AM in Clinton, Ia. It will last approximately 4-5 hours and lunch will be available for a minimal cost.

Everyone from both Aerie and Auxiliary are urged to attend.  This training will be given by Mike Simonds, Grand Aerie Agent. Any questions, please contact Steve Zimmerman, 641-782-4386 or emailsszimmy95@mediacombb.net

 

MINK 2018 Hotel Update (6-27-2017)

2018 MINK Conference will be at the HILTON - Omaha downtown. Cheaper room rates - great facility. Please share with your state!

TO CALL and make a room reservation: 1-800-HILTONS and reference the group code “FOE” and reserve over the phone.

TO BOOK ONLINE -- please use this link

 

 

Iowa State Convention Agenda (6-8-2017)

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

6-7pm – Reception by Holiday Inn for those staying at Holiday Inn

 

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

9am — Aerie Nominating Committee

Auxiliary Ritual Competition

2-8pm — Registration

2pm — Aerie State Board Meeting

2-5pm — Auxiliary Nominating Committee Meeting

4pm-Midnight – Hospitality Room

4pm — Aerie Ritual

6pm — State Auxiliary Banquet

8pm — Welcome to Convention Show - Comedian

 

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Theme for Today: Red, White & Blue

7:00-8:00am — Registration

8:00am — Joint Meeting

10:00am — Opening Sessions

1:00-3:00pm – Auxiliary Election (if needed)

2:00-6:00pm — State Hospitality Room /Aerie Auction

2:00-4:00pm — Grab Bag Bingo (Break for State Aerie Auction)

7:00pm-Midnight – Karaoke

 

Friday, June 16, 2017

Theme for Today: “Bee Day”

7:00-8:00am – Registration

8:30am – Auxiliary Second Session

9:00am – Aerie Second Session

12:30pm – Aerie Past President’s Luncheon

“The Hive” - Auxiliary Membership Luncheon

1:00pm – Aerie Trustee’s Work Shop

2:00-4:00pm – Grab Bag Bingo

5:00pm – Joint Memorial Service & Parade of Champs

6:00-10:00pm – Street Dance

 

Saturday, June 17, 2017

Theme for Today: “Polka Dots”

7-8am – Registration

8:30am – Auxiliary Final Session

9:00am – Aerie Final Session

1:00-2:30pm – Appreciation Hour for SMP Ann Reed

3:00pm – Joint Installation of Officers

4:00pm – Hospitality Room - CLOSED DURING BANQUET

6:30pm – Joint Aerie & Auxiliary Banquet

2017-2018 State President’s Reception - Opens 1/2 hour after Banquet

 

State Golf Tournament in Grinnell(5-26-2017)

Registration form

 

Brenda Youngbear is 2017 Tama Citizen of the Year(5-19-2017)

You can read the article here.

 

Eagle Rider Update:

The Iowa State Eagle Riders are selling raffle tickets for $5/ticket. You have a change to win $1,000, $600 and $200. See any Eagle Rider to purchase. Drawing will be held at State Convention in June. Need not be present to win.

 

Notice to all Auxiliaries:

If you are going to bring your Auxiliary Flag to convention, please let the State Secretary know so a list can be made prior to the time needed.

 

Address Update (4-26-2017)

Jimmie and Colleen Bryant

2187 Triple Crown Lane #3

Iowa City, IA 52240

email:  jimbryant37@outlook.com

Please send them an email at the above address so they can rebuild their address book.  They lost all contacts since getting a new computer.

 

Eagle Rider Update (4-24-2017)

The Iowa Eagle Riders have grown over the past few months. Please welcome Tama, Albia and Oskaloosa to the Iowa Eagle Riders. Red Oak is just about set up. If you are near any of these Aeries or want to go on a road trip, please check them out.

 

Tama Eagle Riders will be hosting a Poker Run on May 13th.

 

State Raffle for the Eagle Riders will again be held. The tickets are getting to the Eagle Riders now and it will only cost you $5.00 per ticket to get in on the chance to win up $1,800.00 dollars in cash. The money raised will go to this years State Charity.

 

 July 28th, 29th and 30th will be our State Rally for the Iowa Eagle Riders. The rally will be in Cedar Rapids. You can ride your bike, drive your car or bring a bus load of your closest friends.  There will be more information below.

