Brainerd, Minnesota - August 2022 Brainerd Eagles #287 recently held a fundraiser for Camp UBU. The camp was in need of funds to support less fortunate children who requested to attend. The Eagles raised $1,612 during their event. Additionally, Eagle member Amanda Bachman, who also belongs to the Brainerd Lions, requested a donation for the event and was given a surprise check for $5,000 from the Lions to help the cause. The Qing for Communities barbecue fundraiser was supported by Super One foods and the Ugly Cheesecake Factory. Thanks go to Shawn and Michelle Bailey for serving as the grill masters. Pictured, l to r, Trustees Keith Bachman and Bob Hannahs and bartender Dan Bachman. Also pictured is Bob Hannahs presenting the donation to Cathy Picek, Camp UBU Director. August 11, 2022 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota Brainerd, Minnesota, Charity 0 Comment Read More >>
Hallock, Minnesota - April 2021 The Eagles of Hallock #2617 recently presented two $1,000 scholarships to 2020 graduates. Kaitlyn Driscoll and Lauren Klein received the scholarships after successfully completing their first semesters of college courses. Dan Woodard presented the checks. The Hallock Eagles also gave $500 to the nonprofit KIDSon Cares recently. May 11, 2021 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
Roseau, Minnesota - January 2021 For many years, Roseau Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary #3882 has served an annual Christmas Day Dinner they call “Do Not Spend Christmas Day Alone.” Typically, they prepare the meal as a sit-down dinner, but changed the service to carryout in 2020 due to the ongoing pandemic. In under two hours, they served 120 take out meals consisting of turkey, mashed potatoes, squash, cranberries, meatballs, lefse and a pumpkin roll. All items were donated. The meals were free, however some donated money which was given to Minnesota State Auxiliary President Marlene Hanson’s charity Make-A-Wish of Minnesota. Pictured are members of Roseau’s Aerie and Auxiliary and District 2 Secretary/State Chauffeur Dale Hanson. February 1, 2021 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
Hallock, Minnesota - January 2021 The Eagles of Hallock #2617 recently presented a grant from the F.O.E. Charity Foundation Cancer Fund for $1,000 to the Hospice of Kittson County. They also donated $500 to the Salvation Army and $150 to the Hallock Senior Nutrition Council. Pictured, l to r, Hallock Secretary Daniel “Woody” Woodard and Tersa Clay of the Hospice of Kittson County. February 1, 2021 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
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. October 28, 2020 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
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. August 13, 2020 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
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. April 14, 2020 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
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. September 4, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
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. September 4, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
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. September 4, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>