2010 - Sep 2, OV for Lackamas, Henry Wentworth and Martha Washington

Photos courtesy of Rodger Collins, Gr. Escort.

 

 

 

The Place to Be!!!

The Associate Grand Conductress is going GR hunting this Thursday, Sept 16th. Her guide says the best game is found by heading way far south on I-5, then heading a few miles east. Will she find her elusive prey? Or, will she lack a mass of hunting ability? Laughter could ensue!

CORE for Washington News!

Exciting news from the CORE for Washington! We are growing by leaps and bounds! At Kirkland Chapter's last lmeeting, a member made a motion that Kirkland Chapter become a member of the CORE!  It was passed and they became CORE member number 176!!!!  How cool is that?  Our 1st entire Chapter!

Now, the fun begins! We would like to issue a challenge to all Chapters to sign up for the CORE and to have as many of your individual members sign up too! We are planning many projects and loads of fun so don't miss out, join today. The registration form is available on the blog site. Looking forward to signing you up!


Star Love,
Kathy Neubecker - Chairman

Sad News

It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that George Mauel of Centralia Chapter passed away last night (9-9). He was a fantastic escort for his wife, Leora, Grand Martha, during the Portrait Grand year. They both had a connection to my parents for many years. George has not been well for awhile. I know he is now in a better place.
Please keep Leora and their daughters, Lora & Georgia and the rest of the family in your prayers.
Cards may be sent to: Leora Mauel & family, 1914 Sandra Ave, Centralia WA 98531-9379.
Chocolate Hugs & Kisses,
PGM Diane Osborne

Services for Frances Gottner

Frances' Memorial Service will be Saturday Sept. 18, at 1:00 pm at the Des Moines Masonic Center, 2208 S. 223rd Des Moines WA 98198 (Where Juanita Chapter meets) OES Service by Juanita & Fern Chapters.

Sad News - Passing of Frances Gottner

My dearest Frances passed-on this morning, Labor Day 9/6/10. She died peacefully without pain. We met in high school in Santa Monica, California and were married on October 17, 1947. We were initiated together into Eastern Star in La Sierra Chapter in Fresno, Calif, in February 1966. Sister Frances and I served together twice in the East in Omega Chapter in Des Moines, WA. in 1978 -1979 and 1988 -1989.

She gave me outstanding support as we traveled for several years with the Grand Lodge team all over Washington, and she assisted the wives of two Grand Masters by leading the indoctrination sessions for the ladies of the Grand Lodge teams for those two years

She served as a Deputy Instructor for WGM Loretta Ketner, Westside Chairman of the Deputies for WGM Eileen Wonders, and was Grand Marshal for WGM Aileen Hedlund. She was of course my escort in 1991-92-93, and in my appointment on the General Grand Chapter ESTARL Committee.

At the present time she was a member of Juanita Chapter in Des Moines and Fern Chapter in Tacoma and an Honorary member of several other Chapters.

Frances dearly loved our Eastern Star and it’s members, and I would like to thank the many Sisters and Brothers who sent her loving and encouraging cards during her illness.

Leonard Gottner PGP

Lots of miscellaneous stuff!

Invitation

Pilgrim Chapter No. 157, Esther Chapter No. 19 and Key City Chapter No. 71

Invite you to The Official Visit of

Linda Runyan, Worthy Grand Matron

Grand Chapter of Washington

Order of the Eastern Star

Accompanied by Dick Weigel, Worthy Grand Patron

September 20, 2010

7:30pm

Sequim Masonic Center

700 S 5th Ave

Sequim, Washington 98382

Air Conditioning - No stairs

NWPDI Meeting
Vida Chapter is hosting the Northwest PDI Club luncheon on Saturday, September 18th at noon. This date is not our usual date as we adjusted it so as to avoid conflict with the AGM/AGP reception. Reservations for the luncheon ($6) should be sent to Gini Dryer-Dow by September 15.

