Grand Secretary's Correspondence
GRAND CHAPTER
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
OF MICHIGAN
December 2011
Dear Secretary:
We depend on you to inform your Worthy Matron and members of the contents of this packet. As Chapter Secretary you are expected to print all pages of the monthly mailings, if you receive them 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 at the stated meeting of your Chapter.
2) CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM THE GRAND CHAPTER. (1 Page) Please read this to your members at the stated meeting and then post it on your bulletin board for all to enjoy.
3) CHRISTMAS VESPER SERVICE. (3 Pages) This Service is to be conducted at your December stated meeting. Please remember to send the form portion with the Chapter check to the Grand Secretary.
4) CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS. (1 Page) This is to be read at the stated meeting of your Chapter.
5) SPECIAL LETTER REGARDING FACEBOOK from WGM
SUMMARIZE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS at your Stated Meeting:
6) DIGEST OF LEGISLATION. (4 Pages) This is your Chapter’s record of the legislation that was adopted at our last Grand Chapter Session; keep it for reference until the Law Book changes have been printed. ADDITIONAL pages (forms) are on the website.
7) PROFICIENCY. (1 Page) Please encourage your members to participate in proficiency classes
8) INFANT APPAREL PROJECT. (3 Pages) Please share the information in this letter and patterns with members..
9) EUCHRE TOURNAMENT. (2 Pages) Proceeds from this project will be directed to Paws With a Cause.
10) SUNSHINE COMMITTEE. (1 Page) Please remember to send your shut-in list not later than January 1.
11) STARLINER. (1 Page) Please communicate the deadline date for articles with your members.
12) MICHIGAN-WISCONSIN FRIENDSHIP TRIP. (2 Pages) Encourage your members to join in this fun trip.
13) MICHIGAN-ONTARIO FRIENDSHIP NIGHT. (1 Page) This evening is open to everyone and is always fun.
14) BOWLING FUND RAISER. (1 Page) Show the Youth we are still young, at least at heart.
READ THE FOLLOWING UNDERLINED TITLE at your Stated Meeting:
15) WORTHY GRAND MATRON’S ITINERARY. (1 Page) Please remind the members you have this information.
SECRETARY – PLEASE LET YOUR MEMBERS KNOW ABOUT:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY
The Michigan members are a most giving group of people. The Benevolence and Educational Funds, the Vesper Services, the Christmas gift to the Masonic Pathways residents and the Every Member Project depend on us for support. The recipients of our donations greatly appreciate their Sister’s and Brother’s kindnesses. May you receive blessings rich and abounding in 2012.
2010-2011 HANDBOOK UPDATES
(2011-2012 books will be available around the first of January)
Page 53 – Trillium No. 304 Secretary has new email
Page 70 – Honorary Life Members Dorothy Dougherty passed away May 10, 2011 and Mildred Manier passed away August 29, 2011;
Page 74 – Honorary Life Member Deloris McMeekan passed away October 27, 2011.
SICKNESS AND DISTRESS
We pause to remember our Sisters and Brothers who are suffering, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. A brief note or card from you may be the only sunshine our member sees during the day.
Your Grand Chapter office will be closed Monday, December 26, 2011 and reopening at 9am on December 27. The office will again be closed Monday, January 2, 2012 reopening at 9am on January 3, 2012. Normal office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
Enjoy every minute you can with family and friends during the holidays - life is short – make memories while you can.
Remember the reason for the season! Merry Christmas!
Mary A. Ivey, Grand Secretary
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Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Of Michigan
December 2011
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
Winter is now upon us soon and we will wish for Spring. Although winter has its beauty as well, when the snow is fresh on the trees and the sunlight hits it just right, do you notice how it sparkles with such awe? That should remind us of the excitement we see in a new candidate as they walk into our Chapter with the Conductress’ for the first time during the Initiation. Their eyes sparkle so brightly.
Brother Lenzy and I wish for Christmas is to keep that enthusiasm within them for ever. Put back the sparkle in the members’ eyes. It is up to you and I to keep that going within our new members and to bring it back to ourselves once more. Only we can make the change to have enthusiasm in ourselves. Remember to smile, it does catch on.
