I would like the many members who bought dresses (formal or casual), tuxedos or other suits at the OES FUNd Day if they would bring one of their purchases to Grand Chapter and be willing to model them during my report on Tuesday afternoon. You would be able to change in the Grand Officer dressing rooms behind the stage. Please help if you can.
Star Love,
Linda Miller, Chairman
Friday, June 25, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Grand Chapter 2010 - Last minute stuff!
Grand Chapter is just around the corner and everyone is excited to see friends from all over the state and country.
I was asked to remind everyone that the Grand Choir will practice at the Sundome Monday morning, June 28th, beginning at 8 am in the upstairs dining area.
If you are planning on participating in the marches, march practice will start on Monday morning early, so be on the floor of the Sundome around 8 am.
Registration and Credentials are open from 1 pm to 4:30 pm on Sunday and starting at 8 am on Monday and Tuesday.
Informal opening starts at 1:00 pm on Monday afternoon and Formal opening begins at 7:00 pm.
We're looking forward to seeing everyone in Yakima!
I was asked to remind everyone that the Grand Choir will practice at the Sundome Monday morning, June 28th, beginning at 8 am in the upstairs dining area.
If you are planning on participating in the marches, march practice will start on Monday morning early, so be on the floor of the Sundome around 8 am.
Registration and Credentials are open from 1 pm to 4:30 pm on Sunday and starting at 8 am on Monday and Tuesday.
Informal opening starts at 1:00 pm on Monday afternoon and Formal opening begins at 7:00 pm.
We're looking forward to seeing everyone in Yakima!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Sparkler Deputy Instructors for 2010
Sparkler Deputy Instructors:
Westside Chairman - Gini Dryer-Dow, Faith and Vida Chapters
Eastside Chairman - Pamala Marrs, Grand Coulee Dam Chapter
1. Adelphi Chapter—Rosemary Coulson
2. Alderwood Chapter—Mary Ann Metcalfe
3. Alma Chapter—Allen Smith
4. Belfair Chapter—Shari Stormo
5. Beulah Chapter—Susan Boothe
6. Cedar Chapter—Pam Miller
7. Delta Chapter—Kristin Dycus
8. Evening Star Chapter—Shirley Armstrong
9. Fern Chapter—Gloria Spears
10. Ferndale Chapter—Louise Bentley
11. Goldenrod Chapter—Pam Ellsworth
12. Harmony Chapter—Mary Meinzer
13. Laurel Chapter—Bill Pond
14. Magnolia Chapter—Lorie Allen
15. Maple Chapter—Dian Breece
16. Maple Leaf Chapter—Jane Christianson
17. Martha Chapter - Tom Henson
18. Martha Washington Chapter—Robin Patty
19. Okanogan Chapter—Beverly Springer
20. Pacific Chapter—Tarri Kotek
21. Priscilla Chapter - Bernice Zachau
22. Pyramid Chapter—Richard Moulden
23. Rada Uphus Chapter—Mary Lindell
24. Reliance Chapter—Jan Doré
25. Southgate Chapter—Janet Sebastian
26. Tacoma Chapter—Robin Erickson
27. Victory Chapter—Denise Bledsoe
28. Vineland Chapter—Margaret Rehberg
29. Waitsburg Chapter—Randy Kromm
All Done!!!
Westside Chairman - Gini Dryer-Dow, Faith and Vida Chapters
Eastside Chairman - Pamala Marrs, Grand Coulee Dam Chapter
1. Adelphi Chapter—Rosemary Coulson
2. Alderwood Chapter—Mary Ann Metcalfe
3. Alma Chapter—Allen Smith
4. Belfair Chapter—Shari Stormo
5. Beulah Chapter—Susan Boothe
6. Cedar Chapter—Pam Miller
7. Delta Chapter—Kristin Dycus
8. Evening Star Chapter—Shirley Armstrong
9. Fern Chapter—Gloria Spears
10. Ferndale Chapter—Louise Bentley
11. Goldenrod Chapter—Pam Ellsworth
12. Harmony Chapter—Mary Meinzer
13. Laurel Chapter—Bill Pond
14. Magnolia Chapter—Lorie Allen
15. Maple Chapter—Dian Breece
16. Maple Leaf Chapter—Jane Christianson
17. Martha Chapter - Tom Henson
18. Martha Washington Chapter—Robin Patty
19. Okanogan Chapter—Beverly Springer
20. Pacific Chapter—Tarri Kotek
21. Priscilla Chapter - Bernice Zachau
22. Pyramid Chapter—Richard Moulden
23. Rada Uphus Chapter—Mary Lindell
24. Reliance Chapter—Jan Doré
25. Southgate Chapter—Janet Sebastian
26. Tacoma Chapter—Robin Erickson
27. Victory Chapter—Denise Bledsoe
28. Vineland Chapter—Margaret Rehberg
29. Waitsburg Chapter—Randy Kromm
All Done!!!
