Dear Chapter’s,

Sister E’Laine Armstrong, Grand Secretary, will be out of the office for at least 3 – 4 weeks.

Rebecca Price WGM has the Grand Chapter cell phone with her and will answer and return all calls as soon as possible.
If you need supplies Judy Smith and JoAnna Foster are working in the office at various times and can fill orders.  Please call 503-274-2516 and the WGM will let them know what is needed and when they are in the office they will send out your supplies.
If you have questions please do not hesitate to call. 
Call before coming into office and we will let you know if someone is there.

The office itself will not be open for regular hours.    Sister E’Laine will be seeing her heart doctor next week and will let us know when she can return to work at that time.

If you need you can email me at RMPRICE@Q.COM  and I will try to help you if possible.

Rebecca Price WGM

Dear Chapters,
This is to notify the Chapter’s that Sister Karri Frahler, Grand Treasurer, is not running for re-election this year.
If a member is interested in running for this position please send a request for a list of the Job Duties and computer skills you might need for this job.
Rebecca Price WGM

New Grand Representatives

• CALIFORNIA            Janet Conley (117)          expires 12/31/2011                            
• NOVA SCOTIA & PEI       Shirley Moore (42)           12/31/2011
• INDIANA                   Mildred Unglesby (39)              1/1/2012                    

You are invited to join the Robbins family and

January 24, 2010

Old Time Fiddlers for a music jam and pot luck to celebrate the life of Oral Robbins
11:30am-4pm
at Central Grange in West Eugene
Bring your faborite story of Oral, music, and side dish, salad or dessert to share. (The family will provide the main dish and Beverages.) If questions, contact Carolyn Robbins 541-343-4005.

WEST VIRGINIA              Mary Peacock (118)        (expires 1/1/2012)
                                       

PUERTO RICO                Allen Penniman (70)         (Expires 1/1/2012)     

TO: Oregon Eastern Star Chapters
FROM: Leslie S. Parker Memorial Scholarship Committee
Dear Sisters and Brothers:

Attached to this memo are the instructions and applications forms for those seeking a Scholarship from the Leslie S. Parker Memorial Fund.
Please note several items which have changed:

• The applications are available either from the Chairperson, or the Oregon Eastern Star Web Site (www.oregonoes.org).
• The deadline to receive the application and associated recommendations is April 15th this year.
• A formal recommendation by an Eastern Star Chapter is NOT required for this Scholarship.

Please let your members and friends know of the availability of this scholarship.

Fraternally,
Marge Newkirk, Chairman
3744 Ridgeway Dr SE
Turner, OR 97392

Please send your charity contributions to the CURRENT Chairman. This information is in the current (TEAL 2009-2010) Directory pg 3.

Jacky Sweetland
Cancer Research Committee
PO Box 422
Cave Junction, OR 97523

  Iva Jean Bonar, Chair
ESTARL Fund
PO Box 841
 Sherwood, OR 97140-9593

Wayne Metz, Chair
Home Endowment
PO BOX 1783
 Albany, OR 97321

Helen Bible, Chair
Special Projects
6784 SE Moscato Ct
  Hillsboro, OR 97123

Kathleen Gould , Chair
General Fundraising Committee
PO Box 1554
Sherwood, OR 97140-1554

In Memoriam

Albert Henry Schultz

Past Grand Patron
Grand Chapter of Oregon
1996-1997

Born on January 28, 1921
Passed Away on December 17, 2009

Initiated on October 1, 1974
Adah Chapter #34
Independence, Oregon

A Memorial Service was held on December 22, 2009
Scottish Rite Temple
Salem, Oregon

“Crossing the Bar”

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea.

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark.

For tho’ from out our bourne of
Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have cross the bar.”
               
by Lord Alfred Tennyson

We extend our sympathy to our Brother’s family, Chapter and many friends. This memorial will be read in Subordinate Chapters at the first stated meeting after its receipt and the Altar draped in accordance with the rules of each chapter.

