STARS OF
March 15th, 2008
#8-011
An Irish Rainbow of Blessings
RED is for love of those we hold dear
Our kith and kin, both far and near.
And the cleverest jokes o’er all the earth.
YELLOW is for joy in simple pleasures;
The heart’s delights, the spirit’s treasures.
GREEN
stands
for
It’s customs and heritage, glorious and grand.
BLUE is for loyalty to family and friends
And to the Lord, whose love never ends.
VIOLET’S for heroes throughout history
The noble patriots of our history.
May these Irish sayings bless you with pride
And gratitude that you’re Irish inside.
MESSAGE FROM OUR WORTHY GRAND MATRON
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
SADNESS IN COLORADO
Sadness has entered the home of Colorado's Worthy Grand Patron, Glen
English and his wife, Charlene, with the death of their daughter, Jennifer
English Hottinger, Saturday, March 8.
Jennifer was a member of Garden City Chapter #3, Greeley, CO., Past
Miss Colorado Job's Daughter 1987-1988 and Majority Member of Bethel #10,
Greeley.
Cards can be sent to the English family at: 5526 W 2nd St., Greeley,
CO
80634
Memorial Services for Glen & Charlene English's daughter, Jennifer
English Hottinger, will be held 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 13, Greeley Wesleyan
Church, 3600 W. 22nd St., Greeley, CO.
Fraternally,
** Larry Wullbrandt, PGP, WP-Manzanita
Chapter # 85, Littleton, CO GGC
SADNESS IN THE INLAND EMPIRE
LORENE JOHNSON
(Age 86)
Entered into rest on February 22, 2008 in Spokane, WA. She was born to Herschel and Leona Bunch on May 10, 1921 in Perris, CA. Lorene worked as a court reporter for the Federal Civil Service. She was an active member for more than 50 years of the Order of the Eastern Star. Lorene was a Past Matron of her Electa Chapter and also served as Grand Esther for the Grand Chapter of Washington in 1972-1973. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward D. Johnson, Lorene is survived by sisters, Evelyn Doane and Pauline Ostrenger, both of Arlington, TX; nephews, Brock Bunch of Long Beach, CA; Paul Bunch of Spokane, WA,; and Michael Ostrenger of Arlington, TX; nieces, Dana Forrester of Arlington, TX and Jan Parrish of Cottage Grove, OR; and numerous friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday March 14, 2008 at 2 PM at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 1926 W. Chelan Ave, Spokane. Riplinger Funeral Home, 4305 N. Division, Spokane, WA 99207 entrusted with arrangements.
-- Spokesman-Review
We have known Sister Lorene for many, many years. When Ted had orders to report to Geiger Field in February 1956, he worked in the Base Dispensary with Lorene ... she was a medical secretary for the Dispensary and Ted was a medic! After Geiger closed in 1962 or there abouts, she went to work for the Wing Commander at Fairchild. I never knew that she worked at the Federal Court House. Her husband, Ed, (known as Easy Ed) was also out at Geiger, but he retired in the late '50's as we recall and went to work as the Downtown Masonic Temple Manager. Easy Ed was far from being Easy and have no idea how he got that name! When Ted and I were married, Lorene and Ed attended our wedding at Geiger Field Chapel (12/7/56). I had dishes picked out and she gave me a big serving dish! (This is really testing the ole gray matter! ) Lorene was very nice to me ... being newly married, I was full of questions and she was always there to help me out! She would hint around that Ted would make a good Mason ... but ... (that came later in 1964!) He knew that she belonged to a woman's organization and thought Masons played an important role in it! Little did we know then.
We shall miss you Lorene!
MESSAGES FROM MY MAILBOX...
Prayers needed for PGM Nancy Jo ...
Hi, Connie
Could you put a note in the your next "Stars"?
It is time to start the prayer chain for Nancy Jo again. There is some good
news and some bad news. Her scans this week showed that the tumors in her neck
and face have disappeared with the exception that there is 1 small shadow.
However, the tumors in her lungs are growing. So, bottom line is the radiation
worked really well but she must undergo chemo starting next Fri and continuing
for 16 weeks.
Thanks in advance for letting everyone know.
Hugs,
** Bev Haave, PGM
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Sadness in
I don't know if any one remembers Brother Howard Hazzard P.G.P of
Our prayers and thoughts are with him.