Four More "Sparkler" Deputy Instructors
Thursday, June 10, 2010 Mary Meinzer was announced as a new Deputy Instructor for the upcoming year. She is a long time member of Harmony Chapter in Waterville. Deputy Instructor, Tina Demory gave the announcement. Her Chapter was very excited to learn of her appointment.
It was announced Saturday, June 12th at Martha Washington Chapter's meeting that Robin Patty would be a Sparkler Deputy Instructor.
--Cathy Kent, Secretary
Under "Good of the Order" Sister Pat Scales approached the East and asked Brother Tom Scales to help find this SPECIAL Sister in the Magnolia Chapter in Millwood on Tuesday, June 15th. Sister Pat Scales then announced that Sister Lorie Allen would be installed as a Sparkler Deputy Instructor for the Grand Chapter of Washington.
During Good of the Order at Priscilla Chapter on Tuesday, June 15th, Dresden Star Deputy Jerry Hart announced that Bernice Zachau will serve as a new Sparkler Deputy next year. Everyone was very excited, especially Jim Zachau who no longer has to keep it secret. It was a very fun evening.
It was announced Saturday, June 12th at Martha Washington Chapter's meeting that Robin Patty would be a Sparkler Deputy Instructor.
--Cathy Kent, Secretary
Under "Good of the Order" Sister Pat Scales approached the East and asked Brother Tom Scales to help find this SPECIAL Sister in the Magnolia Chapter in Millwood on Tuesday, June 15th. Sister Pat Scales then announced that Sister Lorie Allen would be installed as a Sparkler Deputy Instructor for the Grand Chapter of Washington.
During Good of the Order at Priscilla Chapter on Tuesday, June 15th, Dresden Star Deputy Jerry Hart announced that Bernice Zachau will serve as a new Sparkler Deputy next year. Everyone was very excited, especially Jim Zachau who no longer has to keep it secret. It was a very fun evening.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
June 14, 2010 - Another Sparkler!
Last evening at Beulah Chapter in Tri-cities, the Worthy Matron announced that Susan Booth will be one of Linda and Dick’s Sparkler Deputies for this next year. Susan is JPM and currently Associate Conductress. Everyone was very delighted with the appointment!
Diane Rice
Diane Rice
Saturday, June 12, 2010
June 11, 2010 - More new Sparkler Deputies
Last night June 10th I had the pleasure of traveling to Cedar Chapter in Tacoma for the announcement of Pam Miller 2010-11 Sparkler Deputy Instructor. Thank you, AGM Linda for the fun of announcing this new deputy.
Star Love and Hugs,
Kathleen Mitchell
Dresden Star Deputy Instructor
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June 10th at Laurel Chapter, I had the pleasure of announcing WP Bill Pond as a Sparkler Deputy Instructor for 2010-2011. Bill is also long time member of Crown Chapter in West Seattle. His escort is Sister Cathy Pond.
I know that Bill will do a great job next year. Thanks for asking me to make this announcement AGM Linda.
HUGS
Leslie Donat
Dresden Star Deputy Instructor and WM
Star Love and Hugs,
Kathleen Mitchell
Dresden Star Deputy Instructor
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June 10th at Laurel Chapter, I had the pleasure of announcing WP Bill Pond as a Sparkler Deputy Instructor for 2010-2011. Bill is also long time member of Crown Chapter in West Seattle. His escort is Sister Cathy Pond.
I know that Bill will do a great job next year. Thanks for asking me to make this announcement AGM Linda.
HUGS
Leslie Donat
Dresden Star Deputy Instructor and WM
Friday, June 11, 2010
June 10, 2010 - More new Sparklers
With the willing participation of Pyramid Chapter in a game of "Wheel of Fortune", I was delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Moulden as a King County "Sparkler" Deputy Instructor. Richard also received a "Congratulations!" certificate (like a graduation diploma) to mark the occasion. Beside the fun of playing the game, players who guessed the correct answer received candy bars for treats with the "Winner" receiving a box of fudge. A fun evening was had by all.........
Linda Burton
Dresden Star Deputy Instructor
Linda Burton
Dresden Star Deputy Instructor
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Another Sparkler Deputy
I went to Maple Chapter last night (June 9th) and per AGM Linda Runyan's instruction, announced that Dian Breece would be a Deputy Instructor for next year. Thank you!!
