STARS OF WASHINGTON
 
September 30th, 2007
#7-043
 
September
By Helen Hunt Jackson (1830 - 1885)
 
The goldenrod is yellow,
The corn is turning brown;
The trees in the apple orchards
With fruit are bending down.
 
The gentian's bluest fringes
Are curling in the sun;
In dusky pods the milkweed
Its hidden silk has spun.
 
The sedges flaunt their harvest
In every meadow nook;
And asters by the brook side
Make asters in the brook.
 
From dewy lanes at morning
The grape's sweet orders rise;
At noon the roads all flutter
With yellow butterflies.
 
By all these lovely tokens
September days are here;
With summer's best of weather
And autumn's best of cheer.
 
 
MESSAGE FROM OUR WORTHY GRAND MATRON
 
(9/22)  Good Saturday morning,
    Last night, WGP Phil Green and I, along with 14 of the Magic Moments Grand Officers and escorts, traveled to Sunnyside where we performed a Merger Ceremony for the joining of Seople Chapter No. 133 into Sunnyside Chapter No. 134.  A nice group of Sisters and Brothers from the surrounding chapters were in attendance.  The members held a delicious potluck dinner prior to the meeting that was enjoyed by all.  It was a memorable evening as these two chapters joined as one to be the heart of Eastern Star in this central Yakima Valley region.  Best wishes from all members of the Grand Chapter of Washington for a happy future. 
** Marjoe Richards, Worthy Grand Matron 
 
 
 
 
BOW BANQUET
 
November 3, 2007
'STAR SPIRIT'
 
    The Grand Chapter of British Columbia & Yukon will be hosting the BOW Banquet in 2007 and we sincerely hope you'll be able to attend.
    Situated in the heart of Richmond BC, the Best Western Richmond Hotel and Convention Centre is where it will be held.  What convenience!  The banquet is held in the convention centre and your room is only a short walk away in the hotel.  No driving in and from the facility!  The accommodations are graciously appointed to offer a full range of features for added comfort.  3/4 of the very spacious rooms can easily lodge up to four people, which provide both cost savings and convenience.  As well, the hotel offers a free shuttle from and to the Vancouver International Airport for anyone not wanting to drive.
    Richmond is close to the border (approximately 3/4 hour) and offers a variety of shopping a block away (just in time for Christmas!)  Room rates start at $119/room.  For reservations just call 1-800-663-0299 or email:  reservations@richmond-hotel.ca quoting ORDER OF EASTERN STAR.  To enable the hotel to keep a block of rooms for us, please try to make your tentative reservations by OCTOBER 1, 2007.
    The banquet will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2007 with a happy hour from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM and dinner starting at 7:00 PM.  Dress is formal.  You will have a choice of Sterling Silver Prime Rib or Baked BC Salmon Filet for a cost of $40.00 CDN.  This will include salad, entree, desert, tea or coffee; as well as some great entertainment.
    Registration form attached must be returned no later than October 15, 2007.
    Come to Richmond in 2007 and enjoy the fellowship the BOW Banquet brings.  Bring your spouse/partner and enjoy a week-end away from home.
 
BOW Banquet Committee Co-Chairs:
Lynn Radbourne, PM, Friendship Chapter #75
Stevie MacInnis, PM, Ypres Chapter #48
 
Approved : __   s/Judy Stanley-Long _______
                   Worthy Grand Matron
 
Attest:  __   s/Shelia Carlson  _______
                 Grand Secretary
 
Approved:  ___ s/Marjoe Richards _____
                    Worthy Grand Matron 
 
 
 
BOW BANQUET REGISTRATION FORM
'STAR SPIRIT'
November 3, 2007
Richmond, British Columbia
 
Name:  __________________________________  TITLE:  _____________________
 
CHAPTER __________________________________
 
PHONE NUMBER:  ___________________________  EMAIL:  ______________________

CHOICE OF MEAL:  PRIME RIB _________  SALMON ____________
 
NUMBER OF TICKETS _____ @ $40.00 CDN EA     TOTAL:  _________
 
If purchasing more than one ticket, please list other name/s and titles with choice of meal (on separate sheet).  Thank you.
 
Please complete this form and return with your cheque, made payable to "O.E.S. BOX Banquet' on or before October 15, 2007 to:
Stevie MacInnis,
315 - 13929-101 Ave
Surrey, BC
Canada, V3T 5R9
 

   

MESSAGES FROM MY MAILBOX ...
 
Resignation of Right Worthy Grand Secretary of the General Grand Chapter -
COVER LETTER FROM MOST WORTHY GRAND MATRON, BARBARA BENTON:
September 16, 2007
My dear Sisters and Brothers:
    The letter of resignation from Bonnie Poindexter, Right Worthy Grand Secretary and Tommy Poindexter, Temple Administrator, has been received by your Most Worthy Grand Matron.  I am sure you are taking a deep breath (as I did) after reading their letter and also saddened of their leaving the International Headquarters.
    Bonnie and Tommy have accomplished great things in the four years they were in the International Headquarters in Washington, DC.  We, as members of this great Order, thank them for what they did, and for who they are.  We rejoiced with Bonnie when she was elected Right Worthy Grand Secretary at the Triennial Assembly in Portland, Oregon, in 2003 and we rejoice again with her as she returns home to live and love their wonderful family and friends in Tennessee.  No one deserves a happy life anymore than Bonnie and Tommy.
    Until replacements can be made for the Right Worthy Grand Secretary and the Temple Administrator, please direct correspondence, orders, questions, etc. as you always have--by calling the office, writing or emailing.  Your patience in my making a selection for two important jobs will be appreciated.
Affectionately,
Barbara Benton, MWGM
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RESIGNATION LETTER FROM RIGHT WORTHY GRAND SECRETARY BONNIE POINDEXTER:
To:
    Barbara Benton, Most Worthy Grand Matron
    William "Bill" Owen Most Worthy Grand Patron
    Past Most Worthy Grand Matrons, Past Most Worthy Patrons
    Grand Secretaries, Deputies
 
