STARS OF WASHINGTON
January 30th, 2007
#7-007
A Winter Prelude
(Makes no sense as a poem ... but one can relate ...)
The countryside is peaceful now
Beneath the snowy arena
On this January day
Nature bestows its vibrant dreams.
Nurturing the tender nodes
That are anxiously awaiting the arrival of spring
To burst forth in glorious bloom
With the aid of my aching back and hoe
What beauty Nature bestows with my willing help.
NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE
10:44 PM, Thursday ... Dennis and I are just returning home from
Pyramid Chapter, where I was honored to give the commission of BC &
Yukon to Lew Vogel, who is a most deserving member.
Diane your coasters came in very handy, I brought Laura up to the
front and told her what a nice reception you had, showed her your table
decoration (which I am putting in the mail tomorrow to your chairman),
and gave her a coaster and Lew is Sentinel, and was sitting in the
back...and I said, but Lew's has something just a little more than yours
- I had pinned his pin on the coaster. It was very well received so, we
were glad we were able to present it to him. It would have been sweet
had they been at your reception last week, but then I would not have had
any props...so thank you very much.
There was one PGM, myself and 2 current grand representatives and
10 former grand representatives. Bill Barquist (the former
representative) came down from Ferndale and relinquished all his tartan
to Lew. Alice Hammontree and Jeannette Turner were also there. So, it
was a very fun evening.
** Jill Okicich, Grand Esther
Cards:
Lew Vogel
11502 - 4th St E
Edgewood, WA 98372
HEADS UP ...
Just checked it with Snopes and it is REAL.
L.M.
Check this out carefully. It's better to receive this more than once than
not at all. Just in case.
Subject: Fw: Symantec Warns of New Zero-Day Word Attack
We received this message at work from our IT guy
so might have some legitimacy.
Importance: High
Hello,
The article listed below states that there is a new
virus going around that is sent out through Microsoft Word. I would like to
remind everyone not to open any attachments or emails that you are not
expecting or do not know who the sender is.
Thanks,
Muneer
Fri Jan 26, 12:00 PM ET
Hackers are exploiting a new, unpatched vulnerability
in Microsoft Word that could allow them to take control of a victim's
computer, Symantec has warned.
The zero-day vulnerability is the fourth in Microsoft's
widely-used Word 2000 software that has not yet been patched, the security
company said in its Security Response Warning.
A zero-day vulnerability refers to a security hole
for which exploits are already available when it was discovered. This latest
one affects most versions of Windows running Word, Symantec's advisory said.
"Extremely Critical"
Danish security vender Secunia ApS also reported the
vulnerability, and rated it as "extremely critical," its highest-level
warning. Microsoft, however, said the attacks are "very limited."
The attack comes via an
infected Word document, a method
increasingly used by hackers for targeted attacks. If the document is
opened, it installs a Trojan horse program, called Trojan.Mdropper.W, onto
the computer, Lau wrote. The Trojan also puts other files on a computer that
enable a hacker to control it.
Microsoft released three sets of critical patches on Jan.
9, including ones for Outlook, PowerPoint and Windows, but not for Word.
Word Widely Used
Users can avoid trouble by not opening unexpected
Word documents attached to e-mail. Hackers often spam out thousands of
messages with harmful attachments, such as
Trojan horse programs, hoping
unsuspecting victims will open them.
Trojans often look harmless and can quietly install
themselves on a computer with no visible signs. The use of Word to mount an
attack can be particularly effective since the file format is so widely
used.
OES CHAPTERS CALENDAR
(as taken from your Ode Cards ... includes
everything, hopefully!, except Official Visits and 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. Let me know if
you like this arrangement. The Cascades will be the dividing point!)
Reminders ... February
1st - February 15th ...
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Thursday, February 1st ... (1st Thursday) ...
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Alderwood Chapter,
Everett ... Stated Meeting; Chapter
Memorial; File for Office ... 'Dare to take the step!'; Valentine's Day
Dress. Refreshments: Sheryl & Jennifer Acord. Greeter: Sheryl Acord.
Time: 7:30 PM.
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Analia Chapter,
Edmonds ... Dinner for a donation: 6:00 PM. Stated
Meeting; Official Visit with Rada Uphus; Chapter Attire; Long Form.
Refreshments: Deborah Swenson.
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Crown Chapter, Seattle
... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Red Attire (Baskets & Aprons); Celebrate
Valentine's Day; Honor 5 year PM & PP Lori & Bruce Johnson. Letters of
intent due. Refreshments: Sue Gibbs. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Delta Chapter, Tukwila ...
Stated Meeting; Filing for Elective Office; Long Form; Chapter Dress.
Time: 7:30 PM.
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Pilgrim Chapter, Sequim ...
Stated Meeting; Valentine's Party; Reveal your Secret Pal! Read filings
for office. Serving: Mary Norton & Lessie Auletti. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Sunshine Chapter, Prosser
... Stated Meeting; Happy Valentine's Day; Men's Night. Refreshments:
Men serve. Time: 8:00 PM.
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Tyler Chapter, University Place ...
Stated meeting; Short Form; Honor Secretary & Treasurer; Dress of Choice.
Time: 7:30 PM.
Friday, February 2nd ... (1st Friday) ...
GROUNDHOG DAY
FULL MOON
Saturday, February 3rd ... (1st Saturday) ...
Sunday, February 4th ... (1st Sunday) ...
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Pyramid Chapter, Federal Way
... Annual Pancake Breakfast (fund raiser).
Monday, February 5th ... (1st Monday)
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Bethlehem Chapter, Deer Park ...
Stated Meeting; Presidents Remembered; Long Opening; Filing for
Office;. Nostalgia: Everett Miller. Serving: Doris Smethers & Evie
Tesch. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Ferndale Chapter ...
Stated Meeting; Short Form; Honor Maple Leaf Chapter. Wear Red;
Valentines; Balloting. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Floral Chapter, Monroe ...
Stated Meeting; Short Form; Sweatshirt Night; Filings; January, February
& March Birthdays. Servers: Hal & Esther Waymire. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Grace Chapter, Ellensburg
... Stated Meeting; Short Form. Refreshments: Mary Colburn. Time:
7:30 PM.
