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
December 2007
- Newsletter
Aloha!
Sisters and Brothers,
We
had a total of 39 who traveled to Hawaii for a beautiful fun-filled week. There were three elective officers including
our Grand Secretary, Associate Grand Conductress and myself; one General Grand
Chapter Committee Member, five appointive Grand Officers including our
Chaplain, Marshal, Adah, Esther and Sentinel, several Grand Representatives and
7 non-members. We flew to Honolulu and
then cruised five beautiful Hawaiian Islands before returning home. The highlight of our trip was attending a
traditional Luau with our own Most Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Barbara Benton
and Most Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Bill Owen, along with several other
General Grand Officers. We all thank
you for your prayers as we had a wonderful time and safe trip home.
Our
Official Visits are now complete and a great big congratulations to the 31 members who attended all 20!
Congratulations also to the 9
who made all but 1. What a marvelous attendance we have had at
our visits - thanks to YOU we had 100+ at each. Brother Roy and I extend our many thanks to everyone who attended
at least one Official Visit and to those who made it all the way to the
20! Your love for our beautiful Order
and your dedication has certainly been proven.
We say thanks once again to all the District Deputy Grand Matrons for
arranging and providing these wonderful afternoons and evenings. The entire Grand Family extends their many
thanks and appreciation to each of you!
Word
has finally been received that Louisiana won possession of the beautiful LA/ARK
Boot Trophy, made by Brother Harold Carlisle, PGP, by a total of 59 to 56! We get to keep it for now; however, Arkansas
has stated that they plan to work harder for it next year!
Looking
forward to the months ahead of us as the hard working State Chairmen, District
Chairmen and the committee members begin the preparations of their various
committees and projects for our Grand Chapter Session. Love and appreciate all of you!
Star
Love and Miles of Smiles
Diane
Smith
Worthy
Grand Matron
GRAND REPRESENTATIVE
APPOINTMENTS:
Illinois Theda Dyar (#233) 482
Arthur St., Shreveport, LA. 71105
Dates
to Remember
December 5-7 Arkansas Grand
Chapter, Little Rock, ARK
December 25 Merry Christmas!
January 1, 2008 Happy New
Year!
January 22 Courtesy Visit,
Rising Star #21, 6:30 PM, Port Allen
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 ONeal 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.
Central Section Visionquest Conference will be held: January 19 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at
Natchitoches Chapter #13, 10 Masonic Drive (Directions: Follow Highway No. 1 or
No.6 into Natchitoches to Keyser Ave.
Go East on Keyser Avenue about 1 ½ miles. Masonic Drive is on the left.
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 6:00 PM. Gents, can wear red or white vests
or cummerbunds with their tux if they choose. Lynn Bankston, PGM,
Chairman. 2895 McHugh Road, Zachary,
LA. 70791. Price: $26.00 Please send
SASE.
APPRECIATION
A thank you note to our
Eastern Star friends:
We
really appreciate Eastern Stars, Your helpful, giving ways; and your generous
hearts, 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
I
would like to express my appreciation to my Eastern Star sisters and brothers
for their concern during my recent knee surgery and recovery. Your cards,
calls, e-mails, and prayers were evidence of the love we have for each
other. I look forward to seeing each of you during the rest of our
"Miles of Smiles journey. With Star love, Beth Bauerle
ROSTER CHANGES:
Page 5 Kenneth Blackwell,
PGP email address: blackwell178283@bellsouth.net
Page 33 Fair Park #18 -Secretarys
last name now Carol Presley all other information remains the same
FROM THE DESK
OF THE GRAND SECRETARY:
Secretaries
2008 Dues Cards have been mailed if you did not receive your order; please
let me know
as soon as possible.
When issuing dues receipts be sure to note the proper titles (WM, WP,
AM, AP, PM, PP).
Reminder -
2008 Per Capita - $3.00
GGC Assessment - $1.00
$4.00
I will be placing an order for the stick on inserts for
the 2003/2006 Rituals if your members need an
insert for their rituals, please send your order as soon as possible.
Fraternally,
Terrie
C. Castay, PGM
Grand
Secretary