Eagle Riders

Naugatuck, Connecticut

On September 19, 2009 the Eagle Riders from FOE #640 of Naugatuck, Connecticut conducted a benefit ride for the Veterans Hospital of West Haven, Connecticut.

The hospital distributed a list of the many items that are required now for the Veterans and for the winter season. Items such as prepaid phone and supermarket cards, socks, knitted hats, gloves, underwear and all the toiletry articles they could get their hands on. The Eagle Riders, local motorcycle organizations and the community were up to the challenge and exceeded the hospitals expectations. Besides the items that were listed, two televisions with an audio visual cart, a DVD player and over fifty DVD’s were also donated.

In appreciation for sponsoring this event, the hospital staff had a cookout for all of the riders and the vets. Allan Banyacsky a.k.a. "Doc" (President of the Eagle Riders), stated that this was the most successful charitable event ever, with regards to the number of riders and the number of items collected.

Hopkinsville, Kentucky

The Eagle Riders presented a check to the Lachance family on September 1st, 2009 at the F.O.E. #3423 Club located in Hopkinsville, KY. The meeting started at 6:30 pm, and was enjoyed by many Rider, local Hopkinsville residents, and Eagles members. Lauren Lachance and her family were presented with a check for $25,000.

Winter Springs, Florida

The Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary #4449 Eagle Riders visited Boys Town-Central Florida to learn more about the organization's programs and to present a donation. Boys Town residents gave the Eagle Riders a tour of the campus, including the new Boys Assessment Center, Girls Shelter, Baby Shelterand Residential Homes. At each stop, the youngsters shared stories about how they arrived at Boys Town, how the programs help them daily, and theirgoals for the future.

"The Eagle Riders' visit was a great opportunity for our youth to practice their social skills," said Terry Knox, Boys Town-Central Florida Development Director. "The Eagle Riders were very impressed with the youth and our campus. After learning more about what Boys Town does, they have pledged their continued support of our mission to save children and heal families."

Pictured with Boys Town residents are Mary Lou Beers, Aerie Treasurer; Mike Shattuck, Aerie Vice President; Nora Koslorek, Aerie Trustee; Thomas Koslorek, Aerie Chaplain; Patrick Beers, Aerie Secretary; Kim Beers, Auxiliary Madam Vice President; and Sandra Randall, Treasurer.

Elma, Washington

The Elma Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary #1440 Eagle Riders joined forces with the East County Lions club to provide Christmas baskets for 10 local families last December. Pictured are members of both groups prior to going out to deliver the baskets in more than 10-inches of snow. "This is the second year that the Eagle Riders have done this," reports President Brad Peckham, "and the first with the Lions Club. We are in the process of raising funds for school supplies and for the holiday baskets for this year."

Davison, Michigan

The Eagle Riders of Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary 3589 raised $8,000 for the Great Lakes Cancer Institute-McLaren at a "Ride for the Ribbon." "We want to help those that need a little extra help," said Eagle Riders President Rodney "Hotrod" Herriman, whose group also presented the facility with a handmade bench made by Mary Lowland and signed by riders who participated in the "Ride for the Ribbon."

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

The Lake Havasu City Eagle Riders #4299 held a raffle with the grand prize of a Harley Davidson motorcycle. The motorcycle was donated by Wes Strock and won by a Larry Moore. The event was well attended and raised $5,000 for Diabetes Research.

Nebraska

Jerry Mulford of Kenesaw was the winner of this year's Harley Davidson Raffle for the State President's Project, Nebraska Make-a-Wish. On hand for the presentation were Jerry's wife Carol; daughters Wendy Romans, Jeri Lyn Runions, and Kelly Kenney; Jerry's mom, Bee Mulford; Carol's mom and step dad, Leotta and Art Kline; son-in-law Bill Runions; grandsons William and Andrew Runions; brother-in-law Don Deines; and Wendy's mother-in-law, Ellie Romans. Also: State Webmaster Bill Drury; Jr. Past State President Carl Rezabek; State Trustee Bill Primrose (who sold the winning ticket); Sandy Lawrey, owner of the Harley dealership; and Kelly David, State Chaplain; and State Presidents Project Chairman.

The raffle raised $2,000 for Nebraska Make-a-Wish.