Dear Members, this letter comes to you in response to a situation that has entered our lives.  We are very positive people and do not care to enter the opposite.  We have decided to give our resignation.
    I will leave the office of the Right worthy Grand Secretary and Tommy will leave the position of the Administrator.  We will be leaving some time in the month of October.  We have both enjoyed the wonderful members that we have been pleased to serve.
    We will miss the employees at the General Grand Chapter office.  They know we care about them and we believe they care about us.
    We will always be grateful for the opportunity to serve our General Grand Chapter and will continue to serve our order in our wonderful state of Tennessee.
    We are going home to live and love our wonderful family and friends.  We both thank you for the wonderful memories.
Fraternally,
Bonnie Poindexter, Right Worthy Grand Secretary
Tommy G. Poindexter, Administrator
** Montana Stars #9-2032
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OV Invite ...
Martha Chapter No. 60 invites you to attend the
Official Visit of Marjoe Richards, WGM & Phil Green, WGP, Grand Chapter of Washington
Monday, October 22, 2007; 7:30 PM.
Cheney Masonic Temple, 106 College Ave, Cheney.
Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM.
Jane Henson, Worthy Matron
Thomas Henson, Worthy Patron
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Food for thought ...
 ... Then the WP read the last paragraph from Rob Morris speech :
    In closing, I quote from Rob Morris at a speech he made to the Grand Chapter of New York in 1873: "Everything in Masonry must stand upon it's own merits. If the Eastern Star satisfies the demands of the age, IT WILL LIVE. Men may say what they please against it, -- it will live, and will become an institution in the land. That it has done good already, I know. That it has a capacity for good, a thousand times greater, I honestly believe. Therefore, let us adhere to it patiently, do it's work faithfully, and in due time we shall receive our reward if we faint not."  
** Patricia Salzmann, Associate Conductress, Bryan #222, Bryan, TX GGC
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Sadness ...
Hello Connie,
    It is with great sadness that I pass on the news of my Grand Mother Dorothy I White passing. She passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 99 on September 26,2007. Dorothy was elected to receive duel membership in Grand Coulee Dam Chapter which would have made our chapter a 4 generation chapter with Carole Fisher my mother and my daughter Alisa.
    Grandmas services will be Oct 12 at 1100 am at the Methodist church in Grand Coulee, Please keep my mother and I in your thoughts
** Lynette Zierden, PM, Grand Coulee Dam Chapter
 
Cards of sympathy:
Carole Fisher, PO Box 308, Electric City, WA 99123
Lynette Zierden, 211 Roosevelt DR, Grand Coulee, WA 99133
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You are invited ....
Spokane Chapter #163 cordially invites you to our Official Visit of
Worthy Grand Matron Marjoe Richards
Tuesday, October 23, 2007; 7:30 PM
at North Hill Masonic Temple, N 706 Garland, Spokane
'Twenty-five-cent-a-Dip-Dinner'
All proceeds will go to the WGM Philanthropic Projects.
** Marilyn Bordner, Secretary
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Lost ...
    Friday evening at the Tacoma Scottish Rite for PGP Terry's Homecoming & OV; I lost my Newport 100th Year Masonic Lodge money clip with approximately $20.00.  It has our Lodge Logo on it which is the Square and Compasses depicting Axes and Peaveys as the square and compasses embedded into a log. Hard to miss!!!!!!!!  If you found it, please email me at cmsltshrum@povn.com.  Thank you!
** Ted Shrum
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NW PAGO news ...
    The NW PAGO luncheon and meeting scheduled for October 13 has been cancelled.  Next NW PAGO meeting will be May 10 at Maple Leaf Chapter in Bellingham.  More info will be provided in early spring.
Dee Dee Ison, NW PAGO President
Gloria Van Moorhem, NW PAGO Vice-President
Vicki Voorhees, NW PAGO Secretary
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Vida Chapter news ...
VIDA CHAPTER #35 O.E.S. End of Summer Picnic
Sunday, October 7, 2007; 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
MENU:  Ribs, Potato Salad, Corn, Cole Slaw, Chips, Cake, Apple pie
& Try your Hand at Karaoke!
$8.50
SOUTH TACOMA
MASONIC HALL
5405 S. PUGET SOUND
** Barbara Burleigh, Secretary
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IMPORTANT!!!
Don't Tax Our Web
Defending the Internet from Duplicative, Discriminatory and Hidden taxes!
 
