THE STARS OF WASHINGTON
Monday, June 5th, 2006
MESSAGES FROM WGM ANN GATES
Dear
all,
Nooksack Chapter will be merging with Ferndale Chapter on Friday, June 16,
2006. The ceremony will be held at the Ferndale Masonic Center at 7:30 PM.
Mizpah Chapter will be merging with Montesano Chapter on Saturday, June 17,
2006. The ceremony will be held at the Montesano Masonic Center at
1:00 PM.
Please note the time for this ceremony.
I
hope that many of you will be able to attend either one or both of these
Mergers. To decide to merge is a difficult decision for a chapter. I know
the membership of all the chapters involved would so appreciate your
attendance, love and support as a new life is started for all chapters
involved.
** Ann Gates, WGM
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I will be out of the Jurisdiction from June 9-13, 2006 attending the
Grand Chapter of Idaho. Joanne Clark, Associate Grand Matron, will be in
charge.
Evergreen Wishes,
** Ann Gates, WGM
CLUE # 10
Here we go for another ride in our car
to meet another shining new star.
Go south past Chehalis, add a little more time on your clock
The place to be is as solid as a ROCK.
See you Wed. May 31 @ 7:30 p.m.
** Joanne Clark, AGM
Our new Grand Adah will be
... Gen Cooley from Maple Chapter. Congratulations,
Sister Gen!!!
** Grand Chapter
Website ...
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Clue # 11
It's time to make our family complete
We think it's one that can't be beat.
It's time to go for the last ride in our car
To introduce our final star.
Make one last journey east, on I-90 you will go
Just past George will be the exit, one you'll know
The chapter you'll find after this journey's test is a good place to
rest.
See you Monday, June 5th @ 8:00 p.m.
** Joanne Clark, AGM
Make sure you check the website
for the answer to this clue. We are going to Grand Lodge so this will
be the last you hear from me until we return. Website address:
www.washingtonoes.org
APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS
2006-2007
Here is a check off list to fill out as the announcements are made.
- Grand Chaplain: Connie Shrum, Zillah Chapter, Newport.
Escort: Ted Shrum
- Grand Marshal:
Becky Aldrich, Astral Chapter, Wenatchee. Escort: Chuck
Aldrich
- Grand
Organist: Janie Larson, Alpha Chapter, Cle Elum. Escort: Ken
Larson
- Grand Adah:
Gen Cooley, Maple Chapter, Castle Rock. Escort: Paul Cooley
- Grand Ruth:
- Grand
Esther: Jill Okicich, Occidental Chapter, Ballard. Escort:
Dennis Okicich
- Grand
Martha: Pat Amdahl, Poulsbo Chapter. Escort: Ron
Amdahl
- Grand
Electa: Betty Croft, Corinthian Chapter. Escort: Ed Croft
- Grand
Warder: Linda Miller, Mt. Baker Chapter, Mt. Vernon. Escort:
Steve Doran
- Westside DI
Chairman: Penny Norvell, Henry Wentworth Chapter, Vancouver
- Eastside DI
Chairman: Marilyn Bordner, Spokane Chapter
2006-2007 DEPUTY INSTRUCTORS ANNOUNCED
On June 1st I had the pleasure of announcing one of our new Deputy
Instructors for Kitsap-Mason Counties. It is none other than
Judy Wieck, Reliance Chapter, Bremerton.
Reliance Chapter is very proud of Judy and we know she will be a top
notch instructor. Way to Go Judy!! Have a terrific year!
** Diane Reid, Deputy Instructor, Reliance Chapter, Bremerton
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At the May 25 meeting of Nooksack Chapter I had the privilege to
announce that Cheri Reynolds will be a 2006-2007 Deputy
Instructor. Cheri is the Worthy Matron of Nooksack and they are soon
to be merging into Ferndale Chapter. Her father, WP Robert Langer, and
mother Sharon Langer were in the East to share the moment.
Congratulations, Sister Cheri!
Hearts in Harmony hugs and cheers!
** Bev Baller, Maple Leaf Chapter
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On Tuesday, May 23, Deputy Instructor Kathy Forslof came to
Spokane Chapter and announced that Bro. Dale Cooper
will be a Deputy Instructor for 2006-07. Brother Dale was as proud as
punch and he will be a great deputy.
