DAFFODIL

NEWSPuyallup, WAAerie #2308

Volume 61, No. 1

January, 2012 Web Site: www.2308.foe.comE-Mail: aerie2308@gmail.com

Joint Officers meet onthe fifth Wednesday!!!

Here�s a note to members regarding the JointOfficers� Meeting. The Aerie and Auxiliary havea Joint Officers� Meeting each month there is afifth Wednesday at 7 p.m. Any member is wel-come to come to this meeting and listen to whatis happening and what we are planning to do.Any member would go by the same rules as theofficers. If they want to talk, they must be recog-nized by the Aerie or Auxiliary Presidents.

Remember, the officers are only trying to havethe Aerie and Auxiliary work together to makeour home the best.

Happy

New Year!

Breakfast volunteers tomeet on Wed., Jan. 11

Wow, how time has flown by! Happy 2012.We are going to have a meeting of breakfast volun-

teers on Wednesday, January 11 at 7 p.m. Please, ifyou work breakfast, we would like to see you here.

Thank you to all the volunteers who help outaround the Aerie throughout the year. Volunteers are abigger asset then you know. I appreciate everyone oneof you.

On Saturday, January 14 we have the band,�Sunny�s 4 Cast� back. I know there a lot of you whohave been asking for them. We hope to see you then.

� Loni Andrews, Manager

Trustees Corner

Raffles on the horizonto help our Aerie 2308

We hope that all our Brothers and Sisters enjoyedthe holidays and get this year turned around going inthe right direction. For starters, the Aerie Trustees willbe starting up some raffles to build up our Aerieimprovement fund. These raffles will be held on Sun-days either before or right after the main drawing.

Trustee meetings are being held upstairs in thepoker room. The first part is a closed door meeting.After that the meeting is open to members withrequests or complaints.

The snacks severed on Wednesday nights will con-tinue, but please Brothers and Sisters only your fairdonation will keep this feature in the black.

Our doors are always open to Auxiliary and Aeriemembers in good standing. It takes a great deal ofcourage to stand up to your enemies, but even more tostand up to your friends

� Your Aerie Board of Trustees

Super Bowl tickets goon sale Sunday, Jan. 15

Wow, time has flown by and the Super Bowl isalmost here. Tickets go on sale on Sunday, January15.

If you wish to be on the committee, we will have ameeting on Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. We hopeto see you here.

Thanks for filling the barrelThank you to everyone who helped fill the barrels

for our food drive Next month you will find out whoreceived the �Pie in the Face.� The barrel will be outthere in the New Year, too.

� Loni Andrews and Mike Andrews, Chairmen

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The Best To All OurBrothers & Sisters

In 2012

DAFFODIL NEWSPublished monthly by the Puyallup, Washington

Daffodil Aerie #2308

Fraternal Order of Eaglesin the interest of Eagledom, for and about

the Eagles in the Daffodil Aerie.P.O. Box 1358, 202 5th NW, Puyallup, WA 98371

E-Mail: aerie2308@gmail.com

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From Your Madam President

Bringing in 2010 - Happy New Year!Hello, Sisters, Brothers, family and friends,

As, I look back on the year 2011 and look forwardto the year ahead, I am proud of the work, fund-rais-ing and all the fun that has been accomplished, alongwith the future accomplishments by all the chairman,volunteer helpers, donators and, of course, the

employees of this great organization.December was a very busy month. We raised a lot

of food for the food bank. This project was organizedby Loni Andrews, our club manager. Loni put togeth-er a challenge between the Aerie and the Auxiliary tosee which group could stuff the most food in the bar-rels. Thanks, Loni. The losing President got a pie inthe face. Was it Darrell?? Was it Kathy?? We don�tknow yet as I write this letter. Oh well, it was all for agood cause. Thanks to everyone! I really hope I wasthe winner and was able to throw the pie in Darrell�sface!

Thanks to all the little elves, Santa and Mrs. Clausfor putting on great kids� Christmas Party, and for theentire �Giving Tree� gift givers and organizers. Youdid a great job!

Thanks to all who brought in new Sisters this pastmonth. We initiated 16 new Sisters. Welcome all.Please get involved as this is your club!!

January will be a bit slower after the holidays. Ihope everyone had a great holiday season.

Marcia is still raising money for Pope�s Kids. Shethanks everyone for all the money and items, such ashand crafted bibs and pillows for the children. Shewill be selling raffle tickets for a 42�-inch TV draw-ing at $10 a ticket. Proceeds will go to the Pope�sKids Project.

