{"id":9295,"date":"2025-04-07T15:19:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T19:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foe.com\/?page_id=9295"},"modified":"2025-04-11T14:26:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T18:26:23","slug":"oralhistory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/foe.com\/oralhistory\/","title":{"rendered":"FOE Oral History Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"851\" height=\"315\" data-attachment-id=\"9310\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/foe.com\/oral-history-project\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Oral-History-Project.png\" data-orig-size=\"851,315\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Oral History Project\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Oral-History-Project-300x111.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Oral-History-Project.png\" src=\"https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Oral-History-Project.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9310\" style=\"width:960px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Oral-History-Project.png 851w, https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Oral-History-Project-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Oral-History-Project-768x284.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Share Your Story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fraternal Order of Eagles wants to hear your story. With nearly 700,000 members across the United States and Canada, there are countless Eagles stories to tell &#8211; but we need your help to tell them! The Grand Aerie has partnered with PCI on this one-of-a-kind project to bring your stories to life. You may receive a postcard in the mail from PCI asking to confirm your information and share some of your personal Eagle history, to be included in special hardbound book we will be releasing at the end of the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce an Oral History Publication for Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles. PCI is a family-owned business based in Dallas, TX that has published directories for educational institutions, fraternities, sororities, and military organizations across the nation for over 100 years. This project allows us to hear about your personal experiences from your time at Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles and how the organization helped to shape your life since then. And, while we have you on the phone, we want to make sure your contact information is up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PCI is committed to protecting your information. The names, addresses and information provided to PCI for the publication of the Oral History Project will be held confidential by PCI, except to the extent that they are utilized in, or in the preparation of, the Oral History Project and except as required by court order or law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What To Look For<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" data-attachment-id=\"9312\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/foe.com\/oralhistory\/card-front\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Card-Front.png\" data-orig-size=\"1621,1145\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Card Front\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Card-Front-300x212.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Card-Front-1024x723.png\" src=\"https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Card-Front-1024x723.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Card-Front-1024x723.png 1024w, https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Card-Front-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Card-Front-768x542.png 768w, https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Card-Front-1536x1085.png 1536w, https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Card-Front-1200x848.png 1200w, https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Card-Front-980x692.png 980w, https:\/\/foe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Card-Front.png 1621w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Members will be receiving cards in the mail that look similar to what you see on the left. These cards are to make sure we accurately capture your information and have proper attribution for the stories you tell our dedicated PCI representatives over the phone!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How To Participate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">If you have received a postcard or an email with a telephone number, you may call the number to speak with a dedicated representative for the Oral History Project. The representative will verify the information we have on file for you, make any updates where needed, and then ask you to share your story about your time at Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Your story will be recorded, and the sound clip provided to Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles at the conclusion of the project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">If you have received an email with an embedded link, you may go to the online site to review your information and submit a story.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">If you are living internationally or are unable to call the update line, please email <a href=\"mailto:PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com\">PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com<\/a>. PCI will send you a personalized link for you to share your written story and photo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">If you would like to participate and are Deaf\/Hard of Hearing, please email customerservice@publishingconcepts.com. PCI will send you a personalized link for you to share your written story and photo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9d91725ffe4f1aba4ce176bc9d269cf0\"><strong>Important Notice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With privacy issues at an all-time high, we want to ensure members feel safe and comfortable providing their information to PCI.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>They take privacy very seriously, which is why they provide members an opportunity to review their data online and make any edits and adjustments after the call as well.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>We have a contractual agreement with PCI that states:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The names, addresses and information provided to PCI by Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles for the publication will be held confidential by PCI,\u00a0except to the extent that they are utilized in, or in the preparation of, the Oral History Project and except as required by court order or law.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The Oral History Project will be made available only to members of Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Upon completion of the project, PCI will return to Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles\u00a0any and all electronic files that have been supplied by Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles or produced by PCI in connection with the production of the Oral History Project.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Simply, PCI does not provide or sell any information to outside vendors, and the information they collect is only available to Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles members and Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles itself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>PCI has been in business for nearly a century; they are PCI DSS Level 1 Compliant, have been tested by multiple security organizations, and are accredited with the Better Business Bureau:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/tx\/dallas\/profile\/publishers-directory\/publishing-concepts-lp-0875-19000719\">https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/tx\/dallas\/profile\/publishers-directory\/publishing-concepts-lp-0875-19000719<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/va\/virginia-beach\/profile\/publishers-directory\/publishing-concepts-0583-9000492\">https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/va\/virginia-beach\/profile\/publishers-directory\/publishing-concepts-0583-9000492<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.publishingconcepts.com\/privacy-policy-0\">https:\/\/www.publishingconcepts.com\/privacy-policy-0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-obb-toggle-block organic-block obb-toggle\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-trigger\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\"><p class=\"obb-toggle-title\" style=\"color:#333\"><strong>How do I know my information will only be used for Oral History Project purposes?