THE STARS OF WASHINGTON
 
Monday, March 6th, 2006

 

There's a dear little plant that grows in Ireland.

'Twas Saint Patrick himself sure that set it.

And the sun on his labor with pleasure did smile.

And a tear from his eyes oft-times wet it.

It grows through the bog ...

Through the brake, and through the mireland.

And it's called the dear little Shamrock of Ireland. (Irish Blessing)

 
 
PRAYERS NEEDED ... PGM NANCY JO TUTINO
 
Dear Connie,
    Could you please send out a message on the Stars of Washington that we need many prayers for Nancy Jo Tutino?  She will undergo a heart procedure on Tuesday,   March 7 in the early morning.
    Thank You,
** PGP Chuck & Mary Callen
 
 

 

IN SADNESS

 

Robert Lee Fletcher
(March 29, 1923 - February 2, 2006)

To view video tribute online, click the link below:   http://videos.lifetributes.com/?id=2491

 

Memorial service will be held March 10th, 2006 at 2 pm at the W.P. Dougherty Masonic Center. 3819 North 27th St. Reception to follow service at same location. Tacoma, WA 98407.

Robert was preceded in death by his grandmother, grandfather, mother, father and 2 brothers. He is survived by a brother Walter, and a sister Betty Brush. He is also survived by his sister in laws Marianne, Sandra and Alice. Several cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and one great-great niece.

            We are working on setting up a memorial service, check back for details in a few days.  Robert was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 29, 1923 to Vera May Lufkin and Robert Earl Graham. His mother remarried to Walter Fletcher. He has lived in Minnesota, California and Washington. He did a lot of different types of jobs during his life, mainly at Sawmills in Tacoma. The last 35 to 40 years he lived and worked at the Temple Theater for the Masonic Grand Lodge, as the assistant to the Grand Secretary Emeritus, as well as helping the present owners of the Landmark Convention Center.   Robert belonged to the Master Masons at Defiance Lodge #22 and Fern Hill #80.   He was a life member of Corinthian Chapter #172 order of the Eastern star. He was also a member of the Afifi Shrine, Royal Arch Masons, Elks and numerous other organizations.

            Robert was a very generous person. He was always doing something for someone other than himself. He would take his nieces and nephews to the Seattle Center or to a movie and to dinner. One place all the kids would look forward to was going to the Afifi Shrine Circus each year. He was always giving them little things just because that was what he did. He never had a pocket that didn’t have candy or a squeaky noise maker in it. He even shared his candy with the children he met while riding on the city bus. He never wasted a day without taking a ride on the city bus, where would he go, only he knew that. Sometimes just around the city and sometimes to Seattle and even Olympia, when he just wanted to ride.

            When his grandmother and grandfather were alive he would go on vacation with them and take them all over the West Coast because he loved them and wanted to do special things for them. He was a very warm and special person who only wanted to please everyone who walked beside him.

            He will be missed by everyone. We all know he is back with his family and until we meet again there will be an empty place in all our lives.

WE LOVE YOU ROBERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Arrangements by Edwards Memorial Center 253-566-1008

** Walter Fletcher

 

 

NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE

 

    Friday night (3-3) at the meeting of Juanita Chapter, Grand Adah, Vicki Voorhees, presented Frank Livingston with the commission as Grand Representative of South Carolina. 

    Cards: 

Frank Livingston

11618 - 19th SW

Seattle, WA 98146

 
 
 
HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER INFORMATION
 
    The packet of information sent out this week to the Chapters containing the Hands across the Border information did not have a time for golf on the Golf Registration Form.  The time is 1:30 PM for tee-off.  All other needed information is on the form.
Thanks so much,
** Ann Gates, WGM
 
 
 
MESSAGES FROM MY MAIL BOX
 
 
Hi Connie!    Will you please put this Year Book Order correction in the Stars of Washington?
    All Year Book Orders  (the Order List and the check) should be mailed to my new address:
Stella Brown
1100 S. Euclid St. #59
Grandview WA  98930
    Thanks!
** Stella Brown
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    Did you hear that Laurel Assembly IORG is having a 50th year Anniversary on April 30, 2006 at Black Diamond Masonic Center? 
We are looking forward to increasing the girls membership. 
    Laurel Chapter Installation is scheduled for APRIL 8th at 2:00 pm.  Please place in Stars of Washington.
    See you at Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter!
** Lilynne Davis
 