Stay tuned - each new deputy will be announced at their first
chapter meeting in June -- there are 29 to go! We will try and give
you a heads up so that you can attend those announcements.
** Marilyn and Penny, 2006-07 East and West Chairmen
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The deputies that have been announced are:
Florence Fitzsimmons - White Rose( E)
Karen Gregerson - Tacoma(W)
Dale Cooper - Spokane (E)
Cheri Reynolds - Nooksack (W) (Ferndale)
Louann Yager - Esther (W)
Cheryl Hammond - Delta
Judy Turchin - Analia
Marian Whetham - Alderwood
Judy Wieck - Reliance
** Penny Norvell, soon-to-be WSC
Reminders ... June 5th - 14th, 2006
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Monday, June 5th ...
June 3rd - 7th ... Fern Chapter 'manning' Federal Way Rest
Stop
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Bethlehem Chapter, Deer Park ... Potluck to welcome
summer; 6:30 PM. Stated Meeting; Long Opening. Nostalgia: Ellouise
Trembath & Doris Smethers. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Ferndale Chapter ... Stated meeting; Summer Fun;
Summer Dress; Balloting; Short Form. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Floral Chapter, Monroe ... Stated Meeting; Long Form;
Honor Dads; Birthdays (April - August). Servers: Doris Jelinek &
Louise French. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Grace Chapter, Ellensburg ... Stated Meeting; Short
Form. Serving: Janie Larson & Jeanine Baunsgard. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Madrona Chapter, Anacortes ... Stated Meeting;
Friendship Night; Honor Fathers; Long Form. Refreshments: Nicole
Priest & Liz Lee. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Southgate Chapter, Burien ... Stated Meeting; Long
Form; Chapter Dress; Honor Mothers; Initiation. Dining Room: Janet
Sebastian. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Long Form;
Chapter Dress; Honor Fathers & Balloting. Time: 7:30 PM.
Tuesday, June 6th...
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Alpha Chapter, Cle Elum ... Stated Meeting;
Centennial Birthday Celebration; Chapter Dress; Long Form. Time:
7:00 PM.
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Astral Chapter, Wenatchee ... Stated Meeting; Short
Form; Celebrate our Chapter's Birthday; DAR Member Program.
Refreshments: Elizabeth Nordi, Norm & Dixie Wallace. Time: 8:00 PM.
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Everett Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Honor Fathers;
Long Form. Refreshments: Joyce & Bliss Settergren. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Fern Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Honor
Fathers. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Hope Chapter, Oakesdale ... Stated Meeting; Long
Form; Honor Fathers; Hawaiian Night. Treats: June Hyden. Time:
8:00 PM.
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Lewis Chapter, Lakewood ... Stated Meeting; Short
Form; Honor Night; Hawaiian; Honor Top Eight. Time: 8:00 PM.
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Montesano Chapter ... Summer Picnic. Stated Meeting;
Short Form; Initiation. Honor Warder/Sentinel/Marshal. Serving:
All. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Vineland Chapter, Clarkston ... Stated Meeting; Honor
Martha. Time: 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, June 7th ...
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Daylight Chapter, Seattle ... Lunch: 11:30 AM.
Stated Meeting; Honor Brothers; Observe Flag Day. Dining Room: Robin
Elford & Penny Adams. Time: 12:30 PM.
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Fidelity Chapter, Arlington ... Stated Meeting Long
Form; Flag Day; Chapter Birthday. Refreshments: Chapter's Birthday -
Cake! Time: 7:30 PM.
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Kirkland Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Honor
Fathers and our Masonic Brothers; June/July/August Birthdays &
Anniversaries. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Occidental Chapter, Ballard ... Stated Meeting.
Time: 7:30 PM.
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Olympia Chapter, Tumwater ... Stated Meeting;
Father's Day; Flag Day; Honor all Men & Flag; Long Form.
Refreshments: Betty McElwee. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Stanwood Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Long Form;
Father's Day & Rootbeer Float Nite. Refreshments: Deb & Mark
Harris. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Sunnyside Chapter ... Potluck. Stated Meeting;
Father's Day; Flag Day. Serving: Imogene Taylor & Wanda Bradshaw.
