“SMILE A WHILE”
Grand Chapter of Louisiana
Order of the Eastern Star
Diane Smith
Terrie C. Castay, PGM
Worthy Grand Matron Grand Secretary
P O Box 99
3211 Hyman Place
Mt. Hermon, LA 70450
New Orleans, LA 70131-7037
November 2007
- Newsletter
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Dear Sisters and Brothers,
What
an excellent time we have had during the month of October. It began with the Worthy Grand Patron and I
attending the annual event of the Coushatta “Caring and Sharing” evening. It was an outstanding gathering of many
distinguished guests, including the Grand Master of Louisiana. We all appreciated the beautiful charitable
donations that were made to the various functions of our Masonic bodies. On behalf of Louisiana OES, we extend our
many and sincere thanks once again to the members of the various Masonic groups
in Coushatta for this heartwarming and overwhelming experience.
A
total of six Louisiana members enjoyed attending the Grand Chapter of Missouri,
including our Grand Representative of Missouri in Louisiana.
We
had a wonderful representation of 41 Louisiana members who traveled to Oklahoma
to attend the Homecoming of our Most Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Barbara Benton
and also Oklahoma’s Grand Chapter. At
the same time, our Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Roy and Sister Lynn, were
attending the Grand Chapter of Alabama, along with the Grand Representative of
Alabama in Louisiana and another Louisiana member. It was great that Louisiana was represented at these two States. Thanks to all!
Our
appreciation to those who have extended us an invitation for a Courtesy Visit
to their lovely chapters. We are
certainly enjoying all of them with lots of fellowship, friendship, love and
many smiles!
Congratulations
to the District Deputy Grand Matrons who prepared for the Official Visits
during the month of October. On behalf
of the Grand Family, we thank you for all the courtesies extended to everyone
and we look forward to the ones still remaining.
Star
Love and Miles of Smiles
Diane
Smith
Worthy
Grand Matron
As Thanksgiving Day approaches,
Our blessings we recall;
The things we are most thankful for,
We recollect them all.
Our members are really special
In all you say and do,
You’ve made a difference in our lives;
We’re thankful now for each of you.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Diane & Roy
GRAND REPRESENTATIVE
APPOINTMENTS:
Nebraska
– Beverly Fontaine (#66) – P O Box 789, Lake Providence 71254
Tennessee – Nina Pye (#179) -
60 Martha Dr., Monroe 71203
OFFICIAL VISITS
Of The Worthy Grand Matron
Accompanied by the Worthy Grand Patron
And Other Grand Officers
District 10 – Friday, November 2 – Evening Star #71, Georgetown, Refreshments at 6:00 PM
and Meeting at 7:00 PM (Directions: Take 65N to Georgetown – At Butterman’s
Grocery turn right – Go 1 mile and bldg. on right) Faye Gunter, DDGM
District 20 – Saturday, November 10 – Encircler Chapter #191, 600 Daniel St., Kenner, Meal
at 12:00 PM, Receiving Line at 1:00 PM and Meeting at 2:00 PM (Directions: From
I-10 take Williams Blvd. Exit – Proceed south toward the Mississippi River –
crossing Airline Hwy. 61. Continue across RR, go 1 block – turn right – go 2
blocks to Daniel St. and turn left – go 1 block – Lodge on left at end of
block. From Hwy. 61 turn toward Miss. River at Williams Blvd. – follow
directions same as above.) Lydia Tierney, DDGM.
REMINDER: If you are planning to submit a resolution at this Session, please note Article One, Section 7(a) . . . “The resolutions shall be in the office of the Grand Secretary at least sixty (60) days before the date of the Annual Grand Chapter Session”. This does not change the requirement that all resolutions must be approved for circulation by the Committee on Law & Jurisprudence. Proposed resolutions should still be sent to the Chairman of this Committee. Please allow a couple of weeks for this process.
Dates
to Remember
November 1 – Courtesy Visit,
Bossier #175, 6:30PM, Bossier City
November 8 – Courtesy Visit, Allen
#21, 6:30 PM, Franklin
November 22 – Happy
Thanksgiving!
December 5-7 – Arkansas Grand
Chapter, Little Rock, ARK
December 25 – Merry Christmas!
Masonic Relations Day, Southern Section, December 1 –
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, has been changed from the Accacia Shrine Temple to the
Baton Rouge Scottish Rite Consistory, 14598 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge (Coming
from East, take the O’Neal exit and continue up to Florida Blvd. And turn
left. The Consistory is located on the
left side approx. 1-2 miles on Florida Blvd.
Coming from the West (I-10), take I-12 toward Hammond and exit at
Sherwood Forest Exit to left. Continue
to Florida Blvd. And turn right. After
you pass Flannery Road, the Consistory will be on the right side approx. 1-2
miles. Get on the Service Road at the
second street past Flannery. Stay on
the service road until you get to the Consistory. There is a sign at the front gate.
Ladies,
get ready to dress up in RED or WHITE for our "Let Me Call You
Sweetheart" Banquet for our General Grand Chapter honorees on February 23, 2008 in Alexandria.
Gents, can wear red or white vests or cummerbunds with their tux if they
choose. More will follow in the December newsletter. Lynn Bankston, PGM, Chairman.
Cancer Pins - "Smiles
Cure" Project:
We have
now collected several of the cute little "clown pins" from some of
the smaller chapters. In the event your chapter needs additional pins,
please give the Worthy Grand Matron a call.
ROSTER CHANGES:
Pg 47 – Star of Baker #234 –
Garnet Farris, Sec. change E-mail: bogarnet@cox.net
Pg 30 & 48 – Pearl River
#237 – will meet on 1st & 3rd Tues except when Tues
falls on a national holiday
FROM THE DESK
OF THE GRAND SECRETARY:
Secretaries
– place your orders for:
2007 Books
of Instruction - $3.00 2007
Constitution Changes - $1.50
2007
Rosters - $6.00 2008
Dues Cards – To be delivered in November
Fraternally,
Terrie
C. Castay, PGM
Grand
Secretary
LETTERS OF INTENT
I,
Eldon Howell, have enjoyed serving Grand Chapter as a member of the Clinton Ardis Mills Educational Scholarship
Board for the past three years. Therefore, I respectfully submit my
name for re-election. Thank you for your consideration.
Signed:
Eldon W. Howell, PGP
203 Grigsby Road
Minden, LA 71055