- Hope Chapter in Oakesdale on Tuesday, June 1st. Meeting starts at 8:00 PM.
- Alpha Chapter in Cle Elum on Tuesday, June 1st. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM.
Monday, May 31, 2010
PLACES TO BE!
Friday, May 28, 2010
The Grand Family for 2010 - 11
2010-11 APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS—Starlight Grand Family
Grand Chaplain—Harold Hill, Evergreen Chapter/Goldendale
Grand Marshal—Karin Whipple, Greenwood Chapter/Seattle
Grand Organist—Pamela Lee, Reliance Chapter/Bremerton
Grand Adah—Mary Helen Johnson, Henry Wentworth & Martha Washington Chapters/Vancouver
Grand Ruth—Anita Borst, Evening Star Chapter/Almira
Grand Esther—Lorna Burns, Malden Chapter
Grand Martha—Helen Collins, Afton Chapter/Marysville
Grand Electa—Ann Taylor, Stanwood Chapter
Grand Warder—Alice Hughes, Spokane Chapter
Sparklers Deputy Instructor Chairmen:
Eastside—Pamala Marrs, Grand Coulee Dam Chapter/Coulee Dam
Westside—Gini Dryer-Dow, Vida Chapter/Tacoma
Grand Chaplain—Harold Hill, Evergreen Chapter/Goldendale
Grand Marshal—Karin Whipple, Greenwood Chapter/Seattle
Grand Organist—Pamela Lee, Reliance Chapter/Bremerton
Grand Adah—Mary Helen Johnson, Henry Wentworth & Martha Washington Chapters/Vancouver
Grand Ruth—Anita Borst, Evening Star Chapter/Almira
Grand Esther—Lorna Burns, Malden Chapter
Grand Martha—Helen Collins, Afton Chapter/Marysville
Grand Electa—Ann Taylor, Stanwood Chapter
Grand Warder—Alice Hughes, Spokane Chapter
Sparklers Deputy Instructor Chairmen:
Eastside—Pamala Marrs, Grand Coulee Dam Chapter/Coulee Dam
Westside—Gini Dryer-Dow, Vida Chapter/Tacoma
2010 Yearbook Orders
The orders from Chapters for the 2010 Yearbooks are coming in very slowly. Please check with your Chapter Secretary to be sure yours has been sent. The cost is $7.00 prepaid or $10.00 at Grand Chapter. These make great gifts for Grand Representative counterparts. Send orders ASAP to Stella Brown. The order form is on the OES website.
May 27, 2010 - Answer to Clue #11
We were at Grand Coulee Dam Chapter tonight to make the final announcement to complete those vital appointed members of our new grand family.
CarnJack and Brother Harold still didn't seem to have the knack of the whole thing but after much fumbling around were able to escort Sister Pam Marrs to the East where she was announced as the East Side Chairman of the Deputy Instructors. Brother Dave Marrs was introduced as her escort. You may wish to know that the Deputies will be called the Sparklers.
We were very snug in the small chapter room with 55 in attendance. It was a great pleasure to have PGM's Ann Hendricks, Joy Lough, Marjoe Richards, & Diane Osborne, PGP's J Paul Fitzsimmons & Phil Green there along with 2 Grand Officers, 6 Grand Representatives, 4 Deputies and the newly announced West Side Chairman, Gini Dryer Dow, and 2 WM's and 2 WP's.
There were also seven past East Side Chairman along with the Present East Side Chairman, Nancy Peterson. I must, once again that everyone for being so supportive of those who have been chosen for next year. It is wonderful to have such support right from the beginning.
God Bless you all and God Bless our Wonderful Order with a resurgence of interest, energy and membership.
Star Love to all,
Linda Runyan, AGM
Photos courtesy of Lynette Zierden
CarnJack and Brother Harold still didn't seem to have the knack of the whole thing but after much fumbling around were able to escort Sister Pam Marrs to the East where she was announced as the East Side Chairman of the Deputy Instructors. Brother Dave Marrs was introduced as her escort. You may wish to know that the Deputies will be called the Sparklers.
