"SMILE A WHILE"
Grand Chapter of
Order of the Eastern Star
Diane Smith Terrie
C. Castay, PGM
Worthy Grand Matron
Grand Secretary
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June 2007 - Newsletter
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Bon
Voyage and G'day from all 18 of us in
The month of May was busy with more District Deputy Grand Matron visits and Courtesy Visits. The Work & Ritual Workshops, which are now complete, were very well attended and I have received many comments indicating they were enjoyed by all. A lovely Reception by my home Chapter, Encircler #191, Sts. John Chapter #35 and Wm. D. White Chapter #141 was given to honor the Grand Officers of District 20 on May 12th. We appreciate all who joined us for this lovely occasion.
We had a lovely turnout of volunteers to help with the Special Olympics held at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond on May 19. This was a wonderful "Community Service" project for our Louisiana Order of the Eastern Star members but was certainly a very rewarding experience for each of us who participated. A very special thank you to everyone who helped. We have been invited to return next year as they certainly appreciated our assistance.
Our first Masonic Relations Day was held in the Northern Section at the Martin McClanahan Lodge on Saturday, May 26. We had a great turnout and also a good representation from several of the Masonic bodies. We had an exciting and fun day! Many thanks to State Chairman, Brother Sam Lamkin.
Our golden chain was broken by the passing of Sister
Willie Mae Painich, PGM and Sister Juanita Smith,
PGM. Our deepest condolences to their families and their
chapters.
A Father
means so many things...
An understanding heart,
A source of strength and of
support....
Right from the
very start.
A constant readiness to help...
In a kind and thoughtful way,
With encouragement and forgiveness,
No matter what comes your way.
A special
generosity and always affection, too...
A father means so many things, When he's a man like you.
Happy Father's Day to all Dads!
Star Love & Miles of Smiles
Diane Smith,
Worthy Grand Matron
OFFICIAL VISITS
Of The Worthy Grand Matron
Accompanied by the Worthy Grand
Patron
And Other Grand Officers
District 15 - Saturday - July 7 -
LA/MS EXCHANGE
HAWAIIAN LUAU
Community Center
26356 Highway 15, Ferriday
Friday, July 20, 7:00 PM
Hawaiian Atire
Joye Denny, PGM, Chairman
Donation - $20.00
Ticket Chairman: Fran Slay, 110 Rollilngwood Drive, Natchez, MS 39120. Send SASE
Cut Off Date:
MS/LA
Acacia Chapter,
Saturday, July 21, 12:00 PM
Donation - $20.00
Ticket Chairman: Roberta Neilsen, PM,
Cut Off Date:
APPRECIATION
A thank you note to our Eastern Star
friends. We really appreciate Eastern Stars, you're helpful giving ways and how your
generous heart, your unselfishness displays. We thank you for your kindness. We
will not
soon forget. You are the nicest people we have ever met. We thank you for your
inquiries and cards, but most of all we thank you for your prayers. We'll be
seeing you down the road. George & Juanita Wilkinson, AGM
With permission
of the Worthy Grand Matron I express my thanks for every expression of love,
kindness, and monetary gifts my Sisters and Brothers showed me and my family while
WGM Calendar Change:
Official Visit, District 11, August 17, 2007 at 6 p.m.
(typo was August 16`x')
Official Visit, District 8, changed from
November 3, 2007 to September 1, 2007 at 2 p.m.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
May
31-June 10, 2007 United Grand Chapter of Australia
June
14, 2007 Rainbow Grand Assembly Best Western, Alexandria
June 16-20, 2007 South Carolina
Grand Chapter, Spartenberg (100`'
Birthday) June 17, 2007 Happy Father's
Day!
June 22-23, 2007 8-States Exchange,
Paragould, Arkansas
July
17, 2007 Courtesy Visit Central Star #23, Baton Rouge, 6:30 PM
July
19, 2007 DeMolay Conclave
July
20-21, 2007 Louisiana/Mississippi Exchange
July
23, 2007Courtesy Visit - Annie D. Bennett#181, West Monroe, 6:00 PM
July
24, 2007 - Courtesy Visit Victory #130, Shreveport, 6:30 PM
July 27, 2007 Official Visit -
District 14 6:00 PM July
28, 2007 Official Visit District 13 2:00 PM
.July
29, 2007 - Tea honoring Juanita Wilkinson, AGM and Past Grands
of District 13, 412 Bon Vie, Sulphur
from
THANK
YOU
Notes of appreciation were received from Bruce
Easterly, Grand Master ..."thank you for your most generous donation
to the Dyslexia Learning Center, it will be utilized this year as this program
is expanding to other age groups and growing in other locations throughout the
State..." and Roy B Tuck, PGM, Chairman of Trustees, Masonic Learning
Center ........ "we can express the gratitude of
unnumbered scores of children and parents for the assistance you
have rendered...". Notes were also received from Rainbow - DeRidder Assembly, Temple Assembly and Lake Charles
Assembly for the donation to be used to offset their expenses for Grand
Assembly.
ROSTER CHANGES:
Gladys
Allison, PGM new address 5001 Pecan Acres, Lake Charles 70605 (phone:
337/475-8997) Welcome home!
Johnnie Hill, PGPnew email address
,JohnnieKHill@netzero.com
Tom
Morgan, PGP new address 826 Santa Anna Dr., Alamo. TX 78516
Wagner
#111, Springhill will meet at 7:00 p.m. rather than 7:30 p.m.
Bossier
#175- Secretary email address rovenia22@yahoo.com
Sunset Star #227 Secretary email address mbellestar@bellsouth.net
FROM THE DESK OF THE
GRAND SECRETARY:
Secretaries please assist in the following:
1. When
sending a check for supplies please include the invoice number
2. When sending charity donations be specific as to where the donation is designated
Terrie
C. Castay, PGM Grand Secretary
LETTER OF
INTENT
ASSOCIATE GRAND PATRON
I am a 36 year member of the Order, currently serving as Worthy Patron for the sixth time. I have served as District and State committee chairperson and Elective Board Member, and hold a current proficiency certificate. An active member of St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, retired and ready to serve. Signed: Robert L. Seiver, PP, WP (#121 and #234)
1492 Lake Pointe Ave., Zachary 70791