Nebraska Fraternal Order of Eagles
5/1/2015
Edition 1 Volume 11
State Auxiliary
State Convention
Calling all LOCAL PAST Presidents, Aerie and
May 12th
is the deadline for Registration. Registration is
$20.00 after May 12th there is a $5.00 late fee. Send your
registration fee and the registration form in the original packet to
Liz Scott (see address above)
All attendees must register
including state officers and PSMP. The by-laws allows for the
registration fee for state officers and PSMP be paid by the state.
All first year attendees will have their registration fee waived
when registered by May 12th and if they have never registered
nor attended a state convention. FIRST TIME ATTENDEES
MUST PRE REGISTER TO HAVE THEIR REGISTRATION
FEE WAIVED
A copy of the registration form must also be sent to SMP Merri
Calling All LOCAL past
Presidents Aerie and Auxiliary
On Friday Morning June 12th at State Convention there
is a breakfast held for ALL Aerie and Auxiliary
members who have filled the office of LOCAL
President. The meeting is at 7AM. You are welcome to
bring a guest. Sign up with your registration meals.
The Breakfast is $10.00. There is a $2.00 fee that is
collected at the door. In previous years the group has
voted to donate that fee to the state Presidents’ charity.
Come join the fun and fellowship at the LOCAL
PRESIDENTS’ BREAKFAST at State Convention.
Hope to See YOU there
PWCRP Jean Krahmer
PWCRP Klara Serl
Smalley 105 N. How St. Murray NE 68409.
We ARE People Helping People
Everyone is Welcome to attend the Opening
Ceremony of State Convention on Wednesday
June 10th at 7:00 PM at the Lodge in Norfolk. If
you are unable to attend the State Convention
but will be in the area on Wednesday Please
join us as we are entertained by Bizarre
Deceptions of Norfolk .“Magic touches people so
deeply,” commented John Laskowski, the founder and
Bring Non-Perishable Items to State
Convention! We will be collecting items and
giving to the Norfolk Food Pantry. Drop off
your donations at the registration room. Let’s
show Norfolk we are truly PEOPLE
HELPING PEOPLE!
You are invited to help celebrate Bill &
leader of the group. “You are hit by the impossibility of
Patty Hietz 60th Wedding anniversary at
what you are witnessing and need to come to grips with
an Open House on Saturday May 30
something bending every rule of reality.” For young and
old alike, Bizarre Deceptions is sure to amaze.
http://ww.bizarredecpetions.com
1
from 2-5 at Alliance Eagles
Wacky Raffle
Please Bring your Wacky Raffle Donations to the
Registration room at State convention. All new
unwrapped items are aprreciated. We are also in
need of tape and wrapping paper or newspaper.
Thank you in advance for your help with this project!
Mark your Calendars:
May 16th Cash Bash Columbus
May 22 Charity Dinner Omaha 38
May 30th Alliance NE 2-5 60th Anniversary for Bill & Patty Hietz
June 10-13 State Convention Norfolk the Lodge
July 12-16 Grand Convention Milwaukee, WI
Please bring your
Craft items or homemade
goodies and your Bingo prizes to the table set up in
the hallway by registration.
OR Contact Cathy
Menish or Pam Mathiesen to have them picked up.
These two projects help keep YOUR Per Capita for
State down and we have fun doing them. Craft
items will be sold before and after meetings. Prize
Bingo Will be held Thursday and Friday after
meetings in the breakfast area. We look forward
to seeing you there!!
Nebraska State Fraternal Order of Eagles
Charity Raffle
Proceeds to the Specialty Pediatric Center Children’s
Hospital. Prize is $500 United Airlines Gift Certificates.
Drawing will be held at State Convention June 2015.
Certificates are good for 5 years. Tickets are $2.00 Contact
any state officer for tickets!
The Nurse Scholarship Application is on the website
www.http://nebraskafoe.org/nurses-scholarship/
Deadline is May 1st, 2015
State Charity Dinner Omaha 38
Friday May 22nd from 5:30-8 PM Omaha 38 will be having
apricot glazed pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes w/gravy,
veggie and roll for $8. Deserts will be on sale. A band will
be playing from 7:30-10:30. Everyone is invited!
HALL OF FAME AWARD: Nominations for Hall of Fame, living
and deceased should be sent to: Past
Grand Auxiliary Officer, Evelyn Harrell, 2666-23rd Ave.,
Columbus NE 68601-2673, by May 1, 2015.
WOMEN OF THE .YEAR AWARD: Nominations for Women of
the Year should be sent to: PWCRP Klara
Serl, 416 Grand Ave., Alliance NE 69301-3551, by May 1, 2015
MOTHER OF THE YEAR AWARD: Please send nominations
to Cris Henry 16404 Hwy 75 S Apt 3 Bellevue, Ne. 68123
2
INTERNATIONAL AD
A HUGE thank you to the
following Auxiliaries
Kearney #2722
Plattsmouth #365
York #3990
Hastings #592
Alliance #136
Scottsbluff-Gering #2998
Columbus #1834
For sending in your $15.00 for the International
ad. Please send your $15.00 for the ad as soon
as possible. We have 27 Auxiliaries that have
yet to send it in. Your help is greatly
appreciated. Remember this represents ALL
auxiliaries and all members throughout
Nebraska.
