Grand Chapter of Texas Order of the Eastern Star One Hundred Twenty-Fifth Annual Session

AUGUST 2 - 4, 2007 MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek Mr. John Creel Worthy Grand Matron Worthy Grand Patron

The Grand Chapter of Texas Order of The Eastern Star

Extends Fraternal Greetings and Welcomes You to the

125th Session

“Touching the Future”

AUGUST 2 - 4, 2007 MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek Mr. John Creel Worthy Grand Matron Worthy Grand Patron

Mrs. Nell Smith Drenner Grand Secretary

“Touching the Future” Page 1 Page 2 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session WORTHY GRAND MATRON

Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek Worthy Grand Matron Grand Chapter of Texas Order of the Eastern Star

“Touching the Future” Page 3 WORTHY GRAND PATRON

Mr. John Creel Worthy Grand Patron Grand Chapter of Texas Order of the Eastern Star

Page 4 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session MOST WORTHY GRAND MATRON

Mrs. Barbara Benton Most Worthy Grand Matron General Grand Chapter and Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma

“Touching the Future” Page 5 MOST WORTHY GRAND PATRON

Mr. William E. “Bill” Owen Most Worthy Grand Patron General Grand Chapter and Past Grand Patron of Oklahoma

Page 6 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session SPECIAL GUEST

Mrs. Rennie Ofton Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron General Grand Chapter and Past Grand Matron of Texas

“Touching the Future” Page 7 In Loving Memory of Charles W. Morris Past Grand Patron of Texas 1994 – 1995

ur Past Grand Patron, Brother Charles Morris, 77, passed away Wednesday, ODecember 6, 2006 at Autumn Leaves Nursing Center in Carrollton, Texas, surrounded by his wife Betty of 58 years and family. Charles and Betty were married on July 29, 1948 in Addison and have two sons, Kenneth Morris of California and Randall Morris of Hebron; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Charles was a business man and was active in community and civic organizations for many years. Charles was initiated into Lewisville Chapter No. 935 on March 30, 1959 and was privileged to serve in his Chapter and Grand Chapter in many capacities. Charles was a member of First Baptist Church Hebron where a Memorial Service was held on December 8, 2006. “As water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man.” Proverbs 27:19 Loving Reflections, Wanda Fairchild Past Grand Matron

Page 8 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session RICHARD T. PORTER 1/13/20 – 1/11/07 WORTHY GRAND PATRON 1969 – 1970

Words seem inadequate to express our praise and love for the life of this great man whose life was an open book for all to read on its pages the peace and love in his heart. Our brother made no loud proclamation, but quietly walked in the pathway of service and duty to his God, his family and his friends. On January 11, 2007, Brother Dick answered the call of our Father after a full life of distinct leadership in our Order, and to the Masonic Fraternity. He was born and raised in Fort Worth and was a member of Connell Baptist Church. He enlisted in the Navy Seabees and served during World War II. He was founding President and owner of Texas Hardwood Mfg. Company until it was sold three years ago. He was raised a Master Mason in Overseas Lodge Number 40, then transferred to Riverside Lodge No. 1194, and dualed with Cooke-Peavy Lodge No. 1162, where he served as Worshipful Master and District Deputy Grand Master of 64B in Fort Worth. He was initiated into Lotus Chapter, now South Fort Worth No. 835, on June 28, 1950 and was Worthy Patron in 1954 – 1955. He served many offices in The Grand Chapter of Texas and served as our Worthy Grand Patron in 1969 – 1970, and served offices in the General Grand Chapter. He was a 33 degree Scottish Rite member and was a trustee of the Scottish Rite Hospital 34 years. He was Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of Texas, and served as their Grand Treasurer for 24 years. He was a member of the Masonic Temple Association and a member of Moslah Temple Shrine in Fort Worth. He was loyal to any task and was decorated with many honors, including Knight of the York Rite College, St. Timothy Conclave Red Cross of Constantine, as well as civic honors. Richard and Earnesteen, married 66 years, shared a love of travel, service and family. They spent many summers taking their grandchildren across the United States in their motor home and to their condo on Padre Island. He is survived by Earnesteen, three daughters, Carol Coulson and husband, Don; Cynthia Wright and husband Jerry; Candice Curry and husband Tom; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a sister, Dr. Jenny Lind Scott of Austin. During his everyday life, he fulfilled his spiritual commission in triumph and left us all a great legacy. Our lives are richer for having known Richard Porter, and we will miss him.

Respectfully submitted, Elise B. Hammack, PGM

“Touching the Future” Page 9 Harry Glenn Cunningham Past Grand Patron of Texas 1988 – 1989

Past Grand Master Grand Lodge of Texas 1997 – 1998

Harry Glen Cunningham, Past Grand Patron went to be with his Lord on July 8, 2007 at 73 years of age. He was born in Honey Grove, Texas on Jan 24, 1934. In 1951, he grad- uated from LaDonia High School and enrolled in East Texas State Teachers College with an athletic scholarship to play football. Harry left college for the Air Force and served in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. After 8 years in Air Force security he retired to live in San Antonio, Texas. He began a career that lasted 28 years with Sears and Roebuck in management and personnel. Harry was a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at South San Antonio Baptist Church where he was Chairman of the Finance and Building Committees. He met and married Barbara Harn Davis in 1969. They have two sons; Leigh Ross, “Sonny” of Greenville, Texas and Scott Glen who is currently serving in the Air Force at Peterson AFB, Colorado. Their daughter, Carne Cye, lives in San Antonio. Also, he leaves one grandson and three great granddaughters. Harry's hobbies of golf and fishing were pushed aside when he was elected a Board Member and Trustee of North Side School District serving seven years as Trustee. His work on the Expansion and Building Committee as Chairman brought honors, and he also served in offices of National and State School Boards, the National Builders Association and the Optimist Club. Harry became a Master Mason in January 1967 at Somerset Lodge No. 1205 in Somerset, Texas. He served on many Lodge Committees through out his years serving as Worshipful Master during 1975-1976. He was an Advisory Board Member for the Masonic Home and School for Boys and the Scottish Rite Dormitory for Girls, and was honored to receive the Grand Cross of Color from the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. He

Page 10 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session was honored with a Life membership by the Lodge in 1978. He is also an Endowed Member of Henry Thomas Lodge No. 278 in Smithwick, Texas and a member of Texas Lodge of Research. He served and was elected to the Office of Grand Master in 1997. Harry is an Endowed Member of San Antonio Scottish Rite Bodies, serving as Venerable Master of Consistory in 1990. He was invested a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor in 1981 and Coroneted a Thirty-Third Degree Inspector General Honorary in 1995. He was a member of San Antonio Chapter No. 391 Royal Arch Masons, San Antonio Council No. 14, Royal and Select Masters, San Antonio Commandery No. 7 Knights Templar, Texian York Rite College No. 60, San Anthony Conclave Red Cross of Constantine, Texas College, and Societas Rosicrucianan. He was also a member of Alzafar Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of San Antonio, San Antonio Council No. 261 Allied Masonic Degrees, Omala Grotto of San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston No. 17, National Sojourners and invested with Honorary Legion of Honor, Albert Pike Chapter of Demolay. Harry and Barbara joined Somerset Chapter No. 730 in 1967 where Harry served twice as Worthy Patron, in 1980-81 with Mrs. Doris Brown and 1986-97 with his Mother- in-Law, Mrs. Mildred Harn. The Grand Chapter of Texas called him to work on Grand Chapter Committees and to serve as Grand Sentinel in 1986-87; Associate Grand Patron in 1987-88; and as Worthy Grand Patron with Mrs. Doris Efird of Ft. Worth, Texas in 1988- 1989. Thus began a close and loving friendship with John and Doris Efird. Harry traveled to Eastern Star Schools and always to General Grand Chapter. Every where he went he was known for his friendly smile and warm handshakes. Harry charmed members with his quick wit and a most unusual ABILITY to remember names immediately. At the Schools and meetings he attended, Harry would meet and greet the new members and by the evening of the Fraternal Visit he would be asked to bring Greetings; Harry would stand in the East and look around the room and name EACH member present by their name. Harry's ABILITY to call everyone by their name BECAME his “Greetings” and at the challenge of the larger School of Instructions in Dallas and Houston, he received Standing Ovations for the success of this unusual talent! Harry’s service to Eastern Star and Masonry extended across four decades. In 2000, he was asked to serve General Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star on the Masonic Relations Committee. In 2006, Harry and family moved to Wolfe City, Texas to retire. This fulfilled Harry’s dream of returning home. His earthly dream ended on July 8, 2007. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 11, 2007 in the Field House at LaDonia Independent School District followed by Interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Wolfe City, Texas.

Written by Effie Mae Davis, P.G.M. Grand Conductress 1988 - 1989

“Touching the Future” Page 11 SPECIAL GUESTS

MRS. BETTY BENHAM MRS. BETTY FRIEND Charter, Chairman Eastern Star Journal General Grand Chapter and General Grand Chapter and Past Grand Matron of Texas Past Grand Matron of Texas

MRS. YVONNE BROWNFIELD MRS. JANE GREGORY MRS. ALMA BANE Payroll, Chairman Registration Visionquest General Grand Chapter and General Grand Chapter and General Grand Chapter and Past Grand Matron of Texas Past Grand Matron of Texas Past Grand Matron of Texas

MRS. SYLVIA GARCIA MR. RAUL GARCIA Deputy to the Deputy to the Most Worthy Grand Matron Most Worthy Grand Patron in Mexico in Mexico and Central America Page 12 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron Past Most Worthy Grand Matrons Past Most Worthy Grand Patrons

General Grand Chapter Officers and Committee Members

Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand Patrons Of Other Grand Jurisdictions

Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of Other Grand Jurisdictions

Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of Texas

Most Worshipful Grand Master Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons

Installed Grand Officers and Officers of Grand Chapters of Other Grand Jurisdictions

Deputies of the Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron

Special Appointees of General Grand Chapter

Grand Representatives of Texas in Other Jurisdictions

Grand Representatives of Other Grand Jurisdictions in Other Jurisdictions

Grand Representatives of Other Jurisdictions in Texas

Distinguished Members of all Appendant Bodies

Distinguished Members and Leaders of the Fraternal Youth Organizations

Distinguished Civic Leaders and Guests

“Touching the Future” Page 13 HONORED GUESTS

Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron 2006-2007 Texas’ Own General Grand Chapter Officer and Committee Members Mrs. Rennie Ofton, Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron Mrs. Betty Benham, Charter, Chairman Mrs. Betty Friend, Eastern Star Journal Mrs. Yvonne Brownfield, Payroll, Chairman Mrs. Jane Gregory, Registration Mrs. Alma Bane, Visionquest Mrs. Sylvia Garcia, Deputy to the MWGM in Mexico Mr. Raul Garcia, Deputy to the MWGP in Mexico and Central America

and

Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of Texas

Mrs. Lallah Mae Vollus Dr. O.D. Christian Mrs. Mary Katharine Smith Mr. Murray Watson Mrs. Molly Goodpasture Mr. Wayne P. Jones Mrs. Mildred Sharpe Mr. Joe E. Jeffers Mrs. Nancy Bailey Allen Mr. Graham H. Childress Mrs. Katherine Harbour Mr. Glen Whitaker Mrs. Patricia Major Neinast Mr. Garland W. Rattan Mrs. Joyce Roberts Mr. Leland G. Benefield Mrs. Mary Brown Mr. Richard Ochs Mrs. Elise Hammack Mr. Kenneth R. Gregory Mrs. Beulah Speer Mr. Duane “Buddy” Baker Mrs. Elsie Paladino Mr. Harold Trammell Mrs. Betty Phillips Benham Mr. Ed Warner Dr. Effie Mae Davis Mr. Jack Guy Mrs. Jane Gregory Mr. Jerry Martin Mrs. Virginia Lynn Green Mr. Nelson Campbell Mrs. Wanda Fairchild Mrs. Rosemary T. Swetland Mrs. Alma Carter Mrs. Yvonne Brownfield Mrs. Alma Lynn Bane Mrs. Betty Y. Friend Mrs. Naomi Wolfe Mrs. Jimmie Lee McMahon Mrs. Sharon Fentress Mrs. Doris Hester Mrs. Karen Morgenthaler Mrs. Nancy Brown

Page 14 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session INSTALLED GRAND OFFICERS FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENT AND GRAND CHAPTER SWEETHEART

MRS.JOYCE GILBERT MR.JERRY TREES MRS.NELL SMITH DRENNER Associate Grand Matron Associate Grand Patron Grand Secretary

MRS.BETTY PRATER MRS.JOYCE NICKLAS MRS.BESS CALDWELL Grand Treasurer Grand Conductress Associate Grand Conductress

MRS.GLORIA BENNETT MRS.VI GRIFFIN MRS.JACKIE STOGNER Grand Chaplain Grand Marshal Grand Organist

“Touching the Future” Page 15 INSTALLED GRAND OFFICERS FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENT AND GRAND CHAPTER SWEETHEART (CONTINUED)

MRS.DENISE MCCARTHY MRS OMA BUSH MRS.KATHY CREEL Grand Adah Grand Ruth Grand Esther

MRS.OLA MAE DAVIS MRS.GENEVA DYE MRS.GEORGIA A. PTACEK Grand Martha Grand Electa Grand Warder

MR.WILLIAM (BILL)CREWS MRS.JEAN LEE MRS.LILLIAN A. SANDAHL Grand Sentinel Fraternal Correspondent Grand Chapter Sweetheart

Page 16 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MR.DWAYNE MASERANG Chairman

MRS.JAYNE YENGER MRS.MICKIE CAMPBELL Vice Chairman Secretary/Treasurer

MR.ARTJUR DRESCHER MR.GARY STEELE Member, District 1 Member, District 1

“Touching the Future” Page 17 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MR. A.L. CASPARIS Member, District 2

MISS DIANE DAVIDSON MRS.TERRIE ROSELL Member, District 3 Member, District 4

MS.LORI GOLDMAN MRS.KATHY TEELE Member, District 5 Member, District 5

Page 18 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session BOARD OF GRAND EXAMINERS

DR.LINDA K. PUCKETT MRS.CINDY G. ECHOLS District 1 District 2

MRS. ANNETTE CURRY MRS.CHRISTINE ARMSTRONG District 3 District 4

MRS.JERRE LUCAS MRS. VICKIE HERTENBERGER District 5 Grand Examiner At Large

“Touching the Future” Page 19 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MR.JACK W. FRIEND MRS.SAUNDRA ZIPP Chairman Co Chairman

MR.JOE NANCE MRS.KAREN WRIGHT Treasurer Secretary

MRS.BARBARA GILLIT MR.RONALD ZIPP Auditor Legal Advisor

Page 20 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE

MR.DAVID OUELLETT MRS.CARON JOSEPH General Chairman General Co-Chairman

MRS.JANLEN WACLAWCZYK MRS.MARY JO ROSAMOND MRS.JOANN DRESCHER Secretary Housing Chairman Housing CO-Chairman

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MR.JIM OWEN MRS.MARSHA OWEN MRS.MAXINE NANCE Decorations Chairman Decorations Co-Chairman Distinguished Guests Chairman

“Touching the Future” Page 21 ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE

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MRS. ANNETTE OTREMBA MRS. JOYCE SCHNEIDER MR.MARK DIECKMANN Distinguished Guest Ditty Bags Chairman Elections Chairman Co-Chairman

MR.MIKE FURRIE MRS.BETSY BANKS MRS.POLLY FRANKS First Aid Co-Chairman Information, Lost and Information, Lost and Found Chairman Found Chairman

MRS. GAIL FULLER MRS. JANE HUDSON MRS. BARBARA HITE Labyrinth/Paraphernalia Labyrinth/Paraphernalia Labyrinth/Paraphernalia Chairman Co-Chairman Co-Chairman

Page 22 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE

MR.CECIL ROBISON MR.GENE CARNES MR.TRAVIS KNOWLTON Security Chairman Security Co-Chairman Security Co-Chairman

MRS. SHIRLEY HAINLINE MRS. ANN TEAGUE MRS.LEA LEGG Special Needs Chairman Social Chairman Social Co-Chairman

MR.JACK BEALL MR.ED SQUYRES MRS. JOANNE CONNER Sound Chairman Sound Co-Chairman Steno Chairman

“Touching the Future” Page 23 ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE

MR.JOHN SEARSON MR.RANDALL STORM MR.BOB LUCAS Transportation Chairman Ushers Chairman Ushers Co-Chairman

MRS. ANNA HUCKABEE MRS. ANITA WIGGERS MR.JIMMIE BANKS Vendors Chairman Vendors Co-Chairman Stage Chairman

MR.JAMES WOODS MRS. COLLEEN ASARO Stage Co-Chairman Signs Chairman

Page 24 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session CEREMONIAL OPENING

Thursday Afternoon Session August 2, 2007

“TOGETHER WE SEEK OUR FOUNDER’S WISDOM”

11:30 a.m. Musical Prelude Mrs. Marion “Boots Draper General Chairman, March to the ABC’s

Master of Ceremonies Mrs. Rennie Ofton Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron And Past Grand Matron of Texas

Assisting Grand Marshal Mrs. Alma Carter Past Grand Matron of Texas

Processional of Distinguished Members and Guests

Assisting Grand Organist Mrs. Rosemary T. Swetland Past Grand Matron of Texas

12:30 p.m. Presentation of Installed Grand Officers, Elected Boards, Fraternal Correspondent, and Grand Chapter Mom

Grand Chapter Sweetheart Mrs. Lillian Sandahl Escorted by Mr. Daniel Galloway

Board of Grand Examiners Dr. Linda Jay Puckett, District 1 Mrs. Cindy G. Echols, District 2 Mrs. Annette Curry, District 3 Mrs. Christine Armstrong, District 4 Mrs. Jerre Lucas, District 5 Mrs. Vickie Hertenberger, At Large

Board of Directors Mr. Dwayne Maserang, Chairman Mrs. Jayne Yenger, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Mickie Campbell, Secretary Mr. Karl A. Drescher, Jr. District 1 Mr. Gary E. Steele, District 1 Mr. A.L.Casparis, District 2 Miss Diane Davidson, District 3 Mrs. Terri Rozell, District 4 Ms. Lori Goldman, District 5 Mrs. Kathy Teele, District 5

“Touching the Future” Page 25 Fraternal Correspondent Mrs. Jean Lee Escorted My Mr. O.B. Lee

Grand Sentinel Mr. William “Bill” Crews Escorted by Mrs. Kathey Crews

Grand Warder Mrs. Georgia A. Ptacek Escorted by Mr. Gale Blackmon

Grand Electa Mrs. Geneva Dye Escorted by Mr. Darren Sanders

Grand Martha Mrs. Ola Mae Davis Escorted by Mr. Steven Kaltwasser

Grand Esther Mrs. Kathy Creel Escorted by Mr. Robert “Chuck” Pierce

Grand Ruth Mrs. Oma D. Bush Escorted by Mr. Don Schwartz

Grand Adah Mrs. Denise McCarthy Escorted by Mr. Matthew T. McCarthy

Grand Organist Mrs. Jackie Stogner Escorted by Mr. Terry Stogner

Grand Marshal Mrs. Vi Griffin Escorted by Mr. Thomas F. Griffin

Grand Chaplain Mrs. Gloria Bennett Escorted by Mr. William C. “Bill” Bennett

Associate Grand Conductress Mrs. Bess Caldwell Escorted by Mr. Al Caldwell

Grand Conductress Mrs. Joyce Nicklas Escorted by Mr. David Nicklas

Grand Treasurer Mrs. Betty Prater Escorted by Mr. Mike Biddler

Grand Secretary Mrs. Nell Smith Drenner Escorted by Mr. George Drenner

Associate Grand Patron Mr. Jerry Trees Escorted by Mrs. Janelle Trees

Page 26 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session Associate Grand Matron Mrs. Joyce Gilbert Escorted by Mr. Jimmy Gilbert

Worthy Grand Patron Mr. John Creel Escorted by Mrs. Marion Pierce

Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek Escorted by Mr. Travis Knowlton

PRESENTATIONS

THE HOLY BIBLE Miss Whitney McCarthy Granddaughter of the Worthy Grand Matron

SQUARE AND COMPASSES Mrs. Denise McCarthy Grand Adah and Daughter of the Worthy Grand Matron

FLAGS

United States Mr. Kenneth Gregory Past Grand Patron of Texas

Canada Mr. Frederick W. Clarke Right Worthy Associate Grand Patron General Grand Chapter Past Grand Patron of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

Texas Mr. Frank W. Randle Supporting Our Troops, General Chairman

Oklahoma Mr. Carl Unlaub Supporting Our Troops, District 2 Chairman

Christian Mr. Wayne Huddleston A Year To Remember, General Chairman

Eastern Star Mr. Herman A. “Sonny” Wise Endowed Membership Stamp Committee

Masonic Mr. Thomas F. Griffin Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master

Special Music Mrs. Melissa Simonton Hudman District Deputy Grand Matron, District l

“Touching the Future” Page 27 1:00 p.m. Call to Order Mrs. Betty Friend Eastern Star Journal Committee, General Grand Chapter, and Past Grand Matron of Texas

Mr. Lee Stallings Past Grand Patron of Texas

Invocation Mrs. Yvonne Brownfield Payroll, Chairman, General Grand Chapter and Past Grand Matron of Texas

“School’s In Session” Drill Installed Grand Officers and Grand Pages Directed by Mrs. Vi Griffin, Grand Marshal

Entrance of Installed Grand Officers

Welcome to San Antonio Mr. Jack Friend Executive Committee Chairman

Greetings City of San Antonio

Greetings Mrs. Marlene Dibrell Supreme Deputy International Order of Rainbow For Girls

Greetings Mr. J. Weldon Clampitte, Jr. State Executive Officer International Order of DeMolay

Greetings Honorable Donny Broughton Most Worshipful Grand Master Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A.M

Partial Report of the Credentials Committee Miss Leslie Lowry Credentials Committee Chairman

ALL WHO ARE NOT MEMBERS OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR WILL PLEASE RETIRE AT THIS TIME

RITUALISTIC CEREMONIAL OPENING Installed Grand Officers

Opening Ode “God Bless America” Grand Choir and Assembly Directed by Mr. Jerry Neuenschwander Grand Choir Director

Page 28 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session Flag Presentation Mrs. Vi Griffin Grand Marshal

Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Jack Guy Past Grand Patron

The National Anthem Grand Choir and Assembly

“O Canada” Grand Choir and Assembly

Filling Vacancies on Committees

FORMAL INTRODUCTIONS

Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron Past Most Worthy Grand Matrons & Past Most Worthy Grand Patrons Elective & Appointive Floor Officers of General Grand Chapter General Grand Chapter Committee Members Ambassadors for the Most Worthy Grand Matron & Most Worthy Grand Patron And a Past Grand Matron or Past Grand Patron Deputies to the Most Worthy Grand Matron & Most Worthy Grand Patron And a Past Grand Matron or Past Grand Patron Special Appointees of the Most Worthy Grand Matron & Most Worthy Grand Patron and a Past Grand Matron or Past Grand Patron Worthy Grand Matrons & Worthy Grand Patrons of Other Grand Jurisdictions Past Grand Matrons & Past Grand Patrons of Other Grand Jurisdictions Past Grand Matrons & Past Grand Patrons of Texas Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipfu.l Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A.M.

Installed Grand Officers & Elected Boards of Other Grand Jurisdictions Ambassadors for the Most Worthy Grand Matron & Most Worthy Grand Patron Deputies to the Most Worthy Grand Matron & Most Worthy Grand Patron Special Appointees of the Most Worthy Grand Matron & Most Worthy Grand Patron Grand Representatives of Texas in Other Grand Jurisdictions Grand Representatives of Other Grand Jurisdictions in Other Grand Jurisdictions Grand Representatives of Other Grand Jurisdictions in Texas Grand Committee Members & Appointments of Other Grand Jurisdictions Presiding Officers & Distinguished Members of All Appendant Bodies Youth & Adult Leaders of Fraternal Youth Organizations

“Touching the Future” Page 29 Welcome and Greetings Mrs. Alma Lynn Bane Visionquest Committee, General Grand Chapter Past Grand Matron of Texas

Response to Welcome Mrs. Barbara “Bobbi” B. White Right Worthy Grand Conductress General Grand Chapter

Greetings – Other Grand Jurisdictions Mrs. Diane Smith Worthy Grand Matron, Grand Chapter of Louisiana

Greetings Mr. William “Bill” Owen Most Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Past Grand Patron of Oklahoma Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma, A.F. & A.M.

Greetings Mrs. Barbara Benton Most Worthy Grand Matron, General Grand Chapter Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma

Closing Music Grand Choir Directed by Mr. Jerry Neuenschwander Grand Choir Director

Benediction Mr. Kenneth Gregory Past Grand Patron of Texas

Closing of the Bible Mrs. Joyce Nicklas Grand Conductress

Session Called from Labor to Rest Until 8:00 a.m. Friday Morning

Please join us for the “Fiesta De La Estrella” Banquet at the El Tropicano Hotel

Page 30 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session Friday Morning Session August 3, 2007 “IN THE PURSUIT OF LEARNING”

7:30 a.m. Musical Prelude Mrs. Mary Alberts March To The ABC’s Committee 8:00 a.m. Call to Order Dr. Effie Mae Davis Past Grand Matron of Texas

Mr. Henry Martin Past Grand Patron of Texas “School’s in Session” Drill Installed Grand Officers and Grand Pages Directed by Mrs. Vi Griffin, Grand Marshal Entrance of Installed Grand Officers Special Music Invocation Mrs. Sharon Fentress Past Grand Matron of Texas Session Called from Rest to Labor Reports:

Chapters Under Dispensation Mr. Nelson Campbell, Chairman Past Grand Patron of Texas Parliamentarian Mrs. Jean Staples Credentials Mrs. Leslie Lowery, Chairman Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek Worthy Grand Patron Mr. John Creel Grand Secretary Mrs. Nell Smith Drenner Grand Treasurer Mrs. Betty Prater Jurisprudence Mrs. Alma Carter, Chairman Past Grand Matron of Texas Board of Directors Mr. Dwayne Masarang, Chairman Board of Grand Examiners By-Laws Mrs. Patsy Hewlett, Chairman

Benediction Mr. Ed Warner Past Grand Patron of Texas Closing of The Bible Mrs. Joyce Nicklas Grand Conductress Session Called from Labor to Rest Until 1:30 p.m. Please join us for Our Grand Line Officers’ Luncheons

“Touching the Future” Page 31 Friday Afternoon Session August 3, 2007 “THE JOY OF LEARNING”

1:00 P.M. Musical Prelude Mrs. Darla Dunaway “March to The ABC’s” Committee

1:30 p.m. Call to Order Mrs. Karen Morgenthaler Past Grand Matron of Texas

Mr. Jerry Martin Past Grand Patron of Texas

“School’s In Session” Drill Installed Grand Officers and Grand Pages Directed by Mrs. Vi Griffin, Grand Marshal Entrance of Installed Grand Officers

Invocation Mrs. Doris Hester Past Grand Matron of Texas

Session Called From Rest to Labor

Grand Representative Program Mrs. Jean Lee Fraternal Correspondent

Grand Representative Drill Grand Representatives of Texas And Visiting Jurisdictions Directed by Mrs. Vi Griffin, Grand Marshal

Reports Continued:

District Deputy Grand Matrons & Deputy Grand Matrons Grievance and Appeals Mr. Joe Jeffers, Chairman Past Grand Patron of Texas Education Fund Mrs. Diane Markley, Chairman Purposes and Policies Mrs. Jane Gregory, Chairman Past Grand Matron of Texas Registration Mrs. Donna Pope, Chairman Executive Mr. Jack Friend, Chairman Arrangements Mr. David Ouellette, Chairman International Headquarters Mrs. Lorriane Williams, Chairman OES Endowment Mrs. Evelyn Tolbert, Chairman Titles, Deeds and Properties Mr. Richard Sharp, Chairman Museum Mrs. Mildred Blair, Chairman Development and Marketing Mrs. Lola “Peaches” Wallace Webmaster Mr. Jack York, Chairman Financial; Investment Mr. Ed Pickett, Chairman

Page 32 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session Benediction Mr. Jack Guy Past Grand Patron of Texas

Closing of The Bible Mrs. Joyce Nicklas Grand Conductress Session called From Labor to Rest Until 7:00 p.m.

Please plan to attend our ESTARL, Memorial, And Humanitarian Programs this evening.

Friday Evening Session August 3, 2007 “THE BEAUTY OF KNOWLEDGE”

6:45 p.m. Musical Prelude Mrs. Susan Smith Pediatric Services Committee

7:00 p.m. Call to Order Mrs. Jane Gregory Past Grand Matron of Texas

Mr. Nelson Campbell Past Grand Patron of Texas

“School’s In Session” Drill Installed Grand Officers and Grand Pages Directed by Mrs. Vi Griffin, Grand Marshal

Opening of The Bible Mrs. Joyce Nicklas Grand Conductress

Invocation Mrs. Rosemary T. Swetland Past Grand Matron of Texas

“TEACHING GOD’S WORD” ESTARL Service Award Ceremony

“FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS” Memorial Program

Closing of The Bible Mrs. Joyce Nicklas Grand Conductress

“Touching the Future” Page 33 “TOGETHER WE LEARN” Humanitarian Program Mrs. Linda Roy, General Humanitarian General Chairman

Presentation of Chapters 100% Humanitarian Worthy Matrons, Worthy Patrons, Jr. Past Matrons and Jr. Past Patrons

Opening of The Bible Mrs. Joyce Nicklas Grand Conductress

Invocation Mrs. Elise Hammack Past Grand Matron of Texas

Benediction Mr. Billy H. Combest Past Grand Patron of Texas

Closing of the Bible Mrs. Joyce Nicklas Grand Conductress

Page 34 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session “TEACHING GOD’S WORD”

ESTARL SERVICE and AWARDS

Matthew 28: 19 and 20

August 3, 2007

Mrs. Geraldine Dusek Mr. John Creel Worthy Grand Matron Worthy Grand Patron

Mrs. Marilyn B. Knowlton General Chairman

“Touching the Future” Page 35 EASTARL PROGRAM “TEACHING GOD’S WORD”

Welcome Mrs. Marilyn B. Knowlton General Chairman

ESTARL Committee Mrs. Wanda Fay Gilmore, District I Mrs. Jane Ramos, District II Mrs. Georgia Orr, District III Mrs. Connie F. Autrey, District IV Mrs. Beverly Sinclair, District V

Invocation Mr. W. Harold Braddock, Jr. Recipient

Musical Selection Mr. Doran Henry Recipient

Scripture Reading Mr. Ryan Dennis Recipient

Message Mr. Vance Elliot Recipient

Offertory Prayer Ms. Patricia Tucker Recipient

ESTARL LOVE OFFERING

Greetings and Mrs. Geraldine Dusek, Presentations of Awards Worthy Grand Matron Mr. John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron Assisted by the ESTARL Committee

Response from Recipients Ms. Kelly McIntosh Recipient, District IV

Benediction Ms. Lindsey L. Harvey, Recipient

Page 36 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session “Touching the Future” Page 37 “FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS”

MEMORIAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE

Musical Prelude Mrs. Jackie Stogner Grand Organist

Grand Chaplain Report (abbreviated) Mrs. Gloria Bennett Grand Chaplain

“The Light of the Cross” Memorial Formation Installed Grand Officers Directed by Mrs. Vi Griffin, Grand Marshal

Music: “How Great Thou Art” Arranged by Douglas R. Boyer Plangentes Dei Handbell Choir St. Andrews UMC & Leigh Ann Woodard, oboe

Music: “O Day of Peace” Arranged by Lee J. Afdah, Plangentes Dei Handbell Choir St. Andrews UMC

Dedication: Mrs. Gloria Bennett Grand Chaplain

Tribute to General Grand Chapter Members Grand Chaplain

Presentation: Mrs. Rennie Ofton Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron and PGM of Texas Escorted by Mr. Jerry Martin, PGP of Texas

Tribute to Past Grand Matrons & Past Grand Patrons Grand Chaplain Presentation by Mrs. Alma Carter, PGM of Texas Escorted by Mr. Henry Martin, PGP of Texas

Tribute to Subordinate Chapter Members of Texas Grand Chaplain Presentation by Mrs. Elise Hammack, PGM Escorted by Mr. Lee Stallings, PGP of Texas

Page 38 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session Tribute to Grand Officers of Other Grand Jurisdictions Grand Chaplain Presentation by Mrs. Jane Gregory, PGM of Texas Escorted by Mr. Harold Trammell, PGP of Texas

Tribute to Military Grand Chaplain Presentation by Mrs. Betty Phillips Benham, PGM of Texas Escorted by Mr. Jack Guy, PGP of Texas

Presentation of floral tribute Mrs. Geraldine Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron Escorted by Mr. John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron

Music: “Amazing Grace” Arranged by Kevin McChesney Plangentes Dei; Gayle Morris, piano; Leigh Ann Woodard, oboe

Draping of the Altar Mrs. Joyce Nicklas, Grand Conductress Mrs. Bess Caldwell, Associate Grand Conductress Mrs. Gloria Bennett, Grand Chaplain

Narration Mrs. Gloria Bennett, Grand Chaplain

Closing of the Holy Bible Mrs. Joyce Nicklas, Grand Conductress

“Ask not for whom the bell tolls. . . it tolls for thee.”

“Touching the Future” Page 39 Page 40 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session When at first you are initiated into a chapter; Amidst the love and laughter, You soon see, both young and old As I have been told:

TOGETHER WE LEARN

The more Mature Stars are teaching Even tho, the younger call it preaching, They all want the very best, When they go for that Test

TOGETHER WE LEARN

They share, they care, they love I just thank the heavens above, For my Sisters and Brothers and this Great Order

TOGETHER WE LEARN

“Touching the Future” Page 41 TOGETHER WE LEARN HUMANITARIAN PROGRAM

PROGRAM ...... Mrs. Linda Roy General Chairman Humanitarian Committee

AREAS OF HUMANITARIAN GIVING:

L ...... Ladies in the Masonic Retirement Center (TMRC) E ...... Education Scholarships A ...... Aid – Benevolent Aid R ...... Resources – General Fund N ...... Nurture – ESTARL

PRESENTATION OF PARTICIPANTS ...... Mrs. Vi Griffin Grand Marshal

DISTRICT CHARIMEN

District One...... Mrs. Dolores Hartley District Two...... Mrs. Peggy Lendinsky District Three ...... Mrs. Mildred Bolton District Four ...... Mrs. Sharon Mosmeyer District Five...... Mrs. Billie Collie

Page 42 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session SATURDAY MORNING SESSION August 4, 2007 “TOUCHING THE FUTURE THROUGH OUR FOUNDER’S WISDOM”

7:30 A.M. Musical Prelude Mrs. Mary Alberts March to the ABC’s Committee

8:00 a.m. Call to Order Mrs. Betty Benham Charter Committee, Chairman, General Grand Chapter and a Past Grand Matron of Texas

Mr. Joe E. Jeffers Past Grand Patron of Texas

“School’s In Session” Drill Installed Grand Officers and Grand Pages Directed by Mrs. Vi Griffin, Grand Marshall

Entrance of Installed Grand Officers

Opening of The Bible Mrs. Joyce Nicklas Grand Conductress

Invocation Mrs. Elise Hammack Past Grand Matron of Texas

Session Called From Rest to Labor

Business Session Continued With Reports:

Registration final report Mrs. Donna Hill Pope, Chairman

Unfinished Business:

Adoption of ESTARL, Grand Chaplain, and Fraternal Correspondent Reports.

Final Credentials Report Miss Leslie Lowry, Chairman

Appointment of Election Judge

(All Candidates and the persons nominating them are to be seated in the East.) 10:00 a.m. Election of Officers

Recognition of our dedicated 50 year members

“Touching the Future” Page 43 Appreciation and Recognition of Executive and Arrangements for 2006 and 2007.

Invitation to the 2007-2008 Grand Chapter Session Mr. Stan Seeley

Recognition and Presentations

Election Results

Benediction Mrs. Elsie Paladino Past Grand Matron of Texas

Closing of the Bible Mrs. Joyce Nicklas Grand Conductress

Session Called From Labor to Rest Until 6:30 p.m. Saturday Evening

Please join us for the 2007-2008 Installation of Officers

Processional of Distinguished Guests will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Page 44 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session INSTALLED GRAND OFFICERS PERSONAL PAGES AND SECRETARIES

Worthy Grand Matron - Mrs. Geraldine Dusek Mrs. Shirley Bixenstine Worthy Grand Patron - Mr. John Creel Mrs. Marion Lee Pierce Mr. Robert C. "Chuck" Pierce Mr. Mike Biddler Mr. Roger A. McGough Mr. Tommy G. Hancock Associate Grand Matron - Mrs. Joyce Gilbert Mrs. Syble T. Yost Mrs. Sula Reilly Mrs. Kathy Paschal Mrs. Anita Durden Mrs. Nelda Robertson Mrs. Eva DeHart Mrs. Joyce Smith Associate Grand Patron - Mr. Jerry Trees Mrs. June Bell Mr. Ben Cless Mr. George Gwaltney Mr. Clarence Thompson Grand Secretary - Mrs. Nell Smith Drenner Miss Kelly Killingbeck Mrs. Loretta Lindley Mrs. Susan Neuenschwander Grand Treasurer - Mrs. Betty Prater Mrs. Sybil V. Davis Mrs. Jean Vestal Mrs. Margie B. Stewart Grand Conductress - Mrs. Joyce Nicklas Mrs. Brenda Martin Miss Abi Freeman Mrs. Leslie Keilberg Mrs. Pam Dean Mrs. Jacque Cates Associate Grand Conductress - Mrs. Bess Caldwell Mrs. Sue Barnes Mrs. Mary Calvert Mrs. Iris Lowe Mrs. Audra Madison Rowell Grand Chaplain - Mrs. Gloria Bennett Mrs. Diane R. Beckley Mrs. Barbara McNair Mrs. Susan McKim Hall Grand Marshal - Mrs. Vi Griffin Mrs. Ann Bailleaux Mrs. Sue D. Shoemaker Mrs. Reba Fox Grand Organist - Mrs. Jackie Stogner Mrs. Bettie Cox Mrs. Barbara Wickham Mrs. Joyce Ball Mrs. Billie Glover

“Touching the Future” Page 45 Grand Adah - Mrs. Denise McCarthy Mrs. Mary A. Beechner Mrs. Alice Marshall Grand Ruth - Mrs. Oma D. Bush Mrs. Marilyn Payne Mrs. Lucy Schwartz Grand Esther - Mrs. Kathy Creel Mrs. Patsy Jones Mrs. Jana Lubbers Ms. Stephanie Hall Grand Martha - Mrs. Ola Mae Davis Mrs. Barbara Randle Mrs. Laura S. Clampitte Mrs. Shirley Meersheidt Grand Electa - Mrs. Geneva Dye Mrs. Cindy Bausell Mrs. Roberta Lloyd Mrs. Mary Jane Brigham Grand Warder - Mrs. Georgia A.Ptacek Mrs. Gail Smith Miss Melynda Giesenschlag Mrs. Lynne L. Whited Grand Sentinel - Mr. William (Bill) Crews Mr. Jerry Beck Mr. Rick Trimble Mr. Dewey Teague

ASSISTING GRAND WARDERS, SENTINELS & PAGES

Barbara Martin Margaret Wood Judy A. Massey Charles (Charlie) W. Loyd Mary W. Hall Particia Towal Jim Hefflin Jerry R. Ooley Reginal H. Miller Marion McAllester Bettie Borkowski Gary Borkowski James Pettinos Ruben Rios Rick Skidd Lou Skidd Marsha Putnam Ken. W. Jones Martha Jones Brenda C. Jeter Themla A. Shaw Deborah Williams Henry Salzmann Skipp Smith Jean Hobbs Dewey Teague Kathy Crews

Georgia Ptacek Grand Warder Melynda Giesenschlag Grand Page Gail Smith Grand Page Lynne Whited Grand Page

Bill Crews Grand Sentinel Jerry Beck Grand Page Rick Trimble Grand Page Sandy Trimble Grand Page

Page 46 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session GRAND CHOIR MEMBERS 2007 Mr. Jerry Neuenschwander, Grand Choir Director

Mary Alberts Ana Gabriela Mancillas Susan Baker Alice Marshall Gwenda S. Bittick Barbara Martin Dorothy Bohn Lisa Maynard Lorretta Braucci Dorothy McLendon Nancy Brigham Jeanette Munn Judy Brown Joseph Munn Mary Lou Brown Jerry Owens Ann Campbell Lorrie Faith Owens Wynell Coats Wylma Peacock Susan W. Chapman Pat Price Patrice Clayton Linda Ruth Psencik Savannah Clouse Jack Ray Margie Cook Pat Ray Ann Cornelius Lee Ruetz Gladys Bruce Cox Carrie Reynolds Lester Davis Patricia Salzmann Barbara Dreher Jackie Satterfield Tony Dreher Patricia Schellhase Wanda Elder Bettie Schlitzkus Nancy Jo Estill Jimmie Small Jettie Ferren Paul Small Kathy Franks Connie Smith Margaret Frederick Nancy Smith Geraldine Graves Ruth Steele Sandra Gubrud Lynda Stephenson Ron Gubrud Addie Adams Taylor Michelle Holmes Dewey Teague Jim Huston Mackee Teague Treaca Huston Lizz Timmons Linda JAmes Durinda Walker Kay Johnson Gerda Weathers Eileen Jones Barbara Webb Kim Lacy Sherry Weldon Dawn Lawson Mary Wells Miquelyn LeGalley Delia Whitfield Kay Lewis Fran Williams Charles Livingston Sandra Woodruff Paul Lowe Doroty Kinsinger

“Touching the Future” Page 47 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Jack Friend ...... Chairman Saundra Zipp ...... Co-Chairman Karen Wright ...... Secretary Joe Nance ...... Treasurer Ron Zipp ...... Legal Advisor Barbara Gillit ...... Auditor

ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE

David Ouellette ...... General Chairman Caron Joseph ...... General Co-Chairman Janlen Waclawczyk ...... Secretary Mary Jo Rosamond ...... Housing Chairman Joann Drescher ...... Housing Co-Chairman Jim Owen ...... Decorations Chairman Marsha Owen ...... Decorations Co- Chairman Maxine Nance ...... Distinguished Guest Chairman Annette Otremba ...... Distinguished Guest Co- Chairman Joyce Schneider ...... Ditty Bags Chairman Mark Dieckmann ...... Elections Chairman Mike Furrie ...... First Aid Co-Chairman Betsy Banks ...... Information, Lost and Found Chairman Polly Franks ...... Information, Lost and Found Chairman Gail Fuller ...... Labyrinth/Paraphernalia Chairman Jane Hudson ...... Labyrinth/Paraphernalia Co-Chairman Barbara Hite ...... Labyrinth/Paraphernalia Co-Chairman Cecil Robison ...... Security Chairman Gene Carnes ...... Security Co-Chairman Travis Knowlton ...... Security Co-Chairman Shirley Hainline ...... Special Needs Chairman Ann Teague ...... Social Chairman Lea Legg ...... Social Co-Chairman Jack Beall ...... Sound Chairman Ed Squyres ...... Sound Co-Chairman JoAnne Conner ...... Steno Chairman John Searson ...... Transportation Chairman Randall Storm ...... Ushers Chairman Bob Lucas ...... Ushers Co-Chairman Anna Huckabee ...... Vendors Chairman Anita Wiggers ...... Vendors Co-Chairman Jimmie Banks ...... Stage Chairman James Woods ...... Stage Co-Chairman Colleen Asaro ...... Signs Chairman

Page 48 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

Miss Leslie D. Lowry, General Chairman Mr. Ben Day Mrs. Andi Martin Mrs. Sheryl Koltermann Mr. Russell Herdman Mrs. Jerline “Jerri” Standridge Mr. Dwight Phillips Mrs. Debbie Knight

REGISTRATION COMMITTEE

Mrs. Donna Pope, Chairman Mrs. Rita Mars Mr. Jim Huston Mrs. Dorothy Hodges Mrs. Glenda Klemm Mrs. Elizabeth Wise Mrs. Glenda Story Mrs. Ruth Ell West

“Touching the Future” Page 49 GENERAL INFORMATION

NO CREDENTIALS CAN BE PICKED UP AFTER 9:00 AM ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2007. (Code of Laws, Article 2, page 51: The Credentials Committee shall convene not later than 8:00 o’clock on the election morning for the registration of late-comers, but registration of voting delegates shall close at 9:00 o’clock on election morning.)

Ballots are not transferable, and, if lost, will not be replaced. Sign your Ballot envelope immediately and keep it in your care at all times.

A valid Receipt for Dues or Demit, Registration Badge, and Ballot (Saturday for voting delegates) are required for admittance to closed Grand Chapter Sessions.

Registration Fees are non-refundable.

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS: All General Grand Chapter Officers and appointees, Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand Patrons, Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons are invited to sit in sections designated for Distinguished Guests during all Sessions of Grand Chapter.

ASSISTANT GRAND WARDERS, ASSISTANT GRAND SENTINELS, GRAND PAGES AND DEPUTY GRAND MATRONS will please be on duty 30 minutes before each Session. Please assist in proving Grand Chapter.

GRAND CHOIR members will please be in place 30 minutes before Sessions.

REPORTS: All reports must be brief, concise, relevant, and limited to two to three minutes. Reports must be double spaced, and three copies given to the Grand Secretary after adoption.

CHAIRMEN: Please be readily available until your report has been given. You may be called upon to give your report at any time during the daytime sessions on Friday or Saturday. The General Chairman will introduce the Co-Chairman and District Chairmen, and a picture of all will be made with the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron.

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER : Mr. Cleo Ellison, 4025 Field St., Ft. Worth, 76117 Installed Grand Officers and Elected Boards with escorts during Opening. Installed Grand Officers and Pages during Thursday session. Installed Grand Officers and Pages following Friday afternoon session. Note: For individual pictures, schedule with the Official Photographer.

FIRST AID : First Aid Room will be available at the Auditorium. Arrangements First Aid Committee will be on duty during all Sessions.

Page 50 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session DRILLS AND FORMATIONS : All Worthy Matrons, Worthy Patrons, Junior Past Matrons and Junior Past Patrons of Chapter participating in the Humanitarian Program for 2006-2007 are invited to participate in the Humanitarian Drill on Friday evening. Ladies, please wear a long dress and gentlemen, please wear a suit or tux.

PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS: The Grand Examiner at Large will open the Examining Room on Friday from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, and on Saturday from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM. Location: Behind the stage to the right of the Worthy Grand Matron.

2006-2007 PROJECT ITEMS : The Worthy Grand Matron’s special project items are available in the Auditorium Lobby.

2007-2008 PROJECT ITEMS: Special projects for 2007-2008 are available in the Auditorium Lobby.

VENDORS: The Exhibits are located lower level in front of the building. Hours are: Wednesday, 12 Noon - 5:00 PM; Thursday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Vendors offer a variety of items: jewelry, for- mals, badges, Eastern Star supplies, Masonic jewelry, cosmetics, and many other items.

FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS: All members who attained their 50th Year this year will be recognized on Saturday morning. Please be seated in the designated area.

SAFETY:For your safety, please walk in groups going to and from the Auditorium, hotels, or parking lots. If you need assistance, please speak with a member of the Arrangements Committee Security in the Auditorium lobby.

“Touching the Future” Page 51 PARLIAMENTARY RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR GRAND CHAPTER

In accordance with Code of Laws, Article 157, Pages 110-112 and the following:

1. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall be the adopted parliamentary authority and the rules found therin shall govern in all cases in which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Constitution and Code of Laws of the Grand Chapter of Texas.

2. The Credentials Committee, immediately after the Ritualistic Opening of Grand Chapter, shall report the number of delegates registered. The report of this committee will determine if a quorum is present. Immediately prior to holding the election at the Saturday morning session, the Credentials Committee shall make a final report of those entitled to vote and the total number of votes.

3. In order to enter the Grand Chapter meeting room for all business sessions, delegates shall wear the official badge issued by the Registration Committee and must also show a current dues card. On Saturday morning, delegates also must have their signed official ballot for admission to the Grand Chapter room.

4. There shall be three (3) written copies of all motions made from the floor. These copies shall have the name, signature, and Chapter name and number of the maker of the motion, as well as that of the member seconding the motion. These copies are to be distributed as follows: A. One copy to the Worthy Grand Matron B. One copy to the Grand Secretary C. One copy to the Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee.

5. Only Worthy Matrons, Worthy Patrons, Past Matrons, Past Patrons of this Grand Jurisdiction (or members holding the proxy of the Worthy Matron and /or Worthy Patron) are entitled to speak, make motions, debate or vote.

6. In order to obtain the floor, the following procedure will be used: A. Proceed to the nearest microphone B. Address the Presiding Officer C. Wait for recognition from the Presiding Officer before speaking D. State name, title, Chapter name and number; then proceed to make a motion or participate in debate.

7. All motions must be seconded and stated by the Presiding Officer before debate can begin.

8. A motion may be amended (primary amendment) and the amendment may be amended (secondary amendment). In taking the vote, the secondary amendment is voted on first, then the primary amendment, then the original motion as amended.

9. Debate shall be limited to three (3) minutes for each speaker for each question. No member may speak more than one time on a question unless permission to speak again is given by the Presiding Officer. The three-minute time limit can be extended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the delegates present and voting, or can be extended by the Presiding Officer, if there is no objection.

10. A majority vote shall determine all questions, unless otherwise specified in these rules of procedure. If the result is not clear, a division can be called. Voting Delegates will hold up the pink card—Chapter Representatives will hold up the green card.

Page 52 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session 11. After a motion has been made, seconded and stated by the Presiding Officer, it cannot be withdrawn without permission of the voting body.

12. The following motions are not debatable: A. Reconsider B. Refer to a committee C. Call for the order of the day D. Division of the question E. Previous question * F. Lay on the table G. To call off H. To proceed to close

*A member wishing to close debate shall proceed to a microphone; wait to be recognized; address the Presiding Officer; state your name, title, Chapter name and number; and then make the following motion: “I move the previous question”. Simply calling out the word “question” from the audience will not be recognized by the Presiding Officer.

13. Emergency legislation may be presented at Grand Chapter if it is approved by a majority vote of the delegates present and voting. There shall be three (3) copies in writing of all emergency legislation proposals with distribution as follow: A. One copy to the Worthy Grand Matron B. One copy to the Grand Secretary C. One copy to the Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee.

14. The motion to reconsider must be made by a delegate who voted on the prevailing (winning) side either on the same day the vote was taken on the original motion, or the next succeeding day.

15. The maker of the motion shall be entitled to be the first speaker on that motion.

16. The affirmative and the negative vote will be taken on all questions and resolutions and the result announced by the Presiding Officer.

17. The Worthy Grand Matron shall make all rulings and decisions. It will take a two-thirds (2/3) Vote of the delegates present and voting to overrule a decision of the Chair.

18. Nominating speeches are not permitted. Nominations shall be made on election day by the member making the nomination as follows: A. Go to a microphone and address the Presiding Officer. B. Wait for recognition. C. State your name, title, Chapter name and number. D. Give the name and Chapter of the member being nominated and the office for which this nomination is made.

19. Nominations do not require a second.

20. The election results will be announced by the Presiding Officer.

21. No tape recorders (except official recordings) are permitted in the Grand Chapter room.

22. No food or drinks are permitted in the Grand Chapter room.

“Touching the Future” Page 53 125th “Touching the Future” Grand Chapter of Texas Session, O.E.S.

Municipal Auditorium San Antonio, Texas August 2, 3, 4, 2007

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

9:00 A.M. MOVE-IN. Executive, Arrangements, Credentials and Registration Committees move- in Municipal Auditorium. All Arrangements Committee Members needed to set up for Grand Chapter. Decorating Services will also be setting up for Vendors.

7:00 P.M. “THE PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL” INSTALLED GRAND OFFICERS BANQUET. Chairman: Mrs. Denise McCarthy. 29973 Gracia Road, Rio Hondo, TX 78583, 956-748-0218. (By Invitation Only) El Tropicano Riverwalk – Monte Cristo Room B

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

9:00 A.M. EXHIBITORS MOVE-IN. Vendors will be setting up their booths.

9:00 A.M. ARRANGEMENTS SET UP. All Arrangements Committee Members will continue to set up for Grand Chapter.

9:00 A.M. RECEPTION: Honoring Mrs. Joyce Gilbert, Associate Grand Matron and the 2008 Installed Grand Officers. Hosted by Mr. Jerry Trees, Associate Grand Patron, 2413 Telegraph Drive, San Antonio, TX 78219, 210-661-2888. (By Invitation Only) El Tropicano Riverwalk – La Habana Room

10:00 A.M. - CREDENTIALS AND REGISTRATION. 5:00 P.M. Credentials Chairman: Miss Leslie D. Lowry, 3139 Windchase Blvd., Houston, TX 77082, 281-974-0966. Registration Chairman: Mrs. Donna Pope, 4340 Latigo Circle, Keller, TX, 76248, 817-491-2608. Municipal Auditorium, Main Lobby, West Wing

10:30 A.M. BUSINESS MEETING. Past Grand Matron’s and Patron’s Association of Texas. Chairman: Mrs. Yvonne Brownfield, 109 Sunny Lane, Gatesville, TX, 76528, 254- 865-2659. (This Group Only) El Tropicano Riverwalk – Monte Cristo Room “A”

11:30 A.M. “The School Bell Rings for Graduation” LUNCHEON. Honoring Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron and Mr. John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron. Hosted by District Deputy Grand Matrons and Deputy Grand Matrons. Inviting the Board of Grand Examiners and Humanitarian Chairmen. Chairman: Mrs. Melissa Simonton Hudman, 343 West Fain Street, Duncanville, TX 75116, 972-298-1459. Ticket Chairman: Mrs. Lee Stark, 4500 Early Morn Drive, Plano, TX 75093, 972-612-3336. Donation: $22.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (By Invitation Only) El Tropicano Riverwalk – Romeo and Julieta Ballroom

Page 54 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session 12:00 P.M. “A Birthday Celebration” PAST GRANDS LUNCHEON. Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of Texas. Chairman: Mrs. Yvonne Brownfield, 109 Sunny Lane, Gatesville, TX, 76528, 254-865-2659. Ticket Chairman: Mr. Lee Stallings, 16915 Prince Pine Court, Houston, TX, 77059-3100, 281-488-2842. Donation: $22.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (U.S. Funds) (Open to Texas Past Grands; visiting Past Grands, Spouses and Traveling Companions) El Tropicano Riverwalk – Trinidad Room

NOON - HOSPITALITY ROOM FOR DISTINGUISHED GUESTS. 4:00 P.M. Hosted by the Grand Chapter of Texas. Chairman: Mrs. Maxine Nance, 1319 Brenham Circle, New Braunfels, TX 78130, 830-643-0495. Co-Chairman: Mrs. Annette Otremba, 290 Diamond Knoll, Spring Branch, TX 78070, 830-228-5572. Municipal Auditorium, Main Lobby, East Wing

NOON - HOSPITALITY ROOM FOR GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. 4:00 P.M. Hosted by the Grand Representatives Association of Texas. Chairman: Mrs. Betty Martin, 1328 Dime Box Circle, New Braunfels, TX 78130-9014, 830-626-8535. Municipal Auditorium – Green Room

1:30 P.M. DRILL PRACTICE – Mrs. Vi Griffin, Grand Marshal Municipal Auditorium

2:30 P.M. - PAST APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS RECEPTION (PAGO). 3:30 P.M. Hosted by Texas PAGO Association. (Open to all Texas and Visiting Past Appointed Grand Officers.) El Tropicano Riverwalk – Monte Cristo A & B Room

5:00 P.M. - RECEPTION. 6:00 P.M. Reception for Distinguished Guests. Honoring General Grand Chapter Officers and Committee Members, Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand Patrons, Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons, Installed Grand Chapter Officers and Elected Board Members. Hosted by the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron of Texas. (Formal Wear) Open to the Membership. El Tropicano Riverwalk – La Habana Room

7:00 P.M. “Crystal Reflections” GENERAL BANQUET. Honoring Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron and Mr. John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron; Mrs. Barbara Benton, Most Worthy Grand Matron and Mr. William E. Owen, Most Worthy Grand Patron. Chairman: Mrs. Betty Friend, 892 Oak Lane, New Braunfels, TX 78130, 830-609-3148. Ticket Chairman: Mrs. Doris “Dee” Bingham, 1203 W. Oak Estates, San Antonio, TX 78258, 210-481-7636. Donation $28.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (U.S. Funds) El Tropicano Riverwalk – Coronado Ballroom (Formal Wear)

Thursday,August 2, 2007

7:00 A.M. “Crosswalk Guards” BREAKFAST. Honoring Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron and Mr. John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron. Hosted by Mrs. Georgia Ptacek, Grand Warder and Mr. Bill

“Touching the Future” Page 55 Crews, Grand Sentinel. Ticket Chairman: Mrs. Kathey Crews, 4525 Easy Street, Haltom City, TX 76117, 817-485-7293. Donation $20.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (U.S. Funds) (Open to the Membership, with a special invitation to all Assistant Grand Warders and Assistant Grand Sentinels). El Tropicano Riverwalk – Romeo and Julieta Ballroom

8:00 A.M. - CREDENTIALS AND REGISTRATION. 5:00 P.M. Credentials Chairman: Miss Leslie D. Lowry, 3139 Windchase Blvd., Houston, TX 77082, 281-974-0966. Registration Chairman: Mrs. Donna Pope, 4340 Latigo Circle, Keller, TX, 76248, 817-491-2608. Municipal Auditorium, Main Lobby, West Wing

8:00 A.M. - EXHIBITS OPEN 6:00 P.M. Municipal Auditorium – Lower Level (Elevators are available at both sides of the Stage)

8:00 A.M. - HOSPITALITY ROOM FOR DISTINGUISHED GUESTS. 5:00 P.M. Hosted by the Grand Chapter of Texas. Chairman: Mrs. Maxine Nance, 1319 Brenham Circle, New Braunfels, TX 78130, 830-643-0495. Co-Chairman: Mrs. Annette Otremba, 290 Diamond Knoll, Spring Branch, TX 78070, 830-228-5572. Municipal Auditorium, Main Lobby, East Wing

8:00 A.M. - HOSPITALITY ROOM FOR GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. 500 P.M. Hosted by the Grand Representatives Association of Texas. Chairman: Mrs. Betty Martin, 1328 Dime Box Circle, New Braunfels, TX 78130- 9014, 830-626-8535. Municipal Auditorium – Green Room

8:30 A.M. “Together We Share our World ” BREAKFAST. Honoring Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron and Mr. John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron. Hosted by the Grand Representatives Association of Texas. Chairman: Mrs. Betty Martin, 1328 Dime Box Circle, New Braunfels, TX 78130-9014, 830-626-8535; [email protected]. Ticket Chairman: Mrs. Jean Thomas, 1404 Mockingbird Lane, Beeville, TX 78102, 361-358-4551; [email protected]. Donation $20.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (U.S. Funds) (Open to all present and former Grand Representatives, their spouses and traveling companions.) El Tropicano Riverwalk – Coronado Ballroom

9:00 A.M. CONCESSION STAND IN THE EXHIBTS AREA OPEN

9:30 A.M. “Wreath of Remembrance” BRUNCH. Honoring Mrs. Nancy Brown, Past Grand Matron and Mr. Nelson Campbell, Past Grand Patron. Chairman: Mrs. Gloria Bennett, 812 Electra, Lakeway, TX 78734, 512-261-4456. Ticket Chairman: Mrs. Karen Cabrera, 1706 Fawn, Austin, TX 78741, 512-442-0535. Donation $23.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (Open to 2005-2006 Grand Family and their spouses and traveling companions.) El Tropicano Riverwalk – Trinidad Room

Page 56 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session 125th Session of the Grand Chapter of Texas San Antonio Municipal Auditorium 100 Auditorium Circle

11:30 A.M. INFORMAL OPENING (Formal Wear)

1:00 P.M. FORMAL OPENING

Call to Order Welcomes and Greetings Ritualistic Opening Introductions of Distinguished Guests Greetings Session Called from Labor to Rest

1:30 P.M. - THE EXAMINATION ROOM WILL BE OPEN. 3:30 p.m. The Examination Room is located to the left of the stage in the back.

6:30 P.M. “Fiesta De La Estrella” BANQUET. Celebrating our Star, Dr. Rob Morris and honoring Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron and Mr. John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron. Chairman: Sharon Adams, 2839 Kovar Road, Richmond, TX 77469, 713-826-9947. Enjoy the Banquet and participate in the silent and live Auction to benefit Breast Cancer Research.Ticket Chairmen: Mrs. Evelyn and Ms. Melynda Giesenschlag, 8831 FM 2039, Somerville, TX 77879, 979-272-8407. Donation $19.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (U.S. Funds) (Open to the Membership) FIESTA DRESS El Tropicano Riverwalk – Coronado Ballroom

10:30 P.M. - “CANIDATES’ MEET AND GREET” 11:30 P.M. El Tropicano – La Habana Room

Friday, August 3, 2007

6:30 A.M. “Head of the Class” BREAKFAST. Honoring Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron and Mr. John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron. Hosted by The Board of Directors, Board of Grand Examiners, Committees of Grand Chapter and Special Committees of the Worthy Grand Matron. Chairman: Miss Diane Davidson, 2405 N. 42nd St., Waco, TX, 76710, 254-772-2055. Ticket Chairman: Mrs. Ann Kelly, P.O. Box 271, Copperas Cove, TX 76522, 254-547-4397. Donation $22.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (U.S. Funds) (Open to the Membership) El Tropicano Riverwalk – Romeo and Julieta Ballroom

6:30 A.M. “Learning Together” BREAKFAST. Honoring Mrs. Nell Smith Drenner, Grand Secretary and Mrs. Betty Prater, Grand Treasurer. Hosted by the Secretaries’ Association. Annual Association Meeting to be held with election of Officers of the Association. Secretaries, please include $1.00 additional for your Association Dues for 2007-2008. Chairman: Mr. Jack Beall, 9440 S.

“Touching the Future” Page 57 Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75241, 972-225-2807. Ticket Chairman: Mrs. Charlotte Beall, 9440 S. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75241, 972-225-2807. Donation $22.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (Open to Past and Present Secretaries, Treasurers and their Traveling Companions.) El Tropicano Riverwalk – Monte Cristo “A & B.”

8:00 A.M. - EXHIBITS OPEN 6:00 P.M. Municipal Auditorium – Lower Level (Elevators are available at both sides of the Stage)

8:00 A.M. - HOSPITALITY ROOM FOR GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. 5:00 P.M. Hosted by the Grand Representatives Association of Texas. Chairman: Mrs. Betty Martin, 1328 Dime Box Circle, New Braunfels, TX 78130-9014, 830-626-8535. Municipal Auditorium – Green Room

9:00 A.M. CONCESSION STAND IN THE EXHIBTS AREA OPEN 12:00 P.M. “The Last Roll Call” LUNCHEON. Honoring Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron and Mr. John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron. Chairman: Mrs. Alice Briones-Ditmer, 4331 Hall Park, San Antonio, TX 78218, 210-656-0991. Ticket Chairman: Mrs. Pat Alexander, 206 Wilcox, San Antonio, TX 78211, 210-922-2930. Donation $22.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (U.S. Funds) (Open to the Membership) El Tropicano Riverwalk – Coronado Ballroom

12:00 P.M. “Music of the Angels” LUNCHEON. Honoring Mrs. Joyce Gilbert, Associate Grand Matron and Mr. Jerry Trees, Associate Grand Patron. Chairman: Mrs. Kay Searson, 2402 W. Wildwood, San Antonio, TX 78201, 210-733-9463. Ticket Chairman: Mrs. Patti Strey, 16015 Canterbury Road, Spring Branch, TX 78070, 830-228-5161. Donation $22.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (U.S. Funds) (Open to the Membership) Sheraton Gunter Hotel – Crystal Ballroom, 2nd Floor

12:00 P.M. “Café de’ Cinco-puentas de la Estrella” LUNCHEON. Honoring Mrs. Joyce Nicklas, Grand Conductress. Chairman: Mrs. Deborah Foster, 8322 Cactus Creek, San Antonio, TX 78251, 210-681-6889. Ticket Chairman: Mrs. Lea Legg, 246 Meadow Bend, San Antonio, TX 78227, 210-674-6729. Donation $22.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (U.S. Funds) (Open to the Membership) El Tropicano Riverwalk – Romeo and Julieta Ballroom

12:00 P.M. “New Beginnings for the Texas Ladies” LUNCHEON. Honoring Mrs. Bess Caldwell, Associate Grand Conductress. Chairman: Mrs. Ana

Page 58 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session Reynolds, 86 Wayside, San Antonio, TX 78213, 210-602-4412. Ticket Chairman: Mr. William Reynolds, 86 Wayside, San Antonio, TX 78213, 210-602-4412. Donation $22.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (U.S. Funds). (Open to the Membership) El Tropicano Riverwalk – La Habana Room

5:00 P.M. Since there is no food function Friday Evening, the El Tropicano – Riverwalk will offer a buffet; available for those who would like eat at the hotel.

Saturday, August 4, 2007

6:30 A.M. “Sunrise Serenade” BREAKFAST. Honoring Mrs. Joyce Gilbert, Associate Grand Matron and Mr. Jerry Trees, Associate Grand Patron. Hosted by the Deputies of Grand Chapter 2007-2008. Chairman: Mrs. Glenda Story, P.O. Box 1044, Sabinal, TX 78881, 830-988-2576. Ticket Chairman: Mrs. Billie Collie, 5591 CR 284, Gonzales, TX 78629, 830-540-4217. Donation $20.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (U.S. Funds) (Open to the Membership) Sheraton Gunter Hotel – Crystal Ballroom, 2nd Floor

7:00 A.M. - CREDENTIALS AND REGISTRATION. 9:00 P.M. Credentials Chairman: Miss Leslie D. Lowry, 3139 Windchase Blvd., Houston, TX 77082, 281-974-0966. Registration Chairman: Mrs. Donna Pope, 4340 Latigo Cir., Keller, TX, 76248, 817-491-2608. Municipal Auditorium, Main Lobby, West Wing) (NOTE: CREDENTIALS CLOSES PROMPTLY AT 9:00 a.m.)

8:00 A.M. - EXHIBITS OPEN 3:00 P.M. Municipal Auditorium – Lower Level (Elevators are available at both sides of the Stage)

8:00 A.M. - HOSPITALITY ROOM FOR DISTINGUISHED GUESTS. 3:00 P.M. Hosted by the Grand Chapter of Texas. Chairman: Mrs. Maxine Nance, 1319 Brenham Circle, New Braunfels, TX 78130, 830-643-0495. Co-Chairman: Mrs. Annette Otremba, 290 Diamond Knoll, Spring Branch, TX 78070, 830-228-5572. Municipal Auditorium, Main Lobby, East Wing 8:00 A.M. - HOSPITALITY ROOM FOR GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. 3:00 P.M. Hosted by the Grand Representatives Association of Texas. Chairman: Mrs. Betty Martin, 1328 Dime Box Circle, New Braunfels, TX 78130-9014, 830-626-8535. Municipal Auditorium – Green Room

Sunday, August 5, 2007

8:00 A.M. “Show and Tell” BREAKFAST. Honoring the newly elected Associate Grand Conductress. Hosted by the Associate Conductress’s Clubs of District 5, Sections 6 and 7. Ticket Chairman: Mrs. Joyce Wagner, 1111 Oblate Drive, Canyon Lake, TX, 78133, 830-899-2079 Donation $20.00. Make Check payable to the 125th Grand Chapter Session. (U.S. Funds) (Open to the Membership) El Tropicano Riverwalk – Coronado Ballroom.

10:30 A.M. Meeting of Mrs. Joyce Gilbert, Worthy Grand Matron 2007-2008 with her District Deputy Grand Matrons and Deputy Grand Matrons for 2007-2008. El Tropicano Riverwalk - Trinidad Room

“Touching the Future” Page 59 2007 GRAND CHAPTER MUSICAL SELECTIONS

YOU’RE A GRAND OLD FLAG OKLAHOMA!

You’re a grand old flag, Oklahoma, where the wind You’re a high-flying flag, comes sweepin' down the plain And forever, in peace may you wave. And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet You’re the emblem of the land I love. When the wind comes right behind the rain. The home of the free and the brave. Every heart beats true Oklahoma, Ev'ry night my honey lamb and I for the red, white and blue, Sit alone and talk and watch a hawk Where there’s never a boast or brag. Makin' lazy circles in the sky. But, should auld acquaintance be forgot, Keep your eye on the grand old flag. We know we belong to the land And the land we belong to is grand! And when we say DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS Yeeow! Ayipioeeay! We're only sayin' The stars at night - are big and bright You're doin' fine, Oklahoma! Deep in the heart of Texas. Oklahoma O.K. The prairie sky - is wide and high Deep in the heart of Texas. The sage in bloom - is like perfume HE KEEPS ME SINGING Deep in the heart of Texas. Reminds me of - the one I love There’s within my heart a melody, Deep in the heart of Texas. Jesus whispers sweet and low, The cowboys cry - ki-yip-pie-yi “Fear not, I am with thee, Deep in the heart of Texas. peace be still,” The rabbits rush - around the brush In all of life’s ebb and flow. Deep in the heart of Texas. The coyotes wail - along the trail Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Deep in the heart of Texas. Sweetest name I know, The doggies bawl - and bawl and bawl Fills my every longing, Deep in the heart of Texas. Keeps me singing as I go.

