STARS OF WASHINGTON
 
June 7th, 2007
#7-031
 
God took the strength of a mountain,
 the majesty of a tree,
the warmth of summer sun,
the calm of a quiet sea,
the generous soul of nature,
the comforting arm of night,
the wisdom of the ages,
the power of eagle's flight,
the joy of a morning in spring,
the faith of a mustard seed,
the patience of eternity,
the depth of a family need,
then God combined these qualities...
and when there was nothing
more to add....
He knew that His masterpiece
was now complete...
and so He called it....DAD!!!
 
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY ...

 

 
FIRST CLASS MAIL IN MY MAILBOX ...
 
 
   
    The Hills Are Alive with the sound of music created by the newly announced 2007-08 Grand Organist, Sister Linda Crichton of Belfair Chapter.  Their Friends night tonight was a very enjoyable evening, with truly unforgettable entertainment, highlighted with AGM Marjoe and AGP Phil announcing Sister Linda and her escort, Brother Alan.  Three Past Grand Organists welcomed Sister Linda to their special club.  We were pleased to have three Past Grand Patrons, three Past Grand Matrons, and were very pleased to have Worthy Grand Matron Sister Joanne Clark and five of her Heritage Grand Family in attendance.  HUGS,
** Marjoe, AGM & Phil, AGP
 
CARDS:
Linda Crichton
4314 Panther Lake RD W
Bremerton, WA 98312
 
 
GRAND OFFICERS ... 2007-2008
Grand Chaplain - Kay Johnson, Madrona Chapter, Anacortes ... Escort: Gerald Guthrie
Grand Marshal -  Gloria Hodges, Hope Chapter, Oakesdale ... Escort:  Byron Hodges
Grand Organist - Linda Crichton, Belfair Chapter ... Escort, Brother Alan
Grand Adah - Elaine Weigel, Martha Chapter, Cheney ... Escort:  Dick Weigel
Grand Ruth - Charlotte Wilson, Rada Uphus Chapter, Escort:  Brother Gordon. 
Grand Esther - Marilyn Sorensen, Evening Star Chapter, Almira ... Escort: Don Sorensen
Grand Martha - Ardith Swartz, Trinity Chapter, Tumwater ... Escort:  Jack Swartz
Grand Electa - Barbara Danforth, Waitsburg Chapter ... Escort: Bob Danforth
Grand Warder - Marcia Haukaas, Lackamas Chapter ... Escort: Paul Haukaas
Co - Chairman of DI - Cathy Edmonson, Roza Chapter
Co - Chairman of DI -
 

 
NEW DEPUTY INSTRUCTOR-TO-BE ANNOUNCED
 
    At Wednesday night's meeting at Stanwood Chapter, Worthy Matron Ann Taylor was pleased to announce Sister Janice Dorsey as a Deputy Instructor-to-be.
** AGM Marjoe
 

 
WHY WE NEED EDUCATION
 
THE 27 WORST 'FAMILY FEUD' ANSWERS EVER

 
AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY
 
    Couldn't get this sent off prior to our trip to Spokane this morning!  This trip was to get another shot into Ted's back ... only this time we thought he had to be asleep during the procedure, but he said that he could handle it!  And handle it he did!  Still made me nervous!  If this does NOT work ... it means surgery.  Three months of not lifting over 5 pounds.  So Ted thought ... November, December and January!  I thought ... good time for me to learn to run the snow blower mounted on our tractor!  Of course, I don't drive in the snow so who cares if it gets chin high! 
    Hope to see many of you at the Rededications of Kennewick Lodge and Alma Chapter on Saturday afternoon.  If you are coming and want to stay for the BBQ dinner, please RSVP ASAP to the address listed in a couple of STARS ago (available on the website.)  If you have never seen these two ceremonies, you are in for a treat!  It will be performed by the Grand Lodge Officers and the Grand Chapter Officers. 
    Thanks to Linda Hays (Century Chapter) and Mary Ellen Sparks (Naomi Chapter) for their Ode Cards!  Sure does help! 
    Until next time ... Hearty Patriot Hugs and happy thoughts. 
** Connie
P. S.    "A Committee is a group of people who individually can do nothing, but as a group decide that nothing can be done" - comedian Fred Allen
 

 
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Connie Shrum
Grand Chaplain, GC of WA
Past Matron x 2;
Secretary, Zillah Chapter #111, Newport, WA
Martha, Bethlehem Chapter #87, Deer Park, WA
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God Bless!
Hearty Love & Patriot Hugs --
Connie