Pictures from January & early February Events

Associate Grand Conductress Reception on January 11, 2014
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Grand Adah Reception on January 18, 2014
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Pierce/Thurston Counties Secretary/Treasurer Club Lunch on January 19, 2014
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NW Past Deputy Instructors Luncheon on January 25, 2014
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Snohomish County PM & PP Dinner on January 25, 2014
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Going Away party for Donna McWilliams on January 26, 2014
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Grand Electa Reception on February 1, 2014
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New Grand Representative

A commission was given at Golden Rod to a speechless Brother Durwin Moore by Jennie Kelly, Grand Esther.  She commenced the program by handing out song sheets of a revised "Old McDonald had a Farm".  Instead, it was "Stephanie and Roger had a Fair".  After scrutinizing the audience, she presented a Grand Prize Blue Ribbon to Durwin who opened the first layer which was worded, “Grand Representative" and then the next layer was worded, “South Dakota".  Everyone was on their feet and cheering.  Now, it was a double whammy because it was his eighty birthday.  He was wearing a shirt which said, “It's taken this long to make me the great man I am today”, or something to that effect.  There was a lot of laughs, and everyone seemed to be having a great time.

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New Grand Representatives

I had the pleasure and honor of presenting the commission of Grand Representative of Rhode Island last night (January 21st).

When the Worthy Matron announced Good of the Order I jumped up and asked if we could play a game now. Waving my hand all over the place like a school girl.   
Of course she said yes. I rounded up several members of Priscilla Chapter, in Port Gamble, and we played the game, name that state. They were a bit challenging as without their surrounding states it can be difficult. It seems however there was always someone that knew the answer. We went over the state nickname and what they were known for. It was a lot of fun. When we got to envelope #9, Bernice was holding that envelope, it was Rhode Island and what was it  known for I said, "It will forever be known for the new Grand Representative........Bernice Zachau!
Congratulation Bernice!!

Happy Hearts Hugs,
Pam Rookard, Grand Warder

During Guiding Star Chapter's meeting Tuesday night (January 21st) I told them we were going to play "I've Got a Secret".  The host was Brother Bruce Everett.  Prior to the meeting 2 envelopes were given to 3 people.  At the beginning of "Secret" Brother Bruce let everyone know that I had a secret.  The 3 people with envelopes were asked to stand and read their questions, one at a time.  I responded with a yes or no. The last question asked if I was the new Grand Representative to Arkansas.  I said "no" but I knew Brother Bruce knew who was, and asked him to go find that person.  He walked from the South to the North looking and as he reached Martha's chair he announced that it was Karen McCamant.  He brought her to the East where I gave her her pin and folder of information.  She was speechless except for asking if I was sure she was supposed to be getting this.  With tears from both of us I introduced Karen McCamant as the Grand Representative of Arkansas in Washington.

Barbara Burleigh, Grand Electa 

Piggy Banks for Cancer

At our reception in August, we passed out 200 red piggy banks to assist us in raising money for our Cancer project.  To date only about 40 of those piggy banks have been returned.  We are averaging about $10 per pig, so this is an important way to supplement the money we receive for our cancelled stamps.

If you have one of these red piggy banks - or any piggy bank full of money you want to donate - please get them to one of the Grand Officers before the end of February.  All the money is due to the Grand Chapter Office by March to be counted for this year.  Our Chairman - Gladis Rudd - needs time to count and roll all that money and get it to the bank so she can send the checks to the Grand Secretary in time.

Thank you for helping with this important project and all that you do for Eastern Star.
Hugs!
Stephanie Hoye
Worthy Grand Matron of WA

Another New Grand Representative

It was my pleasure to travel to Reliance Chapter in Bremerton on January 16 to present the commission of Grand Representative to New Mexico  to Gayla Elverson.

I waited until the last possible minute. During my response I went on about the decorations and nonsense and was interrupted by very loud talking in the Chapter room. It was none other than my Mother (Peaches) and Tom Schenewerk complaining very loudly about what happened to the announcement everyone came to hear. A few people were upset that they were talking so LOUD and interrupting my response. Then Tom proceeded to say that I wasn't talking about anything interesting.

I said did you think I was forgetting something? Then I asked if anyone wanted to play "Let's Make a Deal". That got everyone Cheering. We had a good time with all the contestants, they were great. We ended with the last 2 doors one of which was chosen for Gayla by the AC Amy Smith. Inside was a scroll that said, Congratulations you are the new Grand Representative of New Mexico.  I then opened the other door which revealed her pin. 

