Good day Brothers and Sisters!
Good Morning … It’s finally spring time!!
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April 12, Sunday (that’s today) … John Warkentin Memorial … 1pm.
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April 13 & 15, Monday & Wednesday … Line Dancing … 10 til 11am.
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April 13, Monday … Drop In Darts … 6:30pm.
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April 14, Tuesday … Aerie / LA Meeting … 7:30pm.
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April 15, Wednesday … Burger & Beverage … starts at 4pm … only $13.
Time for a nite out. It’s the middle of the week & you don’t feel like cooking so come on down for a Burger & a Bevie. A fun way to take a break. 50/50 tickets ($5 for a strip of ten) are also on sale & the draw is at 6pm.
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April 16, Thursday … LET’S GO MINGO BINGO … 6 til 10pm
Fundraiser for C.R. Crush Volleyball
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April 16, Thursday … Poker … 7pm.
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April 17, Friday … FRIDAY NITE MEAT DRAW … ticket sales start at 5pm.
Individual Meat Draw tickets $5. Mega Meat Pack tickets $5. 50/50 tickets – $5 for a strip of ten. Draws start at 6pm.
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April 17, FRIDAY NITE DINNER … starts at 5pm
Franca & her team are cooking up a Greek Dinner!! It’s bound to be a treat! Cost is $12 for Members, $15 for Non-Members. Call the Lounge 250-287-4990 to get your name down for the meal.
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April 17, 18, 19 .. Friday, Saturday, Sunday .. Eagles’ Provincial Dart Tournament
Entry fee … $15 per event preregistered, $20 if not registered by April 16th
More info … Sharon Sanford 250-923-0373 (hm), 250-205-0375 (cell)
email … mysmusic2000@yahoo.com
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SATURDAY MUSIC BAR … 4 until 7pm … in the Lounge … doors open at 2pm.
April 18 … Tightrope
April 25 … Johnny & the Band
May 2 … Tightrope
Saturday afternoons are made for sitting in the Eagles’ Lounge, having a bevie or 2 or 3, catching up with your friends, listening to some great music & if you really want to ‘shake it all over’ get onto the dance floor & move it. If the kitchen is open, the usual Pub Fare – Wings & Things, will be served. Food order sheets are on the tables… cash only please. And 50/50 tickets will be sold ($5 for a strip of ten) … draw happens at 6pm. Enjoy!!
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APRIL 18, SATURDAY KARAOKE … in the Lounge … start time 7:30pm
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WINTER Lounge Hours are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday … 3pm til closing
Wednesday … 2pm til closing
Friday & Saturday … 2pm til closing
Sunday … 2pm til closing
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AT A GLANCE …
- Eagles 3097 phone # 250-287-4990(extensions for different depts)
- Building address: 1999-14th Avenue, C.R. V9W 4J2
- Lounge Office (Business Email) – crfhs3097@gmail.com
- Aerie Secretary (Erich) – aerie3097cr@gmail.com
- Ladies Auxiliary Secretary (Marilyn) – dalmar1@telus.net
- Hall Rentals (Marilyn) – dalmar1@telus.net
Entertainment (Franca) – f_russo@shaw.ca
Website – 3097bcfoe.com
Web Master – crfhs3097@gmail.com
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RENEW YOUR 2026 AERIE MEMBERSHIP … Early Bird Draws taking place this year.
- The First Prize of $50 April 1, winner … Anthony Bohol.
- The Second Prize will be a year’s free membership drawn mid April
- The Last Draw will be a couple of drink tickets supplied by the Lounge, drawn on May 1.
The Deadline for paying your Aerie Dues are May 31, 2026 !!
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YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED …
Effective Immediately the following will NO LONGER BE PERMITTED in the Eagle premises at any time:
- Outside Foods
- Outside Beverages
- Backpacks
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DID YOU KNOW …
A good way to find out what’s happening at the 3097 Ladies Auxiliary … check it out. https://www.facebook.com/CREaglesLadiesAuxiliary
Text or call Tara Jordan for further information 250-202-7746 or email her at tara@smallplanetenergy.ca
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES …
Part Time / Relief Bartender / Server
The Campbell River Fraternal Order of Eagles 3097 is currently looking to hire the qualified person. Must have “Serving it Right” & be available evenings & weekends. Competitive wages from $17.85
Please mail or drop off your resume, after 3pm at:
The FOE3097 Eagles Hall, 1999-14th Ave. Campbell River BC V9W 4J2
Or email to crfhs3097@gmail.com
Please Quote: ref:3097 101 2026
And visit us anytime at https://3097.bcfoe.com/
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FOE 3097 Fire Safety Director
This volunteer position is low key and requires compiling Fire Safety reports from CR Fire department and two companies that do safety inspections of FOE 3097. The Fire Safety Plan is well laid out in digital format and in the required hard copies & is inspected semi-annually.
