“In God’s Hands”

     Grand Chapter of Louisiana

       Order of the Eastern Star

 

Myra K. Ramsay                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Terrie C. Castay, PGM

Worthy Grand Matron                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Grand Secretary

104 Mulberry Circle                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3211 Hyman Place

Ponchatoula, LA 70454-4961                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          New Orleans, LA  70131-7037

June 2010 – Newsletter

 

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From the Desk of the Worthy Grand Matron:

 

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

 

The Grand Supervisors are just about to finish the Schools of Instruction. Thank all of you for attending and participating in these Schools. I’ve heard nothing but positive comments.

      

Our Work and Ritual Committee has decided that when introductions are being done in Groups 11 through 13 and you are holding a station you will rise, stay at your station, and introduce yourself. You will not go to the East. If there is any question on the correct procedure, please contact a member of the Work and Ritual Committee or a Grand Supervisor.

 

The first Official Visit location has been changed due to air conditioning problems. We will meet at Bossier City Chapter 175, 714 Benton Rd., Bossier City.

 

Brother Charles Methvin has said that if you are interested in pictures from Grand Chapter you can go to the web site cmethvin.zenfolio.com to view them. After you decide which ones you want, call Charles and give him the information. His telephone number and address is Methvin Image Makers Photography,

7837 Broadacres Rd., Shreveport 71126 (318) 671-0456

 

Don’t forget that the workshop is to be in Natchitoches at 1:00 PM on June 12. This is a requirement that your chapter must be represented at one of the three.

 

The deadline for the cruise is fast approaching. If you are interested in going, please contact Diane at Monroe Travel Service 800-365-3465.  

 

Our Golden Chain has been broken by the death of Sister Maude Spurlock, PGM and Brother Wayne Barnhill, PGP.  Please keep their family in your prayers.

 

Remember always keep a smile on your face, a prayer in your heart, and greet all with a warm hug.

 

Star Love,

 

Myra Ramsey, Worthy Grand Matron 

 

GRAND REPRESENTATIVE COMMISSIONS:

 

District of Columbia:  William R. (Bill) Richards (#27) 258 Twin Point Dr., Benton 71006-8741

Montana: Karen Porter (#59) 61004 N. Military Rd., Slidell 70461-1800

New York:  Nancy Lee (#12 ) 9476 McGowan Rd, Bastrop 71220-7153

 

 

OFFICIAL VISITS

of the Worthy Grand Matron accompanied

by the Worthy Grand Patron and Other Grand Officers

 

Saturday, June 5, District One:  Official Visit has been moved to Martin McClanahan Lodge, 714 Benton Rd, Bossier City LA.  Receiving Line at 5:00 p.m.. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Meeting at 7:00 p.m.  Theda Dyar,  DDGM, 318-861-2911.  Directions:   If coming from the south take I-49 North, exit at Kings Highway. Turn right (east) Go to the 4th light, Creswell St and turn left.  Go approximately .7 mile.  There will be one light to go through.  Building will be one block on the right at the corner of Creswell and Wichita.  Parking in rear of building.   If coming from the east take I-20 west, exit at Fairfield.  Turn left and go to the third light and left again.  That will be Jordan.  Turn right at the second light, Creswell St and go to third street on left, Wichita.  Building on corner of Creswell and Wichita with parking in the rear.  If coming from the west take I-20 east, exit Line Ave South.  Turn left at first light, Jordan, and then right at the first light, Creswell.  Third street on left, Wichita, with parking in the rear of building. 

Housing Chairman: Gaila Clark, 5210 Foxglove, Bossier City 71112.  Phone: 318-549-2398 or 318-773-1013 Cell.  E-mail: gclark@bellsouth.net  or gaila@hotmail.com.

 

Sunday, June 6, District  9:  Mitchell Lodge #252 in downtown Converse, 107 Railroad Street, Converse. Cross over the railroad tracks and turn right.  Lodge is on your left.  Meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. and the meal is to follow.  Maggie Isgitt, DDGM, 337-239-6491.  Housing Chairman - Lucy Erickson … 337-239-4225.

 

Saturday, June 19, District 7:  Sunset Star No.227, 5115 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport.  Meal will be served at 6:00 P.M. and the meeting will start at 7:00P.M.  Housing chairperson - Wanda Hagmeyer, 318-798-9225.

 

Saturday, June 26, District 8:  Natchitoches Chapter No. 13, 110 Masonic Drive, Natchitoches.  Meal at 5:00 pm.  Meeting follows.  Housing Chairman:  Mrs. Virginia "Jenny" Malone, PM, 105 Starlight Dr., Natchitoches . . . Phone: 318-357-0030.  Directions: If traveling on I-49 take the Natchitoches Exit 138.  Go to the 5th traffic light and turn left onto Jefferson Street.  Go to the next light and take a right onto Keyser Avenue bridge.  Go East on Keyser Avenue about 1 1/2 miles to Masonic Drive.  Take left.  Temple is on the right.  If coming from Winnfield/Monroe/Ruston area take US 84 West from Winnfield approximately 30 miles to Natchitoches.  Go through the downtown area to the 4th traffic light. Turn left onto Keyser Avenue Bridge,  then follow directions above.  Joyce Boyt, DDGM, Phone: 318-352-0660 or 318-332-1840 (cell)

 

Sunday, June 27, District 13: Calcasieu Chapter #164, Lake Charles, 717 Hodges St., Meeting at 2:00 p.m.  Nancy Hickman, DDGM.

