STARS OF WASHINGTON
 
May 18th, 2007
#7-024
 
HOUSE FOR RENT
 

Come inspect this house, my feathered friend

You need no more of your energy spend.

Look it through

It is new

Made especially for you,

That your season's travels might end.

 

It is sturdy and painted as bright as your breast,

I have used good materials, only the very vest

And the view

For you two

As your work you do pursue

'Tis a wonderful place for your nest.

 

I am the owner, but the rent is free,

For I'm paid in the joy that you furnish me.

So come along

As you chirp a song.

This house won't be empty long

When it's noticed near the apple tree.

-- Arline Ogletree (Sedro Woolley, WA)

 

 
 
PRIORITY MAIL IN MY MAILBOX
 
    Lackamas Chapter was the setting this evening for the announcement of the Grand Warder-to-be, Sister Marcia Haukaas and her escort, Brother Paul, who were introduced by AGM Marjoe Richards and AGP Phil Green.  Current Grand Warder Linda Miller and Past Grand Warder Doris Tibbetts were in attendance along with PGMs Kit Wells and Sandy McAmmond and PGP Paul Runyan. 
    AGM Marjoe also announced that Brother Kent Stradley would be assuming the Deputy Instructor appointment that was to have been held by Sister Carroll.
    Another Deputy Instructor announced this week was Sister Phyllis Rasler of Esther Chapter by WM KC Carmean. 
 
GRAND OFFICERS ... 2007-2008
Grand Chaplain -
Grand Marshal -  Gloria Hodges, Hope Chapter, Oakesdale ... Escort ... Byron Hodges
Grand Organist -
Grand Adah - Elaine Weigel, Martha Chapter, Cheney ... Escort ... Dick Weigel
Grand Ruth -
Grand Esther - Marilyn Sorensen, Evening Star Chapter, Almira ... Escort Don Sorensen
Grand Martha -
Grand Electa - Barbara Danforth, Waitsburg Chapter ... Escort Bob Danforth
Grand Warder - Marcia Haukaas, Lackamas Chapter ... Escort Paul Haukaas
 
Cards:
Marcia Haukaas
246 NE Blair RD
Washougal, WA 98671
 
 
FIRST CLASS MAIL IN MY MAILBOX ...
 
Clue #6
 
After a brief rest the Magic Carpet is ready
To soar once again, with a Northern heading.
 
With views of the San Juans this third Monday night,
We know if you spot this "tree" you'll be headed right.
Another traveler the Carpet will collect.
So come along; it will be fun, you can bet!
** AGM Marjoe & AGP Phil
 
 
OES CHAPTERS CALENDAR
 
(as taken from your Ode Cards ... includes everything, hopefully, except those are listed in the Masonic Calendar.  It has been suggested that I highlight all the Chapters on the Westside one color and on the Eastside another color.  The Cascades will be the dividing point!)
 
 
Reminders ...  May 19th - May 31st ...
 
