Pictures from the weekend

OV at Grand Coulee Dam & Evening Star Chapters on October 25, 2013
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Announcement of New Grand Representative of Australia on October 25, 2013
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North Central All Stars Brunch on October 26, 2013
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Reception for Grand Martha on October 26, 2013
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Pictures from this week!

OV of Century Chapter on October 23, 2013
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New Grand Representative of Texas announced on October 10, 2013
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OV of Sunnyside & Sunshine Chapters on October 16, 2013
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OV of Adelphi & Spokane Chapters on October 17, 2013
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Inland Empire Grand Representative Lunch on October 18, 2013
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Inland Empire Past Matrons & Past Patrons Dinner on October 18, 2013
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Grand Ruth Reception on October 19, 2013
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Pictures from last week!

OV of Port Orchard & Reliance Chapters on October 10, 2013
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OV of Maple Chapter on October 11, 2013
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Grand Conductress Reception on October 12, 2013
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NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE

Tonight, Thursday, October 10^th, I traveled to Bethel Chapter in Granite Falls. I told everyone I was visiting different Chapters in the area. At each Chapter I would have a drawing for a little gift to show my appreciation. I gave everyone, who attended a ticket but I memorized the ticket number of the new Grand Representative. I stirred the tickets in the bag and drew one out, saying his number. Bryan Bechler, the junior Past Patron, was the winner. I asked permission of the Worthy Matron to have him escorted to the East to receive his gift bag. When he opened the bag, he was very surprised trying to take in all that just happened. I pinned on his pin and introduced him as the new Grand Representative of Texas. I gave him his certificate from the Worthy Grand Matron of Texas and other information. There were pictures taken afterwards with 7 other former Grand Representatives. Luella Stephens, Occidental Chapter, the former Grand Representative of Texas, came to congratulate him.

--Charlie Tewalt, Grand Chaplain

More Pictures!!

OV of Belfair & Welcome Chapters on October 2, 2013
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Grand Officer Initiation at Alderwood Chapter on October 3, 2013
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Eastern Washington Grand Representatives Luncheon on October 4, 2013
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OV of Syringa & Illihee Chapters on October 4, 2013
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Grand Organist Reception in Sunnyside on October 5, 2013
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The Place to Be

Bethel Chapter in Granite Falls on Thursday, October 10, 2013 starting at 7:30 PM.

Pictures to enjoy!

OV of Silver Star & Harmony on September 21, 2013
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OV of Amethyst & Crown on September 24, 2013
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OV of Centralia & Chehalis on September 26, 2013
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OV of Evergreen on September 27, 2013
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Reception for Grand Treasurer on September 28, 2013
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Honor Night Date Change

Notice from Eastside Chairman of the Bluebird Deputy Instructors Betty Hughes:

We had to change the Honor Night for Deputy Instructor Susan Segraves (Syringa Chapter) from October 14, 2013  to February 10, 2014.

OV pictures to enjoy!

OV of Malden & Martha Chapters on September 12, 2013
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OV of Pine Tree Chapter & Homecoming of JPGP Bob Breza on September 13, 2013
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OV of Waitsburg & Alki Chapters on September 14, 2013
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New Grand Representative

September 6th was a glorious Homecoming OV for Junior Past Grand Matron, Gerry Mosler.

The room was filled to capacity and you could “feel the love”.

All things were going according to protocol until Kathi Dewey, Grand Adah, interrupted the introductions of the Grand Representatives.

Claiming that she was the night’s entertainment, she donned a sombrero and began speaking in Spanish.

This was quickly halted by WM Kate Kalmbach and (in English) sister Pat Chapin, of Lakeside Chapter, was announced as the newest Grand Representative of  Boliva in Washington.  Whoo Hoo… oops…Ole!

Syringa Chapter - New Location

Syringa Chapter has a new home for now. They will be meeting at:
 
Fruitvale Grange
3908 Castlevale Rd
Yakima WA 98902
 
This includes their OV on October 4th.

Date Change to the OV Calendar

 The Westside GGCCM Honor day has been changed from June 1^st to May 17^th of 2014?  Place is still being determined.

More Pictures for you to Enjoy

OV for Vida and Tyler Chapters - August 20, 2013
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OV for Alpha Chapter - August 22, 2013
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OV Tacoma and Cedar Chapters - August 23, 2013
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OV Okanogan Chapter - August 26, 2013
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OV for Zillah and Bethlehem Chapters on August 27, 2013
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OV for Beulah and Richland Chapters on August 28, 2013
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OV for Maple Leaf and Ferndale Chapters on August 29, 2013
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OV for Lackamas, Henry Wentworth and Martha Washington Chapters on August 31, 2013
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OV for Occidental & Homecoming of JPGM on September 6, 2013
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AGM & AGP Reception on September 7, 2013
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"EVERGREEN NEWS" notice

As editor of the Evergreen News I just wanted to let everyone know that the September edition is going to be delayed a couple of weeks.  I am Worthy Matron of Spokane Chapter and we have just learned that the building where we were meeting was sold and we have less than 2 weeks to get all our stuff out and move…somewhere.   As soon as I get this all figured out – I will get the Evergreen News published.

Thank you to all for your understanding.

Betty Hughes, Editor

Evergreen News

Pictures from August 7- August 17 from WGP Rodger

OV Lakeside/Kirkland on August 7, 2013
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OV Alderwood/Stanwood on August 8, 2013
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OES Charity Golf Tournament on August 9, 2013
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OV Crystal/Laurel on August 10, 2013
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Rainbow Dream Camp on August 11, 2013
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Grand Initiation at Poulsbo Chapter on August 16, 2013
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WGM & WGP Reception on August 17, 2013
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Posting Invitations

Just a reminder that chapter secretaries and others should send invitations to the oeswashingtonblog@gmail.com so they can be posted on the OESBlog. If possible please send in PDF format but a Word document will also work. When no information is received nothing more than what is in the Grand Chapter of Washington OES Official Visits & Calendar can be published. Thanks!

Sad News

Bob Danforth, former Grand Representative of Saskatchewan, passed away on August 6^th.  Please keep his wife Barbara (former Grand Representative of Kansas) in your prayers.  Services are on Saturday, August 10^th at 11:00 AM at the Waitsburg Presbyterian Church.

PGP Roy Sharp’s (former Grand Representative of Arkansas) younger brother passed away in California.  Please keep the family in your prayers and for safe travels.

Services for Norma DeGeest (former Grand Representative of British Columbia/Yukon) will be held on Monday, August 19th at Greenacres Cemetery (corner of Northwest Road and Axton Road, Ferndale, WA). Eastern Star will do their service at the graveside at noon and there will be a memorial service following. Please continue to pray for the peace and comfort of the family as they deal with their loss as well as numerous other health issues of their own.

Pictures July 27 - August 3 from WGP Rodger

OV Bethel -100th Anniversary at Masonic Park on July 27, 2013
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OV Tula/Madrona in Coupeville on August 1, 2013
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OV Faith/Guiding Star in Parkland on August 2, 2013
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OV Pacific in Ilwaco on August 3, 2013
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OV pictures July 22-26

Pictures from WGP Rodger Collins:

OV Astral & Oasis on July 22, 2013
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OV Magnolia & Victory on July 23, 2013
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OV Vineland on July 24, 2013
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OV Alma & Rosa on July 25, 2013
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OV Delta & Southgate on July 26, 2013
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