Memorial Service for Sylvia Palmer, PGM will be held at 3 pm, March 10, 2018 Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center, 1500 13th St., Bremerton.   Click here for obituary.

Celebration of Life

A celebration of life for Sue Burnett-Barnett Past Matron of Lakeside Chapter and Past Grand Adah will be held Sunday, February 11, 2018  at 2 pm at the Shoreline Scottish Rite Center, 1207 N 152nd St, Shoreline. Full obituary.

OV Canceled

Please note that the Official Visit to Century Chapter, currently scheduled for January 24, has been CANCELLED. Thank you.

New Grand Representative

Friday night, January 12th, at the official visit of Nesika Chapter, I had the pleasure to present the commission of Grand Representative of Missouri to Barbara Moore. She is a Past Matron and is currently Martha in our Chapter.
--Tess Kent, Grand Martha

New Grand Representative

Saturday, October 14th at the Grand Martha reception, I was honored to present the commission of Grand Representative of Texas in Washington to Dorothy Lockett, of Southgate Chapter, in Burien.

 

At the end of the introduction of the Grand Representatives, I told the Worthy Matron that I thought we had a reluctant Grand Representative who had not stood up for introduction.  I instructed the Conductress to go about the room and find the reluctant Grand Representative and have them stand for introduction. When she got to where Dorothy was seated, she asked her to stand and I asked everyone to greet the new Grand Representative of Texas in Washington.

 

There was a loud and happy applause by all in the room. Homer Lockett, was as proud as could be - and almost lost the buttons from his jacket he was so happy for his wife. 

 

Tess Kent, Grand Martha

New Grand Representative

Tonight(October 9^th) at Beulah Chapter in Richland, I announced that Priscilla Canon Schwab is the new Grand Representative to Australia. Present were: one grand officer, two grand representatives, and 6 past grand representatives.
Cathy Hinze, Grand Esther

NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

The following announcements were made during the introduction of Grand Representatives at Grand Chapter Installation on Wednesday, June 28^th in Yakima

·         Aril Baldwin, Grand Chaplain presented the Grand Representative of Utah commission to Dixie Miller, Adelphi Chapter.  She is listed in the current Blue Book as Chaplain.

·         Jean Ballard, WGM presented the Grand Representative of Nevada commission to Jane Anderson, Victory Chapter.  She is listed in the current Blue Book as Secretary

·         Jean Ballard, WGM presented the Grand Representative of Bolivia commission to Barbara Grobler, Reliance Chapter.  She is listed as escort to PGP John Grobler in the current Blue Book.

·         Jean Ballard, WGM presented the Grand Representative of Puerto Rico commission to Janice Dorsey, Stanwood Chapter. She is listed in the current Blue Book as AM.

Two New Grand Representatives

Margie Williams from Fern Chapter is the new Grand Representative of Maryland in Washington

Don Daly, Grand Warder

Tonight (June 20^th) I had the privilege of presenting the Grand Representative of Ohio to Marjorie Knox of Guiding Star Chapter.

There were 18 former Grand Representatives and 1 current representative present.

The chapter was very pleased as well as Marjorie.

Al Cramer AGP

Flight Instructor Deputy Instructors 2017-2018

Kathy Seville—Malden Chapter   Eastside Chairman

Mary Beth Short—Juanita Chapter   Westside Chairman

Northwest:

Blair Thisted—Maple Leaf Chapter

Jeannette Goodman-Lindsay—Cyrene Chapter

King:

Barb Ulrich—Lakeside Chapter

Michael Riley—Southgate Chapter

Gene Budbill—Greenwood Chapter

Judy Smith—Occidental Chapter

Snohomish:

Don Severn—Afton Chapter

Val Morgan—Alderwood Chapter

Pierce/Thurston:

Mary Ellen Sparks—Naomi Chapter

Bev Haave—Faith Chapter

Teresa Savage—Tacoma Chapter

Southwest:

Nancy Beebe—Lackamas Chapter

Jeannette Miller—Centralia Chapter

North Central:
Norm Day--Astral Chapter

Olympic Peninsula:

Becky Schell—Belfair Chapter

Judy Scott—Esther Chapter

Central/Southeast:

Belinda Sweetin—Evergreen Chapter

Susan Seagraves—Syringa Chapter

Randy Kromm—Waitsburg Chapter

Inland Empire:

Kim Davis—Victory Chapter

Sharon Richardson—Spokane Chapter

Places to Be

Guiding Star Chapter in Sumner on Tuesday, June 20th -- meeting starts at 7:30 PM

Fern Chapter in Tacoma on Tuesday, June 20^th -- meeting starts at 7:30 PM

New Grand Representative

On June 13, 2017, I had the pleasure to present the Grand Representative commission of Wisconsin to Dee Johnson, WM at Vida Chapter in Tacoma. We played a game where 9 members were given envelopes and then were asked to form a line in the East. They were given one minute to open their envelope, look at the letter inside and spell the appropriate word. They failed the time frame but eventually got the word W-I-S-C-O-N-S-I-N. Since they couldn’t do it in a minute, I told them none of them was the new Grand Representative gave them each a cheese stick. They were allowed to be seated while I gave a few fun facts about Wisconsin. I than asked the WM if she would help me with the announcement. Imagine her surprise when I presented her with a bag of cheese and crowned her “Princess Cheesehead” with a cheese tiara and then pinned her and presented her with her certificate. Congratulations to Dee.