We were very snug in the small chapter room with 55 in attendance. It was a great pleasure to have PGM's Ann Hendricks, Joy Lough, Marjoe Richards, & Diane Osborne, PGP's J Paul Fitzsimmons & Phil Green there along with 2 Grand Officers, 6 Grand Representatives, 4 Deputies and the newly announced West Side Chairman, Gini Dryer Dow, and 2 WM's and 2 WP's.
There were also seven past East Side Chairman along with the Present East Side Chairman, Nancy Peterson. I must, once again that everyone for being so supportive of those who have been chosen for next year. It is wonderful to have such support right from the beginning.
God Bless you all and God Bless our Wonderful Order with a resurgence of interest, energy and membership.
Star Love to all,
Linda Runyan, AGM
Photos courtesy of Lynette Zierden
2010 Grand Chapter Tours - update
We have just a few places left on the bus for the Grand Chapter Tour. Reservations need to be sent in right away to assure a place. They can call me at home this weekend 509-522-1487 to reserve a spot and mail the registration after the Memorial Day Holiday. We have people from 10 different jurisdictions booked on the tour this year. It should be lots of fun.
Thanks.
Diane & Charlie Rice
Thanks.
Diane & Charlie Rice
Thursday, May 27, 2010
May 27, 2010 - Update on June Lee
Hi All,
June is doing fine now. She is making progress each day and the Dr. was in Monday and told her she could probably go home next week. He had first estimated she would be here 6 to 7 weeks. She has been giving herself her own injections and is walking better and further each day.
Now the sad news,
May, June's Mom passed away last night about 10:30 in McKay Nursing home. She had been going down for the past month very rapidly. She celebrated her 94th Birthday last week. June is handling that OK just sad she was unable to be with her at the last or won't be able to go to Yuma for the burial.We will have a celebration of life Memorial sometime in the future.
Kenny
June is doing fine now. She is making progress each day and the Dr. was in Monday and told her she could probably go home next week. He had first estimated she would be here 6 to 7 weeks. She has been giving herself her own injections and is walking better and further each day.
Now the sad news,
May, June's Mom passed away last night about 10:30 in McKay Nursing home. She had been going down for the past month very rapidly. She celebrated her 94th Birthday last week. June is handling that OK just sad she was unable to be with her at the last or won't be able to go to Yuma for the burial.We will have a celebration of life Memorial sometime in the future.
Kenny
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
May 25, 2010 - Answer to Clue #10
There was a full house (unofficial count 76 members) at Vida Chapter last night as AGM Linda Runyan and AGP Dick Weigel revealed the answer to clue #10.
CarnJack forgot his hat and cape and Over The Hill Harold wasn't much help as they couldn come up with any answers. So AGM Linda and AGP Dick took over and announced WM Gini Dryer-Dow as the new Westside Chairman of the Deputies for 2010 -11. Hubbie and WP Tom Dow will be her escort.
PGM Kit Wells was beaming since Gini was one of her She Shell Deputies when she was Westside Chairman. In addition to Kit, present were PGM's Beverly Haave and Barbara Hedden and PGP Don Beck. There were 5-elected and appointed Grand Officers, 8-Grand Representatives, 6-Deputies and 5-WM's & WP's. Also present were the current and 14 Past West Side Chairmen.
Sister Linda says, "WOW, the support is amazing and sure makes the time memorable for the person being announced as well as for everyone else. Brother Dick and I cannot tell you how much we appreciate the continued support. It makes us proud to be at your service for the next year. One more announcement to go. I hope as many as possible will be able to be there.
It was a great evening and everyone is thrilled for Sister Gini. Can't wait to see who her counterpart will be at Grand Coulee on Thursday evening.
CarnJack forgot his hat and cape and Over The Hill Harold wasn't much help as they couldn come up with any answers. So AGM Linda and AGP Dick took over and announced WM Gini Dryer-Dow as the new Westside Chairman of the Deputies for 2010 -11. Hubbie and WP Tom Dow will be her escort.
PGM Kit Wells was beaming since Gini was one of her She Shell Deputies when she was Westside Chairman. In addition to Kit, present were PGM's Beverly Haave and Barbara Hedden and PGP Don Beck. There were 5-elected and appointed Grand Officers, 8-Grand Representatives, 6-Deputies and 5-WM's & WP's. Also present were the current and 14 Past West Side Chairmen.