Lost Altar Cloth
I am looking for Vida Chapter’s Altar Cloth that was used at Grand Chapter for the Memorial Service. If you remember where it went or someone who might have picked it up after Grand Chapter, Vida Chapter is in need of it for Grand Memorial in September. Please e-mail me at igj98@comcast.net or Bob and Lila Lindsey at linds551bb@comcast.net. Thanks, Irene

From the Stars of Washington and Connie Shrum
Inland Empire Officers Association meetings -

• September 18th, 2010 meeting at 10 AM Instruction at 11 AM
• October 16th, 2010 Breakfast 9 AM Instruction 11 AM
• November 20th, 2010 Meeting at 9 AM Instruction at 10 AM
• February 26th, 2011 Meeting at 8 AM Instruction at 10 AM
All at White Rose Masonic Center
** President, Pat Scales

Trinity Chapter news -
Hi Connie
Could you please let people know that on Oct 11 Trinity Chapter will be having a Bake Potato Bar at 6 PM for a donation followed by a short form meeting honoring our star points with an angel ceremony brought to us from a chapter in Ohio and not done in this area before that I am aware of.
Thanks
** Sue Watson, Worthy Matron, Trinity Chapter #215 Tumwater

Invite –
Martha Chapter #60 invites you to attend an
Honor Night for
THOMAS HENSON
Sparkler Deputy Instructor
Monday, October 25th, 2010 at 7:30 PM, Cheney Masonic Temple, 106 College Ave, Cheney
Special Invitations to:
Follow the Stars Grand Family,
Sparkler Deputies and all Past Deputy Instructors;
Worthy Patrons – 02-03; 07-08; 09-10; 10-11

Invite – Come and meet the Starlight Grand Family
The Inland Empire Past Matrons/Past Patrons Association
Invites all members to a special dinner, honoring the Starlight Grand Family
On Friday, October 16, 2010
Dinner is at 6:15 PM in the Ballroom
Dress Formal – OR –
If you wish – ‘Remember When’ – by wearing a former Grand Officer Dress
– OR Grand Representative Outfit
- OR –A Deputy Instructor Outfit

Cost is $18.00
Downtown Masonic Center, 1108 W Riverside, Spokane, Washington
Everyone is welcome and we look forward to your attendance at this special event.
Marilyn Schahfer, Worthy President; Ed Weber, Worthy Advisor; Bruce Ostrander, Secretary

PLEASE RSVP by October 8, 2010 to: Florence Fitzsimmons, Treasurer, (509) 725-1720
Prepayment is appreciated to speed up check-in. Please send your check to:
Florence Fitzsimmons
Box 868, Davenport, WA 99122-0868

Trinity Chapter’s Salmon Dinner -
Hi Connie
Would you please let people know that on Sunday Oct 10th Trinity Chapter will be hosting a Salmon dinner at 1 PM? The cost is $15.00 and there will be games after the dinner. For Tickets contact WM Sue Watson @ 360 259-9443 Or Karen Lawson @ 360 867-1885.
Thanks
** Sue Watson


MARTHA CHAPTER #60
Cordially invites you to a reception honoring
The Station of WORTHY GRAND PATRON of the Grand Chapter of Washington, Order of the Eastern Star and

RICHARD ‘DICK’ WEIGEL

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010; 2:30 PM; Betz Elementary School, 317 N. 7th ST, Cheney, WA

A special invitation extended to:
American Emerald Grand Family
Portrait Grand Family Snapshots Escorts
Magic Moments Grand Family Tamer Escorts
Present & Former Grand Representatives
Hearts and Harmony Deputy Instructors
Past Deputy Instructors
Worthy Patrons 1979-80; 1994-95; 2000-01; 2004-05; 2005-06; & 2008-09
Chapter Patrons
All Eastern Star Family Friends

MOTELS CLOSE TO CHENEY
• Holiday Inn Express; 111 Betz RD, Cheney. Phone 509-235-1100 or www.hiexpress.com/cheneywa ... Located north end of Cheney on SR 904
• Super 8 Motel; 11102 W. Westbow BLVD, Spokane, WA 99224. Phone 509-838-8800... Located on I-90 between Cheney and Spokane (Exit 272)

DIRECTIONS TO CHURCH AND RECEPTION:
Coming from North from Spokane: Take the Cheney/Four Lakes exit off of I-90. At the first light coming into Cheney, stay to the right and turn right on Betz RD. Holiday Inn Express is on the right. Continue on Betz RD until you come to N. 6th ST and turn left on N. 6th. Continue on N 6th and go past the High School. On the corner of N. 6th and Oakland is the United Church of Christ Church on the left with lots of parking. Across the street is Betz Elementary! Our youngest is a graduate from this school 

Coming from the South: Take the Tyler exit off of I-90. Go clear through Cheney and at the 3rd Stop Light, turn left onto Betz RD. Follow above directions.