Madrona Chapter, Anacortes
... Stated Meeting; Initiation; File for Office; Valentine's Day.
Refreshments: Noel Melcher, chair. (Honor Sweethearts). Decorations:
All Men! Time: 7:30 PM.
Oasis Chapter, Ephrata ...
Stated Meeting; Long Form; Celebrate Valentine's Day; Honor Sideliners;
Filings for Office. Refreshment Chairman: Sondi Trautman. Time: 8:00
PM.
Southgate Chapter, Burien
... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Valentine Dress; Renewal of vows; Filing
letter ins. Serving: Lorraine Sanford. Time: 7:30 PM.
Warren Chapter, Tacoma ...
Stated Meeting; Honor Chaplain, Marshal, Organist; Balloting. Time:
7:30 PM.
Tuesday, February 6th ... (1st Tuesday) ...
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Alpha Chapter, Cle
Elum ... Stated Meeting; Wear Red for Valentine's Day;
Short Form; File for offices. Time: 7:00 PM.
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Astral Chapter,
Wenatchee ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Men's Night.
Chair: Daryl Miller & Men. Time: 8:00 PM.
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Davenport Chapter
... Stated Meeting; 'Let Me Call You Sweetheart'; Long Opening.
Serving: Carla & Everett Boleneus & Darla Throop. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Everett Chapter
... Stated Meeting; Valentine's Day; File for Offices. Refreshments:
Mary Lee Tucker. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Fern Chapter, Tacoma
. .. Stated Meeting; Filing for Office. Time: 7:30 PM>
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Hope Chapter,
Oakesdale ... Dinner: 6:30 PM. Stated Meeting.
Treats: Larry & Darlene Russell. Time: 8:00 PM.
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Lewis Chapter,
Lakewood ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Filings for
Office Due. Time: 8:00 PM.
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Maple Leaf Chapter,
Bellingham ... Stated Meeting; Valentine's Party; Men's
Night; Obligation. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Montesano Chapter ...
Stated Meeting; Honor Associate Matron & Associate Patron. Long Form.
Honor Night for Mark Russell, Grand
Representative of Oklahoma in WA. Dining Room:
Courtesy Officers. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Vineland Chapter,
Clarkston ... Stated Meeting; Initiation; Filing for
Offices; Honor AM & AP. Time: 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, February 7th ... (1st Wednesday) ...
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Daylight Chapter, Seattle ... Lunch:
11:30 AM. Stated Meeting. Time: 12:30 PM.
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Kirkland Chapter ... Stated
Meeting; Short Form; Honor Warder & Sentinel; Filings for Elected Offices
are due. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Occidental Chapter,
Ballard ... Stated Meeting;
Valentine's Day; Friend's Night. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Olympia Chapter, Tumwater ...
Spaghetti Feed: 6:00 PM; Dining Room (donation only ... Proceeds to WGM's
Project.) Stated Meeting; Honor Night; Hearts & Flowers. Serving: Chapter
Members. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Stanwood Chapter
... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Friend's Night; Polka Dot Nite (one with
the most polka dots wins!) Refreshments: All members. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Sunnyside Chapter ... Stated Meeting; Valentine's Day.
Program: Jene Alexander. Refreshments: Sherry Huffman & Roberta Still.
Time: 8:00 PM.
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Victory Chapter, Millwood ... Potluck: 6:00 PM. Stated
Meeting; Official Visit with Adelphi; Bring Underwear, Sweatpants, Mittens.
Long Form. Time: 7:30 PM.
Thursday, February 8th ... (2nd Thursday)
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Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ...
Stated Meeting; Honor Stitch Witches & Social Club; Short Form; Dress of
Choice; File for Offices. January, February, March Birthdays.
Decorations: Rae McIntire. Refreshments: Alexa Donley. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Grand Coulee Dam Chapter, Coulee Dam ... Eastern Star
Dinner; Lina Carolson, Chairperson. Stated Meeting. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Harmony Chapter, Waterville ... Stated Meeting;
Valentine's Day; Lincoln's Birthday. Men's Night. Time: 8:00 PM.
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Ivanhoe Chapter, Spokane ... Stated Meeting; Filing for
Office; ESTARL; Short Form. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Laurel Chapter, Black Diamond
... Stated Meeting; December, January, February & March Birthdays; Filing
for Elective Offices; Initiation; Long Form; Chapter Dress. Refreshment
Chairman: Leslie Donat. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Mount Baker Chapter, Mt. Vernon
... Stated Meeting; Officer's Filing; Valentine's Day; President's Day.
Time: 7:30 PM.
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Narcissus Chapter, Orting ...
Stated Meeting; Long Form; My Funny Valentine; File for Office. Serving:
Pete Cole & Warren Hartle. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Pacific Chapter, Ilwaco ...
Stated Meeting; Short Form; Valentine's Day. Time: 8:00 PM.
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Pyramid Chapter, Federal Way
... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Valentine's Day & President's Day;
Initiation. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Rosa Chapter, Benton City ... Stated Meeting; Long Form;
Valentine's Day. (OV with Sunnyside at Roza). Refreshments: All serve.
Time: 7:30 PM.
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Zillah Chapter, Newport ... Hawaiian
Night Potluck: 6:30 PM. Stated Meeting. Time: 7:30 PM.
Friday, February 9th ... (2nd
Friday) ...
Sunday, February 11th ... (2nd
Sunday) ...
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Analia Chapter, Edmonds
... Pancake Breakfast. Barb Halseth, Chairperson.
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Ferndale Chapter
... Tea & Fashion Show.
Monday, February 12th ... (2nd
Monday) ...
LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY
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Corinthian Chapter, Tacoma
... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Valentines exchange (bring cards); filing
for new officers. Refreshments: Florence & Oliver Bond. Time: 7:30
PM.
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Malden Chapter ... Stated
Meeting; Short Form. Refreshments: Linda Brindle and Erin. Time: 8:00
PM.
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Martha Chapter, Cheney ..