Iowa Eagle Riders - Dennis (Chief) Walkup

 

 

Attention Auxiliary members attending Eastern Zone in Clinton (4-24-2017)

 this coming weekend, there will be a board meeting at 10am. Please bring your ideas and anything that needs to be discussed. If anyone has Bylaw changes/concerns, please contact the State Bylaw Committee or bring them to Clinton.

 

 

Eagle Rider Rally Information (4-20-2017)

Schedule

Pre-Registration Form

Hotels

 

4-person Best Shot Golf Tournament in Burlington (4-20-2017)

Information Sheet

Registration form

 

90th Anniversary (4-20-2017)

Congratulations to the Oskaloosa Auxiliary on their 90th anniversary today! Their meeting starts at 7 P.M. and you all are welcome to attend.

 

 

Those attending MINK Conference: (3-31-2017)

Please remember to bring canned food/paper items for the food drive that will be once again be held at the Conference. Also items needed for the Auction! If you can fill in at MINK for Registration Tables, Raffle Tables and Hospitality Room, please lend a hand. Someone might need a break!

 

Reminder (3-22-2017)

there will be a board meeting at Western Zone. Thank you MSP Ann

 

New device in Long Beach helps paralyzed veteran walk again (3-18-2017)

By    Marc Cota-Robles   |   Friday, March 17, 2017 10:35PM

LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) --

Navy veteran Cedric Delong has been paralyzed for 33 years

after being hit by a car while bicycling in San Francisco.

A new axis skeleton device donated to the Veterans Affairs

Long Beach Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Center is

helping Delong accomplish something he thought was

impossible.

The technology allows him to stand, take steps and regain

some form of independence.

"It is quite encouraging for me and I'm sure for many

veterans," Delong said.

Delong noted how times have changed in 33 years.

"There was very little hope that veterans and quadriplegics

and paraplegics would ever walk again. As a matter of fact,

my doctor told me I would never walk again at that time," Delong said.

Delong's physician said the device is life changing in many ways.

"It's nice to be able to stand up and look people in the eye and actually have the same type of interaction you might have otherwise," explained Dr. Alice Hon, a physician with the Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System.

The Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Center received the $150,000 device from Soldier Strong and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The device is approved by the FDA for rehabilitation, which means that patients that use it must have some form of mobility.

"My hope is that overtime this device will become much easier to use and more widely available to everyone," Hon said.

Delong said the device, which he said makes him feel like Ironman, means the world to him and other veterans suffering from spinal cord injuries.

"What I'd like to say to them is that hope is on the way for you because the sky's the limit," Delong said.

 

 

Eastern Zone Auxiliary Officers (3-14-2017)

All Eastern Zone sisters that are planning on running for an Eastern Zone Office must have your Auxiliary Secretary submit a letter stating that you are wanting to be a candidate. Please have her mail the letter to Past Eastern Zone President Rose Schwab. Address is 615 G Avenue West. Oskaloosa, Iowa. 52577. Hoping to hear from all of you that are wanting to be a candidate.

 

Upcoming State Charity Nights(2-13-2016)

Hawarden, Le Mars, Sheldon, and Iowa City.

 

Madam State President Ann Reed (12-13-2016)

will be traveling over the holiday out of state. If you are needing to contact her, she is available via her cell phone. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

 

Please Note: From the Office of the Iowa State Auxiliary Secretary (11-23-2016)

I will only be available by cell phone as I will be on vacation next week from 11/21-11/26. Cell – 319-350-3966

Thanks Cindy Balsanek - IA State Aux. Secretary

 

Computer Issues (11-23-2016)

As of right now, I am having computer issues and not able to send mass text messages. Please be patient, I am trying to get this problem fixed. Any questions, please email me at sszimmy95@mediacombb.net Thanks, Steve & Shelley Zimmerman, Ia State Bulletin Editors

 

State Charity Night Maquoketa Poster (11-8-2016)

 

State Charity Night Shenandoah Poster - Hotel Poster (10-25-2016)

 

Eastern Zone (10-25-2016)

There will be an Auxiliary Board meeting at Eastern zone followed by an executive meeting.

 

State Charity Night "Cash Bash" Clinton Poster (9-30-2016)

 

Eastern Zone Registration (9-30-2016)

Due to the flooding in Waterloo, the Ramada Inn currently has no power to be able to take reservations for Eastern Zone Conference. Please wait until Monday, October 3, 2016 to call them.