It was a lot of fun for all that attended.

Pam Rookard, Grand Warder

Two New Grand Representatives

During the course of Good of the Order and Responses I had the privilege of presenting the commission for Grand Representative of Kansas in Washington to Sister Karen Karnes. It was a total surprise.

As part of my Response I asked permission of WM Karen to direct her officers or members. I then said I needed some assistance from a group of folk, that I’d pass out a little script for something we were about to do. I called on several folk from about the Chapter room, and once I had a nice group standing, I assigned each one a ‘part.’ Kevin Watson - the Scarecrow; Bill Hollifield - the Tin Man; J.C. Tibbits - the Cowardly Lion; Karin Lawson - the Wicked Witch of the West, after all she IS the A.M. and sitting in the West; and Norma Jean Roberts - Glinda the Good Witch of the East. 

“There,” I said, “that about concludes our cast of characters. Oh, no, wait, we still need a Dorothy. Sister Karen, would you stand up and be our Dorothy, after all you ARE our new Grand Representative of Kansas!!”

The room erupted in applause and cheers and the very surprised and virtually speechless WM Karen was presented her commission certificate, Kansas pin, and papers and again given a hearty round of applause.

Thank you, WGM Stephanie, for allowing me this great privilege and pleasure.  This presentation had very special meaning for me.  My maternal ancestors homesteaded in Kansas in 1881, and my own dear mother was born in a sod house in NW Kansas 101 years ago.  My Masonic roots are very deep in the soil of wheat country in western Kansas.

Happy Hearts Love,
Calvin Russell
Grand Sentinel

It was with joy, honor, love and much laughter that Sister Syrita Lockhart was presented with her commission as Grand Representative of North Dakota last night, Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Sunnyside Chapter # 134.

Under "Good of the Order", the Bible was closed and I asked Worthy Matron  Karen if I could say a few words from the East.

I gave some very good clues about the State that some lucky person in the room would be representing, but nobody was able to guess North Dakota.

I then asked my Escort and photographer, Brother Rob Chandler if he would come to the East and give more clues and information.

Brother Rob gave a wealth of information and someone finally guessed North Dakota.

The moment of truth had arrived and after a loud "drum-roll" from the Members, I peeked inside the envelope and gasped.   Then with a quivering, emotionally weakened  voice, I asked our Conductress, Sister Syrita to escort Brother Walt Lockhart to the East.

The air was sucked right out of the room and forty plus members sat in stunned disbelief...  Walt was saying "I know you got the wrong guy" , etc...

However, applause broke out and Walt and Syrita came to the East.

Upon their arrival in the East, I began handing Walt maps and brochures and all kinds of literature that he would be needing "as the ESCORT" of our new Grand Representative of North Dakota.  I handed the commission letter and award to Sister Syrita, and she finally looked down and read HER name on the certificate.  She let out a little squeal as she realized that she was indeed the chosen one.

Our CWGRC President, Sister Mary Hendrickson, then pinned Sister Syrita, and after closing, we all continued the celebration in the dining hall with home-made stew and cornbread prepared by Sister Linda Denson.

Gerry Stinnett

Grand Organist

Photo # 2, Gerry, Syrita and Walt Lockhart and Mary Hendrickson

Photo # 1, Past and current Grand Representatives with Syrita and Walt Lockhart at Sunnyside Chapter, 1/15/2014

Pictures!!!

Associate Grand Conductress Reception on January 11, 2014
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King County PAGO Lunch on January 4, 2014
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Grand Representative of Missouri

It was my pleasure and honor last night, January 13, 2014, to present Sister Susan Boothe, Worthy Matron of Beulah Chapter #132, with her commission as Grand Representative of Missouri.

Under "Good of the Order", the Bible was closed and I asked Worthy Matron Susan if I could say a few words from the East.  I then asked my Escort, Brother Rob Chandler if he would escort Sister Jeanette Snider to the East.  I introduced her and she told the Chapter that some lucky person was going to Missouri.  Then she told a very personal story of her family ties to Missouri as well as her experience as Grand Representative of Missouri and the exciting trip she made to Grand Chapter there. 

Brother Rob then escorted Sister Pat Crab (also PGR of Missouri) to the East and she gave a wonderful presentation on Missouri's history and facts of interest.

After a few more words from me,  Grand Martha, Sister Nancy Peterson said; "Drum Roll", and I opened the envelope containing the commission.  Not being able to find my glasses, I asked Sister Marjoe Richards, General Grand Scottish Rite Charities Committee Member and PGM as well as Past Grand Representative to Missouri if she would read the commission for me.