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Hi Connie,
    The time for Everett Chapter's Installation is 7:30 PM.  Please add this to your list.
    At our Official Visit on February 21 we honored our Sister Connie Silliman.  She reached the young age of 100 this past July. She also is now a 78 year member and we had the honor of presenting her with her certificate and pin. WGM Ann presented the certificate while I did the pin. Connie is very special to us and we were glad to honor her this way.
    We also were able to give a 75 year pin to our Sister Evelyn Tyler in Nov.  With the help of Lexington Chapter in Lexington SC, Sister Evelyn was presented her pin and certificate just 2 weeks before she went to the Great Chapter on High. We are told that she had her pin at her bedside in the hospital and it was on her gown at her passing. It was a real priviledge to arrange for this presentation to be done on our behalf.
    Though this was exciting, it just goes to show the age of many members of our beautiful Order.
** Polly Thomassen, WM, Everett Chapter
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    Connie:  Will you let the other "Stars" know that I have a new last name?  On February 18, 2006, I married again.  I am now Linda Horvath.  My new husband's name is Lenny and we are so happy that we found each other at this time of our lives!  He is planning on joining the Mason's in the near future too!  Thanks and Star love to all,
** Linda (formerly, Linda Kniss)
 

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Connie,
    Alpha installation will be at 1:00 p.m. on March 25th.  My first email listed the incorrect time.  Please make the correct adjustments.  Thanks,
** Jeanine Baunsgard, AM
 

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Come Help Us Celebrate the 90th Birthday of
MYRTLE MILLER-OESTREICH
 
April 8, 2006
12 to 2:30 PM
at the
Moses Lake United Methodist Church
746 S. Ironwood Drive
Moses Lake
 
Your presence is gift enough.
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EVENING STAR CHAPTER #108
Almira Community Center
7:30 PM ... April 12, 2006
Closed Installation
No gifts ... just your presence!
A Money Tree for ESTARAL.
** Marilyn Sorensen, Secretary  
 

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    Cyrene Chapter Installation, Friday, April 7, @ 7:30
** Denice Tewalt
 

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Connie:
     Everett's installation Date is April 4, Tuesday 7:30 PM. Thanks.
** Worthy Patron Elect, Bliss Settergren
 
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Central Washington Installations.... I THINK!

 

3-15                 Sunnyside                                 8:00 PM           Closed

3-22                 Richland                                   7:30 PM

3-22                 Illihee, Toppenish                      7:30 PM           Open

3-25                 Alpha, Cle Elum                       2:00 PM

3-25                 Seople, Granger                       7:30 PM

3-27                 Beulah, Pasco                           7:30 PM

3-27                 Syringa, Yakima                       7:30 PM

3-30                 Roza, Benton City                    7:00 PM

3-31                 Sunshine, Prosser                     7:30 PM           Open

4-1                   Alma, Kennewick                     7:00 PM

4-1                   Evergreen, Goldendale              1:00 PM           Open

4-1                   Alki, Walla Walla                     7:30 PM

4-3                   Grace, Ellensburg                     7:30 PM

4-3                   Waitsburg                                 7:30 PM           Closed

** Susan Worthington

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HOW TO INSTALL A WIRELESS SECURITY SYSTEM
1.  Go to a second-hand store, buy a pair of men's used work boots, a really big pair. 
2.  Put them outside your front door on top of a copy of Guns and Ammo magazine. 
3.  Put a dog dish beside it, a really big dish. 
4.  Leave a note on your front door that says something like:  "Bubba - Big Mike and I have gone to get more ammo - back in 15 minutes. Don't disturb the Pitbulls, they've just been wormed and are really mad .."     Signed, Billy Bob
**Shared by Ted Shrum
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LET'S PLAY BALL!
Open Installation of the Illihee Chapter All-Stars!
Game Time:  Wednesday, March 22nd at 7:30 PM
Ball Park:  Toppenish Masonic Temple, 12 East Third Street, Toppenish
** Margaret Melcher, Secretary
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GREAT MONEY-MAKER.  Wish I lived closer!!!  Can you just imagine a bowl of belly-warming New England Clam Chowder???
CYBER CHAT (Massachusetts)
Sunday, February 26, 2006
 