 

Friday, July 16, District 16: Mystic Star Chapter #108, 313 Benton St., N, Denham Springs – Meal at 6:00; Meeting to follow.  Dee Berthelot, DDGM, 225/622-10160. Reception following meeting to honor Associate Grand Conductress, Linn McNary.

 

Saturday, July 17, District 15: Baton Rouge Consistory, 14598 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge.  Receiving line at 5; Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Meeting to follow.  Norma Cagle, DDGM, 225/665-5308.  Housing Chairman:  Debbie Poche’ – 225/938-3015.

 

Saturday, July 24, District 5:  Mt Gerizim Lodge, 10506 Boswell St., Bastrop.  Reception at 5:30 p.m., Salad supper at 6:00; Meeting to follow.  Dorothy Dumas, DDGM,  318/281-6746

 

Saturday, July 31, District 14:  Gueydan Civic Center, 901 Wilkerson, Gueydan.  Receiving Line at 5:00 p.m. Meal at 6:00 p.m.  Meeting at 7:00 p.m.  Betty Wade, D.D.G.M.  Housing Chairman: Marilyn Abshire, 337/536-6983 (home); 337/230-1862 (cell); email - omabsh@ktctelecom.net.  Directions:  If coming from the West on I-10 take Exit #64 in Jennings (Hwy. 26-Elton/Lake Arthur).  Go south on Hwy. 26 to Lake Arthur and junction with Hwy. 14 East (2nd stop light). Remain on Hwy. 14 into Gueydan (Main St.).  Turn left on Tenth Street (landmark-between High School and football field).  Go 3 blocks.  Civic Center is on the left.  If coming from the East on I-10, take Exit #80 (Hwy.13-Eunice/Crowley)  Go South on Hwy. 13 through Crowley to Hwy. 14.  Turn right (Hwy. 14 West) to Gueydan.  Turn right onto Tenth St. (Landmark-between football field and High School).  Go 3 blocks. Civic Center is on the left.

 

 

INVITATIONS:

 

Crescent Chapter #64 is celebrating their 100th anniversary, Sunday, June 13, 2010, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge #280 located at 209 Jimmie Davis Blvd., Jonesboro.   We will have guest speakers and afterwards there will be food, then meet and greet time.  We invite our Sisters and Brothers to come celebrate and visit with us this day.

 

Guiding Star Chapter #66, Oak Grove is celebrating their 100th anniversary, Sunday, August 22, from 2:00 - 5:00 pm at the Oak Grove Masonic Lodge located on Horner Street. We will have special introductions, a brief history of the chapter, and special entertainment. Afterwards there will be food and refreshments. We invite our Sisters and Brothers to come and share with us in this momentous occasion.

 

Rainbow Grand Assembly will be held June 10 -13 in Shreveport.

 

Louisiana/Arkansas Exchange Visit - A Good Day For The Roses (Formal Banquet) will be held on July 10, 2010 at 5:00 PM at the Scottish Rite Temple located at 205 University Ave. Monroe, LA. Tickets for the event are $20.00. When ordering tickets please include self addressed envelope and check payable to: Linda Lamkin PGM & Ticket Chairman, 293 Bear Creek Road, Ruston, LA 71270. Directions to the facility will be printed on the back of your ticket. Pat Copes, PM, Chairman, telephone 318-428-4027 daytime, 318-428-2564 night, fax 318-428-2768, e-mail: pcopes66@yahoo.com or Linda Lamkin, telephone 318-513-1506 e-mail: linda.ed@suddenlink.com.

 

A program for the Multistate Exchange Visit in Birmingham, AL – August 13 and 14th has been received.  If you would like a copy, please contact the Grand Secretary.

 

 

ROSTER CORRECTIONS:

Please note change: Gladys Allison, PGM, 459B Wyman Road, Scott 70583 (cell phone: 337/962-7589)

Page 10 – Registration-Louisiana Members: add Pat Ruppenicker, PM (#59), 208 Lake Tahoe Dr., Slidell 70461-3628

Page 30: Magi #85 meeting date changed to 7:00 p.m. rather than 7:30 p.m.

Page 33:  Istrouma #162 meets 1st and 3rd Thursday and no dark months

 

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY:

 

Rosters have been mailed to those who are designated by the Constitution to receive them.  Additional rosters have been mailed to those members who requested them.  I have some available for purchase.

Large Print Blue Rituals are on back order at General Grand Chapter.

If you are receiving more than one copy of the newsletter, and only require one copy, please let me know - postage and printing costs are two of our biggest expenses.

 

 

 

 

                                                                               

                                                                                Fraternally,

 

 

                                                                                Terrie C. Castay, PGM

                                                                                Grand Secretary                                        

 

 

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