It also has been requested that any remberance or donations be made
the the Ontario Grand Chapter Beneveloment. In liew of flowers, and O.E.S.
service will be held Friday evening at 6:30 pm 60 Rideout St
** Helen L. Micks, Adah 276,
Wallacetown, Ontario, Central Star 57, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, G.G.C
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Sadness in OK
It is
with a heavy heart that I let you know
Jim Barnes, husband of Ann Barnes, PGM
of Oklahoma 2007 passed to that city not made with hands on
Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Please keep Sister Annie and the family in your prayers. Cards may
be sent to:
** Bill Barnes, PGP Oklahoma 2007,
PP Naomi Chapter 295,
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Maple Chapter's
Invite to Installation
Maple
Chapter #218 Order of Eastern Star cordially invites you to attend the
Installation of Officers...."Home Is Where the Heart Is", Friday, March 28 at
7:30 PM. Castle Rock Masonic Center, 126 First Ave SW, Castle Rock, WA
** Mary Jane Parks, Associate Matron, Jim Collins, Associate Patron
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Priscilla Chapter news ...
Hi. First thanks again for all your hard work........My Honor day is April 19
at 1:00 at Renton Masonic center on
** Jan Counsellor
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Pilgrim Chapter news ...
The Installation practice for the Pilgrim Chapter # 157 OES will be at 3 pm on March 30. The closed installation will be at 7:30 pm on April 3rd. My colors are red and white for the installation and for my term. Line Officers please meet, if you can, on Wed. March 12th at 9:30 am at the Mariner's Café. Thank you so much.
Lots of OES love and hugs,
** Shari Jordan, 681-6108 or cell 461-3280
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Another clever way of announcing a GR (this one in CO) …
Saturday, March 8, while visiting Snowflake Chapter #153 @ Manitou
Springs, WGM Trude and Acting-WGP David Wilcox made another Grand Representative
appointment. When approached by Brother Vic (Escort of the WGM) and AGM Cindy
Wardlaw, she could be heard saying "Oh, get out of here!" But with tears in her
eyes and a smile on her face, sister Genie (Jenny) Wilcox became
1. The oldest man-made tourist attraction is in this state.
2. The first American to travel in space is from this state.
3. The first legal lottery in the twentieth century was adopted in this state in
1963.
4. The first free public library was established in this state in 1833.
5. The first alarm clock was invented in this state in 1787.
6. The first potato planted in the
7. Of the thirteen original colonies, this state was the first to declare its
independence from Mother England - a full six months prior to the signing of the
Declaration of Independence.
8. Captain John Smith named this state after the town of
If you guessed
Sister Genie will be representing
Congratulations Sister Genie on your Grand Representative
appointment and enjoy traveling to
** Mary Kae Jarvis, Centennial #58, Personal Secretary to the WGM & WGP
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Important information re: IRS:
Connie: You may want to include something about this in your newsletter. It is a really important item and you may want somebody smarter than me to edit the message so that it is correct. I think the due date is April 15, but it may be May 15. The IRS has reported that they expect 645,000 new entities to file this year under this new regulation.
**
Bill Miller (Ill Bro. William R. Miller, 33°, SGIG, Orient of Washington)
--- Bill Miller wrote:
Would it be possible to prepare two income & expense statements
from your 2007 records - one for the fraternal side and one for the Temple
Association - pretending that one existed in 2007. I am thinking this would be
of great help when the trustees meet for the first time and begin talking about
things like a budget for 2008.
Now that it is a corporate entity, it will need an EIN or taxpayer ID in order to open a checking account. And it is going to need some start up money in its checking account so it can begin paying things like the utility bills.
Thanks
** Bill Miller
SGIG,
Yes, a budget can be created based on the 2007 expenses. Several
issues will need to be resolved by this committee before a true budget can be
agreed upon. Like, "Will the SR rent from the building Corp.?" and "Do the
ladies preparing food for the SR dinners operate as separate contractors or do
the work directly with the SR?." What about linen and cleanup? Good questions
that need to be resolved. My answers would be yes, yes and yes, this is a
Scottish Rite expense, not a building expense.
These issues deserve an answer which is consistent from one month to the next and will take more than a short sentence and a dart throw to resolve. Exactly right. The new trustees will have to establish facility policies, anoint a building superintendent to carry them out and reach agreement with the various tenants/renters.
