Friendship Chapter #15 OES

Stated Meeting – March 22, 2011

2011-04-03T19:15:00.000-04:00

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

2011-03-20T20:45:00.000-04:00

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

2011-02-28T23:46:00.000-05:00

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

2011-02-28T23:27:00.000-05:00

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

2011-02-28T23:23:00.000-05:00

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

2011-02-20T20:20:00.011-05:00

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

2011-02-20T19:28:00.006-05:00

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.

Grand Chapter Installations

2011-02-20T19:04:00.006-05:00

Congratulations to our Chapter's newly installed Grand Officers for the 2010-2011 year. We hope you enjoy your year.

Brother Gordon Young, P.P., being installed as Associate Grand Patron.

Sister Anita Young, P.G.M., being installed as Grand Secretary.

Stated Meeting – October 26, 2010

2011-02-20T17:42:00.009-05:00

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR OCTOBER

Isobel Lewis - 68 years
Huguette Daguerre – 42 years
Terry Clark – 24 years
Eric Charpentier – 3 years

BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER

Marion Loffelmann – 8th

We started the night with a delicious pot luck supper, with wonderful casseroles and desserts made by the members.

This month we had the honour of welcoming our new Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Fabienne Winter, who was presented at the Altar, warmly welcomed by the Worthy Matron, Sister Barbara Wheaton, G.G.C.C.M on Public Relations, PGM of Vermont, escorted to the East and given Grand Honours.

Also presented at the Altar were Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M. and Chairperson on Unfinished Business, Sisters Hélène LeBel, Anita Young, Grand Secretary and Alana Farrell, Past Grand Matrons and Brother John Wise, Terence Radford and William Winter, Past Grand Patrons.

Welcomed in the West were Brothers Gordon Young, Associate Grand Patron and Glenn Munkres, Grand Sentinel.

This evening we received a Petition for Degrees from Mrs. Katherine Siavichay. An investigation committee was appointed and we look forward to positive feedback.

We received a letter from Lake St. Louis Chapter #45 requesting to have a joint reception for Sister Judy Christiansen and Brother Gordon Young, if elected as WGM and WGP next October 2011. It was, of course, unanimously agreed that we accept.

Under New Business, the Worthy Matron presented the gavel to the Worthy Patron for the Election of Officers for the ensuing year. The following officers were elected to office:

Heather MacDonald, P.M. – Worthy Matron
Terence Radford, P.G.P. – Worthy Patron
Terry Clark, P.M. – Associate Matron
Robert Wheaton, P.P. – Associate Patron
Alana Farrell, P.G.M. – Secretary
Gordon Young, AGP – Treasurer
Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M. – Conductress
Anita Young, P.G.M. – Associate Conductress
Barbara Wheaton, G.G.C.C.M. – Trustee for 3 years.

We will be having an Open Installation in November and we hope that our prospective candidate and her husband will be able to attend.

The Benevolent Collection was taken and those approaching the Birthday Box were congratulated by the Worthy Patron.

We were delighted to hear a few words from Sister Fabienne Winter, WGM, Sister Hélène LeBel, PGM and Brother Glenn Munkres, Grand Sentinel.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to our November meeting when we will be Installing the new slate of officers.

Stated Meeting – September 28, 2010

2011-02-20T17:40:00.005-05:00

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR SEPTEMBER

Dorothy Sanderson – 71 years
Florence Samalack – 47 years
Nicholas Samalack – 47 years
Hélène LeBel – 42 years
Anita Young – 39 years
Josephine Nemeth – 33 years
Grace Maynard – 31 years
Alana Farrell – 19 years
Lynda Shackell – 18 years

As this was our All Officer’s Night, we were pleased to welcome quite a few Distinguished Guests. Presented at the Altar were: Sister Huguette Daguerre, Worthy Grand Matron, Sisters Margaret Hourston, G.G.C.C.M. on ESTARL and Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M. and Chairperson on Unfinished Business, Sisters Hélène LeBel, Louise Wilkinson, Anita Young (Grand Secretary), Roberta Hall, Marion Loffelmann, and Alana Farrell, Past Grand Matrons, Brothers Jarka Loffelmann, John Wise, Terence Radford, Ralph Hall and Angus Strong, Past Grand Patrons.

