Clues #7 & #8

CLUE #7
Once again our kite takes flight,

Another Grand Officer is in sight.

This flower is usually southern,

but this one is actually NORTH.

On the 3rd Tuesday you must come forth.

Meeting at 7:30pm

See you there.

CLUE #8

Once again our kite takes flight,

Another Grand Officer is in sight.

"Flow Gently Sweet Afton" is Calvin's song.

On the 3rd Wednesday, you can't go wrong.

Meeting at 7:30pm

See you there. 

Answer to Clue #5

Well we made East in harmony and announced Carole Lee Walk as grand Esther. The room was full. 5 PGM/PGP & 8 past grand Esther's. WM Judy did a wonderful job and we were out in no time at all. Great treats and fellowship followed and I'm sure Carole Lee and Fred will breath easier now that their secret is out. Calvin and I wish to thank everyone for the well wishes. See you next week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 
Star love and hugs, 
Kristine, Gene, Calvin and Mary Helen. 

Answer to Clue #4

Congrats go out to Amy Smith of Cyclamen Chapter. She will be Grand Martha for the Memory Makers Grand Family. Yahoo for Amy and her escorts Al and Nancy Jorgensen. We had 5 PGM/PGP in attendance along with GR, DI and WM/WP from the area. Chris Bippes, Grand Martha and escort Dennis came all the way over from the East Side. We had 5 past Grand Martha's in attendance. Amy said she had big shoes to follow in. Cyclamen Chapter and those present all wished Amy the very best. See you at the next couple upcoming announcements. 
Star Love and Hugs, 
Kristine, Gene, Calvin and Mary Helen 

New Grand Representative

I traveled to Golden Rod Chapter in Snohomish last night and presented  Anna Thomas  with the Commission of Vermont. Before the meeting  I gave several members tickets. When it was time to make the presentation I passed out envelopes with a small gift inside, to those people with the instructions they couldn't open them yet.  

Then called out a number and had the person with that number open her envelope. Inside was a small gift bag with coins wrapped in tissue paper. I asked how much money she had and the amount matched the last two numbers on her envelope.  Two more people opened envelopes and again the amount matched the last two numbers. The I called for number 200 and Anna proceeded to open her envelope and there was her Vermont pin. She sat there with a stunned look and tears ran down her face. I then introduced her as the new Grand Representative of Vermont. Took her to the East and gave her the Certificate and rest of the paperwork. She was pretty much speechless.  It was fun thing to do.

Marian Whetham, Grand Esther

ANSWER TO CLUE #3

Our kite set sail and landed in Port Angeles.  Calvin and I are delighted to announce our Memory Maker Grand Ruth.

Virginia "Ginny" Elliott will be our Grand Ruth and her Escort is Phyllis Rasler.

It seems that some were stumped by the clue but those who figured it out and were able to attend the meeting in Port Angeles had a Grand time.  Cheri Moll and Tom Schenwerk were there to represent the PGM and PGP's. Current Grand Ruth, Melanie Boss was there and looked lovely in her creamy-pale yellow dress. In the excitement I forgot to count but I think there were 4 past Grand Ruths. Ginny is a bundle of fun and joy and we look forward to her sharing her sunny yellow outlook on life.  Two more clues this week.  Hope you will be able to attend. Star Love and Hugs, Kristine Ford AGM and Calvin Russell AGP

Clue #4 & #5

Clue #4

Once again our kite takes flight

Another Grand Officer is in site.

We like to recycle the men.

If you're not here on the 2nd Wednesday,

You'll wonder where you should have been.

Clue #5

Once again our kite takes flight,

Another Grand Officer is in site.

On the 2nd Thursday come east with me,

To a chapter in perfect harmony.

Clue #3

Once again our kite takes flight

Another Grand Officer is in sight.

Our ship of angels knows what to do,

on the Monday number 2.

Answer to Clue #2

It is with GREAT Pleasure that Calvin and I announce our Grand Chaplain, Neil Glessing.  His Escort: Katie.  Calvin, Mary Helen and I drove to Port Townsend yesterday and at Key City's meeting we announced that Neil will be our Memory Makers Grand Chaplain.  Current Grand Chaplain, Lee Ison presented Neil with a lovely gift. The room was full of smiles and cheers.  Marilyn Hoots was there representing the Past Grands.  We had 4 Past Grand Chaplains in attendance from East and West.  Thank you all for attending and supporting our newest addition to our Grand Family. Hugs, Calvin and Kristine.......Save the date: Monday May 11th. You won't want to miss our next announcement.  Clue coming to you soon ! ! !

Clue #2

Once again our kite takes flight. 
Another Grand Officer is in site. 
The Olympic Peninsula holds the Key. 
The 1st Tuesday is the place to be. 

Answer to Clue #1

Calvin and I traveled to Amethyst Chapter in West Seattle. Our Kite has started its star bound flight.  It is with great delight that we announce Gayle Dunston, Grand Organist of the Memory Makers Grand Family for 2015-2016.  Barb Lampi will be her Escort. We are so thrilled to have both of them in our Grand Family.  Several of Gayle's Chapter Members came up to us and congratulated us on a great choice and thanked Calvin and myself for honoring their Chapter.  Stay TUNED everyone for Clue # 2. Hugs, Kristine & Calvin

The Place to Be!!!

