Iron Eagle Ride Aims To Cure Diabetes

Volume 1, Issue 4: June 2012
The Official Bulletin of The Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Aerie
Iron Eagle Ride Aims To Cure Diabetes
As the sun rises over the Las Vegas
strip Thursday, June 14, Fraternal Order
of Eagles Grand Trustee Darrell Rall
will embark on a 25-day, 25,000-mile
motorcycle journey known as “Iron
Eagle 2012” in hopes of finding a cure
for diabetes.
Rall, 64, is taking on the physically
daunting task to raise money for The
Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes
Research Center - a five-year, $25
million commitment made by the
organization to the University of Iowa
in 2008 to help find a cure.
The California native and 36-year
member of the F.O.E. hopes “Iron
Eagle” can be the catalyst for bringing
an end to the disease, affecting nearly 30
million Americans and Canadians.
“It is my goal to do whatever I can to Grand Trustee Darrell Rall will attempt to ride 25,000 miles in 25 days to help raise money for The
Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at the University of Iowa.
help end the suffering of those living
with diabetes,” Rall said. “I’ve seen
what it can do first hand and I think it’s
important that we continue to find ways
These Contribution Methods
These Contribution Methods
to help fund research and help these
Do Not Support the DRC
Support the DRC
people live without diabetes consuming
• Donate now button on www.foe.com
• Any fundraiser or tool labeled
their lives.”
“Support The Ride”
The ride will span the United States
• Text DRCRIDE to 20222 starting June
and Canada, passing by many of the
14 to donate $10
• Motorcycle raffle ticket sales
F.O.E.’s approximately 1,700 Aeries,
• Checks & Donations specifically made
before wrapping up Sunday, July 8, • Checks made payable to F.O.E. Charity
to Iron Eagle
in Grand Rapids, Mich., as part of the Foundation/DRC
F.O.E.’s 2012 International Convention.
• Money submitted with DRC Brochure
Please Note:
In preparation, Rall has spent the last giving form
Checks from Aeries/Auxiliaries,
10 months taking on regular practice
individuals and clubs-within-a-club
rides of 500-1,000 miles per day and • Raffle calendar sales
must make note of DRC, including
Where Do Your Donations Go?
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• Window cling sales
monies given during Iron Eagle events.
Iron Eagle Kickoff Event Information
Bike Night at Cashman Field
Home of the Las Vegas 51s
Thursday, June 14
5 p.m. - Drinks/Food
7 p.m. - Game
9 p.m. - Fireworks/Start of Iron Eagle Ride
For information call
Iron Eagle toll-free at
1-800-851-6940
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From The Archives: June 1951
Top Producers/
New Leaders
As of Apr. 30
Aerie:
1. #793 South Burlington, VT
2. #486 Coeur D'Alene, ID
3. #2226 Littlestown, PA
#3515 Carthage, IL
5. #384 Vincennes, IN
#925 Grand Haven, MI
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Auxiliary:
1. #3177 Brewer, ME
2. #2308 Puyallup, WA
#1406 Hanover, PA
4. #576 Idaho Falls, ID
5. #2093 Medford, OR
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Aerie (Individual):
1. Christopher E. Wilson
#384 Vincennes, IN
2. Greg Bisby
#3515 Carthage, IL
Cherilyn J. Rhoads
#486 Coeur D'Alene, ID
4. Michael J. Coleman
#4204 Parma, OH
5. Robert M. Denslow
#4463 Mt. Pleasant, MI
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Auxiliary (Individual):
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The Fraternal Order of Eagles Soar
1623 Gateway Circle South
Grove City, Ohio 43123
www.foe.com
Call
General Questions - 614-883-2200
Marketing Questions - 614-883-2210
Membership Questions - 614-883-2200
Email
[email protected]
Fax
614-883-2201
1. Brenda Stamm
#174 Anderson, IN
Alice Bradstock
#2051 Wellington, OH
Elaine L. Strout
#3177 Brewer, ME
4. Angela L. Scheurer
#1563 Tecumseh, MI
Terri Warren
#2103 Nampa, ID
Crystal D. Queen
#376 Delaware, OH
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We Are People Helping People
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Florida
California
- The Auxiliary of Lodi #848 raised
$1,432.75 from a rummage sale with
proceeds benefiting Hospice of San
Joaquin at their annual spring luncheon.