Schools are now behind us, I hope you enjoyed them. The Grand Officers are now preparing for our first GOEX in January. I hope many of you will come to support them during the year. Take the opportunity to bring a new or seasoned member to an Exemplification. Who knows, possibly they will return to Chapter to take part in your activities.
May you all have a Very Merry Christmas, A Happy Hanukkah, and a Safe New Year.
As William Shakespeare once said “One touch of nature makes the whole world Kin.”
In Friendship,
Nancy A. Martin
Worthy Grand Matron
Lenzy R. Lewis
Worthy Grand Patron
MARTIN-LEWIS CHRISTMAS VESPER SERVICE
John 1:1-5
WORTHY PATRON
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him and without Him was not anything made that was made. In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in darkness; and the darkness comprehends it not.
HYMN: “JOY TO THE WORD” (UPTEMPO)
“THE ROMANCE OF CHRISTMAS”
Christmas. A divine Love affair. The romance of a God who is crazy out of His mind with love for His human creation. For Christmas bids us come in out of the cold and dark and cozy up by the fireplace of God’s love, warming our souls at the glowing embers of His grace and truth.
John 3:16 & 17
For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God send not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.
Let us pray.
CHAPLAIN
Our heavenly Father, we thank you for this Christmas season; for friends, family, and your all encompassing love. Help us Lord, to see you today and not just the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season. But YOU and everything you want for us. We ask Father that you come into our lives and make us perfect in your eyes. Thank you Father for everything and all you do.
AMEN
So may it ever be.
WORTHY MATRON
For God so loved the world…For God so loved the world.
Let’s share something that can be very important.
Two centuries ago, men were following with bated breath the march of Napoleon and waiting feverishly for news of the war. And all the while, in their own homes; babies were being born. But who could think about babies? Everybody was thinking about battles. But in one year, there stole into a world a host of heroes. Gladstone was born in Liverpool, England, and Tennyson at Somersby. Oliver Wendell Holmes was born in Massachusetts. The very same day of that same year, Charles Darwin made his debut at Shrewsbury. Abraham Lincoln drew his first breath in Old Kentucky, and music was enriched by the birth of Felix Mendelssohn in Hamburg. But nobody thought about babies. Everybody was thinking about battles. Yet, which of the battles of 1809 mattered more than the babies that were born in 1809? We fancy that God can only manage His world through the big battles of life, when all the while He is doing it through the beautiful babies that are being born in the world. When a wrong needs righting, or a truth wants preaching, or a continent wants opening, God sends a baby into the world to do it. And where do you find God on Christmas? In a manger. A baby was born at the heart of the Roman Empire, that when that Empire would crumble and fall, the baby, who would become a Man, would also become the Savior of the world.
When the wise men found the stable, they also found a baby.
When people ask about the future, they should remember one thing: “The greatest men of God are not world-class preachers. They aren’t famous, and they aren’t media idols. The greatest man of God is not a pastor of a church. The greatest Man of God is a baby.”
If Christmas is about anything, it’s about a baby and the Romance of a God for His creation. God’s baby, born in a stable, who would change the world forever.
For God so loved the world…For God so loved the world.
Amen and Amen.
MARTIN-LEWIS CHRISTMAS VESPER SERVICE
Thank you for your participation in the annual Christmas Vesper Service.
Please complete the following report and mail it along with the check (donations received at the Vesper Service to benefit the Grand Chapter Education Fund) to:
Mary A. Ivey, Grand Secretary
Grand Chapter OES of Michigan
13464 Preston Drive, Suite 250
Marshall MI 49068-9684
NAME & NUMBER OF CHAPTER: ___________________________________________
NUMBER IN ATTENDANCE: ________________________________________________
AMOUNT OF OFFERING: _____________________ CHECK NUMBER: ____________ (032 016 0 ED Reg Vesper)
COMMENTS:
NAME & TITLE :_______________________________________________________________
Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Of Michigan
December, 2011
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
The members of the 2006 Board of Directors stated at that time each chapter who may have a member (after making her/his written intent known to her/his Chapter), seeking an endorsement for an Elective Grand Chapter Office, should contact the Grand Secretary “Prior” to the Chapter vote of endorsement being taken.
