People Helping People

Fredericksburg, Virginia - November 2017

Members of Spotsylvania #4391 and Fredericksburg #4321, with the help of sisters from around the state of Virginia, donated 40+ baskets to the Hematology-Oncology Associates’ Cancer Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Patients receiving treatment will be given a blanket to keep and use to stay warm during their treatments.

Brisbane, California - November 2017

Brisbane #3255 held their annual Diabetes Dinner on October 14. Leo and Flor Mahinay and Ana Espena co-chaired the most successful function in years, raising $2,055 through their hard work, generous donations of others and awesome volunteers.

Crater Lake, Oregon - November 2017

Oregon Junior Past State President and Crater Lake Aerie #2093 Secretary John King presented checks for $500 from the Aerie and $1,664 from the Past Presidents’ Club to the Committee on Memorials and Remembrance, represented by Steve Bates and Oregon State Conductor Steve Wiley. This was to honor Gold Star Families who lost two sons in the Vietnam War. The presentation was held at the Eagles in Medford, honoring the Rowden Family. Signs will be placed on Highway 238 near the boyhood home of the Rowden boys, James and John. The Committee of Memorials and Remembrance established a goal to honor these families for their extreme sacrifice and loss. This money was raised by the Aerie, Auxiliary and Past Presidents’ Club of Crater Lake #2093.

Ormond Beach, Florida - November 2017

Ormond By The Sea #4435 recently held a breast cancer fundraiser, collecting $4,505 for the Florida Imaging Center. Each year, during the month of October, Chairperson Lynn Haus and her committee, with the help of the Auxiliary, come together to raise funds for people who cannot afford mammograms. This year, they broke their record and surpassed their set goal. Pictured, l to r, Michelle Parrish, Sherri Flynn, Florida Imaging Center Operations Manager Carol Rumer, Committee Chair Lynn Haus, Past Madam President Donna Williamson and Madam President Joyce Juliano.

Petersburg, Virginia - November 2017

The Ladies’ Auxiliary of Petersburg #882 delivered 55 “Blessing Bags” to Pathways, which is an area organization sponsored by local churches to help those in need. Pictured, l to r, are Madam President Lesta Lane, the fine men from Pathways who helped feed the needy for Thanksgiving, Past Madam President & Secretary Pat Rose and her two granddaughters and future Auxiliary members Taylor and MariBeth. It was a rewarding day for the volunteers who could feel the energy and faithfulness of “People Helping People” in their efforts as a part of the week of Movement to End Hunger and Homelessness.

Lock Haven, Pennsylvania - November 2017

Lock Haven Aerie #4298 provided Thanksgiving turkeys and all the trimmings to four area families. Helping to pack were Brad Rote, Judy Lantz, Secretary Marchal Rote, Bonnie Gradel, President Don Troutman and Vice President JoAnn Bowes. Trustee Charlie Clements helped with the delivery. Their members were extremely generous this year and the dinners included 34 different food items.

Spring Hill, Florida - November 2017

The Ladies’ Auxiliary of Spring Hill #4208 recently donated $1,400 to the Florida Hospital Tampa Foundation for Muscular Dystrophy. Pictured, l to r, are Executive Director of MD Jan Berry, Marlene Gordon, Gail Vienhage, Ana Mahar, Barbara Cole, Barbara Fitzpatrick. Back row, l to r, Ann Krysheski, Barbara Danciak, Tammi Howlett and Dawn Hartz.

Spring Hill Auxiliary also donated $300 to One Community Now, Inc., for their Pack-A-Sack Program. Pictured, l to r, front row, Pat Schell of Pack-A-Sack, Marlene Gordon, Ana Mahar, Barbara Fitzpatrick and Rick Schell of Pack-A-Sack. Back row, Ann Krysheski, Diane Irwin, Tammi Howlett and Linda Erb.

South Central Regional - November 2017

During the annual South Central Regional Conference this fall, Regional Charity Directors presented checks for the money raised by them as directors including:

• $3,720 for the FOE Diabetes Research Center
• $1,414 for the Vicki Welch Ovarian Cancer Fund
• $150 for the Art Ehrmann Cancer Fund
• $370 for the D.D. Dunlap Kidney Fund
• $510 for the GMP’s Charity, Tri-State Honor Flight
• $150 for the Golden Eagle, Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Funds
• $140 for the Jimmy Durante Children’s Fund
• $370 for the Lew Reed Spinal Cord Injury Fund
• $201 for the Max Baer Heart Fund
• $366 for the Memorial Foundation
• $648 for the Robert Hansen Diabetes Fund

The Region also presented grants for $5,000 from the Grand Aerie and the Kansas Past State Presidents.

Blairsville, Pennsylvania - November 2017

Blairsville Eagle Riders #1488 were hard at work during the riding season, hosting a trio of benefit runs and making numerous community donations raising $12,253. In terms of total donations from the Eagle Riders, Aerie and Auxiliary, Blairsville is near eclipsing $20,000 total in 2017.

Ladysmith, British Columbia - November 2017

Ladysmith Eagles Auxiliary #2101 Madam President Sheila Williams and Madam Vice President Arlene Neale presented a check to Louise Baines of the local food bank for $4,037.25 along with 1,000 pounds of food collected by the Eagles.