Pilgrim's 100th

Pilgrim Chapter #157 (in Sequim) is gearing up to celebrate being 100 years old.  The party will be held on August 19, 2017 in Sequim.  Sequim will be dark then, so this will be a come-one, come-all party in vacationland!

Grand Chapter Meals

Grand Chapter Meal Registration is available online. The Registration for Meals ends June 1st!

Clue #8

Clue #8

Twinkle, twinkle, shining star,

How we wonder who, and what, you are.

Loyalty to kin and friends,

Her love for them has no end,

Towards Tri-Cities, we will go,

Soon we’ll be there, don’t you know!

See you May 25, 7:30 p.m.

ANSWER TO CLUE #7

On Tuesday, May 16, Brother Al, Sister Terry, Sister Sheryl and I pulled into Train Station #7 in Millwood, where we enjoyed the honor night for Grand Representative Aril Baldwin (Utah).  We then had the pleasure of announcing Sister ARIL BALDWIN of Magnolia Chapter as the new Grand Chaplainthe 2017-18 Dancing Lights Grand Family.  Sister Aril’s escort will be her brother, PGP Phil Green.  Three Past Grand Chaplain’s enjoyed the meeting along with the many members in attendance.  It was a fun night for all!

Jean Ballard, AGM

ANSWER TO CLUE #6

On Monday, May 15, Brother Al, Sister Terry, Sister Sheryl and I pulled into Train Station #6 in Parkland, where we had the pleasure of announcing Sister PATRICIA DEMUTH of Faith Chapter as the new Grand Adah the 2017-18 Dancing Lights Grand Family.  Sister Patricia’s escort will be her husband Paul.  Ten Past Grand Adah’s enjoyed the meeting along with the many members in attendance.  We also welcomed Faith Chapter's newest 50-year member, who received that honor from the Grand Chapter of Florida.  It was a fun night for all!

Jean Ballard, AGM

ANSWER TO CLUE #5

On Friday, May 12, Brother Al, Sister Terry, Sister Sheryl and I pulled into Train Station #5 in Renton, where we had the pleasure of announcing Sister TESS KENT of Nesika Chapter as the new Grand Martha the 2017-18 Dancing Lights Grand Family.  Sister Tess’ escort will be her husband Chuck.  Three Past Grand Martha’s (including me!), 5 Past Grand Matrons and 4 Past Grand Patrons enjoyed the meeting along with the many members in attendance.  It was a fun night for all!

 ~Jean Ballard, AGM

ANSWER TO CLUE #4

On Tuesday, May 9^th, Brother Al, Sister Terry, Sister Sheryl and I pulled into Train Station #4 in Spokane, where we had the pleasure of announcing Sister MARILYN BORDNER as the new Grand Ruth the 2017-18 Dancing Lights Grand Family.  Sister Marilyn’s escort will be her husband Bill.  Among the many who enjoyed the meeting were 5 Past Grand Ruths.  It was a fun night for all!

Hugs, Jean Ballard, AGM

CLUE #7

Twinkle, twinkle, shining star,

How we wonder who, and what, you are.

At the mill within the woods,

No, this isn’t Hollywood,

Busy she will ever be

As she prays for you and me.

See you May 16, 7:30 p.m.!

CLUE #6

Twinkle, twinkle, shining star,

How we wonder who, and what, you are.

This one daughter is so true,

While all day long, the sky is blue,

Travel to the Land of Park,

That’s where you will hit the mark. 

See you May 15, 7:30 p.m.!

ANSWER TO CLUE #3

On Monday, May 8, Brother Al, Sister Terry, Sister Sheryl and I pulled into Train Station #3 in Malden, where we had the pleasure of announcing Sister KATHY SEVILLE as the East Side Chairman of the 2017-18 Deputy Instructors.  Brother Len Seville is Sister Kathy’s escort.  There were five Past Deputy Instructors in attendance.  We also had the pleasure of welcoming Lorna Bell Burns and Karen Loesch as Malden’s newest 50-year members!  It was a fun evening for all!  

Hugs, Jean Ballard, AGM

Answer to Clue #3

Eastside Chairman of the Deputies for 2017-18 is Katherine Mayo Seville of Malden Chapter! WooHoo and Congratulations, Kathy!

Clue #5

Clue #5

Twinkle, twinkle, shining star,

How we wonder who, and what, you are.

Green as do the meadows grow,

Cedar River really flows,

At our points, she is the fourth,

This sister sits near the north.

See you May 12, 7:30 p.m.

Clue #4

Twinkle, twinkle, shining star,

How we wonder who, and what, you are.

Smiling like the yellow sun,

She is always on the run,

In Spokane, you will agree

She’s a keeper – just you see!

See you May 9, 7:30 p.m.

Clue #3

Clue #3

Twinkle, twinkle, shining star,

How we wonder who, and what, you are.

South of Cheney you will see,

A teacher of great quality,

With a smile and twinkling eyes,

She will be a big surprise!

See you May 8, 7:30 p.m.

Hugs,

Jean Ballard, AGM

Answer to Clue #2

Wednesday evening, May 3, Brother Al, Sister Terry, Sister Sheryl and I had the pleasure of traveling to Olympia Chapter to announce Sister KAREN KARNES as the new Grand Organist for the 2017-18 Dancing Lights Grand Family.  Sister Karen’s escort will be Norma Jean Roberts.  Among the many who enjoyed the meeting were 5 Past Grand Organists.  Thank you all for being with us last night!  More to be announced . . . . .

Hugs,

Jean Ballard, AGM

Answer to Clue #2

The new Grand Organist for 2017-18 will be Karen Karnes of Olympia Chapter and her escort will be Norma Jean Roberts! Congratulations, Karen and Norma Jean!

Floral Initiation

Floral Chapter #117 in Monroe will be adding 4 new members on May 15th.  This should be a great evening.  Why?  The current Rainbow Girls State Mother Advisor, Robin Martin, is the presiding Worthy Matron and the initiates will include the current Grand Worthy Advisor, May Powell, Grand Recorder, Kylee Morris, Bothell Rainbow Dad, Gary McPherson, and his wife Paula.  There will be a potluck dinner at 6:30pm, initiation at 7:30pm and a purse auction to follow.

Grand Lodge Photo Archive update

Grand Lodge photo archive update:  All photos from OES events that are uploaded to the Grand Lodge Archive can be found here https://wa-masonicphotos.smugmug.com/OES.  If you would like to upload to the archive, let me know and I can provide instruction and assistance.

Steve Martin

New Grand Representative

Tonight (May 1^st) I traveled to Oasis Chapter, Ephrata to present Barbara Shay with the commission to Vermont. To say she was surprised is an understatement. There were several former Representatives and even one former representative to Vermont. This is so much fun to do.

Linda Carlson, Grand Adah

Ritual Competition Deadline

Ritual Competition Applications Due: May 5^th

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