Dorothy Ellis from Grinnell, IA passed away in her home on January 30. She is the wife off PSP Larry Ellis. Her visitation will be held from 5-7pm Monday, February 4 and service will be held Tuesday, February 5 at 10:30am. Both will be at Smith's Funeral Home in Grinnell. 
​https://www.smithfh.com/obituaries/Dorothy-Ellis?obId=4076289#/obituaryInfo

Due to Creston having limited hotel rooms, the Spring Western Zone has moved to Des Moines to host on March 30-31, 2019. Here are the hotels to reserve a room near the Eagles Aerie.
These prices are good till February 28th only: The Ramada has 15 rooms blocked for us and will add more if needed .
RAMADA  INN 
1810 Army Post Rd.
515-287-6464
$89.00 + 12% tax
per night
2 queen beds

DAYS INN
1901 Hackley Ave.
515-256-0603
$78.00 + tax
 per night
2 queen beds
Must state they are with the Fraternal Order of Eagles when booking room. 
If questions arise, please contact Lena.

​It is with heavy hearts, we inform all of you the passing of Past Worthy President, Jack Henninger. Please keep Brenda and the family in your thoughts and prayers.
Service information will be sent out as soon as it is received.
Cards may be sent to the family in care of:
Brenda Henninger
1054 Longfellow Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703

Due to the impending EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES and PREDICTED AMOUNTS of SNOW/ICE -- the MINK committee meeting scheduled for Saturday, January 19th -- is being postponed until SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd at 10:00 AM at Bellevue Eagles #3912 - 10:00 am SHARP!
Chairman Jim Rodgers does not want anyone risking life or vehicles. We hope this meets with everyone's approval and will fit into your schedule.
You cannot fight Mother Nature!
Lois V. Coe
MINK Secretary

Shared from Kelly Thurman via Go Fund Me:
Gerri and Tom Dooley have been a part of the Vermillion, SD community all of their lives.  Recently, they have had some medical bills that has stretched their budget so far that it is almost coming down to a choice of taking medication or keeping the house warm.  The repeated trips to Sioux Falls for doctor visits and hospital stays has also been a strain on their budget.  Among other numerous volunteer things too long to mention, both are long time members of the Baptist Church and the Eagles Club.  Gerri has been in the auxiliary for 32 years only two of which she did not hold an office.  Currently she holds the office of North Central Regional President.  Together, they have both helped with so many benefits for others that the proceeds for those benefits over the years probably total hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Tom and Gerri are planning on being in attendance at the upcoming MINK committee meeting this weekend. You can support them by donating on their go fund me page or by sending cards:
Cards of cheer may be mailed to:
Tom & Gerri Dooley
406 Franklin
Vermillion, SD 57069

https://www.gofundme.com/dooley-family
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UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS

Western Zone will be March 30 & 31 in DES MOINES. Previously, it was in Creston. 

Creston's State Charity Night will now be held On Friday, March 8. Previously, it was Friday, March 29. 

Thank you all for your patience as the website is being rebuilt. With a couple new items on the site, I am hoping it makes it easier for news and updates to be sent to all of you in a better manner. 
-Patty K - webmaster