"SMILE A WHILE"

"SMILE A WHILE"

Grand Chapter of Louisiana
Order of the Eastern Star

Diane Smith Terrie C. Castay, PGM

Worthy Grand Matron Grand Secretary

P 0 Box 99 3211 Hyman Place

Mt. Hermon, LA 70450 New Orleans, LA 70131-7037

July 2007 - Newsletter
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Dear Sisters and Brothers,

It's great to be back home! As promised, we did pet the cuddly Kangaroo's and hugged the lovable Koala's for each of you! All 18 of us thoroughly enjoyed attending the United Grand Chapter Session of Australia and we were all welcomed with open arms, friendship and love. Brother Roy, WGP, and I were extremely honored to be the only out-of-country visitors invited to sit in the East for the Session and for the beautiful Installation of the new United Grand Officers and to bring greetings also.

I understand the Schools of Instruction are being conducted and the Grand Supervisors are being very well received. This is such an important phase of our work and I am pleased that there has been excellent attendance.

I am happy to have been able to attend the Grand Chapter Session of South Carolina. The celebration of their 100^th Birthday was extraordinary. I am excited to announce that we had 13 Louisiana members present which was outstanding. We had two GGCCM's, one PGM and five Grand Officers.

Attending the Eight State Exchange Visit in Paragould, Arkansas was lots of fun and enjoyed by all. We had a total of 53 members from Louisiana in attendance, including three General Grand Chapter Committee Members, eleven Past Grand's and eleven Grand Officers, which made Brother Roy, WGP, and I extremely proud! The next Eight State Exchange Visit will be held at the Shreveport Convention Center and Hilton Hotel on July 18 & 19, 2008. The invitation extended, and presented by Louisiana, was exceptional. Our own Brother James Premeaux, GCCCM, came rowing out in his little pirogue from the bayou and Brother Guy Jenkins, PGP, drove in on his homemade Chevy – I believe that's what he called it! Sister Juanita Wilkinson, AGM, along with our Past Grand Matrons, Sisters Elizabeth Roach and Linda Lamkin, invited all to attend in 2008 and also handed out flyers with all pertinent information. Mark your calendar now!

Brother Roy, WGP, and I hope to see everyone at the first Official Visit on July 7^th.Special Reminder: Anyone attending all 20 Official Visits will receive a lovely Eastern Star trophy at Grand Chapter 2008!

Have a wonderful 4th of July...

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 – First Baptist Church, 3213 Groom Rd., Baker. (Parking across the street at the Baker High School. Meal at 12:00 Noon, Receiving line at 1:00 PM, Program at 1:30 PM; Meeting at 2:00 PM. Housing Chairman: Alna W. Abbott, PGM, P 0 Box 56, Zachary 70791 (Phone: 225/654-2809; 225/931-1535) Gayle Wichers, DDGM.

District 2 – Friday, July 13 – Wagner Chapter #111, Springhill. Meeting at 6:00 PM. Nobie Miller, DDGM.

District 3 – Saturday, July 14 – Jackson Parish Community Center, 182 Industrial Dr., Jonesboro. Meeting at 2:00 PM. Directions: Going toward Winnfield from the north take Hwy 167 South and go thru Jonesboro past WalMart and continue until you get to Industrial Drive. Turn right and go to Community Center. Coming from the south to Jonesboro: Take Hwy 167 north to Jonesboro and turn left on Industrial Drive to the Community Center. Susan Hinckley, DDGM. (318/235-3465)

District 14 – Friday, July 27 – Evangeline Shrine Club, 328 Guilbeau Road, Lafayette. Refreshments at 6:00 PM and meeting at 7:00 PM. Directions: From Exit 100 on I-10 travel 3 miles south on Ambassador Caffrey Parkway. Turn left onto Guilbeau Road and travel 0.8 miles. The Evangeline Shrine Club will be on your left. Virginia Martin, DDGM.

District 13 – Saturday, July 28 – Lake Charles Masonic Temple, 171 Hodges Street, Lake Charles. Meeting at 2:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served. Bridget Davis, DDGM.

District 12 – Saturday. August 11 – Meeting 2:00 PM – Pearl Mais, DDGM.

