Sires-Arabella s Unit 8 / Calif or nia District 3 April 2013 W I N G S O F C H A R I T Y C H AIR M A N S LETT ER I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Pg 1 Chairman s Letter Pg 2 Officer Contact Info Pg 3 SMP Darlene Homecoming Pg 4 Regularly Scheduled Events Pg 5 Special Event in San Jose Pg 6 Membership Report Pg 7 Coming Events Pg 8 Cover Pg 9-12 Email Only Pages Special points of interest: Spinal Cord Dinner Alameda Installation SMP Homecoming Hospitality Room Announcement Brisbane Luncheon Hello Brothers and Sisters, May was a busy month for many of us. Local Aeries and Auxiliaries have now chosen their Officers for the 2013/2014 term. I wish them a successful and fun year ahead. Thank you so much to our Redwood City Brothers and Sisters for hosting our meetings in May. The Memorial Service held was a beautiful tribute to members of our District who have passed away. They will always be in our hearts and thoughts. Thank you to everyone who brought a dish to share, we had a beautiful array of homemade goodies. Past State Officer Tom Gardner, a dear friend to many of us, could no longer fight off his illness. Our deepest sympathy to his wife Kelly and his mother Barbara. You are in our prayers. Please consider running for Office in our Sires and Arabellas group. If you are a Past President of either the Aerie or Auxiliary and in good standing, you qualify to be a member. Nominations are held in Aromas on June 9, 2013 at 11:30 AM. State Convention is held in Bakersfield, on June 26-30, 2013. Please stress the importance of attending, to all your members in your Aeries and Auxiliaries. There is so much information shared, that you might not otherwise learn of. Please, send at least one, if not more, Representatives so they can report back with the latest news related to the betterment of our Fraternal Organization. Until next time, take care of yourselves Fraternally and in Friendship, Lone Austin Chairman, District 3 Lone Austin
District Three and Sires/Arabellas Officers Carol Campbell Bayview ~510-215-8665 rentababy@att.net Jr. Past District Chairman Jr. Past S/A President Frank Busuttil Mtn View ~ 650-823-0154 frankbusuttil@aol.com Lone Austin Mtn View ~ 408-739-1120 loneaustin@hotmail.com District Chairman Sires/Arabellas President Carol Campbell Bayview ~510-215-8665 rentababy@att.net Donna Valentine San Jose~408-507-2130 ladydhana@gmail.com Paul Growitz San Jose ~ 408-499-8664 cicbxer@sbcglobal.net District Vice-Chairman Sires/Arabellas Vice-President Gordy Cole Mtn View ~ 650-494-1079 gordyrae1@aol.com Chaplain Lone Austin Mtn View ~ 408-739-1120 loneaustin@hotmail.com Thayne Castro Bayview ~ 510-610-5420 grams19372001@yahoo.com Sandi Jones Bayview ~ 510-236-7439 santijones9@yahoo.com Diane Owen San Jose ~ 408-506-4280 dianerowenrda@yahoo.com Conductor Kay Hackett San Jose ~ 408-655-8114 Kay@thenicholsonco.com Treasurer Thayne Castro Bayview ~ 510-610-5420 grams19372001@yahoo.com Inside Guard Steve Smith Bayview ~ 510-231-0283 stevebv2323@yahoo.com Judi Tansey ~ 510-301-3099 juditanz@sbcglobal.net Sharon Baldwin Mtn View 650-967-2293 Outside Guard Directors Donna Valentine San Jose~408-507-2130 ladydhana@gmail.com Sharon Baldwin Mtn View 650-967-2293 Grant Beech ~ 408-314-1040 grantbeech@me.com Diane Owen San Jose ~ 408-506-4280 dianerowenrda@yahoo.com Nic Cohn ~ 405-5162107 Paul Feci 408-893-9320 kowboyranger@aol.com Lesa Conry ~ 408-644-3155 lesaconry@yahoo.com Chuck Hicks San Pablo ~ Contact information not provided District Three Secretary Kay Hackett ~ San Jose 1036 Lincoln Ave. San Jose, CA 95125 408-655-8114 Kay@thenicholsonco.com Newsletter Editor Robert Prieto ~ San Jose 1036 Lincoln Ave. San Jose, CA 95125 408-655-8113 district3newsletter@gmail.com Sires/Arabellas Secretary Sandra Jones ~ Bayview 2099 Tapscott Ave. El Cerrito, CA 94530 510-236-7439 santijones9@yahoo.com