The whole Chapter was emotionally charged with love, applause, laughter, hugs and tears of joy when Sister Marjoe read "Sister Susan Boothe".

Sister Marjoe then pinned Sister Susan. 

The celebration continued in the dinning hall with a light super and coffee and punch.

Gerry Stinnett

Grand Organist

The pictures are #1- Past Grand Representatives and Sister Susan Boothe; #3- Grand Martha, Susan, and Grand Organist; #2 - Past Grand Representatives of Missouri, Pat Crab, Marjoe Richards, Susan and Jeanette Snider

Grand Representative of Delaware

The following was written up by PGP Don Beck for AGP Jim Iversen since Jim is having internet problems. 

Last Friday night (January 10th) AGP Jim Iversen  was at Nesika in Renton.  Being WP, I sat back and watched the event happen.  When WM Tess Kent got to Good of the Order and asked Br. Jim to talk, well actually she said she couldn't wait anymore and wanted him to do what he came there to do.  Of course, "No one knew why he was there other than just out traveling"  {believe that and I have a bridge to sell you}.
Jim had to say sort of why he was there but he enlisted his trusty "Vanna" Pat to locate the people in audience and "Bring Them Down" like they do on "Price Is Right".  "Vanna" first found Pam Sawyer, then Kay Johnson, then Alma Michelsen, then Richard Moore and finally the "real McCoy".  With each "contestant", "Vanna" brought them to the east as AGP Jim ask them to name the state he was describing and if they got it right, they'd get a small baggy gift.  Questions they were to answer were like what state has a specific tree, particular bird, state capital, etc.  They all got their baggy eventually after some coaching from the sidelines.  Then Jim had "Vanna" seek out Marcia Beck and she jumped up playing the game like the rest and she was asked what State had the "holly as its tree".  Time expired, so the next question was what state had the Blue Hen Chicken as its bird.  Not right - time expired.  Next question, "what state had only 3 counties?  Time expired, still not correct.  Now she was getting worried that she might not get her baggy like the rest.  But even the sideliners were no help yet.  Then Jim got desperate and his last hint was "Be AWARE it has a city named DELmar".  He repeated this again actuating the WARE and DELmar.  She then guessed Delaware, and Br. Jim told "Vanna" to give her a baggy and escort her to the diaz.  She came up on the diaz shaking now and beginning to think something different was in the works.  Jim told her she had to open the bag now before everyone and when she got it open and unwrapped something hard from the paper, she found the small pin shape like the state of Delaware.  She then realized what had happened and became speechless and crying with joy.  Jim congratulated her as the new Grand Representative in Washington for the great state of Delaware.  By then everyone in the room knew what she got and were applauding.  It took her awhile to realize she is really a Grand Representative.

Grand Representative of Wyoming

I traveled to Astral Chapter Wenatchee on Tuesday, January 7^th to present the Grand Representative of Wyoming commission to Louise Day.  She is listed as Esther of the Chapter in the Blue Book.

Nancy Peterson

Grand Martha

New Grand Representative

This evening it was my pleasure to announce the new Grand Representative of Colorado, it is Sharon Singleton of Chehalis Chapter.  Sharon is Electa at her chapter and her address is in the Blue Book.  I asked all the members to stand and then asked a series of questions, if your answer to the question was positive you were to remain standing.  Eventually I stated if you are Electa at Chehalis, please remain standing, Sharon was truly surprised.  There were two current Grand Representatives in attendance and numerous former Grand Representatives, one Past Grand Matron and three Grand Officers. 

Marcia Haukaas
Grand Treasurer

Updates on LaNita Pascoe & Carman Ivey

Latest update on LaNita Pascoe from Diane Osborne:
      On the way home from Puyallup today we drove up to the Everett Hospital to see LaNita if possible and Frank. I had called so Frank knew I was coming.
      LaNita continues to be in ICU. She has been heavily sedated as she in on a respirator. They woke her up this morning and tried to get her to breathe on her own. That didn’t happen so she is sedated again and continues to have the respirator going. There is a lot more going on but she and Frank definitely need our prayers.
      Today, Frank, was not feeling so well. He was headed home after our visit to get the mail. He has not been eating properly. We talked about him getting a good bowl of soup and making an appointment with his Dr. for himself. He has been sleeping in the room with LaNita. He is not getting a good night’s sleep. Maybe someone in the Everett area can call him and see about taking him a healthy sandwich and some healthy snacks.
      If they continue to do what they did this morning this could be a very long haul. The respiratory Dr. was in while I was there and he said they would try again tomorrow and just keep doing it every day until she breathes on her own.
     Take a few minutes each day to be thankful for all you have, and we will all pray for LaNita’s recovery and Frank’s well-being and everyone else’s good health.

