Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Worthy President Chuck Lang passed away on Dec. 22, 2015. Lang was a member of Harvey, N.D., Aerie #3080, where he had proudly served since April 14, 1980.

Brother Lang held many positions on the local and state levels, including Dakota State President in 2001, before being appointed North Central Regional President by G.W.P. Wayne D. Clark for the 2003-2004 fraternal year.

In 2006, he began his ascent through the Grand Aerie chairs, serving as Grand Outside Guard. Brother Lang continued his involvement with the Grand Aerie through 2015, when he was installed as Grand Worthy President during the International Convention in Milwaukee, Wisc.

He was a longtime auctioneer of construction equipment, utilizing his skills throughout the world. Brother Lang put his golden voice to use for the Eagles on several

occasions, serving as the auctioneer for the organization’s annual live auction to benefit the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center.

His installation as Grand Worthy President and his induction into the Dakota State Eagles Hall of Fame were among his proudest moments as a member.

The Official Bulletin of The Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Aerie

Volume 4, Issue 12: February 2016

F.O.E. Grand Worthy President Chuck Lang Passes Away

A Message From The Lang Family

To the Officers of the Grand & Chuck's friends,

Of all the thank yous - this is by far the hardest to write. It is the final message from Chuck. I'm sure you know - but I will say it anyway - he was so proud to be an Eagle.

He was proud to call you his brothers & sisters. Seems every conversation we ever had ALWAYS came back to the Eagles. I'm sure there were bumps along the way, but things seemed to work out and you got better in your Eagle ways.

Thank you for the beautiful flowers and your presence at his funeral. He would have been absolutely floored to know you were there.

Not sure why God took him before he could accomplish his goals, but that is not up to me to know I guess.

From the bottom of my heart and my family - THANK YOU!

- Brenda Lang.

Grand Aerie AnnouncementDuring a Convention planning visit in

Reno, Nev., last month, Jr. Past Grand Worthy President David Tice and Grand Worthy President Bud Haigh were formally installed in their new positions within the Grand Aerie.

For the remainder of the year, Haigh will make visitations throughout the jurisdiction, raising funds in Chuck’s honor for his charity, the Eagles’ Art Ehrmann Cancer Fund. Tice and Haigh look forward to working with our great members for the next few months to honor Brother Lang’s memory.

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We Are People Helping PeopleArizona-Lake Havasu City Eagles #4299 treated 43 children to a special Christmas Shopping Spree, giving out $5,500 in gifts and presenting $250 in grocery store gift certificates to each of the 25 participating families. 58 children who were too old to participate in the shopping spree received packages from the wish tree containing multiple gifts. Illinois-Blue Island Eagles #1332 Auxiliary filled out 100 Christmas cards with four quarters each for the wounded veterans to use in the vending machines at their rehab facility.Iowa-Monticello #4466 made a $500 donation to the Monticello Food Pantry, as well as a donation of several canned food items. Michigan-The Eagles of Jackson #612 welcomed a special guest on Nov. 15, as entertainer James Rogers performed at the Aerie. A veteran of the International Convention stage, the performance was Rogers’ first inside an Eagles Aerie. For almost three hours, Rogers brought the Aerie to life with a wonderful charity show to benefit St. Luke’s Clinic for underinsured people and Children of the Fallen Patriots Foundation. The foundation provides educational assistance for children who have lost a parent to war. Nevada-Comstock Aerie #523 made their annual donation of handmade blankets and other knitted items to the Storey County Senior Centers. These are free to anyone who visits the senior centers in Virginia City or Lockwood. Pictured are member Mike Miller, Comstock President Jack McGuffey, Senior Center Manager April Enloe, and members Danny Waldrop and Dail Turney. Congressman Mark Amodei gave Comstock Aerie #523 Congressional Recognition for their support of veterans through the Love Driven Lap Blanket Program. The F.O.E. would like to send special thanks to the Crochet