Other Distinguished Guests were Sisters Judy Christiansen, Grand Conductress, Pierrett Langevin, Grand Trustee, and Marjorie Empey, Grand Martha and Brothers Archie Christianse, Grand Trustee, Glenn Munkres, Grand Chaplain and Gordon Young, Grand Sentinel.

All were warmly welcomed by the Worthy Matron, Sister Barbara Wheaton, G.G.C.C.M. on Public Relations and PGM of Vermont and the Worthy Patron, Brother Robert Wheaton.

The Worthy Matron, Sister Barbara reported on the Annual BBQ that took place in July. Everyone had a wonderful, fun-filled day and a profit of $340.51 was realized.

Under Unfinished Business, it was decided that our Annual Draw will take place at our November meeting.

Under Good of the Order, Sister Audrey Moses, Grand Representative of Quebec in Vermont was escorted to the East where the Worthy Matron presented her with a Proficiency Certificate. Sister Audrey took the Proficiency Test along with members of Victory Chapter, where our Worthy Matron is the Guardian Angel.

Seventeen visiting Officers, including three from Vermont, representing five chapters were presented in the West and welcomed by the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron after which they were all given some homemade chocolates.

After the Benevolent Collection was taken, we had the pleasure of hearing from Sister Huguette Daguerre, WGM, Sister Margaret Hourston, G.G.C.C.M., Sister Roberta Hall, PGM and Sister Judy Christiansen, Grand Conductress.
After the meeting, we all enjoyed a wonderful social with lots of delicious dessert salads and trifles.

Our October meeting will be the Election of Officers and we will start with a Pot Luck supper.

Until then!

(Members and visitors enjoying delicious desserts during the Social Hour)

Stated Meeting – June 22, 2010

2011-02-20T17:37:00.003-05:00

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR JUNE

Virginia Fedele – 39 years
Brenda Wall – 32 years

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR JULY

Barbara Wheaton – 27 years
Robert Wheaton – 27 years

BIRTHDAYS FOR JUNE

Isobel Lewis – 1st
Robert Wheaton – 13th
Florence Samalack – 15th
Debbie Gamble – 17th
Terry Radford – 23rd
Brenda Shaw-Radford – 27th

BIRTHDAYS FOR JULY

Josephine Nemeth – 9th
Josie Wilkinson – 14th
Jack Wise – 17th
Anita Young – 21st

BIRTHDAYS FOR AUGUST

Virginia Fedele – 2nd
Terry Clark – 7th
Alexis Holt – 12th
Christine Hayes

At tonight’s meeting, we were pleased to welcome Sister Huguette Daguerre, Worthy Grand Matron and Brother Armand Lono, Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Robert Evans G.G.C.C.M. and Chairperson on Payroll (our Guardian Angel), Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M. and Chairperson on Unfinished Business, Sisters Anita Young (Grand Secretary), Marion Loffelmann, Audrey Willaimson and Alana Farrell, Past Grand Matrons, Brothers Jarka Loffelmann, John Wise, Terence Radford and William Winter, Past Grand Patrons, Sisters Fabienne Winter, AGM, Pierrett Langevin, Grand Trustee, Sandra Ewart, Grand Esther and Marjorie Empey, Grand Martha and Brother Gordon Young Grand Sentinel. All were warmly welcomed by the Worthy Matron, Sister Barbara Wheaton, G.G.C.C.M. on Public Relations and PGM of Vermont and the Worthy Patron, Brother Robert Wheaton.

After the introductions, the minutes were read and the accounts and communications were dealt with by the Worthy Matron.

Under Special Committees, the Worthy Matron reminded everyone of our Annual BBQ to take place on July 24th at her house. She also reminded everyone that our Annual Drawing would take place in September and that prizes would be needed.

Under Good of the Order, the Delegations of the evening were presented. Fourteen members representing six chapters were welcomed by the Worthy Matron.

As this was Men’s Night, all the Master Masons were presented in the West where the Worthy Matron read a poem about Father’s Day after which they were all given homemade chocolate gifts made by the Worthy Matron.