 

Western Zone Workshop (9-22-2016)

If you are attending to Western Zone in Missouri Valley on Saturday, please bring a Ritual Book for the Workshop. If you are an Officers or have been an Officer than you should have one. Thank you - Carol Simpson

 

Auxiliary Board Meeting (9-20-2016)

at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 24 in Missouri Valley

 

Missouri Valley State Charity Night Poster (9-20-2016)

 

Alabama Booklet of Tickets Fund raiser (9-19-2016)

As most everyone knows, Terry and I are organizing a new Aerie and Auxiliary in the Gulf Shores, Alabama area.  To help raise a little money for a building fund,  we are selling a book of 6 tickets for $5.00.  All that is needed is, if anyone in the great state of Iowa is interested in buying any tickets, just let us know how many books you would like.  This is a cash prize drawing-1st prize is $200.00; 2nd is $100.00 and 3rd is $50.00.  We will be drawing on Nov 15th and need all books and money by Nov 1st or sooner.  If you want, you can also send the money with your name and phone number, as this is how we will contact you and we will put your name on a book.  Your participation is greatly appreciated. And yes, we do miss you all!

Terry & Katie Kipp

5498 Cinnamon Lane

Gulf Shores, AL  36542

251-550-5184

 

 

Eastern Zone in Waterloo Poster (9-16-2016)

 

Iowa State Golf Score Results (9-14-2016)

 

Eagles State Charity Night - Missouri Valley (9-14-2016)

Friday, September 23

Funds raised will go to purchaser robotic Eskoskeletons suits for wounded veterans.

Dinner from 5:30 until 8pm

We will also have fun and games. 50/50 drawings during the evening.

If anyone has an item they would like to donate, please feel free to bring it.

To learn more about the Eskoskeleton and what it can do, go to www.eskoskeleton.com

Missouri Valley Eagles

118 South 5th Street

Missouri Valley, IA

Everyone is welcome

 

Burlington State Charity Night poster (9-14-2016)

 

New email address (9-12-2016)

Mike Koenig has a changed email address mikekoenigfoe@gmail.com. This is the best way to contact him moving forward.

 

Tama-Toledo Eagle Riders Poker Run "For Da Kids" (8-26-2016)

Saturday, October 15, 2016 |  Registration 8:3oAM  |  Departure 10:00AM

All Vehicles Welcome

$15/person or $20/couple

Proceeds go to Jimmy Durante Children's Fund

Bloody Mary Bart 8:30-10AM

Events to follow: food ($5/meal) & festivities at 4pm, free entertainment, happy hour all day, 50/50 raffles

Event Poster

 

Attention Eastern Zone Auxiliaries: (8-18-2016)

Please consider a donated item for the WCR basket. This years raffle basket theme is personal care. Items like curling iron, bathing products, lotion, makeup, etc. Please bring items to WCR - send it with someone from your auxiliary if you can. Thanks!

Western zone auxiliaries, we are taken care of already.

 

New Email (8-15-2016)

As we have gotten a new home computer....we need to rebuild our contacts and email addresses.   Please send an email to me ASAP.....and use this email address from now on too. csbrinson5227@gmail.com Thank you - Cindy

 

Tama-Toledo Fund Raiser

for FOE Charities including State Charity Esko Skeleton

Ben Bolen's Acreage 3218 H Ave. on August 27th

BYOB, a side dish to share and a lawn chair. Happy hour starts at 3pm. Free will donation supper at 5pm. Karaoke and Chimney fire when dark. 50/50 and basket raffle. Camping is available Friday and Saturday night.

 

Western Zone Informations - Missouri Valley September 23-25, 2016

DeSota Inn (712) 642-4003 - holding 24 rooms until tthe 24th of August for $74.99 plus tax.

Rath Inn (712) 642-2723 - rates from $52.99 to $64.99

Americas Best Valu Inn (formally Super 8) (712) 642-4788 - has rates for Military, AAA & AARP, to non Military

Hotels asked that you please make hotel reservations early and make sure to mention you are an Eagle. There are other events going on that weekend.

Friday evening: kitchen opens at 5:30 pm with Chicken and Fish specials. State Charity Fund Raiser to follow.

Saturday Morning: Secretary’s Meeting & State Trustee Meeting.

