STARS OF WASHINGTON
 
July 3rd, 2007
#7-033
 
My American Flag
 

The People of today
Just rant and rave.
They burn my symbol of freedom,
I just want to grab and shake them.
They have no sense of pride,
For your beauty you never denied.
 

Like my brothers before me,
I have fought to keep your colors free.
With every battle that we had won,
You were there to show who was number one.
When our brothers had died,
You caressed their bodies with pride.
 

We have our leaders to thank,
For allowing these people their prank.
To them it may be a cloth of colors,
To me it stands for freedom and honor.
We must ask our leaders to debate,
And change our flags fate.
 

My American Flag this promise I give,
To hold you high and let you live.
My words to you are profound,
I'll keep your colors off the ground.
I will guard and protect your stars and stripes,
With all my power, might and life.

Dan Solodon, a Disabled American Veteran, wrote "My American Flag" in college for a contest by the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society in Oklahoma and took 2 awards locally and regionally, November 23, 1991.

** Shared by Linda Miller
 


 
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,
     just noticed that my email address is incorrect in the OES Yearbook.  It should be marianasmith@verizon.net.  Thanks.
** 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  _____

 

 

  1.  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

 

  1.  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 
  • 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 ...
  • Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... Arts on the Ave (ticket sales)

 
Thursday, July 12th ...
  • Pacific Chapter, Ilwaco ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; 4th of July.  Refreshments & Decorations:  Helen O'Neal.  Time:  8:00 PM.

 
Friday, July 13th ...
 
July 13th - 14th ... Crystal Chapter's Garage Sale.
 

 
Saturday, July 14th ..
 
New Moon 
  • Delta Chapter, Tukwila ... Tukwila Days; Cheryl Hammond, Chairman.
  • Laurel Chapter, Black Diamond ... Black Diamond Miner's Day.  3rd & Baker.
  • Madrona Chapter, Anacortes ... Swedish Pancake Breakfast.

 
Sunday, July 15th ....
 
National Ice Cream Day
  • 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.
  • Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... Lake Fair Hamburger Booth.

 
Saturday, July 21st ...
  • Southgate Chapter, Burien ... Annual Picnic at Beebe's. 

 
Sunday, July 22nd ...
 
National Parent's Day 
  • Centralia Chapter ... Official Visit Practice; 7:00 PM.

 
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 ...
  • Esther Chapter, Port Angeles ... Peninsula Instruction Club; Lunch:  1:30 PM. 

 
Tuesday, July 31st ...
  • Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... PM & PP Dinner.
Disclaimer "Calendar of Events like the weather, is subject to change"
 
 

 
JULY MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ...
  • July 1 - 5 ... GL:  Shrine Imperial Session, Anaheim, CA

  • July 7 ... GL:  Constitution of LuzViMinda Lodge No. 317 and installation of officers; Alki Masonic Temple.  GL opens at 1:00 PM; meeting:  2:00 PM.  Ladies.  Dinner following ceremony.

  • July 8 ... GL:  Memorial Service, WB Chester Olszta , Whidby Island Lodge No. 16; 2:00 PM. 

  • July 9 ... GL:  MWPHGL of Washington and Jurisdiction, Vancouver; 7:30 PM.  TU. 

  • July 9 ... OES:  Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Vancouver, WA.

  • July 13 - 16 ... OES:  Coffee Stop, Eastbound Indian John.

  • July 13 -  15  ... GL:  Rainbow Grand Assembly, Sundome, Yakima.  Dinner:  6:00 PM.  Meeting; 7:00 PM. 

  • July 13 ... OES:  Grand Assembly, Sundome, Yakima.

  • July 14 ... GL:  Square & Compass Jamboree, Monitor.  CTU, Ladies. 

  • July 16 ... GL:  William Clark Camp, Heroes of '76, North Hill No. 210.  Dinner:  11:00 AM; Meeting following.

  • July 19 ... GL:  Daughters of the Nile, El Shalom Temple #158, Howard Johnson Gateway Hotel, Yakima.  Reception:  6:30 PM. 

