September 2006

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, September 22nd, 2006 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. This will be our annual meeting for the Chapter and Election of Officers for the 2006-2007 tam. Please join us!

Collation: Under the direction of Sister Gail F. Brown, assisted by Sisters Nancy J. Molnar and Jackie Poisson.

Congratulations: Heartfelt congratulations are extended to our Sister Bonnie L. Carbary, PM who was elected and installed as New Hampshire's new Worthy Grand Matron, to Sister Lorraine E. Thompson, PM who was elected and installed as Associate Grand Matron, to Brother Brian J. Smith PP, who was elected and installed as Associate Grand Patron; to Brother David C. Thompson, Jr., PGP who was elected and installed as Grand Treasurer; to Sister Shelley M. Gullett,PM, who was installed as Grand Marshal, and to Sister Ruth J. Homes, PM, who was appointed and installed as Grand Ruth. Sister Linda A. Maynard also served as a personal page to Sister Bonnie L. Carbury, PM. during the Grand Chapter Sessions, Thank you to all our members who attended Grand Chapter this year. As always, Pilgrim had an outstanding attendance at the sessions.

Congratulations are also extended to Sister B. Judith Fencer, PGM of Massachusetts, GGCC member and Brother Frank Fenner, our two newest affiliated members, on the birth of their new grandson born in August. Cards may be sent to them at P.O. Box 130, Centerville, MA 02632-0130

Sickness and Distress:
Thoughts and cards are requested for Sister Helen (Gerry) K. Bemis who had a short stay in the hospital this summer.

NashuaAssembly #9, IORG:
Nashua Assembly of Rainbow girls hold their meetings the fast and third Thursdays of each month. All OES members are cordially invited to attend at any time. Please join the girls this month. They would be delighted to see you.

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 beneft Rainbow Pledge
The next breakfast will be held on Sunday. September 17", 2006 from 7:30-10:30 AM. Everyone is invited. This is their first breakfast of the season. All proceeds benefit the activities of the Pledge girls.

September's Greeters:
Heartfelt thank yous are extended to Sister Susan I. Douglas, PM and to Sister Pamela G. Williams, PM for being our Hostesses this month. Your warm smiles and special greetings are appreciated by all who enter our doors.

Suppers: Sister Jean is looking for help on the many upcoming suppers scheduled for this fall. Dates are: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/11, 10/16, and 10/23. If you can possibly help on any of these dinners, please call Sister Jean.

Nashua Children's Home
We are still actively seeking donations for these children. Hats, mittens, and scarves are always very much appreciated. Please bring your new or handmade items to our chapter meetings so that the Worthy Matron may deliver them. All monetary gifts for the children will be given to the home so they may purchase much needed school supplies.

Supporting Our Troops:
I would also like to say a very special thank you to all who donated hats and cool ties to our soldiers overseas. Your donated items were sent to troops in Afghanistan this summer. These gifts are very much appreciated by our fighting young men and women who are so far away from home.

Coming Events

September 10, 2006 Guiding Stars Group Meeting in Claremont 2:00 PM
September 15, 2006 Nascar Races in Loudon
September 17, 2006 Pledge Breakfast 7:30 AM
September 21, 2006 Nashua Assembly Rainbow Meeting 7:00 PM
September 22, 2006 Pilgrim Chapter Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
September 23, 2006 Official Grand Reception for the 2:00-4:00 PM Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, and Grand Marshal at the Nashua Masonic Temple
Ocbober 15, 2006 The Gleaners Group Meeting in Orford
October 17, 2006 School of Instruction in Littleton
October 19, 2006 School of Instruction in Milford
October 21, 2006 Grand Family Exchange with Maine and Massachusetts in Nashua. Tea Fellowship & Entertainment 1:30 PM The Formal Exchange at 2:45 PM Dinner Following the Exchange 5:45 PM.

From the East
I cannot believe that our summer is already over. How quickly it all flew by. We prepare now to return to the work of our Order and our Chapter with this month's annual business meeting and the elections of officers for the 2006-2007 term. John and I are looking forward to seeing you all at our September meeting.

With fraternal love,

Linda A May nard, 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

Jean C. Sudsbury, P.M., Secretary
18 Windham Road, Hudson, NH 03051-3510
603-882-1088

Internet - Pilgrim Chapter's website: http://www.Pilgrimchapter-oes.org
NH Grand Chapter Website: http://geocities.com/nhoes/index.html

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.