Aurora Chapter No. 9
Order of the Eastern Star
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Freemason's Hall
24 Main Street
Natick, Massachusetts
(2nd Friday)
1337th STATED MEETING
Friday Evening, May 9, 2008
7:45 P.M.
BUSINESS
To receive petitions and to transact whatever business
that may legally come before the Chapter.
INSTALLATION
Star Point Adah - if present
OFFICERS
Sisters may wear colored gowns
130TH BIRTHDAY
Following our meeting we will celebrate our 130th Birthday
with cake and ice cream and a surprise!
FROM THE WORTHY MATRON
Our Instructress this year is Sister Jane Lloyd, P.M. and our Ritualist is Sister Priscilla Brayton, P.M.. They will run the rehearsals, be available before and after meetings to answer any questions, or give any help needed. Use them, they are there for you!
"The Lord is My Shepard, I shall not want"
132nd ANNUAL GRAND CHAPTER SESSION
May 16 ,16, 17, 2008
All members should try to attend the Grand Chapter Sessions. The decisions made affect all members. Voting for Grand Chapter Officers and Legislation will be held on Saturday, May 17th. If you wish to attend, please see the Secretary for your credentials.
GRAND CHAPTER HONORS
Sister Nancy E. Howatt, G.G.C. Ambassador to Aruba
Bible and Emblem Placing Ceremony
Sister Zoe D. Johnston, P.M., Worthy Matron
Session Nurse
Sister Priscilla A. Brayton, P.M.
Assistant Grand Warder
Brother Murray A. Kane, P.P.
Grand Representative of Illinois
FROM THE WEST
We will be having a Used Book sale next month. Please bring any paperback or hard cover books you have read adn are collecting dust, to the meeting. Paperbacks will be $0.50 and hard covers $1.00.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
May 8 - John W. Chaplin, P.P.
FOR OUR SICK AND SHUT INS
O Great Physician our Savior and King,
All our burdens to you we bring,
Thy healing hand full of comfort and love
Comes down to us from Heaven above.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
TO ALL CHAPTER MOTHERS
Please call your Worthy Matron or Secretary, if you would like a ride to any of meetings. We would be happy to arrange transportation for you.
FROM THE EAST
Brother Bob and I wish you thank our Chapter for electing us. We are very proud of our Chapter and want only the best. Because of all of you, our Chapter will prosper and so will our beautiful Order.
With Star Love,
Zoe and Bob
That none be forgotten, please notify your Worthy Matron or Secretary of any
joy, illness or sorrow among our members.
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Zoe D. Johnson, P.M. Worthy Matron |
Robert A. Howatt, P.P. Worthy Patron |
Priscilla A. Brayton, P.M.
Secretary
OFFICERS 2008 - 2009
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Worthy Matron |
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Mrs. Zoe D. Johnson, P.M. |
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Worthy Patron |
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Mr. Robert A. Howatt, P.P. |
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Associate Matron |
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Miss Julie A. Lloyd, P.M. |
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Associate Patron |
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Mr. Charles D. Lloyd, P.P. |
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Secretary |
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Miss Priscilla A. Brayton, P.M. |
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Treasurer- |
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Mrs. Jane A. Lloyd, P.M. |
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Conductress |
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Mrs. Kimberley A. DeSiata |
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Associate Conductress |
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Mrs. Robin A. Lynch |
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Chaplain |
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Ms. Diane J. LaLumiere |
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Marshal |
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Mrs. Gail E. Smith, P.M. |
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Guest Organist |
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Mrs. Priscilla J. MacKay, P.M. |
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Adah |
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Mrs. Laurie J. Eaton, P.M. |
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Ruth |
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Mrs. Linda R. Johnson, P.M. |
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Esther |
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Mrs. Beatrice Christino |
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Martha |
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Mrs. Frances E. Gardner, P.M. |
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Electa |
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Mrs. Barbara J. Irving, P.M. |
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Warder |
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Mr. W. Brian Robinson |
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Sentinel |
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Mr. Julian W. Philbrick |
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INSTRUCTRESS Mrs. Jane A. Lloyd, P.M. |
RITUALIST Miss Priscilla A. Brayton, P.M. |
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TRUSTEES Julian W. Philbrick - 2008 John W. Chaplin, P.P. - 2010 Laurie J. Eaton, P.M. - 2011 |
AUDITORS Carol K. Milne Diane J. LaLumiere
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BUDGET Beatrice E. Christino, Chairman Priscilla A. Brayton, P.M., Secretary Jane A. Lloyd, P.M., Treasurer |
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Easter Star Charitable Foundation, Inc. & Isadore Forbes Benevolent |
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Charles D. Lloyd, P.M.
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Educational Fund |
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Dorothy H. Wilson, P.M. |
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ESTARL Fund |
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Zoe D. Johnson, P.M. |
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Membership Committee |
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Laurie J. Eaton, P.M. |
VISION STATEMENT
Aurora Chapter will be recognized as an organization that provides a strong energetic environment for members to share fellowship and fun, provide service to others and the community, and support charitable organizations.
AURORA CHAPTER NO. 9
Organized on May 10, 1878
Natick
Aurora Chapter, the first Chapter chartered by the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts, has been in existence since 1878. It was organized at at time when women's group activities were restricted largely to cultural clubs and Ladies' Aid Societies. The name doubtless alludes to The Order generally and to the Chapter specifically as represented "the Dawn of a New Day." Aurora can be translated as Dawn, Beginning or The New Light.
