May Grand Secretary’s Monthly Correspondence

 

May 2012

GRAND CHAPTER

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

OF MICHIGAN

 

May 2012

 

 

Dear Secretary:

 

One of your responsibilities is to help keep your Chapter informed.  Please share the contents of this mailing with your Worthy Matron so she may plan her meeting and take care of matters that might need the action of your Chapter.   As Chapter Secretary you are expected to print ALL pages of the monthly mailings, if they are received via e-mail.  Even the pages you are not required to read at the meeting must be printed for your files and for members to read if they request.  ALL documents in the monthly mailing carry the same importance however some are not required to be read in their entirety at the meeting. 

 

READ THE FOLLOWING IN THEIR ENTIRETY at your Stated Meeting:

 

1)      MESSAGE FROM THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON AND PATRON.  (1 Page)  This is to be read in its entirety to your members at the stated meeting of your Chapter.

2)      BENEFIT DINNER.  (1 Page)  This is to be read in it entirety to your members at the stated meeting.

3)      SILENT AUCTION.  (1 Page)  This is to be read in its entirety to your members at the stated meeting.

 

SUMMERIZE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS at your Stated Meeting:

 

4)      EUCHRE TOURNAMENT.  (1 Page)  Encourage your members to join in this fun event.  Please post this notice.

5)      CONVENTION – INVITATION TO SERVE AS A GRAND GUARD OR GUARDIAN.  (1 Form) Encourage your members to participate at Grand Chapter. 

6)      CONVENTION – SESSION NURSES NEEDED.  (1 page/form)  Encourage your members with medical training/skills to assist at Grand Chapter.

7)      CONVENTION – SEWING ROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.  (1 Form)  Members with sewing skills are needed to assist at Grand Chapter.

8)      CONVENTION – REGISTRATION VOLUNTEERS MEMBERS NEEDED.  (1 Form)  If any of your members are interested in volunteering for a short time to help register our members and guests at Grand Chapter, please have them return this form.

9)      GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER PRE-REGISTRATION FORM.  (1 Page)  Please ask your members if they need this form.  It was accidentally omitted from some of the Triennial Arrangement packets. 

 

READ AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING UNDERLINED TITLE at your Stated Meeting:

 

11)  WORTHY GRAND MATRON’S ITINERARY.  (1 Page)  Please remind the members you have this information.

12)  CONTRIBUTIONS TO MISCELLANEOUS CHARITIES.  (1 Form)  Please return to the Grand Secretary by June 30 to be included in the Advance Book of Proceedings for Grand Chapter.

 

 

Secretary, please share the following with your members:

 

REMINDER – PROPOSED LEGISLATION DEADLINE:

May 31 is the deadline to submit proposed legislation for the Grand Chapter Session in October.  It must be submitted to the Grand Secretary and Jurisprudence Committee, with the seal of the Chapter and the appropriate signatures.  Please see the Law Book, page 42, Article 35. Amendments. 

 

 

ESTARL VESPER SERVICE

The Easter ESTARL Vesper Service collections have been coming to the Grand Chapter Office.  Thank you to all Michigan members for your continued generosity to all your charities.   Secretary – if you have not mailed your Chapter ESTARL Vesper Service offering please do so as soon as possible.  Thank you.

 

 

 

DIRECTORY UPDATES

Following are updates to the 2011-2012 Directory since the last circular.  

Page 9 and 13 - PGM Phyllis Martz has a new address (PLEASE NOTE, This address is valid AFTER APRIL 20): 

Page 10 – Martin-Lewis Golf Chairman Elbert “Al” Sturm no longer has the PO Box.

Page 15 – PGP Francis “Skip” Peck has moved.

Page 29 – Cornell-Marysville No. 93 has a new secretary:  Gloria M. Lowe.

Page 39 – River Raisin No. 208 Secretary Nola McIntyre’s city should be Erie, MI 

Page 56 – Millington No. 390 Associate Matron, Karen Withers’ telephone number has been corrected.

Page 61 – Berkley-Highland Park No. 483 Secretary Jan Cross’ zip code should be 48237-2031.

 

 

GRAND CHAPTER CONVENTION INFORMATION

The June circular will contain all necessary information and forms for this year’s Grand Chapter session - please watch for that mailing.  All members wishing to receive a ballot to vote at Grand Chapter must be registered by noon on Wednesday, October 10 – no exceptions.   

