PLYMOUTH CHAPTER NO. 163
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
Masonic Temple
116 South Meadow Road
Plymouth, Massachusetts.
2007 Truth Love Dedication Action 2008
881st STATED MEETING
Tuesday Evening, May 13, 2008
7:45 P.M.
BUSINESS OF THE EVENING
To receive petitions, hear reports, and transact such other business as
may legally come before the Chapter.
AFTER THE MEETING
Sister Carol Cook, P.M. and her committee will provide refreshments after the meeting in the dining hall.
REHEARSAL
Tuesday, May 6th
7:00 p.m.
Please call the Worthy Matron, Sister Judy, if you are unable to attend. Some officers have new positions and the rehearsals are a great resource for them as well as for the rest of us. This also is the time to ask any questions you might have.
MEMORIAL VASE
The flowers in the Memorial Vase this month are given by Sister Patricia, P.M. and Brother Wayne Books, P.P. in memory of Sister Evelyn Books, P.M.
WAY AND MEANS
If you have any ideas for fund-raising, let us know! We will be holding a yard sale in the summer and a Fair in November. If you would like to help, please contact Sister Joan F. Roulias, P.M., A.M.
COMING EVENTS
May 4 Founders Association 20th Anniversary Celebration at Stella Chapter No. 3
May 10 Scrapbooking – All-day Event at Plymouth Chapter!
June 14 Reception for Brother Arthur and Sister Joan at Plymouth Chapter
Grand Chapter Events:
May 14 Keepers Last Allstate
May 15 Grand Representatives Luncheon
May 16 “Rising Star” Banquet, Stargazers Association
May 16 “Polar Opposites” Coffee Hour, Stars of Hope Association
May 17 PAGO annual Meeting and Breakfast
May 18 “Dream a Little Dream with Me” Breakfast Buffet, Dreamers Association
For further details on coming events, please see the Worthy Matron or Secretary.
RAINBOW FOR GIRLS
Plymouth Assembly No. 86, I.O.R.G. invites you to attend their regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. The girls really appreciate the support of Eastern Star members. Ashley Machado, daughter of Sister Carol and Brother Butch, is the Grand Worthy Advisor for the coming term!! Congratulations, Ashley!!!
GRAND CHAPTER
The 132nd “Castle of Dreams” Grand Chapter Session
May 15, 16 and 17, 2008
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
All members are eligible to vote. Those planning to attend Grand Chapter must have a credential prepared and signed by the Secretary with the Seal of the Chapter, and your 2008 dues card. Please notify the Secretary in a timely manner so that she will have the credentials ready. Housing forms and pre-registration forms are available from the Secretary.
IN MEMORIAM
Brother Frederick Hobart, P.P.
Initiated October 27, 1965 Called Home March 4, 2008
“May God who calls our dear ones Home and grants them peace and rest,
Give you the strength and faith to say that He indeed knows best.”
The sympathy of the Chapter is extended to his wife Sister Dorothy, P.M. and their family.
TO THOSE WHO CANNOT BE WITH US
A cheery little thought
from us with love of sunshine in it.
Just as though we tiptoed in to visit you a minute.
HAPPY MAY BIRTHDAYS
1 – Barbara J. Lawrence 3 – Barbara J. Page 4 – Carol Ann Machado
6 – Harriet Fisher 20 – Daniel B. Drew, Jr. 30 – Marjorie Cadenhead
30 – Elizabeth Chase 30 - Joan F. Roulias
HAPPY MAY ANNIVERSARIES
9 – Katherine Thomas 14 – Bonnie L. Noland
Please let the Secretary know if you name is not on either list.
Your friends would like to celebrate your day!
FROM THE SECRETARY
Enclosed (in your notice) please find a copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report.
FROM THE EAST
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Brother Danny and I would like to congratulate and thank the officers for serving Plymouth Chapter this year. We look forward to a very exciting and busy year. To those who have not been with us for a while - we miss your presence. Please join us -- we'd love to have our sidelines filled.
"YOU are needed in YOUR
Chapter for no one else but YOU
Can fill the place which YOU can fill or do what YOU can do.
Please come and help YOUR Chapter to be the very best.
Then surely YOU and ALL OF US will be truly blest."
~Author unknown
With fraternal love,
Judy and Danny
It is the duty and privilege of every member to notify the Worthy Matron or a member of the Visiting Committee of any joy, illness or sorrow of a Sister or Brother. We would be pleased to be of service to all our members. Won’t you help? Any member desiring transportation to attend our meetings should contact the Worthy Matron. A most friendly invitation to attend our meetings is extended to Visitors from our Sister Chapters.
| Mrs. Judith L.
