Place to Be

Beulah Chapter in Richland on Monday, October 9th, meeting starts at 7:30 PM.

New Grand Representative

Tuesday, September 19th, I had the opportunity to attend Greenwood's meeting for the purpose of appointment of a Grand Representative.

It took some thinking - but I decided to create a word search puzzle for everyone to play - keeping in mind that I didn't want it to take foreverrrrr.

So I created two - one for everyone attending which had the appointee's name and jurisdiction kind of hidden in it, and one for the appointee that had her name and the jurisdiction in the puzzle in RED.

The puzzle had all the Grand Officers listed and then the puzzlers had to figure out where the other clues were at in the puzzle. So my handy assistant, Vanna (Chuck Kent) took one side of the room and passed out puzzles, I took the other side. I made very sure to 'miss' Adah when I began handing out the puzzles and telling everyone to keep them face down....watch out for those Worthy Patrons though...they can be a bit sneaky and try to peek.

When I 'thought' I'd handed out all the puzzles, I explained how the puzzle worked ...that all the grand officers were in it ... but that there were two clues in the puzzle that would tell them which member of Greenwood would be the Star of the evening.

Oh, and then I was reminded that I hadn't given one to Adah. So I gave her the special puzzle and told everyone to turn over their puzzles and begin. I think it took 30 seconds or so before Helen Van Allen recognized that her name was on the sheet. She was startled and said "I never thought it would happen for me", laughing.

We then escorted her to the east, presented her with her pin and commission as the Grand Representative of South Dakota in Washington. Pictures afterward of the Grand Representatives present: Cathy Cook (NM), Linda Mock (VA), Sandra Monk (MA), and Donna Severn (OR). As well as 3 past GR of South Dakota (Willie Halprin, Mary Beth Short, and Chuck Kent) and about 10 or so others.

Thank you to the Worthy Grand Matron for this fun honor to bring joy to someone else!

Tess Kent, Grand Martha 2017-18

Place to Be

Greenwood Chapter on Tuesday, September 19^th, meeting starts at 7:30 PM.  It’s Hawaiian attire night.

Memorial Service for PGP Chuck King

Dear Friends and Family of Charles N King,

            There is a memorial service for Chuck King on Saturday, Sept 23, 2017 at 4 p.m. at the Belmor Park Golf & Country Club Clubhouse. The Belmor Park & Country Club is located on the south side behind The Commons at Federal Way shopping mall. The address is: 2101 S. 324th St, Federal Way, WA 98033

           

Directions: 

•           Take I-5 to the S. 320th Exit #143 and turn west.

•           Go 2 blocks, turn left on 23rd Ave S. and stay on 23rd Ave S.

•           The road will curve to the right and the street becomes S. 324th St.

•           The entrance to Belmor Park is immediately on your left.

•           Tell the gate guard you are there for a memorial service.

•           The clubhouse is straight ahead; turn right just after the guard house into the parking lot.

Prayers needed

Please keep Sam Roberts, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of WA in your thoughts and prayers. He had a heart attack last week and had 2 stents put in. He is home now but will have to go back for more surgery.

Place to be

The place to be:  Naomi/Faith OV on Tuesday, August 29.

See you there!

Patricia Demuth

Grand Adah

Time Change for Martha Washington OV

Please note that the time has been changed for the Official Visit at Martha Washington Chapter.  Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m., and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m.

Thank you.

Jean Ballard, WGM

Breaking News

Please note that the reception honoring the station of Associate Grand Matron and JoDee Desrosier currently scheduled for September 23, 2017, has been cancelled so that those who wish to attend the memorial for PGP Chuck King will be able to do so.

There will be an honor night for Sister JoDee on November 1, 2017, at 7:30 in conjunction with the Official Visit o Okanogan and Silver Star Chapters.

Thank you.

Jean Ballard
Worthy Grand Matron

Pacific OV - 2017

Here are some pictures from the OV at Pacific Chapter.  Looks like it was lots of fun.

Dream Camp 2017

Had a great time at Rainbow Dream Camp 2017 and a wonderful turnout of Grand Officers.

OV Welcome and Belfair

The room was full of Saturday, August 12, for the Official Visit with Welcome and Belfair Chapters.  Two fun suits added to the enjoyment of the day.  Mentors were Vicki Voorhees for Welcome Chapter and Gloria Schwartz Belfair Chapter.

