Stated Meeting – March 22, 2011

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR MARCH
Anne Gallacher – 42 years
Alexis Holt – 42 years
Amy Fallon – 40 years
Kathy Ceccarelli-Racz – 27 years
Debbie Gamble – 17 years
Micheline “Mimi” Boivin – 10 years

BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH
Hélène LeBel – 12th

This month was a quiet month. We began our evening with a delicious pancake supper at 6:00 p.m. We thank those who brought the food and thank Brothers Gordie Young and Terry Radford and Sister Tootsie Wise for helping in the kitchen.


Brother Gordie Young getting ready to serve supper.



Brother Terry Radford flipping jacks!



Our Distinguished Guests this evening were Sisters Barbara Wheaton, G.G.C.C.M. on Public Relations and Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M. on Unfinished Business, Sister Alana Farrell, Past Grand Matron and Brothers John Wise and Terence Radford, Past Grand Patrons.

We also had the pleasure of welcoming this evening Brothers Gord Young, Associate Grand Patron and Glenn Munkres, Grand Sentinel.

We were saddened to drape the Altar and Charter in memory of our Brother Frank Nemeth, P.P. who passed away on March 2nd. Our Hungarian Leprechaun will be sadly missed.

It was learned that Brother Richard Teague was in the hospital again. He is home now, but unfortunately he is not allowed to drive at night anymore.



Sis. Barbara Wheaton, G.G.C.C.M. and
Sis. Terry Clark, P.M., our new Grand
Representative to N. Carolina

Under Good of the Order, Sister Terry Clark was escorted to the East where she was presented a Grand Representatives Commission to North Carolina. Sister Barbara Wheaton presented the commission on behalf of the Worthy Grand Matron.


Our Worthy Matron, Sis. Heather
with a few of the articles she and her
church group made.



Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford mentioned that she had received a card from Sister Louise Hall of Cowansville #17, along with a couple of pictures of two ladies at the BMP Hospital wearing shawls that our chapter had donated. Sister Heather MacDonald (our Worthy Matron) also brought articles this evening that she had made for the hospital. Her church group was looking for someplace new to donate crocheted items and Sister Heather mentioned where we donate to, so they in turn gave some articles. Thanks very much to the ladies of the St. Barnabas Guild in St. Lambert for their generosity. Sister Terry Clark mentioned that she has collected over 300 articles of toiletries, etc. to give to the hospital. Many thanks to her son who gave her things that he has brought back from trips.

After the Benevolent Collection was taken, Brother Glenn Munkres, Grand Sentinel was invited to address the chapter.

Once again our meeting closed fairly early. At our April meeting, we will welcome the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron on the occasion of their Official Visit. We will begin the evening with a supper at 6:00 p.m. Why not come and join us?

It Is With Sadness

It is with sadness that we report the passing of our Brother Frank Nemeth on March 2, 2011.

Brother Frank was initiated into the Order on December 14, 1978 in St. Lambert Chapter #15, where he served as Worthy Patron in 1981, 1986 and 1996. Brother Frank affiliated with Friendship Chapter #54 on September 27, 1988 where he served as Worthy Patron in 1991, 1997 and 1998. After the consolidation of St. Lambert Chapter #15 and Rosemount #44, he served as Worthy Patron in the newly formed Rosemount-St. Lambert #15 in 2004, 2007 and 2008. He took his Demit from Friendship-Victoria Chapter #54 in 2006, only to become a member once again in Friendship Chapter #15 after the consolidation of Rosemount-St. Lambert #15 and Friendship-Victoria #54. Throughout his membership, Brother Frank also held the offices of Associate Patron, Marshal, Warder and Sentinel. Brother Frank served Grand Chapter as a Grand Warder in 1998. He was also Grand Representative to Minnesota in 2003 and Wisconsin in 2010.

Brother Frank was initiated into Victory Lodge #94 in Rosemount and later affiliated with Greenfield Park Lodge #133. After taking his demit from Greenfield Park Lodge, he joined St. Lambert Lodge # 95 where he was the Tyler up until this year. He was also an affiliated member of Stanbridge Lodge #19. Brother Frank was Worshipful Master for two years in a row and also served as Grand Steward. He was a dedicated Mason and hated to miss a meeting. He also had a passion for soccer and fishing.

Brother Frank is survived by his loving wife, Sister Josephine, his children, Eva (her husband Luc), Rose (her husband Nick), Joy (her husband Kostas) and Frank Jr. (his wife Rachel) as well as his grandchildren, Shelby, Francois, Zachary, Marigo, Jo-z, Peter and Michael.

