Fun night at Key City

Looks like the folks on the penninsula were having a great time at their last meeting.  Flower power, peace and harmony were the theme at Key City Chapter.

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New Grand Representative

Following a nice initiation of Aleisha Green I took a few minutes to play a word anagram game - being assisted by several members spelling some words using the letters T,E,A, & S - then I had Lu Stephens hold the letter "X" and placed the other letters around her to spell the word TEXAS. It was my great pleasure to be able to present Sister Louella "Lu" Stephens the commission as Grand Representative of Texas in Washington. Sister Lu is already looking ahead to July when she can attend Grand Chapter in Beaumont. It was nice to have Mary Kingsbury there, who resigned the Texas commission at midnight on October 4th. With Mary was her sister Cornelia, with her who was up here from Texas to attend Mary's honor night on Monday. Presenting the commission was a great way to end a very nice meeting. Thanks to all who came to make the evening special for our newest member and the newest Grand Representative.

Gerry Mosler, AGM

GR Honor Nights - Retha Baird and Betty Beattie

There were two Grand Representative Honor Nights this week so far. 

The first was on Monday night at Floral Chapter in Monroe where Retha Baird was honored for representing Georgia.
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The second was on Tuesday night at Everett Chapter where Betty Beattie was honored for representing Vermont.
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NW PDI Winter Function Cancelled

Due to a lack of response, the NW PDI fuction at Lights of Christmas at Warm beach near Stanwood has been cancelled.

Pictures from another busy weekend

It was another really busy weekend in OES as we traveled across the state to celebrate our favorite pastime!

Thursday, Sept 29th found many at the OV at Oakesdale for Hope, Malden and Vineland Chapters.
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Friday, Sept 30th - 126 of us ventured to Cheney for the OV of Martha Chapter and the Homecoming of our favorite gingerbread man Jr. Past Grand Patron Dick Weigel.
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Saturday, Oct 1st started with a delicious breakfast and meeting of the North Central All Stars at Grand Coulee Dam Chapter.
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Saturday afternoon we had a packed house at Almira for the reception of Grand Warder Shirley Armstrong.
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October will be a very busy month and we welcome any information you want to send us for the blog.

5 year honor night at Crown

CROWN CHAPTER TO HONOR SISTER KATHI DEWEY

Were you a King County Worthy Matron 5 years ago? If so, come join us at Crown Chapter on this Thursday, October 6^th, at Alki Masonic Hall in West Seattle at 7:30 PM. while we honor this very special member.

Join us for a bit ‘o Ireland, fellowship, and Irish Trivia with chocolate prizes!
Pam Sawyer, W.M.
Alan Sawyer, W.P.

The Place to Be

THE PLACE TO BE" is Occidental Chapter on Wednesday October 5th. We will be initiating a new young member and also honoring our 5 year Past Matron and Patron. But there will be more at the meeting so come and find out what is happening.

Gerry Mosler
Associate Grand Matron

2011 - Sep 27, OV Naomi, Sep 28 CW GR Lunch & OV Illihee & Syringa

(Unofficial count) 67 members had a great time at the Naomi dinner and OV on Tuesday the 27th. 

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The Central Washington Grand Representatives had their luncheon on Wednesday, the 28th.

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Then Illihee celebrated their 100th birthday with an OV with Syringa in Toppenish on Wednesday night.

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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.