OV & Homecoming - Goldendale Chapter

It was a beautiful sunny day and a lovely evening as we all gathered to celebrate the 130th birthday and Official Visit of Goldendale Chapter and the homecoming of Jr. Past Grand Matron Linda Runyan.  The Starlight Grand Family and Sparkler Deputies were well represented.  The Starlights performed a skit with some posing as angels and others angels indeed!  Prior to the meeting we enjoyed a delicious  dinner and afterwards wonderful cookies to send us on our way.

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2011 - Sep 19 - OV Grace and Alpha

(Unofficial count) About 65 members filled the beautiful Chapter room at Ellensburg for the official visit of WGM Gloria with WGP Frank to Grace and Alpha Chapters.  Prior to the meeting we had a delicious salmon dinner - prepared and served by the Masons.  The 2 Chapters did a great job of their work and everyone had a wonderful time.

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2011 - Sep 17 - OV at Key City, Priscilla and Pilgrim

(Unofficial count) Over 115 members gathered for an old time revival style OV in Port Townsend as the WGM and WGP and Grand Officers joined Key City, Priscilla and Pilgrim Chapters.  The three Chapters did a great job of their work and everyone really enjoyed the reverend "Brother Love" and his revival choir with special soloist Blessing Glessing!  It was a very fun afternoon!

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Afterwards, many of the "saved" souls ventured down to the Elks Club for an Italian Dinner and some drinking and dancing!

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2011 - Sep 22 - OV at Tyee Chapter

(Unofficial count) Over 60 members attended the official visit of WGM Gloria with WGP Frank to Tyee Chapter in Renton.  It was a very fun evening preceded by a delicious dinner served by the Masons.  WM Rachelle Pratt and WP Robert Pratt did a great job of leading their officers and everyone had a wonderful time.

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2011 - Sep 13 - OV Corinthian

(Unofficial count) 62 members gathered at Royal A Gove in Tacoma to celebrate the official visit of WGM Gloria with WGP Frank to Corinthian Chapter.  WM Carolann Blake and her grandpa WP Walt Fletcher did a great job of running the meeting and entertaining everyone.  It was a wonderful, fun evening and we all had a great time.

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2011 - Sep 12 Western WA Grand Reps Lunch

The Western Washington Grand Representatives met for lunch and their monthly meeting on Monday, September 12th at Stanwood.  There was a great turnout and everyone had a wonderful time.

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Past Deputies Winter Function

Brighten up the holidays with the Lights of Christmas at Warm beach near Stanwood. A Sunday feature Dessert Matinee, which allows patrons a full-length play, scrumptious dessert, and time afterwards to enjoy the million lights in dazzling displays as you walk-around the festival.  The date is December 11, 2011, and the play starts at 3:00PM and ends around 6:30PM.

The cost is $27 per person and must be paid before September 28, 2011 to secure seating.   Please make your check payable to Jennie Kelly, on your envelop write: Jennie Kelly, atten. Lights of Christmas, 27212 56th Ave NW, Stanwood Wa. 98292. I would also like your e-mail to confirm

2011 - Sep 10 - Reception for Gerry Mosler, AGM

It was a beautiful and very warm day on Saturday as we all gathered at the Lake City Presbyterian Church for the Reception of Gerry Mosler - Associate Grand Matron.   The American Emerald Grand Family cooked a delicious lunch and the girls of Richmond Highlands Rainbow Assembly served and cleaned up.  At the reception, Kristina Knutsen, Jr. Past Grand Worthy Adviser sang two beautiful songs.  Responses were given by WGM Gloria, WGP Frank, PGM June Lee, PGP Tom Schenewerk who presented Gerry with a beautiful handcrafted wooden lighthouse, and Grand Conductress Stephanie Hoye who was delighted to inform Gerry that she would also be responding for her next year.  Gerry was thrilled!

It was a wonderful, fun afternoon and everyone had a great time.

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Update on Goldendale Fire

Here's an update on the fire from Linda Runyan via June Lee:

Dear Ones,

Received a call from Linda this evening, as we were returning home  from Gerry's reception. She and Jack were at Harold's for supper.   Linda said they are still on the alert list, but not on the high alert
list. There is a great deal of smoke at their place, but not so much at Harold's.

The one thing Linda wanted to report is that Lucky McGaughy's home did not burn up. It was eye witnessed that it was burning, but that was the wrong house.

Linda said they should be okay, if there continues to be no wind, so tuck that in your prayers. She sounded good and hopeful, as her faith is strong.