The monthly Ham & Bean Supper for Mount Carmel Chapter will be held this Saturday March 4th between 4:30p-6:30p. This fund raiser is held the first Saturday of each month except July and August.  In addition to the 5 kinds of beans, piping hot baked macaroni and cheese, homemade cole slaw, Italian bread, brown bread,  and a great selection of pies, the specialty of the month brought back by popular request is our belly warming clam chowder.  This all can be yours for a donation of $6.00 for ages 9 and up and $4.00 for ages 8 and under.  Stop in to our Masonic Building at 283 Park St, North Reading on your way to the Matrons and Patrons Ball and have your supper cooked for you. We really enjoy seeing our Sisters and Brothers from other chapters. Please call Sister Judy Downs at (78-664-6200 for questions or directions.
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Still have tickets left .....

 

Spend an afternoon at the theatre …

“A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum’

Sunday, April 9, 2006

Show Starts at 2:30 PM

Bremerton Community Theater

 

Hors doeuvre Buffet provided by

Reliance Chapter

Order of the Eastern Star

Contact Person:  Judy Wieck, 373, 9976 or Diane Reid, 377-1248

Tickets:  $15

 

** Judy Wieck

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Connie,
    Would you please put in the Stars that Lackamas Chapter #152 in Washougal will have an open installation on Saturday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m.  Thank you so much.
** Eileen Winstead, Worthy Matron Elect, Lackamas Chapter
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    A little boy opened the big family bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages. Suddenly, something fell out of the Bible.  He picked up the object and looked at it.  What he saw was an old leaf that had been pressed in between the pages. "Mama, look what I found!" the boy called out. " What have you got there, dear? " his mother asked.   With astonishment in the young boy's voice, he answered, "I think it's Adam's underwear." 
 

 

 

MARCH MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR .

  • March 8 ... GL:  Special Meeting; (HC).  TU

  • March 9 … GL:  Spokane Valley Scottish Rite Reception for Grand Master; Spokane Masonic Center; 6:00 PM; Tux/Ladies. 

  • March 9 ... EKS:  Scottish Rite Meeting (Grand Master's Visit)

  • March 10 ... GL:  Districts 3 & 12 Meeting; Bremerton; 6:00 PM; TU/Ladies.

  • March 11 … GL:  York Rite Reception for Grand Master; Fairhaven Lodge; 12:00 Noon; Tux/ Ladies

  • March 12 ... GL:  Tacoma Valley Scottish Rite Reception for the Grand Master; 5:00 PM; Tux/Ladies

  • March 13 … GL:  King Solomon Lodge No. 60 Stated Meeting; Auburn.  7:30 PM; TU

  • March 15 … GL:  Audubon Park Masonic Foundation Dinner; Audubon Park Lodge No. 272, Spokane.  6:30 PM; Tux/Ladies

  • March 16 … GL:  Grand Court of Amaranth, Pasco.  Tux

  • March 16… OES:  Grand Court of Amaranth; Red Lion Hotel; Pasco 

  • March 17 ... GL:  Frank S. Land Crab Feed; Renton Community Center; 6:00 PM; Casual/Ladies

  • March 18 … GL:  District 19 Meeting, Vancouver Masonic Center; 9:30 AM; TU/Ladies

  • March 18 … GL:  EXCOM (Deputies Invited), Vancouver Masonic Center; TU

  • March 19 ... GL:  King Solomon Lodge No. 60 Breakfast & CHIPS Program; 9:00 AM; TU/Ladies

  • March 21 … GL:  Whidbey Island Lodge No. 15 Visitation, Coupeville.  6:30 PM; TU

  • March 25 … GL:  Warden’s Seminar, Yakima.  TU; Ladies

  • March 25 ... GL:  Zora Temple Installation; 2:00 PM; Tacoma; Tux/Ladies

  • March 26 ... GL:  Hatasu Temple Installation; 2:00 PM; Nile Shrine Center; Tux/Ladies

  • March 27 … GL:  Landmark on the Sound Trustee Meeting; Des Moines; 4:00 PM; TU

  • March 31 ... GL:  District 26 Meeting; Waverly Lodge No. 231; 6:30 PM; TU/Ladies

OES:  Events with Worthy Grand Matron

GL:  Events with the Grand Master
EKS:  Events with El Katif Shrine, Spokane
TU = Team Uniform - consisting of blue blazer, grey slacks, white or blue Masonic shirt and team tie.

