Pictures from General Grand Chapter

Pictures taken by PGP Rodger Collins
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Sad news

Very sad news from PGM Diane Osborne:

A message just came over the Caringbridge site from her son Rich that Joy Lough, PGM and Past Worthy Grand Ruth, went to be with Buck this morning. Both boys, Rich and Shaun, were with her.

She is now at peace, out of pain, and with her beloved Buck.

Diane

New Grand Representative

It was my pleasure to present Roscoe Cox a commission as Grand Representative of Australia in Washington at Guiding Star's meeting tonight (October 20th). Roscoe said Australia was on his bucket list. I guess some things are just meant to be.....Way to go Roscoe.....
Irene Jacobs, Grand Secretary

Sad News

Linda Crichton’s husband Alan passed away at noon October 16. He had been hospitalized and in Hospice care (cancer in both lungs & throat). No word yet on services. Linda's contact information is listed in the 2015-16 Blue Book under Belfair Chapter where she is organist. Linda is a Past Grand Organist. Please keep her and the family in your prayers.

Pictures from several events shared by PGP Rodger Collins

Associate Grand Matron Reception on September 5, 2015
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Grand Esther Reception on September 12, 2015
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Grand Representative of Idaho Honor Night on September 18, 2015
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Grand Representative of South Dakota Honor Night on September 23, 2015
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Grand Representative of Virginia Honor Night on September 24, 2015
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Grand Representative of  Tennessee Honor Night on October 1, 2015
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Associate Grand Conductress Reception on October 3, 2015
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Grand Representative of Colorado Honor Night on October 5, 2015
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Grand Representative of Delaware Honor Night on October 9, 2015
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Grand Conductress Reception on October 10, 2015
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Grand Representative of Indiana Honor Night on October 13, 2015
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Place to be!

The place to be is Guiding Star, October 20, 2015 at 7:30pm. Thanks

Irene G. Jacobs

Grand Secretary of Washington

New Grand Representative

"Last night (Oct 5, 2015) I had the honor to gave out the Commission for the Grand Representative of Texas to Judy Savage, at Madrona Chapter #89 in Anacortes, with the assistance of my escort Allen.   Jr. Past Grand Patron Jim Iversen was in attendance with his escort Pat.  Both were introduced;  Pat Iversen, WM and Jim, WP of Tula Chapter. The pictures below show in order:  the presentation to Judy, those in the East, Judy in her Texas Hat as presented by me just following closing of the Chapter.  A picture with their Chapter members, and the last picture (not very clear) shows those Past Grand Representatives that were present.

We all had a great time visiting and refreshments afterwords".

Kay Foss

Grand Marshal

Place to be!

Madrona is the place to be
Come join the fun in this family
Date:  Monday, Oct 5, 2015
Place:  Madrona Chapter
Time: 7:30 pm

 

Kay Foss,
Grand Marshal

Italy Grand Chapter Trip - April 2016

Kay & Allen Foss have been requested by Dan & Vicki Voorhees, as well as Pam Armagost, to put a group together for the Grand Chapter of Italy.   This group would be extended to make it a seven day trip which includes the time at Grand Chapter.  If you are interested in learning more about Tuscany and the Rome highlights, please call Allen & Kay Foss @ their home office, 360-658-4001, or their cell at 206-919-0169 for more information, ASAP.  As the deadline for registration to attend Italy's Grand Chapter is only thru the end of October. "Call now to get in on this great trip."
Forms and other information are available on the right under Invitations.

Missing

Missing! A leather Scabbard (sheath) for one of the broadswords that was used at Grand Chapter this past June. If you have any information of the whereabouts of it please contact Linda Ogren, 253-845-7365.  These swords were on loan from Chuck and Stacie Rudd of Naomi Chapter.  These items were being stored in the Grand Secretary's room and when we are breaking down Grand Chapter that we the one item that went missing and we are concerned and would like it returned.  Thank you for your help in this matter.

Linda Ogren

Pictures!!!

Here's pictures from several events.  PGP Rodger is the photographer.

OV Alderwood & Floral on August 6, 2015
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OV Analia & Occidental on August 13, 2015
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Worthy Grand Ruth Joy Lough's Reception on June 27, 2015
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WGM & WGP Reception on August 29, 2015
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Directions to the WGM/WGP Reception

Directions to Long Beach Grange for WGM/WGP Reception

5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, WA 98631

Coming on 101 towards Seaview/Long Beach: take a right at the 1^st light (Sandridge Road).

Travel north a few miles and the Grange is on your left before the 4 way stop signs.

If you come from the downtown area: turn east (away from the Ocean) at the Go Carts and Bank of Pacific stop light.

