September, 2001

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the STATED MEETING on Friday, September 28, 2001, at 7:30 PM, for the purpose of receiving petitions, initiating, balloting and transacting any other business that may legally come before the Chapter. This will be the annual meeting of the Chapter and election of officers. Sister Officers are requested to wear white gowns.

Refreshments are under the direction of Sister Joan L. Smith, assisted by Sisters Jackie Poisson and Nancy Molnar. This month is sponsored by Sisters Jackie Cole, Leslie Steele and Jean Russell.

Congratulations: To our Sister Phyllis A. Lackie, PM who has been appointed to the Rays of Hope Grand Family as Grand Esther. We are so happy to know you'll be in the Grand Family this year - we'll just have to follow you around to enjoy your enjoyment!
To Sister and Brother (Mr. & Mrs.) Ron Carbary also known as Ron & Bon or Bonnie (Spooner, PM) & Ronnie on their beautiful wedding in July.
To Sister Marie & Brother Ray Palmer on their 50th Wedding Anniversary September 8th.
To Sister V. Irene Prevost, PM on her participation as Martha in the United Nations Celebration held at Portia-Henocon-Asteria #14 in Hillsboro in June.

Thinking of you: Sister Jacqueline Marden, PM is doing wonderfully after heart surgery - hope to see you back on the dance floor soon! Sister Olive Bragdon is still home with Sister Bonnie and Brother Ron, and would enjoy receiving some cards to cheer her up.

Sympathy: is extended to Sister Bertha Stevens in the loss of her mother, and Sister Frances Ward in the loss of her brother.

Supper: The following suppers will be served: Monday,September 17th, and Wednesday, September 26. If you would like to assist, please call Sister Jean at 882-1088.

PB&J Award - Your last chance to join in the fun of being a returning hero, (much missed but back at last....)

Continuity Award - The basket is almost empty from all the wonderful friends who line the sidelines - If you don't come, you'll never know who missed you!

Projects :
Name Badges: Contact Sister Ellie Morrill, WM at 888-6669 (leave a message with SPELLING) for yours - $7.00 for a pin-back, and $8 for a pocket-badge (for the Brothers). The orders are coming in faster now - even from other Chapters - don't be left out! Call your Worthy Matron for yours.
Mitten Tree : Please bring your yarn and knitted goods in for Sister Valerie.
Shriner Clown Pins: See Sister Susan I. Douglas, PM for your pins - 6 designs, - this is a General Grand Chapter project that she is representing. They cost $5.00 each, and benefit the Shrine Hospitals, our special project this year as well.

Grand Chapter: We extend our congratulations to Sister Susan I. Douglas,PM who was installed as Grand Marshal, and Sister Phyllis A. Lackie, PM, installed as Grand Esther . Our Worthy Matron, Sister Ellen M. Morrill served as Personal Grand Page to Grand Esther, our Sister Trudy A. Marshall, PM. Presented during the formal opening of the Session were our Grand Representatives, Sister Bonnie L. Carbary, PM, Grand Representative of Virginia in NH, and
Sister Ruth J. Holmes, PM, Grand Representative of British Columbia and the Yukon. Among the soloists was Brother Richard I. Poole, Sr., PGP, up from his new home in Georgia, and our own Sister V. Irene Prevost,PM played one of her special marches composed for the occasion.

Word for the Month: EXCELLENCE - Since there is no such thing as PERFECTION, EXCELLENCE will have to do!! (Please come to this month's meeting to hear about this word and how it can affect our lives!)

From the East - We have almost come to the end of our journey - and it has been wonderful - let us all commit anew to assist in the continuity of the joy - be in touch with each other and then with any officer on how you would like to assist in the coming year. I want to extend to Sister Jean C. Sudsbury, PM, my very deepest thanks for keeping me in line, bailing me out of imminent danger, and in general teaching me the ropes (and then preventing me from getting hanged by them!) Bless you, Jean - Pilgrim Chapter wouldn't be in the wonderful shape it is in without you!! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this job so easy and so much fun. I will miss our late night bulletin creation sessions...

With fraternal love,

Ellen (Ellie) M. Morrill, Worthy Matron 37 MacDonald Drive Nashua, NH 03062-1855 603-888-6669 Home, 603-424-3820 Work aew@autoelectric.com (e-mail address)

John W Jackson, Worthy Patron 18 Valhalla Drive Nashua, NH 03062-1630 603-598-2682

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.