Sutherlin, Virginia - September 2019 Eagle Riders #4420 participated in the Dean Ferris Memorial Ride fundraiser to benefit the Danville Pittsylvania Cancer Association. The Eagle Riders made a contribution of $19,511.78, and over the 8 years that this event has been held, a cumulative total of $144,511.77 has been raised to help the victims of cancer in their community. November 15, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Virginia 0 Comment Read More >>
Colonial Beach, Virginia - September 2019 Colonial Beach Eagles #4315 was able to donate $15,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Together, the Aerie and Auxiliary planned several events over a 3-week period to raise the funds. They held a bucket collection drive, with the Sheriff’s department’s permission, and collected nearly $3,000 in 4 hours with the help of 7 volunteers. They raised an additional $2,000 from a brown bag auction, and they hosted a benefit dinner for St. Judes’s, where they raised $5,000 during the benefit. The last of the funds came from a $5,000 grant. November 15, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Virginia 0 Comment Read More >>
Culpeper, Virginia - June 2019 Newly instituted Culpeper Eagles #4551 participated in their first Culpeper Relay for Life and was able to raise $2,172 – with a total of $128,463 raised during the relay. They ranked 12th out of 28 teams, and took 2nd place in Spirit. September 4, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Virginia 0 Comment Read More >>
Staunton, Virginia - May 2019 The Mason Dixon Conference proudly presented the Grand President-Elects a check of $6,500 each to help off-set their expenses for the upcoming year as Grand Presidents. This year the Conference was held at the Elliot's Knob Aerie #680. The Mason Dixon Conference is comprised of 7 states (Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, New York and West Virginia) The Conference has helped the incoming presidents over 25 years. The Mason Dixon Conference relies on money collected from the sale of lottery tickets but mostly from donations and raffles, which takes place on the first Friday and Saturday of April. September 4, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Virginia 0 Comment Read More >>
Alexandria, Virginia - May 2019 For the last 25 years, Alva Aerie #871 has participated in a walk dedicated to the memory of Past Worthy President Bubba Merker who suffered a major heart attack and passed away at a young age. Over these last 25 years, #871 has donated a total of $200,000 to the Max Baer Heart fund. - Lawrence Manchio, life member of Alva Aerie #871 turned 101 on April 24, 2019. He has been a member of the Aerie for 76 years, and attributes his longevity and exceptional health to the Mediterranean diet, remaining physically active, and drinking a glass of red wine daily. One his 100th birthday, the Grand Aerie awarded Manchio a plaque to recognize his milestone. September 4, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Virginia 0 Comment Read More >>
Fredericksburg, Virginia - May 2019 In recognition for her 20+ years of service to her community through her work with the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sue Limerick, member of Spotsylvania Auxiliary #4391, was presented the Distinguished Community Service award at the Annual NSWCDD Honorary Awards Ceremony in Fredericksburg, Virginia. September 4, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Virginia 0 Comment Read More >>
Virginia Beach, Virginia - November 2018 Virginia Beach Eagles #3204’s Auxiliary President Debbie Hall and Aerie President Bill Singleton were presented with the 2018 Eastern Virginia Medical School Outstanding Community Champion Award. Over the past 20 years, #3204 has donated a total of $100,000 to the Eastern Virginia Medical School Diabetes Research Center. December 13, 2018 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Virginia 0 Comment Read More >>
Garrisonville, Virginia - September 2018 Wayne Clark Aerie #4488 held a poker run and bike wash that raised over $4,700 for a local charity supporting childhood cancer called the Fairy Godmother Project. The FGP is a nonprofit and their mission is to ease the burden of day to day life for families facing all phases of a pediatric cancer diagnosis. December 12, 2018 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Virginia 0 Comment Read More >>
Colonial Beach, Virginia - September 2018 Colonial Beach Aerie #4315 presented St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with a $15,000 check. The Aerie raised the money by holding a benefit dinner that included raffles, a brown bag auction, a silent auction, and a bucket drive. December 12, 2018 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Virginia 0 Comment Read More >>
Virginia - June 2018 During the Virginia State convention, the Fredericksburg Eagles newsletter editor, Sue Limerick, received the 2nd place class C division award for the 2017/18 Grand Aerie Bulletin Contest from GWP Tom McGrath. December 12, 2018 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Virginia 0 Comment Read More >>