May 2005

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, May 27th, 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: Lillian M. Calloway, Mary Jo Carden, P.M., Doris M. Cobb, Cynthia Covey, Marion F. Duncan, P.M., Frederick Duncan, P.G.P., Lilla Hammond, Shirley E. Jolly, P.M., Helen Lellos, Marilyn McCubrey, Virginia A. McLavey, Virginia M Norton, P.M., Marjorie H. O'Neal, E. Marie Palmer, G. Raymond Palmer, Frances Pollock, Constance M. Pratt, Abbott E. Rice, Mildred F. Rogers, Eva E. Simard, P.M., Martha A. Spaulding, Jean C. Sudsbury, P.M., William F. Sullivan, Pearl M. Tenney, P.M., Shirley J. VanVliet, Harold VanVliet, JoAnn Vickery-Lister.

A warm welcome to our newest members Ken and Christina Ziehm, we're happy to have you. Congratulations to Sisters Susan I. Douglas P.M. who served as Marshal, Lisa F. Britko, P.M. Grand Adah, who served as Adah, Ruth J. Holmes, P.M. who served as Ruth, Joan L. Smith, P.M. who served as Electa, Edith C. Holmes who served as Electrician and Brother Brian J. Smith, P.P. who served as Worthy Patron for Visitation at Orient Chapter #22 in Exeter. Also, to Sisters Lisa F. Britko, P.M., Grand Adah who served as Adah, Shelley M. Gullett, W.M., who served as Martha and Joan L. Smith, P.M., who served as Electa at Tide Mill Chapter #67 in Hampton. And to our Sisters Lisa F. Britko, P.M., Grand Adah who served as Associate Conductress, Bonnie L. Carbary, P.M., Grand Conductress who served as Conductress and Joan L. Smith, P.M. who served as Courtesy Candidate at Salem Chapter #57 in Salem and lastly to Sisters Lisa F. Britko P.M., Grand Adah, who served as Adah and Susan I. Douglas, P.M. who served as Esther at Mizpah-Eunice #30 in Langdon.

Sickness and Distress: Thoughts and cards are requested for our Sister Bonnie L. Carbary, Grand Conductress who has had a bout with the flu, Sister Phyllis A. Lackie who has recovered from knee surgery; Sister Sharon M. Jackson who has not been well lately, Sister Helen (Gerry) Bemis who was in the hospital for a short stay and Sister Gail F. Brown who has been having some medical issues.

Sympathy: Is extended to our Sister Lillian Woessner on the loss of her husband, our Sister Lilla Hammond on the loss of her brother and to the family of our Brother Raymond R. Russell, Sr.

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG The Rainbow Girls will be holding their next meetings on Thursday May 5th, 2005, and Thursday May 19th, 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, My 15th, 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 Brothers C. Wayne Libby Jr. and Guy R. Martineau as well as Sister Sandi Libby, 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 May 20, 2005 at 6:30pm. A huge Thank You to those who donated books, they were greatly appreciated! All Sisters and Brothers are invited to attend. There are plans to start a garden at the home, anyone wishing to donate flowers for this venture, please contact the Worthy Matron.

Dream Seekers Silent Auction - There will be a Silent Auction on June 5, 2005 from 2pm - 6pm at the American Legion Hall in Hillsboro to benefit the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron's Youth Scholarship program. Advance tickets are on sale for $10.00 or may be purchased at the door for $15.00. Please come join us for an afternoon of FUN.

Coming Events-
May 11, 2005 Visitation in Milford
May 14, 2005 Grand Chapter Craft Table meeting, Franklin Masonic Lodge
May 15, 2005 Pledge Breakfast - 7:30am - 10:30am
May 15, 2005 Grand Representatives Reception, Rochester - 2:00pm
May 16-18, 2005 Maine Grand Chapter
May 19-21, 2005 Mass Grand Chapter
May 19, 2005 Rainbow Stated Meeting - 7:00pm
May 20, 2005 Masonic Home Visit - 6:30pm
May 20-21, 2005 New Hampshire Grand Lodge
May 22, 2005 Friendship Day, Franklin Masonic Lodge - 2:00pm
May 26, 2005 Visitation in Warner
May 27, 2005 Pilgrim Chapter Stated Meeting - 7:30pm
June 2, 2005 Rainbow Stated Meeting - 7:00pm
June 2, 2005 Visitation in Northwood/Reception
June 4, 2005 Rainbow Installation of Officers
June 4, 2005 Reception for Kristen Cadwallader, Supreme Deputy IORG - Portsmouth Masonic Lodge
June 5, 2005 Dream Seekers Silent Auction - American Legion, Hillsboro
June 10, 2005 Masonic Home Visit - 6:30pm
June 10, 2005 Visitation in North Haverhill/Reception

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.