AO CANAD Soon He’s coming back to welcome me Far beyond the starry sky; O Canada! I shall wing my flight to Our home and native land Worlds unknown, True patriot love in all thy sons command I shall reign with Him on high.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise, IN MY HEART THERE RINGS A The true North, strong and free! MELODY

From far and wide, I have a song that Jesus gave me, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee It was sent from heaven above, There never was a sweeter melody, God keep our land glorious and free! Tis a melody of love. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. In my heart there rings a melody with O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Heaven’s harmony, In my heart there rings a melody, There rings a melody of love.

Page 60 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session BECAUSE HE LIVES SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT

God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus; There’s a sweet, sweet spirit He came to love, heal, and forgive; In this place, He lived and died to buy my pardon, And I know it is the spirit An empty grave is there to prove my Of the Lord. Savior lives. There are sweet expressions On each face, Because He lives I can face tomorrow; And I know it is the Because He lives, all fear is gone. Presence of the Lord. Because I know he holds the future, And life is worth the living just Sweet, Holy Spirit Because He lives. Sweet Heavenly Dove Stay right here with us, Filling us with your love. And for these blessings I’LL FLY AWAY We lift our hearts in praise; Without a doubt we’ll know, Some glad morning when this life is o’er That we have been revived I’ll fly away; When we all shall leave this place. To a home on God’s celestial shore, I’ll fly away;

I’ll fly away, O glory, I’ll fly away; WELCOME TO MY WORLD When I die, hallelujah by and by, I’ll fly away. Welcome to my world, won’t you come on in. Miracles I guess, still happen now and then Just a few more weary days and then, Step into my heart. Leave your cares behind I’ll fly away; Welcome to my world, built with you in mind. To a land where joys shall never end, I’ll fly away. Knock and the door will open, Seek and you will find, Ask and you’ll be Given, the key to this world of mine.

HOW GREAT THOU ART I’ll be waiting here, with my arms unfurled. Waiting just for you, Welcome to my world. O Lord my God. When I in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made. I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, IT’S A SMALL WORLD Thy power thru-out the universe displayed! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; It’s a world of laughter, a world of tears How great Thou art, How great Thou art! It’s a world of hopes and a world of fears Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee; There’s so much that we share How great Thou art, how great Thou Art. That it’s time we’re aware It’s a small world after all.

It’s a small world after all It’s a small world after all It’s a small world after all It’s a small, small world.

“Touching the Future” Page 61 I’D LIKE TO TEACH LOVE LIFTED ME THE WORLD TO SING I was sinking deep in sin, I’d like to build the world a home, far from the peaceful shore. And furnish it with love. Very deeply, stained within, Grow apple trees and honey bees sinking to rise no more; And snow white turtle doves. But the Master of the sea I’d like to teach the world to sing heard my despairing cry, In perfect harmony. From the waters lifted me, now safe am I. I’d like to hold it in my arms And keep it company. Love lifted me, Love lifted me. I’d like to see the world for once When nothing else could help, All standing hand in hand. Love lifted me. And hear them echo through the hills Love lifted me, Love lifted me. For peace throughout the land. When nothing else could help, Love lifted me.

Page 62 125th Grand Chapter of Texas Session 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 63 GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS INSTALLED GRAND OFFICERS 2006-2007

Mrs. Geraldine Dusek (Hubert L.) (641) ...... Worthy Grand Matron P.O. Box 508, Rio Hondo 78583, 956-748-3370 Mr. John Creel (Kathy) (703) (518) ...... Worthy Grand Patron 1704 Cumberland Trail, Plano 75023, 972-517-7551 Mrs. Joyce Gilbert (Jimmy) (1126) (77) ...... Associate Grand Matron P.O. Box 164, Princeton 75407, 972-752-4158 Mr. Jerry Trees (Janelle) (616) ...... Associate Grand Patron 2413 Telegraph Dr., San Antonio 78219, 210-661-2888 Mrs. Nell Smith Drenner (George) (643) (249) ...... Grand Secretary 1503 W. Division Street, Arlington 76012, 817-265-6263 (office), 817-548-1660 (home) Mrs. Betty Prater (Donald) (959) ...... Grand Treasurer 10865 Sharondale Lane, Dallas 75228, 972-279-3581 Mrs. Joyce Nicklas (David) (44) ...... Grand Conductress 1636 S. FM 4, Palo Pinto 76484, 940-659-2020 Mrs. Bess Caldwell, (Al) (1072) ...... Associate Grand Conductress 918 E. North 12th Street, Abilene, TX 79601-3806, (325) 677-2941 Mrs. Gloria Bennett (William C. “Bill”) (963 ) ...... Grand Chaplain 812 Electra Drive, Lakeway 78734, 512-261-4456 Mrs. Vi Griffin (Thomas F.) (649) ...... Grand Marshal P.O. Box 437, Stowell 77661, 409-296-2796 Mrs. Jackie Stogner (Terry) (67) (1008) ...... Grand Organist P.O. Drawer 1148, Lamesa 79331, 806-872-8556 Mrs. Denise McCarthy (Matthew) (641) ...... Grand Adah 29973 Gracia Rd., Rio Hondo 78583, 956-748-0218 Mrs. Oma D. Bush (527) ...... Grand Ruth 2707 N. Conway #522, Mission 78574, 956-581-7230 Mrs. Kathy Creel (John) (703) (518) ...... Grand Esther 1704 Cumberland Trail, Plano 75023, 972-517-7551 Mrs. Ola Mae Davis (706) (1058) ...... Grand Martha 780 W. Bay Area Blvd. #2308, Webster 77598, 281-332-5552 Mrs. Geneva Dye (200) ...... Grand Electa P.O. Box 1228, Boerne 78006, 830-537-5008 Mrs. Georgia A.Ptacek (976) (245) ...... Grand Warder P.O. Box 72, Snook 77878, 979-272-8993 Mr. William (Bill) Crews (Kathey) (420) ...... Grand Sentinel 4525 Easy Street, Haltom City 76117, 817-485-7293 64 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR PAST GRAND MATRONS

Mrs. Lallah Mae Vollus, 5/1 (135) ...... 45-46 7400 Clarewood #602, Houston 77036, 713-778-2194 Mrs. Mary Katharine Smith, 10/5 (90) ...... 59-60 924 S. Denton, Gainesville 76240, 940-665-2793 Mrs. Molly Goodpasture, 10/18 (785) ...... 63-64 1011 E. Tate, Brownfield 79316, 806-637-3225 Mrs. Mildred Sharpe, 9/30 (574) ...... 66-67 P. O. Box 140716, Dallas 75214, 214-827-3192 Mrs. Nancy Bailey Allen, 5/14 (616) ...... 67-68 P. O. Box 7, Robert Lee 76945, 915-453-2683 Mrs. Katherine Harbour, 2/28 (384) ...... 72-73 4505 Harrison Street, Waco 76705, 254-799-5313 Mrs. Patricia Major Neinast, 3/20 (Richard) (597) ...... 74-75 P. O. Box 33, New London 75682, 903-895-4421 Mrs. Joyce Roberts, 6/14 (244) ...... 76-77 1941 Saul Kleinfield, # 235, El Paso 79935, 915-591-7542 Mrs. Mary Brown, 8/27 (996) ...... 77-78 Rt 2, Box 726, Lexington 78947, 512-446-3605 Mrs. Rennie Ofton, 8/31 (750) ...... 78-79 131 Andricks, San Antonio 78223, 210-533-8888 Mrs. Elise Hammack, 7/13 (Dr W. Bert) (684) ...... 81-82 6700 Wells Burnett Road, Fort Worth 76135-9393, 817-237-3747 Mrs. Beulah Speer, 8/21 (Brooks) (877) ...... 84-85 Rt 2, Box 167, Idalou 79329, 806-746-5861 Mrs. Elsie Paladino, 6/10 (John) (1011) ...... 85-86 195 CR 687, Angleton 77515, 979-849-8190 Mrs. Betty Phillips Benham, 8/21 (Farris) (787) ...... 89-90 # 6 Manchester Road, Amarillo 79124, 806-352-6602 Dr. Effie Mae Davis, 5/17 (49) ...... 90-91 20018 Horizon Way, San Antonio 78258-3154, 210-497-2032 Mrs. Jane Gregory, 3/12 (711) ...... 91-92 1805 Leneva Lane, Pasadena 77502, 713-472-6228 Mrs. Virginia Lynn Green, 7/30 (Floyd) (887) ...... 92-93 4030 Greensboro Circle, Garland 75041, 972-278-5412 Mrs. Wanda Fairchild, 6/10 (820) ...... 94-95 1105 Emerald Lake Court, Fort Worth 76103, 817-457-4305 Mrs. Rosemary Swetland, 5/5 (1098) ...... 95-96 1276 F.M. 2497, Diboll 75941, 936-829-4434 Mrs. Alma Carter, 7/14 (703) ...... 96-97 1712 15th Place, Plano 75074, 972-423-3165 Mrs. Yvonne Brownfield, 7/24 (Robert) (1070) ...... 97-98 109 Sunny Lane, Gatesville 76528, 254-865-2659 Mrs. Alma Lynn Bane, 10/3 (Dr. Bill) (7) (801) ...... 98-99 1014 North Charlotte, Stephenville 76401, 254-918-2054 Mrs. Betty Y. Friend, 8/27 (Jack) (771) ...... 99-00 892 Oak Lane, New Brunfels 78130, 830-609-3148 Mrs. Naomi Wolfe, 12/17 (741) ...... 00-01 13006 Hidden Castle, Houston 77015, 713-451-0369 Mrs. Jimmie Lee McMahon, 10/4 (Harold “Mac”) (1014) ...... 01-02 1011 South Loop Drive, Duncanville 75137, 972-298-1765 Mrs. Sharon Fentress, 5/18 (820) ...... 02-03 701 Denair, Fort Worth 76111, 817-834-7181 (work), 817-295-3310 (home) Mrs. Doris Jean Hester, 2/6 (Johnny) (158) (422) ...... 03-04 P. O. Box 1538, Beeville 78104-1538, 361-358-7128 Mrs. Karen Morgenthaler, 11/25 (Edwin T.) (1065) (578) ...... 04-05 6513 Grace, Pearland 77584, 281-489-8212 Mrs. Nancy Brown, (Gayle) (1028) ...... 05-06 108 Cedar Elm Rd., Willow Park 76087-9266, 817-441-1654 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 65 PAST GRAND PATRONS

Mr. Richard Porter, 1/13 (Earnesteen) (835) ...... 69-70 11908 Blue Creek, Aledo 76008, 817-844-8169 Dr. O. D. Christian, 5/29 (Frances) (574) ...... 75-76 865 West FM 27, Streetman 75859, 903-599-4821 Mr. Murray Watson, 5/14 (Greta) (109) ...... 77-78 308 Texas Street, Mart 76664, 254-876-2186 Mr. Wayne P. Jones, 4/26 (Margaret) (684) ...... 84-85 5041 Glade Street, Fort Worth 76114, 817-626-8490 Mr. Harry G. Cunningham, 1/24 (Barbara) (730) ...... 88-89 P.O. Box 4, Wolfe City 75496, 903-496-2728 Mr. Joe E. Jeffers, 11/21 (Patricia) (15) ...... 89-90 209 South Eve Street, Mena, Ark. 71953, 479-437-3282 Mr. Graham H. Childress, 2/17 (Marion) (230) ...... 90-91 P. O. Box 147, Ozona 76943 Mr. Glenn Whitaker, 7/26 (June) (1119) ...... 91-92 P. O. Box 888, Van Alstyne 75495-0888, 903-482-5401 Mr. Garland W. Rattan, 6/15 (Shirley) (653) ...... 92-93 6402 Cromwell Drive, Amarillo 79109, 806-358-7505 Mr. Leland G. Benefield, 2/4 (Lynda) (617) ...... 93-94 6227 Post Oak Terrace, Fort Worth 76112, 817-451-6968 Mr. Charles Morris, 6/2 (Betty) (935) ...... 94-95 4624 Charles Street, Carrollton 75010-4213, 972-306-9440 Mr. Billy H. Combest, 3/8 (Freda) (1126) (472) ...... 95-96 P. O. Box 447, Princeton 75407, 972-734-2111 Mr. Richard Ochs, 10/31 (Barbara) (787) ...... 96-97 305 Reven Acres Drive, Kingsland 78639-3802, 325-388-4907 Mr. Kenneth R. Gregory, 11/7 (Juanita) (315) (472) ...... 97-98 2406 Corbin Way, Cedar Park 78613, 512-259-9982 Mr. Henry S. Martin, 3/10 (Opal) (959) ...... 98-99 1917 Fresno Road, Plano 75074. 972-422-5344 Mr. H. Lee Stallings, 3/28 (Patricia) (1131) ...... 99-00 16915 Prince Pine Court, Houston 77059-3100, 281-488-2842 Mr. Duane “Buddy” Baker, 4/2 (Judy) (109) (7) ...... 00-01 784 South Lincoln, Mart 76664, 254-876-2474 Mr. Harold Trammell, 12/18 (Lucia) (684) (1040) ...... 01-02 6600 Emerald Drive, Colleyville 76034, 817-481-7650 Mr. Ed Warner, 7/22 (Beulah) (610) ...... 02-03 P. O. Box 413, Judson 75660, 903-663-1330 Mr. Jack Guy, 3/29 (Linda) (377) ...... 03-04 Rt. 5 Box 243, Jacksonville 75766, 903-683-4613 Mr. Jerry L. Martin, 9/5 (Betty) (472) ...... 04-05 874 North View Drive, New Braunfels 78130, 830-626-8535 Mr. Nelson Campbell, (Georgia) (298) ...... 05-06 1345 W. Walton Rd., Lumberton 77657, 409-755-6261 GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER ELECTED OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Mrs. Rennie Ofton (750) ...... Right Worthy Grand Conductress 131 Andricks, San Antonio 78223, 210-533-8888 Mr. H. Lee Stallings (Patricia) (1131) ...... Director of GGC Vision Team 16915 Prince Pine Ct., Houston 77059-3100, 281-488-2842 Mr. Henry S. Martin (Opal) (959) ...... Visioneer for Texas, General Grand Chapter Committee 1917 Fresno Road, Plano 75074, 972-422-5344 Mrs. Alma Carter (703) ...... Registration Committee 1712 15th Place, Plano 75074, 972-423-3165 Mr. Billy H. Combest (Freda) (1126) (472) ...... Knights Templar Eye Foundation P. O. Box 447, Princeton 75407, 972-734-2111 66 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR DEPUTIES OF Mr. Karl Arthur Drescher, Jr. BOARD OF GENERAL GRAND District 1 ...... 5 years GRAND EXAMINERS (Marty) (574) CHAPTER 4140 Jubilee Dr. Linda J. Puckett Flower Mound, TX 75028 District 1 Mrs. Sylvia Garcia (972) 355-7365 (John) (156) Raul (750) (1115) Mr. Gary E. Steele 2117 Ridgecrest Dr. Deputy to the Most Worthy District 1 ...... 2 years Garland 75041 Grand Matron in Mexico (LeJean) (259) (935) 972-271-1873 4103 Springview 1600 Angelina Bend Mrs. Cindy G. Echols San Antonio 78222 Denton 76205 District 2 210-337-4105 940-382-1277 (Tommy L.) (76) Mr. Raul Garcia Mr. A. L. Casparis 6112 100th Street Sylvia (750) (1115) District 2 ...... 2 years Lubbock, TX 79424 Deputy to the Most Worthy (Nell) (447) (1008) (806) 783-8883 Grand Patron in Mexico 323 Monticello Drive Mrs. Annette Curry and Central America Odessa 79763 District 3 4103 Springview 432-332-3678 (684) San Antonio 78222-3534 Miss Diane Davidson 2912 Field St. 210-337-4105 District 3 ...... 4 years Fort Worth 76117 (639) 817-834-4207 BOARD OF 2405 North 42nd St. Mrs. Christine Armstrong Waco 76710 DIRECTORS District 4 254-772-2055 (15) (1131) Mrs. Terri Rozell Mr. Dwayne Maserang 3413 Avenue J District 4 ...... 4 years Chairman Santa Fe 77510 (Gary) (953) (1093) District 2 ...... 1 year 409-925-5783 19106 Masterwood Ct. (Flora) (986) Mrs. Jerre Lucas Humble 77346 219 Sagebrush District 5 281-852-1336 Amarillo 79108 (Bob) (911) Ms. Lori Goldman 806-676-0847 P. O. Drawer 2907 District 5 ...... 3 years Mrs. Jayne Yenger Universal City 78148 (618) Vice Chairman 210-658-5715 701 E. Heaton District 3 ...... 1 year Mrs. Vickie Hertenberger Cuero 77954 (Paul W.) (32) Grand Examiner At Large 361-275-8915 515 Elizabeth Street (Ray) (626) Mrs. Kathy Teele Troy 76579 2703 20th Ave. North District 5 ...... 5 years 254-938-2203 Texas City 77590 (643) Mrs. Mickie Campbell 409-948-4092 Secretary 118 Skyview Drive District 4 ...... 3 years Kerrville, TX 78028 (Ray) (1065) (830) 367-2186 3538 County Road 949 Alvin 77511 281-331-1144 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 67 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Alabama California Idaho Mrs. Dorothy White Mrs. Jane Key Mr. Dewey Teague 10/1/06 12/31/07 12/13/2007 (Carl F.) (422) (356) (420) 3712 Hwy. 59 West 1334 James Marshall Road. 1429 Wildwood Trail Beeville 78102 Marshall 75670 Weatherford, 76085 361-358-3151 903-935-1498 817-596-5698 Alberta Colorado Illinois Mr. Jim Hewlett Mrs. Marie Justice Mrs. Betty Warlick 12/31/07 11/16/07 1/31/07 (Patsy) (530) (J. T.) (295) (871) (Jack) (597) (421) P.O. Box 369 901 West 4th 103 Choctaw Granbury 76048 Lampasas 76550 Henderson 75652 254-897-2315 512-556-3874 903-657-9448 Arizona Connecticut Indiana Mr. Jimmy Hevron Mrs. Marjorie Errington Mr. Harry D. Hainline 9/1/06 Haynes 12/31/06 (Brenda) (972) 12/31/06 (Shirley) (210) 1108 Peggy (Robert) (787) (835) 915 Hillside Oaks Drive Whitehouse 75791 333 NE Alsbury Austin 78745 903-839-7549 Burleson 76028 512-444-7291 Arkansas 817-447-2707 Iowa Mrs. Alice Odom Delaware Mrs. Polly McCamey 12/31/06 (979) (626) Mrs. Ruth Powell 4/1/07 9506 Paseo Lobo 12/31/07 (Earl R.) (771) Texas City 77591 (823) 2130 N. Ranch Estates 409-986-7333 6664 Marshall Place Blvd. Australia Beaumont 77706 New Braunfels 78130-9077 Mrs. Georgia Campbell District of Columbia 830-627-0200 6/30/08 Mr. Cleo Ellison Kansas (Nelson) (298) 12/31/06 Miss Rose Ann Lowry 1345 West Walton Road (Ophelia) (834) (1040) 1/1/07 Lumberton 77657 4025 Field Street (249) (876) 409-755-6261 Fort Worth 76117 P. O. Box 54 Bolivia, South America 817-834-4676 Arlington 76004 Mrs. Sheila Nowell Florida 817-274-6279 6/3/08 (834) Mrs. Janet "Jan" Holland Kentucky 5425 Bonnie Wayne 12/31/06 Mrs. Blanche Abbott Fort Worth, 76117 (Donald R.) (769) 9/30/07 817-485-4041 4200 Cedar Mountain Dr. (833) Brazil Waco 76708 5649 Buffalo Gap Road Mrs. Nannette Gwaltney 254-235-0743 Abilene 79606 12/31/06 Georgia 325-692-2941 (George) (911) Mrs. Glenda Hitt Louisiana 522 Shin Oak 9/30/07 Mrs. May S. Dixon San Antonio 78233 (Windell) (864) 10/1/07 210-656-6668 5373 Wayne Dr. (William) (186) (1017) British Columbia and Yukon Tyler 75708 9 Bawden Road Mrs. Jessie D. Braeswell 903-593-4745 Huntsville 77320 12/31/07 (648) 936-438-8407 1414 Shadybrook Dr. DeSoto 75115 972-230-2473 68 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Continued from Page 65 Maine Missouri New Mexico Mrs. Bettye J. Murrell Mrs. Annette Clark Mrs. Bonnie Varnell 3/1/07 3/24/07 1/1/07 (Lloyd G.) (220) (626) (Paul) (991) (65) P.O. Box 359 8002 South Humble Camp 1728 Bara Drive Freeport 77542 Road El Paso 79935 979-233-1337 Dickinson 77539 915-592-7315 Manitoba 281-554-0338 New York Mrs. Jean Thomas Montana Mrs. Toni Crawford 6/30/07 Mr. Jimmy Williams 8/1/07 (422) 7/1/08 (Monte) ( 979) (1131) 1404 Mockingbird Lane (Lorraine) (1125) (390) 131 South Post Oak Lane Beevile 78102 2112 Floyd Hampton Rd. Texas City 77591 361-358-4551 Crowley 76036 409-938-8015 Maryland 817-297-9659 North Carolina Mr. Ray C. Hertenberger Nebraska Mr. Gayle Brown 8/23/07 Mrs. Benita Bassett 1/1/08 (Vicki) (626) 10/1/06 (Nancy) (1028) 2703 20th Ave. N (Clem W.) (282) (618) 108 Cedar Elm Road Texas City 77590 4346 FM 531 Willow Park 76087 409-948-4092 Yoakum 77995 817-441-1654 Massachusetts 361-935-1789 North Dakota Mrs. Jo Ann Snow Nevada Mrs. Pat Hearn 12/31/07 Mrs. Wilma Johnson 1/1/07 (Charles R.) (116) (247) 12/31/06 (Thurman) (355) 4304 9th St. (James T.) (1009) 6654 FM 49 Brownwood 76801 122 Clover Gilmer 75644 325-646-1748 Lake Jackson 77566 903-725-6953 Michigan 979-297-0975 Nova Scotia & Prince Mr. Art Brunet New Brunswick Edward Island 1/1/07 Mrs. Betty Martin Mr. Karl A. Drescher, Sr. (Mary H.) (1103) 12/31/06 11/18/06 280 Wildflower Lane (Jerry L.) (769) (472) (Joann) (616) Seguin 78155 874 North View Drive 414 Donaldson Ave. 830-372-2693 New Braunfels 78130 San Antonio 78201-4907 Minnesota 830-626-8535 210-734-4376 Mrs. Jeffie Roberts New Hampshire Ohio 12/31/06 Mrs. Eva G. Hicks Mr. I. H. "Skip" Smith (Bobby) (187) 1/1/07 1/1/07 130 Buffalo Creek Road (Robert H.) (1079)(1058) (Yvonne) (1106) Robert Lee 76945 P. O. Box 818 P.O. Box 1007 #1109 325-453-2957 Bridge City 77611 Zapata 78076 Mississippi 409-735-2427 956-765-5502 Mrs. Patricia Hart New Jersey Oklahoma 12/31/07 Mrs. Eloise Zuspann Mrs. Marna Robinson (Larry) (6884) 1/1/08 11/2/06 5409 Jacksboro Highway (280) (591) (J. E.) (873) Fort Worth 64114 509 E. Pershing 1231 CR 878-B 817-625-2692 Eastland 76448 Sweeny 77480 254-629-1007 979-548-2645 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 69

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Continued from Page 66 Ontario Scotland West Virginia Mrs. Gene Griffin Mrs. Norma Phillips Mrs. Betty R. Pettke 12/31/06 12/31/06 12/31/06 (Virgil) (1065) (1131) (Dwight) (1021) (1081) (Donald R.) (624) P. O. Box 24 10212 Windsor 716 Patty B. Lane Pearland 77588 Houston 77031 Burleson 76028 281-485-1325 281-933-6562 817-295-5894 Orgeon South Carolina Wisconsin Mrs. Sherry Dieckmann Mr. Ken C. Morford 11/19/05 11/19/07 7/15/08 Wyoming (Mark D.) (135) (249) Mrs. Johnnie Faye Morris 3003 South Braeswood 2911 Lynnwood Dr. 12/31/06 Blvd. Arlington 76013 (Walter J."Jim") (315) Houston 77025 817-275-0049 18950 FM 92 RDS 713-668-9048 South Dakota Spurger 77660 Pennsylvania Mrs. Lynn Kearney 409-429-3243 Mrs. Rita A. Lytle 6/1/08 12/5/2007 (326) DISTRICT DEPUTY (Toby S.) (1105) (741) 2817 Cresthaven GRAND MATRONS 17407 Ponderosa Pines Dr. Grapevine 76051 Houston 77090 817-488-7925 Mrs. Melissa Simonton 281-440-7185 Tennessee District 1 Puerto Rico 10/1/06 (648) Mrs. Betty Fogarty Utah 343 W. Fain 5/16/07 Mrs. Marie Russell Duncanville 75116 (Derrell) (1102) (144) 12/31/06 972-298-1459 3351 Jasmine (683) Mrs. Karen Kidd Brenham 77833 3003 South Broadway #39 District 2 979-830-8400 LaPorte 77571 (1008) (1072) Quebec 281-471-4068 1309 Squires Road Mr. Edwin T."Tom" Vermont Abilene 79602 Morgenthaler Mrs. Linda Guy 325-679-1890 12/31/07 9/1/06 Mrs. Martha Heffington (Karen) (1065) (Jack W.) (377) District 3 6513 Grace Rt. 5 Box 243 (425) Pearland 77584 Jacksonville 75766 908 N. Pierce 281-489-8212 903-683-4613 Burnet 78611 Rhode Island Vir ginia 512-756-4907 Mrs. Barbara B. Gregory Miss Melynda Geisenchlag Mrs. Marceline Crenshaw 12/31/06 12/31/06 District 4 (James H.) (1002) (245) (1135) (348) P. O. Box 157 8831 FM 2039 604 CR 1210 Centerville 75833 Somerville 77879 Center 75935 903-536-2906 979-272-8407 936-598-8155 Saskatchewan Washington Mrs. Vicki Smith Mrs. Freida Dillon Mr. Bill Armstrong District 5 12/31/06 1/1/08 (304) (1142) (422) (Nancy) (668) (390) 1710 Deerfield Rd. P. O. Box 737 2749 South FM 1191 Dripping Springs 78620 Mont Belvieu 77580 Bryson 76427 512-858-5654 281-385-2187 940-392-2302 70 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

DEPUTY GRAND Mrs. Marilyn Lee Mrs. Chris Puckett MATRONS DGM 1- 9 DGM 2- 9 (349) (230) DISTRICT 1 P. O. Box 1312 P. O. Box 927 Hughes Springs 75656 Ft. Stockton 79735 Mrs. Sissy Offord 903-639-2252 432-336-2641 DGM 1- 1 Mrs. Jeneva Tuell Mrs. Terri Lawrence Hall (1123) DGM 1-10 DGM 2-10 P. O. Box 185 (695) (1086) (738) Valley View 76272 P. O. Box 1884 3104 Vosa, No. B 940-612-1893 Quitman 75783 El Paso 79936 Mrs. Lee Stark 903-967-7420 915-590-7595 DGM 1- 2 (703) DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 4500 Early Morn Drive Plano 75093 Mrs. Donna Swindle Mrs. Kathey Crews 972-612-3336 DGM 2- 1 DGM 3- 1 Mrs. Lucy Harris Jones (65) (420) DGM 1- 3 309 N. Warren 4525 Easy Street (170) Pampa 79065 Ft. Worth 76117 243 Mohawk Trail 806-665-4880 817-485-7293 Point 75472 Mrs. Brenda Stewart Mrs. Mamie Pistokache 903-447-4652 DGM 2- 2 DGM 3- 2 Mrs. Emily Biddler (67) (270) (44) DGM 1- 4 8000 Hayes Rd. P. O. Box 366 (Mike) (959) Amarillo 79124 Santo 76472 9711 Fitzroy Circle 806-353-0725 940-769-3328 Dallas 75238 Mrs. Renae Tayse Ms. Priscilla Armstrong 214-341-8358 DGM 2- 4 DGM 3- 3 Mrs. Tommie Fields (1082) (390) DGM 1- 5 602 Ironton Rd. P. O. Box 69 (George) (943) Lubbock 79416 Bryson 76427 713 Bordner 806-744-7861 940-392-4651 Lancaster 75146 972-227-7202 Mrs. Estelline Mikeworth Mrs. Helen Plaunty Mrs. Sherrie Fowler DGM 2- 6 DGM 3- 4 DGM 1- 6 (978) (693) (443) (331) 1188 4th Street 400 CR 497 409 S. Hill Drive Bellevue 76228 DeLeon 76444 Palestine 75801 940-928-2247 254-893-3420 903-729-4498 Mrs. Mary Medford Mrs. Bobbye Straach Mrs. Mary Wellman DGM 2- 7 DGM 3- 5 DGM 1- 7 (30) (1072) (360) (421) (972) 310 Arnold Blvd., #35 P. O. Box 628 1825 W. Duval Abilene 79605 Coleman 76834 Troup 75789 325-201-5387 325-625-3882 903-530-9231 Mrs. Janice Richardson Mrs. Judy Landers Mrs. Tonya Foster DGM 2- 8 DGM 3- 6 DGM 1- 8 (1008) (216) (747) 6328 N. Flamingo Ave. P. O. Box 22 2946 FM 699 Odessa 78764 Llano 78643 Carthage 75633 432-381-4276 325-247-4769 903-693-7284 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 71 DEPUTY GRAND MATRONS Continued from Page 12 Mrs. Robbie Langford Mrs. Judy Tucker Mrs. Julie Woolf DGM 3- 7 DGM 4- 5 DGM 5- 4 (1070) (856) (297) 208 N. Second Street P. O. Box 877 P. O. Box 2034 Copperas Cove 76522 Bellaire 77402 Uvalde 78802 254-547-5651 713-592-8964 830-278-5570 Mrs. Nita Norris Mrs. Bertha Fincher Mrs. Jacklin McCarn DGM 3- 8 DGM 4- 6 DGM 5- 5 (589) (87) (581) 14 Bluebonnet Loop P. O. Box 145 1108 Plum Belton 76513 Flynn 77855 Jourdanton 78026 254-780-3926 936-396-3106 830-769-3054 Miss Terry Hugo Mrs. Bennie Sue Rowe Mrs. Joyce Wagner DGM 3- 9 DGM 4- 7 DGM 5- 6 (980) (309 (741) (1103) 5574 Leroy Parkway 2538 Weesaw Lane 1111 Oblate West 76691 Navasota 77868 Canyon Lake 78133 254-822-1762 936-825-8141 830-899-2079 Mrs. Dyann Ketcham Mrs. Niccola Bilski Mrs. Doris Davis Bingham DGM 3-10 DGM 4- 8 DGM 5- 7 (1007) (144) (49) P. O. Box 308 P. O. Box 1241 1203 W. Oak Estates Grandview 76050 Brenham 77834 San Antonio 78258 254-854-2245 979-836-2678 210-481-7636 Mrs. Linda Ebeling Mrs. Jinny Lamb DISTRICT 4 DGM 4- 9 DGM 5- 8 (535) (936) Mrs. Wendy Cartlidge 412 Avenue K 124 Robinhood DGM 4- 1 El Campo 77437 Kenedy 78119 (368) 979-543-2332 830-583-4050 P. O. Box 23 Mrs. Mae Dell French Mrs. Kerry Woods Douglas 75943 DGM 4-10 DGM 5- 9 936-569-2976 (15) (1044) Mrs. Jennifer Batchelor P. O. Box 553 1857 Daly DGM 4- 2 Alvin 77512 Corpus Christi 78412 (677) 281-331-9751 361-992-9717 1719 N. 34th Street Mrs. Alta Lee Day Nederland 77627 DISTRICT 5 DGM 5-10 409-722-9534 (641) Mrs. Carolyn Tullos Mrs. Earline Moore P. O. Box 106 DGM 4- 3 DGM 5- 1&2 Combes 78535 (1139) (1048) 956-423-5071 P. O. Box 331 P.O. Box 257 Ace 77326 Bronte 76933 FRATERNAL 936-685-5085 325-473-2198 CORRESPONDENT Mrs. Linda Malak Mrs. Betty Gimbel DGM 4- 4 DGM 5- 3 Mrs. Jean Lee (1142) (200) (O. B.) (798) (11) 5015 Harmon Rd. P. O. Box 339 4818 Burning Tree Dr. Baytown 77520 Kendalia 78027 Baytown 77521 281-383-2345 830-229-5432 281-424-8231 72 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

GRAND CHAPTER Mrs. Brenda Martin Mr. David Nicklas SWEETHEART Secretary to the Grand Escort to Grand Conductress Grand Conductress Mrs. Lillian A. Sandahl (William R. “Randy”) (21) (Joyce) (44) Grand Chapter Sweetheart 105 Yorkshire Court 1636 S. FM 4 (963) Weatherford 76086 Palo Pinto 76484 2603 Jones Road, Apt. 324 817-594-0801 940-659-2020 Austin TX 78745 Miss Abi Freeman Mr. William C. (Bill) Bennett 512-891-6653 Secretary to the Grand Escort to Grand Conductress Grand Chaplain APPOINTED (700) (Gloria) (963) SECRETARIES P.O. Box 1754 812 Electra Drive Stephenville 76401 Lakeway 78734 Mrs. Shirley Bixenstine Mrs. Ann Kelly 512-491-4032 Traveling Secretary to Secretary to the Mr. Thomas F. Griffin Worthy Grand Matron Board of Directors Grand Escort to (527) (James) (1070) Grand Marshal 3712 Toucan Ave. P.O. Box 271 (Vi) (649) McAllen 78504 Copperas Cove 76522 P.O. Box 437 956-683-1367 254-547-4397 Stowell 77661 Mrs. Marion Lee Pierce 409-267-5251 Secretary to the GRAND ESCORTS Mr. Terry Stogner Worthy Grand Patron Grand Escort to (R. C. "Chuck") (1129) Mr. Hubert L. Dusek Grand Organist (852) Grand Escort to (Jackie) (67) 6802 Hwy. 34 North Worthy Grand Matron P.O. Drawer 1148 Wolfe City 75496 (Geraldine "Gerry") (641) Lamesa 79331 903-496-7317 P.O. Box 508 806-872-6262 Mrs. Syble T. Yost Rio Hondo 78583 Mr. W. Bert Hammack Secretary to the 956-748-3370 Grand Escort to PGM Associate Grand Matron Mr. Jimmy Gilbert (Elise) (684) (77) (1126) Grand Escort to 6700 Wells Burnett Road 109 Driftwood Circle Associate Grand Matron Fort Worth 76135 Princeton 75407 (Joyce) (1126) 817-237-3747 972-734-2678 P.O. Box 164 Mr. Brooks Speer Mrs. Sula Reilly Princeton 75407 Grand Escort to PGM Secretary to the 972-752-4158 (Beulah) (877) ( 447) Associate Grand Matron Mr. George L. Drenner Jr. Rt. 2, Box 167 (1132) (374) Grand Escort to Idalou 79329 1377 Trinity Meadows Grand Secretary 806-746-5861 Terrell 75160 (Nell) (245) Mr. John P. Paladino 972-288-5885 2317 Indigo Lane Grand Escort to PGM Mrs. June Bell Arlington 76015 (Elsie M.) (220) Secretary to the 817-548-1660 195 CR 687 Associate Grand Patron Mr. Donald Prater Angleton 77515 (750) Grand Escort to 979-849-8190 4702 Pecan Grove Grand Treasurer Mr. Floyd E. Green San Antonio 78222 (Betty) (959) Grand Escort to PGM 210-359-1030 10865 Sharondale Lane (Virginia Lynn) (887) Dallas 75228 4030 Greensboro Circle 972-279-3581 Garland 75041 972-278-5412 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 73 GRAND ESCORTS Continued from Page 70 Mr. Robert Brownfield Mrs. Barbara Cunningham Mrs. Barbara Ochs Grand Escort to PGM Grand Escort to PGP Grand Escort to PGP (Yvonne) (1070) (1005) (Harry G.) (730) (Richard) (787) ( 1118) 109 Sunny Lane P.O. Box 4 305 Reven Acres Drive Gatesville 76528 Wolfe City 75496 Kingsland 78639 254-865-2659 903-496-2728 325-388-4907 Mr. Charles W. (Bill) Bane Mrs. Patricia A. Jeffers Mrs. Juanita B. Gregory Grand Escort to PGM Grand Escort to PGP Grand Escort to PGP (Alma L.) (7) ( 801) (Joe E.) (15) (Kenneth R.) (315) ( 472) 1014 N. Charlotte 209 South Eve Street 2406 Corbin Way Stephenville 76401 Mena ARK 71953 Cedar Park 78613 254-968-9344 479-437-3282 512-259-9982 Mr. Harold C. McMahon Mrs. Marion Childress Mrs. Opal Martin Grand Escort to PGM Grand Escort to PGP Grand Escort to PGP (Jimmie Lee) (1014) (Graham H.) (230) (Henry) (959) 1011 South Loop Drive P.O. Box 147 1917 Fresno Road Duncanville 75137 Ozona 76943 Plano 75074 972-298-1765 Mrs. June Whitaker 214-492-7124 Mr. Johnny L. Hester Grand Escort to PGP Mrs. Patricia Stallings Grand Escort to PGM (Glenn) (1119) Grand Escort to PGP (Doris J.) (422) P.O. Box 888 (Lee) (1131) P.O. Box 1538 Van Alstyne 75495 16915 Prince Pine Court Beeville 78104 903-482-5401 Houston 77059 361-358-7128 Mrs. Shirley Rattan 281-488-2842 Mrs. Earnesteen Porter Grand Escort to PGP Mrs. Judy Baker Grand Escort to PGP (Garland) (653) ( 787) Grand Escort to PGP (Richard) (835) 6402 Cromwell Drive (Duane L. "Buddy") (109) 11908 Blue Creek Amarillo 79109 (7) Aledo 76008 806-358-7507 784 South Lincoln Ave. 817-844-8169 Mrs. Lynda Benefield Mart 76664 Mrs. Frances E. Christian Grand Escort to PGP 254-876-2474 Grand Escort to PGP (Leland G.) (617) Mrs. Lucia Trammell (Dr. O. D.) (574) ( 331) 6227 Post Oak Terrace Grand Escort to PGP 865 West FM 27 Fort Worth 76112 (Harold) (684) (1040) Streetman 75859 817-451-6968 6600 Emerald Drive 903-599-4823 Mrs. Betty Morris Colleyville 76034 Mrs. Greta Watson Grand Escort to PGP 817-481-7650 Grand Escort to PGP (Charles) (935) Mrs. Beulah Warner (Murray) (109) 4624 Charles Street Grand Escort to PGP 308 E. Texas Avenue Carrollton 75010 (Ed) (610) Mart 76664 972-306-9440 P.O. Box 413 254-876-2186 Mrs. Freda Combest Judson 75660 Mrs. Margaret S. Jones Grand Escort to PGP 903-663-1330 Grand Escort to PGP (Billy H.) (1126) (Wayne P.) (684) P.O. Box 447 5041 Glade Street Princeton 75407 Fort Worth 76114 972-734-2111 817-626-8490 74 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

GRAND PAGES Mrs. Eva DeHart Mrs. Margie B. Stewart Grand Page to Grand Page to Mr. Robert C. "Chuck" Pierce Associate Grand Matron Grand Treasurer Grand Page to (Tony) (246) (956) (959) Worthy Grand Patron 890 CR 3550 109 Greenway Lane (Marion) (1129) Sulphur Bluff 75481 Sunnyvale 75182 6802 Hwy 34 North 903-945-2254 972-279-3785 Wolfe City 75496 Mrs. Joyce Smith Mrs. Leslie Keilberg 903-496-7317 Grand Page to Grand Page to Mr. Mike Biddler Associate Grand Matron Grand Conductress Grand Page to (852) (77) (Eddie) (668) (390) Worthy Grand Patron 576 FM 2029 P.O. Box 160 (Emily) (959) (881) Telephone 75488 South Bend 76481 9711 Fitzroy Circle 903-664-3313 940-362-4220 Dallas 75238 Miss Kelly Killingbeck Mrs. Pam Dean 214-341-8358 Grand Page to Grand Page to Mr. Roger A. McGough Grand Secretary Grand Conductress Grand Page to (249) (Haskel) (908) Worthy Grand Patron 765 Rock Creek Drive 1053 Bamboo Rd. (Myra) (415) Euless 76039 Big Sandy 75755 20106 S. Salzburg Lane 817-939-8316 903-636-2233 Humble 77338 Mrs. Loretta Lindley Mrs. Jacque Cates 281-446-9561 Grand Page to Grand Page to Mr. Tommy G. Hancock Grand Secretary Grand Conductress Grand Page to (Claude L., Jr.) (643) (Jon E.) (21) (44) Worthy Grand Patron P.O. Box 63023 735 Old Milsap Rd. (Betty L.) (1140) (959) Pipe Creek 78063 Weatherford 76088 2801 Collard Road 830-510-4431 817-304-3279 Arlington 76017 Mrs. Susan Neuenschwander Mrs. Diane R. Beckley 817-460-3840 Grand Page to Grand Page to Mrs. Kathy Paschal Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain Grand Page to (Jerry) (643) (Thomas L.) (817) (141) Associate Grand Matron P.O. Box 105 4154 Willow Green (Joe) (118) Bandera 78003 San Antonio 78217 402 South Ross 830-796-3577 210-655-1485 Mexia 76667 Mrs. Sybil V. Davis Mrs. Barbara McNair 254-562-9207 Grand Page to Grand Page to Mrs. Anita Durden Grand Treasurer Grand Chaplain Grand Page to (648) (Jack) (607) (860) Associate Grand Matron 807 Green Hill Road 10604 Valley Vista Rd. (940) (939) Dallas 75232 Austin 78737 410 Orange St. 214-371-1947 512-288-1550 Farmersville 75442 Mrs. Jean Vestal Mrs. Susan McKim Hall 972-782-7700 Grand Page to Grand Page to Mrs. Nelda Robertson Grand Treasurer Grand Chaplain Grand Page to (887) (1132) (D. W. "Mike") (316) (589) Associate Grand Matron 1223 Waterside Circle 400 Deerfoot Drive (G. W. "Jr.") (711) (1058) Dallas 75218 Round Rock 78664 3223 Suiterway 214-324-6155 512-255-7511 Pasadena 77503 713-477-0850 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 75 GRAND PAGES Continued from Page 72 Mrs. Ann Bailleaux Mrs. Mary A. Beechner Mrs. Barbara Randle Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Marshal Grand Adah Grand Martha (J. C.) (914) (641) (772) (Frank) (987) 1825 Evangeline Lane P.O. Box 1484 2219 Cobble Creek Dr. Vidor 77662 La Feria 78559 Houston 77073 409-769-4934 956-797-2183 281-784-1986 Mrs. Sue D. Shoemaker Mrs. Alice Marshall Mrs. Laura S. Clampitte Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Marshal Grand Adah Grand Martha (864) (908) (641) (J. Weldon) (856) 6400 Independence Pkwy, 1203 N.Expressway 77 #437 8809 Bonhomme Rd. #3408 Harlingen 78552 Houston 77074 Plano 75023 956-364-1233 713-541-9813 972-312-0062 Mrs. Marilyn Payne Mrs. Shirley Meersheidt Mrs. Reba Fox Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Ruth Grand Martha Grand Marshal (Marvin) (473) (856) (J. Marlin) (576) (627) 444 S. Val Verde Rd. 7731 Joplin St. 105 Virginia St. Donna 78537 Houston 77087 Linden 75563 956-464-2150 713-643-7793 903-756-5758 Mrs. Lucy Schwartz Mrs. Cindy Bausell Mrs. Bettie Cox Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Ruth Grand Electa Grand Organist (Donald) (473) (Gary L.) (876) (200) (Valcee) (67) 301 N. Shary Rd. #78 7319 Steeple Park 2405 Allendale Mission 78572 San Antonio 78256 Big Spring 79720 956-519-3425 210-698-6111 432-267-1910 Mrs. Patsy Jones Mrs. Roberta Lloyd Mrs. Barbara Wickham Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Esther Grand Electa Grand Organist (Jerrel) (703) (518) (Charles W., Jr.) (200) (988) (1008) 2025 Meadowcreek Drive 8306 Damascus Dr. 3301 Maxwell Dr. Plano 75074 Fair Oaks Ranch 78015 Midland 79707 972-423-0202 210-698-7688 432-694-2017 Mrs. Jana Lubbers Mrs. Mary Jane Brigham Mrs. Joyce Ball Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Esther Grand Electa Grand Organist (Ron) (183) (Neal) (200) (1008) 716 Quail Run Road 1934 Broken Oak 2208 E. 13th St. Sherman 75090 San Antonio 78232 Odessa 79761 903-893-3671 210-496-1092 432-550-3301 Ms. Stephanie Hall Mrs. Gail Smith Mrs. Billie Glover Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Esther Grand Warder Grand Organist (1088) (Forrest) (245) (Jerry) (1008) (1102) 7826 Redlands Drive P.O. Box 1242 18127 Arbormont Dr. Houston 77040 Somerville 77879 Cypress 77429 832-467-1391 979-596-2737 281-256-0619 76 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR GRAND PAGES Continued from Page 73 Mrs. Lynne L. Whited Mr. Rick Trimble Mr. Dewey Teague Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Page to Grand Warder Grand Sentinel Grand Sentinel (Billie J.) (976) (Sandy) (624) (Mackee) (420) 918 Kathy Street 5808 Waltham Ave. 1429 Wildwood Trail Caldwell 77836 Fort Worth 76133 Weatherford 76085 979-567-4040 817-292-7806 817-929-1933 Mr. Jerry Beck Grand Page to Grand Sentinel (Margaret) (420) (1125) 1401 W. Cleburne Rd. Crowley 76036 817-297-4296 GRAND CHAPTER COMMITTEES

EXECUTIVE Mr. Ronald Zipp Mrs. Joann Drescher COMMITTEE Legal Advisor Co-Chairman (Saundra) (771) (Karl A., Sr.) (616) 6 Royal Crest 414 Donaldson Ave. Mr. Jack W. Friend New Braunfels 78130 San Antonio 78201 Chairman 830-609-0783 210-734-4376 (Betty Y.) (771) 892 Oak Lane ARRANGEMENTS New Braunfels 78130 ARRANGEMENTS SECRETARY 830-609-3148 COMMITTEE Mrs. Saundra Zipp Mrs. Janlen Waclawczyk Co-Chairman Mr. David Ouellette Secretary (Ronald "Ron") (771) Chairman (David) (616) 6 Royal Crest (1103) 13803 Winding Hill New Braunfels 78130 204 Viewpoint San Antonio 78217 830-609-0783 Canyon Lake 78135 210-945-5588 Mr. Joe Nance 830-899-7526 Treasurer Mrs. Colleen Asaro ARRANGEMENTS (Maxine) (297) (771) Co-Chairman DECORATIONS 1319 Brenham Circle (Steven) (1103) New Braunfels 78130 3021 Westview Mr. Jim L. Owen 830-643-0495 Canyon Lake 78133 Chairman Mrs. Karen Wright 830-708-7095 (Marsha) (920) Secretary 13427 E. Cypress Forest Dr. (Bob) (771) ARRANGEMENTS Houston 77070 1110 FM 477 HOUSING 281-469-1945 Seguin 78155 Mrs. Marsha Owen 210-872-7492 Mrs. Mary Jo Rosamond Decorations Co-Chairman Mrs. Barbara Gillit Chairman (Jim L.) (920) Auditor (817) 13427 E. Cypress Forest Dr. (734) 13515 Ascend Terrace Houston 77070 83 Wayside Dr. San Antonio 78249 281-469-1945 San Antonio 78213 210-691-3090 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 77 ARRANGEMENTS Continued from Page 74 Mrs. Barbara Hargrove Mrs. Betty Stiles Mrs. Lou Weeks (144) (527) (616) P.O. Box 432 404 W. Vine St. 4835 Cheddar Drive Lyons 77863 McAllen 78501 San Antonio 78229 979-596-1805 956-686-3987 Mrs. Patti Littlepage Strey Mrs. Cleta M. Todd ARRANGEMENTS (35) (3) ELECTIONS 16015 Canterbury Rd. P. O. Box 311493 Spring Branch 78070 New Braunfels 78131 Mr. Mark Dieckmann 830-228-5161 830-606-1683 (Sherry) (135) Mrs. Barbara Morgan Mrs. Virginia Baker 3003 S. Braeswood Blvd. (Thomas) (43) (730) Ditty Bags Chairman Houston 77025 P.O. Box 892 (304) 713-668-9048 Somerset 78069 1302 Harriet Court 830-701-3624 Austin 78756 ARRANGEMENTS Mrs. Mary Ellen Reeh 512-459-6092 FIRST AID (3) Mrs. Dorothy L. Coons 1315 Mt. Capote (M. L.) (35) Mr. Michael "Mike" Furrie San Antonio 78223 16015 Canterbury Rd. Co-Chairman 210-344-2653 Spring Branch 78070 (Lillian "Sissy") (756) 830-228-5171 3552 Beverly ARRANGEMENTS Mrs. Christine Jacobs Fort Worth 76117 DISTINGUISHED (616) 817-834-6056 GUESTS 5836 Royal Bend Mrs. Sandy Corbin San Antonio 78239 Co-Chairman Mrs. Maxine Nance 210-657-5838 (11) Chairman Mrs. Helen Marsh 622 Overbluff Drive (Joe) (297) (771) (684) (181) Channelview 77530 1319 Brenham Circle 10103 Grand Park 281-452-7684 New Braunfels 78130 San Antonio 78239 Mrs. Robbie Abshere 830-643-0495 210-590-7140 (Norman C.) (677) Mrs. Bobbe Chamberlain Mrs. Peggy McJunkins 2137 3rd Street (3) (141) Port Neches 77651 6701 Blanco Rd. #606 10480 Elmendorf- 409-722-6646 San Antonio 78216 Lavernia Rd. Mrs. Beverly Calfee 210-684-3108 San Antonio 78223 (981) Mrs. Annette A. Otremba 210-635-8630 101 S. Woodsway East (Anthony J.) (282) (771) Ms Marilyn Olivarez Conroe 77301 290 Diamond Knolls (141) 936-494-1242 Spring Branch 78070 11910 El Sendero Mrs. Anna Y. Chapman 830-228-5572 San Antonio 78233 (Edward E., Sr.) (1079) Mrs. Arcee Montemayor 210-967-0143 (677) (962) 8509 S. Kilarney Dr. 1044 Comino La Costa ARRANGEMENTS Beaumont 77705 #1086 DITTY BAGS 409-722-2981 Austin 78752 Mrs. Brenda Helkey 956-419-7512 Mrs. Joyce B. Schneider (911) Mrs. Merle Sarvey (Wallace J.) (35) 8142 Dry Canyon Trail (771) 8715 Dudley Drive Live Oak 78233 156 Bob-O-Link San Antonio 78230 New Braunfels 78130 210-341-0749 830-609-6642 78 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR ARRANGEMENTS Continued from Page 75 Mrs. Junell Nichols Mrs. Anna Galloway Mr. Walter Dana (Jerry) (627) (Daniel) (860) (Charlotte) (750) (874) 3007 Keystone St. 3105 Borden Rd. 105 Bayview Dr. Longview 75605 Austin 78757 Mathis 78368 903-759-7894 512-459-7949 361-547-7064 Mrs. Glenda Keyes Mrs. Jonnie Turner Mrs. Mary Inskeep (Paul) (881) (374) (John W.) (304) (911) 6009 Shattuck Dr. 112 Coolwater Drive 4304 Lazy Oak Lane Garland 75044 Bastrop 78602 Schertz 78154 972-495-2183 512-303-7272 Mrs. Omega J. Johnson Mr. Paul Keyes Mrs. Shirley Villoni (Clarence) (911) (271) (Glenda) (881) (374) (Don) (607) 1056 Curtiss Ave. 6009 Shattuck Dr. 252 Red Poppy Trail Schertz 78154 Garland 75004 Georgetown 78628 210-249-1527 972-493-2183 512-931-2737 Mrs. Caron I. Joseph Mrs. Ruth Nelson-Noles (472) (Cecil W.) (188) ARRANGEMENTS P.O. Box 564 114 Oakland Drive LABYRINTH/ Wimberly 78676 Georgetown 78628 PARAPHERNALIA 512-847-1807 512-863-8067 Mr. Charles I. Lemon Mrs. Linnie Stone Mrs. Gail Fuller (Cleo C.) (297) (Billie F.) (193) Chairman P.O. Box 1822 4561 Arbor Lane (Asa G. III) (271) Uvalde 78802 Madisonville 77864 1914 Standish 830-278-7767 936-348-2207 Floresville 78114 Mrs. Emma L. Markins 830-393-6871 (William R.) (771) ARRANGEMENTS Mrs. Jane Hudson 509 Oakwood Blvd. INFORMATION, Co-Chairman New Braunfels 78130 LOST & FOUND (607) 830-626-1417 12001 Dessau Rd. Mr. Dick Miller Mrs. Betsy Banks Apt.# 715 (Kathy) (963) Chairman Austin 78754 4216 Deepwoods Dr. (Jimmie L.) (304) 512-834-8489 Austin 78731 4409 Hank Ave. Mrs. Paricia S. Alexander 512-345-4677 Austin 78745 Co-Chairman Mrs. Betty Sneed 512-923-3518 (Melvin) (271) (730) (1115) Mrs. Polly Franks 206 Wilcox 5235 Glen Ridge #2711 Co-Chairman San Antonio 78211 San Antonio 78229 (Elbert) (607) 210-922-2930 210-681-5516 4704 Pimlico Mrs. Barbara A. Hite Del Valle 78617 Co-Chairmam Mr. John Turner 512-247-2474 (Freddie F.) (472) (Jonnie J.) (304) Mrs. Dorothy Angermiller 804 Merrit Drive 112 Cool Water Dr. (404) Lockhart 78644 Bastrop 78602 1314 Kollman Drive 512-376-9750 512-303-7272 Hondo 78861 Mrs. Charlotte Dana Mrs. Jane T. Warden 830-741-4543 (Walter) (750) (874) (616) Mrs. Lillian Arrington 105 Bayview Dr. 111 Inspiration Drive (607) Mathis 78368 San Antonio 78228 2602 Ware Rd. 361-547-7064 210-434-9382 Austin 78741 512-443-8126 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 79 ARRANGEMENTS Continued from Page 76 ARRANGEMENTS Mr. Roy W. McDonald Mrs. Mary Bouldon SECURITY (Marilyn) (1088) (963) 818 Saddle Rock Dr. 4110 Avenue D Mr. Cecil Robinson Houston 77088 Austin 78751 Chairman 281-447-2942 512-459-5003 (141) Mr. Daniel K. Schauer Mrs. Karen Curry Graham 14214 Hunter Hill (Cheryl) (1103) (540) San Antonio 78217 12303 Stable Pond 9814 Redbud 210-655-7320 San Antonio 78249 Corpus Christi 78410 Mr. Richard S. Hancock 210-421-8587 Mr. Robert N. Parke Co-Chairman Mr. Ronald M. Thompson (Joyce) (817) (Patricia L.) (639) (980) (Margaret) (555) (276) 7010 Forest Way 246 CR 220 P.O. Box 1459 San Antonio 78240 Marlin 76661 Seguin 78156 210-522-1271 254-803-6561 830-303-6289 Mrs. Patty D. Peach Mr. Travis E. Knowlton (Sammy W.) (472) Co-Chairman ARRANGEMENTS 4304 Walling Forge Dr. (Marilyn B.) (465) (813) SOCIAL Austin 78727 2557 CR 190 512-689-4572 Halletsville 77964 Mrs. Ann Teague Mr. Sammy W. Peach 361-798-2156 Chairman (Patty) (472) Mr. Gene Carnes (527) (1) 4304 Walling Forge Dr. Co-Chairman 2424 Woodbridge Way Austin 78727 (Gay) (200) Schertz 78154 512-821-2435 P.O. Box 63734 210-566-4393 Pipe Creek 78063 ARRANGEMENTS 830-535-4006 ARRANGEMENTS STENO Mr. Lawrence Busby SOUND (49) Mrs. JoAnne Conner 6403 Ingram Road Mr. Jack C. Beall Chairman San Antonio 78238 (Charlotte) (508) (472) 210-725-5452 Chairman 2007 Deer Run Drive Mr. Gerry Fincher 9440 S. Central Expressway Austin 78744 (Bertha) (87) Dallas 75241 512-447-3302 P.O. Box 145 972-225-2807 Mrs. Cladette Allen Flynn 77855 Mr. Alan Dickman (472) 936-396-3106 (64) 1013 Tensley Trail Mr. Elbert Franks P.O. Box 1337 Austin 78748 (Polly) (607) Bastrop 78602 512-282-2901 4704 Pimlico Dr. 830-569-4432 Mrs. Bertie M. Loveall Del Valle 78617 (Floyd E.) (1103) 512-247-2474 ARRANGEMENTS 1644 Skyline Hills Dr. Mr. Freddie Hite SPECIAL NEEDS Canyon Lake 78133 (Barbara A.) (472) 830-899-3713 804 Merrit Drive Mrs. Shirley Hainline Austin 78644 Chairman 512-376-9750 (Harry) (210) Mr. William Markins 914 Hillside Oaks Dr. (Emma L.) (771) Austin 78745 509 Oakwood Blvd. 512-444-7291 New Braunfels 78130 830-626-1417 80 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR ARRANGEMENTS Continued from Page 77 ARRANGEMENTS Mrs. Judy Hatten ARRANGEMENTS TRANSPORTATION (607) TMRC LADIES 8102 Cache Drive Mr. Raul Garcia Austin 78749 Mrs. Elaine Ward Chairman 512-471-1513 Chairman (Sylvia) (750) (1115) Mrs. Connie B. Henson (Johnnie) (860) 4103 Springview (Sam H.) (304) (472) 510 Judy Drive San Antonio 78222 1310 Alguno Road Dripping Springs 78620 210-337-4105 Austin 78757 512-858-7225 Mr. Richard Bedford 512-454-3808 Mrs. Cheryl Balthazor (1103) Mrs. Margaret Thompson (Daniel) (1103) 426 Romberg St. (Ron) (555) (276) 12303 Stable Pond Seguin 78155 P.O. Box 1459 San Antonio 78249 Mr. Robert Cortez Seguin 78156 210-699-9332 (1115) (49) 830-822-6259 Mrs. Janet E. De Jardo 26322 Quail Groves Lane Mrs. Gwynn Woodall (1103) Boerne 78006 (607) 21910 FM 306 Mr. Floyd E. Loveall 1200 Radam Circle Canyon Lake 78133 (Bertie) (1103) Austin 78745 210-260-6203 1644 Skyline Hills Dr. 512-441-4907 Mrs. Cheryl Gumienny Canyon Lake 78133 (David) (771) 830-899-3713 ARRANGEMENTS 1560 Mountain Breeze VENDORS Canyon Lake 78133 ARRANGEMENTS 830-907-2320 USHERS Dr. Anna Huckabee Chairman ARRANGEMENTS Mr. Randall Storm (Warren) (316) (73) STAGE Chairman 15904 Braesgate Drive (304) Austin 78717 Mr. Jimmie L. Banks 5102 Woodview Ave. 512-244-9841 Chairman Austin 78756 Mrs. Nevona (Neva) L. Corbin (Betsy) (304) 210-533-5233 (188) 4409 Hank Ave. Mr. Bob Lucas 116 Lantana Dr. Austin 78745 Co-Chairman Georgetown 78628 512-923-3517 (Jerre S.) (911) 512-863-9581 Mr. James Woods P.O. Drawer 2907 Mr. Warren Huckabee Co-Chairman Universal City 78148 (Anna) (316) (73) (Kerry) (1044) 210-658-5715 15904 Braesgate Drive 1857 Daly Mrs. Karen Cabrera Austin 78717 Corpus Christi 78412 (607) 512-244-9841 361-946-4545 1706 Fawn Drive Mr. Albert W. Wiggers Mr. Clyde D. Eidson Austin 78741 (Anita J.) (1103) (Cathy) (772) 512-322-4102 669 Canyon Circle Drive 314 S. 26th St. Mrs. Mickey Gunder Canyon Lake 78133 Donna 78537 (Fred) (472) 830-935-3054 956-464-3677 8801 Palace Parkway Mrs. Anita J. Wiggers Mr. Fred Gunder Austin 78748 (Albert W.) (913) (1103) (Mickey) (472) 512-280-6139 669 Canyon Circle Drive 8801 Palace Parkway Canyon Lake 78133 Austin 78748 830-935-3054 512-280-6139 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 81 ARRANGEMENTS Continued from Page 78 Mr. Sam H. Henson CHAPTERS UNDER Mrs. Jerline “Jerri” Standridge (Connie B.) (304) (472) DISPENSATION (William “Jay”) (61) (874) 1310 Alguno Road 493 CR 133 Austin 78757 Alice 78332 512-454-3808 Mr. Nelson R. Campbell 361-668-4217 Mr. Larry Matthews Chairman Mr. Dwight Phillips (Vickie) (607) (Georgia) (298) (Norma) (1021) (1081) 6601 Bourg Cove 1345 W. Walton Rd. 10212 Windsor Lane Austin 78744 Lumberton 77657 Houston 77031 512-443-6339 409-755-6261 281-933-6562 Mr. Johnnie Ward Mrs. Rennie Ofton Mrs. Debbie Knight (Elaine) (860) (750) (Buford) (1070) 510 Judy Drive 131 Andricks 172 CR 3270 Dripping Springs 78620 San Antonio 78223 Kemper 76539 512-858-7225 210-533-8888 254-547-6097 Mr. Ralph "Sonny" Welch Mrs. Yvonne Brownfield (Robert) (1070) (1005) (Kitty) (771) DEVELOPMENT AND 612 Common 109 Sunny Lane New Braunfels 78130 Gatesville 76528 MARKETING 830-643-0006 254-865-2659 Mr. J. C. Gilmore ARRANGEMENTS CREDENTIALS District 1 (Wanda Faye) (170) SIGNS 2501 Christi Ln. Miss Leslie D. Lowry Caddo Mills 75135 Mrs. Janet Smith General Chairman 903-527-2189 (734) (385) Mrs. Betty Unlaub 3321 Colony 3139 Windchase Blvd. District 2 San Antonio 78230 Houston 77082 (Carl) (653) 210-696-3696 281-974-0966 P. O. Box 302 Mr. Ben Day Dumas 79029 (574) 806-935-2330 P.O. Box 223842 Mrs. Lola "Peaches" Wallace Dallas 75222 BYLAWS District 3 214-941-4577 (Ivan) (999) Mrs. Andi Martin Mrs. Cheryl McGee 3316 W. Sublett Rd. (Joe) (230) (561) Chairman Arlington 76017 105 South Sage (Joe) (943) 817-483-2980 Fort Stockton 79735 122 Prairie View Lane Mrs. Mary V. Dennis 423-923-1304 Red Oak 75154 District 4 Mrs. Sheryl Koltermann 972-576-5585 (1079) (Albert) (833) Mrs. Margaret A. Beyer 1811 Jester Way 10 Carriage Road (Raymond W.) (1081) Nederland 77627 Abilene 79605 2601 S. Braeswood #707 409-722-6311 325-695-6884 Houston 77025 Mr. Bill Creech Mr. Russell Herdman 713-667-8148 District 5 (Adele) (684) Mrs. Edna E. Jefferies (Tootsie) (210) (155) 400 Arroyo Court (530) (801) P.O. Box 102 Weatherford 76087 2416 Waters Edge Dr. Buda 78610 817-596-4622 Granbury 76048 512-268-6020 817-279-0011 82 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

EDUCATION Mrs. Jane Ramos Dr. Effie Mae Davis COMMITTEE District 2 (49) (237) (42) 20018 Horizon Way 4511 Tamarron Dr. San Antonio 78258 Mrs. Dianne Markley Wichita Falls 76308 District 1 210-497-2032 940-691-8661 (Douglas) (1027) (259) Mrs. Patricia Hart 11466 Jennifer Circle District 3 HUMANITARIAN Sanger 76266 (Larry) (684) 940-390-2964 5409 Jacksboro Hwy. Mrs. Linda Roy Mrs. Connie Tucker Fort Worth 76114 General Chairman District 2 817-625-2692 (11) (1008) Mrs. Connie Autrey 322 Circle Drive 1500 E. Century Ave. District 4 Baytown 77521 Odessa 79762 (711) 281-383-2403 432-366-0996 10459 Collingswood Mrs. Dolores Hartley Mrs. Wilma Faye Long Pasadena 77571 District 1 District 3 281-842-1857 (T. E., Sr.) (356) (Joe G.) (490) (871) Mrs. Beverly Sinclair 1461 Old Town Road 403 Evergreen District 5 Marshall 75672 Harker Heights 76548 (Jimmy) (187) (1048) 903-633-2303 254-699-4811 P. O. Box 735 Mrs. Peggy Ledinski Mrs. Janice K. Langford Robert Lee 76945 District 2 District 4 325-453-4380 (76) (Robert) (1112) 14004 CR 1410 P. O. Box 1048 Wolfforth 79382 Huffman 77336 GRAND CHOIR 806-863-2274 281-324-9370 DIRECTOR Mrs. Mildred Bolton Mrs. Francis Hayes District 3 District 5 Mr. Jerry Neuenschwander (Lloyd) (922) (20) (John H.) (643) (Susan) (643) 7101 CR 1230 P. O. Box 126 P.O. Box 105 Godley 76044 Bandera 78003 Bandera 78003 817-389-3596 830-796-4153 830-796-3577 Mrs. Sharon Mosmeyer District 4 ESTARL GRIEVANCES AND (Gary V.) (1102) APPEALS 19019 Cochran Rd. Mrs. Marilyn Knowlton Hempstead 77445 General Chairman Mr. Joe Jeffers 281-389-3091 (Travis E.) (465) (813) Gen. Chairman Mrs. Billie Collie 2557 CR 190 (Patricia) (15) District 5 Halletsville 77964 209 South Eve Street (403) (155) 361-798-2156 Mena AR 71953 5591 CR 284 Mrs. Wanda Faye Gilmore 479-437-3282 Gonzales 78629 District 1 Mr. Lee Stallings 830-540-4217 (J. C.) (170) (Patricia) (1131) 2501 Christi Lane 16915 Prince Pine Court Caddo Mills 75135 Houston 77059 903-527-2189 281-488-2842 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 83

