The Star Gazer
Volume I, Issue 1
Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan, O.E.S.
A message from the Worthy Grand Matron
and the Worthy Grand Patron..........
It is with pleasure we bring you greetings from
the Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan!
First, we would like to express our sincere
appreciation to Sisters Rose Whaley and
Marianne Woods for accepting our invitation to
co-chair this wonderful endeavour and for
creating and publishing our very first edition of
“The Star Gazer”.
A Saskatchewan OES
Newsletter has been an inspiration of mine for
some time and both Bruce and I are so pleased
and proud it has become a reality. We trust you
will all enjoy the news and share it with members
who do not have access to a computer. You may
wish to save the Newsletter as it will contain
some valuable information. We are excited about
this new communication tool and congratulate our
editors for their efforts.
After an enjoyable and busy “A Royal Garden
Party” Session of our Grand Chapter, we were
installed in a very impressive ceremony on
Saturday, April 26, under the direction of our
Installing Grand Officer, Sister Thea Howe, Past
Grand Matron, and her assistants. We were very
pleased to have our Most Worthy Grand Patron,
Brother John Grobler and his wife, Sister Barbara,
stay for our Installation Ceremony.
We
congratulate Sister Donna Sanders and Brother
Rod Stafford on their successful and interesting
year.
Our year “Shining Stars - Guided By The Light”
began with our Official Visit to Queen Alexandra
Chapter #84, Kindersley on May 5th. Prior to the
meeting we enjoyed visiting a brother in Heritage
Manor Care Centre and a sister who was
hospitalized at the time. The visits were followed
by a delicious ham dinner with the members and
visitors. Queen Alexandra Chapter Members were
pleased to have a good turnout of members from
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June 2014
our jurisdiction, as well as several members from
Serenity Chapter #113, Oyen, Alberta at their
Official Visit. The Chapter was proud to initiate a
new Brother to our Order. All present were happy
to witness the Initiation Ceremony.
We were pleased to be invited to participate in the
100th Birthday Celebration of Saskatoon Chapter
#4 on May 10th. This was a very enjoyable
afternoon and much planning and preparation was
evident by all the “history” displayed on posters
around the banquet room. We wish Saskatoon
Chapter #4 many more years of fellowship and
service to their community.
The Official Visit to Excelsior Chapter #21,
Regina, was on May 12th. This was another great
meeting with lots of visiting and chatter. Another
delicious dinner was enjoyed by all. Sister
Barbara Webb, General Grand Chapter
Committee Member on Membership, Worthy
Matron graciously welcomed the visitors. The
Obligation was repeated and the ballot was
exemplified by the officers and two members
from each side.
We attended the Grand Chapter of Virginia in
Roanoke and were accompanied by three other
members from Saskatchewan.
Sister Bobbi
White, Most Worthy Grand Matron and Brother
John Grobler, Most Worthy Grand Patron and his
wife, Sister Barbara were present at the “Forget
Not Our Obligation” Session. Sister Barbara
Benton, Past Most Worthy Grand Matron
favoured the assembly with her rendition of
signing “The Lord's Prayer” at the informal
opening. Brother Fido Stephens, Grand Chaplain
and his wife, Betty Lou extended true Virginia
hospitality and ensured our enjoyment of their
session.
We then traveled to Winnipeg for the “Canada Manitoba” Grand Chapter of Manitoba Session.
We were pleased to have great representation of
Saskatchewan members attend. Brother Fred
Chernoff, Grand Representative of Saskatchewan
in Manitoba and his wife, Sister Natalie provided
a very interesting tour of the Manitoba OES
Chalet, Legislative Building and many other
points of interest.
We had a very enjoyable time at both Grand
Chapters and met many new and interesting
members from numerous Grand Jurisdictions. We
are looking forward to attending Grand Chapter in
Alberta and Official Visits at Unity, Lloydminster,
North Battleford and Biggar beginning June 4.