Irene G. Jacobs

Grand Secretary 

New Grand Representative

I am happy to announce that Marvin Gerking is the new Grand Representative of Oklahoma! 

Betty
Grand Martha

ANSWER TO CLUE #11

On Monday, June 5, Brother Al, Sister Terry, Sister Sheryl and I pulled into Train Station #11 in Monroe, where we had the pleasure of announcing Sister NANCY BASS of Floral Chapter as the new Grand Warder for the 2017-18 Dancing Lights Grand Family.  Sister Nancy’s escort will be her husband, Dennis Bass.  Our current Grand Warder, Don Daly, and five Past Grand Warder’s enjoyed the meeting along with the many members in attendance.  Brother Al and I also announced last night that our trip would be to the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (October 5-9, 2018).  We hope many of will be able to join us for this magical trip!  It was a fun night for all! 

And so …

Twinkle, twinkle, shining stars,

Now we know just who, and what, you are!

ANSWER TO CLUE #10

On Friday, June 1, Brother Al, Sister Terry, Sister Sheryl and I pulled into Train Station #10 in Des Moines, where we welcomed on board Sister MARY BETH SHORT of Juanita Chapter, who we announced as the new Westside Chairman for the 2017-18 Flight Instructor deputy instructors.  Sister Mary Beth’s escort will be her sister, Laurie Short.  Our current Westside Chairman, Lynn Tebbutt, and seven Past Deputy Chairmen enjoyed the meeting, along with the many members in attendance.  We also enjoyed celebrating Juanita Chapter’s 95^th birthday!  It was a fun night for all! 

Hugs, Jean Ballard, AGM

ANSWER TO CLUE #9

On Thursday, June 1, Brother Al, Sister Terry, Sister Sheryl and I pulled into Train Station #9 in Mount Vernon, where we had the pleasure of announcing Sister LAUREL JACOBS of Mount Baker Chapter as the new Grand Electa for the 2017-18 Dancing Lights Grand Family.  Sister Laurel’s escort will be her husband, Dave Jacobs.  Seven Past Grand Electa’s enjoyed the meeting along with the many members in attendance.  It was a fun night for all! 

We were also honored to be present for the Eastern Star Memorial Service for Sister Sonja Doran.  Several members of her family and friends were in attendance for the service, which was lovingly performed by the members of Mount Baker Chapter.

Hugs,

Jean Ballard, AGM

Tick Tock, Tick Tock .... Registration for Grand Chapter Meals ends today, June 1st.  So get on line before midnight and register or download the form and get it to the post office today.

Answer to Clue #8

On Thursday, May 25, Brother Al, Sister Terry, Sister Sheryl and I pulled into Train Station #8 in Benton City, where we had the pleasure of announcing Sister CATHY HINZE of Roza Chapter as the new Grand Esther for the 2017-18 Dancing Lights Grand Family.  Sister Cathy’s escort will be her husband, Steve Hinze.  Eight Past Grand Esther’s enjoyed the meeting along with the many members in attendance.  It was a fun night for all!

Jean Ballard, AGM

ANSWER TO CLUE #7

On Tuesday, May 16, Brother Al, Sister Terry, Sister Sheryl and I pulled into Train Station #7 in Millwood, where we enjoyed the honor night for Grand Representative Aril Baldwin (Utah).  We then had the pleasure of announcing Sister ARIL BALDWIN of Magnolia Chapter as the new Grand Chaplainthe 2017-18 Dancing Lights Grand Family.  Sister Aril’s escort will be her brother, PGP Phil Green.  Three Past Grand Chaplain’s enjoyed the meeting along with the many members in attendance.  It was a fun night for all!

Jean Ballard, AGM

ANSWER TO CLUE #6

On Monday, May 15, Brother Al, Sister Terry, Sister Sheryl and I pulled into Train Station #6 in Parkland, where we had the pleasure of announcing Sister PATRICIA DEMUTH of Faith Chapter as the new Grand Adah the 2017-18 Dancing Lights Grand Family.  Sister Patricia’s escort will be her husband Paul.  Ten Past Grand Adah’s enjoyed the meeting along with the many members in attendance.  We also welcomed Faith Chapter's newest 50-year member, who received that honor from the Grand Chapter of Florida.  It was a fun night for all!

Jean Ballard, AGM

ANSWER TO CLUE #5

On Friday, May 12, Brother Al, Sister Terry, Sister Sheryl and I pulled into Train Station #5 in Renton, where we had the pleasure of announcing Sister TESS KENT of Nesika Chapter as the new Grand Martha the 2017-18 Dancing Lights Grand Family.  Sister Tess’ escort will be her husband Chuck.  Three Past Grand Martha’s (including me!), 5 Past Grand Matrons and 4 Past Grand Patrons enjoyed the meeting along with the many members in attendance.  It was a fun night for all!

 ~Jean Ballard, AGM