FOE 3097 Newsletter June 14 2026

Good Day Brothers and Sisters!

We have some wonderful news to share!!  Remember the Provincial Mr. & Mrs. Eagle Award, which is an annual award given to deserving Eagle Members of our province who unselfishly contribute their time & effort for the betterment of their Aerie?  The award was presented at the Cranbrook Convention earlier this month & the recipients are within our own 3097 Eagle family … Norm & Shelly Morton.   Congratulations & ‘thank you’ for providing such good work & dedication to our Order.  We are very grateful & proud for the well deserved recognition you have received!!  

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Only 2 weeks left to get your winning ticket … it’s the season to do some outdoor cooking & everyone can use a shiny, new  BBQ which the Eagle Riders are selling Raffle Tickets for … to support the POKER RUN donation fund.  Cost is $2 per ticket & are available from Eagle Riders on Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturday … in the Lounge.  Draw will be held on June 28 at 6pm.

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June 14, Sunday … Not much happening.

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June 15 & 17, Monday & Wednesday … Line Dancing … 10 till 11am.  

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June 15, Monday … Drop In Darts … 6:30pm.

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June 16, Tuesday … Trustee Meeting … 5:30pm.

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June 17, Wednesday … Burger & Beverage … starts at 4pm … only $13.  

Time to mozzy on over to the Eagles’ Lounge for a tasty treat – a made to order, especially for you, high quality beef burger with all the trimmings.  For an extra $3 you can have a 2 patty order.  And the beverage is your choice.  Bring your friends & come check it out.   50/50 tickets are also for sale … ten for $5.  

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June 18, Thursday … EAGLE RIDERS’ BIKE NITE … 6pm.  This is open to all members & guests & it will include some riding & skills.

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June 18, Thursday … Poker … 7pm.

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June 19, 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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June 19, FRIDAY NITE DINNER … starts at 5pm

This time it’s Chef Franca & her helpers in the kitchen & they are making Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches with Fries for a casual dinner.  Cost is $12 for members; non-members pay $15.  To accommodate the grocery shopping & prep, please call the Lounge, preferably by Thursday …  250-287-4990 …  to get your name onto the dinner list.  

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June 20, SATURDAY’S CRIBBAGE … 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.

June 20 … Rick Benn

June 27 … Double Play

July 4 … Johnny & the Band

It’s that casual, magical afternoon at the Eagles’ Lounge when the conversation is flowing, the drinks are ice cold & the live music is hot, hot, hot.  Can’t sit still?? Well then get onto that dance floor & show off some of those moves.  If the kitchen is available, the usual Pub Fare – Wings & Things, will be served.  Food order sheets are on the tables… cash only please.  50/50 tickets will be sold ($5 for a strip of ten) … draw happens at 6pm.  A great time is guaranteed so round up some friends & join the party!!

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June 20, SATURDAY … CORNER STAGE OPEN MIC & KARAOKE … in the Lounge … start time 8:00pm.

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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 …

June 21, Sunday … Father’s Day Breakfast … 9 till 11am.

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June 28, Sunday … Recovered Bike Sale … 9am till 12 noon

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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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July 19, Sunday … B.I.N.G.O. … 1pm.

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August 29, Sunday … Eagles First Annual Pig Roast Picnic … 1pm till 7pm

Ticket cost … $30 Members, $35 Non-Members

Dinner served … 4pm

Come join us for some fun & games.

Tickets limited to 100 … first come basis.

Contact Marilyn at  dalmar@1telus.net  or  Franca at  f_russo@shaw.ca

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FOR SALE …

Anyone interested in purchasing a Poker Run T-Shirt, please contact Erich at  aerie3097cr@gmail.com

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Meat Pies & cartons of Homemade Soup for sale … $6 each … contact Ann … 250-923-4977

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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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YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED …

For the convenience of our patrons …

NEW NOTICE REGARDING FOOD, DRINKS, ETC.

by Shelly Morton, Trustee

  • OUTSIDE FOOD … Outside food from local food services & restaurants … are permitted to be brought into the Lounge, PROVIDEING THAT THERE IS NO FOOD SERVICE AVAILABLE FROM OUR KITCHEN, or any day after 8pm.

    FOOD SERVICE DAYS will be posted on the BIG BOARD by/behind the BAR!  This is a temporary situation until we can get more Volunteers to assist in the food services.  Please be courteous & clean up any food related items, leftover food, dishes, cutlery, napkins, etc.

  • 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.
  • BACKPAKS … are not permitted in the Lounge.

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Reminder … Trustees meet every other Tuesday at 5:30pm.  

All Members of the Aerie & Ladies Auxiliary are welcome to attend.

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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 Bar.  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)

  • Phone # 250-287-4990 (extensions for different depts)

  • Building address: 1999-14th Avenue, C.R.  V9W 4J2

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REMINDERS …

AERIE MEMBERS … if you have paid your 2026 dues & are wondering where your new membership card is … check with the staff behind the Bar.  There it is … waiting to be picked up.

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SISTER MARILYN HAS A MESSAGE … “Just a quick word about Membership; May 31 was the cut-off & anyone who hasn’t paid their 2026 dues is considered delinquent & is not eligible for any of the benefits of a member in good standing.”

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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 … Thanks for reading.  Cheers, Mag.  moellerbm2@gmail.com

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