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.

Grand Chapter Installations

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

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.