When will the first meeting of this committee occur? Sunday, March 9 at 7 pm at the SR Office. The first issue is to determine who the first Trustees are. Six are ex officio, that is, trustees by virtue of their office (Ven Master, SW, JW, PR, Sec & Treasurer) There are several named in the organizing document adopted by the LOP, but the question now is were they elected as the first trustees or just names on the organizing document??
Who will be the officers of the Corp? According to the Articles and
Bylaws, the Trustees select their own officers, with the proviso that the LOP
officers cannot also be officers of the corp. Specifically the Treasurer? The
Valley Treasurer is an ex officio trustee, but does not necessarily need to be
the corporation Treasurer. I suspect the office was made ex officio thinking
that he would be come the corp Treasurer. Same with the Secretary, but he too
can decline to be corp Secretary. Consider Bruce Gardner's health. ??? Bruce
is not a Trustee. My plate isn't full, yet, but a deliberate plan is not
obvious to me.
The budget isn't difficult but a deliberate, comprehensive plan for
-- John Brett
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Delta Chapter news ...
Hi Connie, do hope you and Ted are seeing more sunshine these days. Glad you eye surgery went well. I love reading about your Dad and what is going on with his life. What a guy!!! Know you are proud of him too. Please put the following in the next Stars. Thanks Connie. Love,
** Judy Nalley, PM
DELTA’S 100TH INSTALLATION
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 7:30 pm, Delta Chapter #109 will be
hosting their 100th Installation at the
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Update on Sister Betty Wirth ...
Hi Connie,
Thank you for putting in the news about Betty Wirth in your last Stars of Washington. I just finished talking with Betty and she has asked me to thank every one for all the cards and messages. She is hearing from so many, and some who have been friends in Eastern Star for many years. She tells me that every time she opens a card it brings back so many happy memories. They are all on display in her room and she gets many comments from the staff.
Her attitude is absolutely fantastic. She is very upbeat. I admire her greatly. Just keep sending the messages to her. You are all the best.
Sincerely,
** Pat Schaefer
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Loss of an OES Sister & Rainbow leader in CA …
Dear
Sisters and Brothers,
This morning (3/6) I received a forwarded e-mail from one of our
neighboring chapters to report the passing of Sister
Vickie Diem. Many of
you in
Once again we are reminded of the need for Relay for Life in the
battle against Cancer and the support of Cancer Research.
No further information was provided beyond announcing the break in
the Golden Chain. Vickie had hoped to live and have the strength to attend at
least one more Grand Assembly, but it was not to be.
** Jean Rosewall, Star of
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Forms are available on website ...
Hi Connie,
Would you put in Stars of Washington a note that all the 2008 Grand Chapter registration forms are on the website
http://washingtonoes.org/GrandChapter/2008_GC_Info.htm except the Year Book order form that is not yet out.
Thanks
** Don Loughmiller, WA OES website webmaster
P. S. Would you please pass on to all that All the Grand Chapter forms are on the website now including the Yearbook with updated info to help make it one of the best to date? .. Don
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Waitsburg Chapter news ...
Connie,
Closed Installation of Officers for Waitsburg Chapter #9 will be April 7th at 7:30 PM at the Waitsburg Masonic Temple.
** Lenore Kromm, Worthy Matron
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Port Orchard Chapter news ...
Connie,
Port Orchard’s Installation is April 5th at 1 PM. Thanks so much,
** Rose Gross, PM
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Did
you ever wonder?
The Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is the
developer of the ‘Did You Ever Wonder’ website. The site is a dynamic project
designed to allow renowned lab scientists the opportunity to answer questions on
a variety of subjects, twelve different questions being posed each month. Some
of the current topics include tumors, genetics, subatomic ghosts, Superman
vision, as well as other discussions. Each question has links to the
contributing scientists’ work, photos and other related information.
http://www.lbl.gov:80/wonder/
If you’d like to learn more about the Berkeley National Laboratory,
be sure to visit the home page of
http://www.lbl.gov/ for an overview of
the laboratory. One section of note is ‘Berkeley Lab Highlights’ where the
visitor can get additional information on some of the
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Warren Chapter news ...
Connie,
Please change the installation date for Warren Chapter from: Sat 3/22/08 TO
Monday 3/24/08. 7:30 PM @
Thanks
** Terry Wiggins, A. P. Elect
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Oasis Chapter news ...
Hi Connie,
I’ve attached an invitation for my Honor Night in PDF form and wanted to extend an invitation to all for Oasis Chapter’s Installation March 14th at 7:00 pm. Assuming the Chapter votes as such tonight, Sister Nancy and I will be Installed as WM & WP that night. That makes three times for Nancy and five for me. Maybe I’ll get it right this time.