At that time it was advised that a member of the Jurisprudence Committee visit the Chapter for the purpose of explaining the responsibilities of the individual and her/his Chapter. The procedure will assist individuals and Chapters by allowing them to ask questions and clarify the responsibilities before a vote occurs. This practice will still continue for the 2011-2012 term.
We hope to help and assist future candidates and their Chapters by providing information that will allow them to make an informed decision.
In Friendship,
Nancy A. Martin
Worthy Grand Matron
Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Of Michigan
November 18 2011
Secretaries please read at your stated meeting Dear Sisters and Brothers:
It has been brought to my attention some members have started an OES Face Book website. Although this is a nice thought and does seem to communicate with members who are computer wise, Grand Chapter cannot approve such a website.
It has been reported that not only are events of OES Chapters/County Associations listed, but personal comments about chapters and chapter members (some derogatory) are also posted in the website.
Grand Chapter has an official OES website. The Executive Board is working with a computer-savvy member/person who is working on making the official OES website more user friendly with easier availability to our members.
In order to start a website which is identified as OES website you must have the permission of the Executive Board.
You may post whatever you wish on your own personal FaceBook, but we would hope that you would remember the words “I will not speak evil of a Sister or a Brother, or perform any act of injustice or unkindness toward them.”
Please delete the FaceBook Website for OES of Michigan at this time.
In Friendship
Sincerely
Nancy A. Martin
Worthy Grand Matron
GRAND CHAPTER
Order of the Eastern Star
OF MICHIGAN
DIGEST OF LEGISLATION
AMENDMENTS ADOPTED
OCTOBER 2011
RESOLUTION
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
Resolved, That the members here assembled in Battle Creek at the 2011 annual Grand Chapter Session give their approval to the following chapter for moving their charter to the following location:
1. Scottville-Ludington Chapter No. 327 moved from 203 Thomas Street, Scottville, Michigan 49454 to 108 West Ludington Avenue, Ludington, Michigan 49421.
RESOLUTION
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
Resolved, That the petitions for the following applicants for Honorary Life Memberships in the Grand Chapter of Michigan, be approved by the delegates here assembled, at the 2011 Annual Grand Chapter Session:
1. Richard Wertz - Kindness No. 523
2. Melba Damoth - Montrose No. 351
3. Patricia Shaw - Birmingham No. 220
4. Shirley J. Atkins - Queen of the North No. 82
5. George B. Hoyer - Cornell-Marysville No. 93
6. Shelia D. Huis - Hastings No. 7
7. Thomas R. Huis - Hastings No. 7
8. Renee A. Noe - Mulliken No. 161
9. Betty Jacoby - Bedford No. 471
10 Ruth Rust - Hastings No. 7
11 Joanne Earley - Tawas Bay No. 71
CONSTITUTION OF THE GRAND CHAPTER
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OF MICHIGAN
DIVISION NUMBER 2
ARTICLE 6. REVENUES AND FINANCES, SECTION 1, PARAGRAPH (A), page 19
(A) A fee of six dollars and fifty cents ($6.50) from every Subordinate Chapter for each member, each dual member, and each life member enrolled as of October 31 following its annual meeting, except members or dual members whose dues have been remitted for charitable purposes. Collect Liability Insurance Premiums from each chapter for each resident member and each resident dual member. Collect one dollar ($1.00) General Grand Chapter Per Capita Tax for each member, each dual member, and each life member enrolled as of October 31, following its annual meeting. Said dues shall be paid on or before the first day of January following said annual meeting. (1935-53-68-73-75-77-85-87-92-95-2001-02-03-11)
ARTICLE 31, PER CAPITA TAX, LIABILITY INSURANCE AND GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER PER CAPITA, first sentence, page 38
Every chartered chapter within this jurisdiction shall pay annually to the Grand Chapter on or before the first day of January, six dollars and fifty cents ($6.50) for every member, every dual member and every life member enrolled as of October 31 following the annual meeting, except for members and duals members whose dues have been remitted for charitable reasons. No member shall be entitled to vote in the Grand Chapter until such chapter Per Capita Tax, Liability Insurance and General Grand Chapter Per Capita are paid. (2003 General Grand Chapter Per Capita.) (1936-53-68-72-73-75-77-85-92-95-2002-04-11)
LAWS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF SUBORDINATE CHAPTERS OF MICHIGAN
DIVISION NUMBER 3
SECTION 51 – LIFE MEMBERSHIP, second paragraph, first sentence, page 76
Thereafter such Life Members shall not be liable for annual dues and will be required to pay Per Capita: Provided, that in each individual case the member shall complete the Application for Life Membership (Form 22a), that the proposition for granting Life Membership shall be submitted at a regular (Stated) meeting and the said application read, and that the proposition shall lay over without action until the next regular (Stated) meeting, at which time it shall be acted upon; a majority of those present and voting shall be sufficient to decide the matter. (1935-71-2011)
