JOHN EGGERS COLUMN: What about Lions, Rotary, FOE, BPOE and TM? Before I mention a little about a few of these groups, here are some reasons why you should become a member. Written By: John Eggers | × What would Bemidji be like without its service organizations? I can answer that. In many ways it would not be the same healthy community you find today. You may not even wish to live here. Before I mention a little about a few of these groups, here are some reasons why you should become a member. First, you will help improve the quality of life in our community not just a little but by a great deal.