April 2009

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of receiving petitions, balloting and transacting any business that may legally come before the Chapter. Sister Officers may wear colored gowns. We will be honoring our Past Matrons and Past Patrons at this meeting.

Collation - is under the direction of Sister Jennifer Taylor, AM, assisted by Sister Jacqueline E Poisson, Sister Judy A. Porter, and Brother Norman J. Poisson.

In Memoriam

Sickness and Distress - Brother Harold M. Chase, Jr., Worthy Grand Patron, is at home now, but still is weak, and he needs your comforting thoughts and prayers. Brother Joseph Clark, PP, and Sister Linda Thompson continue to be on our sick list and could use some encouragement. Brother David C. Thompson, Jr. PGP, GGCCM, and Sister Ashley E. Steele both had recent surgeries and are at home recuperating well. I am sure all of these Sisters and Brothers could use a card and a prayer from all of us.

Congratulations to the officers on a job well done at our Visitation. Welcome to our new members who joined at our Visitation- Sister Heidi R. Roy, Brothers J. C. Taylor and Matthew E. Cousins. We hope you have many fun-filled moments and wonderful memories as members of our Chapter.

Grand Conductress Organizational Meeting- Sister Shelley, Brother John, and Sister Gini cordially invite the Officers and Members of Pilgrim Chapter No. 55 to be their guest the Organizational Group meeting on Sunday May 3, 2009 at the Nashua Masonic Temple. The social hour begins at 1pm and there will be a lunch at 2pm. There is no charge for the lunch however reservations are a must! Please contact Sister Shelley M. Gullett, Grand Conductress, at 533-9028 or smg55oes@comcast.net if you plan to attend.

Scholarships- There are still Educational scholarships for Eastern Star members and their family available through NH Grand Chapter. The Albert D. Miner Scholarship (through the Traveling Lights Scholarship Committee in memory of the late husband of Edith P. Miner, PGM 1967-68) is still accepting applications until May 1. E.S.T.A.R.L. Scholarships are available to those pursuing further education in a religious field and is available to non-members as well as members of O.E.S. Applications are due by May 1. If anyone is interested in seeking an application form for any Scholarship please contact the Chapter Secretary who can guide you through the process.

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG, Rainbow Pledge Group and SPARKLES meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. Their next meetings are April 16th and May 7th at 7:00 pm. New members are always welcome to attend any Pledge or Sparkle meeting. If you know of a girl between 11& 20 who would like to join please contact Sister Lisa J. Proulx, Mother Advisor, at 673-2452. If you know of any girls between the ages of 4 & 11 who would like to join please contact Sister Sherry Jackson, Pledge Mom or Sister Stacy Desrosiers Asst. Pledge Mom at 579-0519.

O.E.S. Breakfast to Benefit Rainbow Pledges- The next breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2009 from 7:30am to 10:30am. Cost is $7.00. Everyone is invited. All proceeds will go towards the activities of the Pledge girls.

Directory - The new edition of the 2009 Nashua Masonic Family Directory is now available at a bargain price of $3.00! The directory is also available on CD at a cost of $2.00. Contact Sister Lisa J.M. Proulx, PM, if you would like one at 603-673-2452.

Coming Events

April 17-19 Bearmerican Ball Weekend- Portsmouth NH
April 20 Hillsboro Official Visitation
April 22 Hampton Official Visitation
April 28 Goffstown Official Visitation
April 29 Milford Official Visitation
May 1 Littleton (No. Haverhill) Official Visitation
May 2 IORG/OES Drive- In Charity Fundraiser- Tilton Masonic Temple- 11:30- 2pm
May 3 Grand Conductress Organizational Meeting- Nashua
May 5 Union Official Visitation
May 7 Northwood Official Visitation
May 8 Colebrook Official Visitation
May 9 Lancaster Official Visitation
May 12 No. Conway Official Visitation

With fraternal love,
Sherry Jackson WM
John Jackson PP

Sharon M. Jackson, Worthy Matron 18 Valhalla Drive, Nashua, NH 03062 603-598-2682 jackson03062@hotmail.com

John W Jackson, PP. Worthy Patron 18 Valhalla Drive, Nashua, NH 03062 603-598-2682 jackson03062@hotmail.com