May 2018 Currently, our West Seattle Eagles Facebook page has 1,869 friends. Are you one of them? If not, friend us. We frequently add photos, event flyers and update our status to keep you current with all things 2643. With your F.O.E. membership, you now have access to exclusive members only discounts at Office Depot and OfficeMax. Visit, www.officediscoun ts.org/foe.html 93,000 products below retail pricing Shop online or in store free next-day delivery when spending $50 Attention All Members: Last year at Grand Convention amendments were made to the Grand Constitution and Statutes and the Auxiliary Rules and Regulations. The 3-month dues payment grace period was shortened to a 1-month grace period. All dues expire on May 31 st and are considered delinquent on the 1 st day of June. All members who are 1- month in arrears in their dues must be dropped by the Secretary from the rolls on the 1 st day of July, or if the 1 st day of July falls on a Sunday or a Holiday, then the next day following. Inside This Issue: January Events 2 Calendar 3 WP/MP Messages 4 Sunshine Notice 5
Brothers & Sisters Spring has finally sprung! Wahoo! I hope you all enjoyed the sunshine last week. Boy we went from Winter directly into Summer! This will be my last newsletter article for this Eagle year. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Madam President. Next year we will have three new officers joining the ranks. Gisela Grieb as our new Madam Conductor, and Barbara Ball and Marsha Honda as new Madam Trustees. Thank you all! Looking forward to the next Eagle year. Should be a good time for all. I will keep this short as you will be hearing from me again next month. Yours in Sisterhood Linda Fittro Madam President The lovely table settings for Easter brunch and the fabulous kitchen crew. Armando Juarez, Christine Juarez and Beverly Clary. 2
Fathers Day Brunch June 17, 2018 Time: 10am-1pm The Auxiliary sisters want to wish you #2643 Fathers a very Happy Fathers Day So set this day for a FREE brunch More details next newsletter Want to raise funds for our Auxiliary just by shopping? Great, pick-up your Bartell Drugs B Caring Card today and choose the Fraternal Order of Eagle Auxiliary 2643 as your non-profit of choice. The B Caring Card is FREE and once registered, just have the cashier swipe it at checkout or give the cashier your phone number, or the club s phone number and up to 4% of your total bill will be allocated to our Auxiliary. + = 2016-2017 Aerie Officers 2016-2017 Auxiliary Officers Jr. Past President Russ Martiens PWP Worthy President Armando Juarez Worthy Vice President Vacant Worthy Chaplain Jim Bals Worthy Secretary Bret Meaker Worthy Treasurer Renae Thelin Worthy Conductor Marcus Higbee Worthy Inside Guard John Ledeman Trustee Grant Varney Trustee Denny Snell Trustee Mario Gonzalez Trustee Hal Jones Trustee Gene Thelin Aerie Father Paul Shillam PWP Jr. Past President Barbara Hulslander, PMP Madam President Linda Fittro, PMP Madam Vice President Debbie Knightly, PMP Madam Chaplain Mary Lou Wilkerson, PMP Madam Secretary Holly Gregg Madam Treasurer Shirley Stubben Madam Conductor Diane Bals, PMP Madam Guard Debra Van Ryn, PMP Trustee Yvonne Davalos Trustee Colleen Kronk Trustee Debbie McGee Auxiliary Mother Yvonne Davalos Auxiliary Grand Mother Agnes Keltner PMP 3
Brothers and Sisters: Mark your calendar for Cinco de Mayo Saturday, May 5 th for a party that will have you rocking. This will also be a fundraiser for the Max Baer Heart Foundation. Consider bringing a friend or your family. Children are welcome in the hall until 10:00 pm. Here are the particulars: Tickets available at the bar or from Armando or Christine Juarez. Cinco De Mayo for the Heart! Tickets $20 children $10. Mexican 3 course dinner includes: Appetizers 5:30 : Stuffed Mushrooms, Salsa/Chips, Ceviche, Pico de Gallo Dinner 6:30: Chicken Enchiladas, Beans, Spanish Rice, Spiced Pork/ Burritos, Guacamole Dessert: Cinnamon tortillas in vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce Band: Geppetto s Retribution a classic rock cover band with a female Drummer! They Rock! Raffle: Fine Spirits Silent Auction: Services and Gift Baskets and much much more Join us for Mother s Day Brunch Sunday May 13 th. All Auxiliary #2643 mothers are free! See page 9 for particulars. The Eagles organization founded Mother s Day and we want to celebrate in style. Steak Night will be held on Friday, May 11 th $16 New York Strip or Prime Rib, 5:30 till sold out. Aerie and Auxiliary members we encourage you to participate in installation of officers by just being there to lend support and enjoy the reception. Installation of District 5 officers will be held on May 19 th at 11:00 a.m. this will be held at West Seattle Eagles. The District picnic will follow held in our social hall so come on by for hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, salads and more. 4