Our kite has started its star bound flight,

To find a Grand Officer of such delight.
A purple gem we will see,
The 4th Tuesday it will be.
 
See you (that can make it) There ! ! !
Star Love and Tons of Hugs, Kristine and Calvin

New Grand Representative

Fred Walk of Astral Chapter, Wenatchee is the new Grand Representative of Iowa.  
Thank you, Leslie Green Grand Warder

New Grand Representative

On Saturday (March 21st) at Tyler Chapter's installation I had the privilege of announcing brother Ken Estess as the new Grand Representative of Maine in Washington. After the installation of officers under announcements I asked for help from Irene Jacobs Grand Secretary  and Melanie Boss Grand Ruth. I had a presentation board with a map of the United States and we narrowed down our search for the jurisdiction by following clues like East of the Mississippi and somewhere along the Appalchain trail. While doing that I placed letters on the board to spell out Maine. After we had figured out the jurisdiction I asked Melanie to find our new Grand Representative, several people stood up hoping it would be them but at last Melanie escorted Ken to the east. Both Ken and his wife Ann were very surprised and the chapter and all in attendance were happy. 

Thank you Maryann for allowing me to present this commission to a very deserving member.
Peggy Mills Grand Conductress

New Grand Representative

Last night (March 5th) at Lackamas Chapter is was my pleasure to announce Barbara Runyan as Grand Representative of Nebraska.  To say the least she was surprised.

 Marcia Haukaas, Grand Treasurer

OES Calendar

RE: The WA OES calendar
We know there is a problem and believe me, we are working to find a solution. For some reason, none of Mary Ellen's posts are showing up anymore. I have reposted all the dates I have and hope you can see them. Please let me know if you can. If there are missing dates, let me know what they are and I will get them reposted. In the meantime, please remember we are not paid to do this. We do it out of love for the order and Mary Ellen Sparks has done a phenomenal job in keeping it accurate and up to date. This is a technical issue beyond our control or knowledge. Bear with us while we try to find a solution.
Thanks & Hugs!
Stephanie

Place to Be

The 'Place to Be' is Lackamas Chapter on Thursday, March 5th.  Address is 888 Washougal River Rd, Washougal.  Meeting starts at 7:30 PM.

New Grand Representative

The new Grand Representative of Oregon in Washington is Virgil Myers of Martha Washington Chapter in Vancouver. I traveled to Vancouver and presented Virgil with his commission to Oregon at the Saturday, Martha Washington's meeting on Saturday, February 14th. Virgil was surprised, honored and very pleased. His Chapter was also very supportive and happy for him to receive this commission. Patricia DeMuth who was just Grand Representative of Oregon in Washington was there to wish Virgil good luck. Virgil and his wife Verna can use all of our love and support while Verna is receiving additional treatments for her cancer. Star Love and Hugs, Kristine Ford AGM

Kristine Ford, Virgil Myers & Patricia DeMuth

Pictures from JPGP Rodger

Marian Whetham Gr Esther Recep 2-7-2015
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Kay Foss DIHN 2-4-2015
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Leorne Kromm GR Puerto Rico HN 2-2-2015
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Another Grand Representative

I am pleased to announce that I presented the Grand Representative commission of New Hampshire to Barbara Kaiser at Crown Chapter tonight (February 5th).  I had several officers and visitors open an envelope and read a fun fact about New Hampshire and I had a "souvenir" to go with each fact.  For example:  The first potato planted in the US was in New Hampshire, so I had a potato in the gift bag and the first state to have a lottery was New Hampshire, hence a state lottery scratch ticket was in the gift bag.  The holder of envelope #7 opened the envelope and the card stated, "Congratulations!  You are the new Grand Representative of New Hampshire".  Barbara could hardly read the card and while the audience applauded I helped her up to the East.  Barbara serves as Treasurer and is listed in the Blue Book.  She is also a charter member of Crown Chapter, so this honor was very special for me to give and for Barbara to receive.

Star Love,

Melanie Boss, Grand Ruth

Two More Grand Representatives

Last night (February 4th) I was able to give a commission to Jennie Palmer of Victory chapter.  She will be Grand Representative of New Brunswick, Canada.  I was so happy she was there because she had another foot surgery last Friday and it was iffy if she was going to make chapter. phoooo!!!!!dodged that one what is it about me and feet lol.  She is listed in the Blue Book as JPM.

Marita Bothman, Grand Electa

I am pleased to announce that I presented The Grand Representative commission of New York to Alberta “Peaches” Frye at Belfair Chapter tonight (Wed February 4, 2015).

We created a skit in honor of Valentine’s Day.  It depicted a scene from the movie Sleepless in Seattle where the couple was to meet on the Empire State Building in New York City.  We seated Peaches and Andy Withers at the table and I played the waiter.  After I opened the Martinelli’s and poured it into their wine glasses I gave them menus and asked them to order.  The whole time our Organist was playing different songs from the movie to see who could figure out what was coming.  We had written a note inside Peaches’ menu which said “I will have the same thing that the Grand Representative of New York is having”.  She read it but still didn’t understand.  I had her read it again and this time she figured it out. She was quite surprised and excited.

