Auxiliary

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #2883 of Cresaptown held a dinner and the Installation of their Officers for 2024-2025 at the Eagles Aerie on McMullen Highway. The Installing Officers were Past Madam Presidents Shirley Kane and Cathy McKenzie. Serving for the new term, seated left to right are: McKenzie, Madam President Tanya Kessell, Jr. Past Madam President Dora Jean Buchanan, Madam Vice President Kathy Hare and Kane; Second row: Trustees Janet Nicol, Kelly Bothast and Cathy Cecil; Third row: Conductor Carolyn Helmstetter, Inside Guard Melissa Barley, Outside Guard Debbie Buchanan and Secretary Maryon Phillips. Absent when the photo was taken was Chaplain Marianna Woolard and Treasurer Evelyn Loar.

Auxiliary News

We read two applications for new membership for the month of April. The next Initiation Ceremony of new members is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

On Wednesday, April 2nd, we had the pick-up of B & B Hoagies at the Club. Thanks to Kelly Bothast for organizing the pre-orders and scheduling the delivery and sorting of the over 200 sandwiches. All proceeds will benefit the childbirth Labor & Delivery and Postpartum Depression charity of Chairman, Carolyn Helmstetter. Helpers at the pick-up were: Dora Jean Buchanan, Cathy Cecil, Kathy Hare and Evelyn Loar. Carolyn appreciates those who purchased or took orders of the hoagies to benefit this worthwhile charity.

On Saturday, April 5th, we catered a meat loaf dinner for 42 bowlers and guests of the Fort Hill High School bowling team. This is one of our smaller catering events that we provide to maintain our involvement with the schools and students of our community. Helping were: Dora Jean Buchanan, Kathy Hare, Tanya Kessell, Evelyn Loar, Amy Sites and Linda Stewart.

On Sunday, April 6th, we prepared and served (eat-in and take-out) 100 spaghetti dinners to benefit the Worthy State President Jim Chabot’s
Charity “Jane’s Place” and State President Beth Novosat’s charity Suicide Prevention. Helpers were: Tammy Arnold, Kathy Hare, Tanya, Courtney (and husband) Kessell, Evelyn Loar, Jody Montana and Colleen Stewart.

On Monday, April 7th, we volunteered to fill over 1,700 Easter Eggs at the Cresaptown United Methodist Church in preparation for the Easter Egg Hunt to be held at the Church on April 11th. Auxiliary volunteers were: Dora Jean Buchanan, Kathy Hare, Evelyn Loar, Helen Pfeifffer and Linda Stewart.

On Saturday, April 11th, we held our Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Party with Cresaptown United Methodist Church with 50 children attending, accompanied with parents and grandparents. We served refreshments to 100 people and were able to present stuffed toys to the children. The Easter Bunny (TK) was present to meet the children and was available for pictures. Auxiliary volunteers were: Dora Jean Buchanan, Kathy Hare, Tanya Kessell, Helen and Fred Pfeiffer (Aerie), Betsy Shoemake and Linda Stewart. Cupcakes were donated by Debbie Buchanan and LeAnn Rice and cookies by Helen Pfeiffer.

On Saturday, April 11th, we held a Sock Hop dinner-dance to benefit the Jimmy Durante-Children’s Fund A delicious meal of Ziti was served and dancing to DJ Dan Fisher offered an evening of nostalgic music. Thank Chairman Cathy Cecil for organizing a fun time of shared memories for all attending. Helping were: Aerie Member Jeff Cecil and Auxiliary Members Melissa Barley, Kelly Bothast, Debbie, Toni and Taylor Buchanan, Evelyn Loar and Cathy McKenzie.

On Monday, April 14th, Evelyn Loar delivered Easter Gift Bags to the VA Hospital in Martinsburg for the female veterans. Included was homemade candy from the Women Of Faith of the Cresaptown United Methodist Church and a variety of snacks from the #2883 Auxiliary Officers and members. In our continuing efforts to thank our veterans for their service, we hope to coordinate with the Volunteer Services of the Hospital in providing needed items for the patients.