Bunny Hugs & Lots of Love,
June

Prayers are needed!

We need to say prayers and send good thoughts to our friends in Goldendale.  Jack and Linda Runyan are not far from the fire and have already moved their horse and some other belongings to Harold's house for safekeeping.  Lucky McGaughey (one of this year's deputies) has been evacuated and may have lost her home.  They won't let her back in to see yet.  Plus, we know of other Stars who have friends and relatives in the area who have lost their homes.

Keep those prayers and good thoughts coming!

DeMolay Wreath Fundraiser

The Des Moines DeMolay chapter is selling holiday wreaths this year. Prices are:

Wreath $22.00
candy cane $24.00
Cross $27.00
Gift Box $50.00

You can send a check with your order or pay at time of delivery
Cut off date for delivery is November 25th

More information can be obtained by contacting dad Chuck Kent 206-248-5368

Email chuckkent.oes@gmail.com

OV Date change

Please note that the OV for Nesika Chapter originally scheduled for October 26th has been changed.
The new date is Tuesday, November 1st.

OV at Pacific and Reception for Grand Treasurer

Looks like everyone had a great time last weekend on the OES trail.  First at Pacific Chapter's 100th anniversary party and OV and then at the reception for Grand Treasurer Marcia Haukaas at Lackamas Chapter in Washougal.

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2011 - Aug 23 - OV Fern Chapter

The sidelines were full and everyone had a great time at the Official Visit of WGM Gloria with WGP Frank to Fern Chapter.  Hawaiian was the theme for the night with hula dancing courtesy of Fawn Hacker of Olympia Chapter.  Looks like a great time.

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Check out the NEW Washington OES website

The new website is up and running!  It is still a work in process, but we have made lots of progress and are working diligently to complete it.  We welcome your constructive feedback, but ask for your patience as we complete the task of moving from the old site to the new one.

The website address is still:  www.washingtonoes.org.

Busy weekend in Washington

It was a very busy weekend in Washington OES starting with a fantastic golf tournament to benefit Rite Care for children at the Ft. Lewis Golf Course.  The Hammontrees and all their helpers did a great job of coordinating everything and everyone had a wonderful time on the golf course and at the BBQ afterwards where there were prizes aplenty.

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On Saturday, the Masonic Center at West Seattle was packed to the rafters for the reception of WGM Gloria and WGP Frank.  Their 4 chapters, Afton, Bethel, Crystal and Belfair, did a great job of moving the meeting along and everyone enjoyed the very warm reception.

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Saturday evening we enjoyed a great cookout at the Masonic Park at Granite Falls for Jobie weekend.  There were over 200 Jobies there with plenty of adults to keep them company and the weather was perfect.

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SAD NEWS

Jim Nalley, former Grand Representative of Arkansas, passed away today (8-17). Please keep Judy and the rest of the family in your prayers.

The memorial service will be Sunday, August 21st @ 2:00 PM at the Calvary Lutheran Church at 2415 S 320th St, Federal Way.

Judy's address is in the 2010-11 Blue Book under Delta Chapter.

2011 - August 16 - OV at Alderwood and Everett

Over 120 members gathered for a warm and fun official visit from WGM Gloria with WGP Frank to Alderwood and Everett Chapters at the Everett Masonic Center. The meetings were preceeded by a delicious chicken dinner. Alderwood Chapter did a wonderful opening and introductions then Everett Chapter took over for the rest of the meeting. There were yummy refreshments in the dining room after the meeting.

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2011 - Rainbow Dream Camp

The weather was cool, but the Masonic Park at Granite Falls was full of warmth as we had a wonderful time visiting with all the Rainbow Girls at Dream Camp today.  The breakfast cooked by the Rainbow Dads was delicious and the enthusiasm was contagious.  We need to find a way to bottle it!  GWA Becky LaMastus and her troops are off to a great start.

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2011 - Aug 11 - Tacoma OV & 100th Anniversary

Well over 100 members enjoyed a delicious dinner and the official visit of WGM Gloria with WGP Frank.  We were treated to wonderful excerpts from the 100 year history of Tacoma Chapter by WM Donna Benson and WP Sam Parker kept us all in stitches digging his hole ever deeper. 

During responses, Grand Martha Jeannette Carroll, with the assistance of a few audience members, gave us some interesting facts about Idaho - including the fact that Pete Cole of Tyler Chapter is the new Grand Representative of Idaho in Washington.  Everyone was thrilled for this well-deserving brother. 

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