PLEASE have your articles for the June newsletter to me
by May 19. If you need to send it by mail please note
my address has changed to 1130 Colfax Street Blair NE.
You may still email articles to me at
[email protected]. This is YOUR newsletter! Thanks
for helping make it informative!
Pam Mathiesen
Newsletter Editor
“PAWZ” itive thoughts from
Madam President Merri Smalley
Hello Sisters.
It doesn't seem possible that this year is almost over. I could say that
I don't know where the time went, but I do, sitting in a chair with my
right leg propped up and trying to heal. Things are looking up a little,
but don't be surprised if you see me at convention with the scooter, a
walker or hopefully a cane. Physical therapy will start soon and I am
hoping that movement and mobility will be better soon. Again I want
to thank you all for stepping up to make sure that charity functions
have been a success. You have made me very proud to call you all my
friends and my SISTERS.
Thanks to Pam Mathiesen and Janice Lauffer, I was able to attend
the MINK conference. It was very enjoyable and informative. The
Dakotas did a great job of putting things together and making sure
everyone was taken care of. There were 14 Grand Aerie and Auxiliary
officers present and a wealth of information and knowledge was
shared with us. I also helped judge ritual and it was great to see teams
from other states. Patty Welch and Bobbie Lowry have done a
fantastic job of training judges from the MINK states to make sure
everyone is doing it the same way. Thank you Ladies.
The next week, Janice made sure that I got to attend State President
Todd's day in Schuyler. Again it was a very enjoyable
afternoon/evening and Todd took all the ribbing and roasting with
laughter and gave us a surprise of his own at the very end. Schuyler,
your hospitality was outstanding and your cooks did fine job, the meal
was great.
I've been asked many times when my "day" will be, and at this time
the honest answer is I don't know. But as soon as Plattsmouth 365
and I can set a date, I will let everyone know. We had a date set in
January but the car wreck and surgery changed all those plans real
fast. My new motto has become "BETTER LATE THAN NEVER".
Now for some business, as you know a new by-law was proposed at
convention 2014, that would reduce the number of sisters on the
nominating committee from 12 to 6. The Grand Aerie approved this
change, so by now those of you that will be on the committee have
been contacted.
Please remember that our year is not over yet. We still have time to
sign up new and re-enrolled members. With Mother's Day coming up
I am sure there is a lady out there that would appreciate a chance to
join us. A neighbor, a teacher, store clerk, the mail carrier and the list
goes on. In fact. I got a phone call from a newly widowed lady from
another town, asking if I knew of somewhere she could go out to
dinner by herself and not feel all alone. Even though I couldn't meet
her, I contacted another sister who made sure she was signed in as a
guest and before the evening was over, she signed up. When she
called me later to talk, she said the reason for joining was that she felt
safe and at home.
So until I see you somewhere along the Eagle trail, enjoy spring and
remember to
KEEP IT PAWZ-itive TO IMPACT TOMORROW.
Love3 and Hugs,
Merri
Keeping it “Pawz”itive this membership year!
Sisters with our last month of the year here don’t
forget the final push on membership.
(A bad attitude is like a flat tire - ---You can’t go anywhere until you change it)
So keep pushing for new members!!
Our State dropped to 13 but we reported 63 new
members in March!!
OUR TOP 5 SISTERS!!
1 – Shari Laituri #3132 . . . . . .21 members
2 – Becky McDaniel #2839 . . . . . .20 members
2 – Robin Francis #3472 . . . . . .20 members
3 – Diane Biss #2839. . . . . .11 members
3 – Elizabeth Scott #3990 . . . . . .11 members
3 – Klara Serl . . . . . . . . .11 members
WE EAGLE SISTERS ARE TOO POSITIVE TO BE
DOUBTFUL
TOO OPTIMISTIC TO BE FEARFUL
TOO DETERMINED TO BE DEFEATED!!!
Remember to keep them interested and active.
But most of all we need to stay “Pawz”itive!
Cheri L. Bollig
St. Membership Chairman
Happy Birthday to:
State Grandmother Betty Gentile May 11th
Condolences to: The family of PSMP Agnes Cox
in her passing
To Past State Mother Aggie Horvatich in the
passing of her husband Johnny
To SMIG Diane Wilken in the passing of her Step
Dad Bill Day
To Charlie Thielbar’s family in her passing
State Bowling Winners!!
1st place team winners at the 58th State Bowling
Tournament held at Sunset Bowl at York March 7-8 and 1415 are: Auxiliary winners:
RESULTS OF 2014-2015 BULLETIN CONTEST:
The latest edition of SOAR listed three Nebraska
bulletins as winners in this year’s bulletin contest.
Congratulations to:
Class A (up to 250 members): O’Neill Aerie &
Auxiliary #3644 – 2nd place.
Class D (1,001+ members): South Omaha #154 Hi
Flyer – 2nd place.
