Palestine Chapter No. 114
Masonic Hall
460 Newtonville Avenue
Newtonville, Massachusetts
1st Tuesday
1002nd STATED MEETING
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Please note change of time
7:00 P.M.
OFFICERS
Ladies may wear colored gowns
Gentlemen association ties, cummerbund or vest
If you are unable to attend a meeting you
MUST let the Worthy Matron know.
REHEARSAL
None
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
Sister Erika Baillio
Sister Melanie Miles
BUSINESS OF THE EVENING
To receive petitions, hear reports of committees and
transact any business which may legally come before the chapter.
COLLATION
Please come and socialize before we all take off for the summer
Thank you to
Sisters Patricia Ingalls, P.G.M. and Joan Atkinson, A.G.M.,
for preparing our collation this evening.
Please let the Worthy Matron know if you would be willing to plan/prepare a collation.
We still need volunteers for the following months;
October, December, January and March.
Welcome to this our
100th Anniversary Meeting
We look forward to greeting our
members and guests
at this evening's meeting.
It is our hope that all our members and friends,
will plan to join us on
Sunday, June 8th
for our formal celebration
at the
Boston Marriott Newton
IN MEMORIAM
E. Irene Northway, P.M.
54 year member
Initiated: June 10, 1954
Electa Chapter No. 9
Called Home: April 15, 2008
"Behold God is my salvation; I will trust in Him, and will not be afraid.
Isaiah 12:2
MEMBERS NEWS
Please check your chapter notice for those who need
our prayers, cards, phone calls and visits.
To protect their privacy their names are not listed here.
Please notify the Worthy Matron, the Secretary, the Sunshine Chairperson
or any Officer of joyous occasions, as well as illness and sorrow.
You may also contact the above iv you would like an address to send cards.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES FROM
ALL OF US TO EACH OF YOU!
JUNE
| 1 | - | Roger Drake |
| 5 | - | Ethel Caragianes |
| 9 | - | Roger Berthold |
| 9 | - | Phyllis Melick |
| 12 | - | Patricia Ingalls |
| 12 | - | Constance Porter |
| 14 | - | Angel Parseghian |
| 19 | - | Anita Hatzis |
| 22 | - | Ruth Harvey |
| 26 | - | Osa Kamp |
| 27 | - | Gloria Rose |
| 27 | - | Virginia Strafello |
| 30 | - | E. John Stockwood |
JULY
| 2 | - | Sally Ouellette |
| 2 | - | Harvey Simons |
| 2 | - | Jane Waks |
| 3 | - | George Copeland |
| 3 | - | Ruth Young |
| 9 | - | Sandra Ridley |
| 13 | - | Carolyn J. Gabbay |
| 14 | - | Vilma Hodder |
| 14 | - | Etta Knowles |
| 14 | - | S. Joseph Melick |
| 16 | - | Jennifer C. Gray |
| 17 | - | Varna Telemezian |
| 18 | - | Flora Ellington |
| 24 | - | Douglas Preble |
| 25 | - | Thelma Adkins |
| 25 | - | Gail Baillo |
| 29 | - | Laurajean Rood |
| 30 | - | Cheryl Poole |
AUGUST
| 2 | - | Shirley Mahnke |
| 2 | - | Lillian Simons |
| 3 | - | Howard Rice |
| 4 | - | Joyce Bent |
| 6 | - | Christine Mulcahy |
| 7 | - | Grace Wood |
| 8 | - | Golda Bugley |
| 12 | - | Sandra McMillen |
| 13 | - | Lewis Ogilvie |
| 14 | - | Priscilla Elliot |
| 16 | - | Virginia Gorse |
| 18 | - | Phyllis Magnuson |
| 19 | - | Talene Kachadourian |
| 19 | - | Judith Preble |
| 20 | - | Stephen Donahue |
| 24 | - | Peter Hall |
| 28 | - | Patricia B. Ross |
IT IS TIME TO ORDER
2008 Proceedings - $25.00
indicate perfect bound or spiral bound
2008 - 2009 Beauty Book - $5.00
2008 - 2009 Roster - $5.00
Please send check, payable to
Palestine Chapter No. 114, O.E.S.
to the Secretary on or before our meeting
on June 3, 2008
Please indicate clearly what you are ordering.
