FOE 3097 Newsletter May 3 2026

Good day Brothers and Sisters!

Hey, hey, it’s the month of May … check out what’s going on today!

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May 3, Sunday … a day of leisure??

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May 4 & 6, Monday & Wednesday … Line Dancing … 10 till 11am.  

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May 4, Monday … Drop In Darts … 6:30pm.

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May 5, Tuesday … Trustee Meeting … 5:30pm.  

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May 6, Wednesday … Burger & Beverage … starts at 4pm … only $13.  

A lot of people look forward to this day all week … it means no dinner prep, no cooking, no dishes … instead scrumptious, made to order burgers & a nice cold beverage to go along with it.  50/50 tickets ($5 for a strip of ten) are also on sale & the draw is at 6pm.  What’s not to enjoy!

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May 7, Thursday … Poker … 7pm.

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May 8, 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 8, FRIDAY NITE DINNER … starts at 5pm

It’s Friday nite – time to wind down the week, catch up with some friends, have a drink or two & enjoy the camaraderie with your buddies at the Eagles.  And while you are here, have some dinner.  This time Chef Franca & her busy crew are in the kitchen making Pork Cutlets, Mashed Potatoes & Vegies for dinner.   Sounds yummy!  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 9, 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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Lounge Hours are:

Monday        3 – 10pm
Tuesday       3 –   9pm
Wednesday 2 – 10pm
Thursday     3 – 10pm
Fri/Sat         2 – 10pm 
Sunday        2 –   8pm

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

May 9 … Johnny & the Band

May 16 … Tightrope

May 23 … Rick Benn

Once again, the week flew by & if it’s entertainment you are looking for … your problem is solved!  Stop in at the Eagles for a fun-filled afternoon of music & dancing & time well spent with friends you know.  Friendly bar service is available & 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 9, 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 10, Sunday … 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 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 its 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.  Early Bird Draws taking place this year.  

For the Aerie …

  1. The First Prize of $50 April 1, winner … Anthony Bohol.
  2. The Second Prize for a year’s free membership, winner … Malcolm Gillette.
  3. The Last Draw will be a couple of drink tickets supplied by the Lounge …winner draw on May 4.  

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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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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HELP NEEDED … IN THE KITCHEN …

BIG MULTI-DAY CATERING COMING UP … with daily breakfast & lunch for a small group.  Please call Marilyn at 250-287-0544 to put your name on the list of helpers for any event you may be able to assist with.  Dates will be coordinated with those who call.  

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

 

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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 … Thanks for reading … drop me a line or two with anything related to Eagle Info.    moellerbm2@gmail.com   Cheers … Mag.

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