“Echoes of the Centuries”

Grand Chapter of Louisiana

Order of the Eastern Star

Mary Howell                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Terrie C. Castay, PGM

Worthy Grand Matron                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Grand Secretary

203 Grigsby Loop                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3211 Hyman Place

Minden, LA 71055-5863                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   New Orleans, LA  70131-7037

October 2009 – Newsletter

 

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From the Desk of the Worthy Grand Matron:

 

WOW!  Where did summer go?  It seems like it began only yesterday and it is already over.  Fall has begun and winter will be here before we know it.  I pray your summer went well.   We will soon be starting a new year when we elect our new leaders for the year.  With the coming of new leadership there will also be an opportunity to try new ideas.

 

DeMolay Boys are our future Masons. Please remember to set aside the October silver drill for the support of these young men. 

 

Several of our members have had surgery, some are ill and others have lost loved ones.  Please remember these in prayer.  Cards and phone calls are great ways to let them know that they are remembered.

 

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER BREAKFAST:  “Sunrise in Tulsa Breakfast”, honoring our PMWGP and GGCCM’s on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel. Cost:  $25.00.  For tickets, send self addressed, stamped envelope to Mrs. Linda Lamkin, PGM, 293 Bear Creek Road, Ruston, LA  71270. 

 

Words to the Wise:

“A friend’s frown is better than a foe’s smile.”  American proverb

 

                                                                                                Fraternally,

 

 

 

                                                                                                Mary Howell

                                                                                                Worthy Grand Matron

 

 

Grand Representative Commission: 

Margaret Dixon, PM, (18) Pennsylvania, 6801 W. 70th St., Lot 120, Shreveport 71129

 

 

OFFICIAL VISITS

of the Worthy Grand Matron accompanied

by the Worthy Grand Patron and Other Grand Officers

 

Saturday, October 3 - DISTRICT 11.  Pinehurst Chapter 33, 320 Shirley Street, DeRidder, La 70634 (337-463-8098 Lodge#).  Informal reception at 4:30 p.m. honoring Joy Beth Williams, Grand Conductress, Delcie Reid, Grand Adah and Gladys Allison, Past Grand Matron.  Meal at 5 PM, Meeting following.  Housing Chairman:  Pamela Gill, 337-328-8327. 

Directions: From the south arriving via US 171, lodge is located on the right in second block past the railroad crossing.  From the North via US 171, turn left at Hixson Funeral Home, then right on next street (Warren ST); lodge is on right.  Sandra Rogers, DDGM, 337-463-3423/cell 337-375-4882. Sandra Rogers, DDGM 

 

Sunday, October 4 - DISTRICT 10.  Michael Dempsey Lodge, 1796 Sycamore Street, Jena, 71342.  Meeting at 2:00 p.m. Directions:  From I-20.  Turn onto US-165 S via EXIT 118A toward Columbia.  Turn LEFT onto LA-127/Central Avenue.  Continue to follow LA-127.  Turn LEFT onto E Oak Street/US-84/LA-772/LA-8.  Turn LEFT onto Sycamore.  End at 1796 Sycamore Street, Jena. 

From Alexandria, take U.S. Highway 165 to Pollock.  Exit on Louisiana Highway 8 for approximately 24 miles.   In downtown Jena, turn right on U. S. Highway 84.  Go 2 blocks to 3rd traffic light by 1st Baptist church and 3rd street.  Turn left.  Lodge is directly across the street.  Ground floor.  Trenda Bordelon, DDGM 

 

Saturday, October 10 - DISTRICT 2.  Wagner Chapter No. 111, 233 ½ Main Street, Springhill, 71075.  Meal at 5:00 p.m.  Meeting follows.  Housing Chairman:  Idelle Simms, 15037 Highway 159, Shongaloo, 71072.  318-846-2548. 

Directions:  From I-20 take the Springhill Exit #44.  Go North on US Hwy. #371.  At the Springhill City limits go to the third light, turn right, go to the first light.  The Lodge is on the corner.     

Joyce Hatch, DDGM 

 

 

DATES TO REMEMBER:

October 6, Caring and Sharing - Harmony No. 6, Highway 71, Coushatta, 6:30 p.m.