    We received this flyer through either Verizon or MCI with our last bill and it states:
Dear Valued Consumer,
    Your Internet access has always been tax free.  But if Congress doesn't act by November 1, the government can start taxing Internet access.  Taxes on your phone, wireless and cable bills are already too high.  Help keep the Internet tax free.  Americans want more access and lower prices for high-speed Internet services.  Regulating and taxing Internet use isn't the answer.
Please log on to http://www.donttaxourweb.org/actnow/ today and send a message to your representatives in the House and senate.  AMERICA NEEDS A PERMANENT TAX-FREE INTERNET.
    I got onto the website, signed my name and answered some questions!  I personally don't need or want anymore taxes!  I wonder if we would be taxed by messages sent?  If so ... would the STARS be in jeopardy? 
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Golf Tournament Results
    Here are the results from the Eastside OES Charity Golf Tournament held on August 24th at Banks Lake Golf Course in Electric City.  Many thanks to all those who helped make it a success.  We had a total of 20 golfers participate and around 100 additional people came for the BBQ held at North Dam Park.
    Low Gross—Team 7B—Amanda Green and Melissa Green
    Low Net—Team 1A—Vicki Chamberlain and Gordon Miller
Men’s Teams
    1st Place—Team 3A—Kelly Green and Chan Richards
    2nd Place—Team 7A—Bill Hammontree and Phil Green
    3rd Place—Team 3B—Scott Green and Ryan Green
Mixed Teams
    1st Place—Team 9A—Linda Miller and Bob Gates
    2nd Place—Team 1B—Bob Danforth and Barbara Danforth
    Last Place Team—Team 5A—Norm Day and Chuck Aldrich
Long Drive
    Men—Phil Green
    Ladies—Melissa Green
Nearest to Pin
    Ladies—Melissa Green
    Men—Bill Hammontree
Special Award for teams not receiving a prize:
    Team 5B—Roy Sharp and Gary Osborne
    Team 9B—Sam Ingram and Don Daley
Other special awards:
      First to the tournament site and last on the course—Gordon Miller
      Picture taking—Jill and Dennis Okicich
      Pinch hitting until Gordon arrived—Linda Tunstall
 
    With the one hole sponsor, raffle, mulligans and BBQ approximately $2,000.00 will be realized for the Rite Care Childhood Language Disorders Endowment Fund.
** Clayton & Mary Ellen Sparks, Bill & Alice Hammontree and Charlotte Miller, committee members 
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Do Not Call news ...
    HI everyone, just a reminder that in less than 2 weeks phone companies are selling your number to telemarketers. To put your number on the no call list for 5 years call this number 888 382 1222. it only takes a few seconds to do.
** Tess Kent, PM, Nesika Chapter
NOTE:  You probably have about a week left cuz this message came to me on the 24th!  I called in our home phone number as well as our cell phone numbers.
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Thought this might interest my fellow veterans ...

            WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised the passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform to salute the flag. Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen not in uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they can or should salute the flag. "The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one's military service," Senator Inhofe said.

            "Veterans and service members continue representing the military services even when not in uniform.  ”Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether veterans and service members out of uniform can or should salute the flag. My legislation will clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether they are in uniform or not. "I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting proudly at baseball games, parades, and formal events. I believe this is an appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the
United States who have served in the military and remain as role models to others citizens. Those who are currently serving or have served in the military have earned this right, and their recognition will be an inspiration to others." This Bill was passed July 25, 2007. Let your veteran friends know about the Passage of this Bill.
** Jack Runyan, WP, Evergreen Chapter

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Death of Two PGM in MS ...
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
    I am so sorry to say that two of our beloved PGM's passed away this week. Sister Mildred Leake, Monday the 24, was WGM in 1983 and Sister Margie Covin, Tuesday the 25 and was WGM in 1995. Sister Mildred had been down for a number of years, but Sister Margie help with an initation Monday evening which I also assisted in. This was a big shock to everyone. They will be sorely missed. Please pray for these families, especially Sister Margie's husband who has been ill for many years. Thank you
** Frankie Aycock, Indianola Chapter #44, Inverness, MS GGC
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Job's Daughters' Invitation...

    The following is an invitation to a joint function of Bethel's #24, #50 & #77.   Please bring with you any young ladies that are Jobies age 10 - 20 years old. Or Jobies to Bee age 8 & 9 years old.  If by chance you can not make it. Please pass the flyers on to those that can. By forwarding this email to your O.E.S., Amaranth, Lodge membership we can reach so many young ladies. As they are THE FUTURE of our orders.

 

Come and Join the FUN!

Job’s Daughters International

Bethel #50 of Snohomish,

Bethel #77 of Bothell, &

Bethel #24 of Everett

Join together and

Invite you

To

A FREE Ice Cream Social &

Informational Meeting

October 13, 2007

Ice Cream 5 pm

Meeting 7 pm

Families and Friends Welcome

 

Centennial Lodge

6th and B Streets

Snohomish, WA

 

Job’s Daughter is for girls ages 10 to 20. They learn Leadership skills, Self Confidence, Self Esteem through Community Service. For more information please call Valerie Morgan 425 743 3264.  They also have a web site www.waiojd.org, please check it out and join us on October 13, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.  Note: Bethel #77 normally meets in Bothell

 

Direction to Bethel #50 Snohomish, WA

From Bothell head North on Highway 9

From Arlington head South on Highway 9

Exit at the Snohomish exit onto Second Street head East to the main part of town

At the Stop Light turn Left on Avenue “D”

Turn Right on 6th Street - The High School will be on the left

The Masonic Center is on the Left corner of 6th and “B” Street. Parking is in front on “B” street and also on the side.

If you have trouble finding it please call me on my cell phone 206 619 7264.