Happy New Year Everyone!! (A little late).  I just want to take this opportunity to again Thank Everyone for all the cards, Prayers and good wishes I have received in the last two months since my knee replacement surgery and the surgery two weeks later to set my broken leg.  (My leg just broke, I never fell, and Dr says I am a "fluke", only the 2nd one he has ever had break without a fall.)  My leg now has a steel plate in the femur, just above my replacement, with aboout 10 screws in it.  ( I should have fun going through airport security, whenever that may be.)  I was doing really well after the replacement surgery, and thought I would be driving by Thanksgiving, but now am hoping to be walking by Valentine's Day!!   After getting out of the hospital after the second surgery, I spent three weeks in a skilled nursing facility, receiving Physical and Occupational Therapy 5 days as week.  Since then I have been living with my family, scince I am in a wheelchair, and walking in the house only, with my left leg and both arms on the walker, and only touch weight on my right foot.   Dr says that in about 6 weeks, I may be walking with limited weight on the right foot, and increasing it slowly, with lots of Therapy.  My leave at JCP has been extended until the end of March for now.   I can only say that I have had great family support, here in WA, and from many friends in Arizona, and here at home as well as friends all over.  I am so grateful that I am not any worse off than I am,  being in the 'home' just helped me to realizse so many people are worse off than I, and many would never leave there.   I am also grateful to the several friends who have taken my little dogs into their homes, so I don't have to pay the boarding fees for all these months before I can take them home.  I am truly blessed with caring family and friends.   I look forward to getting out in my new wheelchair, even to therapy or the store, Thanks to my sister in law, Karen,  otherwise I am very limited in what I can do until I can put more weight on my foot.   At least I am halfway there.  Thanks again everyone, for your concerns.  Please keep the Prayers coming, they do help, believe me. 

P.S. forgive me if you did not receive my Christmas greetings, they never got sent!

Carmen Ivey

Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House

Thank you to everyone who is collecting pop tabs for our Ronald McDonald Houses.  We really do appreciate your efforts. 

Are you saving all tabs? We can only recycle aluminum tabs not plastic or steel tabs, as in some juice or nutritional supplement cans. Unfortunately, if the tab sticks to a magnet, we cannot use it. Please check your tabs from soup and other cans – some are aluminum and can be used; others are steel and cannot.  Please run a magnet over your tabs before you turn them in.

We may not have the big trailer at Grand Chapter to collect the tabs this year, so we are suggesting that you take your tabs to your local aluminum recycler and send the money you collect to Grand Chapter, or contact one of our Chairmen - John Chamberlain or Dennis Okicich for assistance. 

Thank you again for your support of this very important project!

Honor Night Pictures

Grand Representative Honor Night on December 18, 2013
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Places to be!

Chehalis Chapter on Monday, January 6^th at 7:30 PM.

Marcia Haukaas

Gr. Treasurer

Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Astral Chapter Wenatchee meeting time is 7:30.

Nancy Peterson

Grand Martha

POSTPONED Belfair, Wednesday, January 8th at 7:30

Pam Rookard

Grand Warder

The place to be on Friday, January 10th is Nesika Chapter in Renton.

Jim Iversen

AGP

Meeting Location Changed

JANUARY Grand Representatives Club of Western Washington MEETING LOCATION CHANGED:

Because of a scheduling conflict the meeting location originally planned for Greenwood Chapter had to be changed.  The members of Naomi Chapter (1005 W Pioneer, Puyallup) will now be hosting the first meeting of 2014 on Monday, January 13^th.  Lunch will be served at 11:30 AM with the meeting to follow.   On the agenda will be election of new officers. 

            Reservation $6.00 checks (made payable to Naomi Chapter) should be mailed to Mary Ellen Sparks, Reservation Chairman, 1018 2^nd Ave NW, Puyallup WA 98371-5350 by January 8^th.  Her phone is 253-845-3466 and her email is: vikingplace@comcast.net. 

Since there will not be another issue of The Word before the January meeting can those of you with email please let any of your chapter members who aren't on the electronic grid know about the change?  Thanks for your help in getting the word out.  Many chapters have already had their December meetings and won’t have a January meeting before the lunch.