DIVISION NUMBER 4
BENEVOLENCE FUND
(Index arranged in sequence of Sections)
Index, page 93
1 Purpose of Board – for the benefit of needy members and their children, grandchildren or orphans 95
2 Applications made by Chapters.......................................................................................... 95
3 Checks drawn by Grand Treasurer to Chapter or beneficiary on monthly basis on approval by Benevolence Board............................................................................................................. 95
4 Funds and appropriations................................................................................................ 95
5-6 Board membership, officers, election of members, vacancies, expenses allowed...................................................................................................................................... 95
7 Annual Report..................................................................................................................... 95
8 Rules and regulations......................................................................................................................... 95
LAWS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE EASTERN STAR BENEVOLENCE FUND
Section 1. The Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Michigan shall continue, maintain and finance the Order of the Eastern Star Benevolence Fund. Those entitled to benefits are members in good standing, their children, grandchildren or orphans (who have not attained the age of eighteen years, provided however, if any have not completed their High School education, the Eastern Star Benevolence Board, at its discretion, may extend the time to the date of graduation from High School).
Section 2. Applications made for assistance from the Order of the Eastern Star Benevolence Fund shall be made under the seal of a Michigan Eastern Star Chapter.
Section 3. Upon approval by the Benevolence Fund Board, all checks shall be drawn by the Grand Treasurer from the Benevolence Fund. Checks for Eastern Star members shall be made payable to the beneficiary and mailed to the Chapter Secretary. Checks for the children, grandchildren or orphans shall be made payable to the foster home, school or beneficiary and mailed to the Chapter Secretary.
Section 4. All funds for the support and expenses of the activities of the Board shall be apportioned to it annually by the Board of Directors of the Grand Chapter of Michigan either prior to the end of the fiscal year (June 30) or as soon as possible after the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1), approve a budget and make whatever appropriation necessary to fund the Order of the Eastern Star Benevolence Fund.
Section 5. The Order of the Eastern Star Benevolence Board shall be composed of the Worthy Grand Matron, the Worthy Grand Patron, the Associate Grand Matron and the Associate Grand Patron by virtue of their office and four members who shall be elected by the members of Grand Chapter; one Past Grand Matron, one Past Grand Patron, one Past Matron and one Past Patron of Subordinate Chapters. The elective members of this Board shall be elected one each year for a term of four years. Consecutive terms shall be limited to two. Each member shall be entitled to one vote. A majority of the members present shall constitute a quorum. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors of the Grand Chapter until the next Grand Chapter Session. A Past Matron or Past Patron serving on this Board who is elected to a Grand Line Office shall resign as a member of said Board immediately upon election.
Section 6. The first meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star Benevolence Board shall be held as soon as possible after the Grand Chapter Session, at which time a President, Vice President and Secretary shall be elected. They shall hold office until their successors are elected by the Board and shall perform such duties as are usually performed by such officers, as well as any additional duties assigned to them by the Board of Directors of the Grand Chapter of Michigan. Members of the Board shall be entitled to necessary expenses incurred in attendance at meetings of the Board and for delegated special services required for investigations on applications or for securing reports, concerning beneficiaries of the fund. No per diem shall be allowed any member. Other meetings shall be held at the call of the President or upon the request of any three members.
Section 7. The Board shall submit an annual report in writing to the Grand Chapter and its Board of Directors, and at such other times as the Board of Directors may require.
Section 8. The Order of the Eastern Star Benevolence Fund shall be managed and supervised by rules and regulations formulated and adopted by the Order of the Eastern Star Benevolence Fund, when not in conflict with the Laws, Rules and Regulations of the Grand Chapter of Michigan or its Board of Directors.