Lunch will be available

Saturday Afternoon:  Aerie & Auxiliary Meeting 2:00 p.m. at Aerie home

Happy Hour: 5:30 p.m. until Banquet

Banquet: 6:30 p.m. with entertainment to follow.

Sunday Moring meeting will also be at the Aerie Home.

 

 

 

West Central Region Conference Registration Information

Details | Registration Sheet | Free Night Flyer

 

2016 Grand Installation Recording

 

2016 International Convention Schedule

View it here.

 

Albia State Chairity event

Albias picnic will still be held at the fairgounds, but it will be held inside the air conditioned building due to some concerns about the heat.

 

MINK at International Convention

We still need two people from Iowa tp step up and sell 50/50 tickets before and during the opening show in Reno for Grand Convention. Please contact Lois Coe at  loisvcoe@gmail.com

 

1st Annual Picnic/State Charity Event

Hosted By Albia Aerie & Auxiliary #3583 on Saturday, June 25

Monroe County Fairgrounds, North of town on Hwy 5

CAMPER’S WELCOME: WATER & ELECTRIC AVAILABLE - $10 A DAY

Come On Friday and Spend The Weekend, Plans in the

Works For Activities at The Aerie Home on Friday Night!

(Contact Dean Bettis in advance to book a camping spot

641-777-2597, There approx. 35 spots available. Make your

check payable to “Monroe Co. Fair Board” and mail it to

Dean at 1673 Hwy 137, Albia, IA 52531 after speaking)

Saturday’s Event Begins at

1:00 PM - Auction will be at 3:00 PM

Hog Roast Dinner following auction

approx. 5:30 PM - $10 EA.

TABLE SERVICE & CONDIMENTS PROVIDED

FOR SATURDAY ITS BYOB AND

YOU CAN BRING YOUR COOLER, ICE TEA, LEMONADE,

AND ICE WATER WILL BE PROVIDED

The “Gilson’s of CR” will provide music thru the evening!

All Proceeds of 50/50’s, Auction, and Dinner will go to the

New F.O.E. State Charity to be announced at State Convention!

Those needing a room contact Indian Hills Inn - 641-932-7181.

We are hoping to make this an annual event so please plan on attending.

 

State Convention Aerie Auction Items Needed (6-13-2016)

The auction will be held o Thursday, June 16 in the afternoon. All Aerie's are asked to represent themselves with quality auction items of and new, clean used, homemade, hand crafted baked, or unique items will be accepted. Please tag the item with your Aerie name on it. If not delegates are coming, please have a way to get it to the hospitality room prior to the auction. All proceeds go to the State Aerie with a small % going to the P.S.P. Club. All Eagle auctioneers are welcome to participate.

 

State Convention Auxiliary Grab Bags Needed (6-13-2016)

On Thursday, June 16 and Friday, June 17 from 2-4pm , Grab Bag bingo will be played. Please put one or  several items in each grab bag. Items need to be clean, usable and unbroken. Cost is $5 for two strips of cards and proceeds go to State Auxiliary fund. It is being anitcipated that 50 games will be played each day. $50 in gift cards will also be given away each day. Any bags left over after Friday will be sold on Saturday morning.

 

State Convention Breakfast (6-13-2016)

Breakfast being served in the Hospitality Room downstairs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings starting at 6:30 AM on Thursday and 7:00 AM on Friday & Saturday during State Convention.  They are charging $5.00 per person and the Menu for each day is below:

 

THURSDAY - 6:30 - 7:30

Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Oatmeal, Toast, coffee, milk, juice

FRIDAY - 7-8:30

Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Oatmeal, Waffles & Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

SATURDAY - 7-8:30

Assorted Pastries, Cold Cereal, Toast

 

This is being provided for those who may not be attending the Membership Breakfast and any Aerie members who would like to patronize them.

 

 

Notices

Shelley will be out until Monday, June 13 and will be unable to send out email notices until then. She apologizes for an inconvenience this may cause.

 

Per Capita Tax Reminder

Per Capita tax was due June 1 along with hospitality dues of $50

 

Grand Aerie Children's Day Entries

Submissions must be in the hands of the Grand Aerie Marketing and Communications Department no later than June 17, 2016.

Entry Form    Program Flyer

 

Please make sure your figures for certificates are being sent to Pam Hanshaw.