We had a great turnout for the State Madam Presi-dent�s visit. More than 100 dinners were served andwe had visitors from all over the state to help cele-brate our State Madam President, Charlene Butter-field. Thanks to Loni Andrews and her helpers fororganizing this dinner and thanks to the Aerie mem-bers who helped serve and clean up for this event.

Auxiliary Meetings are on the second and fourthThursdays at 7:30 p.m. Please join in, I would love tosee more Sisters get involved in the meetings andwith the work associated with our Auxiliary.

� Love & Luck, Kathy Crochet

Texas Hold�em

Players win big bucks inTournament of Champs;next game on January 8

Nine Tournament of Champions winners wenthome with an early Christmas present � money! Thepayouts were big as 100 participants played theirhearts out.

The winners were: First, Denny Cowen; second,Connie Sullivan; third, Jan Winn� fourth, Carl Ken-nard; fifth, Aaron Cox� sixth, Sean Monday; seventh,Mario Tallungran; eighth, John Gallagher� and ninth,Donna Castle. Great job, everyone!

There were also six players who were shownappreciation with a small gift for being there everymonth. They were: Steve Boisvert, Jeanne Cey, SeanMonday, Kris Markum, Roberta Roberts and RichardSumpter. Thanks to all of you players for keepingAerie #2308 the best Eagles to play cards at.

There is going to be changes this year in our blindsand chips. You will be informed of changes at thegame on sunday, January 8. We will also be having anew sign-up time from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Thegame will start at noon. There will be no more sign-ins at two minutes to noon. So plan on being thereearly or you will not be able to play.

Thank you again for a great year and a big thanksto all the faithful crew workers for your hard workand keeping the game fun.

� Bob Reynolds(253) 535-6706 or (253) 230-2308

Please type all your storiesJust a reminder again that your newsletter articles

must be typed. It is very hard to read some writingeven when you think it is okay. Also, please do nottype your stories in all capital letters.

� Your Editor

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Breakfast

7:30 - 10:30 am

Hotcakes, Eggs,

Bacon, Sausage,

Ham, Juice,

Coffee.

Jackpot

Drawing 5 pm

2

Dining

4:30 - 7:00 pm

Golfers

Meetng

6:30 pm

3

Dining

4:30 - 7:00 pm

RV Meeting

7 pm

Members Only

Poker 2 - 6 pm

Bingo 7 pm

4

Trustees

Meeting

6 pm

Aerie Meeting

7:30 pm

Hor'douerves

4:30 pm

5

Eddie's

Spaghetti

4:45 - 6:45 pm

Cribbage

6:30 pm

Members Only

Poker 2 -6 pm

6

Dining 5 - 9 pm

Salmon or

Pork Loin

Dance to

Still Got It

8 to Midnight

7

Soup & Sand

11 am to 1 pm

Dining

5 - 8:30 pm

Steak & Prawns

Dance To

Midnight Trio

8 to Midnight

8

Breakfast7:30 - 10:30 am

Eggs to Order, Toast,Spuds, Bacon, Ham,

Juice, Coffee.

Texas Hold'emNEW RULES

Sign In10:30 - 11:45 am

Play At Noon

Jackpot Draw 5 pm

9

Dining

4:30 - 7:00 pm

10

Dining

4:30 - 7:00 pm

Members Only

Poker 2 - 6 pm

Bingo 7 pm

11

Trustees

Meeting

6 pm

Hor'douerves

4:30 pm

12

Auxi l iary

Meeting

7:30 pm

Cribbage 6:30 pm

Fish & Chips

4:30 - 7 pm

Members Only

Poker 2 pm

13

Dining 5 - 9 pm

Salmon or

Meat Loaf

Dance to

Max Renshaw

8 to Midnight

14

Soup & Sand

11 am to 1 pm

Dining

5 - 8:30 pm

Baskets Only

Dance To

Sunny's 4 Cast

8 to Midnight

15

Breakfast

7:30 - 10:30 am

SOS, Biscuits,

Gravy, Hashbrowns

or French Toast,

Bacon, Ham,

Juice, Coffee.