** Valerie Morgan
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Hatasu Temple, Daughters of the Nile News ...
    Hatasu Temple No. 1 Daughters of the Nile is holding it annual Dinner/Auction and wine tasting on Oct 21st 2007 at 1 pm at the Nile Shrine Center in Mountlake Terrace.
    Daughters of the Nile is a social and charitable organization established in 1913, contributing over 1 million dollars annually to the Shriners Hospitals for children.  Each year Daughters of the Nile supports the 22 Shriner Hospitals throughout the United States,Canada and Mexico specifically earmarking the majority of our funds to the two hospitals in our area, Spokane and Portland.  The Shriners Hospitals provide children with the prosthesis, orthotics, braces, shoes, etc., at no cost to the child's family. 
    The committee has collected some wonderful auction items from the the "Ultimate Cruise" to the Caribbean or Mexico, a ride on a flight simulator, hand made items of fudge and quilts, baskets full of breakfast for two.  Autographed items, Gem cakes and much more.
    It's a grand party with proceeds going to a great cause. for information and tickets contact: 425 320 8526
Thanx
** Dale Good, Asstistant to the Auction Chairman
 
 
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 ...  October 1st - 15th, 2007
 
October is National Pizza Month!!!
 
1 October (1st Monday) ...
  • Bethlehem Chapter, Deer Park ... Stated Meeting; Honor Night for Dian Miller, GR of ND in WA.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Faith Chapter, Lakewood ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Honor Warder & Sentinel; Chapter Dress.  Refreshments/Table Decorations/Cleanup:  Star Points.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Ferndale Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Game 4.  Short Form; Food Bank Night.  Kitchen:  Virginia Billings & Marion Bremer.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Floral Chapter, Monroe ... Stated Meeting; Honor PM & PP & 50 Year Members; Short Form.  Servers:  Sheryl Acord & Nancy Bass.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Madrona Chapter, Anacortes ... Stated Meeting; Halloween Party!  Dining Room:  Karen Hansma & Lynn Hoeft.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Oasis Chapter, Ephrata ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Spooks Abound!  Friendship Night.  Refreshment Chairman:  Becky Aldrich.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Southgate Chapter, Burien ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Chapter Dress; Harvest Moon.  Serving:  Esther.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Waitsburg Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Long Form.  Serving:  Nancy & Jack Otterson.,  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Honor Fern & Tyler Chapters; Chapter Dress.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
2 October (1st Tuesday) ...
  • Everett Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Honor Night for Bliss Settergren, GR of Scotland in WA.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Hope Chapter, Oakesdale ... Stated Meeting; Balloting.  Treats:  Claudia Louk.  Time:  8:00 PM. 
  • Magnolia Chapter, Millwood ... Stated Meeting; Remember When with Irma Wormuth.  Refreshments:  Irma Wormuth.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Maple Leaf Chapter, Bellingham ... Stated Meeting.  Dining Room:  Janet Small, Janet & Gary Pitcher.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Montesano Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; School of Instruction; Ballot.  Refreshments:  June & Chuck Bilow & Dolores Hagaethorn.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
3 October (1st Wednesday) ...
  • Daylight Chapter, Seattle... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Hawaiian Dress.  Visit of Friendship Rose Chapter, Portland.  July, August & September Birthdays.  Dining Room:  Millie Searles.  Time:  12:30 PM. 
  • Olympia Chapter, Tumwater ... Stated Meeting 'Down Under'.  Special Invite:  Trinity, Centralia, & Chehalis Chapters.  Long Form; Dress of Choice.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Stanwood Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Men's Night; Long Form.  Serving:  Men of Chapter.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Zillah Chapter, Newport ... Past Matrons, Newport Masonic Hall.  Time:  1:00 PM. 
 
4 October (1st Thursday) ...
 
National Golf Day
  • Alderwood Chapter, Everett ... Stated Meeting; Honor PM & PP.  Refreshments:  Inge & Werner Optiz.  Greeter:  Inge Optis.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Analia Chapter, Edmonds ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Costume Night; Top Eight Honor Night.  Refreshments:  Pearl Cardwell & Pat Schaefer.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Crown Chapter, Seattle ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Chapter Dress; Initiation.  Treats:  Eleanor Hall.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Delta Chapter, Tukwila ... Stated Meeting; Pajama Party; Elected Officers Honor Night; Short Form; Pajamas Mandatory!  Dining Room Host:  Joyce Zierdt.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Lackamas Chapter, Washougal ... Stated Meeting; Long Form.  Refreshments:  Eileen & Willie Winstead.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Pilgrim Chapter, Sequim ... Stated Meeting; Friend's Night.  'Your Favorite U.S. Vacation Site'.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Reliance Chapter, Bremerton ... Stated Meeting; Education Night; Short Form.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... Auxiliary Meeting; Noon. 
 
5 October (1st Friday) ...
  • Aldephi Chapter, Spokane ... Stated Meeting; Short Form.  Refreshments:  Gen & Clarence House.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Juanita Chapter, Des Moines ... Stated Meeting; Chapter Dress; Official Visit.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
6 October (1st Saturday) ...
  • Oasis Chapter, Ephrata ... Reception for Diane Osborne, AGM & Roy Sharp, AGP.  Refreshment Chairmen:  Carole Lee Walk & Nancy Peterson. 
 
7 October (1st Sunday) ...
  • Century Chapter, Issaquah ... Practice for OV.  Time:  7:00 PM. 
  • Vida Chapter, Tacoma ... Oktoberfest Dinner.  12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM. 
 
