A FEW WORDS BEFORE WE GET STARTED ...
And now it is
catch-up and 'mustard-time'! WOW! Thanks for being so patient as I see by
my last issue, it has been 3 weeks or more! Time passes fast when you are
having fun! But now my year has ended as Grand Chaplain ... the Emblem
Ceremony and Grand Memorial are history ... my work is done (on that
particular project). LOL. I must say, however, this past year I had a
'vision' and I went with it ... the Power Point Presentations. We borrowed,
at no cost to us, the projectors from the Grand Lodge, but in that big
Sundome, they were not strong enough. (I do wish that in the future, the
beer signs, etc. will be turned off so we don't have to view the
advertisements! Sort of takes away the solemnity of OES, don't you think?)
Anyway, the idea was there, and from the applause on Wednesday morning when
then-WGP Terry asked if they enjoyed the presentations, this will be our
future. HALLELUJAH! The Emblem Ceremony slide show was created by RW Santy
Lascano, Junior Grand Warden of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of F&AM of
WA. He is a non-member (you in the Everett area ought to get busy and start
recruiting the Filipino ladies and Masons ... they are absolutely wonderful
and would be an absolute God-send to our Order.) Anyway, Santy took a
picture of a signet and went to work. And MW Al Jorgensen, Past Grand Master
of Masons in WA (and AP of Cyclamen Chapter) ran the show! Those who could
see it were in awe! Thank you, Santy and Al! You both are the best!
The Grand Memorial was simple, but was
from my heart! The Slide Show was created by Gini Dryer Dow from Faith
Chapter, using pictures that I obtained from the newspaper (PGM Wynona);
Sister Alma Beem (PGM Mable); and Sister Linda Denson (PGP Don). I thank
all of you from the bottom of my heart for your assistance in my endeavor.
Again, the lighting cut down the clarity of the pictures, but it is a start
of our future, hopefully. During the Memorial, all 550+ members who have
gone on before were listed by their chapters. Gini & Al? You both are the
greatest!!!
We have learned much on these
presentations ... the pro and the cons. If we would have had strong
projectors, it would have been visible throughout the dome ... plus the
business on Tuesday could have been handled by the screens ... for instance
... the Standard Work propositions.
I was very impressed with this Grand
Chapter. Am I prejudiced? I think not! Our WGM & WGP did an absolute
marvelous job! And when our MWGM 'signed' the Lord's Prayer in her Indian
Dress ... and Sister Diane Osborne sang ... it was absolutely breathtaking!
I tell you ... it gave you Goosebumps!
The newly installed Grand Chaplain, Kay
Johnson, will be wonderful! She is such a delightful Sister and one that I
have gotten to know quite a bit better over the course of this past week.
I am anxious to support our new corps of Grand Officers this year. This
past year has been wonderful and I thank you all for the courtesies and
kindnesses that you showed Ted and I! I have met so many new members ...
learned so much ... and I now can say that I have true biological Sisters
and Brothers ... and another loving Mum & Dad! I was raised with just two
brothers ... so having a few Sisters is truly a blessing! And more Brothers
ain't bad either ... LOL!
Enuf of this ... and now let
the production begin!
** Connie
NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
Grand Representative Appointments are many ...
and hopefully, I have them all listed. Some of the news is 'old', but bear
with me! If I have forgotten any appointment, please let me know! And a
big congratulations to you all!
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OHIO
I had the pleasure of
attending Guiding Star Chapter last night to present to Peggy
Mills the Grand Representative commission to Ohio.
They had a nice turn out, it was Initiation, the husband of one of their
members and they exemplified the work beautifully. Peggy was stunned with
the commission, I think this may take a few days to sink in. The Chapter
was very happy for her. In attendance were 2 PGPs, 2 GO, 3 GR and 9 former
GR. Also Margaret Rehburg the most recent GR to Ohio was in attendance as
was one other former Representative to Ohio. It was a special commission
to give as Ohio is my home state and I am planning on attending their
Grand Chapter in Sept this year. Joanne thank you for allowing me to
present this commission. See everyone soon.
Cards can be sent to:
Peggy Mills
7610 E "E" Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
** Marge Ramsdell, AGC
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SOUTH CAROLINA
Last night (6/19) I visited Greenwood
Chapter in Seattle and had the honor of Presenting a very surprised Charline
Larson as the new Grand Representative of
South Carolina. Charline is
the Warder of Greenwood chapter and very deserving of this wonderful
appointment. Charlene's address is listed below.