Program: Amsdens. Time: 8:00 PM.
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Tacoma Chapter ... Potluck. Stated Meeting; Honor
Flag & Fathers; Long Form; Red/white/blue attire. Special Honor
Night. Time: 7:30 PM.
Thursday, June 8th ...
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Grand Coulee Dam Chapter, Coulee Dam ... Stated
Meeting; Short Form; Dress of Choice; Father's Day; Flag Day. Time:
7:30 PM.
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Harmony Chapter, Waterville ... Stated Meeting; Long
Form; Flag Day; Father's Day. Refreshments: Harriet Hepler. Time:
8:00 PM.
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Mount Baker Chapter, Mt. Vernon ... Stated Meeting;
Long Form; Balloting; Honor Masons; Father's Day; Flag Day. Time:
7:30 PM.
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Narcissus Chapter, Orting ... Stated Meeting; Short
Form; Flag Day; Honor Fathers; Initiation. Serving: Karen McCamant.
Time: 7:30 PM.
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Pacific Chapter, Ilwaco ... Stated Meeting; Long
Form; Father's Day. Time: 8:00 PM.
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Roza Chapter, Benton City ... Stated Meeting; Short
Form; 'Flag Day'. Refreshments: Marj Jenne & JoAnn Cameron. Time:
7:30 PM.
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Zillah Chapter, Newport ... Stated Meeting; Honor
Fathers; Flag Day. Serving: Diane & Debbie Stiles. Time: 7:30 PM.
Friday, June 9th ...
June 9 - 12th ... Doric Chapter ... Rest Stop - Smokey
Point Northbound!
Monday, June 12th ...
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Corinthian Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Long
Form; Drawing for clock & blanket; wear Picnic attire. Summertime
theme; balloting. Refreshments: Margaret Bodenhorn & Florence Bond.
Time: 7:30 PM.
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Martha Chapter, Cheney ... Soup or Salad: 6:45 PM.
Stated Meeting; Long Opening; Honor Fathers. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Trinity Chapter, Tumwater ... Stated Meeting; Honor
Fathers & all men; Honor American Flag; Long Form; Chapter Dress;
Birthdays - Cancer. Time: 7:30 PM.
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White Rose Chapter, Spokane ... Stated Meeting; Short
Form; Celebrate Father's Day. Host: Lyn & David Ferguson. Time: 1:00
PM.
Tuesday, June 13th ...
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Amethyst Chapter, Seattle ... Stated Meeting; Long
Form; Dress of Choice; Balloting; Honor Fathers/Sons. Honor Warder &
Sentinel. Dining Room: Doris Ehle & Tawnya Prehoda. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Analia Chapter, Edmonds ... Doric Birthday Party -
Fremont. Potato Bar at 6:00 PM.
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Centralia Chapter ... Stated Meeting; 'South America
Take It Away'; Long Form; Flag Day; Honor Fathers; Chapter Birthday.
Refreshments: Gerry Shafer & Eleanor Rhodes. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Doric Chapter, Seattle ... Baked Potato Bar - $3.00;
6:00 PM. Stated Meeting; Chapter's 104th Birthday; Honor Fathers and
Brothers; Tribute to our Flag; June & July Birthdays & Anniversaries;
possible initiation; Short Form; Chapter Dress. Refreshment Committee:
Lenora Benson. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Golden Rod Chapter, Snohomish ... Stated Meeting;
Initiation; Father's Day; April, May & June Birthdays. Refreshments:
Nancy Bass & Pam Ellsworth. Time: 7:30 PM.
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John Rex Thompson Chapter, Seattle ... Stated Meeting;
Long Form; 2000-01 Chapter Attire (silver) in honor of PM Janet & PP
Dale Good's 5-year Honor Night. June Birthdays. Birthday cake:
Pauline Beebe. Time: 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, June 14th ...
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Afton Chapter, Marysville ... Stated Meeting; Father's
Day & Flag Day; Ice Cream Social. Refreshments: Irene Laughlin, Dori
Parker, and Dottie Hardenbrook. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Cyclamen Chapter, Auburn ... Stated Meeting; Sizzling
Summer Night; Long Form; Dress of Choice; Summer Birthdays. Time: 7:30
PM.