CTU = Casual Team Uniform - blue Masonic tee-shirt, slacks. 

 
 
IRISH HUMOR
 
  • Definition of an Irish husband: He hasn't kissed his wife for twenty years, but he will kill any man who does.
  • Murphy told Quinn that his wife was driving him to drink.  Quinn thinks he's very lucky because his own wife makes him walk.
  • The late Bishop Sheen stated that the reason the Irish fight so often among themselves is that they're always assured of having a worthy opponent.
  • An American lawyer asked, "Paddy, why is it that whenever you ask an Irishman a question, he answers with another question? "Who told you that?" asked Paddy.
  • Question - Why are Irish jokes so simple? Answer - So the English can understand them.
  • Reilly went to trial for armed robbery. The jury foreman came out and announced, "Not guilty." "That's grand!" shouted Reilly. "Does that mean I can keep the money?"
  • Irish lass customer: "Could I be trying on that dress in the window?" Shopkeeper: "I'd prefer that you use the dressing room."
  • Mrs. Feeney shouted from the kitchen, "Is that you I hear spittin' in the vase on the mantle piece?" "No," said himself, "but I'm gettin' closer all the time."
  • Q. What do you call an Irishman who knows how to control a wife? A. A bachelor.
  • Finnegin: My wife has a terrible habit of staying up 'til two o'clock in the morning. I can't break her of it. Keenan: What on earth is she doin' at that time? Finnegin: Waitin' for me to come home.
  • Slaney phoned the maternity ward at the hospital. "Quick!" He said. "Send an ambulance, my wife is goin' to have a baby!" "Tell me, is this her first baby?" the intern asked. "No, this is her husband, Kevin, speakin'."
  • "O'Ryan," asked the druggist, "did that mudpack I gave you improve your wife's appearance?" "It did surely," replied O'Ryan, "but it keeps fallin' off!"
  • My mother wanted me to be a priest. Can you imagine giving up your sex life and then once a week people come in to tell you the details and highlights of theirs?
 

2006 Installation Dates

    Please send your Installation Dates and I will get them on the list!  Thanks to all that submitted the dates. 
 
 
BLUE LODGE AGENDAS      
                       
AUDUBON PARK LODGE NO. 272, Spokane ... Bill Wilson, WM
March 15th ... Annual Corned Beef Dinner & visit of the Grand Master; 6:30 PM. 
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DEER PARK LODGE NO. 134 ... Jerry Gendreau, WM
March 13th ... Stated Meeting; Dual Second Degree; 7:30 PM.
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DIAMOND LODGE NO. 83, Black Diamond ... Joe Orlando, WM
March 7th ... March Officer's Meeting; 7:00 PM
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FRANK S. LAND LODGE NO. 313, Des Moines ... Bob Starowski, WM
March 11th ... Business Meeting; 9:30 AM; MRC.
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HARMONY LODGE NO. 18, Olympia ... VWB Paul Cooley
March 21st ... Lodge will host 19 brothers from Vale of Castiard Lodge No. 7186 in Lidney, Gloucestershire, England.  Mason-only dinner and social from 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM.   Meeting:  7:30 PM.  Location:  Olympia Masonic Temple, 521 North Street, Tumwater. 
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HERMANOS del ARTE No. 314, (Brothers of the Craft); Brewster ... Stretch Bledsoe, WM
March 6th ... Dinner:  6:00 PM (Lindsay's in Brewster).  Stated Meeting (Brewster Grange Hall); 7:30 PM. 
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RICHMOND-HALLER LAKE NO. 248 ... Bill Buterbaugh, WM
March 7th ... Corn Beef & Cabbage; Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM
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SPOKANE LODGE No. 34 ... Winifield Cline, WM
March 7th ... Conferring two Third Degrees in the Blue Room of the Spokane downtown Masonic Temple; 7:00 PM.
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TEMPLE LODGE NO. 42 ... Rob Steiner, WM
March 16th ... Initiating a new Brother, Casey Wright.  Dinner at 6:30 pm, degree at 7:00 pm.  Br. Tim Steiner (JW) will be in the East for the first time.
Fraternally, for WB Rob Steiner, WM ... Dean Heinneman, Deputy of the Grand Master, District #27
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NEWPORT LODGE NO. 144 ... L. Ted Shrum, WM
March 16th ... Special Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner:  6:00 PM.   Guest speaker will be a young exchange student from Yugoslavia.  He and his host family will be our guests for dinner.  Stated Meeting ... 7:30 PM.   