DIVISION NUMBER 3
CHAPTER LAWS AND PENAL CODES, SECTION 49 – TRANSFERS, page 75
Delete in its entirety.
DIVISION NUMBER 3
SECTION 59 - SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION,
TERRITORIAL PLAN OF INSTRUCTION, third paragraph, page 80
The State shall be divided into eight territories as outlined in this plan, from which the Incoming Worthy Grand Matron shall appoint one Grand Officer belonging to a chapter in that territory, viz., Grand Chaplain, Grand Marshal, Grand Adah, Grand Ruth, Grand Esther, Grand Martha, Grand Electa and Grand Warder; and Grand Organist who may be appointed from a chapter in any one of the eight territories. (1980-89, 2011)
Sixth paragraph, page 80
Territorial Divisions Numbers 7 and 8 shall be in charge of the Associate Grand Matron who shall arrange for all schools within this territory, except those selected by the Worthy Grand Matron. She shall work under the supervision of the Worthy Grand Matron and shall instruct within this territory with the assistance of the two resident appointive Grand Officers. (1993-2011)
TERRITORIAL DIVISIONS:
DIVISION NO. 4 – SEVEN COUNTIES: Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola, Lapeer, St. Clair, Macomb, Oakland. (2011)
DIVISION NO. 5 – SEVEN COUNTIES: Gratiot, Saginaw, Genesee, Shiawassee, Clinton, Ingham, Livingston. (1993-95, 2011)
DIVISION NO. 7 – EIGHT COUNTIES: Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, St. Joseph, Cass, Berrien, Hillsdale. (2011)
DIVISION NO. 8 – FIVE COUNTIES: Washtenaw, Jackson, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe. (1993-95, 2011)
DIVISION NUMBER 7
MICHIGAN’S OFFICIAL FORMS
ALL CURRENT FORMS ARE LOCATED ON THE WEBSITE – mioes.org. Click Forms on left side of the home page, click Chapter and Association Forms then select the form you wish to print. Access to the forms requires Adobe Reader version 9 or higher. Adobe Reader may be downloaded, free, from Adobe.com.
DIVISION NUMBER 8
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION
2011
RESOLVED, That the following elected Grand Officers receive an honorarium equal to 3-nights housing one time immediately following their respective terms of office (WGM, WGP, AGM, AGP, Grand Conductress, Grand Sentinel); and that a 1-night honorarium be given to the General Grand Chapter Triennial Chairman in recognition of his/her service; such honorariums to be paid following the General Grand Chapter Session attended upon receipt of appropriate hotel receipts.
Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Of Michigan
INFANT APPAREL COMMITTEE
2011-2012
This year the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron have selected as one of their committees the “Infant Apparel Committee”. This committee is asking your chapter members to make premie hats, sweaters, baby blankets, or other infant clothing. Members who do not do crafts such as knitting or crocheting may enjoy purchasing small baby items to be donated. Perhaps you have some baby yarn in your storage area and would love to donate it to be used for the projects. Try to think of ways that all of your members can participate.
We are hoping that individuals who love to knit or crochet will form a small group and work on small items for infants. This may be done by having small groups in your home to work on crafts or have a work bee at the temple to work on your projects, and could be held as many times per month as you wish. This would be a great time for your members to get to know each other better. We hope that you will contact your local hospital or other agencies in your community that make items available to those in need. Often times the hospital will have premie patterns available to use. This is not a money making project. It is set up to be a community service project. Each chapter should distribute the items made or donated to agencies in their own community.
We would like each chapter to appoint a chairman. Keep track of the items that are made or collected. Make a list with the name and address of people who have contributed to the projects. We would also like to know where the items went. Please report if outside people contributed to the project. This information should be sent to me as Chairman of the Infant Apparel Committee. We hope that you will send me the donated information on a monthly basis so I can compile it and report to the Worthy Grand Matron. We will compile all of the information received for the year and report to Grand Chapter on the results at the end of the year. The complete information will be due on June 1, 2012.
I have premie hat patterns available, both knitted and crochet. You may contact me to receive them. (See information below)
We hope that you will add a tag to the donated items that says “Made or donated by O.E.S.