Florida
- Suwannee Aerie & Auxiliary #4520
recently donated $3,400 to the Building
Fund for the proposed Gainesville
Fisher House. The future “home away
from home” will provide temporary
lodging for veterans, military personnel
and their families receiving medical Suncoast #3153 in New Port Richey donated $1,000 to the National Multiple Sclerosis
treatment at the Malcom Randall Society in the name of Gretchen Littell, daughter of Dennis Sabo. Pictured, l to r, are WP
Gary Spinelli, Chris Sabo, Deneen Sabo and WVP Dennis Sabo.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Way Out West Conference
Missouri
Indiana
- Members of WOW presented Grand
Nevada
#3770
held
a
fundraiser
- Invincible Aerie #1771 in Alexandria
delivered two semi-trailer loads of for the Children’s Mercy Hospital in Trustee Darrell Rall with $200 in support
supplies to Henryville, Ind., in the wake Kansas City, raising more than $5,500, of his Iron Eagle 2012: Mobilizing to
of tornadoes that struck the area earlier including $400 from the Nevada Eagle Defeat Diabetes motorcycle ride and
$200 for the DRC.
this year. The goods were estimated Riders.
to be valued at $20,000 and included
toothbrushes, toothpaste, washcloths,
razors, shaving cream, baby food, nonperishable food items, tarps, hygiene
products, clothes, bleach and money.
Kentucky
- YellowBanks #4168 donated $500
from Cook Book Sales to Kentucky
State Madam President Lisa Goodpaster
for her Cancer Fund Charity. Webb
presented the check at the Western
Kentucky Conference in Paducah, Ky.
The Aerie continued the giving spirit
by donating $837 to the DRC.
Maine
- Gray-New Gloucester #4131 raised
more than $8,000 during its 4th
Annual All-"Girl" Twist and Shoot dart
tournament to benefit the Maine Breast
Cancer Coalition.
Michigan
- Rochester #2634 held its annual
Leader Dogs for the Blind Bowling
Fundraiser, bringing in $1,600 in
donations.
Ohio
- Defiance #372 recently donated $5,000
to Relay for Life and $1,000 for a local
piano man fundraiser. Defiance also
donated $2,000 to the Defiance Senior
Center’s Alzheimer’s R&R program.
Oregon
- North Santiam #3384 donated $1,000
to the Santiam Canyon Crisis Center.
Pennsylvania
- Carlisle #1299 donated $5,000 to the
Carlisle Borough Summerfest Parade
after a law change put the annual event
in danger of being discontinued.
Utah
- Tooele #164 raised $315 for the DRC
with an Easter Basket Sale as well as
$500 for the Memorial Foundation
through a Bakeless Cake Sale.
Virginia
- Fredericksburg #4123 member and
Grand Trustee Jerry Sullivan presented
DRC Co-Directors Tom McGrath and
Jean Kerr with a $10,000 donation on
behalf of the Fredericksburg Eagles.
People Helping People
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is limited in print. In an effort to
provide a diverse offering of news
items for our members each month,
the largest and/or most unique
donation from each State/Province
we receive news from will be
featured in our People Helping
People section. Once each State/
Province we have news from has
been represented, we will begin to
allow additional items.
Please keep in mind that all photos
must be high-resolution and cannot
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those photos.
As always, we welcome any
questions or suggestions you might
have. Please see the panel on page
2 for contact information.
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transforming his body into prime riding condition with a rigorous
training regimen and strict diet. The Fraternal Order of Eagles is proud
to be the primary sponsor of the ride.
“I am proud to be a part of an organization that works so hard to help
others,” Rall said. “Eagles give their all every day to make the day
brighter for so many. My Eagle brothers and sisters will be in my heart
as I head out to accomplish this.”
To complete the ride will require 18 hours of road time each day. With
the unpredictability of the weather, unexpected traffic and the stress of
constant use placed on the motorcycle, obstacles abound, but Rall is
hoping his intense and time-consuming preparation in all aspects of the
journey will alleviate any troubles he may encounter.