She is the mother of Pam Rookard, Past Grand Warder.  She is presently listed in the Blue Book as Associate Conductress of Port Orchard Chapter.

Thank you, Lee Ison, Grand Chaplain

New Grand Representative

Tuesday evening, February 3rd, I traveled to Alma Chapter in Kennewick to present the Grand Representative commission for Massachusetts in Washington.
To find our honoree, I pulled Professor Russell out of retirement and conducted a short pop quiz.  
I went to the Secretary, to Adah, to Esther, and to the Associate Conductress asking them historical questions requiring them to name a state on the east coast.  Sister Esther pleaded that she'd "failed history, don't call on me!"  She still got half-a-point for her partially correct answer.  Lastly, I went to Sister Phyllis Williams, Chapter Martha, who wrapped her arms around her head and exclaimed, "Oh, no, not me!  I can't answer questions!"  "Oh, yes you can," was my response.  And I then asked her to name a state in New England that has the oldest Grand Lodge in the nation and that had a very famous event associated with tea.  "Massachusetts," she asks hesitantly.  "Yes," I exclaimed, "and YOU are the new Grand Representative of Massachusetts in Washington!!"
Cheers and laughter, and many tears of joy followed.  Sister Phyllis was presented in the East, given her commission certificate and pin, and a hearty welcome from all present.
Calvin Russell, AGP

Places to Be

Alma Chapter in Kennewick on Tuesday, February 3^rd at 7:30 PM.

Belfair Chapter on Wednesday, February 4^th at 7:30 PM.

Crown Chapter in West Seattle on Thursday, February 5^th at 7:30 PM.

Two New Grand Representatives

I traveled to Guiding Star #99 in Sumner last evening (January 20th)  to present Tracy Williams with the commission of Grand Representative of North Carolina.

Irene G. Jacobs

Grand Secretary 

It is with love and a lot of pleasure that I announced last night (January 20th) at the Official Visit a new Grand Representative. Norma Jean Gaynor, PM, Occidental Chapter was not there and after several attempts to call her I announced it in her absence. I spoke with her this morning and she is thrilled to be the new Grand Representative of Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Love, Mary Ann, WGM

New Grand Representative

Last night (January 19th) I (Penny Norvell, Grand Marshal) had the privilege of presenting the Grand Representative commission to Virginia Goad of Chehalis Chapter.  I gave envelopes to everyone and asked them not to open until appropriate time. Then I read them clues about Alberta. After the clues were given I had them open their envelopes.(in which all said Alberta)......only by  alphabet of their first name.....so slowly we got down to "V" .......Virginia's said, "CONGRATULATIONS you are the new Grand Representing of Alberta in Washington!!!!"  Then I introduced her and the room roared!

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Melanie Boss Gr Ruth Recep 1-17-15
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Places to Be

Chehalis Chapter on Monday, January 19^th at 7:30 PM

Guiding Star Chapter in Sumner on Tuesday, January 20^th at 7:30 PM

OV of Greenwood/Occidental Chapters in Seattle on Tuesday, January 20^th at 7:30 PM

Grand Representative of Saskatchewan

We traveled to Adelphi Chapter last evening (January 15th) and I presented Sharon Burton with her commission as Grand Representative of Saskatchewan last evening. 
Chris Bippes, Grand Martha

Current & Former Grand Representatives pictured with Sharon Burton, Grand Representative of Saskatchewan.

Another New Grand Representative

I had the pleasure of presenting the Grand Representative of Florida appointment last night (January 14th) at Tula Chapter #26 in Coupeville to Worthy Patron George Konopik.
        Pat and I circled the chapter room with a bag of fruits and vegies asking various members what state they could be found in.  The last fruit was an orange with the Florida Grand Representative pin stuck in it.  George correctly identified Florida as the place where most oranges came from and was given the orange and pin and informed he was the new Grand Representative.  Everyone present was thrilled for this well deserved member to receive this honor.
      Oh, yes - Pat kept looking in the bag and saying, "Have we no bananas?" and I replied by singing, "Yes, we have no bananas."  What fun!
      Jim Iversen, Worthy Grand Patron

Another New Grand Representative

 I was able to present the jurisdiction of Minnesota to Florence Fitzsimmons at Spokane Chapter tonight (January 13th).  There were four grand representatives present and lots of former grand representatives to give her congratulations.   Leslie Green, Grand Warder 

New Grand Representative

Tonight, January 12^th, Nancy and I traveled to Syringa Chapter in Yakima and presented Sister Susan Seagraves with her commission as Grand Representative of Ontario. All went well except for the getting there.

According to the Blue Book and the Blog, Syringa meets at 314 S 2^nd AVE in Yakima. THEY DON”T! They meet at the Fruitvale Grange! Luckily we got to Yakima at 6:30 so we had enough time to figure out what went wrong and get there before they closed the doors on us. 

Had a great time!

Pete Peterson, Grand Sentinel

Grand Sentinel Reception Pictures

Pete Peterson Grand Sentinel Reception 1-10-15
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Two New Grand Representatives

I am pleased to announce Barbara Blankenship of Harmony Chapter as our new Grand Representative of Connecticut. She was thrilled.  So fun. Chris Bippes, Grand Martha

I traveled to Mount Baker Chapter in Mount Vernon last night and presented the Commission of Grand Representative of Mississippi to Laurel Jacobs.  She is the Treasurer at Mount Baker.