Holiday Pictures and More!!!

Pierce County Past Matrons & Patrons Christmas Lunch on December 6, 2013
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OV of Juanita & Cyclamen Chapters on December 6, 2013
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Grand Chaplain Reception on December 7, 2013
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Grand Representative Club of Western Washington Christmas Lunch on December 8, 2013
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Spokane Chapter's new address

Spokane Chapter now has an official new address:
Trinity United Methodist Church
1725 E Bridgeport, Ave in Spokane.
Congratulations on your new home!

Celebration of Life Service for Buck Lough

A Celebration of Life Service for Wilson Buck Lough will be held Thursday, December 19th at 1:00 PM in the Wenatchee Masonic Center Dining Hall, 811 N Chelan Ave, Wenatchee.  There will be a Masonic Service and a meal afterwards.

Recent Pictures

Grand Initiation at Greenwood Chapter on November 16, 2013
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PAGO of Pierce/Thurston Counties & Olympic Peninsula on November 22, 2013
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OV of Greenwood & Doric Chapters on December 3, 2013
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Watcom County PM & PP Christmas Lunch on December 3, 2013
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Surprise for a 75 year member!!!

(IT'S A SURPRISE!!!)  Tyler Chapter #248 invites you to a very special evening to celebrate our 75 year member ARLENE WAKEFIELD on Tursday, December 5, 2013 at 7:30 PM.  Horace Tyler Masonic Hall, 2530 Grandview Dr W, University Place WA.  

A special invitation is extended to: Current and former Grand Representatives; "Guiding Angels" Deputy Instructors; Past Matrons of 1982, 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2008 and ALL Eastern Star friends.

Latest Pictures!!

OV of Olympia Chapter on November 6, 2013
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Grand Officer Initiation at Analia Chapter on November 7, 2013
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Belfair Chapter's Barn Dance on November 8, 2013
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Grand Warder Reception on November 9, 2013
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OV of Pyramid & Naomi Chapters on November 14, 2013
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Grand Secretary Reception on November 16, 2013
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75 year Member's Surprise Party!!!!

IT'S A SURPRISE!!!  Tyler Chapter #248 invites you to a very special evening to celebrate our 75 year member, Arlene Wakefield on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Horace Tyler Masonic Hall, 2530 Grandview Dr W, University Place WA.  A special invitation is extended to: Current and former Grand Representatives; "Guiding Angels" Deputy Instructors; Past Matrons of 1982, 1995, 1999, 2003 & 2008 and all Eastern Star friends.

Grand Chapter Tour Letter

For some reason I cannot get the PDF file of the letter below to load under invitations.  I'll have to try again later in the week.  Meanwhile the information is all there for you to read.  Current Grand Representatives are especially encouraged to invite their counterpart to take the tour.  So....if you need to forward the registration form to someone please email me at vikingplace@comcast.net and I'll attach it to an email.  Thanks for being understanding.
--Mary Ellen Sparks

2014 Grand Chapter Tour Letter

Charlie & Diane Rice

OES Grand Chapter Tours 2014

5064 Frog Hollow Rd

Touchet, WA 99360

Dear Eastern Star Members,

            It is time to start planning our various Grand Chapter activities for June. WGM Stephanie and WGP Rodger have asked Charlie and me to arrange the Grand Chapter Tour this year. We plan to repeat our very successful tour from 2012 which was so popular with our members and out of State guests. This will be a special tour on Sunday rather than during the business meeting so more of our members can participate. We hope that many of you will be able to join us.

            The tour is designed for both Washington members and our out of state visitors. We encourage the Grand Representatives to invite their counterparts to come a day early and join us. We have arranged the times so the escorts of next year’s Deputy Instructors can join us while the new Deputies are in their meeting on Sunday. Here are the details of the Sunday Tour:

Leave the Clarion in Yakima at 9 am return around 3 pm. Stops include: Toppenish Murals, Yakima Nation Cultural Center & Museum, Sunday Brunch at Legends Casino, then on to Prosser and Chukar Cherries, Yellow Rose Nursery & the Prosser Vintner's Village which features 15 individual wineries.

The charge for the complete tour will be $45. This includes bus rental and driver, admission to museum (appx $4) and Brunch at $16 including tip. There will be lots of opportunities for gift and souvenir shopping at many of our stops.

Our main event this year is the Sunday Tour. Please make your reservations for this special OES Yakima Valley Tour as soon as possible as seating is limited to only 40. Enclosed is the tour reservation form.

