Welcome to Grand Haven

June 2015

Volume 14 Issue 6

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 Glenn Kade 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

“Mother of the Year” Amelia Simpson “Mr. Eagle” John Simmer “Mrs. Eagle” Char Corwin

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Here we are going into June and we have our largest fundraiser coming at us with the Coast Guard Entertainment Tent. We will need many volunteers to make this happen, so please look for sign-up sheets and notices in the social room! We will need help from setting up to tear down, serving and watching exits and securing the premises. (See notices on line and in social room). We are also revising our by-laws (see separate notice) . We are looking for Door volunteers also to help

run social room so please help with this request as this is actually a good way to meet fellow members and help your Aerie.( See Vice President Roger Wilder to help with door ) We are in a new year of membership drive so make that obligation and sign up some new members. Keep an eye on newsletter calendar as we have a lot of events and things going on. We are proud of our “Mother of Year” Amy Simpson and our Mr. Eagle John Simmer and Mrs. Eagle Char Corwin , all who help so much with this organization. We have some great entertainment coming up and we hope to see you come down and enjoy some cold adult beverages. Remember we will be reading our by-law changes at meetings on June 1st and June 15th and final reading July 6th. As we begin June we start with a new Secretary Glenn Kade who will be replacing Dean Nash. A BIGTHANKS to Dean for staying on until we filled that position, we are grateful for Deans help and Welcome Glenn as our new Secretary. Remember Coast Guard Entertainment Tent July 29th to August 1st. We will need your help! The sign up sheets will be posted the week of June 22nd in the social room. Thank You David Fritz, Worthy President

Dear Brothers, Welcome new, re-enrolled and transferred Brothers: Vaughn Aikens, Adam Beck, Dan Brady, Reg Crowe, Travis DeSplinter, Randal Dicks, Paul Elyea, David Fegel, Joseph W. Firestone, Andy Frisinger, Frederick Galas, David Harthy, Jeff Hughes, Chris Kemperman, James E. Keway, William McCabe, James R. McLaughlin, Marty Yonker, Erik Kozyra, Wilson K. Leary IV, Robert A. Sabine, Jason Quinn, Rodney C. Thompson, Paul S. Tiefenthal, Joel VanderBand, James W. VanDyke Jr., Mike Veach Sr., Mike Veach Jr., Garrett W. Veihl, Kyle Viening, Eric Wagenvelt, Jesse White, Eric Woodwyk. Thanks to our Brothers who have proposed their friends for membership. With your help we continue to have the largest membership in Michigan with 128 Aeries reporting and the 6th fastest in the country with 1400 Aeries reporting. This will be my last letter as your new secretary, Glenn Kade and assistant to the secretary Julia Fullerton will continue to provide excellent service to you. Glenn worked as a trustee in the office with me for over 2 years as is very familiar with our operations. The Aerie has sponsored a Tee for the annual American Red Cross Golf Outing in Ottawa County. We also purchased 12 Infant car seats for the Lakeshore Pregnancy Center and a donation to Hospice of North Ottawa, purchased 2 jackets for the Ottawa County Sheriff volunteer Advocate team, donated to the North Ottawa Rod & Gun club for their youth firearms training, sponsored a team in the Tri-Cities Kids League program. These donations are made possible with your support of our Aerie activities. The Michigan State Eagles convention will be held June 18, 19, 20 at Valley Plaza in Midland. We hope everyone has a good summer. Sincerely, Dean A. Nash, Worthy 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 Rita Cherry

Vice President Huttaluna Wolters Barbra Diederichsen Secretary Deborah DeYoung Nancy Zobi

Treasurer Peggy Briegel Inside Guard Georgia Stinger

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 members Michele VandonBrand, Stacy Emmert, Emily Thompson, Kina VanHorn, Deanne VanAelst, Kerry Dixon, Sally Abdelnour, Ann Welbes, Heather Marciniak, Alanna VanHoeven, Julie Marciniak, Gloria Ruzicka, Victoria Royce, and Leanne Stewart. A quick reminder to all of the Auxiliary Members whose dues expired the end of February 2015. If not paid by June 14, 2015, you will be dropped from membership on June 15, 2015. Re-enrollment is $12.00 initiation fee and $21.00 dues accompanied with a new application. I would also like to extend a big thank you to all of our members and officers from last year for a great year and hope for a great new one. The new Auxiliary officers are as follows; Junior Past Madam President Phyllis Button, Madam President Brenda Olson, Madam Vice President Hutchie Wolters, Madam Chaplin Donna Johnson, Madam Conductor Tamara Gargano, Madam Treasurer Peggy Briegel, Madam Secretary Deborah DeYoung, Madam Inside Guard Georgia Stinger, Madam Trustee Rita Cherry, Barbara Diederichsen, and Nancy Zobl. Let’s all work together to make this coming year an even bigger success that last year. Debbi DeYoung, Madam Secretary