Star love,
** Pete Peterson
Oasis Chapter No. 191 cordially invites you to an Honor Night for
Lynn A. 'Pete' Peterson, Lamplighter Deputy Instructor
April 7th, 2008; 8:00 PM.
Ephrata Masonic Center, 436 'C' St SW, Ephrata, WA
Special invitation to:
Lamplighter Deputy Instructors
Octopi Deputy Instructors and Inkspots
Tea Time Deputy Instructors and Duffers
Past Deputy Instructors
WM & WP 1987-88; 1997-98; 2002-03; 2005-06
Members of Astral, Harmony, Oasis & Silver Star Chapters
All Eastern Star Members and Family
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Spokane Chapter invite ...
Spokane Chapter #163, OES cordially invites you to attend
OPEN INSTALLATION of officers,
Tuesday, April 1, 2008; 7:30 PM (No Lie! Not an April Fools Joke)
North Hill Masonic Temple, W 706 Garland, Spokane
Please join us as we begin another great year!
** Ann Ostrander, WM; Bruce Ostrander, WP; Marilyn Bordner, Secretary
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Grand Representative Honor Night ...
Priscilla Chapter #96 invites you to attend an Honor Night for
JAN COUNSELLOR, Grand Representative of Tennessee in Washington
Saturday, April 19th at 1:00 PM
Renton Masonic Center, 1299 Grow Ave NW (across from High School), Bainbridge Island
Special Invitation
Heritage Grand Family
Current and former Grand Representatives
WM and WP 1984-85 and 2001-02
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El Karnak Temple Installation invite …
You are cordially invited to attend the Open Installation of Officers of
EL
Saturday, the twenty-second of March, Two Thousand Eight
One o’clock in the Afternoon
When Princess Adrianne King will be crowned Queen
Reception to follow in the Ballroom
** Nancy Breza, Queen; Marilyn Schahfer, Princess Recorder
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Installation invite ...
Bethlehem Chapter #87, OES
Cordially invites you to attend
Open Installation of Officers
Saturday, March 29th, 2008; 2:00 PM
Deer Park Masonic Hall, 108 E. Crawford, Deer Park
** Luci Bristow, WM; Bob Bristow, WP
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Requested recipe ...
Hi,
Several asked for the recipe for one of the sandwiches at Linda Runyan's reception.
Take a large whole wheat tortilla and spread the following on:
1 package of spreadable cream cheese and 1 can of whole cranberry sauce that have been beaten together in a blender.
Layer thin sliced deli turkey on the cream cheese filling. Roll up into log.
Refrigerate until firm. Slice into rings
** Becky Goddard, PM
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Installation of officers invite …
Martha Chapter No. 60, OES
You are cordially invited to Martha Chapter #60
Closed Installation of Officers
March 24, 2008; 7:30 PM
Special invitation to ALL EASTERN STAR MEMBERS!
** WM Elaine Weigel, WP Thomas Henson
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Annual Pancake breakfast …
Come to Martha Chapter’s Annual Pancake Breakfast!
Sunday, March 16, 2008; 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$5.00 donation for adults
$3.00 donation for children under 10
Bazaar table will be available with lots of goodies for sale!
Sponsored by Martha Chapter No. 60, OES
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Reminder ....
Connie,
Linda Miller wanted me to email you to as if you can add this to your next stars
of
Thank you very much. If there is a problem with adding this, can you email me back and let me know, I would appreciate it.
Just a reminder that April 5th (the first Saturday) at 2:00 PM is the walkthrough in Yakima. This is when we will need to finalize all the plans for Grand Chapter. We will discuss the details of what is needed for Grand Chapter and the things you will need, (tables needed, chairs, drapes etc).
Cheri Reynolds
Remember to fill out your reimbursement form and attach you receipts to it so I can get the checks out to you.
Hope to see you all there.
** Linda Miller – Sessions Chairman, Steve Dorn – Session Co-Chair, Cheri Reynolds – Session Secretary
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Thank you ...
Thanks to WM-elects Diane Gerking (Zillah Chapter);
** Me
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Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad...
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad is an interesting educational
resource for elementary school students, as well as an enchanting site for
adults. Produced by Mrs. Taverna's second grade class at
EASTERN STAR IN SOUTH AMERICA ...