Diane and Charlie Rice

Yes, Include me on the Sunday OES Grand Chapter Tour

June 29, 2014 at 9 am

Leaving from the Yakima Clarion Motel

Name    _______________________________________________

Title    _______________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________

City     _________________________________________________

Chapter _________________    Phone or e-mail ______________

Name    _______________________________________________

Title    _______________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________

City     _________________________________________________

Chapter _________________   Phone or e-mail ______________

Total # ___________ @ $45 each, Total Enclosed $____________

Please make checks payable to:

                        Grand Chapter of Washington OES Tours

Mail to:           Diane Rice

                        5064 Frog Hollow Rd

                        Touchet, WA 99360

Deadline June 1, 2014 first come first serve only 40 places available

Questions? Call Diane at 509-522-1487 evenings and weekends or e-mail drice1204@gmail.com

Weekend Pictures!

Adah Club Luncheon on November 2, 2013

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Grand Marshal Reception on November 2, 2013

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Pictures from the weekend

OV at Grand Coulee Dam & Evening Star Chapters on October 25, 2013
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Announcement of New Grand Representative of Australia on October 25, 2013
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North Central All Stars Brunch on October 26, 2013
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Reception for Grand Martha on October 26, 2013
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Pictures from this week!

OV of Century Chapter on October 23, 2013
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Check out these pictures!

New Grand Representative of Texas announced on October 10, 2013
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OV of Sunnyside & Sunshine Chapters on October 16, 2013
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OV of Adelphi & Spokane Chapters on October 17, 2013
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Inland Empire Grand Representative Lunch on October 18, 2013
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Inland Empire Past Matrons & Past Patrons Dinner on October 18, 2013
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Grand Ruth Reception on October 19, 2013
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Pictures from last week!

OV of Port Orchard & Reliance Chapters on October 10, 2013
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OV of Maple Chapter on October 11, 2013
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Grand Conductress Reception on October 12, 2013
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NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE

Tonight, Thursday, October 10^th, I traveled to Bethel Chapter in Granite Falls. I told everyone I was visiting different Chapters in the area. At each Chapter I would have a drawing for a little gift to show my appreciation. I gave everyone, who attended a ticket but I memorized the ticket number of the new Grand Representative. I stirred the tickets in the bag and drew one out, saying his number. Bryan Bechler, the junior Past Patron, was the winner. I asked permission of the Worthy Matron to have him escorted to the East to receive his gift bag. When he opened the bag, he was very surprised trying to take in all that just happened. I pinned on his pin and introduced him as the new Grand Representative of Texas. I gave him his certificate from the Worthy Grand Matron of Texas and other information. There were pictures taken afterwards with 7 other former Grand Representatives. Luella Stephens, Occidental Chapter, the former Grand Representative of Texas, came to congratulate him.

--Charlie Tewalt, Grand Chaplain

More Pictures!!

OV of Belfair & Welcome Chapters on October 2, 2013
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Grand Officer Initiation at Alderwood Chapter on October 3, 2013
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Eastern Washington Grand Representatives Luncheon on October 4, 2013
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OV of Syringa & Illihee Chapters on October 4, 2013
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Grand Organist Reception in Sunnyside on October 5, 2013
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The Place to Be

Bethel Chapter in Granite Falls on Thursday, October 10, 2013 starting at 7:30 PM.

Pictures to enjoy!

OV of Silver Star & Harmony on September 21, 2013
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OV of Amethyst & Crown on September 24, 2013
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OV of Centralia & Chehalis on September 26, 2013
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OV of Evergreen on September 27, 2013
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Reception for Grand Treasurer on September 28, 2013
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Honor Night Date Change

Notice from Eastside Chairman of the Bluebird Deputy Instructors Betty Hughes:

We had to change the Honor Night for Deputy Instructor Susan Segraves (Syringa Chapter) from October 14, 2013  to February 10, 2014.

OV pictures to enjoy!

OV of Malden & Martha Chapters on September 12, 2013
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OV of Pine Tree Chapter & Homecoming of JPGP Bob Breza on September 13, 2013
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OV of Waitsburg & Alki Chapters on September 14, 2013
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New Grand Representative

September 6th was a glorious Homecoming OV for Junior Past Grand Matron, Gerry Mosler.

The room was filled to capacity and you could “feel the love”.

All things were going according to protocol until Kathi Dewey, Grand Adah, interrupted the introductions of the Grand Representatives.

Claiming that she was the night’s entertainment, she donned a sombrero and began speaking in Spanish.