 

 

(If you wish to have your Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)
 

 

Thoughts of a Mason's Wife

 

How many wives of Masons have ever given much thought,

To the wonderful biblical lessons that Masonry has taught.

Have you asked yourself this question, when you sit alone at night?

While hubby is away at lodge: is my reasoning straight and right?

I know the nights are lonely and long, but this question has come to me,

"If my husband weren't a Mason, what kind of man would he be?"

 

I know nothing of their secret work, but this much I understand,

That the lessons taught in Masonry have made a better man.

"If my husband weren't a Mason, what kind of man would he be?"

 

They call us Masonic widows, I've been one for many a year,

I've spoken my piece on lonely nights, and berated my hubby dear.

But, then again, I regret my words, and with wisdom try to see,

"If my husband weren't a Mason, what kind of man would he be?"

 

So I try to be a patient wife, as alone I meditate,

And see his point, as he leaves for lodge, with these words,

"I won't be late".

 

Some say that men make Masonry, and this I understand,

But, deep in my heart I still maintain, "That Masonry makes the man."

And as we journey the highway together, to the inner things of life,

May their teachings go on forever.

 

            Sincerely, A Mason's Wife

Author unknown

 
 
MASONIC NEWS
 

    Temple Lodge in Cheney will be initiating a new Brother on the 16th, Casey Wright.  Casey is a student at EWU in Criminal Justice and his Grandfather was a Mason.  Dinner at 6:30 pm, degree at 7:00 pm.  B Tim Steiner (JW) will be in the East for the first time.

Fraternally, for WB Rob Steiner, WM ...
** Dean Heinneman, Deputy of the Grand Master, District #27
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    Harmony 18 on March 21, 2006 at 7:30 will host 19 brothers from Vale of Castiard Lodge #7186 Lidney, Gloucestershire England. Last year members of Harmony lodge 18 and Olympia 1 went to this lodge in England  while WB Rod Mason was master at the same time his cousin was master in England.
    There will be a Mason only dinner and social from 6:00 to 7:15 PM.
    Hope you can get this in your  report for the month
** VWB Paul Cooley, Harmony 18
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    At our next meeting of Newport Lodge No. 144 on the 16th of March, we will have a young exchange student from Yugoslavia as our guest speaker.  He and his host family will be our guests at a special Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner beginning at 6 PM.  The Grand Secretary of Yugoslavia wrote and ask us to expose this young man to Freemasonry in this country as his father is a Mason.   We will have Corn Beef and Cabbage dinner at 6 p.m.   
    We also cast a favorable ballot at our last meeting to add a new dual member from Texas. I also have a new petition for the degrees which will be read and  assign an investigation committee at our next meeting. 
** L. Ted Shrum, WM
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    Spokane Lodge #34 will be conferring two Third Degrees on Tuesday, March 7, at 7:00 pm in the Blue Room of the downtown Masonic Temple.  Please feel free to join us as we raise our newest Master Masons, Rik Willmering and Ryan Saunders.
** Fraternally, Winfield Cline, Worshipful Master
 
 
 

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The York Rite Masons of Washington

Will hold a Reception for

 

Most Worshipful Brother Alvin W. Jorgensen

Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington
 

At The Fairhaven Lodge Building, 2626 W. Maplewood Ave, Bellingham, Washington

On March 11, 2006 ... 

No Host Dinner at 12:00 P.M.