 

A current dues receipt (card) must be shown at time of registration.  This will be the 2013 card (color unknown at this time).  Secretary - please take note of this and remind your members planning to attend Grand Chapter, they must pay their 2013 dues to obtain their dues receipt before Grand Chapter.

 

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

-PGM Phyllis Martz, has moved a couple of times in the last few weeks and could use notes and cards of cheer (no get well cards, please).  Her new address is shown above in the Directory Updates.

 

-Martin-Lewis Golf Chairman Elbert “Al” Sturm, has been diagnosed with cancer.  Cards and notes always brighten the day.  Al’s address is shown above in the Directory Updates.

 

 

 

Secretary, The following is information for you:

 

ASSOCIATE MATRON PACKETS

Envelopes from the Associate Grand Matron to Chapter Associate Matrons will be mailed soon.  The Associate Grand Matron’s letter stated that if the Associate Matron does not plan to advance to the East the information in the envelope needs to be given to the Chapter Secretary.  Secretary – please make sure the Sister planning to fill the office of Worthy Matron for 2012-2013 receives the envelope as soon as possible – it contains dated material.  Thank you.

 

 

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!

Mary A. Ivey, Grand Secretary

e-mail:  secretary@mioes.org

website:  mioes.org

 

 

 

Grand Chapter

Order of the Eastern Star

Of Michigan

 

                                                                            

May, 2012

 

 

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

Hello!!! Have any of you had the opportunity to drive along Michigan Highways’ and seen our beautiful State come alive?  The green colors along with spring are just awesome to view.

Brother Lenzy and I are so excited; we are starting our plans for the “Natures Beauty” Session in Battle Creek this October.  We have confirmed the menu for the Garden Party 4:00 p.m. Tea to be held on Monday, October 8, 2012 at the Southern Exposure Herbal Farm.  NOW, don’t frown.  Southern Exposure has the most gorgeous grounds and buildings for the Tea.  It is located just 10 miles from McCamly and the Kellogg Arena, easy on and off exits for I94 or 69 expressways.  In fact, just four 4 miles down from Turkeyville!  Those whom have made a Sunday drive there to view the grounds are so impressed with everything.  NOT only will you have a hors d’oeuvre buffet, but you will also receive a 25% coupon off on everything in their gift shop. 

Brother Lenzy and I understand some have said they will “lose” their parking place at the hotel, if they attend the Tea.  Sisters and Brothers, we will have the 5^th floor of the parking structure set aside for OES only, and you are “not” guaranteed at anytime you will have the same spot if you leave then return.  Please keep that in mind for the full week. We hope you will put aside your frowns and give the Garden Party Tea a try, yes it is something different, but eloquent. In a few short weeks we will have pictures on our OES website for Michigan.  Do check it out.

Brother Lenzy and I would like to remind you of our upcoming Golf Tournament in June, the Picnic in July and of course the Euchre Tournament on July 21 in Muskegon.  We both hope most of you will go on the Maine Trip with us.  I cannot wait to have a Lobster meal and walk the beach of the Atlantic Ocean at Sunset. 

 

May each of you have a most sunny, fun filled May.  We hope to see many friends at the upcoming County and District meetings.

 

Remember: The only place you find success before work is in the dictionary.

 

In Friendship, 

Nancy A. Martin                                                                                 Lenzy R. Lewis

Worthy Grand Matron                                                                        Worthy Grand Patron

 

 

 

April 10, 2012

 

Dear Sisters & Brothers,

 

Brother Lenzy and I would like to ask you for one more favor!!!  At Grand Chapter in October this year, we invite you to participate at our “Paws” table in the vendor area in a silent auction to raise money to make our dream of funding two Paws With A Cause puppies become a reality.  How can you do that, you ask???  Well, here are some ideas:

          Put together a basket reflecting your area of the State;

          Donate an item: jewelry, TV, week in Aruba, etc.

I think you get the picture and have participated in silent auctions before.  This is a fund raiser for “Paws” – not Grand Chapter.  It’s our way of saying “thank you” to our GGCC Brother Richard Haynor, PGP, for all the work he and Ginger have done throughout the State to raise funds for this very worthwhile cause.

