Faith, Hope, Joy and Loveť

Grand Chapter of Louisiana

Order of the Eastern Star

 

Joy B. Williams                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Terrie C. Castay, PGM

Worthy Grand Matron                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Secretary

243 Louis Williams Loop                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   3211 Hyman Place

Pitkin, LA 70656-5704                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       New Orleans, LA  70131-7037

May 2011  Newsletter

 

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From the Desk of the Worthy Grand Matron:

 

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

 

M is for May and for Mothers.  Do not forget Mother's Day is May 8.

 

April was an exciting month and a very busy month, especially for the District Deputy Grand Matrons.  I have received good remarks and understand the Deputies are really enjoying their visits.  Thank you for the support you have given the District Deputies.

 

May comes and it is time for our Schools of Instructions by our Grand Supervisors.  Please continue to support our Supervisors.  Then it will be most enjoyable to see all of you at the first Official Visit of our Worthy Grand Patron, June 4th, in Gueydan.

 

Thank you, District #14, for the beautiful Homecoming of our Worthy Grand Patron.  It was superb and everyone enjoyed visiting with our Sisters and Brothers and family members of our Worthy Grand Patron. 

 

What a GREAT time we had at Mississippi Grand Chapter.  We had a total of thirty-nine members present and this included fourteen Grand Officers!  There was illness in our Grand Family, but I understand one told the doctor she was not going to the hospital until she got back from Mississippi.  Thank you for your continued support of our Grand Chapter.

 

What can I say other than thank you, thank you, District #11, for a beautiful reception.  Sister Betty Gosewehr and all of District 11 did a marvelous job.  Again, thank you for everything.

 

ANNOUNCEMENT……..Get your passports and join Sister Joy Beth and Brother Oscar on a TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND!  Contact Brother Oscar for more information and details if interested in the trip scheduled December, 2011.  If you are not aware, after the down payment, the balance can be paid monthly.  If anyone is interested in getting college hours, this also can be done.  This is an open trip - your family members, Sunday School members, and pastors are all invited to share this amazing trip with us. 

 

"In all the ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy paths."

 

                                                                            Fraternally with OES love,

 

 

                                                                            Joy B. Williams

                                                                            Worthy Grand Matron

 

 

OFFICIAL VISITS

of the Worthy Grand Matron accompanied

by the Worthy Grand Patron and Other Grand Officers

 

Saturday, June 4, District 14:  Gueydan Civic Center, 901 Wilkinson Street, Gueydan, LA.  Receiving line and dinner begin at 5:00 p.m. with meeting to follow.  For housing, please contact Mona Bernard at 337-257-0364.  Ramona Bernard, DDGM.

 

Friday, June 10, District 5:  Mt Gerizim Lodge Hall, Boswell St., Bastrop.  Receiving line at 5:30 p.m. with supper and meeting to follow.  Housing Chairman: Estelle Creech, PM, 318/428-4071 or 318/428-4203.  Ruth Duncan, DDGM.

 

Saturday, June 11, District 8:  Natchitoches Chapter #13, 110 Masonic Dr., Natchitoches. Meal at 5:00 with meeting to follow.  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.  Donna Nelken Baker, DDGM

 

Saturday, July 2, District 15: Consistory, 14598 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge.  Receiving line at 5:00 pm, meal at 5:30 pm, meeting to follow. Robyn Guillory, DDGM.

 

 

INVITATIONS:

 

You are Cordially Invited to attend an Honor Night for our Grand Sentinel, Harold Young, Thursday, May 5 at Westlake #228, Westlake.  Meal at 6:00 p.m.,  Meeting at 7:00 p.m..

 

AR/LA Exchange Visit:  "Spring Time in Arkansas", Saturday, May 14, 12:30 p.m. at 302 West Stadium Street, (Columbia Chapter #278), Magnolia, AR  71753.  Meal: Fried catfish and all the trimmings. Tickets: $20.00 per person - no refunds.  Send stamped self-addressed envelope to: Rita Rhea, 122 Chinquepin Dr., Magnolia, AR  71753.  (Let’s keep the “boot” in Louisiana.)