 
Note from your blogkeeper
My apologies for being so late in updating the blog, but I was gone to NC for my mom's 90th birthday for a few days and came back to a dead computer.  Finally have the new computer up and running and am trying to get everything up to date.  If you have anything to contribute to the blog or calendar, just send us an e-mail and we'll get it up there.
Hugs!
Stephanie

2010 - Aug 30 - OV Everett and Alderwood

The evening started with a delicious pot luck dinner provided by both Chapters.  Then (Unofficial count) 134 members packed the Chapter room as Everett and Alderwood Chapters welcomed WGM Linda and WGP Dick for their official visit.

Everett's WM Mary Lee Tucker and WP Robert King welcomed everyone and lead their officers through opening and introductions.  Then Alderwood's WM Janet Busby and WP Tom Busby took over and lead their officers through the Golden Chain and closing.

After the meeting, everyone enjoyed delicious refreshments in the dining room.

2010 - Aug 20 - OV Magnolia & Victory

(Unofficial count) 96 members gathered in Millwood for the official visit of WGM Linda and WGP Dick at Victory and Magnolia Chapters

WM Chris Bippes and WP John Chamberlain of Magnolia did a great job of leading their officers through opening and introductions, then WM Jennie Palmer and WP Jim Palmer and their officers showed us how well Victory Chapter does the Golden Chain. 

The Grand Officers were out in force to support the two Chapters.

Afterwards we enjoyed delicious refreshments downstairs.  The next day, most of us came back for Magnolia's delicious fundraising breakfast.

2010 - Aug 21 - OV Pine Tree

Over 75 members traveled to Kettle Falls for the Official Visit of WGM Linda with WGP Dick.  It was a beautiful, warm day.

The Grand Officers were very pleased to be there to help celebrate.

WM Nancy Breza and WP Tom Scales did a great job of leading their members throught the opening and introductions and the Chapter had a very cute addenda for the WGM and WGP.  Afterwards everyone gathered in Chewelah at the Breza's for a delicious barbecue.

2010 Golf Tournament Results!

The 10th annual OES Charity Golf Tournament was held on August 13, 2010 at Whispering Firs Golf Course, McChord AFB, Washington. The tournament supported the OES Scholarship Fund and Tacoma Valley Rite Care Program which supports the Children’s Therapy Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington. Approximately $4,800 will be donated to these charities.

Fifteen teams competed – 6 mens teams and 9 mixed teams. A total of 57 golfers participated and 40 additional members and friends attended the festivities after the tournament. 43 Chapters, businesses and individuals sponsored the tournament for a total $3,075.00. A raffle was held after the tournament which included several hotel stays, rounds of golf, dinners and services. We thank all the chapters, individuals and businesses for their support. Water was donated by Pepsi, pies by Shari’s and doughnuts by Krispy Kreme.

A special thank you to Darlene Wiggins, Margie Bunge, Ann Gates, Sandy Henry, Janet Sebastian, Lillian Gallion, Bill Davis, Robin Erickson, Michelle Burlison, Mary Ellen Sparks, Clayton Sparks, Linda Miller, Laura Thomas and Cindy Sims who helped to make this tournament a success. Without their assistance, we could not have had such a great day.