 

MEC R. Dale Fluaitt, Grand High Priest Royal Arch Masons in Washington                     

MIC Louis E. Bartrand, Grand Illustrious Master, Grand Council R.&S.M. in Washington

SK Michael R. Pursey, R.E. Grand Commander, Knights Templar in Washington               

REDB Herbert J. Miller, Grand Governor, York Rite Colleges in Washington

                

CUT HERE AND MAIL THE BOTTOM PORTION

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Reservations are REQUIRED and should be made prior to March 4, 2006. A donation of $10.00 per person is requested.  Please send reservation request

and advance payment to: VEC Thom Baughn at 3015 Vallette St, Bellingham, WA 98225-1843.  Please make check payable to: THE YORK RITE. 

(Phone: (360) 303-8311, Email: tbaughn@earthlink.net )

 

Name  ______________________________________ No. of Reservations  _______    

Total Enclosed   $______________

 

Address_________________________________________________     

City  _____________________________________

 

State ______     Zip  _________________________ 

 Phone:  ____________________________________________________

 

Organization in which you represent:  __________________________________________________________________________

If multiple, please list all organizations

 

 

All Masons, Royal Arch Companions, R&SM Companions, and Sir Knights, and their

Ladies are invited and encouraged to attend. 

 

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Subject:  District No. 19 Meeting for the Reception of MWB Alvin W. Jorgensen, Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Washington

Where:  Ridgefield Daylight Lodge, No. 237, located at NE 78th St. and 25th Ave. in Vancouver, WA

When:  Saturday, March 18, 2006

Time:  Coffee 9:30 AM.  Workshop 10 a.m. 12 noon; Dinner 12:30 p.m.  Presentations 1:30 p.m. followed by Grand Lodge program and entertainment for ladies.

 

    You are cordially invited to attend the District No. 19 meeting for our Grand Mater, Alvin W. Jorgensen.  Come join us on this special occasion.  Dinner

will be served on a no-host basis at $8.00 per person.

    Please RSVP to VWB Dave Emmerton, 8418 NE 140th Court, Vancouver 98662 as soon as possible to assist the host Lodge in making preparations.

** VWB Dave Emmerton, Deputy of the Grand Master, District No. 19

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Subject:  District No. 26 Meeting for the Reception of MWB Alvin W. Jorgensen, Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of

Washington

Where:  Waverly Lodge No. 231, 4th Ave & Mill Street, Waverly, WA

Date:  Friday, March 31, 2006

Time:  Dinner and Program:  6:30 PM

 

    You and your lady are cordially invited to attend the District 26 meeting for the reception of our Grand Master, MWB Alvin W. Jorgensen

and his lady Nancy.  Dinner will be served on a no-host basis at $8.00 per person.  Children under 10 will be free.  Reservations are requested to assist

in planning for the dinner. 

    This will be a dinner meeting with the ladies, children and guests included.  There will be a presentation on the CHIPs program during the meeting

to include the children present.  The District awards will follow dinner as well as a message from our Grand Master.

    Please RSVP to VW Von Chinmienti, 13415 N. Stephanie Court, Mead, WA 99021 or email:  vgmc1@aol.com.

**VWB Von Chimienti, Deputy of the Grand Master, District No. 26

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    Brethren if you see any additional changes that need to be made please let me know as this is a work-in-progress and subject to change.  Also Brothers please forward this info to other Masonic Publications to publish if possible.  WE MUST ALL WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND MAKE THIS PROGRAM WORK.

Brethren and Friends all,
    Brethren please pass this information on to members in your areas as we are still in search of equipment and assistance in funding the program.  Last years events from May 21st thru December 31 cost approximately $150,000 most of which was in in-kind donations from  Businesses and other Non-Masonic Organizations. These expenses were dental assistance, printing, additional kits for families, equipment use, surgical gloves, and other material needed to be successful.  Total Number of children and adults processed was 2,966.  Total number of missing children for the year ending 12/31/05 was 195 children unaccounted for at years end.  The total for years 2000 thru 2005 "unaccounted for = 996"    For year 2006 to date 70 children 70 children have gone thru the program.
The goal for 2006 is 12,000 to 15,000 Children or adults with disabilities.  The 5 year goal is 10% of the population of Children between the ages of 3 and 15 or 150,000 in Washington State.  The 10 year goal is 30% of the Children state wide or approximately 500,000 Children.  
    Brethren, these goals are attainable if we all work together as a Masonic Family and continue to partner with other organizations and businesses in the community.  The cost for 150,000 children is approximately $1,000,000 this includes equipment replacement and other essential equipment which is needed.  The cost for 500,000 children would be an annual expense of somewhere between $4,000,000 to $5,000,000.  WE CAN Do IT These are goals, (not etched in stone) but a real possibility if we properly work with business and Community Organizations to raise the funds required and form a Partnership with the Communities.
   Below is the corrected CHIP's Schedule for March, April, May, June, July, and August (to Date)
   All dates Highlighted in RED are events for Public Participation
    All Dates Highlighted in Fuchsia are Speaking Programs only
    All Dates Highlighted in Blue will be informational presentations with training if wanted
    All Dates Highlighted in Green are Public Thank You EVENTS
      To the brethren and CHIP's Committee Members in the Tacoma Area please let's set up a time to thank those in Tacoma who helped