Charline Larson
815 NE 83rd St
Seattle, WA 98115
** Linda Miller, Grand Warder
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PUERTO RICO
One of the first appointments that WGM
Marjoe made after her installation on Wednesday night was giving a Grand
Representative Commission to Pamala Marrs, WM of Grand
Coulee Dam Chapter. Pam will represent Puerto Rico in WA.
Pam Marrs
201 Ferry
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
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BRITISH COLUMBIA & YUKON
One of the last appointments that now PGM
Joanne Clark made during their business session on Tuesday was giving a
Grand Representative Commission to Alexa Donley via
cell phone. Due to circumstances beyond Sister Alexa's control, she was
not able to attend Grand Chapter this year. Alexa will
represent British Columbia & Yukon in WA and hails from Tacoma/Cedar
Chapters.
Alexa Donley
220 S 40th
Tacoma, WA 98418
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OKLAHOMA
One of the last appointments that our now
Past Grand Ruth, Doris Edwards was able to make was giving Nancy
Otterson, Waitsburg Chapter, the Grand Representative
Commission of Oklahoma in WA.
Nancy Otterson
P. O. Box 541
Waitsburg, WA 99361
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WISCONSIN
Good Evening
Tonight Dennis and I attended Amethyst Chapter (6/12) and
presented Kathy Dewey w/ the commission to
Wisconsin. She was very, very pleased.
We each got to be an officer - Dennis was Chaplain and I was AM.
They had several ladies attending Daughter's Supreme Session, so
they needed us.
** Jill Okicich, Grand Esther
Kathy Dewey
26702 - 51st Place S
Kent, WA 98032
And I know the Chapter truly
appreciated you both proteming ... at our last meeting (which I was
unable to attend due to Grand Lodge), Eleanor Knapp traveled over from
Bethlehem Chapter to take minutes (thank you!!!) and Dian & Everett
Miller also attended. I KNOW our Chapter appreciated
this act of kindness as much as Amethyst appreciated Jill & Dennis'.
MESSAGES FROM MY MAILBOX ..
Sadness
It is with a sad heart that I report that our
Sister Nancy Tillman, Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma 1996-1997
has passed to that New Jerusalem on June 16, 2007.
She was serving General Grand Chapter as the Ambassador to Australia.
She was a great asset to Oklahoma Grand Chapter and she will be sorely
missed. Sister Nancy was the founder of the Stars for Oklahoma magazine
during her tenure in 1996-1997. Services will be Wednesday, June 20 at the
Methodist Church in Grove, Oklahoma.
** Bill Barnes, WGP, Oklahoma Grand Chapter, Naomi Chapter #295, GGC,
Sapulpa, OK
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News from Minnesota ...
I am sure some of you may know PGM
Mary Felton of Minnesota since she has attended several grand
chapters throughout the states over the last several years. She has cancer
and is now in a clinical trial at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester and some of
the treatment has been quite harsh on her -- the doctors are surprised at
how well she looks and feels considering this treatment and the
progression of her cancer. I am sure she would love to receive cards and
if not cards, prayers for her -- Thanks. Her address is: 296 Forbes Lane,
Longville, MN 56655
** Marcia Evans, Queen Esther Chapter #26, St. Paul Park, MN GGC
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Prayers needed ...
Hi Connie--
Charlie Shafer is having real health problems--been
to the Doctor twice now with serious complications. J.C. took him
again today; Charlie is home now but still in pain. His arm is giving
him problems, very swollen; his hand was so swelled J.C. said there was
no division between the fingers. He is still having tests. We are
watching him very closely and helping out where we can. I know he
would appreciate cards from his friends.
** Doris Tibbits, Sunshine Chairman, Chehalis Chapter #3
Thank you Connie, it you could get the word out.
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Prayers needed ..
Many of you
will remember Lavonne Russ of Loon Lake who belonged to Bethlehem Chapter
in Deer Park ... the tall, thin, attractive lady who was Esther for many
years until she decided to go through the 'line' ... but before she
became WM, they moved to CA to be near their children. (She has since
been WM in Bakersfield, however.) Here is a message re: Louie. Thank
goodness they got him to the hospital in time to prevent problems ...
something that we all should remember if ever faced with this situation.
