Minnesota State President Wintersteen to bring his 'Big Rig'

The 'Big Rig' is coming to town!

Yes, the 18-wheeler belonging to Minnesota State Aerie Worthy President Don Wintersteen will be visiting Morris Aerie #620 during Prairie Pioneer Days July 10th and 11th, 2004. The truck will be the focal point of Morris Aerie's parade float during the annual community celebration.

Wintersteen, as an owner and operator of a trucking company in Bemidji, Minn., it was easy for him to come up with his unique membership theme - "Truck on FOE." During special visits, events and meetings for the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Wintersteen usually hooks up his trailer and drives his rig all around the state of Minnesota. All along the way, it is a moving billboard that is very hard to miss.

During the parade, the Morris Aerie is planning on having a representative from each of the groups, organizations and individuals it has made donations to, walk along the truck as part of a 'living float.' According to Centennial Committee members, the float could be a block long, due to the many contributions it has made to a wide variety of benefactors in the Morris Community.

In addition to the parade during Prairie Pioneer Days, Wintersteen may bring his rig for the Morris Aerie's Centennial Celebration and be on display during the aerie's celebration events, including the community picnic at Eastside Park on Sunday, June 6th.

So look for the rig coming down the road this June and July and "Truck on FOE!"