 

Presentation of Local Auxiliary Flags (5-23-2016)

Again, this year,  Auxiliary Ladies we will be having the presentation of Local Auxiliary Flags on Thursday morning, June 16th, at the opening of the Auxiliary Convention Meeting. (This presentation is following the Joint opening)  Bring your Auxiliary Flags and stands with 2015-2016 local Aux. president (or substitute) to represent and showcase your local Auxiliary. Thank You, any questions give me a call or e-mail !  Sweet Dreams, MSP Brenda

 

Do you have pictures? (5-20-2016)

Do you have  photos from last years installation at State Convention? Or were you at any of the State Charity nights on the East side of the State? Please email rmckay@frontiernet.net

 

Convention Updates (5-20-2016)

Need a scooter? Please contact Tiffany Phillips no later than Friday, May 27. There is a cost associated with them this year as the previosu scooters are no longer available. The cost is $75/week. You are able to pay at convention. Please pay Greg Martin. If you are paying with a check, please see Greg and he will let you know who to make it out to.

 

CA$H BA$H Talent Show info

Flyer                Registration Form

 

MAY 7TH, 2016

4:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M.

GRINNELL, IA

 $25.00 PER PERSON, FOOD-DRINK-ENTERTAINMENT, FIVE $1,000 DRAWINGS, FIVE 50/50 RAFFLES

 IF YOU NEED MORE TICKETS CONTACT, LARRY HANSHAW, STATE SECRETARY

 

Grand Convention help needed for MINK (4-28-2016)

Time to get workers for GRAND CONVENTION 50/50 WE NEED YOUR STATE to STEP UP AND HELP!!!

WHO CAN SELL THE MOST 50/50?? WHICH STATE has the BEST SALESMEN??

PLEASE FEEL FREE to SHARE THIS EMAIL ACROSS the US & CANADA

PLEASE - PLEASE GET YOUR STATE SIGNED UP! WE NEED YOUR HELP! FIRST COME -- FIRST CHOICE!!

Please contact LOIS COE at Marceline #726 (MISSOURI)

 

MINK CONFERENCE is THIS WEEKEND!! (4-8-2016)

PLEASE do not FORGET your NON PERISHABLE ITEMS for the OMAHA FOOD PANTRY and for Penny Skinners, Chuck Langs and Bud Haigh's project of "PEOPLE HELPING PANTRIES"! DO NOT FORGET your AUCTION ITEMS! The more money raised -- the MORE MONEY for the MINK State President's chosen charities. LOOKING FORWARD to seeing everyone this weekend for the 18th MINK CONFERENCE!! --Keep your fingers crossed -- WE MIGHT JUST BREAK that 300 mark!  TIME to renew old Eagle Friendships and to make NEW ONES! EVERYONE stay healthy and safe -- and always SAFE TRAVELS!!

 

Fraternal Order of Eagles & Soldier Strong Partner to Donate Ekso Bionics Suit to Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Hospital

GROVE CITY, OH, April 1, 2016 - The Fraternal Order of Eagles, an international nonprofit community organization, and Soldier Strong, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting veterans, have partnered to donate an Ekso Bionics Ekso GT suit to the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Hospital. Read the entire article here. (4-5-16)

 

MINK Rooms Available

If anyone is still in need of a room at the Doubletree Hotel in Downtown Omaha for MINK this coming weekend, please contact Penny McEvoy at 913-683-3098 or pmcevoy60@gmail.com.  She will be releasing the room by Tuesday evening if no one needs it.  It is a king room. (4-5-16)

 

We have one person who is not coming this weekend. So if anyone person is looking for a bed and wouldn't mind Shari g with 3 Des Moines gals, pleaes contact Julie at dphrog@mchsi.com or phone 515_770_4675. (4-5-16)

 

MINK Parking Information

Parking: it is comp for your overnight guest (per your contract) which is usually $10, however local guests would need to pay the garage fee. $2.00 the first hour, plus $1.00 per hour each after that, not to exceed $10.00 per day. (see below)

Daily parking rates are as follows:

$2.00 the first hour – plus $1.00 per hour after that

$3.00 – second hour

$4.00 – third hour

$5.00 – fourth hour

$6.00 – fifth hour

$7.00 – sixth hour

$8.00 -  seventh hour

$9.00 – eighth hour

$10.00 – ninth hour

Don't know where to park? Checkout this diagram of the garage. (4-5-16)

 

Iowa City State Charity Night Update

See info here. (3-30-16)

 

18th Annual MINK Registration Deadline has come AND gone! (March 23rd)

IF you have plans to attend the 2016 MINK Conference -- please respond to this email with your:

NAME, AERIE / AUXILIARY Name and Number, TITLE (you would like used on your badge)

You will OWE $50.00 when you pick up your registration packet (19th floor DOUBLE TREE) -- but at least the registration committee will have everything READY FOR YOU!

