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Richmond, Virginia - Sept. 2017

Virginia Lakeside Eagles #4211 held a series of fundraisers earlier this year. On May 20,they held a member bingo fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House in Richmond, raising $180. On June 17th, another member bingo fundraiser for St. Joseph’s Villa raised $166. Lastly, a Cookout, Music and Karaoke Fundraiser for Bobby Martin, a member who recently underwent a heart transplant, raised $660.

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Colonial Beach, Virginia - April 2017

Colonial Beach Eagles #4315 made a generous donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital last month.  As a result of months of planning by benefit committee chairman, Bill Hall, co-chair Rebecca Kinson, and committee members Debbie Bennett, Donna Barnette, Patricia Cochran, Debra Garcia, Carrie Keister, Ginger Roth, Sharon Schellin, and Linda Watts, the F.O.E. was able to donate $12,232 to this worthy cause.  Committee members ran several events to raise funds, including a brown bag auction, buffets during football games, and a prime rib dinner.  This is an annual fundraising effort for the Colonial Beach Eagles.

 

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Sutherlin, Virginia - February 2017

Piedmont Eagles #4420 delivered several bags of Christmas goods to the Pittsylvania School Board. Eagles members go out and shop for the kids each year, then bag up the gifts to be presented to area children in need. Pictured, l to r, are members Kathy Moorefield Dodson, Tyler Pass, Kay Duncan, Ann Farmer, Jerry Shelton and Pittsylvania School Board rep Tonda Finney.
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Alexandria, Virginia - February 2017

The Eagles of Alva Aerie #871 were proud to deepen their ties with the community by participating in the 46th Annual Alexandria Scottish Walk Parade on Dec. 3, 2016. The annual tradition benefits the Campagna Center, a local organization which provides educational and social support for all ages. Alva Eagles kicked off its first parade appearance in many years under the leadership of Outreach Committee Chair David Robbins. Dozens of Aerie and Auxiliary members marched alongside their truck, carrying banners, flags and balloons, distributing literature to adults and candy to children. Atop the truck was a giant inflatable eagle.
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Sutherlin, Virginia - January 2017

Piedmont Eagles #4420 made their annual visit to Pittsylvania County School Board Office on Monday, Nov. 21, to deliver 26 dinners for distribution to families for Thanksgiving. Members of the Eagles shopped for, packed the dinners in boxes, then loaded them into the group’s trailer for the ride to Chatham. Pictured, l to r, are Pittsylvania School Superintendent Mark Jones, Eagles member Kathy Moorefield Dodson, Past President Tony Pass, Vice President Bobby Walker, Secretary Ann Farmer and Trustees Kay Duncan and Jerry Shelton. Not pictured was committee chairperson Lori Nuhfer.

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