One note of EXTREME IMPORTANCE:  The auction bids will be closed at the end of the session on Wednesday afternoon.  The winners will be announced on Thursday morning, and if you are the high bidder, you will pay your bid and remove your item.  There will be NO MAILING of any item unless you pay for it ahead of time.  The Chairman of the silent auction committee is Sister Carol Orsborn, Wacousta Chapter #133.  You may contact her with questions:  Let’s fill the table with tons of items and make our dream come true.

 In Friendship,

 

 Nancy Martin, WGM; Lenzy Lewis, WGP

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORTHY GRAND MATRON’S ITINERARY

MAY, 2012

3       Manistee County District Association at Ludington Masonic Temple at 108 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, 49431. Registration at 9:00 am, Meeting at 10:00 am, Lunch at 12:00 pm & Afternoon Session at 1:00 pm. Reservations with $15.00 payable to Manistee District Association; send to Judy Schafer. Reservation Deadline: April 26^th.  Attire: Formal (Reminder: Martin-Lewis Grand Officers & Grand Committee - travel suit.)    

 

4       Montcalm/Mecosta Association at Six Lakes Masonic Temple, ¼ mile N. of Six Lakes on M-66, Six Lakes, 48886. Registration at 11:00 am, Lunch at 12:00 pm & Meeting at 1:00 pm. No charge for lunch. Reservations for count only; send to Dorothy Cesch.  Reservation Deadline: April 20^th. Attire: OES Casual.

 

5       Grand Bethel Honor Queen’s Reception at Lincoln Park Masonic Center at 1561 Southfield Rd., Lincoln Park, 48146. Registration at 1:00 pm, Meeting at 2:00 pm & Dinner at 5:00 pm. Reservations with $18.00 for adults/$12.00 for Daughters payable to JDI Bethel #382 Allen Park; send to Denise Taschereau. Reservation Deadline: April 21^st. Attire: Formal.

 

6       Grand Family/Grand Lodge/Youth Groups Softball Game at Masonic Pathways at 1200 Wright Avenue, Alma, 48801. Festivities begin at 2:00 pm. Food available for purchase. All proceeds will be divided between the three Youth Groups. Come and watch the OES Grand Family and the Grand Lodge Officers take on the youth groups’ grand families at softball! This FUN DAY is for our entire Masonic Family, so come, bring your own lawn chair, and cheer on your favorite team! Pathway Residents will be joining us too. Reservations for count only; send to Diane Rang. Reservation Deadline: April 20^th. (All Grand Family Members will receive a note from the Youth Committee about how you can help and don’t forget to bring your own ball mitts!)

 

7       A.I.A. District Association at Tawas Masonic Temple at 40 Hemlock, M-55, Tawas City, 48763. Registration at 10:30 am, Lunch at 11:30 am & Meeting at 1:00 pm. Potluck by members only. Reservations for count only; send to Jo Anne Earley. Reservation Deadline: May 3^rd. Attire:  OES Casual.

 

8       Heart of the Mitten Association at Coleman Masonic Temple at 114 N. Fourth St., Coleman, 48618. Registration at 11:00 am, Lunch at 12:00 pm & Meeting at 1:30 pm. Reservations with $5.00 payable to Coleman Chapter #281; send to Mildred Snow. Reservation Deadline: April 15^th. Attire: OES Casual.

 

12     Meguzee District Association at Traverse Bay Masonic Temple at 13360 S. West Bayshore Dr., 49684. Registration at 9:00 am, Meeting at 10:00 am & Lunch at 12:00 pm. Reservations with $12:00, payable to Waldo Chapter #180; send to Glenda Knott. Reservation Deadline: May 2^nd.  Attire: OES Casual.

 

13     Mother’s Day

 

14     THIS IS THE CORRECTED DATE FOR Muskegon District Association at Muskegon Masonic Temple at 396 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, 49440. Registration at 11:00 am, Lunch at 12:00 pm & Meeting at 1:00 pm. Reservations with $5.00 payable to Muskegon District Association; send to Loretta Bonsall. Reservation Deadline: May 12^th. Attire: OES Casual. 