8 October (2nd Monday) ...
 
Columbus Day Observed
  • Corinthian Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Initiation.  Refreshments:  Phyllis Robinson & Maxine Broberg.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Esther Chapter, Port Angeles ... Social Meeting. 
  • Martha Chapter, Cheney ... Stated Meeting; Friendship Night; Refreshments.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Trinity Chapter, Tumwater ... Stated Meeting; Friends Night; Short Form; Chapter Dress; Jelly Bean Night.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
9 October (2nd Tuesday)
  • Centralia Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Honor 25 & 50 Year Members.  PM Georgia McKinley & Geneva Lincoln & Barbara Corson.  Short Form; Find the Tinman in Oz.  Refreshments:  Gene & Jeanette Miller & Christine Wilkinson.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Vida Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
10 October (2nd Wednesday)
  • Century Chapter, Issaquah ... Prepared Dinner.  Stated Meeting; Official Visit; Long Form; Chapter Dress.  Refreshments:  Everyone.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Cyclamen Chapter, Auburn ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Initiation.  Dining Room:  Leona Strand & Phyllis Hippler.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Evening Star Chapter, Almira ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Initiation.  Serving:  Florence Fitzsimmons & Susan Baier.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Illihee Chapter, Toppenish ... Stated Meeting; Balloting.  Refreshments:  Gwen & Sandee Hodkinson.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Pine Tree Chapter, Kettle Falls ... Stated Meeting; OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DESSERT MONTH!!! Long Form; Plan for the Official Visit.  Refreshments:  Bob & Lu Schroder & Carl Walden.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Poulsbo Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Long Form & Celebrate Halloween & Honor the Star Points.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Tacoma Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Honor Night; Short Form; Fiesta Fun Night.  William Miller, Chairperson.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Tula Chapter, Coupeville ... Stated Meeting; Friendship Night.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
11 October (2nd Thursday)
 
New Moon
  • Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Honor Star Points.  Refreshments:  Eliza Donley.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Grand Coulee Dam Chapter, Coulee Dam ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Chapter Dress; Initiation.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Harmony Chapter, Waterville ... Stated Meeting; Long Form.  Serving:  Alice Hill.  Time:  8:00 PM. 
  • Laurel Chapter, Black Diamond ... Stated Meeting; Honor Star Points & Education Night; Long Form; Chapter Dress.  Serving:  Leslie & Mike Donat.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Mount Baker Chapter, Mt. Vernon ... Potluck Dinner:  6:00 PM.  Stated Meeting; Official Visit; 110th Anniversary.  Long Form.  Refreshments:  All Members.  Time: 7:30 PM. 
  • Narcissus Chapter, Orting ... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Initiation.  Serving:  Jean & Roscoe Cox.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Pacific Chapter, Ilwaco ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Friendship Night/Halloween.  Refreshments & Decorations:  Debbie & Chris.  Time: 8:00 PM.
  • Zillah Chapter, Newport ... Stated Meeting.  Education Night & OV Practice.  Refreshments:  All Serve!  Stone Soup!  Bring an ingredient to add to the pot!  It will simmer as we do our thing!  Time:  7:30 PM. 
 
12 October (2nd Friday)
  • Crystal Chapter, Enumclaw ... Stated Meeting; Halloween Party!  Wear your favorite Halloween costume!  Five-Year Honor Night:  Don & Gloria Schwartz; Initiation; Short Form.  Dining Room:  Zesta & Ray Limbo.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Nesika Chapter, Renton ... Dinner:  6:00 PM.  Stated Meeting; OV of WGM; Long Form; Halloween Theme & Party Games.  Chapter Dress; Raffle Dessert Baskets.  Dining Room:  Pies by Chapter members.  Time:  7:30 PM.
 
13 October (2nd Saturday)
  • Martha Washington Chapter, Vancouver ... Stated Meeting; Friendship; Day; Halloween; Education Day.  Time: 2:00 PM. 
  • Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... 20th Annual Penny Sale.
 
14 October (2nd Sunday)
 
National Children's Day
  • Alderwood Chapter, Everett ... Fund Raiser:  Rib Dinner.  1 - 4 PM.
 
15 October (3rd Monday)
  • Faith Chapter, Lakewood ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Top Eight-Honor Night/Halloween Theme/Halloween Dress.  Chairperson:  Gini & Betty Croft.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Ferndale Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Game 5!  All-Star Game with International Guests.  Kitchen:  All members.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Floral Chapter, Monroe ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Friends' Night; Pie Auction; Honor Side Liners.  Servers:  All members.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Madrona Chapter, Anacortes ... Cabbage Patch Soup Night:  6:00 PM.  Stated Meeting.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
  • Southgate Chapter, Burien ... 2-Bit/Dip Dinner.  Stated Meeting; Long Form; Chapter Dress; Official Visit.  Dining Room:  Adah.  Time:  7:30 PM.
  • Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... Stated Meeting; Halloween.  Time:  7:30 PM. 
Disclaimer "Calendar of Events like the weather, is subject to change"
 
