Monday, February 28, 2011
PLACE TO BE
The place to be on Wednesday, March 2nd is Stanwood Chapter. The meeting starts at 7:30 PM.
2011 - Feb 27 - Prince Hall Luncheon
Looks like they had a great time at the annual luncheon with Prince Hall in Olympia.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
2011 - February 26 - Reception of Assoc. Gr. Conductress
Over 300 brave souls risked life and limb to attend the Reception of Associate Grand Conductress Stephanie Hoye. Pigs were flying everywhere and there was lots of laughter and fun. Someone messed us and printed the wrong speech, so she was forced to improvise and try to give it from memory - not so easy at her advanced age!
For those who want to know what she was really going to say, here it is. If you don't care what she had to say, CLICK HERE for pictures from Rodger Collins!
Good Afternoon. Thank you so much for coming to Analia Chapter today to honor the station of Associate Grand Conductress.
Associate Grand Conductress – WOW!
So, since good discipline is essential to the success of our order, what exactly is “grand” good discipline? What is it like, what’s required to be the Associate Grand Conductress?
First of all – and for those of you who aspire to this position, listen carefully – as soon as you are elected you are required to pull out your checkbook. You have to pay for:
• Your installation dress
• Forever dress
• Luncheon suit
• Travel dress
• The installation dinner
• Sunshine
• Grand officer gifts
• Subscriptions
• Gifts for Christmas and unbirthday parties
• An endless stream of luncheons and dinners throughout the year
• And a partridge in a pear tree.
Make sure you keep that checking account full and checks at the ready because just when you think they’re wrung every last nickel out of you, they say those four dreaded little words.
And then, Oh, by the way, by virtue of being elected, you are now on the:
• Standard works committee,
• Worthy Grand Matron’s Special Project committee
• Ex-officio on the Charities Fund committee
• Ex-officio on the Finance committee
• Ex-officio on the Session Site Selection committee
• And, oh, by the way, you are also the fraternal correspondent for all Grand Chapters M through Z which means you have to read their proceedings and file a report on certain things about them.
Now, my big sister Gerry has to read A through L, but please don’t feel sorry for her. It has recently come to my attention that there are 61 other Grand jurisdictions, which means we should have about 30 apiece. However, when I counted, there were 21 in A-L and 40 in M-Z. Next year that will be just fine, but right now – it sucks!
Oh, by the way, several things had to be done right away.
• My session chairmen had to be named so they could start their official duties on the Grand chapter properties committee. Thanks Paula Sonker and Dianna Kaspar!
• My decorations chairman had to be appointed so she could work with the session chairmen. Thanks Louise Day!
• My Tellers chairman also had to be appointed so he could start working on the tellers committee. Thanks Alan Sawyer!
• A decision on the gift for Gerry’s grand officers when she is WGM had to be made and the gifts had to be started. Thanks mysterious person who is making the mysterious and wonderful gifts!
And, oh, by the way – you are in charge of the Grand Officers unbirthday party. You need to
• Arrange for the place
• Decide on the menu
• Send out the invitations
• Purchase the cake
• Arrange for decorations
• And, try and collect the money from those slippery Grand officers! Believe me, that’s the hardest part!
And, oh, by the way – you are in charge of getting the quilts made that are presented to the WGM and WGP at the farewell dinner. Now, quilts imply sewing and that’s not my forte. I have a sewing machine but only for dire emergencies. It rarely sees the light of day. In fact, when I had to pull it out the other day to work on my brag rags, I couldn’t find the instruction manual and it took me 30 minutes to figure out how to thread it. However, I discovered that one of my new dearest friends, Cindy Garrett, is a fantastic quilter and all I really had to do was:
• beg her for help
• collect money from those slippery Grand officers
• distribute the squares
• bug them to get them back to Cindy
• and sit back and look good knowing she will do a fantastic job! Right, Cindy?