I first did a geography lesson by asking for the capitals of 5 different states, then asked what the first letter of each capital spelled. It took a few minutes and then someone (I think Jane Christianson) very quietly with a question mark said Jacobs. I went down and greeted Laurel and her first question was "Where do I go?" I then asked her what state was Jackson the capital of and she promptly said Mississippi.  It turned out that she has family near there.

A commission well deserved and a pleasure to present it.

Grand Esther, Marian Whetham

New Grand Representatives!!

Grand Orgainst Margaret Kennedy traveled to Ferndale Chapter on Jan 5th did a parade of 12 days of Christmas and Barbara Barquist was anounced Grand Representative of BC & Yukon.

Barbara is pictured with Bill Barquist former Grand Representative of BC & Yukon in WA and John Chamberlain, Grand Representative of BC & Yukon in Idaho

     On Tuesday, January 6, 2015, I had the pleasure of traveling to Maple Leaf Chapter in Bellingham to present a Grand Representative commission.

      I stood up under announcements, and read several fun facts about the state whose commission was being given.  My last line was “have you figured out what state you will be representing, Gary?”  MICHIGAN!!  I thought Gary would be surprised, BUT, the surprise was on me and everyone else in the chapter room.  It turns out that Gary’s counterpart had notification that his commission would be effective January 1, 2015, and so she called him to congratulate him at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, January 3!  As he was talking with his counterpart, he kept thinking “I’m not supposed to know this; I’m not supposed to know this.”  Too funny!!! 

     Congratulations to Gary Pitcher, Maple Leaf Chapter, Bellingham, the new Grand Representative of Michigan!

~Jean Ballard, AGC

             Jean Ballard, AGC and Gary Pitcher, Grand Representative of Michigan

AGC Reception Pictures

Associate Grand Conductress, Jean Ballard's Reception in Stanwood on January 3, 2015
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More Places to Be

Mount Baker Chapter on Thursday, January 8th at 7:30 PM.
Spokane Chapter on Tuesday, January 13th at 7:30 PM

Places to Be

Ferndale Chapter on Monday, January 5^th at 7:30 PM.

Maple Leaf Chapter in Bellingham on Tuesday, January 6^th at 7:30 PM.

Victory Chapter in Millwood on Wednesday, January 7^th at 7:30 PM.

Harmony Chapter in Waterville on Thursday, January 8^th at 7:00 PM.

Tula Chapter in Coupeville on Wednesday, January 14^th at 7:30 PM.

Reception Pictures from JPGP Rodger

Irene Jacobs Gr Sec Reception 12-13-2014

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Henry Wentworth Chapter has moved!

The address for the new meeting place for Henry Wentworth Chapter #250:
7701 NE Ward Rd

Vancouver WA 98682

Beginning on Wednesday evening, December 17th, 2014, and until further notice, we will meet at this location.

Pictures from JPGP Rodger

OV Floral & Bethel 11-17-2014
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Whatcom County Christmas Lunch 2014  Dec 3, 2014

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Nancy Mouat Memorial Information

The following was posted on Facebook by Micheal Mouat regarding his mother, Nancy:

We will be Celebrating My Mother's Life twice in the next couple months. Once in Hemet at the Colonial Country Club (601 N. Kirby Street, Hemet, Ca) on December 5th @ 3 pm. The second Celebration will be held in Stanwood, Washington, at the United Methodist Church on January 23rd @ 1 pm. All our Friends and Family our invited to join us in celebrating the life of the most amazing woman we have ever known.

In the memory of Nancy Mouat (June 14, 1949-November 17, 2014)

On Monday, November 17, 2014, Nancy Mouat went to be with the Lord surrounded by her husband Wayne, son Michael, and daughter-in-law Caitlin Mouat. Many thanks in the Hemet Fire Department and AMR who tried so valiantly to save her.

Nancy dearly loved her granddaughter, Gracie, and she was one of the primary reasons she moved to California. Nancy is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, Wayne Mouat, her loving daughter, Mary Mouat-Munson and husband Karl and their daughter in love, Ruby, her two wonderful sons, Michael and his wife Caitlin Mouat and William and his wife Stephanie Mouat and their children, Colby and Chandler, and her mother, Mary Coombs.

Nancy’s life was dedicated to the Order of the Eastern Star and her family. She spent her final years caring for her mother and was just beginning to enjoy retirement when she was taken from us so suddenly.

Nancy had a passion for traveling and spent the last fourteen years traveling all over the United States with her “booth” serving the Eastern Star at their many conventions.

My dearest one, your pain is through. From all of us our love to you goes on forever. This is not goodbye but just adieu.

Nancy Mouat's Passing

The following was received from PGM Cheri Moll
Just received a call from Wayne with very sad news that Nancy, former GR, passed away this morning from a heart attack.  911 was called and Nancy was rushed to the Hospital, she passed away there.  I don’t know any more at this time but thought you should all know.  I will forward additional information as I receive it.  PGP Wayne's contact information is in the current Blue Book.