J.C. Tibbits, Dresden Star Deputy
J.C. Tibbits, Dresden Star Deputy
2010 - June 10 - More new Sparkler Deputies
This is to let you know that last night June 9th, I went to Evening star chapter and was very pleased and excited to announce that Shirley Armstrong as new 2010-2011 Sparklers Deputy Instructor.
I gave a short poem letting the members know that Shirley would be a Sparkler for 2010-2011.
Thank you for allowing me to do this announcement Associate Grand Matron Linda.
Ladybug Hugs and Dragonfly Kisses
Dresden Star Deputy
Lynette Zierden
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I travelled to Tacoma Chapter tonight (Wednesday, June 9th) and announced the appointment of Robin Erickson as a Deputy Instructor for the coming year.
Thank you, Sister Linda Runyan, for this opportunity to be of service to you.
Star Hugs,
Christine K Wilkinson
Dresden Star Deputy Instructor
I gave a short poem letting the members know that Shirley would be a Sparkler for 2010-2011.
Thank you for allowing me to do this announcement Associate Grand Matron Linda.
Ladybug Hugs and Dragonfly Kisses
Dresden Star Deputy
Lynette Zierden
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I travelled to Tacoma Chapter tonight (Wednesday, June 9th) and announced the appointment of Robin Erickson as a Deputy Instructor for the coming year.
Thank you, Sister Linda Runyan, for this opportunity to be of service to you.
Star Hugs,
Christine K Wilkinson
Dresden Star Deputy Instructor
2010 - June 10 - Message from the WGP
To the Members of the Grand Chapter
Three Thousand thank yous for all the Love, Support, and Beautiful donations to the first Grand Chapter FunD raiser day, held on Saturday June 5th 2010, at the Masonic center in Mt. Vernon.
Sister Linda Miller, and her great committee, with a lot of volunteer help, planned and executed an outstanding day of fun, food, fellowship, games, and sales of many newly found treasurers.
Thanks to all who donated, collected and delivered a literal lodge room full of gowns, suits, tuxes, coats, and shoes to be sold at very nice prices. Special thanks to PGM Margaret Morgan, who manned the check out station, and collected the monies.
Chairperson, Linda Miller and Brother Stephen Doran did an outstanding job of securing the facility, planning the food and activities of the afternoon. They provided a whole day of revelry, from breakfast thru lunch, and even clean up.
Perhaps the most fun, for spectators, was the Wet Sponge Toss at the Grand officer’s and escorts from this year. Many gallons of water were used, and a great profit was made. 3 sponges for a $1.00 or a bucket of water for $5.00….some of those were thrown…great fun was had by all – even the receivers of the sponge or buckets – admitted it was a good time.
Breakfast and Lunch were both served. Pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee, and tea for breakfast. For lunch, hot dogs, hamburgers and chips, a baked potato bar w/ all the toppings and soda.
It was a great day of fun and fellowship. Many left w/ new treasures…
Thank you again to Linda and the committee for a job well done.
Dennis Okicich
Worthy Grand Patron
Three Thousand thank yous for all the Love, Support, and Beautiful donations to the first Grand Chapter FunD raiser day, held on Saturday June 5th 2010, at the Masonic center in Mt. Vernon.
Sister Linda Miller, and her great committee, with a lot of volunteer help, planned and executed an outstanding day of fun, food, fellowship, games, and sales of many newly found treasurers.
Thanks to all who donated, collected and delivered a literal lodge room full of gowns, suits, tuxes, coats, and shoes to be sold at very nice prices. Special thanks to PGM Margaret Morgan, who manned the check out station, and collected the monies.
Chairperson, Linda Miller and Brother Stephen Doran did an outstanding job of securing the facility, planning the food and activities of the afternoon. They provided a whole day of revelry, from breakfast thru lunch, and even clean up.
Perhaps the most fun, for spectators, was the Wet Sponge Toss at the Grand officer’s and escorts from this year. Many gallons of water were used, and a great profit was made. 3 sponges for a $1.00 or a bucket of water for $5.00….some of those were thrown…great fun was had by all – even the receivers of the sponge or buckets – admitted it was a good time.
Breakfast and Lunch were both served. Pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee, and tea for breakfast. For lunch, hot dogs, hamburgers and chips, a baked potato bar w/ all the toppings and soda.
It was a great day of fun and fellowship. Many left w/ new treasures…
Thank you again to Linda and the committee for a job well done.