Sister Linda says, "WOW, the support is amazing and sure makes the time memorable for the person being announced as well as for everyone else. Brother Dick and I cannot tell you how much we appreciate the continued support. It makes us proud to be at your service for the next year. One more announcement to go. I hope as many as possible will be able to be there.
It was a great evening and everyone is thrilled for Sister Gini. Can't wait to see who her counterpart will be at Grand Coulee on Thursday evening.
Monday, May 24, 2010
May 24, 2010 - Update on June Lee
Hi All,
OK, it was another roller coaster ride for part of the week but again all seems to be fine.
June definitely threw another clot last Sunday night and the trip to Deaconess in Spokane was a good move. There they have one of the most up to date hospitals and staffs in the State if not the Nation. They again ran a battery of tests and she had people from all specialties of medicine looking at her and consulting about her. Some would come in just to chat after reading her chart because they had never known anyone to survive what she has been through. A top hemotologist did a conference call to others in the field and determined that the low coumadin was not doing the job. It still allowed a clot to build. They did not want to go to the high level of coumadin because of the bad side affects it has on the rest of the body. They came up with going back to Heparin, a thinner that is more user friendly and just quietly does its job with pretty limited side effects. It also does not conflict with any other medications. Drawback it is that it is very expensive. We told him DO it. If our insurance doesn't cover it, and it should according to our pharmacist, then we will take care of it somehow.
I asked the Dr. why the filter they put in didn't catch this clot. He said the filter catches the larger life threatening clots but small ones can get by, but that the Heparin should prevent any more from building and the body will work on dissolving any already in the body.
They had her up and walking in the halls there and even did a few stairs so her physical therapy is coming along and the lead Dr. there said she needs to be building stamina and return to her normal activities. The sooner the better. I think we will be limiting some of those activities because those who know June well know she always overdoes it. So, keep her in your prayers still, they are working for sure. My faith has surely grown as well as others close.
I brought her back to Ephrata Hospital today, via car and though it was tiring for her she said it felt soooo good. She was resting well when I left her a few minutes ago. I think I'm gonna sleep good tonight too. They will continue therapy there though she has already passed the phase she was entering when she left last Monday morning early. Hopefully she can return home very soon.
Love,
Ken
OK, it was another roller coaster ride for part of the week but again all seems to be fine.
June definitely threw another clot last Sunday night and the trip to Deaconess in Spokane was a good move. There they have one of the most up to date hospitals and staffs in the State if not the Nation. They again ran a battery of tests and she had people from all specialties of medicine looking at her and consulting about her. Some would come in just to chat after reading her chart because they had never known anyone to survive what she has been through. A top hemotologist did a conference call to others in the field and determined that the low coumadin was not doing the job. It still allowed a clot to build. They did not want to go to the high level of coumadin because of the bad side affects it has on the rest of the body. They came up with going back to Heparin, a thinner that is more user friendly and just quietly does its job with pretty limited side effects. It also does not conflict with any other medications. Drawback it is that it is very expensive. We told him DO it. If our insurance doesn't cover it, and it should according to our pharmacist, then we will take care of it somehow.
I asked the Dr. why the filter they put in didn't catch this clot. He said the filter catches the larger life threatening clots but small ones can get by, but that the Heparin should prevent any more from building and the body will work on dissolving any already in the body.
They had her up and walking in the halls there and even did a few stairs so her physical therapy is coming along and the lead Dr. there said she needs to be building stamina and return to her normal activities. The sooner the better. I think we will be limiting some of those activities because those who know June well know she always overdoes it. So, keep her in your prayers still, they are working for sure. My faith has surely grown as well as others close.
I brought her back to Ephrata Hospital today, via car and though it was tiring for her she said it felt soooo good. She was resting well when I left her a few minutes ago. I think I'm gonna sleep good tonight too. They will continue therapy there though she has already passed the phase she was entering when she left last Monday morning early. Hopefully she can return home very soon.
