September 2007

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, September 28, 2007 at 7:30pm, for the purpose of receiving petitions, balloting, election of officers for 2007-2008, and transacting any business that may legally come before the Chapter. Sister Officers may wear colored gowns to the meeting. As this is our annual meeting, all who attend are invited to wear slippers so they will be comfortable. There will be prizes for the most creative and comfortable (looking) slippers.

Dues - The following recommendations were made during our June meeting by our Finance Committee. Per our by-laws, this recommendation may be discussed and voted on at the Annual Meeting.

1. That the dues be raised to $20.00 per member, plus per Capita.
2. The fee to accompany a Petition for Degrees be $30.00.
3. The fee for Affiliation of Membership be $20.00.

Collation - Collation is under the direction of Sister Lisa K. Hollis, A.M., assisted by Sisters Nancy J. Molnar and Jacqueline E. Poisson.

Congratulations - Congratulations are extended to Sister Charlotte A. Callahan who was appointed Grand Representative of CT at our June meeting, and to our newest member, Sister Natalie Prevo who was initiated at our special meeting in August.

Grand Chapter - As always, Pilgrim Chapter was well represented at Grand Chapter. Congratulations are extended to the following Sisters and Brothers who participated in our recent Grand Chapter Sessions: Bonnie L. Carbary, Worthy Grand Matron; Brian J. Smith, Associate Grand Patron; Shelley M. Gullett, Grand Marshal; Ruth J. Holmes, Grand Ruth; Pamela G. Williams, Deputy Grand Marshal. Those who served as Pages and Assistant Grand Sentinels throughout the sessions were: Gail F. Brown, Bonnie C. Smith, Charlotte A. Callahan, Phyllis A. Lackie, Lois A. Taylor, Ellen M. Morrill, and Jeffrey L. Brown. Congratulations are also extended to all of the new Grand Officers, but especially to our own members: Brian J. Smith, Worthy Grand Patron; Shelley M. Gullett, Associate Grand Conductress; Pamela G. Williams, Deputy Grand Marshal; Lisa J. Proulx, Grand Adah; Jeffrey L. Brown, Grand Sentinel; and Lisa F. Britko, Deputy Grand Marshal. We also couldn't fail to mention our General Grand Chapter special appointments: Brian J. Smith, W.G.P., Vision Quest Committee, and Susan I. Douglas, P.M., Friend of a Feather.

Sympathy - The sympathy of the chapter is extended to Sisters F. Louise Rasmussen on the loss of her husband, and Frances Ward on the loss of her brother.

Thinking of you - Much love and support to Sister Phyllis Henry who is battling cancer, Sister Kay Ainsworth who is recuperating from back surgery, and Brother James S. Jones, Sr. who is at home awaiting approval for a heart transplant after his recent hospitalization. We wish you all quick recoveries and many years of good health.

OES Breakfast to benefit Rainbow Pledge - The next breakfast will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2007 from 7:30-10:30am for a $6 donation. Everyone is invited, and all proceeds go toward the activities of the Pledge girls.

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG - Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 7:00pm. All Eastern Star members are welcome to attend any Rainbow meeting or event. The next meeting will be on Thursday, September 20, 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 598-2682 if you know of a girl between 8 & 11 years old who would like to join.

Cookbook - Will you be making Grandmother's apple pie for Thanksgiving??? Do you have another favorite that simply "must be" at your holiday meals? Please share it with us for our Chapter Cookbook. Recipes may be given to Sister Gail, or entered online at www.typensave.com. The username 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 and help to make this a successful fundraiser for our chapter.

Coming Events
September 16 - Pledge Breakfast, Nashua, 7:30-10:30am
September 23 - Final Guiding Stars group meeting, Nashua, 1:30pm
October 6 - School of Instruction, Orford
October 7 - Bearmericans group meeting, Claremont
October 9 - School of Instruction, Salem, 6:30pm
October 16 - School of Instruction, Franklin, 6:30pm
October 20 - Pilgrim Chapter Installation, 2pm

From the East - The summer gardens are beginning to fade, and the leaves have started to turn. We hope that you have a bountiful harvest from your gardens - physical, fraternal and spiritual, and that you are renewed for the work of our Order.

Take a moment to call a Sister or Brother whom you haven't seen in a while, and let them know that they are missed. It may make someone's day, and remind them to "Love one Another".

With much fraternal love,

Gail F. Brown, Worthy Matron 290 Cypress Street Manchester, NH 03103-3749 603-669-5119 Cell: 603-320-7009 BrgdyRose@comcast.net

Jeffrey L. Brown, Worthy Patron 290 Cypress Street Manchester, NH 03103-3749 603-669-5119 Cell: 603-320-7010 JBrown524@comcast.net

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.