Thank you,
Diana
Palestine Chapter No. 114
Billerica Chapter No. 212 and
Plymouth Chapter No. 163
Order of the Eastern Star
Extends fraternal greetings and
cordially invites you to be present at a
RECEPTION
in honor of
Sister Joan M. Atkinson
Association Grand Matron
Brother Arthur P. Bennett
Associate Grand Patron
Sister Jane B. Waks
Deputy Grand Marshal to the
Associate Grand Matron
and all Present and Past Grand Officers
Saturday Evening, June 14, 2008
at Seven O'clock
Plymouth Chapter No. 163
Masonic Hall
116 South Meadow Road
Plymouth, Massachusetts
| Gail F. Baillio,
P.M. Worthy Matron |
Stephen
E. Donahue, P.P. Worthy Patron |
Diana T. Spurrell, P.M.
| Suzanne
F. Ward, P.M. Worthy Matron |
Michael W. Ward Worthy Patron |
Josephine B. Rodrigues, P.M.
Secretary
| Judith L. Bennett,
P.M. Worthy Matron |
Daniel B. Drew,
P.G.P. Worthy Patron |
Ellen M. Blanchard, P.M.
Secretary
FROM THE EAST
A big thank you and applause to the officers for a wonderful job at our May meeting.
Members, we have a great group of officers this year, come and support them and your chapter.
In Star Love,
Gail and Steve
FROM THE SECRETARY
Our 100th Anniversary Celebration is fast approaching and it is my hope to greet many of you on Sunday afternoon, June 8th!
The Committee members have worked hard to make this a festive day for all. If you haven't made your reservations, please consider joining us on this very special day in the history of our Chapter.
Please find enclosed with this notice the list of Past Matrons, Past Patrons and Honorary Members.
Warm wishes to each of you for a healthy and restful summer. Enjoy the moments!
Please keep me informed of your address changes and remember to send along your email address to me.
An anniversary is a time to celebrate
the joys of today, the memories of yesterday,
and the hopes of tomorrow.
~author unknown~
In Celebration of our 100th and looking forward ...
Happy Anniversary, Palestine Chapter!
In Star Love,
Diana
Stargazers
Officers For 2008 - 2009
| Worthy Matron | ..... | Gail M. F. Baillio, P.M. |
| Worthy Patron | ..... | Stephen E. Donahue, P.P. |
| Associate Matron | ..... | Alice H. Nakash |
| Associate Patron | ..... | Daniel A. Nakash |
| Secretary | ..... | Diana T. Spurrell, P.M. |
| Treasurer | ..... | James W. Spurrell, P.P. |
| Conductress | ..... | Jane B. Waks, P.M. |
| Associate Conductress | ..... | Debra M. Gowins, P.M. |
| Chaplain | ..... | Peter J. Hall, P.P. |
| Marshal | ..... | Sandria J. M. Van Sickle, P.M. |
| Guest Organist | ..... | Priscialla MacKay, P.M. |
| Adah | ..... | Elaine M. W. Kell, P.M. |
| Ruth | ..... | Barbara N. Broughton |
| Esther | ..... | Patricia S. Ingalls, P.G.M. |
| Martha | ..... | Erika J. Baillio |
| Electa | ..... | Phyllis Stockwood |
| Warder | ..... | Colleen K. Dougherty |
| Sentinel | ..... | Walter M. Bailey, P.P. |
VISITING AND RELIEF COMMITTE
Worthy Matron
Worthy Patron
All Officers
ISADORE FORBES BENEVOLENT FUND
and GRAND CHAPTER CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVE
Carole A. Dowd, P.M.
GRAND CHAPTER EDUCATIONAL FUND
Diana T. Spurrell, P.M.
GRAND CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE
Elaine M. W. Kell, P.M.
NEWTON MASONIC ASSOCIATES
REPRESENTATIVE
Patricia S. Ingalls, P.G.M.
EXAMINATION COMMITTEE
All Past Matrons and Patrons
TRUSTEES
| Elaine M. W. Kell, P.M. | ..... | 2008 |
| Patricia S. Ingalls, P.G.M. | ..... | 2009 |
| Diane S. Hutchins - Fridmann, P.M. | ..... | 2010 |
TRUSTEES OF THE BENEVOLENT FUND
Gail M. F. Baillio, P.M., W.M.