INTERNATIONAL Mrs. Rueneil Jarriel Mrs. Donna Herrington District 3 TEMPLE District 1 (Rick) (77) (Bill) (498) (21) 221 Thousand Oaks Dr. 216 Lake Drive Mrs. Lorraine Williams Dennison 75021 Springtown 76082 Chairman 903-463-1313 817-220-5885 (Jimmy) (1125) (390) Mrs. Patsy Neeper Mrs. Jacalyn Delange 2112 Floyd Hampton Rd. District 2 District 4 Crowley 76036 (Ben E.) (25) (833) (Steve) (1065) 817-297-9659 348 CR 417 P. O. Box 2191 Roby 79543 Pearland 77588 JURISPRUDENCE 325-776-2546 281-482-9004 Mrs. Pat Turner Mrs. Monica Monk District 3 District 5 Mrs. Alma Carter (Richard) (1124) (639) (641) Chairman 700 Horseshoe Drive 812 Cenizo St. (703) Waco 76711 Harlingen 78550 1712-15th Place 254-752-7977 956-428-3391 Plano 75074 Mrs. Rhonda Beamsderfer 972-423-3165 District 4 Mrs. Mollie Goodpasture (Ken) (375) PARLIAMENTARIAN (785) HC53, Box 5080 1011 E. Tate Hemphill 75948 Mrs. Jean Staples Brownfield 79316 409-579-3351 (Lee) (741) 806-637-3225 Mrs. Vickie Matthews 706 Arvana St. Mrs. Elise B. Hammack District 5 Houston 77034 (Dr. W. Bert) (684) (607) 713-946-6641 6700 Wells Burnett Rd. 6601 Bourg Cove Fort Worth 76135 Austin 78744 PURPOSES AND 817-237-3747 512-443-6339 POLICIES Mrs. Elsie Paladino (John) (220) O.E.S. ENDOWMENT 195 CR 687 FUND Mrs. Jane Gregory Angleton 77515 District 4, Chairman 979-849-8190 Mrs. Evelyn A. Tolbert (711) Mrs. Betty Friend Chairman 1805 Leneva Lane (Jack W.) (771) (Art) (403) (1023) Pasadena 77502 892 Oak Lane 390 CR 345 713-472-6228 New Braunfels 78130 Gonzales 78629 Mr. Henry S. Martin 830-609-3148 830-540-4770 District 1 Mrs. Carolyn A. Martin (Opal) (959) District 1 1917 Fresno Rd. MUSEUM (102) Plano 75074 2 Sunset Road 214-645-0664 Mrs. Mildred Blair Palestine 75801 Mrs. Betty Phillips Benham General Chairman 903-723-1625 District 2 (W. Joe, Jr.) (703) Mr. Albert Koltermann (Farris) (787) 1612 Glenwich District 2 #6 Manchester Rd. Plano 75075 (Sheryl) (833) Amarillo 79124 10 Carriage Road 972-423-5136 806-352-6602 Abilene 79605 325-695-6884 84 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR PURPOSES AND POLICIES Continued from Page 81 Mrs. Alma Lynn Bane Mrs. Glenda Klemm Mr. Farris Benham District 3 (Bill) (309) District 2 (Charles W. “Bill”) (7) (801) 2594 Weesaw (Betty) (787) 1014 North Charlotte Navasota 77868 #6 Manchester Rd. Stephenville 76401 936-825-7226 Amarillo 79124 254-918-2054 Mrs. Elizabeth Wise 806-352-6602 Mr. Harrry Cunningham (Herman A. "Sunny") (257) Mr. Larry Hart District 5 (UD) District 3 (Barbara) (730) HC4 Box 23 (Patricia) (684) P.O. Box 4 Kirbyville 75956 5409 Jacksboro Hwy. Wolfe City 75496 409-423-3829 Fort Worth 76114 903-496-2728 Mrs. Glenda Story 817-625-2692 (Charles) (297) (404) Mrs. Robyn McGarr REGISTRATION P. O. Box 1044 District 5 Sabinal 78881 (200) Mrs. Donna Pope 830-988-2576 214 Wyndale (Dale) (684) Mrs. Ruth Ell West San Antonio 78209 Chairman (684) 210-930-2494 4340 Latigo Cir. 6207 Greenfield Rd. Keller 76248 Fort Worth 76135 WEBMASTER 817-491-2608 817-237-9738 Mrs. Rita Mars Mr. Jack York (Walter B.) (349) TITLES, DEEDS, AND Chairman 1203 CR 1127 PROPERTIES (Alma A.) (653) (787) Daingerfield 75638 7407 Dreyfus Dr. 903-645-2178 Amarillo 79121 Mr. Richard Sharp Mr. Jim Huston 806-359-8153 District 4, Chairman (Treaca) (151) Mr. Joe Blair (741) 410 Pine Crest Drive (Mildred) (703) 4509 Kingfisher Dr. Atlanta 75551 1612 Glenwick Houston 77035 903-796-3813 Plano 75075 713-721-7612 Mrs. Dorothy Hodges 214-415-0100 (Arnold) (891) (164) Miss Jo D. Dibrell Rt. 2, Box 87 District 1 Floydada 79235 (574) 806-697-2625 4522 Fordham Garland 75042 214-524-7826 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 85 SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON 2006-2007 A YEAR TO Mrs. Henrietta Bristow Mrs. Joan Humphrey REMEMBER (Thomas M.) (508) (151) (Yearbook) 110 Harper Dr. 609 Glenwood Street Ferris 75125 Atlanta 75551 Mr. Wayne Huddleston 972-842-8646 903-799-5214 General Chairman Mrs. Sammie A. Dishongh Mrs. Mary Ann Ivy (Evelyn) (135) (710) (Henry) (1120) (170) (1129) 25407 Oakhurst Dr. P.O. Box 309 P.O. Box 355 Spring 77386 Point 75472 Point 75472 281-362-7326 903-598-2542 903-473-2488 Mrs. Evelyn Huddleston Mrs. Lisa Duke Mrs. Jan Johnston General Co-Chairman (Steven) (1090) (Stan) (840) (Wayne) (710) (135) 3510A Gene 149 Private Rd. 8523 25407 Oakhurst Dr. Longview 75604 Van 75790 Spring 77386 903-240-1570 903-963-7078 281-362-7326 Mr. John Fowler Mrs. Raymona Kirkpatrick (Sherrie) (331) (Evan) (1123) (543) DISTRICT 1 409 South Hill Drive 675 Mesa Ridge Drive Palestine 75801 Decatur 76234 Mr. James Pollock 903-729-4498 214-689-6512 Chairman Mrs. Dorothy Graham Mr. Don Lawrence (Ginny) (356) (Orville) (79) (Kenlyn) (935) 4401 Fern Lake Cutoff Rt. 3, Box 195 725 CR 132 (Marshall 75672 Rusk 75785 Whitesboro 76273 903-935-6577 903-683-9516 903-564-1035 Mrs. Edna Adams Mrs. Ruby Jo Grant Mrs. Bonnie Mathison (John) (1086) (Everett E.) (62) (17) (Lewis) (118) 11034 Mandalay 367 Kerr Rd. 2003 Mimosa Dr. Dallas 75228 Nocona 76255 Corsicana 75110 972-686-8747 940-987-3498 903-874-0226 Mrs. Barbara Marie Adamson Mrs. Barbara Grant- Scott Mrs. Lorrie Owens (Irving G.) (597) (747) (Jerry L.) (1136) 10154 CR 455 13117 CR 392 E 10587 Buccaneer Point Henderson 75654 Tatum 75691 Frisco 75034 903-854-4269 903-889-3499 972-308-1181 Mrs. Norma Allen Mrs. Hazel Green Mrs. Ina F. Petty (Jack C.) (921) (Perry Don) (831) (355) 735 Nottingham Drive 1105 W. Lake Dr. 3091 Chipmunk Rd. Richardson 75080 Gladewater 75647 Gilmer 75644 972-231-1038 903-845-3803 903-762-2297 Mrs. Trudy Blair Mrs. Lisa Holm Mrs. Hellen Ray (Gerorge K.) (695) (Ron) (377) (Joseph L., Sr.) (879) (211) 2406 E. State Hwy 154 Rt.7, Box 219C 424 CR 1214 Quitman 75783 Jacksonville 75766 Texarkana 75501 903-967-3895 903-586-7079 903-671-2195 86 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR A YEAR TO REMEMBER (Yearbook) Continued from Page 83 Mrs. Geri Rounsavall Mr. Tex Berry Mr. Hubert E. Smith (177) (Evelyn) (1008) (Mary Ann) (1072) 10502 CR 4828 3629 Redbud 5108 Lamesa Ave. La Rue 75770 Odessa 79762 Abilene 79605 903-852-7513 432-362-1694 325-692-8342 Mrs. La Juan Rudd Mrs. Verla Carpenter Mrs. Bonnie Vaughan (Frankie) (356) (253) (409) (Jack) (1072) 6281 State Hwy 154 4500 Spence 250 S.W. 4th St. Marshall 75670 Midland 79707 Hamlin 79520 903-927-0019 432-520-0119 Mrs. Rose Marie Watkins Mrs. Earlene Self Mr. Dan Doss (Weldon L.) (1074) (1008) (Cecil) (959) (Donnell) (274) 1467 Pagewood 2201 Diamond Oaks Drive 1709 E. Banikhead Dr. Odessa 79761 Garland 75044 Weatherford 76086 432-366-6921 972-414-0837 817-341-0946 Mr. Marvin E. Watson Mrs. Louise Selph Mrs. Nancy Jo Estill (67) (1031) (Jerrell) (326) (1128) 306 Holley Rd. 8327 FM 1398 3612 W. T. Big Spring 79720 Hooks 75561 Parr Road 432-267-6036 903-549-2367 Grapevine 76051 Mr. Don Wetzel Mr. Mike Stark 817-424-5852 (Dixie R.) (655) (Lee) (703) Mr. Michael Larson 206 Laurel Lane 4500 Early Morn Dr. (Dawn) (986) Burkburnett 76354 Plano 75093 3423 Teckla 940-569-3611 214-364-0098 Amarillo 79109 Mrs. Mary Tomlinson 806-349-9710 DISTRICT 3 (421) Mrs. Dawn Larson 1122 W. County Line Rd. (Michael) (986) Mrs. Adele Herdman Troup 75789 3423 Teckla Chairman 903-842-3896 Amarillo 79109 (Russell) (684) Mrs. Jean Waidelich 806-356-5350 400 Arroyo Ct. (940) Mr. Herman Ledbetter Weatherford 76087 4222 CR 1116 (Christeen) (363) 817-596-4622 Greenville 75401 750 FM 1054 Mrs. Ann Alston 903-527-2010 O'Donnell 79351 (Thomas L.) (264) Mrs. Diane G. Wilson 806-439-6653 P.O. Box 81 (Ben E.) (1136) Mrs. Mae Naylor Richland Springs 76871 5508 Russell Drive (Duane) (424) 325-452-3382 The Colony 75056 2430 Hilltop Dr. Mr. Charles E. Campbell 214-334-9359 Vernon 76384 (Kerry) (490) 940-552-0542 7904 Flanigan Dr. DISTRICT 2 Mr. Donald L. Reynolds Killeen 76542 (Barbara L.) (833) 254-634-6531 Mrs. Alma York 118 Dollarbill Dr. Mr. Jimmy Cate Chairman Abilene 79602 (Donna) (220) (Jack) (787) (653) 325-695-6464 619 CR 544 7407 Dreyfuss Dr. Mrs. Lois A. Schwartau Eastland 76448 Amarillo 79121 (George) (970) (237) 254-647-3487 806-378-6201 3507 Cranbrook Lane Wichita Falls 76308 940-692-0779 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 87 A YEAR TO REMEMBER (Yearbook) Continued from Page 84 Mrs. Lorraine A. Dirks Mr. Clifford T. Teer Mrs. Anne Brady (Donald A.) (435) (Mildred) (639) (Utah C.) (1081) 709 Sandy Harbor Dr. 5400 Lake Killarney 3530 Alderfer St. Horseshoe Bay 78657 Waco 76710 Houston 77047 830-598-2233 254-399-8131 713-734-2400 Mr. Tony Dobbins Mr. Ed Willis Mrs. Cathi Cannon (Diana) (684) (Arlene) (425) (N. E. "Gene") (838) 600 Leta Lane 215 Fox Crossing 10002 Woodlane Blvd. Colleyville 76034 Burnet 78611 Magnolia 77354 817-281-8764 512-756-0263 281-356-1680 Mrs. Rebecca Keller Mr. Thomas Wilson Mrs. Fran Childers (20) (Rita) (949) (215) (Ray M.) (954) 1377 CR 319 609 E. Brynton 263 Brookview Circle Cleburne 76033 Hamilton 76531 Channel View 77530 254-897-2314 254-386-5734 281-452-2674 Mrs. Mary LaGrone Mrs. Iva Rae Clark (594) DISTRICT 4 (298) P.O. Box 90 113 Lumberton Dr. Lott 76656 Mrs. Patsy Duke Lumberton 77657 254-584-4731 Chairman 409-755-4756 Mrs. Johnece Marrs (Jerry) (1080) Mrs Kathryn Clark (Vaughn) (171) 6214 West 43rd St. (634) P.O. Box 176 Houston 77092 302 Valley Dr. Glen Rose 76043 713-686-0490 Liberty 77575 254-897-3762 Mr. Pete Araiza 936-336-9628 Mrs. Mildred McVean (Cynthia Ann) (1088) Mr. Lucian C. Davis (William T.) (116) 94 Lakeway (Dorothy) (509) P.O. Box 3012 Trinity 75862 Rt. 4 Box 132 Early 76803 281-380-5514 Crockett 75835 325-646-9980 Mrs. Glenda Austin 936-636-7565 Mrs. Jane Mohon (William Ray) (382) (1098) Mrs. Ruby Dorman (Vic) (930) 625 E. Wego Road (75) 122 Quail Lake Drive East Lufkin 75901 P.O. Box 622 Whitney 76692 936-824-2076 Sour Lake 77659 254-694-3284 Mrs. Ruth Austin 409-287-3602 Mrs. Mary Nell Ramsey (1080) Mrs. Shirley Hadley (929) 1240 Candlelight (Mark) (1065) 4204 Erath Ave. Houston 77018 P.O. Box 1973 Waco 76710 713-682-0130 Pearland 77588 254-757-0162 Mrs. Mary M. Bley 281-489-7205 Mrs. Brenda D. Ruiz (William N.) (1131) Mrs. Billie Hicks (Robert “Bob”) (624) 1301 James St. (Lockey L.) (315) 5630 Rendon Estates Rd. Pearland 77581 P.O. Box 418 Mansfield 76063 281-634-6310 Spurger 77660 817-478-9642 Mrs. Nancy L. Bowen 409-429-5244 Mrs. Judy Sadberry (981) Mrs. Linda L. Hobbs (Earl) (693) 16705 Biggs Court (James H.) (1111) 7209 Hwy 16 Conroe 77302 P.O. Box 417 De Leon 76444 936-231-2238 Evadale 77615 254-893-4361 409-276-1636 88 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR A YEAR TO REMEMBER (Yearbook) Continued from Page 85 Mrs. Doris M. Jones Mrs. Cathey Lynne Willson Mrs. Linda Levingston (Burley) (465) (Kenneth H., Jr.) (380) (428) (Charles A., Sr.) (860) (376) 130 CR 2181 E. P. O. Box 1533 501 O'Neill Ranch Rd. Cleveland 77327 Bay City 77414 Dripping Springs 78620 281-592-3659 979-244-4902 512-689-7758 Mrs. Ada Laredo Mrs. Shirley M. Wineman Mrs. Jo Ann McLester (724) (823) (Robert D.) (222) (Lonnie) (479) P.O. Box 429 714 Broadmoor 101 Perry Jones Lane Kountze 77625 Bryan 77802 Rockport 78382 409-246-2178 979-777-6451 361-729-1313 Mrs. Sandra Losack Mrs. Mona I. Wofford Mrs. (Kathy) Katherine Miller (Billy) (74) (Kenneth R.) (710) (Richard S. “Dick”) (963) 14701 S. Hwy. 36 743 Forest Lane 4216 Deepwoods Dr. Brazoria 77422 Conroe 77302 Austin 78731 979-798-9252 936-321-3940 512-345-4677 Mrs. Julia Ann Michael Mrs. Donna W. Nair (311) DISTRICT 5 (David J.) (204) P.O. Box 82 86 Miller Drive Franklin 77856 Mr. Jimmy Eason Del Rio 78840 979-828-3922 Chairman 830-719-0690 Mrs. Louise Pagel (Donna A.) (783) Mrs. Maria Richardson (957) 1025 Lieck Rd. (473) 170 FM 1593 Fort McKavett 76841 P.O. Box 386 Ganado 77962 325-396-2048 Alamo 78516 361-771-3988 Mrs. Mary Ann Bradford Mr. L. A. Weathers Mrs. Brenda J. Piggott (521) (Gerda) (643) (204) (Charles "Buddy") (11) P.O. Box 514 P.O. Box 1992 501 Jones Rd. Three Rivers 78071 Bandera 78003 Highlands 77562 361-786-2933 830-796-7174 281-426-5330 Mrs. Patricia Ann Burrier Mrs. Judy Sprayberry (William Paul, Sr.) (18) BONDS OF (Wallace) (192) P.O. Box 1084 FRIENDSHIP 772 CR 154 Leakey 78873 (Masonic Relations) Nacogdoches 75965 830-232-6887 936-347-2277 Mrs. Diana Canavan Mr. Bill Wyatt Mrs. Sadie L. Thomas (734) General Chairman (W. T.) (938) 9205 Nat White (Ann) (1090) P.O. Box 275 San Antonio 78240 218 Sunnybrook Huntington 75949 210-684-3105 Longview 75605 936-422-5202 Mrs. Carlotta A. Fairchild 903-663-1021 Mrs. Vernell Turner (James M., Jr.) (1023) (403) (William J. "Bill") (1141) P.O. Box 98 DISTRICT 1 17418 E Stack Dr. Moulton 77975 Klein 77379 361-596-4605 Mr. Jerry Kirby 281-376-3621 Mr. Mauricio G. Hernandez Chairman Mrs. Lynnda Wilkins (Irma B.) (1115) (Suzzanne) (320) (234 ) (Michael) (415) 1623 Fair Ave. P. O. Box 354 4003 Garden Lake Drive San Antonio 78223 Red Oak 75154 Kingwood 77339 210-532-0773 817-517-3000 281-358-4987 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 89 BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP (Masonic Relations) Continued from Page 86 Mr. Irving G. Adamson Mr. Joe Gilmore Mr. Carl Meason (Barbara Marie) (597) (Wanda J.) (82) (908) 10154 CR 455 P. O. Box 902 P.O. Box 224 Henderson 75654 Caddo Mills 75135 Gladewater 75647 903-854-4269 972-289-0838 903-845-2894 Mr. Donny W. Broughton Mr. Edward Hamrick Mr. Horace Morton (Susie) (82) (Jennifer) (1114) (Dorothy) (1113) (102 ) 2425 Kathryn Dr. 5672 CR 4604 P. O. Box 91 Heath 75032 Athens 75752 Poynor 75782 469-338-9731 903-338-2731 903-876-4357 Mr. David Carlton Mr. Charles L. High Mr. Jess Odom (J. Kay) (259) (Dorothy) (972) (Helen) (972) 1288 Porter Road 20320 Bluegrass Circle 16027 County Line Rd. Flower Mound 75022 Flint 75762 Troup 75789 817-430-1232 903-894-6703 903-842-3570 Mr. Royal Hines Mr. William H. Clabaugh Mr. Edwin Pickett (Barbara) (921) (Jane) (747) (185 ) (Gladys M.) (959) 2916 Robin Rd. 1936 FM 2517 10160 Caribou Trail Plano 75075 Carthage 75633 Dallas 75238 469-467-6418 903-693-7450 214-348-3528 Dr. Ray Johnston Mr. C. G. Cline (Lin) (211) (879 ) Mr. W. C. Pointer (812) 125 Eastline Rd. (Jacqueline) (183) 9906 U.S. Hwy. 79 N. Wake Village 815 N. Ole Ambrose Rd. DeBerry 75639 75501 Bells 75414 903-766-3567 903-223-9297 903-965-4841 Mr. Robert Coursey Mr. Jerrel B. Jones Mr. Billy M. Richardson (Sarah) (374) (1082 ) (Patsy) (703) (513 ) (Sandy) (687) 4605 Amesbury, #3106 2025 Meadowcreek Dr. 3130 Palmdale Circle Dallas 75206 Plano 75074 Farmers Branch 75234 214-696-5793 972-423-0202 972-243-8031 Mr. Hardy Crow Mr. Mike Junkin Mr. Orman Roderick (Betty) (151) (Linda ) (June) (208) 2703 S. William St. (599) (160 ) 4622 Hwy. 64 Atlanta 75551 232 Parker Rd. Ladonia 75449 903-796-3513 Palmer 75152 903-359-6529 Mr. Robert Davidson 972-845-2499 Mr. Andrew N. Scott (Floy) (290) (840 ) Mr. Jack Kimball (Betty M.) (1086) (1090 ) 4626 U.S. Hwy. 80 (Wanda G.) (170) (82 ) 1219 Marigold Lane Grand Saline 75140 1866 CR 2246 Longview 75604 903-962-4589 Greenville 75402 903-297-0290 Mr. George Fields 903-883-2070 Mr. Stanley Seeley (Tommie) (943) Mr. Bert Kniseley (Dee) (703) (518 ) 713 Bordner (177) (821 ) 2300 Kathryn Ln. #2318 Lancaster 75146 29 Deer Island Rd. Plano 75025 972-227-7202 Mabank 75156 972-727-9663 Mr. James A. Gibbons 903-451-2884 Mr. Jim Sharp (1014) (160 ) Mr. C. J. "Doc" Lackey (Juanita) (943) (508 ) 618 N. Main St. (852) 6300 Shadow Valley Dr. Duncanville 75116 3535 FM 273 Burleson 76028 972-298-0178 Bonham 75418 972-741-0901 903-867-1294 90 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP (Masonic Relations) Continued from Page 87 Mr. Dewey Shaw Mr. A. M. "Mac" Crowder Mr. Frank C. Rockabrand (Helen) (177) (Sara ) (833) (244) (738 ) 1753 Loise Lane 326 Westview 6441 Via Aventura Dr. Athens 75752 Abilene 79603 El Paso 79912 903-675-7704 325-673-1897 915-533-4409 Mr. James B. (Jimmy) Stewart Mr. Ralph Ellis Mr. George F. Schwartau (959) (Billye) (713) (Lois) (970) (237 ) 1618 Centerville Rd. 4330 Chelsea 3507 Cranbrook Lane Dallas 75228 Wichita Falls 76309 Wichita Falls 76308 214-327-0950 940-692-0127 940-692-0779 Mr. James W. "Jim" Turner Mr. Gary L. Goodin Mr. Ray Stailey (Linda L.) (156) (Karen) (713) (Pat) (253) (409 ) 805 Via Barcelona 3207 Old Seymour Rd. 3412 Stanolind Mesquite 75150 Wichita Falls 76309 Midland 79707 972-279-4813 940-766-4411 432-694-0342 Mr. C. Brett Vestal Mr. Robert G. Kiker Mr. Henry Theierl (887) (1010) (Judith) (655) 1223 Waterside Circle 4100 East Highway 158, 1433 Sioux Lane Dallas 75218 #30 Burkburnett 76354 214-770-8168 Midland 79706 940-569-1897 Mr. Joe L. White 432-683-7127 Mr. Bruce E. Wilson (Velma) (118) Mr. Lloyd T. Marlar (Nadine R.) (855) P. O. Box 276 (Joyce) (833) 202 S. W. 21st Street Kerens 75144 4614 Bruce Drive Seminole 79360 903-654-3408 Abilene 79606 432-758-3628 325-696-3920 DISTRICT 2 Mr. Jack H. Marshall DISTRICT 3 (1100) Mr. Bobby J. Stewart 5209 Hondo Pass Mr. A. J.(Bud) Barry Chairman El Paso 79924 Chairman (Brenda) (986) 915-751-3074 (JoNell) (21) (274 ) 8000 Hayes Rd. Mr. James Neely 1205 S. Mill St. Amarillo 79124 (363) Weatherford 76086 806-353-0725 1005 N. 11th Street 817-596-8400 Mr. A. F. Frank Berkley Lamesa 79331 Mr. Thomas L. Alston (447) 806-872-5663 (Ann) (264) 1425 Idlewood Lane Mr. James Osborne P. O. Box 81 Odessa 79761 (Margie) (797) (785 ) Richland Springs 76871 432-366-6444 316 Cherry Street 325-452-3382 Mr. Albert Carpender Levelland 79336 Mr. Joe L. Brinkley (Charlotte) (991) 806-894-3413 (498) (21 ) 10233 Luella Ave. Mr. Edward E. Pate P. O. Box 2702 El Paso 79925 (Pearl P. "Polly") (237) (42 ) Weatherford 76086 915-591-9251 4407 Barbados 817-538-7043 Mr. Robert Craig Wichita Falls 76308 Mr. Lowell T. Brown (Bettie) (65) 940-691-3680 (Carolyn S.) (280) 854 County Line Rd. Mr. Charles A. Riggs 501 CR 471 Pampa 79065 (Dorothea) (653) Ranger 76470 806-665-5081 P.O. Box 1515 254-647-5278 Dumas 79029 806-935-5694 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 91 BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP (Masonic Relations) Continued from Page 88 Mr. Bill Brown Mr. D. W. "Mike" Hall Mr. Charles O. Moore (Stormi) (578) (Susan) (316) (Geneva) (1124) (929 ) 707 CR 134 400 Deerfoot Drive P. O. Box 1072 Hutto 78634 Round Rock 78664 Bruceville 76630 512-759-1036 512-497-7564 254-859-5449 Mr. J. C. Cox Mr. Michael Hazel Mr. Jack N. Norris (Jasie May) (999) (Louise) (216) (Nita) (589) 3509 Ramona Dr. P. O. Box 310 24 Bluebonnet Loop Ft. Worth 76116 Cherokee 76832 Belton 76513 817-244-6877 325-622-4222 254-780-3926 Mr. Jimmy L. Davidson Mr. Donald R. Holland, Sr. Mr. Paul N. Pike (490) (871) (Jan) (769) (Mary) (810) 2704 Zephyr Rd. 4200 Cedar Mountain Drive 384 FM 1953 Killeen 76543 Waco 76708 Groesbeck 76642 254-699-4461 254-235-0743 254-729-5086 Mr. Burt Davidson Mr. Patrick James Mr. James Howard Porter (639) (Jean) (684) (Bettie L.) (639) 2405 N. 42nd St. 8708 Overland Dr. 5701 Woodcastle Waco 76710 Ft. Worth 76179 Waco 76710 254-772-2055 817-236-8733 254-776-1854 Mr. Donald A. Dirks Mr. Jack L. Johnson Mr. Paul M. Snow (Lorraine A.) (435) (Barbara) (624) (716) (247 ) 709 Sandy Harbor Dr. 400 N. Hillery Street 3020 Fourth St. #101 Marble Falls 78657 Burleson 76028 Brownwood 76801 830-598-2233 817-426-1449 325-646-9473 Mr. Leslie I. Dunsmoor Mr. Cecil Johnson Mr. Homer C. Summers, Sr. (Janie) (999) (1028 ) (490) (Luz S.) (21) 915 Davis Rd. 1705 Prather Drive 222 Southfork Drive Granbury 76049 Killeen 76541 Hudson Oaks 76087 817-910-2207 254-634-5800 817-341-1083 Mr. John A. Efird Mr. Grady Jones, Jr. Mr. Jimmy G. Thornton (756) (Glynda) (295) (Helen) (594) 4563 Glacier P. O. Box 947 1901 FM 935 Fort Worth 76115 Lampasas 76550 Lott 76656 Mr. Donald L. Evans 512-556-3923 254-546-5308 (Connie F.) (425) Mr. Joseph I. Koonce Mr. Donald J. Wilkins 701 S. Vanderveer (Bertha) (32) (7 ) (Judy) (982) (1040 ) Burnet 78611 3201 Willow Road 2824 Dogwood Park 512-756-1138 Temple 76502 Richland Hills 76118 Mr. Allan H. Gilbert 254-778-2417 817-284-0510 (Olga (Christelle)) (215) Mr. Charles Lumpkin 2695 FM 221 (20) (1007 ) DISTRICT 4 Pottsville 76565 P. O. Box 1 254-372-3011 Covington 76636 Mr. John C. Elkinton Mr. Galand Goethe 254-854-2254 Chairman (Helen) (188) Mr. Robert J. Mann, Jr. (915) (1065 ) 1761 N. IH-35 (982) 5015 Groveton Lane Georgetown 78628 3524 Jane Ln. Pearland 77584 512-863-4497 Fort Worth 76117 713-823-4829 817-838-2278 92 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP (Masonic Relations) Continued from Page 89 Mr. Ray Akins Mr. Thomas N. Capers Mr. Mark A. Hadley (Virginia) (311) (1088) (Shirley) (1095) (1065 ) P. O. Box 116 802 Rocky Mountain Dr. P. O. Box 1973 New Baden 77870 Houston 77088 Pearland 77588 979-828-5026 281-447-3312 281-489-7205 Mr. A. G. Allen Mr. Gilbert T. Chafin Mr. Glyn Haley (Louise) (309) (Sylvia) (1095) (Charlsie) (214) 11600 FM 3090 12019 Kirkholm 205 Happy Home Dr. Anderson 77830 Houston 77089 Orange 77639 936-825-8454 281-481-6180 409-886-5626 Mr. Gordon Ashwood Mr. W. G. (Bill) Childers Mr. Frank Hemby (Irene) (11) (706) (291 ) (Jean) (920) 5113 Inverness Dr. Rt. 5, Box 820 130 E. Shore Dr. Baytown 77521 Jasper 75951 Clear Lake Shores 77565 281-424-9715 409-384-9800 281-535-4726 Mr. George Baker Mr. Thomas Clark Mr. Dan Hernandez (Sammie) (1058) (465 ) (Iva Rae) (298) (Lena (Lynn)) (955) (915 ) 13857 FM 787 W 113 Lumberton Dr. 9309 Talton St. Cleveland 77327 Lumberton 77657 Houston 77078 281-593-2362 409-755-4756 713-631-4274 Mr. Walter J. Bartlett Mr. Lifus Clark Mr. Lockey Hicks (Paulette) (1093) (Betty Jean) (711) (907 ) (Billie) (315) P. O. Box 1733 P.O. Box 366 P. O. Box 418 New Caney 77357 Naples 75568 Spurger 77660 281-354-1475 903-897-2229 409-429-5244 Mr. Raymond W. Beyer Mr. Monroe Cooper Mr. Wesley Irvine (Margaret) (1081) (Jo Nell) (1131) (710) (981 ) 2601 S. Braeswood #707 P. O. Box 775 103 S. San Jacinto Houston 77025 Friendswood 77549 Conroe 77301 713-667-8148 281-482-1042 936-441-6195 Mr. Clyde J. Birch Mr. Brian R. Dodson Mr. Charles Law (Shirley K.) (1105) (856) (Karen) (245) 20922 Moor Lily Court 2738 Oakland Dr. P.O. Box 501 Spring 77388 Sugar Land 77479 Somerville 77879 281-355-6944 281-265-1678 979-567-9502 Mr. Robert (Bob) Bradford Mr. Jon W. Dunn Mr. Jessie W. Lazenby (Jean) (1088) (Ann) (1139) (1003 ) (Cecile) (462) 14140 Sweeney Rd. P. O. Box 1025 212 Camelot Dr. Houston 77060 Rye 77369 Woodville 75979 281-447-2863 936-298-3757 509-283-2996 Mr. O. Fred Bruce Mr. Robert A. Foreman, Jr. Mr. O. B. Lee (Mae M.) (87) (Kim) (1080) (Jean ) (798) (11 ) P.O. Box 1323 4702 Hickory Downs 4818 Burning Tree Dr. Hilltop Lakes 77871 Houston 77084 Baytown 77521 936-855-2713 281-856-9436 281-424-8231 Mr. Ira Clifton Burgay, Jr. Mr. William M. Groth Mr. Billy Losack (192) (Joan D.) (135) (Sandra) (74) P.O. Box 267 4415 Meyerwood Drive 14701 S. Hwy. 36 Timpson 75975 Houston 77096 Brazoria 77422 936-554-8384 713-348-3589 979-798-9252 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 93 BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP (Masonic Relations) Continued from Page 90 Mr. L. P. Marsh Mr. Fred Van Devender Mr. Hermilo Cruz, Jr. (Edna) (621) (Winnie) (1079) (Mary D.) (817) 313 Velvet St. 930 Van Avenue 2519 W. Mulberry Ave. League City 77573 Port Neches 77651 San Antonio 78228 281-332-2153 409-727-8289 210-733-0237 Mr. Marshall A. Miller Mr. Joseph White Mr. William Culp (915) (Mary Ruth) (135) (826) 5008 Old Vista Rd. 4310 Bellaire Blvd. P.O. Box 970 Pasadena 77505 Bellaire 77401 Mertzon 76941 281-487-3965 713-664-1833 325-835-7735 Mr. Oscar H. Moser Mr. Joe Woolley Mr. William R. Curry (Beth) (15) (Sharon) (245) (Margie D.) (540) (1118 ) 3705 Van Ness Dr. 808 James Craft Rd. 116 Riverside View Alvin 77511 Somerville 77879 Kingsland 78639 281-388-1647 979-596-2921 325-388-0355 Mr. Clayton L. Pearle Mr. Kenneth Flukinger (Dorothy) (987) DISTRICT 5 (Martha) (155) (403 ) 5409 Karcher 10684 US Highway 90 W. Houston 77009 Mr. Charles W. Lloyd Harwood 78632 713-697-0164 Chairman 830-540-4085 Mr. Gene Reynolds (Roberta “Robbie”) (200) Mr. Daniel G. Galloway (Sharon L. ) (220) (988 ) (Anna V.) (860) 57 Nelson Court 8306 Damascus Drive 3105 Borden Rd. Freeport 77541 Fair Oaks Ranch 78015 Austin 78757 979-233-5393 210-698-7688 512-459-7949 Mr. Clarence R. Sellers Mr. Harrell Ainsworth Mr. Carl Goodwin (Dorothy A.) (1096) (74 ) (Sue) (641) (Janice) (10) 2372 CR 582 901 Lantana Lane 124 East 24th St. Brazoria 77422 Harlingen 78550 San Angelo 76903 979-798-2087 956-423-5152 325-655-3664 Mr. Bob Steele Mr. Morris Alexander Mr. Samuel L. Graham (385) (Joyce) (210) (Imogene (Jeanie)) (641) 7322 Darnell St. 502 W. San Antonio St. 718 E. Polk Houston 77074 Lockhart 78644 Harlingen 78550 713-777-4511 512-398-9567 956-423-5544 Mr. Burienne Stuart Mr. Arturo Alverez, Jr. Mr. Oscar Hairell, Sr. (Margaret) (429) (Edwina L.) (32) (61 ) (Kathryn) (282) (610 ) 2210 Hollow Bend Ln. 2002 Oklahoma St. 200 Country Road 417 Rosenberg 77471 Kingsville 78363 Yoakum 77995 281-342-5896 361-592-7124 361-293-5888 Rev. Sam Thomas Mr. Barney Bryant Mr. W. A. Henley (Thelma) (938) (Shirley) (354) (1044 ) (Dorothy) (24) 902 N. 6th St. 1018 Sealane P.O. Box 932 Huntington 75949 Corpus Christi 78412 Kerrville 78025 936-876-5434 361-994-7337 830-367-5877 Mr. Lawrence E. Tucker Mr. Martin J. Christopher Mr. Harry F. Jameson (Judy) (856) (731 ) (Doris) (473) (527 ) (Phyllis J.) (911) (271 ) P. O. Box 877 701 Highland Ave. 1048 Richmond Dr. Bellaire 77402 McAllen 78501 Schertz 78154 713-349-8700 956-821-2270 210-658-4832 94 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP (Masonic Relations) Continued from Page 91 Mr. Leonard Leverington Mr. C. T. "Bud" Storey Mrs. Martha Dodson (Lois) (1048) (187 ) (Nancy C.) (162) (1044 ) (Bill Allen) (118) 162 Loyd Lane 161 N. Rife St. 3116 Louis Ave. Blackwell 79506 Aransas Pass 78336 Corsicana 75110 325-743-2972 361-758-2067 903-874-4615 Mr. Claude Lindley, Jr. Mr. Drew Terry Mr. Harold Franks (Loretta) (643) (Judie) (1044) (540 ) (Marilyn) (77) P.O. Box 63023 1010 Cunningham St. 255 Johnson Road Pipe Creek 78063 Corpus Christi 78411 Denison 75021 830-518-4431 361-853-1873 Mrs. Maureece K. Hall Mr. Daniel B. Mason Mr. Art Tolbert (252) (Ruth E.) (734) (141 ) (Evelyn) (403) (1023 ) P. O. Box 215 5800 Royal Club 390 CR 345 Avery 75554 San Antonio 78239 Gonzales 78629 903-684-3840 210-657-1936 830-540-4770 Mrs. Mary C. Horan Mr. Robert McDonald (189) (Judith) (527) BULLETIN 2 Meadow Lane 1802 Jefferson COMMITTEE Greenville 75402 Mission 78572 903-455-1607 956-581-6263 Mrs. Bettie L. Porter Mrs. Patricia Pettit Mr. M. D. "Butch" McMains General Chairman (Larry.) (183) (Kay) (297) (James Howard) (639) 1713 Oak Hill Drive P.O. Box 1752 5701 Woodcastle Sherman 75092 Uvalde 78802 Waco 76710 903-892-9896 830-279-1905 254-776-1854 Mrs. Melba Richardson Mr. James W. Pearson (Don) (1132) (Darlene) (913) (283 ) DISTRICT 1 8139 San Leandro Dr. 2510 W. FM 476 Dallas 75218 Poteet 78065 Mrs. Jan Hall 214-328-7604 830-742-8009 Chairman Mrs. Jessie Lea Shaw Mr. Marion G. Pope (Rick) (935) (667) (Corinne) (750) 1707 College Parkway 310 VZ CR 2143 219 Lorita Dr. Lewisville 75077 Canton 75103 San Antonio 78214 972-221-0193 903-848-4978 210-923-2573 Mrs. Enid F. Bjerke Mrs. LeJean Steele Mr. Bobby Roberts (Charles J.) (1114) (Gary E.) (259) (Jeffie) (187) 147 Rush Rd. 1600 Angelina Bend 130 Buffalo Creek Road Gun Barrel City 75156 Denton 76205 Robert Lee 76945 903-451-4137 940-382-1277 325-453-2957 Mrs. Sue Briwa Mr. Merle Sarvoy (747) (574) DISTRICT 2 (Joyce E.) (771) 9323 Chimney Corner Lane 150 Bob-O-Lind Dr. Dallas 75243 Mrs. Marcia Benton New Braunfels 78130 214-521-4412 Chairman 830-609-6642 Ms. Jan Cavender (J. Mac) (986) Mr. Winston Skeen (794) (1) 8201 Santa Fe Trail (Kathleen) (988) 116 S. Briscoe Amarillo 79110 P.O. Box 83 Dallas 75211 806-353-6136 Medina 78055 972-488-3223 830-589-7715 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 95 BULLETIN COMMITTEE Continued from Page 92 Mrs. Johnnie Alexander DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4 (65) 532 Red Deer St. Mrs. Mattie Schier Mrs. Cindy Newbury Pampa 79065 Chairman Chairman 806-669-7758 (Robert “Bob”) (578) (Darrell) (987) Mrs. Dona Baucom 174 Speir Lane 4003 Ascot Lane (Sam) (986) Elgin 78621 Houston 77092 3409 Wayne 512-281-5208 713-681-9846 Amarillo 79109 Mrs. Kerry Campbell Mrs. Anna Bell England 806-359-5635 (Charles E.) (490) (953) Mrs. Wynona Byrd 7904 Flanagan Dr. 6104 Jade Avenue (978) Killeen 76542 Port Arthur 77640 248 Bluegrove Cemetery Rd. 254-634-6531 409-736-1033 Henrietta 76365 Mrs. Mary Golden Mrs. Latricia Hertenberger (626) 940-895-3384 (693) 913 24th Ave. N. Mrs. Claudette Carroll 400 CR 480 Texas City 77590 (Ronald B.) (30) DeLeon 76444 409-965-9358 5317 Meadow Drive 254-893-6532 Mrs. Viola (Vi) Kramer Abilene 79606 Miss Susan Hamilton (668) (390) (1017) (1105) 325-692-5859 P. O. Box 1345 Mrs. Nell Casparis 1215 Loving Highway Graham 76450 Willis 77378 (A. L.) (447) (1008) 936-856-8197 323 Monticello Drive Mrs. Adele Isaacs (Frank) (249) Mrs. Selma Rippey Odessa 79763 (James O.) (186) 432-332-3678 2501 Basswood Ct. Arlington 76016 P. O. Box 1514 Mrs. Elsie Jo Daggett Trinity 75862 817-496-3866 (713) 936-594-5295 Mrs. Theda Jones 4018 Hooper Drive Mrs. Earline Rogers (1028) Wichita Falls 76306 (Albert D.) (706) 5813 Meandering Rd. 940-855-4854 811 Starduster Ft. Worth 76114 Mrs. Lorraine DeWeerd Manvel 77578 (John) (244) (37) Mrs. Margie Kittrell 281-489-0967 11037 Benbrook St. (427) Mrs. Emma Thames El Paso 79936 921 S. Jefferson (706) 915-592-1632 McGregor 76657 9814 Carmalee Mrs. Joyce Hutchinson Mrs. Mandy Kovar-Williams Houston 77075 (797) (Randy) (656) 713-944-4833 218 Tanglewood 2209 N. Main Mrs. Marie Verhine Levelland 79336 Cleburne 76033 (Fred H.) (1088) 806-894-9095 817-645-4836 522 Rainy River Mrs. Betty O'Connor Mrs. Nelda Naul Houston 77037 (George) (105) (986) (519) 281-448-0160 2300 Wheatstraw Rd. 13659 CR 209 Mrs. Maureen Way Amarillo 79118 Hico 76457 (683) 806-674-1468 254-796-2259 1218 Ashland Blvd. Mrs. Shelia M. Welch Mrs. Mary Schulle Channelview 77530 (Edward Allen) (67) (Jarrett) (116) 281-705-8562 606 Baylor Blvd. 10478 FM 3265 Mr. Irby E. White Big Spring 79720 Cisco 76437 (Martha L.) (711) 2410 Seiber Dr. 432-267-6323 254-725-4531 Houston 77017 713-941-0596 96 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR BULLETIN COMMITTEE Continued from Page 93 DISTRICT 5 Mrs. Sarah Valkus Coursey Mrs. Margaret Brown (Robert) (374) (1086) (Langston) (995) Mrs. Delia Whitfield 4605 Amesbury #3106 13698 FM 968 West Chairman Dallas 75206 Longview 75602 (Charles) (1106) 214-696-5793 903-660-2210 405 Amhurst Mrs. Janice Herridge Mrs. Dorothy Brunson Laredo 78045 (Kenneth) (687) (959) (421) (972) 956-723-0677 6007 Volunteer Place 1825 W. Duval Mrs. Beverly Agee Rockwall 75032 Troup 75789 (Richard) (204) 214-356-8736 903-842-2256 88 Flintrock Tr. Mrs. Mary Horton Beach Ms. Annette Bussey Del Rio 78840 (Walter) (374) (395) 830-774-2313 3418 Monte Carlo 111 Romauen Mrs. Ruby Lea Allbright Dallas 75224 Palestine 75801 (David D.) (266) (391) 214-337-4263 903-729-2818 501 N. 4th Street Mrs. Gay M. Carnes Mrs. Jo Anne Floyd Ballinger 76821 (T. E. "Gene") (200) (906) 325-365-2894 P.O. Box 63734 210 CR 1124 Mrs. Maria Luisa Avila Pipe Creek 78063 Daingerfield 75638 (527) 830-510-4080 903-645-2566 919 Adams St. Mr. Robert H. Hicks Mr. Carl H. Garrison Mission 78572 (Eva G.) (1058) (Mary Frances) (1123) 956-581-9870 P.O. Box 818 101 Tomahawk Dr. East Mrs. Patsy W. Leathers Bridge City 77611 Lake Kiowa 76240 (643) 409-735-2427 940-665-7286 7007 Quail Wilde Mrs. Dorothy Gentry San Antonio 78250 ENDOWED (Bill) (355) 210-767-9240 MEMBERSHIP STAMP 3625 Bison Rd. Mrs. Patricia Neher COMMITTEE Gilmer 75644 (David D.) (325) 903-725-5762 526 West Avenue A Mrs. Carolyn L. Bell Mrs. Retha Giaxnuatti Kingsville 78363 General Chairman (177) 361-592-7700 (Alfred E.) (648) 700 W. Cayuga Mrs. Scott Poenisch 217 Laurie Ave. Athens 75751 Adolph) (581) De Soto 75115 903-681-3374 107 Poenisch Rd. 972-224-7105 Mrs. Kenlyn Lawrence Jourdanton 78026 (Don) (935) (1123) 830-784-3251 DISTRICT 1 725 CR 132 Whitesboro 76273 CARDINALS ON Mrs. Virginia B. Hodge 903-564-1035 PARADE Chairman Mrs. Marie Niebrugge (Fred P.) (543) (Vic) (908) Mrs. Willie Mae Shaw 1445 Nicholson Rd. P.O. Box 1009 General Chairman Sanger 76266 Hawkins 75765 (James) (518) (1126) 940-458-3897 903-769-1400 223 Exchange Place Mrs. Alice Anders Mr. David Preston Allen 75013 (J. B.) (642) (1) (887) 972-727-3090 P.O. Box 203 6714 Gaston Ave. Royse City 75189 Dallas 75214 972-635-2800 214-826-3932 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 97 ENDOWED MEMBERSHIP STAMP COMMITTEE Continued from Page 94 Mr. Roy Shipley Mrs. Shirley Flache DISTRICT 3 (Jean) (234) (785) 210 Longbranch RR 1 Box 80 Mrs. Zaneta Miller Midlothian 76065 Brownfield 79316 Chairman 972-723-6428 806-637-4806 (Wilburn) (834) Mrs. Charlotte Soape Ms. Joyce Good 1915 Kerry Dr. (747) (855) Arlington 76013 301 FM 2517 P.O. Box 1693 817-277-1191 Carthage 75633 Seminole 79630 Mr. Darrell Albrecht 903-693-2552 432-758-3414 (Cheryl) (820) Mrs. Jan Stephens Ms. Ramona L. Harris 701 Denair (J. R.) (852) (1129) (230) Fort Worth 76111 P.O. Box 224 SESU P.O. Box 5968 817-834-7181 Bailey 75413 Alpine 79832 Mrs. Corrine Anderson 903-583-5327 432-837-1246 (1124) Mrs. Gloria Terry Mrs. Hazel Howard 376 State Hwy. 7 (1031) (811) Eddy 76524 254-859-5067 585 Manning Rd. 401 Baylor Mrs. Gertrude Bramlett Hooks 75561 Borger 79007 (44) (270) 903-547-2023 806-274-6927 1636 S. FM 4 Mrs. Peggy B. Wicks Mr. Albert Kolterman Palo Pinto 76484 (H. Frank) (794) (687) (Sheryl) (833) 940-659-2020 P.O. Box 116235 10 Carriage Road Mr. Jeff Geyer Carrollton 75011 Abilene 79605 (Laura) (617) 972-394-8702 325-695-6884 P.O. Box 2225 Mrs. Jessie Williams Mrs. Mildred Morgan Weatherford 7608 (102) (244) 817-819-2907 P.O. Box 44 10001 Jamaica Mrs. Anita Goode Tennessee Colony 75861 El Paso 79924 (500) 903-928-2583 915-755-5656 413 Niagara Mrs. Sheila Zaidle Mrs. Dorothy M. Powell Throckmorton 76483 (Danny, Sr.) (160) (Carl B.) (970) 940-849-2981 6016 Ensign Rd. 4800 Spiser Lane Mrs. Mae Delle Jones Ennis 75119 Wichita Falls 76302 (591) (733) 972-701-9636 940-767-8266 P.O. Box 95 Mr. Clifford Ramsey Moran 76464 DISTRICT 2 (833) Mrs. Margie Kittrell 2234 Woodard St. (427) Mrs. Juanita Elliott Abilene 79605 921 S. Jefferson Chairman 325--692-0160 McGregor 76657 (1010) Mrs. Linda Winkleblack Mrs. Cristi Nickels 2201 Geraldine (Wendel) (65) (Brad) (171) Midland 79075 712 N. Wells St. P.O. Box 1895 432-689-2595 Pampa 79065 Glen Rose 76043 Mrs. Linda Crump 806-663-0366 254-897-7480 (6) Mrs. Glenda Ragland HCR 4 Box 12 (John R.) (191) Clarendon 79226 108 W. Dry St. 806-874-2851 San Saba 76877 325-372-3550 98 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR ENDOWED MEMBERSHIP STAMP COMMITTEE Continued from Page 95 Mrs. Grace Stovall Mr. W. S. "Sib" Hewitt Mrs. Janie Barnes (1005) (Sharon) (798) (4) (Joe "Froggy") (10) 1914 Saunders St. 523 Teresa 7574 Billo Drive Gatesville 76528 Highlands 77562 San Angelo 76901 254-865-5842 281-426-7576 325-465-5200 Mr. Vernon Lee Bracewell, Jr. Mrs. Grace Hildebrand Mrs. Avanel Galloway (Dollie C.) (215) (Otis T.) (535) (581) 1590 County Road 604 422 Frankie Ave. 124 Crestline Dr. Hamilton 76531 Wharton 77488 Pleasanton 78064 254-386-8266 979-532-3680 830-569-6898 Mrs. Peggie Hogan Moseley Mr. Miguel DISTRICT 4 (71) Gonzales 685 Calloway Drive (641) Mrs. Betty Carter Beaumont 77706 305 Fairfax St. Chairman 409-866-3949 Brownsville 78520 ( 222) Mrs. Emily Kerr 956-542-7979 1208 Garden Lane (428) (368) Mrs. LaNelle Hendrix Bryan 77802 P.O. Box 630376 (158) 979-823-5396 Nacogdoches 75963 1266 Gentry Rd. Mrs. Geraldine (Gerry) 936-560-4626 Inez 77968 Ashwood Mrs. Joyce White 361-762-6787 (798) Shanks Mr. Vaughn Smith 1505 Strickland (Charles) (626) (Vicki) (304) Baytown 77520 2932-19 Ave. North 1710 Deerfield Rd. 281-427-1996 Texas City 77590 Dripping Springs 78620 Mrs. Jean Bradford 409-945-9172 512-858-5654 (Robert (Bob)) (1088) (741) Mrs. Darlene Ward 14140 Sweeney Rd. (Billy) (415) GIFTS TO TREASURE Houston 77060 19914 Hickory Wind Dr. 281-447-2863 Humble 77346 Mrs. Edna Goette Mr. Frank Bruce 281-812-4174 General Chairman (Ada) (705) (74) Mr. Herman A. "Sunny" Wise (741) P.O. Box 171 (Elizabeth E.) (257) (U.D.) 8106 Beverly Hill Sweeny 77480 HC4 Box 23 Houston 77063 979-548-3246 Kirbyville 75956 713-782-1611 Mr. Mike Fincher 409-423-3829 (Debi) (87) (311) Mrs. Sharon K. Woolley DISTRICT 1 P.O. Box 189 (Joe H.) (245) Wheelock 77882 808 James Craft Rd. Mrs. Mary P. Steinmetz 979-828-5342 Somerville 77879 Chairman Mr. N. W. Butch Hanna, Jr. 979-596-2921 (687) (Melba Jean) (1141) (1105) 3105 Whitemarsh Circle 17303 Camberwell Grn DISTRICT 5 Farmers Branch 75234 Houston 77070 972-241-7518 281-370-8135 Mr. Alex Westbrook Mrs. Martha Alotto Mrs. Carolyn Hardin Chairman (610) (995) (C. Cullen, Jr.) (509) (969) (641) 302 Delwood Dr. P.O. Box 1459 2320 S. 24th St. Longview 75605 Crockett 75835 Harlingen 78550 903-758-4834 936-544-5845 956-423-5600 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 99 GIFTS TO TREASURE Continued from Page 96 Mrs. Bonnie Fay Davis Mrs. Pearl Woody Mrs. Mary M. Shook (642) (508) (30) P.O. Box 495 1501 W. Division St. 3134 S. 5th St. Royse City 75189 Arlington 76012 Abilene 79605 972-635-2248 817-794-0026 325-673-59974 Mrs. Opal Farley Mrs. Hazel Jane Wright (887) (374) DISTRICT 2 (Neel) (1008) 930 S. Bryan Belt Line 1211 E. 43rd St. Mesquite 75149 Mrs. Virginia W. Logsdon Odessa 79762 Mrs. Lavelle Ford Chairman 432-366-3806 (787) (Melvin) (967) Miss Pat. Yandell 1300 S. Harrison #402 1501 W. Division (1072) (833) Amarillo 79101 Arlington 76012 1000 S. Anson -Apt. 6B 806-337-4402 817-860-5764 Stamford 79553 Mrs. Wanda Carter Mrs. Julia L. Hill 325-773-3136 (65) (219) 422 E. 18th 1501 W. Division St. Pampa 79065 DISTRICT 3 Arlington 76012 806-665-1760 817-277-5336 Mrs. Jean Dare Mrs. Jessie Monasco Mrs. Etha Jenkin (991) Chairman (Guy E.) (935) 1205 Prairie Dr. (Henry) (20) (624) 913 Dallas Lane El Paso 79925 7804 Sheridan Rd. Lewisville 75067 915-772-5415 Fort Worth 76134 214-488-3313 Mrs. Ann Frerking 817-293-0131 Mrs. Genevive Jones (447) Mrs. Grace Aderholt (219) (850) 1501 Division (835) 1044 CR 4244 Arlington 76012 7216 Fuller Circle Bonham 75418 Mrs. Margaret Gaber Ft. Worth 76133 903-583-5626 (786) 817-292-3346 Mrs. Nellie Rhene McIntyre 901 Escondido Mrs. Allene Barnhill (349) Brownfield 79316 (835) 312 W. Third 806-637-6189 8009 Davis Blvd. Apt. 4202 Hughes Springs 75656 Mrs. Esther Johnson N. Richmond Hills 76180 903-639-2220 (1008) 817-503-2327 Mrs. Katie Pickens 1225 Mimosa Circle Mrs. Gertrude Bramlett (Bill) (219) Odessa 76761 (44) (270) 819 Lindbergh Ln. 432-367-5103 1686 S. FM 4 Grand Prairie 75051 Mrs. Ruby Lee Mackley Palo Pinto 76484 972-263-2035 (7878) 940-659-2020 Mrs. Billie Ready 1811 Girl Scout Rd. Mrs. Eunice Burks (377) Amarillo 79124 (1028) Rt. 3, Box 36 806-355-6282 8000 Calmont #236 Rusk 75785 Mrs. Lester Massey Ft. Worth 76116 903-683-2937 (30) 817-560-7743 Ms. Billie Taylor 801 Rivercrest Dr. Mr. Newton B. Ceat (L. D.) (599) Abilene 79605 (Yvonne) (326) 305-672-1182 1501 W. Division St. P.O. Box 112 Mrs. Joan McDonald Arlington 76012 Keller 76244 (562) 214-316-2147 817-431-1455 P.O. Box 371 Happy 79042 806-558-2441 100 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR GIFTS TO TREASURE Continued from Page 97 Mrs. Yvonne Ceat Mrs. Lorraine Lockmiller Mrs. Nellie Smith (Newton) (326) (249) (1118) P.O. Box 112 1501 W. Division 2205 Prairie Creek Road Keller 76248 Arlington 76012 Granite Shoals 78654 817-431-1455 Mrs. Jane Luper Mrs. Claudia R. Webb Mrs. Bessie Copeland (1125) (420) (390) 625 E. Mission St. 39 Brenton Road 203 N.9th St. Crowley 76036 Fort Worth 76134 Jacksboro 76458 817-297-3927 817-551-5516 940-567-2007 Mrs. Joyce Martin Mrs. Josie May Cox (684) DISTRICT 4 (John C.) (999) 1319 Maple Dr. 3509 Ramona Dr. Bedford 76021 Mrs. Dortha Burnett Ft. Worth 76116 817-545-3199 Chairman 817-244-6877 Mrs. Rosa Lee McCracken (71) (348) Mrs. Maggie Drennan (668) 365 FM 2026 (420) 132 Ohio St. Center 75935 1997 Forest Ridge Dr. Graham 76450 936-590-9725 Apt. 124 940-549-1429 Mrs. Peggy Allen Bedford 76021 Ms. Eleanor E. McFarland (649) 817-358-1991 (999) 1501 W. Division Mrs. Elizabeth Emery 9012 Sirocka Dr. Arlington 76012 (249) Benbrook 76126 Mrs. Betty Jo Artis 1101 E. Arbrook Blvd. 817-244-3701 (1102) Arlington 76014 Mrs. Rachel McMullen 1100 Graham Drive, 817-468-1910 (Marvin) (1028) Apt. 1205 Mrs. Martha Gandy 1132 Warden St. Tomball 77375 (420) Ft. Worth 76126 281-351-9133 1501 W. Division St. 817-249-1017 Mrs. Faye Bassham Arlington 76012 Mrs. Betty Rose (957) 819-274-3670 (Frank P.) (249) 188 CR 249 Mrs. Evelain Garner 1622 Dale Drive Ganado 77962 (756) Arlington 76010 361-771-2759 1233 Durango Rd. 817-277-9330 Mrs. Thelma Bevers Ft. Worth 76116 Mrs. Marie Seets (J. C.) (222) Mrs. Wylia Holt (249) (834) 2410 Memorial Dr. B209 (Bill) (420) 1501 W. Division Bryan 77802 3517 Doris Walker Trail Arlington 76012 979-774-7174 Burleson 76028 Mrs. Lou Sims Mrs. Mary E. Burch 817-228-1652 (982) (1015) (926) Ms. Nina Jo Karl 5700 Straightaway 4642 Orange Grove Dr. (500) Haltom City 76117 Houston 77039 507 N. Minter Ave. 817-428-7676 281-449-7675 Throckmorton 76483 Mrs. Charlene Smith Mrs. Mary E. Burch 940-849-7011 (617) (1105) (920) Mrs. Violet Kilgore 1501 W. Division 4642 1/2 Orange Grove Dr. (684) Arlington 76012 Houston 77039 1501 W. Division St. 817-265-1002 281-449-7675 Arlington 76012 817-462-5415 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 101 GIFTS TO TREASURE Continued from Page 98 Mrs. Joann Cherry Mrs. Hilda Monroe Mrs. Raye Wise (71) (856) (257) 5385 Gober Rd. 5666 Sylmar Rd. Rt. 1 Box 197 Beaumont 77708 Houston 77081 Kirbyville 75956 409-892-3735 713-774-1246 409-423-6772 Mrs. Patricia Dowden Mrs. Addie Paschall (315) (245) DISTRICT 5 Rt. 3 Box 598 P.O. Box 36 Woodville 75979 Somerville 77879 Mrs. Laura Carter 409-429-5109 979-596-2049 Chairman Mrs. Mae Pearl Ernst Mrs. Dorothy Pearle (527) (298) (Clayton L.) (987) 1901 N. Glasscock #72 1011 Ward Street 5409 Karcher Mission 78572 Midland 79701 Houston 77009 956-581-1773 432-699-6393 713-697-0164 Mrs. Bettye Jo Adair Ms. Winona Forbus Mrs. Katherine Remsing (Weldon B.) (472) (385) (William J.) (634) 8510 Silver Ridge Dr. 2929 Post Oak Blvd. #1310 2548 FM 1409 Austin 78759 Houston 77056 Dayton 77535 512-345-2083 713-626-3690 936-258-2256 Mrs. Sue Ainsworth Mrs. Leahbelle Hill Mrs. Blanche Robinson (Harrell) (641) (856) (634) (1142) 901 Lantana Ln. 4118 Drake 330 County Road 460 Harlingen 78550 Houston 77005 Dayton 77535 956-423-5152 713-668-8765 936-258-5898 Mrs Nancy C. Andersen Mrs. Katie Howell Mrs. Mai Simpson (Keith R.) (772) (291) (706) 1404 S. Border Ave. #739 Rt. 6, Box 782 6615 Pebble Beach Weslaco 78596 Jasper 75951 Houston 77069 956-968-7485 409-384-4923 281-440-3307 Mr J. C. Beavers Mrs. Billie Huffman Mrs. Sammye Smith (Thelma) (276) (Jesse R. “Bob”) (838) (976) 2410 Memorial Dr. B209 (1017) 822 N. Gray St. Bryan 77802 13764 Shore Line Drive Caldwell 77836 979-774-7174 Willis 77318 979-567-3368 Mr. Lonie Brite 936-890-9581 Mrs. Hazel H. Smith (210) Mrs. Yvonne Johnson (731) 1220 Maple St. (H. L.) (621) (741) 7106 Winfree Lockhart 78644 116 Royal Drive Houston 77087 512-376-2270 League City 77573 713-649-0776 Mrs Clelia Burch 281-332-1386 Mrs. Isadora Thomas (472) (639 Mrs. Edna Jordan (823) 5424 Lake Highlands Dr. (Paul) (914) 450 E. Elgie St. Waco 76710 1135 N. Tannahill St. Beaumont 77705 254-772-4352 Vidor 77662 409-832-9495 Mrs. Nettie M. Cargill 409-769-2372 Mrs. Daphine Whitlock (963) (578) Mrs. Grace McMahon (Windy) (1135) 1416 West 51st St. (222) 400 CR 1396 Austin 78756 1606 Cottonwood St. Center 75935 512-453-6759 Bryan 77803 936-598-5584 979-775-2453 102 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR GIFTS TO TREASURE Continued from Page 99 Mrs. Francine Cartwright Mrs Florence (Flo) Moss Mrs. Vera Carver (911) (911) (Joe) (1114) (821) P.O. Box 555 110 Rosewood Dr. 280 E. Golden Oaks Dr. Schertz 78154 Universal City 78148 Mabank 75156 210-651-6908 210-658-2359 903-451-3458 Mrs. Camille Clay Mrs. Thelma Pearson Mrs. Lillie Mae Eades (607) (210) (395) 2103 Falcon Hill Dr. 724 Clear Fork 415 Gardner Drive Austin 78745 Lockhart 78644 Palestine 75803 512-442-2400 512-398-2707 903-729-6363 Mr. M. L. Coons Mrs. Cora Russell Mrs. Jane Knight Key (Dorothy L.) (35) (473) (356) 16015 Canterbury Rd. P.O. Box 615 4500 Victory Dr. Apt. #50 Spring Branch 78070 San Juan 78589 Marshall 75672 830-228-5171 956-781-7125 903-935-1498 Mrs. Edna Cowsert Mrs. Lela Schuebach Mrs. Mildred Sanders (498) (835) (473) (1031) 1501 W. Division 212 East 7th St. 2301 E. Avenue B Arlington 76012 Alamo 78516 Hooks 75561 Mrs. Grace E. Hyde Mrs. Betty Sidebottom 903-547-2281 (Thomas C.) (3) (473) Mrs. Virginia Schmidt 5318 Fair Ridge Drive P.O. Box 56 (170) (259) San Antonio 78228 Edcouch 78538 1400 E. University Dr. 210-684-2659 956-581-1773 # 6102 Mr. Thomas C. Hyde Denton 76209 (Grace E.) (3) KNOWLEDGE OF 940-382-0552 5318 Fair Ridge Drive OUR ORDER Mrs. Tava Smith San Antonio 78228 (Proficiency) (508) 210-684-2659 2721 Blue Ridge Drive Mrs. Mary T. Jones Mrs. Magdalen Cardwell Mesquite 75150 (641) General Chairman 972-279-1702 3909 Houston Drive (429) (741) Mrs. Maxine Sparks Harlingen 78550 1305 Lawrence St. (543) 956-428-8191 Rosenberg 77471 312 Stonegate Dr. Mrs. Kathryn Jones 281-341-5742 Paradise 76073 (963) 940-969-2246 5904 Wynona Avenue DISTRICT 1 Mrs. Letha West Austin 78757 (151) Mrs. Patricia Manford Mrs. Martha Isbell P. O. Box 603 (James) (155) (403) Chairman Atlanta 75551 11633 FM 1150 (James) (687) (935) 903-796-2053 Luling 78648 2852 Selma Lane 830-875-9536 Dallas 75234 DISTRICT 2 Mr. James Manford 972-241-2293 (Patricia) (155) (403) Mrs. Charlotte Beall Mrs. Joyce Fields 11633 FM 1150 (Jack) (508) Chairman Luling 78648 9440 S. Central Expressway (76) 830-875-9536 Dallas 75241 8609 Jordan Dr. 972-225-2807 Lubbock 79423 806-792-8664 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 103 KNOWLEDGE OF OUR ORDER (Proficiency) Continued from Page 100 Mrs. Sue Barnes Mrs. Gladys Ruth Smith Mrs. Martha Grissom (30) (164) (274) (16) P. O. Box 112 622 N. Burlington 1508 Hulme Tuscola 79562 Spur 79370 Bowie 76230 325-554-7710 806-271-4277 940-872-8863 Mrs. Mary F. Bond Mrs. Bessie Hastings (363) DISTRICT 3 (Tommy) (810) 1015 North 15th 2527 FM 3371 Lamesa 79331 Mrs. Margie Curry Groesbeck 76642 800-658-6746 Chairman 254-729-2174 (William R.) (833) (1118) Mrs. Annie Ruth Camp Mr. Marvin Kays 116 Riverside View (785) (Lorea) (591) (733) Kingsland 78639 602 E. Buckley P. O. Box 102 325-388-0355 Brownfield 79316 Moran 76464 Mrs. Claudia Blair 806-637-7804 325-945-2310 (44) Mrs. Geneva Goodsby 886 E. Bankhead Hwy. Mrs. Priscilla Locke (76) Mineral Wells 76067 (Charles R.) (171) (923) 2113 53rd Street 940-325-8400 P. O. Box 273 Lubbock 79412 Mrs. Neva Mae Evans Cherry Glen Rose 76043 Mrs. Norma Graham (420) (999) 254-897-4782 (787) 1313 W. Broadus St. Mr. Henry Manasco 2709 Reward Place Fort Worth 76115 (Jessie) (20) (624) Amarillo 79119 817-923-7724 7804 Sheridan Rd. 806-468-9090 Mrs. M. J. Janie Dean Ft. Worth 76134 Mrs. Geneva Howard (310) 817-293-0131 (811) 588 CR 422 Mrs. June McGinty 104 Gardner Comanche 76442 (1005) Borger 79007 Mrs. Bobbye Ann Dyer 4340 FM 932 806-273-2496 (639) (1124) Jonesboro 76538 Mr. Donald Howell 246 Westhill Drive 254-865-9366 (561) Hewitt 76643 Mr. C. L. Miller P. O. Box 222 254-666-7101 (591) (280) Grandfalls 79742 Mrs. Connie Evans 3055 St. Highway 6 S. 432-547-2336 (Donald L.) (425) Moran 76464 Mrs. Flora Maserang 701 S. Vanderveer 325-945-2602 (986) Burnet 78611 Mrs. Jeannette Munn 219 Sagebrush 512-756-1138 (20) (90) Amarillo 79108 Mrs. Jettie Ferren 29 Scotsmeadow Ln. 806-383-8045 (490) Gainesville 76240 Ms. Louise Pierce 1605 Arkansas Ave. 940-668-1308 (738) Killeen 76541 Mr. Donald R. Pettke 3508 Volcanic Ave. 254-690-4847 (Betty R.) (624) El Paso 79904 Mrs. Bettie J. Garretson 716 Patty B. Lane 915-755-5159 (835) Burleson 76028 Mrs. Mary Scates 428 Russell Rd. 817-295-5894 Everman 76140 (1008) Mrs. Lesa G. Smith 817-293-1202 3849 Scott (W. E. III) (617) (249) Mrs. Ann W. George Odessa 79762 3101 Olive Place (Joe George) (249) 432-366-0245 Fort Worth 76116 121 Jean Lane 817-935-5470 Burleson 76028 817-295-3993 104 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR KNOWLEDGE OF OUR ORDER (Proficiency) Continued from Page 101 Mrs. Fran Williams Mrs. Barbara Freeman Mrs. Linda Thomas (1070) (957) (Freddie) (228) 612 Ash Street P. O. Box 297 20884 Barbara Lane Copperas Cove 76522 Ganado 77962 Montgomery 77356 254-547-5478 979-553-3579 936-449-5129 Mrs. Eudora M. Gregory Mrs. Myrtle Vines DISTRICT 4 (337) (298) (938) P. O. Box 122 315 Sun Drive Mrs. Addie B. Luce Brookeland 75931 Zavalla 75980 Chairman 409-698-2019 936-897-8211 (Ervin W.) (382) (1098) Mrs. Geneva Jernigan Mrs. Doris Wagner P. O. Box 1863 (631) (1098) (Edward (Buzz)) (-) Onalaska 77360 700 N. Home 12184 936-646-5048 Corrigan 75939 CR 3281 E Mrs. Virginia Akins 936-398-4093 Garrison 75946 (Ray) (311) Mrs. Dallia Mae Junek 936-347-3205 P. O. Box 116 (Clarence L.) (245) New Baden 77870 P. O. Box 106 DISTRICT 5 979-828-5206 Snook 77878 Mr. Milton F. Baker 979-272-3428 Mrs. Anna Lewis (Coy) (711) (1096) Mr. Wilburn McKnight Chairman 2112 Locklaine Drive (Joyce M.) (1111) (10) Pasadena 77502 1129 Alma Drive 405 Rio Concho Dr. #108 713-472-0996 Lumberton 77657 San Angelo 76903 Mrs. Emma Lee Bartholow 409-755-6824 325-482-9305 (706) Mrs. Donna Mims Mrs. Joyce Alexander 15723 Wellshire Village (969) (Morris) (210) Court P. O. Box 61 P. O. Box 486 Sugar Land 77478 Lovelady 75851 Lockhart 78644 281-495-3935 936-636-7770 512-398-9567 Miss Hilda Bennett Mrs. Nelda Robertson Mrs. Wanda Hachenburg (1088) (711) (1058) (472) 15814 Marsh Brook Lane 3233 Suiter Way 1000 Collinwood, #6314 Spring 77389 Pasadena 77503 Austin 78753 281-455-6228 713-477-0850 512-832-1041 Mrs. Joy Bentley Mrs. Mary Rogers Mrs. Margaret Heartfield (Joe) (535) (Ernest E.) (291) (36) (158) 616 Frankie P. O. Box 81 803 N. Bowie Wharton 77488 Jasper 75951 Fredericksburg 78624 979-532-2648 409-384-2774 830-997-6489 Mrs. Jo Nell Cooper Mrs. Charlene Stringer Mrs. Lillion Luehrs (Monroe) (1131) (1111) (325) P. O. Box 775 4035 Hwy. 1131 213 E. Joyce St. Friendswood 77549 Vidor 77662 Bishop 78343 281-482-1042 409-786-1206 361-584-2459 Mrs. Rita Lynn Dickman Mrs. Arie Ann Taras Mr. Max Maughan (R. Allan) (64) (228) (981) (1044) P. O. Box 1337 1685 E. Pine Lake Circle 781 W. Cornelia Circle Bastrop 78602 Montgomery 77316 Corpus Christi 78408 512-308-1712 936-588-4564 361-882-7274 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 105 KNOWLEDGE OF OUR ORDER (Proficiency) Continued from Page 102 Mrs. Chester (Chet) Pitts Mrs. Marcia Lee Jerrels Mr. Lester Davis (Bernie) (204) (24) District 4 Chairman (Karen) (16) 1950-D Leslie Drive (Donald R.) (64) 611 Live Oak Street Kerrville 78028 122 Lakewood Dr. Bowie 76230 830-792-5013 Bastrop 78602 39 940-872-6407 Mrs. Carolyn C. Shannon 512-303-5979 Mr. Wayne M. Davis (373) (158) Mrs. Simone Lambdin (Kathie) (377) 445 Matson Rd. District 5 Chairman Rt. 1, Box 148-B Port Lavaca 77979 (771) Rusk 75785 361-552-6912 1922 Shield Drive 903-743-5494 Mrs. Yvonne Smith New Braunfels 78130 Mrs. Eva Dehart (I. H. "Skip") (1106) 830-606-6329 (956) P. O. Box 1007 #1109 890 CR 3550 Zapata 78076 LET FREEDOM RING Sulphur Bluff 75481 956-765-5502 903-945-2254 Mrs. Dorothy J. Wade Ms. Margaret Wood Ms. Laura L. Fannin (Thomas) (817) General Chairman (794) 5519 Merkens Dr. (1125) (420) 2542 W. 12th St. San Antonio 78240 400 E. Harris Drive Dallas 75211 210-684-6745 Crowley 76036 972-766-4828 817-297-1824 Mrs. Mary Gipson KNOWLEDGE (John W. "Pete") (355) OF OUR PAST DISTRICT 1 4784 Gipson Rd. (Historical Highlights) Gilmer 75644 Mrs. Marty Drescher 903-762-2189 Mrs. Leah Hayes Chairman Mrs. Elizabeth Grayson General Chairman (K. Arthur) (574) (935) (James E.) (648) (1082) 4104 Jubilee 6115 Annapolis Ln. 7003 Uvalde Ave. Flower Mound 75028 Dallas 75214 Lubbock 79412 972-523-2209 214-365-0180 806-745-7638 Mrs. Sandra Adams Mrs. Drucilla T. Haynes Mrs. Suzzanne Kirby (Charles R.) (290) (667) (Keith J.) (1062) (821) District 1 Chairman 1960 VZ CR 3406 9630 CR 2514 (Jerry) (320) (234) Wills Point 75169 Eustace 75124 P.O. Box 354 903-873-3512 903-451-4725 Red Oak 75154 Mrs. Kay Carlton Mrs. Rhonda J. Holland 972-617-2370 (David A.) (259) (687) Mrs. Christeen Ledbetter 1288 Porter Rd. 1143 Briarwood Dr. District 2 Chairman Flower Mound 75022 Lewisville 75067 (Herman) (363) 817-430-1232 214-636-4203 750 FM 1054 Mrs. Gay Nell Collins Mrs. Mary Horan O'Donnell 79351 (Alvy L.) (560) (160) (189) 806-439-6653 P.O. Box 72 2 Meadow Lane Mrs. Linda Hugo Bardwell 75101 Greenville 75402 District 3 Chairman 972-646-5363 903-455-1607 (980) Mrs. Ruby Cummings Mrs. Treaca Huston 5574 Leroy Pkwy., West (1031) (Jim) (151) West 76691 102 Duke Lane 410 E. Pinecrest Dr. 254-822-1762 Hooks 75561 Atlanta 75551 903-547-2866 903-796-3813 106 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR LET FREDOM RING Continued from Page 103 Mrs. Shirley R. Jones Mrs. Kate Sledge Mrs. Bettie Craig (703) (304) (597) (Robert) (65) 1504 Mockingbird Dr. 311 Crosby Drive 854 County Line Road Plano 75093 Henderson 75652 Pampa 79065 972-380-5610 903-657-2028 806-665-5081 Mrs. Patricia W. Kettle Mrs. Alene Smith Mrs. Bonnie Ericson (1086) (821) (855) 1429 Melrose St. 13433 FM 90 611 S. W. 17th Garland 75042 Mabank 75147 Seminole 79360 972-272-1512 903-887-2553 432-758-3707 Mrs. Joyce Lewis Mrs. Darlene Smith Mrs. Karen Goodin (940) (Boyd) (995) (Gary) (713) 304 S. Second St. 7065 US Hwy 80 W. 3207 Old Seymour Rd. Wylie 75098 Marshall 75670 Wichita Falls 76309 972-442-2710 990-660-2181 940-766-4411 Mr. Lewis N. Mathison Mr. J. R. Stephens Mrs. Radean Hodges (Bonnie) (118) (Jan) (230) (561) 2003 Mimosa Dr. 852) (1129) 1600 N. Pecos St. Corsicana 75110 P. O. Box 224 Fort Stockton 79735 903-874-0226 Bailey 75413 432-336-5178 Mrs. Mildred Moore 903-583-5327 Mrs. June Hukill (A. P.) (395) Mrs. Donna Terlisner (Bob L.) (447) (1008) 4219 An CR 403 (Tony) (219) 2208 Salinas Ave. Palestine 75803 2338 Sheriff Drive Odessa 79763 903-549-2776 Grand Prairie 75051 432-332-6127 Mrs. Helen Odom 972-264-1982 Mrs. Wanda Kirkendoll (Jess) (972) Mrs. Joy Terrell (785) 16027 County Line Road (Frank, Jr.) (183) 1206 E. Buckley Troup 75789 1817 N. Alexander St. Brownfield 79316 903-842-3570 Sherman 75092 806-637-3499 Mrs. Constance Parker 903-819-1436 Mrs. Betty Lehew (356) Mr. Allen H. Tuell (164) 5095 Grange Way S. (Janeva) (1086) (695) HCR 1 Box 4 Marshall 75672 P.O. Box 1884 Spur 79370 903-938-6775 Quitman 75783 806-271-4487 Mr. Donald R. Power 903-967-7420 Mrs. Doris A. Marshall (Sandra) (211) Mrs. Linda L. Turner (653) 681 Warren Thomas Rd. (James W. "Jim") (156) P.O. Box 348 Texarkana 75501 (887) Dumas 79029 903-794-0874 805 Via Barcelona 806-935-3019 Mrs. Mollie Prock Mesquite 75150 Mrs. Jona Meek (82) (384) 2635 CR 2168 DISTRICT 2 15003 FM 1268 Caddo Mills 75135 Canadian 79014 903-270-0339 Mrs. Sylvia Ritchie 806-826-5753 Mrs. June Roderick Chairman Mrs. Marie Sherrod (Orman) (208) (42) (237) (30) 4622 Hwy. 64 4116 Palomino 1617 S. 23rd St. Ludonia 75449 Wichita Falls 76306 Abilene 79602 903-359-6529 940-855-0509 325-677-4666 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 107 LET FREDOM RING Continued from Page 104 Miss Barbara Ann Smith Mrs. Gay Nelle Wilson Mrs. Kitty Bell (1072) (833) (929) (7) (509) 5108 Lamesa Ave. 1540 Northcrest Dr. Rt. 2 Box 28D Abilene 79605 Waco 76710 Grapeland 75844 325-692-8342 254-772-0433 936-544-5560 Mrs. Velma Smith Mrs. LeVona Patton Mrs. Carolyn Black (1082) (280) (443) (938) 4326 56th St. 117 CR 533 P.O. Box 796 Lubbock 79413 Eastland 76448 Huntington 75949 806-795-7159 254-629-2955 936-422-5738 Mrs. Eunice Thixton Mrs. Darlene Petty Mr. Edus O. Bonds (Garner) (67) (500) (1088) 4910 Wasson Rd. P. O. Box 7211 Nickaburr Ln. Big Spring 79720 Throckmorton 76483 Magnolia 77354 432-263-4874 940-549-4048 281-610-8423 Mrs. Wanda Reed Mrs. Evelyn Boone DISTRICT 3 (Edward L.) (20) (343) (Jim) (533) (967) 911 Poindexter P.O. Box 691 Mr. John McLennon Cleburne 76033 Winnsboror 75494 Chairman 817-645-8539 903-342-1608 2404 FM 3046 Mrs. Connie M. Smith Mrs. Brenda Boyd Copperas Cove 76522 (Terry L.) (1070) (490) 254-547-8945 2108 Cimmaron (458) Mrs. Jackie Akemann Killeen 76543 9145 Jinkins (LeRoy C.) (639) (1124) 254-681-6989 Madisonville 77864 3525 Rolando Mrs. Sandra Stapleton 936-399-4262 Waco 76711 (Marvin) (249) Mrs. Ada Bruce 254-754-3042 1609 Ravenwood Drive (Frank) (705) (74) Mrs. Lyndel Campbel Arlington 76013 P.O. Box 171 (530) 817-274-3255 Sweeny 77480 P.O. Box 74 Mrs. Vicki Tuggle 979-548-3246 Granbury 76048 (44) Mrs. Mary Beth Brunson Mr. David Campbell 608 SE 28th Ave. (Dennis) (309) (530) Mineral Wells 76067 3324 Missouri Ave. P.O. Box 74 Bryan 77803 Granbury 76048 DISTRICT 4 979-823-2690 Ms. Aileen Coleman Mrs. Mae Cashy (490) Mrs. Judy E. Northrup (969) (509) 1001 Estes Drive Chairman 591 N. Barbie S. Killeen 76541 (C. B. "Skip") (1009) (220) Lovelady 75851 254-699-5250 307 Dogwood 936-636-2342 Lake Jackson 77566 Mrs. Helen Goethe Mrs. Evelyn Cater 979-265-5377 (G. A. "Art") (188) (Jay) (1093) Mrs. Peggy Anderson 1761 N. IH 35 217 Country Rd. #362 (1107) Georgetown 78628 Splendora 77372 914 Sugardale 512-863-4497 281-689-8589 Mrs. Doris Moore Sugar Land 77478 281-242-4537 Ms. Patsy Cates (420) (1125) (1112) #1 Green Tee Mrs. Marialice Bailey (914) (1111) 23002 Lakecrest Arlington 76013 Huffman 77336 817-860-9633 645 E. Tram Rd. Vidor 77662 713-703-1189 409-769-8674 108 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR LET FREDOM RING Continued from Page 105 Mr. Dicky Coulter Mrs. Consuelo (Connie) Hall Mrs. Marjory Angermiller (Irene) (220) (240) (1017) (297) (404) 135 Ivy 1404 Jackson P.O. Box 64 Jones Creek 77541 Bowie 76230 Sabinal 78881 979-233-4748 940-872-6198 830-988-2242 Mrs. Gracie D. Countz Miss Velda Harris Mr. Corwin C. Connell (Luke W.) (240) (1081) (1065) (473) (527) 171 Roberts Rd. 193 Grammar St. P.O. Box 1147 Huntsville 77320 Houston 77047 Edinburg 78540 936-295-5543 713-757-7518 956-383-6043 Mrs. Frankie Cox Mrs. Barbara Hendry Mrs. Agnes Fankhauser (1080) (249) (James H.) (914) (1044) 1501 W. Division 55 N. Lakeside Dr. 3302 Casa De Palmas Arlington 76012 Vidor 77662 Corpus Christi 78411 817-274-4000 409-769-3653 361-855-2008 Mr. Monte Crawford Mrs. Eileen Jones Mrs. Jeanne L. Fletcher (Antoinette (Toni)) (979) (Cherry E.) (1105) (204) (1131) 25539 Hickory Valley 3033 Mary Lou Drive 131 S Post Oak Lane Spring 77373 Del Rio 78840 Texas City 77591 281-288-7605 830-775-6553 409-938-8015 Mrs. Dorothy Sellers Mrs. Phyllis J. Jameson Mrs. Elaine Day (Clarence) (1096) (74) (Rev. Harry F.) (911) (271) (Henry R.) (380) (957) 2372 CR 582 1048 Richmond Dr. P.O. Box 166 Brazoria 77422 Schertz 78154 Blessing 77419 979-235-9083 210-658-4832 361-588-6363 Mrs. Etta Jo Smith Mr. Thomas E. Morgan Mrs. Margaret DuBois (Clyde) (144) (43) (730) (Felder L.) (631) (1139) P.O. Box 339 315 Morgan Lane 368 Freeman Rd. Somerville 77879 Somerset 78069 Livingston 77351 979-596-1769 830-701-3624 936-398-2842 Mrs. Thelma Thomas Mrs. Kathleen Skeen Rev. Raymond G. Feyes (Sam) (938) (988) (711) 902 North Sixth St. P.O. Box 83 10307 Kirkwren Dr. Huntington 75949 Medina 78055 Houston 77089 936-876-5434 830-589-7715 281-484-6272 Mr. Edward (Buzz) Wagner Mrs. Dorette Smith Mrs. Helen "Cookie" Gaskill (Doris) (Shawn) (61) (Ed) 12184 CR 3281E 3561 W. Highway 44 382) (1098) Garrison 75946 Alice 78332 1505 Robin Hood Ln. 936-347-3205 361-668-1349 Lufkin 75904 Mrs. Frances Watts 936-639-2800 DISTRICT 5 (335) Mrs. Louise Hall P.O. Box 444 (Wayburn) (311) Mrs. Cathy A. Eidson Atascosa 78002 965 Fire Station Rd. Chairman 210-622-3954 Franklin 77856 (Clyde D.) (772) 979-828-4479 314 S. 26th Street (Donna 78537 956-464-3677 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 109

