Disaster Relief Fund
The approval to make Past Grand Worthy President John Potter's special project for the 2007-2008 year an official charity of the Fraternal Order of Eagles was approved by the voting delegation of the 2008 Grand Aerie International Convention in Louisville, KY. The fund is designed to develop and financially support a first response program for national disaster situations in Canada and the United States.
As the program grows, the desire is to host a fleet of trailers throughout the countries equipped with basic emergency needs — water, first aid supplies, food, etc. for distribution at the emergency site. The semis will be fully funded and managed by Eagle Members. All semi trailers will be clearly marked The Fraternal Order of Eagles Disaster Relief Fund and a network of member volunteer commercial drivers and service volunteers will be established to support in the response of a national disaster.
The teams closest to the disaster site are charged with bringing the fully stocked trailer to the disaster site and distributing the items available for victims and others in need.
Members can support the program through the following ways:
- Fundraise at the local aerie and auxiliary
- Volunteer to participate in the local Emergency Management Operations as a representative of the Fraternal Order of Eagles
- Volunteer to be a driver (current CDL required)
- Volunteer as a member of the distribution group
- Encourage a friend to join the program too
To learn more or request additional information, please contact disasterrelief@foe.com.