Hello Riders, Hope everyone is well, enjoying the weather and riding a lot! Nominations were closed at the May meeting, no opposition for any office so all officers remain the same. The 27 th annual Sandy Corley Memorial event is on June 11-13 th and tickets are available at the bar in the social room. Our 5 th annual Toys for Tots Run will be Saturday July 11th. This year's event is going to be our best one yet thanks to the help of several Aerie members. Jack Olthof is chairing the event and has a great day planned. Glenn Kade is planning the ride. We are going to have a pig roast, live music by High Ry-der, craft show and silent auction. A poster is on our board with all the registration details. If you have any items you would like to donate for the silent auction, please contact Patti Schleeter at 616-607-9193. Also the bus is going to be available, check out our board for a sign-up sheet for that. Our next meeting will be on Sunday June 7th at 2pm. Hope to see you there and as always bring any thoughts and ideas for riding. Here's a thought to keep you thinking....wherever you go, there you are. Ride safe! Tami Riemersma Eagle Rider Secretary

Eagles Host 61st Annual Safety Patrol Awards Over 200 Safety Patrollers from GHAPS enjoyed a pizza par-ty and magic show on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, hosted by the Grand Haven Eagles #925. Merit Awards were given to the following patrollers: Joe Scarbrough - Ferry & Voyager, Parker Reau - Peach Plains, Rockne Smith - Rosy Mound, David Lenger - Robinson, Nich-olas Leverance - Griffin, Lexi Wilton - Mary A. White and Victoria McKeown - Lake Hills. A highlight of the event was a demonstration by K-9 Max and his human partner, Officer Justin Canan of the GHDPS. Of-ficer Canan also received the "Reverence for Law" Award for his outstanding service in the department and his communi-ty involvement. Michael Fritz was the recipient of the "Home Town Builder" Award. This award is given in recognition of Mike's dedica-tion to supporting the Tri-Cities communities through volun-

teerism and city government.

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Entertainment Tent Bands 2015 7/30 Thursday Electric Red and Backseat Driver 7/31 Friday Post 530 - Trixy Tang - Wayland 8/1 Saturday Decades - Fastback and

Pink Floyd Tribute Band with laser light show

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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

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 p.m. Thursday Grill Open 5:00-10:00 p.m. 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

Saturday, July 11, 2015 Bike Run, Craft Show & Pig Roast

Bike Run Registration 9-11 am

20 N. Second, Grand Haven Mi.

Pre-Register by calling Grand Haven Eagles 925 @ 842-4330

$10 Per Bike $10 for Rider

Craft Show 10 am– 5pm

Pig Roast , Silent Auction & Live Band

Beginning at 5pm Featuring Hy Rider

Admission is $5 or New Toy Donation

for those not participating in Bike Run

By-Laws Change Notice First reading at Membership meeting on June 1, 2015

Second reading at Membership meeting on June 15, 2015 Final reading and vote at Membership meeting on

July 6, 2015

Aerie Membership Dues Notice Aerie members whose dues are due June 30, 2015

can be paid in the social room or mailed to the Secretary at 20 N. 2nd St., Grand Haven, Mi. 49417

11th Annual Grand Haven Eagles Aerie

#925Golf Tournament

Saturday, July 18th, 2015

Registration Begins June 16th @ 7:00 pm sharp, sign up at table

(not with bar server) 3 players per team must be Grand Haven Eagle

members (Aerie or Auxiliary) Early entries will not be accepted

4 “Person” Scramble (This is an adult tournament) Registration Fee = $200 per team ($50 per person) (Total Amount Due at time of registration) Any rider must pay and each team must have at least 3 golfers

1 hit allowed for each team member (if you have a rider you still get 4 hits)

Make Checks out to :

Eagle Aerie #925 Golf Tournament

WHERE: Terra Verde Golf Course SHOT GUN start at 9:00 am

ALL TEAMS MUST BE registered by 8:15am 2 Divisions: Male = any team with 3 or more Men

Coed/Female = Any Other Combination Prizes will be based on the number of entries

(Limited to 31 teams) Luncheon included. To be held at the

Grand Haven Eagles #925. Time 3:00 pm Tournament results will be announced at the luncheon

Additional “Luncheon Only Tickets” may be purchased at $10 each a registration or

anytime prior to July 2nd

2015

THIS IS NOT A BYOB COURSE

(SO DON’T, PLEASE) YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN EMPTY COOLER

JUNE 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Aerie Meeting 7 pm Initia-tions

2

3 4 All Day 5 * Barcode

6

* After Effect

7 Free Pool Riders Meeting 2:00 PM

8 9 Ladies Night Auxiliary Meeting

10 $1.00 Beer

Night

(select beers)

11 All Day 12 * Carl Webb

13 * Deni Hunter Group Therapy

14 Free Pool

15 Aerie Meeting 7 pm Initia-tions

16 Ladies Night

17 $1.00 Beer

Night

(select beers)

18 All Day 19 * The 6 Pak

20

* Sweet Justice

21 Free Pool

21

22 Ladies Night Auxiliary Meeting

23 $1.00 Beer

Night (select beers)

24 All Day

25 * B.S.D.

26 * B.S.D.

27 Free Pool 27

28 Ladies Night

29 $1.00 Beer

Night (select beers)

30 All Day June Aerie Dues Expire!

*indicates band name Bands play 8:30 -12:00 unless otherwise stated