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Evening Star Chapter, Almira ... Stated Meeting; Long
Form; Chapter Birthday; Honor Fathers. Refreshments: Claire McKay
Miller & Jeanette Kelley. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Evergreen Chapter, Goldendale ... Stated Meeting;
Honoring the Flag and Fathers. Serving: All the ladies. Time: 8:00
PM.
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Illihee Chapter, Toppenish ... Stated Meeting.
Refreshments: Mary Linker. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Maple Chapter, Castle Rock ... Stated Meeting; Long
Form; 'Memories'; Honor PM & PP. Honor Fathers and the Flag. Serving:
Barbara Mellon, Amy Wagner, & Beneva Larcher. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Occidental Chapter, Ballard ... Linnie W. James Guild
Picnic; noon.
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Pine Tree Chapter, Kettle Falls ... Stated Meeting;
Honor Our Flag. Serving: Bonnie Hill & Ruth Lakin. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Poulsbo Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Theme:
Honor Fathers & Flag. Refreshments: Bud & Lois Holm, Nancy Huntley.
Alive Shelter Item: Toilet paper & Band Aids. Time: 7:30 PM.
Disclaimer
"Calendar of Events like the weather, is subject to change"
MESSAGES FROM MY MAIL BOX
Thank you for your kindness ....
Dear Sisters and Brothers -
Thank you for all the words of sympathy in the passing of my Mother,
Evelyn McDonald. We were hoping she would be able to return to her
apartment but God had other plans for her. Our whole family appreciates
your cards and kind thoughts.
** Sandy and Don McAmmond
Grand Chapter News ....
To our
Washington
members:
Grand Chapter is quickly approaching and we hope that you have all sent in
your registrations. Remember, the deadline for pre-registering is June
10th. This year it is even more important that you pre-register because
doing so will speed up your registration and credentials process. For the
first time, registration, credentials and the tellers will be sharing tables
at Grand Chapters. For most of you who have pre-registered, it will be a
one stop process. Everything will be done alphabetically by Chapter name.
You will stop at the table for your Chapter and pick up your badge,
credentials and Grand Chapter information packet all at the same time.
If
you are a Top 4 officer or have a proxy for a Top 4 officer, you will need
to make one additional stop to pick up your extra ballots. Please remember,
that to present a proxy, you must be a Past Matron or Past Patron from that
Chapter and you can only present proxies from the Chapter from which you are
registered. They must be signed by the Chapter Secretary, have the Chapter
seal affixed and be signed by the person from whom you received the proxy.
Incomplete proxies will not be allowed.
We
are hoping to make the registration and credentials process quicker for
everyone this year and will be looking forward to your comments about our
new procedures. If you need registration forms, you can download them from
our website at www.washingtonoes.org.
** Stephanie Hoye, Chairman – Credentials
** Connie Shrum and Darlene Russell, Co-Chairmen – Registration
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Sadness in Kentucky ...
Please keep WGM Joan Smith of Kentucky in your
prayers. Her Mom, who has been ill for some time passed away early this
morning. Sis. Joan and her husband Bill have gone to Etowah, Tennessee to
assist with the funeral arrangements.
** David L. White, Secretary, Middletown Chapter #319 OES, Middletown,
KY, Grand Chapter of Kentucky
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Thanks for prayers ....
Tony
and I want to sincerely thank everyone and I mean everyone from all corners
of our wonderful state for the prayers, well wishes, cards, phone calls and
e-mail sent during Tony's recent set back.
Let me tell you all the prayers
do work ! ! He is back to his fun loving self already. Now, only after
two weeks he has been released from the Doctor not to be seen again for 3
months, as a check up only. He is back to driving in that short time as
well. He says he's ready to get back to all the work he has lined up.
And, of course back to visiting along our wonderful Eastern Star Trail.
We love you all and thank you
for your concern.
Hugs,
** Paulette and Tony Schlee
An interesting note . ...
... about the Indy 500, is that it was Won by Brother Mason and Noble
Sam Hornish, Jr. of Zenobia Shrine Center in Toledo, OH.
CONGRATULATIONS SAM!!!
** Howie Wynia, Legion of Honor, El Katif Shrine, Spokane
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Spaghetti Dinner ...
