New Braunfels Aerie 2999 - Fraternal Order of Eagles
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<strong>New</strong> <strong>Braunfels</strong> <strong>Aerie</strong> No. <strong>2999</strong><br />
<strong>Fraternal</strong> <strong>Order</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Eagles</strong><br />
P.O. Box 311156<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Braunfels</strong>, TX 78131-1156<br />
Non Pr<strong>of</strong>it Org.<br />
U.S. Postage Paid<br />
Permit No. 85<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Braunfels</strong>, TX 78131-1156<br />
Return postage guaranteed<br />
Sauerkraut Scribblings<br />
January and February 2011<br />
December 15th, 2010<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Braunfels</strong> <strong>Aerie</strong> <strong>2999</strong>
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Inside this issue:<br />
<strong>Aerie</strong> <strong>New</strong>s 2<br />
Auxiliary <strong>New</strong>s 3<br />
Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events 5<br />
From the Presidents desk.<br />
Membership Drive.<br />
<strong>Aerie</strong> Membership<br />
Bring a guest to the fourth Monday supper. If your guest is 35 or under and signs up, you<br />
will get $5.00 <strong>of</strong>f your membership dues.<br />
Message from the <strong>Aerie</strong> President<br />
Sauerkraut Scribblings<br />
January and February 2011<br />
Thanks all for all the help the past year. We have made great strides and progress. The district meeting went well, despite<br />
a few glitches, and a lot was learned. Christmas dinner went well with the best attendance we have had in years.<br />
Also we made a pr<strong>of</strong>it for the first time in over 20 years. Everyone seemed to enjoy the party. See you all next year.<br />
January 3rd is the next meeting. Best wishes to all. Merry Christmas and a Happy <strong>New</strong> Year.<br />
Your President, Dave McNeil<br />
<strong>Aerie</strong> Member <strong>New</strong>s<br />
<strong>Aerie</strong> <strong>New</strong>s: Dave Keeler has set up a web site for the <strong>Aerie</strong>. Contact Dave for connection information.<br />
Past Presidents Club: The Past Presidents <strong>of</strong> <strong>Aerie</strong> #<strong>2999</strong> finished 2010 hosting a Christmas Party for the <strong>Aerie</strong> Auxiliary<br />
Past Presidents on Saturday, December 4 at the River Tree Club Bud Mares handled the M.C. duties and Fred Oertlli<br />
the Invocation. The main activities <strong>of</strong> the Past Presidents has been the meetings on the third Tuesday <strong>of</strong> each month and<br />
cooking hamburgers for various dances held by groups renting the Eagle Hall.<br />
Looking forward to 2011, we would like all eligible Past Presidents; eligibility only requires being an active member <strong>of</strong><br />
the BPOE <strong>Aerie</strong> #<strong>2999</strong>, to join with us in our social meetings and projects during the year. Our social period includes<br />
refreshments, discussion <strong>of</strong> opportunities and projects, and a Dutch treat meal. Coming up is our first project, hamburgers<br />
for a dance at the hall on January 8 th , and our regular meeting January 18 th at 6 p.m. at Freheit Country Store<br />
Restaurant, 2157 FM1101. Any questions, contact Bud Mares 625-6080 or Bill Kennedy 629-1187.<br />
<strong>Aerie</strong> <strong>2999</strong> House Rules Excerpt: “3. <strong>Aerie</strong> Home will be open to; a. <strong>Aerie</strong> <strong>2999</strong> members and Auxiliary members<br />
holding current membership cards; b. Visiting Eagle members and Auxiliary members holding current membership<br />
cards; c. Prospective members on Initiation Night not more than one time; d. Guests accompanied by an Eagle member<br />
and/or Auxiliary member in good standing; e. Immediate family members and non resident visitors accompanied by an<br />
<strong>Aerie</strong> <strong>2999</strong> member and/or Auxiliary member in good standing.”<br />
Editor’s note: Please provide any updates or news for the Sauerkraut Scribblings to Dan Coburn. Inputs can be submitted<br />
by Email to DanielCoburn@netscape.com; by mail to 2238 Krueger Canyon, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Braunfels</strong>, TX 78132; or by<br />
phone to (830)606-5682. The Deadlines for publication in the next newsletter will be 2/15/11.. To receive your copy via<br />
Email please provide me with your Email address. You will receive your copy earlier and in full color. I will also be<br />
able to Email you back copies if you wish.