Soup or Salad: 6:45 PM. Stated Meeting. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Trinity Chapter, Tumwater ... Stated
Meeting; Initiation & Valentine; Short Form; Dress of Choice; Birthdays
(Aquarius). Time: 7:30 PM.
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White Rose Chapter, Spokane
... Stated Meeting; Long Form; Celebrate Valentine & Friends
Day. Honor Night for Florence
Fitzsimmons, Dandy Diplomat Deputy Instructor.
Refreshments: Florence & J. Paul Fitzsimmons. Time: 1:00 PM.
Tuesday, February 13th ... (2nd
Tuesday) ...
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Centralia Chapter ... Stated
Meeting; 'Love Makes the World Go Round'; France; Valentine's Day.
Refreshments: Richard & April Ezekiel. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Doric Chapter, Seattle ...
Potluck: 6:00 PM. Stated Meeting; 'Love in the Air' Friends Night;
Valentine Celebration; File Letters of Intent; Long Form; Wear Red or
Pink. Refreshments: Sylvia Nunn. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Golden Rod Chapter, Snohomish
... Stated Meeting; Valentine's Day. Refreshments: Elaine Hill & Doris
Kelly. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Spokane Chapter ...
Stated Meeting; February Birthdays; File for Elective Offices.
Serving: Freda Cooper, Naomi Smith, Jill Berg. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Vida Chapter, Tacoma
... Stated Meeting; Friends Night; Valentine Theme. Refreshments:
Charlotte. Time: 7:30 PM.
February 14th ... (2nd Wednesday)
...
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
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Afton Chapter, Marysville
... Stated Meeting; Initiation; Filings; Honor
Sideliners; Wear red or pink. Refreshments: Pat Julian, Dori Parker, &
Dottie Hardenbrook. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Century Chapter, Issaquah
... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Valentine Dress;
Cake Walk for ESTARL; File for Office. Refreshments: Elsie Miles.
Time: 7:30 PM.
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Cyclamen Chapter, Auburn
... Stated Meeting; Sweetheart Night; Short Form;
Choice of Red Dress. Honor Chapter Officers. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Evening Star Chapter, Almira
... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Friendship Night.
Refreshments: Dick & Sharon Douglas. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Evergreen Chapter, Goldendale
... Stated Meeting; Valentines Meeting. Serving:
Ann & Mary Jane. Time: 8:00 PM.
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Illihee Chapter, Toppenish
... Stated Meeting. Refreshments: Peggy & Rick
Shaul. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Maple Chapter, Castle Rock
... Stated Meeting; Short Form; 'Hands Across the
Border'; Be our Valentine. Serving: Karen Longworth, Elizabeth
Thompson. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Occidental Chapter, Ballard ...
Linnie W. James Guild; Noon; Our Redeemer's Church.
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Pine Tree Chapter, Kettle Falls
... Stated Meeting; Ground Hog Day! Fun
Night for Deputy Instructor. Refreshments: Gladys Harsin, Donna Husby, &
Carl Walden. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Poulsbo Chapter
... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Wear Red Dresses.
Theme: Our Valentine. Honor Night for
Ron Amdahl, Grand Representative of Texas in WA.
Chapter Sweetheart & Chapter Beau announced. Alive Shelter items:
Rubbing alcohol & peroxide. Refreshments: All brothers serve. Time:
7:30 PM.
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Tacoma Chapter
... Stated Meeting; 'Valentine's Day'; Short Form;
Pink/Red/White Attire; Honor Organist. Time: 7:30 PM.
February 15th ... (3rd Thursday)
...
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Alderwood Chapter,
Everett ... Stated Meeting; Men's Night; February
Birthdays; Mardi Gras. Refreshments: Associate Patron, Chr. & all men.
Greeter: Tom Busby. Time: 7:30 PM.
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Doric Chapter, Seattle
... Mystery Trip to ??????????
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Lakeside Chapter, Bellevue
... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Chapter Dress; Honor Pat & Jud Chapin,
5-year PM & PP; Chapter Birthday; Chinese New Year Celebration. Time:
7:30 PM.
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Sunshine Chapter, Prosser ... Stated Meeting; Friendship
Night. Let's dress up as Hobo's! Refreshments: All Members. Time: 8:00
PM.
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Tyler Chapter,
University Place ... Stated Meeting; Short Form; Honor
Night for Top Eight; Valentine Tea; Dress of Choice. Time: 7:30 PM.
Disclaimer "Calendar of
Events like the weather, is subject to change"
MESSAGES FROM MY MAILBOX ..
Sadness
Don Schwartz's father passed
away this morning. Please remember Don and Gloria in your thoughts and
prayers. This is indeed a very sad time in their lives right now and they
need our love and support.
Cards:
Don & Gloria Schwartz
5250 SW Royal Spruce DR.
Port Orchard, WA 98366
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MARDI GRAS
DINNER
King County Line Officers
are sponsoring a dinner honoring Worthy Grand Matron Joanne Clark and
Worthy Grand Patron Terry Wiggins and everyone is invited to attend. The
dinner will be held at Alki Masonic Center, 4736 40th Avenue SW, Seattle
on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 5 P.M.
We have a Mardi Gras theme
so the menu will include tossed green salad, mild jambalaya with sausage,
ham, shrimp on the side, green beans, rice, mini corn muffins, cake,
coffee and tea.
Entertainment will be
provided along with an auction on baskets provided by the chapters and
other items. Bring your family and friends to an evening of fun and
fellowship.
Reservations must be
received by February 2nd as NO TICKETS will be sold at the door. Send
your prepaid reservations, making checks payable to King County Line
Officers. Please include names of all attending at $12.50 per person.
Mail your reservation to: Sandy McAmmond, 1027-D NE 130th Street,
Seattle, WA 98125-4069. For further information call Sandy at
206-363-6312.
** Sandy McAmmond, PGM
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The Big Chill
Sue Goode is Worthy Matron of Friendship Chapter in Vancouver, B.C. I
thought you might like to hear how she is supporting Cancer Dressings.