We extend our appreciation to members of our
Grand Family for their support and attendance at
the Official Visits we have completed. It is great
to see you enjoy traveling and meeting new
members.
Our project this year is Ronald McDonald House,
Saskatoon. The two pins we have selected as
fundraisers for this worthy cause are selling so
well, we have already placed a second order from
our supplier! One pin is a cute bright orange
replica of Ronald McDonald's boot, complete
with laces, and sells for $6.00; the other is a
simple generic “SASKATCHEWAN” wheat pin
which sells for $10.00. Contact any Grand
Officer or our Project Chairperson, Sister May
Barr, to purchase these pins. Ronald McDonald
House and the families who need help appreciate
your support!
We have some exciting times coming up – The
“Shining Stars Picnic” in Moose Jaw; the Tea in
Meota; Peace Garden Pilgrimage; Bus Trip to
Missouri Grand Chapter and Branson along with
more Official Visits and our joint Homecoming.
Please plan on joining us at some or all of these
events and help us celebrate our ties. Our
itinerary and information is posted on the Grand
Chapter Website (www.saskoes.weebly.com) Be
sure to check out the photos of our Grand Family!
We are continuing to save postage stamps to be
sold to stamp collectors with proceeds being
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donated to Cancer. Sister Lynann Pethick has sent
information to each Subordinate Chapter
outlining the guidelines for trimming the stamp
from the envelope. Please check with your
Chapter Secretary, or if you are uncertain of the
requirements save the entire front of the envelope.
Also, remember to collect pop can tabs. Our
Grand Officers will be pleased to receive the
stamps and/or tabs from cans at Official Visits or
any other event during the year.
It is our honour and privilege to represent the
members of the Order of the Eastern Star in
Saskatchewan. It is our wish that you all enjoy
summer and we look forward to visiting with you
as we travel to all the Chapters in our great
province.
“Remember our Obligation and Stay in the
Light”.
Wilma McKee, Worthy Grand Matron
Bruce Lambert, Worthy Grand Patron
Our Obligation
“Are we unmindful of the vows we take?
Do we forget the promises we make?
When we assume the obligation of the Star,
The pledge is binding wheresoe'er we are,
About its work a silence we must keep,
Nor to another of its secrets speak;
I'll not betray the trust that's placed in me,
If I a worthy Eastern Star would be.
Remembering Him who walked in Galilee,
And to His chosen ones said, ‘Follow me.'
Where sorrow, sin and suffering were seen,
There walked the meek and lowly Nazarene.
No time had He for petty fault to find,
His life of love was spent in being kind.
Help us, dear Lord, by faith to walk with Thee,
That we true followers of the Star may be.
all the effort worthwhile.
ACCESSION CHAPTER #96, MELFORT
TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT
February - We made donations to the Naicam
and Melfort Music Festivals.
March - After a hearty stew supper, we enjoyed a
card game. Also, Sister Audrey Spencer was
presented with a Commission, Grand Representative of Vermont in Saskatchewan. The annual
church parade was followed by a delicious lunch
in the Masonic Hall.
April - An Easter Bake sale was held.
Special highlights included the election and the
installation of our own Sister Wilma McKee as
Worthy Grand Matron of Saskatchewan! Also
installed were appointed Grand Officers Brother
Albert Hilliar, Grand Chaplain and Sister Lynne
Monsees, Grand Esther. Additionally, Sister
Kathy McGillivary was appointed as Special Page
to our Worthy Grand Matron.
May - We sold spudnuts for the Walk a-Mile in
her Shoes charity. We hosted the Parkland Care
Home Birthday party and held a BBQ, with
cookies for dessert. Regrettably, due to health
issues, a demit was requested and granted to
Sister Grace Carlson.
Anonymous
GOLDEN WEST CHAPTER #38, LANIGAN
KEEPS ON SHINING!
Brother Ron Reierson was installed as
Grand Marshal in April, 2014
Brother Keith Bird,
PGP was honoured at Grand Chapter Session,
having survived 25 years since serving as Worthy
Grand Patron during 1988-89 “God's Miracle of
Love” year.