 
OCTOBER MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR
  • October 2 ... OES:  OV; Vineland Chapter, Clarkston.  7:30 PM.
  • October 2 ... GL:  Robert Burns Lodge No. 243; TU.  7:30 PM. 
  • October 3 ... SR:  Valley of Spokane ... Art de Hoyos, 33°, Visit.  Dinner:  6:00 PM; Program: 7:00 PM.
  • October 3 ... OES:  OV; Victory Chapter, Millwood.  7:30 PM. 
  • October 4 ... GL:  Colville Lodge No. 50 Past Masters Night; Sow Belly & Beans.  Dinner: 6:30 PM.  Meeting:  7:30 PM.  Ladies.
  • October 5 ... OES:  OV; Juanita Chapter, Des Moines.  7:30 PM.
  • October 5 ... GL:  Hands Across the Border, Lynden Lodge No. 56, Ferndale.  GM's of WA & BC & Yukon.  Dinner:  5:30 PM; TU; Ladies. 
  • October 6 ... GL:  Scottish Rite 33° Conferral, The Little Creek Casino, Shelton.  Conferral:  1:00 PM; Dinner:  6:00 PM; Tux; Ladies.
  • October 6 ... OES:  Reception for Diane Osborne, Associate Grand Matron & Roy Sharp, Associate Grand Patron, Ephrata.  1:30 PM.
  • October 7 - 9 ... OES:  Grand Chapter of Missouri, Cape Girardeau.
  • October 9 ... GL:  Surprise Visit.  Contact your DDGM for further Information.  Meeting:  7:35 PM; TU.
  • October 10 ... GL:  Arlington Lodge No. 129 Past Masters Night; Dinner:  6:30 PM; Meeting:  7:30 PM; TU.
  • October 10 ... OES:  OV; Century Chapter, Issaquah.  7:30 PM.
  • October 10 ... SR:  Valley of Olympia ... Roast Beef Dinner; Lodge of Perfection, 14th Degree.  6:30 PM.
  • October 11 ... GL:  Surprise Visit; Contact your DDGM for further information.  Meeting:  7:35 PM; TU.
  • October 11 ... SR:  Valley of Spokane ... Stated Meeting & '50-Year' Awards.  6:30 PM.
  • October 11 ... OES:  OV; Mt. Baker Chapter's 110th Birthday, Mt. Vernon.  7:30 PM.
  • October 12 ... GL:  Everett Valley Scottish Rite; Social: 6:30 PM; Dinner:  7:00 PM.  Meeting; 7:30 PM; TU; Ladies.
  • October 12 ... OES:  OV; Nesika Chapter, Renton.  7:30 PM.
  • October 12 ... SR:  Valley of Everett ... Reception for the Grand Master.  6:30 PM Punch Bowl Social; 7:00 PM Dinner.
  • October 13 ... GL:  100th Anniversary Re-Constitution Phoenix Lodge No. 154/Guiding Star Chapter #99.  Grand Lodge opens at 10:00 AM.  Meeting:  11:00 AM.  Lunch:  12:00 Noon; Tux; TU; Ladies. 
  • October 13 ... OES:  Guiding Star Chapter and Phoenix Lodge 100th Year Celebration, Sumner.
  • October 13 ... SR:  Valley of Olympia ... 18th thru 32nd Degrees, Lunch Provided.
  • October 14 ... SR:  Valley of Everett ... Executive Council, 2:00 PM.
  • October 15 ... OES:  OV; Southgate Chapter, Burien.  7:30 PM.
  • October 16 .. GL:  Seattle Valley Scottish Rite - An evening with the Grand Master.  Dinner:  6:30 PM.  Meeting:  7:30 PM; TU.
  • October 16 ... OES:  OV; Rada Uphus Chapter, Bothell.  7:30 PM.
  • October 17 ... OES:  OV; Sunnyside Chapter & Sunshine Chapter, Sunnyside.  7:30 PM.
  • October 17 ... GL:  Surprise Visit; Contact your DDGM for further information.  Meeting:  7:35 PM; TU.
  • October 18 ... OES:  OV; Alki Chapter's 115th Celebration & Waitsburg Chapter; Walla Walla.  7:30 PM.
  • October 18 ... GL:  VADM Homer N. Wallin Chapter, National Sojourners, Nile Temple.  Dinner:  6:00 PM; Meeting:  7:00 PM; TU; Ladies.
  • October 19 ... OES:  Inland Empire Grand Representatives Luncheon, Spokane.
  • October 19 ... OES:  Inland Empire Past Matrons & Past Patrons Dinner; Spokane.
  • October 19 ... GL:  District 11 Meeting; Sequim Masonic Temple, Toys For Tots; TU; Ladies.
  • October 20 ... OES:  Inland Empire Line Officers Instructor & Inland Empire Secretary/Treasurer Instruction with Luncheon; Spokane.
  • October 20 ... OES:  Reception for Elaine Weigel, Grand Adah, Cheney.  7:30 PM.
  • October 20 ... GL:  DeMolay Grand Masters Class.  Meeting:  10:00 AM.  TU.
  • October 22 ... OES:  OV; Martha Chapter, Cheney.  7:30 PM.
  • October 22 ... GL:  Finance Committee Meeting; Seattle Scottish Rite.  Meeting:  1:30 PM; CTU.
  • October 22 ... SR:  Valley of Spokane ... Executve Committee Meeting; 6:00 PM.
  • October 23 ... OES:  OV; Spokane Chapter, Spokane.  7:30 PM.
  • October 24 ... OES:  OV; Pine Tree Chapter, Kettle Falls.  7:30 PM.
  • October 24 ... SR:  Valley of Olympia ... Chicken Breasts Dinner; Consistory, Feast of Tishri, Speaker.  6:30 PM. 
  • October 24 ... GL:  Spokane VA Hospital; GM Visit & Picnic.  11:00 AM; TU; Ladies.
  • October 25 ... GL:  Spokane Shrine Hospital Visit.  10:00 AM; TU; Ladies.
  • October 25 ... OES:  OV; Harmony Chapter, Waterville.  7:30 PM.
  • October 26 ... OES:  OV; Okanogan Chapter & Methow Valley Chapter, Okanogan.  7:30 PM.
  • October 26 ... GL:  Districts 27 & 33 Meeting; Audubon Park Lodge No. 272; Toys for Tots. 
  • October 26 ... SR:  Valley of Everett ... Feast of Tishri; 6:30 PM Punch Bowl Social; 7:00 PM Dinner. Ladies, Guests and Children are invited to attend.
  • October 26 ... SR:  Valley of Everett ... Council of Kadosh; 6:30 PM Buffet.  9th & 10th Degree. 
  • October 27 ... GL:  Newport Lodge No. 144 Lumberjack Feed & Stated.  Dinner:  6:30 PM.  Meeting:  7:30 PM.  Loggers Dress.
  • October 27 ... OES:  North Central WA All Stars Luncheon; Coulee Dam.
  • October 27 ... OES:  Reception for Marilyn Sorensen, Grand Esther; Almira.  7:30 PM.
  • October 29 ... OES:  OV; Guiding Star Chapter's 100th Year; Sumner.  7:30 PM.
  • October 30 ... OES:  OV; Priscilla Chapter's 100th Year; Port Gamble.  7:30 PM.
  • October 31 ... GL:  Washington Lodge No. 4's 150th Year Anniversary Celebration. 