STATE CONVENTION HOSPITALITY SUITE Dear Brothers and Sisters, I would like to update everyone on what our plans are for the State Convention this year in Bakersfield at the Bakersfield Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. This year, instead of separate suites ALL districts will be in one room. The Marriott will provide one large bar for our use. District 3 will be responsible for manning it one night. Some of the ideas that we have for raising funds for our district are: 50/50 raffle / basket raffle / shot bar (including Jello shots if possible)/ Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament I would like to ask each Aerie/Auxiliary to provide three (3) baskets each for the basket raffle. We will need volunteers for the following: Bartend day we are responsible for the large bar Bartend Shot bar (all days) Sell raffle Tickets (all 3 days) Help with Food Decorations I will have a sign-up sheet at the May 5 th District meeting in Redwood City for any volunteers. If you would like to volunteer or have any ideas please contact me: 510.301.3099 or juditanz@sbcglobal.net Thank you in advance for volunteering! Judi Tansey Alameda #1076 The Fraternal Order of Eagles are
As each Aerie & Auxiliary has events that happen on the same day each month, Those are listed first. Next are events which occur in the same week every month Every Sunday Livermore Breakfast from 9am to Noon Every Sunday San Pablo Breakfast 8 to 12, BINGO to follow Every Friday San Pablo Dinner at 6pm, Karaoke to follow Every Friday Alameda Zydeco Music & Dance Lessons Start @ 8:15 1st Wednesday Alameda Pasta Dinner 1st Friday Bayview Fish Fry starting at 6:30 1st Saturday Alameda Dinner - starts at 5:00 1st Sunday Alameda Texas Holdem Tournament 2nd Sunday Various Sires/Arabellas & District Meeting 2nd Monday Eden BINGO Luncheon 2nd Friday Bayview Auxiliary Dinner 3rd Sunday Bayview Breakfast 3rd Sunday Alameda Texas Holdem Tournament 3rd Wednesday San Jose Pizza Party 5:30 3rd Friday Alameda Themed Dinner 4th Wednesday San Jose Members Dinner 6:30-8:00 4th Sunday Alameda Texas Holdem Tournament More Coming Events on Inside back Cover Future Sires/Arabellas and District 3 Meetings, Sires Starting at 11:30, District 3 to follow Date June 9 July 14 August 11 Host Aerie Aromas (S/A Officer Nominations) San Pablo Mountain View
District Three Membership Report thru May 2013 Aerie Auxiliary Quota May % Quota YTD Aerie ~ Auxiliary Quota May % Quota YTD 24 0 183% 44 San Jose #8 12 0 117% 14 12 1 8% 1 Aromas #72 12 0 0% 0 Richmond #354 12 0 0% 0 12 1 8% 1 Redwood City #418 12 1 8% 1 12 0 175% 21 Livermore #609 12 0 25% 3 12 0 0% 0 Antioch #785 12 0 0% 0 24 8 313% 75 Alameda #1076 12 1 17% 2 12 3 83% 10 Hayward #1139 12 0 42% 5 12 0 17% 2 Daly City #1848 12 0 150% 18 Bayview #2323 12 2 92% 11 36 2 164% 59 Mountain View #2356 24 1 46% 11 12 3 108% 13 San Pablo #3028 24 1 88% 21 24 2 33% 8 Brisbane #3255 12 0 0% 0 228 20 111% 252 DISTRICT TOTALS 156 6 44% 68 Individual Aerie Leaders Individual Auxiliary Leaders 3rd in State - Judi Tansey, Alameda, 24 members 9th in State - Barbara Barnes, San Pablo, 9 members 9th in State - Frank Busuttil, Mtn View - 20 members 19th in State - Kay Hackett, San Jose 6 members 18th in State - Dorothy Cooper, Livermore - 16 members 25th in State - Diane Owen, San Jose; Elena Acosta- Fernandez, Eden; Sandy Gonzales, San Pablo - 5 40th in State - Greg Colburn, San Jose - 7 members 48th in State - Matiana Harcourt, San Pablo - 3 members Thank you for all the great members for Peter and Darlene!
