2008 Worthy Grand Matron


	All the information related to our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron for 2007-2008

Worthy Grand Matron & Worthy Grand Patron

2007- 2008

Sister Brenda Austin
Worthy Grand Matron
2007-2008

Brother John Chaney
Worthy Grand Patron
2007-2008

Missouri Grand Chapter Officers
2007-2008

Sister Brenda Austin
Worthy Grand Matron
2007 - 2008

Brother John Chaney
Worthy Grand Patron
2007 - 2008

Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron
with 2007-2008 Grand Officers & Escorts

Brenda Austin Clay Austin - Escort	Worthy Grand Matron
Bro. John Chaney Gloria Chaney - Escort	Worthy Grand Patron
Patty Crotty Steve Crotty, PGP - Escort	Associate Grand Matron
Bro. David Bachhuber Lyn Bachhuber - Escort	Associate Grand Patron
Marilyn L. Woods, PGM Rauel Quimby, PGP - Escort	Grand Secretary
Eileen Cornelius, PGM Nelson Cornelius - Escort	Grand Treasurer
Amy Tripi Ron Miller - Escort	Grand Conductress
Karen Knight Richard Knight - Escort	Associate Grand Conductress
Debbie Olds Scott Olds - Escort	Grand Chaplain
Sally McMillan Mac McMillan - Escort	Grand Marshal
Patricia "Pat" Hendren Bob Garland Hendren - Escort	Grand Organist
Beverly Griffin Elmer Dixson, PGP - Escort	Grand Adah
Barbara Smith Rick Howard - Escort	Grand Ruth
Linda Lampkin Butch Freeman - Escort	Grand Esther
Beverly Steelman Bruce Martin - Escort	Grand Martha
Debbie Hay Dennis Hay - Escort	Grand Electa
Helen Foster Bob Foster - Escort	Grand Warder
Bro. Leonard Stephenson Donna Parrish - Escort	Grand Sentinel

Worthy Grand Matron Theme for 2007-2008

Symbol:

Sewing Machine

Emblems:

HONOR EMBLEM "BIBLE" - In honor of my first OES Office, Chaplain.
Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth

Thimble & Sewing Notions - "What can you mend?" to improve our Order.

Quilt - Representing the love and warmth shared from generation to generation.

Yesterday's Child Dollstones - A reminder of the simple times shared with family and friends.

Gift - A symbol of charity upon which our Order is founded.

Fun Emblems:

WGM - Carousel Horse - My husband thinks our life is like a merry-go-round with all of our OES travel! Combining that with his love for horses, I have chosen the carousel horse in honor of him.

WGP - Clown - To help us to remember to smile, even when we feel like crying. In honor of our children and grandchildren, who bring us so much happiness.

Watchwords:

FAITH - Let us always keep uppermost in our priorities our faith in God, as we stitch the pieces of our spiritual life.

HOPE - Our hope endures for things unseen.

CHARITY - Let us ‘sew’ kindness as we give our gifts to those in need.

FAMILY - Like a patchwork quilt, families are sewn together in love, with a binding that lasts forever.

FRIENDS - Friendships are sewn one stitch at a time; always keep your needle threaded!

Theme:

"Sewing Kindness, Spreading Love"

Flowers:

Peonies - for Spring.

Stargazer Lily - for Summer.

Spider Mum - for Fall.

Holly - for Winter.

Colors:

Navy Blue -

Forest Green -

Cranberry Red -

Gold -

Aim:

"Working together in peace and harmony"

Charity Pins and Charities:

Clown - Youth Groups (Rainbow, Job's Daughters and DeMolay)

Thimble & Sewing Notions - Cancer Research Center in Columbia, MO. (www.cancerresearchcenter.org)

Gift- MoCHIP (Masonic Missouri Child Identification Program)

Yesterday's Child Dollstones - ESTARL

Carousel Horse - Dream Factory (Make a dream come true for a critically ill child)

Penny a Day to Educational Fund Board

Masonic Home

Special Medallion to Honor Sister Lois J. Newman - Proceeds to Benefit the Lois J. Newman Scholarship Fund (2008 is 20th Anniversary of Lois beginning her triennium as Most Worthy Grand Matron)

SONGS:WGM:

1. Star of the East

2. Count Your Blessings

3. God on the Mountain

4. Sheltered in the Arms of God

5. Just a Closer Walk with Thee

6. What a Day that Will Be

7. San Antonio Rose

8. Buttons and Bows

9. In the Mood

10. Carousel Waltz

SONGS:WGP:

1. Jesus Hold My Hand

2. I Love to Tell the Story

3. Let's Meet by the River

4. How Great Thou Art

5. Could I Have this Dance

6. Send in the Clowns

7. You're my Best Friend

8. Be a Clown

9. The Dance - In loving memory of our son, David Chaney

SCRIPTURES:

Scriptures of the Worthy Grand Matron:

1. I Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

2. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

3. Galatians 6:7-9 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

4. Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:…..

