Clue #7

The little hummingbird flew across the Narrow Bridge
to find a Grand person with care
Another treasure to add to the family
the seventh of those so fair.


(Belfair - Wednesday)

Answer & Clue

ANSWER TO CLUE #5:

Tonight our hummingbird landed on the tall tree at Cedar Chapter and announced Kathleen Mitchell as the new Grand Esther for 2016-2017. Her escort will be Clarence Mitchell.  There were 4 Past grand Esther's there to welcome her, along with 7 past Grand Matron's and 1 Past Grand Patron.

Thank you everyone for attending and helping us welcome the fifth of the family true.

CLUE #6 

The little hummingbird again flies East and South

On the first Monday in May

We shall wait no longer

To announce our officer of love this day.

Answer to Clue #4

Our little hummingbird flew a long way and landed at Spokane Chapter where we were pleased to announce Betty Hughes as Grand Martha for 2016-17. her escort will be Alice Hughes. We had 3 Past Grand Martha's, one past worthy grand Martha, several past Grand matrons and patrons. the evening started with honoring sister Florence Fitzsimmons Grand Representative of Minnesota. Thank you Florence for allowing us to add on to your special night.

Peggy

Clue #5

The little hummingbird flies west

from a tall tree we can view this day anew

the fourth Thursday is the day

for the fifth in the announced family true

Clue #4

The little hummingbird flew far and wide

To the large city on the Eastside

The fourth Tuesday is divine

A grand addition to a family so fine.

ANSWER TO CLUE #3

The little hummingbird flew to the land of Kirk and announced Paula Sonker as the new Grand Marshal for 2016-17. Her escort will be Dianna Kaspar.

There were 4 past grand matrons, 2 past grand patrons present. The past grand marshals along with our current grand marshal answered the challenge and now lead the groups with 9 in attendance to welcome Paula.
Keep looking more clues coming soon.

Peggy Mills AGM

Clue #3

So Excited to See Clue #3!

The little hummingbird flies low
The third Wednesday is the day
To visit the land of Kirk...
All will want to come and stay!

Clue Answers

CLUE #1 ANSWER:

The first of those so grand
The hummingbird landed at Evening Star and announced Linda Carlson as Grand Adah with Marjoe Richards as her escort.   Present were 6 PGMs, 2 PGPs. 3 Past Grand Adahs along with many more sisters and brothers.

CLUE #2 ANSWER:

The hummingbird landed @ Pyramid chapter to announce Richard Moulden as the new Grand Organist. Melanie Boss will be his escort. There were 8 past grand Organists there to congratulate him as well as 2 past grand matrons.  What a wonderful addition to the new grand family. Stay tuned to learn the next clue.☺️

Clue # 2 2016-17

The little hummingbird flew carefully

On the second Thursday in April

Searching the land of Sphinx and sand

To find one of the truly Grand

Clue #1 for 2016-17

The little hummingbird has taken flight

Let's see where she will land

The second Wednesday, under the Evening Stars

The first of those so Grand 

New Grand Representative

Last evening (April 5^th) I traveled to Alma Chapter in Kennewick to give the Commission of Grand Representative of the District of Columbia to John Lawson, their Junior Past Patron.  There were four former Grand Representatives and one current Grand Representative present. 

Carole Lee Walk, Grand Esther

New Grand Representative

Last night (March 7th) at Southgate Chapter Grand Chaplain, Neil Glessing, Grand Ruth, Ginny Elliott with the assistance of Grand Martha, Amy Smith surprised Sister Lorrie Steiner with the Grand Representative commission of Georgia in Washington.  Nancy Reed, Junior Past Representative of Georgia was in attendance as well as five current Grand Representatives.  It was a fun filled evening.  Congratulations Lorrie.

American Flag History Presentation

BC / Yukon Past Grand Patron Jim Pound and his wife, Celinda Williams will be conducting a beautiful TRIBUTE to the various flags used throughout America's History at the Maple Leaf Building on March 18th at 7:30 p.m. Celinda's father has been collecting these flags for a number of years and has done many presentations over the years to Schools, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) groups, Veterans groups, Masonic Fraternity meetings etc. Keeping our country's history alive through these flags. It has been her father's passion for many years.
PARADE OF FLAGS –

The idea of flying flags grew from the requirements of ancient warfare and the battlefield. Shields were painted with emblems or symbols to identify friend or enemy yet warriors needed to know where their leaders were hence the custom of carrying a pole was adopted and subsequently the idea of flags began!