June 9 ~ S/A & District Meetings - Aromas (Nomination of S/A Officers) Meeting held at Aromas Grange Hall. 400 Rose Ave, Aromas, CA June 27-29 29 ~ State Convention - Bakersfield July 14 ~ S/A & District Meetings - San Pablo (Election of S/A Officers) 2100 Rivers St., San Pablo (510) 233-4415 July 19 ~ Christmas in July - San Jose (See flyer) July 29-Aug 1 ~ Grand Convention, Reno, NV August 11 ~ S/A & District Meetings - Mountain View 181 Castro St., Mtn. View (650) 969-9095 Do you have a special event or an announcement you want to see in this newsletter? See below to get your event listed here! Please send your events to District3Newsletter@gmail.com. Deadline for submission is the 21st of the month for the following month s issue.
1036 Lincoln Ave. San Jose, CA 95125 www.ca3.foe.com A Trip to Sacramento The Ronald McDonald House in Sacramento has our District #3 and Kim McKiernan's bricks in place. On July 19, 2013 some of us are making the trip to Sacramento and if you would like to follow, we will be leaving Bayview Aerie at 9:30 sharp. If you miss us the address is: 2555 49th St., Sacramento 95817. Sandra Jones Past District #3 Chairman
Blind Babies Fundraiser Mark your calendar! There will be a fund raiser all-you-can-eat lunch on Sunday, August 4th to raise money for the Blind Babies Foundation at San Jose #8. We will have live music for you dancing and listening pleasure. Get your tickets early as ticket prices will be rising as we get closer to the event. Prepaid tickets in June are only $10. In July, ticket prices go to $15 and if you wait to get them at the door, it s $20. A flyer with complete details will be sent out within the next few days. People Helping People in Brisbane Brisbane Eagles #3255 held a dinner for Doc Dunlap's Kidney Fund on May 18th. The menu included lasagna, garlic bread and salad. We also held a raffle, 50/50 and a bake sale. We raised $1,100.00 and had a great time doing so. Thanks to all who came out to support this wonderful cause. San Jose #8 presented $23,000 in grants for Spinal Cord Research at their fundraiser dinner in May. See the video here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g_euygc78q
CHRISTMAS IN JULY * * * *SAVE THE DATE * * * * Friday, July 19, 2013 6:30-8:30pm Fraternal Order of Eagles fundraiser in support of NEXT DOOR SOLUTIONS & THE DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN S SHOPPING SPREE All you can eat buffet-style dinner and dessert for only $15 Reservations recommended - $12 if paid in advance Get into the spirit of giving bring essential items to stock the Next Door Solutions pantry, available to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Diapers of all sizes - Wipes in travel sizes - Deodorant, razors, shaving lotion, etc. Full size shampoo and conditioner - Full size hand lotion - Full size bars of soap - Toothbrushes/toothpaste New underwear (children and women -all sizes) - New T-shirts - New sweatpants - New sweatshirts Door prize raffle ticket for every pantry item members and guests bring to the event Take a chance on fabulous raffles and auctions. Volunteers are needed to decorate the hall, prepare food, sell dinner and raffle tickets, and clean up after the event. Please contact Laura (408) 568-2135 if you can help.