By all these lovely tokens September days are here, with summers
best of weather and autumn's best of cheer.
Welcome back to our monthly newsletter!
With fall fast approaching we look forward to bringing you news on
sports, events, and happenings going on at the Eagles!
AERIE #2102 SEPTEMBER 2014
What’s in this issue:
Message from the President
Message from the Trustees
FOE Diabetes Research
Center
Monthly Calendar
Sports
In Memory of Mike
Rock’n August
A Message from your President
As Worthy President it’s nice to see all Officers present for the coming year, I bid
welcome. As the summer is closing in on us it’s time for the arrangement for the
winter games, curling, darts, pool, etc.
I would like to say thanks for the people who worked to have a successful
convention. As President I intend to do my best for the Aerie.
For information on the next Provincial meeting it will be held on September 13th.
Harold Gyselinck
President 2102
Club Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
3:00 pm till close
Saturday & Sunday
noon till close
Closed on the following:
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
23 Rowland Crescent
St. Albert 780.459.6739
A Message from the Trustees
Wow what a great summer we had this year. All our events were well attended. Volunteering was at an all-time high with the "Rock’n August ADF
Fund raiser". The fall brings in September with a month full of events.
Be sure to check out our new web site. If you're interested in sports this is the time to sign up.
Membership Appreciation Night
Is fast approaching…..Saturday September 20th. Join us for the night as we
celebrate our members with an evening of comradery, awards, dancing, and
prime rib dinner. Tickets are $10.00/members and $15.00/non-members
and can be purchased at the bar. Tickets go fast – get yours soon!
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Diabetes Research Center
Officially Opens Its Doors
After six years of hard work, the
ribbon has officially been cut and
the doors to the Fraternal Order
of Eagles Diabetes Research Center have opened, ready to take the next step
in our journey to find a cure.
Eagles from across the United States and Canada gathered in Iowa City to
celebrate the occasion. Dignitaries from the F.O.E. and the University of Iowa
officially cut the ribbon Friday afternoon outside of the Pappajohn Biomedical
Discovery Building, where the DRC occupies 1.5 floors.
Doctors and researchers lined the floor of the DRC early Saturday morning as
waves of Eagles shuttled in to tour the facility and take photos
commemorating the visit. Guests had the opportunity to see the various
offices and meeting rooms bearing the names of the States/Provinces,
Regions and Conferences responsible for playing key roles in the funding of
the DRC.
For more information, pictures, and videos visit www.foe.com
Mike Bedel presents $5000.00
donation to SAIF at their annual
golf tournament Thanks to all our volunteers who made the 2nd Annual
Pig Roast a huge success!
www.foe2102.com
We have a new website!
Check it out and visit often
for new calendar events,
posts, pictures, and sports
standings.
Our site now has a photo
gallery, if you have pictures
to post send them to Doug
or Leeanne.
If you have suggestions for
additional information you
would like to see on our
site let Doug or Leeanne
know.
8 BALL
8 Ball is ready to roll again this year. Pool will commence September 8, 2014. The schedule should
be up before the end of August.
9 BALL
The Eagles Club is starting up an EAGLES 9 BALL LEAGUE this year.
The league has a sign-up sheet happening now at the Eagles Club and
the teams will be picked randomly. League play will start in September.
All games will be played at the Eagles Club.
For more information contact Ron Pederson or Karl Wichowski
DARTS
Jitney darts is over for another summer and 2014-2015 League is ramping up for another year. The first meeting is September 3rd at 6:00 PM with the selection of Teams and to get the league started.
New players are more than welcome to join and you do not have to be an Eagles member to play. Spares are welcome as well if you feel you cannot commit to a team on a regular basis.
The sign-up sheet for this year is posted at the club "Come on down and sign up"
For more information contact Chad Brook
CURLING
The 2014-2015 Curling season is fast approaching. We are expecting 12 Teams again this year. If you had a team in last year, contact the Eagles Club 780-459-6739 ASAP if you want to be in again this year.
League play will begin September 28, 2014
This year the St. Albert Eagles Club will hold the Provincial Curling Championships in St. Albert in February.