Through it all, he remains active in his Aerie, South Gate, Calif.,
#2080, and continues to serve as International Coordinator of the
Eagle Riders, an internal unit of the F.O.E. which provides members an
outlet to share in their love of motorcycles. He balances his work with
a family life that includes five children, 11 grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren and a fiancée, Tammy.
“Something of this scale takes a lot of time and effort,” Rall said.
“I was blessed with a patient family who supports me wholeheartedly,
even if it means having a little less of my time during the process. The
ride really begins long before I start my quest in Las Vegas and I’m
proud to be surrounded by wonderful people who understand that.”
Supporters can follow his quest online at www.foe.com where a full
ride schedule will be posted, as well as links to a GPS mechanism that
will track Rall’s progress and a live video stream of the event.
The F.O.E. Grand Aerie will provide regular updates through our main
website, Facebook, Twitter and e-newsletters as the ride progresses.
Due to the nature of the ride, stops will be short and extremely
infrequent, however members are encouraged to plan events at the
Aerie to watch Rall’s live stream and raise money for the D.R.C. The
success of “Iron Eagle” depends on interaction from our Aeries and
Auxiliaries, so start planning now to help make a difference!
Donations can be made online by clicking the red “Donate Now”
button at www.foe.com, by mailing a check payable to the F.O.E.
Charity Foundation/D.R.C. to 1623 Gateway Circle South, Grove City,
OH 43123, or by texting DRCRIDE to 20222 beginning June 14.
News & Notes
Grand Auxiliary Marketplace Seeks Help
The second annual Grand Auxiliary Marketplace will be
an exciting, interactive shopping experience at the 2012
International Convention. Goods sold are made by or donated
by Eagle members – and we’re looking for your help. From
jewelry to crafts, we’re seeking items for sale to make the
Marketplace the most lively display area – all for the benefit
of The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center.
If you have ideas or can help, contact Lois Coe at lois.coe@
walsworth.com or (660) 376-3248 or Martha Lagervall at
[email protected] or (206) 781-1788. Let’s make this effort
a great success!
International Golf Tournament
Round up a foursome and hit the links for a great cause! The
2012 Bob Outland International Charity Golf Tournament
will be held August 4-5, at Green Oaks Golf Course in
Ypsilanti, Mich. The tournament will be hosted by Ypsilanti
#2250 with entry set at $90 per-golfer. Entry fees cover
greens fees, golf cart, sandwich and beverage. All proceeds
will benefit the F.O.E. Disaster Relief Fund. Entry forms
can be found in the Events section of the Members-Only
website. All forms must be submitted to the Grand Aerie by
Friday, July 6.
Convention Attendees: Bring Your Quarters!
Grand Worthy President Mel Fry and Grand Madam
President Gwen Stallkamp are assisting in an effort to build
a “Mile of Quarters” for the DRC at the 2012 International
Convention. Containers will be placed on all tables at
Convention, and leaders will take a moment each day for
“Quarter Time.” Grand Auxiliary volunteers will collect
donations daily and maintain a public tally of progress.
A Mile of Quarters equals $15,840. Start your collection
now among your Aeries and Auxiliaries, and bring a pile of
quarters to Convention!
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1623 Gateway Circle S.
Grove City, OH 43123
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Important Grand Aerie
Charity Foundation Information
Who to make your checks out to:
Charity Foundation
Memorial Foundation & H.O.M.E.
• F.O.E. Diabetes Research Center
• Jimmy Durante Children’s Fund
• Art Ehrmann Cancer Fund
• Max Baer Heart Fund
• D.D. Dunlap Kidney Fund
• M. Blackie Floyd Alzheimer’s &
Parkinson’s Funds
• Muscular Dystrophy Fund
• Lew Reed Spinal Cord Fund
• Golden Age Eagle Fund
• Children’s AIDS Awareness Fund
• Child Abuse Prevention Fund
• Robert Hansen Diabetes Fund
Make check payable to the Memorial
Foundation. H.O.M.E. checks must be
accompanied by grant request.
Make check
payable to
F.O.E. Charity
Foundation
with the
approriate fund
designated in
the memo line.
Eagle Village
Make check payable to Eagle Village.
