“Echoes of the Centuries”

Grand Chapter of Louisiana

Order of the Eastern Star

Mary Howell Terrie C. Castay, PGM

Worthy Grand Matron Grand Secretary

203 Grigsby Loop 3211 Hyman Place

Minden, LA 71055-5863 New Orleans, LA 70131-7037

April 2009 – Newsletter

********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

From the Desk of the Worthy Grand Matron:

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

You extended me a priceless honor when you elected me to serve as the Worthy Grand Matron of this Grand Jurisdiction. I am humbled and honored that you placed your confidence and trust in me. I pledge to do my very best and with God’s help to always put the Good of the Order above all else.

Congratulations to Sister Juanita Wilkinson, PGM, and Brother Merton Mestler, PGP, for their successful “Miracles of Life” Session. Thank you for your service of love this past year.

It is with much gratitude in our hearts that Brother George and I say thank you to the Installing Grand Officers for an outstanding Installation. We thank you for a truly memorable evening. The memories of your outstanding work will last a lifetime.

As this Easter Season approaches, let us rejoice in hope, faith, and steadfast assurance that we serve a living, awesome God Who doeth all things well.

Before the dawn of Easter

There came Gethsemane…

Before the Resurrection

There were hours of agony…

For there can be no crown or Stars

Without a cross to bear,

And there is no salvation

Without Faith and Love and Prayer,

And when we take our needs to God

Let us pray as did His Son

That dark night in Gethsemane...

“Thy will, Not Mine, Be Done.”

Helen Steiner Rice

Fraternally,

Mary Howell

Worthy Grand Matron

OFFICIAL VISITS

of the Worthy Grand Matron accompanied

by the Worthy Grand Patron and Other Grand Officers

Saturday, May 16, 2009 – DISTRICT 1. Masonic Temple, 105 Creswell Ave., Shreveport. Dinner at 5:00 p.m. Meeting follows. Housing Chairman: Wanda Hagmeyer, PM, 2035 Pepper Ridge Drive, Shreveport 71115. Phone: 318-798-9225.

Directions: From I – 20 East – Exit Fairfield Ave., turn left, next light turn left again. Go to Creswell Ave, turn right – Go approx. 2 ½ blocks. Lodge on left. Parking in rear. From I–49 North – Exit 205 at Kings Hwy, then turn right at 4^th light and then turn left onto Creswell Ave. Masonic Temple on right between Olive St. and Wichita St. Nancy Berry, DDGM.

Sunday, May 17, 2009—DISTRICT 4. Columbia Lodge # 164, 401 Church, Columbia. Meeting at 2:00 p.m. Light refreshments following the meeting. Housing Chairman: L.V. Frith, PP, 198 Lapine Rd., West Monroe 71292. Phone 318-322-7741. Directions: Heading North on Hwy 165, turn right at 1st traffic light. Landmark is First United Methodist Church on right. Go 2 blocks, lodge is located at end of block on right. Heading South, go over Ouachita River Bridge and turn at 2^nd traffic light to left, go 2 blocks and lodge is on right at end of block. Suzy Butler, DDGM.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Bossier City Chapter #175 will honor Brother George Barker, WGP, with a Welcome Home on April 2. Please join us for a meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:30. 714 Benton Road, Bossier City.

April 19-22 – Mississippi Grand Chapter – Wahabi Shrine Center – 4123 I-55 S–Jackson, MS 39212. General Banquet on Sunday, April 19^th and Informal Opening on Monday, April 20^th.

Saturday, May 9 – 12:00 Noon – LA/TEX Friendship Exchange – “Wishing Well Luncheon.” Savoie’s Catering Place, 2441 E 70^th St., Shreveport. Casual Dress - No pants for the ladies; Price $26.00. Ticket Chairman: Margaret Ann Taylor, 8932 Acacia Lane, Shreveport 71118. Phone: 318-686-6974. Send SASE. Cut Off Date: May 4, 2009. Chairman: Elizabeth T. Roach, PGM. Directions: From the West: I-20 – Exit Industrial Loop (Turns into Bert Kouns – then E. 70^th) From the East: Exit I-49 South – Exit Bert Kouns, turn left at exit. Go straight – it will turn into E. 70^th St. From the South: Exit right on Bert Kouns which turns into E. 70^th St.