Love,
** Beth Eng, PM
THE BIG CHILL
What you may ask is The Big Chill ??? Well on Sun Feb 11 members of the
Order of Eastern Star are meeting in Ladysmith and going for a swim in the
Pacific, Why you may ask--well to increase awareness of what Star does and
to raise money for Cancer Dressings--I hear that in addition to the press
that police and firemen will be there . I hope they are good looking
--anything to make it more palatable for these old bones. If I am lucky I
may pass out and get mouth to mouth --probably from the oldest guy on the
force. Tony will be there--not to swim ( what a wimp ) but to provide moral
support and a hot buttered rum or two. If you feel you can support me with a
donation I would appreciate it.
For those of you who are not members of Star let me give you a few facts
about what we do------we raise funds for Cancer Research and cancer
equipment
------ we have bursaries for medical, theological and academic students
------- we support the Erma Boyce Library at the BC Cancer Agency
----------our biggest project is Cancer Dressings , By collecting and
selling used stamps and by donations we purchase rolls of gauze and baton
which are made into dressings which are provided free of charge to cancer
patient following their return home--The Cancer Outpatient Clinics are also
provided with these dressings as well. For anyone who wants to collect used
stamps forward them to me and I will pass them on --every year we raise
around $14000. In 2005 500 volunteers made 150000 dressings
The Order of Eastern Star has been around for decades in 140 countries
and have over 1,000,000 members. We are the largest fraternal order for men
and women in the world,
To sponsor me contact me by Email, phone (604 525 6863) or mail and
please remember no amount is too small.
Thanks everyone
-- SUE ,,, email:
esgoode@telus.net
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Sickness and distress ...
Connie,
Bert Sheets, Grand Representative to Rhode Island in
WA, from Evergreen Chapter, was admitted to the local hospital with
pneumonia. His wife, Debbie, says he's been really tired for a week, and
on the way to Chapter last night, he had a lot of trouble breathing. His
doctor says its quite a bad case. Please keep him in your thoughts and
prayers.
Cards to:
Bert Sheets
PO Box 207
Roosevelt, WA 99356
** Becky Goddard
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Sadness ...
Connie, Dandy Diplomat Deputy Instructor Bill Edie's
daughter, Kay, passed away yesterday in Reedsport, Oregon.
Cards of sympathy can be sent to Bill at 1803 Highland Drive, Prosser, WA
99350
** Barbara Richman
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Something to ponder ...
Did you know peanut butter can help with weight management? Research
has shown that snacking on it helps control hunger without weight gain.
I've actually found this to be the case for years and I eat peanut butter
almost daily ... and despite the fat content, it's never caused my weight
to spike. -- Weight Loss Guide Jennifer Scott
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Next instruction...
Somewhere along the line the Line Officers instruction for
Pierce/Thurston County was a little scrambled. There will be
no instruction in the month of January. There will
be instruction in February on the regular date, time and place. Thanks.
** Peg Cybulski
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More sadness ...
Connie, please put this in your Stars---
Pullman--John W. Brewer, died Monday, January 22, at
home. Services are pending. He was a past Grand Illustrious Master of
Council, also a member of Blue Lodge, York Rite, Amaranth, Eastern Star. I
will send more information when I know it. Ted, when I licensed my
pick-up in November, I got the MM plates--number 1069 ( I still think of
the pick-up as ''Wally's'!
** Margaret Rehberg, WM, Vineland
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BC Website ...
For information about Grand Chapter in British Columbia go to
www.bcgrandchapter.com. All
of the details are there including housing suggestions. My Chapter, Royal
City Chapter #7, is staying at the Blue Ridge Inns. If all goes well I will
be Worthy Matron again in April of this year. Look me up.
** Sister Patti Flanagan, PM, Royal City Chapter #7, New Westminster,
British Columbia, Canada GGC
Oooh! I have been in New
Westminster. I have been LOST in New Westminster with two other ladies ...
one who thought I was on the right track (Nancy Jorgensen) and one who said
we were NOT going the correct way (Diane McQuery). Did Nancy & I listen to
her? No! She was in the back seat ... you know ... out of sight ... out of
mind! (Just kidding, Diane!!!) We finally asked the car next to us in
traffic for directions and they gave us a road map! Didn't help as we had
no idea where we were! We had a navigation system on our car and wouldn't
listen to her! Hmmmm!
Plus! We had three men sitting in Starbucks wanting
to know where we were ... We finally LISTENED to the lady on the machine,
put our wheels in the 'well' ... and taxied out to the correct location!
(That's pilot talk for getting our rears in gear and back to point of
departure!)
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Dress Code in Colorado ...
To the members of Colorado Grand Chapter,
It has long been the tradition in the Grand Chapter of Colorado to wear
long skirts/dresses when being introduced on the floor. This displays the
dignity and respect we feel toward our Order, our God, ourselves, and our
Sisters and Brothers. This is a tradition held high to members of our Order.
We may see the introduction of pants in the future and don't want to
exclude our Sisters if they choose to wear a pantsuit while sitting on the
sidelines in Chapter. However, the Grand Chapter of Colorado, consistent
with General Grand Chapter, will continue this year and perhaps until a vote
of the membership is taken, to request that only long skirts/dresses be worn
if you are an officer or are to be introduced on the floor especially west
of the Altar. If you choose to
wear a pantsuit to Chapter or Official Visit, do not be offended when the
Worthy Matron chooses to introduce you from your seat.
There are ways in which our Order will certainly be changing to
accommodate and encourage membership but we need to work together in
determining and orchestrating any changes needed for the Good of the Order.
I thank those of you who voiced to me your opinion on appropriate dress
and also thank everyone for adhering to our tradition until such time as it
is properly addressed.
Star love,
-- Janet Malara, Worthy Grand Matron
** Colorado Newsgroup
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There are three good bones to help you through some tough times. A back
bone, a wish bone, and a funny bone. -- Reba McIntyre
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New Grand Representative in OR
It is my great pleasure to announce Oregon's newest Grand
Representative to Scotland, Sylvia Martin was
presented her commission to Scotland Friday night January 26th. She is very
excited and looking forward to visiting during her commission. She is also
one very busy lady, her husband is Oregon's current Grand Master of Masons.