    Rebecca Price                                         Joseph W. Jarvis
Worthy Grand Matron                                   Worthy Grand Patron

In Memoriam

Virginia Kendrick

Past Grand Matron
Grand Chapter of Oregon
1987-1988

Born on July 11, 1923
Passed Away on December 24, 2009

Initiated on January 11, 1972
Pioneer Chapter #28
Oregon City, Oregon

A Memorial service will be held on January 4, 2010
Oregon City, Oregon

“They stood around our Altar
Hands linked like yours and mine.
The Golden Chain thus lengthened
Has been broken for a time.

But earthly links all crumble
The earth’s relations sever
And in the Resurrection Morn
We’ll find us back together.
We’ll all join hands again
This time around God’s Altar.
According to His plan”

(This poem was used in the Friendship & Love Session when Sister Virginia was Worthy Grand Matron.)

We extend our sympathy to our Sister’s family, Chapter and many friends. This memorial will be read in Subordinate Chapters at the first stated meeting after its receipt and the Altar draped in accordance with the rules of each chapter.

    Rebecca Price                           Joseph W. Jarvis
Worthy Grand Matron                       Worthy Grand Patron

December 3, 2009

I have received a letter of intent for the office of Grand Sentinel from John Scott Harvey, PP of Hope #13 and Blue Mountain #52.

E’Laine Armstrong

Grand Secretary

December 3, 2009

To the Members of the Grand Chapter of Oregon:

We have received letters of intent for the following offices:

          Associate Grand Conductress
                    Judy Smith, PM Laurel Chapter #113
                    G Ann Thomas, PM Bushee #19

          Grand Sentinel
                    John Scott Harvey, PP Hope #13 & Blue Mountain #52

Fraternally,

E’Laine Armstrong
Grand Secretary

If
I had
my way this
Christmas.
If all of my wishes
came true.  There’d be
Peace on Earth, Good Will
among Men, Love in all that
we
do.

Have a Very Happy Holiday Season!
From the Honey Bear and Bumble Bee Grand Family
Grand Chapter of Oregon

Rebecca Price                                Joseph W. Jarvis
Worthy Grand Matron                        Worthy Grand Patron

Congratulations to our newest Grand Representatives:

• ARKANSAS
  • Denise Giesbers (131)         exp 9/1/2011
• LOUISIANA
  • Lorrie Schenck (151)           exp 10/1/2011
• OKLAHOMA
  • Susan La Grander (121)      exp 8/1/2011

The Grand Chapter of Oregon Order of the Eastern Star

In Memoriam
Raema Laurence

Past Grand Matron
Grand Chapter of Oregon
1981-1982

Born on January 3, 1924
Passed Away on September 12, 2009

Initiated on April 23, 1952
Hope Chapter #13
La Grande, Oregon

A Memorial service was held on September 23, 2009
La Grande, Oregon

“We pause to drape the Altar gently
In memory of loved ones gone before.
To the wonderful place called Heaven
To abide there forevermore.
God holds each one of us in the palms of His hands
He has our souls in His command.
He helps us reach the Heavenly Door
To meet friends and loved ones we adore.”

(This poem is from the memorial in the proceedings of the “Star Time” Session when Sister Raema was Worthy Grand Matron.)

We extend our sympathy to our Sister’s family, Chapter and many friends. This memorial will be read in Subordinate Chapters at the first stated meeting after its receipt and the Altar draped in accordance with the rules of each chapter.

    Rebecca Price                                                                                              Joseph W. Jarvis
Worthy Grand Matron                                                                                     Worthy Grand Patron

E’Laine Armstrong
Grand Secretary

The Grand Chapter of Oregon Order of the Eastern Star

In Memoriam
Robert “Bob” Saunders

Past Grand Patron
Grand Chapter of Oregon
1998-1999

Born on May 5, 1942
Passed Away on September 28, 2009

Initiated on October .., 1986
Reames Chapter #66
Medford, Oregon

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 10, 2009
First Presbyterian Church of Phoenix
121 W. Second St.
Phoenix, Oregon

“There is a long and winding road
Along which each must go,
It leads beyond the Hills of Time,
Into the sunset glow;
But only for a little while
Our loved ones leave our sight,
For just beyond the Hills they wait
In God’s Eternal Light.”

