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2 BELIEVE – FOR OTHERS EVERYWHERE! By Grand Worthy President Bill Loffer As members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles we have united in brotherhood to make necessary social change. We have played an important role in history serving as a benchmark for such initiatives as the founding of Mother’s Day and the support of the enactment of the Social Security Act. Throughout history, the Eagles have been “People Helping People.” It was with the Eagles’ keenness of vision that we have become 1.1 million members strong, and it is as Eagles we will continue to play active roles in our communities by supporting their leaders and providing valuable resources for our fellow citizens. As part of our commitment to our local and national community, it is my pleasure to introduce to you Timberlin Creek Elementary’s (TCE) American Eagle & Literacy Challenge program. This national initiative to support and raise awareness of the American bald eagle and literacy was spearheaded by elementary school students in Florida and organizations including the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The ultimate goal of the program is to not only promote literacy and encourage the preservation of our national symbol, the bald eagle, but to also have all 50 state Governors proclaim June 20, 2007 as American Eagle Day. Once all 50 official proclamations have been secured, students will take the matter before the President of the United States and seek his support for a permanent national American Eagle Day. The bald eagle has been a great and integral part of American history, same as the Fraternal Order of Eagles. On June 20, 1782, the bald eagle was selected to serve as the official emblem of the United States of America, and ever since it has represented power, spirit and, most importantly, the freedom and independence that are the hallmarks of our great country. (Since 1944, I’m proud to say, the FOE has observed June 20 as “Emblem Day.”) I encourage you to support this initiative to promote two of the most significant aspects of our nation: the importance of literacy and the preservation of our most honorable national symbol, the bald eagle. Through our combined efforts, may children’s education continue to flourish and the American bald eagle continue to soar in our nation’s skies as we preserve one of the greatest American traditions. Bald eagle “Challenger” visits Grand Aerie headquarters to help kick off FOE support for literacy and national American Eagle Day Grand Aerie headquarters in Grove City, Ohio welcomed Challenger the bald eagle and Al Cecere, founder of the American Eagle Foundation, last December 19 as part of the FOE’s initiative to support literacy and the AEF’s bald eagle restoration efforts. “This is the first eagle in U.S. history trained to free fly into stadiums during the National Anthem,” said Cecere. “When you see a World Series or a Pro Bowl game, it’s Challenger. He has met Presidents and all kinds GWP Bill Loffer, Al Cecere of the American Eagle Foundation and Challenger at FOE headquarters. of people from all walks of life.” Cecere and other employees of the AEF spend more than 100 days taking Challenger to school assemblies, sporting events and corporate functions. In early 2007, the American bald eagle is expected to be taken off the endangered species list. For more information about Challenger and the American Eagle Foundation, visit www.eagles.org. EAGLE
FOE Joins Students to Protect Bald Eagles and Promote Literacy The American Eagle & Literacy Challenge is an initiative started in St. Augustine, Florida by Timberlin Creek Elementary School students to support and raise awareness for the American bald eagle and literacy. A major goal is to assist the non-profit American Eagle Foundation in its quest to have the Governors of all 50 states proclaim June 20th as “American Eagle Day” and support its “American Eagle Fund” endowment for bald eagle recovery and protection efforts. The Fraternal Order of Eagles has joined the effort, with Aeries and Auxiliaries throughout the United States aiding the cause. “Sponsoring this program is a natural fit for us,” said Grand Worthy President Bill Loffer. “We provide our fundraising efforts to those organizations vowing to make a difference in our communities. Promoting literacy and preserving our beloved bald eagle is something we truly believe in supporting.” At the 2007 Eagles Mid- APRIL 2007 MAKING JUNE 20 “NATIONAL EAGLE DAY” IS ALSO THE GOAL Winter Conference in Orlando, Timberlin Creek students talked about the program, explaining that after all 50 proclamations have been gathered, President George W. Bush will be asked for his support in Top: Bald eagle Challenger soars over students at Timberlin Creek School during the Statewide Kickoff last October 9, Below: State Eagles President Ernie Repp introduces teacher Kim Kendall and students Gavin Powell, Chad Kendall, Taylor Hohmann, Katie Hohmann and Dana Kendall at the Eagles Mid-Winter Conference in Orlando, Florida. making June 20 “American Eagle Day” in the United States. Students are now asking their fellow eagle mascot schools in Florida to raise $1,000 each. Fifty percent of the money raised will benefit bald eagle care/recovery through the AEF, and the other half will promote literacy. If every school raises $1,000, Florida alone would raise $150,000 to support bald eagles and literacy. In April 2007, State Aerie President Ernie Repp is joining students throughout Florida in challenging schools in the other 49 states to also raise $1,000 apiece. If each state matches Florida’s goals, the initiative could raise $7.5 million, which would be equally divided to support literacy projects and the AEF’s “American Eagle Fund.” In addition, each of Florida’s Eagles Aeries is “adopting” an eagle mascot school to assist them in reaching their goals. 3
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