with a check for $5,000. Major Harris stated that the money will help assist with the More Than Bread program, which offers free meals, the After School Feeding Program and the After School Tutoring Program. Lock Haven also collected non-perishable food items from its members and distributed Thanksgiving dinners with an array of side dishes to eight local families. Virginia-Virginia Past State Madam President Kitty Diamond, a three-time cancer survivor, put out a call to all Eagles in Virginia for blankets and hats, which were needed to help keep patients warm while receiving chemotherapy. The state of Virginia came through, collecting 192 blankets and 18 hats. On Nov. 18, Diamond and Lynda Malley, both of Spotsylvania, delivered the blankets and hats to Hematology-Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg.Wisconsin-Merrill Aerie #584 collected 80 items and $20 for the People Helping Pantries campaign.

Connection, Clickers Knitting Group, Fruit of Her Hands Ministry, Calvary Chapel of Sparks and Mr. & Mrs. James Brouillet for their efforts to produce these wonderful blankets distributed throughout Northern Nevada. Ohio-Croghan Aerie & Auxiliary #712 continued their annual tradition last week, presenting $32,000 in donations to a variety of community organizations. Heartland Hospice received $10,000 to help pay bills for people battling terminal illness and for grieving camps for children and adults.-The Eagles of Versailles #2347 presented a check for $2,000 to the Cancer Association of Darke County – their second donation to the Association this year. They plan to continue donation to the cause regularly to help the association provide much needed benefits to the county’s residents. Pennsylvania-Lock Haven Aerie #4298 presented the Salvation Army’s Major Marie Harrish

Missouri

On December 12, 88-year-old Harrietta Meyer and several volunteers continued the annual Wreaths Across America tradition, placing nearly 1,100 wreaths on graves at Missouri Veterans Cemetary in 20 minutes. Members of Marceline Eagles #726 assisted during the event. Pictured are State Auxiliary Conductor Kristi Brink, State Aerie Treasurer and PSCRP David Mattox, PSP and PSCRP Lois Coe, State Aerie Trustee Lee Bennett, PMP and Auxiliary Trustee Tabatha Bennett, Auxiliary Vice President Carol Baker and Trevor Bennett.

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2016 International ConventionThis summer, we're heading back to the Biggest Little City in the World - Reno, Nevada - for the 2016 Fraternal Order of Eagles International Convention, July 18-21.

The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, hosts of the 2009 and 2013 International Conventions, will once again welcome Eagles for a week of fun, festivities and fraternalism.

Rooms are available at a special Eagles rate of $89 per-night with no resort fee. ALL Convention-related activities will be taking place within the Grand Sierra Resort.

Convention is the signature event of the fraternal year and we're proud to partner with the Grand Sierra Resort to make the 2016 event another tremendous success!

For those who would like to book a room via phone, please call toll free at 800-648-5080. To book now online, please click the link below.

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Purchase Your Copy of the New Constitution & Statutes Copies of the 2015 Edition of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Constitution & Statutes and Rules & Regulations are now available for purchase through the Grand Aerie Supply Department. The books are $6 each and include a new spiral-bound design making it easier to use for all members. Order yours today at 614-883-2178 or via email at supplies@foe.com.

News & NotesOn December 16,

103-year-old Irene Hill, a member of Wyandotte Auxiliary #87, was surprised with her long-awaited diploma from Wyandotte High School. The special ceremony took place in the school’s auditorium.

A fire in 1933 destroyed the high school and local historian Craig Delich discovered that two individuals who attended the school when disaster struck were still alive. The first had graduated from a neighboring high school, but the second – Hill – quit school to care for her mother.

Following her mother’s death, Hill married Clyde W. Hill. Back then, students who quit school and got married were not allowed to pursue a GED or return to school.

When Delich learned of Hill’s circumstances and her 30-year history working for the board of education’s food service department, he approached the school and superintendent about awarding the honorary degree to Hill. Irene had roughly 45 family members present for the event.

Sadly, Irene passed away in early January.

103-Year-Old Wyandotte Member Honored With High School Diploma

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