Would you please publicize Adelphi's Spaghetti Dinner on Friday,
June 9, from 4:30 to 7:00 P.M. at Manito Temple. The donation is
$6. The menu is spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, dessert,
coffee, tea, ice drink. Thanks so much. This dinner is held on the second
Friday of each EVEN-NUMBERED month and is a chapter fund-raiser.
Again, thanks,
** Jean Burnett
FERN CHAPTER
----Celebrating our annual "CRAZY HAT LUNCHEON, June
17th, 2006, Saturday; noon----3:00 PM. 5405 South Tacoma Puget Sound Ave
, Tacoma, WA
Wear your own Crazy Hat creation and you will Qualify for a
chance at a winning prize.
There will be Door Prizes. Come join in all the fun, and a wonderful Salad
Buffet. Also, you do not want to miss a one of a kind style
show. We all look forward to this event each year and your enjoyment is
guaranteed.
Price of Buffet is $6.00 per person. If any Questions please feel free
to contact: Linda Polly, Worthy Matron ... 253-537-5295
(SEE YOU THERE)
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Camera left ...
A Cannon camera was
left at Martha Chapter on Dick's Honor Night. It was in a black case and I
know someone must be looking for it by now so if you could help us locate
the person we would appreciate it. It was left in the dining room and so I
brought it home with me.
It looks like an expensive camera
but there was no name anywhere so have no idea who it belongs too.
Thanks for your help.
** Elaine Weigel, PM, Martha Chapter
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Food Handlers' Class ...
Connie: The food handlers class will also be held at the
Southgate Masonic Center in Burien on Saturday, July 8, 10 AM.
Contact: Karen Scheller
KLS38@comcast.net if you would like to be included in this
class. Thanks Connie.
** Karen
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Everett Chapter Raffle
...
Everett Chapter #222 at Olympic Ave. in Everett
is raffling six gorgeous needle point light house made by Jr.
Past Matron Polly Thomassen at our next meeting June 6. We would
like to see some visitors at our drawing. However you do not
have to be present to win but have a better chance of picking
the one you want if you're present. We meet at
7:30 every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 234 Olympic Avenue in
Everett. Hope to see you there.
** Bliss Settergren, Worthy Patron
There's a busy summer ahead for the members of John Rex
Thompson Chapter, #220. As we wind down from Grand Chapter, we get ready
to celebrate Worthy Matron Beth Eng's birthday on July 31st, with a
luncheon under the direction of Ross and Mary Goedge. In August Chapter
members will get together for the annual picnic, time and place will be
announced. Then we get ready for the September meeting when members will
hear about the great things that happened at Grand Chapter. It's also
education night when we meet our new Deputy Instructor and learn about the
new Worthy Grand Matron's preferences.
We're looking forward to enjoying a warm and sunny summer while resting
up for the O.E.S. activities of the fall and Winter months.
** Dale Good, Publicity co-chair
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Amaranth News ...
.....ALSO GLAD TO SEE YOU HAVE BEEN PUTTING IN ABOUT SOME OF THE
AMARANTH NEWS. DID YOU KNOW THAT JANIE LARSON, THE NEW
GRAND ORGANIST IS A MEMBER OF MY AMARANTH COURT---BURIEN #86 HERE IN
BURIEN. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
** KAREN SCHELLER, SOUTHGATE OES #190 AND BURIEN COURT O.A. #86
JUNE MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ....
OES: Events with Worthy Grand
Matron
GL: Events with the Grand Master
EKS:
Events with El Katif Shrine, Spokane
CHIPS:
Childhood Identification Program
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.
GRAND CHAPTER RESOLUTIONS
(Continued
...)
RESOLUTION
#3
Purpose:
To bring the subordinate chapter calendar year and the Grand Chapter
calendar year closer together.
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Part II-18: Article XVIII, Section 1803.
Election. The eight (8) officers
first named in Section 1801 shall be elected annually, in the order set
forth therein, by a written majority ballot (excluding blanks), at the first
stated meeting in March May provided that when there is but
one filing for any elective office, Chapter may order otherwise. (Rest of
paragraph to remain the same.)
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Part II-18: Article XVIII, Section 1803. Election. subsection #3.
