The Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Lake Region Chapter 4352 will be hosting a multi-game tournament from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 to raise funds to replace the heating system at their building located at 756 Roosevelt Trail in Windham.
The event is seeking to raise $1,000 to help the group host a technician to provide the final installation support and plumbing to get the new system up and running after generous donations of time, material and funds from the club’s membership.
“Thank God for our members,” said Launnie Simpson, President of the Lake Region chapter. “Thanks to our community, one member donated the heating unit, and members poured the slab out of their own pocket. Another member is bringing a forklift. Now, we’re raising money for a plumber to do the final installation.”
The specialist is expected to come from out of state to help the chapter set up the new system, so they are looking for funds to help pay for the hotel and meals while he’s here, along with whatever else he may need.
“We want to make sure he’s taken care of,” Simpson said,
The members of the chapter will also be handling the many tasks associated with the slate of games planned for the fundraiser, while event coordinator April Archer manages the day overall and has worked hard to coordinate all the details and planning.
“How she does it, I don’t know,” Simpson said. “We have great people, including tons of helpers and people that give.”
Archer has spent several months organizing the event and seeking out donations from the community but said that the many volunteers are what make the day possible.
“I can handle the three games at a time, and whatever else come my way, because of the volunteers,” she added. “I count on them.”
Volunteers will be supplying not only manpower, but many of the food dishes being sold will also be prepared by members of the club.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend. Players can participate in more than one game tournament, and game play will be held until all participants are present.
“We will accommodate if someone is in the middle of a pool game, and needs to play in Cribbage,” Archer said.
The chapter, which has 218 members, has been in their current building since about 2020, since moving from the building that currently houses the Erik’s Church restaurant and nightclub. It was founded 12 years ago to serve Windham, Raymond and other surrounding communities.
“Eagles stand together. It’s another family,” Simpson said, adding that anyone interested in joining the organization should talk to a member or stop at the chapter to get more information. “It’s all about giving back to the community. People helping people.”
The Eagles are a charitable organization, its members raising money for different local charities and working to support those in need in the communities they cover. The Lakes Region chapter is currently raising funds for breast cancer awareness by selling pink ribbons at several local businesses, after successfully raising funds for the Windham Food Pantry. They are also collecting unwrapped Christmas gifts for the food pantry, along with collecting items for residents of a local senior living facility. <
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