Faith, Hope, Joy and Love

Grand Chapter of Louisiana

Order of the Eastern Star

 

Joy B. Williams                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Terrie C. Castay, PGM

Worthy Grand Matron                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Grand Secretary

243 Louis Williams Loop                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   3211 Hyman Place

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

September 2011  Newsletter

 

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From the Desk of the Worthy Grand Matron:

 

 

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

 

September brings the last of the Official Visits.  This makes some of our Sisters and Brothers happy to be off the highway and others very sad that we will not be seeing each other as often.

Labor Day is September 5th.  This is a federal holiday that is always observed on the first Monday of September and a state holiday that is celebrated in all states.

September 11th is Grandparent's Day.  It is always the first Sunday after Labor Day.  The proclamation of National Grandparent's Day was signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978.  September was chosen for the holiday to signify the "autumn years" of life.

Brother Oscar and I had the honor of bringing greetings at "The Winter Wonderland" Session of the Amaranth Grand Court of Louisiana in New Orleans.  It was a pleasure to represent the Order of the Eastern Star and to be with our many Sisters and Brothers who are members of Amaranth.

Thank you, Louisiana Past Grands, Grand Officers, and members, for attending the 129th Grand Chapter of Texas in Houston.  There were forty-two present representing Louisiana.  We had a most enjoyable time visiting with our counterparts and our many Sisters and Brothers from other states.

The Louisiana/Mississippi Friendship Exchange in Ferriday chaired by Sister Joye Denny was wonderful.  Thank you Sister Joye, and your committee, for your hard work in putting this together.  Everyone enjoyed the decorations, the fellowship, the delicious meal, the entertainment, and some could not wait to share/exchange tea cups.  I think one Sister could not part with the tea cup she brought and carried it back home.

Get your passport and make reservations soon for the Holy Land!

Continue to pray for our OES members, our military, and our government.

"In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths."  Proverbs 3:6 (KJ)

 

Fraternally with love,

 

 

Joy Beth Williams

Worthy Grand Matron

 

Grand Representative Commissions:

Pennsylvania - Betty Wade (#144), P O Box 667, Lake Arthur 70549-0667

 

 

OFFICIAL VISITS

of the Worthy Grand Matron accompanied

by the Worthy Grand Patron and Other Grand Officers

 

Saturday, Sept. 3, District 11:   Exhibit Hall, 610 West Street in DeRidder, at the fair grounds.   Receiving  line at 5:30 p.m., dinner to follow and the meeting thereafter.  Directions:  From Highway 171 in DeRidder turn west on West Street.  The large building that sits on a slight hill on the right is 610.  Parking is limited from this street.  You can access more parking by turning west from Hwy 171 on High School Drive, pass Ryan's Restaurant and the sno cone shop, then turn in the gate of the fair grounds and drive up to the building.  Betty Gosewehr, DDGM, 337/239-3136.

 

Saturday, Sept 24, District 10:  Ruby Chapter #72, 1796 Sycamore St., Jena.  Light supper at 5:30 p.m. and meeting to follow.  Adrianne Pedneau, DDGM, 318/445-1738.

 

MID YEAR MEETINGS:

Saturday, Sept 24:  Masonic Temple, 1415 Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria.  Past Grands @ 1:00 p.m.; Past Grand Officers @ 1:30 p.m. and Grand Representatives @ 2:00 p.m.

 

 

INVITATIONS:

 

District 15 cordially invites you to attend the "Annual Pancake Breakfast" on Saturday, September 17 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Baton Rouge Scottish Rite Consistory, Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge. All proceeds will go to Shirley Boone, AGM & Gene Cagle, AGP. A ticket (donation of $5.00) may be purchased from District 15 chapters or Jane McDaniel (2625 Riverside Drive, Port Allen 70767).  We will have an Auction beginning at 10:00 AM.

 

The members of District 15 cordially invite you to attend a tea honoring Sister Joy Williams, WGM; Brother Oscar Abshire, WGP; Sister Shirley Boone, AGM; Brother Gene Cagle, AGP; Sister Linn McNary, GC, and the Past Grand Matrons and Patrons of the Baton Rouge area on Saturday, September 17, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Baton Rouge Scottish Rite Consistory.
 

The “Plant a Seed for Cancer” Cancer Survivors Luncheon will be held October 8, 2011, at 12 Noon at the Acacia Shrine Center, 7991 S. Commerce Ave., Baton Rouge, La.   It will include Lunch, a Style Show, and Auction.  All proceeds will go to the Grand Chapter Cancer Project.  A ticket (Donation of $20.00) can be purchased from Jane McDaniel, PGM, Chairman, 2625 Riverside Drive, Port Allen, La.  70767 (Please send SASE or pick up at the door.)  If you would like to Honor a Cancer Survivor or Memorialize a Loved One, you may purchase a ready to plant seed for $10.00 which will be recognized at the Luncheon.  Please come and help us support our Order as we do our part to fight Cancer.

 

The members of District Seven cordially invite you to attend a tea honoring  Sister Joy Beth Williams, WGM; Brother Oscar Abshire, WGP; Sister Elizabeth Roach, Worthy  Grand Electa; Brothers Mert Mestler & Don Bordelon, PGPs; Sister Shirley Boone, AGM; Brother Gene Cagle, AGP; Sister Faye Bacle, Grand Ruth; Sister Betty Nichols, Elected Board Member and Sister Margaret Dixon, DDGM, on Saturday, October 22, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm,  at Sunset Star Chapter, 5115 Burt Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport.

 

 

APPRECIATION:

The mere words “thank you” do not feel adequate enough for all of the phone calls, food,   flowers, cards, support and prayers that you extended to us during our time of loss.  The attendance of our Eastern Star sisters and brothers at the funeral of our daughter, Janie, was so incredibly overwhelming.   We could never express the depth of our gratitude for each and every one of you.  Your kindness is greatly appreciated.  Please keep praying for our family as we continue to heal from our grief.

Sincerely and much love, Eldon and Mary Howell

 

 

ROSTER CHANGES:

Page 5:    James Premeaux – new email address - jamespremeaux@att.net

Page 12:  Grand Lodge Dyslexia, District 7, A J Bell address -9960 Mansfield

Page 23:  Alice #5 – Secretary, Lois Premeaux-new email address - loispremeaux@att.net

 

 

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY:

 

Text Box: Secretaries –When issuing 2011 dues receipts be sure to note the proper titles (WM, WP, AM, AP, PM, PP).   Don’t forget to order your dues receipts at your earliest opportunity.

 

 

 

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

 

As you are aware, printing is a large part of our budget, and it would be beneficial if you would consider sending $6.00 for the roster that you received.  I have a few rosters left.

 

 

<<<<<<<<< AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE >>>>>>>>>

 

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

2011 Constitution Revisions - $3.00 plus postage

2011-2012 Roster - $6.00 plus postage

 

 

                                                                                Fraternally,

 

                                                                                Terrie C. Castay, PGM

                                                                               

 

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