MEMORIAL FOR PGP HERB MILLER

The Memorial Service for PGP Herb Miller has been scheduled for Sunday, May 22^nd at 2:00 PM at the Des Moines United Methodist Church, 22225 9^th Ave S, Des Moines 98198. The Eastern Star and Masonic Services will be a part of the service.

GRAND MARSHAL ANNOUNCED!

Tonight (April 28th) we welcomed our newest addition to our Grand Family at Cedar Chapter in Tacoma, Irene Jacobs Grand Marshal, with her escort Gary who were escorted to the East to a standing ovation. In attendance were four PGM's, three PGP's, four grand officers and six past grand marshals. Our escorts, Tic, (LaNita) and Talk (Don) did their little skit. Total attendance for the evening including the officers was around 90 members. Thanks to all of you for coming out to support our newest grand officer.
In Love,
Gloria J Schwartz
Assoc Grand Matron

GRAND ELECTA ANNOUNCED

"Tick and Tock" appeared at Pine Tree Chapter No. 77, Kettle Falls and helped A.G.M. Gloria and A.G.P. Frank announce another Grand Officer, Grand Electa, Sister Pat Scales with Brother Tom as her escort. P.G.M. Marjoe Richards, P.G.M. Diane Osborne, P.G.P. Chuck Callen, P.G.P. Roy Sharp, and four past Grand Electas were present and Sister Pat and Brother Tom were 'pleased as punch!' Sister Jan Glidden, new Grand Ruth and Sister Shirley Armstrong, new Grand Warder (both Former Grand Representatives), were also present to share the special moment with Sister Pat. Everyone was very excited for them.
--Jean Burnett, Secretary of Eastern WA Grand Representatives' Club

MERGER UPDATE

It will be a joint merger ceremony on Friday, April 29th at Manito Masonic Temple in Spokane starting at 7:30 PM. Davenport Chapter will merger into Adelphi Chapter and then after a short break White Rose Chapter will merge into Spokane Chapter. The StarLight Grand Officers will perform both merger ceremonies. Please come support these four chapters as they go forward.

Clue #8

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER EIGHT IS FOR A LADY THAT IS FIRST RATE

HICKORY DICKORY DOCK
THE MOUSE FOUND THE KEY TO THE CLOCK.
HE WENT TO TOWN
TO SEND A LETTER
AND WHEN THE CLOCK STRUCK EIGHT,
HE KNEW BETTER
THAT TUESDAY WAS THE PLACE TO BE
BEFORE IT GOT WETTER.

Chapters that meet on the First Tuesday are:  Alma, Alpha, Astral, Everett, Fern, Hope, Key City, Lewis, Maple Leaf, Rada Uphus and Vineland.  Hope you find the Key to unlock this clue!

Sad News - Passing of Past Grand Patron Herb Miller

Greetings,

It is with much sadness that I notify you that Br. Herbert J. Miller passed to the next step at 3:30 p.m. today. No date has been set yet but the family will have a Celebration of Life at the First Methodist Church in Des Moines with both the Eastern Star and Masonic Services per Herb’s requests. The family will have a private service when Herb is again joined beside Leona’s ashes at the Tahoma National Cemetery.

Don Beck, PGP

Merger of Davenport Chapter into Adelphi Chapter

Friday, April 29th at 7:30 PM there will be a merger ceremony at Adelphi Chapter in Spokane. The members of Davenport Chapter will be merging with Adelphi Chapter. The StarLight Grand Officers will perform the ceremony. Please come support these two chapters as they embark on a new beginning.

2011 - Skagit County PM & PP Luncheon

It was a beautiful day in Coupeville as the PMs and PPs of Skagit County had their annual luncheon to honor the WGM and WGP.  The members of Tula Chapter cooked a delicious dinner and everyone had a great time.

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Report from Grand Chapter of Tennessee

My mother and I had the great Pleasure of attending TN 110 Annual Grand Chapter "Golden Chain of Friendship" the following are photos of Carole Fisher, Grand Rep. of TN in WA. with her counterpart Irma Forest, Grand rep of WA in TN. Mother was also asked to give the response at the Grand Rep luncheon and was quite the hit. This was a great honor for her, a time to shine for our order and state. We had a Awesome time Visiting Graceland and Beale St attractions. all photos can be viewed on My Facebook photo album is anyone would like to see them.

star hugs
Lynette Zierden
Grand Coulee Dam Chapter #237

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Clues #6 and 7

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER SIX WILL TAKE YOU WAY OUT IN THE STICKS