LOOKING TO THE DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 FUTURE (Youth) Mrs. Jerri Young Mrs. June McGinty Chairman Chairman Mrs. Ethel Powell (1010) (1141) (1005) General Chairman 3306 Marlana 4340 FM 932 (Harry “Tiny”) (703) Midland 79703 Jonesboro 76538 1513 Judy Drive 432-262-5959 254-865-9366 Plano 75074 Mrs. Patricia Arnold Mrs. Nancy Armstrong 972-424-7153 (811 (Bill G.) (668) (390) 1108 Roosevelt 2749 S FM 1191 DISTRICT 1 Borger 79007 Bryson 76427 806-274-5508 940-392-2302 Mrs. Delores Curry Mrs. Sybil Gardner Mrs. Helen S. Gregory Chairman (164) (425) (687) Rt. 1, Box 131 510 Breezeway 13729 Birchlawn McAdoo 79243 Burnet 78611 Farmers Branch 75234 806-697-2698 512-756-7621 972-241-6405 Mrs. Mary Ann O. Hughes Mr. Ron Haws Mrs. Ahtrell Dalton (447) (1074) (617) (208) 8805 Lamar Ave. 1401 El Camino #101 2706 Monroe Odessa 79765 Euless 76040 Commerce 75428 432-367-6938 817-354-9639 903-886-2198 Miss Jamie Lockridge Mrs. Dora Majors Mrs. Lydia Estes (65) (116) (310) (Marvin G.) (252) 527 Red Deer 2001 First Street 2598 FM 911 South. Pampa 79065 Brownwood 76801 Avery 75554 806-662-1014 325-646-1393 903-684-3134 Mrs. Nancy Martin Mrs. Pam Pace Mrs. Marguerite Harrington (1074) (Rodney) (249) (508) 1101 Garnet 2606 Radcliffe Dr. 1003 Highview Drive Odessa 79761 Arlington 76012 Hutchins 75141 432-333-5866 817-483-7791 972-441-3391 Mrs. Judy McAdams Mrs. Norma J. Russell Mrs. Maudeen H. Peters (312) (Duane E.) (1124) (747) 931 Dahlia 1009 Dendron Drive 934 CR 186 Amarillo 79107 Hewitt 76643 Carthage 75633 806-381-0885 254-666-0550 903-693-4378 Mrs. Carolyn Simmons Mrs. Pat Trimble Mrs. Pat Sweetland (1100) (171) (543) 8100 Parkland Drive P. O. Box 261 705 S. Cowan El Paso 79925 Glen Rose 76043 Decatur 76234 915-778-1767 254-897-2589 940-627-2402 Mrs. Dixie Wetzel Mrs. Mary Wimberley Mrs. Betty Williams (Don L.) (655) (127) (Billy J.) (183) 206 Laurel Lane 226 Kellybrook Lane 1013 Canterbury Drive Burkburnett 76354 Weatherford 76087 Sherman 75092 940-569-3611 903-870-0518 110 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR LOOKING TO THE FUTURE (Youth) Continued from Page 107 DISTRICT 4 Mrs. Patsy Sims Mrs. Patsy R. Short (Linden) (298) (24) (988) Mrs. Virginia Franklin 124 Rolling Hills 24 Yucca Chairman Lumberton 77657 Kerrville 78028 (Donald) (1065) 409-755-0091 830-792-5315 150 Hollyvale Mr. Norman Sloan Mrs. Era Wallek Houston 77060 (Lee) (710) (288) (Jim) (874) 281-536-5065 620 Phyllis Ct. 5413 Hwy. 59 W. Mrs. Patricia Bruce Conroe 77303 Beeville 78102 (J.R.) (535) (1102) 936-441-6497 361-358-3517 9711 Waving Fields Mrs. Jackie Sue Smith Houston 77064 (375) MARCH TO THE ABC’S 713-286-5861 HC6, Box 840 (Music Committee) Mrs. Kathy Gregory Hemphill 75948 (Kyle) (311) 409-579-3339 Mrs. Boots Draper P.O. Box 803 General Chairman Franklin 77856 DISTRICT 5 (817) 979-364-2899 10606 Millspring Dr. Mrs. Jean Hodson Mrs. Mary L. Garcia San Antonio 78230 (1095) Chairman 210-696-7040 1808 Thelma Lane (1106) Pasadena 77502 15 Las Palmas Dr. DISTRICT 1 713-472-6660 Zapata 78076 Ms. Wilyne Laughlin 956-765-5108 Mrs. Michelle Stegman (11) Mrs. Mary Leigh Keeney Chairman 1901 Colby Drive (826) Baytown 77520 4712 Hatchery Rd. (Ronnie Lee) (381) (349) Mrs. Edna Marsh San Angelo 76903 955 CR 4120 (L. P.) (621) 325-655-2281 Pittsburg 75686 313 Velvet St. Mrs. Susan Patton 903-856-7815 League City 77573 (Larry) (210) (155) Mrs. Linda N. Carney 281-332-2153 1395 Cattlemens Row (687) (935) Mrs. Marilyn McDonald Lockhart 78644 1847 F North Josey Apt. F (Ray) (1088) 512-376-3225 Carrollton 75006 818 Saddle Rock Drive Mrs. Julene Rein 972-360-5476 Houston 77088 (Daniel F.) (911) (771) Mrs. Geraldine Graves 281-447-2942 1099 E. Zipp Road (Lee O.) (747) Mrs. Juanita Peterson New Braunfels 78130 3074 U.S. Hwy. 59 S. (192) (428) Mrs. Gwendolyn Roberts Gary 75643 17808 N. U.S. Hwy. 59 (581) (913) 903-693-3951 Garrison 75946 707 Commerce Mrs. Mary Lemley 936-564-3015 Pleasanton 78064 (82) Mrs. Ira Phillips Mrs. Billie Rollins 2401 Farr (987) (144) (934) (578) Caddo Mills 75135 1005 Nostalgia Ct. 1070 Live Oak Drive 903-527-4522 Brenham 77833 Spring Branch 78070 Mrs. Imogene McIntire 979-251-9143 830-228-5848 (J. E.) (331) Mr. Glenn Rowe Mrs. Patsy) (Schmedt 220 S. 9th Avenue (Bennie Sue) (309) (741) (874) (61) Teague 75860 2538 Weesaw Lane 714 E. St. Mary's 254-739-3770 Navasota 77868 Mathis 78368 936-825-8141 361-547-9739 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 111 MARCH TO THE ABC’S (Music Committee) Continued from Page 108 Mrs. Donna McKnight Rings Mrs. Una Mae Harmon Mrs. Mary Alberts (Gordon G.) (939) (1119) (84) (490) (188) 2600 Joe Davis Rd. P. O. Box 163 P.O. Box 283 Whitewright 75491 Petrolia 76377 Florence 76527 903-364-2561 940-524-3381 254-793-9466 Ms. Debra (Debbie) Mulholland Mr. A. D. Jackson Mrs. Christy Bonnet (177) (230) (Rolan) (461) (592) 10502 CR 4828 Box 1807 P.O. Box 572 LaRue 75770 Fort Stockton 79735 Cisco 76437 903-852-7513 432-336-5527 254-442-1043 Mrs. Sandra Power Mrs. Karen Keith Mrs. Patricia L. Hancock (Donald R.) (211) (787) (Richard S.) (980) (980) 681 Warren Thomas Rd. 6012 Ethan Lane 246 CR 220 Texarkana 75501 Amarillo 79109 Marlin 76661 903-794-0874 806-467-1703 254-803-6561 Mrs. Maud Ann Smith Miss Carol Sue Knutson Mrs. Marijo King (65) (219) (530) (875) 850 Co. Line Rd. 1211 Brentwater Parkway 3221 Rotan Lane Pampa 79065 Granbury 76049 Dallas 75229 806-665-8138 817-578-8240 214-357-4701 Mrs. Glenna Myatt Mrs. Dorothy Kinsinger Mrs. Sallie Wallace (898) (76) (1070) (490) (John R.) (959) 3413 60th Street 906 Evetts Rd. 3933 Amy Avenue Lubbock 79413 Killeen 76541 Garland 75043 806-795-2107 254-634-5767 972-240-9155 Miss Becky Thorn Mrs. Donna Strong (312) (Richard) DISTRICT 2 P. O. Box 2585 668) (733) Hereford 79045 291 S. Oakwood Mrs. Pauline Lybrand 806-344-6389 Breckenridge 76424 Chairman Mrs. Audrey L. Voight 254-559-6451 (Lowell R.) (1008) (1010) (Michael F.) (237) (42) Mrs. Sherry Thompson 4701 Annetta Dr. 1537 Southwinds (Mike) (834) Midland 79703 Wichita Falls 76302 5604 Diamond Oaks 432-520-4584 940-766-4404 Drive N. Mrs. Jeannine Atkisson Mrs. Judy Whitson Haltom City 76117 (653) (811) 817-222-0526 400 Pear Ave. 102 Avalon Dumas 79029 Borger 79007 DISTRICT 4 806-935-7268 Mrs. Betty Williams Mrs. Ellen Bearden (164) Mrs. Gladys Bruce Cox (785) 963 South Main Chairman 1911 E. Reppto Jayton 79528 (626) Brownfield 79316 806-237-2502 8209 Catalpa Street 806-637-7826 Texas City 77591 Mr. Tom Galloway DISTRICT 3 409-933-0727 (Jennifer) (1010) (230) Mrs. Marie H. Bradley Mrs. Darla Dunaway 5013 Pimlico (382) Chairman Midland 79707 710 Newsom Ave. (876) 432-631-4479 Lufkin 75904 6908 Forestview Dr. 936-637-2303 Arlington 76016 112 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR MARCH TO THE ABC’S (Music Committee) Continued from Page 109 Mrs. Margie Coffee Mrs. Nancy Wood MEMBERSHIP AND (257) (621) VISITATION 600 Cartwright Dr. 1306 Texas Ave. San Augustine 75972 League City 77573 Mrs. Joy Allison 936-288-3344 281-332-0718 General Chairman Mrs. Lerah Collins (951) (Leon E.) (823) (724) DISTRICT 5 905 Bennett 6698 Hwy. 326 N. Cedar Hill 75104 Kountze 77625 Ms. Patricia J. Lang 972-291-1960 409-246-2477 Chairman Mrs. Laverne (276) DISTRICT 1 Davidson 117 Hunter Ridge Rd. Mrs. Bonita McElroy (11) San Marcos 78666 Chairman 1312 Ward Road 512-754-6220 (747) Baytown 77520 Ms. Lori Adams 281-428-8896 801 South Adams #77 (963) Mrs. Ann Dunn Carthage 75633 1267 Jones St. Unit A (Jan W.) (1003) (1139) 903-693-3370 Smithville 78957 P. O. Box 1025 Mrs. Mickye Bristow 512-360-3392 Rye 77369 (1113) (102) Mrs. Martha Eaton 936-298-3757 P.O. Box 137 (204) Mrs. Melba Jean Hanna Poyner 75782 (N. W. “Butch”, Jr.) (1141) 201 Marshall Smith Dr. 903-876-2100 (1105) Del Rio 78840 Mrs. Wanda P. Brown 17303 Camberwell Green 830-775-3689 (Jerry D.) (518) Houston 77070 Mrs. Helen M. Hare 2600 CR 856 281-370-8135 (527) McKinney 75071 Mrs. Mildred Harvey 2707 N. Conway Unit 520 972-548-9176 (Thomas) (1095) Mission 78574 Mrs. Nadean Day 4410 Montevideo 956-585-1140 (1033) Pasadena 77504 Mrs. Martha "Sudie" Pool 149 Carroll Dr. 713-857-5295 (1023) Avinger 75630 Mrs. Martha Jones P.O. Box 94 903-755-2468 (Kenneth W.) (157) (1002) Harwood 788632 Mrs. Allie Mae Dodson 1549 FM 1618 830-540-3558 (118) Buffalo 75831 Mrs. Joan Ray 4824 W. Park Row 903-388-4068 (376) Corsicana 75110 Mrs. Nancy Matus 217 Myrtle Ave. 903-872-6848 (Lawrence) (245) Waxahachie 75165 Mrs. Gayle Doyle 2724 Camelot Dr. 972-923-7057 (Troy) (1123) Bryan 77802 Mrs. Virginia Tracy 2254 FM 2071 979-776-5641 (335) (210) Gainesville 76240 Mrs. Jackie Schell P. O. Box 147 940-736-1632 (953) Lytle 78052 Mrs. Connie Duke 340 Lake Street 830-709-3572 (355) Bridge City 77611 Mr. Paul C. Zappe, III 1525 Frost St. 409-735-4710 (3) (49) Gilmer 75644 903-843-3652 Mrs. Margaret Stuart 5267 Prince Valiant Miss Lisa L. Fanning (Burienne F.) (429) San Antonio 78218 (252) (894) 2210 Hollow Bend Ln. 210-260-8081 Rosenberg 77471 320 W. Front St. 281-342-5896 DeKalb 75559 903-667-4227 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 113 MEMBERSHIP AND VISISTATION Continued from Page 110 Mrs. Ruth Fitts Mrs. Jo Williams DISTRICT 3 (151) (James) (597) P.O. Box 69 4250 State Hwy. 323 West Mrs. Nettie Oma Carpenter Atlanta 75551 Henderson 75652 Chairman 903-796-3818 903-657-8049 (191) Mrs. Marilyn Franks 1502 S. Live Oak DISTRICT 2 (Harold) (77) San Saba 76877 255 Johnson Road 325-372-3717 Mrs. Candy Andrews Mrs. Veronica Baker Denison 75021 Chairman Mrs. Delora Gilbreath (639) (283) (67) 1900 Woodgate #405 (Paul V.) (543) Andrews Lane 208 Runaway Bay Dr. Waco 76712 Big Spring 79720 328-420-2876 Runway Bay 76426 432-267-7694 Ms. Karen Burch 940-575-2112 Mrs. Geneva Barton (1125) Mrs. Frances Grimes (65) 625 E. Mission (951) 2238 Duncan Crowley 76036 2511 Wedglea Pampa 79065 817-308-6591 #105 806-665-3200 Mrs. Ruth Green Dallas 75211 Mrs. Patricia Blank (M. L.) (310) 214-943-1992 (John) (833) 1100 Hwy 2561 Mrs. Edna Lee 830 Marsalis Comanche 76442 (1045) Abilene 79603 325-885-2345 5125 FM 325-672-7144 Mrs. Betty Kitchens Pattonville 75468 Mrs. Susan Dormady (Charles) (270) 903-652-6703 3215 Sentinel 945 S. Bosley Rd. Mrs. Karen Louton Midland 79701 Santo 76472 (Bob) (156) 432-699-1931 940-769-4400 107 Barker Creek Mrs. Betty Dyer Mrs. Sue Lockhart Scoggins 75480 (42) (498) (44) 972-5-67-3612 703 W. Rebecca P.O. Box 5 Mrs. Mary L. Morris Iowa Park 76367 Springtown 76082 (1114) 940-592-4768 817-220-4170 P.O. Box 5040 Mrs. Virginia Logsdon Mrs. Lucy Morgan Gun Barrel City 75156 (787) (Kenneth 216) 903-887-3955 1300 S. Harrison 101 Legend Hills Blvd. Mrs. Juanita Sharp Amarillo 79124 #815 806-237-4402 (Jim) (943) (508) Llano 78643 Ms. Gladalee A. Miller 6300 Shado Valley Dr. 325-247-2639 (244) Burleson 76028 Miss Suzanne Walters 8464 No. Loop Rd. 972-741-9012 (191) (871) El Paso 79907 Mrs. Ruth Starke 1607 West Commerce 915-591-0633 (356) San Saba 76877 Mrs. Ann Orr 325-372-3916 501 Nathan (970) (655) Marshall 75670 2302 Talunar DISTRICT 4 903-935-5579 Wichita Falls 76301 Mrs. Virginia White 940-766-4136 Mrs. Beth Moser (183) Mr. Randolph Schoor Chairman 1721 W. McGee (Shirley) (898) (76) (Oscar H.) (15) Sherman 75092 3509 NCR 1660 3705 Van Ness Drive 903-893-1973 Lubbock 79416 Alvin 77511 806-763-7746 281-388-1647 114 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR MEMBERSHIP AND VISISTATION Continued from Page 111 Mrs. Suellen Abbott Mrs. Lois Harris Mrs. Janice Goodwin (Bill W.) (375) (1081) (1065) (Carl) (10) P.O. Box 1333 184 Grammar St. 124 E. 24th St. Hemphill 75948 Houston 77047 San Angelo 76903 409-787-3167 713-433-4895 325-655-3664 Mrs. Coy Baker Mrs. Ola Jean Jones Mrs. Sue Kinsey (Milton F.) (711) (1096) (William L.) (706) (1121) (Patricia) (204) 2112 Locklaine Dr. 17050 Cairnlassie P.O. Box 420095 Pasadena 77502 Houston 77084 Del Rio 78842 713-472-0996 281-550-5142 830-774-7071 Mrs. Marilyn Butler Mrs. Lee Sloan Mrs. Frances Manning (E. C. “Cliff”) (1095) (Norman) (710) (288) (581) 8129 Wetherby Lane 620 Phyllis Ct. 1110 Plum Houston 77075 Conroe 77303 Jourdanton 78026 713-991-6569 936-441-6497 830-769-3050 Mrs. Sandra Chandler Mrs. Mary Spell Mrs. Judith McDonald (William F. "Bill") (621) (Randy) (968) (315) (Robert) (527) 203 W. Saunders St. 13802 FM 1004 W. 1802 Jefferson St. League City 77573 Buna 77612 Mission 78572 281-332-8205 409-994-5444 956-844-6263 Mrs. Susie L. Cohen Mrs. Clara Surratt Mr. David D. Neher (Michael L.) (458) (957) (Patricia) (325) P.O. Box 645 1400 N. Wells St. Apt. 4103 526 W. Ave. A Millican 77866 Edna 77957 Kingsville 78363 936-825-0590 361-782-5574 361-592-7700 Mrs. Margie Cook Mrs. Wana Whitson Mrs. Darlene Sims (1105) (838) (462) (Harley) (80) 31211 Capella Circle P.O. Box 203 120 Bell Air Dr. Tomball 77375 Woodville 75979 Wisteria 79567 Mrs. Debi Fincher 409-283-2303 325-754--4737 (Mike) (87) (311) Mrs. Rebecca Stoddard P.O. Box 189 DISTRICT 5 (Robert) (335) Wheelock 77882 P.O. Box 540 979-828-5342 Mrs. Lynda Kay Wilkinson Atascosa 78002 Mrs. Audrey Gardner Chairman 210-421-4181 (1003) (631) (William) (276) Mrs. Bobbie Lou Welch P.O. Box 261 801 Buckskin Pass (618) Shepherd 77371 Driftwood 78619 300A W. New York St. 936-628-3080 512-847-1955 Brazoria 77422 Mrs. Violet Gibson Mrs. Kathryn Beck 979-229-0400 (382) (1098) (1106) Mrs. Eunice Zuckero 501 Card Drive Box 5810 (Nick) (404) Lufkin 75901 Zapata 78076 P.O. Box 126 936-634-6502 956-765-5548 Yancey 78886 Mrs. Dale Hamlin Mrs. Carol Coggins 830-426-4406 (Charles) (291) (Harley) (162) 145 Sweetgum Lane 1120 Shaver Rd. Brookeland 75931 Aransas Pass 78336 409-698-9720 361-758-8414 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 115

PEDIATRIC SERVICES DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3

Mrs. Judith K. Goldman Mrs. Beverly Hutton Mrs. Jo Ann Holder General Chairman Chairman Chairman (Mike) (618) (282) (Glynn) (447) (639) 513 W. Clayton St. 601 E. 8th St. 2216 Connor Avenue Cuero 77954 Odessa 79761 Waco 76706 361-275-2936 432-366-6010 254-753-3357 Miss Jo Len D. Confer Miss Amy J. Barry DISTRICT 1 5228 Edmonton (Roger) (21) El Paso 79924 1205 South Mill Mrs. Jane Clabaugh 915-757-2151 Weatherford 76086 Chairman Mrs. Jan Clower 817-596-8400 (William H.) (747) (185) (989) (1072) Mrs Sandra Gough 1936 FM 2517 3756 CR 192 (William) (1028) Carthage 75633 Anson 79501 5508 Asbury Drive River Oaks 76114 903-693-7450 325-437-1935 817-737-7378 Mrs. Eva Alexander Mrs. Mary Lou Harris (906) Mrs. Linda Kovar (Robert L. "Bob") (230) 564 CR 1100 (656) P. O. Box 297 Daingerfield 75638 1108 S. Bois D'Arc Fort Stockton 79735 903-645-2130 Grandview 76050 432-336-5587 Mrs. Ina Bost 817-475-9998 Mrs. Marilyn Knox (Robert J., Jr.) (5) (1045) Mrs. Dorothy McClendon 321 CR 11400 (797) (John W.) (1070) Paris 75462 202 Country Club Rd. 2504 FM 3046 903-784-5789 Levelland 79336 Copperas Cove 76522 Mrs. Barbara Hampton Mrs. Judy McAdams 254-547-8945 (Richard "Cotton") (627) (312) Mrs. Karen Sharp 139 Payton St. 931 Dahlia (Kermit) (390) Jefferson 75657 Amarillo 79107 334 South FM 1191 903-665-2421 806-381-0885 Bryson 76427 Mrs. Jennifer Hamrick Mrs. Lola Norton 940-392-2500 (Edward) (1114) (738) Mrs. Sue Sorrels 5672 CR 4604 4111 Hastings Drive (360) (909) Athens 75752 El Paso 79903 904 W. 4th 903-338-2731 915-566-5742 Coleman 76834 Mrs. Emagene House Mrs. Cynthia Pearce 325-625-2243 (1123) (Gary W.) (713) Mrs. Helen Thornton P. O. Box 67 3305 Miami Ave. (Jimmy) (594) Era 76238 Wichita Falls 76309 1901 FM 935 940-665-5933 940-691-1543 Lott 76656 Mrs. Mildred (Millie) Sikes Mrs. Minnie Ola Stewart 254-546-5308 (366) (290) (164) 406 Lake Drive Box 156 DISTRICT 4 Wills Point 75169 Spur 79370 903-873-3233 806-294-5264 Mrs. Jane Wert Mrs. Sandra Tedford Chairman (940) (Harold E.) (222) 1415 Red Oak Circle 2515 Broadmoor Dr. Farmersville 75442 Bryan 77802 972-784-7375 979-776-0069 116 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR PEDIATRIC SERVICES Continued from Page 113 Mrs. Louise Allen Mrs. Eileen Torrence Mrs. Jo Whitley (A. G.) (309) (Bobby G. “Bob”) (368) (142) (John W.) (354) 11600 FM 3090 382 FM 2664 5217 Crestwick Anderson 77830 Nachogdoches 75965 Corpus Christi 78413 936-825-8454 936-564-8187 361-991-7408 Mrs. Jean Bradford Mrs. Marian Von Heeder (1088) (741) POET LAUREATE 14140 Sweeney Road 1008 Crystal River Road Houston 77062 Montgomery 77316 Mrs. Sylvia Ann Chafin Mrs. Linda Ham Stephenson 936-447-3852 (Gilbert) (1095) (996) 12019 Kirkholm 22517 Wolfridge Rd. DISTRICT 5 Houston 77089 Killeen 76549 281-481-6180 512-825-2122 Mrs. Dorothy D. Hare Mrs. Dorothy Hohmann Chairman RESOLUTIONS (953) (Howard C.) (641) 4410 Boyd Avenue 2801 E. Harrison #51 Mrs. Doris J. Hester Groves 77619 Harlingen 78550 Chairman 409-962-3724 956-421-3525 (Johnny L., Sr.) (158) (422) Mrs. Jerre Jackson Mrs. Elizabeth Boltinghouse P. O. Box 1538 (Wallace) (11) (49) Beeville 78104 204 Pamela Drive 27217 O'Kent Drive 361-358-7128 Baytown 77521 San Antonio 78258 Mrs. Karen T. Morgenthaler Mrs. Evie Kilough 830-980-3894 (Edwin T. "Tom") (1065) (798) Mrs. Helen Bork 6513 Grace 4701 Bush Road #27 (527) Pearland 77584 Baytown 77521 2100 Amy 281-489-8212 281-424-4695 Mission 78572 Mr. Jerry L. Martin Mrs. Kassie Larson 956-585-1192 (Betty) (472) (Fred M.) (856) Mrs. Martha Flukinger 874 N. View Drive 8100 Cypresswood Dr.# 711 (Kenneth) (155) (403) New Braunfels 78130 Spring 77379 10684 U.S. Hwy. 90 W 830-626-8535 281-376-9530 Harwood 78632 Mrs. Cecile Lazenby 830-540-4085 SCHEDULE OF OUR (Jesse W.) (462) Mrs. Helen C. "Kay" Lewis FUTURE 212 Camelot Drive (Kenneth C.) (24) (Calendar) Woodville 75979 43 E. Sunset Drive 409-283-2996 Kerrville 78028 Mrs. Elva V. Burlin Mrs. Margie Lowery 830-792-4529 General Chairman (873) Mrs. Maxine Sill (823) (71) 5563 CR 638 (200) 4395 West Broadway Sweeny 77480 103 Austin Drive S. Beaumont 77707 979-305-3585 Boerne 78006 409-898-1816 Mrs. Verna R. McKelvey 830-249-8801 (Fred M.) (706) Mrs. June G. Thompson DISTRICT 1 9727 Mango St. (Clarence L.) (133) (913) Houston 77075 17 Sunrise Drive Mrs. Kay Drescher 713-943-3943 Pleasanton 78064 Chairman Mrs. Marjorie Shenkir 830-569-4432 (Gary) (1126) (F. Gaylon) (311) 600 Hanover Court 7126 Old Hearne Rd. Allen 75002 Hearne 77859 214-212-7155 979-279-3725 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 117 SCHEDULE OF OUR FUTURE (Calendar) Continued from Page 114 Mrs. Becky Austin DISTRICT 2 Mrs. Evelyn Breedlove (D. Don) (273) (116) P. O. Box 629 Mrs. Kay Hale 159 Rose Lane Carthage 75633 Chairman Brownwood 76801 903-693-6135 (1051) Mrs. Ginger Byrd Mr. Alfred Bell 1909 Navajo Trail (Robert) (1028) (219) Dalhart 79022 10017 Buffalo Grove Road 217 Laurie 806-244-7971 Fort Worth 76108 DeSoto 75115 Mrs. Patricia R. Alden 817-834-7164 972-224-7105 (Raymond J.) (991) Mrs. Deborah Farr Mrs. Erma Brookshire 4608 Tropicano (931) (700) El Paso 79924 121 Owl Hollow Rd. P. O. Box 213 915-751-5858 Blum 76627 Avery 75554 Mrs. Evelyn Berry 254-874-5715 903-684-3081 (Tex) (1008) Mrs. Jean Mays Mrs. Neta Cain 3629 Redbud Ave. (909) (871) (574) (642) Odessa 79762 Rt. 2, Box 204 304 Point Royal Drive 432-362-1694 Goldthwaite 76844 Rockwall 75087 Mrs. Susie Chapman Mrs. Sandra Osborne 972-475-2128 (Bill) (1074) (447) (443) Mrs. Joyce Champion 25 San Marcos Ct. P. O. Box 277 (Gilbert) (355) Odessa 79765 Gorman 76454 2959 Bison Rd. 432-559-6732 254-734-2807 Gilmer 75644 Mrs. Ella Mae Fry Miss Carol Patton 903-725-6877 (E. J.) (970) (655) (249) Mrs. Floy Belle Duffey 4207 Sondra Drive 1016 Ridgewood Terrace (355) Wichita Falls 76308 Arlington 76012 1021 W. Shaw Street 940-692-0629 817-460-8046 Tyler 75701 Mrs. Nancy J. Giddings Mrs. Mary Pike 903-533-1986 (William H.) (1100) (Paul N.) (810) Mrs. Rita Erwin 12429 Sand Dune Street 384 FM 1953 (Weldon) (208) El Paso 79934 Groesbeck 76642 7115 Hwy. 50 915-821-5683 254-729-5086 Commerce 75428 Ms. Shirley Scholl Mrs. Earlene Rogers 903-886-4537 (Thomas) (230) (561) (668) Mrs. Rita Green Landrum 1111 N. Schlegel 1418 Rolling Hills (Robert) (935) Fort Stockton 79735 Graham 76450 100 Redwood Drive 432-336-6294 940-549-0370 Highland Village 75077 Mrs. Anna Martin Wright Mrs. Rita Wilson 972-317-3155 (105) (949) Ms. Madge Middleton 1 Quadrille St. 609 E. Boynton (687) Amarillo 79106 Hamilton 76531 11851 High Dale Drive, 806-655-4384 254-386-5734 #122A Dallas 75234 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4 972-241-6012 Mrs. Jacqueline Pointer Mrs. Kaye Swain Mrs. Victoria Allen (W. C.) (183) Chairman Chairman 815 N. Ole Ambrose Rd. (Robert) (1124) (Edward) (39) (64) Bells 75414 507 Cindy Lane 407 Hudgins Street 903-965-4841 Lorena 76655 Smithville 78957 254-857-4670 512-627-5837 118 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR SCHEDULE OF OUR FUTURE (Calendar) Continued from Page 115 Mrs. Carolyn A. Abercrombie Mrs. Jean Hemby Mr. Bobby Smith (Richard) (1003) (631) (Frank) (920) (706) P. O. Box 457 130 E. Shore Drive 10410 Kirkhall Livingston 77351 Clear Lake Shores 77565 Houston 77089 936-327-5913 281-535-4726 281-922-4142 Mrs. Coy Baker Mrs. Sharon S. Hewitt (711) (1096) (W. S. Sib) (798) (261) DISTRICT 5 2112 Locklaine Dr. 523 Teresa) Pasadena 77502 Highlands Mr. Henry (Hank) Knepp 713-472-0996 77562 Chairman Mr. George A. Bernardo 281-427-6363 (Catherine I.) (1044) (540) (Isabel C.) (1088) Mr. Wallace Jackson 4438 Donegal Drive 8787 Shenandoah Park Dr. (Jerre) (11) Corpus Christi 78413 Apt. 825 204 Pamela Drive 361-855-9379 Conroe 77385 Baytown 77521 Mrs. Mildred Arnold 281-389-0758 Mr. David S. Levy (276) (555) Mrs. Marie Best (Mary F.) (798) 2600 Hunter Rd. Apt. #2102 (1035) 4202 Carlisle Court San Marcos 78666 #10 Best Road Baytown 77521 512-392-2167 Apple Springs 75926 281-435-0345 Mrs. Alice Briones-Ditmer 936-831-2473 Mrs. Janell Lowe (H.R.) (3) Mrs. Billie Biehle (Gene) (74) 8507 Eaglecrest Blvd. (23) (996) P. O. Box 423 San Antonio 78239 1005 Wesley Lane Brazoria 77422 210-862-7362 Lexington 78947 979-798-7370 Mrs. Mary Francias Caid 979-773-4480 Mrs. Joyce McKnight (297) Mr. Gail Blackmon (Wilburn) (1111) 706 Barton Street (996) (23) 1129 Alma Drive Uvalde 78801 621 Well Street Lumberton 77657 830-278-7926 Lexington 78947 409-755-6824 Mrs. La Rue Calisesi 979-773-2948 Mrs. Melissa Mosley (James) (1108) Mrs. Mary Dennis (193) 209 Terlingua Dr. (1079) 9402 Tanyard Church Lane Portland 78374 1811 Jester Way Midway 75852 361-643-3277 Nederland 77627 Mrs. Bertiss Norris Mrs. Janie Belle Calk 409-722-6311 (1121) (141) (581) Mrs. Jo Fleming 11900 Wickchester #613 387 Langford Place (185) Houston 77043 San Antonio 78221 12187 CR 3281 E. 281-558-8532 210-923-5281 Garrison 75946 Ms. Evelyn L. Peek Mrs. Peggy Curlis 936-347-3149 (415) (36) Mrs. Jewel C. Gammon 19018 Volley Vale Court 448 Yorktown Blvd. (1065) Humble 77346 Kerrville 78028 2822 S. Peach Hollow Cir. 281-852-4521 830-792-4758 Pearland 77584 Miss Owen Louise Roades Mrs. Eloise Ficke 713-436-9530 (429) (167) (264) Mr. Billie L. Hargrove 7502 Cherry Brook Ct. 1902 FM 502 (Barbara A.) (144) Sugar Land 77479 Rochelle 76872 P. O. Box 432 281-937-1030 325-463-5382 Lyons 77863 979-596-1805 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 119 SCHEDULE OF OUR FUTURE (Calendar) Continued from Page 116 Mrs. Barbara Gilley Mrs. Marsha Curry Mrs. Dell Beadle (36) (1023) (177) (787) 605 CR 184 8084 FM 858 5500 W. 9th Box 117 Karnes City 78118 Ben Wheeler 75758 Amarillo 79106 830-780-3489 903-479-3542 806-467-7265 Mrs. Barbara L. Gilliam Mr. John Fields Mrs. Barbara Brooks (404) (831) (1074) (447 2433 CR 4516 903 Idlewood Dr. (310 Penwell Hondo 78861 White Oak 75693 Odessa 79763 830-741-2141 903-297-0437 432-352-1325 Mrs. Bobbie Hargett Mrs. Hazel Hampton Mrs. Shirley Echols (555) (246) 504 Hargett Lane (1120) (738) Seguin 78155 200 RCR 1515 4312 Huero Ave. Rear 830-379-0498 Point 75472 El Paso 79903 Mrs. Martha Heard 903-447-3022 915-203-7133 (Bruce T.) (61) (874) Mr. Armon C. Lester Mrs. Bertha Howell 1701 Rose Dr. (Theresa M.) (211) (561) Alice 78332 1028 Louise Lane P.O. Box 222 361-664-3860 Wake Village 75501 Grandfalls 79742 Mrs. Marjorie May Russell 903-832-3435 432-547-2336 (783) Mr. Joseph L. Munn Mr. Cecil Laws P.O. Box 397 (90) (Sherron) (713) (84) Menard 76859 29 Scotsmeadow Lane (3027 Lavell 325-396-4621 Gainesville 76240 Wichita Falls 76308 Mrs. Thelma A. Shaw 940-668-1308 940-692-7784 (Newton B.) (133) Mrs. Donna Reed Mrs. Betty Elizabeth Ray 214 Fount Street (574) (Mac) (877) Pleasanton 78064 9318 Faircrest 1210 6th St. 830-569-8252 Dallas 75238 Shallowater 79363 Mr. Carl Strange 214-341-9879 806-832-5660 (1115) 218 Coral Mrs. Rose Riley Mr. Jim Roby San Antonio 78223 (Jerry N.) (1132) (1128 (164) 210-643-7097 (3022 Riley Dr. P.O. Box 284 Lancaster 75134 Girard 79518 SHOP WISELY 972-224-4597 Mrs. Dorothy White (Credit Card Committee) Mrs. Billy J. Williams (1072) (183) 2041 Swenson Mrs. Shirley Martindale 1073 Canterbury Dr. Abilene 79603 General Chairman Sherman 75092 325-673-2554 (C. J.) (249) 903-870-0518 417 Fairhaven DISTRICT 3 Hurst 76054 DISTRICT 2 817-281-6239 Mrs. Betty Hancock Mrs. Shirley Schoor Chairman DISTRICT 1 Chairman (Tommy G.) (1140) (959) Mrs. Miquelyn Le Galley (Randy) (898) (76) 2801Collard Rd. Chairman (3509 N.C.Rd. 1660 Arlington 76017 (687) Lubbock 79416 817-360-9871 113 Winding Creek Drive 806-763-7746 Highland Village 75077 972-523-2726 120 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR SHOP WISELY (Credit Card Committee) Continued from Page 117 Mrs. Cheryl Albrecht Mrs. Connie Bilby Mrs. Joan C. Scott (Darrell) (820) (Rollins) (257) (433) (621) (1124) 701 Denair P.O. Box 1063 114 Thiele Rd. Fort Worth 76028 Bridgeport 76426 Lorena 76655 817-834-7181 940-683-3125 254-749-1-26 Mr. Lloyd Bolton Mrs. Linda Booker Mrs. Edie Todd (Mildred) (922) (20) (Ralph W.) (677) (1139) 7101 CR 1230 1212 Dearing St. 299 Myrow Rd. Godley 76044 Port Neches 77651 Livingston 77351 817-389-3596 409-722-6032 936-327-7015 Mr. James Honea Mrs. Pat Chuber (360) (Paul) (981) (710) DISTRICT 5 102 West Walnut 218 Wroxton Dr. Coleman 76834 Conroe 77304 Mrs. Kathleen Skeen 325-625-4730 936-756-6461 Chairman Mrs. Ann Jay Miss Caryn Harris (Winston) (988) (443) (1081) (1065) P.O. Box 83 P.O. Box 147 193 Grammar St. Medina 78055 Gorman 76454 Houston 77047 830-589-7715 254-734-2275 713-812-6812 Mr. Thomas Carnes Mr. Joe G. Long Mrs. Carol H. James (200) (Wilma Faye) (490) (871) (Tony G., Sr.) (220) P.O. Box 63734 403 Evergreen 105 Cannon St. Pipe Creek 78063 Harken Heights 76548 Clute 77531 Mrs. Barbara Jolley 254-699-4811 979-265-1720 (581) (913) Mr. Web Mays Mr. Percy "Lee" Johnson 387 Langford Place (909) (Linda Vae) (11) San Antonio 78221 Rt. 2 Box 204 752 CR 614 210-923-5281 Goldthwaite 76844 Dayton 77535 Mrs. Ruth E. Mason Mr. Duane E. Russell 936-258-8391 (Daniel B.) (141) (734) (Norma) (1124) Mr. Burley Jones 5800 Royal Cllub 1009 Dendron Dr. (Doris M.) (465) San Antonio 78239 Hewitt 76643 130 CR 2181 E 210-657-1936 254-666-0550 Cleveland 77327 Mrs. Sharon Miller Mrs. Matilda "Tillie" Treadway 281-592-3659 (473) (215) Mrs. Wendy Martinez 1709 Lemon P.O. Box 551 (193) Edinburg 78539 Hamilton 76531 4555 Arbor Lane 956-451-7544 254-386-5918 Madisonville 77864 Mrs. Jo Nell Robertson Mr. Ivan Wallace 936-348-9592 (Bob R.) (61) (Lola "Peaches") (999) Mrs. Linda Nichols P.O. Box 586 3316 W. Sublett Rd. (Norm) (1107) Freer 78357 Arlington 76017 10426 Overview Dr. 361-394-6695 Sugar Land 77478 Mr. Buck Thompson DISTRICT 4 281-491-3220 (Jari) (297) (204) Miss Francie Spirkoff Mrs. Vella Noblin P.O. Box 2025 Chairman (144) Bracketville 78832 (915) (711) 8601 Hwy. 290W Lot 12 830-563-2843 319 Ave. B Brenham 77833 South Houston 77587 979-830-8345 713-946-1960 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 121

