December 2004

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, December 17th, 2004 at 7:30pm, for the purpose of receiving petitions, balloting and transacting any business that may legally come before the Chapter. Please note change in date. Sister Officers may wear colored gowns to the meeting. This will be a joint meeting with Salem Chapter #57 and will serve as our Annual Holiday Party with Yankee Swap ($5.00 limit). Any member wishing to attend a meeting who may need a ride, please call the Worthy Matron at 891-1291.

Collation: Under the direction of Sister Linda A. Maynard, assisted by Sisters Nancy J. Molnar and Jacqueline E. Poisson.

Congratulations: Congratulations to those who assisted other chapters recently. Several members traveled to Salem on November 19 to assist Salem Chapter #57, including Brother Larry D. Gullett, W.P., who served as Associate Patron; Sister Pamela G. Williams, P.M., as Treasurer; Sister Charlotte A. Callahan as Associate Conductress; Sister Lisa F. Britko, P.M. and Grand Adah, as Adah; Sister Ruth J. Holmes, P.M., as Ruth; Sister Charleen B. Lord as Electa; and Sister Ellen M. Morrill, P.M., as Warder.

Sympathy-Is extended to Brother Larry D. Gullett, Worthy Patron on the loss of his Mother.

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG The Rainbow Girls will be holding their next meeting on Thursday, December 16th. In addition, the Rainbow Girls are now collecting old cell phones. If you would like to donate to this project, please drop off your cell phone in the box at the Temple. They will be collecting these throughout the year. Beverage Tabs, are being collected by the Rainbow Girls to benefit the Shriner's Hospitals.

Rainbow Pledge Group Pledge Mom, Sister Sharon M. Jackson (598-2682) and the Pledge girls are actively looking for new members. Please call Mom Sherry if you know of a girl age 8-11 years old who would like to join.

OES Breakfast to benefit Rainbow Pledge The next breakfast will be held on Sunday, December 19th, 2004 from 7:30-10:30am. Everyone is invited. All proceeds this month go toward the activities of the Pledge girls.

Masonic Home Thank you to Sister Sandra M. Libby and Brother Robert M. Porter for joining Brother Larry and me last month for our Monte Carlo night. The residents truly enjoyed the evening! Pilgrim Chapter will be visiting the Masonic Home on a monthly basis. The next visit will be a joint venture with Rainbow on December 10th at 6:30pm. All Sisters and Brothers are invited to attend. The Worthy Matron will be collecting books for the library at the home. The residents enjoy history, biographies, murder mysteries and romance novels. There will be a box in the foyer at each meeting.
Breast Cancer Awareness: You can help support funding for mammograms for women from all over the world with daily visits to: "thebreastcancersite.com".

Coming Events-
December 10, 2004 Visit Masonic Home with Rainbow girls 6:30pm
December 11, 2004 OES Vision Conference - Manchester
December 11, 2004 Rising Sun Holiday Party - Nashua - all members of Pilgrim Chapter are invited.
December 17, 2004 Pilgrim Chapter Stated meeting - 7:30pm
December 19, 2004 Pledge Girls Breakfast - 7:30am - 10:30am
December 19, 2004 Pilgrim Chapter Rehearsal - 1:00pm
January 8, 2005 Grand Family Exchange - Auburn, ME
January 14, 2005 Visit Masonic Home, Casino Night - 6:30pm
January 15, 2005 Rainbow Installation of Officers
January 16, 2005 Pledge Girls Breakfast - 7:30am - 10:30am
January 22, 2005 Rising Sun Installation of Officers - 2:00pm

From the East
Sisters and Brothers as we celebrate this Holiday Season, may we keep in mind all the wonderful gifts our Heavenly Father has provided us. One of Gods many gifts, is that of Friendship. There are so many definitions of friendship - all good, all true. It has been called: A chair of Gold, shaped in God's all perfect mold; each link a smile, a laugh, a tear; A grip of the hand, a word of cheer. Sisters and Brothers, we are all blessed to have been given this special gift to keep it in our hearts not only this Season of giving, but all year long.

Brother Larry and I wish each of you, your families and friends this Holiday Season, good health, many blessings and the time to create memories with your loved ones.

Remember, no task is so small that it won't "Make a Difference" in someone's day!

With fraternal love,

Shelley M. Gullett, Worthy Matron 6 April Drive Nashua NH 03060 603-891-1291 Cell: 603-533-9028 smg55oes@comcast.net

Larry D. Gullett, Worthy Parton 6 April Drive Nashua NH 03060 603-891-1291 Cell: 603-582-7233 ldg39fam@comcast.net

If there is any change in your address, please notify our Secretary so that she may correct her records. So that none may be forgotten, please notify the Worthy Matron or the Secretary or any glad or sad tidings.