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Message from the Auxiliary President<br />
Happy <strong>New</strong> Year! I hope that all Sisters had a healthy and happy holiday season. We should be able to slow down a bit<br />
after such a busy November and December. Please know that I cannot say “thank you” enough to those Sisters who<br />
have been helping me this year! May the 2011 year be a blessing to all.<br />
Your <strong>Fraternal</strong> Sister, Jacqui Garland<br />
Auxiliary Member <strong>New</strong>s<br />
Good results: The Wurstfest Auxiliary Booth was outstanding this year. Barbara Alves sends a special “thank you” to<br />
all ladies that worked in the booth and especially to those Sisters who worked all year long making items to sell during<br />
Wurstfest. We grossed approximately $15,545 and cleared about $8,500 after expenses.<br />
Well I’ll be darn: Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going!<br />
Wing Ding: The District III meeting held, Nov. 19,20,21 was also the <strong>of</strong>ficial visits <strong>of</strong> State Madam President Elaine<br />
Dickens and State Worthy President Melvin Bolding. We hosted <strong>Aerie</strong>s and Auxiliaries from Highland Lakes, San Antonio,<br />
Port Lavaca, Corpus Christi, Edna, and Canyon Lake. Nelrose and Oran Koepp’s team cooked hamburgers for<br />
lunch prior to the workshops on Saturday. Joan Helmke entertained guests by performing a rendition <strong>of</strong> “old” songs<br />
prior to dinner. Gifts were presented to our guests and about 35 people walked to Pat’s Place for a delicious unplanned<br />
dinner. Overheard conversations went like this, “first time we ate what we wanted at a meeting or conference” so everyone<br />
was indeed pleased. There was a little mix up in the schedule with our caterer, but we did survived. There were<br />
about 40 people registered for the meeting. Our next District III meeting will be in Highland Lakes on Feb. 4,5,and 6.<br />
Jolly Good Time: If you were not able to attend the Joint Christmas Party on December 12 th , you missed an evening <strong>of</strong><br />
good food, great fellowship and lots <strong>of</strong> fun for children and for the 100 or so guests. Santa Claus handed out gifts to the<br />
children. The Auxiliary and <strong>Aerie</strong> raffles kept everyone entertained and watching their tickets like hawks. The Auxiliary<br />
raised $396 for M.D. Anderson Cancer Research. The Silver Sounds Band played all sorts <strong>of</strong> the most wonderful<br />
dance music. Thanks to the ladies who donated raffle items and also to the ladies who decorated the Christmas tree and<br />
the hall.<br />
Equal is as equal does: The road we were on led us to a covered bridge just as another car approached from the opposite<br />
direction. At an impasse, the other driver - clearly feeling wronged - shouted, “I never back up for idiots!” My<br />
friend put her car in reverse and replied, “I do!”<br />
Candles and songs: Our birthday party at Kirkwood Manor on Dec. 13 th celebrated 16 December birthdays. Not all<br />
birthday “babies” were able to attend but “Petals to Go Florist” donated corsages to 8 ladies and 8 gentlemen. Residents<br />
not able to come to the party room accepted their corsages, cake and punch in their own rooms. Birthday cakes were<br />
donated by Auxiliary members, Faye Gallion, Carolyn Matykiewicz, Adeline Row, Barbara Alves, and Jacqui Garland.<br />
Joan Helmke, Carolyn, Adeline, Barbara and Jacqui serenaded the guests with songs, old and new!<br />
Chaplains Corner: We are sad to report that we draped the charter for two members. Doris Young joined our sisterhood<br />
November 19, 1957. She passed away on November 1, 2010, (43 yr member). Melva Klabunde joined our sisterhood<br />
February 24, 1963. She passed away November 5, 2010. (47 yr member).
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Sauerkraut Scribblings<br />
January and February 2011<br />
Where was Santa Clause? Even though he was a “no show”, we still had plenty <strong>of</strong> gifts, food and door<br />
prizes. Forty one ladies attended the Auxiliary Christmas party on December 20 th . Our Auxiliary Officers<br />
prepared the lunch and pretty well kept everyone happy. The hors d’oeuvres served before lunch was wonderful<br />
especially with the good tasting punch. The presentation <strong>of</strong> member ship pins was exciting. Three members<br />
received their 10 yr pins and they are, Caprice Schaefer, Yaeko Coburn and Joan Mez. Patsy Shirley was<br />
awarded her 20year pin. Rona Burris received her 30 yr pin. Faye Gallion and Mary Owens received 40-year<br />