October 30-November 5 - General Grand Chapter, Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Please remember to send your Love Offering for those who will be honored to the Grand Secretary.

November 14  - Enhancing Our Knowledge Workshop, 110 Masonic Drive, Natchitoches, 9:00 a.m.

 

 

 

INVITATION:

        On Saturday, October 3 - Priscilla Chapter # 58 will have our 100th Birthday at 1:00 p.m. in Merryville.  We will serve lunch and a short program will follow.  You will have plenty of time to get to the Official Visit in DeRidder.  Everyone is invited to attend.

           

            By courtesy of the Worthy Grand Matron, you are invited to a “ Farewell Tea” fashioned in the Southern Belle era honoring our very own Worthy Grand Patron, George Barker, and Sister Audrey Barker, GGCCM, Visionquest of Louisiana, Brother Gwayne Denham, GGCCM, International Peace Garden on October 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Martin McClanahan Lodge, 714 Benton Road, Bossier City. The “Tea” is hosted by Gaila Clark with the help of Linda Frazier, Jean Tucker, and Theresa Johnscher. 

            Wear your Southern Belle dress or hat, because there will be a door prize for the best dressed Southern Belle and other door prizes.  

            We are asking for RSVP’s because of the type of food being served.  So please RSVP by calling Gaila at 318-773-1013, Linda at 318-797-8612, and Theresa at 318-747-1246 or by emailing gaila@hotmail.com.   Come and join the fun and we are looking forward to seeing you at the “Tea”.

 

 

 

With the Courtesy of the Worthy Grand Matron:  2010 ALASKAN CRUISE:      Come join AGM, Myra Ramsey, and, AGP, Donald Bordelon aboard the SAPPHIRE PRINCESS for our OES cruise to the beautiful state of ALASKA!  Our group will sail from Seattle on September 5, 2010, and visit Ketchikan, Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria, British Columbia on this exciting 7 day cruise. Per person cruise cost with port and government fees included range from $1100 to $1600 depending on your cabin choice and the number of occupants (maximum of 4 in a cabin). Space is limited.   A deposit of $200 per person is all that is required to hold you a spot.

        OES will offer group airfare from select gateways at a later date.  In addition to airfare, extra costs to consider will be shore excursion options (priced from $50 to $180 per port), insurance, and shipboard gratuities.  We know this seems early, but Alaskan cruises sell quickly, and we don't want you to miss out on the fun! We will definitely keep you updated as information becomes available. 

        For a free brochure or to reserve your cabin, please call Dianne at Monroe Travel Service--1 800 365 3465--and ask for the OES trip.  We hope you will make plans to join us!   

 

 

 

APPRECIATION

Thanks to you for sending the lovely peace lily to Mom’s memorial service, the plant from the OES was beautiful and most appreciated.  Beth Pendleton, Mildred Gill’s daughter

 

We wish to acknowledge and thank you for your generous gift to our Shrine Center. As you know this money will be used to provide transportation, lodging and meals to children and guardians using our Shriners Hospital.  Kennth M. Hamm, Potentate

 

Thank you for your contribution to the Acacia Shrine Center Transportation Fund.  Gariel J. King, PP, Recorder

 

 

 

 

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY:

2009 Constitution Changes are available for purchase - $2.15 . . .  Rosters - $6.00

General Grand Chapter is out of Rituals at this time and will not be reprinting until after the Triennium.  I have a few small print rituals in stock.

Please place your order for 2010 dues cards.

 

 

 

                                                                Fraternally,

 

 

                                                                Terrie C. Castay, PGM

                                                                Grand Secretary                                         

WEBSITE:   www.laoes.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LETTER OF INTENT

ESTARL BOARD - SOUTHERN SECTION

 

I have served as State Chairman-Estarl, Past Matron-several times, Past Grand Chaplain, DDGM twice - 40 yr member.  The ESTARL project is one of the most important charities that Eastern Star undertakes.  Its influence has far-reaching effects.  I request the opportunity to serve on this Board. 

Signed:  Betty Wade, PM (#144)

P O Box 667, Lake Arthur 7049-0667

 

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