Saturday, May 30 – 1:00 p.m. – AR/LA Friendship Exchange – Luncheon. Texarkana Chapter No. 78, 4102 E. 9^th Street. Casual Dress – No pants for the ladies. Price $20.00. Ticket Chairman: Sylvia McEwen, 4002 Minden, Texarkana, Arkansas, 71854. Directions: From Louisiana, take 245 North; turn right at 9^th Street, which is Highway 82. Drive past first light. Right turn past Dollar General. Dirt drive all the way to the back.

June 11-14 – Rainbow Assembly, NO Airport Hilton Hotel, New Orleans. June 11 - Registration @ 6:00 and 7:00 Informal Opening

June 26-27 – Eight-State Friendship Exchange – Crowne Plaza Riverwalk – 111 Pecan Street, San Antonio, TX 78205.

A Word to the Wise: It’s difficult to rock the boat when you are busy rowing.

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER – TULSA, OKLAHOMA

The “Council Fires” Forty Sixth Triennial Assembly 2006-2009 will meet on October 30 through November 5, 2009, at the Tulsa Convention Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Brother John McDonald, Grand Warder, 585 Wells Rd., Haughton, 71037-7390, has been appointed Louisiana Chairman of Housing for General Grand Chapter. All members who are attending, please let Brother John know. We need this information. Sister Linda Lamkin, PGM, has been appointed Chairman of Hospitality for General Grand Chapter.

If you would like to receive a copy of the Tentative Program for the “Council Fires” 46^th Triennial Assembly, please contact the Grand Secretary. If you access to the internet, this information is also available at www.GGC2009.com/.

Brother Harles I. Creech, P.M.W.G.P., and G.G.C.C.M.’s, Sisters Audrey Barker, Jane McDaniel, Jean Smith and Brothers Gwayne Denham and James Premeaux will be honored at General Grand Chapter. If you and your chapter wish to participate in a voluntary love gift to these Louisiana members, please send your contribution to the Grand Secretary.

Disposition of Resolutions Grand Chapter 2009

Resolution #3 (Carried over from 2008 Session) – Adopted

Resolution #4 (Carried over from 2008 Session) – Adopted

Resolution #1 – Adopted

Resolution #2 – Adopted as amended

Resolutions #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #9, #11 – Withdrawn

Resolution #5 – Adopted

Resolution #10 – Adopted as amended

Resolution #12 – Adopted

Resolution #13 – Adopted as amended

Resolution #14 – Rejected

Resolution # 15 – Not received for discussion

NOTICE:

Effective March 20, 2009 Madison #94 has merged with Lee Emmett Thomas #198 with the remaining chapter being known as Lee Emmett Thomas #198.

ROSTER CHANGE:

Page 4 - (Correction) Diane Smith, PGM - change of e-mail address: wgmoes2007@yahoo.com

Fraternally,

Terrie C. Castay, PGM

Grand Secretary

WEBSITE: www.laoes.org

LETTERS OF INTENT

ASSOCIATE GRAND PATRON

I, Oscar Abshire, submit this letter for the office of Associate Grand Patron.  Active member 20 years. GCCM numerous times. Worthy Patron 6 times. Secretary for 8 years. Holding a proficiency for the third time.  32nd degree mason. Member of the Shriners. Would appreciate your consideration.

Signed: Oscar Abshire, PP (144, 46)

28028 Saltzman Road, Gueydan 70542-5517

ASSOCIATE GRAND CONDUCTRESS

I am a 34 year member and hold 3 Certificates of Proficiency. My experience includes Worthy Matron 7 times, DDGM twice, many Grand Chapter Committees, hosted the Main Sessions Banquet, and served as Grand Organist. I desire to continue serving and therefore am submitting my name for Associate Grand Conductress.

Signed: Rovenia K. McDonald, PM (#175)

585 Wells Road, Haughton 71037-7390

Member 16 years and serving 9th year as Chapter Secretary.  State Chairman 4 times, DDGM 2 times, Grand Marshal (2007-2008), working on 2nd Proficiency, Majority Rainbow Girl and in 7th year as LA Rainbow Girls Grand Cross of Color Director.  I appreciate your encouragement and your consideration.
Signed:  Linn D. McNary, PM (#23)
9164 Oxford Place Drive, Baton Rouge 70809

Return to Menu