pins. There were no losers when we played Bingo! Carpice Schaefer, Margaret Mendelssohn, Marsha Kiesling,<br />
Melva Maddox and Dorothy Schneider won door prizes.<br />
You can’t have everything: Time may be a great healer - but it’s a lousy beautician!<br />
Recall: In memory <strong>of</strong> our deceased sisters the Auxiliary donated $100 to Hospice Tree <strong>of</strong> Lights.<br />
Sick and Visiting: Patsy Shirley has retired from this committee. Mary Lowrie is now the Chairman. Mary’s<br />
phone number is 627-9245<br />
Past Presidents Dinner: January 10 th will be the date <strong>of</strong> the next Past Presidents Dinner. It will be held at<br />
Granzin’s. For more information call Nelrose Koepp. Adeline Row will host the February14 th 2011 Past<br />
Presidents Dinner.<br />
Welcome: We are proud to have Lou Ludwig as our latest initiated Auxiliary member. Jean Swank transferred<br />
from Canyon Lake to our Auxiliary and we are proud <strong>of</strong> her too!!<br />
Dues are due: Secretary Barbara Alves reminds all Sisters that dues are to be paid by December 31 st , 2010.<br />
Members will become delinquent on January 1, 2011. Mailing address: <strong>Eagles</strong> Auxiliary, P.O. Box 311523,<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Braunfels</strong>, TX 78131-1523.<br />
Smile: Give me a sense <strong>of</strong> humor Lord - Give me the grace to see a joke, to get some happiness from life and<br />
pass it on to other folks.<br />
Bingo with the <strong>Eagles</strong><br />
No need to travel to Louisiana or Oklahoma for a good time.<br />
<strong>Eagles</strong> Bingo pays winners every week right here in <strong>New</strong> <strong>Braunfels</strong>. Bring your friends for<br />
great fun, food and a chance to join the winners.<br />
<strong>Eagles</strong> Bingo every Thursday<br />
257 E South Street, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Braunfels</strong>, TX 78132<br />
Doors open at 5 P.M., Kitchen opens at 5:30, Games begin at 7 P.M.<br />
15 Games with $75, $100, $400, and $750 and Split Pot Awards<br />
Come early to get a good seat and to enjoy something to eat before<br />
GAME TIME<br />
Call David McNeil at (830)629-1965 for more information.
January 2011 Schedule<br />
1/1/11: Happy <strong>New</strong> Year Everyone!<br />
1/3/11: Meeting Night, Aux Officers 6:30 P.M, Aux Meet 7:00 P.M, <strong>Aerie</strong> Meet 7:30 P.M.<br />
1/6/11: Bingo Night. Doors open at 5:00. Kitchen Opens at 5:30. Games begin at 7:00 P.M.<br />
1/10/11: 2nd Monday, Fun Night, Bring a Covered Dish, Auxiliary Past Presidents meeting.<br />
1/13/11: Bingo Night. Doors open at 5:00. Kitchen Opens at 5:30. Games begin at 7:00 P.M.<br />
1/17/11: M.L.K. Day.<br />
1/17/11: Meeting Night, Aux Officers 6:30 P.M, Aux Meet 7:00 P.M, <strong>Aerie</strong> Meet 7:30 P.M.<br />
1/18/11: <strong>Aerie</strong> Past Presidents Club Meeting at 6 P.M. at the Freheit County Store.<br />
1/20/11: Bingo Night. Doors open at 5:00. Kitchen Opens at 5:30. Games begin at 7:00 P.M.<br />
1/24/11: 4th Monday Birthday Supper and Initiation night. Birthdays eat free.<br />
1/25/11: <strong>Eagles</strong> Golf Tournament. Come on out for a morning <strong>of</strong> fun on the links.<br />
1/27/11: Bingo Night. Doors open at 5:00. Kitchen Opens at 5:30. Games begin at 7:00 P.M.<br />
1/31/11: 5th Monday Pot Luck Supper and Fun Night. Bring a covered dish and join the fun.<br />
February 2011 Schedule<br />
2/3/11: Bingo Night. Doors open at 5:00. Kitchen Opens at 5:30. Games begin at 7:00 P.M.<br />
2/4 - 6/11: District III meeting at Highland Lakes.<br />
2/7/11: Meeting Night, Aux Officers 6:30 P.M, Aux Meet 7:00 P.M, <strong>Aerie</strong> Meet 7:30 P.M.<br />
2/10/11: Bingo Night. Doors open at 5:00. Kitchen Opens at 5:30. Games begin at 7:00 P.M.<br />
2/14/11: Valentine’s Day.<br />
2/14/11: 2nd Monday, Fun Night, Bring a Covered Dish, Auxiliary Past Presidents meeting.<br />
2/15/11: <strong>Aerie</strong> Past Presidents Club Meeting at 6 P.M. Contact Bill Kennedy for location.<br />
2/17/11: Bingo Night. Doors open at 5:00. Kitchen Opens at 5:30. Games begin at 7:00 P.M.<br />
2/21/11: President’s Day Holiday.<br />
2/21/11: Meeting Night, Aux Officers 6:30 P.M, Aux Meet 7:00 P.M, <strong>Aerie</strong> Meet 7:30 P.M.<br />
2/22/11: <strong>Eagles</strong> Golf Tournament. Come on out for a morning <strong>of</strong> fun on the links.<br />
2/24/11: Bingo Night. Doors open at 5:00. Kitchen Opens at 5:30. Games begin at 7:00 P.M.<br />
2/28/11: 4th Monday Birthday Supper and Initiation. Birthdays eat free.
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