Angle Stone Chapter No. 118
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
46 South Washington Street
North Attleboro, Massachusetts
(1st Thursday)
2011 Trailblazers 2012
The One thousand and seventy-second Stated Meeting
Saturday Morning December 3, 2011
(by dispensation)
11:30 o’clock
(note change of time)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
Reception of Petitions, Reports of committees,
Transactions of such other business as may legally come before the Chapter.
HOSPITALITY
All Star Points
Christmas Luncheon - 1 pm
All members are invited to attend.
Reservations with the Secretary by November 30th.
ENTERTAINMENT
By
The Bell Choir of Grace Church, North Attleboro
Directed by
Sister Diane Ward, Associate Conductress
There will be a Santa swap after the entertainment.
Please bring a small gift between $5-$8
and indicate whether it is for a man or women.
REHEARSAL
None this month
There will be no rehearsal this month
HOLIDAY EVENTS
here at Bristol Lodge:
Sunday November 27
North Attleboro Santa Parade
Bristol Lodge will be giving out Hot Cider and Hot Cocoa
Friday December 9
Bristol Commandery Christmas Observance
This will be at Bristol Lodge
North Attleboro
8 pm.
This is open to the public
Bristol Commandery is collecting hats and mittens for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years of age. They will be given to those less fortunate.
Saturday December 10
Christmas Party
Semi-Formal event
7pm until??
There will be a DJ with dancing, hot and cold buffet.
Those who bring a canned good and/or a toy for Toys for Tots
will have their names entered to win prizes.
Sunday December 11
Breakfast with Santa
8am to 11am
Angle Stone Chapter
will be having a bake sale during this breakfast.
You may contact the Worthy Matron for further details.
Tuesday December 20
Open meeting
7:30pm
Two guest speakers, David Brody and Scott Wolter,
who have written about pre-Columbus history,
relics and possible ties to Masonry.
Please note:
The correct address for the Worthy Matron is:
PO Box 1384, Middleboro, MA
IN MEMORIUM
Sister Evelyn Merrifield, Past Matron
A fifty year member
Initiated Mansfield Chapter No. 133: November 3, 1956
Called Home: November 8, 2011
Beyond the golden sunset our loved one goes to share.
The beauty of Eternity, and the Master there.
GRAND CHAPTER
Scholarships Applications
Sister Alex Mederios has received the scholarship applications.
Please contact her at 508-643-0363. The applications are available to members who have attained five years of continuous membership and are in good standing, along with their children, grand children and legally adopted children. Applications must be post marked on or before February 1, 2012 and sent to the Educational Fund Board.
GRAND CHAPTER NEWS
Openings on the several boards have been announced as follows:
Eastern Star of Mass. Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Isadore Forbes Benevolent Fund Board
Educational Fund Board
Each board will be electing a Director/Trustee, a grand chapter member for a five year term.
WORTHY GRAND MATRON'S PROJECT
Enclosed is a letter from the Worthy Grand Matron about the several benevolences. Please read this and make a donation as generous as possible. All donations should be sent to the Secretary in the enclosed envelope.
Coins for a Cure – We have a jar with the pink ribbon symbol of the Breast Cancer Logo. Please bring your loose coins and drop them into the jar. This will be out at every meeting and activity. All proceeds are to benefit our Worthy Grand Matrons Project.
DATES TO REMEMBER
November 30
Grand Officers Night
Angle Stone Chapter
December 1
Holiday Party
Best Western
Marlboro
December 3
Last Visitation (7pm)
Brockton Chapter
December 10
Mistletoe Ball
Lafayette Club
Taunton
December 12
Grand Officers Night
Acacia Chapter
FROM THE WEST
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. We are now preparing for the special events of Christmas. Bristol Commandery is again having their observance here at Bristol Lodge and they have asked the ladies of Angle Stone to serve and donate the collation. You may donate appetizers, finger desserts or dips and bring these to the lodge by the 9th of Dec. Thank you for your help.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
In Star Love,
Judy & Todd
FROM THE EAST
Our sincerest thanks to all for a very successful visitation. Without the
support of the officers and members it would not have been possible. Please come
to our December meeting and enjoy the luncheon, entertainment and the
friendship. Please bring a small gift $5.00 - $8.00 for the Gift Swap. Please
note if it is for a man or woman. As we enter a busy holiday season, please
keep in your heart the families of our members who have passed away.
We will also be having a bake sale on Sunday December 11 during the "Breakfast
with Santa" all donations are welcome.
Happy Holidays with love;
Anne & Bob
"Every charitable act is a stepping stone toward heaven."
ORGANIZATION 2011 - 2012
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Worthy Matron |
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Mrs. Anne Coffin |
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Worthy Patron |
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Mr. Robert R. Maddix |
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Associate Matron |
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Mrs. Judith Galarneau, PM |
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Associate Patron |
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Mr. Todd Galarneau, PP |
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Secretary |
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Mrs. C. Joan Tinkham, P.M. |
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Treasurer |
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Mrs. Barbara Parker, P.M. |
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Conductress |
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Mrs. Susan Nichols, P.M. |
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Associate Conductress |
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Ms. Diane Ward |
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Chaplain |
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Mr. Christopher Fletcher |
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Marshal |
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Miss Nicole White |
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Organist |
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Mrs. Ellen Kingman |
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Adah |
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Mrs. Carolyn Farrell, P.M. |
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Ruth |
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Miss Danielle Letendre |
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Esther |
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Ms. June Carlsen, PM |
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Martha |
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Mrs. Barbara Harmon |
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Electa |
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Mrs. Janet Voelker, PM |
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Warder |
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Mrs. Catherine Lanning |
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Sentinel |
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Mr. Ralph Voelker, P.P. |
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TRUSTEES Mr. Floyd Edwards, P.P. (2012) Mrs. Diane Kanady (2013) Mrs. Virginia Welton, P.M. (2014)
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AUDITING COMMITTEE
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FINANCE COMMITTEE First Four Officers
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EXAMINING COMMITTEE All Past Matrons and Past Patrons |
CHAPTER GRAND CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES
ISADORE FORBES BENEVOLENT FUND
CHARITABLE HOME BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
Mrs. Marcia Thomas, PM
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. Bonnie Maddis, PM Ms. June Calsen, PM |
EDUCATIONAL FUND BOARD/ESTARL Mrs. Alexandria Mderious
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VISITING AND RELIEF COMMITTEE
Ms. Judith Galarneau, PM, Associate Matron
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Mrs. Anne Coffin, Wothy Matron Mr. Todd Galarneau, PP, Associate Patron |
Mr. Robert Maddix, Worthy Patron Mrs. Susan Nichlos, PM, Conductress |
Ms. Diane Ward, Associate Conductress
ANGLE STONE CHAPTER NO. 118
North Attleboro
Instituted April 16, 1908 Constituted November 30, 1908
Among several names considered, Angle Stone was finally selected. Angle Tree Stone is a historical landmark located in North Attleboro, which marked the boundaries of the old Massachusetts Plymouth colonies. A Commission was appointed in 1640 to ascertain the boundaries between the tow colonies. They encountered great difficulties tramping though the woods and eventually found themselves off course. Instead of rectifying the entire line, they created an angle and proceeded along a new course. A tree was used to mark this place until it finally decayed and a stone was made to replace it - hence Angle Tree Stone. The Chapter drops the word tree.