National flags have come a long way. Flying now in courthouses, classrooms, and fire stations they typically hold symbolic significance for organizations as well as nations and have complex meanings ingrained into their designs. Yet they also bear with them a history – a story if you will, that must not be forgotten as it is in part, a history of where we have come from and who we are.

Fifty years ago, Ted Williams (Celinda’s Father) was a Boy Scout Troop leader and one of the recommend projects that year was patriotism. The troop decided to investigate American history by researching all the different flags and set out to make a series of paper flags that would tell the story of America.  That was the start – stars glued on butcher paper that would become a personal interest that has since been shared at many events for many years.

Adder in Iraq and as recently as June 29^th, 2015 over the grave ceremony of an American Revolutionary War Patriot in Virginia – a descendant of the Williams family recognized by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The 45 minute historical presentation will be hosted by Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44.  The 37 flags will be posted for display prior to and after the presentation.

New Grand Representative

Last night (February 23rd), Amethyst Chapter was the place to be.  Members and guests gathered to honor Deputy Instructors Richard Moulden and Martin Monk.  After all the accolades were given, I asked Worthy Matron Jean Pennington if I could address the chapter.  I took the opportunity to thank Amethyst for allowing me to be a part of their meetings and activities for years.  As I will be unable to attend their meeting in March, I asked if I could have some fun with the members.  Sister Nancy Jorgensen had distributed tickets prior to the meeting to all Amethyst members.  Brother Al Jorgensen drew three numbers and when Sister Nancy read the winning numbers, Sisters Jan Horst, Sandra Monk and Barbara Lampi came to the East.  I presented each one with an envelope, with a Snoopy saying, that revealed their prize.  Sister Jan won a stuffed puppy (“Happiness is a Warm Puppy”) and Sister Sandra a bag of chocolates (“Happiness is a Bag of Chocolates”).  When it came time for Sister Barbara to read her saying, she was speechless.  In a quiet voice she read “WHEEEEE!!!!  I’m the new Grand Representative of South Carolina!” at which point the Chapter erupted in cheers and applauses.  I then presented her with her commission and paperwork after which I had the honor of presenting her with her pin.  It was an awesome end to a fantastic evening!  Congratulations Sister Barbara!
Amy Smith, Grand Martha

Extended Reservation Deadline for Hotel Sheraton Roma

Important Message from WGP Bob deBruyn, Grand Chapter of Italy ~

The Hotel Sheraton Roma has extended the deadline for making reservations for OES to 05 March 2016.

Esther Club Luncheon

Esther Club Luncheon on Saturday, February 13, 2016
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The plate (pictured below) was donated back to the Esther Club by Eunice Butterfield, it was the one that Al received from the Esther Club when he was WGP.  It kind of caught Calvin off guard and for a few seconds he was speechless, which you know is a long time for Calvin. There is special bond between Calvin and the Butterfields and he said in his acceptance speech there would be more to follow at Grand Chapter, stay tuned.

Memorial Services

Russ Coffman’s services are Sunday, February 14^th @ 1:00 PM @ Powers Funeral Home, 320 W Pioneer, Puyallup with a reception following at Phoenix Masonic Hall, 1009 Main St, Sumner.

Marge Todd's service is at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 3315 S 19^th St, Tacoma on Sunday February 14^th at 2:30 PM. 

New Grand Representative

I presented the commission to South Dakota last night (February 5th) at Juanita Chapter to Mary Beth Short.  I read a poem as I walked around the chapter room, describing South Dakota, asking the members to guess the state.  As I rounded the corner I displayed a sign with Mary Beth's name on it to those on the south.  The room erupted but Mary Beth didn't know her name was on the paper.  I turned around and showed it to her and gave her a big hug, congratulated her, escorted her to the east, and presented her with the rest of her paperwork.  It was a wonderful evening.  
Claudianne Jones, Grand Electa

New Grand Representative

Grand Chaplain, Neil Glessing and Grand Ruth, Virginia Elliott, visited Pilgrim Chapter in Sequim on February 4th and presented the Grand Representative of North Dakota to Marge Williams, WM.

New Grand Representative

     I presented Sister Ada Anderson, Victory Chapter #161, Millwood, with a Grand Representative Commission to Rhode Island, tonight, February 3, 2016. 

     I had five clues prepared for chapter members to guess the state.  The last clue was:  "the smallest state in the union."  Everybody got that and I then announced the newest Grand Representative, Ada Anderson.  The news was greeted with enthusiasm and much cheer.

Claudianne Jones, Grand Electa