This would let people know where the items came from and may promote interest in our Order. We wish you a very successful project.
Fraternally,
Phyllis Haynor
Infant Apparel Committee, Chairman
Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Of Michigan
December, 2011
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
A friendly reminder there will be a Euchre Tournament on January 14, 2012 at the Ypsilanti Chapter No. 119. Registration will begin at 11:00 am. Prizes: 1st. 32” Flat Screen TV, 2nd.Laptop Computer, 3rd a $100.00 gas card. Come and join the fun…
. The second Euchre Tournament is scheduled for July 21, 2012 at Genesis Chapter No. 88 in Muskegon. More information to follow.
All proceeds from these events will be given to “Paws with a Cause”. This is a worth while cause and we hope all of you will help in reaching our goal for this year. The Martin-Lewis Grand Family with Brother Richard Haynor P.G.P. as well as, Paws with a Cause will be most thankful for your support.
We are requesting each Chapter donate either $100.00 to sponsor a table, or $25.00 per chair. Acknowledgement of each Chapter name who will sponsor will be noted on the tables. The Euchre Committee is requesting donations of gift baskets for a silent Auction to be held during the tournaments.
Please forward your checks to Mrs. Donelda Hughes, 2859 Marshall St. Ann Arbor Mil 48108-1828. The checks are to be payable to Grand Chapter of Michigan, OES. rsvp by January 9, 2012.
Your kind donations will be most appreciated for this worth while cause.
Fraternally,
Ira “Butch” Welch, Chairman
Don Hester
Euchre Tournament Committee
Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Of Michigan
December, 2011
Sisters and Brothers:
The Sunshine Committee is sending Easter Greetings to all of our shut-ins who are members of our Beautiful Order in Michigan.
We are requesting at this time, your Sunshine Chairperson provide us with the list of all your shut-ins including their address. Sister Jerry and I are asking that the list be forwarded to us no later than January 1, 2012. This will allow us time to write each card and address them.
Thank you in advance for your kind cooperation to this most important request. Please respond according to the following:
Divisions 1,2,3,4
Mrs. Jerrene (Jerry) Bramble
Divisions 5,6,7,8, 9
Catherine Robison
Fraternally
Catherine Robison, Chairman
Michigan – Wisconsin
Friendship Night
April 14 & 15, 2012
Won't you please join the Martin - Lewis Grand Family as they travel by bus to Beloit Wisconsin to celebrate our annual Michigan/Wisconsin Friendship Night. Our friendship exchange evening with Wisconsin goes back many years and we are looking forward to continuing this tradition.
Let's have a SPRING FLING weekend. . Everyone welcome. Can we fill two busses?? Let’s try We did it last year.
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TENTATIVE ITINERARY (Times and exact locations will be provided prior to departure based on response)
Pick-up locations will change if we have one bus
April 14 Saturday
Bus #1 Leave from Flint (K-Mart-I-75, Miller Rd. Exit. Away from building)
Bus #2 Leave from Wayne/Oakland area (Meijers/ 8 Mile-Haggerty)
Stops along the route (Lansing, Marshall/Kalamazoo - Benton Harbor area)
3:00pm Check in – Hotel
4:00pm Registration/Social Hour
5:30pm Dinner/Meeting
April 15 Sunday
Hot buffet breakfast at Hotel
9:00am Leave for Michigan
Lunch (on your own)
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COST: (Includes round trip bus fare, driver gratuity, luggage handling (1piece), one night hotel accommodation, a hot buffet breakfast, and the Banquet.
Double.......................... $166.00 (per person)
Triple............................ $156.00 (per person)
Quad............................. $150.00 (per person)
Single............................ $209.00
Reservations will be taken on a first come basis. Please us the attached RESERVATION FORM and make your reservations SOON. A deposit of $50.00 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the payment is not due until March 4th. CUT OFF DATE FOR RESERVATIONS: Feb. 4, 2012
Cancellations must be requested in writing and received before March. 4th. Any cancellations received after that date will be subject to a cancellation charge.
