11/08/2025
From: FOE 3862 Aerie Trustees
For: The Aerie Members of 3862
Distribution: General membership
During the joint meeting on October 30,2025 with the Aerie Trustees, Officers of The Auxiliary, and the Aerie Officers it was decided that because of lack of funds, low participation and carrying too much debt that we could not keep the doors open for the bar and kitchen to keep operating. So to be clear, the bar and kitchen are closed but we have not had our charter revoked.
After the meeting our Receiver was contacted to inform him of our joint decision. He then contacted our Grand Regional Representative and informed him of the decision by the club. His name is Mike Simons and he will be coming in to review our situation and will then make a decision as to whether we should close the club permanently or recommend to Grand that we be candidates for help with our finances. If we become worthy for assistance, it will still be Grands decision whether any help will be made for us to try once again to make a cohesive club, make contributions to our community, and make our club something we can all be proud of.
It is because of that possibility that we have not made an announcement that we are closing. As soon as that decision is made we will make an announcement on their conclusion. What we say in public and on social media may be a factor in that decision, so we are asking that finger pointing and trash talking members and the club be refrained from. It can only hurt us.
If the decision is negative, we will be setting up informational kiosks and meetings to help with transfers, and any other needs that the members may need, including returns of loaned items pending review by the officers. The club trustees and the officers will also help with the movement of items for any who asks from loading/unloading and setup at your selected location.
On behalf of the trustees and officers of FOE 3862 we wish each one of you all the best and hope you all will do your best to make our club a place where “People help People” again. Now is your time to shine. It’s not your club, it’s not my club, it’s our club.
If I cannot speak well of an Eagle I will not speak ill of an Eagle.
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