** Gloria Varner, PM X 2, Grand Representative of Florida in Oregon,
Blue River #158, Eugene Oregon GGC
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Sickness and distress ...
As many of you already know Clayton was diagnosed with prostate cancer
earlier this month. He has been accepted at Loma Linda Medical Center in
California for their proton radiation treatment program. His first
appointment is scheduled for February 22nd. We will drive down a couple of
days earlier and I will stay until about the first of March. I'll fly home
and then go back down in 9-10 weeks to help drive home. He's in the process
of trying to learn how to do email and retrieve his voice mail from the cell
phone (the grandkids are teaching him). As soon as he finds a place to stay
I'll send out the address. If everything goes according to plans he should
be home around the second week of May. Please keep him in your prayers.
** Mary Ellen Sparks, Naomi Chapter #13
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Breakfast is being served ...
Maple Leaf Chapter, OES will be having a breakfast on Sunday, February
11th at the Bellingham Masonic Center on W. Maplewood. Hours: 9 AM until 1
PM. Cost is $5.00. Menu: Eggs Benedict, Scones & Raspberry Jam; French
Toast, Mixed Fresh Fruit, Ham, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea and Milk.
This will not be your typical pancake feed. We are having the past
executive chef from the Hilton Hawaii's Rainbow Room as our guest chef.
Bring your sweetheart or a friend for an early Valentines' treat!
-- Thom Baughn & Betty Bynon
** Letters from District No. 10, Volume 8; Issue 2.
WOW! Sounds perfect! Wish we lived
closer!!!
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Analia Chapter News ...
READ FIRST ...
- What's happening? An Official Visit for WGM Joanne Clark
- Who is doing it? Analia #112, Marieta Moran, WM and Rada Uphus #208
Jeanne Shively WM are hosting.
- When Will it be? Thursday, February 1, 2007. Which happens to be
'Ground Hog Day'. Honors to be shared? Do Ground Hogs like Penguins??
- Where should I go? Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton Ave, Edmonds, WA
- What's for dinner? Spaghetti Dinner (sauce made from a secret recipe).
Sheila Shreve, Analia's Ruth, has the recipe). There will be lots and lots
of salads. Good for our figures. Garlic Bread and maybe a vegetable, too.
- What time do you want me? Dinner at 6:00 PM. Meeting at 7:30 PM.
- What's it going to cost? It's a donation dinner. Any monies collected
will be for Joanne Clark's Service project.
- Do you want to do the 'penguin walk'? Does anyone know how?
- RSVP to Marieta Moran (206) 364-7875. Not necessary but it sure would
help the Chef prepare and add some more to the pot. Okay to leave a
message.
- Come join us for a good meeting of fellowship!
READ SECOND ...
- February 11, 2007 ... Sunday ... Busy Day!
- First, we start out with Breakfast at Analia Chapter #112 at Edmonds
Masonic Center, 515 Dayton Ave, Edmonds.
- Starts at 8:00 AM ... ends at noon sharp!
- Cost is $5.00. This will give you pancakes, ham, orange juice, fruit
compote and coffee.
- Barbara Halseth of Analia is in charge. She's very experienced with
pancakes and serves those early morning breakfasts with smiles. Well, her
helpers will be smiling if U can't see her. WE WILL SMILE ALL DAY (yawns
don't count) or else we pay half of your breakfast. Don't make us sad, just
come and make us glad.
- LUNCH: You can skip because you'll be full from breakfast. Take a walk
through Edmonds or walk by the beach. Its so peaceful in the morning,
hardly any cats or dogs, just a few seagulls. Grab a hot chocolate or ice
cream cone in the afternoon.
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A Carnival in Boliva ...
Reliance Chapter Invites you to:
"A Carnival in Bolivia"
Honor Night for
Mary Lou Addy, Reliance
Chapter,
Grand Representative to Bolivia.
February 15, 2007
Baked Potato Bar at 6:00 p.m. (Donation)
Meeting at 7:30 p.m
Bremerton Masonic Temple
878 5th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
or 1-360-377-1248
** Diane Reid
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United Grand Chapter of Australia Session ...
A little information for you all about our United Grand Sessions in
June.
The United Grand Chapter has a website so you can find out the
information on the Sessions.
Here it is:
http://www.mastermason.com/oes-ugcofa/biennial.html
You may also want to check out our lovely South Australia.
http://www.southaustralia.com/brochures.asp
We would love to see as may people as possible at the sessions.
I hope this helps a little with your trip.
** Jean Gidley PWM, Adelaide Chapter 49, Adelaide, South Australia,
United Grand Chapter of Australia
FEBRUARY MASONIC FAMILY CALENDAR ...
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January 31 - February 2 ... GL:
Grand Lodge of Utah.
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February 1 ... OES: OV; Analia
Chapter & Rada Uphus Chapter; Edmonds Masonic Center, 515 Dayton Ave,
Edmonds; 7:30 PM.
- February 2 ...
OES: Grand Initiation; Priscilla Chapter, Port Gamble.
7:30 PM.
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February 3 ... OES: Pierce - Thurston
County Secretary/Treasurer Luncheon.
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February 3 ... OES:
Reception for Gen Cooley, Grand Adah, Centralia Masonic Center, 218
N. Pearl Street, Centralia. 7:30 PM.
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February 3 ... GL:
Regional Meeting, Olympia,
9:00 AM; TU
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February 3 ... GL:
District 7 Meeting, Lakeside Lodge, No. 258,Bellevue,
6:00 PM, Ladies; TU
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February 4
GL:
Frank S. Land Lodge, No. 313 Super Bowl Party
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February 6
GL: Robert Burns No.243,
Stated Meeting, 6:00 PM; TU
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February 6 ... OES: OV; Spokane
Chapter & Martha Chapter; North Hill Masonic Temple, 706 W. Garland Ave;
Spokane. 7:30 PM.
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February 7 ... OES: OV; Victory
Chapter & Adelphi Chapter; Millwood Masonic Temple, 3219 N. Argonne RD,
Millwood. 7:30 PM.