March

   Saturday 11th Denny Middle School 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
   Saturday 11th Vancouver Washington WA Nurses Association (Jack Davis to speak)
   Saturday 18th CHIP's Committee and Board Meeting Director Room at the Nile (Time if possible 3:00 PM)
    Sunday 19th King Solomon's Lodge Auburn Training Program 
   Tuesday 22nd Thank you program at Monroe / Sultan Lodge
   Friday 24th thru Sunday 26th Wardens Seminar
    Friday 31st GM Visit to District 26 in Waverly

April
    Monday 3rd Langley presentation
    Saturday 15th Olympia Lodge Tumwater Easter Egg Hunt
    Saturday 15th R.A.M. Park Maple Valley Easter Egg Hunt
    Thursday 27th Fundraising dinner Walter F. Meier #281 to Host
    Saturday 29th Everett Yard Sale at Everett Masonic Center Lodges to Host

May
    Sunday 7th raffle drawing
    Thursday 18th Occidental Lodge Ballard
    Saturday & Sunday 20 & 21 University Street Fair Settle (Canceled)

June
    Sunday 4th Holy Family Catholic Church Kirkland West Gate Lodge to Host Following all Sunday Mass Services Start time 6:30 AM)
    Tuesday 6 through 10 Grand Lodge

July
    Sunday 9th 6th Ave Merchants Street Fair Joseph Warren Lodge to host
    Friday & Saturday 28th & 29th Occidental Lodge to host at Ballard Street Fair

August
    Thursday 24th through Monday September 5th 12 hours each day for 12 days 
    Evergreen State Fair in Monroe Districts 2 and 8 to Host

Additional Information you may find interesting:
    October 7th an 8th Salmon Days in Issaquah Myrtle Lodge to Host
    July 1st there is a possibility of having a CHIP's Event for the Public at 3 of the Minor League Ball Parks in Washington with the 4th Ball Park

hosting a program in September.
    October 31st in Bremerton at a Halloween Party for the Dependants of the Navy Military Personal stationed there  
    Inquiries from Fort Lewis, Everett Home Port, and McChord Air Force Base for Military Dependants have also been made.
    The Tacoma Latino Community would like a repeat this year also

** Vinnie DiGiulio
 

 

 

 
IDAHO OFFICIAL VISITS
 
March 11 ... Ruth #3, Pocatello
March 18 ... Worthy Grand Patron's Homecoming, Boise
March 24 ... Idaho #49, St. Marys
March 25 ... Worthy Grand Matron's Homecoming, Wallace
 
 
LOWRY'S HINTS
 
HINT 1:   To clean windows you don't need expensive sprays. Wet some newspaper and clean the window with them - the spirit in the ink does the trick - use the old newspapers and it cost nothing.
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HINT 2: Molds - before you place a jelly or mousse in a mold such as Tupperware's Jel-Ring, spray inside of the mold with cooking oil so the foods doesn't
stick when un-moulding.
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HINT 3:  Pack toiletries when you travel. Keep all your toiletry items together in a Ziploc storage bag and prevent any unexpected leaks or spills.
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HINT 4:  Keeping Track Of Tiny Pieces:   Store game pieces. Never lose dice, cards, playing pieces, or small toys again. Keep them in a zip-lock storage bag.  
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HINT 5:  Energy Saving Hint: Activate your "sleep" feature on home office equipment (PC, fax, printer, scanner) and even TV's - so that it automatically powers down when not in use to save up to $70 annually in electricity bills and improve product longevity.  
 
