Reception for Don
Beck, Leonard Gottner, Marcia Beck and Elane Nelson
The reception for Don Beck (Knights
Templar Eye Foundation), Leonard Gottner (ESTARL), Elane Nelson (Angel in
Disguise) and Marcia Beck (Angel in Disguise) was held on September 16th
at West Seattle. The room was filled and we had a wonderful time!
The Matrons and Patrons from each
Chapter assisted in the reception. The
Conductress for the day was Pat Schaefer and the Associate Conductress was
Janet Westland (Juanita).
Julia & Tom Stone (Analia), Chuck & Tess Kent (Nesika),
Janet & Dale Good (J.R. Thompson), Wilma & Noel Tufteland (Juanita)
took turns presiding in the East.
Most Worthy Grand Matron Dorothy
Dewing was present to honor these appointees.
Her remarks were heartfelt and touched on the recent tragedy in New
York. She encouraged all of us to reach
out to those in need, to continue with our lives, and not let our fear overcome
us. She praised the efforts of each of the honored guests on behalf of Eastern
Star and gave us a laugh or two during the afternoon.
Worthy Grand Matron Gerry Shafer
& Worthy Grand Patron Bill Hammontree were both present. WGM Gerry arrived just in the nick of time;
she’d been a witness to an accident on her way to the reception and had to
remain to give information to the police.
Lilynne Bremmeyer sang a lovely
song to honor Marcia Beck and Elane Nelson when they were introduced.
Carol Vaughan (Nesika) did a
wonderful job organizing the reception afterward and boy was it tasty!
From WM Tess – my personal thanks to Don Beck for the opportunity to do
the introductions. I had a great time!
Fund Raising 2001-2002
Smokey
Point Reststop: This is set for November 2-5. It begins on November 2 at 2 pm and goes through November 5th
at 1 pm at the northbound rest stop at Smokey Point. Please contact Vicki
Little if you can help or want to donate cookies or cash.
Husky/Seahawk Games:
You too can raise over $50 in one day
for the Chapter! Dates available: Oct 20, 28. Nov 3, 11, 17. Dec 2, 16. Jan 5.
Please call Chuck Kent at charles.kent@vmmc.org
.
Through Oct 6th your Worthy
Matron & Worthy Patron have raised a
total of $282 for the Chapter by working at these games. Please come &
help us – we have a great time and we’re raising awareness of Eastern Star AND
we’re having fun!
2001-2002
October 12, 2001
Halloween program
Education night
November 2-5, 2001
Rest Stop
November 9, 2001
Sharon Klang’s Honor Nite
Thanksgiving
December 14, 2001
Christmas
Fill
Santa’s bag for food bank
January 11, 2002
Unresolution night
Top 8
February 8, 2002
Men’s night
Initiation
Letters of Intent due
Valentine’s Day
February 22, 2002
Al Butterfield’s Honor Nite
March 8, 2002
Elections
St Patrick’s Day
Events to be added:
Visit to Masonic Home
Service project this year:
v
Renton Food Bank
Goals for this year:
·
Raise $2000
·
Have at least one fun event that is free to all
members
·
Have at least 4 fun events during the year
·
To initiate 4 more members
·
To increase number of members attending meetings
Tess Kent
….…….………..email: tesskent@hotmail.com
Chuck Kent
….………………email:
charles.kent@vmmc.org
Hey!
Do you have email?
If you do, please send an email to WM Tess at tesskent@hotmail.com
Help
Wanted
FOOD - At the November meeting we will begin our food drive for the Renton Food Bank – please bring your non-perishable items and give them to Daisy Ward.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHAIR – Worthy Grand Matron Gerry Shafer has requested that all Chapters appoint a Chairperson to provide assistance, publicity and support, to act as a liaison between the chapters and facilities which provide domestic violence counseling. If you are interested please contact Tess Kent.
PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR – The Worth Grand Matron has also requested that we appoint a Public Relations chairperson to interact between our chapter and the public. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Tess Kent.
GRAND CHAPTER YEARBOOK – I am in need of a chairperson for obtaining orders for the Grand Chapter Yearbook – there are perk s with this position! Please contact Tess Kent if you are interested.
BOUTIQUE CHAIRPERSON – The Worthy Grand Matron has asked each chapter to provide 5 or 6 handmade craft items for sale at Grand Chapter. Please contact Tess Kent if you are interested in this.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVE LUNCHEON – Sharon Klang is looking for a few good women and men to assist with serving the Grand Representative’s luncheon on January 14, 2002. If you are interested please contact Sharon Klang.
REST STOP – Nov 2 –5 we have the Smokey Point Northbound reststop. Vicki Little is the chairperson for this event. Please contact her if you are able to donate your time, cookies or cash to help make this a success. We are also in need of a motor home or trailer to park there over the weekend for the workers.
BINGO AT MRC - Chairperson wanted to take charge of obtaining refreshments and gifts for us to take to the Masonic Retirement Center for our annual Bingo Sunday. Please contact Tess Kent if you are able to help with this event.
HOME SAFETY
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
v
KEEP THE FLOOR
CLEAR.
v
GET RID OF CLUTTER.
v KEEP PHONE
AND ELECTRICAL CORDS OUT OF WALKWAYS
v KEEP THE
FLOOR CLEAN.
v DON’T WAX
FLOORS.
v WIPE UP
LIQUIDS ON THE FLOOR IMMEDIATELY.
v USE NON-SKID
THROW RUGS IN THE BATHROOM.
v TACK DOWN THE
EDGES OF RUGS WITH DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE.
v INSTALL
HANDRAILS IN STAIRWAYS – BOTH INDOORS AND OUTDOORS.
v HAVE GRAB
BARS BY THE TOILET AND IN THE TUB OR SHOWER
v USE NON-SKID
MAT OR ADHESIVE STRIPS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOWER OR BATHTUB.
v USE A SHOWER
CHAIR AND HAND-HELD SHOWER HEAD
v MAKE SURE
LIVING AREAS ARE WELL LIT.
v USE NIGHT
LIGHTS
v USE A STURDY
STEPSTOOL WITH HANDRAILS WHEN REACHING AND CLIMBING TO HIGH PLACES
v REPLACE OR
REPAIR ALL BROKEN FURNITURE.