My
husband and I bring you greetings from our Sisters and Brothers in
It has been four weeks now since my husband Jim and I have returned
from spending 9 weeks in South America (more specific
I recall an email sent last fall from Brother David White, Secretary
of Middletown #319 Chapter in KY on “why growth in South America and not here”.
I believe we can learn some things from our South American family; - talking
more about our order in our communities, being more positive towards our sisters
and brothers, and proud to belong to this beautiful order. Jeff Bolstad, GGCCM
Visionquest and
I had been communicating via email to one sister from Flora Tristan
Chapter #2 in
We shared in our own chapters’ projects and in sharing, we learned
more about their challenges and struggles in the Order.
Eastern Star in
We left
From Eastern Star in
We also attended the installation of Renacer Chapter –
found a few Brothers who guided him through the meeting. They have a lodge that
meets only in English but was not holding a meeting the time we were there. The
chapters in
Boliviano #17 Lodge meeting,
We talked about the projects that Renacer Chapter are involved with.
The 4 chapters in
people sitting on the streets panhandling for food as most of them have no
family to provide for them. The State cannot support them, and there are few
organizations that have the funds to work with the elderly. The project started
in September 2005. At the end of each working Saturday the chapter members felt
blessed with the gratitude of many happy faces. “We are thankful to God for the
opportunity to be of service. Our resources are scarce to reach the needy;
however, our hope is to make this project bigger with the participation of good
hearts.” (Lourdes) They use the kitchen of one of the sisters starting at 9:30
am with a meditation, breakfast and by 11:30 they finish packing up the lunches.
Another project they worked on was the Alalay Children’s Home which
is an organization that provides shelter and food to orphan children.
Approximately 25 children, ages 7 to 18, kids who used to live on the streets
due to different causes, receive services there. All children work after school
hours shining shoes, washing cars or designing greeting cards, especially around
Christmas, to help with expenses. Although Alalay children must follow certain
rules while living at the Alalay Home, they are free to leave if they decide to
do so. There are many successful stories of Alalay residents who now are good
adult citizens. The aim of the project was to provide hot water showers to the
Alalay Home Children. There are many other orphanages with similar needs and
hundreds of children who live on the streets that the chapter members would love
to help and save, but funds are limited. Thanks to this project, children are
able to enjoy good hygiene and hot water. The Rainbow girls (there weren’t any
Job’s Daughters) and DeMolay are very involved with the Eastern Star chapters.
With Rainbow not having to have a Masonic affiliation, they are able to get
members right after they reach their majority.
The sisters in Peru and Bolivia are excited about the Order, and
while they face many challenges, some similar to our own challenges, and others
very unique to them, they work together with the hope and faith of Martha, and
as the Star point of Ruth teaches us that gathering here a little and there a
little they are able to serve those around them as exemplified in the life of
Electa. Their hope is that the elderly will live the latter part of their lives
happy.
Since arriving back to Vancouver, I have received a few emails from
the sisters in Bolivia. The new chapter in Santa Cruz is going well, but the
flooding in a region close by (Beni) has been severe. The sisters from other
chapters there are doing what they can to help the people of Beni, as well as
the Rainbow, DeMolay, and the Grand Lodge, since these Beni people have lost
everything due to flooding. They really are a large Masonic Family working
together for the needs of others less fortunate. We consider ourselves extremely
blessed, and have learned a lot from this experience in South America. It has
been a beautiful experience meeting and sharing with these sisters and brothers.
In each of our chapters we all have our work that we do and certain
projects we are working towards. But perhaps we can open our hearts a bit bigger
to helping these sisters and brothers, and remembering Electa’s Cup.
In
Star Love,
** Celinda Williams, PM and Jim
Pound, Ypres #48, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada GGC
GRAND SECRETARY NOTES ...
Hi Connie,
I noticed in your recent issue of The Stars that someone was correcting their address for the Blue Book. Please let people know that if they want their address changed, corrected or updated on the Grand Chapter database to please contact me at: grandsecwaoes@aol.com , or give me a call (360-570-9321), or drop me a note at the address listed in the Blue Book.
Thank you,
**
Sandra
K. Henry, Grand Secretary
Grand Chapter of Washington
Order of the Eastern Star
615 North ST SE
Tumwater WA 98501-3438
Phone/FAX 360-570-9321
INVITATION
Rada Uphus Chapter #208
Cordially invites you to the Reception honoring
The Station of GRAND RUTH and
CHARLOTTE WILSON
April 12, 2008; 1:30 PM
234 Olympic Blvd,
‘Every Member Is Important!’