Dennis Okicich
Worthy Grand Patron
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Memorial Service Canceled
The Memorial Service scheduled for Saturday, June 12th for Glenn Wonders has been canceled. Please let those without internet service know about this ASAP. Thank you.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
2010 - Grand Chapter Tours
The Grand Chapter Tour Bus is Full. We have people from 10 different Jurisdictions on the tour this year including Quebec, Australia and British Columbia. We are looking forward to a great time.
Charlie & Diane Rice
Charlie & Diane Rice
2010 - June 7 - GR HN - Bill Wade, Floral - Nebraska
(Unofficial Count) 71 members gathered in Monroe at Floral Chapter to enjoy the honor night of Bill Wade, Grand Representative of Nebraska in Washington.
Wonderful responses were given by Marian Whetham for the Grand Reps, Frank Pascoe for the Gr. Officers, Roy Sharp for the PGPs, Diane Osborne for the PGMs and Brian Gross for the GGCCM.
There were 5 current Grand Representatives in attendance.
And 32 current and former Grand Representatives present. Lilynne Davis provided beautiful entertainment as she played and sang two songs picked specially for Bill.
Afterwards there were delicious refreshments in the dining room. It was a wonderful evening enjoyed by all who attended.
Wonderful responses were given by Marian Whetham for the Grand Reps, Frank Pascoe for the Gr. Officers, Roy Sharp for the PGPs, Diane Osborne for the PGMs and Brian Gross for the GGCCM.
There were 5 current Grand Representatives in attendance.
And 32 current and former Grand Representatives present. Lilynne Davis provided beautiful entertainment as she played and sang two songs picked specially for Bill.
Afterwards there were delicious refreshments in the dining room. It was a wonderful evening enjoyed by all who attended.
Update on Alma Beem
Alma is at home and doing very well, but she gets tired really quickly so word is, please send her cards and prayers but don't call unless absolutely necessary for a while.
Her address is:
9225 27th Ave. Ct. S. #13
Lakewood, WA 98499 - 9369
Her address is:
9225 27th Ave. Ct. S. #13
Lakewood, WA 98499 - 9369
More New Deputies for next year!
I had the privilege and pleasure of traveling to Waitsburg Chapter tonight to announce that Randy Kromm will be a 2010-2011 Deputy Instructor. He is listed in the 2009-2010 Bluebook under Waitsburg Chapter as the Marshal and also Jr. Past Patron.
Shirley Deane
Dresden Star Deputy Instructor
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Monday night, June 7, I had the pleaseure of announcing Janet Sebastian as a new
Sparkler Deputy Instructor for 2010-11. I went to the East with the pretense of wanting to thank someone for something nice they did for me when I locked myself out of my car while attending an honor night for a Grand Representative.....and I asked Janet tojoin me in the East. I told the story and had a gift for her to thank her and then said I hoped she would have as much fun this coming year as a Sparkler Deputy as I have had this year as a Deputy Instructor. At that point the members cheered. The gift was a bag of goodies to get her started as a Deputy. It was fun.
Karen Scheller
Dresden Star Deputy Instructor
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I had the pleasure of announcing Louise Bentley of Ferndale Chapter
as a new Deputy Instructor for the coming year.
Star Love, Sheila Kelly
Dresden Star Deputy Instructor
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We also heard that Dresden Star Sue Putnam traveled to Alderwood Chapter last Thursday night to announce Mary Ann Metcalfe as a new Deputy for next year.
Shirley Deane
Dresden Star Deputy Instructor
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Monday night, June 7, I had the pleaseure of announcing Janet Sebastian as a new
Sparkler Deputy Instructor for 2010-11. I went to the East with the pretense of wanting to thank someone for something nice they did for me when I locked myself out of my car while attending an honor night for a Grand Representative.....and I asked Janet tojoin me in the East. I told the story and had a gift for her to thank her and then said I hoped she would have as much fun this coming year as a Sparkler Deputy as I have had this year as a Deputy Instructor. At that point the members cheered. The gift was a bag of goodies to get her started as a Deputy. It was fun.
Karen Scheller
Dresden Star Deputy Instructor
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I had the pleasure of announcing Louise Bentley of Ferndale Chapter
as a new Deputy Instructor for the coming year.
Star Love, Sheila Kelly
Dresden Star Deputy Instructor
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We also heard that Dresden Star Sue Putnam traveled to Alderwood Chapter last Thursday night to announce Mary Ann Metcalfe as a new Deputy for next year.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
New photo albums
There are 2 new photo albums on the sidebar.
One is a start of the 2010 pop tab collection that WGP Dennis has at his house so far.