Installation of Aerie #2643 Aerie and Auxiliary officers will be held on Sunday, May 2oth at 1:00p.m. We want as many of you there as possible. There will be an election for Aerie President on Tuesday May 1 st. We have two candidates in the running: Taco Master, John Ledeman and PWP and past Secretary Paul Shillam. All current Aerie members are asked to cast a vote on Tuesday, May 1st. Just come to the social room between 3:30 8:00pm to vote. I want to thank Mario Gonzalez for his time as a trustee for Aerie #2643. Mario has decided to move on at this time. He has been a consistent and ever-present brother who has put in his time and energy to help us move forward. Thank you, Mario. Now this is exciting! Harry Arthur was chosen for Honor Flight May 19-21 st. Former Marine, Patriot, and our own Aerie Brother, we wish this experience to be an honorable and exciting time for Harry. We look forward to hearing all about it. Submitted in Liberty, Truth, Justice and Equality, Your Worthy President, Armando Juarez Aeriepresident2643ajuarez@gmail.com Armando Juarez There will be a vote for Worthy President on May 1, 2018 3:30-8pm. Please come to the club with your current receipt to cast your vote for: JOHN LEDEMAN OR PAUL SHILLAM 5
West Seattle #2643 Calendar of Events May 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Aerie Mtg. 7:30pm Taco Night 5 7:45pm Auxiliary Mtg. 7pm Fast Food Friday Heart Fundraiser 6 7 8 9 Taco Night 5-7:45pm 10 11 Steak Night 5:30 Karaoke 12 Hall Rental 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Mothers Day Brunch 10am-2pm 20 Aerie Mtg. Taco Night 7:30pm 5-7:45pm 21 22 23 Auxiliary Mtg. 7pm 24 25 Fast Food Friday District 5 Mtg. WS #2643 11am 26 Installation of officers 1pm Taco Night 5-7:45pm Smash Burgers Karaoke 27 28 29 30 31 Memorial Taco Night Day 5-7:45pm Social Room Hours: Mon-Fri 2pm-12am Saturday 12pm-12am Sunday 2pm-10pm 6
Auxiliary Secretary s Charity Report: Congratulations Paul Creasman on the HUGE SUCCESS of your Platinum Review Fundraiser!!! Paul s show raised over $4000 and he shared the love with two wonderful West Seattle Eagles charities! All Aboard and The Treehouse for Mary Bridge Children s Hospital (our 2017-18 State Madam President s charity) will both be recipients of $1032 checks. We Are People Helping People PWP Russ Martiens with the WSHS Girl s Softball team accepting the Aerie s Donation 7
Attention Brothers and Sisters Dues are due May 31st. Please get your dues paid early this will help out our Aerie and Auxiliary greatly. $48 Aerie $36 Auxiliary District 5 meeting is at West Seattle #2643 May 19, 2018. This meeting will also be the installation of new district officers and memorial service. The meeting starts at 11am. There will be a lunch served after. SMASH BURGERS W/FRIES $8 MAY 25TH BENEFITING ALL ABOARD BY SHEILA The annual West Seattle Summer Fest event will take place July 13th 15th. This is a huge event for our club. If you are interested in volunteering please notify the bar manager SUNSHINE BULLETIN Sympathy card sent to Nate Keim on the loss of his father Sympathy card sent to Dana Pape on the loss of her husband Sympathy card to the family of Mark Altman PWP PSP Tacoma #2933 Stay Well Mary Lou Wilkerson 8
MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH MAY 13TH 9AM 1PM $12 Adults $6 Children (under 6 free) #2643 Mothers Free $2 Mimosa s Roast Beef, Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Biscuits and Gravy, Omelet bar, Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, Waffles with Strawberries and Whipped Cream, Confections, Fruit, Salad, Juice, Coffee and Tea 9
STEAK NIGHT Friday May 12th 5:30 until sold out $15 Steak Cooked To Order, Baked Potato & Veggie Taco Wednesdays $2 each or 3 for $5 Crisp or soft shells Salad Bar By Armando & Crew Installation of new Aerie & Auxiliary officers is May 20st at 1pm. We would love to have everyone come join in and watch your 2018-2019 officers be installed in their new positions 10
FOE WEST SEATTLE AERIE #2643 4426 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116-4109 Have an Idea for the Newsletter? Please direct all questions or suggestions regarding the publication to: Linda Fittro at iamcoolestlala@comcast.net; call 206 938-4426; or place your suggestions in the newsletter box located in the lounge. Newsletter deadline is the 15th The West Seattle Talon Tribune is published monthly. Some articles may have been edited. Materials within can be reproduced without permission. Please credit the source identified or FOE 2643 when applicable. The newsletter is one of the best recruiting tools you have. Pass a copy to a friend, then ask them to enjoy one of our great events. UPCOMING EVENTS: Heart Fundraiser w/band May 5th Steak Night May 11th Karaoke May 11th & 25th District 5 @ WS #2643 May 19th Installation of Officers May 20th Lounge Hours: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 PM - 10PM 2 PM - 12AM 2 PM - 12AM 2 PM - 12AM 2 PM - 12AM 2 PM - 12AM 12PM- 12AM The lounge may open earlier for televised sports or special events. 11