<\/strong><\/p><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-open fas fa-plus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-close fas fa-minus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"obb-toggle-container\" style=\"text-align:left;background-color:#f4f4f4\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-content\" style=\"border-color:#ccc\">\n<p>PCI is committed to protecting your information. The names, addresses and information provided to PCI for the publication of the Oral History Project will be held confidential by PCI, except to the extent that they are utilized in, or in the preparation of, the Oral History Project and except as required by court order or law.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-obb-toggle-block organic-block obb-toggle\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-trigger\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\"><p class=\"obb-toggle-title\" style=\"color:#333\"><strong><strong>I would like to verify or update my information and share a story. How can I do this?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-open fas fa-plus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-close fas fa-minus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"obb-toggle-container\" style=\"text-align:left;background-color:#f4f4f4\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-content\" style=\"border-color:#ccc\">\n<p>If you have received a postcard or an email with a telephone number, you may call the number to speak with a dedicated representative for the Oral History Project. The representative will verify the information we have on file for you, make any updates where needed, and then ask you to share your story about your time at Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Your story will be recorded, and the sound clip provided to Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles at the conclusion of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have received an email with an embedded link, you may go to the online site to review your information and submit a story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are living internationally or are unable to call the update line, please email <a href=\"mailto:PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com\">PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com<\/a>. PCI will send you a personalized link for you to share your written story and photo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-obb-toggle-block organic-block obb-toggle\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-trigger\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\"><p class=\"obb-toggle-title\" style=\"color:#333\"><strong><strong><strong>How can I participate if I am Deaf\/Hard of Hearing?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-open fas fa-plus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-close fas fa-minus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"obb-toggle-container\" style=\"text-align:left;background-color:#f4f4f4\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-content\" style=\"border-color:#ccc\">\n<p>If you would like to participate and are Deaf\/Hard of Hearing, please email customerservice@publishingconcepts.com. PCI will send you a personalized link for you to share your written story and photo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-obb-toggle-block organic-block obb-toggle\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-trigger\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\"><p class=\"obb-toggle-title\" style=\"color:#333\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Can I choose what information prints in the publication?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-open fas fa-plus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-close fas fa-minus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"obb-toggle-container\" style=\"text-align:left;background-color:#f4f4f4\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-content\" style=\"border-color:#ccc\">\n<p>The only information that is included in the publication is your name, along with your story and photo. No contact information is printed. When you call to update your contact information, it will only be used to update your member record for the organization. You may revoke consent for your story and\/or photo to appear any time before 10\/3\/2025 by contacting PCI\u2019s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 \/ <a href=\"mailto:PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com\">PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-obb-toggle-block organic-block obb-toggle\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-trigger\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\"><p class=\"obb-toggle-title\" style=\"color:#333\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I updated my information but need some more time to think about what experience to share.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-open fas fa-plus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-close fas fa-minus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"obb-toggle-container\" style=\"text-align:left;background-color:#f4f4f4\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-content\" style=\"border-color:#ccc\">\n<p>You can call back at any time before 10\/3\/2025 to share your story.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-obb-toggle-block organic-block obb-toggle\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-trigger\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\"><p class=\"obb-toggle-title\" style=\"color:#333\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I shared a story and the representative said I could send a photo. How do I do this?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-open fas fa-plus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-close fas fa-minus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"obb-toggle-container\" style=\"text-align:left;background-color:#f4f4f4\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-content\" style=\"border-color:#ccc\">\n<p>You will receive an email with a link to upload one photo (black and white or color) plus a caption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have also purchased a book but do not have an email address on file, you will be sent a photo mailer to send a physical photo in to be printed (note: the photo will be returned if you include a self-addressed, stamped envelope).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-obb-toggle-block organic-block obb-toggle\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-trigger\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\"><p class=\"obb-toggle-title\" style=\"color:#333\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Can anyone purchase a book?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-open fas fa-plus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-close fas fa-minus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"obb-toggle-container\" style=\"text-align:left;background-color:#f4f4f4\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-content\" style=\"border-color:#ccc\">\n<p>The Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles Oral History Publication is available for sale only to Grand Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-obb-toggle-block organic-block obb-toggle\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-trigger\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\"><p class=\"obb-toggle-title\" style=\"color:#333\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I ordered a book \/ package over the phone and would like to cancel my order. How do I do this?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-open fas fa-plus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><i class=\"obb-toggle-icon obb-close fas fa-minus\" style=\"color:#999\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"obb-toggle-container\" style=\"text-align:left;background-color:#f4f4f4\"><div class=\"obb-toggle-content\" style=\"border-color:#ccc\">\n<p>Contact PCI\u2019s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 and they will take care of this for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Share Your Story The Fraternal Order of Eagles wants to hear your story. With nearly 700,000 members across the United States and Canada, there are countless Eagles stories to tell &#8211; but we need your help to tell them! 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