DO NOT MISS OUT on a GREAT CONFERENCE!

APRIL 8-9-10, 2016    |     DOUBLE TREE HOTEL - downtown Omaha, NE   FIVE STATES will UNITE for a WEEKEND of FRATERNALISM

 

8th Annual Eagle Rider Rally

Information packets have been sent out. You can get all the information here.

 

Grinnell #2545 Wins Bulletin Contest for 2nd Year in a Row.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2016 Bulletin Contest!  Listed on the site are the winners in each of the entry categories.  Winners will receive a plaque to be presented at their State Conference and all participants will receive personalized feedback from the judges.  We thank all who participated in this year’s contest and look forward to another great competition next year.  To see the winning entry, click here to go to the Grand's website page.

 

Officer Training

There will be an Information/ Officers Training held at the Red Oak Aerie on Saturday, February 27, 2016 beginning at 9:00 AM.  And card holding of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary may attend.  Lunch will be available if needed.

 

MINK 2016 Updates

DEADLINE - MARCH 1, 2016

MONEY IN HAND

 

FULL PAGE - $100.00

HALF PAGE - $50.00

1/4 PAGE - $25.00

 

BOOSTERS - $1.00 per NAME

 

All proceeds will be split between the MINK State President's Charities

 

MAKE CHECKS -- PAYABLE TO:

FOE MINK CONFERENCE

 

MAIL TO:

Lois V. Coe, 205 E. Crocker St. Marceline, MO 64658-1430

 

EMAIL ADS TO:

loisvcoe@gmail.com

**************************************

 

MINK RITUAL REGISTRATION ($25.00) DEADLINE is MARCH 22, 2016

 

ALL NEEDED INFORMATION is on the attached forms - AERIE & AUXILIARY

Aerie Ritual Form     Auxiliary Ritual Form

 

ATTENTION AUXILIARY MEMBERS

Starting another MINK B3 Ritual Team

 

JR. PAST PRESIDENT - Margaret Stephans (KS)

PRESIDENT - NEEDED

VICE PRESIDENT - Mary Lou Speck (MO)

CHAPLAIN - NEEDED

CONDUCTOR - NEEDED

 

PLEASE LET ME (Lois Coe) KNOW ASAP

if you are interested in competing

and doing one of the NEEDED POSITIONS

 

DEADLINE for MINK RATE -- March 7, 2016 - SPREAD THE WORD!!

 

Below is the link for MINK Personal Web Page.

 

Your web page address is: http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/O/OMAH-DT-MIN-20160407/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

Group Name: MINK Conference

Group Code: MIN

Check-in: 07-APR-2016

Check-out: 10-APR-2016

Hotel Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Omaha Downtown

 

Hotel Address: 1616 Dodge Street

  Omaha, Nebraska 68102

Phone Number: 402-636-4914

 

AERIES THAT HAVE NOT PAID THEIR DECEMBER 1, 2015 PERCAPITA

 

DAVENPORT

WATERLOO

ALBIA

GLENWOOD

ANAMOSA

 

MAIL TO

LARRY HANSHAW PGWP

IOWA STATE AERIE SECRETARY

3305 SE GLENSTONE DRIVE #167

GRIMES, IA 50111

 

MAKE CHECK OUT TO

IOWA STATE AERIE FOE

 

Per Capita Tax Due

The following Auxiliaries have not paid their Nov. 30, 2015, State Per Capita as of today, January 6, 2016.

These are the Auxiliaries that still owe State Per Capita tax:

Maquoketa #3866

Missouri Valley #3876                              Anamosa #4466

Cedar Falls #4074                                      Monticello  #4512

Ottumwa #114                                           Fairfield #1927

Atlantic #3763

Davenport #235

Dubuque #568

Waterloo #764

Creston #1398

Hawarden #1865

 

Sisters, Please see that your State Per Capita tax is paid as soon as possible.

