March 2009

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

You are cordially invited to attend the early stated meeting on Friday, March 27th, 2009 at 5:00pm, for the purpose of receiving petitions, balloting and transacting any business that may legally come before the Chapter. Sister Officers may wear colored gowns to the early meeting, but must wear white gowns for the Visitation. The officers will be having rehearsals for Visitation on March 8 and March 22. Please make every attempt to attend these rehearsals. If you cannot make the 5:00pm meeting, please let the W.M. know as soon as possible so a substitute can be found.

There will be a Tea at 3:00pm honoring Sister Gail F. Brown, PM, Grand Representative of British Columbia &Yukon in New Hampshire; Sister Charlotte A. Callahan, Grand Representative of Connecticut in New Hampshire; Sister Priscilla B. Hildebrand, PM, Grand Representative of Virginia in New Hampshire; Sister Lisa K. Hollis, PM, Grand Representative of Wyoming in New Hampshire; Sister Jean C. Sudsbury, PM, Grand Representative of California in New Hampshire; and Sister Lois A. Taylor, Grand Representative of Pennsylvania in New Hampshire.
A chicken dinner for $7.00 will be served after the early meeting. Reservations should be made by March 20 to Joan L. Smith, PM, Sec'y, at 603-888-0891 or JLSPMA@aol.com.

The Official Visitation of the Worthy Grand Matron and Acting Worthy Grand Patron and assisted by the Grand Marshal will begin at 7:30pm. Please bring your Huggables (new stuffed animals with tags still on), Quilts, and Salute the Troop items, and the Monthly ARK donation which this month is "Doggie/Kitty care" items to the meeting. It would be wonderful to see the room fully decorated with those Huggables and Quilts that go to the children in need of a special hug.
Honored guests from our Chapter for the evening are: Brother Jeffrey L. Brown, PP, Associate Grand Patron; Brother David C. Thompson Jr., PGP, Grand Treasurer; Sister Shelley M. Gullett, PM, Grand Conductress; Sister Joan L. Smith, PM, Grand Chaplain; Sister Lisa F. Britko, PM, Grand Marshal; Brother Henry L. Brown, PP, Grand Warder; and Brother John W. Jackson, PP, Grand Sentinel.

Collation - is under the direction of Sister Jennifer Taylor, A.M. assisted by Sister Jacqueline E Poisson, Sister Judy A. Porter, and Brother Norman J. Poisson. This month's collation will be provided by our Past Matrons and Past Patrons.

Sickness and Distress - Brother Harold M. Chase, Jr., WGP, is at home now, but still is weak, and needs your comforting thoughts and prayers; Brother Joseph Clark, PP, and Sister Linda Thompson are still ill and could use some encouragement. I am sure all of these Sisters and Brothers could use a card and a prayer from all of us.

Congratulations to Br. Mark A. Marden, PP, who was recently made an Honorary Past Master of Mt. Prospect Lodge #69 in Holderness; to our Brothers who recently were installed into offices in their Masonic Lodges: Br. Michael S. Henry, Jr., Warden, and Br. Kevin J. Carter, Sr. Warden, of Ancient York Lodge #89; and Br. David B. Molnar, Worshipful Master, Robert M. Porter, Jr., Sr. Warden, Br. G. Raymond Palmer, Treasurer, Br. Guy R. Martineau, Sr. Deacon, Br. Kenneth E. Ziehm, Jr. Deacon, and Br. Dennis Webster, Organist, all of Rising Sun Lodge #39.

Sympathy is extended to Sister Beverly F. Burleigh, P.M. upon the loss of her brother.

Scholarships- Educational scholarships are available for OES members and their families through NH Grand Chapter. The vote will be at the early meeting in March to submit the name to the Grand Chapter Educational Scholarship Committee from Pilgrim Chapter. If anyone is interested in seeking an application form for any OES Scholarship, please contact the Chapter Secretary.

Bearmericans Ball- The OES Ball will be held at the Best Western Wynwood Hotel and Suites in Portsmouth, NH on April 18. Social hour at 6:00pm. Dinner choice of Lobster or Prime Rib at 7:00 pm and dancing until 11:00pm. Contact Sister Pat Hamel at 603-542-7648 for dinner reservations.

Nashua Assembly #9. IORG, Pledge and Sparkles meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. Their next meetings are March 19 and April 2 at 7:00pm. New members are always welcome to attend any Pledge or Sparkle meeting. If you know of any girls 11 to 20 who would like to join Rainbow, please contact Sister Lisa J. Proulx, Mother Advisor, at 673-2452. If you know of any girls 4 to 11 who would like to join Pledges or Sparkles, please contact Sister Sherry Jackson, Pledge Mom or Sister Stacy Desrosiers Asst. Pledge Mom at 579-0519.

Directory- The new edition of the 2009 Nashua Masonic Family Directory is now available for $3.00 and on CD for $2.00. Contact Sister Lisa J.M. Proulx, PM, for a copy at 603-673-2452.

Coming Events-
March 14 Tilton Official Visitation
March 15 OES Pledge Breakfast- 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
March 21 Claremont Official Visitation
March 26 Lebanon Official Visitation
March 28 Bradford Official Visitation
April 4 Exchange with RI in Westerly RI
April 12 Easter Sunday
April 13 Langdon Official Visitation
April 16 Kingston Official Visitation
April 17-21 Beamerican Ball Weekend- Portsmouth NH

From the East:
As all who have sat in this chair know, the success in the office of Worthy Matron and Patron depends upon help from all of the members. Br. John and I realize we cannot do this by ourselves and greatly appreciate the help from so many wonderful Sisters and Brothers. This month we extend a big thank you to Sisters Joan Smith, Sue Douglas and Tracey Thompson for all their help on the monthly bulletins and programs. Thank you to Sister B. Judith Fenner for her wonderful talk on Genealogy after February's meeting.

As we prepare for our Visitation, Brother John and I are looking forward for this very special day and truly appreciate all the help we are being given in its preparation. We feel very proud to represent our Chapter and hope we in turn will do the Chapter proud.

May the Lord watch between me and Thee While we are absent, one from the other.

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