The winners of the tournament are as follows:

1st place Men’s team – Ken Hayes, Rick Boettcher, John Blair and Mike Wray
2nd place Men’s team – Paul Snypp, Clint Smith, Bruce McDanial, Edwin Hill

1st place Mixed team – Sharon Spudich, Nick Spudich, Daryl Stuart, Terry Madche
2nd place Mixed team – Charlie Tewalt, Denice Tewalt, Gary Pitcher, Tony Tewalt
3rd place Mixed team – Dave Owen, Rachel Owen, Richard Hallet

Closest to the Pin – Men – Norm Day; Women – Rachel Owen
Longest Drive – Men – Greg Hammontree; Women – Rachel Owen

Something unique happened during our tournament. Ken Hayes got a “hole in one” on the 12th hole. This is something that all golfers hope for but many never attain. We congratulate Ken on his achievement.

The 11th Annual Tournament will be scheduled for the 2nd Friday of August 2011 – mark your calendar now and join us. We are looking at changing the format to 2-person teams – Hopefully, this will allow more people to play along with making the play a little faster. Plan to join us!!

Bill and Alice Hammontree, Co-chairman

2010 - Aug 17 - OV Fern & Lewis

(unofficial count) 106 members cooled off in the wonderfully air conditioned Chapter room as Fern and Lewis Chapters welcomed WGM Linda with WGP Dick for the official visit.

WM Linda Polly and WP PT Stan Cybulski lead their officers through opening and introductions and she let us know of some odd illegalities in other states.   Then WM Marjorie Kay kept WP PT Stan busy as their officers performed the Golden Chain and closing.

The room was very full and everyone enjoyed sharing the evening with the mother and daughter chapters.

The Grand Officers were pleased to attend and enjoyed the Hawaiian dress code.

Afterwards there were wonderful goodies in the dining room before we all headed home - through a massive traffic jam for those of us heading north on I-5.

2010 - Aug 16, OV Cedar & Tacoma

(Unofficial count) 116 members braved the traffic to join Cedar and Tacoma Chapters for the official visit of WGM Linda Runyan with WGP Dick Weigel and the Starlight Grand Family.  We enjoyed a delicious dinner for a donation ahead of the meeting.

WM Irene Jacobs and WP Gary Jacobs of Cedar Chapter did a great job of leading their officers through opening and introductions.  Then WM Charlotte Miller and WP Bill Miller and their officers did a lovely job of the Golden Chain and closing.

WM Linda's speech was a wonderful reminder of how important the Ronald McDonald house is to the families that use it and why we need to save our pop tabs to help support it.

After the meeting we enjoyed delicious refreshments in the dining room.

2010 - Aug 15 - Rainbow Dream Camp

There was a great OES contingent at Rainbow Dream Camp on Sunday to enjoy the delicious breakfast (they served over 340 and made over $1,000). 

It was Harry Potter heaven there and everyone was into the spirit of the theme.

The weather was hot, but the friendship was warm and everyone had a great time.  The worship service and the OV were beautifully done and the girls are going to have lots of fun this year.

The penguins are waddling through the year with WGA Kristina and it looks like everything will be very cool.

GWAA Ashley did a great job with Dream Camp and we commend all her efforts.  We're looking forward to seeing what Jordin will do next year as we go tropical.

2010 - Aug 13 - OES Golf Tournament

What a fun and beautiful day it was on Friday the 13th at the Whispering Firs Golf Club at McChord.  Many brave souls actually played golf while the rest of us did the hard work of sitting around, socializing and riding the beer cart!  Wheeeeeeee!

The company was splendid and the weather delightful.

Dinner was delicious and then our superb chairpersons - Alice and Bill Hammontree - did a great job of presenting all the awards and handing out the raffle prizes. 

Other people took more and much better pictures and hopefully they will send a few for posting.  It was lots of fun and when we find out the totals raised for the charities, we'll let you know.

Job well done!

2010 Gr. Chap Photos from OR, ID and WA now available

All photos from 2010 Oregon, Idaho & Washington OES Grand Chapter Sessions and Installations are now online at Picasa!


Click on the link below (or copy and paste it into your browser to view the photos):

http://picasaweb.google.com/danvoorhees39

Enjoy!
Vicki & Dan Voorhees

2001 - Aug 6 - OV Montesano and Pacific

(Unofficial count) 110 members traveled to Montesano for the official visit of WGM Linda with WGP Dick and the Starlight Grand Family.  It started with a delicious dinner and then we celebrated being out of the massive traffic jams all over the west side of the state by putting on our masks and having a ball.