(This poem is from the memorial in the proceedings of the “Century of Reflections” Session when Brother Bob was Worthy Grand Patron.)

We extend our sympathy to our Brother’s family, Chapter and many friends. This memorial will be read in Subordinate Chapters at the first stated meeting after its receipt and the Altar draped in accordance with the rules of each chapter.

    Rebecca Price                                   Joseph W. Jarvis
Worthy Grand Matron                               Worthy Grand Patron

E’Laine Armstrong
Grand Secretary

The Grand Chapter of Oregon will be moving on September 15, 2009.

New Address:     707 Main St.
                            Suite 400
                            Oregon City, OR 97045

Grand Secretary’s Phone:  503-274-2516
Grand Treasurer’s Phone”  503-916-1195
NO FAX

Grand Secretary’s Email:      grandsecretary@oregonoes.org
Grand Treasurer’s Email:      grandtreasurer@oregonoes.org

Please note these changes in your files.

August 20, 2009

Dear Members,

                WOW!  Installations are all over, the last one was on August 17th, the All Masonic Picnic was a great success with approximately 140 in attendance, the Grand Family has had their Grand School of Instruction and we have toured the Shrine Hospital, OHSU and St. Vincent’s Hospital.  The tour of the Home was cancelled along with the Birthday Party in August because of flu like symptoms among the members at the Home.

                Remember you need to make a request for approval of Community Service Projects.  Please keep track of hours and cost of these projects so we can report a total for Community Projects at Grand Chapter.
               
The web site, www.oregonoes.org  is an excellent source of information, check out the calendar for Grand Receptions, Grand Visitations, Friendships, etc., announcements of Grand Representative Appointments; there are also pictures of Grand Installation.  We hope to see many of you out at functions earning points for your travel pin.  We have added a point for taking your proficiency this year.  Contact your Secretary for more information on the traveling pin.

                Fall is just around the corner and many social events are planned for September.  The Grand Reception for the WGM, WGP, Grand Marshal, Grand Ruth and Grand Electa will be a free BBQ starting at noon on September 19th in Richland, Oregon. The first Grand Initiation will be at Blue Mountain Chapter in Elgin, on September 20th at 10 AM.  On September 24th is our first Grand Visitation will also be at Blue Mountain Chapter, our WGP’s Chapter.  September 26th is the Grand Master’s Reception at Wilsonville and the next day September 27th will be Creswell Star’s 100th Anniversary, at Cottage Grove Chapter, where they are demonstrating the Old Fashion Degrees with a Reception to follow.

Now, for the BIG NEWS -  We will be moving the Grand Chapter Office to Oregon City on the fourth floor of Multnomah Lodge.  We have found a spacious 700 sq. ft. suite of rooms for $450.00 per month, a big saving from the $1170.00 per month at the Barbur Blvd facility.  We have gone to cell phones so we could keep the land line number we had for the Grand Chapter Office and the fax line number is now the cell number of the Grand Treasurer.  Please, if you have Verizon phone service, use it to call the Grand Chapter office and save us more money.  With this change also comes a change of email addresses for the Grand Secretary, grandsecretary@oregonoes.org  and Grand Treasurer, grandtreasurer@oregonoes.org , as you can see we are using our web site for these addresses and saving more money.  These email changes will not take effect until you are notified by the Grand Secretary.