Bennett, P.M. Worthy Matron |
Mr. Daniel B. Drew,
P.G.P. worthy Matron |
Mrs. Ellen M. Blanchard, P.M. Secretary
2008 OFFICERS 2009
Worthy Matron - Mrs. Judith L. Bennett, P.M.
Worthy Patron - Mr. Daniel B. Drew, P.G.P.
| Associate Matron | - | Mrs. Joan F. Roulias, P.M. |
| Associate Patron | - | Mr. David W. Thissell, P.P. |
| Secretary | - | Mrs. Ellen M. Blanchard, P.M. |
| Treasurer | - | Miss June M. Carlsen, P.M. |
| Conductress | - | Mrs. Susan E. Hamblin |
| Associate Conductrss | - | Mrs. Barbara A. Keen, P.M. |
| Chaplain | - | Mrs. Carol A. Cook, P.M. |
| Marshal | - | Mr. Arthur P. Bennett, Grand Sentinel |
| Organist | - | Guest |
| Adah | - | Mrs. Tarah A. Harootunian |
| Ruth | - | Miss Shona McGookin, P.M. |
| Esther | - | Mrs. Janet Anderson |
| Martha | - | Mrs. Patricia Coulsey, P.M. |
| Electa | - | Mrs. Joan E. Thissell, P.M. |
| Warder | - | Mrs. Mary Ellen Cappella, P.M. |
| Sentinel | - | Mrs. Barbara J. Lawrence, P.M. |
Pslam 23:
"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want"
TRUSTEES
Mr. Leo A. Morin, Jr. P.P. - 2009
Mrs. Barbara J. Lawrence, P. M. - 2010
Miss Shona McGookin, P.M. - 2011
VISITING COMMITTEES
Mrs. Judith L. Bennett, P.M., W.M.
Mrs. Joan F. Roulias, P.M., A.M.
Mrs. Ellen M. Blanchard, P.M., Secretary
Mrs. Susan E. Hamblin, Conductress
Mrs. Catherine Foster, P.M.
CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES
Isadore Forbes Fund / Charitable Foundation Mrs. Carol A. Cook, P.M. (508) 747-9270
Educational Fund Mrs. Joan F. Roulias, P.M. (508) 224-3403
Membership Committee Mrs. Judith L. Bennett, P.M. (508) 747-0732
RITUALIST: Miss June M. Carlsen, P.M.
INSTRUCTRESS: Mrs. Judith L. Bennett, P.M.
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS
Mrs. Eileen P. Baker, P.M. Mrs. Marjorie Cadenhead, P.M. Mrs. Beatrice Chase, P.M.
Mr. Daniel B. Drew, P.G.P. Mrs. Estelle Hutchinson Mrs. Ruth P. Jones
Mrs. Lucille Olhson Mrs. Dorris Pizzotti, P.M. Mrs. Elaine Sampson
Mrs. Elaine F. Sheldon Mrs. Marion G. Shepherd, P.M. Mrs. Barbara Wright
HONORARY MEMBERS
Mrs. Doris D. Gerace, P.G.M. Mrs. Lucille D. Eaton, P.G.M. Mrs. Marilyn R. Gerrish, P.G.M.
Mrs. Ellen M. Peck, P.G.M. Mrs. Elizabeth K. Rogers, P.G.M. Mrs. Joanne H. Langevin, P.G.M.
Mrs. Louise R. Swenson, P.G.M. Mrs. Pamela R. Blood, P.G.M. Mrs. Patricia A. Simpson, P.G.M.
Mrs. Janet C. Hutchins, P.G.M. Mrs. Jean E. DeSisto, P.G.M. Mrs. B. Judith Fenner, P.G.M.
Mrs. Jill G. Edgecomb, P.G.M. Mrs. Bonnie J. Zumalt, P.G.M. Ms. Joan M. Atkinson, A.G.M.
Mrs. Susan L. Thomas, P.G.M., N.H. Mrs. Susan L. Collins, P.G.M., VT Mr. Richard J. Moore, P.G.P.
Mr. Robert W. McBournie, P.G.P. Mr. Walter Weisgerber, P.G.P. Mr. Percy Kuhn, P.G.P.
Mr. David T. Roy, Sr., P.G.P. Mr. James E. Pattangall, P.G.P. Mr. Raymond C. Oberg, P.G.P.
Mr. Paul F. Hunt, P.G.P. Mr. Joseph Russo, Jr., P.G.P. Mr. Craig S. Wallace, P.G.P.
Mr. William R. Adams, P.G.P., NH Mr. Philip W. Morton, P.G.P., VT
Plymouth Chapter No. 163
Instituted December 16, 1919
Constituted June 28, 1920
This Chapter took its name from the town in which it is located. On the Chapter Seal appears the famous Plymouth Rock of historical interest with 1620 inscribed thereon.
