MUSIC OF THE STARS
Grand Chapter of Louisiana
Order of the Eastern Star
Jane McDaniel
Terrie C. Castay, PGM
Worthy Grand Matron Grand Secretary
2625 Riverside Drive
3211 Hyman Place
Port Allen, La. 70767
New
Orleans, LA 70131-7037
March 2007 Newsletter
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Dear Sisters and Brothers:
Here I am, writing my final newsletter message to you. I have enjoyed communicating to you my dreams, plans and their fulfillment for the year. You have been very receptive to new ideas and special projects. I hope that this has rekindled a new enthusiasm in your chapter and in your heart for our beautiful order.
February turned out to be a busy and exciting month. We received great information at both of our Visionquest Conferences. The future of this state now depends on each member taking that information and using it. The members of District 15, my district, held a lovely tea. We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon with a Valentine Theme. Twenty-five members enjoyed the visit of the Most Worthy Grand Matron to Monterrey, Mexico, via San Antonio, Texas. The entertainment, food, sightseeing and shopping was very unique to experience. I understand that some of our folk can hardly wait to go back. The “First Pow Wow,” General Grand Chapter Banquet was a great success. Many thanks to Joye Denny, PGM and her committee for making the evening so special.
Sister Sue Cromwell, PGM, quoted Poet W.B. Yeats in her farewell address. “In dreams begin responsibilities.” I fully understood my responsibility as I pursued my dream of leading this Grand Chapter. But my dreams have only been achieved because, you, the members have been willing to share in that responsibility. This Order needs each of us, making a difference, having a dream, meeting our responsibility, and going the extra distance to prosper and grow. I hope you will never give up on that dream.
Grandma use to say, “If it belongs to you, be responsible for it.” Remember to “Keep a Song in your Heart and a Smile on your Face.”
Fraternally,
Jane
McDaniel
Worthy
Grand Matron
Grand Representative Appointments
New Mexico – Lloyd Hagan, PP
(158) – 3004 Wales Rd., Greensburg 70441
Alberta – Sandra Sandford, PM
(236) – 6132 Old Mooringsport Rd., Shreveport 71107
NS & Prince Edward Island
– Wanda Hagmeyer, PM - 2035 Pepper Ridge
Dr., Shreveport 71115
PROJECT INFORMATION AND DEADLINES
March 1, 2007 – Chapter Award of
Excellence due to Worthy Grand Matron.
Tabs for Ronald McDonald
House should
be brought to Grand Chapter and labeled with Chapter Name and Number. Turn in at River Center Registration area.
We
will continue the WGM & WGP Penny
Collection through Tuesday, March 27 at Grand Chapter. The winner will be announced at the close of
the Wednesday morning session.
TEXAS/LOUISIANA EXCHANGE VISIT
“Bluebonnets, Blueberries &
Bluegrass Bonanza Banquet”
(Formal Attire)
April 27, 2007 – 7:00 PM
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 501 Indian Springs
Road, Marshall, Texas 75672
(Directions:
Turn Right, go 9/10 mile, Church on Right)
Donation: $24
– Ticket Chairman: Wanda Smith
142 U.S. Hwy. 96 North, Center Texas 75935
(Sunday Dress)
April 28, 2007 – 12 Noon
Savoie’s Cajun Pot, 2441 East 70th St.,
Shreveport, La.
(Large, brown, rustic building with parking in front)
(Directions:
Exit 1-20 from East or West to I-49 South. Exit 70th Street and turn left. Continue to destination. Coming from I-49 North, Exit 70th
Street and turn right. Continue to
destination)
Donation: $23
– Ticket Chairman: Margaret Ann Taylor,
PM
8932 Acacia Lane, Shreveport, La. 71118 – Phone
318-686-6874
(Send SASE for return of tickets)
G-DAY, G-DAY!!!
A
trip has been planned to attend the United Grand Chapter of Australia this year
in Adelaide, including many tours of Adelaide and Sydney. Leaving May 31st and returning
June 10th, 2007. If
interested, please contact Diane Smith, AGM – 985-877-4259 or 985-515-2770 –
ASAP.
DATES TO REMEMBER
March 10 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Fish Fry for Associate Grand Matron & Patron – Ferriday, La.
