Sad News

Some sad news to report:

PGP Phil and Leslie Green's daughter passed away early this morning.

Supreme Inspector Barbara Brown's brother passed away this morning.

Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Lots of prayers needed!

This concerns Anita Borst of Evening Star Chapter in Almira, she was Grand Ruth in 2010-2011. Her husband Phil Borst is the Grand Representative to Vermont.

Anita has dealt with severe and rare health issues for the last few years. She was in the hosiptal just before Christmas. She was sent home with oxygen. She is not able to do anything. I talked with her sister-in-law, Kathleen Miller, past Grand Esther. She says it is not looking good. Anita has absolutely no strength at all. She has Shingles in her eyes and had pheumonia while in the hospital. Her birthday is the same day as her brother's, Daryl Miller. She was unable to attend the party.

Please keep both Phil and especially Anita in your prayers. They are definately needed.

Diane Osborne, PGM

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First, many of you may not have heard about Phil and Leslie Green's daughter. While I have shared the information with our five Grand Families, I have not made this as a general information item. The time has come to share. 

Over the Christmas weekend, their daughter, Melissa (a member of Grand Coulee Dam Chapter) was hospitalized with acute hepatitis, liver and kidney failure. Greens were in VA with son Kelly and his family. They caught the first flight they could manage which wasn't until 2:30AM Friday. They arrived in Spokane mid-day Friday and have been at Melissa's side virtually 24 hours a day since then. By New Years weekend she had deteriorated to a point of no response and bodily functions shutting down. This past Thursday the Drs. felt she only had hours to live. She was moved to a Hospice House this afternoon which is a better setting for the family and the Hospice staff, counselors, Drs. and minister have been a great help to them.

It is unbelievable that these two special people are once again hit with tragedy. While prayers for Melissa's recovery are virtually too late, prayers for the Green family are really needed to help them through this ordeal. When Melissa passes, there will only be a family service to be followed by a "memorial picnic" later for family and friends to share their memories of Melissa, a beautiful and vivacious young woman. I will continue to share information as things change. 

PGM Marjoe Richards

Sat. Jan 7, 2012 - Reception for Mary Ann Fergusson, Assoc. Gr. Cond.

It was a wonderful day for a reception and the turnout for our Associate Grand Conductress Mary Ann Fergusson was outstanding.  There were lambs and Scottie dogs everywhere.  The Evergreen Grand Family cooked a delicious lunch and the Lake City Presbyterian Church was filled with members and friends who came to honor the AGC and to enjoy the afternoon.

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OV - Jan 6, 2012 Juanita Chapter

We had a great time at the OV of Juanita Chapter.  The officers did a wonderful job of their work and the refreshments were delicious.

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Places to Be

1. Wednesday, January 11^th at Evening Star Chapter in Almira. Meeting starts at 7:30 PM
2. Wednesday January 11^th at Tacoma Chapter; Friend’s Night and more!
3. Thursday, January 12^th at the OV of Mt Baker & Cyrene Chapters in Mt Vernon. OV starts at 7:30 PM.
4. Thursday, January 12^th at Grand Coulee Dam Chapter in Coulee Dam. Meeting starts at 7:30 PM.
5. Friday, January 13th at Nesika Chapter in Renton. Meeting starts at 7:30 PM
   

OV - Jan 5, Crown Chapter

They had a great time at Crown Chapter's OV.  The WM and WP Pam and Alan Sawyer cooked a delicious dinner for a donation ahead of time, then the officers did a great job of their work.  Exciting news came in the form of the announcement of their new Grand Representative Kendall Spridgeon - representing New Mexico.

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NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE

The Magician, Cindy Schneider, Grand Adah, pulled some magic and presented a commission to: Kendall Spridgeon as Grand Representative of New Mexico in Washington at the January 5th Official Visit at Crown Chapter.. Kendal is currently the Treasurer of Crown Chapter in West Seattle.

New Grand Representative

It was my pleasure tonight to present a commission at Belfair Chapter.

To make things fun (after the Bible was closed) I selected six ladies to come to the East. I hung a sign around each of their necks that said "The ONLY answer is NO, YES or MAYBE" - on the back of them I pinned a different sign. One sign said Sarah Palin; another was Nancy Regan; 3) Dolly Parton; 4) Little Red Riding Hood; 5) Shirley Temple; 6) Grand Representative of Utah.

