Grand Esther Reception - Sep 12, 2009

(Unofficial Count) 101 people traveled to Prosser to the Princess Theater for the reception honoring the station of Grand Esther and Glenda Miller of Sunshine Chapter. All of the American Emerald Grand Officers were present.

WM Betty Reynolds and WP Jim Carrey presided over the festivities. Our honoree's husband Gordon started the entertainment by giving us the history of the "Star Spangled Banner" and how all four stanzas developed. Then Sierra Klingele sang the entire song accompanied by Terry Crabb. It was beautiful!

Eight Past Grand Esthers attended including the remarkable Blanche Herron Chambers who was Grand Esther over 50 years ago.

The mystery speaker was Grand Treasurer Marcia Haukaas and everyone enjoyed her remarks and those of the other responders: June Lee - GGCCM and PGM, Marilyn Hoots - PGM and Phil Green - PGP.

After the reception there were delicious treats at the Prosser Senior Center.

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