May 2002

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

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

We will be honoring our 25, 50, and 65 year members at this meeting. Our 25 year members are Sisters Lauri L. McMullen, Julia Pitarys, Sally T. Driggs, Joyce E. Pelletier, Rosemarie C. Smith, and Brother Richard E. Driggs. Our 50 year members are Sisters Ruth S. Bent, Ellen E. Clement, Ursula B. Classon, Elizabeth G. McPhee, and Brother Donald D. Clement. Our 65 year members are Sisters Dorothy A. Durfee and Edith H. McEvoy.

Host/Hostess: for the evening will be Sister Susan J. Whitney, P.M., and Sister Jeanette L. Healey, P.M.
Collation: Under the direction of Sister Lisa F. Britko, assisted by Sisters Jackie Poisson and Nancy Molnar. The sponsors this month are Sisters Gail F. Whitney and Deborah A. Wall.

Thinking of you: Get well wishes go out to Sister Lillian Y. Woessner, Olive E. Bragdon, and Patricia B. Anthony, P.M. Also to Sister Shirley G. Nason who recently had surgery. Brother Leighton A. Drown, P.P. is now at home recuperating.
Sympathy: is extended to Sisters Leslee E. Steele and Deborah A. Wall at the loss of their mother, Sister Lee Ogonowsky/Prevo at the loss of her grandmother, and Sister Arleen W. Osborn, P.M. on the loss of her husband, our Brother Howard W. Osborn, P.P..
Congratulations: to Sister Cathleen P. Flint who was recently installed as Royal Matron of Nashoba Valley Court #13, Order of the Amaranth, Concord, Ma., and also as Grand Historian of the Grand Court, Order of the Amaranth in Massachusetts. Sisters Susan I. Douglas, P.M., Patricia W. Hills, P.G.M. Grand Secretary Emeritus, Charlotte A. Callahan and Lisa F. Britko recently served as members of Floral Ceremonies in Installations in Massachusetts.

Food Pantry Collection: Please bring non-perishable food items, paper goods, school supplies, and toiletries to be donated to the Nashua Pastoral Care Center.
May 's item is Shampoos and Conditioners. This is an ongoing service project of Sister Joan and Brother Brian.
Princess House Raffle: Sister Ellie M. Morrill P.M. is holding a raffle for beautiful Princess House gifts, the proceeds of which go to the Shriners Hospitals. Please contact her at 888-6669 if you wish to purchase tickets. Drawing will be at end of May meeting.

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, May 16th and June 6th . The girls are having a Ham and Bean supper from 5:30-7pm on May 24th (before our stated meeting) to benefit their Supreme Assembly trip. The cost is $6. All members are welcome to attend. Contact Mom Shelley M. Gullett for details at 595-2672.

Rainbow Pledge Group meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 pm. under the direction of Pledge Mom Sister Sherry M. Jackson. The next meeting is June 6th. The next breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 19th from 7:30-10am. The donation. is $5.00, and everyone is invited. All proceeds go to the Pledge girls for their projects.

Coming Events-
May 7- Visitation - Unity Fraternal Chapter #21 -Union
May 9- Visitation- Relham Martha #46 -Enfield
May 11- Silver Hill Vesta Chapter #59 - Warner
May 14 -Ancient York Meeting
May 15- Rising Sun Meeting
May 16 Nashua Rainbow Meeting
May 19- Pledge Breakfast
May 24- Ham and Bean supper prior to meeting
May 25- Grand Family Exchange with Quebec
May 31-June 1- Grand Family NYC trip
June 6- Nashua Rainbow and Pledge Meeting

Attention: The 2002 edition of the Nashua Masonic Family Directory will be published this fall. Please contact Sister Lisa J. Markarian, PM if you would like to take out a business advertisement or if you would like your email address or work phone number included in your free listing. Sister Lisa can be reached at 673-2452.

From the East - As we observe our country's Memorial Day celebration, let us all take time out to remember all of our Veterans and Active Service Men and Women around the world. It is by their toil and sacrifice that we, the people, are able to enjoy America's enduring freedoms. Let us honor the Flag of our nation, symbol of American civilization, enlightenment, and liberty. Long may it wave o'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

With fraternal love

Joan L. Smith Worthy Matron 16 Cliff Rd. Nashua NH 03062-2356 603-888-0891 JLSPMA@aol.com

Brian J. Smith P.P. Worthy Patron 16 Cliff Rd. Nashua NH 03062-2356 603-888-0891 BriJSmith@aol.com

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.