September Message

Calendar

• September 12^th- Stated meeting- Annual Memorial 7:30PM
• September 24^th- Preparation Harvest Dinner 9:00AM
• September 26^th - Harvest Dinner 4:30-6:30 PM
• October 3^rd- Annual Meeting 7:30 PM

Friendship is a priceless gift

that can’t be bought or sold,

And to have an understanding friend

is worth far more than gold…

And the golden chain of friendship

is a strong and blessed tie

Binding kindred hearts together

As the years go passing by.

Your Worthy Patron and I hope that you have had a most enjoyable summer. Welcome back to chapter. It is a real pleasure to greet you. The green leaves of summer tinged with gold as September links summer with fall. Most vacations are over and students prepare for roll call. We hope you are rested and are ready for the fall activities.

We will hold our annual Memorial service at our stated meeting on September 12^th. The female officers please wear white formals. Our golden chain has once again been broken. We are sadden to report the following deaths this summer, Brother Darwin Mixer and Sister Elizabeth Skrelunas. Please remember their love ones and keep them in your prayers.

Our annual Harvest dinner will be on September 26^th. We will be taking donations toward the expense of the dinner. We will need help in preparing the dinner on September 24^th and 26 th. Please if you can work a couple hours on either day it will be greatly appreciated. More hands make light work. We have sit down jobs, so you don’t have stand all day. Please call the Worthy Matron or Associate Matron if you can help or would like to donate.

Heart of the Mitten Association are collecting and donating teddy bears to local emergency response agencies. They are supporting the General Grand Chapter’s committee on Service dog. Encourage participation in and provide resources to register with Michigan Organ donor database. Our chapter will be collecting Teddy Bears September and October regular meetings. You also can bring your bears to the Harvest Dinner.

We also will be assisting the Association with a Spaghetti Dinner, Pie /cake auction and a silent Auction on October 1^st at Faith United Methodist Fellowship Hall in Coleman. We will give more details in our October Newsletter. This is one of the fundraiser for the Association.

Please mark this on your calendar and support your Association.

Zenobia friend’s night will be on September 28^th at 7:30 PM. Please contact your Worthy Matron if you would like to attend.

Charlotte Campbell, who is our sunshine committee is now in Wisconsin for a few months. Her son Brian has been ordained and now will being serving as Pastor for two churches in Wisconsin. So during her absence, our secretary Liz Hussey has been sending out cards. Please let her know of any sickness and distress. You also can let your Worthy Matron know. Clara Brown recently had surgery. Sister Alvina Minor fell and broke her hip. Please remember these sisters with cards.

June Message

Calendar

• June 13th-  Stated meeting 7:30 PM- Honoring Father’s and Masons
• June 26th- Rehearsal 4 PM
• June 27th- Special- Initiation 7:30PM
• August 22nd- Indoor picnic- 6:00 PM- Masonic Temple

Message

What Makes a Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,

The majesty of a tree,

The warmth of a summer sun,

The calm of a quiet sea,

The generous soul of nature,

The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages,

The power of the eagle's flight,

The joy of a morning in spring,

The faith of a mustard seed,

The patience of eternity,

The depth of a family need,

Then God combined these qualities,

When there was nothing more to add,

He knew His masterpiece was complete,

And so, He called it ... Dad

Author Unknown

I would like to thank everyone, who assisted with Michigan and Ohio night. Making of flowers and cookies, decorating and setting up for the event and for the dishwashers.  It was a enjoyable evening and well attended. 

Fathers and Masons will be honored at our stated meeting. We thank our brothers for their continue support to our Chapter.

We will have a Special meeting on June 27th- initiation. Please come out and support our officers. 

We will be dark in July and August. Other chapters will be having meetings in the summer and receptions. These dates will be provided in our next newsletter.  We will have indoor picnic at the Masonic Temple on August 22nd.  Meat and drinks will be provided. Bring a dish to pass and dishes. 

Sickness and Distress

We were sadden by the death of Florence Adair, PMWGM

Our golden chain has been broken by the death of our sisters Bobbie Dunning PM, Helen Burtch, PM and brother Fred Whitmore.  Please keep their families in our prayers.