A prospective candidate for an elective office may declare to the Secretary,
in writing, at the first stated meeting in February, April,
his or her intentions to seek a specific office. (Rest of subsection to
remain the same)
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Part II- 18: Article XVIII, Section 1803. Election. subsection #4.
The Secretary shall read for the information of the voting members, at the
first stated meeting in February, April, the names of members
aspiring to an elective office and also specify the office. There shall
be no nominations from the floor.
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Part II-19: Article XVIII, Section 1806. Installation. The regular
installation of officers shall be held on or before the first stated
meeting in April. June. (Rest of section to remain the
same)
Signed:
Ron Moll, PP, Kirkland #176
RESOLUTION
#4
Purpose:
To allow the Auditing Committee adequate time to meet and have their report
ready to present to the Chapter.
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Part II-21: Article IX, Section 1901.
Worthy
Matron #8. Appoint an Auditing
Committee made up of three (3) members on or before the first stated meeting
after installation, to audit the books of the Secretary and Treasurer,
respectively, at the close of the chapter fiscal year
(March 31st) and to present a report thereon to the chapter at the first
stated meeting in April. after April 10th.
Signed:
Ron Moll, PP Kirkland #176
RESOLUTION
#5
Purpose:
To better identify who is to sign the Annual Report.
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Part II-23: Article IX, Section 1906 Secretary #9. Prepare monthly,
by the 10th of each month, a statistical report of the previous month and
yearly by April 10th, a yearly report of the Chapters, on blanks furnished
by the Grand Secretary. This report shall be prepared by the outgoing
currently installed Secretary or Secretary protem
and signed by the outgoing currently installed Worthy Matron.
(Rest of #9 to remain the same)
Signed:
Ron Moll, PP Kirkland #176
RESOLUTION
#6
Purpose:
To clarify the duties of the Secretary.
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Part II- 24: Article IX, Section 1906
Secretary #17. Read aloud
the duties of the Worthy Matron at the first stated meeting of the
Chapter year. following installation.
Signed:
Ron Moll, PP Kirkland #176
RESOLUTION
#7
Purpose:
To clarify duties of the Treasurer.
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Part II- 25: Article IX, Section 1907
Treasurer #4. Prepare an Annual
Report and submit said report to the Audit Committee in time for
their audit. before the first state meeting after installation.
Signed:
Ron Moll, PP Kirkland #176
RESOLUTION
#8
Purpose:
To delete section, no longer applicable.
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Part I-1:
Article
I, Section 104. Voting
Delegates Section. Adequate sections, to which only voting
delegates wearing distinctive badges shall be admitted, shall be provided at
each business session of the annual session of the Grand Chapter. These
sections shall be adequately guarded at all times.
Signed:
Cheri Moll, PM, Kirkland #176
RESOLUTION
#9
Purpose:
Delete section no longer relevant with resolution passed at 2002 session
deleting the Book of Decisions.
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Part I-10:
Article
V, Section 504 Grand Secretary #34. To see that the list of
Decisions is included in the book containing the Constitution, ByLaws and
Penal Code.
Signed:
Cheri Moll, PM, Kirkland #176
RESOLUTION
#10
Purpose:
To clarify a dual member serving as an elective officer in two chapters.
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Part II-14, Article XVI, Section 1601
Dual
Membership. 1. Within This Grand Jurisdiction.
(last sentence of subsection #1). A member
holding dual Membership within this Grand Jurisdiction may serve
be installed as an elective officer in only one (1) Chapter at one (1)
time.
Signed:
Cheri Moll, PM, Kirkland #176
RESOLUTION
#11
Purpose:
The make sure that all members of the Jurisprudence Committee receive the
report of the Worthy Grand Matron.
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Part I-6, Article V, Section 502
Worthy
Grand Matron #7. To send copies of
her report including her decisions and recommendations to the Grand
Secretary and the Chairman each member of the Jurisprudence
Committee at least thirty (30) days before the annual session of the Grand
Chapter.
Signed:
Beverly Haave, PM, Faith Chapter #255
Next issue ... More
Resolutions ...
BLUE LODGE AGENDAS
DIAMOND LODGE NO. 83, Black
Diamond ... Joe Orlando, WM
June 6 ... June Officer's Meeting; 7:00 PM.
