November 2004

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, November 19th, 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 to the meeting.

Collation: Under the direction of Sister Linda A. Maynard, assisted by Sisters Nancy J. Molnar and Jackie Poisson.

Congratulations:
To the following members who assisted in other chapters during the past month: Brother Brian J. Smith who served as Installing Chaplain in Martha Washington #6, Goffstown and Sawhegenit 352, Bristol, Sister Lisa F. Britko who substituted as Adah at Palestine #14 in Newtonville, MA and lastly Sister Susan I. Douglas who served as Installing Chaplain in Puritan-Charity-Themis-Atlantic #29, Milford and as substitute Associate Conductress in Ionic-Ragged Mountain #20, Franklin and Sentinel in Mt. Eustis, #37, Tilton.

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG
The Rainbow Girls will be holding their next meeting on Thursday, October 21st. The girls are taking orders for Krispy Kreme doughnuts. They will be on sale for $6 per dozen through November 20th. Contact any member of the Advisory Board or Allyson Britko to place your order. The girls are also selling Holiday Wreaths for a cost of $12.00 each. Contact any member of the Advisory Board or Lisa Strand to place your order. In addition, the Rainbow 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.

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, November 21st, 2004 from 7:30-10:30am. Everyone is invited. All proceeds this month go toward the activities of the Pledge girls.

2004 Masonic Directory
The new Nashua Masonic Directory is now available for purchase at $2 per copy. Please contact Sister Lisa J. Markarian, PM, at 673-2452 if you would like a copy.

Coming Events-
November 10, 2004 Grand Family Fun Night - Holderness
November 12, 2004 Visit Masonic Home - Mini-Monte Carlo Night
November 12, 2004 School of Instruction in Tilton at 6:30pm
November 13, 2004 School of Instruction in Hampton at 9am
November 14, 2004 Grand Cross of Color - Portsmouth - 2pm Banquet
November 7, 2004 Pledge Girls Breakfast - 7:30am - 10:30am
November 7, 2004 Pilgrim Chapter rehearsal - 1pm
November 25, 2004 Thanksgiving Dinner - hosted by Rising Sun Lodge Nashua Masonic Temple - 2pm - All members of Pilgrim Chapter are invited.
November 26, 2004 Pilgrim Chapter Stated meeting - 7:30pm
November 28, 2004 Rainbow Official Visitation - Holderness - 2pm
December 4, 2004 Grand Family Exchange - North Conway
December 5, 2004 Unity Party - Bektash Shrine Center - Concord
December 10, 2004 Visit Masonic Home with Rainbow girls 6:30pm
December 11, 2004 OES Vision Conference - Manchester
December 11, 2004 Rising Sun Holiday Party - Nashua - all members of Pilgrim Chapter are invited.

From the East
On behalf of the officers of Pilgrim Chapter #55, Brother Larry and I wish to extend a sincere thank you to ALL who helped make our Installation a truly special evening. To our Officers, thank you for agreeing to serve with us this year and for assisting Sister Linda with a wonderful collation. Brother Larry and I are looking forward to serving the members of Pilgrim Chapter. To Sister Stacy and Brother John, thank you for setting a wonderful example for Brother Larry and me to follow, we wish you all the best for your future endeavors.

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.