February 2005

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, February 25th, 2005 at 7:30pm, for the purpose of receiving petitions, balloting and transacting any business that may legally come before the Chapter. Sister Officers must wear white gowns to the meeting as we will exemplify the degrees of our order. 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 To our Sisters and Brothers who are celebrating Star Anniversaries this month: Nancy C. Archer, Nancy L Bettencourt, Phyllis A. Lackie, Shirley G. Nason, Barbara L. Rollet, Allison E. Smith, Leslee E. Steele, Ashley E. Steele, Leigh A Staffon, Lisa E. Strand and Brother Roland N. Petersen. Belated congratulations to Sister Mae and Brother Irving Cable, P.P. who celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in December. Congratulations are extended to our Worthy Patron, Brother Larry D. Gullett who was installed as Worshipful Master of Rising Sun Lodge on January 22nd, 2005. Sister Cathy R. Ossif & Brother Harry J. Ossif, welcome to our family.

Sickness and Distress: Thoughts, Prayers and cards are requested for our Brother Raymond R. Russell who is at home very ill; our Sister Beverly F. Burleigh, P.M. who is recovering from bronchitis: our Sister Edith Holmes who is at home recovering from surgery; our Sister V. Irene Prevost, P.M. who is at home recovering from a long bout with the flu and our Sister Shirley E Jolly, P.M. who has recently undergone knee surgery.

Sympathy: Sympathy is extended to our Sister Jane Decelle on the loss of her husband. Our sympathies are also extended to our Worthy Patron, Larry D. Gullett on the loss of his father.

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG The Rainbow Girls will be holding their next meeting on Thursday, February 3rd, 2005, at 7:00pm. 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, February 20th, 2005 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 Sisters Lisa F. Britko P.M., Ellen M. Morrill PM, Sandra J. Libby, Gail F. Brown and Brothers Robert M. Porter, C. Wayne Libby, Jeffrey Brown, members of Rising Sun Lodge Guy Martineau and Ken Zheim and Rainbow Girl Allyson Britko for joining me on our visit to the Masonic Home. The residents truly enjoyed their Casino night! The next visit will be another Monte Carlo night on Friday February11th, 2005 at 6:30pm. A huge Thank You to those who donated books, they were greatly appreciated! 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-
February 5, 2005 Fabulous Fraternal Family Fiesta
February 6, 2005 Rehearsal - Initiation - 1:00pm
February 7, 2005 Past Matrons' & Past Patrons', Nashua Masonic Temple
February 11, 2005 Visit Masonic Home, Casino Night - 6:30pm
February 12, 2005 Rising Sun Italian Night - 5:00pm - 8:00pmAll are invited.
February 17, 2005 Rainbow Stated Meeting - 7:00pm
February 20, 1005 Pledge Breakfast - 7:30am - 10:30am
February 20, 2005 Rehearsal - Initiation - 1:00pm
February 25, 2005 Pilgrim Stated Meeting - 7:30pm - Initiation
February 26, 2005 All NE & Canada Exchange - Vermont
February 27, 2005 Disney On Ice - Verizon Arena, Manchester
March 3, 2005 Rainbow Stated Meeting - 7:00pm
March 6, 2005 Rising Sun Veterans Program
March 11, 2005 Visit Masonic Home, Casino Night - 6:30pm

From the East
Sisters and Brothers,

February is the month when we celebrate the birthday of a great patriot - George Washington, our first President. He has endeared himself in every American's heart, not only because he was the first President, but because he stood for truth and honor. He knew the value of making friends; he knew that one's actions, more than words, made for real friendships. To emulate George Washington is our privilege and to him, the man, the patriot, the statesman, the Freemason, we pay tribute to the man who exemplified the principles that make up our Masonic Family.

February is also the month we take that extra step to honor our loved ones on Valentine's Day. On this special day may we all have the needed grace to follow the teachings of our Star Point Electa, showing our love for our Sisters and Brothers.

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.