On Good Friday, April 18th, we held the final “Fish Friday” after having seven successful serving lunches at the Aerie Home; Thanks to everyone who joined us or ordered take-out meals during the Lenten Season. A special thank you to the volunteers who helped with the preparation of the food. Madam President Tanya Kessell appreciates the support for her charity – “Canine Warriors” and Kathy Hare, Humanitarian for State Madam President Beth Novosat – “Suicide Prevention”.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #2883 of Cresaptown recently held a dinner and Installation of Officers for 2023-2024 at the Aerie Home on McMullen Highway. The Installing Officers were Shirley Kane, Past State Officer, and Cathy Cecil, State President-Elect. In the picture, first row left to right, are Kane, Dora Jean Buchanan, President, Marianna Woolard, Jr. Past President, and Cecil. In the second row are: Carolyn Helmstetter, Conductor, Kathy Hare, Chaplain and Tanya Kessell, Vice President. In the third row are: Maryon Phillips, Secretary, Melissa Barley, Inside Guard, Mary Lynn Hawkins, Treasurer, and C. C. Foote, Outside Guard. Absent were Trustees Cathy McKenzie and Janet Nicol. To be installed at a later date is also Trustee, Cathy Cecil.

Scholarship Awards 2022

The Maryland State Fraternal Order of Eagles has established a Scholarship Foundation to provide assistance to deserving students to help them further their career interests. Aerie and Auxiliary #2883 of Cresaptown were fortunate to have two of their entries receive $1,000 monetary awards. The recipients were: Madelyn Cook of Allegany High School, planning to attend Allegany College of Maryland, majoring in Psychology. Madelyn is the Daughter of Andrea and Josh Cook and the Granddaughter of Christina Hall and Susan Love; Madison Pratt of Allegany High School, planning to attend Allegany College of Maryland, majoring in Human Services. Madison is the daughter of Kate and Scott Pratt and the Granddaughter of Michael Pratt.

The award presentation and reception was held at the Aerie Home on McMullen Highway. In the above picture, left to right: Kathy Hare, Auxiliary Scholarship Chairman, Pratt, Cook and Marianna Woolard, Auxiliary President. Information on the Scholarship Foundation for future awards, may be directed to Hare at 301-268-9640.

Auxiliary Winter Clothing Drive...

The Auxiliary would like to thank each and every member that donated to our tree of warmth. There were 115 hats, 70 pairs of gloves, scarves, and socks donated. We had some monetary donations and used that to purchase diapers. These items were delivered to our local Union Rescue Mission & Women’s Shelter. Thanks to our members for supporting yet another important project for our local community, we could not do these things without You ! “People Helping People “

UPMC Western Maryland Schwab Family Cancer Center - Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Program

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary of Cresaptown has been a long time supporter of the UPMC Western MarylandSchwab Family Cancer Center. Kathy Hare, Past President and current Trustee of the Auxiliary, is a survivor of B-Cell Lymphoma and has organized several fundraisers to benefit the Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Program at the Center. The funds were raised during the terms of Presidents Carolyn Helmstetter and Debbie Powell, with the participation of the Aerie and Auxiliary membership. Hare announced the gift is given in loving memory of Fran Castle, Past Auxiliary President and President of the Maryland State Auxiliary. Fran lost her courageous battle with breast cancer on August 18, 2020. In the picture, left to right, a check for $5,000 was presented by Helmstetter, Powell and Hare, to Lisa Hout, Sr. Development Officer, WMHS Foundation and Julie Thomas, Administrative Supervisor of the Cancer Center.

History of the Ladies Auxiliary...

UPMC Western MarylandSchwab Family Cancer Center - Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Program

Latest Auxiliary News from Dora Jean

CRESAPTOWN #2883
Due to illness of some of our members and Officers, our regular membership meeting was cancelled on December 8th. The Officers did meet for an informal dinner and meeting (see picture) and transacted some year-end Auxiliary business. We held a regular meeting on December 22nd, when we enjoyed a “soup and sandwich” supper before discussing reports on fundraising events and finalizing payouts to several of our Charities. Thanks to all the Sisters who supplied and prepared the delicious food.

Marianna Woolard, Chairman of the Durante Chilldren’s Fund, Prevention of Child Abuse and Child Aids Awareness, reported on the recent Rada Cutlery Sales. The total proceeds were $800. The Fund will receive $500, Auxiliary President’s Project Alzheimer’s Association $150 and Fran’s State Project, Kenny’s Hope for Childhood Cancer will receive $150. Marianna thanks everyone who placed orders and those Sisters who helped in the distribution.

