Grand Chapter Pix - WA, OR, ID

Dan and Vicki Voorhees have created albums on Picasaweb with pictures from Washington, Oregon and Idaho Grand Chapters.  The link is on the right side under Photo Albums. 

Thanks for doing this!!

LAST CHANCE FOR 2011-12 YEARBOOK

Several people have contacted me regarding a yearbook. I will be placing the “re-order” on Friday, July 6^th so this is your FINAL CHANCE to get a 2011-2012 Yearbook. They are $12 each plus $5 postage if you want it mailed to you. Checks are to be made payable to Grand Chapter of  Washington and mailed to me (address in blue book). Please contact me asap if you want one. Thanks, Kathy Neubecker

Pictures from Grand Bethel Installation

AGP Rodger Collins shares these pictures take at Job's Daughters Grand Bethel Installation in Wenatchee.
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Pictures from Grand Chapter

Here's a few pictures shared by our AGP Rodger Collins from Grand Chapter in Yakima.
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CLICK HERE to view pictures from the Gala.

NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE

Stephanie Hoye, newly installed Associate Grand Matron, received permission from WGM Gerry near the end of installation at Grand Chapter in Yakima to make the announcement that the new Grand Representative to the Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland will be Paula Sonker from Kirkland Chapter .  The new appointment was because Calvin Russell is the newly installed Grand Organist and can't continue his commission.  Paula is listed in the 2011-12 Blue Book as the chapter chaplain.

GRAND LINE OFFICERS ELECTED

At the Tuesday morning session of Grand Chapter (June 26th) Jim Iversen was elected Grand Sentinel and Kristine Ford was elected Associate Grand Conductress.  Congratulations to both of them as they start their travels up the Grand Chapter of WA Grand Line. 

Prayers Needed

This is to let friends know, that Beryl Dawkins', past grand organist for Mary Jane Sommerfield (1980), cancer has returned in full force and sister Beryl has opted not to go the treatment route this time. Cards and notes are deeply comforting to her. Her address is:   Beryl Dawkins

                                                             PO Box 40

                                                             Kahlotus WA 99335

NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE OF INDIANA

       I had the privilege of attending Guiding Star Chapter in Sumner tonight (June 19th) to present the Grand Representative commission for Indiana to Sister Linda Ogren.

       Worthy Matron Cindy Sims and Worthy Patron Pete Cole have a race car theme this term and all of the officers wear "finish line printed" black and white vests.  I purchased a number of plastic race cars (four inches in size) and passed them out to several members present.   On the bottom of each car was taped an answer to one of the questions I asked about the state of Indiana.  When I asked what the state flower of Indiana was, Linda opened her taped answer and it said "You are the new GR of Indiana".  She was completely surprised and delighted.  There were 2 PGPs, two Grand Officers, and two GRs present, including Bill Pond, Laurel Chapter, who was announced last Thursday night as the new GR of Tennessee.

Jeannette Carroll, Grand Martha

Grand Chapter of Oregon

We had a great time and were treated royally at the Grand Chapter of Oregon.  Well worth the trip to Pendleton!

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Merger of Malden and Hope

Malden Chapter is now full of Hope!!!!  It was a beautiful ceremony and now they can start anew together.

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FIRST OV LOCATION CHANGED

NEW LOCATION: JENKINS HIGH SCHOOL..in Chewelah PICNIC IN THE PARK CANCELED...refreshments following O.V. at the school.

The first official visit of 2012-13 is still with Pine Tree Chapter July 21st @1:30 in Chewelah

New location is Jenkins High School E. 702 Lincoln

turn East off highway 395 by ZIPS restaurant...continue three blocks (past the Elementary school)...school is on the right.
It's in a three block radius of the Breza home

Hope to see ya'll in Chewelah that week-end! 

NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE OF TENNESSEE

It is with pleasure that I was honored to present to Bill Pond, Laurel Chapter, Black Diamond, the Grand Representative Commission to Tennessee earlier this evening (June 14th).  He was overwhelmed and his chapter was very pleased. 

Love,

Mary Ann Fergusson, AGC

Starkeeper Deputies for 2012-13

Westside Chairman – Sharon Gray, Alderwood

Eastside Chairman – Carole Lee Walk, Astral 

Alderwood –   Janet Busby

Alma –            Phyllis Williams

Amethyst –     Gayle Dunston

Astral –           Norm Day

Centralia –       Ray Berrian

Corinthian –    Carolann Blake

Delta –            Valgene Orlando

Esther –           Dave Larson

Evergreen -      Debra Sheets

Ferndale -        Jan Eskola

Guiding Star – Janet Lee

Henry Wentworth – Pat Finley

Magnolia -       Aril Baldwin

Malden –         June Crow

Martha -          Pat McKinley

Mt. Baker -      Nadine Weatherby

Naomi -           Judy Hartle

Nesika -           Richard Moore

Oasis -             Kristen Peterson

Occidental -    Kathi Akins

Priscilla -         Jim Zachau

Reliance -        Mary Lou Addy

Stanwood -     Ann Taylor

Sunnyside -     Gerry Stinnett

Tyee -              Bonnie Stuart

Victory -          Jennie Palmer

New Grand Representative of Kentucky

On wed. June 13, 2012. Grand Electa, Pat Scales escorted by Grand Escort Tom Scales and Grand Ruth, Janice Glidden.traveled to Illihee Chapter in Toppenish, WA to present Shirley Deanne a Grand Representative Appointment to Kentucky.

