Some more Pictures!

West Virginia/Washington Banquet at General Grand Chapter
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Vida/Tacoma Official Visit on November 27, 2012
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Sad News from Poulsbo

Past Matron & Past Grand Representative of Rhode Island Jane Wold from Poulsbo and Priscilla Chapters passed away in her sleep Saturday night. Information regarding her services will be posted when that information is available.

Pictures! Pictures & More!

Pictures from AGP Rodger Collins from General Grand Chapter & Honor Night for Doris Kelly Grand Representative of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

47th General Grand Chapter 2009-2012
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General Grand Installation
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Fort Worth Water Garden
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Honor Night for Doris Kelly on 11-13-12
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Services for Anita Borst

Kathleen Miller, her husband Daryl is Anita’s brother, called to say that Anita’s services will be this Saturday, November 17th in Wilbur.   Burial will be at 1:00 pm at the cemetery in Wilbur with a memorial service following at the Community Presbyterian Church, 11 NE Cole St, Wilbur at 2:00 pm.

Pictures from AGP Rodger!

Reception of Grand Electa Louann Yager held in Port Angeles on Saturday, November 10th.
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Pictures from Fort Worth Stockyards & Rodeo prior to the start of General Grand Chapter.
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Sad news

Anita Borst of Evening Star Chapter in Almira and Past Grand Ruth for Linda Runyan and Dick Weigel passed away this morning around 2 am.  Please keep Phil and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Lakeside/Kirkland OV

Please be aware that the OV on Thursday, November 15th will be at the Bellevue Masonic Center where Lakeside Chapter meets and NOT in Kirkland as the Grand Chapter Calendar & OV book lists it.  The location is correct on the blog calendar.

2012 General Grand Chapter in Ft. Worth

We had a great time in Ft. Worth at General Grand Chapter and especially enjoyed seeing our own PGM John Grobler go from Acting MWGP to Most Worthy Grand Patron, and our PGM Joy Lough installed as Worthy Grand Ruth along with all of our GG Committee members.  There were over 50 Washington members there.

We started off with a fun day at the Stockyards capped off with a BBQ and rodeo (the cows won)!  Then it was on to the many festivities of General Grand:  Estarl Service, Memorial, Youth introductions, business, resolutions, closing and installation!  That doesn't include the endless meals and social time.  It was wonderful.

One resolution of note that was adopted:  first and second female cousins of Master Masons can now join.  It's not as much as we hoped to accomplish, but I'm sure many of you can find some cousins who want to join and it didn't say how many times removed they could be.

My pictures are below in order by the date they were taken.  Took them all with my phone, so the quality might not be as great as the ones Rodger will be sending soon, but it will give you some idea of the goings on.

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Update on Ruth Hammer's Service

Ruth Hammer’s (who passed away on November 5^th) service will be Monday, November 19^th at 10:00 AM at Einan’s Funeral Home, 915 By-Pass Highway, Richland.  Cards can be sent to the family at the address in the 2012-13 Blue Book as she is listed as Worthy Matron of Richland Chapter.

More Sad News

OES Sisters and Brothers –

I have just received word that our golden chain has been broken with the passing this afternoon (November 7th) of our beloved Brother Joe Ivey, Senior Past Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Arizona. A memorial service will be scheduled for later in the month, and I’ll let you all know as soon as I have any details. Sister Carmen is both in grief and exhausted, and needs our support; sending a card to let her know that your thoughts and prayers are with her would be appreciated. Any mail sent to the Seattle address in the Blue Book will be forwarded to Carmen in Arizona.

Love & Hugs,
Judy Turchin
Analia #112

Sad News

Ruth Hammer, Worthy Matron of Richland Chapter #239 passed way today (November 5). She was ill for few months; went home very quick.  No other details available at this time.

Sad News / Service for Charlotte Pearson

Stanwood’s Golden Chain has once again been broken. Our Sister, Charlotte Pearson, passed away October 28, 2012. Services will be held Saturday, November 3, at 1:00 p.m. at Gilbertson Funeral Home, 27001 88th Avenue NW in Stanwood. Graveside services will immediately follow the funeral, with a reception at the Stanwood Masonic Hall following that. Condolences can be sent to the Family of Charlotte Pearson, c/o Dennis Pearson, P O Box 191, North Lakewood, WA 98259.