I am sure that he would appreciate cards!
. . . . . . Speaking of Louie's heart, he had
a stroke last Monday afternoon. Thank heaven I was home!!!! He had a
clot in his brain. Got him to hospital by ambulance within minutes of
thank heaven. He was within the 3 to 4 hour time limit for the
procedure they can give a victim and it saved him from any paralysis.
He is doing okay but is a little foggy at times but hope this will get
better,. He is now in Rehab and will be for about a week until he gains
some strength so I can manage him when he gets home. Soooooo, its could
have been so much worse and thank heaven we are just across the street
from the ambulance. What neat guys. Love them all.
** Lavonne Russ, PM
Louie Russ
596 W. Huntington
DR #M
Arcadia, CA 91007
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Thank you ...
Dear Sister and Brothers of the Grand Chapter of
Washington.
I thank you for your confidence electing me as your Grand Sentinel.
I am honored to be able to assist WGM Marjoe and the Grand Line in
improving our beautiful order.
I have hopes that All members will work towards obtaining an increase in
membership. Please carry petitions with you, and let friends know how much
fun we have at our functions.
There are Masonic reference materials readily available at major
bookstores. I have loaned my copies of "Freemasonry for Dummies" to novices
allowing them to discover at their own pace the history of our efforts to
make men better. It is filled with information of all Masonic fraternities.
I look forward to working w/ Sister Marge the next 3 years.
Thank you again for your support.
** Dennis N. Okicich, Grand Sentinel.
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Pull Tabs for Ronald McDonald House
Spokane,WA
July 2 2007
Tom Shenewerk PGP delivered the 60
cubic feet of alum pull tabs collected by members of the Washington
OES to a recycler in Spokane on the 28 of June. He recycled our 1.2
million pull tabs for a weight of 830 pounds at .68 cents a pound a
check was made out to the Spokane Ronald McDonald house for the amount
of $564.40 and will be mailed to them soon.
At the 2008 session we will again
collect alum. pull tabs. Please bring them in boxes, clean 5 gal pales
or other recyclable container. We will have apple bins set up to
collect your booty. (But if you have a lot please leave them in boxes
as bin space will be limited)
** John Chamberlain WP, Magnolia
Chapter, "BDT" Millwood, 2007 Session Co-Chairman
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Grand Chapter of Oregon
The 118th Grand Chapter was great, very
well run always a head of time and lots of fun to see old friends and meet
new ones.
It was great fun to be able to escort the Utah flag in the flag
ceremony and be able to visit with those around you, as we were back in
the pack and had lots of visiting time. My counter part was not here, but
I hope to make UT in October.
. . . . . the new officers for 2007-08 here they are:
Sharon Baker, WGM (wife of a PGP and a first for OR)
Hunt Compton, WGP
Theresa McKinley, AGM
Mark Strong, AGP
E'Laine Armstrong, GR Secretary
Karri Frahler, PGM, GR Treasurer
Rebecca Price, GC
Connie Harris, AGC
Michelle Combs, GR Chaplain
Ann Ingalls, PGM, GR Lecturer
Doris Hedges, GR Marshal (Barbara Collins, GR Escort)
Karen Beebe, GR Adah
Dorothy Lewis, GR Ruth
Marian Lutz, GR Esther
Isabel York, GR Martha
Sharon Harvey, GR Electa
Stella Bryant, GR Warder
JOE Jarvis, GR Sentinel
** Kay Ernst, WM, PM x 2, GR of Utah in Oregon, Star Chapter 69,
Ontario OR GGC
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Pilgrim Chapter Hospital Patients ...
Both our WP and AP have been in the
hospital. Tom Brooks, AP, is home now, and taking tests (MRI, etc.).
R. H. "Babe" Ruth our WP was in the
hospital and will be released today. He is staying with friends in
Hadlock, WA. He had an infected and impacted bowel,
and had 6 inches of his small bowel removed
surgically. His friends will take care of him until he is able to return
to his home in Port Angeles, WA.
Please pray that recovery for our two
wonderful guys will be quickly. God Bless Them!