March 24-28 – Louisiana Grand Chapter
April 7 – 1-4 PM – Work and Ritual Workshop - Northern Section – Masonic Temple - 1805 Creswell St.,
Shreveport
April 9 – 6:30 PM –
Homecoming for Worthy Grand Matron – Encircler No. 191, Kenner
April 12 – 6:30 PM – Homecoming
for Worthy Grand Patron – Baker No. 234, Baker
April 15-18 – Mississippi
Grand Chapter - “A New Beginning” – Jackson, Mississippi
April 21–1-4 PM-- Work and
Ritual Workshop – Central Section – Masonic Temple – Horseshoe Drive,
Alexandria
GRAND CHAPTER
It’s not to late to plan to
go to Grand Chapter. Contact Della
Smith, Housing Chairman at 225-235-1294, immediately, as well as Alna Abbott,
PGM for tickets to meal functions.
Volunteers Still Needed – Please contact
1) Grand Choir – contact Colleen Conlay, PM, 1053 Aurora
Ave., Metairie 70005
2) Assistant Grand Warders – contact Jacqueline Dowden,
Grand Warder, 1911 Ike St, Lake Charles
70607
3) Assistant Grand Sentinels – contact Marshall Duncan,
Grand Sentinel, 1305 Short St, Bastrop 71220
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
*** Grand Representative Breakfast tables must be decorated on Sunday night following the Main Banquet. Doors to breakfast will not open early.***
We
are happy to announce that the new flags are in. We will have a “Cavalcade of Flags” at our Informal Opening on
Monday night. We would like for you
and your counterpart to be a part of that presentation.
A
rehearsal will be held immediately following the Grand Representative’s
breakfast on Monday morning. We will rehearse this first, so that those going
on tours can catch their bus. If you
are a Past Grand Representative and are willing to carry a flag for those who
may be unable to attend Grand Chapter, please join us at the rehearsal.
INTERNATIONAL GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
ASSOCIATION
Mary Thompson, President, IGRA 2006-2009, would like to extend to current and past Grand Representatives an invitation to join the International Grand Representatives Association. The dues for the Triennium are $5.00. The application for membership, as well as a list of available pins and merchandise can be found at the Louisiana Web Site or requested from the Grand Secretary’s office.
GRAND CHAPTER INFORMATION
Tour
No. 2 has been cancelled, due to lack of tickets purchased. There are still seats on both of the other
tours.
The
River Center is 1 block from the Sheraton Hotel. Transportation will be provided for those who are unable to walk
that distance. There is Free Parking
for hotel guests. Members who commute
may purchase a parking pass and park in the River Center Parking garage at a
cost of $4.00 per day. We will run
shuttle vans to the off-site hotels, as needed.
There is no continental
breakfast included at the Sheraton Hotel.
They have a reasonable breakfast buffet. The off-sites do include breakfast.
The Saturday Night “Pass a
Good Time” Fun Night will be casual dress.
Buses will be available to
transport members to the Church Service on Sunday.
Remember, all reports should
be presented to the Grand Secretary in triplicate form.
From I-10 East – Take Exit 1B (Convention Street). Go through 3
lights to the River Road. Turn left and
precede 3 lights to St. James. The River Center is on your left, and the
Sheraton Hotel is on your right.
From I-10 West over Mississippi River
Bridge – take 1st Exit
(155A – Nicholson Drive and Highland Rd) Continue Right on Nicholson and
Downtown curve. Proceed to 2nd
light and turn left on Government Street.
Go one block to St. James. River
Center is on your right, and the Sheraton is on your left.
From I-10 North – Take North Street Exit (1H) and proceed to River
Road. Turn left and proceed to St.
James. River Center is on your Right
and Sheraton on your left.
Roster
Corrections:
Pg
11 – Dist Guests Special – Eulalia Porter, 8145 Oak View
Pg
26 & 35 – Tioga #60 – meetings shall be held on the 2nd Tuesday
at 7:00 p.m.
Pg
27 and 47 - Justice #238 – meetings shall be held on the second Monday of each
month at 7:00 PM
Pg
38 – Mystic Star #108 – Phone number, Sue Howes 225/664-3453
Pg
44 – Rosepine #204 – Dorman Keel suspended – Lack of Masonic affiliation
FROM
THE DESK OF THE GRAND SECRETARY:
The
Credentials/Proxy forms were mailed the first of February. If you have not received these forms, please
contact me as soon as possible.
Fraternally,
Terrie
C. Castay, PGM
Grand
Secretary