May 19th ... (3rd Saturday) ...
* ARMED FORCES DAY
* May 19 - 23 ... Warren Chapter hosting Coffee Stop at SeaTac. 
* Vida Chapter, Tacoma ... Ham Dinner; 12:00 noon - 4:00 PM. 
May 20th... (3rd Sunday) ...
* Olympia Chapter ... Olympia Marathon Water Stop.
* Zillah Chapter, Newport ... Initiation Practice.  Time:  2:00 PM.
May 21st ... (3rd Monday)
* Bethlehem Chapter, Deer Park ...  Stated Meeting.  Serving:  Carol Eckhart & Etta May Bennett.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
* Floral Chapter, Monroe ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Initiation.  Servers:  Aleen & Forest Ryan.  Time:  7:30 PM.
* Madrona Chapter, Anacortes ...  Stated Meeting; Long Form; Friendship Night; Country Picnic.  Refreshments:  All members.  Decorations:  Mary Gibson.  Time:  7:30 PM.   
* Warren Chapter, Tacoma ...  Stated Meeting.  Time:  7:30 PM.
May 22nd ... (4th Tuesday) ...
* Centralia Chapter ...  Stated Meeting; Memorial; Chapter Birthday; PM Christine Wilkinson & Bernice Wagner & Eleanor Gullickson.  Short Form; Oz in the Farmhouse.  Refreshments:  Marla Miller.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
* Vida Chapter, Tacoma ...  Stated Meeting; Honor Night for Larry Todd, Grand Representative of Wyoming in WA.  Time:  7:30 PM.
* Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... Weyennah at Hall.  Time:  7:00 PM.
May 23rd  ... (4th Wednesday) ...
* Illihee Chapter, Toppenish ... Stated Meeting; Long Form.  Refreshments:  Barbara Lynch & Linda Sutton.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
* Pine Tree Chapter, Kettle Falls ...  Stated meeting; Long Form.  Refreshments:  Dorothy Lawrence & Kay Andrist.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
* Tacoma Chapter ... Stated meeting honoring Memorial Day; Initiation; Long Form; Chapter Dress.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
May 24th   ... (4th Thursday)
* Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ...  Stated Meeting; Short Form; Initiation; Honor Courtesy Officers; Chapter Dress.  Refreshments:  Phyllis & Ed Hibben.  Decorations:  Margie Bunge.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
* Grand Coulee Dam Chapter, Coulee Dam ... Stated Meting; Short Form; Chapter Dress; Initiation.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
* Harmony Chapter, Waterville ...  Stated Meeting; Balloting.  Serving:  Evelyn Carlan & Winifred Pflugrath.  Time:  8:00 PM. 
* Zillah Chapter, Newport ...   Stated Meeting; Initiation of two candidates ... Mrs. Phyllis Gardner & Mr. Terence Gardner.  Serving:  Jeane & Mabel.  Time:  7:30 PM.
May 28th  ... (4th Monday) ...
* MEMORIAL DAY
May 30th ... (5th Wednesday) ...
* Stanwood Chapter ... Initiation Practice.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
May 31st ... (5th Thursday)
* IE PM & PP ... Monthly meeting; Small Banquet Room.  Fundraiser!!!  Dinner time:  6:00 PM.  RSVP Luci Bristow.   
* Laurel Chapter, Black Diamond ... Special Meeting; Honor Night for Valgene Orlando, Grand Representative of Puerto Rice in WA.  Chairman:  Jeannette Carroll.  Time:  7:30 PM.    
 
Disclaimer "Calendar of Events like the weather, is subject to change"
 
 
MAY MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ...
OES:  Events with Worthy Grand Matron
GL:  Events with the Grand Master
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. 
 
 
RESOLUTIONS ....
 

GRAND CHAPTER OF WASHINGTON

PROPOSED

RESOLUTIONS 2006

 

  • RESOLUTION #10

 Purpose:  To update the Constitution & By-Laws to allow publishing the Constitution & By-Laws in an 8-1/2 x 11 inch format (paper size) for easier reading and distribution in printed and/or electronically unalterable format.

 

Resolution:  Change the following section of Article V, as indicated.

 

(Starts on page BL Part I-7)

 

Section 504.  Grand Secretary Duties.  The Secretary shall, in addition to the duties indicated in the Ritual of the Order, perform the following duties:

 

…(Sub-sections I through 16a are unchanged.)  Add the following new Sub-section immediately following 16a.

 

16b.  Constitution & By-Laws will be published in an 8-1/2 x 11 inch format (paper size) and distribution available in an electronically unalterably format, when requested.

 

Signed:  Brian N. Gross, PP, Port Orchard No. 44

  • RESOLUTION #11

 Purpose:  To avoid favoritism and/or electioneering in the event of a vacancy in an Elective Office.

 

Page BL Part 1-5 (98/99) Article IV, Section 406.  Vacancies.  Paragraph 3.

 

Currently reads:  All other vacancies in elective offices shall be filled by the Worthy Grand Matron who shall appoint a duly qualified member of the Grand Chapter to serve in such office pro tempore to the end of the annual session of the Grand Chapter.  In the event of the death or resignation of an appointive Grand Officer, the Worthy Grand Matron may appoint and install a new officer, or may appoint a duly qualified member to fill that office pro tempore to the end of the annual session of the Grand Chapter.

 

Change to read:  All other vacancies in elective offices shall be filled by the Worthy Grand Matron who shall appoint a duly qualified Past Grand Matron or Past Grand Patron to serve in such office pro tempore to the end of the annual session of the Grand Chapter.  In the event of the death or resignation of an appointive Grand Officer, the Worthy Grand Matron may appoint and install a new officer, or may appoint a duly qualified member to fill that office pro tempore to the end of the annual session of the Grand Chapter.

 

Signed:  Eleanor Battin, PM, Centralia Chapter No. 14

            Jeanette Miller, PM, Centralia Chapter No. 14

 

  • RESOLUTION #12

 Purpose:  To clarify a demit.