Love,
Ken
Clue #11
Follow the Stars, they'll lead the way
Another one doing and helping so much
And now it will be "Grand" and we'll all "Coo", real "Ly"
May 27th, 4th Thursday, to fill our sky with the light we love much
Another one doing and helping so much
And now it will be "Grand" and we'll all "Coo", real "Ly"
May 27th, 4th Thursday, to fill our sky with the light we love much
Friday, May 21, 2010
Clue #10
Clue # 10 - here we go again!
Follow the Stars, they'll lead the way
New star helper there in the West can almost the "narrow's reach
Where a good many talents "Vi"ed for the "Da" light
May 25th, 4th Tuesday, soo a "star" meant to guide and to teach.
Follow the Stars, they'll lead the way
New star helper there in the West can almost the "narrow's reach
Where a good many talents "Vi"ed for the "Da" light
May 25th, 4th Tuesday, soo a "star" meant to guide and to teach.
May 20, 2010 - GR HN - Joyce Zierdt, Delta - Louisiana
Mardi Gras came to Tukwila as Delta Chapter honored their own Joyce Zierdt, Grand Representative of Louisiana. (Unofficial count) 77 people gathered to enjoy the special meeting for this special person. WM Tina Flanders Riley and WP Bob Ludbrook did a great job of keeping everything moving along.
Wonderful responses were given by Janet Fritts for the Grand Representatives, Frank Pascoe for the Grand Officers, Bill Hammontree for the PGPs, Marjoe Richards for the PGMs and Brian Gross for the GGCCMs.
34 current and former Grand Representatives were on hand.
This included 5 current Grand Representatives.
After the meeting there was delicious strawberry shortcake and chocolate covered strawberries in the dining room. It was a lovely evening.
Wonderful responses were given by Janet Fritts for the Grand Representatives, Frank Pascoe for the Grand Officers, Bill Hammontree for the PGPs, Marjoe Richards for the PGMs and Brian Gross for the GGCCMs.
34 current and former Grand Representatives were on hand.
This included 5 current Grand Representatives.
After the meeting there was delicious strawberry shortcake and chocolate covered strawberries in the dining room. It was a lovely evening.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
May 19, 2010 - GR Honor Night, Terry Mosler, Occidental - Illinois - Go Salukis!
(Unofficial count) 74 members braved the rain and wind to gather in Ballard as Occidental Chapter honored their Grand Representative of Illinois - Terry Mosler. WM and WP Pat and Brono Zittlau got us through short form, introductions and the Chapter business. Then Terry took over and gave us some interesting facts about the State, how their Chapters do honor nights and work, and most importantly - about the Saluki, mascot of Southern Illinois University. Go Salukis!
Great responses were given by Gary Roth for the Grand Representatives, Roy Sharp for the PGPs and Diane Osborne for the PGMs.
There were 29 current and former Grand Representatives present to help Brother Terry celebrate. Afterwards there were ice cream sundaes for dessert and lots of laughter and happiness.
Grand Chapter news
I spoke with Sister Marge Ramsdell yesterday and clarified that we will not be using Chapter Banners at Grand Chapter this year. The age and fragility of our banners cannot be changed and we certainly don’t want to handle them more than necessary. Please pass the word.
Star Friendship,
Irene Jacobs, Decorations Chairman.
Star Friendship,
Irene Jacobs, Decorations Chairman.
OES FunDay
Just to let you know that we are receiving a lot of really nice formals and etc. and in all size ranges. We still hope to get in a lot more so please go through your closets and help us out.
Most of all come and enjoy a fun day, lots of fun, food, and laughter and lots of things to do.
I keep hearing that it is to far to drive, Get a car pool going, I bet that if you heard there was a store that was putting on a big sale with gowns and tuxes and reduced prices you wouldn't think twice about driving the distance, and you sure can't beat the prices we are offering.
Great clothes at great prices, many fun things to do and great food too.
Linda Miller
Most of all come and enjoy a fun day, lots of fun, food, and laughter and lots of things to do.
I keep hearing that it is to far to drive, Get a car pool going, I bet that if you heard there was a store that was putting on a big sale with gowns and tuxes and reduced prices you wouldn't think twice about driving the distance, and you sure can't beat the prices we are offering.