A Masonic Service was held on March 6th followed by a service held at the Greenfield Park United Church.

There is a gateway of Faith and Hope

Through which we pass when bonds release,

And it leads to the feet of the Master

To the beautiful Garden of Peace.

To his wife, Josephine, his children, grandchildren and his family in Hungary and Germany, we extend our deepest sympathy.

Stated Meeting – February 22, 2011

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR FEBRUARY

Margaret Butler – 53 years
Joyce Thompson – 50 years
Brenda Shaw Radford – 50 years
Shirley Boulton Hall – 28 years
Heather MacDonald – 19 years

BIRTHDAYS FOR FEBRUARY

Gordon Young – 4th
Tootsie Wise – 6th
Huguette Daguerre – 7th
Eric Charpentier – 9th
Anne Gallacher – 13th

As our Worthy Matron, Sister Heather MacDonald could not be with us this evening, Sister Barbara Wheaton pro-temed as Worthy Matron.

We had a number of visitors this evening to help us celebrate the initiation of a new member. Welcomed at the Altar were Sister Fabienne Winter, Worthy Grand Matron and Brother Eric Sanborn, Worthy Grand Patron, Sisters Margaret Hourston, G.G.C.C.M. on ESTARL, and Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M. on Unfinished Business, Sisters Anita Young, Alana Farrell and Beverley Sanborn, Past Grand Matrons and Brothers Rodney Jenne, John Wise, Terence Radford and William Winter, Past Grand Patrons. All were welcomed by the Worthy Matron, Sister Barbara Wheaton, G.G.C.C.M. on Public Relations and Past Grand Matron of Vermont, and received Grand Honours.

Welcomed in the West were Sisters Judy Christiansen, Associate Grand Matron, Marguerite Blair, Grand Martha and Patricia Green –Milberg, Grand Electa and Brothers Gordon Young, Associate Grand Patron, Archie Christiansen, Grand Trustee, William Miller, Grand Warder and Glenn Munkres, Grand Sentinel.



Bro. William Miller, WM Pro-tem Sis. Barbara Wheaton,
Sister Katherine Siavichay & WP Bro. Terence Radford

 After the Opening Ceremonies and reading of the minutes, we were extremely pleased to initiate into the Order Katherine Siavichay. Welcome Sister Katherine – we hope you enjoy the Order for many years to come (now we have to start working on her husband!)  Everyone did a wonderful job on the initiation, and we thank all those who pro-temed this evening:  Sister Maggie Blair as Associate Matron, Sister Sandra Ewart as Esther, Sister Margaret Hourston as Martha, Sister Patricia Green-Milberg as Electa, Sister Barbara Wheaton as Worthy Matron and Brother William Miller assisting our Worthy Patron, Brother Terence Radford.

It was with a heavy heart that we draped our Altar for our Most Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Fred Clarke, Past Grand Patron of Nova Scotia and P.E.I.

After the draping, the accounts and communications were then dealt with by the Worthy Matron. Brother Gordon Young has once again volunteered to look after the Sign-a-Line for Grand Chapter.

It was reported that Sister Terry Clark, our Associate Matron has been ill in hospital. We wish her a speady recovery.



Sis. Dorothy Winder &
Sis. Brenda Shaw-Radford

 Under Good of the Order, Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford was escorted to the East where Sister Dorothy Winder presented her with her 50 year service pin. Sister Dorothy was on the Examining Committee when Sister Brenda joined the Order and they have been fast friends ever since. Congratulations Sister Brenda! Also celebrating 50 years this month is Sister Joyce Thompson, Past Grand Matron.

After the Benevolent collection was taken we were honoured to have a few words from Sister Fabienne Winter, WGM, Brother Eric Sanborn, WGP, Sister Margaret Hourston, G.G.C.C.M. and Sister Judy Christiansen, Associate Grand Matron.

Sisters Tootsie Wise was conducted to the East where the Worthy Grand Matron presented her with a Grand Representatives Commission to Rhode Island.  Sister Barbara Wheaton (already being in the East) was also presented a Commission to the State of Maine.  Congratulations to both of you.

The meeting closed at 10:25 with the Worthy Matron and Worthy Grand Matron giving the farewell address.