  • July 20 ... GL:  Deer Park Lodge no. 134 Table Lodge.  Dinner:  6:30 PM; meeting following; TU.

  • July 21 ... GL:  North Hill Lodge No. 210, Open Air First Degree.  Breakfast:  8:00 AM; Meeting: 9:00 AM; TU.

  • July 21 ... GL:  North West Grotto Association, Yakima.  Social: 6:00 PM; Dinner:  7:00 PM.

  • July 21 ... OES:  OV; Evergreen Chapter, Goldendale.  1:30 PM.

  • July 23 ... OES:  OV; Montesano Chapter, 7:30 PM.

  • July 25 ... OES:  OV; Centralia Chapter & Chehalis Chapter, Centralia.  7:30 PM.

  • July 27 ... OES:  OV; Golden Rod Chapter 115th & Bethel Chapter; Snohomish.  7:30 PM.

  • July 28 ... GL:  Seafair Torchlight Parade.  2:00 PM - 7:30 PM.

  • July 28 ... GL:  Ellensburg No. 39's 125th Anniversary.  Dinner:  1:00 PM; Meeting:  2:00 PM; TU; Ladies.

  • July 29 ... GL:  Paul Revere Lodge No. 205 Picnic, Othello.  6:00 PM. 

  • July 30 ... OES:  OV; Ivanhoe Chapter, Spokane.  7:30 PM. 

OES:  Events with Worthy Grand Matron
GL:  Events with the Grand Master
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.  
 
 

 
OUR COUNTRY AND ITS CONSTITUTION
 
They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes,
and their sacred honor. What kind of men were they? Twenty-four
were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were
farmers and large plantation owners and the others held
respectable positions; men of means, well educated. However,
they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full
well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.
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Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died.
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Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.
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Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army, another had two sons captured.
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Nine fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.
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Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution.
These were not wild-eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians.
They were soft-spoken men of means and education.
They had security, but they valued liberty more.
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Please take a few moments while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently give thanks to these patriots for
many gave the ultimate price, their lives, for freedom.

 
Delaware
George Read
Caesar Rodney   
Thomas McKean
Georgia
Button Gwinnett
Lyman Hall
George Walton
South Carolina
Edward Rutledge
Arthur Middleton
Thomas Lynch, Jr.
Thomas Heyward, Jr.
New Jersey
Abraham Clark
John Hart
Francis Hopkinson
Richard Stockton
John Witherspoon
Maryland
Charles Carroll
Samuel Chase
Thomas Stone
William Paca
Pennsylvania
George Clymer
Benjamin Franklin
Robert Morris
John Morton
Benjamin Rush
George Ross
James Smith
James Wilson
George Taylor
Rhode Island
Stephen Hopkins
William Ellery
Virginia
Richard Henry Lee
Francis Lightfoot Lee
Carter Braxton
Benjamin Harrison
Thomas Jefferson
George Wythe
Thomas Nelson, Jr.
 
Massachusetts
John Adams
Samuel Adams
John Hancock
Robert Treat Paine
Elbridge Gerry
New York
Lewis Morris
Philip Livingston
Francis Lewis
William Floyd
North Carolina
William Hooper
John Penn
Joseph Hewes
Connecticut
Samuel Huntington
Roger Sherman
William Williams
Oliver Wolcott

Have A Safe & Fun 4th Of July ...  Enjoy Your Freedom Today - God Bless America!
 

 
TRIVIA
 
  • President Calvin Coolidge, born in Plymouth, Virginia in 2872, is the only President born on the 4th of July.
  • President Herbert Hoover approved an Act of Congress making the Star-Spangled Banner our National Anthem on March 3, 1931.
  • President Richard M. Nixon was the first President to proclaim that the American flag should be flown over the White House at all times. 
  • In 1889, President Benjamin Harrison was the first President to hire a woman to work on the White House staff. 
  • In 1929, President Herbert Hoover became the first President to have a telephone installed on his desk. 
  • Benjamin Harrison became the first President to attend a Major League Baseball game when he saw Cincinnati play Washington on June 6, 1892. 
  • The President's original telephone number was simply '1'.