Alice N. Nakash, A.M.
| Diane I. Woolf | ..... | 2008 |
| Nancy E. Howatt, P.G.M. | ..... | 2009 |
| Colleen Dougherty | ..... | 2010 |
PALESTINE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
| Sandria J. M. Van Sickle, P.M. | ..... | 2008 |
| Stephen E. donahue, P.P. | ..... | 2009 |
| Barbara N. Broughton | ..... | 2010 |
AUDITING COMMITTEE - 2008
Nicholas J. Pappas, P.P.
Peter J. Hall, P.P.
Erika J. Baillio
100th Anniversary Committee
Patricia S. Ingalls, P.G.M., Chairperson
James W. Spurrell, P.P.
Jane B. Waks, P.M.
Eunice Shishmanian, P.M.
Diana T. Spurrell, P.M.
ONGOING CHAPTER PROJECTS
Keep in Touch
The Membership Directory is updated monthly and is available from the Secretary for a donation of $3.00 (please add $1.00 if it is to be mailed). Checks should be made out to Palestine Chapter No. 114, O.E.S. and mailed to the Secretary.
The listing includes our Honorary Members, as well as the birthdays and O.E.S. anniversaries of our members.
O.E.S. and MASONIC CAR DECALS
See our Conductress, Jane Waks, to order an Eastern Star or Masonic decal for your car. She has a variety to chose from. The yare $5.00 each and can be mailed for an additional small charge.
SPARE CHANGE
Save along with us!
Just think, if you save a dime a day, you will have saved enough to pay your yearly dues and still send a small donation to the Chapter. Checks should be made out to Palestine Chapter No. 114, O.E.S. and mailed to the Secretary or bring your change wrapped or unwrapped to the meeting.
Thank you, Jim and Diane
ASSOCIATE MATRON'S PROJECTS
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A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT - FOOD PANTRY
Please bring to meetings, imperishable food items, as well as health and beauty products.
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HEAVY METAL
Please call Sister Alice if you have any heavy metals (e.g. weights, iron, etc.) and she will pick it up for this project.
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RECYCLING
Empty deposit bottles/cans
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ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PROJECT
Please collect "Box Tops for Education" coupons (General Mills products) and bring them to the Chapter or mail them to Sister Alice Nakash.
OUTDOOR VINYAL O.E.S. BUMPER STICKERS
" I love the Order of the Eastern Star"
Full Color Bumper Stickers are available for
$5.00 each or 5 for $20.00
Contact Sister Elaine Kell
O.E.S. 3 1/2 X 2 INCH MAGNETS
$3.00 each
2 for $5.00
BOOKMARKS
$.50 each
3 for $1.00
REACHING OUT TO THE COMMUNITY
AND BEYOND ...
Working at fulfilling our vision...
please support our service projects.
LOCAL FOOD PANTRY
If each member will bring one or two canned or boxed food items to each meeting the Chapter will be able contribute to the local food pantry on a more consistent basis.
MASONIC OPERATION SUPPORT
Freemasons Helping Our Hospitalized Veterans
Because our veterans are not currently being provided with basic comfort needs and simple entertainment when they are hospitalized at the VA hospitals in the area, Palestine Chapter is participating with the Masonic 5th and 6th District in this worthwhile project.
We will be donating personal items for our WOMEN VETERANS who are in Boston area Veterans' hospitals. Please bring any of the following items, in a bag marked "Palestine Chapter" to the meeting and deposit them in the box near the coat room.
Basic Comfort needs: Combs, brushes, deodorant, soap, shaving cram, razors (disposable and/or electric), lotion, shampoo, no-rinse shampoo, body powder, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, mouthwash, lip balm, denture cleaner, nail clippers, emery boards, nail files, reading glasses, pre-paid calling cards.
Simple entertainment needs; Crossword puzzle books, (large print), headphones, small hand-held radios and video games, cribbage boards, playing cards, dominoes, board games, stress balls, Nintendo Wii console and games.
Palestine Chapter No. 114
Instituted December 14, 1907
Constituted June 17, 1908
Newtonville
Some of the members who were present when the name of the Chapter was selected had been on a recent trip to the Holy Land. They proposed the name Palestine where the Biblical lessons were taught. All agreed that the name was very appropriate.