The Secretary presented a report on all the charitable donations made throughout the year. To date the chapter has donated $620.27 to various charities. It was moved that we make further donations to the MAD-Mackay Rehab centre, the Old Brewery Mission, The Arthritis Society, the Salvation Army, the Parkinson’s Society, the Montreal General Hospital Foundation and the Educational Loan Fund. With is motion, our total donations for the year is $795.27.

Sister Huguette Daguerre, WGM, Brother Armand Lono, WGP, Brother Robert Evans, G.G.C.C.M, Sister Marion Loffelmann, PGM and Sister Fabienne Winter, AGM were all invited to address the chapter, after which the Benevolent collection was taken and those approaching the Birthday Box were congratulated by the Worthy Patron.

After the meeting, we all gathered to enjoy a wonderful Strawberry Social, catered by the men.

The Chapter will be dark for the months of July and August but we will be back in September when it will be All Officer’s Night and we will be holding our Annual Draw.

Hope to see you there.

Stated Meeting – May 24, 2010

2011-02-20T17:36:00.012-05:00

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR MAY

Regina Rosenhek – 60 years
Marion Loffelmann – 45 years
Kit Belisle – 45 years
Christine Hayes – 17 years
Don Wall – 17 years

BIRTHDAYS FOR MAY

Dorothy Winder – 1st
Mervin Jones – 8th
Nick Samalack – 9th
Richard Teague – 12th
Diane Gravel – 19th

This month we celebrate our 88th Birthday – Congratulations to us!

We had quite a few Distinguished Guests to help us celebrate our Birthday: Presented at the Altar were Sisters Margaret Hourston, G.G.C.C.M. on ESTARL, Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M. and Chair on Unfinished Business, Sisters Anita Young (Grand Secretary) and Alana Farrell, Past Grand Matrons and Brothers John Wise and Terence Radford, 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, conducted to the East and accorded Grand Honours. Also visiting were Brothers Glenn Munkres, Grand Chaplain and Gordon Young, Grand Sentinel.

As this was Grand Representatives Night, the following Grand Representatives were presented in the West: Onetta Munkres – Arkansas, Alana Farrell – Colorado, Vi Bainbridge – Connecticut, Heather MacDonald – Manitoba, Dorothy Winder – New Brunswick, Audrey Moses – Quebec in Vermont, Debbie Gamble – Saskatchewan and Frank Nemeth – Wisconsin.

After the reading of the Minutes, the accounts and correspondence was dealt with by the Worthy Matron. Brother Mervin Jones has once again requested a demit. The Worthy Matron will give him a call as it is believed that this is a mistake.

The Worthy Matron mentioned that we need to set up a Special Events committee to start planning events to raise funds for Brother Gordon Young’s year as Worthy Grand Patron. So far, Debbie Gamble has volunteered to be a part of this committee.

Under Good of the Order, the Chapter’s Grand Representatives gave their yearly reports. Also invited to speak on their commissions were Sisters Onetta Munkres and Audrey Moses.

After the Benevolent Collection was taken, we had the pleasure of hearing from Sister Margaret Hourston, G.G.C.C.M. and Brother Glenn Munkres, Grand Chaplain. The Worthy Matron then read a “May Birthday” poem.

After the meeting was closed, we all enjoyed some wonderful birthday cake and ice cream provided by the Worthy Matron.

Our June meeting will be Men’s night and Delegations.

Stated Meeting – April 27, 2010

2011-02-20T17:35:00.013-05:00

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR APRIL

Norma Hobson – 55 years
Ethel Teague – 54 years
Pierre Langevin – 25 years
Margaret Suboni – 37 years
Gord Young – 35 years
John Wise – 28 years
Tootsie Wise – 28 years
Diane Gravel – 22 years
Florence White Bernard – 14 years

BIRTHDAYS FOR APRIL

Ethel Teague – 2nd
Dorothy Sanderson – 17th
Viola Gaudin

Our meeting this month was very small due to bad weather – even Yours Truly missed the meeting due to illness.

As our Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron could not make it, Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford and Brother Terry Radford stepped in for the evening. Our Distinguished Guests this evening were Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M., Sisters Anita Young, PGM and Grand Secretary, Brothers Terence Radford, PGP, Glenn Munkres, Grand Chaplain and Gordon Young Grand Sentinel. All received warm welcomes from the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron.