Madam President Debbie Powell helped organize a Ham Dinner to benefit her Project, Alzheimer’s Association, on Sunday, December 13th. It was a successful day and 153 meals were sold. The event raised $1,282.18 for the Project. Thanks to the following Sisters for donating their time in helping to make this happen: Kathy Hare, Tanya Kessell, Janet Nicol, Tami Grimes, Dora J. Buchanan, Deb Buchanan, Cathy McKenzie, Maryon Phillips and Marianna Woolard.

After a postponement of the drawing date, the following winners were randomly pulled by Aerie and Auxiliary members attending the Jackpot Saturday Night, December 19th: $200 MD Scratch Off Lottery for Kenny’s Hope – Charlie Spiker;
B & B Gift Cards for Alzheimer’s Association - $50 Jim Portmess; $50 Taylor Buchanan; $100 Marianna Woolard; $200 Rebecca Stewart. Madam President Debbie Powell thanks everyone who participated in these two projects that will benefit two very worthy charities. Because of all of you, we continue to be able to be an organization of “People Helping People.”

PMP Carolyn Helmstetter announced there would be a Hoagie Sale on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, to benefit her charity, The Heart Institute, SPMC-Western Maryland. The cost is $8 and pre-orders can be made by calling or texting Kathy Hare at 301-268-9640. Pick up may be made between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on the 20th.

Latest Auxiliary News from Dora Jean -

CRESAPTOWN #2883

We held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 11th, but due to the pandemic virus, we met at the pavilion of the Cresaptown United Methodist Church. Masks were worn and social distancing was observed. Prior to the meeting, a catered Dutch Treat picnic was enjoyed.

We were able to hold a meeting at the Aerie Home on Tuesday, August 25th, again practicing all recommended restrictions.

Although the State Convention was canceled, the Golf Tournament was held and the Auxiliary prepared a lunch of hoagies for the participants when they returned to the Aerie Home. Kitchen Chairman, Kathy Hare, thanked the following volunteers for their assistance: Debbie Buchanan, Dora Jean Buchanan, Maryon Phillips, Debbie Powell, Beverly Warnick and Marianna Woolard.

Since our fundraising efforts have been curtailed due to the virus, Tami Grimes and Maryon Phillips have announced a “Bakeless Bake Sale” will be held, with letters being distributed to the membership. Donations are to be sent to Maryon at 14700 McMullen Highway SW, Cumberland, MD 21502, from August 13 through October 31, 2020. If successful, they will again request donations for a “Holiday Bakeless Bake Sale” November 1 through December 15, 2020. Please consider sending in a donation so that we may continue our charitable activities as we are “People Helping People.”

Marianna Woolard will be holding another Rada Cutlery sale in the Fall with proceeds going to the Children’s Fund.

The postponed Hoagie Sale will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, with pick up at the Aerie Home from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is still $8 and pre-orders can be made by calling or texting 301-268-9640 (Kathy Hare). Proceeds will benefit Kenny’s Hope, Alzheimer’s Association and Crohn’s.

State Auxiliary President Pro-Tem Cathy McKenzie announced the winner of the “Easter Basket” raffle will be drawn at the Joint State Meeting in Brunswick on September 19-20, 2020. This project was the joint endeavor of State Madam President Fran Castle and Cathy for the benefit of Kenny’s Hope.

Madam President Debbie Powell will draw the winner for the 20 - 30 pack of beer or $400 at the end-of-month drawing on September 26, 2020. Please return all monies and ticket stubs to her before the drawing. The proceeds will go to her Project, The Alzheimer’s Association.

Kathy Hare will also draw the winner of the Blackstone 36” Griddle on September 26th and requests all outstanding money and ticket stubs be turned into her. Proceeds will go to Kenny’s Hope and Crohn’s & Colitis.

Auxiliary Valentine's Dinner Dance 2020...

2019 Halloween Kid's Party - Hosted by the Auxiliary...

Kid's Christmas Party 2018...

The Alzheimer's Benefit held on December 2nd, was well attended and successful event....good job Ladies and thanks to all that participated!

Baby Dolls raffled to benefit Toys for Happiness were drawn on Nov 30, one of the Dolls was claimed bu the other is still out there, check your tickets!!