Those attending were 3 Grand Representatives and others form Ellensburg, Wenatchee and Granger WA. Shirley was extremely excited along with her chapter members. It was Chapter Men’s night with men providing a fashion show, the meeting followed by a Chapter Picnic. (Very Delicious).

Thank You Gloria for letting me present this commission.

Love,

Pat Scales, Grand Electa

New Grand Martha for 2012-13

The room was packed as people came to see who the final addition to our Grand Family will be. Under responses our assistants, Gilligan (Terry), and Mary Ann (Nancy) were unable to find who they were looking for. Nancy decided she would be Grand Martha and Terry would be her escort. However AGP Bob and I overrode their decision and announced WM Jean Ballard as our Grand Martha. There were 7 PGM and PGP to support our announcement and there were 5 Past Grand Martha's which included Eunice Gaston, Past Worthy Grand Martha, as well as Jeannette Carroll, current Grand Martha. Several of Jean's Tea Time Stars and Forget-Me-Nots were also there. We are thrilled to have all of our officers named and now we move forward to Grand Chapter in just 2 weeks!

We wish to thank all who have come to the announcements to show their support of the LIGHTKEEPER GRAND FAMILY we have chosen. We look forward to all that is ahead and in only a SHORT 2 weeks another year will be under way.

Lighthouse Hugs to all,

Gerry Mosler
Associate Grand Matron

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New Grand Organist for 2012-13

At a wonderfully attended meeting of Martha Washington Chapter AGM Gerry and AGP Bob were pleased to announce Calvin Russell as our Grand Organist.  His escort will be Mary Helen Johnson.  There were 3 past Grand Organists there, Cindy Garrett, Paul Runyan, and Mary Hartsfield, and Marjorie Bamford current Grand Organist.  It was a fun-filled day.  Only 1 more to go!

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Clue #11 -- FINALLY!!!!

We’ve come to the last special person on our list

If you’ve been keeping track, you know which office we’ve missed?

Wednesday June 13^th, that’s the night....where to go?

Head north on I-5, then West towards Camano.

The lighthouse and compass guide our way

We’ve been guided safely each mile and we say,

Thanks to all for showing your support, you’ve made it very clear

You are excited, as we are, for those who will serve next year.

New Westside Deputy Chairman for 2012-13

A packed house at Alderwood Chapter last night for Friends Night, the presentation of Ann Gate’s 50 year pin, and the announcement of Sharon Gray as the Westside Chairman of the Deputy Instructors for next year. AGM Gerry and AGP Terry, with the assistance of “Gilligan” Terry and “Mary Ann” Nancy, escorted Donna Gray to the east to join WM Sharon as the announcement was made. There 13 previous Westside Chairmen and 4 Eastside Chairmen, as well as current Eastside Chairman, in attendance to support the announcement of Sharon.

The newly announced Eastside Chairman, Carole Lee Walk was there, as were some of the Deputies for next year who have been announced in their chapters.

A fun evening for all who attended.

Gerry Mosler

Associate Grand Matron

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NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

To the ring of clapping, the tears of her daughter,and the button popping pride of

her husband  Sharlene "Shar" Davies was given the Commission  of GRAND

REPRESENTATIVE OF ALABAMA  Tuesday night 6/5/12, at  ALPHA CHAPTER #88

in Cle Elum.

She is listed as Secretary in the Blue Book.

As a dual member of Grace Chapter in Ellensburg she is listed as Conductress there.

Shirley Armstrong,

Grand Warder

Fawn Hacker, WM of Olympia #36 is the new Grand Representative of Louisiana in Washington.!!

There was a nice turnout of current & former Grand Reps at the meeting last night, including Bill Miller, GR of New Jersey, and Charlotte Miller, former GR of Louisiana.  After giving a few clues as to which State, then we did a "Last Man Standing" quiz -- only in this case it was the "Last WOMAN standing" -- which was Sister Fawn.  

Immediately following the meeting, Fawn called home to her husband Walter, who is recovering from some major surgery,  to give him the exciting news. 

Thanks, Gloria, for giving me this "assignment".  Hugs,  Judy Nielsen, Grand Esther

Clue #10

We want you to go south for appointment #10

Saturday June 9^th at 2p.m., pay attention then.

The lighthouse and compass guide our way

I-5 south, almost to Oregon, but don’t cross the bridge today.

We hope you can make it, there’s sure to be laughter

Come down and see the person we’re after!