Submitted by Sister Dorothy Busby, PGM
Life is like riding a bicycle.
You must pump to keep moving.
You must steer to go in a direction.
And you must remain balanced to keep upright.
Only then can you enjoy the scenery which makes
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The Chapter has a half dozen recycled Past
Matron jewels and one Past Patron jewel, which
we would be pleased to give to any Chapter for
their use. These are of the older design, much
more elaborate and of heavier construction than
the new ones. If interested, contact the Chapter
Secretary, whose address is on saskoes website.
The Lord gave us two ends. One to sit on and the
other with which to think. Success depends on
which one we use most. - Ann Landers
Submitted by Brother Keith Bird, PGP
house wall hanging donated by the Worthy
Matron with proceeds donated to The Childrens'
Wish Foundation.
PRINCE ALBERT CHAPTER #16
~ Annual tea & bake sale will be held November
1st 2014 in the lower hall, Masonic Temple.
Sister Alretta Walsh, Worthy Matron and Brother
Rick Galloway, Worthy Patron presided and
welcomed 22 members and 4 visitors, namely
Sisters Donna Sanders, Worthy Grand Matron;
Bev Otsuka, General Grand Chapter Committee
Member, Eastern Star Journal, Past Grand Matron
and Grand Lecturer; Wilma McKee, Associate
Grand Matron of Saskatchewan; and Shelley
Brittain, Worthy Matron of Accession Chapter
#96.
~ Brother Joe Zbeetnoff led the Chapter in
repeating the Obligation.
A full agenda included Installation of first four
officers and Reports:
~ In preparation for Grand Chapter Session the
Chapter will provide door prizes and 2 items for
the Silent Auction, and will also decorate the
banquet tables with decorations supplied by Sister
Donna Sanders, Worthy Grand Matron. Sisters
Alretta Walsh PM and Norma Lintick, PM will be
delegates. Norma will serve as Recorder on the
Credentials Committee; Brother Rick Galloway
will act as Parliamentarian; and Sisters Shirley
McKay, PM and Dorothea Herron, PM will serve
as Pages.
~ Business cards “What is Eastern Star” were
made for use to inform/interest new members.
~ Robert Morrison OES Scholarship of $1,000
was presented to a Grade 12 graduate, Carlton
Comprehensive High School.
~ Christmas Cheer - poinsettias were delivered to
16 members who are not able to be out often.
~ The Kiwanis Music Festival OES Scholarship
was won by Kelly Lam and Scott Gauther.
February - Outline of Chapter Bylaws was
presented.
~ Chapter trustees presented a detailed 2013
Chapter Financial Report.
April - Past Matrons and Past Patrons of the
Chapter were honoured with jam and a fruit loaf.
~ Garage sale is being planned by the Prince
Albert Masonic Temple Corporation. Contact
Brother Bill McKay, PGP, if you need to have
items picked up.
May – All mothers were honoured with a plate of
cookies (some brothers got in on the act as well!)
~ Sister Dorothy Hook, PM was given Grand
Honours, presented with a 50-year pin, a
certificate, and a rose bouquet.
March - 28 attended the meeting.
~ Dorothea Herron, Grand Martha received a
bouquet of flowers to recognize her appointment.
Announcements and Reports given as follows:
Submitted by:
~Prince Albert Masonic Temple Corporation will
host a liver and bacon supper on May 25th.
~ Worthy Matron's project includes a raffle for a
Hardanger wall hanging donated by Sister
Margret Dowling; a hand woven shawl donated
by Sister Alice Tataryn; a bird bath and light4
Sisters Alretta Walsh & Alice Bedford, PMs
Flowers give their beauty and
sweetness as a matter of course.