District 11 – Friday, August 17 – 6:00 PM. Margaret Krasso, DDGM

District 7 – Friday, August 24 – Sunset Star Lodge, Shreveport. Meal at 6:00 PM, Meeting at 7:00 PM. Housing Chairman: Betty Nichols, PM (318/687-0921). Margaret Ann Taylor, DDGM.

District 1 – Saturday, August 25 – Martin-McClanahan Masonic Lodge, 714 Benton Rd., Bossier City. Meeting at 2:00 PM. Meal following. Housing Chairman: Jean Stafford, PM (318/222-8412). Jean Tucker, DDGM.

LA/MS EXCHANGE
HAWAIIAN LUAU
Community Center
26356 Highway 15, Ferriday
Friday, July 20, 7:00 PM
Hawaiian Attire
Joye Denny, PGM, Chairman
Donation - $20.00
Ticket Chairman: Fran Slay, 110 Rollingwood Drive, Natchez, MS 39120. Send SASE
Cut Off Date: July 12, 2007

MS/LA EXCHANGE
Beach Party
Acacia Chapter, Caneridge Road, Vicksburg
Saturday, July 21, 12:00 PM
Donation - $20.00
Ticket Chairman: Roberta Neilsen, PM, 2376 Fisher Ferry Rd.
Vicksburg, MS 39180 Phone: 601/638-6800 Send SASE
Cut Off Date: July 12, 2007

DATES TO REMEMBER:

July 4 – Independence Day!

July 5 – Courtesy Visit – Istrouma 162, Baton Rouge 6:30pm

July 17 – Courtesy Visit – Central Star #23, 6:30 pm, Baton Rouge

July 19-20 – DeMolay Conclave

July 23 – Courtesy Visit – Annie D Bennett #181, 6:00 pm, West Monroe

July 24 – Courtesy Visit – Victory #130, 6:30 pm, Shreveport

July 29 – Tea honoring Diane Smith, WGM; Roy Bankston, WGP; Juanita Wilkinson, AGM & Past Grands of District 13, Sulphur – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM – 412 Bon Vie, Sulphur

August 1-4 – Texas Grand Chapter, San Antonio

August 2-4 - Amaranth Grand Court

August 7 – Courtesy Visit, Eureka #65, 6:00 pm, Bunkie

August 16 – Courtesy Visit, Westlake #228, 6pm

August 18 – Visionquest – Northern Section

August 26 – Tea honoring Diane Smith, WGM; Roy Bankston, WGP; GGCCM's of District 1; Mildred Gill, PGM; Myra Ramsey, AGC; Alva Ironsmith, Grand Martha and Al Frazier, Grand Sentinel –2:00 PM – Masonic Temple, 1805 Creswell Ave., Shreveport

APPRECIATION:

Through the courtesy of the Worthy Grand Matron, Maurice and I wish to thank all of my Eastern Star Sisters and Brothers for their love and concern during my recent surgeries and rehabilitation. Your cards, phone calls, e-mails, and prayers were greatly appreciated. The experience has been less dreadful than I anticipated and I feel that I will be able to tolerate the second shoulder in the future in a more positive

state of mind. Just remember if you decide to fly with me, my new bionic appliances will set off all the bells and whistles at the airport. That should be fun! Again, your prayers made the difference. God always keeps His promises, Anita Fields-Gold, PGM

Through the courtesy of our Worthy Grand Matron, I would like to thank you, my sisters and brothers, for the many cards, calls, and especially, your prayers in my recent illness. With fraternal love, Joy Beth Williams.

ROSTER CHANGES:

Thomas Morgan, PGP – 826 Santa Anna Dr., Alamo, Texas 78516

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

3. 2007 Books of Instruction, 2007 Constitution Changes and 2007 Rosters are available for purchase. Please place your orders.

LETTER OF INTENT
ASSOCIATE GRAND CONDUCTRESS

As a 36 year member of Friendship Chapter #210, I have served as Triennial Assembly Usher, Grand Adah (1985), DDGM-twice, State Chairman, State and District Committees, Worthy Matron (twice), and Secretary (two years). I hold two Proficiency Certificates. Your consideration is appreciated. Signed: Joy Beth Williams, PM (210)

243 Louis Williams Loop, Pitkin 70656

ESTARL BOARD – CENTRAL SECTION

I, John J. Clements will not be a candidate for the ESTARL Board. I appreciate all of the support afforded me over the last five years. Thank you, John J.Clements

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