Oh, by the way, you need to start making lists of people who can potentially be Grand Officers, Grand Representatives, Deputy Instructors and committee members. If you ever wonder if we are observing you – we are! We are looking at:
• How you do your work – is it from memory, or do you read it and do you know things that are found in the fine print and Book of Instruction?
• Do you work for your Chapter? Are you at all the fundraisers and do you work in the kitchen and help clean up? Do you take offices?
• Do you travel – in your area, around the state, out of state, to regular Chapter meetings or just to special events?
• Are you fun to be around and a happy person?
We are watching you and taking notes!
And finally, oh, by the way, you need to start thinking about:
• Pins for Grand officers and Deputies
• Gifts for just about everyone on earth
• Deputy bags
• Sales items for charities
• Bags
• Notebooks
• Holders for pins and dues cards
• Dress and shoe bags
• Aprons
• Carry ins
• Candy bags
• Brag rags
• Dresses, dresses and more dresses
• And a partridge in a pear tree.
Man am I tired! It’s a big, daunting job, but I am so grateful to have it and determined to do my very best for all of you. Thank you so much for electing me.
Our country has dire problems, but I don’t believe we should rely on politicians, government agencies or other people to solve most of them. It doesn’t matter what party you identify with or what your religious beliefs are, we can all have an impact. Most people don’t choose to be hungry or homeless or jobless. But we can choose to help them.
I believe in the axiom, “Think globally, act locally.” Envision what you want the world to be like and start working on achieving that in your own home, community, county and state.
What can you do to make things better in your neighborhood or town? That’s why projects that support local food banks and schools and other local community needs will be my focus. I want to make things better for the people in my community. When we all focus on making our own communities better, we are like the rock in the pond. We create the ripples that affect more people for good.
Today, instead of corsages or gifts, I am throwing a small rock into the pond. WM Sheila, please accept this check made out to Analia Chapter which I hope you will in turn donate to the Carol Rowe Memorial Food Bank in Edmonds.
(Then she introduced everyone in the room and even made all those who have not been Deputies or Grand Representatives stand so she could check them out.)
I would like to thank my chairpersons for today’s event without whom all this would not have been possible. Kim Norton and Jan Etchison were my general chairmen and I was really worried about that! They wouldn’t allow me to have any say in anything except the lunch menu and my speech. I am relieved and grateful to the two of you for your efforts. I can always count on you for wonderful work and I truly appreciate your friendship. I am also most grateful to the Portrait Grand Family who cooked and served our delicious luncheon. I am so lucky to be part of that group. Please help me thank them.
To Don and Jan Etchison, you are so special to me. Make no mistake about it – Don may be my official escort and do all the escorting and get introduced, but Jan is just as important and as much of the team. Her contributions make my life easier and help keep us moving forward. She says she is the escort to the escort, but I say I have two escorts and both of them are crucial to me. Please help me thank them for all that they do.
To the members of Analia Chapter, thank you so much for your assistance. I couldn’t do this without you and I appreciate you more than words can ever say.
To everyone here, your presence is the best gift you could ever give me. Thank you so much for coming and always remember that laughter is the best medicine.
For those who want to know what she was really going to say, here it is. If you don't care what she had to say, CLICK HERE for pictures from Rodger Collins!
Good Afternoon. Thank you so much for coming to Analia Chapter today to honor the station of Associate Grand Conductress.
Associate Grand Conductress – WOW!
So, since good discipline is essential to the success of our order, what exactly is “grand” good discipline? What is it like, what’s required to be the Associate Grand Conductress?
First of all – and for those of you who aspire to this position, listen carefully – as soon as you are elected you are required to pull out your checkbook. You have to pay for:
• Your installation dress
• Forever dress
• Luncheon suit
• Travel dress
• The installation dinner
• Sunshine
• Grand officer gifts
• Subscriptions
• Gifts for Christmas and unbirthday parties
• An endless stream of luncheons and dinners throughout the year
• And a partridge in a pear tree.