 

Page BL Part II-12, Article XV, Section 1501, By Demit

 

Currently Reads:  Demits shall be granted by direction of the Worthy Matron upon written request by the applicant, presented at a stated meeting of the Chapter, provided the applicant is clear on the books and no charges are preferred or pending.  The membership of such applicant shall be severed from the Chapter upon the granting of the demit and can only be renewed in the same or any other Chapter by unanimous ballot upon a petition for affiliation.   

 

Change To:  Demits shall be granted by direction of the Worthy Matron upon written request by the applicant, presented at a stated meeting of the chapter, provided the applicant is clear on the books and no charges are preferred or pending.  The membership of such applicant shall be severed from the Chapter upon the granting of the demit and can only be renewed in the same or any other Chapter by unanimous ballot upon a petition for affiliation.  A member presenting a demit is entitled to visit any chapter in this jurisdiction for a period of one (1) year from the date of the demit.

 

Signed:  Sandy McAmmond, PM, Doric Chapter No. 69

 

  • RESOLUTION #13

Purpose:  To provide for donors the option of donating to the trust fund or directly to the moneys available for scholarships for a period not to exceed the end of the 2010 Grand Chapter year.  There is no current provision for donating funds for immediate dispersion to scholarships.

 

Page BL Part I-25, Article VII, Section  709,. Paragraph 2a.

 

Currently reads:  All moneys in the Fund shall be invested by the Grand Chapter Finance Committee and only the interest/dividends derived from said fund shall be used for scholarships.

 

Change to:  All moneys received from memorials or contributions to the Fund shall be invested by the Grand Chapter Finance Committee and only the interest/dividends derived from said fund shall be used for scholarships unless directed by the donor for the moneys to be placed in an account for current scholarship awards.  This option is to be available for a period not to exceed the 2010 Grand Chapter Session.

 

Signed:  Gary Craig, PP, Southgate Chapter No. 190

  • RESOLUTION #14

Purpose:  To make it a requirement to do four (4) Long Forms per Chapter year.

 

Article XIX

 

DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS

 

Section 1901.  Worthy Matron

 

Addition of line item #21

 

21.  See that the Long Form Opening is performed at least four (4) times during the Chapter year, which can include the Official Visit for the Chapter that does opening.

 

Signed:  Diane Osborne, PM, Astral No. 75 & Oasis No. 191

            Roy Sharp, PP, Astral No. 75

            Marjoe A. Richards, PM, Grand Coulee Dam No. 237

 

  • RESOLUTION #15

 

Purpose:  To change the date of Grand Chapter from the last Monday in June to the fourth Monday in June to equalize Grand Chapter sessions.

 

Change affects Page #BL, Part I-1; Article I, Section 101.

 

Text of Revision:  Section 101.  Time, Place and Duration of Session.  The annual session of the Grand Chapter shall convene annually on the fourth Monday in June…..

 

Signed:  June A. Lee, PM, Oasis Chapter No. 191

            Marjoe Richards, PM, Grand Coulee Dam Chapter No. 237

            Diane Osborne, PM, Astral Chapter No. 75

 

 

 

 

 

(next issue ... one more resolutions ... stay tuned!)

 

 

 
 
BLUE LODGE AGENDAS
 
 
 
 
 

May 18 (Friday)

* Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 ... Special Communication.  Masonic Poetry Night.  Bring your favorite poem to share.  7:30 PM. 
* North Hill Lodge No. 210 ... Potluck .. 6:30 PM  Everyone invited!
May 19 (Saturday)
* San Juan Lodge 175 ... Hosting Open FC Air Degree, Roche Harbor. 
* Skykomish Lodge No. 259 ... Stated Meeting; 2:00 PM.
May 21 (Monday)
* Langley Lodge No. 218 ... Dinner: 6:00 PM; Stated: 7:00 PM.  Past Deputies Night.
May 23 (Wednesday)
* Arlington Lodge No. 129 ... Stated Meeting; Visiting Lodge: Frank S. Land.
May 24 (Thursday)
* Peninsular Lodge No. 95 ... Special Communication; 7:30 PM.
May 25 (Friday)
* North Hill Lodge No. 210 ... Degree Work .. Lodge will open at 7:00 PM
May 26 (Saturday)
* Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 ... Annual Ski to Sea Parade.  Bring your apron and walk in the parade along with the float. 
May 28  (Monday)
* Everett Lodge No. 137 ... Special Communication; 7:30 PM. 
* Fidalgo Lodge No. 77 ... Empty Chair Ceremony.  7:00 PM. 
* Lynden Lodge No. 56 ... Memorial Service for Masons at Lynden Cemetery.  9:30 AM.
 