Of course this trait is not exclusive
to flowers.
with a left turn just before the Highway No. 363
turnoff. When traveling north into Moose Jaw via
Highway #2, take the turn off to CFB Moose Jaw
and follow this road, and just after the Highway
#363 turnoff make a right turn. Watch for signs!
We invite you to join us for these exciting events!
ASSINIBOIA CHAPTER #8
WELCOME HOME WORTHY GRAND
PATRON!
Our Chapter was delighted to Welcome Home our
Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Bruce Lambert at
the May Chapter meeting. The Officers presented
a special addendum for him.
We were pleased to have our Ritual Instructor
Sister Lynann Pethick, PM provide us with some
information.
INVITATIONS: –
Official Visit of Sister Wilma McKee,
Worthy Grand Matron and Brother Bruce
Lambert, Worthy Grand Patron
Thursday, July 17th at 7:30 PM
Assiniboia Masonic Temple
Banquet
55 Club (3rd Avenue West), Assiniboia
Thursday, July 17th at 5:30 PM.
Banquet tickets @ $15.00 each
Contact Sister Marie Costain
306-642-3479 by July 10th
“Shining Stars” Picnic (see Poster)
Friday, July 18th
Connors Park near Moose Jaw
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Picnic fare - beef on a bun, salads,
desserts, coffee and juice
Cost $15.00 each
Contact Sis. Margaret Ann Ferguson, WM
306-354-2896 by July 11th
Remember to bring your lawn chair!
Directions Take 9th Avenue SW through Moose Jaw.
Connors Park is located south of the city limits,
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L – R: Donalda Noble, Llynne Lambert, Margaret Ann
Ferguson,WM, Leroy Layman, WP, Bruce Lambert, Muriel
Chomo, Ruth Nekurak, Melba Batty, Lynn Hartness, Marie
Costain, Shirley Burgeson
Submitted by Sister Joyce Noble, PM
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HONOURING 50 YEAR and+ MEMBERS
IN SONG
Sister Hazel Chute-Mollison, PM and 53-year
member of Corinthian Chapter #89, Govan sang
"Love's Old Sweet Song" following the
presentation of the 50-year and + members of the
Order at “A Royal Garden Party” Grand Chapter
Session.
4, 1914 under the General Grand Chapter with
Sister Kathryn Padley as the first Worthy Matron,
and Brother Edward Channell as the first Worthy
Patron and Sister Mary McFadyen as Associate
Matron with 35 Charter members.
On May 16, 1916 the Charter was re-issued under
the newly-formed Grand Chapter of
Saskatchewan by Sister Flora Trick, Worthy
Grand Matron and Brother Norman J. Bellamy,
Worthy Grand Patron.
Left: Sister Hazel; Right: Sisters Cathy Farrer, Jo Ann Scott-Hodgins,
Hazel Chute-Mollison, and Bernice Scott.
Due to the considerable distance between Sister
Hazel’s hotel room and the Grand Chapter
Session room, she rode in style in a special
innovative floral-decorated Royal Carriage!
Submitted by Jo Ann Scott-Hodgins, PM
SASKATOON CHAPTER #4
100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
1914- 2014
The 100th Anniversary celebration of Saskatoon
Chapter #4, Saskatoon was held on May 10th,
2014 in the Saskatoon Masonic Temple,
Saskatoon.
A number of Chapter #4 members formed a
second Saskatoon Chapter known as Regal
Chapter #132 on May 11, which was constituted
on February 8, 1954. On November 5, 1984
Humboldt Chapter #5 amalgamated with
Saskatoon #4.
It was heartwarming to learn of the various
activities, charities supported and fund raising in
which the Chapter participated over the years.
Through the years there have been a number of
Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Matrons,
Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand
Patrons who have brought pride and honour to
themselves and the Chapter by serving at the
Grand Chapter level. During the recounting of our
history, we were also pleased to recognize some
General Grand Chapter Officers from our midst,
as well as General Grand Chapter Committee
Members.
