activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 13
- Charitable giving and fundraisingThe organization donates over $1,000 per month to local charitable nonprofit organizations, including food banks, veterans programs, and child welfare initiatives. They also conduct fundraising activities like golf tournaments to support various charities.
- Community event organizationThe organization plans and hosts community events such as a Veterans Day Parade, a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, and fundraising car shows, engaging both members and the wider community.
- Community service and outreach Veteran Membership and Community SupportThe organization participates in community clean-up efforts and offers free initiation and a year of membership to honorably discharged veterans, active duty military personnel, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers.
- Community support and charitable givingThe organization provides financial donations exceeding $1,000 per month to local charitable nonprofits, including food banks, veterans programs, elder abuse programs, child health and welfare, and animal welfare. They also organize fundraising events like golf tournaments and car shows to support these causes and participate in community clean-up efforts.
- Conducts facility and community improvement projects Local Community GrantmakingUndertook major renovations of its Aerie facility using volunteer labor, including installation of a commercial kitchen, bar, stage, and utilities; also participates in community clean-up efforts.
- Hosts annual community and member eventsOrganizes recurring events such as the Veterans Day Parade, Halloween events, fundraising car shows, golf tournaments, and Volunteer Appreciation Dinners to engage members and support local causes.
- Offers free membership to first responders and military Veteran Membership and Community SupportProvides free initiation and one year of membership to honorably discharged veterans, active duty military, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers who have not previously been members.
- Operates volunteer-driven community programsRuns ongoing volunteer-staffed programs including food service, bingo operations, and 50/50 ticket sales at the Aerie facility.
- Operating a social club and event venue Veterans and Fraternal Social ClubsThe organization operates a social club, referred to as an Aerie or Eagle's Nest, which includes facilities such as a bar, stage, dance floor, and commercial kitchen. They host various events for members and the community, including food service, bingo operations, 50/50 ticket sales, and holiday events.
- Operating a social club and event venue Veterans and Fraternal Social ClubsThe organization operates a social club, referred to as an Aerie or Eagle's Nest, which includes a bar, stage, dance floor, and commercial kitchen. They host various events for members and the community, such as food service, bingo operations, 50/50 ticket sales, and holiday events.
- Provides financial support to local charitiesDonates over $1,000 per month to local nonprofit organizations focused on food banks, veterans, elder abuse prevention, child welfare, animal welfare, and disaster relief.
- Supporting veterans and first responders Veteran Membership and Community SupportThe organization offers free initiation and a year of membership to honorably discharged veterans, active duty military personnel, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers. They also organize and participate in events to honor veterans, such as Veterans Day parades and observations.
- Supports charitable activities through Ladies' Auxiliary Women's Civic Leadership and Volunteer TrainingThe Ladies' Auxiliary engages in charitable work, some jointly with the main Aerie and some independently, contributing to the organization’s broader community impact.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Committee-based Governance committee-based_governanceThe organization structures its internal operations and member participation through a committee-based governance model led by appointed leadership.
- Committee-based governance with appointed leadership committee-based_governanceUses a committee-based governance structure led by appointed leadership to organize internal operations and coordinate member participation in activities and decision-making.
- Committee-based governance with volunteer leadership committee-based_governanceThe organization uses a committee-based governance model led by appointed and elected volunteer leaders to structure internal operations and coordinate member involvement in running programs and services.
- Fraternal Support Network fraternal_support_networkThe organization operates on principles of liberty, truth, justice, and equality to improve human life by addressing societal problems and fostering well-being within the community.
- Inter-Aerie Collaboration inter-aerie_collaborationThe organization partners with other Aerie locations to host fundraising events, leveraging a broader network for charitable causes.
- Inter-Aerie collaborative fundraising inter-aerie_collaborationThe organization partners with other Aerie locations to co-host fundraising events, amplifying charitable impact through networked fraternal cooperation.
- Member-driven volunteer model for operations member-driven_volunteer_modelRelies entirely on member participation and volunteer labor—without paid staff—to carry out core operations such as food service, event management, and facility maintenance.
- Member-driven volunteer operations model member-driven_volunteer_modelAll core operations — including food service, event management, and facility maintenance — are carried out by members and volunteers, with no paid staff, leveraging a deeply embedded culture of member participation and shared responsibility.
- Volunteer-driven Operations volunteer_driven_operationsThe organization operates entirely through the efforts of its members and volunteers, including leadership, event staffing, and daily operations, to achieve its mission without paid employees.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Charity Donations Program
Monthly donations to local nonprofit organizations supporting veterans, seniors, child welfare, food banks, elder abuse prevention, and animal welfare
Veterans Day Parade
Annual community event in Surprise, AZ honoring local veterans, featuring a parade and public celebration
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Annual event recognizing members who contribute time and service to support the aerie’s operations and charitable activities
relationships · 4
who they work with
- DAV Partner — Received funds from the organization's golf tournament.
- Deer Valley Aerie Partner — Offers space to host fundraising events for Surprise Eagles Aerie #4534 charities.
- Osborn Aerie Partner — Offers space to host fundraising events for Surprise Eagles Aerie #4534 charities.
- Valley View Food Bank Partner — Received funds from the organization's golf tournament.