Special Invitation to:
All Eastern Star Members, Family and Friends
Magic Moments Grand Family
All Former Grand Ruth’s
All Chapter Ruth’s
Current and Former Grand Representatives
Mighty Mice and Aplet Deputy Instructors
All Former and Current Deputy Instructors
WM & WP of 1979-80; 1993-94
INSTALLATION DATES
Yes! It is that time of year again! If your Chapter has selected the date for their installation, please send it to me and I will include it on the following list.
March 15 (Saturday)
Laurel Chapter, Black Diamond ... 7:00 PM
Poulsbo Chapter ... 7:00 PM.
Victory Chapter, Millwood ... 7:30 PM.
March 17 (Monday)
Floral Chapter, Monroe ... ???
March 18 (Tuesday)
Fern Chapter, Tacoma ... 7:30 PM.
Madrona Chapter, Anacortes ... 7:30 PM
Rada Uphus Chapter, Bothell ... 7:30 PM.
March 19 (Wednesday)
Kirkland Chapter ... 7:30 PM
Mount Baker Chapter, Mount Vernon ... 7:30 PM
March 21 (Friday)
Daylight Chapter, Seattle (Queen Anne) ... 1:00 PM
Delta Chapter, Tukwila (100th Installation) ... 7:30 PM
Nesika Chapter, Renton ... 7:30 PM
Tula Chapter, Coupeville ... Open Installation; 7:30 PM. (Kay Schroder, AM)
March 22 (Saturday)
Alderwood Chapter, Everett ... 2:00 PM
Tyler Chapter, University Place ... 2:00 PM.
Victory Chapter, Millwood ... 91st Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM. (Roma Nelson, WM-elect)
March 24 (Monday)
Martha Chapter, Cheney ... 7:30 PM.
Warren Chapter, Tacoma ... 7:30 PM.
March 26 (Wednesday)
Cyclamen Chapter, Auburn ... 7:30 PM.
Illihee Chapter, Toppenish ... 7:30 PM (Open Installation)
Pacific Chapter, Ilwaco ... 7:00 PM
Pine Tree Chapter, Kettle Falls ... 7:30 PM
March 27 (Thursday)
Adelphi Chapter, Spokane ... 7:30 PM
Narcissus Chapter, Orting ... 7:30 PM.
Pyramid Chapter, Federal Way ... 7:30 PM.
Zillah Chapter, Newport ... Closed Installation of Officers; 7:30 PM.
March 28 (Friday)
Lakeside Chapter, Bellevue ... 7:30 PM
Maple Chapter, Castle Rock ... 7:30 PM.
March 29 (Saturday)
Bethlehem Chapter, Deer Park ... 2:00 PM
Century Chapter, Issaquah ... 2:00 PM.
Doric Chapter, Seattle (Freemont) ... 7:30 PM.
Lewis Chapter, Lakewood ... 2:00 PM.
Magnolia Chapter, Millwood ... 1:00 PM
Priscilla Chapter, Pt. Gamble ... 7:30 PM.
Southgate Chapter, Burien ... 2:00 PM.
Tyee Chapter, Renton ... 2:00 PM
March 31 (Monday)
Faith Chapter, Parkland ... 7:30 PM.
April 1 (Tuesday)
Everett Chapter ... ???
April 2 (Wednesday)
Occidental Chapter, Seattle (Ballard) ... 7:30 PM.
Olympia Chapter, Tumwater ... 7:30 PM.
April 3 (Thursday)
Cedar Chapter, Tacoma ... 7:30 PM.
Pilgrim Chapter, Sequim ... 7:30 PM
Reliance Chapter, Bremerton ...
April 4 (Friday)
Crystal Chapter, Enumclaw ... 7:30 PM.
April 5 (Saturday)
Amethyst Chapter, Seattle (West Seattle) ... 7:30 PM.
Greenwood Chapter, Seattle (Greenwood) ... 7:00 PM
Guiding Star Chapter, Sumner ... 7:30 PM (Linda Ogren, AM & Pat Hall, AP)
Naomi Chapter, Puyallup ... 2:00 PM (Jeanette Turner, AM & Fred Docker, AP)
Port Orchard Chapter ... 1:00 PM.
Henry Wentworth Chapter, Vancouver ... ???