Our celebration was greatly enhanced by a most
delicious banquet prepared and served by
members of our sister Chapter Regal #132. We
wish to express a heartfelt thank you to all for an
admirable job well done!
Thanks to multi-talented Brother Jack Smith, PGP
for his handiwork in the design and decoration of
the Anniversary Cake.
Left-Right: Brother Bruce Lambert, WGP,
Sister Wilma McKee, WGM, Sister Marie Casavant, PGM and
Brother Robert Brown, WP
Saskatoon Chapter #4 was constituted on March
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OFFICIAL VISIT
QUEEN ALEXANDRA CHAPTER #84,
KINDERSLEY
Monday, May 5th was the Official Visit of the
Worthy Grand Matron. Sister Wilma McKee and
Worthy Grand Patron, Bruce Lambert at Queen
Alexandra Chapter #84, Kindersley.
Entertainment consisted of a musical program by
“The Sweet Adelines”, a barbershop ladies
quartet, followed by a delightful visit from our
own Saskatchewan “royalty” – Queen Elizabeth
“the twoth” - impersonated by Sister Donna
Sanders, Junior Past Grand Matron of
Saskatchewan. Sister Donna's performances have
become somewhat renowned in parts of Canada,
at Grand Chapter sessions in the United States,
and also at General Grand Chapter Assemblies.
Kudos to Sister Bev and Brother Charles Andres
for the vast amount of research they undertook to
summarize the activities of the Chapter. The
important highlights of the years were divided
into decades and mounted on the walls for all to
read and to peruse the pictures. Members and
many visitors enjoyed a wonderful nostalgic time
of reminiscing and “remembering when”....
The day began with a visit to the Heritage Manor
to visit Brother Bill Swan and then a visit with
Sister Valerie Flanagan PM.
A banquet at 5:30 PM followed in the hall with 56
members and visitors enjoying a meal prepared
and served by the Chapter members. The meeting
began at 8:00 p.m. It was notable that two special
events occurred.
First, Joe Bertram of Eston was initiated as a
member of the Chapter.
The other event was the presentation of two 50year pins to: Sister Frances McManus, PM and
Sister Jean Scarlet-Cooper, PM
Although our Chapter membership has declined from several hundred to less than one hundred,
with about thirty active members at present - we
have retained “the Eastern Star Heart” which will
help to carry us on into another century.
It has been a great 100 years!
Submitted by Sister Bev Otsuka GGCCM –
ES Journal, PGM of Saskatchewan
L-R: Sister Cannida Coventry, Worthy Matron, Sister Wilma McKee,
Worthy Grand Matron, Brother Joe Bertram (new member), Brother Bruce
Lambert, Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Fred Coventry, Worthy Patron.
*****
Sister Frances was initiated in June 1964 in Regal
#132, Saskatoon, and affiliated with Queen
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Alexandra Chapter in 1972. She served as Worthy
Matron in 1980 and 2006, and has received two
Grand Representative Commissions - Alberta in
Saskatchewan recommended by Sister Anne
Bruce, Worthy Grand Matron in 1991 and New
Mexico in Saskatchewan recommended by Sister
Betty Abrey, Worthy Grand Matron in 2006.
Sister Jean was initiated in Queen Alexandra
Chapter in November 1964. She served as Worthy
Matron in 1978. In 1998, she remarried and
moved to Unity. There she affiliated with Queen
Esther Chapter #31 and served as Worthy Matron
in 2005 as well as 2014. She also served as a
DDGM in 2001-02, Grand Martha in 2005-06 and
received a Grand Representative Commission of
Illinois in 2004, on the recommendation of Sister
Marie Casavant, Worthy Grand Matron.
Following the meeting, members and visitors
(representing Chapters from Saskatoon, Regina,
Lanigan, Prince Albert, Melfort, Assiniboia,
Lloydminster, North Battleford, Unity, Biggar and
Oyen, Alberta) enjoyed birthday cake, as this
meeting also marked the Chapter's 85th Birthday.