HICKORY DICKORY DOCK
AT SIX THE MOUSE CRAWLED INTO THE CLOCK.
THE MOUSE SEEN A SIGN
THAT WAS MADE OF PINE,
SAYING WEDNESDAY IS THE TIME

Chapters that meet the fourth Wednesday are:  Cenury, Evergreen, Illihee, Pine Tree and Tacoma


ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER SEVEN IS A TRUE STAR THAT IS A GIVEN

HICKORY DICKORY DOCK
THE CLOCK STRUCK SEVEN.
THE MOUSE WAS IN HEAVEN
UNTIL THE CAT SHOWED UP.
THE CAT NAMED CEDAR
WILL MEET YOU AT THE DOOR.
COME SEE US THURSDAY
WITH EXCITEMENT GALORE

Chapters that meet the fourth Thursday are Bethel, Cedar, Grand Coulee Dam, Harmony, Port Orchard, Roza and Zillah

Announcement #5

Good Evening

We arrived at Ivanhoe chapter Thursday to a wonderful and warm reception. Frank and I with our helpers Tic & Talk announced our new Grand Ruth, Janice Glidden and escort Howard. In attendance were six past grand Ruth's, 3 PGP's & 1 PGM and 4 grand officers. The Worthy Matron had cute bunny messages for all the introductions and the 51 in attendance enjoyed the evening and excitment.

Hugs
Gloria Schwartz
Assoc Grand Matron

2011 - Apr 21 - Honor Night for Cindy Schneider - Grand Representative of Vermont

What a fun time we all had at Port Townsend on Thursday night as Key City Chapter honored their own Grand Representative of Vermont Cindy Schneider.  We were thoroughly entertained by the "Sister" act of Neil Glessing and Dave Logue as Key City once again outdid themselves.  Everyone had a great time.

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PS.  Be sure to ask the Grand Conductress how she likes driving over on the penninsula!

Sad news from General Grand

Dear Grand Secretaries of General Grand Chapter, OES,

It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that our Sister Florence Adair, Past Most Worthy Grand Matron of General Grand Chapter and Past Grand Matron of Michigan, went to be with our Heavenly Father this afternoon.

Sister Mary Lockridge, Worthy Grand Marshal and Past Grand Matron of Michigan, called me to share the news of Sister Florence's passing. Sister Mary is with Sister Rennie Ofton, MWGM, at the Grand Chapter of Kansas Session at this time.
Sister Helen Milbourne, PGM of Michigan, called also to let me know of the plans at this time. There will be only a private family service for Sister Florence.

Memorials may be made to the Robert Adair ESTARL Fund, %Ms. Mary A. Ivey, Grand Secretary, Grand Chapter of Michigan, 13464 Preston Drive, Suite 250, Marshall, MI 49068-9684.

Cards may be sent to Sister Florence's home address at 35979 Castlemeadow Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48335-3823.
This is a difficult time for the family and they have requested no phone calls at this time.

As I have additional information, I will pass it along to each of you. We will be publishing an In Memoriam booklet for Sister Florence in the coming weeks.

Fraternally,

Alma Lynn Bane, PGM
Right Worthy Grand Secretary

Busy weekend!

It was a very busy weekend with events non-stop.  Here are some pictures from four of them.

Friday April 15th - King County PM and PP Luncheon
With great entertainment from Susie Herman (she refused to give her real name)
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Saturday, April 16th - Thurston County PM and PP Luncheon
With beautiful entertainment from Grand Worthy Advisor Kristina Knutsen
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Saturday, April 16th - Honor Night for Westside Chairman Gini Dryer-Dow
With wonderful Closing Cross from the Jobies and a surprise visit from the always hysterical Bertha!
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Sunday, April 17th - SWWA Dinner
With divine entertainment from some "angels".
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Clue #5

THIS IS ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER FIVE
SO BE PREPARED TO TAKE A DRIVE

HICKORY DICKORY DOCK,
IVAN HAS A CLOCK
THAT JUST STRUCK FIVE
AND THE MOUSE
DID THE JIVE.
HE'S CELEBRATING A SPECIAL DAY
AND THURSDAY IT IS COME WHAT MAY


Chapters that meet next Thursday are: Alderwood - Everett, Lackamas - Washougal, Lakeside - Bellevue, Pilgrim - Sequim, Reliance - Bremerton, Tyler - University Place, Adelphi - Spokane, Alki - Walla Walla, Ivanhoe - Spokane, Sunshine - Prosser. What's your guess?