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February 7
GL: HV
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February 8
GL: HV
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February 8 ... OES: OV; Roza Chapter
& Sunnyside Chapter; Masonic Hall, 114 Alma Street, Benton City. 7:30 PM.
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February 9
GL: Everett Scottish
Rite Reception for Grand Master; Social hour 6:30 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM.; Tux
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February 10
GL: All Masonic Night,
Kennewick, 6:30 PM Dinner; TU
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February 10 ... OES: Esther Club
Luncheon, Seattle.
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February 10 ... OES:
Reception, Katie Glessing, Grand Treasurer, Port Townsend Masonic
Hall, Jefferson & Van Buren, Port Townsend. 7:30 PM.
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February 11 ... OES: King County Line
Officers Friendship Dinner; Alki Masonic Center.
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February 12
GL: H.V.
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February 13
GL: Louis-Louis Crab
Feed, Hoquiam, 6:00 PM, Ladies; CTU
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February 15-20
GL: Conference of
Grand Masters, Portland, OR
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February 16 ... OES: Organist Club.
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February 17 ... OES: Martha Club
Luncheon, Ballard.
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February 17 ... OES:
Reception for Sandra K. Henry, Grand Secretary, Union City Masonic
Center, 19331 N US Hwy 101, Shelton. 7:30 PM
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February 19 .., OES: Western
Washington Grand Representative Valentine Luncheon, Golden Rod Chapter,
Snohomish.
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February 23
GL: Little Falls Lodge,
No. 176, Stated Meeting, 6:00 PM, Dinner; TU
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February 23 ... OES: Last OV.
Warren & Guiding Star Chapter; Tacoma Scottish Rite. 7:30 PM.
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February 24
GL: Regional Meeting,
Vancouver, 9:00 AM; TU
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February 25 ... OES: Prince Hall
Luncheon, Federal Way. 1:00 PM.
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February 26
GL: EXCOM Meeting,
Committee Forum, Des Moines 2:00 PM; TU
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February 26
GL: Landmark on the
Sound Board of Trustee, Des Moines 4:00 PM; TU
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.
SNIP AND SNIPPETS FROM SOUVENIR BOOK
Here are some "snip and snippets" taken
from the Souvenir Book 43rd Triennial Assembly
25th Triennial Assembly Tampa, Florida November 10-15, 1946
Referred to the Ritual Committee was a
report from Wisconsin committee purporting their conviction that the
accepted symbolic position of the star, being that with two points up, was
thought to denote evil and consequently an erroneous arrangement for which
they requested change.
26th Triennial Assembly Toronto,
Canada 1947-1949
Satisfaction evident in surpassing the $500,000.00 International
Temple Fund goal was magnified by the announcement that the Grand Chapter
of Michigan had generously undertaken, with the sanction of the Most
Worthy Grand Matron a project of installing within the Temple a radio
player and sufficient amplification that all sound including music from
the organ and piano might be transmitted throughout the entire building.
An unusual benefaction, enhancing the treasure of the archives was on
behalf of the Worthy Grand Matron of Washington. Sister Frances Kerr, who
had secured permission from the Most Worthy Grand Matron, to present a
book of Esther which had been printed in May 1551. It contains a "little"
of the Books of Nehemiah and Ezra, and had been a priceless gift to Sister
Kerr from a Supreme Court judge in the state of Washington, who had served
two years in the Nuremberg trials in Germany, was considered one of the
outstanding authorities on rare manuscripts, and had known of her interest
in the Order of the Eastern Star.
28th Triennial Assembly Washington D.C.
September 11-15, 1955
The "Position of the Star" Committee, having studied with interest the
Wisconsin Committee on Symbolism, respectfully reported its findings and
conclusions in direct opposition to the reversing of the present position
with the single point downward. It was elaborated that the miraculous
Star of Bethlehem would
seem to have logically pointed downward directly at the birthplace, that
it had been so placed in the Order by devout men of great vision and that
any revolutionary change would perpetrate immeasurable confusion and
expense. Many vexation problems had been placed before the Ritual
Committee, not the
least of which demanded specific designation as to who would "present,
introduce, and escort" a subject evoking prolonged and spirited debate,
inasmuch as seven of the fifty-six of the Grand Jurisdictions had been
giving the assignment to the Marshal, whereas the accepted change
uniformally established the responsibilities to those of the Conductress
and Associate Conductress.
** Submitted by; Myrtle Powers Past Matron, Pilgrim Chapter #157,
Grand Historian
I really am
enjoying these articles, Sister Myrtle. Please keep up the good work!
GRAND REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS
(Lets fill in the empty spaces of those
that have either expired as of 12/31/2006 and 1/1/2007
hopefully, I have
them all! Those from other Jurisdictions who receive this publication and
wish to correspond with their counterparts, please let me know!)
Alberta
British Columbia ... Lew Vogel, Pyramid Chapter
Connecticut ... Jennie Kelly, Stanwood Chapter
Florida ... Pam Armagost, Welcome Chapter
Massachusetts ... Jean Cole, Warren Chapter
Michigan ... Ed Weber, Adelphi Chapter
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Brunswick ... Nancy Boivin, Crown Chapter
New Hampshire ... Marjorie Bamford, Centralia Chapter
North Carolina
Ontario ... Marjorie Giebrecht. Silver Star Chapter
Sao Paulo
Saskatchewan ... Lee Ison, Belfair Chapter
INVITATION
You are invited to Key City Chapter #72
Order of the Eastern Star's
MONEY CAN'T BUY ME LOVE!
Reception Honoring the station of Grand Treasurer and
KATIE GLESSING
Saturday, February 10, 2007; 7:30 PM
Port Townsend Masonic Hall
Jefferson & Van Buren
Port Townsend, Washington
Everyone is invited to an after-party Valentine's Dance
at the Port Townsend Elk's Club
555 Otto Street
Port Townsend, WA
A block of rooms has been reserved under Eastern Star at the
Harborside Inn
330 Benedict Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Call 360-385-7909 to make your reservations
In lieu of personal gifts for the Grand Treasurer, it is suggested for those
who want to, make a donation to the
Eastern Star Scholarship Fund.
