A memorial service will be held this evening for the following members

who have passed away  since we listed  our Last Service,  in March 2009

 

Phyllis W. Webb, PM 

Marion D. Warner, PM 

Carol A. Angell, PM 

Blanche V. Hempel, PM 

Faith G. Allen, PM

Thelma C.  Shaw

 

“Our Sisters have passed to the realm above,

Out of a world of strife,

To receive from our Father’s infinite love,

The reward of a well-spent life.”

 

 

ANNUAL MEETING

(‘YOUR time to LEARN HOW your Chapter has  functioned.)

 

 

ANNUAL REPORTS

of the

Worthy Matron and her Emergency Fund

Secretary, Treasurer

Trustees and Auditors

 

 

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Worthy Matron, Worthy Patron

Associate Matron, Associate Patron

Secretary, Treasurer

Conductress, Associate Conductress

One Trustee (Sister) for a 3 year term

 

NOTE:

    A written note of acceptance of a nomination must be on the desk of the Secretary by those who will accept an elected office, but cannot attend this meeting

PLEASE NOTE: 

Our Associate Matron, Clemma Savage, PM, is willing to re-assume the Worthy Matron-elect office for our Chapter, but she can’t do it without the help of  17 other officers ( 7 other elected  & 9 appointed offices).  As you can see above, we have lost several active members who’re now Called Home.  Before this meeting.  Won't  YOU please consider  returning,  and try to hold one of  these offices,  for YOUR CHAPTER?  Please consider just trying an Office, even on a pro-tem basis. Just call or e-mail Clemma to talk over any particular office that has ever impressed you. These are not as difficult to learn as you might think.  Instructors are always available to help you. 

 

 

COLLATION

In Charge of our Worthy Matron.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS

Sis. Phyllis  C. Hackett

 who received her 50^th O.E.S. Membership Pin

from Grand Chapter during our Winter recess

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS

To Members with March Birthdays

(No Anniversaries)

 

1- Janet Stacy

14- Viola Knowlton

16- Cindy Kent

21- Bob Kohler

28- Grace Blanchard

31- Marjorie Peck

 

 

     UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS

 

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Annual Tag and Bake Sale

So do your Spring cleaning early to find items for sale

 

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Bus Trip

Details to follow

 

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Massachusetts Association of Grand Representatives of O.E.S

We will be hosting  and providing the lunch

 

Saturday, November  20, 2010

 Annual Snowflake Bazaar

  

Cook Books

Only a few remaining

$15.00

Have you ordered yours yet?

 

 

FROM THE SECRETARY

   I appreciate the many members who paid their Dues before the beginning of 2010 and I would appreciate receiving the dues from others who may also owe 2009 dues as well as the 2010 dues.

 

 

TO OUR SHUT INS AND FAR AWAY

AND THOSE RECOVERING FROM SURGERIES,

TREATMENTS, FAMILY LOSSES, ETC.

 

“Like the sun that lights our path, like flowers that brighten the way,

God touches our lives with His healing and His love from day to day.”

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

MARCH

7- 2pm Spring Statewide Membership Mtg.-Ipswich

13 – Trailblazers  Allstate @ Mansfield Holiday-  call Linda Logan by March 3rd

19, 20, 21 - Dreamers Allstate –Leominster Four Points, - "Who Gets What” weekend! Reserve by February 26th  

25 -School-Installations-Gardner, 7 pm, R.Wellner

26 - All-Stars Banquet, Medway VFW, reservations with B. Sargent

 

MAY

20, 21, 22 - Grand Chapter Session

Needed: Asst. Gr. Sentinels and  Gr. Escorts ( Sis. or Bro.).

 

NOTE:  New Housing Location:- Wyndham Boston Andover and housing and bus pass reservations need to be made by April 15.  For housing Contact PGP Bob McBournie and for Bus Pass Registration call Ev Norton

 

 

FROM THE EAST

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

    Spring will be here soon and with the renewing of  the world around us.  Won’t you also think about renewing ties with your Sisters and Brothers of Arcana?  We would love to see you  and work with you again.  See you in the Chapter.  (This is the month we’ll also replenish our paper and cup supplies etc.).

In Star Love,

Dottie and Bill

 

 

THAT NONE MAY BE FORGOTTEN

    Please make it your responsibility to notify our Worthy Matron, Associate Matron or Relief Committee members immediately of any joy, illness, sorrow or distress among our members.

 

Mrs. Dorothy A. Webb, P.M. Worthy Matron

Mr. Robert A. Webb, P.P. Worthy Patron

 Mrs. Esther J. Williams, P.M.

Secretary

 

 

OFFICERS FOR 2009 - 2010

Worthy Matron	-	Dorothy J. Verheyen-Cudjoe
Worthy Patron	-	William D. Bogue, P.P.
Associate Matron	-	Clemma J. Savage, P.M.
Associate Patron	-	Lawrence G. Kent, P.P.
Secretary	-	Esther J. Williams, P.M.
Treasurer	-	Evelyn L. Bogue, P.M.
Conductress	-	Lois A. Phelps, P.M.
Associate Conductress	-	Cynthia Kent
Chaplain	-	Sarah A.Haussmann
Marshal	-	Debra M. Caldwell, P.M.
Guest Organist	-	Ann Carley, P.M.
Adah	-	Dorothy A. Webb, P.M.
Ruth	-
Esther	-	Nancy L. Adamoyurka
Martha	-	Diane S. Asher
Electa	-	Marian A. Holbrook, P.M.
Warder	-	Iris J. Sawin
Sentinel	-	Robert J. Webb, Sr., P.P.

 

 

RELIEF OR VISITING COMMITTEE

Worthy Matron, Worthy Patron

Associate Matron, Associate Patron

 

 

CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES

Eastern Star Charitable Foundation, Inc.	-	Sister Esther J. Williams, P.M.
Isadore Forbes Benevolent  Fund	-	Sister Esther J. Williams, P.M.
Educational Fund & ESTARL	-	Sister Dorothy J. Verheyen-Dudjoe
Grand Chapter Membership Committee	-	Brother William D. Bogue, P.P.

 

 

TRUSTEES

Sister Iris J.Sawin - 2010

Sister Cynthia D. Kent, P.M. - 2011

Brother Gerald R. Jacobsen, P.P. - 2012

 

 

AUDITING COMMITTEE

Sister Carol A. Angell, P.M.

Sister Viola M. Knowlton, P.M.

Sister Diane S. Asher

Sister Nancy B. Stone

 

 

MASONIC HALL ASSOCIATION

Sister Evelyn L. Bogue, P.M.

 

 

INSTRUCTRESS/PROMPTER

Sister Evelyn L. Bogue, P.M.

 

 

EXAMING COMMITTEE

All Past Matrons and Past Patrons

 

 

Sister Viola M. Knowlton, P.M.

Treasurer Emeritus

 

 

ARCANA CHAPTER NO. 50

Instituted May 6, 1896

Constituted December 15, 1896

Greenfield

From the several names considered, Arcana was selected.  It signifies secret or hidden things.