This was quickly halted by WM Kate Kalmbach and (in English) sister Pat Chapin, of Lakeside Chapter, was announced as the newest Grand Representative of  Boliva in Washington.  Whoo Hoo… oops…Ole!

Syringa Chapter - New Location

Syringa Chapter has a new home for now. They will be meeting at:
 
Fruitvale Grange
3908 Castlevale Rd
Yakima WA 98902
 
This includes their OV on October 4th.

Date Change to the OV Calendar

 The Westside GGCCM Honor day has been changed from June 1^st to May 17^th of 2014?  Place is still being determined.

More Pictures for you to Enjoy

OV for Vida and Tyler Chapters - August 20, 2013
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OV for Alpha Chapter - August 22, 2013
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OV Tacoma and Cedar Chapters - August 23, 2013
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OV Okanogan Chapter - August 26, 2013
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OV for Zillah and Bethlehem Chapters on August 27, 2013
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OV for Beulah and Richland Chapters on August 28, 2013
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OV for Maple Leaf and Ferndale Chapters on August 29, 2013
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OV for Lackamas, Henry Wentworth and Martha Washington Chapters on August 31, 2013
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OV for Occidental & Homecoming of JPGM on September 6, 2013
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AGM & AGP Reception on September 7, 2013
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"EVERGREEN NEWS" notice

As editor of the Evergreen News I just wanted to let everyone know that the September edition is going to be delayed a couple of weeks.  I am Worthy Matron of Spokane Chapter and we have just learned that the building where we were meeting was sold and we have less than 2 weeks to get all our stuff out and move…somewhere.   As soon as I get this all figured out – I will get the Evergreen News published.

Thank you to all for your understanding.

Betty Hughes, Editor

Evergreen News

Pictures from August 7- August 17 from WGP Rodger

OV Lakeside/Kirkland on August 7, 2013
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OV Alderwood/Stanwood on August 8, 2013
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OES Charity Golf Tournament on August 9, 2013
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OV Crystal/Laurel on August 10, 2013
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Rainbow Dream Camp on August 11, 2013
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Grand Initiation at Poulsbo Chapter on August 16, 2013
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WGM & WGP Reception on August 17, 2013
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Posting Invitations

Just a reminder that chapter secretaries and others should send invitations to the oeswashingtonblog@gmail.com so they can be posted on the OESBlog. If possible please send in PDF format but a Word document will also work. When no information is received nothing more than what is in the Grand Chapter of Washington OES Official Visits & Calendar can be published. Thanks!

Sad News

Bob Danforth, former Grand Representative of Saskatchewan, passed away on August 6^th.  Please keep his wife Barbara (former Grand Representative of Kansas) in your prayers.  Services are on Saturday, August 10^th at 11:00 AM at the Waitsburg Presbyterian Church.

PGP Roy Sharp’s (former Grand Representative of Arkansas) younger brother passed away in California.  Please keep the family in your prayers and for safe travels.

Services for Norma DeGeest (former Grand Representative of British Columbia/Yukon) will be held on Monday, August 19th at Greenacres Cemetery (corner of Northwest Road and Axton Road, Ferndale, WA). Eastern Star will do their service at the graveside at noon and there will be a memorial service following. Please continue to pray for the peace and comfort of the family as they deal with their loss as well as numerous other health issues of their own.

Pictures July 27 - August 3 from WGP Rodger

OV Bethel -100th Anniversary at Masonic Park on July 27, 2013
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OV Tula/Madrona in Coupeville on August 1, 2013
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OV Faith/Guiding Star in Parkland on August 2, 2013
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OV Pacific in Ilwaco on August 3, 2013
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OV pictures July 22-26

Pictures from WGP Rodger Collins:

OV Astral & Oasis on July 22, 2013
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OV Magnolia & Victory on July 23, 2013
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OV Vineland on July 24, 2013
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OV Alma & Rosa on July 25, 2013
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OV Delta & Southgate on July 26, 2013
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Update on Marilyn Bordner

Marilyn Bordner started waking up from the coma yesterday (July 26^th).  It sounds like they verified it was a seizure, not a stroke, or an aneurysm.  They think it is probably reversible – but she is looking at a lot of physical therapy.  We don’t know about her eye sight – that wasn’t mentioned in the voice mail.  They took her off all her pain meds – so she is in pain and is starting to thrash around a lot because of that.  She does have the nurses with her all the time as she is still in ICU. A lot of prayers and good wishes are still needed for her and for Bill.   --Update from Marilyn Schafer via Betty Hughes