Due to the illness of the Secretary, the Minutes and all correspondence will be held over until the next meeting.

Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford reported that she had attended a chapter in Ontario and had assisted as Conductress for the Initiation of her niece.

We will be celebrating our 88th Birthday at our May meeting as well as welcoming Grand Representatives

As there was very little business to take care of, the meeting was closed in 35 minutes!

Birthday Girls: Dorothy Winder (May 1st) and Dorothy Sanderson (April 17th)

Stated Meeting – March 23, 2010

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SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR MARCH

Anne Gallacher – 41 years
Alexis Holt – 41 years
Amy Fallon – 39 years
Kathy Ceccarelli-Racz – 26 years
Debbie Gamble – 16 years
Micheline “Mimi” Boivin – 9 years

BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH

Hélène LeBel – 12th
Frank Nemeth – 17th

Our Worthy Matron, Sister Barbara Wheaton and Worthy Patron, Brother Robert Wheaton made it home safely from Vancouver just in time for the Worthy Grand Matron’s Official Visit.

We had many distinguished guests at this meeting. Presented at the Altar were Sister Huguette Daguerre, Worthy Grand Matron; Brother Armand Lono, Worthy Grand Patron; Brother Robert Evans, G.G.C.C.M. and Chair on Payroll and PGP of Quebec (and also our Guardian Angel); Sister Barbara Wheaton, G.G.C.C.M. on Public Relations and PGM of Vermont; and Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M. and Chair on Unfinished Business and PGM of Quebec. Sisters Florence Ellerton, Louise Wilkinson, Anita Young (Grand Secretary), Audrey Williamson, Alana Farrell and Beverley Sanborn, Past Grand Matrons and Brothers Terence Radford, William Winter and Douglas Black, Past Grand Patrons. All were conducted to the East and accorded Grand Honours.

Also visiting were the following Grand Officers: Sisters Fabienne Winter, AGM; Judy Christiansen, Grand Conductress; Pierrette Langevin, Grand Trustee; Huguette Strasbourg, Grand Organist; Sandra Ewart, Grand Esther; Marjorie Empey, Grand Martha; and Maria Roussakis, Grand Warder and Brothers Eric Sanborn, AGP; Archie Christiansen, Grand Trustee and Gordon Young, Grand Sentinel.

Under the communications, a request for Demit was received from our Brother Walter Shestowsky. As he was clear on the books, the request was granted with regret.

Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford, under Unfinished Business, reported on her purchases of wool for both 2008 and 2009. She mentioned that Sister Dorothy Gauley-Ellis, who is making afghans, etc. for us, received 17 bags of wool, so she is set for awhile.

Under Good of the Order, the Bible was informally closed for a special floral presentation given by the Star Point Officers in honour of our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Huguette and Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Armand. After the Bible was re-opened informally, the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron were invited to address the chapter.

The Worthy Grand Patron presented the chapter with Yogi’s Basket for the members to fill up. These baskets, presented to all the chapters, will be drawn at the Grand Chapter Sessions in October. The Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron were then presented with monetary donations, on behalf of the chapter, towards their special project.

Sisters Anita Young, Grand Secretary, Pierrette Langevin, Grant Trustee and Brother Gordon Young, Grand Sentinel were presented with a monetary gift from the chapter for their dedication as Grand Officers. Sister Anita and Brother Gordon presented a donation toward the WGM’s and WGP’s special project in lieu of gifts to the Grand Officers.

The Worthy Matron said that she and Brother Bob had a wonderful time out West and she thanked those who helped out while they were away.

After the benevolent collection was taken, those approaching the Birthday Box were congratulated by the Worthy Patron. Brother Robert Evans, G.G.C.C.M. and Sister Fabienne Winter, AGM were then invited to address the chapter.

After the meeting closed, we all enjoyed a wonderful social with lots of fellowship.

Until next month.

Sister Barbara Wheaton, Worthy Matron and Brother Robert Wheaton, Worthy Patron signing the Worthy Grand Matron's bible.

