November 2007

Dear Sisters and Brothers:
You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, November 23, 2007 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 to the meeting.

Collation - Under the direction of Sister Sharon M. Jackson, AM., assisted by Sisters Nancy J. Molnar and Jacqueline E_ Poisson.

Congratulations are extended to our newest members, Sisters Mary Katherine Albenzi and Lisa Retey, who were initiated at our October meeting. Congratulations to our members who were installed into offices in their "sister" chapters: Sister Ellen M. Morrill, PM., as Martha in Puritan-Charity-Themis-Atlantic Chapter #29 in Milford; Sister Katherine M. Peringer as Conductress in Sawhegenit Chapter #52 in Bristol; Brother Ronald E. Carbary as Worthy Patron, Sister Bonnie L. Carbary; P.G.M., as Conductress, Brother Mark A. Marden, PP, as Marshal and Sister Jacqueline B. Maiden, PM., as Chaplain in Ellacoya Chapter #43 in Holderness; Sister Joyce L. Brown, PM., as Worthy Matron, Brother David C. Thompson, Jr., PG.P, as Treasurer, Sister Lorraine E. Thompson, W G.M., as Conductress, Sister Pamela E. Taylor, P.M., as Associate Conductress, and Brother Henry C. Brown, PP, as Marshal in Salem Chapter #57 in Salem. And congratulations to the newlyinstalled officers of Pilgrim Chapter #55.
Sickness and Distress- Sister jean C. Sudsbury PM., recently underwent surgery and is at home recuperating and doing well. Sister Ellen M. Morrill, PM., had a recent stay in the hospital and is now home recuperating. Prayers, cards, and calls would be much appreciated.

Monthly Donation- We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys at the November meeting to be donated to the Santa Fund. Please support this worthwhile charity and brighten the day of a child this holiday season.

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG- Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:00 pm. All OES members are welcome to attend any Rainbow meeting or event. The next meeting will be on Thursday, November 15, 2007. Please come and support our future!
Rainbow Pledge Group-The Pledge girls are actively looking for new members! Please call Sister Sharon M. Jackson, Pledge Mom at 5982682 if you know of a girl between 8 & I 1 years old who would like to join.

OES Breakfast to benefit Rainbow Pledge The next breakfast -will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 7:30-10:30 am. Everyone is invited. All proceeds will go towards the activities of the Pledge girls.

Pilgrim Chapter Cookbook - We still need more recipies to publish our Chapter Cookbook. Recipes may be given to Sister Gail F. Brown, P.M. or entered online at www.typensave.com. The user name is pilgrim55oes and the password is Esther. Advertising space is available at the following rates: Full Page ad: $60, Half Page ad: $35, Quarter Page ad: $20, 1 /6 page ad: $15, Name listing: $5. Cookbooks are being pre-sold for $10 each. Please contact Sister Gail with recipes, orders, or any questions.

Coming Events
November 3 - First Official Visitation by Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, and Grand Marshal, Conn. Valley-Mt. Moosilauke #42, Orford
November 4 - Gleaners Group Meeting in Penacook 1 pm
November 10 - NH, MA, VT Exchange in Rochester at 1 pin
November 15 - Stated Meeting, Nashua Assembly #9, IORG, 7 pm November 16 - Official Visitation, Salem #57, at 7:30 pm
November 17 - Official Visitation, Martha Washington #6,
Goffstown, 3 pm
November 18 - Pledge Breakfast
November 18 - Rehearsal for initiation at noon
November 23 - Pilgrim Chapter #55 Stated Meeting, 7:30 pin

From the East
Brother Bob and I are very grateful for the love, support, and friendship from our Sisters and Brothers. We thank the Chapter for electing us and we will work to make you proud and worthy of your confidence. We also extend a huge thank you to our officers for serving this year. We look forward to a year of fun and service, ever keeping in mind "Others Before Self".

With much fraternal love,

Lisa K. Hollis, Worthy Matron 260R Cross Road Lunenburg, MA 01462-2062 987-345-1538 Lhollis33@aol.com

Robert M. Porter, Jr., Worthy Patron 5 Donovan Drive Nashua, NH 03062-1452 603-882-5854 Misterbob57@comcast.net