Following members have been sick- Charlotte Campbell and Sally Huebler.  Jackie Boettcher and Sharon Pequignot progressing well and will soon be back to Chapter. 

We would like to congratulate Brian Campbell, son of Charlotte and Bob Campbell and my nephew, who graduated from seminary school.

Have a very enjoyable summer. We will see you in the fall.

 

March Masonic News Message

March 11- Set up Cabin Fever Indoor Yard Sale
March 12- Cabin Fever Indoor Yard Sale 9 AM-3PM
March 14- Stated Meeting 7:30PM
March 28- Friends Night 7:30 PM

Sisters and brothers, I would like to thank you for attending our Pampered Chef Party or placing a order to help raise money for Worthy Grand Matron’s project: Alzheimer’s. If you were unable to attend, please consider writing a check to Grand Chapter and help us STOMP OUT ALZHEIMERS.

Remember to support our Cabin Fever Indoor Yard Sale. Start gathering your donations. Please call your Worthy Matron if you need us to pick up your donation.

Friends Night will be a fun night. Martha Washington’s Players will be performing a skit. Casual dress, come and relax and have a few laughs. Come out and see what you are missing and why you joined Stars.

We have been saddened by the passing of our sisters-Marion Mulholland, Eleanor Lake, Dorothy Patterson, Ruth Smith, Dawn Spindler and brother Richard
Parsons. Our sympathy goes out to the families.

Come to our stated meetings and see what Marge has been planning for us. Always a good surprise and enjoyed by all.

Star Love- P.S. THINK SPRING!

February Message, 2011

I would like to think everyone, who helped on January 17th and 18th.  Your help was greatly appreciated.

We are having a fund raiser for our Worthy Grand Matron’s project- Alzheimer.  We will be having a Pampered Chef Cooking Show at 7: 00 PM at the Masonic Center.  Please RSVP Worthy Matron by January 28th.  If you are unable to attend the party please send in a donation.  So many people have been touched by this disease.

Please come out and support your officers on February 28th. We will be having our first initiation.

Mark your calendar for the Indoor yard sale-Cabin fever on March 12th. We will be taking donations.

More details next month.

Carol and Bill

January 2011 Message

CALENDAR

January 10: Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
January 17: Luncheon Grand Chapter Board; Dinner for Grand Family
January 18 (Tuesday): Reception for Grand officer, Grand committee, Worthy Grand Matron's secretary, and McSweyn/Forgo Grand family.
Opening at 4 PM
Registration 5:00 PM
Dinner 6:00 PM
GEOX- 7:30 PM
February 7: Pampered Chef party 7:00 PM
February 14: Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
February 21: Rehearsal
February 28:  Initiation

MESSAGE

God didn't promise days without pain,
Laughter without sorrow, sun without rain
But, He did promise strength for the day,
Comfort for the tears,
And light for the way.

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

We hope you had a beautiful and joyous holiday season.

No one person can't run a chapter. It takes dedicated sisters and brothers, who step up to assist in making our projects a success.

Thank you to everyone who worked donated crafts and bake goods to our Bazaar. A special thank you to Ellen Fisher, chairman for bake goods and her committee. Jackie Boettcher, who step forward and obtain renters for extra tables for the Bazaar. Also helped with bake goods, candy making and crafts.

January will be a busy month. We are planning a luncheon for grand chapter board on January 17th. We also will have a dinner for the grand family that same day. We will need help.

January 18th we will have a reception for Clara Brown, Grand Ruth, Cindy Jones, grand worthy matron's secretary, Mary Ann Clark. Loony Sales- Chairman and William Kehrer, Publicity. Dinner will be $15.00. We also will be honor by a visit from McSweyn and Forgo Grand family. We have 2 candidates. Following dinner we will have a GEOX. Please come out and support your officers and grand family.

Mark your calendars on February 7th Pamper Chef Party at 7:00 PM. Please bring a friend.

Carol and Bill

SICKNESS and Distress

Mary Ann Clark broke her arm. Please report sickness and distress to Charlotte Campbell- Sunshine

November Message

Bill and I would like to thank the chapter for their confidence in electing us as your Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron for the ensuing year. We will try to do our best and with help of the members of Martha Washington we will have a good year. It will be a busy year.