Stated Meeting – February 23, 2010

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SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR FEBRUARY

Margaret Butler – 52 years
Joyce Thompson – 49 years
Brenda Shaw Radford – 49 years
Shirley Boulton Hall – 27 years
Heather MacDonald – 18 years

BIRTHDAYS FOR FEBRUARY

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

In honour of Shrove Tuesday, we started our meeting with a delicious pancake supper with some wonderfully homemade baked beans and sausages.

Sister Terry Clark, P.M. and Brother Terence Radford, P.G.M. acted as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron for the evening. We had the honour of welcoming Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M., Sisters Anita Young (Grand Secretary) and Alana Farrell, Past Grand Matrons, and Brother William Winter, Past Grand Patron, Sister Fabienne Winter, AGM and Brother Gordon Young Grand Sentinel. All received warm welcomes from the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron.

After the reading of the minutes, 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 (I think this is a permanently volunteered position!).

Under Unfinished Business, a team was formed for the upcoming Olympic Games that are to be organized by the Committee on Arrangements, with Brother Gordon Young as captain and Sisters Anita Young, Alana Farrell, Heather MacDonald and Debbie Gamble and Brother Frank Nemeth as his team mates. We will be representing Canada.

Under Good of the Order, the benevolent collection was taken and those approaching the Birthday Box were congratulated by the Worthy Patron. We then had the pleasure of hearing from Sister Fabienne Winter, AGM and Brother William Winter, PGP.

We will have the pleasure of welcoming the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron and their core of Officers at our March meeting for their Official Visit.

Stated Meeting – January 26, 2010

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SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR JANUARY

Amy Conliffe - 59 years
Mervin Jones – 44 years

BIRTHDAYS FOR JANUARY

Amy Fallon – 2nd
Kathy Ceccarelli-Racz – 11th
Dianne Doyle – 18th
Pauline Clarke – 23rd
Margaret Nayler – 25th

This month was a quiet month. As our Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron were off enjoying themselves in Vancouver, Sister Marion Loffelmann, PGM and Brother Terence Radford, P.G.P pro-temmed for the evening.

We were pleased to welcome Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M., Sister Anita Young (Grand Secretary) and Alana Farrell, Past Grand Matrons, Brothers Jarka Loffelmann, William Winter, Past Grand Patrons, Sisters Fabienne Winter, AGM and Judy Christiansen, Grand Conductress and Brothers Archie Christiansen, Grand Trustee, Glenn Munkres, Grand Chaplain and Gordon Young Grand Sentinel. All were warmly welcomed by the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron.

Under Unfinished Business, Brother Richard Teague was installed as Marshal. Sister Marion Loffelmann acted as Installing Matron, Brother Jarka Loffelmann was Installing Marshal and Brother Glenn Munkres, Grand Chaplain acted as the Installing Chaplain. All of our officers are now installed and we are pleased that we have a complete slate of officers this year. Also under Unfinished Business, the Secretary, Treasurer and Auditors presented their annual reports. As usual, the chapter books are in tip top shape!

Under Good of the Order, it was moved that the Chapter make a donation to the Red Cross for the Haiti Relief Fund, which would in turn be matched by the Government.

After the Benevolent Collection was taken, we had the pleasure of hearing from Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford, G.G.C.C.M, Brother William Winter, P.G.P, and Brother Gordon Young, Grand Sentinel.

Once again our meeting closed fairly early after which we enjoyed some fellowship during our social hour as well as having a ½ & ½ Draw.

Stated Meeting – December 15, 2009

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Merry Christmas!
Anonymous

Merry Christmas to friends!

Merry Christmas to foes!

The world's bright with joy, so

Forget all your woes.

The earth's full of beauty, of

Love and good cheer.

Merry Christmas to all and a

Happy New Year!

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR DECEMBER

Olga Lambutsky - 51 years
Pauline Clarke - 43 years
Vi Bainbridge - 41 yeas
Frank Nemeth - 31 years
Terry Radford - 17 years
Richard Teague - 14years

BIRTHDAYS FOR DECEMBER

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

This was our Christmas meeting with Sister Heather MacDonald and Brother Frank Nemeth as our Pro-tem Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron.

We were please to welcome 1 GGCCM, two Past Grand Matrons, one Past Grand Patron and two Grand Officers.