Sid Snyder or 60^th Street has both names.

Go straight to the 4 way stop signs on the corner of 60^th and Sandridge Road.

Take a right and it is on your right just past 3-4 houses.

Parking in back and enter for the luncheon from below.

The weather report is awful for Sat and Sun. We need rain but I didn't want it on our special day.

Hugs, Kristine Ford

New Grand Representative

I gave out a Grand Representative appointment last night (August 13th) at Pacific Chapter's Friendship Night.  The new Grand Representative of Montana is Kent Stradley from Lackamas Chapter #152.
It was a fun night with lots of excitement - Kent was very pleased and was greeted with lots of cheers from the crowd.
Star Hugs,
Laura Sweeny, Grand Adah

Pine Tree OV date change

The official visit at Pine Tree has been changed to October 14th. 

Pictures from 1st OV

PGP Rodger Collins is sharing his photos of the 1st OV at Pacific Chapter on July 18th.
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Re: Grand Coulee Dam OV

We want to notify our sister's and brothers that are planning on attending our 75th official visit at Grand Coulee Dam chapter on August 1st 1:30pm  that the air conditioning unit is NOT working.  This notice is for those that can not tolerate the heat.  Fans will be circulating and we look forward to those that can attend. Please wear summer attire.  Leslie Green Associate Matron

Grand Chapter Pictures!!

Here are links to pictures that PGP Rodger Collins is sharing with the membership.
CLICK HERE for pictures from the Gala Dinner!
CLICK HERE for pictures from Grand Chapter Part I!
CLICK HERE for pictures from Wednesday!

WGM's Caribbean Cruise in November of 2016

The information flyers and registration form for Kristine & Calvin's trip are now posted.  Check under the invitation heading on the right side of this page to view.  They are in PDF format so most people should be able to print them.  If you have any questions please contact WGP Calvin.

Dates are on the Calendar

All dates from the Grand Chapter Calendar & Official Visits Booklet have been entered on the calendar.  Corrections listed in posting below have been made.
Additional information will be added to the postings as invitations are received.  Reception locations are listed as the chapter until invitations are received.
Please email invitations when possible (word or PDF) to save postage to vikingplace@comcast.net
Thank you.
--Mary Ellen

Grand Chapter Calendar & Official Visit Book

2015-2016

Corrections/Additions to Itinerary Book (OV Book) are indicated in Bold and underlined

These corrections/additions will be corrected before the 2015-16 Blue Book is printed.

Complete addresses/phone #/etc are not printed but when one # or letter needed to be corrected that is listed.  Please use your 2014-15 Blue Book as a reference for now.

1.      Pg 2.    Jean Ballard’s Escort is Sheryl Acord

JoDee Desrosier is the new AGC: contact info is under Okanogan Chapter in the    2014-15 Blue Book

2.      Pg 3.    Laura Sweeny ~ Appt out of Chehalis Chapter, not Maple

Phone # is incorrect—info in 2014-15 Blue Book under SW WA Association 

Carole Lee Walk ~ Appt out of Harmony Chapter, not Astral   Address s/b: 2054

Amy Smith ~ address s/b SE, Kent --correct phone # is in 2014-15 Blue Book under Cyclamen Chapter

Al Cramer (Terry) is the new Grand Sentinel: contact info is under Guiding Star Chapter in the 2014-15 Blue Book

3.      Under Committees:

a.  Pg 5. Eastern Star Charities Foundation (Correction will be in 2015-16 BlueBook)

                        Kathy Dewey, Amethyst           Chairman

                        Larry Wilkinson, Olympia       Secretary

                        Alice Hughes, Spokane             Treasurer   1 year

                        Kathy Seville                                                  2 years

                        Bob Breza                                                       3 years

                        Fred Walk                                                     3 years

                        Elaine Weigel                                                 4 years

                        Bill Lee                                                           4 years

b.      Pg 5. Evergreen News

                      Christine K. Wilkinson: Add: address in 2014-15 Blue Book Chehalis Chapter

Pg 6. Carole is missing ‘e’ on the end (second name down from the top of page)

c.       Pg 7. Membership Committee

Remove Karen Karnes as Chairman (will be corrected in 2015-16 Blue Book)

4.      Calendar

a.       Pg 18.  AGM Reception is 9/5/2015

b.      Pg 19.  Silver Star(S)/Harmony/Okanogan OV is a special meeting on 9/24/2015

Delta(S)/Southgate OV s/b 9/29/2015             

c.       Pg 27.  Cyclamen’s International Dinner is 1/31/2016

5.      Pg 42. Jan Fernandez phone # is incorrect (correct one is in 2014-15 Blue Book under Southgate Chapter)