Cortez Allen Chapter No. 161
Order of the Eastern Star
Noquochoke Hall
305 Hix Bridge Road
South Westport, Massachusetts
(2nd Wednesday)
"Stargazers" 2007 - 2008
Harmony Laughter Commitment Communication
Bible Verse: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Motto: Laughter is God’s Best Medicine
912th STATED MEETING
Wednesday, June 12, 2008
Chapter will open promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Please note the change in time
OFFICERS' DRESS CODE
Female officers may wear colored gowns of their choice;
male officers to wear black tuxedos and colored ties/cummerbunds (if you wish)
BUSINESS
Reception of petitions, reports of committees
and to transact such business as may legally come before the chapter.
BALLOTING
On the petitions for the Degrees
REHEARSAL
Sunday, June 8, 2008
6:30 P.M.
All Officers are requested to attend.
This rehearsal will be for opening, closing and balloting.
Please let Sister Geraldine Craveiro, P.M., A.M. know if you can not be there.
THANK YOU!
To Sister Geraldine Craveiro, P.M.,A.M. for filling the station of Star Point Martha at our May meeting.
To Brother Cliff, P.G.P. and Sister Judy Brightman, P.G.M. for the delicious dinner and collation which they served at our last meeting, Thanks also for the special entertainment which they arranged for collation time.
LUCKY LADIES!
Congratulations to Sister Jeanne Mello who won the attendance prize and to Sister Connie Cahoon who was the winner of the May basket drawing.
VETERANS' ASS'N FOOD PANTRY
Don’t forget your donations for our ongoing service project. The veterans have done so much for us, let’s now do something to help them. Non-perishable food items are welcome.
IN MEMORIAM
Sister Gladys M. Sisson, P.M.
Initiated – October 12, 1960
Worthy Matron – 1968
Called Home – April 25, 2008
Sister Pearl M. Small
Initiated – November 11, 1964
Called Home – August 26, 2006
The sympathy of the Chapter is also extended to Sister Patricia M. Ciosek on the passing of her husband.
Sympathy is also extended to Sister Arline C. Kent on the death of her son.
“Softly the door was opened, Softly the Master called,
Bidding our dear one enter the Home that awaits us all.”
To those who have been ill or had illness in their home, Cortez Allen Chapter extends most sincere good wishes for a speedy recovery. Please make it your duty to notify your Worthy Matron of any illness, sorrow, or joy among our members.
JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST
BIRTHDAY WISHES
June 6 G. Paul Cannan
June 9 Donald W. France, P.P.
June 14 June N. Hebert
June 15 Manuel G. Arruda, P.P.
June 15 Dr. Daniel S. Harrop, III
June 18 John E. Rod, P.P.
June 22 Viola M. Webb
June 27 Clifford A. Brightman, PGP
June 28 Gladys Huyler
July 11 Russell M. Tripp, P.P.
July 15 Beverly J. Perry
July 15 Stanley Smeaton, P.P.
July 22 Michael S. Massa, Jr.,P.P.
July 23 George Foster
July 24 Maryann Medeiros, P.M.
July 25 Ann Duphiney
July 25 Sharon E. Almeida
July 26 Alice B. Spooner, P.M.
July 30 Ann Makin
Aug. 1 Gilbert G. Stiles
Aug. 12 Brad C. Brightman
Aug. 12 David T. Sarna
Aug. 18 Laurie J. Rosinha
Aug. 21 William H. Wilbour, P.P.
Aug. 24 Marjorie A. Holden, P.M.
Aug. 29 Donald Grew
FROM THE EAST
Welcome SUMMER! – May it be safe, happy and healthy for everyone. Visitation will be held on Sept. 10th by W.G.M., Sister Natalie R. Jenkins and Grand Marshal, Sister Sally R. Dietrich. Study hard over the summer!
Judy and Stan
Judith A. Goss, P.M.,W.M.
Stanley Smeaton, P.P.,W.P.
Beverly L. Smeaton, P.M., Secretary
2008 ORGANIZATION 2009
Mrs. Judith A. Goss, P.M.
Worthy Matron
Mr. Stanley Smeaton, P.P.
Worthy Patron
| Associate Matron | - | Mrs. Geraldine Cravelro, P.M. |
| Associate Patron | - | Mr. William H. Wilburg, P.P. |
| Secretary | - | Mrs. Bevely L. Smeaton, P.M. |
| Treasurer | - | Mrs. Elsie L. BBuess, P.M. |
| Conductress | - | Mrs. Judith G. Sarna, P.M. |
| Associate Conductress | - | Mrs. Jeanne N. Melio |
| Chaplain | - | Mrs. Marjorie A. Holden, P.M. |
| Marshal | - | Mrs. Doloers Massa, P.M. |
| Organist | - | Mrs. Betty A. Wilkinson, P.M. |
| Adah | - | Mrs. Jane L. Young, P.M. |
| Ruth | - | Mrs. Judith E. Brightman, P.G.M. of R.I. |
| Esther | - | Ms. Amy Gohring |
| Martha | - | Mrs. Laura Faria |
| Electa | - | Mrs. Hazel I. Arruda, P.M. |
| Warder | - | Mr. John c. Mello |
| Sentinel | - | Mr. David T. Sarna, P.P. |
| Ritualist | - | Mrs. Elsie L. Buess, P.M. |
| Instructress | - | Mrs. Judith A. Goss, P.M. |
| Electrician | - | Mr. William C. Wilkinson, P.P. |
OUR VISION STATEMENT
We were constituted in 1920 with the purpose of giving aid, relief and comfort to the wives, daughters, mothers, widows and sisters of Master Masons through cheerful companionship and social enjoyments. That lofty goal is as relevant today as it was then. By educating our current members and reaching out to future members as to our purpose and goals, we will remain a viable presence long in the 21st century in our own Chapter and in the surrounding areas.
Special thanks to sister Judy Goss, P.M. for writing such a well-thought, meaningful statement.
Cortez Allen Chapter No. 161
Instituted November 6, 1919
Constituted May 10, 1920
The Chapter was named for a man who was very active in Masonry and one of the Founders of Noquochoke Lodge. It as through his interest that the Chapter was formed and he became a Charter Member.