Welcome Chapter, Shelton ... 7:30 PM.
April 7 (Monday)
Trinity Chapter, Tacoma ... 7:30 PM.
Waitsburg Chapter ... 7:30 PM
April 8 (Tuesday)
Vida Chapter, Tacoma ... 7:30 PM.
April 9 (Wednesday)
April 11 (Friday)
Corinthian Chapter, Tacoma ... 7:30 PM.
April 12 (Saturday)
Martha Washington Chapter, Vancouver ... ????
April 14 (Monday)
White Rose Chapter, Spokane ... 1:30 PM
HOLIDAYS IN MARCH
** Shared by Lowry May ...
MASONIC NEWS
Masonic Park Elects New Officers
The park has survived the devastation of the 2006-2007 storms, with help from many lodge members and friends. The Park opens for camping in April, and encourages Masons and their affiliates to come and visit. Easter Services will be held Easter Sunday March 23 at 8 AM, with a breakfast following.
The 44th Annual Open Air Degree will be hosted and conferred by
More information about the park, Easter Services and the Open Air degree, is available at www.masonicparkwa.org
** Grand Lodge of WA website
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We invite you to The Oklahoma Masonic Indian Degree Team (OMIDT) and Gathering of the Tribes event, coming to Vancouver, WA. August 14th thru 17th, 2008, at Pearson Air Museum at Vancouver National Historic Reserve, 1115 East 5th Street Vancouver, WA 98661 www.silverstar286.org/TRIBES.htm
** Grand Lodge of WA website
LOWRY'S HINTS
HINT #3:
If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside,
just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour
or two. Viola! It unseals easily.
RECIPES
"Blueberry" Spinach Salad
from
Above & Beyond Parsley... Food for the
Senses
1 pound fresh spinach or Bibb lettuce, torn into pieces
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 (4-ounce) package crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup toasted pecans
Raspberries, to garnish (optional)
INGREDIENTS FOR DRESSING:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons blueberry or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt, to taste
TO PREPARE: For dressing: Combine all ingredients well and set aside. Place torn greens, blueberries, blue cheese and pecans in a salad bowl. Just before serving, toss gently with dressing. Garnish with raspberries, if desired. SERVES: 8
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Macadamia Nut Sticky
Buns
12 RHODES brand Dinner Rolls
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla together. Divide mixture
equally between 12 sprayed muffin cups. Divide macadamia nuts equally and
sprinkle over butter mixture in each muffin cup. Place one roll on top of nuts
in each muffin cup. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise until almost
double in size. Remove plastic wrap and place muffin tin on a baking pan. Bake
at 350°F 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and invert onto
serving platter.
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Cranberry Oat
Yummies
Light & Tasty
I like to think these oatmeal treats are better for you than the standard
chocolate chip cookie. Our three sons just can't get enough of them. And they
have no idea I've make the cookies healthier. —Carol Birkemeier of
1/2 cup butter,
melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup dried cranberries
Directions: In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugars. Add egg, egg substitute,
corn syrup and vanilla; mix well. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda,
cinnamon, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in
cranberries. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking
sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes
before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 3 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: One serving: One cookie Calories: 109 Fat: 3 g Saturated Fat:
2 g Cholesterol: 13 mg Sodium: 154 mg Carbohydrate: 19 g Fiber: 1 g Protein: 2 g
Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Sour Cream Potato
Rolls
Quick Cooking
Carol Giesbrecht from
and mace in the dough for these tender rolls. "They've been a favorite
in my family for years," she say. "They're delicious warm with butter
and peach jam."
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup water (70° to 80°)
1/2 cup mashed potatoes (with added butter and milk)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
3 cups bread flour
3 teaspoons active dry yeast
Directions: In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by
manufacturer. Select dough setting; (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add
1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). When cycle is completed, turn
dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch dough down. Divide into 18 portions;
roll each into a ball. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a
warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or
until golden brown. Serve warm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 1-1/2
dozen.
Nutrition Facts: One serving: (1 each) Calories: 116 Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 3
g Cholesterol: 12 mg Sodium: 213 mg Carbohydrate: 18 g Fiber: 1 g Protein:
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APPLESAUCE OATMEAL CAKE
From "River Road Recipes II ... A Second Helping,"
INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE:
1-1/4 cups applesauce
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground
1 cup raisins
1 cup quick oats
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
1-1/3 cups self-rising flour (see Note)