 

14     GOEX Reception for Henry Ockerman, Grand Marshall, at Muskegon Masonic Temple at 396 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, 49440. Registration at 4:00 pm, Dinner at 5:00 pm & GOEX at 6:30 pm. Reservations with $5.00 payable to Genesis Chapter #88; send to Barbara Ockerman. Reservation Deadline: May 7^th. Attire: Formal.

 

15     Reception for David Swathwood, Drills and Formations Committee, & Curtis Frost, Grand Soloist, at Ludington Temple at 108 W. Ludington Avenue, 49431. Registration at 5:00 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm & Entertainment provided by the Shoreliners, a gospel quartet, at 7:00 pm. Reservations with $12.00 payable to Scottsville-Ludington #327; send to Diane Swathwood. Reservation Deadline: May 8^th. Attire: Formal.

 

17     Cass-Van Buren County Association (C-VBCA) at Edwardsburg Masonic Temple at 68391 M-62, Edwardsburg 49112. Registration at 11:00 am, Lunch at 12:00 pm & Meeting at 1:00 pm. Reservations with $6.00 payable to C-VBCA; send to Phyllis Haynor. Reservation Deadline: May 5^th. Attire: OES Casual.

 

18     Berrien County Association at Southwest Michigan Masonic Temple at 3661 E. Napier, Benton Harbor, 49022. Registration at 9:00 am, Meeting at 10:00 am and Lunch at 12:00 pm with Installation to follow. Reservations with $6.00 payable to Berrien County Association; send to Linda Heier. Reservation Deadline: May 4^th. Attire: Formal. (Reminder: Martin-Lewis Grand Officers & Grand Committee - travel suit.)     

 

19     Southwestern District Association (SWDA) at Kalamazoo County Masonic Temple at 4371 West U Ave., Schoolcraft, 49087. Registration at 11:00 am, Lunch at12:00 pm & Meeting at 1:00 pm. Reservations with $9.00 payable to SWDA; send to Gloria Norris. Reservation Deadline: May 5^th.  Attire:  OES Casual.

 

22     GOEX Reception for Clark Kinsey, Grand Chaplain, at Elk Rapids Masonic Temple at Traverse Bay Area, 13360 S. West Bayshore Drive, Traverse City, 49684.  Registration at 3:30 pm, Dinner at 5:00 pm & GOEX at 7:30 pm. Reservations with $15.00 payable to Elk Rapids Chapter #326; send to Barbara White. Reservation Deadline: May 8^th.  Attire: Formal.

    

23     Reception for Toni Brown, Purple Gang Sales Committee at Atlanta Masonic Temple M-32/M-33, Atlanta, 49709. Registration at 5:00 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm & Grand Committee Program at 7:00 pm. Registration with $10.00 payable to Atlanta Chapter #487; send to Sue Weaver. Reservation Deadline: May 1^st (Reservations Limited to 100).  Attire: OES Casual.           

 

24     GOEX Reception for Jerrene “Jerry” Bramble, Sunshine Committee, at Grayling Masonic Temple at 304 Michigan Ave., Grayling, 49738. Registration at 4:30 pm, Dinner at 5:30 (SPECIAL NOTE: Meal is at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church, 400 Michigan Ave., Next Door to Temple – easy walking distance.) & GOEX at 7:30. Reservations with $14.00 payable to Grayling #83; send to Marilyn Partin.  Reservation Deadline: May 14^th.   Attire:  Formal. 

 

28     Memorial Day

 

29     Reception for Karen Cook, Grand Representative of Nevada in Michigan also honoring the McSweyn-Forego and Martin-Lewis Grand Families at Okemos Masonic Temple 2175 Hamilton, Okemos, 48864. Registration at 5:00 pm & Dinner at 6:00 pm followed by entertainment by the Don Meade Band. Reservation with $12.00 payable to Okemos #267. Registration: May 15^th.   Attire:  OES Casual.

 

All questions about the Worthy Grand Matron’s Itinerary should be directed to her secretary,

Vivian VanNorwick – (810) 621-3244

 

 

 

CONTRIBUTIONS TO MISCELLANEOUS CHARITIES

(June 1, 2011 – May 31, 2012)

(Any Chapter donations not mailed to & processed through Grand Chapter)

 (Form to be completed by Chapter Secretary)

Please return to the Grand Chapter Office by June 30, 2012

 

Chapter Name and No. __________________________________________________________ 

NAME OF CHARITY                                                                                                 AMOUNT