Pictures from JPGP Rodger

OV of Stanwood & Goldenrod Chapters on November 14, 2014
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Grand Organist Reception on November 15, 2014
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Coffman Memorial Information

Amelia Coffman, former Grand Representative of Connecticut, passed away November 9^th.  Her memorial service (will include an Eastern Star Service) will be Friday, November 14^th at 11:00 AM at Powers Funeral Home, 320 W Pioneer Ave, Puyallup (across Pioneer from the police/fire station).  Viewing will be on Thursday, November 13^th from 4:00-8:00 PM at Powers.  A reception will follow the Friday service at Corinthian Masonic Lodge, 1005 W Pioneer, Puyallup.  Please keep her husband Russ, daughter Peggy Mills (Grand Conductress) and the rest of the family in your prayers.

Update on 2013-14 WGM & WGP Project Donations

Helen and I went to the Gold Ribbon Night for Pediatric Cancer Awareness sponsored by Seattle Children's last night and heard about the advances in Pediatric Cancer Care.  The Ben Towne Center has treated more than ten patients now and all are doing well for Leukemia. 

Children's has just started it's first clinical trial treating for Neuroblastoma, which is the desease Ben Towne succumbed to, and what we were collecting money for all year.  So we really did contribute to something great, great job everybody.

So the total is $23,851.65 for Ben Towne and $23,851.85 for Northwest Harvest for a big total of

                   $47,703.30 for the year.  

Rodger Collins JPGP

Grand Chapter of WA

Order of the Eastern Star

New Grand Representative of Maryland

I went to Amethyst Chapter last night for their Friends Night, and at the request of WGM Mary Ann, announced that Jan Horst would fill the commission left vacant by the death of her husband Norm Horst.  We were pretty sure that Sister Jan would not be there but Mary Ann wanted me to make the announcement anyhow, which I did. 

The Chapter members were pleased to know that Jan will be the newly appointed Grand Representative of Maryland in WA. 

When you see Jan out and about please make sure you congratulate her on this appointment.

Thank you,

Gerry Mosler, Past Grand Matron

Eastern Washington BIG Weekend Pictures!!!!

IEPMPP Dinner 10-17-2014
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Chris Bippes, Grand Martha Reception 10-18-2014
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New Grand Representative of Illinois

Last night (September 24) I attended Century’s meeting to present a commission.  Under good of the order we played a trivia game about Abraham Lincoln.  The members guessed his height, number of children, profession, pets, etc.  The final question was “Where is Lincoln buried.?”  A number of members correctly called out Springfield, Illinois.  Mary Harper (Associate Matron) stated that that was where they had held her reunion.  I asked her to repeat what she had said.  She again stated that her reunion had been held in Springfield.  I then asked her if she would like to go back there as the Grand Representative.  She was speechless but her husband Tom gave out a big Whoop!  A well-deserved commission.
Sue Putnam, Grand Adah

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OV at Alderwood on October 2, 2014
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New Grand Representative of Nebraska

Tonight, Thursday, October 02, 2014, it was my pleasure to announce that Cecil Tackett is the new Grand Representative of Nebraska.  It was Willie Winstead’s honor night but just as the Worthy Matron was about to start closing I asked if I could say something that I had forgotten in my response.  Cecil’s wife, Joanne is our Electa so I called her forward and talked about how it has been over 30 years since she was a Grand Representative and went on to thank Willie’s wife Eileen for all the work she had done for this evening then asked Joanne if she thought she could do that in a couple years.  She looked at me with a blank look and then I asked their daughter Michelle to bring her dad up to where we were standing.  Light bulbs started going off and I asked where Joanne thought they would like to go.  Her first answer was Hawaii!  Cecil had gotten his lodge 50 year pin a couple weeks ago and Joanne had pinned it on so I asked her if she would “pin” him again with his Grand Representative of Nebraska pin.  Cecil is our Sentinel and hadn’t heard all that was going on but he was up in the east by the time I asked her to pin on his official pin and he was stunned.  Joanne got so flustered she had to ask Michelle to do the pinning.  Dad, Mom and Daughter were all very happy and speechless, our chapter is happy for them also.  Numerous former Grand Representatives were in attendance including Lila Lindsey whose commission to Nebraska had expired on September 30.

Cecil is Sentinel at Lackamas Chapter and his address is in the Blue Book.

Marcia Haukaas

Grand Treasurer

Tyler Penny Sale Location Moved

Due to the remodel of Tyler Hall after the recent fire, the 27th Annual Penny Sale on Sat. October 11th has moved:

 

Penny Sale LOCATION HAS MOVED---

 

To Be Held at Alternative School off River Road

 

DIRECTIONS FROM TACOMA:

 

At exit 135, take ramp right for WA-167 North toward Puyallup (River Road) 3.0 mi

 

Turn right onto 58th Ave E

 

Turn right onto 44th St E

 

Arrive at 5515-44^th St E

 

 

Hope to see you all there!

