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Karaoke Rocks Among Eagle Members
Nov 12th
From the Grand Aerie Website (http://foe.com/):
Everyone gets to be a star during karaoke. Bill Loffer, FOE membership chairman, says that star quality and the fun and camaraderie that go along with karaoke make this form of entertainment so popular among Eagle members.
“It doesn’t matter whether the performance is good or bad, karaoke is entertaining to both performers and listeners,” Loffer said. “Karaoke is simple and lacks the complexity and expense associated with a band. Anyone with a CD player can host a karaoke event.”
Stars among us
Karaoke in the U.S. dates back to the early 1960s when a karaoke-like series, Sing Along With Mitch, aired on NBC. This form of entertainment, however, did not get cranked up among the Eagles until the 1990s.
“Eagle members sing karaoke everywhere—from small aeries and auxiliaries in more remote locations within the U.S. and Canada to larger clubs in metropolitan areas,” Loffer described. “The Eagles have so many talented karaoke performers in our midst that we are considering showcasing some of these individuals at the International Convention instead of booking some of the celebrity entertainers.”
Songs Eagle karaoke performers sing run the gamut—from oldies and classics to rock & roll and country. Some aeries and auxiliaries use karaoke nights as fundraisers and to attract new members, while others plan karaoke sessions as social events and as ice breakers to become acquainted with individuals who are new to our organization.
Getting everyone involved
Karaoke DJs often have a considerable following and may bring 30 or 40 individuals with them, bringing new people into local aeries and auxiliaries. Karaoke also rocks the hallways at the International Convention where DJs like David “Hondo” Locke typically bring two sets of equipment with them so they perform for scheduled events and provide karaoke for the hospitality suites.
“Everyone should try karaoke—it’s a great way for Eagles members to show off their talents and enjoy the company of their fellow members,” Loffer said. “Karaoke is enjoyable for individuals of all ages, including the young people in our FOE Junior Order of Eagles clubs.
“Who knows, the next big singing sensation may be among us.”
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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