Welcome to Grand Haven

February 2015

Volume 14 Issue 2

Grand Aerie Mission Statement

The Fraternal Order of Eagles, an international non-profit organization, unites fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality,

to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills, and by promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope

AERIE OFFICERS

President David Fritz, Jr. Vice President Roger Wilder Secretary Dean Nash Treasurer Jack Olthof Jr. Conductor Christian Sorensen Chaplain Dave Hamather Trustee Dennis Cherry Trustee John Lemke Trustee Jon Lewis Trustee Tom Jacoby Trustee D. J. Westerhouse Inside Guard Thomas Nelson Outside Guard Kenny Epplett Jr. Past President Chester Cook

“Co-Mothers of the Year” Carol Olthof and Kate Kade

“Volunteers of the Year Sherri Puisis & Tom Jacoby

Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we move through the winter months we have lots of things going on here at Aerie 925 with some real entertainment scheduled, such as many good bands and a Comedy Night set up for Valentines Night Feb-ruary 14th. We now have Growlers for sale so you may purchase one of

our enjoyable drafts to take home . By adding more tappers we have a great variety of drafts available. Look for Grill hours 11:00 am - 1:00PM Mon, Wed ,and Friday for lunch- soups sandwiches etc. as we now will serve lunches. Hope everybody is having some luck with Keno and enjoying the fun here at Aerie 925. Do not forget it is important to help with the membership drive by signing up at least one new member. We need to keep membership going! As we continue through the winter, come down and enjoy the enter-tainment, food, fun and sociables with friends. See you soon. Thank You David Fritz Worthy President

Dear Brothers, I was asked by David Fritz Jr. if I would serve as secretary until the end of our fiscal year, May 31, 2015. I agreed to do this for the excellent organization and many very good members. Julia Fullerton , our administrative assistant will continue to handle our day to day activities and I will assist her. Welcome new and re-enrolled brothers: David P. Heimbuch, Bruce Mc Nees, Jack E. Wesley, Dale G. Kalsbeek, Randy J. Thompson, David Pawlak, David B. Young, David T. Kratt, Jon G. Currier, Patrick Shears, John G. Stalzer. Please remember Brothers Garry Fox and Dale Foster who are recovering from medical issues. Last year from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, the Aerie donated $21,284.54 to local, national charities and youth sports programs. Thanks to all of our brothers and sisters who helped make this possible. Sincerely, Dean A. Nash, Secretary

WORTHY PRESIDENT NEWSWORTHY PRESIDENT NEWS

Eagles #925 Instituted December 14, 1904

People Helping People

WORTHY SECRETARY NEWS

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EAGLE RIDERS’ OFFICERS

President Joy Robertson

Vice President Mark Gelhespy

Secretary Tami Riemersma

Treasurer Liane Hendrickson

Chaplain Patti Schleeter

Road Captains Sandy French

AUXILIARY OFFICERS

President Brenda Olson Trustees Danielle Forrest

Vice President Huttaluna Wolters June Kostka

Secretary Deborah DeYoung Clara Mitchel

Treasurer Peggy Briegel Inside Guard Diane Long

Conductor Tamara Gargano Outside Guard T.B.A.

Chaplain Donna Johnson Jr. Past Pres. Phyllis Button

Please contact Debbie DeYoung with any changes in your mailing address: celebrations, illness or deaths -debbideyoung@chartermi.net or by phone at 846-9343

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I would like to start by welcoming our new and re-enrolled Auxiliary members Kathy Kwekel, Elizabeth Coco, Janet Lasko, Tessa Helder, Amanda Joyner, Deborah Grenell, Kandace Rose, Kris Rillema, and Suzanne Heimbuch. Grand Aerie Rules and Regulations for Governing the Auxiliary state that when a member becomes 3 months delinquent in her dues she shall be dropped from the rolls of the Auxiliary. In the past, I have not been following that rule, however, I need to start doing it from now on. Therefore, any Auxiliary Member whose dues expired August 31, 2014 or prior will be dropped from membership on February 15, 2015. If your dues expire on November 30, 2014, you will be dropped from membership on March 15, 2015 if your dues are not paid. Expire February 28, 2015, drop June 15, 2015 and so on. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. If you get dropped but would like to rejoin the Auxiliary - you need to fill out an application as a re-enroll, pay 1 year dues and pay $12.00 initiation fee. You do not have to go through the initiation again. The Auxiliary is working on several upcoming events so be sure to check the Board at the club, the newsletter, our Facebook page and keep an eye on your emails. Debbi DeYoung, Madam Secretary