The second album is pictures taken by WGP Dennis and Jill Okicich at the OES FUNd Day in Mt. Vernon on June 5th.
Enjoy!
One is a start of the 2010 pop tab collection that WGP Dennis has at his house so far.
The second album is pictures taken by WGP Dennis and Jill Okicich at the OES FUNd Day in Mt. Vernon on June 5th.
Enjoy!
New Grand Representative
A Grand evening was had by all on June 4 at Sunshine Chapter # 94. Linda Runyan, Jack Runyan and Harold Hill were in attendance for the announcement of Gordon Miller as Grand Representative to Indiana -- Gentle start your engines -- Gordon is in the race for 2 years. Grand Esther, Glenda Miller, made the announcement.
Super Prayers Needed
My Mother, PGM Blanche Chambers, has been in the hospital with congestive heart failure. She is now home, but the right side of her heart is failing; and she is in an unstable condition. She is receiving oxygen to hopefully facilitate getting the fluid out of her heart and lungs, but the doctor does not know if it will work. We hope our "Blanche" can do it one more time, giving it her all and beating the odds.
With love,
Virginia McKibben (daughter)
Reprinted from the Stars of Washington
With love,
Virginia McKibben (daughter)
Reprinted from the Stars of Washington
2010 - June 5, OES FUNd Day
Everyone had a GREAT time at the OES FUNd Day in Mt. Vernon on Saturday, June 5th. It started at 8 am with a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast and a gently used colthing sale that filled the Chapter room with fantastic buys.
PGM Margaret Morgan took the money and PGM Diane Osborne enjoyed helping everyone find just the right style.
For those wishing more subdued entertainment, Phil and Leslie Green kept the bingo games lively.
After burgers, hot dogs and a baked potato bar for lunch, everyone settled in to see who won the great auction prizes.
It was a beautiful, sunny day and everyone had a great time - and we made lots of money to keep our Grand Chapter fiscally sound!
Thank you to everyone who attended, or contributed to the fantastic event. Special thanks to the incredible committee:
Linda Miller, Mount Baker Chapter, Mt. Vernon - Chairman
Vickie Chamberlain, Magnolia Chapter, Millwood
Linda Carlson, Grand Coulee Dam Chapter, Coulee Dam
Linda Crichton, Belfair Chapter
Gen Cooley, Centralia Chapter
We look forward to making it bigger and better next year.
The dining room also served as the place for the bake sale
Not only were the sponges tossed, they were rubbed on and for a mere $5 you could buy a bucket of water and dump it on your favorite Grand Officer.
And for the nickle auction
And for the jewelry sale table....
The Grand Officers enjoyed selling tickets.
Outside, Gr. Chaplain John Chamberlain was the first of the entire Grand Family to endure the wet sponge toss.
Not only were the sponges tossed, they were rubbed on and for a mere $5 you could buy a bucket of water and dump it on your favorite Grand Officer.
For those wishing more subdued entertainment, Phil and Leslie Green kept the bingo games lively.
After burgers, hot dogs and a baked potato bar for lunch, everyone settled in to see who won the great auction prizes.
It was a beautiful, sunny day and everyone had a great time - and we made lots of money to keep our Grand Chapter fiscally sound!
Thank you to everyone who attended, or contributed to the fantastic event. Special thanks to the incredible committee:
Linda Miller, Mount Baker Chapter, Mt. Vernon - Chairman
Vickie Chamberlain, Magnolia Chapter, Millwood
Linda Carlson, Grand Coulee Dam Chapter, Coulee Dam
Linda Crichton, Belfair Chapter
Gen Cooley, Centralia Chapter
We look forward to making it bigger and better next year.
2010 - Annual OES Charity Gold Tournament Update
The Annual OES Charity Golf Tournament is quickly coming up – It is scheduled for August 13th. Has your Chapter considered supporting this worthwhile charity? 100% of the sponsorship money goes directly to the OES Scholarship Fund and Tacoma Valley Scottish Rite Care Program which supports the Children’s Therapy Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup. The golfer fees cover the expenses of the tournament. Selling mulligans, the raffle and other donations raises additional money. So, if your Chapter voted to sponsor a hole, please send your check made out to Grand Chapter of Washington and send it to Bill Hammontree (address is on the sponsorship form). Individuals and businesses are encouraged to sponsor a hole as well. If you need another form, it is on the OES website and the BLOG. Thank you for your support, it is sincerely appreciated. If you wish to play in the tournament, entry forms are also on the website and BLOG.
Alice and Bill Hammontree
Alice and Bill Hammontree
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