Make sure you keep that checking account full and checks at the ready because just when you think they’re wrung every last nickel out of you, they say those four dreaded little words.
And then, Oh, by the way, by virtue of being elected, you are now on the:
• Standard works committee,
• Worthy Grand Matron’s Special Project committee
• Ex-officio on the Charities Fund committee
• Ex-officio on the Finance committee
• Ex-officio on the Session Site Selection committee
• And, oh, by the way, you are also the fraternal correspondent for all Grand Chapters M through Z which means you have to read their proceedings and file a report on certain things about them.
Now, my big sister Gerry has to read A through L, but please don’t feel sorry for her. It has recently come to my attention that there are 61 other Grand jurisdictions, which means we should have about 30 apiece. However, when I counted, there were 21 in A-L and 40 in M-Z. Next year that will be just fine, but right now – it sucks!
Oh, by the way, several things had to be done right away.
• My session chairmen had to be named so they could start their official duties on the Grand chapter properties committee. Thanks Paula Sonker and Dianna Kaspar!
• My decorations chairman had to be appointed so she could work with the session chairmen. Thanks Louise Day!
• My Tellers chairman also had to be appointed so he could start working on the tellers committee. Thanks Alan Sawyer!
• A decision on the gift for Gerry’s grand officers when she is WGM had to be made and the gifts had to be started. Thanks mysterious person who is making the mysterious and wonderful gifts!
And, oh, by the way – you are in charge of the Grand Officers unbirthday party. You need to
• Arrange for the place
• Decide on the menu
• Send out the invitations
• Purchase the cake
• Arrange for decorations
• And, try and collect the money from those slippery Grand officers! Believe me, that’s the hardest part!
And, oh, by the way – you are in charge of getting the quilts made that are presented to the WGM and WGP at the farewell dinner. Now, quilts imply sewing and that’s not my forte. I have a sewing machine but only for dire emergencies. It rarely sees the light of day. In fact, when I had to pull it out the other day to work on my brag rags, I couldn’t find the instruction manual and it took me 30 minutes to figure out how to thread it. However, I discovered that one of my new dearest friends, Cindy Garrett, is a fantastic quilter and all I really had to do was:
• beg her for help
• collect money from those slippery Grand officers
• distribute the squares
• bug them to get them back to Cindy
• and sit back and look good knowing she will do a fantastic job! Right, Cindy?
Oh, by the way, you need to start making lists of people who can potentially be Grand Officers, Grand Representatives, Deputy Instructors and committee members. If you ever wonder if we are observing you – we are! We are looking at:
• How you do your work – is it from memory, or do you read it and do you know things that are found in the fine print and Book of Instruction?
• Do you work for your Chapter? Are you at all the fundraisers and do you work in the kitchen and help clean up? Do you take offices?
• Do you travel – in your area, around the state, out of state, to regular Chapter meetings or just to special events?
• Are you fun to be around and a happy person?
We are watching you and taking notes!
And finally, oh, by the way, you need to start thinking about:
• Pins for Grand officers and Deputies
• Gifts for just about everyone on earth
• Deputy bags
• Sales items for charities
• Bags
• Notebooks
• Holders for pins and dues cards
• Dress and shoe bags
• Aprons
• Carry ins
• Candy bags
• Brag rags
• Dresses, dresses and more dresses
• And a partridge in a pear tree.
Man am I tired! It’s a big, daunting job, but I am so grateful to have it and determined to do my very best for all of you. Thank you so much for electing me.
Our country has dire problems, but I don’t believe we should rely on politicians, government agencies or other people to solve most of them. It doesn’t matter what party you identify with or what your religious beliefs are, we can all have an impact. Most people don’t choose to be hungry or homeless or jobless. But we can choose to help them.
I believe in the axiom, “Think globally, act locally.” Envision what you want the world to be like and start working on achieving that in your own home, community, county and state.