Stated Meeting – January 25, 2011

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR JANUARY

Amy Conliffe - 60 years
Mervin Jones – 45 years

BIRTHDAYS FOR JANUARY

Amy Fallon – 2nd
Kathy Ceccarelli-Racz – 11th
Dianne Doyle – 18th
Margaret Nayler – 25th

Our Distinguished Guests this evening were Sisters Barbara Wheaton, G.G.C.C.M. on Public Relations and Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M. on Unfinished Business, Sisters Anita Young and Alana Farrell, Past Grand Matrons and Brothers John Wise and Terence Radford, Past Grand Patrons.

Also joining us this evening was Sister Judy Christiansen, Associate Grand Matron and Brothers Gord Young, Associate Grand Patron and Archie Christiansen, Grand Trustee.

We were saddened to drape the Altar and Charter in memory of our Sister Pauline Clarke, P.M.

We were pleased to hear a favourable report of the Committee on Petitions on the Petition for Degrees received from Katherine Siavichay. A ballot was spread and being clear, Mrs. Siavichay was elected to membership in our chapter. Yeh!

Under Good of the Order, the Secretary, Treasurer and Auditors presented their annual reports. As usual, the chapter books are in excellent shape!

Once again, it was an early evening – all the more to enjoy fellowship during the social.

Stated Meeting – December 21, 2010

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR DECEMBER

Olga Lambutsky - 52 years
Pauline Clarke - 44 years
Vi Bainbridge - 42 yeas
Frank Nemeth - 32 years
Terry Radford - 18 years
Richard Teague – 15 years

BIRTHDAYS FOR DECEMBER

Lynda Shackell - 3rd
Heather MacDonald - 10th
Norma Hobson - 11th
Barbara Wheaton - 12th
Joyce Thompson - 28th

This was our Christmas meeting and we were pleased to welcome Sister Fabienne Winter, Worthy Grand Matron, Sisters Margaret Hourston, G.G.C.C.M. on ESTARL, Barbara Wheaton G.G.C.C.M. on Public Relations, Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M. on Unfinished Business, Sister Anita Young and Alana Farrell, Past Grand Matrons and Brothers John Wise and William Winter, Past Grand Patrons. All were warmly welcomed by the Worthy Matron, conducted to the East and given Grand Honours.

We also welcomed Sister Mary Miller, Grand Adah and Brothers Gordon Young, Associate Grand Patron, William Miller, Grand Warder and Blenn Munkres, Grand Sentinel.

This evening, our Altar and Charter were draped in loving memory of our Brother Nicholas Samalack, Past Grand Patron.

Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford reported that she and Brother Terry went to the open house at the BmP Hospital. They took along our two knitters. They had a tour and were happy to see where their work was being sent.

Under Unfinished Business, the following officers were installed: Brother Gordon Young, AGP as Treasurer, Sister Tootsie Wise, P.M. as Ruth and Brother John Wise, PGP as Sentinel. The Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Fabienne was the Installing Officer with Sister Anita Young, PGM as the Installing Marshal. Brother Glenn Munkres, Grand Sentinel was the Installing Chaplain and Brother William Winter, PGP – the Installing Sentinel.

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Sister Pauline Clarke, who died suddenly on December 19th. She will be greatly missed.

Under Good of the Order, the Trustees and Card Convener presented their annual reports. As the books had not yet been audited, the Secretary, Treasurer and Auditors will give their reports at our January meeting.



W.M. Sister Heather MacDonald & Brother Gord Young



W.M. Sister Heather & John Melbrew

 The meeting closed relatively early, allowing us more time to enjoy fellowship and lots of Christmas goodies. During the social, we also had our gift exchange and a ½ & ½ draw. We were also pleased to welcome our ESTARL recipient, John Melbrew and his wife, where the Worthy Matron, Sister Heather presented him with his ESTARL award and certificate. John gave a wonderful talk on his progress and the benefits of the IPOD that the chapter gifted him with (for those that don’t know, John is blind and we gave him and IPOD in order that he can download his class lectures and assignments.

Special Meeting – November 23, 2010

A Special Meeting was held on November 23, 2010 for the purpose of Installation of Officers. The Installing Officers were:

Installing Matron - Sister Fabienne Winter, WGM
Installing Patron - Brother Eric Sanborn, WGP
Installing Chaplain - Sister Janet Patch, Grand Chaplain
Installing Marshal - Sister Helen Black, Grand Marshal
Installing Organist - Sister Huguette Strassbourg, Grand Organist
Installing Warder - Brother William Miller, Grand Warder
Installing Sentinel - Brother William Winter, PGP

The Bible was reverently opened without ceremony at 9:30 p.m. and the Lord’s Prayer repeated in unison, after which the Special Meeting was declared open.

