Rachel Chapter No. 61

Order of the Eastern Star

Masonic Temple

55 North Main Street (Route 140)

North Grafton, Massachusetts

 

 

1105th  STATED MEETING

Tuesday evening, May 20, 2008

at 7:30 pm. O’clock.

 

 

BUSINESS

    To receive petitions and to transact such other business as may come before the Chapter at this time.

    Installation of Treasurer, Star Points Esther, Electa and Sentinel. The position of Warder is open. Please contact the Worthy Matron if you’re willing to hold this office.

 

 

POTLUCK SUPPER

    Once again we will enjoy a potluck dinner together at 6:30 pm. Come early and let us all break bread together. Coffee, rolls and butter will be provided. Bring your favorite dish and your appetite.

 

 

COLLATION

Collation will be served following the meeting.

Please let Sister Kari know what month you will serve.

 

 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

May 3 – Marla and Norman Levitre (22 yrs)

 May 11 – June and Paul Ustin (62yrs)

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY          

May 6 - Rose Kojoyian 

May 16 – Bernice Joslyn 

May 23 – Kari  Machowski

 

Please keep the Worthy Matron or Secretary informed of any sickness, joy or sorrow amongst our members. 

We count on your help to stay in touch.

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE

May 15 – 17  Grand Chapter Session - Lowell

May 14- Keepers   Banquet Social Hr 6:00pm dinner 6:30 pm

May 16 – Stargazers Banquet Social Hr 5pm dinner 6pm            

June 1- Franklin Lodge of Masons, Mother Degree 7:00pm

June 24- Night School - Quinobequin Chapter, Medway 6:30     Registration - 7:30pm School.

 

*Anyone wishing information of the above please see the Secretary 

 

 

FROM THE EAST

    Joe and I thank the Chapter for electing us to serve in the East of this beautiful Chapter. We look forward to the upcoming year with much anticipation.

    Anyone wishing a ride please contact the Worthy Matron or Secretary.

 

“Happy Mothers Day”

to all our Moms

  

Mrs. Kari A. Machowski, P.M.

Worthy Matron

Mr. Joseph c. Machowski

Worthy Patron

 Secretary

Mrs. Carol E. Gagne, PM

 

 

 

Visitors from our Sister Chapters are always welcome.

   

Worthy Matron - Kari A. Machowski, P.M.
Worthy Patron - Joseph C. Machowski
Associate Matron - Sharon A. Kent, P.M.
Associate Patron - Alan B. Kent, P.P.
Secretary - Carol E. Gagne, P.M.
Treasurer - June A. Murray, P.M.
Conductress - Dorothy A. Beccia, P.M.
Associate Conductress - Dorothy H. Fox
Chaplain - Mario DiMare, P.P.
Marshal - Jane P. Hodgdon, P.M.
Organist - Nancy E. Gage
Adah - Rena G. Elliot, P.M.
Ruth -  Margaret F. Parkinson, P.M.
Esther - Maria J. Levitre, P.M.
Martha - Christine DiMare, P.M.
Electa - Eleanor M. Smith
Warder -  
Sentinel - Carol e. Gagne, P.M.

Instructress

Delbert Smith

 

Ritualist

June A. Murray, P.M.

 

 

ORGANIZATION FOR 2008 –2009

CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES TO GRAND CHAPTER

 

EDUCATIONAL FUND BOARD/ESTARL

Carol E. Gagne, PM

 

ISADORE FORBES BENEVOLENT FUND

and

EASTERN STAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC.

June A Murray , PM

 

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Sharon A. Kent, PM

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE

First Four Officers

 

 

VISITING AND RELIEF COMMITTEE

Worthy Matron            Worthy Patron

Associate Matron         Associate Patron

Conductress               Associate Conductress

 

 

 

TRUSTEES

Pauline R. Boyns, P.M. - 2009

Jane P. Hodgdon, P.M. - 2010

Christine DiMare, P.M. - 2011

 

 

AUDITORS

Grace C. Wadsworth, P.M.

Doris Rooney

Charlotte E. Stuart

 

STATED MEETINGS

Third Tuesday of Each Month

Except July and August

 

 

RACHEL CHAPTER NO. 61

Instituted February 9, 1898                 Constituted September 15, 1898

 

 

RACHEL CHAPTER NO. 61

It is presumed that the name of this Chapter was selected for the Bible character Rachel.