The Memorial Foundation and Eagle Village exist as
separate companies. Money designated for either
must be sent in a separate check made payable to
either Memorial Foundation or Eagle Village.
Single checks sent to the Grand Aerie with instructions
to be split between Charity Foundation Funds as well
as Memorial Foundation and/or Eagle Village, will be
returned with a request for separate checks.
Grant Request Information
Grant Checklist
Non-Earmarked Contributions
Before submitting your grant request
to the Grand Aerie, please ensure the
following steps have been completed:
• Send to State/Provincial Secretaries for approval.
Grant Form Completed in Full
Grant Form Signed and Dated
Verification that Per Capita is paid
IRS Determination Letter or other
document attesting to non-profit
status is enclosed
Project resume on recipient
letterhead detailing use of funds
and affirming no administrative
use of funds
Contribution Enclosed for
H.O.M.E. or earmarked grants
Earmarked Contributions
• Require contributions made payable to proper fund with actual words
“earmarked for (name of recipient)” in the memo section of the check or in an
attached letter.
• Contribution amount must be equal to the amount of Grant requested. To
request additional funds or matching funds, the request MUST go through the
state/province for prior approval. The Grand Aerie cannot approve additional
funding beyond contribution amount. If you aren’t requesting additional funds,
send directly to the Grand Aerie.
Deadlines
• All grants that are received in complete and accurate form will be processed
for payment within two weeks from Grand Aerie receipt date.
• For EARMARKED and H.O.M.E. Grants, please allow three weeks for turnaround
due to the added step of depositing the contributions and verification of funds
having cleared the bank.
• May 1-June 30 is the busiest time for the Accounting Department. Having
complete and accurate paperwork will assist in a timely turnaround.
Grand Aerie Accounting Department • [email protected] • 614-883-2200 • 1623 Gateway Circle South • Grove City, OH • 43123
Using This Sheet
The Iron Eagle ride is almost upon us and we’re proud to
announce a new text giving number that allows members
to encourage friends and family to donate to The Fraternal
Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center with a simple
text message.
Grand Trustee Darrell Rall will set off on a journey like no
other on June 14 and we encourage members to support
his incredible feat by donating to the DRC. Tell friends and
family that your organization is aiming to cure Diabetes
once and for all – and ask them to donate to our cause.
Copy this sheet and cut away the three small “handouts” to
distribute in your communities, at church or in your library.
All donations received through this text giving number go
directly to our Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research
Center. Let’s cross the finish line together!
Show Your Support With
The Push Of A Button!
Text
DRCRIDE
to
20222
starting June 14 to donate $10 to The Fraternal
Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center!
A one-time donation of $10.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your
prepaid balance. All donations must be authorized by the account holder. All charges are billed by
and payable to your mobile service provider. All donations must be authorized by the account holder.
User must be age 18 or older or have parental permission to participate. By texting YES, the user
agrees to the terms and conditions. Service is available on most carriers. Message & Data Rates May
Apply. Donations are collected for the benefit of the “Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research
Center” by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. You
can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to short code “20222”; text HELP to “20222” for help.
Show Your Support With
The Push Of A Button!
Show Your Support With
The Push Of A Button!
Text
DRCRIDE
to
20222
Text
DRCRIDE
to
20222
starting June 14 to donate $10 to The Fraternal
Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center!
starting June 14 to donate $10 to The Fraternal
Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center!
A one-time donation of $10.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your
prepaid balance. All donations must be authorized by the account holder. All charges are billed by
and payable to your mobile service provider. All donations must be authorized by the account holder.
User must be age 18 or older or have parental permission to participate. By texting YES, the user
agrees to the terms and conditions. Service is available on most carriers. Message & Data Rates May
Apply. Donations are collected for the benefit of the “Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research
Center” by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. You
can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to short code “20222”; text HELP to “20222” for help.
A one-time donation of $10.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your
prepaid balance. All donations must be authorized by the account holder. All charges are billed by
and payable to your mobile service provider. All donations must be authorized by the account holder.
User must be age 18 or older or have parental permission to participate. By texting YES, the user
agrees to the terms and conditions. Service is available on most carriers. Message & Data Rates May
Apply. Donations are collected for the benefit of the “Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research
Center” by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. You
can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to short code “20222”; text HELP to “20222” for help.