Mt. Baker OV

The Dancing Lights Grand Family had another wonderful time at the OV of Mt. Baker Chapter in Mt. Vernon.  The Mentor award went to Laurel Jacobs!  Congratulations all on a great night.

Instructionf for cutting coupons!

Hi All,

Below are the instructions for cutting coupons for our troops.  I would like to track the $ amount of coupons we, as an organization, are sending to Support Our Troops.  Please report to Dee Johnson of Vida Chapter the $ amount each time you send a package of coupons.  Thank you! 

Jean Ballard, WGM

Troopons® -- Bagging Instructions --

The commissaries have requested that Troopons be bagged and delivered to them as follows.

1. Cut out the coupons. 2. Sort coupons into two piles by status: a. Expired.  Not expired more than 2 months. (e.g. if today’s date is 3/1/2013, you would cut out coupons with an expiration date that is not older than 1/1/2013.  b. Unexpired.  At least two months of life left.  3. Sort each of those two piles into four piles by type: a. Food items b. Non-food items c. Baby food/items d. Pet items (like dog food) 4. Stuff them into plastic baggies.  5. Write the status (Expired or Unexpired) and the type (food, non-food, baby, or  pet) on them. 6. Total the retail savings of the baggies and write it on them.  This helps us track the value of the overall program. 7. Mail them to SOT as follows: 

Support Our Troops®  P.O. Box 70 Daytona Beach, FL 32115-0070

Only "Manufacturer's Coupons" can be used. They can be from the newspaper, dispensers in grocery stores, tear-pads, and elsewhere as long as they state "Manufacturer's Coupon" on them. No assistance vouchers. No food stamps. No store coupons. No restaurant coupons. No Internet coupons. 

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our military troops and their families!  

Happy clipping!

First OV at Stanwood

The chapter room was packed for the first OV of Worthy Grand Matron Jean Ballard with Worthy Grand Patron Al Cramer at Stanwood Chapter.  The OV was held at the Everett Scottish Rite and it's a good thing because there was plenty of room for everyone.  Great job Worthy Matron Janice Dorsey and congratulations to Jennie Kelly for being awarded as the first Mentor, WGM Jean's recognition program for the year.

Square and Compass Jamboree

Our WGM Jean and WGP Al had a great time at the Square and Compass Jamboree.

First OV update

With high heat expected on Saturday, and apparently with no air conditioning in the Hall (there will be several fans to blow the air around and the doors to the outside will be open once we have completed formal opening), please feel free to wear something very lightweight and comfortable.  Ladies, you do not need to wear hose.  Gentlemen, you do not need to wear jackets.

See you Saturday!

Hugs,
~Jean

Sad News: Our Golden Chain has again been broken. Brother Chuck King, PGP, passed away on July 15th, surround by his family. Brother Chuck moved to Colorado Springs a number of years ago to be near his sons. A celebration of life will be held in the Seattle area sometime in the future. Brother Chuck served as WGP in 1977-78 with Sister Catherine Mace.

Memorial service for Andy Haapala, PGP, will be Sunday, July 30th at 2:00 p.m.

Fox Island Alliance Church

655 - 6 th Avenue Fi

Fox Island , WA. 98333

253-549-2831

(if not acquainted with Fox Island might want to check Map Quest for directions .)

Sad News: We have lost another link in our Washington OES golden chain. Brother Andy Haapala, PGP 1976-77, passed away yesterday, July 10th. Services are pending. Cards may be sent to the family c/o address in the Blue Book.

Another Project for WGM Jean and WGP Al

Terry Cramer is chairing our chemo caps program. 

Terry has yarn which she will be bringing to our Official Visits.  You may use yarn she provides, or provide your own.  The yarn should be soft, fragrance free, and pet hair free. 

The websites listed below have instructions on how to make chemo caps.  Please choose whichever pattern you would like to make.

https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knit-Hats/Knitting-for-Charity-20-free-hat-patterns
http://www.knotsoflove.org/patterns

It has been requested that we make different size caps (not just for babies), and that we remember to make caps for both girls and boys.

We would also like to include in this project our members who are no longer able to attend meetings.  If you know of such a member, please choose some yarn from Terry and print a few of these cap instructions for them.  

Thank you in advance for your work on this project.  I know those who receive this gift of love are greatly appreciative of our efforts.

Hugs,

Jean Ballard,
Worthy Grand Matron