State/Provincial: “Pawz”itive Nebraska State
Newsletter – 1st place.
Congratulations also to our neighbors to the east –
Grinnell, Iowa – who took Best Overall Entry!
Submitted by: Jo Pfeffer
International Convention 2015
Team: Elkanettes of Elkhorn - Cheleese Baulisch,
Cindy Harm, Sandy Anderson and Stacia Casteel,
Diane Otten.
Doubles: Lia Grant and Diane Wilken of Columbus
Singles: Traci Ryba-Grant of Columbus
All Events: Traci Ryba-Grant of Columbus
Aerie winners:
When: Sunday July 12-Thursday July 16
Where: Wisconsin Center
Hyatt Regency
Hilton Downtown
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
What: The #1 Fraternal Order of Eagles Event of the
Year!!!!
Welcome to Milwaukee Sunday July 12th Tony Orlando
Ladies’ Auxiliary Banquet Monday July 13th tickets are
$30 watch Andy Childs perform
Monday July 13th Eagles Night out with Vinnie and the
Moochers
Prayer Breakfast Tuesday July 14th $20
Mr. & Mrs. Banquet Tuesday July 14 Tickets are $40. The
Oak Ridge Boys will be performing along with Greg Hahn
Get your tickets now
Milwaukee Scooter Rentals
Team: Eagles 1 of Elkhorn – Dan Hall, Jeff Fogle, Stan
Otten Andy Colburn and Dave Harm Doubles: Stan
Otten and Dave Harm of Elkhorn
Singles:
Curt Closson of O'Neill
All Events: Curt Closson of O'Neill
On-The-Go Mobility
414-228-7100
$75 per-day
$175 per-week
No delivery charge, all scooters will be delivered to the
hotels
Submitted by Sheila Kulhanek
3990 York
Be sure to visit http://nebraskafoe.org and www.foe.com
4
at
The #1 Fraternal Order of Eagles Event of the Year!!!
State Pool Tournament
Hello my name is Dan Stull. I worked with Rob Henry and
Hoyt Williams on the scorekeeper team for the tournaments
this year during the tournament... We had 108 teams with 58
pool tables for the two days and we ran mini games on
Friday. The scorekeepers showed up on Thursday and set up
and finished setting up on Friday before the mini. It was a
great tournament and a blast can't wait till next year
Pool Ten Top Teams
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Strokers #154
Los Ratunes #200
I’d Hit that #592
More Power #2839
Poke N Hope # 3912
Pool Junkies #1834
Eight is Enough # 2839
Rack Attack # 2839
Pool Sharks # 3795
Corner Bar #200
Top Ten Pair
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Strokers: Bill Miller& Mike Miller # 154
I’d Hit That: Keith Stewart &Ben Landis # 592
More Power: Eric & Randy Sedlacek #2839
Strokers: Justin Grosnickkel & Deon Utterback # 154
Los Ratunes: Dustin Guinea & Ray Kuta # 200
Sahara Bald Eagles Jeff Cech & Roland Sweet #1834
Strokers: Rich Andrews & Ron Utterback # 154 Los
Ratunes: Cirino & Alfredo Carillo # 200 (TIE)
8. Poke & Hope: Don Hike & Tim Cloyd #3912
9. Misfits: Charles Godfrey Jr. & Hal Porter #38
10. Eight is Enough Denise Stevens & Brian Haskell #2839
5
2015 Convention Housing
Norfolk Lodge & Suites (Convention Headquarters)
4200 West Norfolk Ave.
Norfolk NE 68701
402-379-3833
All Non-Smoking Rooms
Rodeway Inn & Suites
2.51 miles from Convention Headquarters
2206 Market Lane
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-9779
Let them know you are with the Fraternal Order of Eagles
to receive 10% off room rate.
New Victorian Inn
3.2 miles from Convention Headquarters
1001 W. Omaha Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3035
Super 8 of Norfolk
INFORMATION FOR NEXT YEAR
The Nebraska Eagles will be magical next year. The theme
and State Charity will be introduced in Norfolk at State
Convention…..
My Colors are Magenta, Yellow, and Orange. The shades
of Yellow and Orange may be pale rather than bright. We
are looking to sell shirts. They will have the Nebraska State
Auxiliary logo. My hope is that this will allow them to
worn anytime throughout the year. There will be a few
other colors available.
I like carnations and roses.
I currently have a bear collection – I have a number of the
Bearington Bears, many of the Hard Rock Café Bears, and
other cute bears dressed for the occasion. I have some
angels.
I like Bath and Body products – my favorite
fragrance is ‘Japanese Cherry Blossom’.
I am looking forward to representing Nebraska as
your State Madam President and I look forward to
visiting you next year. Please let me know as soon as
you plan your events so I can mark the date and make
“PAWZ”itive thoughts to:
Make your reservations NOW hope to see YOU there.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary
1130 Colfax Street
Blair NE 68008
3.71 miles from Convention Headquarters
1223 Omaha Ave.
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-2220
plans to attend.
Cris Henry SMPE
Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary
1130 Colfax Street
Blair NE 68008
6