 

CA$H BA$H Update

Cash Bash for May 7, 2016 will be held in Grinnell. More info to come.

 

CA$H BA$H BID$

Bids for Cash Bash to be held in May are accepted by the Board at Eastern Zone Board Meeting on October 24.

 

People Helping Pantries Update

 

Nearly 40,000 Food Items and Counting!

On Saturday, October 3, Aeries and Auxiliaries across the jurisdiction banded together to collect food items for local food pantries through our People Helping Pantries campaign.

 

Thus far, 41 Aeries/Auxiliaries have responded for a total of 36,926 food items donated as well as $7,584 in cash donations!

 

If your Aerie/Auxiliary held a People Helping Pantries event and you haven't reported your totals to the Grand Aerie, please contact marketing@foe.com with your information.

 

To see a full list of reported totals, visit our People Helping Pantries page.

 

Highest Producing Aerie

in the state, will receive $50.00 from the Membership Chairman.

 

Western Zone

Has been moved to Des Moines from Creston due to no hotel rooms. See the flyer. Watch for updates in the September Bulletin. Please note: the phone number to the RAMADA is 515-287-6464.

Western Zone Snack Basket was taken care of at Zone Conference last spring. Auxiliaries were asked to bring snacks, beverages, gift cards, etc. Carol Herold will be putting it together. Please plan to attend, you just might win!

 

West Central Regional

Registration for this Conference was due on 8/28/2015.  Limited registrations available at the Conference. Informational flyer can be found here.

 

ALL Volunteer Eagles Band

from Kevin "Woody" Woodyard

It's official, we have started the ball rolling on an all volunteer Iowa Eagles band that is going to make its debut in Shenandoah at their state charity night November 6th. If everything works out we will be able to bring this group together all over the state to help out clubs when they need entertainment but cannot really afford it for a big event. People helping People includes other Eagles!!

 

Thanks to Mike and Debbie Gilson

Thanks to the hard work of Mike and Debbie Gilson, my dream has turned into a reality and we will soon have a great resource for everyone to enjoy in the state of Iowa. We have drums, keyboards one lead guitarist, a sax player and a couple of local Shenandoah guitarists who may sit in with us. Most can also sing pretty good too. Sounds like we will have a mix of Country, Classic Rock and oldies for sure, and might even surprise you with some things you are not ready for.

 

We Still Need Help

Between the 3 of us we have collected a small group of musicians, but still need some help. we are looking for a Bass guitar player. We can also use some acoustic guitar players to fill in during breaks. So if you play, bring your guitar along, we will fit you in somewhere. If you play any other instrument and would like to participate, contact either my self or Mike and we can get you the details.

Iowa PVA

The Iowa Paralyzed Veterans of America (IPVA) is one of 34 chapters which represents their national organization, Paralyzed Veterans of America.  PVA is a Congressionally Chartered non-profit veterans service organization (like DAV, or American Legion), but their membership is limited to veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have suffered a spinal cord injury or received a diagnosis of disease affecting the spinal cord.  Iowa PVA relies solely on private donations and grants and receives no governmental funding.   Donations made to the Iowa Chapter are dedicated to assist in serving local area veterans.  The Iowa Chapter is proud to say that almost $.90 of every dollar donated is spent directly on our programs.  The administrative and overhead costs are very low.

 

National PVA provides the services of a National Service Officer to assist veterans in the processing of their claims through the Veterans Administration.  This service is provided at no charge to the veteran and can make every difference in the quality of life for our veterans and their families.  For example, veterans diagnosed with ALS used to wait months to have their claims reviewed and approved.  During this time of waiting, no financial assistance was provided.  Due to the rapid progression of this disease, the veteran would not be able to work and the veterans spouse and/or family would have to remain home to provide care to the veteran.  This would potentially bankrupt the family.  Additionally, most homes are limited in handicap accessibility.  And most people do not have a van with a wheelchair lift at their fingertips.  These families were left in a situation of not only being broke, but they could not move their ALS stricken veteran into and around their home and had no access to transportation.  All of this on top of the devastating terminal diagnosis.  PVA and the local National Service Office is exceptional in getting assistance to these veterans.  Locally, it is a matter of weeks rather than months in processing these claims.  Nationally, PVA has assisted in rewriting the directives on the processing of ALS veteran assistance.