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FRANK S. LAND LODGE NO. 313, Des
Moines ... Bob Starowski, WM
June 8 - 19 ... Grand Lodge, Ocean Shores.
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RICHMOND - HALLER LAKE LODGE NO.
248 ... Bill Buterbaugh, WM
June 6 ... Hot Dogs & Beans - Step-up
Night; Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
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(If you wish to have
your Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)
MASONIC NEWS
Hi Connie, Will you please make a correction
for Skykomish Lodge #259 Meeting for me. June 1 is a stated meeting at 7:30
PM, refreshments and Social Hour after the Meeting… On Saturday June 3rd
will be our Fisherman’s Potluck at 2 PM. This was changed by our members so
more family members, wives, children, grandchildren, and or sweethearts may
enjoy the Masonic Family fellowship that Skykomish Lodge is known for. Thank
you for all you have done to help our Lodge. This is our last meeting
before going dark. Talk to you in the Fall.
Sincerely and Fraternally
**
Bill Wade WM
Ooops!
Sorry this is late getting into the STARS, Brother!
Do hope that you had a great Fisherman's Potluck!
Sounds like fun and GOOD!
HINT 1: The Eye Of The Beholder: Spray a bit of hair
spray on your finger and apply it to the end of a thread. The thread will
harden just enough to ease it into the eye of the needle.
* * * * * * * *
HINT 2: Home Sweet Home. Add a few drops of vanilla to
the water of your humidifier to add a sweet fragrance to your home.
RECIPES
Hearty Taco Casserole
>From Light & Tasty
2/3 cup uncooked brown rice
1-1/3 cups plus 4 to 5 tablespoons water, divided
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
FILLING:
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
DIRECTIONS: In a small saucepan, bring rice and 1-1/3 cups
water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes
or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and
salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in enough remaining
water to form a soft dough. On a floured surface, roll dough
into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. x
2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at
400° for 13-15 minutes or until very lightly browned.
For filling, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef,
onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no
longer pink; drain. Add water, taco seasoning and cooked rice.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes
or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in eggs and
cilantro. Spread over crust.
Cover and bake for 15-17 minutes or until filling is set.
Cut into squares. Top with cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Serve
with salsa and sour cream. Yield: 8 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO: Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 284
calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 87 mg cholesterol, 764
mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic
Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
Source: Taste of Home's Light and Tasty; August/September
2005 issue; Page:17
SOME JOKES
I pulled into a crowded parking lot and rolled down the car windows to
make sure my golden retriever had plenty of fresh air. The dog was
stretched out on the back seat and I wanted to impress upon her that she
must remain there. I walked to the curb backward, pointing my finger at the
car and saying emphatically, "Now, you stay. Do you hear me? Stay! Stay!"
The driver of a nearby car, perhaps noticing I was blonde, and not
seeing the dog .. gave me a strange look and said, "Why don't you just put
it in park"?
AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY ...
Haven't any time to report happenings
... or mishappenings! We are leaving for 'somewhere' today and then Grand
Lodge in Ocean Shores for a week! I believe I need the rest! Rest? What's
that??? Just received an email from First Lady, Nancy Jorgensen (wife of
Grand Master Al) who said that 179 ladies had registered. Those going on
the tour - 121, and there will be 151 at the luncheon on Friday! WOW! I
believe this is the largest turn-out I have ever witnessed ... and we
started on the Grand Lodge 'circuit' when George Jurgich was Grand Master.
See what happens when you change from the 'norm'? The 'norm' is usually in
Wenatchee. Next year ... will be a different place all together, too! Stay
tuned!
Star hugs
and happy thoughts. AND REMEMBER: Good friends are like stars. You don't
always see them but you always know they are there!
** Connie
I
would sure appreciate your sending me your Ode Cards when finished!
Sure helps with this publication!
Thanks to the following members
for their Ode Cards:
Bernice Chubb - Cyclamen
Chapter
Barbara Russell -
Montesano Chapter
Nancy Boivin - Amethyst,
Daylight and Crown Chapters
Karol Graham - Narcissus
Chapter
Shelia Kelly - Ferndale
Chapter
Remember! Some
mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
Star hugs and
God Bless
America!
Connie
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