FOE 3097 Newsletter May 24 2026

Good Day Brothers and Sisters!

Only 1 week left for renewing your 2026 Eagle Membership… deadline for paying dues are May 31.  

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May 24, Sunday … Today  is B.I.N.G.O. in the Big Hall.

Doors open at 11am.

Bingo starts at 1pm

Concession will be open.

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May 25 & 27, Monday & Wednesday … Line Dancing … 10 till 11am.  

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May 25, Monday … Drop In Darts … 6:30pm.

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May 26, Tuesday … Aerie & LA Meeting … 7:30pm.  Madam President Marlene Jordan’s Coming Home Dinner will be served at 6pm with both meetings to follow.

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May 27, Wednesday … Burger & Beverage … starts at 4pm … only $13.  

What a wonderful alternative to cooking dinner!  Consider coming out to the Eagles’ Lounge & enjoy a scrump.delicious beef burger with all the fixings.  You may order a 2-patty burger for an additional $3.  Plus the beverage is your choice.  50/50 tickets are also for sale … 10 chances for $5.  Draw is at 6pm.  Enjoy!!

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May 28, Thursday … Poker … 7pm.

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May 29, 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 29, FRIDAY NITE DINNER … starts at 5pm

The chefs in the kitchen this time are the Past Presidents & they are cooking up the ever popular Salisbury Steak dinner.  Come early, bring some friends, sit back & relax.  Might as well enjoy a cold beverage as you catch up with all their news.  A great way to wind up the week.  Members pay $12, non-members pay $15.  

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May 30, 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 30 … Double Play

June 6 … Johnny & the Band

June 13 … Tightrope

It is Saturday afternoon … gather your friends & head up to the Eagles’ Lounge for some great, live entertainment.  Lots of seating available but come early as the place fills up fast.  The dance floor is open & inviting so feel free to dance a jig or two.  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 30, SATURDAY … CORNER STAGE 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 …

May 31, Sunday … Eagle Yard Outdoor General Cleanup … 9 till 11am.

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May 31, Sunday … Recovered Bike Sale … 9am till noon … Eagles’ Parking Lot.

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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, Horne Lake Petro Can Gas Station.  

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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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JOB OPPORTUNITY …

The two vacant Aerie executive positions have been filled.  Thank you to Robert Truttman & Tom Grafton for stepping forward.  Installation of all 2026 Officers is next Sunday, May 31 at 1pm.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  

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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, PROVIDING 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.
  • BACKPACKS… 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 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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HELP NEEDED … IN THE YARD …

Sunday, May 31, there will be an outdoor work party in the Eagles yard from 9 till 11am.  This will mostly be a general cleanup around the building … pulling weeds, tidying up flower & shrub areas, etc.  Please consider coming out to lend a hand.  Let’s make our premises neat & tidy with a little bit of attention on everyone’s part.  

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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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Erich 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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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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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 … In a ‘nutshell’, that’s it for this week.  Thanks for reading.  Cheers, Mag.  moellerbm2@gmail.com

 

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