For more information about the league contact Mike Bedel
GOLF
13TH Annual Washburn July 5th
Tournament Winners
Mark Noble & Paul Chichka
Men’s long drive Ed Gower
Ladies long drive Leeanne Booth
Men’s long drive 70+ Larry
DeCaluwe
Ladies long drive 70+ Ellie
Urlacher
Men’s long putt Dean McCurdy
Ladies long putt Sharon Keller
Men’s closest to the pin no one
Ladies closest to the pin
Leeanne Booth
Provincial Golf hosted by Regina Aug 16th
Thanks Regina! Wonderful job done and fun had by all.
Kathy McLeod and Patti Cherwaty bring home the ladies trophy. Kathy
has been a driving force in being a partner on the ladies team and
winning the trophy 3 years in a row! Congratulations!
Bill Gunn Memorial Dinner and Dance
Huge turn out and fun had by all. Beef and buffalo steaks and
entertainment by Ron Pederson. Thanks to Bill Gunn’s family and the
volunteers who made this evening possible.
Mike Mitchell March 6, 1958 – July 7, 2014
Mike Mitchell, 56, was a loving and caring man. He was a dedicated husband of 32 years, and a father to two boys. He
selflessly put others before himself on a regular basis. Mike kept busy volunteering, playing pool, fishing, golfing, and
spending time with his family. Summers were spent at the lake enjoying time with the Amisk lake family.
Mike was an employee of the City of St. Albert for 30+ years. He was always joking around (mostly at his own expense) and
taking time to talk to everyone he ran into.
An Eagle member since October 2009 and recently awarded Eagle of the year, was loved and respected by all his brothers.
Mike is survived by his wife Heidi, his two sons Mark and Dave, and grandchildren Jakob, Stella, and Karson. Mike also leaves
to mourn his parents Larry and Lorraine, his sisters Lori, Donna, and Brenda.
“I wanted to pass on that the Eagles were very proud and blessed to have a guy like Mike Mitchell as a member. Proud
because he represented us so well at the club, in the community, and throughout Eagledom when traveling to other clubs for
various tournaments etc. He was always a gentleman and epitomized what it means to be an Eagle.
Blessed because of his untiring devotion to the club and his relentless efforts to help out and participate. Mike was on our
executive as a trustee, namely charged with managing our social room. He was also an avid participant in our competitive
pool league and was doubles champion at one of our annual tournaments last year. He was also well known in our kitchen as
he prepared breakfasts, lunches, and dinners on a regular basis. From work parties to social functions to patronizing the
social room, Mike was always there. So much so that Mike was voted Eagle of The Year last September by his peers and a
panel of past recipients of this prestigious award. Thanks to you and the rest of your family for allowing us to say good bye in
Eagle fashion. We will truly miss our Brother!”
-An admiring Brother
We all have stories about our time spent with Mike, those stories all have a consistent theme and are an attestment to the
man he was. Mike taught us all and touched our lives with compassion, genuine concern, humor, love, and respect. Mike will
be forever loved and missed.
Rock’n August 2014
Rock'n August 2014 celebrated its 18th year of operation as the
finest festival of Cars and Music in Western Canada and the City of
St. Albert's third largest annual event. A number of years ago, the
Cosmopolitan Clubs of St. Albert, Edmonton and Sturgeon wanted
to create a fundraiser for Diabetes Research and Education. They
decided that classic cars and the sounds of the fifties and sixties
was the perfect mix and Rock'n August was born.
The primary goal of Rock'n August is to continue to be a significant
contributor to diabetes research and education. The Alberta
Diabetes Foundation at the University of Alberta has set the
international benchmark for treatment of diabetes with Islet Cell
Transplantation.
It takes a lot of volunteers, dedication, and hard work to make this
prestigious event the huge success it has become. The Eagles
club is proud to support and sponsor this amazing event.
Volunteers worked tirelessly, had a ton of fun, and were honoured
to participate.
We salute all the volunteers who contributed their time and
spirit!!!! Without volunteers it wouldn’t be possible.
Peggy Kennedy hosts Volunteer
Appreciation for Rock’n August
Prism and Kim Mitchell Official
Drivers
Football Package Winner!
Very happy 50/50 Winner!