The following officers were installed:

Worthy Matron – Heather MacDonald, P.M.
Worthy Patron – Terence Radford, P.G.P.
Associate Matron – Terry Clark, P.M.
Associate Patron – Robert Wheaton, P.P.
Secretary - Alana Farrell, P.G.M.
Conductress - Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M.
Associate Conductress - Anita Young, P.G.M.
Chaplain - Dorothy Winder, P.M.
Organist - Dorothy Sanderson, P.M.
Adah - Debbie Gamble, P.M.
Esther – Barbara Wheaton, G.G.C.C.M.
Martha - Pauline Clarke, P.M.
Warder – Eric Charpentier

After the Grand Marshal proclaimed the officers regularly installed, the Worthy Matron, Sister Heather and Worthy Patron, Brother Terry gave their acceptance addresses. Both thanked the members for the confidence placed in them. This is the first time that Brother Terry has served as Worthy Patron since he joined the chapter through consolidation. The Worthy Matron thanked the Installing Officers for a wonderful job and presented each with a small token of appreciation.

It was decided that we will have a Ways & Mean meeting before our December meeting, to plan the Chapter’s meeting and fundraisers for the upcoming year.

The Bible was closed informally followed by the Mizpah Benediction, and the Special meeting was closed, after which we all sat down to enjoy a wonderful social of friendship and fellowship and lots of great food.

Officers for 2010-2011 along with the Installing Officers

Stated Meeting – November 23, 2010

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR NOVEMBER

Viola Gaudin – 57 years
Margaret Nayler – 56 years
Dorothy Winder – 54 years
Dianne Doyle – 44 years
Josie Wilkinson – 40 years
Bryan Jackson – 30 years

BIRTHDAYS FOR NOVEMBER

Alana Farrell – 5th
Violet Bainbridge – 6th
Regina Rosenhek – 11th
Pierre Langevin – 11th
Kit Belisle – 16th
Olga Lambutsky – 21st
Shirley Boulton Hall – 28th

This was the last meeting for our Worthy Matron, Sister Barbara Wheaton and Worthy Patron, Brother Robert Wheaton. We congratulate them both on a wonderful year.

We had the pleasure of welcoming our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Fabienne Winter and Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Eric Sanborn. This was the first time welcoming Brother Eric to our chapter since he was installed.

Also welcomed this evening were Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M. and Chairperson on Unfinished Business, Sisters Eileen Eldridge, Florence Ellerton, Hélène LeBel, Anita Young, Grand Secretary, Marion Loffelmann, Alana Farrell, Beverley Sanborn and Huguette Daguerre, Past Grand Matrons and Brothers Jarka Loffelmann, Rodney Jenne, Terence Radford, Angus Strong and William Winter, Past Grand Patrons. All were welcomed by the Worthy Matron, Sister Barbara Wheaton, G.G.C.C.M. on Public Relations and PGM of Vermont and accorded Grand Honours.

Sisters Judy Christiansen, Associate Grand Matron; Hélène Emond Vauclair, Associate Grand Conductress; Janet Patch, Grand Chaplain; Helen Black, Grand Marshal; Huguette Strasbourg, Grand Organist; Mary Miller, Grand Adah; Elaine Young, Grand Ruth; Marguerite Blair, Grand Martha; Patricia Green-Milberg, Grand Electa and Brother William Miller, Grand Warder were presented in the West, welcomed by the Worthy Matron and given a hearty welcome.

It was reported that or Brother Nicholas Samalack, P.G.P. had passed away on November 8th. He will be sorely missed and our condolences go out to his wife, Sister Florence Samalack, P.G.M.

Under Good of the Order, the Worthy Matron gave her farewell address and thanked the chapter for their continuous support. The Associate Matron and Associate Patron presented gifts to the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron on behalf of the members.

After the benevolent collection was taken, we had the pleasure of hearing a few words from Sister Fabienne Winter, Worthy Grand Matron, Brother Eric Sanborn, Worthy Grand Patron, Sister Eileen Eldridge, P.G.M., Sister Judy Christiansen, Associate Grand Matron and Brother William Miller, Grand Warder.

The meeting closed early, at 9:05 p.m., in order to prepare for the Special Meeting for the purpose of Installation of Officers.


The Outgoing Worthy Matron, Sister Barbara and Outgoing Worthy Patron, Brother Bob signing the Chapter's bible.