PSP Darwin Thomas’ Dad, Dave, passed away early this Tuesday morning. Arrangements are in process and
the service is tentatively set for July 13th.

Sympathy Cards may be sent to:
Darwin Thomas
PO Box 65
Albia, Iowa 52531

I do not know at this time if the family has established a memorial, but will update on that also when more information becomes available.

​Iowa Auxiliary Days at 2024 State Convention
Thursday: State Charity
Friday: Circus Attire
Saturday: Bright Colors - State Officers please wear your Lime green shirts

The Grand Aerie is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Past Grand Worthy President Larry Hanshaw (1935-2024).
Larry joined the Fraternal Order of Eagles in 1957 in Fairfield, Iowa, rising to the Worthy President position in just five years. 
In 1973-1974, he served as the Iowa State Worthy President, bringing in the largest membership class to that point in Iowa’s history. He was appointed West Central Regional President three years later. 
In 1979, Larry transferred to Des Moines Aerie #109, which he remained a member of until his passing. He served Des Moines for many years as a Ritual Advisor until starting his journey through the Grand Aerie in 1993. 
Larry was installed as Grand Worthy President for the 1999-2000 term at the International Convention in Nashville, Tenn. He listed his installation among his proudest moments as an Eagle, along with being selected for the Iowa State Aerie Hall of Fame and the Grand Aerie Hall of Fame. 
He was retired from the Iowa National Guard, where he held the position of Military Personnel Sergeant and enjoyed traveling the Eagles’ jurisdiction and meeting his brothers and sisters. 
He is survived by his wife, Pam, and their children and grandchildren.

Services:
Celebration of Life Visitation
April 9 - 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Caldwell Parrish
8201 Hickman Road
​Urbandale, IA 50322

Burial of Cremated Remains
April 10 - 2:00 pm
Iowa Veterans Cemetery
34024 Veterans Memorial Drive
Van Meter, IA 50003
 
Services & Obituary Link:
https://www.dyamondmemorial.com/obituaries/Larry-Hanshaw/#!/Obituary

Brothers & Sisters,
Come on Board with Grand Worthy President-Elect Peter W. Ackers and the Fraternal Order of Eagles as we celebrate this great organization with a custom made and designed Eagles monopoly-inspired board game - Eaglesopoly!Your Region, Conference, State and/or Aerie/Auxiliary can reserve a special place in history by sponsoring a space or card in this fully playable game!
Proceeds will benefit GWPE Peter Ackers’ charities - Parkinson’s Research at the University of Iowa Neuorscience Institute and the Mighty Oaks Foundation.
With your help and sponsorship, we can get the game into production and ready for sale at this summer’s International Convention in New Orleans. For more information, visit the Eaglesopoly page at foe.com.
The sponsorship page will launch next Monday, April 1, at Noon ET, so be ready to reserve your space!
 
Preview the board and sponsorship levels here: https://www.foe.com/Members-Only/Eaglesopoly or on the attached flyer. Thank you and we look forward to making Eagles history with all of you!
Peter Ackers
Grand Worthy President-Elect ​