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Fraternal Order of Eagles Did you Know
Nov 4th
- For more than a century, the Fraternal Order of Eagles has had a major positive influence on our region, nation, world… And most importantly on our communities.
- It was the Eagles who pushed for the founding of Mother’s Day, who provided the impetus for Social Security and, who pushed to end job discrimination based on age. The Eagles have provided support for medical centers across the country to build and provide research for medical conditions — we raise millions of dollars every year to combat heart disease and cancer, help handicapped kids, uplift the aged and make life a little brighter for everyone.
- The Fraternal Order of Eagles uphold and nourish the values of home, family and community that are so necessary and it seems so often get ignored and trampled in today’s society.
- The Eagles are hometown builders. We support our police, firefighters, and others who protect and serve. We fund medical research in areas such as spinal cord injuries, kidney disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s. We help raise money for our communities…we are the Eagles and we are “People Helping People.”
Fraternal Order of Eagles Facts
Who We Are
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international non-profit organization uniting fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope.
Our History
The F.O.E. was founded in February, 1898 by six theatre owners gathered in a Seattle shipyard to discuss a musician’s strike. After addressing the matter, they agreed to “bury the hatchet” and form “The Order of Good Things.” As numbers grew, members selected the Bald Eagle as the official emblem and changed the name to “The Fraternal Order of Eagles.” The women’s auxiliary traces its roots to 1927.
Our Membership
F.O.E. membership exceeds 1.1 million, with more than 1,700 local aeries (male groups) in the U.S. and Canada. Women’s auxiliaries total more than 1,500, with more than 335,000 members. Members are recruited by other members and must be sponsored by two members before the membership process begins.
Our Motto
People Helping People
Major Accomplishments
- Founded Mother’s Day
- Served as driving force in founding Social Security Program
- Helped end job discrimination based on age with the “Jobs After 40″ Program
- Distributed Ten Commandments monoliths and fought to keep the Commandments in public places
Donations
- F.O.E. donates more than $100 million a year to local communities, fundraisers, charities and more. As part of its philosophy, the F.O.E. gives back 100 percent of monies raised in the form of grants.
- Fundraisers are conducted for eight major charities, including kidney, heart, diabetes, cancer and spinal cord injury funds, a children’s fund, memorial foundation and the Golden Eagle Fund.
Noteworthy Members
- Theodore R. Roosevelt, former U.S. president
- Warren G. Harding, former U.S. president
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, former U.S. president
- Harry S. Truman, former U.S. president
- John F. Kennedy, former U.S. president
- Jimmy Carter, former U.S. president
- Ronald Reagan, former U.S. president
- Bob Hope, comedian, performer
- Max Baer, boxer/heavyweight champion
- Gordie Howe, Hockey Hall of Fame
- William Allen Egan, Governor, Alaska
- Tony Stewart, NASCAR driver
- Sam Hornish, IRL and NASCAR driver
- Billy Ray Cyrus, musical performer
- Tony Orlando, musical performer
Women’s Auxiliary
- Bess Truman, wife of former U.S. president
- Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of former U.S. president
- Virginia Graham, radio and TV personality
- Susan Wagner, wife of New York Mayor Robert Wagner
Press Release
Nov 3rd
The Fraternal Order of Eagles would like to partner together with the Citizens of Tracy, California, with a vision of hope for the city of Tracy – To grow together to make the Tracy Community the best it can be through ideas, solutions, meeting challenges head on seizing opportunities, taking action and making things happen.
Teaching our citizens and young people the value of volunteerism and the power of concerned citizens pulling together and sharing our charitable nature together to raise funds and give support for people and agencies in need; in particular, helping young people in the Tracy Community, graduating High School Seniors with college scholarships. To build an inner spirit and character with young people.
Supporting and recognizing teachers, civic leaders, law enforcement, fire fighters and EMTs, people who make our community safe. Supporting and recognizing our young people in our community who are our leaders of tomorrow.
The Eagles will donate to the Tracy Community:
- $1,000 Grant from one of our Eagles Charities
- Up to a $500.00 Matching Community Grant after the first year of institution.
- One Years free membership to Law Enforcement, Firefighters and EMTs.
- The $20.00 Charter Fee will still need to be paid if they are a Charter Member.
Out of our Memorial Fund (if an Eagle member has a loss of life on the job or job related for any reason) each one of their children will receive $20,000 in medical benefits up to the age of 18 which will cover all medical bills. Also, from ages 18 to 25 years old, they will receive up to $30,000 per child in college scholarships.
So let us grow as our dreams grow in our life’s journey together!
WE WANT TO EMPOWER THE CITIZENS OF TRACY THROUGH GOOD DEEDS AND ACTION – HUMILITY AND SERVICE
OUR THEME
OUR VISION OF HOPE FOR THE CITY OF TRACY
Meet the Grand Madam President
Oct 28th
Jean Kerr, the 2009-2010 Grand Madam President, joined the Moose Jaw Auxiliary in 1975 as a Charter Member and has held numerous leadership positions including all chairs of the Moose Jaw Auxiliary, provincial and regional president, Grand Madam Trustee, Grand Madam Conductor and Grand Madam Inside Guard. She believes in the fundraisers and the grassroots programs hosted by our members. Jean enjoys sports, gardening and camping and believes that by keeping busy, helping others and working helps keep her healthy and her mind active. Jean’s charity is the Fraternal Order of Eagles Memorial Foundation.
Meet the Grand Worthy President
Oct 27th
Mike Lagervall, the 2009-2010 Grand Worthy President, joined the Ballard Aerie #172 in 1968. He is a dedicated Eagle member serving in various leadership roles including Worthy Secretary since 1986, a Grand Aerie Officer since 2001 and chief justice of the Grand Tribunal for three years. Mike believes in meeting and helping people and enjoys antique cars, archives and Eagle history. His charity for this year is the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center
Oct 26th
Fulfilling a Shared Vision:
Eagles To Present First $5 Million Donation to the Diabetes Research Center
One year after making a historic five-year, $25 million pledge to establish The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at the University of Iowa, the Eagles have reached the first milestone.
Dennis Gilhousen and Bettie Williams Clark, Co-Chairs of the Diabetes Research Center, Jim Roberts, Chairman of the Board and Bill Loffer, Membership Director, will present the first $5 million installment in a pre-game ceremony at the Hawkeyes football game with Arkansas State University on Saturday, October 3.
“I am so proud of our members for their hard work in reaching this exciting milestone,” said Lagervall. “However, our work has only just begun. I encourage all Eagles members to continue their remarkable fundraising efforts.”
University of Iowa (UI) Foundation and UI leaders, including UI President Sally Mason will accept the gift on the 50-yard line at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
To reach this first goal Eagles members throughout the US and Canada have held various fundraisers such as poker runs, benefit concerts and tournaments.
The Eagles $25 million commitment will be used to recruit and support the work of the best diabetes researchers, and to fund research programs that will bring experts from several fields together to seek a cure for diabetes.
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