Place to Be

Lackamas Chapter in Washougal on Thursday, October 2nd with the meeting starting at 7:30 PM

2015-2018 GGC Committee Announcements

Congratulations to our Washington members who were announced as the 2015-2018 GGC Committees. They are: Dick Wiegel, PGP (Membership), Diane Osborne, PGM (Necrology); Bob Breza, PGP (Community Service), Gerry Mosler (Youth), Sandy McAmmond, PGM (Ritual) and Polly Thomasson (Special Appt: Hummingbird). Washington congratulates you and is so proud of each of you.

Notice from Martha Washington Chapter

The Secretary of Martha Washington Chapter #42, Sis. Elsie Hesseltine, has resigned to move out of state with family.  Until further notice, please direct all written communication for this Chapter c/o the Vancouver Masonic Center, 2500 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA  98665, specifying Attn:  Martha Washington OES.  Please direct electronic correspondence for the time being to dvance70@yahoo.com.  Any phone messages can be to the WM as listed in the Blue Book.

Sadness from Cyclamen Chapter

Cyclamen Chapters devoted member of 63 years Ella Jo Thor passed away on September 3rd. The family will have a service in Mount Vernon on October 3rd at 1:00 pm at the Presbyterian Church. Cyclamen Chapter will conduct the Eastern Star Memorial at the Auburn Masonic Temple on October 9th at 7:00 pm with a reception to follow the service. Ella Jo and husband Bob were very active in the Chapter and Nile. Bob and Ella Jo really loved being involved in Hatasu #1 Daughters of the Nile. Many conversations expressed their joy of participating with dear friends working for the Shrine Hospital because of the need of the children. In the Auburn community Ella Jo devoted many hours of fun and work along with several members of Cyclamen who will truly miss her. Please join us and bid farewell with our members and her family.
Nancy Jorgensen
Secretary, Cyclamen Chapter

Pictures from JPGP Rodger

Associate Grand Matron Reception on September 13, 2013
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New Grand Representative of Arizona

On Fri., Sept. 12th, I visited Crystal Chapter and handed out envelopes to 4 members.  Under Good of the Order, I announced that the WGM had sent me to give the members a geography lesson.  I spoke about the fact that we have had such a hot summer and that Arizona was getting all our wet weather.  I then asked the 4 members to read from their envelopes an interesting fact about Arizona.  After member #4--Bill Davis--- read the fact about spring training for baseball being in Arizona, I announced that "I hoped Bill enjoyed visiting spring training as the new Grand Representative of Arizona".  Bill was in the East as Worthy Patron protem and after looking shocked for a few moments, he got a giant grin on his face.  This was a real honor and joy for me to present this commission.

Melanie Boss, Grand Ruth

Another Traffic Alert!!!

Those of you heading to the AGM reception on Saturday should take note.  

Officials say they expect miles-long backups on Interstate 5 through Thurston County because of construction work. WSDOT advises finding alternate routes or taking the train: http://bit.ly/1BsVbBc

I-5 construction: Expect traffic nightmare next two weekends in Olympia

Drivers can expect heavy congestion and long backups on I-5 the next two weekends in Olympia and Tumwater.

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Traffic Alert for Friday Night

Any members planning to attend Crystal Chapter's meeting on Friday please take note of the info below shared by Judy Nielsen. 

CONCERT FRIDAY 9/12
EXPECT DELAYS

This is on Hwy 164-East, for the White River Amphitheater,
between Auburn & Enumclaw.

Place to Be

Crystal Chapter on Friday, September 12th at 7:30 PM

Pictures from JPGP Rodger

OV of Analia Chapter & Homecoming of JPGM Stephanie on September 4, 2014
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OV of Afton Chapter & Homecoming of JPGP Rodger on September 3, 2014
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Reception of AGP Calvin Russell on September 6, 2014
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Tyler Chapter Meeting Canceled

Tyler Chapter's Sept 4th meeting has been cancelled due to a small fire last night that has left the building unusable at this time. We hope to be back into the building by our Sept. 18th meeting. Darlene Wiggins… Worthy Matron

Reception Pictures

WGM & WGP Reception at Alki Masonic Center on Saturday, August 23, 2014
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Check Presentation to Ben Towne Center

The presentation date was 8-21-14.

Check was for $21.714.80.  There should be about $2,000. more come in for the time running up to Grand Chapter.  An additional check will be sent when they have the final count.

They have treated about nine patients so far under Clinical Trail status and all have been successful.

The nice thing about this treatment is no chemo, no radiation.  They take a blood draw from the arm just as many of you have had.  They genetically modify the T-cells to recognize the patients cancer.  Which takes about two weeks, then they reinsert the patients modified T-cells back in the arm in a transfusion.  The only side effects are about 72 hours of flu like symptoms.  They have had no relapses.  Yeah!! for us Eastern Stars for helping this great step forward in treating childhood cancer, the leading cause of death in America's children.

It is still in clinical trails and needs more test patients to get approved by the government for regular use.