** Sharon Jordan
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Passing of an Illinois Sister
Just to let the group know that Sister
Enid Johnson of Illinois and Havasu, Arizona, passed
away June 29 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Sister Enid was the wife of
Brother Harold Johnson, PGP of Illinois and sister-in-law of Lenert
Johnson, PMWGP. I understand services will be in Illinois sometime
within the next two weeks. Sister Enid was a new good and fun friend to
me and I will miss her deeply.
** Donna Tucker, PGT, Coachella Valley
No. 360, Coachella, CA, Havasu Chapter No. 61, Lake Havasu City, AZ GGC
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Shrine Hospital Tidbits ...
Because I work for our local Shriners I am
always interested in how the Shrine Hospitals are doing.......or
better yet, what they have been doing. Here are a few statistics I got
from the Emessay Notes publication for May.
There are 22 hospitals dedicated to providing specialized pediatric
care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Children up
to age 18 with orthopedic conditions, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries
and cleft lip and palate are eligible for admission at no charge,
regardless of financial need or relationship to a Shriner. In 2006
Shriners Hospitals approved 38,984 new patient applications and cared for
28,578 patients.
They provided:
251,461 radiology procedures
296,859 outpatient, outreach and telemedicine visits
61,103 orthotic and prosthetic devices
24,609 surgical procedures
412,387 physical therapy treatments
181,174 occupational therapy treatments
Their budget for 2007 is $721 million, of which $655 million is
designated for operating expenses and $66 million is earmarked for
building and equipment expenditures. During the nearly 85-year history of
the Shriners Hospitals for Children, it has cost approximately $8.2
billion to operate Shriners Hospital, and over $1.76 billion has been
spent on construction and renovation.
These are impressive numbers. I am proud to
say my husband Jim is a Shriner. Pam Peters and I work with some pretty
wonderful Shriners here in Salt Lake City. Masons, if you are not a
Shriner think about joining this fun-loving and hard working group of men.
You won't be sorry..........they do have fun, but at the same time
they are providing a service to children who otherwise would never get
help any other way....
** Laurel Wadley, PM ~ Secretary, Grand
Representative of California, Mt Olympus #23, Midvale, Ut, GGC, El Kalah
Shriners - Office Staff (that's Secretary in layman's terms)
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Basket Auction at GC
Connie would you please put this information
in the next mailing so that the chapters know what their baskets brought
in. We have had several phone calls asking and thought this would be the
best way to let everyone know.
You do not have to attack this note just
add that;
"The Basket Committee would like
to send this information on so the chapters know what their basket
brought in. Donna and I would like to thank all who helped to make this
basket auction a success."
I e-mailed it to myself first to see if
it came through and now I hope it comes through for you too.
Let me know if you can not open it and I
will send it another way.
** Betty Schenewerk and Donna Craig
Your
list wouldn't stay put on this document ... so am typing it and
hopefully all will be correct!!! How wonderful and thoughtful of all
the participating Chapters to help with this a successful and worthwhile
money-maker!
Chapter Name Bid Amount
Chapter Name Bid Amount
Adelphi $40.00
Afton
$70.00
Alderwood $40.00
Alki $45.00
Alma $47.00
Amethyst $40.00
Analia $67.00;
$31.00; $40.00 Astral
$25.00
Belfair $36.00;
$43.00
Bethlehem $50.00
Beulah
$45.00 Cedar $60.00;
$60.00
Centralia $125.00;
$65.00
Century $38.00
Chehalis
$37.00 Crown
$36.00; $21.00
Crystal $60.00;
$36.00 Cyrene $30.00
Delta $32.00
Doric
$55.00
Esther $39.00
Evening Star
$43.00
Everett $35.00
Evergreen $56.00
Faith
$120.00 Ferndale $40.00
Floral $36.00 Golden
Link $10.00
Golden Rod $35.00;
$50.00 Grace $50.00
Grand Coulee Dam $55.00; $30.00
Greenwood $25.00
Guiding Star $50.00
Harmony $43.00
Henry Wentworth
$36.00 Hope $26.00
Juanita $70.00
Key
City $25.00
Kirkland $12.00;
$16.00; $42.50; $25.00; $35.00; $45.00
Lackamas $50.00
Lakeside $111.50
Laurel $35.00;
$34.00
Lewis $40.00
Madrona
$90.00 Magnolia
$50.00
Malden
$60.00 Maple $55.00
Maple Leaf $30.00
Martha
$35.00 Methow
Valley $50.00
Montesano $100.00
Mt.
