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Greenville
Eagles Worthy President Steffanie Baker, right, presents a
check to Misty Werner,
on behalf of her daughter Sydney Weaver, a
member of the Greenville Girls Travelling Fast
Pitch Softball
organization.
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Greenville Eagles
Donates to the Community
In its October meeting, members of the Greenville Fraternal Order of
Eagles 2177 voted to donate more than $10,000 of its member-generated
community service funds to eight local organizations and individuals in
need. An additional $10,000 was set aside as approximately half of the
funds required for the Eagles Annual Independence Day Celebration at
Shade Road in 2012.
Donations were approved for Shriners Childrens Burn Center which serves
Darke County children, scholarships for college students who are
children or grandchildren of members, the Darke County Visitors Center,
the local chapter of Breast Cancer Awareness, the Senior Scribes
Scholarship Fund dba County News Online, a local Girl Scouts group, the
Girls Traveling Fast Pitch Softball for one of its members and an
additional donation to Breast Cancer Awareness on behalf of an Eagles
member.
The annual Independence Day Celebration offers entertainment and
fireworks to more than 3,000 community residents at Shade Road each
year.
According to Steffanie Baker, Worthy President, these funds are
generated through the activities of Eagles 2177 members and are held by
the State (Grand Aerie) for charitable donations to designated 501c3
organizations. If the money is not used, it is retained by the State
for charitable donations that may not necessarily benefit Darke County.
Greenville Eagles, needless to say, prefers the money be used to
benefit Darke County residents.
In addition to donations, The Eagles is entering its Holiday Season
with its annual Thanksgiving Dinner for members, Member Appreciation
Christmas Party, Officer and Staff Christmas Party, Kids Christmas
Party and annual New Years Eve Party.
Greenville FOE 2177 is a volunteer organization that promotes
fellowship and a family atmosphere for all individuals interested in
serving their community while having a quiet place to meet, relax and
have an enjoyable evening. The Eagles is open to the public for
breakfast and lunch, and offers regular weekend entertainment, Friday
night meals, and a Steak Fry and Dance the first Saturday of every
month. Entertainment for Nov. 5 will be Tempest.
Applications for membership are open to individuals over 21. Pick up an
application at the Social Room on Third Street. Membership in the Aerie
is open to men and women, while membership in the Auxiliary is open to
women only.
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