 

Through the courtesy of the Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Joy Beth Williams, you are cordially

 invited to the 100th Anniversary of St. Albans Chapter # 80 on Sunday, May 22

 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Albans Lodge # 28

located at the corner of Bank St. and High St. in Jackson.

    With permission of the Worthy Grand Matron, you are cordially invited to join us on Sunday, May 29,

 as we, the members of Jessamine Chapter #82 celebrate our 100th Birthday.  Our reception will be from

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Please join us on this special occasion at Jessamine Chapter, 344 Masonic Drive, Bogalusa.  Anyone needing directions please call Debbie Alford, W.M. at 985-373-1058.

Hope to see you there.

 

 Sunday, July 24. You are cordially invited to join the members of Magi Chapter No. 85 as we

celebrate our 100th birthday. We will have a program and reception from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

at the Ruston Masonic Lodge 111 N. Vienna St., Ruston. Should you need further directions,

please call Linda Lamkin, Secretary at 318-513-1506.

 

Grand Assembly, IORG, June 5-8 at the Shreveport Hilton.  Welcome Banquet and Informal Opening starting at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 5th.

 

MULTI-STATE EXCHANGE VISIT – Vicksburg, Mississippi. July 22 and July 23.  If you are interested in attending this event, please contact the Grand Secretary for information which will also be posted on the Grand Chapter website.

 

INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN – TRIENNIAL PILGRIMAGE: August 12-14, 2011:  If you are interested in attending the pilgrimage, contact the Grand Secretary for information

 

 

APPRECIATION:

Thank you for your support of the Rainbow Girls by your generous donation.  We sincerely appreciate all that the Eastern Stars of Louisiana do to support us by your presence and time, as well as your financial support.  If there is a Rainbow Assembly in your area, please call upon the girls should you ever need their services.  The donation will be used for some of the Grand Assembly expenses.  Hannah Cherry, GWA and Debbi Cocran-Hock, Supreme Deputy.

 

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and the many courtesies extended to me.  I had a great time at your Grand Chapter.  It’s a pleasure to be with the Louisiana members and to share in the fun times, great meals and the wonderful fellowship of your Grand Chapter Session.  In friendship, Marianne, RWAGC.

 

I extend our appreciation and thanks for the thoughtful donation made to our Learning Center. We at the Scottish Rite are very proud of the work that the Order of  Eastern Star does and we are very glad to have your assistance in our efforts.  Should you know of a child 2-4 years old who has a problem speaking, please feel free to contact me.  Joe A Stroud, Administrator

 

Thank you for the Grand Chapter’s generous donation to assist the Biomedical Research Foundation’s breast cancer research.  You are invited to visit with us in Shreveport and tour the research facilities and meet some of the dedicated faculty working on projects to alleviate disease and suffering.  John F. Sharp, President  & CEO and Jay D. Meyers, Senior Director of Development.

 

I want to express our sincere thanks for this donation.  Your Grand Chapter’s support of International Headquarters Special Project “Change for Change” will assist in continuation of the International Headquarters’ Projects.  Please extend our appreciation to your membership and our best wishes for a wonderful year.   Alma Lynn Bane, PGM, RWGS

 

 

Text Box: Secretaries –When issuing 2011 dues receipts be sure to note the proper titles (WM, WP, AM, AP, PM, PP). FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY:

 

When obtaining address information on your members, please remember to ask for all nine zip code numbers (for example: 70174-0412).

 

NOTE:  Do you have an extra crown and scepter – we have a chapter that is in need of one.  Also we have a signet in storage – do you need one?  Please let me know.

 

 

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Large Print Blue and White Rituals - $23.50 plus postage

Small Print Ritual - $19.00 plus postage

2010 Book of Instruction - $3.00 plus postage

 

 

 

                                                        Fraternally,

 

 

                                                                                Terrie C. Castay, PGM

                                                                                Grand Secretary

 

 

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