Light the Night - Westside

Light the Night Walk on Sunday, April 27, 2013 at Tacoma Scottish Rite.
Pictures shared by Grand Organist, Calvin Russell
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Clue #3

To the Clark County Fair we’re itching to go

We’ll march into town to continue our show

Thursday, May 2^nd, Washougal’s the place

To find our next happy new face!

Clue #2

The Yakima County Fair is our next stop

With music so lively it’ll make you bop

On Wednesday, May1st there’ll be no strife

As you look on the Sunnyside of life!

Another batch of pictures!!

Grand Adah of 2013-14 Appointment at Amethyst Chapter on April 23, 2013.
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SE WA PM & PP Lunch in Clarkston on April 24, 2013.
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Inland Empire PM & PP Dinner in Spokane on April 24, 2013.
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Answer to Clue #1 - New Grand Adah for 2013-14

Last night at Amethyst Chapter, we had the honor of announcing our new Grand Adah for 2013-14 – Sister Kathi Dewey from Amethyst and Crown Chapters.  We are so pleased that Kathi will be part of the Happy Hearts Grand Family and look forward working with her.

Thank you WGM Gerry Mosler, GGCCM & PGM Cheri Moll, PGM Sandy McAmmond and GGCCM and PGP Dennis Okicich for being there to support our new Grand Adah and to the 80 members and friends in attendance.  There were also 6 Past Grand Adahs:  Alice Ashley, Gen Cooley, LaNita Pascoe, Mary Helen Johnson, Kristine Ford and Cindy Schneider.

Hugs!

Stephanie Hoye AGM
Rodger Collins AGP

 

Grand Worthy Adviser's Reception news

For those who have purchased registration to the Grand Worthy Advisor’s Reception:  The Silent Auction and Grand Officer Bazaar begin at 2:00 pm at the Lynnwood Convention Center.  Dinner seating will begin at 5:30 pm, with dinner served at 6:00 pm, followed by the reception.  We look forward to sharing GWA Katie Cardinal’s special day with our OES Supporters.  SnoKing District, WA/ID Rainbow Girls

Thank you –

Terri Elwood                                                   
WM Analia #112
SnoKing GWAR Registration Chair

More pictures!!

Eastern Washington PAGO Luncheon on April 14 in Moses Lake.

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Skagit & Island Counties Past Matrons & Patrons Lunch on April 16.

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King County Past Matrons & Patrons Lunch on April 19 at Juanita Chapter.

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Thurston County Past Matrons Lunch on April 20 at Olympia Chapter.
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Clue #1

At the King County Fair our journey starts

With joyful smiles and happy hearts.

Tuesday April 23rd at this jewel you’ll find

A real winner of the Blue ribbon kind!

Bowling Fun Day

    An amazing group of hearty souls braved snow and rain on April 7^th to meet in Ellensburg at the Rodeo Bowl for the 5^th annual Bowling Fundraiser. There were five teams registered this year, but only four were able to come. (Vern, Judy, and Mary Ann Herrst had out of state company and had to miss this year.) All together 19 bowlers competed as we played one game of regular bowling and one game of nine pin no tap. Scores were determined while we took a break for lunch and then played a game of Scotch Doubles. The high scoring team (without handicap) was the Spokane Guys and a Gal. Team members are Phil Green, Dick Weigel, John Chamberlain, Bill Weigel, and Bonnie Rail. High scorer (without handicap) was John Chamberlain, and Rebecca Fleishman was the high scorer (with handicap). The Lewis Ladies of Faith team took top place (with handicap). Members on this team are Karen Karnes, Rebecca Fleishman, and Lynn Tebbutt. This year they brought a friend, Lindsey. Other teams competing were: WGM’s Gals with team members Gerry Mosler, Jill Okicich, Janna Hagerty, and Jamie Mosler, and Alley Oops with team members Sharon Singleton, Ray Berrian, and Marjorie Bamford. Last minute entries were Billie Abers, JoDee DeRosier (Grand Marshal), Scott, and Lindsey. They were each assigned to one of the other teams.

        Several Grand Officers stopped by during the day to add encouragement and share lots of laughter. WGP Bob and escort Nancy; AGP Rodger and escort Helen; GC Mary Ann; and Grand Martha, Jean Ballard. Thanks to everyone who came to bowl and to those who came to support us. Not only was money added to the Grand Chapter funds, but those who attended had a fun time. Plans for next year are underway for a bigger and better tournament!

     Thanks to PGP Dennis Okicich for taking pictures of this event. Watch for them soon on the blog.

Marjorie Bamford

Tournament director

Fund Day Request

Fund Day Committee "Gently Used Clothing Sale" event need:   If you have a clothes rack (any size) you'd like to loan to Eastern Star for the Fund Day on June 1, 2013, please contact Jeannette Carroll,  253-630-6181 or 206-437-4465, thanks.  

New Grand Representative of Iowa

Well I did it.  I gave Nancy Huntley of Poulsbo Chapter #235 the Grand Representative commission to the great state of Iowa tonight!

My little skit was comprised of Nancy, Jr. P.P, Bob and Virginia and myself.  The Marshal handed out words for a song about fun days to the tune of School Days to everyone, except for the four of us and we were standing in front of the East.  The sheet I gave to the four of us had words starting out with the same tune and then it got all mixed up with one about fun days, one about the light the night walk and Nancy’s with some info on Iowa.  Once everyone was really confused, I apologized and stated I had been working on several projects this week and apparently got everything all mixed up.  So I got the information I had taken along and gave a sheet of info on Fun Days to Bob to look over and comment and one on Light the Night Walk to Ginny to look over and comment and then I gave Nancy the folder on the Grand Rep commission and when she opened it and started to read it, I then introduced her as the new G.R. to Iowa.  She was sooo excited as well as everyone there.  Of course, everyone told me later they knew it was going to be her.  How they know is beyond me!!!  

Nancy was thrilled that the commission is from Iowa as she has OES friends and other friends in Iowa.  She said when she goes to their Grand Chapter; she will have to go for more than the 3 days, more like 3 weeks! 

I had a great time!  Even got to sit in the East!!

Louann Yager

Grand Electa

"Celebration of Life" for Joe Ivey, PGP of Arizona

Joe Ivey's Celebration of Life

 

It was Joe's wish to have a  "Celebration of Life"  here in Washington, his second home, when the time came. 

 He loved all the friends he made here in the last 16 plus years, and  most everyone loved him.  

The time has come to fulfill his wish, and the "Celebration" will  be held on Saturday,  April 27th, 2013 at 11:30 AM

Edmonds Masonic Center  315 Dayton, Edmonds, WA 98020 .  Hopefully many of you can attend and  help us Celebrate

the Life of  89 years of a True Mason, Eastern Star Member, and Kind and Gentle Man, Friend to all.

 

Carmen Ivey

Pictures from AGP Rodger!

WGP Bob's Special Project Dinner in Walla Walla on April 6, 2013.
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Bowling Tournament in Ellensburg on April 7, 2013.
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Kitsap-Mason PM and PP Lunch on April 9, 2013.
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Two Honor Nights -- Phyllis Williams and Kirsten Peterson on April 1 and April 2, 2013.
These pictures were shared by Rob Chandler.  The first 5 pictures are from Phyllis's HN and the other 6 are from Kirsten's HN.
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Place to Be

Poulsbo Chapter on Wednesday, April 10^th at 7:30 PM