WM Barbara Russell with WP Mark Russell of Montesano did a great job of leading their officers in opening and introductions.  Then WM Donna Moody and WP Les Moore of Pacific Chapter took over and lead their officers through the Golden Chain. 

All of the officers did a great job and everyone had a wonderful time.

Under good of the order, we were treated to a fairy tale with WGM Linda as Cinderella and WGP Dick as the Prince.  She was wheeled into the room in a beautiful "carriage" that looked suspiciously like a dolled up wheel chair.  It was preceeded by two noble steeds that had to use a walker to get around.  However, after being escorted throught each Star point and given appropriate advice, she got to dance with her handsome prince - until the clock struck midnight and she was wheeled out with the horses leaving little reminders of thier presence.  But, not to worry - they had a clean up crew ready.

All in all, it was a very fun and happy evening. 

We look forward to seeing everyone at the golf tournament or at the next OV for Cedar and Tacoma Chapters on Monday, August 16th!  Then on Tuesday the 17th it's the ov of Fern and Lewis chapters.

Memorial Service Location Change

The location of the Memorial Service for Robert (Bob) Miles has been changed to the Northlake Christian Church, 19029 North Rd, Bothel 98012. It is directly across the street from the Floral Hills Funeral Home. Date is: Saturday, August 14th Time is: 1:00 PM

2010 - Aug 2 - OV & 100th Anniversary of Floral Chapter

(Unofficial Count) 107 members gathered in Monroe to celebrate the official visit of WGM Linda Runyan and the Starlight Grand Family and also the 100th anniversary of Floral Chapter.

WM Valerie Hoffmeister and WP Bill Wade did a great job of leading their officers through the opening and introductions.

The Grand Officers were out in force to support the Chapter.

There was lots of entertainment, starting with that infamous bag lady who occasionally wanders into our Chapter rooms to make fun of us. 

She was definitely overdressed for the warmth of the Chapter room.

But she found her "Santa" in AP Bob Gates!

After she finally decided to head for greener pastures, we were treated to a fascinating history of the Chapter written by Lila Estes and presented by Inga Opitz. 

During her response, WGM Linda announced that Doris Jellinek had been named a Special Angel for Floral Chapter.  She and the other Chapter Special Angels will be honored at Grand Chapter next June.

After the meeting, we enjoyed delicious refreshments downstairs before heading home.  It was a lovely evening and everyone had a great time. 

The next OV will be at Montesano this coming Friday, August 6th at 7:30 pm.  Please come out and support the Chapters.   Let's fill up the room!

2010 - August 1 - Grand Reps Club Picnic

The Grand Representatives Club of Western Washington held their annual picnic at Borst Park in Centralia.  It's a wonderful place, with an indoor area with a kitchen big enough to hold quite a crowd  - and there were about 55 of us there. 

The members of the club provided a delicous potluck dinner.

If you went away hungry it was your own fault.

The room was full of happiness and warmth as the Grand Representatives - current and former - greeted their guests - the Starlight Grand Family.

Everyone had a great time and enjoyed visiting with all their wonderful friends.

July 31, 2010 - First Official Visit

(Unofficial Count) 165 members went to Sunnyside as the first Official Visit of WGM Linda Runyan with WGP Dick Weigel and the Starlight Grand Family was held at the Sunnyside Masonic Center.

WM Becky Goddard and WP Nick Goddard of Evergreen Chapter did a great job of leading their officers in opening the Chapter.  Then WM Sandee Hodkinson and WP John Hodkinson of Illihee Chapter took over and took us through introductions.  WM Syrita Lockhart and WP Walter Lockhart of Sunnyside lead their officers through the Golden Chain and took us the rest of the way to closing.

There was a great turnout of officers and members from all 3 Chapters plus packed sidelines.  It was warm in the room, and not just because of the heat. 

After the meeting, we all enjoyed delicious cookies in the dining room.  It was a great way to start the new Grand Chapter year.