People Helping People

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin - April 2021

On March 13, the Fond du Lac Eagles Aerie held their third annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser in conjunction with their Eagle State Officers Party. The proceeds from the event went to the Aerie & Auxiliary State Presidents projects. The Chili Cook-Off and other raffles raised $680. Wisconsin State Eagles Aerie President Kevin Keller’s project is Wisconsin Veterans Network and he received a check for $782, while State Eagle Auxiliary President Alice Janquart’s project is Rawhide, receiving a check for $665. Our “Celebrity Judges” were Lt. Rick Faris, Eng. Mike Spencer and FF/PM Andrea Hoksbergen from the Fond du Lac Fire Department. This year's Cook-Off winner was Chris Hartwig and 2019’s winner was Mark Schaefer. 2020’s event was canceled due to Covid-19. Pictured from left, Kevin Keller, Wisconsin Eagles State Aerie President, Alice Janquart, Wisconsin Eagles State Auxiliary President, Mark Schaefer and Chris Hartwig.

Manitowoc, Wisconsin - October 2020

Manitowoc Aerie #706 recently held a fundraiser to help the Manitowoc County Miracles Special Olympics. A donation of $1,140 was made in memory of former Miracles Athlete and Aerie member Paul Horner.

Merrill, Wisconsin - August 2020

Merrill Auxiliary #584 presented a $1,000 Scholarship to Anna Miller. The scholarship funds was raised from their Annual Spring Raffle.

Manitowoc, Wisconsin - June 2020

Manitowoc Eagles #706 presented a check in the amount of $1,140 to The Eternal Flame and Veterans Memorial. A Flag Day service was held at the club on June 14th and local Vets were invited.

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin - January 2020

Fond Du Lac Eagles #270 Wisconsin opened its hall to co-host the Fond du Lac Community Christmas Dinner program on Christmas Day. This year the program celebrated its 20th year and the 4th year it has been held at the Eagles Club. The Community Christmas Dinner is free, open to all, so that no one has to be alone on Christmas. This year 608 meals were served which included dine-in and delivered meals for the home-bound. This program is completely volunteer driven and receives its funding from donations and fundraisers.  

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin - December 2019

Chippewa Valley Eagles #2213 held their 5th Annual Hallie Block Party. The event consisted of an auction, cake walk, chicken dinner, raffles and the evening ended with a wrestling match. From the money raised, #2213 made two donations of $5,731.37 each to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program.

Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin - October 2019

Prairie du Chien Aerie #1502 presented 4 checks in the amount of $11,625 each to Mayo, Gunderson and U. W. Madison Heart and Cancer Research Centers totaling $46,500. They raised the money during the 2019 Eagles Heart and Cancer Telethon.

Wisconsin - August 2019

The Wisconsin State Aerie recently made a $1,000 donation to the Wisconsin Badger Camp in Prairie du Chien, Wi. The Badger Camp serves individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

Madison, Wisconsin - July 2019

Madison Eagles #623 helped establish an endowed nursing scholarship at Madison College named, Kathy G. Madison Auxiliary #623 Nursing Scholarship. The Auxiliary and Aerie raised a total of $20,000 to start the fund. Additionally, an individual donation of $3,400 was also given.

Wausau, Wisconsin - July 2019