A special invitation to all Eastern Star Members.
INVITATION
The Esther Club of Washington
cordially invites you to the
34th Annual Spring Luncheon
honoring
GRAND ESTHER
JILL OKICICH
of the Heritage Grand Family
and her Sister Star Points:
Grand Adah ... Gen Cooley
Grand Ruth ... Doris Edwards
Grand Martha ... Pat Amdahl
Grand Electa ... Betty Croft
Saturday, February 10, 2007; 12:00 Noon
Greenwood Masonic Center
7910 Greenwood Avenue North
Seattle, WA
Reservations Required: $12.50 per person
Check MUST accompany reservation.
Please make checks payable to: 'The Esther Club"
Mail to: E. Charline Larson
815 NE 83rd Street, Seattle, WA 98115-4215
Accepted no later than February 7th
Please state Chapter & Office with reservation
Members may include their $3.00 dues
INVITATION
Maple
Chapter No. 218, Castle Rock, Washington
Cordially invites
you to
attend the Honor
Night for
DALE ASHLEY
Dandy Diplomat
Deputy Instructor
Wednesday, January
31, 2007 ... 7:30 PM
A special
invitation is extended to:
All past Deputy
Instructors
All Former Grand
Representatives
Worthy Matrons &
Patrons of
1980-81, 1983-84,
1985-86,
1986-87, 1988-89,
1989-90,
1992-93, 1996-97,
1999-2000, 2001-02
Members of
Centralia Chapter,
Henry Wentworth Chapter, Montesano Chapter and Pacific Chapter
INVITATION
King County Line Officers are celebrating
MARDI GRAS ... and you are invited
When: Sunday, February 11th at 5:00 PM
Where: Alki Masonic Center
4736 - 40th Ave. SW, Seattle
206-938-3554
The menu will include: Green salad, authentic Cajun Jambalaya with chicken
and shrimp, 'dirty' rice, cake and beverages.
There will be an auction of baskets and other fun items.
Please join us for this annual event that promised to entertain and delight
all those who attend.
And for $12.50 you get entertainment!
Access to Silent Auctions of 20+ baskets (one from each chapter)
A real auctioneer - Dale Good, DI (last we heard)
Free Parking!
Free Coat check - hook or hanger
Conversations
Introductions
Dinner will be served at the table, no standing (we hope).
I know you'll have a good time. Fill your tank. Bring a checkbook for all
the auction action.
Optional: at least $20 cash!
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Reservation Response:
Name ______________________________________________
Number to Attend: ___________________________________
Tickets are $12.50 per person. Amount enclosed: ____________
Please mail to:
Sandy McAmmond
1027-D NE 130th ST
Seattle, WA 98125
206-363-6312
Please reply no later than February 2nd.
DISCUSSION ... VOTING AT GGC
The question came up regarding the
general membership voting at General Grand Chapter and here is a sample of
some lively discussion! It sounds like we are NOT alone in our feelings!
OHIO! I tend to agree with you about letting all
members vote at GGC. I was in Minneapolis and was speaking with someone from
a very small jurisdiction (Rhode Island or someplace like that) and she said
the same thing..the big jurisdictions would open eat the smaller ones in
voting.
I have seen the same thing happen in another Masonic Organization. They
have an all member vote at the supreme level. There is one jurisdiction that
is huge and usually heavily attends the session. That one state will rule
what supreme does.
Ohio just opened voting to all members at the Grand Level last year. I
was in favor of that for the reason that it is our OWN jurisdiction. There
are several people that have been in star for years and have, for one reason
or another, not had the desire to go thru the line, but they should not be
denied their vote as they probably know more about OES in Ohio (especially
if they are a long term member) than some of the PM's that are short timers,
but I don't think it should be applied to GGC. We are talking about the
world here, and not just one jurisdiction. I do believe that there are folks
that can vote at GGC, but I think they are under GGC and do not have their
own GC.
Just my opinion.
** Bernadette Henry PM, Delphos #26--Delphos Ohio, Ann Hill
#81--Fredericktown Ohio GGC
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CALIFORNIA: Another $ 0.02 added to the cup:
Although only a member for a few years, I cannot
understand why any member who chooses to attend their own Grand Chapter or a
General Grand Chapter should not have a vote. Not every member wants to be a
WM or WP, nor does every member have the aspirations (or money) to become a
WGM or WGP. Does that make them any less important to the Order? We all pay
dues and care for the Order, otherwise we would not belong. Do we care any
less about the future of the Order than the few who are currently permitted
to vote for our future? There seem to be arguments for both sides, but I
sincerely believe that IF a member cares enough to (and can afford to)
attend GGC, they should by all means be permitted to vote. Unfortunately, we
must presently hope that the Past Grands will vote the way the members from
their respective area want, and not solely on their personal viewpoint.
How often we hear from some that they do not want change in our Order,
but without change things die. In California we are fortunate enough to have
a Grand Line that wants to see our Order grow and along with that comes a
few changes.
** Pauline Musick, AM, Chowchilla #365, Chowchilla, Madera #92, Madera,
CA GGC
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FLORIDA: This has come up at our Grand Chapter in
Florida several times over the past 10 years and each time it was defeated.
I personally am opposed to an all member vote. For years we held our Grand
Chapter session in one area of the State and if everyone had the right to
vote that area would run and rule Grand Chapter. No matter where we meet
geographically we still give the vote to only 4 delegates in each Chapter.
We do allow our PGM's & PGP's the vote and we also
allow those in the elected line to vote on Grand Chapter level. These voting
delegates are for elections only. All P.M.'s & P.P.'s do have the right to
vote on all issues and they have turned down the right to vote several times
to keep things throughout our State fair. I have attended GGC for three
sessions (missed this last one, due to being out of the Country), and plan
to attend again in the future. I attended for the fellowship not the right
to vote. I would hope those who have the right to vote took into
consideration what the membership in their jurisdictions supported.
** Gerri Rosenthal WM, Tavares Chapter #127,
Tavares, FL USA GGC
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CALIFORNIA: I have been reading all of these good
comments, and they all have validity.