Rodger JPGP

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR THE WELCOME/BELFAIR OV

 SATURDAY, AUGUST 9  ……………  IS THE “TASTE OF HOOD CANAL”  ………… BELFAIR IS USUALLY PACKED WITH PEOPLE AND TRAFFIC IS USUALLY BACKED-UP STARTING ON THE BREMERTON SIDE OF THE AIRPORT

ALLOW EXTRA TIME ………….  OR TRY THE DIRECTIONS BELOW …………

GOOGLE:   LUCKY DOG CASINO, 19330 US 101, SKOKOMISH  WA  98584

WELCOME CHAPTER IS ON THE LEFT SIDE AND THE CASINO IS ON THE RIGHT

THESE DIRECTIONS ARE FOR PEOPLE COMING FROM GIG-HARBOR/TACOMA/SEATTLE:

***********  IF YOU KNOW THE WAY FROM PURDY HWY 302 GOES PAST “VICTOR HALL” (FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO COME TO THE BARN DANCE) YOU CAN CONNECT TO THE ROAD GOING TO WELCOME {TAKE HWY 3 TOWARDS BELFAIR} DO NOT GO INTO BELFAIR YOU WILL BE AT THE OPPOSITE END OF BELFAIR THEN TURN LEFT AT HWY 106 IT WILL DEAD END AT HWY 101 TURN RIGHT  ----   VERY SHORT WAY YOU WILL SEE THE LUCKY DOG CASINO ON THE RIGHT   WELCOME CHAPTER WILL BE ON THE LEFT.

THOSE COMING FROM THE NORTH ON THE BREMERTON SIDE:

IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO GO THRU BELFAIR:   TAKE SEDGEWICK EXIT OFF HWY 16 GOING TOWARDS TACOMA, CONTINUE ON AT ROUND-A-BOUT

ROAD CHANGES TO (JIM DICKENSON ROAD) TAKE SECOND EXIT OFF ROUND-A-BOUT CONTINUE STRAIGHT APPROXIMATELY 4-5 MILES ROAD CHANGES NAME AGAIN TO (LAKE CARNEY ROAD) CONTINUE TO (144 ST) TURN RIGHT YOU WILL COME TO A DEAD END TURN LEFT ----- FOLLOW THE MAIN ROAD YOU WILL SEE VICTOR HALL ON THE RIGHT ROAD DEAD ENDS AT HWY 302 ---- TURN RIGHT AND FOLLOW ***** DIRECTIONS ABOVE.

Date Corrections

Please note that some dates listed for June 2015 in the OV Booklet & Calendar have been corrected on the OESBlog Calendar.  Especially check Idaho and Oregon Grand Chapter dates and note that Montana Grand Chapter has been added.

Pictures from First OV

First OV of Doric Chapter held at Greenwood Chapter on Saturday, July 19th
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All Grand Chapter photos are online now!

Photos from Washington OES Grand Chapter are online now. You can access them from the two links on the Washington OES website (www.washingtonoes.org) or from this direct link: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/myphotos.  If you are looking for specific photos and cannot find them online, just email us at dnveeee@wavecable.com

Rainbow Pictures from JPGP Rodger

WAID Rainbow Grand Assembly  July 12, 2014
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Golf Tournament Reminder!!!

Don't forget to sign up for the OES Golf Tournament benefiting Scottish Rite Care Childhood Language Disorders program. The date is Friday, August 8th at Whispering Firs Golf Course at McChord AFB. Even if you don't play golf, come out i...n the afternoon and spend time with friends from all our organizations and then enjoy the delicious BBQ and raffle prizes. Cost of the BBQ only is $20 per person. Deadline for reservations is next Monday, July 21st. Forms are on the OES blog at http://oeswashington.blogspot.com/ in the right hand column under the calendar. Hope to see you all there!

Thank You from JPGP Rodger

To everyone who helped make Grand Chapter the big success that it was, thank you for your help and time.

Dianna Kaspar and Paula Sonker, you two have been fabulous since before I was elected as Grand Sentinel.  You have gotten better and better every year until your great finale of splenderosity. New word just for you.

A special thank you to Bob Lindsey, Marge Ramsdell and Willie Winstead, (Audio Genius) for your help in introducing the POW/MIA flag to Grand Chapter.  It was spectacular.  It was very special to me and all of the members who have lost a loved one in war, or been in harms way.

To the Grand Officers,  it was all good.  Thank you for all the kind words of encouragement and support for the whole year.  You were great!   

Louise Day, you did a great job on the decorations.  The ribbons supplied by each of the chapters were just great and they really made the chapter look festive.

Gerry Stinnett, you did a wonderful job with the music, it is a difficult position.  You don't do anything all year the membership hears until Grand Chapter, then you are under the spotlight baby!  Good job.  Sheryl Accord, my compliments to you and the choir,  they came together from all over the state and blended into a beautiful group.  Thank you to Gayle Dunstan, Sarah Jane Johnson, Pamela Lee, Carol lee Walk, Cindy Garrett and Lilynne Davis for supporting Gerry with your vast wealth of talent and experience.

Judy Turchin, the march committee held up their end very nicely, it is a difficult job and you handled it with grace and ease.

To everyone else, either a committee chair or member or someone who was walking by and stopped to help, thank you for a wonderful Grand Chapter.  

Thank you to all those who attended from other jurisdictions.

Rodger Collins PGP,(JR) & Grand Escort Helen 

Pictures from JPGP Rodger

Grand Bethel Session on June 27, 2014
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Grand Chapter on June 29-July 2, 2014
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OV Date corrections

Calendar corrections:
page 18:
    Martha Chapter OV should be on September 8th
    Harmony/Silver Star OV on September 11th will be at Silver Star Chapter

Official Visits & Calendar 2014-15 Corrections

There are a few corrections that people who purchased an “Official Visits & Calendar 2014-15” at Grand Chapter need to be aware of.  Page numbers are listed so you can find the places to make corrections easier.  Changes are in bold and underlined.

