Earth Angel Newsletter December 2007
Dear Earth Angels:
It was great to see the 4 Group turnout at Hope Chapter #13 in LaGrande on November 17. A wonderful Turkey Casserole was prepared and served. We certainly thank WM Earlene Lamb and her kitchen crew for the noon lunch and all of their hospitality.
The EA meeting following was very well attended. At the helm was Brother Phil Barr, filling in for Absent in Africa Sister Michele Gardner. Thanks to Sisters Patti and Ma Baker. for the Door Prizes.
I understand that there may be some Earth Angels who are not receiving the periodic Earth Angel Newsletter. The Newsletters are sent out by Marissa Unger, our Corresponding Secretary. Marissa is WM of Adarel Chapter #3. If you would like to be added to the list of recipients, or, changed from hard copy to email, please contact Marissa. Please specify preferred media. Marissa may be contacted by phone at 541-890-2167, or email thefrogprincess@gmail.com, or regular mail at 3555 S. Pacific Highway #249, Medford, OR 97501. EA Newsletters are also available on the Oregon OES Website at www.oregonoes.org with a link to the Earth Angel Website, or, directly at http://www.oregonoes.org/groups/earth_angels/index.html.
The Holiday Season is upon us. Duhhhhhhhh! We hope your Thanksgiving was as “full-filling” as ours. Joy and Peace to all!
Sister Patti and I have had some Oak Trees made into both a Tux Saver and a Pin which are available at $5.00 each with all proceeds going to Home Endowment. There are also available the Session Charms and Pins from WGM Sharon and me.
Monthly reports continue from those Committee Chairmen who are on fund drives for OES. They and their committees continue diligently working to raise funds for our various philanthropic projects. Thanks to everyone for your hard work and also to those whose donations will help those who need help.
The Task Force continues to solicit “specific issues” you may have for the betterment of our Order. You may wish to solicit your Chapter Members for their issues to forward on to the Task Force or I would be glad to receive them and pass them along. The next Open Forum is scheduled for 12:30 PM in the Columbia Room at Jennings McCall Saturday, December 8, 2007.
I hope to see you all at our next meeting December 8, 2007 at Victoria Chapter #76 in Turner. The Dress Code will be “Christmas-e-ish”. Please bring a can of food for our Needy Family Food Drive. Following the meeting we will have an Ornament Gift Exchange.
One of the LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE is the “Law of Location” which states “No matter where you go, there you are.”
Fraternal Love,
Hunt M. Compton
Worthy Grand Patron
P.S. Remember Home Endowment
Editor's Note: I didn't receive the minutes until Thurs afternoon, so they weren't included in the newsletter (such as it was) and the "paper recipients" haven't gotten them at all. Could someone who is able to attend the meeting tomorrow please print them out and read them, as only those on the email list will see them. I will also add them to the next newsletter. My goal is to have all the stuff in by 1/1/07, so I can get it mailed out in a timely manner. Thank you!
Earth Angels
Following a delicious lunch served by Hope Chapter #13 Social Club, the Earth Angels met at 1 PM in the parlor. The meeting was called to order by 1st Vice President Phil Barr. He introduced Sharon Baker, WGM and Hunt Compton, WGP. Grand Secretary E'Laine reported her husband is home from the hospital and doing well.
MINUTES: The minutes of October 13th were approved as printed in the newsletter.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Balance Checking Account: $8,833.66
Total Deposits: 163.00
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Total: $8,996.66
Total Disbursements: 5,261.99
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Balance Checking Account: $3,734.67
COD Balance 5,000.00
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Total Earth Angels Funds $8,734.67
SICKNESS & CHEER: Michael Thompson will be out for 3 months. Lester Farris is out of the hospital but the shunt for dialysis was not successful. Joan Butler has problems with her heart and is back in the hospital. Jack Hitchcock is not doing well at this time. Arnold Buchan, PGP, has had surgery for cancer. Bud Smith is having chemotherapy. Chris Nacheff-Maneker is having breathing problems. The Barr's daughter-in-law is doing good, and her thyroid cancer can be cured.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: WGM Sharon announced that we would meet at 9 AM on December 14th at the Masonic Home, to decorate about 50 trees. Bring ornaments (mostly small) and tree toppers. Wear Christmas attire. We will have lunch there, and then the Home Christmas party. Sharon needs a count of who is able to attend. She also announced that the Earth Angels Christmas party will be December 8th at Victoria Chapter. Reservations through 2nd VP Blanche Davis (503-363-8787). Wear your Christmas attire, and bring a $5 ornament to exchange. We are also having a canned food drive, to give to the local food bank. Iva Jean made a Thanksgiving basket of non-perishable food. Carol said there is a family burned out of their apartment, and needs a Christmas basket. It is a single mother, and they lost everything. Bring your donations (money, gift cards, gifts) to our Christmas party. She has a two year old (size 4) and a 4 year old (size 5), and the mother is a size 1. They need sheets, DVD movies for kids. $200.00 was approved to spend from our treasury to give her a gift certificate, and we'll bring stuff to our next meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE: A thank you card was read from Patti Compton for the donation to Home Endowment for her birthday.
NEW BUSINESS: We need lots of help for the flower booth at Grand Chapter. Gerri is in charge. Dianna said Ways and Means needs the decals for the tail lights to sell. Patti moved Sharon should purchase 50 sets of emblems. (S/P) Dianna reported that Ways and Means sales of $83.50. The 50/50 total was $96.00 today, and we keep $48 for the treasury. [ed. note: no winner was reported]
GOOD OF THE ORDER: WGM Sharon said she hopes we all stay for the Grand Initiation for tomorrow and thanks for coming today, and for the reception tonight. She announced future meeting dates and places. [ed. note: January meeting was printed as TBD--It will be 1/19/08 at Concordia Chapter in Madras, to coincide w/ Grand Initiation on Sunday 1/20] WGP Hunt said we should welcome all seasons and greetings. WGM said Happy Thanksgiving to all.
There were 26 present, with 5 being first timers.
Meeting adjourned at 1:50 PM
Respectfully submitted, Jerry Lou Gerber, Recording Secretary.
