Stella Chapter No. 3
Joel H. Prouty Lodge
780 Southbridge Street
Auburn, Massachusetts
Stated Meeting - Third Friday of each month
1408th STATED MEETING
Friday evening, March 16, 2012
7:30 PM
BUSINESS
To receive petitions, reports of committees and to
transact such other business that may come before the Chapter.
OFFICERS ATTIRE
Lady Officers may wear colored gowns
Gentlemen Officers may wear black tux and colored shirt and bow tie.
COLLATION
Stella Chapter had the most members in attendance at the School of Instruction
back in June and we won an Ice Cream Collation to be provided by
Sister Carol L. Jones, Worthy Grand Matron
and Brother Victor U. Taggart, Worthy Grand Patron
Come and join in on the fun and fellowship
During collation we will play "Name that Tune"
GRAND CHAPTER
"Trail of Tranquility"
Grand Chapter Session
May 17, 18, 19, 2012
Lowell, MA
Sisters and Brothers have been requested to assist at the "Trail of Tranquility" Grand Chapter Session by Brothers Thomas A. Dalton, Associate Grand Patron and Robert B. McKay, Grand Sentinel with the duties of Grand Escort and or Assistant Grand Sentinels. For further information and availability contact Brother Robert B. McKay, Grand Sentinel, PO. Box 1, Shutesbury, MA 01072-0001.
TO OUR SICK
AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS
May the rays of our Star ever guide you;
His love always brighten your day,
May God shower His blessings
Upon you and abide with you every day.
IN MEMORIAM
Brother Alton W. Taylor
55-year member
Initiated November 28, 1956
Called home December 6, 2011
Sister Alice G. Prince, Past Matron
57-year member
Initiated June 14, 1954
Called home February 28, 2012
Life is a mixture of sunshine and rain,
laughter and teardrops,
pleasure and pain -
Low tides and high tides,
mountains and plains,
triumphs, defeats
and losses and gains -
But always in all ways God's guiding and leading and
He alone knows the things we're most needing -
and when He sends sorrow or some dreaded affliction,
be assured that it comes with God's kind benediction and
if we accept it as a gift of His love,
we'll be showered with blessings
from the Father above.
~Helen Steiner Rice~
VISITING COMMITTEE
Sister Joan R. Walker
Sister Cheryl J. Robinson
DATES TO REMEMBER
AND NEAR BY VISITATIONS
MARCH
10 - Stars of Charity First All-State, Manor Restaurant, West Boylston.
Social Hour 6:00 PM, Turkey Dinner $34.00 at 7:00 PM
12 - Appreciation Night for Fraternal Correspondent, Personal Page to the Worthy Grand Patron
8:00 PM, Dorothy Bradford Chapter, Hingham
17 - Stars of Bethlehem All-State, Four Points Sheraton, Leominister
Social Hour 6:00 PM, Roast Top Sirloin or Vegetable Wellington in Puff Pastry $30.00 at 6:30 PM
18 - Statewide Membership Meeting, Melrose Chapter , 2:00 PM
23, 24, 25 - All-Stars Draft Weekend, Best Western Royal Plaza, Marlborough
Saturday evening, Social Hour 6:00 PM, Boneless Stuffed Chicken Breast $30.00 Dinner at 7:00 PM
29 - Diamond Trailblazers, Tontoquon Chapter, Wakefield, 8:00 PM Ritual work will be demonstrated by
Deputy Grand Matrons and Marshals, Fraternal Correspondent, Personal Page and Assistant to the
Grand Organist. "In Memory of Sister Heidi J. Schelzer, Personal Page to the Worthy Grand Matron"
APRIL
29 - Reception to honor our General Grand Chapter Committee Members; Sister Bonnie J. Zumalt, PGM and
Brother Paul F. Hunt, PGP; and our Special Deputy to Bolivia, Brother Frank H. Fenner, Jr., PGP.
Holiday Inn, Mansfield, MA Social Hour 1:00 PM , Cabot Chicken Dinner $32.00 at 2:00 PM
Further information on above events may be obtained from the Secretary
FROM THE SECRETARY
Dues cards for 2012 are white, if you do not have one our dues are pass due - please remit promptly.
A reminder, forward any change of name or address to the Secretary.
Housing forms for the Wyndham Boston Andover Hotel,
Bus passes and the
pre-call for the 2012 Grand Chapter Session "Trail of Tranquility" are now available
and may be obtained through the Chapter Secretary.
FROM THE EAST
As this is our Annual Meeting we have important business to discuss and officers to elect, we would like tohave as many members as possible to come and share the evening with us. Please try to plan to be with us and share in fellowship and support your chapter.
Fraternally,
Linda and Bob
That none be forgotten, the Worthy Matron earnestly requests
the co-operation of every member in notifying her of
any illness, joy or sorrow among our members.
STELLA CHAPTER NO. 3
Officers for 2011 - 2012
| Worthy Matron | ... | Mrs. Linda K. White |
| Worthy Patron | ... | Mr. Robert E. McDuffie, PGP |
| Associate Matron | ... | Mrs. Barbara M. McDuffie, P.M. |
| Associate Patron | ... | Mr. Daniel E. Violette, P.P. |
| Secretary | ... | Mrs. Donna M. Anderson, P.M. |
| Treasurer | ... | Mrs. Marion G. Chapman, P.M. |
| Conductress | ... | Miss Lee F. Zumpfe, P.M. |
| Associate Conductress | ... | Mrs. Colleen M. McDuffie, P.M. |
| Chaplain | ... | Mrs. Diane L. Morin, P.M. |
| Marshal | ... | Mrs. Marsha L. Coocen, P.M. |
| Organist | ... | |
| Adah | .. | Mrs. Marcia e. Swedberg. P.M. |
| Ruth | ... | Mrs. Kerry L. Arquijo |
| Esther | ... | Mrs. Diana I. Carter |
| Martha | ... | Mrs. Anne t. Violette |
| Electa | ... | Mrs. Debra P. Vining |
| Warder | ... | Mr. John M. Vining |
| Sentinel | ... | Miss Laura M. Brown |
|
Instructress Mrs. Donna M. Anderson, P.M. |
Ritualist Mrs. Marion G. Chapman, P.M. |
CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES
Eastern Star of Massachusetts Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Isadore Forbes Benevolent Fund
Mrs. Marion Chapman, P.M.
EDUCATIONAL FUND BOARD
Mrs. Linda K. White, P.M.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Mrs. Mary Ann H. Abasciano, P.M.
STELLA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
|
Mr. Robert E. Chaplain, Jr., P.P. 2012 |
Mrs. Marcia E. Swedberg, P.M. 2013 |
Mrs. Diane L. Morin, P.M. 2014 |
AUDITORS
| Mrs. Jean R. Walker | Mrs. Alexis Crosby | Mrs. Patricia A. Stark, P.M. |
TRUSTEE
|
Mrs. Melinda W. Cheney, P.M. 2012 |
Mr. Robert E. Chapman, Jr., P.P. 2013 |
Mrs. Erma M. Wilbur, P.M. 2014 |