Our committee members will be out traveling to the chapters in their districts and asking for your support of the different projects.  Brother Joe and I are emphasizing Home Endowment, Shrine Transportation and Scottish Rite Learning Centers this year.  You will be hearing more about the Outreach Program soon. At Grand Chapter a NEW Committee was formed to help raise funds, and come up with ideas to raise funds for the Grand Chapter General Fund so we will not have to continue assessing our chapters more money to run Grand Chapter. This committee was named the General Fund Raiser Committee with Kathleen Gould as Chairman.  She is already busy as a bee getting activities planned.

Now, for the BIG CHALLENGE - At Grand Chapter in June 2010, we are going to have a PIG PARTY & PARADE on Tuesday evening for the General Fund.  We would like every Chapter to find a piggy bank, it must start out as a pig, decorate, clothe, jewel, sequin or disguise your pig.  Feed your pigs with money all year long, fill it with change from your friends, your own pocket, watch for money on the ground, use it during the coin drill, just don’t go out and rob a bank.  Remember to empty your pigs belly as many times as possible.  Bring your pig all dressed up for the parade at Grand Chapter. Where we will parade, party and count the money we have collected.  The Chapter from each association, ECOA, SO, PCA, Willamette Valley & NW that brings in the most money in their chapter pig will receive a Pizza Party or Hamburger Fry provided by Brother Joe and me, either during the summer or at a fall meeting in 2010.  That is a total of 5 Parties!!
     Individual Competition:  Any Individual who would like to participate can get a piggy bank, must be a pig to start and feed on a regular basis.  How about it Grand Officers and Escorts, Grand Representatives, Grand Committee Members, Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons, any member can join in the fun.  Prizes will be for several categorizes, such as Best Dressed Pig and Pig Handler.  My pig might look like a Queen Bee, does this give you any ideas?

 For those attending General Grand Chapter in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Oregon’s attire will be the blue blazers.

Have a great 2009 -2010 Honey Bear and Bumble Bee Year!!  See You Soon.

                                                                                   
Rebecca Price                                                   Joseph W. Jarvis
Rebecca Price                                                      Joseph W. Jarvis
Worthy Grand Matron                                      Worthy Grand Patron      

Congratulations to the newest Grand Representative

ALBERTA – Ralph Patterson, (49)            6/30/2011 
NORTH DAKOTA – Alice Adams, (111)  6/30/2011
VERMONT – Nellie Taylor, (52)           6/23/2011
VIRGINIA – Charlotte Lamb, (22)         7/1/2011

Congratulations to our newest Grand Representatives:

• Debbie Noah (#92) – MAINE
• Minnie Olney (#149) – SAO PAULO, BRAZIL
• Shirley Stanfield (#174) - Manitoba
• Michele Gardner (#118) - Tennessee

Announcement regarding Life Care at the Jennings McCall Center
In August of 2004, the Masonic & Eastern Star Home Board of Trustees voted to suspend action on application for admission to Life Care at the Jennings McCall Center. The primary reason behind this decision was brought about by a severe decline in revenue from the investment fund earnings used to support Life Care members, coupled with significant increases in the cost of health care, labor and supplies provided to Life Care members. To sustain the levels of care and attention for remaining members this moratorium will remain in affect until the Board determines that we can prudently accept additional members.

In May of 2009, the Board of Trustees voted to approve the formation of the Outreach Resources Board (O.R.B) and to implement Masonic and Eastern Star Home (M.E.S.H) Outreach Resources in Oregon. The purpose of M.E.S.H Outreach Resources is to identify and coordinate needed services for members that may improve the quality of their life and help them stay in an independent living situation. This will be achieved by collaboration of the Masonic & Eastern Star Home, Outreach Resources Board, Outreach Coordinator and members of Masonic Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters. M.E.S.H Outreach Resources is for eligible members who may be experiencing declining health and/or difficulty functioning in the home, feelings of isolation, living in an environment that is rundown, unsanitary, or unsafe, and/or having difficulty accessing transportation. For more information please follow this link
http://www.masonic-oregon.com/content/members/easternStarHome.php