Baker $65.00
Naomi $50.00;
$24.00
Oasis $25.00; $70.00; $30.00
Occidental
$50.00 Okanogan $100.00
Olympia $75.00
Olympic $85.00
Pacific
$45.00
Pilgrim $30.00
Pine Tree
$52.00 Pt.
Orchard $55.00; $35.00
Poulsbo
$70.00 Priscilla $50.00
Pyramid $45.00
Rada
Uphus $40.00
Reliance $75.00; $50.00;
$125.00 Richland $25.00
Roza
$60.00 Seople
$29.00
Silver
Star $30.00
Southgate $105.00
Spokane $75.00
Stanwood $126.00
Sunnyside $50.00
Sunshine $40.00
Tacoma $45.00
Trinity $50.00; $45.00
Tula
$58.00 Tyler
$65.00; $60.00
Victory
$75.00; $25.00; $45.00; $35.00 $40.00; $25.00; $20.00
Vida
$50.00 Vineland
$65.00
Waconda $115.00; $50.00;
$60.00; $35.00
Waitsburg $190.00
Warren
$110.00
Welcome $40.00; $35.00;
$30.00; $36.00
Hearts & Harmonys $60.00
Chris K.
$37.00
Chris $40.00;
$35.00; $45.00; $30.00; $45.00
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Email address wrong ...
Hi Connie,
** Marian Smith, Afton Chapter No. 103
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Nesika Mariner Game ... July 13th
Anyone still wishing to purchase tickets to
the July 13th Mariner's game - we still have quite a few - game is an
evening game - cost of tickets is $15 - and you can contact Chuck on his
cell phone (we're out of town for a few days - so please call his cell
phone) which is 206-795-3886 to claim yours today!
He needs to know before Monday, July 9 so he can turn in any excess
tickets - so call today! 206-795-3886
** Tess Kent, PM
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Life in Scotland ...
Thanks to those sisters who have been hearing
the news of the terrorists' attacks over here and thinking about your
sisters and brothers over here. Glasgow Airport is 10 miles from us and what
a fright we got when we saw the news on TV! It's awful. First the cars with
bombs in them in London and then this. PM Gordon Brown just taken up his
high position this week and he gets landed with all this. Added to the
terrible floods in Central England. It's a mad world. It could have been
devastating at Glasgow Airport yesterday if the men driving that jeep had
got the car right through the terminal doors - it stuck 3 quarters through.
Made a right mess. Holidaymakers panicking, children screaming, nobody
knowing what to do. The terminal evacuuated and travellers finding somewhere
to go in nearby hotels as their flights were cancelled. At least they caught
the 2 men involved in that, and they have caught others since. What's the
world coming
to? We panicked as our daughter Vicky and her 2 girls are off to Egypt on
Wednesday morning to be with her partner. Well, that's security heightened
even more now. Nobody knows the moment! Our Vicky is worried sick. Should be
sorted by that time. We are all on alert.
God bless all.
** Sis Issy Young, PM (X6), Alclutha Chapter 61, Knightswood Chapter
461, Dumbarton & Whiteinch, Scotland
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ATTN: Past Grand Organists and Chapter
Organists
We've got the TALKIN' DONE on this subject
and now it's time to make it a reality!
Anytime is the right time to start a new tradition. Myself, Babs
Pfaff, and our NEW GRAND ORGANIST Linda Crichton are going to organize an
ALL-STATE ORGANIST MUSIC JAM.
We are seeking a centrally located Chapter
Room that has a good and playable PIANO & ORGAN! Hopefully tuned to one
another, we can then play duets OR individual offerings for an afternoon of
fun and merriment. Maybe even an evening gathering so we can share
stories, taste some wine or? and have a appeteezer pot luck!
Everyone that I mentioned the idea to thought it was SUPER! Let's
see who steps up and takes us up on it.
Sarah Jane Johnson (our keyboard player deluxe) has no computer (imagine
that!) but she is willing to be a part of this gathering as well.
