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:January 2002 Dear Sisters and Brothers:You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday. January 25, 2002 at 7:30 PM, for the purpose of receiving petitions, balloting, and transacting any business that may legally come before the Chapter. Sister Officers may wear colored gowns. Host/Hostess: for the evening will be Sister Pamela G. Williams, P.M., and Sister Susan I. Douglas, P. M. Grand Marshal. Collation:Under the direction of Sister Lisa F. Britko, assisted by Sisters Jackie Poisson and Nancy Molnar. January sponsors are Sisters Pamela G. Williams, P.M. and Susan I. Douglas, P.M., Grand Marshal. Congratulations: to our new members who were initiated last month - Sisters Lisa K. Hollis, Deborah A. Wall, Donna L. Betz, and Cindy A. Stephens. Word has just reached us that Sister Joyce E. Brady is now serving as Electa at her new Chapter in Barstow, Ca. Sister Marylyn M. Young was chosen to carry the Olympic Torch after being nominated for her years of service at McDonald’s here in Nashua. Her leg of the relay was in York, Maine on December 28th. Thinking of you: Sister Dorothy A. Durfee recently moved into the Hunt Community. Sister Katherine Jo Drown continues to recuperate at home after hip surgery. Sister Patricia B. Anthony and Brother James A. Brady have been feeling a bit under the weather at home. Sympathy:is extended to the Sisters Nancy B. Kime on the loss of her father, and Deborah K. Bartol on the loss of her grandfather. Food Pantry Collection: Please bring non-perishable food items, paper goods, school supplies, and toiletries to be donated to the Nashua Pastoral Care Center. January’s food item is Macaroni and Cheese. This will be an ongoing service project of Sister Joan and Brother Brian. Mitten Tree: If you knit or have yarn to donate, please bring items to the meetings for Sister Valerie L. Sonner. Suppers: are schedule for January 15th and 19th. Help is needed. Please contact Sister Jean at 882-1088 to volunteer. Nashua Assembly #9, IORG: Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:00 PM. The next meetings will be Thursday, January 17th and February 7th. The Assembly is looking for Eastern Star members who would be willing to serve as Mentors to these young girls. Mentors will be assigned an individual girl and are expected to help guide her through learning ritual and completing projects. For more information and to sign up as a Mentor, contact our Associate Matron, Sister Lisa F. Britko. Rainbow Pledge Group: Meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 PM under the direction of Pledge Mom Sister Sherry Jackson. Their next meeting is February 7th. They are always looking for new members. If you know of any girl age 8-11 who would be interested in attending these meetings that are open to the public, bring them along and introduce them to our lively group of girls. Public Breakfast: The next breakfast will be held on Sunday, January 20th. The donation is $5.00, and everyone is invited. All proceeds go to the Pledge girls for their projects. Visitation by the Worthy Grand Matron and her SuiteVisitation by the Deputy Grand Matron and her Suite
From the East – We hope your holidays were joyous and peaceful, and that you have entered into the New Year with a renewed spirit of commitment to those things near and dear to your hearts. As we start our New Year in this Chapter, let us all renew our promise to serve the Chapter, its members, and our community to the best of our abilities. With Fraternal Love
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. |
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