Dear Sisters and Brothers: May 2004

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, May 28, 2004 at 7:30pm, 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 the Star Point Electa with a short program and our 25, 50, and 65-year members. Please join us!

Collation - Under the direction of Sister Shelley M Gullett, AM, assisted by Sisters Jackie Poisson and Nancy Molnar.

Sympathy - Is extended to Sister Joyce Notides on the death of her mother and to Sister Priscilla G Zahos on the death of her husband.

We also extend our deepest sympathy to Sister Joyce Brady on the death of her husband, James Brady. Both Joyce and Jim were very active members of Pilgrim Chapter until their move to California. The members of Pilgrim Chapter join the members of Barstow Chapter #242, Barstow, CA, in extending our prayers and support to Joyce during this difficult time.

Thinking of You - Brother James J Jones, Sr, PP, as he recovers from a recent by-pass surgery.

Congratulations to Sister Ellen M Morrill, PM, on her new position as Grand Representative of Scotland in New Hampshire.

Welcome to Brother Jeffrey L Brown who was initiated at our April meeting. We look forward to seeing you in Chapter!

Congratulations to our 25, 50 and 65 year members: Gayle H Lowell, William F Lowell, Trudy A Marshall, PM, Carol A Pauling, Annie L K Rice, Patti A Fuller, John G Senter, Mildred Taylor, Ethel E Gould, Hope E Mercer, Dorothy R Millman, Luisa A Pakosky, Priscilla G Zahos, Harryatt Descoteaux, Ruth J Morrill, PM, and Elizabeth W Sinclair. We will be horning all of these members at our May meeting. Please join me in welcoming and congratulating them at that time.

Cell Phone Collection- We are collecting used wireless phones during the month of May and giving them to the Verizon HopeLine program. This phone-recycling program directly benefits victims of domestic violence. The company collects previously owned wireless handsets to be refurbished, recycled and/or sold, donating all the proceeds to non-profit domestic violence advocacy organizations and purchasing new handsets for victims. Please join me in supporting this worthy cause.

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG - The Rainbow Girls meet next on May 20th and June 3rd, both meetings begin at 7pm. The Installation of Officers will take place on Monday, May 31st at 9:30am. A breakfast will begin at 8:30am prior to the installation of officers. Also, the girls are still collecting items for the Shriners Hospital and will be doing a "Flamingo Invasion" project to support the efforts of the Assembly. The girls will be holding an Italian Night Masonic Family dinner on Friday, May 21st. Tickets are available in advance and a limited number at the door. More information is available on all of these projects by contacting Sister Donna L Betz, Mother Advisor.

Rainbow Reunion - The NH Rainbow Majority Association is planning a special Reunion Celebration on Saturday, August 21, 2004. Additional details will be in the next bulletin.

Rainbow Pledge Group - Pledge Mom, Sister Sherry 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, May 16, 2004, from 7:30-10:30am. Everyone is invited. All proceeds this month go toward the activities of the Pledge girls.

Nashua Masonic Directories - For 2003, are now available for $2.00 each. Contact Lisa J. Markarian, PM, at 603-673-2452 or lisajm@comptek.net to get your copy.

Suppers - We have one last supper on Wednesday, May 26th. If you are able to assist, please contact Sister Jean C Sudsbury, PM.

Coming Events-
May 16, 2004 - Grand Representatives reception in Penacook
May 17-19, 2004 - Maine Grand Chapter Session
May 20-22, 2004 - Massachusetts Grand Chapter Session
May 21, 2004 - Masonic Family "Italian Night" dinner in Nashua
May 22, 2004 - CHIPS program at the Boys & Girls Club in Nashua
May 22, 2004 - Official Visitation at Silver Hill-Vesta Chapter #49, Bradford
May 26, 2004 - Official Visitation at Summit Chapter #56 Canaan
May 28, 2004 - Pilgrim Chapter Stated Meeting

From the East-
To all of our Mothers, we wish you a very special Mother's Day! And to all, let us remember those who have gone before us on this Memorial Day. Whether they sacrificed their life for our country in battle or not, our memories of them will live on forever.

With fraternal love

Lisa F. Britko Worthy Matron 20 Coleridge Road Nashua NH 03062-2427 603-888-8533 auntielisab@hotmail.com

Raymond M. Flynn Worthy Patron 9 Greenwood Lane Acton, Ma 01720-3901 978-263-9204 jeba@fiam.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.