Auxiliary

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.

2883 Auxiliary News...

CRESAPTOWN #2883 Auxiliary News

We read two applications for new membership at our April 12th meeting. Our regular meeting night of April 26th has been postponed until May 3rd in the downstairs front room and other applications will be read. The Nominating Committee will also present their report and we will hold the Election of Officers for the coming year.

We held a chicken dinner on Sunday, April 3rd, to benefit President Marianna Woolard’s projects, St. Jude’s & Ronald McDonald Houses. There were 142 meals sold and $1,840.88 was earned for these worthwhile charities. Marianna thanks everyone who joined us for the enjoyable meal and auction, the Aerie for the use of the facilities and Aerie members Jeff Hare and Kenneth Pratt for their help. Auxiliary volunteers were: Sandy Baier, Dora Jean Buchanan, Kelly Cordial, Kathy Hare, Tina Hill, Shirley Kane, Tanya Kessell, Sandy Lee Llewellyn, Evelyn Loar, Janet Nicol, Kim Shewbridge and Colleen Stewart.

We held an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 9th, with 30 children attending accompanied with parents and/or grandparents. We had games, a visit with the Easter Bunny, treat bags, snacks and Frisbees for each child attending. A surprise appearance by two of Connie Darr’s lambs delighted the children. Sisters helping to hide eggs and entertain the children were: Deb Buchanan, Dora Jean Buchanan, Kelly Cordial, Shirley Kane, Tanya Kessell (representing the Bunny), Janet Nicol and Colleen Stewart. Co-Chairpersons Carolyn Helmstetter and Cathy McKenzie thank everyone who helped make this a fun event for our children.

We held a hoagie sale on Tuesday, April 19th, to benefit all Auxiliary Charities. We prepared and sold 273 hoagies. A surprise snow storm happened on the Prep Day, April 18th; however, since all supplies were in the Club kitchen, Aerie Trustee Jeff Hare picked up Sandy Baier, Dora Jean Buchanan and Kathy Hare, and other Sisters braving the weather were Carolyn Helmstetter and Cathy McKenzie. Aerie member Kenneth Pratt cleared a path to the Club. Joining the group on the 19th were: Deb Buchanan, Dot Butler, Kathie Kauffman, Jody Montana, Janet Nicol, Maryon Phillips and Marianna Woolard.

On Wednesday, April 20th, we prepared three care packages for shipping to Lt. Andrew Daugherty, who is serving with the U. S.Army in Qatar in the Middle East. This is a joint venture with the Aerie, Auxiliary and the Cresaptown United Methodist Church. Chairman Dora Jean Buchanan thanks Shirley Kane and Beverly Warnick for packing the items and Brenda and Ernie Lowery for transporting the packages to the Cumberland Post Office for mailing. Thanks also to Aerie and Auxiliary members who donated requested items or cash to add to the shipment. Thanks to Kathy Hare for serving as liaison to the Church and to the Aerie for their continued support by paying all shipping charges.

Cresaptown Aerie and Auxiliary hosted the Spring Conference of the State Auxiliary on April 23rd and 24th. It began with a 50/50 Poker Run sponsored by the Eagles Riders Group for the benefit of State Madam President Cathy McKenzie’s charities, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundations (Camp Oasis). Saturday evening featured the “Wheel Bonanza” and Karaoke. Many fine singers participated; however, my favorite was our own Diana Booth with her rendition of “Proud Mary.” We enjoyed being host to all our Eagle friends for the weekend. Our hope is that everyone had a good time but also completed their business agenda on matters pertaining to our Order and their Aerie and Auxiliary.

The Aerie announced they have scheduled their Annual Mother’s Day dinner on Monday, May 9th, at 6 PM. Tickets are available at the Bar for $5 and the deadline for purchase is May 2nd. ( All revenue from ticket sales will be donated to Charity.)

Reminders: Next hoagie sale is May 17th. Call Kathy at 301-268-9640 for pre- orders. Ham and Italian – 8$ - Turkey - $9. Pickup 10 AM to 4 PM.

Special Bingo is scheduled for Sunday, May 22nd. Tickets are $35. Doors open 11 AM – 1st Quickie 12 Noon – Regular Bingo 1:30 PM. Benefits Crohns & Colitis and St. Jude’s and Ronald McDonald Houses. Contact Cathy at 301-707-5096 or Marianna at 301-697-4865 for ticket information. (Also available at bar.)

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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!