After the minutes and correspondence were taken care of, Sister Terry Clark was installed as Associate Matron. Sister Anita Young acted as Installing Matron and Sister Brenda Shaw-Radford was the Installing Marshal.

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.

Sister Debbie Gamble and Brother Frank Nemeth were presented with Grand Representatives Commissions – Sister Debbie to Saskatchewan and Brother Frank to Wisconsin. Sister Anita Young presented these on behalf of the Worthy Grand Matron.

The meeting closed 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.

Special Meeting – November 24, 2009

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The wild November come at last

Beneath a veil of rain;

The night winds blows its folds aside,

Her face is full of pain.

The latest of her race, she takes

The Autumn's vacant throne:

She has but one short moon to live,

And she must live alone.

~ Richard Henry Stoddard, November ~

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES FOR NOVEMBER

Florene Goodfellow - 50 years
Josie Wilkinson - 38 years
Bryan Jackson - 28 years

BIRTHDAYS FOR NOVEMBER

Alana Farrell - 5th
Pierrette Langevin - 11th

A Special Meeting was held on November 24, 2009 for the purpose of Installation of Officers.

The Bible was reverently opened without ceremony at 9:30 p.m. after which the Special Meeting was declared open.

The following officers were installed:

Worthy Matron - Barbara Wheaton, G.G.C.C.M. & PGM of VT.
Worthy Patron - Robert Wheaton, P.P.
Associate Patron - Terence Radford, P.G.P.
Secretary - Alana Farrell, P.G.M.
Treasurer - Gordon Young, Grand Sentinel
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.
Ruth - Tootsie Wise, P.M.
Esther - Heather MacDonald, P.M.
Martha - Pauline Clarke, P.M.
Electa - Josephine Nemeth, P.M.
Warder - Frank Nemeth, P.P.
Sentinel - John Wise, P.G.P.

After the Grand Marshal proclaimed the officers regularly installed, the Worthy Matron, Sister Barbara and Worthy Patron, Brother Bob gave their acceptance addresses and the Worthy Matron thanked the officers for taking their offices this year. She is glad that we have a full slate. The Worthy Matron then thanked the Installing Officers, who were:

Installing Matron, Sister Huguette Daguerre, WGM; Installing Patron, Brother Armand Lono, WGP; Installing Chaplain, Brother Glenn Munkres, Grand Chaplain; Installing Marshal, Brother Barry Yaxley, Grand Marshal; Installing Organist, Sister Huguette Strassbourg, Grand Organist; Installing Warder, Sister Maria Roussakis, Grand Warder and Installing Sentinel, Brother William Winter, P.G.P.

Sister Fabienne Winter, AGM, who was our Pro-tem Associate Matron and Brother Terry Radford, PGP, our Associate Patron presented Sister Barbara and Brother Bob Wheaton (who were also our outgoing Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron) with a monetary gift from the chapter in lieu of a bar.

Sister Huguette Daguerre, WGM; Brother Armand Lono, WGP; Brother Robert Evans, GGCCM and Sister Fabinne Winter, AGM all addressed the Chapter and all wished the chapter continued success in the coming year.

Sister Anita Young, on behalf of the members wished the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron a safe trip out West. They are going to visit family and attend the Winter Olympics, and will only be returning in March.

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

Officers for 2009-2010 along with the Installing Officers

Welcome!

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Welcome to Friendship Chapter #15. This blog will work in conjunction with our Chapter’s website in letting our members know what is happening.

A lot of our members, for various reasons, cannot attend meetings on a regular basis. Hopefully, through this blog, they will be able to keep up with what is happening in the Chapter.

Updates will be posted within a few days of our Chapter meetings, or after any special events that have taken place. Joys & Concerns as well as Birthdays & OES Anniversaries will also be posted. Please note that mailing addresses will not be posted, therefore if you need a mailing address to send a card, etc. please contact the Chapter Secretary.

I will be playing catch up and will be posting what has happened so far in our Chapter since our Installation of Officers in November 2009. Hopefully I will be all caught up by the end of the week. In the meantime, please take a tour of this site and check out all the pages of information. Comments to any post are more than welcome.

If any of our members living outside the province wish to let us know what is happening where they are, just send a little blurb to the secretary, and I can post it in your name.

Enjoy!