Back Row L-R: Wilda Gardner PM – Organist; Maureen Wilson.
Treasurer; Frances McManus, PM – Conductress; Muriel Hawkins PM Associate Conductress; Tom McManus PP – Chaplain; Lloyd Near PP –
Marshal; Sandra McIntyre PM – Secretary
Middle Row L-R: Beryl Near PM, Adah; Ellen Veldhoen PM, Ruth; Jean
Scarlett-Cooper PM, Esther; Lois McIntyre PM, Martha; Anne Bruce
PGM,Electa; Edith McCalmon, Sentinel; Mary Stevens PM,Warder
Seated L-R: Fred Coventry, Worthy Patron; Cannida Coventry,Worthy
Matron, Wilma McKee, Worthy Grand Matron, Bruce Lambert, Worthy
Grand Patron; Margaret Shipley PM, Associate Matron; Dave Leapard PP,
Associate Patron.
Submitted by Sister Sandra McIntyre, PM
QUEEN ESTHER CHAPTER #31, UNITY
IN REVIEW
Sister Jean Cooper, Worthy Matron, was
presented with a 50-year pin from Grand Chapter
at the Official Meeting of Queen Alexandra
Chapter #84, Kindersley on May 5th.
Sister Freda McCallum celebrated her 101st
birthday in January at her home in Luther Place
with a large turnout of friends.
Sister Billie Leeson celebrated her 99th birthday
with cake and ice cream in April with seven
sisters from the Chapter in attendance.
Back Row L-R: Sisters Jean Scarlett-Cooper; Frances McManus
Front Row L-R: Sister Wilma McKee, Worthy Grand Matron;
Brother Bruce Lambert, Worthy Grand Patron.
On May 29th we hosted a birthday party for three
ladies in long-term care.
Brother Si Campbell, will celebrate his 90th
birthday on August 8th.
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Sister Beatrice Vollett's funeral service was held
on May 26th with the Eastern Star Honour Guard
formed by members of Queen Esther Chapter.
We will be hosting two fund raising barbecues on
June 19th and August 14th.
We are looking forward to the Official Visit from
Sister Wilma McKee, Worthy Grand Matron and
Brother Bruce Lambert, Worthy Grand Patron on
June 4, 2014.
Submitted by Sister Melinda Street
From morning till night the sun works very
hard spreading its light.
Then it works the night shift somewhere else.
And all without expecting a word of thanks.
AND THE WINNER IS.......
Lloydminster Chapter #76!
The d'Arcy Morrice Trophy is proudly accepted by
Sister Barbara Hoffman, PM
and Brother Doug Hoffman, Grand Trustee
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Submitted by Heather Sigmundson
SASKATOON CHAPTER #4 INITIATION
The Initiation Ceremony is a very special time for
a Chapter. In some Chapters this ceremony is a
common occurrence and how fortunate for them!
However, with the two Chapters in Saskatoon
acquiring new members it is somewhat of a
challenge. Rural-based Chapters seem to be more
successful in meeting this challenge.
Having said that, recently it was an honour to
confer the degrees on Sister Shelley Gustafson.
Our Conductress, being a novice in her position,
did a commendable job of making the new sister
feel relaxed and comfortable as she listened
intently to the lectures and secret work.
One of the many wonderful pluses of being a
member of the Order is that we may work
together and assist one another as needed, which
was the case at this meeting when Brother Gerry
Heskett, Past Patron of Regal Chapter #132
willingly served in the office of the Associate
Patron. Also, the new member's great uncle,
Brother Keith Bird, PGP of Saskatchewan and a
member of Golden West Chapter #38, Lanigan,
assisted with one of the Worthy Patron’s lectures.
It gave us a happy feeling to see the surprised
look on our new Sister’s face when Brother Keith
performed part of the Worthy Patron lecture in the
East. No doubt, having her great uncle Brother
Keith and great aunt, Sister Mary Bird, Past
Matron present at her initiation will always
remain as a happy and lasting memory for her!
