People Helping People

New Brighton, Minnesota - August 2020

New Brighton Eagles #3718 was proud to host visits from Grand Madam President Jacque Marble and Grand Worthy President Dave Smith at the same time. During the visit, the Grand Presidents honored long-serving members with pins. #3718 had raised money from a turkey dinner event and was able to make two $500 donations to each President’s charity, F.O.E. Diabetes Research Center - Bridge to the Cure.

Austin, Minnesota - April 2020

Lookout Eagles #703 made a $1,500 donation to Hot Meals on Wheels. The donation made it possible for the organization to purchase shelf stable foods and new reusable red bags that could be filled and delivered to recipients.

Hallock, Minnesota - January 2020

In November of 2019, Hallock Eagles #2617 donated a total of $2,275 to various organizations, including Kittson Central Class of 2021, Kennedy Center, Hallock Area Community Fund, Hallock Curling Club, Hoollock Firemans relief Association, Hallock Public Library, and the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. 

New Brighton, Minnesota - July 2019

Minnesota State Aerie President Mike Hanson’s charity for his year was the Make A Wish Foundation of Minnesota. He had a goal of $20,000, but he was able to raise a total of $28,422.93. The Grand Aerie gave a grant of $5,000 and the New Brighton Eagles made a gambling donation of $8,000, but overall the balance was raised by the members of New Brighton Eagles #3718. Hanson raised the money by cooking burgers, hosting steak fry’s, live auctions, grab bags, and contributed personal donations during his year as State President. The average wish is about $6,500, so this will help to make more than a few wishes come true.

Farmington, Minnesota - June 2019

Farmington Eagles #4031 donated $5,000 to support Minnesota’s Special Olympics by purchasing a Gold Sponsorship for the Northland 300. The Northland 300 is a 300 mile, three day, charity snowmobile ride made up of volunteer participants who raise funds to support Special Olympics Minnesota. This year they raised a total of $185,641.

Owatonna, Minnesota - May 2019

The Owatonna Eagles #1791 awarded $1,000 each to the four 2019 Don Tuerk Memorial Scholarship winners: Robert Kniefel, majoring in Law Enforcement, Benjamin Witikko, majoring in Law Enforcement, Julia Hansen, majoring in Law Enforcement, and Samantha Hovden-Marlin, majoring in Alcohol & Drug Counseling. The funding for these awards is from the Don Tuerk Endowment fund. Don Tuerk was a community-minded native, long-time Eagles member, and Owatonna fireman.

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota - April 2019

Detroit Lakes Aerie #2342 donated $300 to the Becker County Food Pantry.

Albert Lea, Minnesota - January 2019

The Albert Lea Eagles Club #2258 raised $6500 and a box full of toys for Toys for Tots. Money was raised from raffle sales of Meat Packs on Thursday nights and on Sunday Viking Games. A special thanks to Lois, Julie and Carol for all their time and effort in raising the funds for Toys for Tots. Also Darron Becker who passed away this year in September.

Morris, Minnesota - December 2018

Morris Aerie #620 made a $700 contribution to the Morris Area High School toward the purchase of a new wrestling mat for the Morris Area Herman Chokio Alberta wrestling program. 

Morris Aerie #620 donated $750 to support the habitat and youth hunting programs in west central Minnesota. 

Morris Aerie #620 gave $1,100 to support the local D.A.R.E. program in the local elementary school. 

Morris Aerie #620 made a $125 donation that will go toward materials for elementary students so they can learn more about fire prevention.

Brainerd, Minnesota - August 2018