New Grand Martha for 2011-12

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Good Evening

We had the good fortune of going to Jeannette Carroll's honor night at Black Diamond. In attendance were (4) PGM & (1) PGP, (7) Grand officers and a wonderful turnout of grand representatives and two deputy instructors.  Total attendance was around 104 people. Jeannette's entertainment was Russ
Coffman and he sang "How Great Thou Art" which was enjoyed by all. During responses I responded for the Elected and Appointed Grand Officers and then my two helpers Tic & Talk proceeded to bring Gil Carroll to the East with Jeannette where we were pleased to announced her as our Grand Martha.

Star Hugs
Gloria J Schwartz
Assoc Grand Matron

Sadness in the Grand Chapter of Oregon

I must inform you that our Sister Barbara Collins, Grand Adah of the Grand Chapter of Oregon, passed away at 5:30 this morning. Sisters and friends were by her side.

We will send Memorial information as soon as arrangements are completed.

Chris Nacheff Maneker
Grand Secretary
Grand Chapter of Oregon

New Grand Warder for 2011-12

AGM Gloria Schwartz and AGP Frank Pascoe and their escorts Don and LaNita traveled to Evening Star Chapter in Almira last night to announce that Sister Shirley Armstrong will be Grand Warder in their Grand Family. Attending the meeting were: Past Grand Matrons June Lee, Marjoe Richards and Diane Osborne and Past Grand Patrons J. Paul Fitzsimmons and Chuck Callen. Past Grand Warders Dottie Hardenbrook and Donna Lind braved the snow and were there to welcome Sister Shirley into their group. Sister Shirley is a Sparkler Deputy Instructor this year and is also a Former Grand Representative of Florida where she was called Miss Washington when attending their sessions.  She was also a Guiding Angel Deputy Instructor for PGM Cheri Moll and PGP Wayne Mouat.  Shirley is also a member of Nesika Chapter in Renton.


WooHoo, Angel!

New Grand Organist for 2011-12

Good Evening members

We had the privilege of announcing Marjorie Bamford, Centralia Chapter Grand Organist. There was a wonderful crowd of approx 75 members to welcome her. Tick and Talk did their routine and it was a fun time.

Gloria J Schwartz
Assoc Grand Matron

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Prayers Needed for PGM Marilyn Hoots!!

On March 31, I went in for a routine mammogram.  They called me back for more pictures and a consultation on April 4, and then for a biopsy on April 5.  Dr. Kramer, the radiology doctor continually said that she expected it to be calcium deposits.  She asked how I would like the results and I said that a phone call would be fine.  On Friday I was called and confirmed that it is cancer.  It is in the same breast where I had cancer 27 years ago.

Tomorrow (Monday) I will go in for blood tests, lung x-ray and an MRI.  On Wednesday we will talk with the cancer team of doctors at Virginia Mason – breast cancer doctor, radiology oncologist and medical oncologist.  They are all women.

Needless to say, I am scared, angry, but hopeful.

PLEASE PRAY FOR US!!!!!  Bill will be with me, of course, and it will probably be harder on him than me.  After 27 years it was not the answer I expected.

We will keep you posted.

Love you all,

Marilyn and Bill Hoots

2011 - Apr 10 - Eastern Washington PAGO meeting

The Past Appointed Grand Officers of Eastern Washington had their meeting Sunday to honor the current Eastern Washington Grand Officers - Grand Chaplain Harold Hill, Grand Ruth Anita Borst, Grand Esther Lorna Burns and Grand Warder Alice Hughes.  Barbara Danforth MC'd the events.  The Magic Moments coordinated everything, Portraits provided the decorations and the American Emeralds provided the special angel gifts for the four honorees.  It was a wonderful afternoon and everyone had a great time.

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2011 - Apr 9 - DI HN Pam Marrs, Eastside Chairman

It was a beautiful day at Grand Coulee Dam and the room was filled with lots of laughter from members and friends honoring Pam Marrs our Eastside Chairman of the Sparkler Deputy Instructors.  We were beautifully entertained by the daughter of one of Pam's co-workers who sang great renditions of 3 old standard country songs.    Everyone had a wonderful time.

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CLUE #4

Announcement number four is now at your door

HICKORY DICKORY DOCK
THE MOUSE WENT UP THE COCK.
THE CLOCK STRUCK FOUR
AND THE MOUSE HIT THE FLOOR.
THE JEWELER SAID THAT A DIAMOND WE DID NEED.
TO HIS KNOWLEDGE WE DID HEED.
A PIECE OF COAL WASN'T RIGHT,
OUR DIAMOND YOU WILL MEET THURSDAY NIGHT.

Well, Thursday night is April 14th which is the 2nd Thursday of the month. Chapters meeting that night are: Laurel, Mount Baker, Pacific, Pyramid, Tyee, Bethel, Cedar, Grand Coulee Dam, Harmony, Port Orchard, Roza & Zillah. Now it's your guess as to where to go.