SPREADING GOOD Mrs. Mary Nell Reimers DISTRICT 3 CHEER (Paul) (812) (Time and Talent) 748 CR 334 Mrs. Jean James Waskom 75692 Chairman Mrs. Janice G. Hoffman 903-766-3812 (Patrick) (684) General Chairman Mrs. Betty Waldrep 8708 Overland Drive (Boyce D.) (64) (Frank) (211) Fort Worth 76179 109 Childers Drive 1719 W. 9th Street 817-236-8733 Bastrop 78602 Texarkana 75501 Mr. Larry W. Brown 512-303-4453 903-793-1435 (1125) Mrs. Ruby M. Waldrum 524 E. Mission DISTRICT 1 (Everett R.) (1113) Crowley 76036 23162 Lakewood Drive 817-297-1613 Mrs. Ann Wyatt Frankston 75763 Mrs. Mae Curry Chairman 903-876-3624 (Odies) (361) (Bill) ( 1090) P. O. Box 198 218 Sunnybrook Dr. DISTRICT 2 Gordon 76453 Longview 75605 254-6-72-5242 903-663-1021 Mrs Tanya L. Meadows Mrs. Sissy Furie Mrs. Estelle Baker Chairman (Mike) (756) (433) (Ralph) (1082) 3552 Beverly Drive 381 CR 1742 5302 90th Street Fort Worth 76117 Chico 76431 Lubbock 79424 817-834-6056 940-644-2311 806-790-3330 Mrs. Susan Hindash Mrs. Jean Locke Brown Mrs. Oleta Cornelius (656) (Bill J.) (959) (J. N.) (989) P.O. Box 3438 2725 Blanton P. O. Box 53 Cleburne 76033 Dallas 75227 Rule 79547 817-517-5330 214-381-3844 940-996-2167 Mrs. Jean Hobbs Mrs. Sarah Fields Mrs. Gloria Fambro (Bruce) (316) (73) (John P. III) (831) (355) (Royce) (561) 2303 Monte Carlo 903 Idlewood Drive 301 S. Kenneth St. Cedar Park 78613 White Oak 75693 Monahans 79756 512-475-0785 903-938-2220 432-943-4930 Miss Gay Jones Mrs. Joan Hinton Mrs. Brenda Hofmann (295) (1114) (821) (384) P. O. Box 91536 147 Deer Island Rd. P. O. Box 470 Austin 78709 Mabank 75156 Shamrock 79079 512-470-2072 903-451-3680 806-256-3115 Mr. John G. Long Mrs. Faye Jones Mrs. Jane Ann Roby (Delores) (21) (274) (1132) (164) 117 North Denton Rd. 11311 Iris P. O. Box 284 Weatherford 76086 Balch Springs 75180 Girard 79518 817-596-0776 972-286-1313 806-284-5485 Mrs. Judy M. Lunsford Mrs. Wanda Kimball Mrs. Janice Strange (310) (3) (Jack) (170) (82) (Joe) (785) 105 Fox Creek Drive 1866 CR 2246 502 E.Lannv Comanche 76442 Greenville 75402 Brownfield 74316 325-356-3706 903-883-2070 806-637-3439 122 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR SPREADING GOOD CHEER (Time and Talent) Continued from Page 119 Mrs. Bobbie Pinto Mrs. Iris Perkins Mrs. Jacquelyn Rhodes (Charles) (639) (7) (Jack D.) (71) (914) (36) 5612 Lake Highlands P.O. Box 52 P. O. Box 56 Waco 76710 Vidor 77670 Carnes City 78118 254-772-5415 409-769-3340 830-780-2200 Mrs. Myrtlene Smith Mrs. Joyce Shiflett Mrs. Paatricia Sandell (286) (Robert) (240) (Bill) (641) P.O. Box 364 335 FM 3179 1001 South Ed Carey Drive Marlin 76661 Huntsville 77340 #106 254-803-2019 936-295-4467 Harlingen 78552 Mrs. Ona Lee Taylor Mrs. Nondia Smith 956-412-1169 (668) (Bobby) (706) Mrs. Nancy C. Storey 1006 Royal Lane 10410 Kirkhall Dr. (C. T. "Bud") (162) (1044) Graham 76450 Houston 77089 161 N. Rife Street 940-549-3749 713-299-6419 Aransas Pass 78336 Mrs. Arline Willis Mrs. Carolyn Sturgeon 361-758-2067 (425) (Gary L.) (621) Mrs. Janet L. Vogt 2515 Fox Crossing 130 Highland Terrace (Buck) (826) Burnet 78611 League City 77573 3539 Greenridge 512-756-0263 281-332-0092 San Angelo 76904 Mrs. Barbara Wilson 325-944-4648 DISTRICT 4 (64) Mrs. Mary E. West 152 Tahitian Drive (641) Mrs. Delphia Von Heeder Bastrop 78602 1001 South Ed Carey Drive Chairman 512-303-5733 #160 (Dwight) (1080) (1095) Harlingen 78552 1008 Crystal River Rd. DISTRICT 5 956-428-8773 Montgomery 77316 Mrs. Jeanne Williams 936-447-3852 Mrs. Mary Brunet (963) (316) Mrs. Joanne Barrett Chairman 3601 Vara Drive (Eugene "Buck") (631) (Art) (1103) Austin 78754 1610 Old Highway 35 N. 280 Wildflower Lane 512-926--9429 Livingston 77351 Seguin 78155 936-327-5219 830-372-2693 STARS MOLDING THE Mrs. Beverly Bauman Mrs. Eunice Byars FUTURE (Julius) (1107) (376) (874) Mrs. Laura Sharp 162 Bluebonnet St. 1027 Scenic Drive General Chairman Sugar Land 77478 Johnson City 78636 (Jerry) (741) 281-494-5774 830-868-4367 4509 Kingfisher Dr. Mrs. Patricia Callahan Mrs. Emma J. "Janie" Edwards Houston 77035 (1095) (335) (581) 713-721-7612 3934 Sandlewood P. O. Box 872 Pasadena 77504 Lytle 78052 DISTRICT 1 281-487-1917 830-709-3034 Mrs. Mary Jeanette Davis Mrs. Linda Green Mrs. Marlene Scholari (Delbert E.) (222) (Victor) (204) Chairman P. O. Box 144 126 Alambre Dr. (Joe) (959) North Zulch 77872 Del Rio 78840 2838 White Oak Dr. 936-399-2241 830-774-0689 Grand Prairie Dr. 75052 817-265-6263 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 123 STARS MOLDING THE FUTURE Continued from Page 120 Mrs. Lorrayne Adams Mrs. Wanda Riggs Mrs. Billye F. Ellis (355) (Glenn) (377) (Ralph L.) (713) 1615 N. Bradford St. Rt. 7, Box 221-A 4330 Chelsea Dr. Gilmer 75644 Jacksonville 75766 Wichita Falls 76309 903-843-6696 903-586-0410 940-692-0127 Miss Marty Atkerson Mr. Charles Steen Mrs. Dorothy R. Fletcher (574) (395) (506) 423-B East Polk 224 Thomas Rd. 1116 15th, Box 272 Richardson 75081 Palestine 75808 Paducah 79248 972-866-5765 903-729-4646 806-492-3145 Mrs. Mary Choate Mrs. Velma White Mrs. Margaret Gaber (219) (Joe L.) (118) (786) 3549 Calle Del Sol P.O. Box 276 901 Escondido Irving 75062 Kerens 75144 Brownfield 79316 972-252-7133 903-874-6361 806-637-6189 Mrs. Barbara Darity Mrs. Pat Wildry Mrs. Jennifer Galloway (Phil) (718) (610) (1010) 1112 Markeda 303 Solti Dr. 5013 Pimlico Sulphur Springs 75482 Longview 75005 Midland 79707 903-438-0285 903-663-0894 432-522-2922 Mrs. Alta Fangio Mrs. Barbara Zihlman Mrs. LaVera Mitchell (Fred T.) (1045) (Joe R.) (943) (Richard E.) (67) 310 34th St. N.E. 505 Kathy Drive 1505 Stadlum Ave. Paris 75460 De Soto 75115 Big Spring 79720 903-785-6431 972-230-0230 432-267-8951 Mrs. Mary Fouse Mrs. Margie Osborne (Larry) (852) (1129) DISTRICT 2 (James) (797) (785) 9136 S. Hwy. 78 316 Cherry St. Leonard 75452 Mrs. Ramona K. Hall Levelland 79336 903-583-3820 Chairman 806-894-3413 Mrs. Jo Anna Mintor (Gary) (785) Mrs. Traci Pendergrass (1027) 1416 E. Tate (42) P.O. Box 489 Brownfield 79316 P.O. Box 473 Sanger 76266 806-637-8163 Halliday 76366 940-458-4242 Mrs. Nancy Bevill 940-586-9016 Mr. Lowell Pahl (1072) Mrs. Audrey Rusher (1114) (821) #5 Edgemont Ct. (312) 216 Archer Lane Abilene 79605 134 Ave. B Gun Barrel City 75143 325-698-9016 Hereford 79045 903-340-9299 Mrs. Sara Crowder 806-364-4233 Mrs. Ruby Dell Powell (A. M."Mac") (833) Mrs. Jessie Vaden (879) (211) 326 Westview (1010) 309 Milam St. Abilelne 79603 401 Helen Greathouse Cir. Maud 75567 325-673-1897 Apt. 118 903-585-2406 Mrs. Helen Curb Midland 79707 Mrs. Betty Preston (1008) 432-697-9024 (David) (1) (887) 3641 Bonham 6714 Gaston Ave. Odessa 79762 Dallas 75214 432-362-4638 214-826-3932 124 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR STARS MOLDING THE FUTURE Continued from Page 121 DISTRICT 3 Mrs. Karen Ribbes Mrs. Faye Bassham (116) (957) Mrs. Loretta Booth 1003 La Monte 188 CR 249 Chairman Brownwood 76801 Ganado 77962 (Bill) (834) (820) Mr. Earl Sadberry 361-771-2759 6321 Woodstream Trail (Judy) (693) Mrs. Fae Boutotte Fort Worth 76133 7209 Hwy. 16 (1002) (87) 817-294-5993 DeLeon 76444 P.O. Box 332 Mrs. Sally Cassady 254-893-4361 Centerville 75833 (Duane) (530) (801) Mrs. Nellie Smith 903-536-7282 2473 CR 199 (1118) Mrs. Betty Jean Clark Iredell 76649 2205 Prairie Creek Rd. (Lifus A.) (711) (907) 254-968-8342 Granite Shoals 78654 P.O. Box 366 Mrs. Wilma Conley 830-596-0055 Naples 75568 (820) (982) Mrs. Linda Totten 903-897-2229 (Douglas) (639) 5332 Black Dr. Mrs. Jennifer Colson 1116 Knotty Oaks Drive Haltom City 76137 (Cody) (1081) (1065) Waco 76712 817-428-9868 9202 Soneridge Canyon Ln. 254-776-1793 Mrs. Sandra Connally Houston 77089 Mrs. Marily Williams (247) 281-734-2576 (Kenneth) (283) 400 Ave. C Mrs. Mary S. Dixon 380 CR 3670 Santa Anna 76878 China Springs 76633 (186) Mrs. Helen Dupree 254-836-4819 9 Bawder (684) Mrs. Martha Wolfe Huntsville 77320 4812 Flagstone (390) 936-438-8407 Ft. Worth 76114 565 Plum Lane Mrs. Patricia B. Dowden 817-626-4125 Jacksboro 76458 (315) Mrs. Joyce Followill Rt. 3, Box 598 (274) (21) DISTRICT 4 Woodville 75979 406 Bridge St. 409-429-5109 Weatherford 76086 Mrs. Irene Coulter Mrs. Judy Doyal 817-594-2666 Chairman (James C.) (710) Mrs. Doreen Hamblin (Dicky) (220) 811 North Main (Marvin) (490) 135 Ivy Conroe 77301 2919 Cedar Knob Rd. #31 Jones Creek 77541 936-494-3707 Harker Heights 76548 979-233-4748 Mrs. Patricia Englishbee 254-698-7103 Mrs. Ann Allen (Donald L.) (1088) Mrs. Naomi McDonel (75) 604 1/2 John Alber (419) P.O. Box 631 Houston 77076 P.O. Box 53 (Sour Lake 77659 281-820-0250 Iredill 76649 409-287-3474 Mrs. Diane Flanagan Mrs. Paula Milburn Mrs. Lillie Mae Almand (Herman) (1047) (W. P.) (769) (11) 25348 Curtis Rd. P.O. Box285 1308 Elm St. Waller 77484 Hillsboro 76645 Baytown 77520 713-656-9968 254-582-5227 281-422-7219 Mrs. Martha Flower Mrs. Jerri O'Docharty Ms. Betty Barr (1065) (Ray) (810) (651) 3627 Ryann Ct. P.O. Box 106 702 Fairbanks Pasadena 79505 Groesbeck 76642 Houston 77009 281-998-0904 254-729-2962 713-695-8355 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 125 STARS MOLDING THE FUTURE Continued from Page 122 Miss Carolyn Humphreys Mrs. Ruth Steele Mrs. Maurita Foote (938) (Perry) (24) (988) (1062) (821) P.O. Box 115 1012 Guadalupe St. #5-A 6850 FM 316 South Etoile 75944 Kerrville 78028 Eustace 75124 936-854-3292 830-792-6941 903-451-4619 Mrs. Alice Johnson Mrs. Juanita Williams Mrs. Dorothy Gumpert (Jack L.) (621) (36) (377) 614 Coryell St. 104 Bluebonnet Dr. 1219 N. Bolton League City 77573 Kenedy 78119 Jacksonville 75766 281-332-3209 830-583-2109 903-586-1228 Mrs. Fae C. Martin Miss Helen Higgins (1003) STARS ON PARADE (935) P.O. Box 46 (Publicity) 535 Degan Shepherd 77371 Lewisville 75057 936-628-6980 Mrs. Jo Nell Barry 972-436-5297 Mrs. Evelyn S. Mielsch General Chairman Mr. David R. Modisette (380) (A. J. “Bud”) (21) (274) (Gail) (1033) P.O. Box 1533 1205 South Mill St. P.O. Box 205 Bay City 77404 Weatherford 76086 Ore City 75683 979-244-2121 817-596-8400 903-968-3952 Mrs. Mary Mollins DISTRICT 5 DISTRICT 1 (219) (1116) 625 W. Grenoble Mrs. Brenda Smith Costello Mr. Alfred Bell Grand Prairie 75052 Chairman Chairman 972-263-8509 (643) (Carolyn) (219) (794) Mrs. Stacey Nolen P.O. Box 907 217 Laurie Ave. (Gary) (355) Bandera 78003 De Soto 75115 1222 US Hwy N. 271 830-751-2283 972-224-7105 Gilmer 75644 Mr. Howard C. Hare Mrs. Anita Bowling 903-797-2936 (Dorothy D.) (641) (1045) Mrs. Edith Pettit 2801 E. Harrison #51 5125 F.M. 196 (183) Harlingen 78550 Pattonville 75468 1212 W. Center #2701 956-421-3525 903-652-6703 Sherman 75092 Mrs. Alla Deen Knadle Mrs. Kaethe Combs 903-893-4117 (527) (935) (Jerry) (1086) Mrs. Charlotte Soape 1304 Colgate Dr. 1660 Poplar Dr. (747) Lewisville 75077 Mesquite 75149 301 FM 2517 972-420-8612 972-288-4242 Carthage 75633 Mrs. Glenda McNeill Mrs. Betty Crow 903-693-9344 (Coy) (80) (Hardy) (151) Mrs. Patsy L. Thompson 1102 FM 384B 2703 S. William St. (Clifford E. “Gene”) (156) Winters 79567 Atlanta 75551 (366) 325-743-8946 903-796-3513 3531 VZ CR 3710 Mrs. Chloe Riddle Mr. Burl Davis Wills Point 75169 (354) (1044) (1119) 903-896-4421 501 Stirman St. P.O. Box 845 Mrs. Jo Ann Truitt Corpus Christi 78411 Van Alstyne 75495 (906) 361-855-3149 903-482-6486 800 Wildwood Rd. Mr. William J. Scales Miss Janice Fannin Daingerfield 75638 (Bonnie) (200) (794) 903-645-2918 1 Doeskin Dr. #1501 1018 Chalmers Boerne 78006 Dallas 75211 210-488-3663 972-603-2534 126 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR STARS ON PARADE (Publicity) Continued from Page 123 Mrs. Joann York Mrs. Wilma Skelton Mrs. Sandra Imes (356) (101) (810) 412 E. Emory St. P.O. Box 861 813 E. Glendale Marshall 75670 Childress 79201 Mexia 76667 903-934-8585 940-937-3275 254-562-3329 Mrs. Anna L. Woodley Mrs. Karen Lovelace DISTRICT 2 (506) (639) P.O. Box 357 Highland Parkway Mrs. Kimi McGee Paducah 79248 China Spring 76633 Chairman 806-492-2431 Ms. Jerre Miller (Gary) (447) (1072) DISTRICT 3 (617) 3117 Revere Ct. 1609 Wilson Road Abilene 79601 Mrs. Sue Meadows Fort Worth 76112 325-665-7314 Chairman 817-457-4268 Mrs. Nancy Berngen (1005) Mrs. Frances Peacock (Dr. Frank E.) (424) P.O. Box 36 (500) P.O. Box 688 Purmela 76566 406 Robin Chillicothe 79225 254-865-6605 Throckmorton 76483 940-852-5213 Mrs. Evelyn W. Adams 940-849-3591 Mrs. Judy P. Burchard (171) Mrs. Maida Scott (1072) P.O. Box 356 (733) (591) 1118 Shaney Ln. Glen Rose 76043 800 CR 136 Clyde 79510 254-897-2325 Moran 76464 325-895-2417 Mrs. Joyce Bramlett Mrs. Tina Shearman Mrs. Deena Garrett (44) (498) (363) 1638 S. FM 4 132 PR 3632 811 N. 19th Palo Pinto 76484 Springtown 76082 Lamesa 79331 940-659-3041 806-872-5574 Mrs. Patricia J. Cooper DISTRICT 4 Mrs. Betty M. Johnson (1070) (561) 203 CR 229 Mrs. Sheri Nanny 902 W. 31st #6 Briggs 78608 Chairman Monahans 79756 512-489-9135 (856) 432-943-9468 Mrs. Florence Garnett 2915 Little Branch Court Mrs. Dorothea Riggs (810) Houston 77082 140 PR 5425 A (Charles) (653) 281-589-9760 Groesbeck 76642 P.O. Box 1515 Mrs. Lou Ann Berry 254-729-0242 Dumas 79029 (382) Mrs. Laura Geyer 806-935-5694 3607 FM 842 (Jeff) (617) Ms. Ann Michelle Romaine Lufkin 75901 P.O. Box 2225 (Robert Leo) (244) Mrs. Carolyn Brock Weatherford 76086 10929 Lakewood 817-988-5724 (George W.) (1080) El Paso 79935 Mrs. Susan Hall 3014 Greenhaven Lane 915-591-0081 (316) (589) Houston 77092 Mrs. Clara Shockley 400 Deerfast Dr. 713-686-8711 (833) Round Rock 78664 Mrs. Juanita Bussey 2905 Robertson Dr. Ms. Konnie Harrell (683) Abilene 79606 (820) (1028) 1125 Brenda Dr. 325-698-9998 3804 Delmas Dr. Deer Park 77536 Benbrook 76116 817-244-8768 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 127 STARS ON PARADE (Publicity) Continued from Page 124 Mrs. Lee Ann Cain Mrs. Erna Moore Mrs. Helen Hambrick (631) (1003) (581) (189) 479 Wilson Lake Estate Rd. 522 Sutten St. 4700 King St. Apt. #33 Livingston 77351 Pleasanton 78064 Greenville 75401 936-563-3056 830-569-3551 903-454-4188 Mrs. Barbara Collins Mrs. Maggie Walters Mrs. Mary G. Marble (1058) (24) (959) Box 9813 105 Ranchero 11382 Rupley Ln. Houston 77213 Kerrville 78028 Dallas 75218 281-452-9561 830-895-1371 214-327-4786 Mrs. Connie Deal Mr. Jerry Owens (Jimmie) (311) SUPPORTING OUR (Lorrie) (1136) (1103) 3 Lou John TROOPS 10587 Buccaneer Pt. Hearne 77859 Frisco 75034 979-255-6028 972-625-1155 Mr. Frank W. Randle Mrs. Mildred Gilbreath Mrs. Sammie Porter General Chairman (914) (Carl) (1033) (1083) (Barbara) (987) 16312 FM 105 8895 Pearson Rd. 2219 Cobble Creek Dr. Orange 77630 Ore City 75683 Houston 77073 409-768-1363 903-968-4569 281-784-1986 Mr. Joe E. Noblin Mr. Joe Scholari (144) (Marlene) (959) DISTRICT 1 8601 Hwy 290 Lot #12 2838 White Oak Drive Brenham 77833 Grand Prairie 75052 Mrs. Pat Washington 979-830-8345 214-978-8316 Chairman Mrs. Leota Romine Mrs. Rebecca Thompson (Delton) (151) (Paul) (220) (Joseph) (597) P.O. Box 584 59 Callalilly Ct. 11623 CR 173 N. Atlanta 75551 Lake Jackson 77566 Overton 75684 903-796-2716 979-297-7643 903-984-4785 Mrs. Betty Bielss Mrs. Alva Whiteley (151) DISTRICT 5 (943) P.O. Box 336 600 C Pratt Rd. Holland 76534 Mrs. Sarah White Red Oak 75154 254-657-9571 Chairman 972-617-2810 Mr. Charles J. Bjerke (158) (Enid F.) (1114) 301 Windrock Dr. DISTRICT 2 147 Rush Rd. Victoria 77904 Gun Barrel City 75156 361-575-0066 Mr. Carl Unlaub 903-451-4137 Mrs. Carole Hildebran Chairman Mrs. Martha Cameron (354) (Betty) (653) (703) P.O. Box 60051 P.O. Box 302 3307 Raintree Drive Corpus Christi 78466 Dumas 79029 Plano 75074 361-986-0476 806-935-2330 972-424-1730 Mrs. Kathy McColly Mr. Larry Knowles Mrs. Ann Campbell (Ken) (80) (312) (Eddie) (16) 114 Davis St. Arsah Ave. P.O. Box 765 Gainesville 76240 Friona 79035 Bowie 76230 940-668-8944 806-250-3210 940-872-5656 128 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS Continued from Page 125 Mrs. Pauline Lybrand DISTRICT 4 Mr. Fred McKelvey (Lowell) (1008) (1008) (Verna) (706) 4701 Anetta Dr. Mrs. Georgia F. Wisby 9727 Mango St. Midland 79703 Chairman Houston 77075 432-520-4584 (Allen K.) (711) 713-943-3943 Mrs. Gloria Nolan 4303 Blind River Drive Mr. M. R. "T-Bud" Thomas (Thomas) (30) Pasadena 77504 (Vivian) (1058) 3318 S. 7th St. 281-991-1827 14106 Foxford Way Abilene 79605 Mrs. Irene Ashwood Houston 77015 325-676-4466 (Gordon) (11) 713-453-2421 5113 Inverness Dr. Mr. Delbert P. Perry Mr. Dwight Von Heeder Baytown 77521 (244) (Delphia) (1095) 281-424-9715 5108 Knox Dr. 1008 Crystal River Road Mrs. Sammie Baker El Paso 79904 Montgomery 77316 (George) (1058) (465) 915-755-2981 936-447-3852 13857 FM 787 W Cleveland 77327 DISTRICT 3 281-593-2362 DISTRICT 5 Mrs. Paulette Bartlett Mrs. Acey Guile (Walter) (1095) Mrs. Donna A. Eason Chairman P.O. Box 1733 Chairman (249) New Caney 77357 (783) 1408 Seely 281-354-1475 1025 Lieck Rd. Arlington 76018 Mrs. Wynell Coats Fort McKavett 76841 817-690-4889 (838) (1105) 325-396-2048 Mrs. Carmen Donham 39 Camberwell Court Mrs. Gwen Cartwright (247) The Woodlands 77380 (641) 507 Bowie Ave. 281-419-2227 1203 N. Expwy. 77 #370 Santa Anna 76878 Mrs. Eunice Cole Harlingen 78552 915-393-3783 (William) (193) 956-364-2991 Mrs. Helen Hood 710 E. Morris St. Mrs. Anne Langston (H. G. "Bo") (283) Madisonville 77864 (10) (1) 948 Middle Windsor Rd. 936-348-6141 510 Wanda St. McGregor 76657 Mrs. Rebecca (Becky) Dunn San Angelo 76903 254-840-4114 (1131) (1065) 325-651-8827 Mrs. Velma Miller 4334 Saffron Lane Mr. Kenneth C. Lewis (1118) (216) Friendswood 77546 (Helen C.) (24) 6921 RR 2241 281-482-5520 43 E. Sunset Dr. Bluffton Mrs. Pauline Haussner Walker Kerrville 78028 512-793-2979 (Lindsey) (823) 830-792-4529 Miss Cindy Taylor 1140 Ivy Lane Mrs. Myra Patton (20) (656) Beaumont 77706 (36) (422) 712-A McAnear St. Apt. A 409-866-5080 P.O. Box 1818 Cleburne 76033 Mrs. Myra McGough Kenedy 78119 817-641-9094 (Roger) (415) 830-780-2800 Mrs. Cynthia Williams 20106 Salzburg Lane Mrs. Eva Lou Wooldridge (44) (21) Humble 77338 (353) 832-978-8528 4227 Fairview Rd. 2403 Valley Mrs. Margaret Ann McCaleb Millsap 76066 Carrizo Springs 78834 (798) 830-876-9966 1501 Colby Drive Baytown 77520 281-422-9701 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 129 SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS Continued from Page 126 Mrs. Margaret Wulff Mr. Wayne M. Gaddis Mrs. Ann Wilkinson (61) (Bertha) (508) (160) (576) 1217 Acapulco Cir. 603 Union Hill P.O. Box 1206 Alice 78332 Ennis 75119 Linden 75563 361-664-1381 972-846-2541 903-756-7816 Mrs. Martha Gardner Mrs. Mary Wynn THE WISDOM OF OUR (667) (290) (972) FOUNDER 3499 FM 1564 E 3144 Colgate (Founder’s Day Celebration) Greenville 75402 Tyler 75701 903-883-2320 903-592-6449 Mrs. Sharon Hill Adams Mrs. Laverne Gattis General Chairman (1119) DISTRICT 2 (Richard Lee) (856) 110 Kelly Ln. 2839 Kovar Rd. Van Alstyne 75495 Mrs. Refugia "Ruth" Naron Richmond 77469 903-482-5464 Chairman 713-826-9947 Mr. James R. Ivy (Raymond) (877) (Janet) (170) (1129) P.O. Box 100 DISTRICT 1 P.O. Box 355 Abernathy 79311 Point 75472 806-298-2906 Mrs. Ann Blanton 903-473-2488 Mr. Homer Bearden Chairman Mr. Kenneth R. Jackson (Ellen) (785) (151) (Linda) (1090) 1911 E. Rapoto P.O. Box 836 209 Ron St. Brownfield 79316 Atlanta 75551 Longview 75604 806-637-7826 903-796-5551 903-759-0305 Mrs. Judith Cook Fowler Mrs. Susan Baker Mrs. Shanan Love (John R.) (164) (16) (62) (Jim) (687) 3442 Grandview Dr. 170 Redwood St. 922 Santa Fe Drive San Angelo 76904 Bowie 76230 Saginaw 76131 325-277-1040 940-872-4266 817-415-4194 Mrs. Winford Dorsey Mrs. Kay Carlton Mrs. Gladys M. Pickett (66) (859) (Edwin R.) (959) P.O. Box 415 1288 Porter Rd. 10160 Caribou Trail Matador 79244 Flower Mound 75022 Dallas 75238 806-347-2685 903-430-1232 214-348-3528 Mr. James W. James Mrs. Nada C. Crouch Mrs. Peggy A. Rosamond (Joyce) (409) (Carrell C.) (246) (377) (421) 7006 Kyle Rd. 421 CR 4777 Rt. 5, Box 218 Big Spring 79720 Sulphur Springs 75482 Jacksonville 75766 433-268-1791 903-945-2333 903-854-2903 Mrs. Wanda Lamb Mrs. Barbara Eierdam Mrs. Dee Seeley (384) (George) (935) (1123) (Stan) (518) P.O. Box 370 475 CR 164 2300 Kathryn Ln. #2318 McLean 79057 Whitesboro 76273 Plano 75025 806-779-2703 940-612-3879 972-727-9663 Mrs. Faye Murphy Mrs. Jenette Fisher Mrs. Wanda Vaughan (William M. (Bill)) (833) (356) (W. E (Bill).) (908) 317 Westview 4204 Pine Burr Terrace 857 Bamboo Rd. Abilene 79603 Marshall 75672 Big Sandy 75755 325-672-2369 903-938-1578 903-636-4798 130 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR THE WISDOM OF OUR FOUNDER (Founder’s Day) Continued from Page 127 Mrs. Audri Rowell Mr. Jim Fentress Mrs. Ledois West (1072) (820) (215) 1334 Grand Ave. 7905 Irish Dr. N 120 County Road 615 Abilene 79605 Richland Hills 76180 Pottsville 76565 325-698-2884 817-428-7782 254-372-4618 Mrs. Ina Stewart Mrs. Verna Rae Gilbreath (67) (Robert E.) (116) (310) DISTRICT 4 2904 Goliad 1114 Phillips Dr. Big Spring 79720 Brownwood 76801 Mrs. Sharon London 325-643-4336 432-267-8585 Chairman Mrs. Anna Haws Mr. Michael F. Voight (Wes) (382) (1098) (617) (Audrey L.) (237) (42) 136 Rolling Meadows 1537 Southwinds Dr. 1401 El Camino #101 Euless 76040 Lufkin 75904 Wichita Falls 76302 936-875-3545 940-766-4404 817-354-9639 Mrs. Wanda Hollingsworth Mrs. Joan Baker Mrs. Linda Winkleblack (D. K.) (1065) (Wendell) (65) (Bill) (343) (812) 3802 E. Broadway 712 N. Wells St. P.O. Box 277 Pearland 77581 Pampa 79065 DeBerry 75639 903-766-3811 281-485-1061 806-663-0366 Mrs. Lorea Kays Mrs. Nancy Bouillion Mrs. Jean Wolking (Marvin) (591) (733) (1088) (David P.) (991) P.O. Box 102 9521 Gairloch 14855 Estrellita Moran 76464 El Paso 79925 Houston 77060 325-945-2310 915-592-6353 281-445-5094 Ms. Debbie Kilgore Mr. Robert Bradford DISTRICT 3 (684) (1028) (Jean) (1088) (741) 4348 Brom Bones Alley 14140 Sweeny Rd. Fort Worth 76114 Mr. W. E. Smith III Houston 77060 817-378-8488 Chairman 281-447-2863 Mr. Web Maye (Lesa G.) (67) (249) Ms. Carolyn Cox (909) (871) 3101 Olive Place Rt. 2, Box 204 (535) (957) Ft. Worth 76116 Goldthwaite 76844 2001 Ave. F #46 817-346-6711 Mrs. Estelle McKinzie El Campo 77437 Mrs. Billie Boatman (20) (656) 979-543-3800 (Marion C.) (929) 1033 Princeton Ms. Mary Beth Fitzsimmons 649 S. Vicha Rd. Cleburn 76033 (938) Axtell 76624 Mrs. Georgia Orr 11306S US Hwy 69 254-863-5446 (21) (274) Huntington 75949 Mrs. Judy Burchard 505 W. Spring St. 936-876-4488 (591) (1072) Weatherford 76086 Mr. Dale B. French 1118 Shaney Ln. 817-691-7081 (MaeDell) (15) Clyde 79510 Mrs. Carylon Orum P.O. Box 553 Ms. Molly Cliett (980) (109) Alvin 77512 (435) (247) 1502 Elm Lake Rd. 281-331-9751 3611 FM 568 Riesel 76682 Mrs. Joyce Gallemore Santa Anna 76878 254-644-9679 (Jimmie R.) (955) (1015) 325-348-3291 Mrs. Ruth Smith 6808 Orville Mrs. Carol Dorsey Doughty (William L.) (634) (427) Houston 77028 (Gary M.) (32) 665 CR 3155 4474 Cedar Creek Rd. Valley Mills 76689 713-631-6430 Temple 76504 254-934-2161 254-778-7589 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 131 THE WISDOM OF OUR FOUNDER (Founder’s Day) Continued from Page 128 Mrs. Evelyn Giesenschlag Mrs. Debbie Mitchell Mrs. Tootsie Creech (245) (Buck) (458) (Bill) (210) (750) 8851 FM 2039 4985 N. Oakland 16224 Oxbow Trail Somerville 77879 Bryan 77808 Buda 78610 979-272-8407 979-229-8340 512-295-5021 Mrs. Mary K. Gilbert Mr. Gary Mosmeyer Mrs. Chestine Goldsum (Ronald (Bill)) (509) (Sharon) (1102) (Edwin V.) (1106) 7369 FM 358 19019 Cochran Rd. P.O. Box 1113 Groveton 75845 Hempstead 77445 Zapata 78076 936-544-6483 281-389-3091 956-765-6115 Mrs. Mary Frances Gollnisch Mrs. Jeanie Price Mrs. Kathryn Hairell (838) (1105) (976) (Oscar C., Sr.) (282) (618) 37135 Whipstock 4898 CR 310 200 CR 417 Magnolia 77354 Caldwell 77836 Yoakum 77995 281-259-5212 979-535-4144 361-298-5888 Mrs. Vivian Thomas Mrs. Wanda Goodson Mr. Roy A. Harrell (M. R. "T-Bud") (1058) (Paul G.) (311) (287) (730) 14106 Foxford Way 6455 FM 2954 9856 St. Hwy. 1638 Houston 77015 Bremond 76629 Ozona 76943 713-453-2421 254-746-7035 325-392-2501 Mrs. Janeice Williams Mrs. Mary Harrington (11) Mr. Charles Kothman (Norris) (315) 13806 Cedar Lane (783) 809 FM 92 Dayton 77535 9238 FM 1674 Woodville 75979 Ft. McKeavitt 76841 409-429-3059 DISTRICT 5 325-396-2949 Mrs. Linda Vae Johnson Mrs. Lou Lane (Percy "Lee") (11) (634) Mr. Gary L. Bausell (Charles R.) (204) 752 CR 614 Chairman 106 Sagebrush Trail Dayton 77535 (Cynthia Y.) (200) Del Rio 78840 936-258-8391 7319 Steeple Park 830-775-2598 Mrs. Dawn Lang San Antonio 78256 Mrs. Lois Leverington (192) 210-215-2157 (Leonard) (1048) (187) 4049 FM 138 Mrs. Roberta Bell 162 Loyd Lane Garrison 75946 (353) (297) Blackwell 79506 936-347-2683 P.O. Box 362 325-743-2972 Dr. Mary F. Hewitt-Levy Carizzo Springs 78834 Mrs. Betty McCune (David S.) (798) (267) 830-876-2945 (641) 4202 Carlisle Ct. Mr. Neal Brigham 2322 Jackson Baytown 77521 (200) Harlingen 78550 281-427-6363 1934 Broken Oak 956-399-7947 San Antonio 78232 Mrs. Joyce L. Maxwell Mrs. Jean E. Payton 210-496-1092 (Donald L.) (1139) (Norman C.) (540) (1044) Mrs. June Brunson 413 Shady Lane 1128 Concho Dr. (1044) Livingston 77351 Corpus Christi 78407 P.O. Box 4614 936-967-0945 361-289-1640 Corpus Christi 78469 Mrs. Linda Meyers 361-241-4439 Mrs. Patricia Spivey (291) (224) Mrs. Darlene Byerly (Marvin) (158) P.O. Box 2591 (581) 107 King Arthur Jasper 75951 522 Sutton St. Victoria 77904 409-383-1651 Pleasanton 78064 361-575-6184 830-569-3551 132 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON 2006-2007

A YEAR TO REMEMBER (2006 - 2007 Yearbook)

The members of this committee will be responsible for actively selling the Grand Chapter Yearbook for 2006-2007 at all of the Schools of Instruction, and visiting the chapters in their districts and sections to promote the Yearbook. Chapters, members, and businesses will be given applications to purchase advertising for that publication.

BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP (Masonic Relations)

Members of the committee will visit the Masonic Lodges and speak about the benefits of being a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. They will stress that it is an organization in which hus- bands and wives may work together, and that it is another outlet for beneficent work, while developing new friendships and enjoying good fellowship. Committee members will carry petitions with them and make them available to Masons and their families.

BULLETIN COMMITTEE

Committee members will promote subscriptions and renewals of the Official Bulletin. The Bulletin is the most detailed source of information available to the membership. Chapters and/or individuals will be encouraged to order an Official Bulletin for new members as a gift upon initiation.

CARDINALS ON PARADE

The members of this Committee are responsible for supporting the cause of enabling the Grand Chapter of Texas to host the General Grand Chapter in the year 2012. The committee will make available at the Schools of Instruction and at other functions, the items which are currently being offered by the Cardinals. The proceeds will go directly to the Cardinals.

ENDOWED MEMBERSHIP STAMP COMMITTEE

Committee members will speak at chapters and explain the purpose of the Endowed Membership Stamp plan, the method of acquiring stamps, and that endowed memberships may be purchased in honor of someone, or in memory of a deceased member. The committee will encourage chapter secretaries to have both stamps and stamp booklets on hand at all times.

GIFTS TO TREASURE

This committee will be comprised of our most important treasures – those members who, for many years, have faithfully served Grand Chapter and their subordinate chapters. As their only responsibility, these members will be asked to share their knowledge and love of the Order with the chapters in their sections. KNOWLEDGE OF OUR ORDER

These committee members will encourage and assist in forming study classes regarding the Constitution, Code of Laws, and the Ritual. They will assist the Grand Examiner during the Schools of Instruction by selling Proficiency Stickers and being available to help give examinations. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 133 KNOWLEDGE OF OUR PAST (Historical Highlights)

This committee will bring to the attention of the membership our beautiful heritage and history. The members will have available the complete HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS for a donation of $25.00, and updates for $2.00 per page.

LET FREEDOM RING

This committee will have available for a donation of $10.00, a beautiful U.S. Flag pin made of Austrian Crystals. The proceeds will be designated to assist in defraying the cost of the General Grand Chapter Annual Assessment to Grand Chapter.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE (Youth)

The members of this committee will have available for a donation of $5.00, sun catchers which are in the shape of the State of Texas. Within the sun catcher is a star, an oil derrick, a long horn, and the Alamo. The proceeds will be divided between The Order of Rainbow for Girls and The Order of DeMolay. The members of the committee will encourage chapters to visit youth organizations to get acquainted with the youth, and to invite them to be guests at open meetings or to present programs

MARCH TO THE ABC’S (Music)

Special marches written for the Worthy Grand Matron and the Worthy Grand Patron will be offered to the membership for a donation of $5.00.

MEMBERSHIP AND VISITATION

Membership is the greatest need of our Order at this point in time. The members of this committee will visit chapters in their sections to encourage chapters to actively try to increase their membership by initiating new members and to brainstorm to try to recover those members who have become inac- tive. The committee will also actively promote visitation between the chapters in their sections.

PEDIATRIC SERVICES

The members of this committee will inform and direct the members in the making and collecting of quilts, afghans, blankets, and little stuffed animals. These items will be collected and distributed to the pediatric wings in local hospitals and/or Ronald McDonald Houses. Pull tabs and used computer ink cartridges will also be collected and distributed to the Ronald McDonald Houses. SCHEDULE OF OUR FUTURE (Calendar Committee)

The members of the committee will have available a calendar covering the 2006-2007 Grand Chapter year. The calendar, which can be carried in a pocket or a purse, will provide useful information to the membership, including the schedule of the Schools of Instruction, dates of Fraternal Visits, events honoring the Grand Line Officers, and other pertinent information. The calendar will be available for a donation of $5.00. 134 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR SHOP WISELY (Credit Card Committee)

Members of this committee will have with them, at all times, the credit card applications for the Eastern Star Credit Card, making them available to the membership, whenever possible. Since the Grand Chapter receives a “signing bonus” each time a new card is approved, and all we have to do is “shop wisely” to receive a rebate from the purchases of our members, the committee will encourage this means of purchasing.

SPREADING GOOD CHEER (Time and Talent)

The committee members will have available a diploma sticker for a donation of $1.00, which may be placed on a dues card. Parties will be planned and presented for the residents of the Texas Masonic Retirement Center, with each district being responsible for one of the following parties: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Independence Day.

STARS MOLDING THE FUTURE (Education)

The members of this committee will encourage each chapter to provide educational scholarships to qualified graduating seniors of a local school. Each chapter will establish its own guidelines for qual- ification. The committee members will also encourage the chapter to adopt a school within the community and provide special recognition of teachers during the year and especially during Texas Public School Week. This would be in addition to projects which chapters may currently have, such as providing school supplies for students.

STARS ON PARADE

The members of this committee will visit each chapter in their section to encourage the chapters to provide publicity to the general community regarding the activities of the membership with the chapters. The chapters will be encouraged to submit articles for publication to the local newspapers and/or radio and television stations regarding their events, including information of meetings, installations, benevolent projects, fund raisers, etc.

SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS

The members of this committee will be responsible for encouraging the membership of each chapter in their section to correspond with and to prepare and send “care packages” to our military men and women overseas. Acceptable cartons may be purchased at the U. S. Postal Service. They also have available the appropriate information for sending the cartons. In doing this, we are not only supporting our troops and attempting to make them more comfortable, but we are also making them aware of our Order and some of the moral values for which we stand.

THE WISDOM OF OUR FOUNDER (Founder’s Day Celebration)

The Grand Chapter of Texas will celebrate our founder’s birthday with a banquet at the Session in San Antonio, in August, 2007. A silent auction and a live auction will be incorporated into the activities of the evening. The members of the committee will encourage the membership of the sections to donate items or make monetary donations which will be contributed for the auctions. The proceeds of the auctions will be designated to Breast Cancer Research. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 135 136 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 137 138 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 139 MASTER OF CEREMONIES: At this time we are going to have the ceremonial lighting of the candles at your table. I hope you enjoy this portion before we get everyone in and seated. Stay in your chairs, please. You have been listening to the Grand Organist of Texas, Sister Jackie Stogner. Please tell her how great she is. [applause] Good evening. We will now have the processional of our honored members. The one leading this procession will be Sister Phyllis Macon, who is the first vice-president of the International Order of Grand Representatives. First will be Mr. William E. “Bill” Owen, Most Worthy Grand Patron, escorted by his wife Evalina, a Past Grand Marshal of Oklahoma. [applause] Next will be Mrs. Barbara Benton, Most Worthy Grand Matron, escorted by her husband Thomas H. Benton, who is also a Past Grand Patron of Oklahoma. [applause] Next we have Mr. John Creel, the Worthy Grand Patron of Texas, escorted by his wife Kathy, Grand Esther. [applause] And last we have Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron of Texas, escorted by Brother Jack Friend, Chairman of the Executive Committee. [applause] While she’s coming to her position before we begin, many of the crystal decorations that you’re enjoying at your table will be for sale if you’re interested. Each table has a hostess or one very close by that can tell you about the crystal at your table if you would like to purchase them. We will not talk anymore about that, but just check with your hostess about the crystal decorations that we have. Now we’re going to ask the head table to please stand for a photograph. The second table, please join us. Thank you. When we hear the word “crystal,” we think of something shiny, reflecting objects: ice, snow, glass, even diamonds. Tonight we honor members who have brought sparkle into the life of our Order, and we are so pleased that you have joined us for this celebration. The first year of the new triennium is getting close, and we’ve had a great time so far. The leadership of our Most Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Barbara Benton, and Most Worthy Grand Patron, Bill Owen, has been a great beginning of this triennium. Many, many of their dreams are already being accomplished around the world, and we’re so proud that we can honor them tonight in Texas. If you will allow us as we honor our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron of Texas, we wish this banquet to reflect the last big celebration at the end of their school year that was our theme this year. We’re trying to make this look similar to a prom night. So you know why we’ve worked so hard to make it so pretty. So now to welcome you to this big celebration, we’ve invited our own crystal Red Bird, Texas’ special lady, Sister Rennie Ofton, Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron. [applause] MRS. RENNIE OFTON: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Family, Past Grand Matrons, Past Grand Patrons, Distinguished Members all: Gee, this is a beautiful, beautiful setting, and I hope that your being here with us tonight affords you much enjoyment, and your reflections will be of hospitality that we hope you get while you’re here in Texas. We want you to know we are delighted to have so many people from the different parts of the world even. We are stretching out at this banquet. 140 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Being together is one of the most important things in the Order of the Eastern Star. We have been together off and on now for a day-and-a-half. And you know if we see each other one more time, we’re still going to get a hug and say, “Oh, it’s so good to see you.” Well, that’s the way we feel about your being here tonight. It’s so good to see you and have you here. And the special visit of our Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron gives us just a little extra sparkle. You know, she has a big job to do, and she goes, but she never loses that little bit of sparkle and has a joke or two. I don’t dare tell a joke because she’ll “one-up” me. Sisters and Brothers, just know it’s wonderful to see all of you here. We certainly hope that you enjoy this with us this evening and continue to enjoy this session. Our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron have many things planned for you, so this is the kickoff night. All I can say is “Bienviendos San Antonio. Ole!” [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Thank you, sweet Sister Rennie Ofton. Our response will be brought by Brother Fred Clarke, Right Worthy Associate Grand Patron, whose love for the Order of the Eastern Star is like an angular transparent prism. Believe me, Brother Fred knows all the angles when it comes to the basics in the Order of the Eastern Star. MR. FRED CLARKE: Thank you, Sister Betty, for the privilege to respond to the welcome given by Sister Rennie Ofton. Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Committee Members, Most Worshipful Grand Master: It’s a pleasure to deliver this response. It has become crystal clear to all your visitors that the welcome extended by Sister Rennie makes us feel very welcome. Texas hospitality is as crystal clear as the stars that shine brightly over Texas. We extend our thanks to the many workers behind the scenes who make this all possible. They should be shown our great appreciation for all they do for our comfort and welfare. I thank them on behalf of the visitors. We need to appreciate all the little things in life. A class of students was asked to list the seven wonders of the world. Although there was some disagreement, these were the ones that were listed: the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, the Grand Canyon, the Great Pyramids, Panama Canal, Niagara Falls, the Empire State Building. One little girl was not finished. The teacher said, “Are you having a problem?” The little girl answered, “Yes, there are so many of them I can’t make up my mind.” The teacher said, “Well, now read them to us,” so she did. One, to see; two, to hear; three, to touch; five, to love; six, to feel; and, seven, to love. The things we love are simple and ordinary. What we take for granted are truly wonders. The most precious things in life cannot be bought or sold by man. I thank Sister Rennie Ofton for her Texas welcome to her visitors. It’s nice to see so many Stars shining so brightly in Texas. Thank you, Sister Betty. [applause] Sister Betty,I have another little thing I have to do. The Star Tribe draws names to make a presentation to General Grand Chapter Officers in their home jurisdiction, and guess who drew Rennie’s name. So, Sister Rennie, would you come over here so I can make this presentation to you on behalf of the Star Tribe. Now, I’d ask all the Star Tribe to rise and give an Indian call! MRS. RENNIE OFTON: Thank you, Star Tribe. This was quite a surprise. I appreciate it very much. [applause] 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 141 MASTER OF CEREMONIES: The decorations on your table were made with special love. So, too, we find a special sparkle in the eyes of our Past Grand Patron, Brother Lee Stallings, who’ll bring our invocation tonight. MR. LEE STALLINGS: Let us pray. Our Heavenly Father, we come to You this evening and we give You thanks for the blessings of life and life itself. We give You thanks, God, for You and for what You mean to each one of us in this room. We thank You, Heavenly Father, for Your Son, Jesus Christ, the bridge between our sins and salvation. We thank You, Lord, for the men and women who put their lives on the line for us and for the liberties that we enjoy. We thank You for the Order of the Eastern Star. We ask Your blessing on it and our Officers and that You guide them by Your Guiding Light. As we turn our attention to this General Banquet, we want to thank those that had a hand in making this happen, and we ask that this banquet and the events that occur be a springboard to a successful and beautiful Grand Chapter session for the State of Texas. Now we, Heavenly Father, ask that You take this food that we’re about to partake to nourish our bodies and use that for the benefit of Your Kingdom. These things we pray in Your Son, Jesus Christ’s, holy and merciful name. Amen. MASTER OF CEREMONIES: And now we will have dinner. DINNER Let us thank those who have prepared this meal for us. [applause] If you will please be seated so we can continue our program. One who always carries with her a smile as crystal clear as the brightest and biggest chandelier that you can imagine is the Chairman of the Charter Committee for the General Grand Chapter. Sister Betty Benham will now bring introductions. [applause] MRS. BETTY BENHAM: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies. She said that because I’m so tall that I’m right up by the chandelier! Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, Installed General Grand Chapter Officers, General Grand Chapter Committee Members, Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of all jurisdictions and our own Texas, other Distinguished Guests and, most importantly, Sisters and Brothers: This is an important event for Texas and for its Grand Chapter to welcome each of you. We reflect on memories, the many memories in our association with one another as we have traveled over these wonderful states. It’s my happy privilege — I think — to introduce those in attendance this evening. Please know that this network of the General Grand Chapter of Texas is not responsible for mispronounced names or titles, and there’s no discord to the person attempting to do this! It is my happy privilege to introduce the head table: Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek, our Worthy Grand Matron; John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron, and his lovely wife Kathy who is Grand Esther. We have our Most Worthy Grand Matron, Barbara Benton, and a Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma; Tom Benton, not only her escort but a Past Grand Patron of Oklahoma, and Co-Chairman of the General Grand Chapter session. Bill Owen, Most Worthy Grand Patron, and Evalina Owen, escort to the Most Worthy Grand Patron. Our own Sister Rennie Ofton, Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron and a Past Grand Matron of Texas; Fred Clarke, Right Worthy Associate Grand Patron and a Past Grand Patron of Nova Scotia; and Margaret, who is a Past Grand Matron of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward 142 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Island. Barbara, who a lot of you know as “Bobbi,” White, Right Worthy Grand Conductress and a Past Grand Matron of West Virginia; Helen Westmoreland, Right Worthy Associate Grand Conductress and a Past Grand Matron of Florida. In case you don’t know why they’re waving their napkins, that’s something they picked up at the Past Grands session today. I think we’re teaching them Texas protocol. Betty Briggs, Chairman, Right Worthy Grand Trustees and also Right Worthy Grand Secretary Emeritus and a Past Grand Matron of Iowa; Paula Argus, Right Worthy Grand Trustee and a Past Grand Matron of Utah; Michael Berry, Right Worthy Grand Trustee and a Past Grand Patron of Kentucky. Is your wife — oh, there is no wife. Well, we’ll have to work on that. Donny Broughton, our Most Worshipful Grand Master of Texas, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons. And I know that he has a lovely bride, Susie Broughton, our first lady of Texas. Betty Friend, your Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Also, she is on the Eastern Star Journal Committee of General Grand Chapter and a Past Grand Matron of Texas. Sylvia Garcia, Deputy to the Most Worthy Grand Matron in Mexico; and Raul Garcia, Deputy to the Most Worthy Grand Patron in Mexico and Central America. Would you please welcome all these dignitaries. [applause] I’m honored to share the sub-head table with Haskell Clark who is our Worthy Grand Chaplain and a Past Grand Patron of Tennessee, and Dalila Clark, Grand Escort to the Worthy Grand Chaplain. Elizabeth Pullum, Worthy Grand Marshal and a Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma; Dennis Paul Jordan, Worthy Grand Organist and Past Grand Patron of California; Susan Thomas, Worthy Grand Adah and Past Grand Matron of New Hampshire; Clara Wampler, Worthy Grand Ruth and Past Grand Matron of the District of Columbia; Audrey Well, Worthy Grand Warder and Past Grand Matron of North Dakota; and James Well, Past Grand Master of North Dakota; Yvonne Brownfield, General Grand Chapter Committee Member and Payroll Chairman and a Past Grand Matron of Texas, and her escort, Brother Robert Brownfield; Jane Gregory is a General Grand Chapter Committee Member, Registration, and a Past Grand Matron of Texas; Alma Lynn Bane, Visionquest of Texas for our General Grand Chapter and a Past Grand Matron of Texas, and her escort, Bill Bane; Lee Stallings, Past Grand Patron of Texas, and his lovely wife, Patricia Stallings, Escort; Henry Martin, Past Grand Patron of Texas, and Opal, his Grand Escort. We have Jack Friend. I have to tell you this. We lovingly call him “Jack, honey.” The reason behind that is all these beautiful decorations, all the plans for the evening, his lovely wife Betty did. But as we’re around them so many times, she’ll say, “Jack, honey; Jack, honey.” So we’ve adopted him as “Jack, honey.” He is Executive Chairman of Grand Chapter of Texas. I’m happy to say that I’m Betty Benham, Charter Committee Chairman and a Past Grand Matron of Texas. My husband, Farris Benham, who is a Past Grand Master of Texas; he is also on the Board of the TMRC, which is our Texas Masonic Retirement Center. He’s currently serving there as Treasurer. So let’s thank these for being in attendance. [applause] We have the Ambassadors Committee. As I’ve introduced each one of these groups, you’ve been very nice to wait and give applause after everyone has been introduced. That 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 143 is great. Ambassadors for the Worthy Grand Matron: Joy Feit, Ambassador to Northern Italy and a Past Grand Matron of Florida, and her husband Michael. He’s the Chairman of the Sessions Committee for the Grand Chapter of Florida; Nancy Howatt, Ambassador to Aruba and a Past Grand Matron of Massachusetts; Margaret Hull, Ambassador to Scotland and a Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma, and her husband Donald, Past Grand Patron of California. I love to tease them about how did Oklahoma and California get together. Well, they blew me away today when they said, “Well, it had something to do with Texas.” So I can’t wait to hear that story! Dorothy Pitsford, Ambassador to Japan and Guam and Past Grand Matron of New Mexico; Art is her Grand Escort. Let’s give this Committee a warm welcome. [applause] Did I miss anyone in this group? All right. Thank you. As I call the different Committees, if I have left someone out, please stand and give your name and title. Benevolence Committee: Darla Redmond, Past Grand Matron of Idaho. Cancer Committee: Marion Walsingham, Chairman, and Past Grand Matron of Florida. Charter Committee: Yours truly is happy to have with her her co-worker, Maxine Toliver, Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma. Choir Director: We’re pleased she is with us. That is Jane McDaniel, Past Grand Matron of Louisiana. Credentials: Charlie Babb, who is Chairman and a Past Grand Patron of Oklahoma. Your escort this evening is Corine. Phyllis Dunan is with us, a Past Grand Matron of D.C. James Lambert, Past Grand Patron of Florida; and Marilyn is your escort. And Barbara Morrison, a Past Grand Matron of Rhode Island. Educational Committee: Audrey Cleland, Past Grand Matron of Florida. ESTARL Committee: Janice Crisco, Past Grand Matron of Mississippi. Larry, I believe, is Associate Grand Patron of Mississippi. Finance Committee: Owen Major who is Chairman and a Past Grand Patron of Oklahoma. I have to brag to Texas, Owen, just a moment. Everyone knows our Past Grand Matron, Sister Pat Major Neinast. This is her nephew. We’re so sorry that Pat was unable to attend Grand Chapter to get to see you. But thank you for coming. We’ll give your best wishes to her. Housing Committee: Debbie Beard, Co-Chairman and a Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma, and her husband Sam. Jurisprudence: Vivian May, Past Grand Matron of Illinois, and her husband Charles who is a Past Patron. Membership Committee: James Premeaux — I know he’s from Louisiana, so when I saw him, I said, “How do you pronounce that name?” I thought, that’s a good old Irish name! His lovely wife Doris is his Grand Escort. Parliamentarian: Alan Raby, Past Grand Patron of Georgia. Registration Committee: Bettie Bywater who is Chairman and Past Grand Matron of Nevada. Wilma Thompson, Past Grand Matron of Maryland. Then we have our Triennial Assembly General Chairman: JoAnn Sheppard, Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma. 144 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Unfinished Business: Elizabeth Anne Cooney, Past Grand Matron of Arkansas. Visionquest: Barbara Harrington, who’s our West Region Coordinator and Past Grand Matron of Colorado, and her husband John, who is the Grand Master of Colorado, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons. Patricia Williams, Southeast Region and a Past Grand Matron of Florida. Andrea Storjohann, Northwest Region and a Past Grand Matron of Idaho. Dean Wyant, South Region and a Past Grand Patron of Kansas, and Karen, his Grand Escort. Meredith Pfefferle, the Northeastern Region and Past Grand Matron of Rhode Island. Anyone that I missed on those Committees? Audrey, yes. And your husband. Thank you. Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand Patrons from other Grand Jurisdictions. Diane Smith, Louisiana; Leota Bobitt, Mississippi; Mary Feltzen, New Mexico. All of you stand until I get through with the names. Marie Mizelle, North Carolina; Ann Barnes, Oklahoma. Worthy Grand Patrons from other Grand Jurisdictions: Roy Bankston, Louisiana, and his wife Lynne who is a Past Grand Matron of Louisiana; Bill Collins of Mississippi, and his wife Sarah, General Grand Chapter Committee Friends of a Feather and also Grand Esther in Mississippi. She’s kind of busy! Bill Barnes, Oklahoma, and Ren, who is a Grand Representative to South Carolina in Oklahoma. Let’s give them a round of applause. [applause] Iris Peters — I am so sorry — Worthy Grand Matron of Florida. Would you please stand. [applause] Past Grand Matrons of other Grand Jurisdictions: Yvonne Lawrence, Alabama; Nancy Lindsey, Arkansas; Glenda Peyton, Arkansas; Barbara Gadberry Swift, Arkansas; Violet James, Alberta Canada; Patricia Senetza, Alberta Canada. You just came a short distance to see us! Tammy Clawson, Florida. Now here’s where I have Alice Peters of Florida. Sorry, we got you already Past. Berneice Woodard of Florida and her husband Russell who is a Past Grand Patron of Florida; Paulina Yockey, Past Grand Matron of Kansas and her husband Wendell, Grand Representative of Texas in Kansas; Terri Castay, Louisiana and also Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter of Louisiana; Joye Denny, Louisiana, and her husband, Junior Past Grand Patron of Louisiana; Delores Laird, Florida; Linda Lamkin, Louisiana, and her husband Ed, a Past Grand Patron of Louisiana; Elizabeth Roach, Louisiana, and her husband Alvin, Past Grand Patron of Louisiana; Annie King, Maine, and her husband F. Richard, and he’s a Past Grand Patron of Maine also; Carol Upton, Michigan; Donna Trott, Past Grand Matron of Maryland, and her husband Raymond, who is also a Past Grand Patron of Maryland; now here’s Marie Mizelle, North Carolina; Elizabeth West, North Carolina; Violet Blair, Nova Scotia — we’re kind of familiar with your area — and Alvin who’s your Grand Escort; Joan Campbell also from Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island; Judith Brightman, Rhode Island, and Clifford, a Past Grand Patron of Massachusetts; Dorothy Bryant, Tennessee; Helen Balko, District of Columbia; Donna Davis, District of Columbia; Brenda Jones, Virginia. Betty LeBourgeoir, Louisiana. Would you please stand. I regret leaving your name out. Thank you. And Helen Berry from Kentucky. Pardon us for leaving your name off. Any other Past Grand Matrons from other Grand Jurisdictions? Past Grand Patrons of other Grand Jurisdictions. Let’s start over here. Ira Payne, Past Grand Patron of Arkansas, and your escort Mable. Terry McLaughlin, Past Grand Patron, Florida. L.O. Cox, Jr., Past Grand Patron from Georgia; Richard Shaw, Junior Past Grand 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 145 Patron from Louisiana, and his wife Linda, Grand Representative of Washington in Louisiana; Harry Fisher, Past Grand Patron of Pennsylvania, and Delores, who is a Grand Representative of Mississippi in Pennsylvania; Walter Galvin, Nevada, and his wife Cynthia, known as Cindy, and she’s the Chairman of the Friends of a Feather Committee of General Grand Chapter. Did I leave out any of the Past Grand Patrons from other Grand Jurisdictions? All right. Let’s give this wonderful group a hand. [applause] It’s my happy privilege to introduce the Past Grand Matrons of Texas: Elise Hammack, Effie Mae Davis, Alma Carter, Wanda Fairchild, Rosemary Swetland, Naomi Wolfe, Sharon Fentress, Doris Hester and her escort Johnny, Karen Morgenthaler and Nancy Brown, our Junior Past Grand Matron, and Gayle is her Grand Escort. Our Past Grand Patrons of Texas: Henry Martin and his wife Opal — we’ve already introduced you, but we’ll include you as a Past Grand; Kenneth Gregory and his Grand Escort Juanita; Lee Stallings, we introduced, but again a Past Grand Patron and his wife Pat; Ed Warner — okay, I’m sorry, Ed Warner was here and his wife, Grand Escort Beulah; Jack Guy and his Grand Escort Linda; Jerry Martin, Grand Escort, his wife Betty; Nelson Campbell, who’s our Junior Past Grand Patron, and his wife Georgia, Grand Representative to Australia in Texas. I hope I haven’t left any of my own out. Richard Ochs. I’m so sorry. [applause] We always like to include the widows of our Past Grand Patrons. Sister Edna Goette, I believe I saw you come in. There you are. Thank you. She’s the widow of Dr. Goette, and she’s also a Grand Representative of Illinois in Texas. We love you and thank you for being here. [applause] Texas extends a welcome to the following Committees, and we greatly appreciate your attendance tonight. However — and I think you’ll like this — in the essence of time, I will ask the following Committees to stand as a group and be welcomed. We look forward to your formal introductions tomorrow at our Grand Chapter opening. Could we have the Installed Grand Officers of all Grand Jurisdictions and Texas please stand. [applause] Installed and Elected Boards of all Grand Jurisdictions and Texas; all Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions and in Texas. I know there’s a lot of Grand Reps. We appreciate you, and I know the Worthy Grand Matrons of your state appreciate you spreading the good news of Eastern Star when you go. Thank you for coming. [applause] And our Special Appointees of the Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron, would you please stand and we’ll welcome you. We have the Friends of a Feather, International Grand Representatives Association, and we have a Keeper of the Memory Book, I think; and we have the Souvenirs Book Committee. These are Special Appointees of the Most Worthy Grand Matron. Are there others that I did not include? All right. We appreciate your attendance this evening, and we will do all in our power in Texas to see that you have a good time with us and that your time here is well spent. Thank you for coming to be with us. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Thank you, Sister Betty, for doing a beautiful job on a very difficult job. In the sparkling city of New Braunfels, Texas, from which I come, resides one who is a self-taught artist on beautiful crystal glasses. This is part of our entertainment for the 146 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR evening. Mrs. Pam Miller has been playing crystal glasses — and she said to just round out the number — for about fifty years. Each time we’re privileged to listen, we are inspired by the things that she plays on the glasses. You will see her at the back of the room on a short stage. I hope that the mikes work well and that everyone in the room can hear her. I know you will be inspired by her music. ENTERTAINMENT BY MRS. PAM MILLER Thank you. I love you so much, and you know that. A lot of us have talent of some sort or another in this room, and I know there is a lot of talent. But very few of us have that talent, and I know that you enjoyed that. What an inspiration she is. In addition to that, we’re going to have our Grand Organist play a song that she found for you. It’s from a Walt Disney movie called “Reflections.” ENTERTAINMENT BY MRS. JACKIE STOGNER, GRAND ORGANIST Texas’ Most Worshipful Grand Master is a unique individual. He is suave, as well as intelligent; and he possesses many talents that those of us in the Eastern Star admire. Do I hear the “007” theme? This Masonic year is both interesting and appropriate to the personality of Brother Donny Broughton, our Most Worshipful Grand Master of Texas, and he will now bring greetings. [applause] MR. DONNY BROUGHTON: Thank you, Sister Master of Ceremonies, and my good friend, Past Grand Matron Betty Friend. You mean so much to me, you and Jack do — both of you. You know that you do. We love you. You’re doing a great job tonight. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron: I think Brother Bill has been in and out of the room a few times, but he will be back. Thank you for the opportunity to bring greetings on behalf of the Masons of the Grand Lodge of Texas. This is certainly an opportunity for me this weekend to come back home, so to speak, and visit some friends that I’ve not had the opportunity to be with in quite a while. I want to tell you I have very much enjoyed this evening, and it began the instant that I walked through the door. I hadn’t been in here thirty seconds, and Reba Fox literally fell into my arms. She literally fell into my arms. I want to tell you, that makes you feel pretty good, to have a pretty lady like Reba fall into your arms. But the truth of the matter is, she was coming off the platform up here, and she stumbled and I did catch her. Susie said, “Well, what would you have done had it been one of those big men up here?” And I said, “Well, Susie, I would have moved out of the way, and I’d let you catch him.” Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, I sincerely thank you for this opportunity.I want to tell you on behalf of the Masons of Texas how proud we are to be members of the Eastern Star and how supportive we plan to be to the Eastern Star. Our programs this year — as you can tell, a little bit of the James Bond theme — they have been about bonding and 007 and bringing our membership closer together. We’re proud of all of our appendant bodies and the members of the Masonic family, but more especially the Order of the Eastern Star. And, ladies, I want to tell you how important you are to Masonry. I know you realize how important you are to the Eastern Star, but as far as being a Mason, we need you to be supportive of us. We need you to be educated about our fraternity because we know that you can do a lot of good things to cause men to come and ask to petition for the degrees of Freemasonry. We know from surveys that men who come to us today, young men more especially, will not join the Masonic fraternity or any fraternal organization 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 147 unless the wife and family can be a part of that. And so we want you to be supportive of us. And our pledge — our continued pledge — is to be supportive of the Order of the Eastern Star. We have some dedicated Masons here in this room, and we’ve been working hard to pass progressive legislation and to develop mentor retention programs and membership programs. We know that as our membership grows, surely the Order of the Eastern Star will benefit as well. And speaking of committed and dedicated Masons, I was a little surprised tonight — I get the opportunity now to renew an acquaintance. There is a distinguished Masonic couple here tonight who were introduced earlier. Actually, Susie and I had the opportunity to meet them early in 2006 because this Brother Mason and I had the opportunity to serve at the Grand Masters Conference of North America in 2007. He was elected to be the chairman of the conference, and I was fortunate to be elected to be the vice-chairman. And through his leadership in February of 2007, we had a pretty good conference. He was introduced earlier to you. He is currently the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Colorado. His lady is also a Past Grand Matron of Colorado and currently serves on one of our General Grand Chapter Committees. So please make welcome again Most Worshipful John Herrington and his lady Barbara. They are committed to our fraternity. [applause] Now, Most Worshipful Grand Master, I don’t want you to get the big head over this; I know you’re probably thinking right now that we set this banquet up in this room just for you because you came to the door — and I want you to know that says “Coronado Ballroom” not “Colorado.” Thank you for being here. And, Most Worshipful Grand Master, I want you to pay close attention to what I’m going to say next because — he’s from Texas, believe it or not. When we met them — I think probably Lady Barbara is a little smarter than the Grand Master because he’s a native Texan. She was smart enough to lasso him and bring him back down here to us tonight. Now I want you to listen to what I’m going to say next because you’ve probably been out of state a little bit too long and you’ve forgotten how we do business here. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, I wish you the very best as you preside over this session of the Grand Chapter of Texas this weekend. As we say in Texas, “Thank you, ma’am.” [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Thank you, Brother Donny. You know, I am on the Eastern Star Journal Committee, and I have been told that I should speak about that magazine wherever I go. So I asked Donny if he had yet subscribed to it and he said no. Well, Brother Donny, I want to give you this copy because in this magazine is an article written by our Most Worshipful Grand Master about membership. If you do not have that magazine, I do have subscription forms. We each have a crystal clear vision for our local chapter, our jurisdiction and the Order of the Eastern Star throughout the world. The Texas representative of the Most Worthy Grand Matron’s Visionquest, Sister Alma Lynn Bane, will make a special presentation at this time. MRS. ALMA LYNN BANE: Thank you, Sister Betty. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Head Table, my Sisters and Brothers: Thank you, Sister Betty, for according me the privilege of presenting a token of our love and respect for our Most Worthy Grand Matron and 148 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Most Worthy Grand Patron. Most Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Barbara, please join me. Our states share a common border. However, the members of Texas and the members of Oklahoma also share a love and admiration for you. You are the type of person that when one meets you, you’ll never be forgotten. Your grace and genuine nature make you someone we can call friend after a short while. Your love for our heritage and traditions assure us that you are a great leader because our future destiny lies in the understanding and appreciation of our past. I present to you this as a small token of the love of the membership of the State of Texas on behalf of the Grand Chapter of Texas and say we love you and thank you for coming to see us. [applause] Most Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Bill: When I first met you, I was Grand Conductress and we shared a knowledge that our last names are four-letter words and they do not end in the letter “s.” You are a fraternal brother whose service spans many limbs of the Masonic family tree. Your leadership in Oklahoma was well known regionally, but Sister Barbara’s selection of you to serve as her Most Worthy Grand Patron spread that knowledge worldwide. We are honored by your attendance, and I would like to present to you a token of love from the membership of the State of Texas. Thank you. MOST WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Thank you, Sister Alma; I appreciate it. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Thank you, Sister Alma. Sylvia and Raul Garcia have been working to create excitement in the Order of the Eastern Star in Mexico and Central America for several trienniums. Their efforts have been successful in establishing three new chapters. This began in 1997 when Sister Florence Adair was serving as your Most Worthy Grand Matron. They’ve also created excitement for those who have traveled with them in buses to witness instituting and constituting ceremonies in Mexico. Their accomplishments can be truly appreciated by those who have traveled with them, but the Texans who went know and understand the many hours, days and weeks that these two have given to Mexico in order that new chapters can be established, learn the work of the Order and grow. Tonight I have chosen them to bring tributes to our world leaders because I want you to know how much we love and appreciate this couple in Texas. First, Brother Raul Garcia, Deputy to the Most Worthy Grand Patron in Mexico and Central America, will bring our tribute to the Most Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Bill Owen. MR. RAUL GARCIA: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies, for giving me this opportunity. It’s a very singular honor. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers: Tributes usually deal with describing when and where a person was born, his education, marriage, work experience and any other significant accomplishments. With your permission, Most Worthy Grand Patron, I will not attempt to go into great detail about all of that material, but will focus on just a few of the most significant items in my book. The first significant good news is that although he has spent most of his life in Oklahoma, he was blessed by being born in Jacksboro, Texas. [applause] Now you know why he’s so darn good! The second most important event is that he was blessed a second time by marrying Evalina, his true and trusted fan for the past 38 years and who keeps him energized and on the straight and narrow. His education is extensive: A Bachelor of Business Administration, Certified Public 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 149 Accountant and a law degree. He also served as an IRS field auditor, but we won’t hold that against him. He is currently the senior partner of Owen & Thorpe, Incorporated, one of the most prestigious accounting firms in Oklahoma. His Masonic record is just as impressive. Raised as a Master Mason in 1966, he served as president of the Certificate Lecturers Association, which was culminated by being elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. His record with other Masonic bodies covers just about any group you can think of: Scottish Rite, York Rite, Shrine, Red Cross of Constantine, Masonic Rose Croix, Oklahoma Lodge of Research, National Sojourners and Heroes of 1776. He holds the Grand Cross of Color from the Order of Rainbow and the Honorary Legion of Honor from the Order of DeMolay. Somewhere in there he managed to put in a four-year hitch in the Army during the Korean Conflict. His Eastern Star service includes serving as Worthy Patron multiple times, serving as Grand Sentinel, Associate Grand Patron and of course as Worthy Grand Patron of Oklahoma. He has served General Grand Chapter as Ambassador in Brazil, Right Worthy Associate Grand Patron and now we are all so proud to have him as our Most Worthy Grand Patron. A leader has two important characteristics. First, he not only knows where he is going, but, more importantly, how to get there. Example: Our Most Worthy Grand Patron loves our Order and takes great pride in its ritualistic work. When he instituted the new chapter in Mexico, he impressed the new members with his complete mastery and the elegance of his ritualistic work. He performed the entire ceremony of instituting by memory. More impressive was that he repeated his commitment to do the work without referring to the ritual during the initiation ceremony and the installation of officers that same afternoon. Three ceremonies are pretty tough to have memorized. How does he do it they asked. Well, I told them, he does it because he is our leader, and he wants to show you how beautiful it is when done properly and with feeling. He is committed and loves the Order. Two months later on a follow-up trip to the new chapter, the new Worthy Patron proudly told me that he had just about memorized the entire initiation ceremony, and that nearly all the officers had their charges memorized. Our Most Worthy Grand Patron is as comfortable talking to a president as he is to a peon. He is an excellent listener and gives you his undivided attention. He has a knack for finding solutions to problems which over- whelm the average person. His morals are impeccable, and you get the feeling that he can help you become a better person. I personally feel very fortunate to have been able to work with him and to enjoy his fellowship. Most Worthy Grand Patron, we are indeed honored to have you back in Texas and hope you will visit us every chance you get. Just know that we love you and that we will always welcome you with open arms. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Our Most Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Bill Owen, of whom Brother Raul so highly spoke will now bring us greetings. MOST WORTHY GRAND PATRON: I wasn’t sure who he was talking about for a few minutes, but I’m thankful it was me. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Grand Master, Distinguished East, Brothers and Sisters all: It’s a great pleasure for me to be with you tonight and bring greetings at this Crystal Reflections Banquet. This is my first time to be at the Grand Chapter in San Antonio. I 150 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR have been to the Texas Grand Chapter several times, but this is my very first one to be in San Antonio, and I’m enjoying it very much. I enjoyed the Riverwalk and seeing the Alamo and other things. I have been Most Worthy Grand Patron for — tomorrow will be nine months. During that time I’ve had two babies. My first baby was Ayuilla, Mexico. Brother Raul Garcia was the Deputy, and his lovely wife Sylvia was assisting in instituting that chapter. Brother Raul talked about me, but he made it easy. All I had to do was go down and do the memory work, which I consider the easy part of it. He did a wonderful job, and you can be proud of him in Texas for the work that he has been doing. He’s currently working on another chapter in McAllen. My second baby was in the Philippines. Unfortunately, the State Department would- n’t allow us to go over to be with them on that. We have a presentation. Barbara, would you come up, please. This was the reason I was up and running back and forth while the Grand Master was giving his talk because I had left this package up in the room. Sister Rennie Ofton, would you come forward. Sister Rennie, this is a little present from me and Barbara. We appreciate all that you do for the Star Tribe. We appreciate all that you’ve done for me and Barbara personally, going to Mexico and helping with the instituting of the new chapter and all that. This is a little present from us. MRS. RENNIE OFTON: It’s a feather with a white buffalo on it, and that’s for good luck. Thank you so very much. [applause] MOST WORTHY GRAND PATRON: I’ve had the good fortune this year to travel across the United States. In April, May and June, we visited 17 Grand Chapters and Aruba, British Columbia and Alberta. I had the opportunity to visit with several of the Grand Masters of these various states — Vermont and Maine, New Jersey. I also had the pleasure to visit with the Grand Master of Colorado, who’s with us tonight, Most Worshipful John Herrington. And what I gathered from listening to all the talk across the United States is that the decline in the Masonic fraternity’s membership is leveling off. Some of these states — like Colorado, for example — is going to have a positive increase. Vermont indicated they were having a positive increase. Maryland, which we’ve got some here tonight — Sister Wilma Thompson — they have a positive increase. Maine is going to. In some of the large jurisdictions like Texas and even my own state of Oklahoma, we’re initiating more new members than we’re losing by death, but we’re still losing them for nonpayment of dues. The youth orders, the DeMolays and Rainbows, are all showing positive increases, as I’ve traveled across the United States. The membership that we’ll be getting is newer members, and as these members come in, they seem to know more about — some of them already know the degrees. They’ve looked it up on the Internet and have seen all the degrees. The wives are younger, so we’ll have to do some changes to take care of these newer members. I’m looking forward to that. You know in Oklahoma, we’ve got several Indian tribes in Oklahoma. One of these tribes is the Apaches up there. These three Apache boys were sitting around one night talking. Like they do on Friday night, they were drinking a little firewater and talking about how hot it was and how bad the hunting was. They got to talking about their wives and how mean their wives were. This one Indian said, “My wife is so bad that her Indian name 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 151 is Firewater,” he said, “because whenever she talks to me and opens her mouth, fire comes out of it. It just scares me so much that my knees turn to water.” Another one said, “My wife is worse than that. Her Indian name is Sleeping Dragon. She hates sex so much that while she’s sleeping at night, if I roll over and accidentally touch her, she’ll come wide awake and bite my head off. So we call her Sleeping Dragon.” The third Indian said, “Oh, that’s nothing. My wife’s Indian name is Three Old Horse.” “Three Old Horse? Why do they call her Three Old Horse?” He said, “Oh, you know, nag, nag, nag.” [laughter] Thank you. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Thank you, Brother Bill. If you have never heard the story about how Sylvia and Raul met and fell in love, you need to corner Raul. His version is a delightful and humorous story. And as he tells the story, Sister Sylvia patiently listens and then she adds her final touch of humor that glis- tens as brightly as the morning sun on a beautiful crystal day. They got married on Halloween; she always adds that. Sister Sylvia will now bring a tribute to our Most Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Barbara. MRS. SYLVIA GARCIA: Thank you, Sister Betty. And thank you for giving me the opportunity to bring the tribute to a very special person and a very dear one. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished East, my Sisters and Brothers: Many of us have heard our Most Worthy Grand Matron starting her greetings with the Choctaw words, “Chik chik a ma.” This reflects her Native American Indian ancestry and the pride that she has in her heritage. She has affectionately called those who serve General Grand Chapter this triennium the Choctaw Star Tribe. Her triennium is characterized by feathers, white buffalo, dream catchers and other items reminiscent of the era when her ancestors traversed the prairies of Oklahoma. She loves everything about her ancestry. Even her pastime — her favorite pastime is collecting Native American Indian artifacts, jewelry, pottery and folka- rt. Barbara Spring was born into a Native American family with strong family ties. Her father was a Mason, her mother an Eastern Star. So it’s no wonder that young Barbara would join the Order of the Rainbow for Girls at a very early age. She served as Worthy Advisor and received both the Grand Cross of Color and majority degrees. After graduating from high school, she received her Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma College for Women. She took a teaching position at the Southwest Business College in Roswell, New Mexico, but business and teaching were not mandated by the Great Spirit. Rhythm and creativeness were indicated in the smoke signals. So very soon she opened a dance studio in Norman, Oklahoma, where she taught children tap and ballet. She found that working with children was the most inspiring career that anybody could have. This enterprise lasted for 27 years. This young and talented woman pirouetted not only into the hearts of the young children she taught, but right into the hearts of the Eastern Star membership. She joined Eastern Star in 1955, served in various stations. And by 1964 she had danced herself right into the East. She continued to serve her chapter and the Grand Chapter of Oklahoma for almost twenty years. During this time she reared a daughter from a previous marriage, and she married Tom Benton who has been her faithful companion 152 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR and staunchest supporter. In her spare time, Barbara was an active member of the St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. And with all that, she even managed to find time to volunteer for the Cancer Society and the Heart Foundation. She was elected Worthy Grand Matron of Oklahoma in 1983. A year after getting out of the Grand East, Barbara received her first General Grand Chapter appointment. The dance continued. This time Barbara danced herself right into the General Grand Chapter line by being elected Right Worthy Grand Trustee in 1991. Finally, after 15 years of ascending up the line, she reached the climax of her enthusiastic dance, and in 2006 was installed Most Worthy Grand Matron. We look forward to her session in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2009 when many of us will join in her culminating dance. Sister Barbara has pirouetted and tapped her way right into our hearts. We have seen her outstanding leadership and her beautiful ritualistic work. Some of us have been fortunate enough to watch her inspiring signing of the Lord’s Prayer. Her rhythmic cadence and the vision of her in her Native American ceremonial dress will forever leave an imprint in our hearts and minds. May the Great Spirit continue to look upon her favorably and allow her to continue her arabesque for many, many moons. Sister Barbara, we are so happy that you are here with us tonight. We hope that this Grand Chapter of Texas will be one of your most favorite memories in your triennium. Now let me tell you why I said “one,” because I would hope that your trips to Mexico would be number one. Thank you again. We love you, and we’re very proud of you. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: At this time we will have greetings from our Most Worthy Grand Matron. What else can I add to Sister Sylvia’s tribute? MOST WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Chik chik a ma. VOICES: Chik chik a ma. MOST WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I hope that you will not find this unkindly, but could we let our hair down now and let me just say “dear Sisters and Brothers”? [applause] How wonderful it is to be here with you tonight when you honor your Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron and others. All of your out-of-state guests appreciate your cordial welcome. Texas will always have a special place in my heart because of our many years together at our Grand Chapters. You Texas folks have taught me the naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie. Now, your Worthy Grand Matron told me there were rules to enter Texas, and it applies to each person as they enter Texas. That is, pull your droopy pants up; you look like an idiot. Now, Sisters and Brothers, your Gerry and I, when we finished that delicious meal just awhile ago, she looked at me and I looked at her, and we both said about the same time, “That meat is between my teeth, and it’s driving me crazy.” Well, I didn’t know until we had our conversation about teeth picking that these mikes were on. They were coming back from the bathroom telling us that it was heard in the bathrooms. But it reminded me of when I was a General Grand Chapter Committee Member for Helen Cox, 1985 to 1988. And as a General Grand Chapter Committee Member, I was seated at a round table, and instead of eight people being there, there were seven. There was one extra seat to the person that was on my right. Her name was Kay; we thought an 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 153 awful lot of Kay. But we had a delicious meal; it was steak. I noticed that she took her napkin, and she did like this [indicating]. She said, “I just can’t eat that steak with these teeth.” So here are the teeth in the napkin. She eats the full meal. We all just kind of ... you know, okay. And then I saw her lifting the tablecloth up, looking under. “I dropped my teeth,” she said. Well, she found them. I told you there was not anyone on this side of her. So she takes that glass of water, and she dips her teeth in it, and she said, “Well, they won’t be here to drink the water.” She puts them back in and ate her dessert. I don’t know why I thought of that when we were talking about tooth picking. Your Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John, well, he and a group of his Texas friends went deer hunting, and they paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone staggering under the weight of an eight-point buck. Well, some of the others said, “Where’s John?” The other hunter said, “Well, John had a stroke of some kind. He’s a couple of miles back up the trail.” They said, “You mean you left John laying out there and carried the deer back?” The hunter said, “A tough call, but I figured no one is going to steal John.” [laughter] Thank you, Betty, Master of Ceremonies, for making us all so happy with your Crystal Reflections Banquet. You are truly blessed to be so gifted. Your ability is excellent in so many fields. And tonight has certainly been a treat for all of us. Thank you. [applause] I want to thank you, Alma, for the presentation from Texas Grand Chapter. And thank you, Sylvia, for the lovely tribute; you and Raul are so good at your jobs that we don’t plan to take them away from you, do we, Bill? We thank you for being such a good friend to my Tom and to me. I wish I could say more about the kindness that you’ve shown us, but I can only say “ta maka.” In Choctaw that means “thank you.” Sisters and Brothers, it has been such a joy to be with each of you. I want to share with you something that comes from my Choctaw Native American heritage. Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence for it speaks. Listen with your heart, and you will learn and understand. I love you bunches and gobs. “Ei honi es ja,” until we meet again. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: That’s our precious Most Worthy Grand Matron. “Shiny” and “transparent” are two words that describe a crystal design by Waterford. But even those two words seem to be a misfit when we think of Sister Yvonne Brownfield. Her smiles are transparent, but they’re also contagious. Her quick wit always makes us grin as broadly as the Texas landscape. At this time Sister Yvonne Brownfield will make a special presentation. MRS. YVONNE BROWNFIELD: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies. As protocol has been so aptly performed, I will say “my Sisters and Brothers.” Worthy Grand Patron, could you please stand. I’m not going to trade you for a deer carcass. And I’m hoping that they turn the mikes off in the restrooms. Brother Robert will hold up a presentation as I try to read it. “The State of Texas, to all to whom these presents shall come. Greetings: Know ye that John Creel is hereby commissioned to Admiral in the Texas Navy with all rights and privilege appertaining thereto, and with the duty of assisting in the preservation of the history, boundaries, water resources” — well, we’ve had a little bit of water — “and civil defense of the state. In tes- timony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and caused the seal of the State of Texas 154 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR to be affixed at the City of Austin this 7th day of May, A.D, 2007.” Signed by Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, and Roger Williams, Secretary of State. And I believe there’s going to be a seal on here. Thank you, Worthy Grand Patron, for your service to our Order. [applause and “Anchors Aweigh” by the Grand Organist] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Thank you. Brilliant snowflakes fall softly to the ground, and to any person who happens to be outside it’s a time of great beauty. The soft- ness of our Past Grand Matron, Sister Jane Gregory, reminds us of how we love snowflakes. She will now bring a special presentation for our Worthy Grand Matron. MRS. JANE GREGORY: Thank you, Sister Betty, my special friend. Thank you for the privilege of making this presentation. Would our Worthy Grand Matron please stand. “The State of Texas. To all it concerns.” We present the same greetings. “Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Dusek is hereby commissioned the Yellow Rose of Texas, Order of the Walls of the State of Texas, with all rights, privileges and emoluments appertaining to the said office. In tes- timony whereof, I have signed my name and caused the seal of the State of Texas to be affixed hereto, in the City of Austin on the 7th day of August, 2007. Rick Perry, Governor of Texas; Roger Williams, Secretary of Texas.” Sister Gerry, the State of Texas is extremely pleased to call you our Worthy Grand Matron. I now present to you your plaque. [applause and “Yellow Rose of Texas” by Grand Organist] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Before our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron bring their greetings, I want to remind you that if you wish to purchase any of the crystal, just talk with the host and hostess at your table or near your table. As you can surmise by the new appointment that our Worthy Grand Patron just received, he did serve in the Navy during his military career. In fact, he was a Navy SEAL. His job description was crystal clear as he performed under the oceans to protect America and other freedom-loving countries. As our Worthy Grand Patron, his character and charm are also crystal clear, as well as the message that he brings each time he speaks. At this time he will bring his greetings. Brother John — before he comes, I did skip something, a very important one. We have a special presentation that we want to make. We may have others, so if you have a presentation to make to either our Worthy Grand Matron or Worthy Grand Patron before they speak, would you approach the podium from my right and then exit left. I apol- ogize for this. MRS. SAUNDRA ZIPP: Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, would you please stand. We know that the cross is one of your emblems this year, and we know how much you love it. So several of us in District 5, Section 6 have purchased this beautiful ice sculpture for you as a love gift because we love you so much. We hope you’ve been enjoying it. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: If you have a presentation, you may approach the podium. MRS. GEORGIA PTACEK: Sister Gerry, would you please come to the podium, please. Sister Gerry, on behalf of you asking me or appointing me to be your Grand Warder and for the trials and tribulations you’ve had this year, especially from me, I want to present you with this token of my love for you. [applause] 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 155 MRS. DENISE McCARTHY: Worthy Grand Matron, Mom, I have the honor to present this little love gift from our chapter, Harlingen Chapter #641. Thank you for letting me be your Grand Adah this year; I’ve enjoyed it. And just know that I love you. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Okay. Now I’ll try again. At this time our Worthy Grand Patron will bring his greetings. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Sisters and Brothers, tonight has been a fantastic night. I have been allowed probably one of the best jobs in the State of Texas. I thank the Worthy Grand Matron for allowing me to do this for her and with her. It has been a journey that has taken me several miles, air miles, walking, driving and even trying to figure out which way I should go. But, seriously, I thank you all for coming tonight. Meeting you has been a thrill. I’ve made friends tonight that I thought I’d never meet. Each one of you will be in my heart and memory for the rest of my life. Yvonne, I thank you and Robert for having me promoted as an admiral. Does this mean I get to go to the Officers Club now? Seriously, I thank you for everything that has been presented to me tonight, all the kindnesses and courtesies. Jackie, in the back, your music is wonderful, it’s beautiful, it causes your foot to tap and your heart to throb. And when you play, you play from the heart, and I do appreciate it. Thank you so very much. [applause] Betty, you have been a wonderful Master of Ceremonies tonight. You have done a beautiful job, and I thank you for your hard work, you and “Jack, honey.” You both have done a beautiful job tonight. Grand Master of Texas, what a beautiful way you have conducted yourself this year. You are a true gentleman, a Mason’s Mason, and I thank you for coming tonight and bringing your beautiful wife Susie. Thank you so very much. [applause] Pam, the renditions you did with the glasses — where is she? there you are, back there in the back. Pam, I don’t believe I’ve ever experienced someone that could play the glasses like — I’ve heard them before but not quite as eloquently as you did tonight. Thank you so very much. It was really wonderful entertainment tonight. Thank you. [applause] To our Most Worthy Grand Matron and our Most Worthy Grand Patron, taking time out of your lives to come to San Antonio and sharing your lives with us is such a treat that I will never, never forget it. You both are wonderful people. I’ve enjoyed talking with you. I never thought that I would meet either one of you in my lifetime, but I have. I’ve enjoyed it. And if you’ve never talked to these people, you need to corner them when they get a few moments because they are both wonderful people. Thank you so much for coming. [applause] I’m usually able to get up and speak before a crowd without a list of things to do and such as that, but tonight I’m speechless. It has been a beautiful night. I thank you for coming, my Sisters and Brothers. I love each and every one of you. I think in the next couple of days I will learn more about you and appreciate more of you and respect you for what you’ve done for the Order. Thank you so much for coming. Remember, it is a great day when you wake up in the morning. Thank you, my Sisters and Brothers. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Thank you, Brother John. I must tell you, just briefly, but on the back of your program you will see those who 156 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR have helped me. I did not, of course, do this by myself. I had a lot of good help. In addition to those on the program, a very, very good friend of mine — a new friend of mine, Sister Gail Adams, who is a friend of our David Oulette, she’s in the back. Thank you so much. You won’t believe how high she climbed on the ladder to do some of this work. [applause] Our stately, gossamer Worthy Grand Matron taught us hope and love as she performed her duties through her school year theme. Her special project was cancer research. And being the school principal that she was, we learned to focus on that project with sheer determined effort. No one had to guess that cancer had touched her life in several ways. It was apparent that she understands the ravages from personal experience. She will finish her year with another silent and live auction at the Fiesta Banquet tomorrow evening. I can tell you that an amazing dollar amount will be contributed to this special project after Grand Chapter is ended in the name of the Order of the Eastern Star. We’re pleased to present Sister Gerry Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron, who will now bring her greetings. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, Sister Betty. Protocol has been established. When I look out here, I am just amazed. You know, the Worthy Grand Patron this year has only used the word “wonderful.” I’ve only used the word “awesome.” But this is a wonderfully awesome membership this evening. You are beautiful. It makes me breath- less just to look out and see you this evening. We are so pleased and so honored that you have chosen to come when our Most Worthy Grand Matron and our Most Worthy Grand Patron decided to make their official visit to the Grand Chapter of Texas. We are so honored that they chose this particular year to be here. Aren’t we, Brother John? Yes, he agrees. He agrees with me. We want to invite you to be with us tomorrow afternoon at our official opening. We’re looking forward to having each of you there so that you can be introduced and that everyone in the Grand Chapter of Texas can meet you and greet you. It has been a beautiful day. You know, I want to stop right here and say, for years I have seen Sister Barbara Benton at our Eastern Star functions. You know how you’ll just greet one another as you walk alongside. But this day I’ve come to know Sister Barbara, and isn’t she a neat lady? [applause] She’s my kind of lady because when she speaks, she speaks from the heart and you can believe what she says. I appreciate that in anyone. Sisters and Brothers, this has been a wonderful evening. I invite you to just one more time look around at the beautiful surroundings, the decorations. Sister Betty, when I asked you if you would do this for me, I really didn’t know it was going to be this beautiful. If you have not gone over and seen the cross, please do so before you leave this evening. It is absolutely beautiful. I don’t know how much it has melted, but I can still see it from here. It’s a copy of one that Betty has at home. Betty, you know — all of you from San Antonio know how much I appreciate that. It is absolutely beautiful. Once again, it has been such a beautiful, beautiful evening. My daughter and I love to decorate, but this we could not have done. You had some excellent people helping you. Excellent people. I see one right out here, and I know the work that she does. Thank you so much for all of the endeavors in putting this beautiful Crystal Reflections Banquet on this evening. The Worthy Grand Patron and I appreciate you so much. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 157 And to each of you, for all that you do for the beautiful Order of the Eastern Star, you’ve done it in the past, you’ve done it this year, and I know that you are going to continue to serve the Order of the Eastern Star. The hour is late. Once again, I invite you tomorrow to our opening and tomorrow night to our banquet, which will be right here. The proceeds of our auctions will go to breast cancer research. Please come and be a part of the fun activities. I hope that you will enjoy yourselves. Before I close, Sister Barbara, this is just a small token of my esteem for you and what you represent to the Order of the Eastern Star. Another dustcatcher. MOST WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It doesn’t look like a small token to me! Do you want to see? VOICES: Yes. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: We’re into crystal tonight. Thank you so much for being with us. Sisters and Brothers, it has been a beautiful evening. Thank you for everything that you do on behalf of the Order of the Eastern Star. We’ll see you tomorrow about noon. Thank you. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. As we lift our hearts to God, let us think of the gorgeous crystal cathedral that’s in California, which we often view on television, and know that God’s view of our hearts is always as clear as those glass towers that rise toward heaven. Brother Henry Martin, our Past Grand Patron, will bring our benediction. MR. HENRY MARTIN: Sisters and Brothers, would you take the hand of the one next to you. Our Most Gracious Heavenly Father, as we come to the conclusion of this beautiful day that You have provided, we thank You especially for everyone here and for the traveling mercies that allowed us to arrive safely. We’re grateful for the fellowship that we’ve enjoyed today with these our Sisters and Brothers. Now we ask that You bless this food that we enjoyed, and may it strengthen our bodies that we might serve You better. In the upcoming days guide and direct us in all that we say and do, and we will be careful to give You all of the praise. In the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ, amen.