(turn off Hwy # 26 across from the elevator)
Treat yourself and some friends to a
memorable time. So 'start your engine’
for a pleasant drive in the country!
Brother Keith Bird PGP, Sister. Shelley Gustafson, Sister Mary Bird, PM
We congratulate and welcome Sister Shelley to
our Chapter, which is a part of this wonderful
organization, the Order of the Eastern Star!
Submitted by Sister Bev Otsuka GGCCM –
OES Journal, PGM of Saskatchewan
Donation at the door
Sale of: orange marmalade, Linda's
famous lemon butter; other jams and
jellies; Saskatoon pies and a silent auction
of Jack's tatting and surprises!
Jack has created new designs of hanging
suncatchers!
“I said to the man who stood at the gate of the
year, 'Give me a light that I may tread safely into
the unknown.'
And he replied, 'Go out into the darkness and put
your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to
you better than light and safer than the known
way.'
May that Almighty hand guide and uphold us all.”
 quotation from the King's Speech
December 25, 1939
Tea at Meota
July 26th - 2 - 4 p.m.
at 220 1st St. W, Meota
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All proceeds to:
WGM’s Project - Ronald McDonald House!
Come and join us for a fun time!
Linda Ard
Lyn and Jack Smith, PGP
North Battleford #2
Acacia #3, Biggar
Saskatoon #4
Regina #7
Assiniboia #8
Kitchener #15, Estevan
Prince Albert #16
Bev Otsuka, GGCCM
Melinda Nagy
Joyce Noble, PM
Alretta Walsh, WM
Alice Bedford, PM
Excelsior #21, Regina
Queen Esther #31, Unity
Melinda Street
Golden West #38, Lanigan Keith Bird, PGP
Hiawatha #47, Kamsack
Susan Bear
Lloydminster #76
Heather Sigmundson
Queen Alexandra #84
Sandra McIntyre, PM
Corinthian #89
Yorkton #92
Accession #96, Melfort
Dorothy Busby, PGM
Regal #132, Saskatoon
Thanks for the articles and pictures. Members,
please contact your Chapter Correspondent with
news.
Did you know that Sister Marianne Woods (PM of
If your Chapter has not yet reported the name of
your Correspondent we look forward to receiving
it ASAP.
Regina Chapter #7 on five occasions) wears many hats?
One of the most noteable is when she is on stage. Last
evening, in the final performance (of 4) she '”simply
shone” in the Regina Little Theatre play “You Can't Get
There From Here”! Her next 'act' will be in Regina
Summer Stage's performance of Stephen Sondheim's
“Into the Woods” playing July 10-13 at the Regina
Performing Arts Centre.
Just thought you may like to know about this!!! Submitted by Rose Whaley, PGM, Co-Editor
CHAPTER CORRESPONDENTS
Mizpah #1, Moose Jaw
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The Star Gazer is a publication of the Grand
Chapter of Saskatchewan and is designed to
enhance communication within the Order by
providing timely, interesting and educational
information.
The Star Gazer will be emailed to Chapter
Secretaries (or to another Chapter member if the
Secretary does not have email access) on the
following dates:
June 15, September 15, December 15, 2014 and
March 15, 2015.
Please note the deadlines for submissions:
June 1
September 1
December 1
March 1, 2015
CO-EDITORS:
Marianne Woods, PM marianne@osac.ca
Rose Whaley, PGM
robob@sasktel.net
Some thoughts from the Editors:
It is still officially Spring – although some days
may not feel so much like that! Henry
Wordsworth Longfellow wrote: “If spring came
but once in a century, instead of once a year, or
burst forth with the sound of an earthquake, and
not in silence, what wonder and expectation
there would be in all hearts to behold the
miraculous change.” May you and those near
and dear to you experience the wonder and
beauty of the gifts of nature through these
yearned-for days of spring and summer. And
Lord, as we travel, keep us safe. Let us be good
drivers and passengers.
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