Jackpot Drawing

5 pm

16

Dining

4:30 - 7:00 pm

Past

Presidents'

Meeting

7 pm

17

Dining

4:30 - 7:00 pm

Members Only

Poker 2 - 6 pm

Bingo 7 pm

18

Trustees

Meeting

6 pm

Aerie Meeting

7:30 pm

Hor'douerves

4:30 pm

19

Members Only

Poker 2-6 pm

Cribbage

6:30 pm

Hamburgers

4:30 - 7 pm

20

Dining 5 - 9 pm

Salmon or

Veal Parmesan

Dance to

Sapphire

8 to Midnight

21

Soup & Sand

11 am to 1 pm

Dining

5 - 8:30 pm

Cook's Choice

Dance To

Sapphire

8 to Midnight

22

Breakfast

7:30 - 10:30 am

Omelets,

Spuds, Toast,

Juice, Coffee

Jackpot

Drawing 5 pm

23

Dining

4:30 - 7:00 pm

24

Dining

4:30 - 7:00 pm

Members Only

Poker 2 - 6 pm

Bingo 7 pm

25

Trustees

Meeting

6 pm

Hor'douerves

4:30 pm

26

Auxi l iary

Meeting

7:30 pm

Cribbage 6:30 pm

Pizza Bread

4:30 - 7 pm

Members Only

Poker 2 pm

27

Dining 5 - 9 pm

Salmon or

Cook's Choice

Dance to

Funaddicts

8 to Midnight

28

Soup & Sand

11 am to 1 pm

Dining

5 - 8:30 pm

Prime Rib

Dance To

Funaddicts

8 to Midnight

29

Breakfast

7:30 - 10:30 am

Chicken Fried

Steak, Eggs,

Toast,

Juice, Coffee

Jackpot

Drawing 5 pm

30

Dining

4:30 - 7:00 pm

31

Dining

4:30 - 7:00 pm

Members Only

Poker 2 - 6 pm

Bingo 7 pm

Daffodil 2308 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR

JANUARY, 2012Auxiliary Info:

Box 83, Puyallup, WA 98371

(253) 770-9025

Aerie Info:Box 1358, Puyallup, WA 98371

(253) 845-5021Web Site: www.2308.foe.com - E-Mail: aerie2308@gmail.com

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Aux. Funeral ChairmenLoni Andrews

(253) 230-8883

Auxiliary SickChairman

Mary Jane Pagel(253) 847-3083

Texas Hold’emSign-In Now

10:30 To 11:45 AMPlay Starts At Noon

NEXT GAME SUNDAY, JANUARY 8

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Two cancer fundraisers scheduled

Happy New Year to Everyone!! I hope you allsurvived Christmas.

As the Auxiliary Cancer Chairman, I just wantto let you know about two upcoming fund-rais-ers. On Saturday, January 14, I will be having araffle for two $50 gas cards. You proved it a suc-cess last year, so I will be doing it again. If youare a little cash-strapped after Christmas, cometry your chance at getting some free gasoline!!

Also, on Saturday, March 3, we will have a“Pull the Cork on Cancer” event. I hope this willbe a fun night of wine sampling, complete withsnacks. The event will be held upstairs andadmission is by ticket only. There will be moreto come in the next newsletter, but circle thosedates.

Remember, we raised more than $5,000 tofight cancer last year, and it all stayed here inPuyallup!! We proved to be “People HelpingPeople.” Our club continues to show such won-derful support for all of our important charitywork! I know you will help again this new year!Thank you

— Shireen Ainsworth,Auxiliary Cancer Chairman

‘Great Pretenders’ toplay at Wilson benefit

Area rock ’n roll legends, the “Great Pretenders”will host this year’s benefit dance to be held Saturday,February 25 from 7-11 p.m. This will be a ticket-onlyevent and tickets may be purchased from any Wilsonfamily member or at the club from Loni or Shelby.

Tickets will not be available at the door unlessshow does not sell out. For those who will be attend-ing the dance and would like something to eat, the barmenu will be available from 5-9 p.m. There will belots of auction and raffle items to go along with whathas been a long-awaited performance from the “GreatPretenders” here at the Puyallup Eagles. Do not missout on this event with proceeds going to the Ken Wil-son Memorial Fund and the Puyallup Eagles YouthActivities Fund.

Please visit our web site at www.kenwilsonfund.orgfor more information. Thank you for your continuedsupport.

— The Ken Wilson Family

Elves offer thanksfor your generosity

Brothers and Sisters, I have to say you are an amaz-ing “family.” Together we managed to purchase andwrap gifts and provide meals for three families for theHelping Hands House.

Your generosity and spirit of giving is so touchingduring these very bad economic times. You eachreached into your hearts and gave to these familieswho are less fortunate than us.

Thank you so much for your donations, your helpand, most of all, your generous spirit of giving. This iswhat the Eagles is about, “People Helping People,” soplease give yourselves a nice pat on the back. Have awonderful New Year and thank you again.

— Chief Elves Cathi Mahan & Terry Gregory

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GREET YOUR NEW AERIE PRESIDENT — DARRELL SHARICK