The Fraternal Order of Eagles implemented a new International Disaster Relief program on June 1, 2007 by Grand Worthy President John Potter.

Thirteen trailers are being prepared for deployment to disasters such as Hurricanes Gustav and Hannah. One trailer based in Chickasha, is sponsored by six Oklahoma Eagle Aerie Auxiliaries including Bartlesville 610, Chickasha 4070, El Reno 220, Muskogee 4042, Spiro 3860 and Stillwater 4277.

Two trailers in Florida and one in Indiana are loaded and ready for deployment. Another trailer in Arkansas is 90% ready to deplay.

The empty Oklahoma trailer has been offered to Oklahoma Emergency Management to use in whatever capacity is needed.

We are asking our community to help with the funds needed to stock our Oklahoma trailer. Due to a completed inventory list of approved items, we cannot accept commodities.

If you wish to make a donation, please make your check out to Oklahoma State F.O.E., earmarked F.O.E.I.D.R. (Fraternal Order of Eagles International Disaster Relief), and mail to: F.O.E. Aerie 3860; State secretary Glen Martin; Hwy 9, 271 E. Eagle lane; Spiro, OK, 74959.

For information, please contact your local Eagle Aerie or auxiliary president or secretary or contact Garry Milam, southwest regional chairman at 405-779-6191 or Bob Mahlum, state chairman at 405-779-6168.