Rachel Chapter No. 61
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
55 North Main Street (Route 140)
North Grafton, Massachusetts
3rd Tuesday
Visitors from our Sister Chapters are always welcome
1139th STATED MEETING
Tuesday evening, February 21, 2012
7:30 P.M.
OFFICERS ATTIRE
White gowns for the ladies
Black tie for men
BUSINESS
To receive petitions and to transact such other business
as may legally come before the Chapter at this time.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
For our departed Sisters
Frances Kendrick - February 3, 2011
Roberta Robie - September 30, 2011
POT LUCK SUPPER
6:30 PM
Coffee and rolls will be provided.
Come and join us for some friendship and fellowship.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
February
| 19 | ... | Shirley Foss |
| 21 | ... | Paul Ustin |
| 24 | ... | Barbara Verdini |
| 26 | ... | Dianne Gagne |
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
February
| 14 | ... | Christine and Mario DiMare, 28th |
AREA EVENTS
FEBRUARY
7 - Honor Night, Palestine Chapter No. 114, Newtonville,
Grand Chaplain, Grand Marshal, Star Points Ruth and Esther
10, 11 - Western Weekend/Grand Officers Night, Brunch
Saturday - CT, RI, RI, MA Exchange
Golden Chapter, Westfield
Western Matrons Patrons (WEMPAS) Valentine Ball, Chicopee
12 - Central/Western Association Meeting, James W. Hannum Chapter, Ludlow, 1 PM
17, 18, 19 - Can-Am weekend, Manchester, NH
29 - Honor Night, Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, Orient Chapter No 31, Framingham
GRAND CHAPTER
The Associate Grand Patron and Grand Sentinel are looking for Sisters and Brothers to help at Grand Chapter as Assistant Grand Sentinels.
Housing forms are available along with the bus pass information.
FROM THE EAST
"Happy Valentine's Day"
Here's hoping your day is happily spent,
as this Valentine wish is lovingly sent.
If you are unable to attend the meeting,
please contact the Worthy Matron
Please keep the Worthy Matron informed of any sickness or sorrow.
FRAMINGHAM RAINBOW ASSEMBLY NO. 47
Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays
7:00 PM
All are invited to attend
|
Kari A.
Machowski, PM Worthy Matron |
Joseph C.
Machowski, PP Worthy Patron |
Mrs. Carol E. Gagne
Secretary
OFFICERS
2011 - 2012
| Worthy Matron | ... | Kari A. Machowski, PM |
| Worthy Patron | ... | Joseph C. Machowski, PP |
| Associate Matron | ... | Sharon A. Kent, PM |
| Associate Patron | ... | Alan B. Kent, PP |
| Secretary | ... | Carol E. Gagne, P.M. |
| Treasurer | ... | June A. Murray, PM |
| Conductress | ... | |
| Associate Conductress | ... | Susan L. Nordberg |
| Chaplain | ... | Mario W. DiMare, PP |
| Marshal | ... | Jane P. Hodgdon, P.M. |
| Organist | ... | Nancy E. Gage |
| Adah | ... | Rena G. Elliot, P.M. |
| Ruth | ... | Margaret F. Parkinson, PM |
| Esther | ... | Dorothy A. Beccia, P.M. |
| Martha | ... | Christine DiMare, P.M. |
| Electa | ... | Shirley Buxton |
| Warder | ... | Kevin A. Hanson |
| Sentinel | ... | |
| Instructress | ... | June A. Murray, P.M. |
| Ritualist | ... | Carol E. Gagne, PM |
CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES
EDUCATIONAL FUND BOARD
Carol E. Gagne, P.M.
EASTERN STAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC.
ISADORE FORBES BENEVOLENT FUND
June A. Murray, P.M.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Sharon A. Kent, P.M.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
First Four Officers
VISITING AND RELIEF COMMITTEE
Worthy Matron Worthy Patron
Associate Matron Associate Patron
Conductress Associate Conductress
TRUSTEES
Margaret F. Parkinson (2012)
Jane P. Hodgdon, P.M. (2013)
Dorothy H. Fox (2014)
AUDITORS
Grace C. Wadsworth, P.M.
Charlotte E. Stuart
Shirley Buxton
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.
