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Eagles are a Social Group

From the website of Fredrick Maryland Aerie #1067:

Thousands of people are attracted to the Eagles by our social events. We are fun-loving individuals who enjoy spending time with family, friends and neighbors.

It is not uncommon to hear a long-time member say that a dance was the first Eagles function he or she attended. Others became acquainted with the Eagles when they helped out at a dinner, played bingo or tagged along on a camp-out. Some members joined a specific aerie or auxiliary in California so they could “soar like eagles” with other skydivers.

Eagles social activities are almost endless and range from bowling, golfing and playing horseshoes to holding cookouts, riding in parades and attending NASCAR races. We also offer many social opportunities at our regional and national conventions.

In 1904, the first Maryland Eagles chapter was founded, just six years after the national organization came to be.

There are a lot of different activities. I as a member of an Aerie in Alameda, get the newsletter from not only Alameda Aerie #1076, but also from other aerie’s throughout the state. I am also the Newsletter editor of the Sires/Arabellas Unit 8-District 3 Newsletter “Wings of Charity” I will post information from those newsletters to this site as well as links in the sidebar.

Meet the Grand Worthy President

lagervallMike 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.