I have been to both Grand Chapters when I couldn't vote and when I now
can.
It is so much more interesting if I feel I have a part in shaping our
Order.
It would be like watching our President get elected and have no say in
it.
This last October, I talked to one of CA Grands and found her viewpoint
was totally different than mine. It makes me sad that a few of the more
experienced folks get to impose their views for all of us. When I am able to
vote, I find myself reading about the propositions and thinking more what
would be good for the future of our Order, not how we've always done it in
the past.
** June Hoerler, PM, Vacaville Chapter 28, Vacaville, CA GGC
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NOVA SCOTIA: All members should vote,we are all
equal,it is that simple. Just because you are a past WGM or WGP,you had your
turn in the spot light, other members should have their say on GGC voting.
We now have every member vote in NS & PEI.
** Larry Ingham PP, Grand Rep to Nebraska in NS & PEI, Century #10, Elm
#48, Nova Scotia, Canada GGC
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CALIFORNIA: OK, I just had to get into this discussion.
I was a member of Star for only 4 years when I attended my first Grand
Chapter Session in San Diego. At the time only certain members could vote.
I was very upset that my opinions didn't count. I was told "tell someone
my thoughts that could vote" but would that guarantee that my thoughts and
believes would count, No!
A few years ago, the rules were changed here in California and now every
member can vote.
When I couldn't vote that time in San Diego, I left Grand Chapter
thinking "Well if my opinions don't count, why even be here?" I was very
upset.
You see, I was told "you're only a member" that to vote you have to be a
PM or PP.... Well, we have a couple of members in our Chapter that are 50
year members and have NEVER been through the line.... Some people just don't
want that... But they are there at every meeting and every fund raiser!
Does this mean they don't count?
Just because I don't have the ambition to be a Grand Officer does not
mean I'm not still a very active member of our Order.
I totally believe that every member should have the right to vote.....
We ALL pay the same amount of dues to GGC. So we should ALL have that
right!
** Debbi Booth, PM, Secretary, Grand Representative of Texas in Calif.
2005-2007, Chowchilla Chapter #365, Chowchilla, CA GGC
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OREGON: As a 51 year member, I have been in Grand Chapter sessions that had
a delegated vote and those which had a democratic vote of one vote per
person registered and a member of that particular jurisdiction. Both have
their pros and cons, though at state level I find the one vote per member
works very well and people do make a effort to attend. In most Grand
Jurisdictions, geography does not prohibit or increase attendance as most
look for the least expensive with accessible accommodations whenever
possible.
General Grand is a little different in that the attendance size dictates
the location within the Most Worthy Grand Matron's Grand Chapter, at least I
think it is usually in her Grand Chapter boundary. This could make a
difference as to who can or cannot attend financially or time away from
work. Having an evenly distributed voting pool also has made the difference
when social changes have collided with area traditions. I think about our
integrated chapters in California where those who join are received based on
the defined Masonic Family relationships rather than skin color. If one area
could overwhelm the voting body, these considerations and changes might be
slower to happen or not at all.
My concern is, there are many members who, as has been mentioned by
others, may never become a WM or WP for a variety of reasons. But even if
they do, they may never be able to carry the financial burden needed to be a
WGM and a WGP, therefore having a GGC vote. The costs have become so high
that only an elite few will ever have that option. It is sad that we have
become such an elitist fraternity when we are supposed to be sisters and
brothers. It is also understandable that those who do have a vote may not be
comfortable sharing it with whomever might happen to attend a GGC session
from the subordinate chapters. It is a pecking order system in many ways. Is
it time to step back and take a look at what it means to be a fraternal
organization in the United States, at least. I'm not sure how the delegated
voting works for those who come to GGC that are under General Grand Chapter
directly and not under a Grand Chapter.
These are just some thoughts, they don't solve a thing.
** Jean Rosewall, pm, Claremont Chp #324, Claremont, CA, Joseph's Valley
#50, Joseph, OR GGC
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ARIZONA: Last August was the first time I attended
our Grand Chapter here in Arizona. I had become a member in 2002. And only
after attending Vision conferences (out of curiosity) in 2003 did my sister
Kathy(initiated the same night in 2002) and I develop a good understanding
of what the future of our Order was up against.
At that time, we did not travel to other chapters and we were truly
"babes in the woods". We received the right to vote as members last August.
We did not have to speak to anyone to "get" them to give us the vote. Our
Grand chapter voted from their heart and I have to believe for the future of
our Order. We didn't even KNOW they were voting when we decided to attend.
Kathy and I had spent the last three years getting to know members of
other chapters. We were taken under the wing of some dear friends we had met
as members in our State drill team. At the time, we were unaware they were
also members of our Grand Chapter and Worthy Matrons of chapters all our our
State. They lovingly answered our questions and gave us ALL sides of each
issue as they explained what was going on .
Many of our newer members did not attend last August with us. This year
they will.
We plan to vote with intelligence, consideration and understanding. We
are only able to do this because our Past Matrons, Past Patrons and Past
Grands have taken the time to get to know us and become our friends instead
of drawing a line of distinction between " those with experience and those
who know" and "the new inexperienced members".
We may be "new" in Star, but we are experienced ,educated and successful
in many other aspects of life. We are intelligent, moral and compassionate
adults and we know how to listen and weigh decisions for the good of our
Order.
I have heard both sides of this voting question . As "only members" We
promise that we will vote from our hearts, after thought and consideration
and after gathering as much knowledge as we can on all issues . We can only
hope to make Star proud and live up to the tradition formed by our parents,
grandparents and friends. And in the mean time -- we'll keep quietly working
for the good of our chapters.
** Gayle Nichols Borter, Chaplain, Scottsdale Chapter #43, Scottsdale,
AZ GGC
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OHIO: I've read the opinion of those who have posted.
I have one question. Doesn't in bother anyone that those in charge of our
organization don't believe that it's membership can "vote for the good of
the order"?
** Joan Allen PM, Hoffner
Chapter #286, Cincinnati, Ohio GGC
(To be continued ... have some really good
letters coming up! Stay tuned!)
KNOWLEDGE