This opportunity is well suited to a person who has or had workplace safety in their working or recreational lives. if you are interested for a one year term, please contact: Leroy 604 813 8544 or crfhs3097@mail.com
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HELP NEEDED … IN THE KITCHEN …
SATURDAY AFTERNOON PUB FOOD … for cooking up Wings & Things which is very popular during the Saturday Music Jams. Franca will train the right person in all that is required for preparing the Pub Food. Please message her 250-204-3432 or email f_russo@shaw.ca
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ENTERTAINMENT COMING UP …
April 25, Saturday … Garth Brooks Tribute
Tickets $25 each
Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.
Bar Service available.
More info contact Tyee Marine or calling Rod 250-203-8145
or Eventbrite.
or facebook.com/voicesoflegends
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EVENTS COMING UP …
April 26, Sunday … Eagle Riders Memorial Ride … kick stands up at 10am.
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April 30, Thursday … Let’s Go Mingo Bingo … 6-10pm … Season Final
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June 28, Sunday … Poker Run 2026 … Open to All Riders!
Breakfast & Registration – 9am
Riders Meeting – 10:30am
Kick Stands Up – 11am
Dinner – 5pm
Come on down & enjoy a day of fun!
Stops: Eagles Hall, Griffin Pub, Waverly Pub, Crown & Anchor Pub, Horn Lake Petro Can Gas Station.
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ON-GOING EVENTS …
CRIB ON SATURDAYS … 10:30am
Bring a partner & come in plenty of time to register. There is a $10 fee & prizes are awarded to the top 3 or 4 players. For more information contact Haidee at haideeb@shaw.ca
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RECOVERED PROGRAM BIKE SALE – EAGLE’S PARKING LOT
This happens the on the ‘LAST SUNDAY of every month in the spring / summer / early fall’ from 9am until 12 noon. Big Al is there most Wednesdays … perhaps email him to confirm the time … normal time is noon until 4pm.
Reconditioned bikes, some wheelchairs, 3 & 4 wheel scooters.
All Units are CLEAN, INSPECTED & TESTED.
For more info contact Walter at wmmworks@telus.net
or Big Al at batripple@shaw.ca
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HEADS UP …
Contact info:
Fraternal Order Of Eagles #3097
1999 14th Ave, Campbell River, BC V9W 4J2
250-287-4990, FOE Business Email crfhs3097@gmail.com
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DON’T DRINK & DRIVE … transportation is available TO & FROM any event at the Eagles … call / text Theresa 604-413-1538 or email her t.toms@telus.net to make arrangements, leaving your contact info, address & number of people in your party. Drive home services are by cash donation.
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REMINDERS …
Now available … premade frozen T.V. dinners for popping into your oven … homemade Beef Pot Pies & homemade Chicken Noodle Soup … cost is $6 for each one. These are very popular & will go fast! Please contact Ann Feeney to make a purchase 250-923-4977
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A friendly message from the LA Secretary, Marilyn Lewis: “All Ladies Auxiliary Membership Dues are $40 & are payable by May 31, 2026. They can be left at the Eagles, e-transferred or mailed to 2523 Rainbow Road, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 4W1 We would like to get as many dues paid before the Grand Aerie starts sending out notices, for which we are billed.”
“Also, anyone paying their dues or writing ANY CHEQUES to the LA, the cheques must be made out the following way or the BANK will not accept them. They must be made out to Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #3097. This is BANK POLICY & if the cheques are not made out exactly correct they will not take them.” Any questions , please contact Marilyn either by email at dalmar1@telus.net or by phone # 250-286-6865
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Eric Hippolt, the Aerie Secretary, suggests that Aerie Membership may be paid at the Bar, where there is a Members List with the amount owing for each Aerie Member. You may also enclose your payment (cash or cheque) into an envelope, along with your name & the amount paid & drop it thru’ the mail slot in Erich’s office. The Aerie Membership dues are the same as last year so please check your 2025 membership card to indicate the amount owing.
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Any Eagle Member who does any volunteer work in the Community, please submit your hours to LA Secretary Marilyn asap as they must be submitted to the Provincial Committee by the end of April. The hours undertaken must be presented on authorized letterhead & signed by a recognized official.
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LADIES AUXILIARY NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL … Ladies, if you are proposing a new member to our Auxiliary, please note:
- Your attendance at the LA meeting is mandatory when your application proposal for a new member is made.
- Your attendance is also mandatory when the new member is initiated.
- And it is your responsibility to contact the applicant regarding their initiation.
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YOUR PROFILE INFO … It is important to keep phone numbers & email addresses current so that members can be contacted. Please email Marilyn at dalmar1@telus.net to update any changes.
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AND IN CONCLUSION … Regarding Eagle Info … Drop a line anytime at moellerbm2@gmail.com Thanks for reading! Cheers … Mag.
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