Great clothes at great prices, many fun things to do and great food too.
Linda Miller
Sad News
Gerrie Hankin Passed away on May 16 she was a Maplette Deputy Instructor and a member of Priscilla Chapter. Her husband was Sheldon Hankin cards may be sent to: 16300 ST Hwy 305 #35, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
Services for Gerrie Hankin, are on Saturday May 22 at 1:00 PM at Priscilla Chapter.
Pam Rookard
Services for Gerrie Hankin, are on Saturday May 22 at 1:00 PM at Priscilla Chapter.
Pam Rookard
Grand Chapter Gala - SOLD OUT!
Would you please post on the Blog that the Barn Raising - Eastern Star Gala being held on Sunday, June 27th is SOLD OUT. If the Banquets form is downloaded from the Grand Chapter website, it will also say that the Gala is Sold Out. A big thank you to everyone who has sent in their reservations!
Peggy Shaul
Banquets Chairman
Peggy Shaul
Banquets Chairman
Answer to Clue #9
And now we are whole:
The final member of the appointed Grand Officers for 2010-2011 was announced tonight at Afton Chapter in Marysville. There were 71 members present to hear that Sister Helen Collins will be the next Grand Martha.
We know more would have been there but for the honor night of Terry Mosler or conflicting meeting nights. (Congratulations Brother Terry on your Night!) However, those present included PGM Marjoe Richards, 4 Grand Officers, 5 Gr Representatives, 2 deputies and 3 WM's. Also, there were 8 past Grand Martha's and the present Grand Martha, Penny Bosley.
Including Sister Helen there were 7 members of the new Grand Family present. I had them line up in the West in Introductory Order which they did VERY WELL! At that time I was delighted to introduce them as members of the "Starlight Grand Family."
Much appreciation is extended to all those who have supported the announcements with their presence. This is such an exciting time for the new members of the Grand Families and the beginning of their special year is enhanced by your support.
There are two exciting announcements to come, so keep watch for further clues.
Linda Runyan AGM
The final member of the appointed Grand Officers for 2010-2011 was announced tonight at Afton Chapter in Marysville. There were 71 members present to hear that Sister Helen Collins will be the next Grand Martha.
We know more would have been there but for the honor night of Terry Mosler or conflicting meeting nights. (Congratulations Brother Terry on your Night!) However, those present included PGM Marjoe Richards, 4 Grand Officers, 5 Gr Representatives, 2 deputies and 3 WM's. Also, there were 8 past Grand Martha's and the present Grand Martha, Penny Bosley.
Including Sister Helen there were 7 members of the new Grand Family present. I had them line up in the West in Introductory Order which they did VERY WELL! At that time I was delighted to introduce them as members of the "Starlight Grand Family."
Much appreciation is extended to all those who have supported the announcements with their presence. This is such an exciting time for the new members of the Grand Families and the beginning of their special year is enhanced by your support.
There are two exciting announcements to come, so keep watch for further clues.
Linda Runyan AGM
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Answer to Clue #8
The large chapter room at Greenwood was pretty well filled tonight with 30 members and 51 visitors to find out if CarnJack and his helpers could come up with the desired answer. They did. After the normal confusion, they brought Sister Karin Whipple to the East to be announced as next year's Grand Marshal along with Brother Ken Lee who will be her escort for the coming year.
Present tonight were 3 PGM's, Joy Lough, Cherie Moll and Marilyn Hoots, and 1 PGP, Bob Herman; six Grand Officers, three Grand Representatives, two DI's, 5 WM's and 4 WP's along with 6 of the already announced appointed Grand Officers for next year.
There were also eight past Grand Marshals along with two represented by "proxy's" in the form of their husbands. THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING!
The meeting was handled very well by first time WM and WP Flo and Gerry Wilkins. There was a very short bit of entertainment put on by Sister Joan Breda that had the whole room loudly laughing. Sister Myrna Nilson was wonderful at the organ. There was also ballotting on one affiliation and one transfer member.
