Braintree Chapter No. 167
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
403R Washington Street
Braintree, Massachusetts 02184
1st Friday of every month
Except July and August
878th STATED MEETING
Friday Evening, June 7, 2008
3:00 P.M.
By Dispensation
BUSINESS OF THE EVENING
Reception of petitions, reports of committees and
transactions of such business as may come before the Chapter.
LADY OFFICERS
May wear colored gowns for meeting.
REHEARSAL
June 6, 2008
12:00 Noon
For all officers
BY VOTE OF THE CHAPTER
Election of Conductress, Associate Conductress
and Trustee for One year to fill a vacancy
INSTALLATION
Of Conductress and Associate Conductress
(If elected and present)
Star Points Esther and Martha
FROM THE SECRETARY'S DESK
Orders are being taken for the following:
Proceedings - $25.00
Beauty Book - $5.00
Roster - $5.00
Also Available:
Blue Book - complete with cover $20.00
Blue Book - inserts only $17.00
Please contact your Secretary if you wish any of these.
All orders must accompanied by a check made out to
Braintree Chapter No. 167
and sent to the Secretary by June 10, 2008.
POTLUCK COOKOUT
All are invited to a cookout at the Masonic Hall at approximately 1:00 P.M. after Rehearsal for Officers and before our meeting. A grill will be provided. Please contact Worthy Matron Crystal with what you will bring by June 3.
FROM THE EAST
Sisters and Brothers;
We would like to thank all of our officers for a wonderful first meeting, you have made us very proud.
So as to not lose touch during the summer, we will be discussing ideas for fun activities. Bring your calendars so we can make our plans.
Please note the first rehearsal of the year, June 7th at noon, before our regular meeting. Please make every effort to be at the rehearsal.
Fraternally,
Crystal and Tom
That none may be neglected, please advise your Worthy Matron
or some other member of the Relief Committee,
of any illness, sorrow, or misfortune among our members.
We would also like to be advise of joys and good news that we may share in their pleasure.
A most cordial invitation is extended to members of our Sister Chapters to attend our meetings.
VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Cordially and Fraternally,
Miss Crystal M. Kempt, Worthy Matron
Mr. Thomas J. Hill, III, P.P., Worthy Patron
Mrs. Karen E. Grabau, P.M., Secretary
STARGAZERS
2008 OFFICERS 2009
| Worthy Matron | - | Miss Crystal M. Kempt |
| Worthy Patron | - | Mr. Thomas J. Hill, III, P.P. |
| Associate Matron | - | Miss Theresa G. Fawcett, P.M. |
| Associate Patron | - | Mr. James D. Grabau, P.G.P. |
| Secretary | - | Mrs. Karen E. Grabau, P.M. |
| Treasurer | - | Mr. Mark Paul Webber |
| Conductress | - | |
| Associate Conductress | - | |
| Chaplain | - | Mrs. Dorothy Farrell, P.M. |
| Marshal | - | Mr. Gregg E. Bates, P.P. |
| Organist | - | |
| Adah | - | Mrs. Sherrie L. Bates, p.M. |
| Ruth | - | Mrs. Alberta Bezanson, P.M. |
| Esther | - | Mrs. Rhyanedd Murray |
| Martha | - | Mrs. Nancy E. Kempt |
| Electa | - | Miss Theodora E. Edson, P.M. |
| Warder | - | Mrs. Vicki L. Tasney, P.M. |
| Sentinel | - | Mrs. Elizabeth A. Gowe |
AUDITORS
Mrs. Vicki Tasney, P.M.
Mrs. Nancy Kempt
Mrs. Dorothy Farrell, P.M.
TRUSTEES
Vacant (2009)
Mrs. Betty Emanuel (2010)
Mr. Henry Q. Dowd (2011)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
First Four Officers
VISITING COMMITTEE
All Line Officers
INSTRUCTRESS
PROMPTER
Mark Paul Webber
CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES TO GRAND CHAPTER
| Charitable Foundation & Isadore Forbes Fund | - | Mrs. Alberta Bezanson, P.M. |
| Educational Fund & ESTARL | - | Miss Theodora E. Edson, P.M. |
| International Temple Fund | - | Mr. James D. Grabau, P.P. |
| Membership | - | Mrs. Linda J. Warnock, P.M. |
HONORARY LIFE MEMBER
Mr. George K. Bezanson, P.G.P.
Mr. James D. Grabau, P.G.P.
HONORARY MEMBERS
| Mrs. Pamela A. Blood, P.G.M. | - | Mrs. Phyllis L. Risch-Mott, P.G.M. |
| Mrs. Georgeanne K. Campbell, P.G.M. | - | Mrs. Elizabeth K. Rogers, P.GM. |
| Mr. George L. Copeland | - | Mr. David T. Roy, P.G.P. |
| Mrs. Lucille D. Eaton, P.G.M. | - | Mr. Loren J. Sandler, P.G.P. |
| Mrs. B.
Judith Fenner, P.G.M.
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Mrs. Blanche H. Shaw, P.G.M., Grand Treasurer Emeritus |
| Mrs. Marilyn R. Gerris, P.G.M. | - | Mrs. Dorothy E. Stackhouse, P.G.M. |
| Mrs. Nancy E. Howatt, P.G.M. | - | Mrs. Elaine R. Wallace, P.G.M. |
| Mr. Paul Francis Hunt P.G.P. | - | Mrs. Mildred E. Baker, P.M. |
| Mrs. Judith A. Johnson, P.G.M. | - | Mrs. Priscilla MacKay, P.M. |
| Mrs. Pamela R. Main, P.G.M. | - | Mrs. Grace Pecorato, P.M. |
BRAINTREE CHAPTER NO. 167
Instituted April 30, 1920
Constituted November 5, 1920
When this Chapter was instituted, the Charter Members decided to give it the name of the town in which it is located. The first settlers came from Braintree in Essex County, England. The name means town by a river.