OES:  Events with Worthy Grand Matron

GL:  Events with the Grand Master
SR:  Events of the Scottish Rite Valleys
TU = Team Uniform - consisting of blue blazer, grey slacks, white shirt and team tie.
CTU = Casual Team Uniform - grey slacks, blue Masonic polo shirt OR any of the previous GL casual shirts 
 

 

INVITATION

 

Come Help Sumner Celebrate 100 Years of Masonic Heritage

Phoenix Lodge F & AM ... 1907 - 2007

Guiding Star Chapter OES ... 1907 - 2007

 

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Sumner Masonic Hall, 1009 Main Street, Sumner, WA 98390

Phoenix Lodge Reconstitution beginning at 10:00 AM

Lunch of soup and sandwiches for donation.

Guiding Star Chapter Reconstitution beginning at 1:30 PM.

Choice of Swiss Steak or Turkey Dinner at the Methodist Church in Sumner following ceremonies at 5:30 PM.  Cost:  $12.00.

Please, RSVP for the dinner to Garry and Louise Gerking at 253-863-7358 or gerking@seanet.com

Space is limited.

Ryan House, Sumner's history museum will be open and giving tours during the afternoon.

 
 
INVITATION
 
Martha Chapter #60
Cordially Invites you to a reception honoring
The Station of Grand Adah
of the Grand Chapter of Washington, Order of the Eastern Star
and
 
ELAINE WEIGEL
 
Saturday, October 20, 2007; 7:30 PM
Betz Elementary School
317 N. 7th Street
Cheney, WA
 
A Special Invitation is Extended to:
Chapter Adahs
Past Grand Adahs
Former & Current Grand Representatives
Keynote and Hearts and Harmony Deputy Instructors
Past Deputy Instructors
Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons 79-80; 94-95; 00-01; 04-05; & 05-06
All Eastern Star Family and Friends
 
Lodging:  Holiday Inn Express, 111 Betz Road, Cheney, WA 99004
1-888-235-1104
If you say that you are from Eastern Star, the rooms are $80.
ALSO:  There is additional parking across from Betz School at the High School Parking Lot if you plan to attend the reception. 
 
 
INVITATION ...
Inland Empire Past Matrons & Past Patrons
 
You are invited to attend a dinner
Honoring our Grand Family
Friday, October 19, 2007; 6:00 P.M.
Spokane Downtown Masonic Temple
Ballroom, 2nd Floor
1108 W. Riverside Avenue
Spokane, Washington
Contact: Luci Bristow
No later than Monday, October 15, 2007
Menu:  Spiral Meat Roll, Linguine with parmesan cheese/green beans w/pancetta, green salad, rolls/butter, coffee/teas (iced & hot), punch, dessert.
Payment must be made in advance.  Reservations are guaranteed.
Dinner will be $14.00 per person.
Checks to be made payable to IEPMPP and mailed to:
Luci Bristow - PO Box 1165 - Chewelah, WA 99109
Or bristow@theofficenet.com (Home 509-935-4375 or cell:  509-936-1612)
Worthy President Bonnie would like to have a 50's/60's theme.
50/60's encouraged - from poodle skirts to rolled up jeans/mini-skirts to Beatle boots.
** Margie Hemming, Secretary 

 

 
INVITATION

Evergreen Chapter

Goldendale, WA

 

Honor Night for

BERT SHEETS

Grand Representative of Rhode Island

 

Wednesday, October 10th ... 8:00 PM

 "Old Sailors Night" and Chapter Friendship Night

 

Everyone is invited and lots of fun is planned.   Refreshments following.

