September 2015 Newsletter

Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie & Auxiliary #2643 4426 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116 Phone: 206.938.4426

www.westseattleeagles.org

Volume X, Issue IV September 2015

Inside This Issue: WP Message 2 MP Message 3 September Events 4 Sept. Calendar 5 Notices & Sunshine 7 Notices & Officers 8

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The Grand Aerie Officers of the Fraternal Order of Eagles commemorated the 80th Anni-

versary of the Social Security Act in August , by visiting the FDR Memorial in D.C.

For more than 55 million Americans each month, financial stability is provided through a

groundbreaking piece of legislation known as the Social Security Act. America’s largest

social program, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935, celebrates

80 years of assistance thanks in large part to the work of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

The Eagles began the fight to establish financial assistance for the elderly and the unem-

ployed nearly 20 years before the signing of the Social Security Act, with members push-

ing state-by-state for the creation of Old Age Pension laws. In 1923, America’s first Old

Age Pension laws were established in Pennsylvania, Montana and Nevada.

Despite countless setbacks, the Eagles continued its mission and by 1933, 28 states had

enacted Old Age Pension laws. Such victories paved the way for the eventual signing of the

Social Security Act.

President Roosevelt, who passed an Old Age Pension law with the help of the Eagles dur-

ing his time as Governor of New York, recognized the organization for providing the push

necessary to enact Social Security.

“I have long observed with satisfaction the sponsorship by the Eagles of social justice leg-

islation both in the states and in the nation,” President Roosevelt said upon signing the

Act. “These effects have borne, and are bearing, gratifying results. Our countrymen owe

the Eagles good will for their unselfish services.”

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Greeting Aerie Brothers and Sisters,

Good day to you my brothers and sisters. Welcome to the end of summer. All is not lost though! The sun will con-tinue to shine, the rain doesn't seem to be starting just yet, but it does seem to be knocking at the door..... The only thing that seems certain, is that change is on the way, and we must welcome it.

Our meetings continue to need your attendance, hopefully with the changing of the season, we will see more activ-ity in the club, football season is upon us, kids are back in school, vacations are winding down and it is getting to be time to settle in for the winter.

The activity calendar is FULL, we continue to have fantastic events and fundraisers. The Trustees have continued their diligence in shepherding the club into the future, and I am grateful, for them doing so, and as Y our president, I thank them for all of us.

As promised, Jason West and I have scheduled our first Kid's Night (patent pending) scheduled for September 25th. We will be firing up the Broaster, and serving fried chicken, and Jason's "somewhat" famous mashed pota-toes. Please bring the kids, we have a GREAT time!

I'd like to welcome our new brothers Raul Caballero and Allan Shaughnessy, they initiated on 8/18, give them a great Eagles welcome, if you have the opportunity. As Eagles, we are responsible for the building of our club, from within. Please keep the new members coming!!

Our meetings are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30, right upstairs from the social room. Come on up, be heard, have some fun (the meetings are fun), be a part of our beloved Club's future.

Fraternally yours, Zane Fitterer Worthy President [email protected]

Operation Eagle offers us the opportunity to show our support for those serving in the military. During the month of September, we will be collecting items to send over seas to our service men and women. There is a collection box located in the lounge, and we will ship the entire donation to Grand headquarters September 30th.

Suggested Donation Items:

Toothpaste

Toothbrushes

Mouthwash

Dental floss

Sanitary wipes

Tissues

Soap

Shampoo

Body wash

Shaving cream

Razors

Hand sanitizer

Sunscreen

Deodorant

Reading material

Music, DVD’s and CD’s

Recreational equipment

International calling cards

Stationary

Postcards

Stamps

Playing cards

Batteries

Blankets

Folding chairs

Protein bars

Beef jerky

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Brothers and Sisters,

It’s hard to believe, but summer is coming to an end and fall is upon us. We have had awesome summer weather,

but as the weather gets cooler, it’s a great time to join us at the club for all the activities planned. Look at your cal-

endar for all the events scheduled. You can also go to our facebook page, “West Seattle Eagles” for any last

minutes activities, including meals and special events.

