FOE 3097 Newsletter May 10 2026

Good Day Brothers and Sisters!

WISHING EVERY MOM A VERY HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!  Interested in finding out more about Mother’s Day … click onto this link  https://foe.com/mothers-day/

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MANAGER!

Dear Eagle Members,

We are excited to welcome Christine (Chris) as the new F.O.E. Complex/Lounge Manager.

Chris brings a wealth of experience & knowledge in the service & management industry, along with a strong background in running & operating successful businesses.  Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a passion for leadership, collaboration & innovation, making her a valuable addition to the Eagles’ organization.

In her new role, Chris will oversee the Complex, with a focus on the lounge, staff & working closely with all internal eagle groups.  The Board is confident that her vision & expertise will help strengthen our organization & support our continued growth & success.

Please join us in giving Chris a warm welcome.  We look forward to the knowledge, energy & leadership she will bring to our Eagle home.

You may have already seen Chris around the Complex in recent weeks, so don’t hesitate to introduce yourself & say ‘hello’.

Welcome to the team, Chris!

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Also a BIG WELCOME to the newest additions of the Aerie & Ladies Auxiliary … Shelly Olney, Roberta Engle, Bev Hale, Bob Nesbitt, Eric Robertson, Brian Robertson, Leslie MacGregor, Linda Campbell & Dianne Dennis.  We hope you find friendship & camaraderie within our close knit group & hope that you can find some time to join in the many social & work-wise activities that the Fraternity has to offer.  Congratulations … we look forward to meeting you all!  

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May 10, Sunday … (that’s today) … Mother’s Day Breakfast … 9 till 11am.

Mothers are served at no charge & everyone else is by donation.  The full breakfast buffet will have items for everyone to savour.  Moms get a flower & there are 2 gift baskets being raffled.  Tickets are $2 each or 3 tickets for $5.

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May 11 & 13, Monday & Wednesday … Line Dancing … 10 till 11am.  

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May 11, Monday … Drop In Darts … 6:30pm.

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May 12, Tuesday … Aerie / LA Meeting … 7:30pm.  

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May 13, Wednesday … Burger & Beverage … starts at 4pm … only $13.  

Craving for a juicy hamburger made just for you?  And an ice cold bevy to go with it?  We’ll meet you at the Eagles’ Lounge!!  Might even get lucky winning the 50/50 … 10 chances for $5.  Draw is at 6pm.  What’s not to enjoy!

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May 14, Thursday … Poker … 7pm.

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May 15, 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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May 15, FRIDAY NITE DINNER … starts at 5pm

Another night of no cooking!  How great is that!!  This time Chef Ann L. & all her busy helpers are in the kitchen cooking up Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry over Rice along with a Green Salad.  Cost $12 for Members, $15 for Non-Members.  Please call the Lounge 250-287-4990  to get your name onto the dinner list.  

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May 16, 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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NEW SUMMER LOUNGE HOURS:

Monday … 3pm – 10pm

Tuesday … 3pm – 9pm

Wednesday … 2pm – 10pm

Thursday …3pm – 10pm

Friday & Saturday … 2pm – 10pm

Sunday … 2pm – 8pm

Lounge may remain open later for scheduled Leagues.

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SATURDAY MUSIC BAR … 4 until 7pm … in the Lounge … doors open at 2pm.

May 16 … Tightrope

May 23 … Rick Benn

May 30 … Double Play

There is nothing more stimulating then walking into the refreshingly cool atmosphere of the Eagles’ Lounge on a Saturday afternoon, grabbing a seat with your friends, sipping an ice cold bevy & listening to some good old ‘rock & roll’.  Might even be inclined to get up & boogie to the music.  Friendly bar staff will attend to your refreshments & 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.  

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May 16, SATURDAY KARAOKE … in the Lounge … start time 7:30pm.

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HEADS UP …

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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EVENTS COMING UP …

May 17, Sunday … Eagles #3097 Annual General Meeting (AGM) … 11am … You must be a member in good standing & you must present your membership card to attend.  The agenda will be coming out shortly.  If you want something added to the agenda please email Franca at f_russo@shaw.ca

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May 22, Friday Nite Dinner … 5pm … Join us for a delicious dinner!!  The Aerie men are in the kitchen!  It’s Baby Back Ribs, Homemade Baked Beans & a Baked Potato with your choice of toppings.  Members pay $15, Non-members pay $18.  Tickets will be available in the Lounge for advance purchase.  Proceeds to benefit the John Howard Society KidStart program.

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May 25, Sunday … BINGO

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May 31, Sunday … Installation Of Officers … 1pm … Everyone Welcome.

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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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JOB OPPORTUNITY …

The Aerie is looking to fill two Aerie Trustee Positions on it’s executive.  To apply for a position, please send a letter of such to Erich, the Aerie Secretary at aerie3097cr@gmail.com  or come to our next Aerie Meeting on May 12 at 7:30pm.

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ON-GOING EVENTS …

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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FOR YOUR INFO …

QwALAYU HOUSE

We are delighted to invite you to a special behind-the-scenes Open House.

As a valued supporter of Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, you help bring comfort, care & support to Island families.  We’d like to show you firsthand the difference your generosity makes.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Guided Tours at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm

565 – 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, B.C.

Please RSVP by May 6 to  rsvp@islandkidsfirst.com  and indicate your preferred tour time.  Light refreshments will be served.

Here is the site. Attached file is the invite.

Q̓ʷalayu House

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RENEW YOUR 2026 EAGLE MEMBERSHIP … Deadline for paying dues are May 31, 2026.  The last Aerie Early Bird Draw for 2 drink tickets, took place on May 4 & the WINNER IS GERRY FLINN!  Congrats Gerry!  Cheers!!  

For the Ladies Auxiliary … Congratulations to Dodie Hodgins on winning $100 for early payment of membership dues.  More prizes coming up.  

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A NOTE FROM L.A. SECRETARY MARILYN … “If anyone receives a notice from Grand stating that dues are unpaid when you have already paid them, it is because Grand sent the emails out on April 1, and they are just getting delivered now.  If you are unsure, contact me at  dalmar1@ telus.net  or check your card for the expiry date.”

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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 food from local food services & restaurants, are permitted to be brought into the Lounge after 8pm, providing that there is no food service available from our kitchen.
  • Outside Beverages… outside beverages or snacks such as coffee, chips, etc are not permitted.  These items are available at the bar.  Glasses, mugs & bottles of water can be purchased at the bar for $2.  A variety of non-alcoholic beverages are also available for sale.  
  • Backpacks… are not permitted in the Lounge.
  • Any Questions… our Staff will be happy to assist you.

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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DID YOU KNOW …

The Ladies Auxiliary 3097 are at it again … this time donating $1,500 to the annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.  May 9 kicks off the 29th annual fundraising, which raises money for cancer research & support programs for children & families facing cancer treatment.  The Tour de Rock cycling event takes place September 19 to October 2, 2026.

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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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Meat Pies for sale … contact Ann … 250-923-4977

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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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AT A GLANCE …

  • Fraternal Order Of Eagles # 3097 (Official Name)

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REMINDERS …

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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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 … Once again, thanks for reading & thank you for contributing your input of related Eagle Info.    moellerbm2@gmail.com   Cheers … Mag.

 

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