What can you do to make things better in your neighborhood or town? That’s why projects that support local food banks and schools and other local community needs will be my focus. I want to make things better for the people in my community. When we all focus on making our own communities better, we are like the rock in the pond. We create the ripples that affect more people for good.
Today, instead of corsages or gifts, I am throwing a small rock into the pond. WM Sheila, please accept this check made out to Analia Chapter which I hope you will in turn donate to the Carol Rowe Memorial Food Bank in Edmonds.
(Then she introduced everyone in the room and even made all those who have not been Deputies or Grand Representatives stand so she could check them out.)
I would like to thank my chairpersons for today’s event without whom all this would not have been possible. Kim Norton and Jan Etchison were my general chairmen and I was really worried about that! They wouldn’t allow me to have any say in anything except the lunch menu and my speech. I am relieved and grateful to the two of you for your efforts. I can always count on you for wonderful work and I truly appreciate your friendship. I am also most grateful to the Portrait Grand Family who cooked and served our delicious luncheon. I am so lucky to be part of that group. Please help me thank them.
To Don and Jan Etchison, you are so special to me. Make no mistake about it – Don may be my official escort and do all the escorting and get introduced, but Jan is just as important and as much of the team. Her contributions make my life easier and help keep us moving forward. She says she is the escort to the escort, but I say I have two escorts and both of them are crucial to me. Please help me thank them for all that they do.
To the members of Analia Chapter, thank you so much for your assistance. I couldn’t do this without you and I appreciate you more than words can ever say.
To everyone here, your presence is the best gift you could ever give me. Thank you so much for coming and always remember that laughter is the best medicine.
NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE!!
On Thursday, February 24th Grand Ruth, Anita Borst traveled to the Official Visit of Harmony and Silver Star Chapters in Waterville to present the Grand Representative of North Carolina commission to Chuck Garrett. Chuck is Chaplain of Harmony Chapter in the current Blue Book.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Canceled Meetings!!
- Eastern Washington Current & Former Grand Representatives:
Our Chaplain, Brother Bill Duggan had surgery Monday, February 20 and has returned home to Coulee Dam. He would appreciate prayers and cards but no calls or visits. Thanks.
If you know anyone in your area that does NOT have email, would you please call them and let them know. Thank you very much.
Jean Burnett, Secretary
Eastern Washington Grand Representatives' Club
- King County Past Matrons and Past Patrons group club meeting that was scheduled for February 25th at 11:30 AM has been canceled due to the road conditions. Thank you. Tim Hall
Cedar Chapter Top 8 Honor Night Postponed
Cedar Chapter #173 will NOT be meeting tonight, February 24th, due to the dangerous weather conditions. We have scheduled a make-up meeting on Tuesday, March 1st, which will be a regular meeting. The Top 8 Bon Voyage Honor Night will be held on our last meeting, Thursday, March 24th. We hope to see you all there.
Stay home and stay safe!
Star Hugs,
Kathy Patrick, Secretary
Cedar Chapter #173
Stay home and stay safe!
Star Hugs,
Kathy Patrick, Secretary
Cedar Chapter #173
Honor Night Cancellation!!!!
Due to the icy conditions on the Penninsula, the Honor Night for Sparkler DI Bernice Zachau on Friday, February 25th has been cancelled. We will let you know when it is rescheduled!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Feb 23 Honor Night postponement!!!
I have been asked to pass on the word that due to inclement weather, tonight's Honor Night for Sparkler Deputy Instructor Robin Erickson at Tacoma Chapter is being cancelled and rescheduled for NEXT Thursday, March 3, 2011, at 7:30 pm.
Please pass on this information to as many as you can manage.
Star Hugs & Thanks!
Kathy Patrick, Secretary
Cedar Chapter
Please pass on this information to as many as you can manage.
Star Hugs & Thanks!
Kathy Patrick, Secretary
Cedar Chapter
2011 - Feb 21 - OV Crystal, Laurel and Southgate
There were over 90 members in attendance at the OV of Crystal, Laurel and Southgate Chapters in Enumclaw. The 3 Chapters did a great job of their work and everyone had a wonderful time.