Football season is here and we are looking forward to another winning season – GO HAWKS!!! We enjoyed the

first two Seahawks pre-season games at the club watching the games on our big screen TV and serving hotdogs

and chili dogs benefiting my project to support domestic violence victims. A big thanks to Linda Fittro for work-

ing with me! I couldn’t have done it without her! There will be more meals and events during the season. Please

come and join us.

Our Auxiliary meetings are held of the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 7:00pm. Please come and join us

and get involved. We would love to have you!

VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED. If you have an idea for a dinner or event to benefit your favorite char-

ity, come to me or one of the Officers, and we’ll help you get it done! Invite your friends and make money for

your favorite charity or for the Auxiliary. You can contact me by email at [email protected] or by phone

at (206) 235-3687.

“WITH TEAMWORK WE CAN ACHIEVE GREATNESS!”

Yours in Sisterhood, Diane Bals Madam President

Get Well cards sent to: George Nokes and Greg Gates

Thinking of you card sent to: Elmer Wittman

Sympathy card sent to: Family of Earl Mickelson

Aerie and Auxiliary Sunshine Chairman: Agnes “Aggie” Keltner Keep Well and God Bless!

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Please join us for a fun yummy 3-way chili dinner featuring a recipe from Cincinnati, OH. Inspired by Skyline Chili.

Proceeds benefit OBLITERIDE Obliteride is more than a bike ride. It’s a movement to obliterate cancer. Together as a community we are fighting back, aggres-sively raising money for cancer research. 100% of every dollar

raised goes directly to lifesaving cancer research at Fred Hutch.

Sing your heart out! Karaoke is back at the

Eagles every Friday from 7:30-11:30PM

Dinner Menu:

Broasted Chicken,

Mashed Potatoes & Veggies Adults: $10

Kids 10 yrs. and under $6

KID’S KARAOKE 7-10PM

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Aerie

Meeting

7:30PM

2 3

Auxiliary

Meeting

7PM

Seahawks vs.

Raiders 7PM

4

No Dinner

5

No Dinner

6

Breakfast

7

Sloppy Joe’s

& Salad $6

-BVH

King of

Hearts 7PM

8 9 10 11

Obie’s Steak

Night $15

Karaoke

12

Dinner TBD

13

Chicken Fried

Steak Breakfast

Seahawks @

Rams 10AM

14

Tacos -MLW

King of

Hearts 7PM

15

Aerie

Meeting

7:30PM

16 17

Auxiliary

Meeting

7PM

18

3 Way Chili

Dinner $5

Karaoke

19

Private Hall

Rental

No Dinner

20

Breakfast

Seahawks @

Packers 5:30PM

Hotdogs 5PM

21

Chicken Salad

Sandwich $6

-BVH

King of

Hearts 7PM

22 23 24 25

Broasted

Chicken

Dinner

Kids Karaoke

7-10PM

26

Empress

Express

Dinner

Show

details on pg. 6

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Breakfast

Seahawks vs.

Bears 1:30PM

28

Flatbread

Pizza -MLW

King of

Hearts 7PM

29 30 Happy Hour Sun-Thur. 4PM-6PM Friday Night Menu 5:30PM-7PM

Friday Karaoke 7:30-11:30PM Saturday Dinner 5:30PM -7PM

Sunday Breakfast 9AM-12PM

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Olympia 44 Empress Shirley Todae and The Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle present...

Saturday, September 26th Dinner Buffet 6pm * Show 7pm

A limited amount of tickets are available to purchase in the lounge $20 adults * $10 age 18 and under

Pease visit, www.imperialcourtofseattle.com for more information

Proceeds to benefit Camp Ten Trees, the JC/Lady Graytop Scholarship Fund and the Mukilteo Magic!

