The First OV at Vida Chapter

The first Official Visit of Worthy Grand Matron Marge Ramsdell and Worthy Grand Patron Dennis Okicich was held on Saturday, July 18th at Vida Chapter in Tacoma. The room was packed with people to the point that some members had to sit just outside the open doors and the Sentinel moved his station farther out into the hall.

All 18 American Emerald Grand Officers attended and 29 Deputy Instructors. Worthy Matron Barbara Burleigh and Worthy Patron Larry Burleigh did a great job of keeping everything moving and Vida Chapter put on a skit with participation from many in the audience.

Worthy Grand Matron Marge had the honor of presenting Sister Judy Troyer with her 50 year pin - her first such presentation. Then WM Barbara surprised WGM Marge with a box of very special chocolates - it contained WGM Marge's new Life Membership certificate. The WGM was almost speechless.

It was a beautiful, sunny day filled with fun, friends, fellowship and hugs! What better way to start the year.