What a full wonderful night with many congratulations all around and a fine dessert and fellowship afterward. If you aren't busy elsewhere tomorrow night, please join us in Marysville!
Linda Runyan, AGM
Present tonight were 3 PGM's, Joy Lough, Cherie Moll and Marilyn Hoots, and 1 PGP, Bob Herman; six Grand Officers, three Grand Representatives, two DI's, 5 WM's and 4 WP's along with 6 of the already announced appointed Grand Officers for next year.
There were also eight past Grand Marshals along with two represented by "proxy's" in the form of their husbands. THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING!
The meeting was handled very well by first time WM and WP Flo and Gerry Wilkins. There was a very short bit of entertainment put on by Sister Joan Breda that had the whole room loudly laughing. Sister Myrna Nilson was wonderful at the organ. There was also ballotting on one affiliation and one transfer member.
What a full wonderful night with many congratulations all around and a fine dessert and fellowship afterward. If you aren't busy elsewhere tomorrow night, please join us in Marysville!
Linda Runyan, AGM
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
May 18, 2010 - Update on June Lee
Hi All,
OK folks, we had a little minor set back last night. I got a call at 11 pm that June had been moved to the ER and her pulse was very high. I was there by about 15min. and the Dr. met me at the door saying She's OK, and all the tests we've done show nothing. They did two EKGs and blood tests and find no heart damage or problem. When I got there they wanted to do another CT scan which found some good things. That the original clot that caused all this back on the 13th of April is totally gone, so that TPA powerful clot buster did the job. It, in itself is a very dangerous drug,. They found that her lungs were clear and no signs of scaring that our Dr. told us to expect. one of the best of all her blood count is coming up on it's own. The ER Dr. said she could probably just stay in Ephrata but our family Dr. said he wanted her transferred to Spokane for further tests and 24 hour monitoring for a few days. WE are thinking the rapid pulse was due to getting her evening meds about 3 hours late. Apparently the Nurses missed it due to shift change. The Dr. will be discussing that with the staff shortly.
Lewis lives about two blocks from here in Deaconess Hospital Spokane, and Larry is 2o min. away too. Her 7th floor room overlooks Spokane and Lewis' offices. All is well and she is doing just great this morning. She even walked about 30 ft. to the bathroon just holding the nurses hand.
I have a place to stay real close but Lar says go do what you need to do at home and your work cause Lew and I can take over for a little while. Might take them up on it.
Your prayers are definitely working, keep them coming please.
Love,
Kenny
OK folks, we had a little minor set back last night. I got a call at 11 pm that June had been moved to the ER and her pulse was very high. I was there by about 15min. and the Dr. met me at the door saying She's OK, and all the tests we've done show nothing. They did two EKGs and blood tests and find no heart damage or problem. When I got there they wanted to do another CT scan which found some good things. That the original clot that caused all this back on the 13th of April is totally gone, so that TPA powerful clot buster did the job. It, in itself is a very dangerous drug,. They found that her lungs were clear and no signs of scaring that our Dr. told us to expect. one of the best of all her blood count is coming up on it's own. The ER Dr. said she could probably just stay in Ephrata but our family Dr. said he wanted her transferred to Spokane for further tests and 24 hour monitoring for a few days. WE are thinking the rapid pulse was due to getting her evening meds about 3 hours late. Apparently the Nurses missed it due to shift change. The Dr. will be discussing that with the staff shortly.
Lewis lives about two blocks from here in Deaconess Hospital Spokane, and Larry is 2o min. away too. Her 7th floor room overlooks Spokane and Lewis' offices. All is well and she is doing just great this morning. She even walked about 30 ft. to the bathroon just holding the nurses hand.
I have a place to stay real close but Lar says go do what you need to do at home and your work cause Lew and I can take over for a little while. Might take them up on it.
Your prayers are definitely working, keep them coming please.
Love,
Kenny
Monday, May 17, 2010
May 17, 2010 - Update on June Lee
They are transporting June to Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane because she has a very fast racing heartbeat. Sacred Heart is the heart hospital so she will be in good hands. We will let you know as more information becomes available.
Let's keep those prayers coming!
Let's keep those prayers coming!
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