$ $ $ $ $ 158 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 159 A black banner with white letters hanging above the stage stated the Worthy Grand Matron’s theme, "Touching the Future." A replica of "The Lil Red Schoolhouse" was situ- ated at the back of the stage. The Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron had white upholstered easy chairs in which to sit while presiding. In front of their podiums was short wire fencing with seven potted ferns. Stage front featured life-size dolls of children at school and play: having a tea party, pushing a wheelbarrow, pulling a wagon, fishing, and a school tableau with a teacher and three eager students in an old-fashioned school setting with a dunce cap prominently displayed. The familiar yellow school bus was stage right. White picket fencing festooned with pink roses was at the stations of Associate Grand Conductress, Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Matron and Associate Grand Patron. Star Point chairs were brown "teacher chairs" with the cushion the color appropriate to the Star Point. A small old-fashioned school desk holding the emblem atop a doily of Star colors was at the back of each chair. The Altar was draped in white with a white satin covering featuring small embossed crosses on either end. Lady Officer formal dresses were a royal blue long-sleeved jacket with silver sequined

flowers around the neck and extending around the back. A long full skirt complemented the THURSD outfit. The gentlemen Officers wore black tuxedos with a blue patterned vest and bow tie. For daywear, the lady Officers wore deep blue, long sleeved suits with a dark pink blouse. Their Pages had pink suits with burgundy blouses. Gentlemen Officers were hand- somely attired in dark suits. A SESSION Y

CEREMONIAL OPENING

Thursday Afternoon Session August 2, 2007

"TOGETHER WE SEEK OUR FOUNDER'S WISDOM"

11:30 a.m. Musical Prelude Mrs. Marion "Boots" Draper General Chairman, March to the ABC's

Master of Ceremonies Mrs. Rennie Ofton Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron General Grand Chapter and Past Grand Matron of Texas

Assisting Grand Marshal Mrs. Alma Carter Past Grand Matron of Texas

MASTER OF CEREMONIES MRS. RENNIE OFTON: Good afternoon. I want to take just a moment to introduce to you my special escort, Brother Jim Heflin, Worthy Patron of Harlandale Chapter #750, my Eastern Star home. Please help me thank him. [applause] 160 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Bienvenido a San Antonio! Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Family, Worthy Grand Matrons, Worthy Grand Patrons, Past Grand Matrons, Past Grand Patrons, Fraternal Family Dignitaries, Sisters, Brothers and Friends: It is a sincere pleasure for me to welcome all of you to the beginning of our 125th annual session of the Grand Chapter of Texas in beautiful San Antonio. On behalf of our Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron and 40,000 members of Texas, I extend a warm and friendly wish for you to have such a good enjoyable time that you will want to come back often. The beautiful prelude music we have been privileged to enjoy has been provided by a most talented lady -- she's so little you can't see her over here -- Sister Marion "Boots" Draper, an important member of our Eastern Star world. Thank you so much, Boots. [applause] A very dear and special friend of our Worthy Grand Matron and a respected Past Grand Matron of Texas, Sister Alma Carter, will perform the duties of the Assisting Grand Marshal this afternoon. Past Grand Matron, Rosemary Swetland, a multi-talented musician who gives of herself so freely to our Order, will be the Assisting Grand Organist. Will you help me welcome them. [applause] PROCESSIONAL OF DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS AND GUESTS Assisting Grand Marshal, you will escort our Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron to the East. We are pleased indeed to have them with us this afternoon. Let's give them an especially hearty Texas welcome. [applause] Sister Assisting Grand Marshal, you will escort the General Grand Chapter Officers to the East. Assisting Grand Marshal, you will escort the General Grand Chapter Committee Members to the East. These are the hard-working members of General Grand Chapter throughout the world. They look awfully pretty to be working so hard, don't they? Assisting Grand Marshal, you will escort the visiting Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand Patrons to the East. Assisting Grand Marshal, you will escort the Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of other Grand Jurisdictions to the East. Assisting Grand Marshal, you will escort the beloved Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of Texas to the East. Assisting Grand Marshal, you will escort the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, and his lady, the lovely Susie Broughton, to the East. Assisting Grand Marshal, you will escort the Installed Officers and Elected Boards of other Jurisdictions to the East. Assisting Grand Marshal, you will escort the Special Appointments of the Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron to the East. Assisting Grand Marshal, you will escort the Youth and Adult Leaders of Fraternal Youth Organizations to the East. Sister Alma Carter, Assisting Grand Marshal, and Sister Rosemary Swetland, Assisting Grand Organist, you have performed beautifully this afternoon, and I am most grateful to both of you. Thank you. [applause] 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 161 At the beginning of this Grand Chapter year, our Worthy Grand Matron commented, "It has been said that true wisdom lies in gathering the precious things out of each day as it goes by." To assist her in promulgating this adage, she selected a lovely corps of officers and special appointments to assure these precious things would be developed and recorded for the year 2006-2007. It is my pleasure to present her and her special ones now. Board of Grand Examiners: Dr. Linda Jay Puckett, District 1; Sister Cindy Echols, District 2; Sister Annette Curry, District 3; Sister Christine Armstrong, District 4; Sister Jerre Lucas, District 5; and Sister Vickie Hertenberger Examiner At-Large. [applause] Board of Directors: Brother Dwayne Maserang, Chairman; Sister Jayne Yenger, Vice Chairman; Sister Mickie Campbell, Secretary; Brother Karl Drescher, District 1; Brother Gary Steele, District 1; Brother A.L. Casparis, District 2; Sister Diane Davidson, District 3; Sister Terri Rozell, District 4; Sister Kathy Teele, District 5. These are our financial advisors, so give them a big hand. [applause] Our Fraternal Correspondent has had a very active year and has provided some wonderful stories about the visits of our Grand Representatives. Sister Jean Lee, escorted by Mr. Roger McGough. Grand Sentinel, Brother William "Bill" Crews, escorted by Mrs. Kathey Crews; Grand Warder, Sister Georgia Ptacek, escorted by Mr. Gale Blackmon; Grand Electa, Mrs. Geneva Dye, escorted by Mr. Darren Sanders. Grand Esther, Sister Kathy Creel, escorted by Mr. Robert "Chuck" Pierce. Grand Ruth, Sister Oma Bush, escorted by Mr. Don Schwartz. Grand Adah, Sister Denise McCarthy, escorted by Mr. Bill Wyatt; Grand Organist, Sister Jackie Stogner, escorted by Mr. A.L. Casparis; Grand Marshal, Sister Vi Griffin, escorted by Mr. Thomas Griffin; Grand Chaplain, Sister Gloria Bennett, escorted by Mr. William C. "Bill" Bennett; Associate Grand Conductress, Sister Bess Caldwell, escorted by Mr. Al Caldwell; Grand Conductress, Sister Joyce Nicklas, escorted by Mr. David Nicklas; Grand Treasurer, Sister Betty Prater, escorted by Mr. Mike Biddler; Grand Secretary, Sister Nell Smith Drenner, escorted by Mr. George Drenner; Associate Grand Patron, Brother Jerry Trees, escorted by Mrs. Janelle Trees; Associate Grand Matron, Sister Joyce Gilbert, escorted by Mr. Tom Hancock; Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John Creel, escorted by Mrs. Marian Pierce; Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Geraldine "Gerry" Dusek, escorted by Mr. Travis Knowlton. Worthy Grand Matron, we wish for you a happy session. At this time we will have the presentation of the Holy Bible on the Altar by the granddaughter of the Worthy Grand Matron, Miss Whitney McCarthy. Sister Denise McCarthy, Grand Adah and the daughter of the Worthy Grand Matron, will present the Square and Compasses, the symbol of our covenant with our Texas Masonic Fraternity, upon the Altar. A pink rose with a black ribbon will be placed upon the Altar in loving memory of Sister Ola Mae Davis, Grand Martha, 2006-2007, who passed away last week, in remembrance by the Worthy Grand Matron. Assisting Grand Marshal, will you prepare for the Flag Presentation, please. The flags will be presented without interruption. When it starts, we will ask you to remain standing until the last one has been posted. The American Flag will be presented by Brother Kenneth Gregory, Past Grand Patron. The Canadian Flag will be presented by Brother Frederick W. Clarke, Right Worthy Associate Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter and Past Grand Patron of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and Past Grand Master of Nova Scotia. The Texas Flag will be presented by Brother Frank W. Randle, Grand Chapter 162 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Committee Member, General Chairman, Supporting Our Troops. The Oklahoma Flag will be presented by Brother Carl Unlaub, Supporting Our Troops District 2 Chairman. The Christian Flag will be posted by Brother Wayne Huddleston, A Year to Remember General Chairman. The Eastern Star Flag will be posted by Brother Karl Drescher. The Masonic Flag will be posted by Brother Thomas F. Griffin, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F.&A.M. Thank you, gentlemen, and Sister Assisting Grand Marshal. As each flag was presented, each of us is reminded of the principles for which it stands. The national flags of our two countries bespeak of the heroic stands taken by those who fought to preserve our right to be free, to live without fear and to worship the God in whom we believe. The state flags of Texas and Oklahoma are emblems of the principles set forth in the heritage handed down to us. The Christian flag reminds us of our Father in Heaven whose watchful eye is ever over us. The Eastern Star flag is the exemplification of the plans set forth by our founder, Brother Rob Morris, so many years ago. The Rainbow flag and the DeMolay flag are promises that our youth is learning the true meaning of our Masonic fraternal family. The Masonic flag is the light which leads us in our efforts in keeping our lives in harmony with God's purpose. We pay the tribute of honor and respect as we lovingly consider the influence of these beautiful flags on our lives. We have a special treat at this time. Sister Melissa Simonton Hudman, District Deputy Grand Matron, District No. 1, will bring us special music. She will sing "God Bless the USA" and will be accompanied by Sister Delores Ferrara. [applause following song] Wow! After seeing all those beautiful flags and then to hear that song, thank you so much, Sister Melissa. It was beautiful. It is my pleasure to introduce Brother Jack Friend, Chairman, Executive Committee, who has put his heart and soul into preparing this Grand Chapter session for your pleasure. He will bring a special welcome. Brother Jack. MR. JACK FRIEND: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies, Sister Rennie Ofton. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished East, Guests, my Sisters and Brothers. On behalf of your Executive and Arrangement Committees; the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron of Texas, we would like to welcome you to this 125th Session of the Grand Chapter of Texas. Also, I would like to represent the city Council of San Antonio in extending their welcome to this membership. Today, the City Council is in session and the Mayor sends his regrets that he could not personally be here to greet you. San Antonio is a great city to visit and we hope that you will have an opportunity to view the many interesting and historical sites in the downtown area. As you know, San Antonio is home of the Alamo, the Riverwalk and the San Antonio Spurs, National Basketball Association Champions of 2007. The Executive and Arrangement Committees are here to serve you throughout your stay. SAN ANTONIO, OLÉ! MASTER OF CEREMONIES: And now Sister Saundra Zipp, Co-Executive 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 163 Chairman, has a special proclamation to bring at this time. Sister Saundra. MRS. SAUNDRA ZIPP: Worthy Grand Patron, "La Cuidad de la vieta. Greetings. Know ye all men by these presents that John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron, is hereby officially appointed to the office of a conti of this historic and beautiful city located on the banks of the San Antonio River in the County of Bexar, State of Texas. You will perform the duties of Mayor if and when you are present within the city limits and at other times agree to tell the story of la vieta, its beauty, attractions and culture. You further agree to extol and to present San Antonio as a place to live, worship and play. You shall retain this office as long as you perform your duties faithfully and carry out the laws and regulations of said city of la vieta as set forth in its charter. This appointment becomes effective on the 2nd day of August 2007." Signed by Phil Harberger, Mayor of the City of San Antonio, Texas, and by Leticia Patel, City Clerk. [applause] Worthy Grand Matron. "La Cuidad de la vieta. Greetings. Know ye all men by these presents that Geraldine Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron, is hereby officially appointed to the office of a culde of this historic and beautiful city located on the banks of the San Antonio River in the County of Bexar, State of Texas. You will perform the duties of Mayor if and when you are present within the city limits and at other times agree to tell the story of la vieta, its beauty, attractions and culture. You further agree to extol and to present San Antonio as a place to live, worship and play. You shall retain this office as long as you perform your duties faithfully and carry out the laws and regulations of said city of la vieta as set forth in its charter. This appointment becomes effective on the 2nd day of August 2007." Phil Harberger, Mayor of the City of San Antonio and Leticia Patel, City Clerk. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: W e have a very special lady in Texas who has dedicated her life to the young ladies of our state for several years. Her caring leadership has touched the lives of thousands of girls through the years, and we are sure they will long remember her loving guidance as they meet the challenges of the future. I proudly present Mrs. Marlene Dibrell, Supreme Deputy in Texas, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Miss Shelley Ashcraft, Grand Worthy Advisor, Grand Assembly of Texas, accompa- nies her. Mrs. Marlene Dibrell. [applause] MRS. MARLENE DIBRELL: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, Grand Master of Masons in Texas, Distinguished East, Sisters and Brothers: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron, for the privilege of bringing Greetings on behalf of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and our 58 assemblies and 900 young ladies in the Grand Assembly of Texas. To each of you present this afternoon, we greet you in friendship and in appreciation of your service to our Order. Many of you were Rainbow girls; some of you have daughters and granddaughters in our Order. All of you, who help our assemblies, love our girls, support them in all that they do, but more importantly, you have confidence in the youth of today and believe in the promise that they hold for our future. Our young ladies are blessed to be a part of this Fraternal Family. Our assemblies are blessed to have the spon- sorship and support of you dedicated adults. 164 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Ralph Waldo Emerson said that “the glory of friendship is not just in the outstretched hand and the kindly smile and the joy of companionship. It is in the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him.” Thank you for inspiring our young ladies, for the trust that you have in them, and for believing as I do, that “the world of tomorrow will be safe in the hands of the youth of today if we keep them looking upward, glimpsing their vision through the rays of our wonderful Rainbow organization.” We wish for you a most successful and a loving 125th Session of Grand Chapter. May the “Touching the Future” Session be, for all attendees, a true inspiration as together we build for better tomorrows. Thank you for honoring Rainbow by your invitation to be here today and to bring our fraternal greetings. Now, it is with Rainbow Pride that I invite the Grand Worthy Advisor 2007-2008, Miss Shelley Ashcraft, to bring Greetings on behalf of the Texas Rainbow TEAM. [applause] MISS SHELLEY ASHCRAFT: Mrs. Gerry Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron; Mr. John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished East and my Sisters and Brothers. It is my pleasure to bring greetings this afternoon on behalf of the Grand Assembly of Texas at this, your 125th “Touching the Future” Grand Session. I would like to thank Brother Jerry Trees for bringing Greetings at our Grand Assembly session in Amarillo. Your dedication to our order is truly inspirational and we have enjoyed your being an active supporter of our Order for many years. We missed Mrs. Dusek and Mr. Creel, but we understand your busy schedule. I would also like to thank Mrs. Alma Bane for bringing Greetings on behalf of General Grand Chapter. You have been an avid supporter of Rainbow since you were a member yourself and we appreciate your continued commitment and the many ways you serve Rainbow today. We are privileged to be a part of this elite family known as the Masonic Family and we share a bond between us that makes the future of Texas Masonic Organizations brighter. Eastern Star and Rainbow have been working hand in hand for many years, and I, as a member of Eastern Star, understand the importance of supporting the youth, who will, one day, be the leaders of our Order. All of Texas Rainbow appreciates the tireless efforts of Eastern Stars and Masons throughout the state who are sponsors for our assemblies. It has been a pleasure visiting with Mrs. Dusek and Mr. Creel this afternoon and you both have done a tremendous job this year leading our Order. I look forward to working with Mrs. Gilbert and Mr. Trees this next year of Eastern Star service. Best wishes to you and thank you for your active support of Rainbow in Texas. I would like to invite each of you to our “May All Your Dreams Come True” Grand Assembly Session in Waco June 26th through the 29th. It will be our honor to welcome you to our meetings. Love your life. Believe in your own power, your own potential and your own innate goodness. Every morning wake up with the awe of just being alive. Each day discover the 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 165 magnificent and awesome beauty in the world, for this is the day that He gives us, for fond memories of the past, and for dreams of the future. Explore and embrace life in yourself and in everyone you see each day. Reach within to find your own specialness. Amaze yourself, and awaken those around you to the potential of each new day. Let those who love you help you. Trust enough to be able to take. Look with hope to the horizon of today, for today is all we truly have. Live this day well. Let a little sun- shine out, as well as in. Create your own rainbows. Be open to all possibilities because possibilities make miracles. It has been a privilege sharing this afternoon with you. Today has been an incredible start to your session. Thank you for inviting Rainbow to be with you and to bring Greetings. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Thank you, Mrs. Dibrell and Miss Ashcraft. Likewise, we have a gentleman whose strong leadership qualities have been invaluable in the conduct of young men in Texas. We appreciate greatly every effort Mr. J. Weldon Clampitte, State Executive Officer, International Order of DeMolay, has put forth for the young men. He is accompanied by Mr. Chance Chapman, State Master Counselor, International Order of DeMolay. MR. WELDON CLAMPITTE: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies. This is my sixth year as the Executive Officer of DeMolay, and I want to tell you that we're doing very well. In 2006 DeMolay ranked number two internationally for growth and in membership. Our young men in DeMolay today are petitioning our Lodges. Less than two weeks ago in Austin, our Grand Master asked those who were Entered Apprentices to stand at our State Conclave. We had 12 DeMolays stand as Entered Apprentices. I think we failed to recognize a couple of others who are already Master Masons. This is a signal growth to our Order. Each one of these young men is a potential Mason and Eastern Star. It is our duty to support all of our youth groups, not only the young ladies but the young men as well. Standing behind me is a young man who turned 18 on July 11th. He has turned in his petition already and will become a seventh generation Mason in his family. [applause] I'm proud to introduce to you now Tommy Chance Chapman, the State Master Counselor of DeMolay in Texas from the great city of Nederland. [applause] MR. CHANCE CHAPMAN: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Grand Officers, Distinguished East and all members of the Order of the Eastern Star: It is a great honor for me to be able to bring greetings to this Grand Chapter of Texas as State Master Counselor of DeMolay. I want to thank all of you for the help you have given Texas DeMolay in the past year. We greatly appreciate it. I also greatly appreciate your theme, "Touching the Future," since I consider myself, as well as all the other DeMolays of Texas, a part of this future. Thank you again for your support, and congratulations on a wonderful and successful year. Thank you. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Thank you, Mr. Clampitte and Mr. Chapman. In the State of Texas the Brothers of our Masonic fraternity are respected for the good work they do and for the support they offer the Order of the Eastern Star. We hold them in highest esteem and are grateful for the cordial relationship we enjoy. The Most Worshipful Grand Master who has come to be with us this afternoon continually speaks of the 166 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR "Masonic family" and has done much to proclaim the importance of working together. He is a Past Patron and does as much Eastern Star work as his schedule permits. It is with pride that I present to you Brother Donny Broughton, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F.&A.M. Brother Donny. [applause] MR. DONNY BROUGHTON: Thank you, Sister Master of Ceremonies. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members all: It is indeed my pleasure to have the opportunity again to bring greetings to you on behalf of the Masons of the Grand Jurisdiction of Texas. Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, I congratulate you on your success- es this year. I know that you've had some outstanding programs, and I hope that your dreams will soon come to fruition. I want you to know that we are standing and walking by your side this weekend as you make those final steps. Thank you for your commitment and for the work that you have done. To our Worthy Grand Patron, he and I kind of have a special relationship, and Kathy and Susie. We go back for several years, and we've been very good friends, and we've come to know each other very well. And, Worthy Grand Patron, I can tell you something, and I know that everyone here knows that you were a Navy SEAL. When I found that out, I was in such shock because my vision of what a Navy SEAL was was a man quite different from you, because you are truly a kind and gentle man, and you're someone that I feel very close to. We've had a special relationship not only as Masons, but as friends. I could stand here and tell a lot of good stories about you, Brother John, but the one that I'll tell that's for sure the truth is I did ask Brother John to join me on my Planning Team a few years ago. He had to turn me down. He said he had a higher calling, and I know that you truly did. I know that you made the right decision, and we're all thankful for it. But your opportunities to serve the Grand Lodge of Texas in the future are still there. We look forward to working with you then. Thank you, sir. [applause] Past Grand Matron, Sister Betty Friend and my friend, alluded to something last night at the banquet. I was really going to talk about something else, but she reminded me of an article that I had written for the Order of the Eastern Star Journal, and it was on bonding and mentorship. I want to spend just a minute talking about that because I think that article is pretty important and it tells you what's on my mind. Basically, it's a commentary that is based on my Masonic experience, interviews with other Masons and some readings that I have done. I want to kind of recap that for you and tell you what it's about and why I think it's important. But, basically, it projects that within the next ten years, we as Masons and the members of the Masonic family are going to receive the greatest opportunity that we've ever had in recent times. And at the same time, it's going to present probably the greatest challenge that we as Masons and members of the Masonic fraternity have experienced in recent times. The opportunity of which I speak is that we will have in the very near future an influx of membership. That's a great thing, but it's going to present a challenge and problems to us because the fact is, unfortunately, that many of our lodges and chapters are not sure how to handle this influx of membership because they truly do not understand what the needs of our new members are, and that represents a challenge for us in the 21st century. You would have to wonder why I say we're going to have a membership growth. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 167 Actually, it's pretty straightforward. I'm a part of the baby-boomer generation. Many of you here today are also. We have some traditionalists here, but there's not that much difference in terms of what we believe, in terms of what I'm going to talk about. The baby- boomers, we're the ones who decided that we needed to work ten- and twelve-hour work- days six and seven days a week in order to make provisions for our children. We wanted them to live in the biggest homes, to drive the fanciest, fastest cars, have the bass boats and go down there to the technology shop and buy all these modern gadgets that make life much more easy. And because we have done that, a byproduct of that is that our children's focus has become on material things, on money, materialistic desires. And what happens here is it has resulted in kind of a destruction of the family unit. Now many of us -- and you recall when we used to sit down for a meal with our families, we did that at least two times a day, and that meal was cooked right there in the house. It didn't come from McDonald's or Burger King. Well, things have changed now. Back in those days -- you know, we did go to McDonald's and Burger King, but I can look back at those days and we spent time together as a family. We worked together and we played together. So that presents a challenge for our kids because they have learned to respect material possessions. And because the world has changed due to that, we read in the papers, we hear on the news of teenage pregnancy, drug abuse. We have prisons that will not hold the young pris- oners that are coming in to that. And that's probably a result of what the world has come to, due to the loss of the family unit. Our children today certainly face challenges that we did not have. And we have to commend them, especially to our youth groups, because they represent the finest of those children out there today. When they are posed with a decision to go left or right, they make the right choice because they have learned that because they have been part of our Masonic family. So we've sent our children off to school, and we've sent our responsibility of parents and turned that over to our teachers. And yet we're so surprised when our legislators come back and tell us that we cannot have prayer in school because we don't teach moral- ity and ethics and spiritualism in our schools. It's not our job. It's not the job of the teacher; it's the job of the family. So that's kind of where the world has come to. But, believe me, when you talk to young men and women today, they are coming full circle. They are coming back to us. And why is that? Because they have had the opportunity now to experience crime; they've seen their friends go off to war and not come home. They've experienced the tragic events of 9-11 where terrorists came into our country. So our children today now have realized that there's more to life than physical possessions, and they're looking for something substantive that they can grab onto. They're looking for something that's larger than themselves. So as Brother Bill, our Most Worthy Grand Patron, said last night, thank goodness for technology and the Internet because those young men and women go out there and they read and they find out about the Masonic fraternity and the Order of the Eastern Star. They read about us. They know who we are, and they know what we do. You're going to see them coming to us in the very near future. Of course, the real challenge now is this: What are we going to do when they get there? Do we know how to handle their needs? Do we understand what their needs are? I propose to you that we do understand. We have one little problem. It's called the two-headed mon- 168 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR ster. Many of our lodges and chapters suffer from apathy and complacency. We're satisfied with the way we do business. We're real comfortable in what we do. We're not willing to change. I know of Eastern Star chapters where maybe Adah has sat there in that role for ten years and she's not willing to give it up. We have Masons who have been Tiler in their lodges for twenty years and they refuse to move over and make room for the new member. So the true answer to this challenge is for us to have the right mental attitude. We can adopt progressive legislation, put forth a mentor program support system, but you really can't legislate the attitude of our members. So I'm here today to encourage each of you to develop the proper attitude, the mindset, to be enthusiastic about the Masonic family and to meet their expectations by being who we are, to hold true to ourselves and to hold true to who we hold ourselves out to be. And do you know who that is? Do you know who we are? We truly represent the moral and social consciences of our communities, and I think our new members will ultimately find that we are what they're looking for. Masonry and the Masonic family is the greatest moral, ethical and spiritual product the world has to offer today. I'm truly thankful to be a part of it. Let's do our part to pass it on down to our children and to our children's children. Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, I do wish you the best as you enter into the deliberations of your 125th annual communication. I thank each of you for your attention here this afternoon. I can tell you that as Grand Master, I'm like many of you, I'm pretty busy. There's a lot of places I could be, but there's no place that I'd rather be at this moment in time than where I am right now with each of you enjoying true Masonic and Order of the Eastern Star fellowship and friendship. Thank you. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Thank you, Most Worshipful Grand Master. This concludes this part of the program. At this time I would ask the Assisting Grand Marshal to escort Sister Betty Friend and Brother Lee Stallings to the East. Sister Betty, your dedicated hard work on the Eastern Star Journal Committee of General Grand Chapter this triennium has brought excitement to our members, and we thank you for every effort you're putting forth. You have been very active in planning for this session, and we appreciate all that you have done. Brother Lee, you always are a team player, and your support offered in the accomplishment of the many significant tasks assigned to you is greatly appreciated. Your assistance with the Texas Cardinals' financial matters certainly has reaped outstanding results. Thank you so much for your service, and I wish you well this evening. Sisters and Brothers, you will join me in extending Grand Honors. [Grand Honors given.] Sister Betty, it is with pleasure and confidence that I present this gavel to you. MRS. BETTY FRIEND: Thank you, my very sweet and precious friend, Sister Rennie Ofton, Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron. This is the 125th session of the Grand Chapter of Texas. Our Worthy Grand Matron has named this session "Touching the Future." This is such an appropriate title because she is an educator. She has named the opening session "Together We Seek Our Founder's Wisdom." This honors Dr. Rob Morris who developed this organization for the female relatives of Master Masons so that they would understand and appreciate the purposes of Masonry better. He was a renowned educator and a very famous poet laureate. Today in his memory we begin the first portion of this Grand Chapter session. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 169 At this time I invite Sister Yvonne Brownfield, Chairman of the Payroll Committee of General Grand Chapter and a Past Grand Matron of Texas, to lead us in our invocation. MRS. YVONNE BROWNFIELD: Please remain seated because I know there's a bunch of sore and replaced knees here. Shall we pray. Our Father who art in Heaven, we recognize Your strength and wisdom and ask You to continue to guide us as we begin this "Touching the Future" session of our beloved Order in Texas. We pray that Your Hand will touch our leaders as they lead we, the membership, through these next few days. Help us to be ever mindful as we fellowship with one another that we also have duties and responsibilities to complete. We thank You for the presence of the world leaders of our Order, asking that You continue to give them traveling grace. And for those who are unable to attend because of illness or other adverse reasons, bless them and hold them in Your Hand. And then when we complete our assigned tasks, we shall continue to pray that Your will be done, knowing that we have first preserved the past by planning the future. Amen. MRS. BETTY FRIEND: At this time I invite the Organist to please help us retire the Installed Officers for their drill. The Grand Marshal, Mrs. Vi Griffin, has generated an interesting and colorful drill for this Grand Chapter session. Our Worthy Grand Matron is pleased to have this drill performed for our visitors who are still present. At this time I invite the Grand Officers and their Pages to enter for the "School's in Session" drill, directed by the Grand Marshal, Mrs. Vi Griffin. Let's thank the Grand Officers for such an inspiring and delightful drill. [applause] Yes, we remember those daily rides in the yellow school bus. We have a wonderful opportunity at this time. We're going to present Brother Dennis Jordan, who is going to play selections of his choice from a CD he has prepared called "Musical Reflections." I wish I'd known this last night at our banquet! As our non-members leave the audience, our Worthy Grand Organist will bring you some of his selections, and also the floor will be established at that time for our official opening. Brother Dennis. Let's thank Brother Dennis Jordan, the Worthy Grand Organist. [applause] I want to tell you about this CD. You can purchase it here. He has some; there's a couple of others that have them. He is going to donate every penny that we give to buy this to the ESTARL program of Texas. So we want to be sure to purchase this CD. I'm waiting for Sister Leslie Lowry, the Chairman of the Credentials. Sister Leslie Lowry, Chairman of the Credentials Committee, will now make a partial report. 170 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR PARTIAL REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE TO: Worthy Grand Matron & Worthy Grand Patron

FROM: The 2006 – 2007 Credentials Committee

SUBJECT: Report No. 1 2006 – 2007 Credentials Committee

We, the Credentials Committee, make the following partial report for Grand Chapter, 2007: Sisters and Brothers, with regard to a quorum, Our Constitution states in Article X, Section 4 (page 41 of the Constitution): “Representatives or proxies regularly appointed of twenty-five percent (25%) of the subordinate chapters, together with either the Worthy Grand Matron, Associate Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, or Associate Grand Patron, shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, provided, that for special sessions of Grand Chapter held to conduct funerals no quorum shall be required.” Per the Grand Secretary’s Office, as of May 31, 2007 we have 415 Chapters in Texas and need 104 Chapters representatives present for a quorum. As of this morning, we have disbursed 110 of the packets for the Chapter Representatives. A preliminary report for votes is as follows: Number of Votes Ballots Issued Total Votes 1 498 498 2 118 236 3 25 75 GRAND TOTAL VOTES 809

Respectfully submitted, Leslie Lowry, General Chairman Debbie Knight Cheryl Coltermann Andi Martin Ben Day Dwight Phillips Russell Herdman Jerline Standridge

Past Grand Matron, I move the adoption of this preliminary report. MRS. BETTY FRIEND: It has been moved and seconded that we adopt the partial report of our Credentials chairman. All those in favor, raise your right hand. Opposed. Certainly there is none. Thank you, Sister Leslie. We do have a quorum, and we can now officially begin the 125th session of our Grand Chapter. [applause] Worthy Grand Matron, I shall speak to you from here. How pleased I am to have the 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 171 honor of opening your first session of this Grand Chapter. It was such a pleasure to watch you proceed through the chairs of Grand Chapter. You served your first elected officer as the Grand Examiner of District 5 during the 1999-2000 Grand Chapter year. Brother Lee Stallings and I proudly welcomed you to our Starlight team. Our friendship has grown stronger each year since then, and we've both had long careers in public education. Because of that, it was inevitable that we would become good friends. Thank you for giving me the privilege of opening the 125th Grand Chapter session. Worthy Grand Patron, our acquaintance came through contacts in the world of commerce. Your sweet wife was working with the son of one of my best friends. Once Kathy learned that we were from New Braunfels and knew her co-worker well, she made sure that you met us too. How proud I am that she made that move because we've learned to love you very much. It has been our pleasure to watch you serve so faithfully as the Worthy Grand Patron of Texas. You are admired for your loyalty to the Order and your friendliness to the membership. You will be remembered for many years as an intelligent and gracious gentleman. Brother Lee Stallings, my Past Grand Patron, I know that you would like to greet the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron. MR. LEE STALLINGS: Thank you, General Grand Chapter Committee Member, Betty Friend. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Officers and Committee Members, Past Grand Matrons, Past Grand Patrons, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Distinguished Members, my beloved Sisters and Brothers: I stand before you today in the exact position as I did as Worthy Grand Patron at the Grand Chapter session in 2000. I served with this beautiful lady to my right, Sister Betty Friend. As you know, she was my Worthy Grand Matron. Sister Betty, it's such a privilege to again be with you in the East as we open this session, "Together We Seek Our Founder's Wisdom." Being in this building with the membership brings back very fond memories for me, and I'm sure it does for you. Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Geraldine "Gerry" Dusek, thank you for giving me this honor of assisting Sister Betty in opening this session this afternoon. You and your Officers have had a good year, built on the founding principles of our Order: faith, loyalty and trust. Thank you for the love of our Order and for the service that you have rendered to the Grand Chapter of Texas. Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John Creel, our relationship goes back several years. During that time your dedication and hard work for our Order has never ceased. You distinguished yourself as an Allstar in 1999-2000, and you have certainly done so again this past year. Thank you for giving so freely of yourself. Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, you have served our Grand Chapter well, and you should be proud of your accomplishments. My hope for you is that the final hours of your time in the East may be as rewarding and satisfying as this past year has been. May God guide and bless you during the next three days and for the rest of your lives. Thank you. [ringing of school bell] MRS. BETTY FRIEND: I now declare the 125th "Touching the Future" Grand 172 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Chapter session open. The Officers will enter.

RITUALISTIC CEREMONIAL OPENING

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Please join in the Opening Ode, "God Bless America." I now declare this "Together We Seek Our Founder's Wisdom" session of the Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star, open. Sister Grand Warder, you will inform the Grand Sentinel. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, this Grand Chapter session is now open. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Sister Grand Marshal, you will present the Flag of our country. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you will join in giving the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, followed by the National Anthem by the Grand Choir and the Assembly. W ORTHY GRAND MATRON: W orthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Officers and General Grand Chapter Committee Members, other Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers: Welcome again to the 125th session of the Grand Chapter of Texas. Sister Rennie Ofton, Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron of the General Grand Chapter and our own Past Grand Matron, thank you for so graciously agreeing to preside as our Master of Ceremonies in spite of the many responsibilities facing you at this time. You also served so beautifully in the same position at our installation ceremony one year ago. Thank you for sharing your precious time and talents with us. To my very special friend, Sister Alma Carter, Past Grand Matron of Texas, thank you for the gracious manner in which you escorted the Grand Officers and our Distinguished Guests. For your loving kindness always, your District Deputy Grand Matron thanks you. To Sister Betty Friend, Member of the Eastern Star Journal Committee of the General Grand Chapter and Past Grand Matron of Texas, and Brother Lee Stallings, Past Grand Patron of Texas, thank you so very, very much for opening our session today. It has made this session so very special to each of us. Sister Yvonne Brownfield, Chairman of Payroll Committee of General Grand Chapter and Past Grand Matron of Texas, thank you for your words of prayer which have prepared us for the tasks before us. And thank you for your devotion to the Order. Brother Jack Friend, Chairman of the Executive Committee, thank you for that warm welcome to this city with its many beautiful sights and varying activities. Please know how very much we appreciate all of your efforts to make this Grand Chapter session so very special for each of us. To Sister Saundra Zipp, our Executive Co-chairman, we sincerely appreciate the special proclamation on behalf of the City of San Antonio. Thank you. To Sister Marian "Boots" Draper, thank you for the beautiful musical prelude, includ- 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 173 ing my special march which you composed, and for your special talents which you have shared with us for so many, many years. Sister Rosemary Swetland, Past Grand Matron of Texas, we do so appreciate your sharing of your beautiful skills once again, as you did for our installation. And thank you for your continued dedication to the Grand Chapter of Texas. And to my District Deputy Grand Matron Melissa Simonton Hudman, your vocal talents are outstanding. Thank you, my special one, for sharing those talents with us today. And to all who so willingly endeavored for this session, thank you for an outstanding- ly beautiful accomplishment. To Sister Marlene Dibrell, our Supreme Deputy, and to Shelley Ashcraft, our Grand Worthy Advisor of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, how pleased we are to have you in our midst this afternoon. Thank you so very much for those special greetings. It will be a pleasure for me when you come to the East to present to you a monetary gift. We had a special project this year of selling items, and in addition to that our Grand Examiners had shirts which were autographed for a donation of one dollar. The Worthy Grand Matron has determined that those funds will also go to our youth organizations. These are but small tokens, but we, the membership of the Grand Chapter, want you to know that we support you and the beautiful work that you do, realizing that you are the future of our Order. Thank you for your presence here today. Brother Weldon Clampitte, our State Executive Officer, and Chance Chapman, State Master Counselor of DeMolay in Texas, thank you for your presence this afternoon and for your kind words of greetings. It will also be my pleasure to present to you a token of our support of DeMolay in Texas and all that you represent. Thank you. Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brother Donny Broughton, how honored we are to have you with us today and for your participation in our ceremony, representing our Masonic Brothers throughout this beautiful state. And how honored we are to have the Square and Compasses resting upon our Bible as a symbol of the ties within our Masonic family. Welcome to you and to your lady, our Susie. Thank you. Worthy Grand Patron, I invite you to express your appreciation to these individuals. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Sister Rennie, due to your numerous projects in Eastern Star, I don't know where you find the time to accomplish all which you do. I appreciate you finding the time to be our Master of Ceremonies for this 125th session of Grand Chapter. Sister Alma, my own Worthy Matron, I enjoyed watching you as the Assisting Grand Marshal escorting our Distinguished Members. Thank you. Sister Betty and Brother Lee, you are both special to Kathy and I, as she was a Starlight and I was your Allstar. Thank you for opening our session today. Sister Yvonne, as one of the first-time Gleaners, I enjoyed your opening prayer. Thank you for asking the Lord in the guidance of our session. Brother Jack, your welcome made us feel very much at home. We appreciate all your hard work in preparing for our Grand Chapter. You have made it look easy. I thank you. Sister Saundra Zipp, thank you and the City of San Antonio for the proclamation. It is much appreciated. Does this mean that I'm welcome even after Grand Chapter is over? 174 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Sister "Boots," your rendition of the Worthy Grand Matron's music was beautiful as always. Sister Rosemary, once again you have shown Grand Chapter your astonishing musical talents. Sister Melissa, you know how much I admire your beautiful voice, and I never tire of hearing you sing. Sister Marlene, your endless love and support for our Rainbow Girls is reflected in everything you do for them. I know they appreciate you as much as I do. Shelley, being Worthy Grand Advisor is a big responsibility. I know you are handling your position with dignity. Brother Weldon, thank you for your dedication and guidance to the young men in DeMolay. We look forward to them becoming Masons some day. Chance, your position as State Master Counselor is one that is held in the highest regard. I know you are very well deserving of this position. Grand Master, your presence at our Grand Chapter is valued to all, especially by the one that challenged you in a duel many years ago and won. We are honored that you and Susie are able to be with us and wish only the best for your Grand Lodge session. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: We are honored to have present with us many Distinguished Members. Thank you for coming to San Antonio and for attending this "Touching the Future" session. We are honored with the presence of our Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will present these very Distinguished Members at the Altar. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, I have the honor and privilege of introducing Sister Barbara Benton, Most Worthy Grand Matron and a Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma, and Brother Bill Owen, Most Worthy Grand Patron and a Past Grand Patron of Oklahoma, Order of the Eastern Star. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Barbara, this is a very special moment in time for me. What a special honor it is for this Grand Jurisdiction to have you join us in our session and the social activities that we have planned for our members and our guests. I know that you have visited Texas on numerous occasions, and I am honored to have the privilege of welcoming you to our Grand Chapter. We appreciate your service and dedication to the Order of the Eastern Star. Thank you for coming. Brother Bill, it's with pride that I welcome you to San Antonio and to our Grand Chapter session. We've looked forward to your visit to our Grand Jurisdiction, and we hope it will be a pleasant one. Thank you for your presence. Worthy Grand Patron, I know you would like to greet and welcome these special ones. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Sister Barbara and Brother Bill, we are honored that you chose to attend our Grand Chapter in this beautiful city, who many feel is the birth- place of Texas independence. Sister Barbara, attending your installation was a beautiful experience, and I applaud you for embracing your heritage, as I have ancestry in the Lakota Nation also. Brother Bill, we appreciate you coming to our Grand Chapter. I remember a couple of years ago when you initiated your daughter and granddaughter into my home chapter of Plano. It was a pleasure then as it is now. Thank you both for attending. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 175 WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort the Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron to the East. [applause as they come to the East] Sisters and Brothers, it is an honor for me to present Sister Barbara Benton, Most Worthy Grand Matron, and Brother William "Bill" Owen, Most Worthy Grand Patron. You will join me in saluting them with the Grand Honors. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, our Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron will remain in the East. Sisters and Brothers, it is my honor at this time to invite our Most Worthy Grand Matron to bring greetings. MOST WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, the General Grand Chapter family, Tribe, Distinguished Guests, Sisters and Brothers: Chik chik a ma. VOICES: Chik chik a ma. MOST WORTHY GRAND MATRON: "Oklahoma" means "land of the Red Man." "Ohoihoma" means "land of the Red Woman." Oklahoma is the third largest gas-produc- ing state in the nation and ranks fourth in the production of wheat, cattle and calves, fifth in the production of pecans, sixth in peanuts and eighth in peaches. We also grow good people in Oklahoma, and a good many of them are here with you today. Brother Bill and I are always glad to have our Oklahoma folks with us wherever we are. Oklahoma, would you please stand. [applause] Now, Texas, you have my affection and warmest good wishes always for your continued success and happiness always with many blessings. The plans that you are making for Sister Rennie and Brother Fred in General Grand Chapter sound exciting. Your installation in Oklahoma in 2009 is of intense interest to Texas and the world. Rennie and Fred, we wish to thank you for the years of pleasure we have had with you. Sisters and Brothers, after reviewing acknowledgments of the word "God" from 50 state constitutions, I am faced with the prospect that maybe the out-of-control federal courts are wrong. At no -- [applause]. At no time is anyone told that they must worship God. Your Texas 1845 Preamble states, "We, the people of the Republic of Texas, acknowl- edging with gratitude the grace and beneficience of God." Now, how are they going to get all this God out of our state constitutions? William Penn wrote, "Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." Sisters and Brothers, God bless America. [applause] I have a question for you. Did you think I was finished? A few more remarks, please. My study shows that in 1958 to 1961 Texas had 768 chapters and a membership of 133,442. Now the 2003-2006 triennium, you had 441 chapters and a membership of 43,171. I don't have any magic words to say about how we can regain our membership. The only thing that I can ask of you is to continue to work on the Robert Morris jewel. Now you know this is a General Grand Chapter project. It takes 300 points to get the jewel, and then when you get another 300 points, you get a bar that hangs down on the jewel. Guess what? This triennium that bar is a little canoe. So I hope that you are working to get those members in. It's 50 points -- I believe. Am I right on that, Sister Betty -- for a first- line signer on the petition. So please try to work on that. And also each one bring one. Now 176 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR that is a new member that you get to come into your chapter to replace yourself. If you can get that one new member, you need to notify Brother Brent Dart, who is the Chairman of Membership, and send him $5 and you will receive then a little canoe with a little brave and a little maiden in the boat. When you wear that pin, we know that you have replaced yourself in the Order of the Eastern Star. I want to let you know for your calendar for 2009 that the Belmont Mansion, which is our Eastern Star headquarters in Washington, D.C., will be having a gala. Mark your calendars for September 11th, 12th and 13th of 2009. Plans are already in place for a wonderful, wonderful weekend for you to come and see the mansion that will be one hundred years old. Our General Grand Chapter project pins are going well, and I know that Texas is buy- ing our Heart, Shriners' Hospital and Cancer and Youth pins. Now ESTARL has a Symbolism book and a CD that you heard about made by our Worthy Grand Organist, Brother Dennis Jordan. The pins and the book sell for $5, and the CD is $15. The proceeds come back to your Grand Jurisdiction for presentation. And don't forget to keep your subscriptions up for the Eastern Star Journal. The new one will be coming out shortly, and there are so many articles. I did get one for myself; it will be coming to you soon. But it is a wonderful article on so many different places in our world that you will be interested in reading about. And, of course, there's always interest in Texas, so be sure and send your articles in and let us read about your subordinate chapters here, what you are doing, and just anything that you feel -- 50-year members, we want that to be sent to the Eastern Star Journal. I will also tell you that we open up our invitation to anyone of you who would like to go with us, as Bill and I make the official visit to Hawaii. That time is November 7th and come home on November 20th of this year, 2007. So if you want to go, I have information and so does Haskell Clark, who is our Worthy Grand Chaplain. So talk to either one of us. And also Liz Pullam, who is our Worthy Grand Marshal. She has the information also. Now, as Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron, Bill and I were honored to have some of your most beloved Past Grands accept appointments for our triennium. They are serving with distinction and pride. Please know that your Rennie Ofton, Betty Benham, Betty Friend, Yvonne Brownfield, Jane Gregory, Alma Bane and your very special General Grand Chapter appointments, Sylvia and Raul Garcia and Wanda Brown, the Friend of a Feather, they are truly representing General Grand Chapter and Texas well. These appointments have endeared themselves to everyone in the Order of the Eastern Star. Nothing we can say can adequately convey our feelings of admiration for you and our gratitude for your faithfulness. We pray that the Great Spirit will give you good health and safe travels in the months ahead. Now, maybe you wonder how those folks got their appointments. I asked them some questions. Would you like to know what questions that I asked them in order for them to receive these appointments? Do you want to know? Okay. I asked Betty Benham where was Jesus born. Now, she thought for a minute, and a long time it became. Then she said, "Longview." So then I asked her how many miles from Beaumont to El Paso. She got it right, 742 miles. Now, Betty Friend was asked where was Jesus born. She quickly replied, "Tyler." Then I said, "How many miles from Beaumont to Chicago?" She was right, 770 miles. Yvonne said, "Aren't you going to ask me a question? 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 177 Aren't you going to ask me where Jesus was born?” I said, "No, I am not." And then she said, "Well, you tell me where Jesus was born." And I said, "Palestine." And Yvonne mum- bled to herself, "I knew it was somewhere in East Texas." [laughter] Now, it may take a moment for the light to shine, so listen carefully. When I asked Jane what the word "Bernadette" meant, she answered, "The act of torching a mortgage. Burn a debt." I asked Alma the word "burglarize." Her answer was, "What a crook sees with. Burglar eyes." I asked Sylvia the word "counterfeiters." She said, "Workers who put together kitchen cabinets. Counter fitters." Raul I asked the word "heroes." "What a guy in a boat does," he said. "He rows." I asked Wanda the word "left bank." She replied, "What the robber did when his bag was full of money. Left bank." Okay. That's how they got their appointments. There's hope for all of you out there. Now, Brother Bill, you know, he's a loving kind of fellow. But there's a book that he says tells you where you should go on your vacation. That book is a checkbook. It tells you where you can go. I would appreciate -- even though they are all over this room, I think, if the General Grand Chapter Officers would please stand. Would the General Grand Chapter Committee Members rise and stand, too. Would the General Grand Chapter Special Appointments please stand. And I would like to also have the Tri-line, Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand Patrons, please stand. Sisters and Brothers, I hope you know that I am proud of them, and most especially that they are here with you in Texas. Our best to you, my dear friends, as the years of this triennium go by, that the Great Spirit will bless you for the wonderful example you are setting for others. And, Sisters and Brothers, I want you to know that all of these people have chosen to spend their money to come and be with you for your Grand Chapter session. I hope that you appreciate that. Would you show them your appreciation. [applause] Thank you very much. Well, Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Gerry, and Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John, you are presiding beautifully over your session. I personally am so proud of you. Our General Grand Chapter gives you their best as you continue your good work in the Order of the Eastern Star. Thank you. Again, in Choctaw talk that would be "ta maka." So I thank you, ta maka, for the many, many courtesies that you have extended to me and to my Tom, and I know to all of your out-of-state guests. So I guess that I only have one more thing to share with you -- no, I have two. I want to thank Sylvia Garcia for being my Personal Page. She has done such a beautiful job. She has done as much as three pages would do. So, Sylvia Garcia, I thank you for being my Personal Page. And, you know, at this moment I cannot remember the last name of my driver that we appreciate getting us over here and will get us back. Her first name is Barbara, that I can remember. But thank you, Barbara, and your husband for being the drivers. Okay. My last thing. My daddy gave me many laws which he had learned from his daddy, and that daddy from his daddy. But my daddy told me to treat all men as they treat- 178 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR ed us, that I should never be the first to break a bargain, that it was a disgrace to tell a lie, that we should speak only the truth. I was taught to believe that the Great Spirit sees and hears everything and that He never forgets. This I believe and all my people believe the same. So, Sisters and Brothers, I've told you once, I'll tell you again that I love you bunches and gobs. And I close with "ei honi es ja," which means "until we meet again." Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, Sister Barbara, for those special words. Now I am pleased to invite Brother Bill to bring greetings. If you would, please. MOST WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Distinguished Guests, Sisters and Brothers all: It's a pleasure for me as the Most Worthy Grand Patron of General Grand Chapter to bring greetings to the 125th annual session, "Touching the Future," of Texas Grand Chapter. For any organization to survive and reach the age of 125 years, it has to be built on a solid foundation. Masonry teaches that with age comes wisdom. It is with wisdom that Masonry builds each and every laudable enterprise. So I congratulate you on reaching your 125th anniversary. I want to thank you, the Grand Chapter of Texas and all the members, for all of the courtesies that you've bestowed upon me. I want to thank you for the kind welcomes, the "howdy's," the "ole's," the greetings that I've received. I want to thank you for assigning Brother Raul Garcia as my Personal Page and Jim and Darlene Pearson as my personal drivers. For those that don't know me, I'm a practicing CPA in Oklahoma City. I was a Past Grand Patron of Oklahoma in 1997, and I'm a graduate of Oklahoma City University Law School, but I don't practice law. I like to tell people that when I moved into this new neigh- borhood a few years ago, my son James was out playing in the front yard with a neighbor boy. The neighbor boy said, "James, what does your daddy do?" James said, "Oh, my daddy is a CPA; you know, he does bookkeeping, income tax returns, audits, things like that." He said, "What does your daddy do?" The neighbor boy said, "Oh, my daddy is an attorney." James said, "Honest?" "Oh, no, he's just a regular attorney." [laughter] For any attorneys out there, I'm just kidding, of course. For those that know, on December 22nd I was going to an office party and ended up in Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City with bleeding diverticulitis. I was in ICU for 14 days; I was in the hospital for 18 days. So I got my Christmas and New Year's all -- if I was computer literate, I guess I'd say "deleted." But I want to thank everyone for all the cards. I got get-well cards from all over the United States and Canada and all the foreign countries and several of them from the state of Texas. I want to thank you for all the cards that you've sent me. Just keep me in your prayers. Sister Barbara was talking about the membership going down from 143,000 to 41,000. In my travels across the country, this is not just something that's happening in Texas, but has happened all over the United States. But there has been a turnaround. Most states have reached the bottom and are starting to level out in membership, particularly in the Masonic fraternity and Eastern Star, too, and is starting to come back. You heard the Grand Master say that he thought that it was coming back, and that in the next ten years he looks for it to have a big increase. So we have things to look forward to. What can you do? Well, I think one of the best things that you can do is you can carry 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 179 a petition on your person at all times. If you're talking to somebody and they're not a member, you can talk to them and give them a petition. In Oklahoma in 2004 our Grand Master of Masons set up a program called "You used to bake cookies for him." This was a little pamphlet whereby the father or grandfather may not be able to ask the son or grandson to become a Mason, there's no reason why grandma couldn't. So he suggested that you take your grandson or your son into the kitchen, have his favorite cookies baked, pour him a big glass of milk, have a petition all filled out for him, you know all the information about him, have a signed check there to the lodge, and tell him, "Son, I want you to become a Mason." Who can refuse grandma? Not many of them can. So that has worked successfully in Oklahoma. I know several states around the country are trying it at this time. Now all Most Worthy Grand Patrons have a project. You heard Sister Barbara talking about the year 2009 we were going to be celebrating our 100th year at the Belmont Mansion, which is the International Headquarters for the Order of the Eastern Star. Well, on the top floor where the Officers stay when they come up for the Christmas parties and other events, they have 15 bedrooms and they have two bathrooms. So you can imagine during the night how that gets kind of clogged up. The Most Worthy Grand Patron has beautiful quarters. I didn't have a shower, but I had a beautiful bathtub. Now the only trouble was it stood up about this high [indicating]. So when you get into it, the problem was how do you get out of it. My wife Evalina is sitting over here. Evalina, would you stand up? I need to introduce her anyway. Let's give Evalina a big hand. [applause] Evalina asked me how do I get out once I get in. I said, well, I suggest you get it real soapy and leave a little water in the bottom, kind of bend your knees and push real hard and hope you get out the first time. But we've set up a Friends of the Temple 100 Club, for $100. We're going to build a shower in the Most Worthy Grand Patron's quarters and build showers upstairs for the Grand Officers. Now, Sister Barbara was talking about Texas and all the cattle they raise in Texas. You know, it's important they have good bulls to raise all those cattle. Well, this rancher, he had a big ranch, and his little bulls weren't doing what bulls are supposed to be doing. So he decided he'd go to town and get him a good bull. The little bulls were sitting around talking to each other. One bull said, "Well, he has gone to town to get him a new bull, but I'm not going to give any of my heifers to that new bull." Another little bull said, "I'm not going to give any of my heifers to that bull either." The other little bull said, "I'm not giving any of my heifers either." So about that time the farmer came back from town. He had loaded back there in his trailer the biggest, meanest-looking bull that you ever saw in your life. He was snorting and panting and trying to get out of that trailer. Those little bulls looked at him. One of them said, "Well, you know, I don't need all those heifers that I've got. I can give him half of my heifers." The other little bull said, "You know, I don't mind sharing my heifers with him either." And the other little bull, he got out there and he started snorting and panting and raving and rushing and charging that big bull. Those other little bulls said, "What's wrong with you? Are you crazy?" He said, "No, I just want to make sure that he knows that I'm a bull." [laughter] I'd like to invite you to come to Oklahoma Grand Chapter October 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th. If you'll come up the Saturday before, on the 13th, you can attend mine and Barbara's homecoming, which is going to be at the Cowboy Hall of Fame. At that time I'm 180 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR going to have more cowboys than Barbara has Indians. Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, we will resume our introductions at this time. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will present our General Grand Chapter Officers at the Altar. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, I have the honor and privilege of introducing these General Grand Chapter Officers: Sister Rennie Ofton, Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron and a Past Grand Matron of Texas; Brother Fred Clarke, Right Worthy Associate Grand Patron and a Past Grand Patron of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia; Sisters Barbara White, Right Worthy Grand Conductress and a Past Grand Matron of West Virginia; Helen Westmoreland, Right Worthy Associate Grand Conductress and a Past Grand Matron of Florida; Betty Briggs, Chairman, Right Worthy Grand Trustees and Right Worthy Grand Secretary Emeritus and a Past Grand Matron of Iowa; Brother Michael E. Berry, Right Worthy Grand Trustee and a Past Grand Patron of Kentucky; Sister Paula Argus, Right Worthy Grand Trustee and a Past Grand Matron of Utah; Brother Haskell Clark, Worthy Grand Chaplain and a Past Grand Patron of Tennessee; Sister Elizabeth Pullum, Worthy Grand Marshal and a Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma; Brother Dennis Paul Jordan, Worthy Grand Organist and a Past Grand Patron of California; Sisters Susan Thomas, Worthy Grand Adah and a Past Grand Matron of New Hampshire; Clara Wampler, Worthy Grand Ruth and a Past Grand Matron of the District of Columbia; Audrey Well, Worthy Grand Warder and a Past Grand Matron of North Dakota, Order of the Eastern Star. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is an honor to have you come and be a part of our Grand Chapter session. We send out a Texas-sized greeting to each of you. Welcome to the Grand Jurisdiction of Texas. And, Sister Rennie, Texas is so proud and so honored to have you in this select group. We know that you will faithfully fulfill the responsibilities which have been placed upon you. We are delighted that you are here with us today. Worthy Grand Patron, I invite you to greet these Distinguished Members. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: How pleased we are that you have come to San Antonio, the home of our Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron. I'm sure that Rennie can give you insights on this beautiful city. Sister Rennie, our Redbird, how rewarding it is for the members of Texas to know that you represent our state with such dignity. Thank you all for your attendance. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort the Officers of General Grand Chapter to the East. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, it is my pleasure to present these Officers of General Grand Chapter. You will join me in saluting them with Grand Honors. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, these Installed Officers of General Grand Chapter will remain in the East. We are honored with the presence of General Grand Chapter Committee Members. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will present the General Grand Chapter Committee Members at the Altar. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, I have the pleasure of presenting 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 181 these General Grand Chapter Committee Members. Ambassadors for the Most Worthy Grand Matron: Sisters Nancy Howatt, Aruba and a Past Grand Matron of Massachusetts; Dorothy Pitsford, Japan and Guam and a Past Grand Matron of New Mexico; Joy Feit, Northern Italy and a Past Grand Matron of Florida; Margaret Hull, Scotland and a Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma. The Benevolence Committee: Sister Darla Redmon, a Past Grand Matron of Idaho. Cancer Committee: Sister Marion Walsingham, Chairman and a Past Grand Matron of Florida. Charter Committee: Sisters Betty Benham, Chairman and a Past Grand Matron of Texas; Maxine Toliver, a Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma. Choir: Sister Jane McDaniel, Director and a Past Grand Matron of Louisiana. Credentials Committee: Brother Charlie Babb, Past Grand Patron of Oklahoma; Sister Phyllis Dunan, Past Grand Matron of the District of Columbia; Brother James E. Lambert, Past Grand Patron of Florida; Sister Barbara Morrison, Past Grand Matron of Rhode Island. Eastern Star Journal Committee: Sister Betty Friend, Past Grand Matron of Texas. Education Committee: Sister Audrey Cleland, Past Grand Matron of Florida. ESTARL Committee: Sister Janice Crisco, Past Grand Matron of Mississippi. Finance Committee: Brother Owen H. Major, Chairman and Past Grand Patron of Oklahoma. Housing Committee: Sister Debbie Beard, Co-Chairman and Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma. Jurisprudence Committee: Sister Vivian May, Past Grand Matron of Illinois. Membership Committee: Brother James Premeaux, Past Grand Patron of Louisiana. Parliamentarian: Brother K. Alan Raby, Past Grand Patron of Georgia. Payroll Committee: Sister Yvonne Brownfield, Chairman and Past Grand Matron of Texas. Registration Committee: Sisters Bettie Bywater, Chairman and Past Grand Matron of Nevada; Jane Gregory, Past Grand Matron of Texas; Wilma Thompson, Past Grand Matron of Maryland. Triennial Assembly Coordinator 2006-2009: Sister JoAnn Sheppard, General Chairman and Past Grand Matron of Oklahoma; Brother Tom Benton, Co-Chairman. Unfinished Business Committee: Sister Elizabeth Anne Cooney, Past Grand Matron of Arkansas. Visionquest: Sister Andrea Storjohann, Northwest Region Coordinator and Past Grand Matron of Idaho; Brother Dean Wyant, South Region Coordinator and Past Grand Patron of Kansas; Sisters Barbara Herrington, Colorado and Past Grand Matron of Colorado; Patricia Williams, Florida and Past Grand Matron of Florida; Audrey Barker, Louisiana and Past Grand Matron of Louisiana; Meredith Pfefferle, Rhode Island and Past Grand Matron of Rhode Island; Alma Lynn Bane, Texas and Past Grand Matron of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: My, what an impressive gathering. [applause] How pleased we are to have you with us for this our 125th Grand Chapter session. We realize that you've been selected by the Most Worthy Grand Matron in order to assist her in achieving the goals which she has set forth for this triennium. We look forward to hearing of those accomplishments. Thank you for your presence. Worthy Grand Patron, would you like to greet these Distinguished Members? WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Your work and dedication to Eastern Star is above reproach, as evidenced by your appointments in General Grand Chapter. I know that you will serve our Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron as you did in your own Grand Chapters. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort these Distinguished Members to the East. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, it is my honor to present these General Grand Chapter 182 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Committee Members. Please join me in saluting them with Grand Honors. We are pleased with the presence of Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand Patrons of other Grand Jurisdictions. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will present the Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand Patrons of other Grand Jurisdictions at the Altar. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, I have the pleasure of introducing these Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand Patrons of other Grand Jurisdictions: Sisters Alice R. Peters, Florida; Diane Smith, Louisiana; Leota Bobitt, Mississippi; Verna K. Viereck, Virginia; Brothers Roy Bankston, Louisiana; Bill Collins, Mississippi; William C. "Bill" Barnes, Oklahoma; Glenn M. Douglas, Virginia, Order of the Eastern Star. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: My friends and co-workers: How very special it is to have you join the Worthy Grand Patron and me, as well as our Texas membership, for this "Touching the Future" Grand Chapter session. We welcome you with much love and esteem for your service as you lead your Grand Chapters. Welcome to Texas. Worthy Grand Patron. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Welcome, my friends. It's great to see you again. How delighted we are that you have taken the time out of your busy schedule to visit us here in San Antonio. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort our fellow workers to the East. [applause] It is an honor for me to present these Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand Patrons of other Grand Jurisdictions. Please join me in saluting them with Grand Honors. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, they will remain in the Grand East. We are honored with the presence of Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of other Grand Jurisdictions. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will present the Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of other Grand Jurisdictions at the Altar. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, it is indeed an honor and a pleasure that I present these Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of other Grand Jurisdictions: Sisters Violet James, Alberta Canada; Patricia Senetza, Alberta Canada; Barbara Gadbury-Swift, Arkansas; Nancy Lindsey, Arkansas; Glenda Peyton, Arkansas; Ellen S. Balko, District of Columbia; Tammy Clawson, Florida; Delores Laird, Florida; Berneice Woodard, Florida; Pauline Yockey, Kansas; Helen Berry, Kentucky; Lynn C. Bankston, Louisiana; Terri C. Castay, Louisiana and Grand Secretary of Louisiana; Joye Denny, Louisiana; Linda Lamkin, Louisiana; Betty LeBourgeoir, Louisiana; Elizabeth Roach, Louisiana; Annie King, Maine; Donna Trott, Maryland and Grand Trustee of Maryland; Carol Upton, Michigan; Marie Mizelle, North Carolina; Elizabeth West, North Carolina; Violet Blair, Nova Scotia; Margaret Clarke, Grand Escort to the Right Worthy Associate Grand Patron and a Past Grand Matron of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island; Joan Campbell, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island; Judith Brightman, Rhode Island; Dorothy Bryant, Tennessee; Debbie Litchfield, Vermont; Brenda Jones, Virginia. These Past Grand Patrons: Brothers Ira Payne, Arkansas; Donald Hull, California; Terry McLaughlin, Florida; Russell Woodard, Florida; L.O. Cox, Georgia; J.R. "Buck" Denny, 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 183 Louisiana; Edward Lamkin, Louisiana; C. Alvin Roach, Louisiana; Richard Shaw, Louisiana; F. Richard King, Maine; Raymond Trott, Maryland; Clifford Brightman, Massachusetts; Walter Galvin, Nevada; Harry W. Fisher, Pennsylvania; E.A. Viereck, Jr., Virginia, Order of the Eastern Star. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: My, what an impressive group! Our Most Worthy Grand Matron said we might have set a record here with our guests, these Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons who have come from near and far. We're so pleased to have you here. I extend to you a big Texas howdy and say welcome to our Grand Chapter. We're so pleased to have you here, our friends and neighbors, to attend our 125th Grand Chapter session. Thank you for having come our way. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort these Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons to the East. [applause] Worthy Grand Patron, would you like to greet this distinguished group. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: It is indeed an honor to have you attend our Grand Chapter in San Antonio, a city rich in patriotic history, just as you have rich history in your Grand Chapter. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, it is with honor that I present the Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of other Grand Jurisdictions. You will join in saluting them with Grand Honors. We are honored with the presence of Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of Texas. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will present the Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of Texas at the Altar. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, now this is indeed an honor for me to present our very own Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of Texas. Sisters Elise Hammack, Elsie Paladino, Wanda Fairchild, Rosemary Swetland, Alma Carter, Naomi Wolfe, Jimmie Lee McMahon, Sharon Fentress, Doris Hester, Karen Morgenthaler and Nancy Brown; Brothers Leland Benefield, Kenneth Gregory, Henry Martin, Lee Stallings, Dwayne "Buddy" Baker, Harold Trammell, Ed Warner, Jack Guy, Jerry Martin and Nelson Campbell, Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: To stand in this place and welcome you to our own Grand Chapter session is truly one of the highlights of my year as your Worthy Grand Matron. It has been a sincere privilege to glean from your words of knowledge and wisdom. You've been instrumental in laying a firm foundation for the future of our Grand Chapter to build upon. I hope that before too long, you will allow Brother John and me to join you down there at the end of your line. We love you so much. Thank you. Brother John. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: This is an humbling experience seeing all of you lined up at our Altar. I, too, like the Worthy Grand Matron, look forward to joining you at the end of the line. Your continued service, devotion and love for the membership warms the heart. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort our own Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons to the East. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, it is my distinct honor to present to you the Past Grand Matrons 184 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR and Past Grand Patrons of Texas. You will join me in saluting them with Grand Honors. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, they will remain in the East. We are honored with the presence of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will present our Most Worshipful Grand Master at the Altar. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, it is indeed an honor that I present Brother Donny Broughton, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons. W ORTHY GRAND MATRON: Most Worshipful Grand Master and our Brother Donny Broughton, what a great honor and pleasure it is for me to welcome you to our 125th Grand Chapter session. Your presence here makes this very special, and we thank you for your support and your wise counsel. Worthy Grand Patron. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Most Worshipful Grand Master, it is indeed is an honor and a privilege for me to bring greetings to you, to one that I hold in highest esteem. Your years of service and dedication to the Masonic Order and to Eastern Star are exem- plary. Your support to our Order is valued by our membership. More than anything, I treasure your friendship. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort the Most Worshipful Grand Master to the East. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, it is an honor to present Brother Donny Broughton, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons. Sisters and Brothers, please join me in giving him the warmest of welcomes. [applause] MR. DONNY BROUGHTON: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. And with your permission I'd like to introduce the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Texas present today: Right Worshipful Tommy Griffin who is the Deputy Grand Master; Right Worshipful Ferris Benham, Past Grand Master; Right Worshipful David D. Dibrell, Past Grand Master; Right Worshipful Allen Tuel, Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge of Texas. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort our Distinguished Masonic Brothers to the East. [applause] To these Masonic dignitaries and our Brothers, let's show them once again how pleased we are to have them in our midst this afternoon. Thank you, gentlemen. [applause] We are honored with the presence of Installed Grand Officers and Elected Boards of other Grand Jurisdictions. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will present the Installed Grand Officers and Elected Boards of other Grand Jurisdictions in back of Esther's Station. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, I have the pleasure of presenting the Installed Grand Officers and Elected Board Members of other Grand Jurisdictions: These are all Associate Grand Matrons. Sisters Juanita Wilkinson, Louisiana; Karen J. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 185 Adams, Kansas; Shirley Self, Mississippi; Brenda Austin, Missouri; Mary Owen, New Mexico; Cheryl Martin, Oklahoma. Associate Grand Patrons: Brothers David Rake, Kansas; Merton Mestler, Louisiana; Larry Crisco, Mississippi; John Ryland, Oklahoma. Grand Conductresses: Sisters Carol Ann Roberson, Arkansas; Annelle Hammond, Georgia; Mary Howell, Louisiana; Rebecca Price, Oregon. Associate Grand Conductresses: Linda Groot, Alberta Canada; Jean Lockard, District of Columbia; Myra Ramsey, Louisiana; Leatrice Massey, Oklahoma. Grand Chaplain, Sister Floye Hyslop, Florida. Sister Gayle Vanatta, Grand Lecturer, Oklahoma. Grand Marshals: Sisters Judy Bellomy, Florida; Cindy Howard, Mississippi; Lanette Coppedge, Oklahoma. Grand Organists: Sisters Virginia Vignali, Florida; Lynnette McVey, Mississippi; Barbara Taylor, North Carolina. Grand Adahs: Sisters Dorothy Storey, Florida; Debbie Alford, Louisiana; Dawn Stevens, Mississippi; Sally Barnes, Oklahoma. Grand Ruths: Sisters Juanita Evans, Louisiana; Shirley Hartle, Mississippi; Bonnie Varnell, New Mexico; Kathy Harwell, Oklahoma. Grand Esthers: Sisters Gail Jerrell, Florida; Alva Ironsmith, Louisiana; Sarah Collins, Mississippi and Friends of a Feather; Barbara Kelsey, Oklahoma. Grand Marthas: Sisters Clara Wagnon, Oklahoma; Gladys Kemp, Rhode Island. Grand Electas: Sisters Elaine Howell, Florida; Pearl Dunigan, New Mexico; Jean Keltch, Oklahoma. Grand Warders: Sisters Gloria Hall, Oklahoma; Sandra L. Priestly, Rhode Island. Grand Sentinels: Brothers James McCann III, Florida; Steve Kirk, Georgia; Al Frazier, Louisiana; Ridge Smith, Oklahoma. And from the Grand Chapter of New York, Sister Victoria Mara, Right Worthy Commissioner of Appeals - East, Order of the Eastern Star. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: How awesome you look from up here! We are so pleased to have you in our presence this afternoon. We want to say welcome to Texas. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy yourselves in beautiful San Antonio, Texas, and we invite you to return again. Thank you for coming to this "Touching the Future" session. Thank you. Worthy Grand Patron. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Thank you for joining us today, and I hope that you will be able to take some time to enjoy the sights of this beautiful city. Best wishes upon your remaining time in term. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort these Installed Grand Officers and Elected Boards of other Grand Jurisdictions to the East. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, it is my honor to present these Installed Grand Officers and Elected Boards of other Grand Jurisdictions. Please join me in giving them a very, very hearty Texas welcome. [applause] We are honored with the presence of Grand Representatives of Texas in other Grand Jurisdictions. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will present the Grand Representatives of Texas in other Grand Jurisdictions at the Altar. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, it is indeed an honor and a privilege that I present these Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions in Texas: 186 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Brother James W. Glasscock, Texas in Colorado; Sisters Sharon Marshall, Texas in Florida; Lorene Luce, Texas in Georgia; Diane Hogan in Indiana; Brother Wendell Yockey, Texas in Kansas; Sister Norma Cagle, Texas in Louisiana; Brother Marshall Gutierrez, Texas in Michigan; Sister Beverly Steelman, Texas in Missouri; Brother Les Taylor, Texas in North Carolina; Sisters Dolores Moriang, Texas in New York; Jane Adkins, Texas in Ohio; Brother James H. Parker, Texas in Oklahoma; Sister Margaret Kerr, Texas in Ontario; Brother Norman Ink, Texas in Saskatchewan; Sisters Linda Rudy, Texas in Tennessee; Kathy Parke, Texas in Virginia, Order of the Eastern Star. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, your service to our Order and your Grand Jurisdiction is recognized by your appointment. We are pleased to welcome you to the Lone Star State, and we extend to you a most warm welcome to the grand State of Texas. Thank you for coming. Worthy Grand Patron, would you like to extend greetings? WORTHY GRAND PATRON: As the Traveling Stars of your Grand Chapter, you have traveled many miles of this great nation of ours. We are delighted that you have traveled to Texas for our Grand Chapter. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort the Grand Representatives of Texas in other Grand Jurisdictions to the East. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, it is my pleasure to present to you the Grand Representatives of Texas in other Grand Jurisdictions. You will join in saluting them with the Grand Honors. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, these Grand Representatives will remain in the East. We are honored with the presence of Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions in other Grand Jurisdictions. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will present the Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions in other Grand Jurisdictions at the Altar. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, I have the honor and privilege of presenting these Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions in other Grand Jurisdictions: Sister Betty Fuzette, Missouri in Louisiana; Brother Gerald Heskett, New York in Saskatchewan; Sisters Janice Marr, North Carolina in Louisiana; Linda Frazier, Sao Paulo in Louisiana; Brother George Wilkinson, Saskatchewan in Louisiana; Sisters Linda Shaw, Washington in Louisiana; Donna K. Almony, Montana in Maryland and Deputy Grand Lecturer, Maryland; Brother Dennis Palmer, Manitoba in Michigan; Sisters Millie Buckler, West Virginia in Missouri; Mildred Taylor, Louisiana in Oklahoma; Rynd L. Barnes, South Carolina in Oklahoma; Brothers Chris Purcell, Maryland in Oklahoma; Ronnie Coppedge, Pennsylvania in Oklahoma; John Hall, Puerto Rico in Oklahoma and Grand Escort to the Grand Warder of Oklahoma; Sisters Paulette Menshell, Alabama in Oklahoma; Mary Douglas, Indiana in Virginia; Dolores Fisher, Mississippi in Pennsylvania, Order of the Eastern Star. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, each of you loyally represents your Grand Jurisdiction in those other Grand Jurisdictions. How pleased we are that your journey has brought you to our 125th session of the Grand Chapter of Texas. We extend to each of you a grateful welcome today and hope that you will return often. Thank you, my 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 187 Sisters and Brothers. Worthy Grand Patron. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: We appreciate your attendance today and hope you enjoy your travels wherever they may take you. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort the Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions in other Grand Jurisdictions to the East. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, I have the honor of presenting these Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions in other Grand Jurisdictions. You will join me in saluting them with Grand Honors. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, they will remain in the East. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, we're going to stop for just a few moments and make some presentations. At this time -- I don't know if these individuals are in the Grand Chapter room or not, but if they are, would you please come forward as quickly as possible: Anna Lewis, Marsha Owen, Jerri Standridge, Mary Jo Rosamond, Shirley Meerscheidt, Bobbe Chamberlain, Marian Pierce, Lillian Arrington and Marian "Boots" Draper. If these individuals are in the Grand Chapter room, would you please meet the Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress. Some of these are working in Credentials and Registration and probably are not here. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, I can't see back there. Do we have any of these members here? GRAND CONDUCTRESS: We're lining them up as you speak. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: All right. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, I believe you have the names and the states. We will not do the proclamations, but if you would present these in back of Esther's Station. Give their names and their states and then they will join the other group when we introduce them. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, I have the pleasure of presenting Sisters Shirley Meerscheidt, Iowa; Bobbe Chamberlain, Vermont; Jerri Standridge, Idaho; Marsha Owen, Manitoba; Marian Pierce, New Hampshire; Lillian Arrington, Maine, Order of the Eastern Star. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress. If you would please place them in their positions to be presented. Thank you, my Sisters. We are honored with the presence of Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions in Texas. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will present the Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions in Texas at the Altar. I've pulled a fast one on you today, Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, but if they're a little bit out of order, we'll understand. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, how proud I am to present these Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions in Texas: Brother Jim Hewlett, Alberta; Sisters Jean Hunt, Arkansas; Georgia Campbell, Australia; Shelia Nowell, Bolivia, South America; Jesse D. Braswell, British Columbia and Yukon; Jane Knight Key, 188 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR California; Ruth Powell, Delaware; Glenda Hitt, Georgia; Brother Dewey Teague, Idaho; Sisters Edna Goette, Illinois; Shirley Meerscheidt, Iowa; Betty Unlaub, Kansas; Blanche Abbott, Kentucky; Lillian Arrington, Maine; Marsha Owen, Manitoba; Brother Ray Hertenberger, Maryland; Sisters JoAnn Snow, Massachusetts; Patricia Hart, Mississippi; Brother Jimmy Williams, Montana; Sisters Marian Pierce, New Hampshire; Toni Crawford, New York; Brother Gayle Brown, North Carolina; Sisters Rita Lytle, Pennsylvania; Anna Lewis; Ohio; Sherry Dieckmann, Oregon; Brothers Wayne Huddleston, Rhode Island; Ken Morford, South Carolina; Sisters Lynn Kearney, South Dakota; Jerri Standridge, Tennessee; Bobbe Chamberlain, Vermont; Betty Scott, Virginia; Pat Archer, West Virginia; Brother Lewis Mathison, Wisconsin, Order of the Eastern Star. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: What a delight it is for me to welcome each of you this afternoon. Your actions and the manner in which you conduct yourself and represent Texas in other Grand Jurisdictions are always displayed with love and enthusiasm. Thank you for your many, many years of dedicated service to the Order of the Eastern Star in the Grand Chapter of Texas. Thank you. Worthy Grand Patron, would you greet our own this afternoon. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: As our ambassadors, we are proud that you symbol- ize our magnificent state so eloquently and gracefully. Thank you for all your journeys representing Texas. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort our own Grand Representatives to the East. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, I have the sincere pleasure to present the Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions in Texas. You will join me in saluting them with Grand Honors. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, they will be seated in the Grand East. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, we are honored with the presence of Special Appointments of the Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron. You will present them in back of Esther's Station. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, I have the honor and privilege of presenting these with Special Appointments from the Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron: Sister Sylvia Garcia, Deputy to the Most Worthy Grand Matron in Mexico; Brother Raul Garcia, Deputy to the Most Worthy Grand Patron in Mexico and Central America. Housing Committee: Brother Sam Beard, Chairman and Past Grand Patron of Oklahoma. Friends of a Feather: Sisters Cindy Galvan, Chairman, Nevada; Ginger Owen, Alabama; Donna Adami, Arkansas; Carol Davis, Florida; Karen Grattendick, Missouri; Wanda Brown, New Mexico and Grand Representative of Alabama in New Mexico; Helen Wall, North Carolina; Thelma Burgess, Oklahoma and Grand Representative of Idaho in Oklahoma; Wanda Brown, Texas; Linda Simpson, Virginia. International Grand Representatives Association: Sisters Mary Thompson, President; Phyllis Macon, First Vice President. Special Appointments: Sisters Nancy Parker, Souvenir Book - Oklahoma; Vickie 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 189 Rapp, Chairman, Transportation - Oklahoma, Order of the Eastern Star. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Your service to our Order and to the Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron is greatly appreciated. You are a valuable asset for the General Grand Chapter through your continued dedicated service. Thank you for your presence here today. Worthy Grand Patron, would you like to greet these members? WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Your appointments are ones of special recognition due to your love and service to the Order. A special welcome to my own Friends of a Feather, Sister Wanda Brown, who is from my dual chapter in McKinney. How proud I am of your accomplishments. Thank you all for attending. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort the Special Appointments of the Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron to the East. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, it is an honor for me to present these Special Appointments of the Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron. Please join me in giving them a very hearty welcome. [applause] Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, they will remain in the East. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, at this time if these individuals are in the auditorium, would you please meet them over here. We have a Past Grand Master from North Dakota, James Well, and Grand Master of Colorado, John Herrington. If they are in the auditorium, would they please meet our Grand Conductresses. We are honored with the presence of Grand Committee Members and Appointments of other Grand Jurisdictions. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will present the Grand Committee Members and Appointments of other Grand Jurisdictions in back of Esther's Station. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: I believe we're down to Youth Organizations that are left in the building. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, do we have Youth and Adult Leaders of Fraternal Youth Organizations? You will present them in back of Esther's Station. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, it is indeed an honor and a privilege that I present these Leaders of Youth Organizations: Sister Marlene Dibrell, Supreme Deputy in Texas, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls; Sister Shelley Ashcraft, Grand Worthy Advisor of the Grand Assembly of Texas; Brother Weldon Clampitte, Executive Officer, International Order of DeMolay in Texas. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is indeed a pleasure to welcome you to our Grand Chapter. Your service in your particular bodies is composed of hard work and devotion to your duties. Again, we welcome you to this Grand Chapter session. Worthy Grand Patron, would you greet these members, please. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: The youth is the future for Eastern Star and Masonry. We love to see you both, the young people and their leaders, participating not 190 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR only in their respective organizations but in ours as they bring vitality and fresh new ideas. Thank you for attending. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort the Youth and Adult Leaders of Fraternal Youth Organizations to the East. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, at this time it is my pleasure to present this monetary gift to the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls in Texas and the International Order of DeMolay in Texas. It is but a small token of our love and appreciation for all of your efforts on behalf of the youth in Texas. Thank you. [applause] Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, they will remain in the East. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, thank you for a beautiful job well done. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, we've had the best of the best today, have we not? [applause] I thank you for your attention and to each person present we extend a warm welcome to this Grand Chapter session in San Antonio. I would like to remind you that we have vendors. However, I believe they have now closed for the day. I would remind you to please make note of that. They are down on the next floor. Registration has closed for the day. We must be out of this building by 6 p.m. Thank you for your attention. I hope that you will join us in attending the Fiesta de la Estrella Banquet at 6:30 in the Coronado Ballroom. I understand that we can look forward to a fun and cozy time. I would like to thank Past Grand Patron Brother Kenneth Gregory for his words of benediction, which he will render for us later. I forgot about our welcomes and responses. At this time it is my privilege to recognize Sister Alma Lynn Bane, Member of the Visionquest Committee of General Grand Chapter and a Past Grand Matron of Texas, who will extend our welcome and greetings. Sister Alma Lynn. MRS. ALMA LYNN BANE: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished East, my Sisters and Brothers all: First, I want to thank you, Worthy Grand Matron, for according me this privilege of extending a warm Texas welcome to our Sisters and Brothers. Each of them in their own way has touched the future. By sharing the heritage of our Order with the new members in their individual chapters, they are the leaders of the future. Most Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Barbara, and Most Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Bill, it is our joy to have you present in our session and to have the opportunity to share fraternal fellowship with you and your General Grand Chapter family. Your love for our Order and your willingness to share a large portion of your life in service to the aims and purposes of our Order will live in our hearts and minds always. Thank you for honoring Texas by attending our General Grand Chapter session. To the Elected and Appointed General Grand Chapter Officers and General Grand Chapter Committee Members and the General Grand Chapter Family, those of us in Texas extend a Texas-sized welcome, and we hope that you enjoy our hospitality and the warmth 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 191 of our love all the way down to your boots. Sisters Rennie, Betty, Jane, Yvonne, Betty, Sylvia, myself, as well as Brother Raul, are delighted to be serving with you in this 2006- 2009 triennium. It is my pleasure to welcome each of our Distinguished Guests who are here this afternoon and to hope that you have a great time at our Grand Chapter and that your travels home shall be safe ones. Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, our wish for you is a wonderful session. I want to leave you with a message that is timeless. "Life is filled with possibilities that challenge us each day, to take a chance, to try something new, to see things in a different way. And it is through these special moments that we learn to change and grow, to explore the precious gift of who we are and what we know. For it is not until we try that we find out what we can do, so do not wait until tomorrow to discover something new." Again, welcome to each of you, as we touch the future with this 125th session of our Grand Chapter. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, Sister Alma Lynn Bane, for those meaningful words. Now, it's a special pleasure for me to recognize at this time Sister Barbara "Bobbi" White, Right Worthy Grand Conductress, General Grand Chapter, and Past Grand Matron of West Virginia, to respond to the welcome. Sister Bobbi. MRS. BARBARA WHITE: Howdy, Texas! I bet you thought you never were going to see me up here speaking, didn't you? Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, thank you for the honor of responding to the gracious welcome so beautifully given to your guests. How pleased we are to be with you once again and share this special time with you as you present the record of your year of Service to the Grand Jurisdiction of Texas. Each of your guests hopes you have a wonderful Session and all your dreams and plans are fulfilled. We thank you for the many courtesies we have enjoyed since our arrivals and wish for you a most productive Session with all your plans fulfilled in this “Touching the Future” 125th Session of the Grand Chapter of Texas. Your future is bright indeed with your Sister Rennie, RWAGM and your other General Grand Chapter appointments. Sister Rennie and I have a history together and she is a gracious lady. I count many of you as friends as well that I have come to know over the many years I’ve been coming here. I learned a long time ago not to mess with Texas. It seems these three men were bragging about how they had given their new wives duties to take care of every day. The first man had married a woman from New York and told her to do all the dishes and clean the house. He said it took a couple of days but on the third day he came home to a clean house and no dirty dishes in the sink. The second man had married a woman from New Jersey and bragged that he had given his wife orders to do all the cleaning, the dishes and the cooking. On the first day he did- n’t see any results, but the next day it was better. By the third day, his house was cleaned, the dishes were done and a delicious dinner was on the table. The third man had married a Texas girl and he had told his new wife to keep the house 192 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR cleaned, the dishes washed, the lawn mowed, the laundry done and hot meals on the table 3 times a day. He said the first day he didn’t see anything and the second day he still did- n’t see anything – but, by the third day – most of the swelling had gone down and he could see a little bit out of his left eye. It's good to be with you once again. Ole! [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, Sister Bobbi White, for that beautiful response. Sister Grand Warder, you will inform the Grand Sentinel that we are about to engage in the ceremony of calling this "Together We Seek Our Founder's Wisdom" session from labor to rest and direct him to permit no interruption while we're thus engaged. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, we're about to call this Grand Chapter session from labor to rest, and you're directed to permit no interruption while we're thus engaged. GRAND SENTINEL: There will be no interruptions, Sister Grand Warder. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron, your order has been obeyed. Sisters and Brothers, we're going to wait because we're going to have greetings from one of my co-workers from Louisiana. Sister Diane. MRS. DIANE SMITH: Thank you. I'm going to make it very short and sweet. On behalf of your Distinguished Guests that are here, we bring you a cordial and happy greeting from all of us, both far and near. Your "Touching the Future" session has now begun. Sister Gerry and Brother John are really on the run. So let's enjoy every Sister and Brother as we spend this time with one another. Enjoy the member sitting next to you. Now look at them, give them a handshake and a big hug, too. Very good! It's wonderful to have so many friends as we know OES Sisters and Brothers always are, for without this wonderful Order of ours we could never enjoy these fraternal powers. Sister Gerry, thank you for giving me this privilege. On behalf of the Distinguished Guests that are here, we'd like to give you this little love token. [applause] W ORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, Sister Diane Smith, my friend from Louisiana. You have directed our Grand Sentinel to permit no interruption while we're thus engaged. Is that not correct? GRAND WARDER: That is correct, Worthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Very good. Let us unite with the Grand Choir in singing our closing ode. ["Sweet, Sweet Spirit" sung in unison."] Sisters and Brothers, please bow in prayer as Brother Kenneth Gregory, Past Grand Patron of Texas, leads us in our benediction. Brother Kenneth. MR. KENNETH GREGORY: Gentle Shepherd, come and lead us for we need Your 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 193 help from day to day. Father, You are our gentle shepherd; You lead us into green pastures; You lead us beside the still waters, and we feel Your presence in our lives daily. Thank You for that presence, Father, that we have felt this afternoon in the first session of this Grand Chapter. We pray that You'll continue to bless our Officers. Give them wisdom, knowledge and strength as they lead us through the following sessions of this Grand Chapter. We lift up the leaders of General Grand Chapter that You would continue to be with them, Father, as they lead us internationally. We pray that You'll continue to walk with us. Let us feel Your Holy Spirit in our lives as we go from this place, for we ask these things in Jesus' Name. Amen. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Grand Conductress, you will attend at the Altar. [The Holy Bible was closed.] I now call this "Together We Seek Our Founder's Wisdom" session from labor to rest until 8 a.m., Friday morning. ***** 194 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 195 Friday Morning Session