Clue #3

HICKORY DICKORY DOCK

THE CLOCK STRUCK THREE

AND MUCH TO THE MOUSES GLEE

THE EVENING WAS BRIGHT

AND THE STARS WERE INSIGHT.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

Wednesday is April 13^th and it’s the 2^nd Wednesday of the month so there are a bunch of Chapters meeting that night—Cyclamen, Evening Star, Poulsbo, Richland, Tula, Century, Evergreen, Illihee, Pine Tree, Stanwood, Tacoma & Maple. Can you figure out the location?

2011-12 Grand Officer Appointed

On Friday, April 8th AGM Gloria Schwartz and AGP Frank Pascoe traveled to Crystal Chapter in Enumclaw. Judy Nielsen is the new Grand Esther for the year 2011-12. John & Barbara Grobler were in attendance. LaNita and Don put on their crown and clock and went around the room looking for the new Queen and her Escort--Bill Davis.

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Clue Number Two

CLUE NUMBER TWO IS COMING TO YOU

HICKORY DICKORY DOCK
THE CLOCK STRUCK TWO
AND THEN WE KNEW THAT
THERE WAS SHOPPING FOR A PEARL TO DO.
WHEN WE GET DONE
WE CAN HAVE LOTS OF FUN.
SEE YOU TUESDAY NIGHT

Gloria Schwartz, AGM

Okay, the Chapters that meet the second Tuesday are Centralia, Doric, Golden Rod, Vida and Spokane.  My guess is Centralia because their address is 218 N. PEARL St.  What do you think?

New Grand Representative!

Lorna Burns, Grand Esther, traveled to Waitsburg Chapter on Monday, April 4th to present the Grand Representative of Iowa commission to Marilyn Wilson. Marilyn is listed as WM of the Chapter in the current Blue Book.

The first clue for next year!

Now the time has just begun. Here is riddle number one!


HICKORY DICKORY DOCK THE MOUSE RAN DOWN THE CLOCK.
HE'S ON HIS WAY FOR A BIG DAY.
THE MOUNTAIN IS CLOSE IN SIGHT.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU FRIDAY NIGHT.


OK!  Friday night is April 8th - the second Friday of the month. Only 2 Chapters meet that night - Crystal in Enumclaw and Nesika in Renton.  Crystal is closer to the mountain.  What's your guess?

Place to Be!!!

Monday, April 4th, 7:30 at Waitsburg Chapter !!

2011 - Apr 2 - Reception for Grand Esther Lorna Burns

Grand Esther Lorna entered wearing a beautiful bright orange dress and matching heels, accented by a white leather fringed jacket. WM Louise and WP Gregg did a great job with the introductions, which included the Grand Officers coming in wearing bunny ears and carrying large pocket watches and singing "I'm Late" from Alice in Wonderland. Following introductions WM Louise turned over the meeting to Lorna. With a welcome of HOWDY she carried out her part very well. Introductions followed including all 4 of their children, several grandchildren and a number of other friends and relatives. It was a fun afternoon for all in attendance. Lorna and Gregg are much loved in their area and very much appreciated for all they do for their Chapter. Responses were given by WGM Linda, WGP Dick, PGM Marjoe Richards, PGP J. Paul Fitzsimmons and the final mystery speaker, Grand Marshal Karen Whipple. The meeting wrapped up and refreshments were enjoyed by all.

Gerry Mosler
Grand Conductress

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2011 - Mar 31 - King Co. 5 Deputy Honor Night

The Honor Night for the 5 King County Deputies was held on Thursday, March 31st at the Landmark on the Sound (old MRC).  Here's a description of the activities from Grand Conductress Gerry Mosler.

the honor night went really well - so well planned by the honorees and their chapters.

The main lodge room was filled - I didn't count but a guess would be 150. Each of the chapter WM's and WP's did a portion of the work. Laurel opened, Delta did introductions, Southgate did Good of the Order, Rada Uphus did the responses, Pyramid did the closing.

After opening and introductions the Decatur High School Chamber Choir performed - 13 very talented youngsters and they were wonderful. Even did an encore number!

Each honoree gave a brief response - limited to no more than 2 minutes and they stuck to it - recognizing the chapters they instruct and any special family and friends.

Gini responded for all 5 Deputies and then Margaret Morgan (for Bill Pond), Kit Wells (for Richard Moulden), Gary Craig (for Janet Sebastian), Dennis Okicich (for Mary Lindell), and myself (for Kristin Dycus) did a joint response. And we did a great job, if I do say so myself!

Refreshments followed in the dining room.

All in all a great evening and it was over in 2 hours!

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