Aerie dues expire September 30th

Pay your yearly dues of $32.00*

in the lounge or send a check to:

West Seattle Eagles

Attn: Aerie Secretary

4426 California Ave SW

Seattle, WA 98116

*Per the Grand Aerie, we have to change our dues expiration

date from September 30th to May 31st. This year, the $32 owed

is the prorated amount of our regular dues of $48. Next year on

May 31, 2016 your dues will back to the normal $48 per year.

Past President’s Funvention September 12-13th @ Chehalis #1550

Fall Conference October 2nd-4th @ Longview #2116

Pacific Northwest Regional October 16-18th @ Abbotsford B.C. #2726

For more information on any of these

great events, please visit waeagles.org

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2015-2016 Aerie Officers

Jr. Past President Don Gregg, PWP Worthy President Zane Fitterer, PWP Worthy Vice President Russell Martiens Worthy Chaplain Alfonso Aguirre Worthy Secretary Sean McGrath, PWP

Worthy Treasurer Jason M. West Worthy Conductor Armando Juarez Worthy Guard Jim Bals Trustee Paul Leonardo, PWP

Trustee Sean McGrath, PWP Trustee Dean Overton Trustee Rich Renn Trustee Obie Wilkerson, PWP

Aerie Father To be announced….

2015-2016 Auxiliary Officers Jr. Past President Mary Lou Wilkerson, PMP Madam President Diane Bals Madam Vice President Barbara Hulslander, PMP Madam Chaplain Michelle Murillo-Renn Madam Secretary Holly Gregg Madam Treasurer Shirley Stubben Madam Conductor Amy McGrath, PMP Madam Inside Guard Aggie Keltner, PMP Madam Outside Guard Sheila Valentine Trustee Yvonne Davalos Trustee Debbie McGee Trustee Deb Hobson, PMP Auxiliary Mother Amy McGrath, PMP Auxiliary Grandmother Agnes Keltner, PMP

Celebrate Oktoberfest at the Eagles!

Saturday, October 3rd

Menu:

Brats, Beer Cheese Soup & Dessert $8

Anniversary pins are given to sisters beginning on their 10th Anniversary. The following sisters will receive their pins during the meeting October 1st.

15 YEARS: NANCY SINCLAIR, JENNIFER YOUNG, TAMMY BEAUVAIS, LIDIA GONZALEZ, RHONDA WOOD

20 YEARS: ROBERTA STAYTE, PAMALA SCHNEIDER, COLLEEN KRONK, DEBRA VAN RYN, JUDY PALMER, MARCIA TERRY,

25 YEARS: GWEN LYON, LAURIE BRYANT, ANGEL GNAUDEN, MARILYN BRAGG

30 YEARS: BARBARA LIBERACE, LOTTIE NOKES, GARNETTE VAN VALKENBURG, Y. BROTEN, MICHAEL SKARET, BERNICE CARPENTER

40 YEARS: PATSY BEATTIE, SIMA RUZIC

50 YEARS: ERMA MCKINNEY

65 YEARS: BILLIE LEAGO

Congratulations Sisters! Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our Auxiliary.

10 YEARS: JEANNE MCNEIL, GAIL HAYES, ANDREA MERLINO, LINDA GORDON, AMY MCGRATH, KATHERINE COFFIN, JOAN KUHLMEIER, ANNETTE PALU, JOAN SIMONSON, MARION WINNIER, ERINN HOMER, MARILYN DUNCAN, SHARON MCCORMACK, SUSAN SCOTT

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4426 California Ave SW

Seattle, WA 98116-4109

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Newsletter deadline is the 15th, no exceptions.

Lounge Hours:

Sunday 2 PM - 10PM

Monday 2 PM - 12AM

Tuesday 2 PM - 12AM

Wednesday 2 PM - 12AM

Thursday 2 PM - 12AM

Friday 2 PM - 12AM

Saturday 12PM- 12AM

The lounge may open earlier for

televised sports or special events.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

King of Hearts Drawing Every Monday 7pm

Karaoke Every Friday 7:30pm

District 5 Meeting Sept. 20th @ Kent #362 1PM