November 2005

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, November 25th, 2005 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 Gail F. Brown, assisted by Sisters Nancy J. Molnar and Jackie Poisson. November refreshments will be provided by our Brothers.

By-Laws:
Hopefully you have all had a chance to read through and review the proposed changes to our By-Laws, as recommended by the By-Law Committee, which was mailed to each member in October under separate cover. We will be discussing and voting upon this issue at our November meeting. If passed, our changes will be submitted to Grand Chapter for their approval.

Congratulations:
Congratulations are extended to Sister Katherine M. Peringer who was installed as Electa in Sawhegenit #52 in Bristol, and Sister Phyllis A. Lackie, PM who was installed as Esther in Ransford-Adah #3 in Derry .

Hurricane Katrina Relief: At the request of our Most Worthy Grand Matron, all members of the Order of the Eastern Star are encouraged to make a personal "Love Gift" to aid victims of the recent deadly Hurricane Katrina storm. Your contribution can be designated to one of the following relief organizations: The National Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, or the General Grand Chapter funds in either Alabama, Louisiana, or Mississippi. Please send your donations to our Secretary, Sister Jean C. Sudsbury, PM.

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG
The Rainbow Girls are taking orders once again for Krispy Kreme doughnuts for the price of $6.00/dozen. Please contact Leslee Steele or any one of the Rainbow girls to place your order by November 17`h.. Delivery of your order will be November 26`h at the Holiday Stroll.

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 20th, 2005 from 7:30-10:30 AM. Everyone is invited. All proceeds this month will go towards the activities of the Pledge girls.

Sickness and Distress: Thoughts and prayers are requested for Sister Helen K. Bemis (Gerry) who is currently residing in Greenbriar Nursing Home.

He was a Worthy Patron of Pilgrim Chapter during the years of 1962, 1973, 1980, 1982-1983,and 1985-1986

Coming Events
November 3, 2005 Nashua Stated Rainbow Meeting/Initiation 7:00 PM
November 5, 2005 Grand Family Exchange / New Hampshire with Vermont in Lancaster, NH Registration 1:00 PM
November 9, 2005 Puritan-Charity-Themis-Atlantic # 29 1:30 PM Official Visitation in Milford
November 12, 2005 Pleiades #41 Official Visitation in Pittsfield
November 13, 2005 Grand Cross of Color, Portsmouth
November 13, 2005 Pilgrim Chapter Officer Rehearsal 6:30 PM
November 16, 2005 Tide Mill #67, Official Visitation in Hampton
November 17, 2005 Nashua Stated Rainbow Meeting 7:00 PM
November 18, 2005 Festival of Trees/ Set Up of Our Tree
November 20, 2005 Concord Bektash Temple
November 20, 2005 Pledge Breakfast 7:30 - 10:30 AM
November 20, 2005 Pilgrim Chapter Officer Rehearsal (if needed) 6:30 PM
November 21, 2005 Sawhegenit #52, Official Visitation in Bristol
November 24, 2005 Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by Rising Sun Lodge Nashua Masonic Temple 3:00 PM
November 25, 2005 Pilgrim Chapter Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
November 26, 2005 Holiday Stroll, Main Street, Nashua 5:00 PM. Rainbow Girls Selling Hot Cocoa and Snacks. All Members of Pilgrim Chapter are invited.
December 3, 2005 Grand Family Exchanage, New Hampshire and Vermont in Rhode Island
December 4, 2005 Unity Party
December 10, 2005 Grand Family Exchange, New Hampshire and Maine in Maine

From the East
On behalf of the officers of Pilgrim Chapter #55, Brother John and I, wish to extend a sincere thank you to all who attended and assisted at our Installation. You all made it a truly special evening. To Sister Shelley and Brother Larry, thank you so much for such a memorable year. We have very big shoes to fill and we wish you much success in your future endeavors. Brother John and I are very much looking forward to serving the members of Pilgrim Chapter this new year. We wish to thank you all for your good wishes and unending support.

As we quickly begin approaching the holiday season, may you celebrate His abundant goodness with the spirit of Thanksgiving to fill your hearts with happiness, friendship and family.

Be the change you wish to see in the world, and we can make it a better place!.

With fraternal love,

Linda A Maynard, Worthy Matron 169 Highland Street Hudson NH 03051-3806 603-889-2353 Cell: 603-231-7882 Linda3l5@.aol.com

John W. Jackson, Worthy Patron 18 Valhalla Drive Nashua, NH 03062-2682 603-598-2682 jackson03062@hotmail.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.