August 3, 2007

"IN THE PURSUIT OF LEARNING"

7:30 a.m. Musical Prelude Mrs. Mary Alberts March to the ABC's Committee

8:00 a.m. Call to Order Dr. Effie Mae Davis Past Grand Matron of Texas

Mr. Henry Martin Past Grand Patron of Texas.

DR. EFFIE MAE DAVIS: Good morning. The beautiful musical prelude that we FRID have been enjoying has been played by Mary Alberts. Mary is a very talented musician.

She lives in Georgetown, Texas. She is the Organist for Hadassah Chapter in Georgetown. A She was Grand Organist when Duke Weaver and Rennie Ofton had their session in 1979- SESSION MORNING Y 80. Since then she has played Eastern Star music for the Order of the Eastern Star. You wouldn't believe it to look at her, but she is a 65-year member. Mary, we love you, and we love your music. Thank you so very much. [applause] MR. HENRY MARTIN: We invite the Grand Chapter Officers and their Pages to enter the Grand Chapter room. ["School's in Session" drill performed to much applause.] Sisters and Brothers, don't you think the Arrangements people certainly set up that Labyrinth well and efficiently? Let's give them a hand. [applause] Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will invite the Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron and other Grand Chapter Officers to enter the Grand Chapter room. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort the Worthy Grand Matron and the Worthy Grand Patron to the Grand East. [applause] DR. EFFIE MAE DAVIS: The Grand Officers will assume their stations. Worthy Grand Matron, there are three things that I would like to say thank you for, Sister Gerry. Number one, for being our Grand Representative to New Brunswick and going all the way from Texas to Canada to represent us. For having the largest number of General Grand Chapter Officers and Committee Members at a session that we've ever had in the Texas Grand Chapter. And, third, for the beautiful, emotional, precious three gener- ations of your family represented here, and your beautiful granddaughter when she placed that rose on the Altar. We'll never forget this session. Also, I would like to thank you for allowing me to have Henry Martin assist in this opening this morning. Now, Henry is very smart. He's the Director General of the Committee that will be handling General Grand Chapter in Fort Worth when we meet in 2009. But the smartest thing that Henry ever did as a young man was to meet Opal and persuade her to become Mrs. Henry Martin. [applause] 196 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR MR. HENRY MARTIN: Absolutely! DR. EFFIE MAE DAVIS: How much we appreciate this young couple. Henry, I know you have a few remarks to make. MR. HENRY MARTIN: Thank you, Sister Effie Mae. Yes, I do. I also want to express my appreciation to Sister Gerry Dusek and Brother John Creel for the privilege of opening this "In the Pursuit of Learning" Friday morning session of Grand Chapter 2007 here in San Antonio. Ole! It is made additionally special this morning by being allowed to share the East with this Past Grand Matron who presided over the memorable 109th "Golden Rule" session in 1991, Sister Effie Mae Davis, whom I have known and respected for many, many years. I know how much Effie Mae has contributed to our Order and the Grand Chapter of Texas, and it is a special privilege to be allowed to join with her in opening this session. To our Worthy Grand Matron and our Worthy Grand Patron, Sister Gerry and Brother John: You have had an exceptional year in the Grand East. You know, it has been said that when great leadership is needed, great leaders emerge. And certainly the two of you exemplify that statement. As you traveled this year, you served as excellent ambassadors for both our Order and the Grand Chapter of Texas. Together you have led us in the accomplishment of many worthwhile projects. You have encouraged us to enjoy ourselves and have fun. And through the entire year you've brought the Grand Chapter of Texas a sense of dignity. Your appreciation and respect for each and every individual member has been evidenced in both your words and your actions. The Grand Chapter of Texas owes the two of you a debt of gratitude for the fine job you have done as our leaders. Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, Dr. Effie Mae Davis and Brother Henry Martin, for calling this Friday morning "In the Pursuit of Learning" session to order. Dr. Effie Mae, I remember well your Grand Chapter session, "The Golden Rule." You are a shining example of how each of us should live our daily lives. We appreciate the knowledge and wisdom which you bring to our Grand Chapter. Thank you. Brother Henry Martin, you have served our Grand Chapter as well as the General Grand Chapter in so very many ways. Thank you and your lovely wife Opal for all that you have done in the past and that which you will continue to do for this Order. Thank you. Worthy Grand Patron, I invite you to greet these two very special people. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Thank you, Dr. Effie Mae and Brother Henry, for opening our "In the Pursuit of Learning" session. We appreciate everything you have done and continue to do for our Grand Chapter and the membership. It's wonderful what you've done. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Sharon Fentress, Past Grand Matron, it's so very good to have you with us this morning to offer our invocation. I want to express my sincere appreciation to you in advance for those special words to Him who knoweth all things. Thank you. I am pleased at this time to present a dear lady, Mrs. Lee Stark. Lee is my Deputy Grand Matron of District 1, Section 2, and a Past Matron of the Worthy Grand Patron's chapter. She will sing for us this morning "Let There Be Peace on Earth." [applause following song] Thank you, Lee, for that beautiful rendition of one of my most favorite songs and for sharing your outstanding talent with us. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 197 Sister Grand Warder, you will see that the doors to our Grand Chapter are secure and inform the Grand Sentinel that we are about to call this Grand Chapter session from rest to labor, and direct him to permit no interruptions while we are thus engaged. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, we are about to call this Grand Chapter session from rest to labor, and you are directed to permit no interruptions while we are thus engaged. GRAND SENTINEL: Sister Grand Warder, the doors are secure and there will be no interruptions. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron, the doors are secure and there will be no interruptions. W ORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Sister Associate Grand Matron, you will ascertain and report if all present are members of the Order and are entitled to be with us during this Grand Chapter session. ASSOCIATE GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will ascertain and report if all present are members of the Order. [The Grand Chapter was proved.] Worthy Grand Matron, all present are members of the Order. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Sister Grand Conductress, you will attend at the Altar. [The Holy Bible was opened.] Sister Sharon Fentress, Past Grand Matron, will bring our invocation. Mrs. SHARON FENTRESS: Would you bow your heads, please. Mighty and merciful God, precious Father, how we praise You Lord and how we thank You for the privileges that You give to us, for being able to live in a country where we can attend peace- fully and comfortably an organization such as this, and to know that You are with us, Lord. We pray that You are with those who are serving our country, Lord. Protect them. Place Thy hedge of thorns around them and the wings of Thy angels in the sweetest of mercies to them. How wonderful it is that we have those who are willing to stand in harm's way for each of us to enjoy the privileges of freedom. O, Lord, I pray Thy blessings and protection also on those who are ill and who are not able to be with us at this session. Be with them and comfort them. And if it be Thy will, Lord, place Thy healing hand upon them as we raise them up to You. We thank You, Lord, for the privilege of approaching Thy Throne of Grace and Mercy. Father, go with us this day. May every word and every deed spoken here be according to Thy will and be as You would have it done, Lord. We pray these things in the Precious Name of Jesus. Amen. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: We will now be honored with a musical rendition by our Grand Choir. [Singing of "He Keeps Me Singing."] I now declare this "In the Pursuit of Learning" session called from rest to labor. Sister Grand Warder, you will so inform the Grand Sentinel. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, this session of Grand Chapter is open for the transaction of business. GRAND SENTINEL: Sister Grand Warder, the doors are secure and there will be no interruptions. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron, your order has been obeyed. 198 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Sisters and Brothers, we have much business and many reports for today, tonight and tomorrow. I ask that the chairman of each Grand Chapter Committee please be ready to give his or her report, although it may not be called for as it is printed in your program. I know that each of us will remember to have respect for one another's opinion. And just a reminder: The blue cards are for the voting members and the lime green cards are for the chapter representatives. Inasmuch as our Parliamentarian is unable to be with us, I will now read what she would normally bring to you. REPORT OF THE PARLIAMENTARIAN Article 156. Business must be disposed of. All business, except such as may lie over by virtue of the Constitution and Laws must be disposed of before the Grand Chapter is closed. Article 157. Parliamentary usage for Grand Chapter. (a) Any member wishing to speak shall rise, address the presiding officer and wait for recognition. Should two or more members rise at the same time, the presiding officer shall name the one entitled to speak. After recognition, such member shall announce his or her name and the name of her or his chapter. Every member making a motion or speaking on a question shall have his or her name announced. (b) No member may speak more than once on the same subject without permission of the presiding officer. (c) All motions shall be seconded and shall be stated by the presiding officer before they are opened for debate or action of the Grand Chapter. In filling blank spaces in motions, resolutions or appropriations, the largest sum or quantity or the largest time proposed shall be voted on first, and others in descending numerical succession. (d) A motion may be amended, and the amendment may be amended. In voting, the vote must be taken on the last amendment first, then the first amendment as amended, then on the original motion as amended. (e) A motion may be withdrawn by the mover before it has been stated by the presiding officer. After having been stated, if there is an objection to its withdrawal, it must be voted on. (f) Undebatable motions. A motion to reconsider, refer to a committee, for the order of the day, for division of the question, for the previous question, to lay on the table, to call off and to proceed to close shall be decided without debate. (g) A motion to reconsider must be proposed by someone who voted on the prevailing side and on the day on which the vote was taken or on the next succeeding day. All resolutions shall be in writing with the name of the mover and her or his chapter and shall be read and filed with the Secretary, then submitted for the consideration and decision of the Grand Chapter. All returns, petitions and documents shall be referred to the appropriate committee, which shall report hereon in writing, signed by a majority of the committee. Minority reports may also be made and should have due consideration. (h) Both the affirmative and negative of a question must be taken and the results declared by the presiding officer. (i) The presiding officer may vote to make or break a tie. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 199 (j) Any member may call for division of the question. This motion to divide, though not debatable, may be amended by proposing a different division of the resolution. (k) A majority vote shall determine all questions, except as otherwise provided in the Constitution or Laws, provided, however, a subordinate chapter, for the protection of trust funds or strictly chapter projects, may, by by-laws duly adopted, provide for a greater vote than the majority to change the regulations governing the same. Unless otherwise ordered by the Constitution or Laws or by order of the Grand Chapter, the voting shall be by raising the right hand. That's in subordinate chapters. (l) A member may appeal from the decision of the Chair and said decision may be overruled by a two-thirds vote of the members present. A resolution written and signed by two or more members, when read, is before the Grand Chapter for consideration without a motion. Reports of committees containing preamble of resolutions or touching more than one subject may be taken up by sections, but after each section has been disposed of, the report must be adopted as a whole. The reports of committees shall be made in writing and signed by members of the committee who favor it. Sufficient time must be given for all nominations. Nominations may be seconded, but do not require a second. The result of all votes, including elections, shall be declared by the presiding officer. The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall be the parliamentary authority for the Grand Chapter and shall govern the proceedings of Grand Chapter in cases not covered by the Constitution and Code of Laws of this Grand Chapter. Sisters and Brothers, this is going to be the first time to use your blue cards. I hope you have them with you. All those in favor of adopting the parliamentary rules of procedure for this Grand Chapter as presented, please raise your blue card at this time. Thank you. Those opposed, same sign. These are the rules for our session. Thank you. I now recognize Brother Nelson Campbell, Chairman of Chapters Under Dispensation Committee, for his report. REPORT OF THE CHAPTERS UNDER DISPENSATION COMMITTEE MR. NELSON CAMPBELL: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Officers and Committee Members, Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of Other Grand Jurisdictions and Texas, other Distinguished Guests, my Sisters and Brothers: I would like to introduce the members of the Chapters Under Dispensation Committee. Sister Rennie Ofton and Sister Yvonne Brownfield. Kirbyville Chapter No. 1143 was Constituted August 26, 2006. We, the Committee on Chapters Under Dispensation, have met, discussed, and reviewed the minutes and work of Timpson Chapter U. D. which was instituted June 24, 2006 and find their records and ritualistic work to be satisfactory and in good order. They have initiated three new members, added three new members, who are dual members, accepted four new members who came with demits and two who transferred. The Chapter started out with twenty-nine Charter members. They added a total of twelve new members but lost two by death leaving them with thirty-nine members. The Chapter has two Petitions for the Degrees pending. 200 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR The Chapter has been charitable, generous, and constant in their benevolent work within the Order and in their community. They have met the six month requirement of existence and have been very cooperative with every request of this Committee. We therefore recommend that Timpson Chapter U.D. be granted a Charter at this Grand Chapter Session. I move the adoption of this report, Worthy Grand Matron. Nelson Campbell, Past Grand Patron, Chairman Rennie Ofton, Past Grand Matron Yvonne Brownfield, Past Grand Matron WORTHY GRAND MATRON: This motion comes from a Committee and needs no second. You have heard the motion to adopt the report of the Chapters Under Dispensation Committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor please raise your blue card. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. Motion carries. Worthy Grand Patron, I invite you to preside. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: I recognize the Worthy Grand Matron to present her report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: This is the Supplemental Report of the Worthy Grand Matron. The primary report you have before you.

REPORT OF THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON 2006 – 2007 MRS. GERALDINE “GERRY” DUSEK

It is a special privilege for me to welcome you to this “Touching The Future” Grand Chapter Session in San Antonio, Texas. Thank you for sharing in the excitement of the culmination of our planning and preparation. I wish to express my sincere appreciation to you, the membership of this beautiful State of Texas, for your support, dedication, and service to our Order.

IN MEMORIAM

We are deeply saddened at the loss of two of our beloved and faithful Past Grand Patrons during this Grand Chapter year, and we are grateful for the knowledge that they now abide in His presence.

Brother Charles Morris – Worthy Grand Patron, 1994-1995 Deceased – December 6, 2006

Brother Richard Porter – Worthy Grand Patron, l969-1970 Deceased – January 11, 2007

I attended the funeral service for Brother Charles Morris, but was unable to attend the service for Brother Richard Porter, due to a prior commitment. We are also saddened at the loss of our sisters and brothers of our subordinate chapters. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 201 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES *Grand Representatives appointed by the Worthy Grand Matron for 2006-2007 Grand Chapter year.

One of the nicest privileges of a Worthy Grand Matron is to recommend to the Worthy Grand Matron of other Grand Jurisdictions those members for Grand Representatives whom she knows to be deserving of this lovely honor. Some of the most exciting and joyous times were those when these commissions were presented.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS IN OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS 2006-2007

Alberta Mrs. Betsy Hamid Arkansas Mrs. Maxine Oglesbee-Ritchee Australia Ms. Linda Rowlison Georgia Mrs. Lorene Luce Illinois Ms. Mary Farner Iowa Ms. Cheryl Guthrie Kansas Wendell E. Yockey Kentucky James Darnell Louisiana Mrs. Norma Cagle Maine Mr. David Breau Maryland Mr. Theodore E. Shea, II Mississippi Mrs. Virgie Williams Montana Mrs. Joy Lyn McDonald Nebraska Mrs. Debra Williamson New Brunswick Mr. Michael Ross New Mexico Ms. Linda G. Miller New York Mrs. Dolores Morlang North Carolina Mr. Les Taylor Oklahoma Mr. James Parker Oregon Mr. Jerry Power Rhode Island Mr. Wayne A. Wunschel South Dakota Fern Dent Tennessee Mrs. Linda Rudy Utah Mrs. Linda Sue Rogers Vermont Mr. Richard Preston Virginia Mrs. Kathy E. Parke West Virginia Ms. Tonya Barkley Wyoming Ms. Ruth Ann Anderson

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS IN TEXAS 2006 – 2007

Alabama Mrs. Imogene “Jeani” Graham Arkansas Mrs. Jean Hunt Florida Mrs. Monica Monk Illinois Mrs. Edna Goettee 202 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Kansas Mrs. Betty Unlaub Michigan Mrs. Blanche L. Vineyard New Brunswick Mrs. Elizabeth Wise New Mexico Mrs. Ali Fae Wright North Dakota Mrs. Cleo Lemon Oklahoma Mrs. Myra M. Becker Rhode Island Mr. Wayne Huddleston Virginia Mrs. Betty Scott West Virginia Mrs. Pat Archer

EASTERN STAR SCHOOLS AND FRATERNAL VISITS

Loving kindness, enthusiasm and the desire to learn and share the knowledge and wisdom of our founder, were evident in each activity of the Schools of Instruction. The planning and working with the membership throughout the different sections on the part of those very special and caring Deputy Grand Matrons was obvious. The School Schedules began with a special banquet, followed by a Humanitarian Program, beautifully presented by the very capable Humanitarian Chairmen. The General Chairman lovingly assisted when the District V Chairman was incapacitated with a broken foot. The culmination of a beautiful evening was the Joint Fraternal Visit of the Worthy Grand Matron, and honoring the Worthy Grand Patron. The Grand Examiners, who began the morning with their renditions of the Secret Work, and presided effectively over the examining rooms were: Dr. Linda Puckett, District I, Mrs. Cindy Echols, District II, Mrs. Annette Curry, District III, M r s . Christine Armstrong, District IV, Mrs. Jerre Lucas, District V, and Mrs. Vickie Hertenberger, At Large, who graciously participated, as needed. The five District Deputy Grand Matrons presented the ritualistic work, the laws, and Worthy Grand Matron’s suggestions, with enthusiasm and loving kindness. Those dedicated ones were: Mrs. Melissa Simonton, District I, Mrs. Karen Kidd, District II, Mrs. Martha Heffington, District III, Mrs. Marceline Crenshaw, District IV, and Mrs. Vicki Smith, District V.I will certainly always love and appreciate these beautiful and very special ladies for their loving dedication to the Order of the Eastern Star and its membership. The Schools and Fraternal Visits were well attended by loving, dedicated members.

Mrs. Melissa Simonton, District Deputy Grand Matron, District I

Section Place Date Deputy Grand Matron 8 Henderson 11/16/06 Tonya Foster 9 Texarkana 11/18/06 Marilyn Lee 6 Tyler 11/21/06 Sherri Fowler 7 Tyler 11/21/06 Mary Wellman 10 Quitman 12/05/06 Janeva Tuell 1 Gainesville 12/07/06 Sissy Offord 4 Dallas 12/09/06 Emily Biddler 5 Lancaster 12/12/06 Tommie Fields 3 Caddo Mills 1/04/07 Lucy Jones 2 Plano 1/06/07 Lee Stark 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 203 Mrs. Karen Kidd, District Deputy Grand Matron, District II

Section Place Date Deputy Grand Matron 6 Wichita Falls 9/14/06 Estelline Mikeworth 7 Wichita Falls 9/14/06 Mary Medford 10 El Paso 9/19/06 Terri Lawrence-Hall 8 Odessa 9/21/06 Janice Richardson 9 Odessa 9/21/06 Chris Puckett 1 Amarillo 9/23/06 Donna Swindle 2 & 3 Amarillo 9/23/06 Brenda Stewart 4 & 5 Lubbock 9/30/06 Renae Tayse

Mrs. Martha Heffington, District Deputy Grand Matron, District III

Section Place Date Deputy Grand Matron 1 Fort Worth 9/16/06 Kathey Crews 4 Coleman 9/26/06 Helen Plaunty 5 Coleman 9/26/06 Bobbye Straach 2 Granbury 9/28/06 Mamie Pistokache 3 Granbury 9/28/06 Priscilla Armstrong 6 Killeen 10/05/06 Judy Landers 8 Killeen 10/05/06 Nita Norris 7 Waco 10/07/06 Robbie Langford 9 Waco 10/07/06 Terri Hugo 10 Hillsboro 10/10/06 Dyann Ketchem

Mrs. Marceline Crenshaw, District Deputy Grand Matron, District IV

Section Place Date Deputy Grand Matron 3 Livingston 10/12/06 Carolyn Tullos 2 Port Arthur 10/14/06 Jennifer Batchelor 6 Franklin 10/17/06 Bertha Fincher 8 Franklin 10/17/06 Niccola Bilski 7 Navasota 10/19/06 Bennie Sue Rowe 9 Navasota 10/19/06 Linda Ebeling 5 Houston 10/21/06 Judy Tucker 10 Alvin 10/24/06 Mae Dell French 4 Baytown 11/11/06 Linda Malak 1 Nacogdoches 11/14/06 Wendy Cartlidge 204 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Mrs. Vicki Smith, District Deputy Grand Matron, District V

Section Place Date Deputy Grand Matron 5 Kennedy 1/18/07 Jacklin McCarn 8 Kennedy 1/18/07 Virginia Lamb 7 San Antonio 1/20/07 Doris Bingham 1 & 2 San Angelo 1/23/07 Earline Moore 3 Boerne 1/25/07 Betty Gimble 4 Boerne 1/25/07 Julie Woolf 6 New Braunfels 1/27/07 Joyce Wagner 9 Corpus Christi 1/30/07 Kerry Woods 10 Harlingen 2/03/07 Alta Lee Day

OTHER FRATERNAL VISITS

Harlingen Chapter No. 641 9/02/06 Plano Chapter # 703 9/09/06 Edwin J. Keist # 959 9/11/06 Polytechnic # 420 2/13/07 Amarillo # 787 2/20/07 Somerville # 245 & Caldwell # 976 2/26/07 Blue Bell # 856 2/27/07 Houston # 385 3/01/07 Aldine # 1088 3/05/07 Cleveland # 465 & New Caney # 1093 3/06/07 Humble # 415 3/08/07 Texas City # 626 3/09/07 Bryan # 222 & Franklin # 311 3/12/07 Pasadena # 711 3/13/07 Magnolia # 706 3/15/07 Wisteria # 823, Beaumont # 71, &Kountze # 72 4/02/07 Orange # 214 4/03/07 Conroe # 719 4/05/07 Friendswood # 1008 4/10/07 Everman # 624 5/03/07 Dripping Springs # 860 5/07/07 Pearland # 1065 5/10/07 La Porte # 683 5/14/07 Linden # 576 5/15/07 Fidelis # 963 5/21/07 Vidor # 914 & Nederland # 1079 5/22/07 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 205 OTHER EVENTS ATTENDED

Hereford # 312 – 100th Anniversary 9/24/06 Hereford Fairfield # 331 – 100th Anniversary 10/08/06 Fairfield Spurger # 315 – 100th Anniversary 10/14/06 Spurger Navasota # 309 – 100th Anniversary 10/17/06 Navasota Valley Line Officers Banquet 2/10/07 Edinburg Associate Grand Conductress Banquet 2/17/07 Odessa Mr. X Banquet 3/03/07 Fort Worth Associate Grand Patron Banquet 4/07/07 San Antonio Worthy Grand Matron & Patron Round-up 4/13 - 15/07 Beaumont Associate Grand Matron Banquet 4/21/07 Dallas Texas/Louisiana Exchange 4/27/28/07 Marshall/Shreveport TMRC Mother’s Day Party 5/06/07 Arlington

SPECIAL HONORS

Fort Worth 9/15/06 Honorary Proclamation El Paso 9/18/06 Honorary Official Starlighter To the Star On The Mountain El Paso 9/18/06 Honorary Commander of the El Paso Navy Graham 9/20/06 Honorary Proclamation Hillsboro 10/09/06 Order of The Eastern Star Day Nacogdoches 11/14/06 Key to the City Quitman 12/04/06 Honorary Proclamation Gainesville 12/6&7/06 Order of The Eastern Star Day Dallas 12/08/06 Texas Eastern Star Day Lancaster 12/11/06 Honorary Proclamation Caddo Mills 1/03/07 Honorary Citizenship San Angelo 1/12/07 Honorary Proclamation San Antonio 1/19/07 Honorary Citizenship Corpus Christi 1/30/07 Worthy Grand Matron Day Shreveport, La. 4/28/07 Wooden O.E.S. Clock Austin 5/21/07 Honorary Proclamation Commendation from Governor Rick Perry Texas Flag U.S. Flag 206 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS LATE INSTALLATIONS LATE ELECTION – SECRETARY New Braunfels 771 Lancaster 943 Vidor 914 Trinity 943 Gate City 77 Corsicana 118 Bellmead 980 LATE ELECTION – TREASURER Pasadena 711 Archives 1095 Humble 415 Harlingen 641 Richardson 921 Schertz 911 Amistad 415 Corrigan 631 Caldwell 976 Texline 640 Normangee 87 Canyon Lake 1103 Marlin 286 Jefferson 627 Garrison 192 Childress 101 Archives 1095 Pasadena 711 Denton 259 Bellmead 980 Prospect Hill 817 Newburn 1135 LATE ELECTION – CONDUCTRESS Handley 617 Lewisville 935 Brookshire 652 Smithville 39 Alice 61 Farmers Branch 687 Mary Martha 981 Stephenville 801 Concho 826 Lake Jackson 1009 Edwin J. Kiest 959 LATE ELECTION – LATE ELECTION – ALL OFFICERS ASSOCIATE CONDUCTRESS Wichita Falls 237 Smithville 39 J. A. Kemp 970 LATE ELECTION WP Brazoria 74 Stephenville 801 Lometa 871 Lake Jackson 1109 San Saba 191 Hughes Springs 349 Ruth 20 Harlingen 641 Comanche 310 LATE ELECTION – ASSOC. MATRON Riverside 834 Bonham 852 Lake Jackson 1009 Faith 713 Rule 989 Goldthwaite 909 League City 621 Stephenville 801 Buna 968 Mineral Wells 44 Ransford 135 Floresville 271 Midlothian 234 New Boston 700 Burkburnett 655 Jacksonville 377 North Shore 1058 LATE ELECTION – ASSOC. PATRON WAIVE DISABILITY Richland Hills 1040 Ruth 20 Seabrook 1096 Lexington 996 Floresville 271 DeKalb 894 Sour Lake 75 Canyon Lake 1103 Abilene 30 Everman 624 Buna 968 Wedgwood 756 Jacksonville 3377 Haltom City 982 Harlingen 641 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 207

MOVE MEETING PLACE N OT NEEDED Bellmead 980 Weatherford 21 Lubbock 76 NOT GRANTED Plano 703 South Houston 915 Port Neches 677 *Boerne 200 to cancel stated meeting Iola/North Zulch 458 – Date 1 time Westeria 823 GRAND DEMITS - CROSBYTON NO. 891 McGregor 427 Mr. and Mrs. Allan Adams FRATERNAL VISIT Mrs. Peggy Campbell Plano 703 Mrs. Dorothy Hodges Plano 703 Jan. 5, 2007 Mr. Orvel Lamb Sommerville 245 Mrs. Donna Owen WAIVE VISITATION Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Sheer Rosenberg 429 Mr. and Mrs. John Spivey Pasadena 711 Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tiffin Mrs. Oleta Adams LATE ELECTION WORTHY MATRON Mrs. Ann Chote Love Field 875 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grizzle REPLACE LOST/WORN Mrs. Nora Jean Long SECRET WORK Mrs. Betty Pierce Odessa 447 copy #594AC Mrs. Ladenia Skipworth Bullard 972 Copy #1351C Mrs. Lenore Stephens New Boston 700 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wallace Clifton 283 #’s 386 & 387 Mrs. Ann Ayers Spring 1105 copy #1936 Mrs. Katie Davis Amistad 1115 copy 1985 Mrs. Janelle Selers Weatherford 21 copy #36 Mrs. Frances Taylor Jourdanton 581 copy #331* Mrs. Mary Helen Jamerson Sarah 353 copy #475 Jourdanton 581 copy #300 Dawson 1046 copy #1501 Ore City 1472, 1473, 1472C & 1472AC Bluebell 856 copy #1120 Hughes Springs 349 copy 467 Plano 703 copy 888AC Boerne 200 copy 262AC Dripping Springs 860 copies #1128 & #1127AC Violet 158 copy #213 Edinburg 473 replace copy #628 Woodbine 738 copies #939-940-940C 940AC Walter Baldwin 929 copy #1266-AC Corrigan 631 copy 783AP Lake Jackson 1009 copy #1425 Trinity 186 copy #246C Melrose 920 copy #1248 Schertz 911 copies 1230 & 1229C Pasadena 711 copy #899 208 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR CHAPTERS REQUESTING BY-LAWS CHANGES

Alvin 15 De Leon 693 Rockdale 23 Harlandale 750 Kerrville 24 Weslaco 772 Alice 61 Prospect Hill 817 Pampa 65 Bonham 852 Childress 101 Bluebell 856 Canyon City 105 Mathis 874 Wimodausis 141 Hawkins 908 Brenham 144 Vidor 914 Trinity 186 Zavalia 952 Del Rio 204 Fidelis 963 Bryan 222 La Marque 979 Sulphur Bluff 246 Garden Oaks 987 Santa Anna 247 Ysleta 991 Arlington 249 Waelder 1023 Beckville 273 North Shore 1058 Houston 385 Cora Posey 1072 Gonzales 403 Aldine 1088 Crockett 509 Archives 1095 Granbury 530 Zapata 1106 El Campo 535 Sugar Land 1107 Monahans 561 Crowley 1125 Dal-Cliff 574 Crowley 1125 North Side 651 Princeton 1126 Burkburnett 655

CORPORATE BOARD MEETING MINUTES

FEBRUARY 2, 2007 HARLINGEN, TEXAS

The meeting was called to order by Sister Gerry Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron. A prayer was given by Brother Jerry Trees, Associate Grand Patron.

Others in attendance were Brother John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron; Sisters Nell Smith Drenner, Grand Secretary; Joyce Nicklas, Grand Conductress; and Bess Caldwell, Associate Grand Conductress.

The Worthy Grand Matron reported it had been brought to her attention that some members of a UD chapter had become dual members in another chapter. She met with members of the jurisprudence committee and the ruling is that they cannot be dual members at this time. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 209 Other problems and activities around the state were discussed. Sister Joyce thanked the Worthy Grand Matron for keeping us well informed.

Meeting was adjourned.

Nell Smith Drenner Grand Secretary

APRIL 7, 2007 ALZAFAR SHRINE TEMPLE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

The meeting was called to order by Geraldine Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron and opened with prayer by John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron. The Worthy Grand Matron expressed her appreciation for all being there.

Those also present were Joyce Gilbert, Associate Grand Matron; Jerry Trees, Associate Grand Patron; Nell Smith Drenner, Grand Secretary; Betty Prater, Grand Treasurer; Joyce Nicklas, Grand Conductress; and Bess Caldwell, Associate Grand Conductress.

A discussion was held about a problem with a member the Worthy Grand Matron was deal- ing with in a chapter and the Corporate Board gave her their full support in the action that needs to be taken.

A discussion was held about Grand Assembly as it is the same weekend as Multi State. The Worthy Grand Patron reported he had been to several functions and had spoken to Marlene Dibrell about the absence of the Grand Line at Grand Assembly. The ad for the Rainbow Girls Program was also discussed and all agreed we needed to put an ad in. The Worthy Grand Patron will take care of this.

The next Corporate Board Meeting will be held in Austin, TX after the Worthy Grand Matron’s Banquet, June 30, 2007.

Respectively Submitted,

Nell Smith Drenner Grand Secretary

APRIL 21, 2007 HOLIDAY INN FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS

Joint meeting of the Corporate Board and Jurisprudence Committee:

The Corporate Board in attendance was Gerry Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron; John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron; Joyce Gilbert, Associate Grand Matron; Jerry Trees, Associate 210 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Grand Patron; Nell Smith Drenner, Grand Secretary; Betty Prater, Grand Treasurer; Joyce Nicklas, Grand Conductress; Bess Caldwell, Associate Grand Conductress. The Jurisprudence Committee in attendance was Alma Carter, Past Grand Matron; Ferris Benham, Member of the Committee and Past Grand Master of Texas; and Francis Burbank, Secretary.

Brother Jerry Trees opened with a prayer. The Worthy Grand Matron thanked all for coming to the meeting.

Brother John Creel moved we go into Executive Session, since personalities were involved, to discuss the health and welfare of Grand Chapter, and all were in agreement.

After much discussion the meeting closed.

Respectively submitted,

Nell Smith Drenner Grand Secretary

MUSIC

I wish to express my sincere appreciation to Mrs. Marion “Boots” Draper for composing “The School Days March.” It has such a good beat and was so well received by the membership. “Boots,” you are a very special lady, having demonstrated your love of the Order of The Eastern Star by sharing your beautiful talent with the membership for so many years. Thank you so very much.

BIBLE COVER AND ALTAR CLOTH

The beautiful bible cover, centered with a striking embossed cross, and edged in pearl encrusted lace, was lovingly made by Mrs. Gail Smith, as was the outstanding altar cloth. I extend my deep appreciation to her for sharing her special talents for the enjoyment of everyone attending this Grand Chapter Session.

HARLINGEN CHAPTER NO. 641

To the members of Harlingen Chapter No. 641, I thank you for your enthusiasm and support in my travels to the East. You encouraged me immediately upon the Consolidation of my home chapter (Rio Hondo No. 815) with Harlingen 641. You certainly assisted in making it possible for me to serve in this leadership role.

PLANO CHAPTER NO. 703 AND MCKINNEY CHAPTER NO. 518.

Please accept my sincere appreciation to you for sharing the Worthy Grand Patron this year. Your support and enthusiasm will long be remembered. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 211 SECRETARIES TO THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON

It is difficult for me to find the proper words to express my sincere appreciation to these ladies, who have shared their time, talent, and energy with we. I have had three secretaries over these past four years: Shirley Meerscheidt, Gloria Bennett, and Shirley Bixenstine. Each was there for me any time a cry for assistance went out. My thanks go out to each of you for your special friendship. Shirley “B” did an excellent job of getting out all of the appointment letters, and compiling all of the lists. Then she became a super traveling companion. We had many good times traveling from one place to another, especially when we saw the word “antiques.” Texas, The Valley, and, most assuredly, I will miss you as you leave to join your sweet daughter. Come see us when you get too cold. Our loss is certainly their gain.

THE OFFICE STAFF

Sisters Nell Smith Drenner, Grand Secretary, Betty Prater, Grand Treasurer, Zaneta Miller, Donna Kirkpatrick, Marlene Scholari, Charlotte Beall, and Tava Smith, please know how much I appreciate your responses to my questions and requests for assistance. You dedication to the Order and to our members is obvious. Thank you.

THE MEMBERSHIP

You have certainly displayed your generosity this year, for which I am most appreciative. Donations were made to breast cancer research via the silent auctions at the Schools. Others were made to Ronald McDonald Houses, pediatric wings of various hospitals, our youth groups, and to the brave men and women serving in the armed services, as well as our humanitarian projects and other special projects of the Worthy Grand Matron. Your caring ways were also displayed to me, personally, in an abundance of beautiful gifts. Those include antique crystal items, pillows, toiletry items, endowed membership stamps, an intricately carved, lighted schoolhouse, a mosaic tile garden bench, several beautiful crosses, gold dollars, beautiful wind chimes, jewelry, stationery, cards, china, crystal, a carved wooden schoolhouse birdhouse, many educational symbols, crocheted afghans, quilted “throws,” as well as cross-stitched plaques, and many other beautiful gifts. Please know how deeply grateful I am for each deed of kindness that you have so lovingly extended.

LEARNED LADIES AND SCHOLARLY GENTLEMEN

What wonderful memories I have of our four years together.You have been such a special source of joy and strength to me and you have shown great dedication to your chapters and the Grand Chapter of Texas. I know that you will continue to work for our Order, as the need is always there. Thank you for the awesome memories, and may there be many more! 212 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR THE COMMITTEES OF GRAND CHAPTER AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON

Thank you for making the plans of your Worthy Grand Matron so successful. Please know how much I appreciate your efforts in the performance of your duties.

ELECTED BOARDS

To the members of the Board of Grand Examiners, thank you for your continued dedication to the Order and the manner in which you serve and work with the membership. To the Board of Directors, please know how much I appreciate your cooperation and your efforts to assist me in accomplishing some of my duties. Your responsibilities are numerous, and your concern for our Grand Chapter is certainly appreciated. On a more personal basis, thank you for providing the beautiful new van for our use this past year. It has made our travels so very comfortable. You made an excellent selection.

INSTALLED GRAND OFFICERS

What a wonderful time we’ve had this year, serving together. Most of my appointed officers I have known and loved for many years. You are all so very special to me. To those of you who were elected by the membership, I am thankful for the bonding which has occurred between us, and I appreciate your support and continued devotion to the Order.

PAST GRAND MATRONS AND PAST GRAND PATRONS

Thank you for your efforts of the past and for your continued dedication on behalf of our Grand Chapter. It is through your labors and your vision for the future that we continue to be strong today. Each of you has a special place in the hearts of the membership of this State. May God continue to bless you.

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER

It was a privilege to attend General Grand Chapter Session in Minneapolis, Minnesota, leaving home on October 27, 2006, and returning on November 4, 2006. It was a special honor, as Worthy Grand Matron, to nominate Mrs. Rennie Ofton as Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron of General Grand Chapter for the ensuing Triennium. We look forward to her leadership in 2009-2012, and her Session in Fort Worth in 2012. We have been privileged to have two sets of General Grand Chapter Committee Members this Grand Chapter year. Completing their triennium from August to November were: Mrs. Alma Carter – Registration; Mr. Billy H. Combest – Knights Templar Eye Foundation; Mr. H. Lee Stallings – Director of Vision Team; and Mr. Henry S. Martin – Visioneer for Texas. Our newly appointed Committee Members serving for this triennium are: Mrs. Betty Benham – Charter, Chairman, Mrs. Jane Gregory – Registration, Mrs. Betty Friend – Eastern Star Journal; Mrs. Yvonne Brownfield – Payroll; and Mrs. Alma Lynn Bane – Visionquest. That special, dedicated couple, Sylvia and Raul 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 213 Garcia, are once again serving as Deputies to the Most Worthy Grand Matron in Mexico and the Most Worthy Grand Patron in Mexico and Central America. Mrs. Wanda P. Brown is serving as one of the Friends of a Feather. The membership of Texas is very proud of the accomplishments of each of these devoted members.

WORTHY GRAND PATRON

You have certainly demonstrated your dedication to the Grand Chapter of Texas this year by being in attendance at the Schools, at General Grand Chapter, and at other functions in support of me and the other Grand Officers. Please know how much I appreciate your efforts on behalf of our Order. It has been a beautiful year, and I sincerely appreciate you and your lovely wife, our Grand Esther, for agreeing to serve this awesome membership with me.

YFAMIL

I could never have been in this place of service had it not been for the love and support of my quiet, patient, and unassuming husband, Hubert, always believing in me, and my beautiful, talented, and capable daughter, Denise, my Grand Adah, anticipating my every need. To our three precious granddaughters and two special great grandchildren, our time together has been limited, but “Mamaw” will be home shortly. Thanks to each of you for your patience and understanding. I love you.

DECISIONS, RULINGS, AND IRREGULARITIES

Numerous questions have been submitted to the Deputy Grand Matrons and the District Deputy Grand Matrons this year. Most of those questions were answered by a reference to a page and article number in the Constitution or Code of laws, or to the Ritual. These ladies have demonstrated their love and concern for the chapters and the membership of their assigned sections and districts in the performance of their duties. There was a concern that the possible distribution of property belonging to a chapter was being discussed prior to its consolidation. I instructed the Deputy Grand Matron to attend the Chapter meeting to remind the members of the proper procedures and to monitor the situation. Another concern dealt with the fact that the minutes of a chapter had not been read for several meetings. The Deputy Grand Matron was assigned to eliminate and monitor the problem. Three chapters in an effort to raise funds for benevolent purposes were considering using raffles under different names. They were instructed by the Worthy Grand Matron that a raffle is a raffle, regardless of what name it is given; and that raffles are against our law. Dual memberships of several members of a Chapter U.D. were ruled illegal, with the concurrence of the Jurisprudence Committee, Chapters U.D. Committee, and the Worthy Grand Patron. Appointments to Special Committees of the Worthy Grand Matron which were given to eligible members prior to their becoming members of a Chapter U.D., were removed. The appointments were made prior to the instituting of the Chapter U.D. 214 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Two members of a chapter were each given written reprimands as a result of com- plaints of several chapter members regarding disruptive, intimidating, and unkind behav- ior to other members. I also personally traveled to that chapter in an effort to calm and alle- viate feelings of intimidation on the part of those two members, and to order a new election of officers. I called and held a special meeting of a chapter in an effort to attempt to quell discord over misunderstandings and to restore peace and harmony. The Deputy Grand Matron has been assigned to monitor the situation.

CONCLUSION

My sisters and brothers, I cannot find the words to properly thank you for the confidence you placed in me by electing me to this place of service. What a humbling and beautiful experience it has been. How deeply grateful I am to be a member of an organization where deeds of kindness and generosity are exemplified on a regular basis by such a loving membership. May God continue to bless The Order of The Eastern Star.

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. Gandhi

Fraternal love, Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek Worthy Grand Matron

WORTHY GRAND MATRON’S SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT

A trial was held on June 18, 2007, and by vote of the chapter a member was expelled from the Order as a result of a violation of the Obligation. Two buses from Dallas, one bus from Houston and various other vehicles transported 165 members to Paragould, Arkansas, for the Multi-State Gathering on June 22nd and June 23rd, 2007. Once again we are pleased to be awarded the banner for attendance. [applause] That banner is on display in our Headquarters in Arlington. I had another great time on the bus. It was a time for lots of good food, fun and fellowship. I was awarded an honorary citizenship to the City of Paragould, Arkansas, by the Mayor of that city at the Saturday night banquet. Next year the gathering will be held in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Worthy Grand Matron's Banquet was held in Austin on June 30th, 2007. Once again, as usual, it was a time for excellent food, beautiful entertainment and catching up with one another. We deeply regret the loss of another of our Past Grand Patrons, Brother Harry Cunningham, who was also a Past Grand Master. I traveled to his funeral, which was held on July 11th, 2007. What a great sense of loss we have with the passing of three of our Past Grand Patrons during this Grand Chapter year. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 215 On Thursday, July 13th, 2007, the Texas Masonic Retirement Center hosted a lovely brunch in honor of your Worthy Grand Matron. The refreshments were delicious, the decorations which were given to me were pretty, and a lovely floral centerpiece was a special presentation. I also attended the Board of Directors' retirement party on the evening of July 13th. It was held at the Arlington Lodge. The banquet was given in honor of Brother Dwayne Maserang, Chairman of our Board, and Sister Jayne Yenger, Vice Chairman, who are both retiring from the Board of Directors, after having served for five years. It was a special event honoring two very dedicated members. I attended the Worthy Grand Patron's Banquet on July 14th, 2007, in Plano. It was very well attended by the membership, and there were numerous Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons in attendance. Inasmuch as all of the District Banquets were held on July 21st, I, of course, attended my own, which is District 5. It was held right here in San Antonio at the El Tropicano Hotel. My District Deputy Grand Matron and Deputy Grand Matrons did an outstanding job on making the event such a lovely success. It is with much sadness that I report the death of my very dear friend, my Grand Martha, Sister Ola Mae Davis. Ola Mae, her sister Geneva Dye who is my Grand Electa and I had so looked forward to serving this Grand Chapter. Sisters and Brothers, what an honor it has been for me to serve in this position this past year. Thank you so very much. Your Worthy Grand Matron, Gerry Dusek. Worthy Grand Patron, I move the adoption of this report. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you've heard the motion and a second to refer the report of the Worthy Grand Matron to the proper Committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor raise your blue card. Opposed, same sign. Motion carried. Worthy Grand Matron, I return the gavel to you at this time. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I recognize the Worthy Grand Patron to present his report at this time.

REPORT OF THE WORTHY GRAND PATRON 2006 – 2007 Mr. John Creel

It is with much pleasure that I have served the membership of the Grand Chapter of Texas as your Worthy Grand Patron. From the bottom of my heart, I thank Sister Geraldine Dusek, for selecting me, and the membership of Texas for electing me into this place of service, as this is the highest honor that can be bestowed on a Brother in the Order of the Eastern Star. Thank you to the membership for all the kindness and courtesies extended to me as we traveled this great state. Our members make our Order successful, and through our travels, I made many new friends and renewed old friendships, and please know that each and every one of you will always have a special place in my heart. 216 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR INSTALLATION

Our “Looking to the Future” Installation of Grand Officers is a cherished memory that I will savor for the rest of my life. Knowing that my Aunt Connie Weinbrenner, a 50 year member of Polytechnic Chapter number 420, was in attendance, just made the memory that much sweeter. The Installing Grand Officer, Mrs. Alma Carter, Past Grand Matron, and the Assisting Installing Grand Officer, the Honorable Harry Cunningham, Past Grand Patron, and Past Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, made the night unforgettable. Knowing these wonderful two personally meant that much more. Additional thank you to the following Assisting Installing Grand Officers: Obligation Jerry L. Martin, Past Grand Patron Grand Chaplain Mrs. Betty Y. Friend, Past Grand Matron Grand Marshal Mrs. Elsie Paladino, Past Grand Matron Grand Organist Mrs. Rosemary Swetland, Past Grand Matron Grand Secretary Dr. Effie Mae Davis, Past Grand Matron To those that worked so hard to make this special night flow so smoothly, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

HARLINGEN CHAPTER NO. 641

On September 2, 2006, the Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Geraldine Dusek, made her first Fraternal Visit to Harlingen Chapter No. 641. The Officers and members opened their hearts to welcome us as we attended the banquet and Fraternal Visit. Thank you to all the Officers and members for a wonderful evening and all the kindness and courtesies extended to Kathy and me during our time with you this year.