The most flexible month for me is OCTOBER......the passes are still
clear of snow (or at least we hope so) so travel should be easy. It's
before the Holidays and that whole rush! We should all have our GRAND
CHAPTER CREDIT CARDS paid off by then (blush & grin).
We need a location.
We need attendees to commit to come and play, laugh, sing, dance, and
enjoy!
If you're interested, jot me a quick reply and we'll see if we can get
this EXCITEMENT ROCKET to the launching pad!
Sincerely,
** Janie Larson, Past Grand Organist
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Burien Independence Day Parade
To One and All Masonic Organizations
There is going to be a parade in Burien on
July 4th. There will be a Masonic Float and we wish and invite any and
All: Masons, Eastern Star. Amaranth, Jobies, Rainbow, and DeMolay to meet
at the Southgate Hall at 2 PM on July 4th and Join in on the fun. We are
asking the men to wear black pants & white shirts with tie and the ladies
to wear black (long or short) skirts and white tops.
Hope to see y'all there. If unable to walk
come and cheer the rest of us on.
Star Love
** Bea Flanders, Danny Flanders WM
Southgate Lodge #100
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VisionQuest Survey
Dear Connie,
I appreciated all the members who took time to fill out the VisionQuest
survey at Grand Chapter. Would you please put a copy of the survey in your
newsletter, so other interested members who did not attend would have the
opportunity to fill one out also? It might also be a reminder to those who
received them in their registration packet at Grand Chapter to complete it.
The survey could be emailed or mailed to me. Thank you for doing this.
Love & Kindness,
** June Lee, GGC Vision Quest & PGM, WA
(In case you lost it ... here is one to fill
our and return to her at: P. O. Box 704, Soap Lake, WA 98851)
VISIONQUEST SURVEY
HELLO!!
As part of my
General Grand Chapter Committee Membership of the Visionquest Committee, I
would be most interested in your input concerning your needs and wants. We
all have the same goal…. the health of our chapters. So please take a few
minutes and fill out this form. You may mail it, email it, or simply return
it to the box at the Registration table, but please don’t ignore it.
1.
My
chapter is
a.
Sinking
b.
Maintaining
c.
Thriving
2.
If
your answer is “c”, please comment on what you are doing to achieve this.
3.
If
your answer is “b”, please list what you are doing to achieve the “c”
status.
4.
If
your answer is “a”, are you willing to work on a “b” status?
Yes _____ No
_____
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What would be
most beneficial to you to aid your chapter and fit your schedule?
(Circle all that you think would help.)
a.
A 2
day state-wide retreat
b.
An
area lunch and afternoon session
c.
An
area dinner and evening session
d.
An
individual chapter session
-
Programs
preferred: Please rank in order of importance to you.
_____ Examples of
what has worked in other places
_____
Brainstorming on what course your chapter could take
and how to
implement.
_____ Goal setting
_____ New member
mentorship program
_____ Community
awareness
_____ Other
Finally, would you
be willing to help with these sessions? Yes No
If your answer is
yes, in which of the following areas would you like to work?
1.
Set
up of meeting place.
2.
Refreshments and/or meal
3.
Liaison in local area
4.
Planning of the meeting
5.
Presenting at the meeting
Name
__________________________ Chapter ______________
Your time is
greatly appreciated.
Love & Kindness,
June Lee
jalee@aspeedynet.net
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Word of
the week ...
tergiversation |tur•jiv•ur•SAY•shun|
n. The act of being deliberately ambiguous or evasive.
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LETTER FROM DIANE McQUERY
THE QUILT
CORNER
By: Diane McQuery
We Did “Wrap Them
In Love”
It has been an
exciting year. When we began this journey I had no idea how it would be
accepted. You have all embraced my charity in more ways than I could ever
have imagined. The lodges, Districts, concordant bodies and individuals
have donated money, fleece blankets and quilts.
We were able
to distribute over 100 quilts for WTIL to deserving charities around the
world. John & Karen Lunt took 15 quilts to on orphanage in Warsaw, Poland,
we gave 10 quilts to the Pend Oreille Fire Dept. in Newport, WA, Bill Werner
sent 55 quilts to Mississippi for Katrina relief, and 20 quilts went to
Susan Olsen who works with underprivileged children in Onalaska, WA.
