The Grand Chapter of Washington
Order of the Eastern Star

2008-2009 Grand Officers

The Portrait Grand Family

 

 

  • Clue #1

The Autumn Leaves are coming and so is fall.                  

It is time to announce to one and to all.

 

 A Grand Officer or Chairman to be,

We are sure you are a fan to be.

 

 Head up now to the far Northwest

It’s time to be on your very best.

 

 A Queenly chapter you will find

On the 2nd Monday if you don’t mind.

 



Esther Chapter

Louann Yager

Westside Chairman
  • Clue #2

A second Autumn Leaf is about to take flight         

We hope the clue will bring it to light.

 

It is the pearl this birthday gem

A lot of meaning for our AGM

 

Drive down a local street named ‘Pearl’

Where Gary put her heart in a whirl

 

He became the center of her heart

He plays a very important part

 

A Rainbow Dreamboat she did care

She served as Worthy Advisor there.

 

We hope to see you all that night

The 2nd Tuesday will be right.

 



Centralia Chapter

Leora Mauel

Grand Martha
  • Clue #3
 

A third Autumn Leaf is on its way          

The far Northeast is now the way.

 

The Eastside is very important today

A tree you may see along the way.

 

Do not stop to see the falls

You need not pine and cry we recall.

 

The 2nd Wednesday it is to be

A kettle you’ll find close by, oh gee.

Pine Tree Chapter

Bonnie Rail

 Eastside Chairman

  • Clue #4

A fourth Autumn Leaf is now added to our tree    

Who is it, oh yes, it sure could be.

 

Our Blanche will be so very proud

She is adored by every crowd.

 

A settlement found in the state of New York

A Masonic Center we have at the fork.

 

The 3rd Thursday not in Seattle to say hi

But “I will see you, bye and bye.”



Alki Chapter

Diane Rice

Grand Esther
  • Clue #5
 

A fifth Autumn Leaf now I’ve said                

And then on the internet I have read.

 

The name was changed from Cook to Bug

The Spanish for cedar, it gave me a tug.

 

Travel to the edge of the majestic Cascades

Find the ‘Gateway to the Cascades’

 

The 3rd Tuesday is a day to behold

This clue for you I have now told



Cyrene Chapter

Denice Tewalt

Grand Electa

Clue #6

 

A sixth Autumn Leaf blew over the state   

It is ready to be first rate.

 

Travel North on I5 with our escort Mary

We will follow after she rounds up Gary.

 

Start out early so you’re not late

A change from the Blue Book is this date.

 

Just get in your car and head out today

After we’re done you may shop along the way.

 

A village this day we will all see

The 3rd Wednesday is when it will be.



Afton Chapter

La Nita Pascoe

Grand Adah

Clue #7

 

The Autumn Leaf tune is about to play    

The 4th Thursday is the special day.

 

The chords and melody we now hear

The sound is pleasant to your ear.

 

In your car you must bring

Bottles of water before you sing.

 

To the East and the wheat fields we’ll go

Up the canyon is the way to go.





Harmony Chapter

Cindy Garrett

Grand Organist

Clue #8

 

The Autumn Leaves have heard in the wind 

It is time to listen and twirl in the wind.

 

A pioneer you could be

The 4th Tuesday is the time to be.

 

The people have traveled ever so far

To ‘Do the’ Fair, come in your car.



Naomi Chapter

Clayton Sparks

Grand Chaplain

Clue #9

 

The Autumn Leaves decorate a beautiful feast      

The 1st Monday we’ll announce in the East.

 

Don’t just sit on your chesterfield

Or wait on your couch or in the wheat field.

 

You must not miss the important day

Just gather your friends and be on your way.       



Davenport Chapter

Nona Reinbold

Grand Ruth

Clue #10

 

The Autumn Leaves are in the West today   

A county is along the ‘I-5’ Highway. 

 

Not confused about where they belong

Is it Snohomish or King, which is wrong?

 

A ferry may get you to the place

Come along and join in the race.

 

The 1st Thursday is the important day

It is time to be on your way.        



Analia Chapter

Stephanie Hoye

Grand Marshal

Clue #11

 

The last Autumn Leaf you're ready to meet
Come to the East to accomplish this feat.

Our Grand Chapter Session is very near
As we gather the last to complete our year.

The 2nd Monday ends our trip
Around the state we completed our trip.




Syringa Chapter

Sherrie Connell

Grand Warder

 

 

  This page last updated: July 23, 2008