They had about four minutes to walk around the membership, show them the signs on their back and then ask questions trying to determine who they were supposed to be. The only answer the membership could give was YES, NO, or MAYBE. The only one who guessed who they were supposed to be was WGM Gloria since the sign on her back was 'Little Red Riding Hood' and someone managed to give it away.

When all was said and done, the ladies came back to the east and as I placed my hand over each of their heads the membership was to clap to indicate who had done the best job. Naturally the loudest and most enthusiastic clapping was for WM Pam Rookard, the new Grand Representative of Utah!

In attendance were two current Grand Representatives, two former Grand Representatives of Utah; and numerous former Grand Representatives.

It appeared a fun time was had by all.

 

Sandra K. Henry, Grand Secretary

2012 - Jan 2 OV at Chehalis and Centralia

What fun we had at the OV in Chehalis as the first announcement of the new year was made.  Betty Sipp was absolutely flabbergasted to learn she was the new Grand Representative of North Dakota and everyone was delighted.  It was a great evening that started with a deliciousl dinner for a donation and ended with yummy cupcakes.

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NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE

It was my pleasure to present Betty Sipp of Chehalis Chapter a Grand Representative Appointment to North Dakota at the OV on January 2, 2012. Irene Jacobs, Grand Marshal

Places to be and OV's

Places to be:
Monday, Jan 2 - Chehalis
Wednesday, Jan 4 - Belfair
Thursday, Jan 5 - Crown
Thursday, Jan 12 - Mt. Baker

OV Information - Thurs Jan 5 - Crown
There will be a dinner prior to the stated meeting/Official Visit that night, beginning at 6:15 PM. (Weather permitting. Everyone stay home if there’s snow, too many hills getting to West Seattle)

Dinner will be a taco salad bar, beef and chicken available, with all the fixings. Dessert will be after the meeting. Donation for the dinner is $5.00, with proceeds going to the Triennium Fund. This is Crown’s yearly fundraiser for this project, with dinner prepared by and ingredients donated by Pam and Alan Sawyer.
Come and bring your bibs!!!

Prayers Needed

Our dear friends Mary Sharko of Key City Chapter and Anita Borst of Evening Star Chapter are having a very rough time right now and could really use your prayers.  Please keep them in your thoughts and send lots of healing prayers their way!

Help Wanted!

We are looking for some people that would like to be on the Evergreen News committee, specifically we need an Editor and Co-Editor.  Those doing it now have been on the committee for several years and do not care to go on next year, which is understandable. They would be willing to lend some assistance to whoever takes over.  The one hurdle is that the Evergreen News is done in Publisher, which is a wonderful program if you know how to use it. 

Please contact me if you would like to serve on this committee.

Thank you,

Gerry Mosler
Associate Grand Matron
tgmosler@comcast.net

Lots of pictures to share

I apologize for not posting pictures sooner, but have been crazy busy - plus had some hand surgery that slowed me down a bit.  If anyone knows how to do it (no time to teach anyone) and would like to volunteer to help with posting the pictures, please send me an email!

Sunday, December 4th - Western Washington Grand Representatives Luncheon
We enjoyed a delicious luncheon on Sunday at King Oscar's restaurant in Tacoma as the Grand Representatives had their annual Christmas luncheon.  The room was full of happy people and everyone had a great time.

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Monday, December 5th - OV at Southgate
The members of Southgate Chapter enjoyed welcoming the Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Grand Officers and other guests to their official visit.  The work was well done and everyone had a wonderful evening visiting.

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Tuesday, December 6th - Whatcom Co. Past Matrons Luncheon
They had a great time at the Bellingham Country Club as the Whatcom County Past Matrons welcomed the WGM and Grand Family to their annual December luncheon.  Entertainment was once again provided by the incredible Bellingham High School Chorus and everyone enjoyed a great day.

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Saturday, December 10th - Analia Chapter Holiday Tea
The members of Analia Chapter had a great time organizing, planning and preparing their annual Holiday Tea for our friends and families. The room was filled with beautiful tables decorated by our members with their own linens, dishes and decorations. There were plenty of door prizes and beautiful raffle baskets and delightful entertainment by the Bodacious Ladies.