 

 

 

As stated earlier, Iowa PVA runs solely on donations and grants and receives no governmental funds.  There success is heavily reliant on the kindness and generosity of their donors.

 

Presentation Statement from Kim Gould Executive Director Iowa PVA:

 

This brings me to the Cedar Rapids Eagle Riders.  In late 2013, I was contacted by Mike Smith and Dale DeReus of the Cedar Rapids Eagle Riders.  Mike and Dale advised me that their group would like to put on a fundraising campaign for Iowa PVA.  I of course, was all for that.  In 2014, the Cedar Rapids Eagle Riders attempted to promote an event at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids  that coincided with our National Year End Trapshoot.  Unfortunately, that event was rained out but their spirits were not dampened and they held an event on the 4th of July 2014 at the Eagles Club in Cedar Rapids.  This event was small but still managed to raise $1500 for the Iowa Chapter.  We thought this was great…..the Cedar Rapids Eagle Riders were not satisfied at all with that.  They almost immediately went to work planning the 2015 All American Bash.

 

The All American Bash started out with a motorcycle ride with 4 stops ending at the Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Building.  There was food, live music, silent auction, raffles, etc.  Our Board of Directors was in attendance as well as our National PVA Vice President Liaison Charles Brown.  It was a huge undertaking and a bigger success.  They solicited sponsorships including J&P Cycles out of Anamosa which covered appx. $2500 in anticipated expenses.  This allowed for all of the money raised to be donated directly to the Iowa Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America.  This solo event raised $7500!

 

It is with great pleasure that we present the Cedar Rapids Eagle Riders with the Keith M. Griggs Chapter Service Award.  Keith was Iowa PVA’s National Service Officer for many years until his retirement and death in 2011.  In addition to being a dedicated and professional advocate for veterans, he was an avid motorcycle enthusiast.  It is only fitting and proper that the Cedar Rapids Eagle Riders receive this award in Keith’s name which reads:

 

In recognition of your extensive fundraising efforts in support of the Iowa Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America.  The All American Bash was a huge success and the funds raised will assist our chapter in providing vital services to our disabled veteran members.

 

Attention all members of the District Membership teams:

For those of you that will be attending the West Central Regional Conference next weekend, Iowa will present our membership theme on Saturday afternoon.

If you are attending, please wear your outfits - This also includes the Entertainment Tribe.  We will be presenting a shortened version of MSP Brenda's theme - similar to what we did at state convention.

 

Also, please plan on meeting 30 minutes before the afternoon session begins.

We will be doing a skit - jointly with the Nebraska State Auxiliary Membership team.  It will be fun, with a lot of ad-libbing.  The Nebraska Membership chairman - Cheri Bollig - will fill you in when we meet on Saturday afternoon.

 

I know that we will do 'Iowa Proud' - and I look forward to seeing all of you next weekend.

 

Thanks!

 

The Medicine Man

Debbie Gilson

 

 

To All District Membership Tribes:

There has been some confusion with the membership skits and entertainment at our zone meetings.  The Membership skits are something new this year and give your 'tribes' a chance to show-case our membership theme.  This was listed on the back of the membership program that was handed out at state convention.

 

This year, we are having each District do a five minute Membership skit during the Saturday afternoon meetings.  This is NOT the same as the entertainment during the Saturday evening banquet.

 

Below is a schedule for the MEMBERSHIP skits:

Fall W Zone - Des Moines - W Pott Tribe

Fall E Zone - Grinnell - Hawkeye Tribe

Spring W Zone - Council Bluffs - SE Lakes Tribe Spring E Zone - Clinton - 3 Rivers Tribe

 

The following is the schedule for ENTERTAINMENT during the banquet:

 

Fall W Zone - Des Moines - SE Lakes Tribe Fall E Zone - Grinnell - 3 Rivers Tribe Spring W Zone - Council Bluffs - W Pott Tribe Spring W Zone - Clinton - Hawkeye Tribe

 

I apologize for the confusion.  If you have any questions, feel free to get a hold of me at 319-241-9499 or just send me an email.

 

And remember to Make Good Medicine and keep up the great work that all of you do!!

Medicine Man - Debbie Gilson