March 28,2008
APRIL 2ND MEETING AT THE SUNDOME
To clarify, this meeting is for Grand Chapter SESSION
Committees as shown in the back of the Official
Visitation booklet. We will meet at 2:00 PM and have the walk-through
following the meeting. It is very important that each committee be
represented. This will be our last meeting before Grand Chapter and we want
to address any and all situations at this meeting, not AT Grand Chapter in
June. Thank you and BIG HUGS for your participation. Marjoe Richards,
Worthy Grand Matron
March 11, 2008
The Central Washington Past Matron's Luncheon
shown in the Official Visit book on Saturday, April 5th,
will not take place as that group no longer meets. The Grand Chapter
Session Meeting of all committee members and the walk-through WILL
take place at 2:00 PM at the SunDome as scheduled.
Marjoe Richards, Worthy Grand Matron
February 19, 2008
Hi everyone,
Well, the last OV west of the mountains took place at Greenwood Chapter this
evening. We had a very nice turnout: 2 PGMs, 2 PGPs, 3 GOs, 6 Grand
Representatives, 3 DI's, and several WMs and WPs plus a lot of other members.
It was a sad time for me as I have thoroughly enjoyed the Official Visits.
Just two more in Eastern Washington and then they are done. I honestly hate
for this part of our Magic Carpet Ride to come to an end.
As I apologized to Sisters Myrna Nielsen and Pauline Beebe (my sisters in the
Legacy Grand Family) that I couldn't get into my "Big Red" dress (those pesky
bugs in the closet that SHRINK my dresses!) to honor them, PGP Terry Wiggins
jumped up (wearing his Legacy red vest and tie) and complained that the
escorts don't get the proper recognition when they wear their appropriate
attire and brought Brother Bill Shortt (another Legacy escort) into the
picture saying that he "almost had the appropriate outfit" with a reddish
color, went on to talk about other items that Brother Bill might be wearing
(cowboy boots, large belt buckle, etc.) that might be suitable for Bill to
wear to Colorado as the new Grand Representative. Well, as everyone jumped to
their feet and cheered, Bill, who was sitting in the West as AP, was
speechless as he came to the East to receive the pin and certificate from the
Worthy Grand Matron. Bill's daughter lives in Colorado, so this will be a
good excuse for him to visit family and attend Colorado's sessions and, maybe
Chapter meetings when he goes there. Anyway, it was a very happy evening and
we had a great time visiting afterward.
OH, one item that I forgot. The Worthy Matron had delightful entertainment.
Just imagine this, a goat that sang, "High on a hill sat a lonely goatherd."
You all know that song from the "Sound of Music" that they sang with the
puppet show? Well, WM Dorothy had this darling stuffed goat that looked
exactly like the one in the puppet show and when you squeezed his foot, he
sang the whole song. We all had such fun with it and many of us plan to
search for one on EBay as she has had it for a few years and they probably
aren't in stores any more.
TIME FOR BED! Hugs, Marjoe
January 30, 2008
DUE TO THE CURRENT AND
FORECASTED WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE OFFICIAL VISIT TO HOPE AND MALDEN
CHAPTERS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH AT OAKSDALE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH AT 7:30 PM IN OAKSDALE WITH BAKED POTATO BAR
AT 6:00 PM.
January 13, 2008
ATTENTION ALL PROCRASTINATORS!
If you have
been thinking about joining the Grand Family on their cruise of the Hawaiian
Islands (departing May 24th), now is the time to reserve your space. The cruise
line has sold out the ship with the exception of the cabins being held for the
Washington OES Worthy Grand Matron trip. Any of our cabins that have not been
reserved will be "taken back" by the cruise line on January 16th to sell to
those on their waiting list. So, you have until midnight Tuesday to call Bonnie
at Worldwide Travel, 1-800-283-9987 for details. She has a few spaces for
single ladies, I believe. So, if you are looking for a travel partner, she can
help you with that. We know that this will be a wonderful trip for all who are
joining us and we hope that will include YOU! FYI - This trip is open to
non-members, so if you have family or friends that might be interested, please
pass Bonnie's number to them and let her fill them in with details. HUGS, WGM
Marjoe
January 8, 2008
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:
The Official Visit of the Worthy Grand Matron to Grace and Alpha Chapters that
was cancelled on November 30th has been rescheduled for Monday, January 21,
2008 at Grace Chapter's Stated Meeting, 6:00 P.M. in Ellensburg. We hope you
can join us.
November 17, 2007
Good evening all,
For the period of
November 21st through November 25th Associate Grand Matron Diane
Osborne is designated as the Acting Grand Matron as I will be out of
state.
HUGS, Marjoe
Richards, Worthy Grand Matron
Sept 19, 2007
BULLETIN ABOUT HAWAIIAN CRUISE
We have
just received word that there is a "Pity the Procrastinator" price
reduction for those who book for our Hawaiian Cruise NO
LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 28TH. So, if you have been thinking
about it, contact Bonnie ASAP so that you can take advantage of
this special deal.
1-800-283-9987, bonnie@wwts.bz
Sept 19, 2007
All members are cordially invited to
attend the Merger of Seople Chapter and Sunnyside Chapter, Friday,
September 21st, 7:30PM at the Masonic Hall in Sunnyside, 6th ST
and Harrison Avenue. We look forward to celebrating the joining
of these two chapters that have worked so closely together for
many years. Please come and lend your support.
HUGS, Marjoe Richards, Worthy Grand
Matron
Sept 19, 2007