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Wednesday, December 14th - OV Stanwood
The evening started with a delicious dinner and was followed by a wonderful official visit as the WGM and WGP and many others visited Stanwood Chapter for their official visit.  The Starlights were dressed to honor Past Grand Electa Ann Taylor, and everyone had plenty of fun.  One sad note - we learned that Jennie Kelly's 100 year old mother passed away Monday.

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Thursday, December 15th - Pierce County PM and PP Luncheon
And finally, the Past Matrons and Past Patrons celebrated the holidays with the Grand Family at a luncheon at the Scottish Rite Center in Tacoma to help honor their Grand Officer Irene Jacobs Grand Marshal and bring in the Christmas season in style.

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2011 - Dec 6

There was a delicious luncheon and wonderful entertainment as the Whatcom County Past Matrons hosted their annual Christmas luncheon.

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2011 - Dec 5 - OV Southgate

They had a great time at the official visit at Southgate Chapter.

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Sad news - update

Services for Grace Lindal, (Kathy’s granddaughter) will be at 6 pm on Friday, December 9^th at the First Presbyterian Church in Everett, 2936 Rockefeller Ave (cross street is Wall).

The family has requested attire for the memorial service to be cheerful and upbeat (no black). Also in lieu of flowers the family will be setting up a program through the Boeing Credit Union that will benefit the G.R.A.C.I.E. Fund for the Everett School District for their reading assistance program. Information regarding contributions to the fund and complete details are pending and will be available soon.

From Cheri Moll:
Although Grace had been declared brain dead yesterday morning she was still on the ventilator to keep her breathing because of the request to be an organ donor. There were a couple of evaluations that needed to be done by the doctors and certain levels in the body that needed to be reached before they could take the organs. Unfortunately Grace’s heart stopped beating at 2:51 this morning and because of that and a number of other medical complications she is not going to be able to be an organ donor.

Please continue to keep the family in your prayers.

Jennifer and Andy Lindal
3626 127th Pl SE
Everett WA 98208

Kathy Neubecker
2501 Leonard Dr
Everett WA 98201

Sad News

Dear Friends,
Thank you for your prayers for Grace Lindall, but God had other plans for her.  She has been declared brain dead and will now be helping others by giving her organs so others may live.
Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers!

PRAYERS NEEDED!

From Cheri Moll:

Kathy Neubecker’s granddaughter Grace, age 8, is in ICU at Harborview Hospital and is not expected to live. She needs all the prayers you have.

Grace has a blood disorder called ITP, which involves two processes, the destruction of existing platelets and the inadequate production of platelets.

She was unresponsive yesterday morning so they called the aid car and they were on the way to Children’s but the EMT’s decided that she needed to get to a hospital sooner so they took her to Swedish in Mountlake Terrace and from there, after a CT scan, took her directly to Harborview. Her platelet count was very low and they immediately put her on an IV of a medication to increase the count. The scan reveled that there was bleeding on the brain and the doctors said that she needed surgery, but the platelet count needed to be up around 80,000 to 100,000 in order to operate. Late last night the count was at 150,000 so they performed the surgery, which was to drill 2 holes in her head to drain the fluid. Because of the location of the blood clot, deep center of the brain, they were not able to operate on it. The surgeons were hopeful following the surgery and said that everything went as planned, for the drainage, and that she would need to stay in the hospital for around 10 days.

Around midnight Kathy called to say that the eyes were not responding to light and that they were going to run some tests. She called me at 4:30 this morning to say that Grace was still alive but that they don’t think that she will make it through the day.

2011 - Dec 3 - CORE Fun Night

What a great time we all had on Saturday, Dec 3rd at the Lake City Elks as the Way Past Their Prime Time Players had us all laughing and singing along with their star studded show.

Ed Sullivan (who looked suspiciously like Don McAmmond) served as master of ceremonies and we were entertained by Willie Nelson, The Supremes, Sonny and Cher,  Karen Carpenter, Dolly Parton, Elvis, The Big Bopper, The Village People, Madonna, Abba and George Strait. 

The desserts were delicious and the entertainment fabulous.  Here's hoping they do this again!

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