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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.”
Disaster Relief Fund
Oct 26th
The approval to make Past Grand Worthy President John Potter’s special project for the 2007-2008 year an official charity of the Fraternal Order of Eagles was approved by the voting delegation of the 2008 Grand Aerie International Convention in Louisville, KY. The fund is designed to develop and financially support a first response program for national disaster situations in Canada and the United States.
As the program grows, the desire is to host a fleet of trailers throughout the countries equipped with basic emergency needs — water, first aid supplies, food, etc. for distribution at the emergency site. The semis will be fully funded and managed by Eagle Members. All semi trailers will be clearly marked The Fraternal Order of Eagles Disaster Relief Fund and a network of member volunteer commercial drivers and service volunteers will be established to support in the response of a national disaster.
The teams closest to the disaster site are charged with bringing the fully stocked trailer to the disaster site and distributing the items available for victims and others in need.
Members can support the program through the following ways:
- Fundraise at the local aerie and auxiliary
- Volunteer to participate in the local Emergency Management Operations as a representative of the Fraternal Order of Eagles
- Volunteer to be a driver (current CDL required)
- Volunteer as a member of the distribution group
- Encourage a friend to join the program too
To learn more or request additional information, please contact disasterrelief@foe.com.
Memorial Foundation
Oct 24th
The Memorial Foundation supports children (including those legally adopted) of members who die while serving their country or at work. All Eagle members and their families are automatically protected by this unprecedented safety net.
Memorial Foundation Benefits
With the Memorial Foundation children of deceased members who die while serving their country or at work are able to attend college or vocational school with grants up to $30,000. They can also receive medical assistance including payments to physicians, dentists, orthodontists, and hospitals. The cost of eyeglasses, prescriptions, as well as medical and dental devices is also included.
Aside from member support, the Memorial Foundation also provides educational benefits to graduates of Home on the Range in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota; High Sky Girls Ranch in Midland, Texas; and Bob Hope High School in Port Arthur, Texas.
H.O.M.E. Charity Fund
The H.O.M.E. Charity Fund is an acronym for Hands of Many Eagles. This fund is and allows donors from Eagle communities to designate and support various charitable organizations. These grants are available to organizations that do not fall under the regular Grand Aerie Charities. Examples include the American Cancer Society, Make A Wish, Heart Association, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Homeless Shelter, etc. Grants cannot be awarded to any individual, whether they are an Eagle member or not, or to an aerie as a club.
Requirements
Send a check payable to: Memorial Foundation/”HOME” so your aerie/auxiliary will receive the credit. The check must be earmarked for the recipient organization in an amount no less than $100. The IRS tax-exempt number from the recipient organization must be included, and a brief resume of the project is also required.
Grant Amount
In the amount of your aerie or auxiliary earmarked check(s).
Requirement Signatures
The Universal Grant Application must be signed by the aerie/auxiliary secretary and president. It must also be signed by an officer of the recipient organization.
Path of Check
Once the director receives and approves the request, it is forwarded to the accounting department for check processing. The check will then be sent to the aerie/auxiliary requesting the grant.
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