If you wish to have your Blue Lodge Agenda in this section, please let me know!)
 

 

RECIPES 
 
Carrot Mushroom Pilaf

4 tablespoons plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 bunch green onions, chopped
3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
2 cups raw brown rice
4-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (1 cup)
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup half and half
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped green onion

TO PREPARE: Lightly grease an 8 by 12-inch baking dish. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Add green onions and carrots. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in chicken broth and wine. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a separate small skillet. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and cook 5 minutes. Drain. Stir in parsley and pepper. Spread half of rice mixture in bottom of prepared baking dish. Spread mushroom mixture over rice, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan. Top with remaining rice mixture and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Thoroughly mix eggs, half and half, and nutmeg. Pour over rice. Bake 30 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with green onions.
    NOTE: May be prepared 24 hours in advance, covered, and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking. SERVES: 8
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Campbell's(R) Beef & Mushroom Dijon
from Campbell's Kitchen

3/4 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak, 3/4" thick*
 Vegetable cooking spray
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's(R) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup OR 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup OR Campbell's(R) Healthy Request(R) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
4 cups hot cooked rice, cooked without salt
 Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions: SLICE beef into very thin strips. SPRAY nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat 1 min. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until tender. Remove vegetables. Remove skillet from heat. SPRAY skillet with cooking spray. Add beef and cook until browned and juices evaporate, stirring often. ADD soup, water, mustard and vegetables and heat through. Toss rice with parsley, if desired. Serve beef over rice. Serves 4.  
TIP: *To make slicing easier, freeze beef 1 hr.
Kitchen Clip:  This recipe is also delicious served over hot cooked noodles instead of the rice.
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Becca's Breakfast Sandwich
I just love this yummy sandwich that my husband makes for me on Sundays! The gruyere and sundried tomatoes make it so tasty, and a perfect way to start out the day. If I eat this sandwich at 11, I am not hungry till dinner. But my favorite thing about Becca's Breakfast sandwich? It would have to be the smile on my husband's face when he sees me enjoying every delicious bite!

2 slices Rhodes White Bread, baked ahead following package instructions
1-2 strips bacon
2 sun dried tomatoes, packed in oil
1-2 eggs
1 teaspoon sour cream
salt and pepper
2 thin slices Gruyere cheese
butter

Directions:  Slice bread and set aside. Cut bacon into 1/4-inch strips and fry in a small frying pan on medium low. Cut the sun dried tomatoes into 1/4-inch strips and place in another pan on medium low. Allow to heat for 1 minute then add eggs and sour cream to the pan. Season with salt & pepper and gently scramble. Place one slice of cheese over eggs. Begin toasting sliced bread. Drain bacon strips on a paper towel. Butter toast and place half of the bacon and the eggs, cheese side down on one slice. Top eggs with remaining bacon and second slice of cheese. Place remaining slice of toast on top.
 
 
JOKES
 
    The child was a typical four-year-old girl -- cute, inquisitive, bright as a new penny. When she expressed difficulty in grasping the concept of marriage, her father decided to pull out his wedding photo album, thinking visual images would help. One page after another, he pointed out the bride arriving at the church,
the entrance, the wedding ceremony, the recessional, the reception, etc.
    "Now do you understand?" he asked.
    "I think so," she said, "is that when mommy came to work for us?"
 
AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY
 
    Again -- no time to chit chat!  Hope that you have a marvelous weekend!  It has the promise of a beautiful day ... except I see a bit of pink sky.  What is it?  Pink sky at night ... sailors delight!  Pink sky in the morning?  Sailors take warning! 
    You notice that there are a few more reminders?  I received Ode Cards this week from Carole Fisher (Grand Coulee Dam Chapter) and Kay Johnson (Nesika Chapter). 
    Remember ... If you send them via attachment, that is fine!  Saves on the postage.  YIKES!  It went up another 2 cents.  Sure makes emails a lot more pleasant, huh! 

    Until next time ... Hearty Patriot Hugs and happy thoughts. 

** Connie
P. S.   God Himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you?
 
 
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I do appreciate hearing from you ... with news of your chapter, etc.  Just send them to: 
 
Connie Shrum
Grand Chaplain, GC of WA
Past Matron x 2;
Secretary, Zillah Chapter #111, Newport, WA
Martha, Bethlehem Chapter #87, Deer Park, WA
Email:  starsofwa@washingtonoes.org
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DISCLAIMER:  Occasionally, there will be an error in these documents.  Your job is to find it!  Good Luck
 
God Bless!
Hearty Love & Patriot Hugs --
Connie