Our Sister Bernie was installed as Worthy Grand Matron and Andy Forgo installed as Worthy Grand Patron in Battle Creek. Other officers and committees installed Grand Ruth, Clara Brown; Grand Committee- Publicity- William Kehrer; Grand Matron's secretary-Cindy Jones; and Sales Committee- Mary Ann Clark. We had approximately 20 chapter members that attended Grand Chapter.

We wish for them a successful year and safe travel.

We will be collecting food, canned goods, and money for a needy family for a Thanksgiving dinner during our November meetings.

ILLNESS

We have had a lot of falls in our chapter this last month. Sister Helen McGlone- fracture her shoulder, sister
Patty Goodrich- fracture arm, and sister Jackie Boettcher was not feeling well. Please call Charlotte Campbell at 249-0008 with any sickness, distress, or special occasions.

Sincerely,
Carol and Bill

May Message

Warm weather is upon us again.  It's time for spring yard work and planting seeds for vegetables and flowers.  Many in our neighborhood have flowers that we are enjoying right now.  We look forward to the new ones that will be blooming throughout the spring and summer.

May is the month that we honor mothers.  Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers.

We have our regular meeting on May 10th at 7:30 PM.  I hope to see all the members that can come out. 

The Burrito Dinner is happening on May 14th from 11 AM to 6 PM.  Please come out to the St. Charles Masonic Lodge and enjoy a burrito and a piece of cake.  This is the SECOND TO LAST dinner.  Ever.  Cost is $7.  We have raised lots of money for Bernice McSweyn for her year as Worthy Grand Matron and we hope to see you come out and get some delicious food and support Bernie in her endeavor.

There is also an Officers Rehearsal on May 24th.

Illness:

Helen Robinson is doing much better!  She would appreciate cards; please send them to her house.

Helen and Lawrence

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January Message

Happy New Year to one and all!  We can hope and pray for many things to happen and problems to be solved.  We all know only about 1% will be resolved but we should be thankful for any small amount.

We look to the future.  It is cold; the driving is bad; it snows a lot; it is windy and you might catch a cold or the flu.  Take care.  Good luck to the Shrine Circus.  Many of our good workers are helping the Nile prepare and serve food for the Shriners who work the circus.  They work for a good cause too.

We have lost two members: Helen Bledsdoe, who was soloist for Martha for many years; and Shirley Rigg, a 64-year member.  A memorial service was held for sister Shirley just before the funeral service.  Our sympathy goes out to the families.

Best Wishes for the New Year!

Helen and Lawrence

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December Message

Our School of Instruction went well under the leadership of the Grand Conductress Nancy A. Martin. My officers did the excellent work. A BIG thank you to all who attended.

December is a joyful and busy month. To start, we will be doing the installation dinner for Saginaw Lodge #77 on December 8th. Our congratulations to Brother John Carstensen as he assumes the leadership of the Lodge.

Our trip to the Masonic Pathway is planned for December 16th. We will car pool this trip, leaving the Saginaw Masonic Center at 1:30. We will visit our five members and two adopted freinds who reside at the home and any others we may know. If any blue Lodge brothers wish to join us as there are a few you may like to visit. So just join us on this trip to see those unable to make our meetings.

Yes it is December, this is the BIG SHOPPING month. As you run around from store to store remember the Red Kettles, Toys for Tots and others who need help to see that the needy also have a good Christmas. Yes, I shop because my head tells me that is what I am supposed to do this time of year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Helen and Lawrence

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November Message

As the adage goes, "many hands make light work". That is right! We need salesperson, help in the kitchen and clean up help. 

Our School of Instruction is early this year. The officers are working hard too, with their part. Remember the School is for everyone; come and support your Chapter officers.

Sisters and Brothers, if you know of anyone who needs a card to cheer them, let Charlotte Campbell know. She can only do her job if she has been made aware of the need. If you can't get a hold of her, call the Worthy Matron.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving

Helen and Lawrence

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October Message

Our June meeting went very well. All the ladies had fun bidding for the pleasure of serving our brothers their lunch and coffee after the meeting. We were honored by a visit of the Grand Associate Matron and her husband Bob. We were also honored with a visit from the officers and members of the Heart o the Mitten Association. President Hazel Chapman had a very nice message for us. It was nice to see so many on the sidelines. We also enjoyed music sung by Joyce Mixer with Jean Thompson on the organ.