1st OV Pictures

1st OV at Analia Chapter on July 20, 2013

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Prayers Needed

Marilyn Bordner, former Grand Representative of Bolivia, and Secretary of Spokane Chapter,  is in the hospital in Spokane.   She is in ICU and can’t have visitors.  She has been in Sacred Heart since Sunday, July 14th.  We understand she may have had seizures and they had to induce a comma.  Prior to inducing the comma, she lost her eye sight.  It is a very sad and scary situation and we don’t really know what to expect.  The doctors are not sure what is wrong, but we are requesting prayers for her and for the doctors to be able to determine what is going on.  Also prayers for her husband, Bill, while he waits to find out what is happening.  I’m sure “Thinking Of You” cards sent to their home would be appreciated for Bill. Their address is in the Blue Book under Spokane Chapter.

OES Charity Golf Tournament

If for whatever reason you didn't get your golf team registered or signed up for the BBQ you still have a few more hours to get information to Chairmen--Bill & Alice Hammontree.  Contact them by phone (253-922-1288) or email abhammon@comcast.net by 12 noon on Monday, July 22nd.  They will need the following for each civilian so passes can be obtained from JBLM.  First, Middle & Last Name (same as it shows on driver's license); date of birth (month/date/year); driver's license number; last 4 digits of SSN.  You can send the actual form with your check later in the week but they need the above info to turn into the pass office by Monday.  Later registrations will be accepted BUT those people will need to go to the visitor's pass office the day of the tournament to get permission to get on JBLM.  Of course anyone in a car going on JBLM with the driver of the vehicle having military ID can get on that way.

Pictures from WGP Rodger

PGM Margaret Morgan's 90th Birthday party on July 14, 2013.
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Rainbow Grand Assembly in Yakima, July 12, 2013.
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Golf tournament reminder!

If you are planning on going to the golf Tournament at McCord Friday, August 9th, THE DEADLINE FOR SENDING IN YOUR REGISTRATION IS THIS FRIDAY, JULY 19!!! This is an absolute deadline because everyone attending must go through a screening process to have access to the golf course which is on the base. I encourage you to attend. If you don’t play golf, there is plenty of time to socialize in the afternoon and a fun dinner and raffle.

Committee Chairman Address Correction

In the Official Visits & Calendar for 2013-14 on page 9 under Recycled Stamps for Cancer Committee Gladis Rudd is listed as chairman which is correct.  The address and phone printed are incorrect.  Here is Gladis' address: 13407 Greenwood Ave N #319, Seattle WA 98133-7339  phone is: 206-440-1767.

Link to 2013 OES Grand Chapter Installation

Photos from WGM Stephanie & WGP Rodger's 2013 Grand Chapter Installation can be viewed online at this link: https://picasaweb.google.com/113512232395611856126/2013WashingtonOESInstallation# and photos of the 2013-14 Bluebird Deputy Instructors can be viewed at this link:
https://picasaweb.google.com/107208515103885727446/BluebirdDeputyInstructors#.  Contact dnveeee@wavecable.com for reprints.

Subordinate Chapter Maps added to Washington OES website!

At long last, we have added the links to Google maps, addresses, and photos of the subordinate chapters in Washington State! Hoorah! You can access the subordinate chapters on Washington OES website via this link: http://www.washingtonoes.org/index.php?cID=86  
Please email waoesweb@gmail.com with corrections.

Calendar Corrections

There are a couple more date/location changes to the OV Booklet/Calendar.  If you have any questions on dates or times, the calendar on the blog http://oeswashington.blogspot.com/ is correct.

The Vida/Tyler OV on August 30^th has been changed to Tuesday, August 20^th

September 21^st – OV Silver Star/Harmony location changed to Chelan High School Commons

Official Visit/Calendar Booklet Corrections

The following corrections to the “Grand Chapter of Washington OES Official Visits & Calendar 2013-2014” have been made on the OESBlog calendar.  Please correct your copy.  If you discover any other date or time corrections that need to be made please send them to oeswashingtonblog@gmail.com and they will be confirmed by the WGM before being posted.

August 4^th – Grand Rep picnic time s/b 11:30 AM

August 7^th – OV is at Lakeside Chapter in Bellevue due to construction at Kirkland Chapter

August 17^th – WGM & WGP Reception time s/b 1:00 PM

December 8^th – Grand Rep Christmas Banquet time s/b 1:30 PM

The Pierce County PM/PP Lunch on December 19^th s/b December 6^th