5.Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

6. Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.

Scriptures of the Worthy Grand Patron:

1. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

2. John 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself: that where I am, there ye may be also.

3. Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

4. Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away

5. Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God.

The Grand Chapter of Missouri
Order of the Eastern Star

Extends Fraternal Greetings and a
Most Cordial Invitation to Attend the

One Hundred Thirty-Forth
Annual Session

"A Stitch In Time" Session

October 13,14, 15, 2008

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

This is your advance invitation and tentative Program.
Only the highlights of the Session are outlined.
You will receive the complete program at Grand Chapter.

Brenda Austin
Worthy Grand Matron

John Chaney
Worthy Grand Patron

(Links to Registration Forms are Below)

Marilyn L. Woods, PGM
Grand Secretary
P.O. Box 1065
High Ridge, MO 63049

Tentative Program

Down Load Tentative Program here: Word or PDF

Pre-Registration

Please complete the Pre-Registration Form and return to Registration Chairman with Fee of $6.00 (non-refundable) before September 25, 2008.
Make Check Payable to Grand Chapter of Missouri, OES:

Down Load Registration Form Here: Word or PDF

Mail Form and Fee to:

Dorothy Stevenson, PM
2404 Fair Acres Road
St. Louis, MO 63136-6216

All members MUST present a dues receipt when picking up registration packet at Grand Chapter

Registration:
All registration is in the Atrium of the St. Louis Airport Marriott

Registration at Grand Chapter is $7.00

Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Monday, October 13, 2008 - 8:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 8:00am - 8:30pm
Wednesday, October 15, 2007, 8:00am - 7:30pm

Credentials

Monday, October 13, 2008 - 10:00am - 8:30pm
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 8:00am - 8:30pm
All voting delegates MUST REGISTER IN PERSON with the Credentials Committee before 8:30 PM, Tuesday, October 149, 2008

Greetings, Responses, and Reports

Please limit to Three Minutes! Three type written double-spaces copies must be filed with the Grand Secretary Prior to presentation

General Information

All sessions of the Grand Chapter will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Marrott Hotel at I-70 and Lambert Airport.
Admission to sessions by Official Dues Receipt and Registration Receipt only.

FOOD NOT ALLOWED IN GRAND BALLROOM DURING SESSIONS

Distinguished Guest Committee

Please register with the Distinguished Guest Committee immediately upon arrival. They will explain the courtesies extended to our guests and assist you in registering at the Hotel.

Debbie Royce, PGM, Chairman
Steve Crotty, PGP, Co-Chairman

Social Activities

If you plan to attend any of the functions listed, please complete the attached Social Activities form and Send a SEPARATE FORM for EACH PERSON ordering tickets. ALL RESERVATIONS ARE FINAL. Send form and a check payable to 2008 Missouri Grand Chapter Social Fund by September 10, 2008.

Down Load Social Reservations Form Here: Word or PDF

Mail form and check to:

Patricia Cohagen, WM
18909 Dalton View Ct.
Florissant, MO 63034-1352

Tickets may be picked up Sunday, October 12, after 9:00am

Hotel Accommodations

Please complete the Housing Request and send to the Housing Chairman by September 10, 2008. Requests must be made in writing. For Guaranteed Reservations or late arrivals please include credit card number. Hotels will not accept personal checks.

Down Housing Request Form Here: Word or PDF

Mail completed for to:

Dolores Irvin, PM
248 Pine Tree Lane
Ballwin, MO 63011-3301

Grand Chapter Tour
"Dream A Little Dream"

Meets Ballroom Entrance Airport Marriott
Monday, October 13, 9:30am

Tour open to all Members and Guests

Down Load Tour Flyer Here: Word or PDF

Regina Gahr, PM - Chairman

Proceedings

See Proceeding Booth at Grand Chapter

Session General Chairman

Jean Hendrix, PGM
2270 Cottontail Dr.
Florissant, MO 63033-1713

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