 
RECIPES

Sour Cream Potato Rolls    (Bread Machine)
>From Quick Cooking 
     Carol Giesbrecht from Kitchener, Ontario uses leftover mashed potatoes and mace in the dough for these tender rolls. "They've been a favorite in my family for years," she say. "They're delicious warm with butter and peach jam."

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup water (70° to 80°)
1/2 cup mashed potatoes (with added butter and milk)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
3 cups bread flour
3 teaspoons active dry yeast
 
    In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
    When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch dough down. Divide into 18 portions; roll each into a ball. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.  SERVINGS 18
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SPLENDA® Mulled Cider 
"This delightful spiced apple cider will fill your home with a tantalizing smell. It is easy to make, and is a great hot drink for gatherings in the cold months."

8 cups unsweetened apple cider
1/2 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granular
16 whole cloves
6 whole allspice
5 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
8 thinly sliced oranges
8 thinly sliced lemons

DIRECTIONS: COMBINE cider and next 4 ingredients in a stock pot. Cook over low heat 30 to 60 minutes. Do not boil. Add fruit slices 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot.   16 servings.
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Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Breasts    (Microwave)
>From Taste of Home's Simple & Delicious

Want to turn chicken into restaurant-quality gourmet fare? You can't get much quicker than Renee Smith's Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Breasts  drizzled with a luscious lemony sauce and sprinkled with toasted  almonds. "This easy microwave recipe has been a family favorite for  many years," writes Renee from Clinton Township, Michigan. TIP: Serve  with Mandarin orange sections to round out the meal.
 
INGREDIENTS
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 green onion, finely chopped
10 asparagus spears, trimmed
3 tablespoons crushed butter-flavored crackers

HOLLANDAISE SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
 
DIRECTIONS  Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread with mustard; sprinkle with onion. Place asparagus spears down the center of chicken; fold over and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
    Place seam side down in an ungreased 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Keep warm.
    For sauce, in a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Gradually whisk in egg yolks, lemon juice, water and salt. Microwave, uncovered, at 30% power for 30 seconds or until mixture reaches 160° and is thickened, stirring once. Spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with almonds. Remove toothpicks. Yield: 2 servings. Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
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EASTER EGGS (Like 3 Musketeers Bars)
 
Melt together: 1# white chocolate candy melts
                        1# chocolate candy melts

Add: 1# marshmallow crème, adding more will make a softer mix.
Mold into eggs and dip in chocolate.
** Dianne Corby AGCCM, "Stars bringing wished", Dallas #396, Dallas, PA
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Corn and Crab Soup

2 - 3 Tablespoons bacon grease or margarine
6 - 9 ears fresh corn, cut off cob or  1 bag frozen corn
1 large chopped onion
1 medium chopped bell pepper
2 - 3 ribs chopped celery
1 bunch chopped green onions
1 pound peeled shrimp
1 pound lump crabmeat
3 cans cream of shrimp soup
   Small amount of milk for thinning
   Salt, red and black pepper to taste

TO PREPARE:  Sauté in grease the corn, onion, bell pepper. When onion begins to clear, add the celery and green onions. Let these two wilt, then add the shrimp and crabmeat. Sauté until shrimp are pink. Add soup and small amount of milk to thin. Season with salt and pepper. Don't let soup boil. You want thick cream soup but you may need to add more milk. NOTE:  Recipe is good doubled.
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Farm Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast ingredients like bacon, cheese and hash browns make this tasty casserole a family favorite. You can assemble it ahead, pull it out and bake it up for a wonderful brunch or to enjoy while watching the big game.

1 loaf RhodesT Bread Dough, baked and cooled
1 lb sliced bacon, diced
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups chopped fully cooked ham
1 1/2 cups frozen southern style hash browns
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 large eggs
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

    Slice and cube baked bread. Set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; add onion. Cook and stir until onion is tender; drain and add ham. In a sprayed 9x13-inch pan, layer half the bread cubes, potatoes and cheese. Top with all of the bacon mixture. Repeat layers of bread, potatoes and cheese. In a bowl, beat eggs; add milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over all. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Remove covering and bake at 325°F 65-70 minute