Fraternal Chapter No. 136
Order of the Eastern Star
Somerville Masonic Building
125 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
Meetings held 4th Wednesday of every month
except July and August
1399th STATED MEETING
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
7:30 P.M.
BUSINESS
To receive petitions, hear reports and transact such other business
as may legally come before the Chapter.
TO THE OFFICERS
Colored gowns may be worn by Sister Officers
Colored ties and cummerbunds may be worn for Brother Officers
JUNE EASTERN STAR ANNIVERSARIES
| Natalie Hudson | - | 62 years |
| Phyllis Eastman | - | 56 years |
| Alison Bell | - | 30 years |
| Susan Masison | - | 30 years |
| Dave Bell | - | 24 years |
| Linda Hillard | - | 24 years |
| Melissa Cook | - | 16 years |
| Susan Howard | - | 16 years |
SUMMER BIRTHDAYS
| JUNE | ||
| 1 | - | Janet Reed |
| 6 | - | Linda MacLeod |
| 7 | - | Chris Kinder |
| 27 | - | Millie Reulter |
| JULY | ||
| 2 | - | Shannon Olson |
| 17 | - | Judy Podymaitis |
| 29 | - | Patricia Norton |
| AUGUST | ||
| 4 | - | Billy Manning |
| 15 | - | Joe Trofimow |
| 19 | - | Geraldine French |
| 20 | - | Marion Grant |
| 30 | - | Susan Howland |
SUMMER ANNIVERSARIES
| JUNE | ||
| 12 | - | Marion and Delfar Grant |
| 20 | - | Dave and Alison Bell |
| JULY | ||
| 11 | - | Harvey and Thelma Berger |
| 19 | - | Susan and John Howland |
| AUGUST | ||
| 28 | - | Val and Bill Donovan |
UPCOMING EVENTS/IMPORTANT DATES
| June 21
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Reception for the Grand Conductress and Grand Sentinel, Reggles Lane School in Barre, 7 PM |
| June 22 | - | Grand Representatives meeting, Cortez Allen, South Westport, 1:45 P.M. |
| June 28 | - | Reception for the AGC, Brockton, 7 P.M. |
| June 29 | - | Gleaner's 15th Anniversary, 6 PM, Lynnfiedl Masonic Buidling |
| July 12 | - | Dreamers trip to the Vermont Teddy Bear factory |
| August 2 | - | GGCC - Cruise to fight Cancer, Cruise leaving from Lynn |
| August 10 | - | All Association picnic at the Hillside School for Boys in Marlborough |
| August 13 | - | Conductresses and Men's School at Stella Chapter in Auburn |
| August 14, 15, 16 | - | Grand Chapter of NH in Manchester, N.H. |
JUNE RECEPTION LOCATION CHANGE
There has been a location change for the Reception for Sister Diane F. Hunt, Grand Conductress and our own Brother Michael S. Podymaitis, Grand Sentinel, on June 21st. It will now be held a the Ruggles Lane School in Barre. We will be responsible for sweets, crackers, cheese, coffee adn punch. At the reception, Brother Mike will announce his fun pin. Please let Sister Sarah know if you are able to bring anything or help the night of the event. If you are looking for directions or if you need a ride, please contact the Worthy Matron or Worthy Patron.
OFFICIAL VISITATION
by
Sister Carol L. Jones, Associate Grand Matron
assisted by
Margaret Howard, Deputy Grand Marshal to the AGC
October 22, 2008
TO OUR SICK, SHUT-INS AND FAR AWAY MEMBERS
If we could find a rainbow, where wishes all come true,
We'd reach down within it and make this wish to you;
May all God's richest gifts of joy and love and peace
Fill all your lives with blessings that will never, never cease.
FROM THE SECRETARY
The time is here again to order Beauty Books, Rosters and Proceedings.
Roster - $5.00
Beauty Book - $5.00
Proceedings (either spiral or perfect bound) - $25.00
All orders need to be in to the Secretary by June 25th
Please make check payable to Fraternal Chapter No. 136
FROM THE EAST
We thank you for joining us for our 95th Anniversary and for the reception that was given for Sister Judy last month. It was a beautiful night and we thank you for all that was done to make it a success.
Have a wonderful, restful summer and we look forward to seeing you in September.
Fraternally,
Teri and Ken
| Teri L. Bragg, Past
Matron Worthy Matron |
Kenneth A. Durkee,
Past Patron Worthy Patron |
Christina M. Perry, Past Matron
Secretary
OFFICERS
2008 - 2009
| Worthy Matron | ... | Teri L. Bragg, P.M. |
| Worthy Patron | ... | Kenneth A. Durkee, P.P. |
| Associate Matron | ... | Judith A. Podymaitis, P.M. |
| Associate Patron | ... | Michael S. Podymaitis, P.M. |
| Secretary | ... | Christina M. Perry, P.M. |
| Treasurer | ... | Joseph J. Trofimow, P.P. |
| Conductress | ... | Sarah F. Donovan |
| Associate Conductress | ... | Maureen P. Gannon |
| Chaplain | ... | David Bell. |
| Marshal | ... | Alison L. Bell, P.M. |
| Guest Organist | ... | Priscilla J. MacKay, P.M. |
| Adah | ... | Michelle L. Conley |
| Ruth | ... | Linda L. MacLeon |
| Esther | ... | Jennifer J. Lander |
| Martha | ... | |
| Electa | ... | Valerie A. Donovan |
| Warder | ... | Eleanor A. Manning, P.M. |
| Sentinel | ... | Donald A. Haska |
Instructress
Secretary Emeritus - Christine L. Kinder, P.M.
Membership Committee
Charitable Fund and Isadore Forbes Fund
Grand Chapter Educaitnal Fund Board
Terri L. Bragg, P.M.
Grand Chapter Isadore Forbes Board
Judith A. Podymaitis, P.M.
TRUSTEES
Jean Perry - 2009
William M. MAnning, P.P. - 2010
David S. Bell, P.P., 2011
AUDITING COMMITTEE
VISITING COMMITTEE
Teri L. Bragg, P.M., Worthy Matron
Kenneth A. Durkee, P.P., Worthy Patron
Judith A. Podymatis, P.M., Associate Matron
Michael S. Podymaitis, P.P., Associate Patron
Sarah P. Donovan, Conductress
Maureen P. Gannon, Associate Conductress
