Grand Trustee

Elwin "Bud" Haigh, Three Rivers, Michigan #2303

Eagle Background

Joined Three Rivers Aerie in 1979

Past Eagle Offices

• President, East Central Regional (Bellringer)
• President, Michigan State Aerie
• Chairman, Zone Two
• Chairman, District "6"
• President, Three Rivers #2303 (2 time)
• Secretary, Three Rivers #2303 (10 years)
• Membership Chairman, Three Rivers #2303 (6 years)

Area of Focus

"My passion has been working with children in hospitals or trauma centers. Probably the greatest one was the Bronson Burn Center for Children in Kalamazoo, Michigan."

Career

• College Graduate (graduated with a 4.0 record)
• Genral Motors, Retired
• American Axle and Manufacturing, Retired
• NASCAR driver, Retired

Family

Virginia, wife; 2 children; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and Punky, cat (Wife and children are all eagle members)

Proudest Moment

When he was elected Michigan State President and presented money to the Children's Trauma Center and Bronson Burn Center. "I want to help out in any way I can to eradicate any disease by raising money for research."

What being an "Eagle" means to me

"Working as a part of a large team to lessen the suffering of people who are less fortunate. To protect the families of the men and women who serve and protect us."