Hello Riders,

It's hard to believe that spring is only about 6 weeks away....before long we'll be riding! Our meeting this month is February 1st at 2pm. We will be plan-ning our yearly calendar at this meeting. We've got a couple of events coming up in April. We will be preparing the dinner again this year for the Sandy Corley Kick-off Bash and we are planning a Spring Pub Crawl, both dates TBD. Watch for more info in the March newsletter. Also our meeting in April will be held on April 12th due to Easter being the first Sunday in April this year. Please make note of the change. Anyone interested in joining our group or would like more infor-mation on the Riders, please contact President Joy Robertson at (616) 502-0551 or myself at (616) 822-0200. You don't have to ride a motorcycle to join the Riders. Any mode of transportation is always welcome on our runs/events. Here's a great thought for the month....laugh when you can, apologize when you should and let go of what you can't change.

Kiss slowly, play hard, forgive quickly, take chances, give every-thing and have no regrets. Life's too short to be anything but happy. Be safe! Tami Riemersma Eagle Riders Secretary

Hello Ladies, Warm greetings to all of you. I hope everyone en-joyed time with their families over the holidays and kept warm during are artic freeze. We are thinking about putting a bus trip together in late February early March, watch the board for sign up and de-tails of the route. We are also going to do another Wine & Paint geared towards Mother's day. A great time to spend with mom and make a lasting memory or a great gift certificate idea to buy her a seat in the session. One more thing we are plan-ning is a Murder Mystery night, both events will be in late in April early May. We are waiting for confir-mation on dates. I will get them in the March news-letter and post on the Auxiliary board so as they are confirmed. Keep warm and be safe! Brenda Olson Madame President

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NEWSLETTER & WEBSITE If you would like to include any information in the

newsletter or on the website, please e-mail to: eagles925@aol.com or

grandhaveneagles925@gmail.com(Dean Nash) or glennny616@aol.com (Glenn Kade)

Please title your subject line “Eagles Newsletter” The deadline for the newsletter is 6:00 p.m. on the 15th of the month

Information (including pictures) must have approval from a board member of your group

Website Address GrandHavenEagles925.com Social Room (616) 842-4330

www.facebook.com/GrandHavenEagles

On December 17th, Dean La Fave, Mitch Arnold,

Philip Vilenski, Tyler Coburn, Chip Brunell and

Corey Jeaneret, our friends from the band Wayland,

became members of Grand Haven Eagles #925.

Welcome Brothers!

Saturday March 14th St. Patrick’s Party with Chet’s

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner & Live Irish Band

Saturday March 21st

Chili Cook Off Entry Fee $10(refundable) Limited Spots Available Forms Available at the Bar 1-1:30 Set Up 1:30-5:30 Prep & Cook 5:30-6:30 Judging

Adult Comedy Nights

February 14, 2015 March 7, 2015

March 28, 2015

Doors Open at 7:00 pm

Grand Haven 925 Members Free

All Others $5.00

Euchre Tournament Schedule

February 7, 2015 March 7, 2015 April 4, 2015

Tournaments Start at 1:00 pm All Dates

Redneck Camel Race To Support Local Charities

January 31,2015 Come See Something New and

Support Local Charities Sponsored by WGHN 92.12 FM

Questions? Contact WGHN @ WWW.WGHN.Com

Try one of our menu items!

*Reuben *Burgers *Pizza *Wet Burritos

*Appetizers and more…..

Grill Open 6:00-9:00 p.m. Monday Grill Open 5:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday Grill Open 5:00-10:00 pm Thursday Grill Closed 5:00-8:00 p.m. Fish Fry Fridays Grill Open 3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Saturday (Grill May Open Earlier if Special Event) Grill Open 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday

Up Coming Events

FEBRUARY 2015

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Free Pool

Riders Meeting 2 :00 pm

2 Aerie

Meeting 7 pm Initiations

3

4 5 All Day

6 Fish Fry

5-8 PM

* Backseat Driver

7 Euchre

Tournament * Backseat Driver

8 Free Pool

9 10 Ladies Night Auxiliary Meeting

11

$1.00 Beer Night

(select beers)

12 All Day 13 Fish Fry

5-8 pm

* Marlane Lewis

14 Comedy

Night No Band

15 Free Pool

District Meeting 2 pm Grand Haven #925

16 Aerie

Meeting 7 pm Initiations

17 Ladies Night

18 $1.00 Beer

Night

(select beers)

19 All Day 20 Fish Fry

5-8 pm

* Carl Webb

21

* Carl Webb

22 Free Pool

23 24

Ladies Night Auxiliary Meeting

25

26 All Day 27 Fish Fry

5-8 pm

* O.D.R. (Old Dudes Rock)

28 * T.B.A.

* Denotes Band for the Night. Bands start at 8:30 pm unless otherwise noted