20/20 winners: Week 1 - 20 Robbie Wilson, Peg Gillum, Tony Muir, Cathy Schlottmann, Roy Diehl, Connie Eversole, Andrew Sines, Charlie Spiker, Debbie Buchanan, Bonnie Hoyle, Herb Barmoy, Bonnie Hoyle, Kathy Pell, Ian Reikie, Ray Weaverling, Cheri Barton, Mary Lynn Hawkins, Jake Ratchford, Sue Goss, C C Beshai.
3 Final Drawings: H Cookie Baker, Kathy Pell, Carolyn Martz.

Another great job by our Auxiliary and our members.....

Picture from the Cumberland Times-News July 2, 2018

Auxiliary #2883 Officers for 2018-2019...

Auxiliary Officers 2017-2018

Jr. Past President Cathy McKenzie
Madam President Kathy Hare
Vice President Cathy Renner Schlottmann
Chaplain Carolyn Helmstetter
Secretary Maryon Phillips
Treasurer Marianna Woolard
Conductor Debbie Powell
Inside Guard
Outside Guard Retta Daugherty
Trustee Fran Castle
Trustee Pam Guthrie
Trustee Dora Jean Buchanan

Through the efforts of the Madam President of the Auxiliary and the Auxiliary and the Membership of 2883 a check presentation was made to Kenny's Hope for Childhood Cancer

Another Great Job by the Auxiliary of 2883...

Valentine's Day 2018 Dinner Dance....the place looked terrific!

31 Toys for Happiness fundraiser at the Cresaptown Eagles last night . Over 160 Toys donated!!!!! Great job once again Elizabeth you did a awesome job!

Below are pictures from the Auxiliary Christmas Dinner...

We are all saddened at the passing of May Resh. May was an Auxiliary Charter Member and a Past Auxiliary President of Cresaptown Eagles Auxiliary and a friend to many members of Cresaptown Eagles. Services are at the Scarpelli Funeral Home on McMullen Hwy Friday December 29th from 4 to 7 PM. The members of the Auxiliary will conduct their Memorial Service Friday night at 7 PM. Funeral Services are at the Funeral Home Saturday, December 30th at 11 AM, Rev Harold McCLay officiating.

H. May Resh

31 Toys for Happiness fundraiser at the Cresaptown Eagles last night . Over 160 Toys donated!!!!! Great job once again Elizabeth you did a awesome job!

found this in the Times-News, Thursday, September 21st...

This was in the Cumberland Times-News, Thursday, June 29th, 2017...

2017-2018 Auxiliary Officers

Auxiliary Installation was June 13th and here are your Officers for 2017-2018 Front L-R May Resh Installing President, Kathy Hare Madame President, Cathy McKenzie Jr. Past President, Vice President Cathy Renner Schlottmann, Second Row L-R Conductor Tiessa Kesner, Chaplain Carolyn Helstetter, Inside Guard Debbie Powell, Outside Guard Retta Daugherty, Secretary Maryon Phillips, Third Row L-R Marianna Woolard, Trustee Fran Castle, Trustee Ronda Muir, Trustee Pam Guthrie. Congratulations and good luck to the incoming officers!

From the pages of the Times-News Monday, July 3rd...

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Donation

2016-2017 Madam President Cathy McKenzie's charity has been Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Association and through her committees efforts as well as the officers and members of #2883 were able to make a donation of over $7000, congratulations!! From L-R Fran Castle Jr Past President and committee member, Emma Balcom CCFA Event Manager, Chrissy Thornton CCFA Executive Director for Maryland and South Delaware, Cathy McKenzie Madam President 2016-2017.

The Auxiliary hosted Grand Madam President Judy Johnson this past weekend. GMP Judy participated in a Cornhole Fund Raiser then went to dinner with the Auxiliary members and came back for cake and check presentations for her charities!

The Western Cooler being raffled of by the Auxiliary to Benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation was won by Danielle Shaffer!

Cinco de Mayo Party May 1st 2016

CCFA Benefit Cornhole Tournament and Balloon Auction

This event was held to benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. The Cornhole event hosted two tournaments and the winners of both events donated their winnings back the cause. The balloon auction was fantastically supported by everyone and was a lot of fun. Hopefully we will be able to round up some more pictures..........

October, Sunday, 16th, The Auxiliary Celebrated its 2016 48th Anniversary. The celebration was held from 2 - 4 PM. Charter Members, PMP's and all paid up members were invited!