The pot-luck picnic at Ellen and Steve Fisher's home had a wonderful turnout. Several younger members went for a swim. It was a shame that the rain ended it so soon. We thank Steve and Ellen for turning their house over to us. They were very gracious to us.

A special thank-you goes out to those who worked so hard on our luncheons and card parties. It was great to see several Life Members who haven't been to Chapter for several years attend the luncheon in their honor. It would have been super to have had more people come ad visit with use, but summer is a busy time for everyone.

The Past Matrons' and Past Patrons' club met at the Texan on July 27th for a short meeting and election of officers. We had a very social evening. August 30th saw a pot luck picnic at our Temple for the Heart of the Mitten Association. We thank President Hazel Chapman for asking us to do this for her.

We were sorry to hear sister Betty Iles is now in a nursing home on Bay road. Please keep her on your list with all the other members who may need a prayer or a visit.

Our condolences go to the families of Ailene Husen and Ruth Boguette who were both life members of our chapter as well as to Sister Carolyn Burgess on the loss of her beloved husband Jerry.

September 14th is our next meeting and our annual memorial during the good of the order. We will also be honoring sister Carolyn Everett PGM, by presenting her with a 50-year pin. Please come and share this evening with her. She is a very special lady and we don't see her as often as we'd like. I also have a surprise fun time planned, but you will have to come to find out what it is. :-)

September 28th is our Harvest Dinner. It will start at 4:00 pm. Helen McGlone is in charge of this important event. I'm sure sh can use all the help and donations you can give. Please come and bring a friend.

Our annual meeting will be October 5th due to Grand Chapter being the following week. Be sure to have all reports ready to be read and filed. All raffle tickets and money must be turned in to Bobbi so she can have her report ready. the money must be in before the 30th of September as that is when the books are closed for the final audit for this year. No tickets will be sold in October ad the drawing will be held on October 5th at 8:30 pm. I thank everyone who helped sell the tickets and also to those who purchased them.

WM Marge and WP Bill

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June Message

This is late, but this is the type of information that will be put into this blog.

Well, it has finally happened; the flowers are out and our snowbirds are back. Looks like warm weather is here to stay at last. Time to get out and have soe fun and what better way than to meet with our friends, playcards or just talk abou what has been happening in your life? As you can see, we hav esome dates planned to do just that. We will be talking more on these plans at our June meeting. We will also be showing our brothers how much we appreciate them with a special fun activity planned just fot tme after we close our Bible. Please come and help with any sugestions or ideas you may have to the enjoyment of these events, I know summer is a busy time for everyone, but it is nice to keep in touch with if only once a month with our sisters and brothers of Eastern Stars.

At our May meeting, we honored all the ladies with a bundle of joy. Some ot more thn expected. Officers honored were Amy Hussey. Life membership was presented to Sonja Gross by Bobbi Kapusto. I wish to say thank you to all the officers who did such a beautiful job at our initation. It would have been nice to have had real candidates, but everyone went that extra mile and did their best for our pro-tems.

At the Heart of the Mitten Association meeting in HArrison on May 5th, the annual report of what the Chapter has been doing was read. The Wothy Grand Matron and the Associate Grand Maton came up to me later and said how pleased they were to hear what a beautiul job our chapter has been doing. The said I was to congradulate all our members for their hard work and didication to the order. We can be prowud of our Chapter and the members who come and sit on the sidelines to give their support. Everyone is neede to make a successful chapter.

Our sunshine lady is doing a great job, ut she can only do so if she knows about an illness you or someone you know may have. Be sure to make her aware of this person. Now that the weather is nice, maybe you could visit a shut-in. Remember to keep them in your prayers.

We were glad to see Dorothy Nevelle and Nancy Royal at our meeting. It has been a while since we were able to visit with them. Maybe now that it's nicer more members will come. It's always nice to see new faces.

We hope to see you at one or all of our card parties. If not, have a very save summer and may God watch over you!

Star Love,

Marge Lindszuhn, WM and Bill Kehrer, WP