** Becky Goddard

 

 
MASONIC NEWS
 
BLUE LODGE AGENDAS
 
 
 
 
 
October 2nd (Tuesday)
* Crystal Lodge No. 122 ... Stated Meeting; 6:30 PM.
* Mount Baker Lodge No. 26 ... Stated Meeting; Step Up Night.  7:30 PM.
* Robert Burns Lodge No. 243 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* Sultan-Monroe Lodge No. 160 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
October 3rd (Wednesday)
* Alpha Lodge No. 212 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* Centennial Lodge No. 25 ... Stated Meeting; Elections.  6:30 PM.
* Kettle Falls Lodge No. 130 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* San Juan Lodge No. 175 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
October 4th (Thursday)
* Burlington-United Lodge No. 93 ... Stated Meeting; Elections.  7:30 PM. 
* Colville Lodge No. 50 ... Past Masters Night; Sow Belly & Beans.  Dinner:  6:30 PM; Meeting:  7:30 PM.    
* Lynden Lodge No. 56 ... Stated Meeting; Election of Officers: 7:30 PM.
* Newport Lodge No. 144 ... Dinner:  6:30 PM.  Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
October 5th (Friday)
* Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 ... Stated Meeting; Open on FC.  Conferring of FC Degree.  7:30 PM.
October 6th (Saturday)
* Damascus Lodge No. 199 ... Symbolic Lodge Officer Council.  8:00 AM.
October 8th (Monday)
* Chewelah Lodge No. 135 ... Annual Smorgasbord; 6:00 PM. UCC  Church.
* Deer Park Lodge No. 134 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* District 9 Lodge Officers ... Regular Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* Everett Lodge No. 137 ... Stated Meeting; Elections.  7:30 PM.
* Ferndale Lodge  No. 264 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
October 9th (Tuesday)
* Damascus Lodge No. 199 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* Fairhaven Lodge No. 73 ... Stated Meeting;7:30 PM.
* Fidalgo Lodge No. 77 ... Stated Meeting; Elections.  7:30 PM.
October 10th (Wednesday)
* Arlington Lodge No. 129 ... Stated Meeting; PM Dinner; Guest Speaker - MWB Wayne Smith, Grand Master.  7:30 PM.
* Nooksack Valley Lodge No. 105 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
October 11th (Thursday)
* Camanio Lodge No. 19 ... Stated Meeting; Elections.  7:30 PM.
* Peninsular Lodge No. 95 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
October 13th (Saturday)
* Bellingham Bay No. 44 ... Quarterly Highway Cleanup at 9:00 AM.
* Lynden Lodge No. 56 ... 3rd Degree.  11:00 AM. 
October 15th (Monday)
* Langley Lodge No. 218 ... Stated Meeting; Step Up Night.  7:00 PM.
October 16th (Tuesday)
* Crystal Lodge No. 122 ... Stated Meeting; Step UP Night.  7:30 PM.
* Kulshan International Lodge No. 186 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* Sultan-Monroe Lodge No. 160 ... 6:30 PM Dinner.  Stated Meeting following.
* Whidbey Lodge No. 15 ... Dinner:  6:30 PM.  Stated Meeting; Elections.  7:30 PM.
October 17th (Wednesday)
* Centennial Lodge No. 25 ... Stated Meeting; Rusty Mason Night.  7:30 PM. 
* Kettle Falls Lodge No. 130 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
October 18th (Thursday)
* Garfield Lodge No. 41 ... Stated Meeting; Step Up.  7:30 PM.
* Newport Lodge No. 144 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
* Whatcom Lodge No. 151 ... Dinner at 5:30 PM.  Stated Meeting: 6:30 PM. 
October 22nd (Monday)
* Deer Park Lodge No. 134 ... Stated Meeting; 7:30 PM.
October 23rd (Tuesday)
*  Burlington-United Lodge No. 93 ... Special Meeting; Abbotsford to visit.  Oyster Stew.  7:30 PM.
*  Damascus Lodge No. 199 ... Stated Meeting; Step Up Night.  7:30 PM. 
October 24th (Wednesday)
* Arlington Lodge No. 129 ... Stated Meeting; Step Up Night.  7:30 PM.
October 27th (Saturday)
* Skykomish Lodge No. 259 ... Installation of Officers.  2:00 PM.
October 31st (Wednesday)
* Fidalgo Lodge No. 77 ... Halloween Party 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
 
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El Katif Shrine News ...

    This is just a Friendly, Periodic Reminder of the "Musical Salute To Veterans" Show, that the Legion Of Honor is Sponsoring on Wednesday, 7 November, at 7:30 pm, in the Main Auditorium of the Spokane Masonic Temple, at 1108 W. Riverside Ave.  This is our 8th Annual Show, and it is FREE and Open To The Public.  Bring your Families, Friends and Neighbors.  

    Will be an evening of Patriotic Music and Flag Waving (provided by the El Katif Shrine Band & Chanters, Youth & Adult Singing and Dancing Performers, Military Personnel and Jr ROTC Cadets.  

    For those that want to make an evening of it......there will be a Holiday Turkey Dinner, at 6:00 pm, prior to the Show, in the Temple Ballroom, however, you need to make Reservations for it thru the Shrine Office, at 509-624-2762.  Cost for the Dinner will be approx. $15. (including Tax & Gratuity).  Hope to see you there. 

** Howie Wynia

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DeMolay news ...

....We are also having a Cross of Honor presentation - to our Chapter Chairman/former Dad Advisor/all around great guy - Alan Sawyer....

 ...remember we're starting at noon!

 

 You are invited to the Des Moines Chapter Installation of Officers followed by...

ROOTBEER FEST 2007!

Installation begins at 12:00 pm, Saturday, September 29, 

at the Des Moines Lodge, to be followed by Rootbeer Fest following the installation.