Wistaria Chapter No.138
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
1101 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA
Fourth Monday of each month
excepting June and December, the third Monday
987 Stated Meeting
Monday, January 23, 2012
7:30 PM
REHEARSAL
None this month
OFFICERS ATTIRE
Ladies may wear colored gowns
Gentlemen may wear colored accessories
BUSINESS
Whatever may legally come before the Chapter at this time.
IN MEMORIAM
Brother Charles E. Taylor, P.P.
50 year Member
Initiated Wistaria Chapter No. 138 - June 20, 1960
Passed - December 21, 2011
Brother Robert F. Day, P.P.
50 year and Life Member
Initiated Wistaria Chapter No. 138 - October 26, 1959
Passed - January 12, 2012 - age 100 years
Many years both Brothers and Friends,
God called them Home their suffering to end.
TO OUR SHUT INS'
AND DISTANT MEMBERS
Though miles may lie between us,
we're never far apart,
for friendship doesn't count the miles,
it's measured by the heart.
COLLATION
Sister Mary-Jane M. Johnson, P.M.
Susan J. Jenson, P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
Fundraising event by Diane Newcomb
"Celebrating Home"
You are invited to a Celebrating Home Fundraiser for Wistaria Chapter, OES. Each thing you do from this list will earn you play “bucks.” Use your play bucks to bid on and win prizes.
1. Bring guests who are NOT members of Wistaria. $500 per guest
2. If your guest joins Wistaria you both win $1000.
3. Show a current Wistaria dues card at the fundraiser. $1000
4. No card but a member $100
5. Not a Wistaria member? Apply for affiliation now. $2000
6. Pay your 2012 dues in advance.
$2000
7. Bring a snack to share. $500
8. Bring non-perishable items for the Food Pantry. $200 per item
9. Wear Eastern Star or Masonic jewelry. $500 for each item
10.Introduce yourself to me when you arrive. $500
Date: Monday, Jan. 23rd
Time: 8:30 PM (after the meeting)
Place: Needham Masonic Hall
Please come, relax, have fun & do some holiday shopping.
25% of your purchases will go directly to Wistaria Chapter, OES!
CHAPTER PROJECT
Feed the Pig
Please bring your change (no pennies please)
Help Wistaria Fill the Pig
GRAND CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP FORMS
Applications are now available from the Chapter Secretary, if you are anticipating applying for a scholarship keep in mind they MUST be returned to the Educational Fund Board Committee by February 1, 2012.
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 28, 2012
8:00 P.M.
Mount Vernon Chapter No. 97
1 Main Street
Belchertown
Honorees:
David F. Fournier, Grand Organist
Susan L. Flanders, Grand Electa
January 29, 2012
"Bowling with the Trailblazers"
Reservations by January 23, 2012
with
Sister Martha Taggart
Cost: $20.00
January 31, 2012
8:00 P.M.
Fall River Masonic Center
152 Columbus Drive
Fall River
Honorees:
Cheryl J. Rowe, Grand Adah
Judith A. Goss, Grand Martha
John J. Schurmann II, Grand Warder
February 10, 2012
Grand Officer Night
Golden Chapter No. 5
8:00 P.M.
Reservations by February 3, 2012
with Sister Susan Flanders, P.M., Worthy Matronr
This is part of the Western Weekend
FROM THE SECRETARY
Hello Everyone,
Happy New Year! I am sure that we will see some cold and snow this winter. So please be careful out there and stay safe from slips and falls. I hope to see you at our meetings. We try to keep them short and still have fun together. My nanny chores keep me busy when not on Chapter business.
Fondly,
Jerri
FROM THE EAST
Happy New Year! We hope you all enjoyed the holidays with family and friends, and are ready for an eventful 2012!
A quick "thank you" to Brother Bob Eaton, who has been doing a great job setting up and taking down the Chapter room for us. It makes such a difference not to have to worry about it1
Please join us for a fundraising event with Diane Newcomb and Celebrating Home. It should be a fun evening. Hope to see you at our meeting.
In Star Love,
Julene and Fraser
That none be forgotten,
Please inform the Worthy Matron, Worthy Patron or Secretary
if there are any needs, news and or events in your lives.
OFFICERS 2011 - 2012
| Worthy Matron | ... | Julene E. Schultz. PM |
| Worthy Patron | ... | Fraser N. MacKinnon, PP |
| Associate Matron | ... | Elaine R. Wallace, PGM |
| Associate Patron | ... | |
| Secretary | ... | Jeraldine W. Smith, PM |
| Treasurer | ... | Karen N. Bain, PM |
| Conductress | ... | Sandra L. MacKinnon, PM |
| Associate Conductress | ... | Sarah E. Schultz |
| Chaplain | ... | Elizabeth A. Hill, PM |
| Marshal | ... | Mary-Jane M. Jenson, PM |
| Organist | ... | Priscilla J. MacKay, PM |
| Adah | ... | Susan E. Kilborn, PM |
| Ruth | ... | Kimberly F. Rush |
| Esther | ... | Sarah J. C. Rauhut |
| Martha | ... | Susan J. Jenson, PM |
| Electa | ... | Gay Ellen Dennett, PM |
| Warder | ... | Robert F. Peavey |
| Sentinel | ... | Frank Bugley, PP |
Instructress ... Elaine R. Wallace, PGM
Ritualist ... Karen N. Bain, PM
ORGANIZATION
TRUSTEES AUDITORS
2012 - Mrs. Phyllis K. Melick, P.M. Mrs. Karin I. MacPhee
2013 - Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hill, P.M. Mr. Benjamin V. Pano, P.P.
2014 - Mr. Robert M. Eaton, P.P.
RELIEF COMMITTEE
Mrs. Margaret R. Nichols, P.M
Ms. Julene E. Schultz
CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES
Charitable Foundation and Isadore Forbes ... Mrs. Susan E. Kilborn, P.M.
Educational Fund ... Mrs. Jeraldine W. Smith, P.M.
Membership Committee ... Mrs. Julene E. Schultz, P.M.
Visiting Committee - Sunshine Committee
Worthy Matron, Worthy Patron
Mrs. Margaret R. Nihols, P.M.
Mrs. Barbara F. McCabe, P.M.
and all Officers
PUBLICITY
Mrs. Phyllis K. Melick, P.M.
Needham Assembly No. 57, Order of the Rainbow for Girls
Regular Meeting Second and Fourth Friday evening of each month
except for June - Second Friday and Fourth Thursday evenings.
Ms
. Julene E. Schultz, P.M., Mother Advisor
WISTARIA CHAPTER NO. 138
Instituted April 1913
Constituted December 1913
Needham
This Chapter took its name after the flower, Wistaria. The members of the Chapter considered the name appropriate and like it.