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Cresaptown Eagles #2883

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Auxiliary News

​CRESAPTOWN  #2883
 
We read two applications for new membership and one enrollee for the month of May.  We initiated five new members on Tuesday, May 23rd.
 
On Sunday, April 30th, we held a “Day at the Bay” featuring fish, bay wings and boardwalk fries.  All proceeds benefitted St. Jude’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald Houses, President Marianna’s Project.  Helping were:  Melissa Barley, Kelly Bothast, Kathy Hare, Mary Lynn Hawkins, Carolyn Helmstetter, Tanya Kessell, Debra Ko, Kistion Mauzy and Marianna Woolard.
 
On Friday, May 5th, we celebrated “Cinco de Mayo” by having a lunch featuring tacos, taco salad, chips and salsa and chicken tortilla soup.  All proceeds were divided between St. Jude’s Hospital and Platoon 22.  Helping were:  Kelly Bothast, Kathy Hare, Mary Lynn Hawkins and Marianna Woolard.
 
On Sunday, May 7th, we prepared an oven fried chicken dinner to benefit Platoon 22.  Helping were:  Melissa Barley, Kelly Bothast, Dora J. Buchanan, Kathy Hare, Carolyn Helmstetter, Tanya Kessell, Cathy McKenzie, Janet Nicol, Maryon Phillips and Marianna Woolard.
 
On  Monday, May 15th, the Aerie hosted a Mother’s Day Dinner for Mothers and Grandmothers of the members of the Aerie and Auxiliary at the Aerie Home.  The Brothers prepared and served over 100 guests a stuffed chicken breast dinner, mixed vegetables, cole slaw, rolls and cake.  Thanks to our Aerie Officers and members for this tribute.  Volunteers were:  Bill Beeman, Jeff Cecil, Denny McKenzie, Joe Moffat, Eddie Morris, Dave Shoemake, Jr. and Randy Zambanini.
President Marianna Woolard presented a corsage created by Tanya Kessell to every woman present.  She recognized and thanked her Officers for their support for her two-year term.  She also presented a monetary gift from the Auxiliary to Kathy Hare, Honorary Mother of the Year and Jean Brotemarkle, Honorary Grandmother of the Year.
 
On Tuesday, May 16th, the Auxiliary presented a check for $8,590 to the Western Maryland Health System Foundation in support of the Schwab Family Cancer Center, Dialysis Unit, Diabetes Program and the Heart and Vascular Institute.
 
On Monday, May 22nd, we catered a dinner for the Optimist Club honoring law enforcement.  Volunteers were:  Sandy Baier, Dora J. Buchanan, Cathy Cecil, Kathy Hare, Carolyn Helmstetter, Janet Nicol, Amy Sites, Linda Stewart and Marianna Woolard.
 
At the End-of-Month Drawing, the Auxiliary provided food sold from the Club kitchen.  Thanks to the Aerie for giving us this opportunity to earn money for our General Fund and to buy needed accessories for our use in the kitchen.  Donating cakes were:  Debbie Buchanan, Amanda Croson, Kathy Hare and Evelyn Loar.  Volunteers were:  Debbie and Dora J. Buchanan, Kathy Hare, Mary Lynn Hawkins, Stacy Hitchins, Tanya Kessell and Janet Nicol.
 
On Tuesday, May 30th, we held a Joint Meeting with the Officers of the Aerie.  Prior to the meeting, the group enjoyed a covered dish picnic provided by the Auxiliary, featuring hot dogs with Mary Lynn’s homemade sauce, and many side dishes and desserts.
 
We continue to support our veterans by supplying requested items to the VA Hospital in Martinsburg that provides services to many of our local residents.
This is a joint project of the Aerie, Auxiliary and Cresaptown United Methodist Church.  We honored the female ward with homemade floral pillow cases from the ladies of the Church and Freedom Coins of Thanks supplied by donations from our members.  We will honor the male ward with PX Coupon Booklets the month of June for Father’s Day.
 
We will have our Ceremony of Installation of Officers for 2023-24 on Sunday, June 11th.  We will have a dinner prior to the ceremony at l:00 PM, followed by the Ceremony at 2:00 PM.
 


 

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.
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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 “
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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.
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History of the Ladies Auxiliary...

UPMC Western MarylandSchwab 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.
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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!!

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

Picture from the Cumberland Times-News July 2, 2018
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Auxiliary #2883 Officers for 2018-2019...

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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

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Another Great Job by the Auxiliary of 2883...

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

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!
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Below are pictures from the Auxiliary Christmas Dinner...

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

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

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2017-2018 Auxiliary Officers

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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...

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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.
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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!

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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!
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