September 2005

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, September 23rd, 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. This will be our annual meeting for the Chapter and Election of Officers for the 2005-2006 term. Please join us!

Collation: Under the direction of Sister Linda A. Maynard, assisted by Sister Ellen M. Morrill, Grand Martha.

Congratulations To our Sisters and Brothers who are celebrating Star Anniversaries this month: Nancy J. Brickey, Judith E. Cook, Leighton A. Drown, P.P., Priscilla B. Hildebrand, P.M., Herbert H. Hutchinson, P.P., Julie I. Marciello, John J. McCartney, Carol A. Pauling, Richard I. Poole Sr., P.G.P., Annie L.K. Rice, Marylyn M. Young. Are extended to our Brother Joseph W. Morrill who was presented with the Jeremy Ladd Cross medal for distinguished service in Freemasonry. To our Sister Elsie G. Marshal, P.M and her husband Lewis who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 12th, 2005. Are extended to our Brother Walter G. Chapman, P.P., who was installed as Worthy Grand Patron, Sister Bonnie L. Carbary, P.M who was elected to the position of Associate Grand Matron, Brother Brian J. Smith P.P., who was elected to the position of Grand Sentinel, Sister Ellen M. Morrill, P.M., who was appointed Grand Martha and Sister Shelley M. Gullett, W.M., who was appointed Deputy Grand Marshal. To our Sisters and Brothers who were presented with their Rob Morris Jewels at Grand Chapter; Leslee Steele, Joan L. Smith, P.M., Ellen M. Morrill, P.M., Bonnie L. Carbary, Deputy Grand Matron, Shelley M. Gullett, W.M., Joseph W. Morrill and Larry D. Gullett, W.P., representing a total of 34 members initiated. To Sister Edith C. Holmes who was presented with her 60 Year Certificate at Grand Chapter. To Sister Stacy M. Desrosiers, P.M., for her commentary and organization of the incoming march of the Grand Officers, Grand Representatives, Pages and Assistant Grand Sentinels. To Sister Linda A, Maynard, A.M., for the stunning backdrop of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. To Brother Brian J. Smith, Grand Sentinel who received his 33rd degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.

Sickness and Distress: Thoughts and cards are requested for Sister Beverly F. Burleigh, P.M. who had a short stay in the hospital, Sister Sandra G. Dudley, P.M. who underwent extensive surgery in Boston, Brother Warren S. Pyles who also underwent by-pass surgery in Boston this summer and Sister Priscilla B. Hildebrand, P.M. who recently underwent foot surgery.

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG The Rainbow Girls will be holding their next meetings on Thursday September 15th, 2005, and Thursday October 6th, 2005 at 7:00pm. They will be collecting Beverage Tabs throughout the year to benefit the Shriner's Hospitals. All Eastern Star Officers and members are invited to our annual Eastern Star visitation to the girls meeting on October 20th, 2005.

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 Due to the elevator being under construction the September 18th, 2005 breakfast will not be held. The next breakfast will be held on Sunday, October 16th, 2005 from 7:30-10:30am. Everyone is invited. All proceeds this month go toward the activities of the Pledge girls.

Masonic Home Thank you to Sister Ellen M. Morrill, Grand Martha for helping with the BBQ on Saturday July 10th, 2005 at 6:30pm. We are planning our next Mini-Monte Carlo night for September 16th, 2005 and on October 7th, 2005 at 6:30pm, anyone interested in joining us, please contact the Worthy Matron or Worthy Patron.

Coming Events-
Sep 10, 2005 Reception for Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron and Grand Marshal - Bektash Shrine Center
Sep 11, 2005 Guiding Stars group meeting in Lancaster 2:00pm
Sep 12, 2005 Girls Night Out - Mass
Sep 15, 2005 Rainbow Stated - 7:00pm - Initiation
Sep 16, 2005 Masonic Home Visit - 6:30pm
Sept 16-18, 2005 NASCAR Races Louden
Sep 29, 2005 Vision Committee Workshop - Concord Masonic Temple 6:00pm
Sep 30, 2005 Statewide Rainbow Advisory Board meeting - Penacook
Oct 2, 2005 Light Keepers meeting - Hampton - 1:30pm
Oct 6, 2005 Rainbow Stated - 7:00pm
Oct 7, 2005 Masonic Home Visit - 6:30pm
Oct 7 - 8, 2005 Rhode Island Grand Chapter
Oct 9, 2005 Dream Seekers Final meeting - 1:30pm
Oct 12-13, 2005 Quebec Grand Chapter

From the East
Sisters and Brothers, a huge thank you to all who attended Grand Chapter, we were proud to have in attendance 39 members from Pilgrim Chapter. Also a huge thank you to those who participated in special events and traveled this past year, because of your efforts Pilgrim Chapter was awarded First Place for the "Dream Seekers Special Chapter Achievement Award" and Second Place for the Chapter Travel Award! What a special, hard working family we have! Congratulations to each and every member who made this possible!

Remember, no task is so small that it won't "Make a Difference" in someone's day!

With fraternal love,

Shelley M. Gullett, Worthy Matron 6 April Drive Nashua NH 03060 603-891-1291 Cell: 603-533-9028 smg55oes@comcast.net

Larry D. Gullett, Worthy Parton 6 April Drive Nashua NH 03060 603-891-1291 Cell: 603-582-7233 ldg39fam@comcast.net

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.