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
2011 - Feb 22 OV Golden Rod and Bethel
Looks like they had a lot of fun at the OV for Golden Rod and Bethel.
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
2011 - Feb 21 - W. Wash. Grand Representatives Luncheon
It was a beautiful day and the food was delicious as the Western Washington Grand Representatives held their annual luncheon honoring the WGM and WGP.
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Corrected Location for Feb 25th DI Honor Night
Sparkler Deputy Instructor Brnice Zachau's Honor Night this Friday, Feb. 25th, is at 7:30 pm at the Renton Masonic Center on Bainbridge Island (1299 Grow Ave NW).
Monday, February 21, 2011
2011 - Feb 20 - High Tea in Vancouver, WA
It was a beautiful day for a High Tea yesterday in Vancouver as Henry Wentworth, Lackamas and Martha Washington Chapters did a wonderful job of decorating their tables and providing for their guests.
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
2011 - Feb 19 Martha Luncheon honoring Helen Collins Grand Martha
The sun shone brightly in Ballard as the Martha Club had a luncheon to honor Grand Martha Helen Collins. The luncheon was delicious and a representative of New Beginnings gave a very interesting talk on domestic violence and the incredible work their organization does to help victims.
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
2011 - FEb 18 - OV Cyrene, Madrona, Mount Baker, and Tula
Over 100 members gathered in Sedro Woolley for the first 4 chapter OV.
WM Nadine Weatherby and WP Stephen Doran of Mount Baker and their officers did a great job of opening and introductions. Then WM Judy Savage and WP - PT Gerald Guthrie of Madrona and their officers took over. Mary Hartsfield, AC - PT, did a beautiful Associate Conductress lecture to the candidates as their ritual work.
WM Gail Thompson and WP Charlie Tewalt of Cyrene and their officers were up next and did a wonderful Golden Chain. Then finally, WM Debbie Allen and WP Jim Iversen of Tula and their officers finished out the night and made everyone proud.
Despite dire predictions, the meeting was finished before 9:30 and everyone had a wonderful time. The evening went very smoothly and there were delicious refreshments in the dining room afterwards.
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
WM Nadine Weatherby and WP Stephen Doran of Mount Baker and their officers did a great job of opening and introductions. Then WM Judy Savage and WP - PT Gerald Guthrie of Madrona and their officers took over. Mary Hartsfield, AC - PT, did a beautiful Associate Conductress lecture to the candidates as their ritual work.
WM Gail Thompson and WP Charlie Tewalt of Cyrene and their officers were up next and did a wonderful Golden Chain. Then finally, WM Debbie Allen and WP Jim Iversen of Tula and their officers finished out the night and made everyone proud.
Despite dire predictions, the meeting was finished before 9:30 and everyone had a wonderful time. The evening went very smoothly and there were delicious refreshments in the dining room afterwards.
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
2011 - Feb 17 - DI HN Jan Dore - Reliance
Looks like everyone had a great time at the Honor Night for Jan Dore of Reliance chapter.
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collin!
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collin!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE
I have the extreme pleasure of announcing Brother Calvin Russell as the new Grand Representative of the Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland, even though the announcement was at Henry Wentworth Chapter his appointment will be coming out of Martha Washington Chapter.
Star Light Love,
Mary Helen Johnson, Grand Adah
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
Star Light Love,
Mary Helen Johnson, Grand Adah
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
Update - No more proxies in Washington
Please read the communication from WGM Linda Runyan concerning proxies in Washington.
Click here to read it.
Click here to read it.
2011 - Feb 15 - OV Priscilla and Poulsbo
Over 90 members gathered at the Bainbridge Island Masonic Center for the OV of Priscilla and Poulsbo Chapters. Looks like everyone had a great time and the dinner before hand was delicious.
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
Click here for pictures from Rodger Collins!
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