Happy Travels
Barb Rocque
ltr-wisc12 | | MICHIGAN
WISCONSIN
FRIENDSHIP
NIGHT
April 14& 15, 2012
| | Please make my/our reservation for MICHIGAN WISCONSIN FRIENDSHIP NIGHT subject to the attached explanation and the conditions stated.
q Enclosed is deposit $ ___________($50.00 per person)
CUT OFF DATE FOR RESERVATIONS: FEB. 4, 2012(Bal. Due March 4th)
Please print or type the following information:
LIST NAME - ADDRESS - PHONE NUMBER and CHAPTER of all who desire reservations.
- NAME ________________________________________
Chapter______________________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________
Title ________________________________
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EMER. NO. _________________________
PHONE NO. _________________
CELL PHONE __________
EMER. NAME ____________________
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- NAME ________________________________________
Chapter______________________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________
Title ________________________________
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EMER. NO. _________________________
PHONE NO. _________________
CELL PHONE __________
EMER. NAME ____________________
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- NAME ________________________________________
Chapter______________________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________
Title ________________________________
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EMER. NO. _________________________
PHONE NO. _________________
CELL PHONE __________
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- NAME ________________________________________
Chapter______________________________
ADDRESS _____________________________________
Title ________________________________
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EMER. NO. _________________________
PHONE NO. _________________
CELL PHONE __________
EMER. NAME ____________________
Please note any special requests (non-smoking - handicapped - etc.) _______________________________
Will Board Bus in :____________________________
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: GRAND CHAPTER, OES of MICHIGAN
MAIL TO:
Barbara Rocque
(Contact your secretary for address) Michigan-Ontario
Friendship Night
March 17, 2012
Mt Morris Masonic Temple
810 North St
Mt Morris, MI 48458
Registration 4:00 pm
Dinner 5:30 pm
Program to follow
Dinner $16.00
Send Check with reservations by March 10, 2012
Make checks payable to
Mt Morris Chapter #474
Mail to Cathy Henry
No refunds after March 11, 2012
Come Join us for a Day
of Bowling and fund raiser to
send youth to their Grand Session
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Avon North Hill Lanes
150 W. Tienken, Rochester, Michigan 48306
Cost $15.00 a person
Which includes 2 hours bowling, shoes, pop, pizza
Check in at 1:30PM
Start bowling at 2:00PM
Make check payable to
Grand Chapter OES of Michigan
Please send reservations and remittance by
March 1, 2012
To
Diane Rand
No refunds after March 8, 2012
WORTHY GRAND MATRON’S ITINERARY
DECEMBER, 2011
December 1 School of Instruction at Mason Chapter #150 with Okemos #267 and Arbutus #45
December 3 Jobs Counterpart Luncheon at Alma Masonic Center, 301 N. State St., Alma, MI 48801.
Registration: 12:00PM; Luncheon: 1:00PM; Program: 2:30PM at Masonic Pathways. Reservations with remittance of $10.00 payable to the GRAND GUARDIAN COUNCIL should be sent to Holly Whitehead. Reservation Deadline: November 30, 2011. Remember your Counterpart will miss you if you are not there. If you wish, you may bring a small holiday remembrance for your counterpart. Attire: Eastern Star Casual
December 7 Masonic Pathways Christmas Party 1200 Wright, Alma, 48801 – 10:00 refreshments, 11:00AM sign cards, noon Martin Lewis Grand Family Club Meeting, 1:00 PM lunch - $10.50 (Checks Payable to Steve Endico), 2:00PM Program. Reservations with remittance to Steve Endico. Attire: Eastern Star Casual
December 11 Rainbow Counterpart Luncheon – Ypsilanti Masonic Center, 5752 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti, 48197.
Registration and Social Hour 12:30PM; Introductions 1:30PM; Dinner 2:00PM. Reservation with remittance of $10 payable to Mary or Dave Bodine should be sent to Mary Bodine.
Activities to include caroling, a visit from “the Guy in the Red Suit,” and more. The Grand Worthy Advisor is raffling baskets for charity; and collecting pop tabs and new children’s books for the Beacon Project. Remember your Counterpart will miss you if you are not there. If you wish, you may bring a small holiday remembrance for your counterpart. Attire: Eastern Star Casual
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All questions about the Worthy Grand Matron’s Itinerary should be directed to her secretary,
Vivian VanNorwick
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