June 2005

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, June 24th, 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.

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: Deborah K. Bartol, Lisa F. Britko, P.M., Sherri L. Brooks, Mary Jo Carden, P.M., Stacy M. Desrosiers, P.M., Carla R. Eaton, Ethel E. Gould, Bette L. Gove, Gail W. Heimbach, P.M., Ruth J. Holmes, P.M., John W. Jackson, P.P., Sharon M. Jackson, James J. Jones, P.P., Diane E. Kanady, Nancy B. Kime, Stephen Kolesnik, Bethany L. Maynard, Cynthia J. Michaud, Ellen M. Morrill, P.M., Joseph W. Morrill, Lee Ogonowsky-Prevo, Luisa A. Pakosky, Kristen J. Ricard, Lisa M. Russell, Raymond R. Russell, Jr., Judith L. Trest, P.M., and Priscilla G. Zahos. Congratulations to our Sister Patricia W. Hills, P.G.M who was presented with the Joseph D. Vaughan award at the State House in Concord on May 12th, 2005. Sister Pat was recommended for this award by Granite Ledges and was presented the award by the State Committee on Aging and the New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS). This award is presented to an individual or couple over the age of 60 in each county who has shown outstanding leadership or achievement as a volunteer on behalf of older citizens in New Hampshire. We wish to extend our Congratulations to Brother C. Wayne Libby who was elected and installed as Senior Grand Warden and Brother Robert G. Bianchi who was appointed as District Deputy Grand Master to the 2nd Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New Hampshire.

Sickness and Distress: Thoughts and cards are requested for our Sister Helen (Gerry) Bemis, who was in the hospital for a short stay, and is now at Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare; Sister Joan L. Smith, P.M., who recently had shoulder surgery and Sister Sandra G. Dudley, P.M. who has been having some health problems.

Sympathy - Is extended to Sister Susan I. Douglas, P.M. on the loss of her Mother and Sister Julie I. Marciello on the loss of her Grandmother

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG The Rainbow Girls will be holding their next meetings on Thursday June 2nd, 2005, and Thursday June 16th, 2005 at 7:00pm. The 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 also 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, June 19th, 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., Gail Brown and Brother Jeff Brown and Rainbow Girl Allyson Britko, for joining us 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 June 10th, 2005 at 6:30pm. We are also planning a BBQ on July 10th, 2005 for the residents, lunch will be served at 12:00 noon, anyone interested in joining us, please contact the Worthy Matron or Worthy Patron.

Coming Events-
June 10, 2005 Masonic Home Visit - 6:30pm
June 10, 2005 Visitation in North Haverhill/Reception
June 11, 2005 Visitation in Pittsfield
June 12, 2005 Dream Seekers Meeting in Littleton
June 15, 2005 Rising Sun Hiatus Feast - 6:15pm
Jun 16, 2005 Nashua Assembly stated meeting - 7:00pm
Jun 18, 2005 Visitation and Reception in Littleton
June 18, 2005 Bektash Shrine 100th Anniversary
June 19, 2005 Pledge Breakfast - 7:30am - 10:30am
June 24, 2005 Pilgrim Chapter Stated meeting - 7:30pm
June 25, 2005 Dream Seekers Cruise on the Mt. Washington
June 26, 2005 Rainbow Homecoming for Hayley Holmes GWA - Exeter
July 1 & 2, 2005 New Hampshire Grand Assembly
July 4 - 6, 2005 Nova Scotia Grand Chapter
July 7 - 9, 2005 New Brunswick Grand Chapter
July 9, 2005 Rising Sun Mini Golf Tournament
July 10, 2005 Barbeque at the Masonic Home - 12:00noon
July 15-17, 2005 NASCAR Races - Louden
July 24, 2005 Light Keepers Meeting - Claremont
Aug 6, 2005 Shrine Parade
Aug 13, 2005 Rising Sun Fishing Trip
Aug 21, 2005 Grand Representatives Picnic
Aug 24 - 27, 2005 Grand Chapter of New Hampshire

From the East

Sisters and Brothers I can hardly believe it is June already. We have had a very busy year so far and are so very proud to be a part of this wonderful order. We wish for you a summer filled with family, friends and relaxation.

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.