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
A most cordial invitation is extended to members
of our Sister Chapters to attend our meetings.
Visitors are always welcome.
914th Stated Meeting
Friday Evening, February 3, 2012
7:30 P.M.
BUSINESS OF THE EVENING
Reception of petitions, reports of committees and the transaction
of such business as may come before the Chapter.
OFFICERS ATTIRE
Lady Officer’s WHITE gowns may be worn for the meeting.
BY VOTE OF THE CHAPTER
ELECTION OF CONDUCTRESS & ASSOCIATE CONDUCTRESS
INSTALLATION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICES
Conductress (if elected)
Associate Conductress (if elected)
IN MEMORIAM
ROOPEN MANOOGIAN
CALLED HOME – SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
PRISCILLA GOELET
CALLED HOME – SEPTEMBER 23, 2011
SARA SALUTI
CALLED HOME – DECEMBER, 2011
BALLOTING
Petition for the Degrees
FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK
Reminder:
Dues Notices are enclosed this month for the 2012 dues. If you have not paid your 2011 or previous dues please remit them as soon as possible to the Secretary. Per vote at Grand Chapter, Grand Chapter dues are now $10.00; Braintree dues $17.00. Life Members pay $10.00; Members pay $27.00. Please remit to Secretary. Per vote of Grand Chapter in May, 2010 notices may be sent to members by electronic mail. If you would like to receive your notice via email please let the Secretary know.
PLEASE COME & JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE
50 YEARS OF SERVICE BY SISTER MIRIAM ALFRED, PGM
FROM THE EAST
We wish to send our love and heartfelt congratulations to Sister Mickee upon attaining 50 years of service to our beloved order. If you are able we would love to welcome you and share with us this night of celebration.
In Star Love,
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 advised of joys and good news that we may share in their pleasure.
2011 OFFICERS 2012
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Worthy Matron |
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Miss Crystal M. Kempt, P.M. |
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Worthy Patron |
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Mr. Thomas J. Hill, III, P.P. |
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Associate Matron |
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Mrs. Karen E. Grabau, P.M. |
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Associate Patron |
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Mr. Mark Paul Webber, P.P. |
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Secretary |
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Mrs. Sherrie L. Bates, P.M. |
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Treasurer |
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Mrs. Vicki L. Tasney, P.M. |
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Conductress |
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Associate Conductress |
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Chaplain |
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Mr. Russell Mead, P.P. |
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Marshal |
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Mr. Gregg E. Bates, P.P. |
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Guest Organist |
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Mrs. Patricia A. Nihill, P.M. |
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Adah |
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Mrs. Jeannette Mead, P.M. |
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Ruth |
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Esther |
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Mrs. Elizabeth Allen |
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Martha |
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Mrs. Isabella Burke |
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Electa |
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Miss Theodora E. Edson, P.M. |
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Warder |
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Mr. Robert G. Purpura, P.P. |
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Sentinel |
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Ms. Elizabeth Gower |
ORGANIZATION FOR 2011 – 2012
AUDITORS TRUSTEES
Mrs. Karen E. Grabau, P.M. Mr. Gregg E. Bates, P.P. 2012
Mrs. Elaine Caliri, P.M. Miss Miriam Alfred, P.G.M. 2013
Ms. Nancy Kempt 2014
FINANCE COMMITTEE
First Four Officers
VISITING COMMITTEE
All Line Officers
INSTRUCTRESS PROMPTER
Mrs. Karen E. Grabau, P.M. Mrs. Vicky Tasney, P.M.
CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES TO GRAND CHAPTER
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Charitable Foundation & Isadore Forbes Fund |
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Educational Fund & ESTARL |
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Mrs. Sherrie L. Bates, P.M. |
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International Temple Fund |
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Mr. James D. Grabau, P.P. |
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Membership |
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Mrs. Sherrie L. Bates, P.M. |
HONORARY LIFE MEMBER
Mr. George K. Bezanson, P.G.P.
Mr. James D. Grabau, P.G.P.
Miss Miriam Alfred, P.G.M.
HONORARY MEMBERS
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Mrs. Pamela A. Blood, P.G.M. |
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Mr. David T. Roy, P.G.P. |
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Mrs. Phyllis L. Risch-Mott, P.G.M. |
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Mr. George L. Copeland, P.G.P. |
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Mr. Loren J. Sandler, P.G.P. |
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Mrs. Blanche H. Shaw, P.G.M., Grand Treasurer Emeritus |
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Mrs. Judith Fenner, P.G.M. |
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Mrs. Dorothy E. Stackhouse, P.G.M. |
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Mrs. Marilyn R. Gerrish, P.G.M. |
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Mrs. Elaine R. Wallace, P.G.M. |
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Mrs. Nancy E. Howatt, P.G.M. |
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Mrs. Mildred E. Baker, P.M. |
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Mr. Paul Francis Hunt, P.G.P. |
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Mrs. Priscilla MacKay, P.M. |
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Mrs. Judith A. Johnson, P.G.M. |
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Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hill, P.M. |
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Mrs. Pamela R. Main, P.G.M. |
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Mrs. Elizabeth K. Rogers, P.G.M. |
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Mrs. Doris D. Gerace, P.G.M. |
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Mrs. Joanne H. Langevin, P.G.M. |
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Mrs. Louise R. Swenson, P.G.M. |
Mr. Robert E. McDuffie, P.G.P. |
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Mrs. Claire Wilder, P.G.M. |
Mr. James Dolan, P.G.P. |
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Mrs. Diane F.Hunt, P.G.M . |
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Mr. Michael S Podymaitis, P.G.P.
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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.