Page 2 – AGP Calvin Russell’s Reception should be September 6, 2014

                 AGP Calvin’s escort is Mary Helen Johnson

                 AGC info: Jean Ballard, Stanwood Chapter

Page 3 – Sue Putnam, Grand Adah’s address is in the Blue Book under Doric Chapter

                 Melanie Boss, Grand Ruth’s address should be the one listed for Sue Putnam

                 Grand Sentinel Info: Lynn ‘Pete’ Peterson, Oasis Chapter

Page 5 – Eastern Star Charities Foundation

                 Alice Hughes, Spokane replaces Pete Peterson

Page 6 – FINANCE

                 Russ Coffman, Guiding Star is Chairman, 

                 Donna Craig, Guiding Star is Secretary

                 GENERAL FUND RAISING

                Jeannette Carroll, Crystal is Chairman, 

The times for the events listed below have been corrected on the OESBlog Calendar.    

Page 16 –   August 3^rd -- GrRep Picnic in Centralia is at 11:30 AM

      August 6^th -- OV Naomi (S) Tyler is at 7:00 PM

1st session of the Grand Chapter of Italy will meet April 2016

Important Message Robert ("Bob") de Bruyn, Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Italy: From Worthy Grand Matron (Elda Levi) advising that, for sound and valid reasons, the first Grand Chapter Session of the Grand Chapter of Italy will not be held in 2015, but WILL BE HELD April 23-24, 2016. Location to be announced later. We realize this news will be disappointing to many members and friends, but please advise one and all that in the year 2016, you shall receive the warmest welcome ever. Grazie & Star Love to All, from Bob deBruyn, WGP of GCI.

Jr. Past Grand Matron's Farewell

There are several people I want to thank and I want to start with that:

·         Rodger and Helen– thank you for going on this journey with me and for putting up with me.  When we first sat down to start planning after you were elected Grand Sentinel, we made a promise to each other that if either one of us ever had an issue or a problem with the other, we would talk about it and work it out.  We haven’t always agreed on things, but we have always been honest with each other and have found a way to maintain our friendship.  I couldn’t have asked for a better couple to travel this road with and I am truly grateful for you both.   

·         To the members of Analia Chapter, thanks for being the best Chapter in the State and for all your support and enthusiasm over the years.  I couldn’t have done this without you. 

·         To PGM Bev Haave and MWGP John Grobler, who started me on this adventure by appointing me as one of your Chorus Line Deputies and then PGM Cheri Moll and PGP Wayne Mouat who made me their westside chairman of the Guiding Angel deputies, thank you for having confidence in me.  It inspired me to have confidence in myself.

·         To PGM Marilyn Hoots for appointing me as Grand Representative to my home state of Illinois.  It was a privilege that I so appreciated and will remain a happy memory forever. 

·         To the Portrait Grand Family who are my rocks, and especially PGM Diane Osborne, your friendship and support through the years has allowed me to weather many storms and I couldn’t have done this without you.

·         To the other Grand Families in which I have served, the Starlights, PaceSetters and Lightkeepers, thank you for making me part of your families and for all the wonderful times we have shared.

·         To my session Chairmen Dianna Kaspar and Paula Sonker and their right hands, Marilyn and Bill Hoots, and to my decorations chairman Louise Day and her committee, thank you for everything you did to make this grand chapter session successful.  You far exceeded my hopes and dreams and created the perfect setting for our Stars of the Heartland County Fair.  You made my life so much easier and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

·         To everyone who accepted a committee assignment this year, all 280 of you, thank you for everything you did to make this year successful.  Your efforts are truly appreciated.

·         To my Bluebird Deputies, wow, you were great.  I couldn’t have asked for a better crew and I am so proud of everything you accomplished.

·         To my own Happy Hearts Grand Family, we have had a rough patch or two along the way this year, but we have weathered the storms and remained friends.  I am so proud of you and the work you have done.  I couldn’t have asked for a better group to share this year with and I am grateful to each and every one of you for everything you have done to make this year successful.

Basically, I’m a very simple person.  I’ve always been a bit of a loner and a nerd, a small town girl from rural Southern Illinois.  Until I started on this journey, I lived a fairly quiet and peaceful life away from Eastern Star and work.  Many of you who haven’t known me for a long time, may find it hard to believe that talking to people, being outgoing, standing up in front of people and being a leader are things that are way out of my comfort zone.  I’m more comfortable in the background, supporting and assisting than holding the gavel.

The reason that I stand before you today in this position, is the training, nurturing, friendship and encouragement I have received from all of my mentors and friends in the Order of the Eastern Star.  Without you, I would never have the courage to take this journey.  Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving you this year. 

As I said in all my official visits, there is not one person in this room who is more important than anyone else.  You ALL matter.  Remember in everything you do to Live, Love, Laugh and Be Grateful!

 

Hugs!

Stephanie Hoye

Jr. Past Grand Matron