Connections
were made between Darel Maxfield and the prisoners in Forks, WA and WTIL’s
work with Native Americans in North Dakota. The prisoners donated over 370
blankets and much needed warm clothing. All of this happened as a result
of talking about WTIL at a District meeting. Thank you Darel.
At the quilting
event at Grand Lodge 2007 the ladies made over 120 quilts and fleece
blankets to distribute in the Tri-Cities area, to the Fire Department and
Safe Harbor Crisis Center. AND we were able to present Ellen Sime, the
founder of Wrap Them In Love, with checks and cash totaling $2587.
Thank you
really isn’t enough. The ladies of Washington Masons truly are THE BEST!!!
There is no better
time than right now to be happy
Happiness is a
journey, not a destination
So work like you
don’t need money
Love like you’ve
never been hurt, and
Dance like no
one’s watching
Don’t be afraid
that your life will end,
Be afraid that it
will never begin
Have a beautiful
day!!
Hugs,
Diane
(Diane is the wife of MW Chuck McQuery, Junior Past
Grand Master of Masons in WA. As Diane stated, her philanthropy this past
year was Wrap Them In Love. The founder of Wrap Them In Love, Ellen Sime,
is the daughter of Sister Helen McCormick, Key City Chapter, Port Townsend.
My job at the quilting event at Grand Lodge 2007 was making tags along with
Sister Zesta Limbo! What fun! I found out that I am a whiz at stamping,
but not at all good at threading those tiny needles! Zesta ran the
hole punch! We did some GOOD work, she and I! :o)
OES CHAPTERS
CALENDAR
(as taken from your
Ode Cards ... includes everything, hopefully, except those are listed in the
Masonic Calendar. Chapters on the Westside will be highlighted RED and
those on the Eastside in BLUE. The Cascades will be the dividing point!)
Reminders ... July 2nd - 31st ...
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Wednesday, July 4th ...
HAPPY
INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!
Calvin Coolidge, 30th US President,
Birthday
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Centralia Chapter
... Rainbow Fireworks Booth.
-
Henry Wentworth
Chapter, Vancouver ... 4th of July Breakfast.
-
Nesika Chapter, Renton
... Family Picnic & activities; 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Royal Arch Park,
Kitchen #1. Chairmen: William Hart & Chuck Kent.
Sunday, July 8th ...
Thursday, July 12th ...
Friday, July 13th ...
July 13th - 14th ...
Crystal Chapter's Garage Sale.
Saturday, July 14th ..
New Moon
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Delta Chapter, Tukwila
... Tukwila Days; Cheryl Hammond, Chairman.
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Laurel Chapter, Black Diamond
... Black Diamond Miner's Day. 3rd & Baker.
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Madrona Chapter,
Anacortes ... Swedish Pancake Breakfast.
Sunday, July 15th ....
National Ice Cream Day
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Grand Coulee Dam Chapter, Coulee Dam ... Masonic & OES
Picnic; North Dam Park.
-
Maple Leaf Chapter, Bellingham
... Chapter Picnic at Gloria's. 2:00 PM Potluck.
-
Tacoma Chapter ... Chapter
Picnic with Cedar Chapter. Holly & Gary Butterfield: Chairs.
Monday, July 16th ...
July 16th - 21st ... Olympia Chapter
manning Scatter Creek Rest Stop.
Tuesday, July 17th ..
July 17th - 21st ... Faith Chapter manning
Maytown Coffee Stop. Chairperson: Mariam & Wally.
Friday, July 20th ...
-
Martha Chapter, Cheney ... Masonic Picnic at Sutton Park;
6:00 PM.
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Warren Chapter, Tacoma ...
Lake Fair Hamburger Booth.
Saturday, July 21st ...
Sunday, July 22nd ...
National Parent's Day
Friday, July 27th ...
July 27th - 29th ...
Arts 'n' Actions, Esther Chapter Food Booth.
Saturday, July 28th ...
-
Crystal Chapter,
Enumclaw ... Potluck Picnic. Ted and Donna Woodard's
home; 2:00 PM.
-
Nesika Chapter, Renton
... Swedish Pancake Breakfast ... Renton River Days; 7:00 - 11:00 AM; St.
Andrew's Masonic Center. Chairman: Kay Johnson.
Sunday, July 29th ...
Tuesday, July 31st ...
Disclaimer
"Calendar of Events like the weather, is subject to change"