The Worthy Prez sez….

Wow wasn’t September great!  It will be tough to top the great start we had with Labor Day Weekend.  If you didn’t stop by you missed an exciting Vegas Night and some fantastic entertainment. 

I watched in awe on how smooth every thing went on Vegas Night and the Texas Hold’em Tournament.   Everyone had a great time at both of these events because of the dedication and enthusiasm of all of our Aerie and Auxiliary members who volunteered their time to work these events.   A Special thanks to each and every one of you.  

We are trying something new by having a comedy night on October 16th.  Due to capacity limitations, this event will be by ticket entry only.  The night will include a dinner, Comedian Jimmy Carmody and dancing afterward.  Tickets are on sale at the Club on a first come first serve basis.

With our beautiful fall weather,  thoughts turn to our Adult Halloween Party.  This year’s party will be held on the evening of October 23rd.  Mark your calendar and start planning that special costume and join us for a fun evening.

Once again we will be having our annual Michigan State/Michigan Football extravaganza on October 30th.  Come on in and root for your favorite team. 

In closing, I am asking all of our members to reflect on the greatness of our county and the freedoms that we enjoy. Our prayers go out to the service men and women serving our country protecting what we hold so precious.  

Jerry Adair

Worthy President

Aerie Chaplin Report

Sympathy cards were sent to Bob Weaver for his sister’s passing, Bill Hoover for the loss of his brother, and to the family of one of our members, Joe LaFountain. Get well cards went out to Leo Pieniozek and Ron Baldwin. The month of September brought the 3rd anniversary of the World Trade Center attack. Let us keep the memories of those lost and their families, the service men and women around the world fighting to uphold our American ideals and beliefs, as well as all others lost in attacks on America in our hearts and prayers.

Terry Gorgon

Chaplain

Trustee’sCorner

The Board of Trustees want to emphasize, if you buzz in you must show your card to the Bartender.   A reminder to our members, a lot of the people who buzz in are visitors to our Club and when they are greeted with “where is your card” it tends to make them uncomfortable and unwelcome. The Bartender is responsible for checking the cards and should be the only one who asks for a card.

Country Breakfast                                 

The October Country Breakfast will be on Sunday the 3rd.  Breakfast is served from 8 am to 11 am.    This will be the last Country Breakfast until Spring.

District Meeting                                                                      The October District Meeting will be October 17th at 2:00 at Albright Shores. Join us to show your support for our Club, enjoy an afternoon of fellowship with other Eagle members and as always a great meal prepared.

Vegas Night                                                                                 I want to thank the Vegas Nite workers, especially Tami Drake, Betty Bobbitt, Maxine Finch, Stephanie Gorden, Teach, Pat & Larry.  The total for the night was $2400.00.   Again, thank you. Pete Jakey.

Michigan/Michigan State Game

Get your pom poms ready for our Annual Michigan/Michigan State Rivalry Party Saturday October 30th.  Wear your colors and bring along some finger foods to share.  The party will start at noon!  Be there or be square….  Al & Tami Drake

Shuffleboard

Shuffleboard is every Tuesday Night at 6:30.  We would love to see new faces come in for a fun evening.

A Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament                         Congratulations to Dave Sian for his win. The other 6 finalists in order of their finish were: Ed Walsh, Jennie Wilkinson, Jim O’Connell, Penny Kratz, Warren Haught and Marv Dawson

Note of Thanks

 We would like to thank everyone who attended Stephanie’s Shower and donated food and door prizes.  It was a beautiful shower and I would like to thank the Strippers “who didn’t strip” but they were fun!  Thanks a lot,Carla Sylva and Betty Ankney

The Madam Prez sez…

I would like to thank all who attended the steak fry,  as well as all the volunteers, including those who baked and donated the desserts.  The kids Halloween party has been changed to Oct. 23 at 2:00.  Please watch for the sign up sheet, and if you plan on bringing any children, let us know. Donations of candy and cupcakes are appreciated, and we will have a sign up sheet for cupcakes, as well.

Check your calendars for coming events.  Hope to see many of you at some of these.

Kathy Halloran

Madam President  

Auxiliary Chaplin Report

I hope this finds everyone enjoying the last days of summer.  We thankfully didn’t have to send out a lot of cards.

We sent a get well card to Cheri Bahm who had surgery.  Thinking of you cards went out to Gordie Gardner whose wife is very ill and to Jan Davis whose son had an accident.

Flowers were taken to Cheri Bahm.  Sadly we sent sympathy cards to Dave & Cheri Bahm who had a death in the family, to Sheila La Fountain whose husband Joe died, the Irwin Bush family whose mother died and to Terry Gorgon whose grandmother died.

Have a happy healthy month.

Dianne Pigula

Auxiliary Chaplin

As I gaze upon the faces of my family and friends, I thank my lucky stars above for the love that never ends.  No matter where I travel of how far I roam, the greatest blessing God can give are found right here at home.

Attention Auxiliary

Due to another request from the Grand Aerie Secretary, the proposed changes to our by-laws, have once again, be reread.  It is required to have the second and third readings repeated at separate successive meetings, therefore the second reading is scheduled for October 12, 2004, Tuesday's regular meeting at 7:00 pm; the third reading, followed by voting, will occur on Saturday, October 23, 2004,meeting 12:00 noon.

By-laws Committee:  Teddy Wixom, Donna Comfort, Leona Huggard & Norma Bedore.

Attn Women Golfers:

Women’s Golf Outing, June 18th, 2005. Anyone interested please email Ann Garrett at ann48610@peoplepc.com or sign up on bulletin board at club. We will send you specifics and form for registration.  We will be golfing at Snowsnake, meal at the Eagles following.  At least one Secord Eagle per team $50.00 person.  Hope to see you there.

We are...... "People Helping People."

For a century, the FRATERNAL ORDER of EAGLES has been a major influence Internationally, Nationally, Regionally, in our States and Provinces, AND most of all..... in our communities.

It was the EAGLES who started Mothers Day, who provided the impetus for Social Security, who ended job discrimination based on age. Who've built training centers all over the world. Who raise millions of dollars every year to combat heart disease and cancer. Help handicapped kids, uplift the aged and otherwise make life a little brighter for people not as lucky and blessed as we are.

We uphold and nourish the values of Home, Family and Community that are so necessary and it seems so often today, so ignored and trampled in society.

We're home town builders. We support our police and firefighters and others who protect and serve us. We fund research in areas such as Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Diabetes and Cancer. We help raise money for neglected and abused children and for the aged..... we are the Eagles, and we are People Helping People. We're volunteers and have fun volunteering.

Our praises have been sung by Presidents and Prime Ministers, but still today too many people wonder 'WHO ARE THE EAGLES?" It's time to get out the word, WE ARE THE EAGLES! For 100 years we have been leaders in the effort to make the world a brighter and better place for everyone.