PLANO CHAPTER NO. 703 On September 9, 2006, Plano Chapter No. 703 honored me with a magnificent banquet and Fraternal Visit of the Worthy Grand Matron. Each Officer and member did an exceptional job, and I was very impressed with my Chapter members and how proud of them in the way the night was presented. Plano Chapter “shined” this year, thank you for all your hard work in making this happen. McKINNEY CHAPTER NO. 518 Thank you to the Officers and members of McKinney Chapter No. 518, my Dual Chapter, for all your love and support. You have always been there for me and I appreciate it very much. It was my honor to present my wife, Kathy, Grand Esther, an endowed membership in McKinney No. 518, and my honor to receive one, during our School of Instruction in District 1, Section 2. CONSTITUTING OF KIRBYVILLE CHAPTER On August 26, 2006, Kirbyville Chapter UD was constituted. Their elected and appointed Officers were installed in a very impressive ceremony. I would like to thank the Worthy Grand Matron, and all of the Grand Officers for their assistance in making this a memorable day, not only for me, but the members of Kirbyville Chapter No. 1143. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 217 GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER Sister Rennie Ofton, Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron, General Grand Chapter, thank you for being a beautiful and gracious ambassador representing the Order of the Easter Star and the great State of Texas. You make all of us proud! It was my honor to “second” the motion of your nomination for RWAGM, and to carry the Texas flag at your Installation as RWAGM in Minneapolis, MN in November, 2006. We are definitely looking forward to your Installation in 2009. PAST GRAND MATRONS AND PAST GRAND PATRONS OF TEXAS

I am very grateful to the Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons for your love and support during this time of my service to Grand Chapter. Thank you for your encouragement and counsel. My love for each of you has grown, and I will treasure your friendship in the years to come. Special thank you to Glenn Whitaker and Billy Combest, Past Grand Patrons, for your personal words of wisdom and guidance. Jimmie Lee McMahon, Past Grand Matron, thank you for asking me to be your Grand Sentinel during 2001 – 2002, that’s a year that I’ll treasure. Last, but certainly not least, is Alma Carter, Past Grand Matron, from my home Chapter, with whom I had the honor of serving as her Worthy Patron 2005 – 2006. Thank you, Alma, for your assistance and guidance these last several years. Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of Texas, I salute you! It has been my honor and privilege to know you and I thank you for all your years of service and love to our Order. GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS December brought many exciting things, but one that I will always remember is being introduced at Grand Lodge in Waco. I was asked to bring greetings from the Grand Chapter of Texas to the membership of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas. I was honored to be able to attend the installation of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Donald W. Broughton, and witness the beginning of his ‘007’ year. SCHOOLS OF THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON The Worthy Grand Matron decided to have 35 Schools of Instruction this year, and I was fortunate to be able to attend all but one, and that was due to the weather. Attending the Schools and banquets allowed me to meet our great membership throughout the state. They were exciting, as meeting and greeting the membership warms the heart in more ways than I can convey. Everyone that participated in them did a beautiful job, and I am very proud of all those that did participate. GRAND FLOOR OFFICERS Getting to know you this past year has been a delight; I’d known some of you, but the majority I did not have the pleasure until Grand Chapter last year. Our friendship, love and appreciation for each other have grown this year. Thank you for all your traveling, attendance at various functions and activities, and being a part of our Grand Family. When I think back upon this year, I’ll have fond memories of each one of you. 218 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR DEPUTIES OF GRAND CHAPTER What a thrill it was to meet all of you at your Deputies’ Conference at Grand Chapter last year. From the District Deputies to the Deputy Grand Matrons, you all are such a delight and breath of fresh air; you brought such enthusiasm and a unique touch to each School. You put your own individual personality into every aspect of your School. How proud I am of all of you! Thank you for all your love and dedication to your Section, your District, the membership, and to the Worthy Grand Matron and me. LEARNED LADIES AND SCHOLARLY GENTLEMEN What a pleasure it has been to meet the Learned Ladies and Scholarly Gentlemen along the School year! The words “thank you” is not sufficient for all the time and money spent serving your Chapters this year. Your love and dedication to our Order goes without saying. SECRETARY Marion Pierce, Secretary to the Worthy Grand Patron, and special friend, your assistance these past two years has been invaluable. From your decorating, designing, artistic talents, correspondence, thank you letters, to late night phone calls, just saying thank you doesn’t seem appropriate for someone who has been there every step of the way, but I’ll say it anyway. Thank you, Marion, for all your love, support, guidance, hard work, and assistance these past two years. I was proud and honored to have you as my escort when I was introduced at my Installation.

GRAND PAGES I could not have asked for better Grand Pages, all military men. R. C. (Chuck) Pierce, served in the Air Force. Mike Biddler, Roger McGough and Tom Hancock all served in the Navy. Thank you for not only traveling around our state, your love and support, but for serving this great Nation of ours. Your love and dedication to our Country goes without saying. I was humbled by your presentation of the U.S. Flag that was flown over the U. S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on August 19, 2006, and the day of my Installation as Worthy Grand Patron. You guys really are the BEST! GRAND SECRETARY Thank you, Nell Smith-Drenner, Grand Secretary, for everything you’ve done for our Order and for me, personally. You have been there for me with words of wisdom and guidance. The office staff is invaluable to our membership. They greet you with a smile, whether by phone or in person. Every request made is cheerfully filled and our membership should be thankful for all the dedication and assistance provided by everyone in the Grand Secretary’s office. GRAND TREASURER As beautiful as a butterfly is our Grand Treasurer, Betty Prater, having known you for several years, I treasure your friendship. Your knowledge and advice have been extremely helpful, and I love you for your dedication to our Order. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 219 EXCHANGE VISIT On April 27 – 28, 2007, Grand Esther and I attended the Texas-Louisiana Exchange in Marshall, TX and Shreveport, LA. HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS Before an honorary membership can be presented, it takes a vote of the Chapter. For this, I thank each Chapter. These memberships will be a treasure in my chest of memories. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS At the Schools of Instruction, I was awarded numerous proclamations, special awards, recognitions, and a letter from Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, and at the District 1, Section 2 School, presented with a Texas flag that was flown above the State Capitol on March 30, my birthday. All of these are special and close to my heart, but one that I treasure the most is the U. S. Flag, presented to me on September 11, 2006, by Joseph Scholari, Worthy Patron of Edwin J. Kiest No. 959 that was flown over his Texas Army National Guard camp, Camp Al Taqaddum, Al Anbar Province, Republic of Iraq. FRATERNAL VISITS Upon completion of the Schools of Instruction, I attended five of the Fraternal Visits of the Worthy Grand Matron. I’ve attended numerous Chapter meetings unannounced to meet and greet the membership.

CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES It was my pleasure to attend the following Chapter 100 year anniversaries: Hereford No. 212; Fairfield No. 331; Spurger No. 315; Navasota No. 309 and the 100th birthday of a member of Lockhart Chapter No. 210.

“STAND UP AND SALUTE”! Sister Gladys Bruce Cox beautifully arranged my music, a tribute to each of our Armed Forces: Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Army and Coast Guard. She did a superb job combining the military themes into one march. Kathy, Grand Esther, designed the cover. Thank you to both ladies for a breathtaking piece of work. OTHER ACTIVITIES It’s been my pleasure joining our Sisters and Brothers at TMRC for the many parties hosted by the Spreading Good Cheer committee. It was enjoyable seeing everyone having a good time. Thank you to this committee for “spreading good cheer”. While attending Rainbow and DeMolay functions, I was very impressed b y the youth as they performed beautiful ritualistic and floor work. It was my honor to attend Rainbow functions, some honoring Jarah Foster, Grand Worthy Advisor (and member of Plano Chapter No. 703). It was humbling to be awarded the Legion of Honor by the DeMolay. It was my honor to receive the Gold Honor Award by Lyle L. Cross York Rite College No. 147. 220 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR GRAND ESTHER To the love of my life, you kept the home fires burning and the Molly company, while I traveled this great State meeting the membership of Texas. You were missed, but I know in your heart that you share with me the love of this Order. You have shown me the true meaning of love and how opening your heart can change your life. I thank God every day that you are in my life. I love you. IN CONCLUSION

As a member in my Chapter has said, Eastern Star has changed my life. I thank the membership of Texas for your love, support, caring and guidance along the way. Your willingness to serve our order and work together is above reproach. Eastern Star is alive and doing well in Texas. And remember, “IT IS A GREAT DAY WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING!”

Fraternally submitted, John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron

FINAL REPORT OF THE WORTHY GRAND PATRON

Traveling across our great state this year, I discovered the true essence of our Order. Every Chapter meeting, School of Instruction, banquet, or other social event that I attended, I learned the meaning of friendship. Each was an experience of love and caring for one another. I was fortunate to be able to attend General Grand Chapter in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and had the privilege to “second the nomination” as Sister Rennie Ofton was nominated for Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron. It was also an honor to present the Texas Flag during the opening of General Grand Chapter. Representing Texas at the Texas-Louisiana Exchange visit and the Multi-State meeting in Paragould was a delight. Not only did Texas win the Multi-State banner again this year, but Rennie and I tied with Oklahoma for first place at the talent program during Friday night’s function! When our Schools of Instruction concluded, I concentrated on visiting our Chapters in Texas, electing not to attend any out of state Grand Chapters. As your Worthy Grand Patron, I felt it best to meet and greet our own membership. I visited over 66 Chapters, attended over 157 Chapter meetings and events, traveling over 27,994 miles! As I traveled meeting the membership, I realized that all our Sisters and Brothers have one major thing in common, the love of our Order. I learned humility from these wonderful Sisters and Brothers, and it is my wish that they never change. To the District Deputy Grand Matrons and the Deputy Grand Matrons, the beautiful ladies in pink, you were the highlight at the end of the weary road as I traveled to your Schools. It was a joy for me to attend 34 out of the 35 Schools of Instruction, regretfully missing the District 5, Sections 5 and 8 School in Kenedy due to icy roads. It was disap- 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 221 pointing that I was not allowed to attend your first Deputies’ conference, as I feel this was a time for bonding. Although I was deprived of this, I hope I made up for it at our Deputies meeting at last year’s Grand Chapter and throughout the year. I appreciate all your hard work, time and energy you exerted this year. I love each and every one of you and you have a special place in my heart. Gladys Bruce Cox, thank you so very much for arranging my music honoring all five branches of the military. It always brings happy thoughts and a smile to my face every time I heard it and it makes everyone “Stand Up and Salute.” To the Scholarly Gentlemen, the Worthy Patrons for 2006 – 2007, thank you for accepting to walk by the side of your Worthy Matron this past year. You are invaluable not only to your Chapter, but to your Lodge. Your service to both is greatly appreciated. Plano No. 703 and McKinney No. 518, my two Chapters. I realized that when I became Worthy Grand Patron, I was not only a member of your Chapters, but to all the Chapters throughout Texas. I appreciate your understanding, love, caring, and support the past two years. I have missed being with you on a regular basis and look forward to returning home. The Committees of Grand Chapter and the Committees of the Worthy Grand Matron, thank you for accepting your appointments and doing a superb job. It would be difficult for your Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron to fulfill their obligations without your help. To the greatest membership in Eastern Star, it is you who elected me to the office of Worthy Grand Patron and it has been my honor and privilege to serve you. I appreciated all the hugs and handshakes as I traveled the state. A sincere heart felt thanks to each and every one of you. My Secretary and Pages have been invaluable the past two years. You all have been there at every turn, trying to wait on me hand and foot, but being the independent sort, I know I made your jobs difficult. Thank you for accepting your positions. I am proud of you! There are three special people who have inspired me through the years: Willie Mae Shaw, Glenn Whitaker, Past Grand Patron, and Jimmie Lee McMahon, Past Grand Matron. I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for their love and caring. Our Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons have been a vast reference of knowledge. You have been there every time I had a question or needed advice. Thank you for your guidance and well wishes. Geraldine Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron, my sincere thanks for asking me to be your Mr. X and accompany you as we traveled the past two years. It’s been a lesson well learned and I thank you. First and foremost in my life is Kathy, the love of my life. I live each day knowing that I’ll see her beautiful smile. She encourages me to excel in all my endeavors and she understands my shortfalls. I have been lucky to have her at my side for over 30 years and pray that we have another 30 years. It’s hard to say goodbye, so I won’t, I’ll just say “see you later”. I never thought that I’d care so much for the membership, but you are the backbone of our Order. I will never forget your love, kindness, hugs and handshakes. I love you and the Order. 222 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR And, “Remember it is a great day when you wake up in the morning!!” John Creel Worthy Grand Patron 2006 – 2007

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, my Sisters and Brothers. I move that the Advanced Report of the Worthy Grand Patron and this Supplemental Report be referred to the proper Committee. Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the motion of the Worthy Grand Patron to refer his report to the proper Committee. Is there a second? I second it. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor please raise your blue card. Thank you. All opposed, same sign. Motion carried. Before we proceed with reports, I need to announce that those of you who are Timpson UD members, you may go and pick up your credentials at this time. [applause] Inasmuch as our Grand Secretary is ill and unable to be with us, I will read her report at this time.

REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY

Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Officers and Committee Members, Past Grand Matrons, Past Grand Patrons, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers. I am happy to report our Membership Data Base is 90% complete on all active members. This data base is linked to the Annual Reports for research purposes. As soon as this is completed we will go into phase two which is to enter in a data base all who have and are members no by name, name changes and chapters. Each work station has access to these data bases through our network. These data bases are on a dedicated server. We have upgraded all computers this past year. We have a tape backup system which is placed off site at TMRC for safety. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the office staff for all their hard work on this project as well as all their other duties. Very special thanks to our dedicated member Lynn Kearney for all her volunteer hours entering data. Our accounting program has been a great asset to the Board of Directors in handling the finances of Grand Chapter. The reporting capabilities have been refined in order to give the best report possible to determine our financial position. These reports are forwarded before the Board of Directors meeting in order for them to be able to study them. Since postage has gotten so expensive, we encourage the Chapter Secretaries to take advantage of the forms on the web site and to use email whenever possible. I attended all meetings of the Corporate Board and Board of Directors. I attended the Constituting of Kirbyville Chapter No. 1143, Schools of Instruction, as time permitted, Banquets, Installations, Louisiana Exchange and Multi State. I attended a seminar on proof reading and a video course on our accounting program. To our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek and our Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John Creel, you had a year you can be proud of. My wish for you is that 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 223 you feel the satisfaction of a job well done and that all your dreams have come true. May God bless you. To Sister Betty Prater, Grand Treasurer, once more another year has passed when once again you have shown your love and dedication to your office and to this membership. It has been such a pleasure working with you as we along with the Board of Directors do our best to take care of the business of Grand Chapter. I am always proud to call you my friend. To the Board of Directors, you have done your very best to take special care of the finances of Grand Chapter. I commend you for all your dedication to that cause for the Membership of Texas. To Brother Dwayne Masarang, Chairman, and Sister Jayne Yenger, Vice Chairman, thank you for all your years of service to our order and the Board of Directors. To the office staff, you have, as always, taken on the challenge that has come before you. Not only have you taken care of your regular duties, you have worked consistently on data entry when time allowed. Your dedication and love for Eastern Star cannot be sur- passed. I thank you for always being supportive. You keep me smiling. To my husband George, thank you for your understanding and patience but most of all for your love. You are the light of my life. I want to thank you the membership for your love and dedication to our order. I know we can move forward and be stronger in all our endeavors as long as we have you to depend on for help and guidance. Because of the time frame of reports and Grand Chapter I would ask you to look at the next page and I will give you the correct figures on Membership. This, she says, is page 24 in your Advanced Annual Report. 224 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR MEMBERSHIP REPORT

The 2006 Annual Reports again reflect a decrease in membership and the number of Subordinate Chapters.

MEMBERSHIP May 31, 2006 – 40,441

INCREASE: Initiated 837 Affiliated 1,074 Reinstated 301 TOTAL: 2,212

DECREASE: Demits 357 Withdrawn 74 Expelled 8 Transferred 121 Suspended 1,198 Deaths 1,530 TOTAL: 3,288

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP ON MAY 31, 2007 – 39,365

LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP SINCE 2006 – 1,076

Exempt from Dues and Per Capita Tax - 104 members residing in the Texas Masonic Retirement Center. Exempt from Dues and Per Capita Tax - 482 50 year members.

TOTAL EXEMPT: 586

Dual Members: 1,867

92 Chapters reported a gain in membership 27 Chapters reported the same in membership 303 Chapters reported a loss in membership 415 Total Chapters 07 CORRECTION IN CHAPTERS 422 TOTAL CHAPTERS

Demised Chapters: Crosbyton No. 891 East Houston No. 955 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 225

Chapters Consolidated May 31, 2007: Venus No 923 with Rio Vista No 343 Robstown 540 with Independence 1044 Peducah 506 with Matador 66 DeKalb 894 with Avery 252 Godley 922 with Ruth 20 Weldon 969 with Crockett 509 Iowa Park 42 with Wichita Falls 237 J.A. Kemp 970 with Petrolia 84 Dalhart 1051 with Dumas 653

Chapter Constituted: Kirbyville 1143

Chapter UD: Timpson UD 226 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 50 YEAR CERTIFICATES ISSUED FOR GRAND CHAPTER YEAR 2006 - 2007 DALLAS NO. 1 TEXAS NO. 36 Mrs. Mavis Gerry Bryant Mrs. Mary Ella Morris Mrs. Dustin Dustin THORNTON NO. 46 Mrs. Margaret J. Kemp Mrs. Jane Carpenter Mrs. Billiejo Mills ADAH NO. 49 Mrs. Queva Jean Ramsey Mrs. Jessie Belor SAN ANGELO NO. 10 MATADOR NO. 66 Mr. Donald L. Smith Lee Peacock Mrs. Jean R. Smith Mrs. Billy L. Peacock CEDAR BAYOU NO. 11 BIG SPRING NO. 67 Mrs. Jean Prigmore Mrs. Dora Sutton Mr. Lee Prigmore Mrs. Betty McCandless BOWIE NO. 16 LUBBOCK NO. 76 Mr. Johnnie D. Hogue Mrs. J. B. Joiner Mrs. Lieselotte Hogue RUSK-ALTO NO. 79 Mrs. Bul Mae Grandy Mrs. Lucille O’Neal RUTH NO. 20 Mrs. Mary Frances Carter Mrs. Dixie Schmidt Mrs. Oneta Poole Mrs. Aline Woodruff Mrs. Morris Byers Mr.Paul Hollingsworth PETROLIA NO. 84 Mrs. Bernice Hollingsworth Mrs. Nettie Jim Carter Mrs. Bobbie Alexander BELLE MOON NO. 90 Mrs. Frances Goff Mrs. Eva Followill Mrs. Daisy Wilkes WORTHAM NO. 96 WEATHERFORD NO. 21 Mrs. Bernice Bennett Mrs. Viola McGill Mrs. Odessa Ward Mrs. Myrtle Boies Mrs. Mary Ann Space Mrs. Barbara A. Buchner Mrs. Eunice Palich Mrs. Edelize Filler Mrs. Nelda Bruce ROCKDALE NO. 23 TENNESSEE COLONY NO. 102 Mrs. Mildred Weise Mrs. Dorothy Harrell KERRVILLE NO. 24 CANYON CITY NO. 105 Mrs. Jeanne Green Mrs. Virginia Ringener Mrs. Elsie Kizer BROWNWOOD NO. 116 Mrs. Patsy Short Mrs. Hilda Hines Mrs. Wynona Dommert Mrs. Glenn Schiller ABILENE NO. 30 CORSICANA NO. 118 Mrs. Roberta Lafoom Mrs. Willie Jo Roby Mrs. Alene Morris Mrs. Bruce W. Roby FLOYDADA NO. 31 Mrs. Edna Gorden Mrs. Tommy R. Assiter Mrs. Judith Saunders TEXAS NO. 35 Mrs. Peggy Gillen Mrs. Margorie Hart 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 227 GRAPELAND-AUGUSTA NO. 120 GRAND PRAIRIE NO. 219 Mrs. Nancy Langham Mrs. Barbara Bond Mrs. Thelda Bartee Mrs. Louise Burts Mrs. Juanita Brown Mrs. Thelma R. Carter Mrs. Jessie Weinert Mrs. Helen Crofford WIMODAUSIS NO. 141 Mrs. Virginia Jones Geer Mrs. Dorothy Carpenter VELASCO NO. 220 ATLANTA NO. 151 Mr. Everett R. Miller Mrs. Martha Prator Mrs. Ann Jones GARLAND NO. 156 Mrs. Faye Rosenkranz Mrs. Earlene Reynolds WICHITAFALLS NO. 237 Mrs. Betty Jane Wyatt Mrs. Patricia Boden Mrs. Jack D. Patterson SULPHUR BLUFF NO. 246 VIOLET NO. 158 Mrs. Jim Wimberley Mrs. Ruby Garrett Mrs. Wilma Allene Hulen Mrs. Gussie Lee Kramer Mrs. Maurice Weir GLEN ROSE NO. 171 ARLINGTON NO. 249 Mrs. Norma Wood Mrs. Beatrice (Betty) Rose ATHENS NO. 177 Mrs. June Baker Mrs. Mildred Etheridge AVERY NO. 252 Mrs. Willie Mae Taaffe Mrs. Ida John Lewis Mrs. Deanie Williams Mrs. Juanita McMillon BOERNE NO. 200 JOHN GILLESPIE NO. 257 Mrs. Jonell Chapman Mr. Raymond Dixon Mrs. Geraldine Mangold Mrs. Mary Robinson Mrs. Verna Birkner HOUSTON HEIGHTS NO. 258 Mrs. Janice Johnson Mrs. Marilyn Joyce Weeden Mrs. Betty Ann Aue Mrs. Pauline Matthews DEL RIO NO. 204 BALLINGER NO. 266 Mrs. Hilda A. Byer Mrs. Willie Mae Wilkins Mrs. Hazel Luttrell Mr. L. L. Wilkins BORDER NO. 211 FLORESVILLE NO. 271 Mrs. Wilma Laverne Ogden Mrs. Lothell Lawhon Mrs. Juanita Ross BECKVILLE NO. 273 ORANGE NO. 214 Mrs. Vauda Tompkins Mrs. Barbara Winfree YOAKUM NO. 282 Mrs. Colleen Gray Mrs. Kathryn Hairell Mrs. Ray E. Parker Mr. Oscar Hairell Mrs. Barbara R. Brown JASPER NO. 291 Mrs. Patricia Rose Christian Mr. Lloyd G. DuBose Mrs. Lola Duncan LAMPASAS NO. 295 LLANO NO. 216 Mrs. Novella Carson Mrs. Gloria Self UVALDE NO. 297 Mrs. Maxine Nance Mr. Joe Nance Mrs. Roberta I. Bell 228 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR SILSBEE NO. 298 JACKSBORO NO. 390 Mr. Robert McClelland Mrs. Bonnie Conner Mrs. Elizabeth McClelland Mrs. Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Counts AUSTIN NO. 304 Mrs. Hilda Doughtry Mrs. Boinita Hitchcock HONDO NO. 404 COMANCHE NO. 310 Mrs. Martha McTaggert Mr. M. L. Green Mrs. Virginia Stevens Mrs. Ruth Green STANTON NO. 409 FRANKLIN NO. 311 Mrs. J. N. Woody, Jr. Mrs. Marie W. Nickelson Mrs. Marie Woody HEREFORD NO. 312 Mrs. Lucia Pickett Mrs. Ruby Green POLYTECHNIC NO. 420 SPURGER NO. 315 Mrs. Patricia McDaniel Mr. R. L. Crumpler Mrs. Hazel Workman ROUND ROCK NO. 316 Mrs. Nelda Owen Mrs. Bonnye Priddy Mrs. Nancy Wren Mrs. Ann Grimes Mrs. Ruby Lee Irvin FAIRFIELD NO. 331 Mrs. Eula Mae Erwin Pruitt Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Christian Mrs. Marjorie Williams LYTLE NO. 335 Mrs. Barbara Wellman Mrs. Vada Avant TROUP NO. 421 Mrs. Martha Calk Jones Mrs. Dorothy Brunson Mrs. Maxine Smith VERNON NO. 424 CENTER NO. 348 Mrs. Marilyn King Mrs. Jimmie Louise Boles BURNET NO. 425 Mrs. La Merle Davis Mrs. De Lyse Malant Mrs. Patsy Anne Jones ROSENBERG NO. 429 MARSHALL NO. 356 Mrs. Martha Ray Mrs. Fay Black Mrs. Julia Mae Deshazo Mrs. Dorothy Ray Morris MARBLE FALLS NO. 435 WILLS POINT NO. 366 Mrs. Sara Jo Taylor Mrs. Audrey Lee Longacre WOODVILLE NO. 462 Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis Mrs. Audrey Riley TEMPLAR NO. 374 TRAVIS NO. 472 Mrs. Ruth (Jackie) Anders Mrs. Norma Long Mr. Martin Reese Mrs. Juanita Prewitt JACKSONVILLE NO. 377 Mrs. Irene Reeves Mrs. Barbara Burke EDINBURG NO. 473 Mrs. Mae Bagley Mrs. Inez Fagala LUFKIN NO. 382 KILLEEN NO. 490 Mrs. Lorella Kyle Mrs. Lawanda Parker HOUSTON NO. 385 Mrs. Leroy Parker Mrs. Shirley Adamson Mr. William T. Stubblefield Mrs. Reva Jackie Gladem FERRIS NO. 508 Mrs. Mary Frances Lilley Dr. T. R. Sharp 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 229 CROCKETT NO. 509 HANDLEY NO. 617 Mrs. Sue McCormick Mrs. Odessa Yell Mr. L. C. Davis Mrs. Josephine Owens Mrs. Dorothy May Davis LEAGUE CITY NO. 621 MCKINNEY NO. 518 Mrs. Tommie Whitworth Mr. Milton Branch TEXAS CITY NO. 626 OAKVILLE NO. 521 Mrs. Myla Jackson Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes JEFFERSON NO. 627 Mr. G. T. Copeland, Jr. Mrs. James R. Smith MISSION NO. 527 CORRIGAN NO. 631 Mrs. Louise Eklers Mrs. Arlene Lott GRANBURY NO. 530 Mrs. Gwen Ray Mrs. Darline Davis MCLENNAN NO. 639 EL CAMPO NO. 535 Mrs. Dorothy Prestwich Mrs. June Smith Mrs. Ruby Frazer ROBSTOWN NO. 540 Mr. B. U. Davidson Mrs. Nancy Hudson TEXLINE NO. 640 MONAHANS NO. 561 Mrs. Colleen French Mrs. Mildred Gordon Mrs. Faye French Mrs. Alice Marie Kester Mrs. Kathryn Hefley Mrs. Joyce Miller HARLINGEN NO. 641 HAPPY NO. 562 Mrs. Myra Becker Mrs. Mary Del Toles Mrs. Soundra Sommer DAL CLIFF NO. 574 ROYCE CITY NO. 642 Mrs. Silver S. Poteete Mrs. Peggy Atterberry Mrs. Mamie Russell Mrs. Betty Lofland Mr. Earl E. Tweed Mr. James C. Sladek SONORA-ELDORADO NO. 575 Mrs. Helena Slaughter Mrs. Charlene Edmision Mrs. Hazel Wade Mrs. Catherine Niblett BANDERA NO. 643 TAYLOR NO. 578 Mrs. Betty A. Ruede Mrs. Ora Nell Harkins Mrs. Peggy Adams Mrs. Mildred Igo LOYAL NO. 648 Mrs. Jeanette Jewart Mrs. Barbara White Mrs. Jacqulyn Schrader Mrs. Lena Merle Barrow LOTT NO. 594 BROOKSHIRE NO. 652 Mrs. Dorothy Vaughn Mrs. Jeannette Koen Mrs. Ruth Currie Mrs. Durelle Halbison Mrs. Jack Currie Mrs. Tommie Jean Pooley HENDERSON NO. 597 DUMAS NO. 653 Mrs. Faye Iola Layne Mrs. Ruby McCause Mrs. Altha Jo Williams Mrs. Wanda Thaxton WAXAHACHIE NO. 599 Mrs. Claudette Vandiver Mrs. Marie Shinpaugh CANTON NO. 667 BEXAR NO. 616 Mr. Troy L. Smith Mrs. Verdejean Stark Mrs. Estelle Smith 230 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR NO. FT. WORTH NO. 684 Mrs. June Phillips Mrs. Lillie Mae Bray Mrs. Joan Schultz Mrs. Janice Hammeke Mrs. Geneva Shipler FARMERS BRANCH NO. 687 Mr. Clarence W. Simpson Mrs. Erma Lee Mooney WEDGWOOD NO. 756 Mrs. Martha Isbell Mrs. Marie Justice Mrs. Nancy Hardie Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson Blythe DE LEON NO. 693 Mrs. Jane Kendall Mr. Tommy C. Burlison HILLSBORO NO. 769 QUITMAN NO. 695 Mrs. Bettye Acton Lewis Mr. Waymon Wilson NEW BRAUNFELS NO. 771 Mrs. George A. Stewart Mrs. Leona Vance Mrs. Regina Gilbreath WESLACO NO. 772 Mr. Ross L. Gilbreath Mrs. Pauleen Barbano NEW BOSTON NO. 700 AMARILLO NO. 787 Mrs. Chleodia La Rue Mrs. Virginia Logsdon WEST COLUMBIA NO. 705 CKRIHILL DELTA FLORA NO. 794 Mrs. Mary Etta Howard Mrs. Dorothy Nell Stolz Mrs. Geneieve Elledge Mrs. Emma Carter Mrs. Virgie Greener Mrs. Jo Anna Elkington Mrs. Mary Dee Griffin Mrs. Joe W. Elkington CONROE NO. 710 Mrs. Helen Ruth Gable Mrs. Joann Gunter Mrs. Roger Eberhart Mr. R. A. Wilkerson Mrs. Mary L. Hanna PASADENA NO. 711 Mrs. Ross E. Hann, Jr. Mrs. Lillie M. Blythe Mrs. Betty Ann Davis Mrs. Norma Katherine Dickey Mrs. Loyce Waggoner Mrs. Ruth Hardcastle LEVELLAND NO. 797 Mrs. Dorothy Ray Brunson Mrs. Dorothy Newton KOUNTZE NO. 724 GOOSE CREEK NO. 798 Mrs. Dollie Johnson Mrs. Erlene Leatherwood SOMERSET NO. 730 Mrs. Margaret McCalbe Mrs. Maryella Reese Mrs. Pauline McCullough Mrs. Ellen Mann Mrs. Betty Ann Rice HARLANDALE NO. 750 Mrs. Ella Mae Sprayberry Mrs. Geneva Connally GROSEBECK NO. 810 Mrs. Mildred Isennovk Mrs. Rose Gibson Mrs. Ruth S. Nichols BORGER NO. 811 Mrs. Mary A. Tomasek Mrs. Marcia Howard Mrs. Marie Weiss Mrs. Phyllis Pfister Mrs. Gretchen Kauffman WASKON NO. 812 Mrs. Gwendolyn Cartwright Mrs. Christine Nichols Mrs. Betty Child PROSPECT HILL NO. 817 Mr. Donald E. Child Mrs. Esther E. Petersen Mrs. Maxine M. Farrimond CONCHO NO. 826 Mrs. Emma Gains Mrs. Beverly Seward Mrs. Lora A. Peters 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 231 QUEEN ESTHER NO. 833 YORKTOWN NO. 945 Mrs. Patricia Johnson Mrs. Geraldine Goehring Mr. Bill Johnson MIKE THOMAS-OAKCLIFF NO. 951 RIVERSIDE NO. 834 Mrs. Bennie Stanley Mrs. Ina Bea Jameson Mrs. Virginia Cheek SOUTH FORT WORTH NO. 835 Mr. J. H. Cheek Mrs. Bettye Hudson GROVESPTARTHUR NO. 953 SEMINOLE NO. 855 Mrs. Eudoxie Broussard Mrs. Virginia Albright Mrs. Edith Lee Mrs. Leota Allen Mrs. Helen Virginia Watts Mrs. Winnie Byars Mrs. Lavaun Gladden Mrs. Helen Hunter GANADO NO. 957 BLUEBELL NO. 856 Mrs. Louise Pagel Mrs. Shirley Meerscheidt WINNSBORO NO. 967 DRIPPING SPRINGS NO. 860 Mrs. Nell Browning Mrs. Betty Jo King Mrs. Thomas Alton Green Mrs. Lee Henderson Mrs. Lela Groves LINDALE NO. 864 Mrs. John A. Northern Mrs. Edna Yargrough Mrs. Jeanette Thompson MATHIS NO. 874 WELDON NO. 969 Mrs. Dorothy Hoskins Mrs. Louise McDonald LOVE FIELD NO. 875 Mrs. Sue Lundy Mrs. Louise Jones J. A. KEMP NO. 970 Mrs. Alice Dain Mrs. Patricia Boden Mrs. Jenoice Light BULLARD NO. 972 Mrs. Audrey McRae Mrs. Josephine Gurley MESQUITE NO. 887 Mrs. Marjorie Roper Studdard Mrs. Ruth E. Morris Mrs. Mary Cornelison CROSBYTON NO. 891 CALDWELL NO. 976 Mrs. Peggy Campbell Mrs. Jacquelyn W. Judah BOYD NO. 897 LA MARQUE NO. 979 Mrs. Virginia Zorns Mrs. Howard P. Broderson SOUTH HOUSTON NO. 915 Mr. Henry W. Mardis Mr. Elmer D. Clark Mr. Williams D. Snipes, Jr. Mrs. Stella Clark Mrs. Jo Ann Willis Mrs. Annie Mae Tully Mrs. Georgia Juanita Gibbs Mrs. Faye Shelton Miss Kathryn Janice Grant MELROSE NO. 920 GARDEN OAKS NO. 987 Mrs. Fern Holt Mrs. Susan E. Chapline Mrs. Doris Williams Mrs. Amy Mae Kerr ROSEWYN NO. 927 Mrs. Joy Marie Lowery Mrs. Leah Ray Andrews Mrs. Allie Tom Mose WALTER BALDIN NO. 929 Mrs. Madge Lucille Spencer Mr. W. S. Spearman RULE NO. 989 Mrs. Janette-Louise Purvis Mrs. Barbara Kile 232 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR YSLENTA NO. 991 ROY STANLEY NO. 1086 Mrs. Clara Landers Mrs. Jean Motley Mrs. Joan Riley Mr. Andrew Scott Mrs. Jeannette Rogers Mr. Ermam Wood Mrs. Harry C. Watt PINE TREE NO. 1090 Mrs. Mildred Clore Mrs. Agnes Few Mrs. Charlotte K. Priestly Mrs. Jo Ann Fields Mrs. Elaine Turley ARCHIVES NO. 1095 OMAHA NO. 997 Mrs. J. Kay Elmer Mrs. J. R. Culver WALLACE HUGHSTON NO. 1100 Mrs. Ethna Culver Mrs. Flora E. Brooks FRIENDSHIP NO. 1008 Mrs. Pauline Holmes Mrs. Dorris Leverich LAKEWORTH NO. 1109 LAKE JACKSON NO. 1009 Mrs. Thelma Smith Mrs. Ivah F. Powell EVADA;E NO. 1111 DUNCANVILLE NO. 1014 Mrs. Anita Owers Mrs. Agnes Harris FRANKSTON NO. 1113 Mrs. Gail Sliger Mr. Earl C. Anderson Mrs. Iris Armstrong LEAH ELLIOTT NO. 1119 FRANK W.LYNN NO. 1015 Mrs. Joyce Peterman Mrs. Wilnettia Pitchford GAINESVILLE NO. 1123 BELLAIRE NO. 1021 Mrs. Dorothy Bryan Mrs. Ruth Widerstrom Mrs. Tulu Hickerson WAELDER NO. 1023 Mr. Billy Owens Mrs. Johnnie Marie Pool Mr. Thurman Ward Mrs. Dorothy Henderson Mrs. Billie Ward CASTLEBERRY NO. 1028 CROWLEY NO. 1125 Mrs. Evelyn Bell Mrs. Ivaree Morris Mrs. Lynn Bratcher Mrs. Nancy C. Landers Mrs. Marion Biggs BALCH SPRINGS NO. 1132 Mrs. Betty Turner Mrs. Ruth Jenkins Mrs. Frances Ford KIRBYVILLE NO. 1143 Mrs. Vona Mae Thorp Mrs. Clara Fay Mitchell Mrs. Margorie Wills HOOKS NO. 1031 Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hall NORTH SHORE NO. 1058 Mrs. Betty Jo Kindred PEARLAND NO. 1065 Mrs. Alma R. Harrison Mr. Gene Griffin NEDERLAND NO. 1079 Mrs. Arclie Bamber Mrs. Lucille Roberts Mrs. Janell Samford Mrs. William Lee Samford 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 233 Worthy Grand Matron, I move this report of the Grand Secretary, as printed in the Advanced Report and presented to the Grand Chapter, be referred to the proper Committee. Respectfully submitted, Nell Smith Drenner, Grand Secretary. Sisters and Brothers, there is a motion that the report of the Grand Secretary be referred to the proper Committee. Do I hear a second? WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Second. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor please raise your blue card. Thank you. All opposed, same sign. Motion carried. I recognize Sister Betty Prater, Grand Treasurer, to present her annual report. GRAND TREASURER: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron.

REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER

Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Officers and Committee Members, Past Grand Matrons, Past Grand Patrons, other Distinguished Members, my wonderful Sisters and Brothers: How grateful I am for the privilege of serving another year as Grand Treasurer. You, the membership, have always been a source of encouragement to me and I appreciate your kind words and the many courtesies that you have shown this office. This year has again been a learning experience as have the last seven. I know this will continue to be the case as long as I serve in this office. To Sister Gerry Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron, and Brother John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron, I congratulate you on a successful year and thank you for your years of service to our Order. It has been a pleasure to serve under your leadership, and I wish you continued success as you go on to other levels of service in our Order. To Sister Joyce Gilbert and Brother Jerry Trees, in just a matter of hours you will assume the responsibilities of Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron. I extend my congratulations and best wishes to you for a successful, productive and happy year as you serve our Order and may all of your plans and dreams be realized. To Sister Nell Smith Drenner, Grand Secretary, again you have experienced many challenges as you conclude another year of service to Grand Chapter. You handled each challenge efficiently and capably. It has been a joy to work with you and your wonderful staff. My sincere thanks to all of you for your cooperation and willingness to assist in every way possible. To the Board of Directors, thank you for the service you continue to give to Grand Chapter and for the many hours of labor you perform each year. Your dedication is deeply appreciated by the membership. To my chapter, Edwin J. Kiest No. 959, thank you once again for the love and support you have given to me as I filled this place of service this year. You always inspire me to do my best. The Endowed Membership checks were mailed on April 9 to the various Chapters; we were delighted to be able to pay $30.30 for each Endowed Membership. In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of the Grand Treasurer,I have attended all meetings of the Board of Directors except one; all Corporate Board meetings except one; 234 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR attended 8 Fraternal Visits; 5 Schools; all 6 Line Officer Banquets; the banquet for the 2 retiring Board Members; the banquet honoring the TMRC Board; the Most Worshipful Grand Master’s Banquet; the Constituting of Kirbyville Chapter No. 1143; the Multi-State Visit in Paragould, AR; the District 1 Banquet in Plano; and participated in 4 installations. A summary of Grand Chapter’s financial status for September 1, 2006 through April 30, 2007 follows. A detailed accounting of all funds is in the Grand Secretary’s office for use in the annual audit of the books and records of the Grand Chapter of Texas. Worthy Grand Matron, I move that the report of the Grand Treasurer, as printed in the Advance Report and presented to this Grand Chapter, be referred to the proper committee. Betty Prater Grand Treasurer

ENDOWED MEMBERSHIPS

Certificates Date Number Principal Issued Issued Amount

1-3952 Nov. 1, 1987 – Aug. 31, 2005 3,952 $ 1,976,000 3,953 – 4,235 Sep. 1, 2005 – Aug. 31, 2006 283 $ 141,500 4,236 – 4,455 Sep. 1, 2006 – May 31, 2007 220 $ 110,000

TOTAL ENDOWED MEMBERSHIPS 4,455 $2,227,500

Total Endowed Memberships - $4,455 @ $500.00 $2,227,500.

Note: The Chapters received $30.30 for each eligible Endowed Member

In accordance with the Code of Laws, Art. 204, (4) (b), page 139, interest in the amount of $757.50 was credited to the General Fund for the following 25 Endowed Memberships:

Vera A. (Gardner) Biggs Lorie Ware McCullock Hazel K. Nunn Lila D. Holt W. J. Beaver Duff McDonel Robert B. McMurray Lois Carver Sydney C. McMurray In Honor of Valerie Modisette Naomi K. McDaniel Rory Carroll Margaret L. Lowell Debra D. Morelock Katherine Koym Seymour Raymond B. Morelock Helen W. Henson Kimberly Morelock Rita Joyce Bragg Heather Morelock Charles E. Day Carrie Ethel Bailey Luella V. Johnson Lillian Arnold Sandra Jean Gilbert 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 235 GENERAL FUND Operating Checking Account

Sept. 1, ‘05 Sept. 1, ‘06 April 30, ‘06 April 30, ‘07 REVENUES General Fund Per Capita $ 152,747 $ 124,482 WGM Designated Funds $ 71,784 $ 52,000 General Fund Humanitarian $ 5,913 $ 4,500 Interest Brokerage Account $ 22,556 $ 26,500 Interest From Endowed Members $ 312 $ 758 Bulletin Subscriptions $ 17,680 $ 20,800 Bulletin Articles $ 19,549 $ 30,000 Credit Card Convenience Fees $ 108 $ 130 Registration Fees $ 25,540 $ 25,000 Supplies/Postage/Shipping $ 3,825 $ 4,000 GGC Supplies Sales $ 33,173 $ 23,110 Grand Chapter Sales $ 27,798 $ 15,430 GC Session Misc. Income $ 21,164 $ 24,000 Gifts and Donations $ 1,142 $ 600 Misc. Fees/Ck./CCREB/Spec. Disp. $ 6,024 $ 5,200 Administrative Revenue $ 11,633 $ 4,171 Other Misc. Receipts $ 975 $ 5,500 Founder’s Day $ 0 $ 4,450 International Headquarters $ 0 $ 2,700

TOTAL REVENUES $ 421,923 $ 373,331

DISBURSEMENTS Office Salaries $ 56,389 $ 61,440 Payroll Taxes $ 6,906 $ 780 Grand Secretary Housing $ 1,800 $ 4,800 Grand Secretary Salary $ 13,342 $ 13,341 Grand Treasurer Salary $ 3,750 $ 3,750 Annual Proceedings-Printing $ 15,025 $ 365 Printing-Other/GC Supplies Resale $ 21,389 $ 14,600 Ballot and Voting Cards $ 0 $ 50 Building Maint./Repairs/Replac. $ 446 $ 340 Bulletins $ 33,238 $ 35,000 Credit Card Fees $ 122 $ 165 Contingency Fund $ 1,419 $ 0 Equipment & Furnishings $ 0 $ 2,700 Grand Chapter Session $ 10,550 $ 750 Advance Reports $ 0 $ 4,800 Official Reporter $ 3,000 $ 3,000 Installation Programs $ 0 $ 500 Session & Memorial Programs $ 52 $ 5,000 236 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Registration Forms/Postage/Badges $ 147 $ 2,595 Miscellaneous $ 324 $ 600 TMRC Board/Directors Ret. Dinner $ 0 $ 125 Worthy Grand Matron Expense $ 3,500 $ 3,500 Worthy Grand Patron Expense $ 1,600 $ 1,600 Associate Grand Matron Expense $ 2,000 $ 2,000 Associate Grand Patron Expense $ 400 $ 400 Grand Secretary Expense $ 2,000 $ 2,000 Grand Treasurer Expense $ 600 $ 600 Grand Conductress Expense $ 400 $ 400 Assoc. Grand Conductress Expense $ 400 $ 400 Grand Chapter Committees $ 236 $ 250 General Grand Chapter Officers Expense $ 68 $ 0 GC Support Staff Housing $ 0 $ 1,700 Insurance-Director’s Liability $ 4,200 $ 4,200 Insurance-Furnishings, Personal Pro/Umb. $ 51,238 $ 55,400 Insurance—Workman’s Comp. $ 1,256 $ 4,400 Past Grand Matron’s Jewel $ 0 $ 750 Past Grand Patron’s Jewel $ 0 $ 450 Audit/CPA $ 11,302 $ 22,450 Computer/Data Processing $ 3,332 $ 2,914 Copy Machine $ 3,500 $ 4,000 Internet Service $ 1,201 $ 800 Janitorial Service $ 545 $ 1,575 Legal $ 2,437 $ 0 GGC Supplies Resale $ 18,029 $ 18,900 GGC Per Capita $ 43,171 $ 40,910 Postage Meter Lease $ 1,974 $ 900 Postage/Petty Cash $ 94 $ 4,150 Postage-Bulletin Mailing $ 6,126 $ 6,565 Postage Permit $ 150 $ 205 Office & Printing Supplies $ 5,427 $ 5,750 Repairs Equipment $ 225 $ 1,025 Photos for Proceedings $ 300 $ 900 Security Service $ 387 $ 250 Service Fees $ 105 $ 0 Supplies $ 772 $ 0 Utilities-Electric $ 6,251 $ 3,637 Utilities-Gas $ 179 $ 460 Utilities-Telephone $ 2,779 $ 2,300 Auto Acquisition $ 0 $ 9,000 Auto-Fuel $ 2,779 $ 2,700 Auto-License $ 71 $ 100 Auto Repairs/Maintenance $ 434 $ 0 Visiting Grand Officers Expense $ 0 $ 620 Payroll Expense-Liability $ 0 $ 7,225 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 347,367 $ 370,087 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 237 OES RETIREMENT FUNDS – 501 (C) (3)

Sept. 1, 2005 Sept. 1, 2006 REVENUES April 30, 2006 April 30, 2007

Per Capita Income $ 261,852 $ 207,470 Endowment Interest 175,000 0 Interest 25,246 42,500 Bequests & Gifts 5,111 43,000 Oil & Gas Royalty 48,728 28,600 Ladies’ Pensions 149,534 160,000 Home Member Receipts 32,120 17,000 Humanitarian 5,049 5,500

TOTAL REVENUES $ 702,640 $ 504,070

DISBURSEMENTS

Audit $ 4,000 $ 4,000 Legal 3,800 1,658 Liability Insurance 2,000 338 Funeral Expense 2,296 6,995 Allowance to Ladies 14,450 11,690 In Service 501 (C) (3) Accts. Mgmt. 4,200 4,200 Investment Fees 0 12,140 Infirmary Housing 296,591 339,728 Ladies Residence Housing 223,468 122,649 Property Tax (Oil & Gas) 0 565 Trust Fees 2,310 0 TMRC Resident Parties 0 163

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 553,779 $ 504,126 238 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT

INT. RATE MATURITY AMOUNT

Chase Bank Fannie V. Ward 3.68% 6/22/07 $ 37,500

Chase Bank Helen M. Bramlett 3.68% 6/22/07 $ 8,500

Education Fund Chase Bank 3.68% 6/22/07 $ 65,000

Wells Fargo Benevolent Aid 3.39% 6/02/07 $ 50,000

Comerica Bank Office Furniture Fund 4.22% 11/28/07 $ 30,000

Comerica Bank Vehicle Acquisition Fund 5.13% 5/24/07 $ 9,000

Wells Fargo Government Securities 501 (C) (3) 12/4/03 to 12/5/13 9% cash 3.78% Balance 3/31/07 $ 98,660 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 239 BANK ACCOUNT BALANCES

April 30, 2006 April 30, 2007

General Fund $ 196,063 $ 561,106 Chase

Eastern Star Home of Texas Fund 1,098,584 1,417,586 Chase

Eastern Star Home of Texas Fund Ckng. 37,457 32,276 Chase (C3)

Grand Chapter Endowment Fund 8,555,958 8,687,058 Chase (C8)

Grand Chapter Endowment Fund 3,352,886 3,477,357 Sub Acct. Property Sales Chase (C8)

Educational Trust (Kennington) 527,278 523,137 Chase

Special Funds (WGM Projects) 198,078 123,547 Chase

Benevolent Aid 24,359 12,681 Chase

Endowed Membership Trust 2,072.984 2,188,276 Chase

Special Fund Stamp Program 95,595 97,647 Chase

Property Sale Account (25%) 467,769 Chase

Education Fund (Checking) 5,000 Chase 240 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR WORTHY GRAND MATRON: We have heard a motion that the report of the Grand Treasurer, as printed in the Advanced Report, be referred to the proper Committee. Do we have a second? WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Second. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: We have a motion and a second on this. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor please raise your blue card. Thank you. All opposed, same sign. Motion carried. Brother Grand Sentinel, I have been handed a note that perhaps there are some non- voting members who are not being allowed to enter the Grand Chapter room. Would you please check this out. GRAND SENTINEL: Worthy Grand Matron, we do have some fire marshals -- I told them to allow those people to come in and check the doors -- that are not members. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Okay. It was my understanding that it was our non- voting delegates. If you would ascertain just exactly what that situation is, I'd appreciate it. GRAND SENTINEL: Yes, Worthy Grand Matron, I'll check on that. W ORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you. Brother Jerry Neuschwander, while we're waiting for a second or two on our Jurisprudence Committee, would you indulge us with some music. [applause following singing] Thank you, Grand Choir. We appreciate that so much. I have an announcement. Those who will be participating in the Humanitarian Drill this evening will be seated on the right and left sides of the West. I now recognize Sister Alma Carter, Jurisprudence Committee Chairman, who will present the Preliminary Report of the Jurisprudence Committee. MRS. ALMA CARTER: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. First, I would like to introduce those wonderful people that have been helping me with this this year. I am Alma Carter from District 1; then we have Brother Ferris Benham from District 2; Sister Elise Hammack from District 3; Sister Elsie Paladino from District 4; Sister Betty Friend from District 5. Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron, for giving us a secretary this year. She has been a tremendous help. All of Grand Chapter knows Sister Frances Burbank and what a wonderful lady she is and how knowledgeable. It has been much easier having her. Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron, for that.

P ARTIAL REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE

We, your Jurisprudence Committee, in compliance with the provisions of our Code of Laws governing Grand Chapter relating to the duties of the Jurisprudence Committee, recommend the distribution of the matters contained in the Advanced Annual Report including the Supplemental reports of Grand Chapter to the following Committees for consideration.

1. TO THE MEMBERS OF THIS GRAND CHAPTER a. All matters contained within said Reports. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 241 2. TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; a. The Report of the Grand Secretary b. The Report of the Grand Treasurer 3. TO THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE a. The Amendments to the By-Laws as contained in the reports of the Worthy Grand Matron b. Code of By-Laws of U.D. Chapters as submitted by the Committee on Chapters Under Dispensation and in accordance with the Code of Laws 4. TO THE COMMITTEE ON GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS a. Any disciplinary matters contained in the Worthy Grand Matron’s Report, including her Supplemental Report. 5. TO THE COMMITTEE ON CHAPTERS UNDER DISPENSATION a. That portion of the Worthy Grand Patron’s Report on New Chapters Instituted. 6. TO THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE a. All matters contained in the Reports specifically assigned to the Jurisprudence Committee by Chapter 10, Article E of the Code of Laws for the Government of Grand Chapter. Worthy Grand Matron, this completes the Preliminary Report of the Jurisprudence Committee, and I move the adoption of this Report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, this motion comes from a Committee and needs no second. You have heard the motion to adopt the Preliminary Report of the Jurisprudence Committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor please raise your blue card. Thank you. All opposed, same sign. Motion carried. I now call for the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. Sister Alma Carter. MRS. ALMA CARTER: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. The first report that I shall make is not in the Constitution. It is Unfinished Business No. 1. This report is Unfinished Business from last year. This is the second reading. It is not, as I said, in the Constitution. It came from a report. It is my understanding this is a work in progress by the Board of Directors. I would ask a member of the Board to report and give you the pre- liminaries -- or maybe the finished product of this report. I call on Brother Gary Steele of that Board.

REPORT NO. 9 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSETS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER

MR. GARY STEELE: Thank you, Sister Alma. My Sisters and Brothers, I'm pleased to bring to you a special report on the assets of the Grand Chapter, as provided in the recommendation last year. As part of our financial responsibilities, the Board of Directors has put in place a three-phase database project to better identify, manage and review the assets owned by this Grand Chapter. Phase one was the initial step for researching and identifying all assets belonging to the Grand Chapter of Texas. We offer our thanks to Jim Rippey and his wife. They spent countless hours researching records of the Grand Secretary, the Board of 242 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Directors and the Grand Trustees. Due to their work, we were able to create a baseline or a starting point for this project. Phase two has just been completed. The Board of Directors has created a database that would allow the proper identification, management and periodic review of our assets. The Board of Directors employed Lynn Kearney, a member of the Order, who recorded information from the records and findings presented in the reports by the Rippeys and these Boards. Lynn has spent many hours reviewing and recording this information. The database is fully operational, and the history and current status of each asset can be quickly retrieved, reviewed and printed as required. Here are just some of the key features of the database. Assets can be sorted by a category -- example, by stocks, real estate and income -- by the district and/or state where the real property is located and by the due dates of taxes and other liabilities assessed to this Grand Chapter. Reports can be generated to conduct annual reviews and the overall status of any one asset or any asset category. Phase three will begin right after this Grand Chapter session. We will begin evaluat- ing each asset to determine its current status and the accurate documentation. This will be accomplished with the assistance of the Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee. However, in order for us to be consistent in our overall process, we will require established guidelines and procedures when performing these functions. The Board of Directors has put forth legislation during this session to allow, with the assistance of the Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee, the creation of guidelines and procedures for examining, protecting and documenting titles and records of all real and personal property belonging to the Grand Chapter of Texas. Finally, we want to commend everyone mentioned in this report for their efforts and work regarding this project. Sister Alma, I would also ask that this report be recorded as Report No. 9 in the Board's reports when they come due. This will be voted on during the report given by the Board of Directors. MRS. ALMA CARTER: This next report is also an unfinished business report. This unfinished business also is left over from last year, of course. It is not in the Constitution. It came from a report, and it is my understanding this is a work in progress also by the Board of Directors. I would ask that Terri Rozell bring this report. MRS. TERRI ROZELL: Thank you, Sister Alma. The Board of Directors was instructed to solicit bids for an operational review of the Grand Secretary's office. We received three bids. One actually came in with a no bid and declined. We did get presented with two other bids. After consulting and meeting with both of the firms, the Board of Directors chose to go with the firm Jefferson Wells located in Fort Worth, Texas. The results of this bid is that it will require 140 to 170 hours of work in order to complete a review of the Grand Secretary's office. The estimated cost will be $19,400 to $24,000. It is the Board's recommendation that we accept this bid of the firm Jefferson Wells for the review of the Grand Secretary's Office. The acceptance of this bid will be voted when we give our report from the Board of Directors. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 243 WORTHY GRAND MATRON: If I might make one announcement. Regarding the members entering the Grand Chapter room, I'm being told that some of the voting members do not have their packets with them. You need those packets because we'll be having business today. That's the message that I have been given, Grand Warder and Grand Sentinel. Thank you. I call on Sister Elise Hammack, Member of our Jurisprudence Committee, District 3.

REPORT ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 1

MRS. ELISE HAMMACK: Sisters and Brothers, this will be Amendment No. 1. This was passed last year. It is a constitutional amendment, and we have to do it again this year to make it law. You may amend this any time before it's voted, or you may defeat it, or whatever you want to do. But this is a constitutional amendment. It is found in your Advanced Report on page 46. Your Jurisprudence Committee believes it in order for your consideration. I will tell you what it will do and the effect it will have. Section (b) of this article originally related to the OES Endowment Fund. This proposed amendment reads "Funds of the Grand Chapter of Texas" and includes a total of five funds. It also updates (d) Benevolences (4), correcting names of funds and granting management and control to the Board of Directors of the Eastern Star Home 501(C)(3) Trust Fund and the administration of the Grand Chapter Benevolent Fund rather than the OES Home, since we no longer operate the Home following the move of our ladies to Texas Masonic Retirement Center. [Constitutional Amendment No. 1 reads as follows in its entirety.]

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 1 (Due for the SECOND Reading) On this second reading, amendments may be made.

On this second reading, the vote of the members of Grand Chapter will be taken, followed by the vote of the Chapter Delegates. If a majority of the members and the Chapter Representatives vote in favor, the amendment shall be recorded as part of this Constitution to become effective after the adjournment of this 2007 Session. (Article XIV, Section 1, b.)

ARTICLE VII, B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SECTION 4 DUTIES (page 36)

WHICH NOW READS:

a. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS. Said Board shall supervise all the financial affairs of the Grand Chapter, consider all requests for appropriations and report thereon, with their recommendations, to Grand Chapter, and shall have such other powers and prerogatives, and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Constitution or by law consistent with this Constitution. A detailed report of all funds expended, including the Contingency Funds, shall be made to the Grand Chapter at each Session. 244 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR b. O.E.S. ENDOWMENT FUND, AND THE POWERS OF THE BOARD WITH REFERENCE THERETO; (1) The O.E.S. Endowment Fund shall consist of the present funds credited to that account on the records of the Grand Chapter and all bequests, devises and donations of stocks, bonds, securities, liens on real and personal property, interest in both real and personal property or any other property made specifically to said funds from any source. (2) The Principal of this O.E.S. Endowment Fund shall not be spent, but shall be kept invested under the supervision of the Board of Directors, in interest bearing securities, subject to the following limitations and restrictions; (a) In any Bank or Trust Company of Texas, on Commercial time Deposit, provided that not more than $100,000 shall be placed with any one Bank or Trust Company and provided, that such Bank and Trust Company shall have assets totaling $100,000,000 or more. (b) In United State Government or Agency bonds. (c) In School Bonds, City, County or Municipal Bonds. All Bonds shall be rated not less than “A” by Moody/Standard & Poor. (d) In Time Certificates in any Savings and Loan Association or other Corporations that carry government insurance or security equal to that furnished to National Banks and in sums not to exceed the amount so insured. (e) To invest in selected Stocks on the Dow Jones listing with the New York Exchange or American Stock Exchanges, and/or Corporate Bonds, in an amount not to exceed twenty (20) percent of the total Endowment Fund based on Market Value. Stocks should have a minimum average quality ranking of at least “A” as defined by Standard and Poor or Value Line. (f) Each Bank, Trust Company, and Savings and Loan Association with which this fund is invested shall, in addition to its own responsibility give such security for such investment as the Board of Directors of the Grand Chapter may require. (3) Endowment Fund – Interest. No part of the O.E.S. Endowment Fund, except Interest rising from investments thereof, shall be used for any purpose what- soever, unless specifically authorized by this Grand Chapter. The Endowment Fund shall be invested and reinvested from time to time under the Direct control and supervision of the Board of Directors, subject to the limitations set out in Paragraph (2) above. (4) The interest on the O.E.S. Endowment Fund, if needed, may be added to the O.E.S. Home Operational Fund only and appropriated by this Grand Chapter only for the maintenance of the O.E.S. Home. If not needed for that purpose, if appropriated and not used in the year for which it was appropriated, such interest, or the unused portion, shall be added to the O.E.S. Endowment Fund and cannot thereafter be divested there from. (5) In the event of dissolution of the Eastern Star Home of Texas, the Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star, shall select one or more charitable organizations, and shall convey the assets remaining, if any, after payment of debts, to such charitable organizations which qualify under I.R.S. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 245 Code Section 501 (C) (3) first preference shall be given to the Home for Aged Masons (Masonic Retirement Center) and/or the Masonic Home and School. c. TRUST AGREEMENT. The Board of Directors is hereby authorized to enter into a Trust Agreement with a Bank or Trust Company, for management of the O.E.S. Endowment Fund, to establish a fund to be operated and maintained exclusively as a “pooled Income Fund” within the meaning of Section 642 (C)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations there under; and to establish “Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust” within the meaning of Section 664(d) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations there under; under said Board’s supervision if, in their opinion, they think same to be available and feasible. d. BENEVOLENCES. The Benevolences of the Grand Chapter shall consist of the following: (1) The Eastern Star Home of Texas at Arlington (2) Benevolent Fund (3) Such other undertakings as shall, from time to time, be authorized by the Grand Chapter, provided that no new benevolent undertaking requiring special assessments upon Subordinate Chapters for its support shall ever be authorized by the Grand Chapter, except by amendment of this Constitution in the manner hereinafter provided. (4) The Board of Directors shall have the management and control of the O.E.S. Home and of the administration of the Grand Chapter Benevolent Fund and such other benevolent undertakings not assigned to some other administrative agency; subject to such rules, regulations and restrictions as may be provided in this Constitution or by Law, and shall have such other powers and prerogatives and perform such other duties as may be provided by law, consistent with the Constitution and Code of Laws. e. REGULATIONS REGARDING O.E.S. HOME AND O.E.S. HOME FUND. The Board of Directors shall maintain and operate the O.E.S. Home, admission of members, and appoint and employ Superintendent/ Administrators, and other necessary employees in accordance with the rules set forth in the Constitution and Code of Laws. Only persons of the following classes shall be admitted: No person shall be eligible to admission to said Home except members who have been affiliated with a Subordinated Chapter of this Grand Jurisdiction for at least (5) years immediately preceding and/or ten (10) accumulative years at the time of making application for admission, and provided, that they also meet other requirements that are, or may be from time to time, promul- gated by the Board of Directors. f. REGULATIONS REGARDING BENEVOLENT FUND. (1) Appropriations. The Grand Chapter shall annually make such appropriations out of its Benevolent Fund for the purpose for which it may be used as needs may demand and the condition of such Benevolent Fund will permit. (2) How Administered. Such appropriations shall be administered by the Board of Directors, under such rules, regulations and restrictions as the Grand Chapter may prescribe; provided that the use of such funds shall be limited to the care of deserving and needy members of Subordinate Chapters of this Grand Jurisdiction, and their orphans or dependent children. 246 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR g. ANNUAL REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. The Board of Directors shall make a detailed report to Grand Chapter of the Benevolences under its control including a detailed report of the receipts and disbursements, and such recommendations as it deems essential to the welfare of the work committed to its care. This Board shall submit a proposed benevolent budget for the coming year, including the O.E.S. Home, Benevolent Fund, and the care of the O.E.S. residents in the Masonic Retirement Center.

AMENDED TO READ:

a. No change b. FUNDS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS. The Board of Directors shall supervise the investments of all funds of the Grand Chapter of Texas including but not limited to the following: (1) O.E.S. Grand Chapter Endowment Trust Fund – 501(C) (8) (Article 165 Code of Laws.) (2) O.E.S. Grand Chapter Endowment Trust Fund Sub-Account (See Article 165-A Code of Laws) (3) The Eastern Star Home of Texas Fund – 501(C) (3) Trust Account (See Article 164 Code of Laws) (4) O.E.S. Endowed Membership Trust Fund (See Article 163-A Code of Laws) (5) Mary C. Kennington Scholarship Trust Fund c. TRUST AGREEMENT. The Board of Directors is hereby authorized to enter into a Trust Agreement with a Bank or Trust Company, for management of the O.E.S. Grand Chapter Endowment Trust Fund 501 (C) (8) to establish a fund to be operated and maintained exclusively as a “pooled Income Fund” within the meaning of Section 642 (C) (5) of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations there under, and to establish “Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust” within the meaning of Section 664(d) (1) of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations there under; and to establish “Charitable Remainder Unitrust” within the meaning of Section 664(d) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations there under, under said Board’s supervision, if, in their opinion they think same to be available and feasible. d. BENEVOLENCES. The Benevolences of the Grand Chapter shall consist of the following: (1) The Eastern Star Home of Texas (2) No Change (3) No Change (4) The Board of Directors shall have the management and control of The Eastern Star Home of Texas Fund – 501(C) (3) Trust Fund and of the Administration of the Grand Chapter Benevolent Fund, and such other benevolent undertakings not assigned to some other administrative agency, subject to such rules, regulations and restrictions as may be provided in this Constitution or by law, and shall have such other powers and prerogatives and perform such other duties as may be provided by law, consistent with the Constitution and Code of Laws. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 247 e. ANNUAL REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. The Board of Directors shall make a detailed report to Grand Chapter of the Benevolences under its control, including a detailed report of the receipts and disbursements, and such recommendations as it deems essential to the welfare of the work committed to its care. This Board shall submit a proposed benevolent budget for the coming year including the Benevolent Fund and The Eastern Star Home of Texas – 501(C) (3) Trust Fund.

Original b, e and f to be deleted. g. is renamed to f.

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the summary of Amendment No. 1. Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? We have a microphone set up in the West. All right. Hearing none, all in favor of Amendment No. 1 please raise your blue card. Thank you. All opposed, same sign. Amendment No. 1 has passed. This amendment shall become effective from and after the adjournment of the 2007 session of this Grand Chapter. Do we have a report on Amendment No. 2? REPORT ON AMENDMENT NO. 2 MRS. BETTY FRIEND: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Article 170 in our Code of Laws tells us that any of the Code of Laws that pass the first time are accepted and become effective at the end of that session. This is the first amendment from the Code of Laws. You will find it on page 50 in your Advanced Annual Report, and if you have your Constitution it's on page 54, if that's what you're looking at. This is under "Duties and Prerogatives of the Worthy Grand Matron." It's Article 17, "Appoint Committees." This particular amendment has two parts actually. The first part is a correction by striking some words in a sentence. If you will look on page 50, under number two, going down about five lines, beginning with the words "as to the status of term of Office (if one of the multiple years) and/or full information," that has been struck to read, "as to the balance of cycle as well as duties." That's the first part. The second part shortened the term of several of the committees that we have on our standing committees. I will read those. They're changing the Educational Committee term from five to one year; changing the Purposes and Policy Committee from a term of five to one year; correct the International Temple Committee to be entitled "International Headquarters Committee." Eastern Star Museum Committee, the term has been changed from three to one year. Titles, Deeds and Properties changes the term of office from five years to one year. Worthy Grand Matron, the Jurisprudence Committee finds this amendment in proper order and is ready to be presented to the membership for consideration. [Amendment No. 2 reads as follows in its entirety.]

CODE OF LAWS

If adopted, shall become effective from and after the adjournment of this 2007 Session of Grand Chapter. (Article 170, page 118). 248 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR AMENDMENT NO. 2

CHAPTER 4, A. WORTHY GRAND MATRON, ARTICLE 17, APPOINT COMMIT- TEES (Page 54)

WHEREAS some of the Standing Committees of Grand Chapter are for multiple years and this sometimes places a burden on those members to be able to perform their assigned duties to these committees.

WHEREAS it is getting harder to find members who can serve for multiple years. We the undersigned, present the proposed amendment:

WHICH NOW READS:

ARTICLE 17. APPOINT COMMITTEES. Before her installation, the Worthy Grand Matron shall appoint and/or invite continued service on Standing Committees which are structured for multiple years per our laws and appoint as necessary Special Committees of the Worthy Grand Matron. Standing Committees structured for multiple years of service are as follows: Education Fund Purposes and Policies Eastern Star Museum Titles, Deeds and Properties Developing and Marketing Financial Investment Committee Of which Members still within service cycle will not be moved unless; 1. Requested by Member to not be re-appointed. 2. Fails to perform prescribed duties and such is reported to the Corporate Board. A rotation of these Committees will be prepared by the Grand Secretary, who will provide the Grand Line with same. Further, upon being appointed to any of these Committees, both Standing and Special, member being appointed shall receive the information as to the status of term of Office (if one of the multiple years) and/or full information as to balance of cycle as well as duties. The Chairman of these Committees shall be appointed (where applicable) annually at the time the appointments are made and/or continued. a. No Change b. No Change c. No Change d. No Change e. No Change f. No Change g. Educational Fund. Five (5) members, one from each District for a term of five (5) years, the term of one member expiring each year and her/his successor be appointed. This initially shall start with five (5) members, one (1) from each district with one member being appointed for one (1) year, one member 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 249 for two (2) years, one member for three (3) years, one member for four (4) years and one member for five (5) years. The first year each member will be appointed for five (5) years to replace the expired appointment. In the event a member is unable to complete his or her tenure, the Worthy Grand Matron shall appoint a replacement to complete the tenure of that member. h. Purposes and Policy. Five (5) members, one from each of the five (5) districts, for a term of five (5) years, the term of one member expiring each year and her or his successor appointed; the Chairman of the Committee to be appointed annually. (This Committee is also composed of (1) the eight elective Grand Officers, (2) the Chairman of the Board of Directors, and (3) the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. i. No Change j. No Change k. No Change l. No Change m. No Change n. International Temple Committee: One (1) for a term of one (1) year. o. No Change p. No Change q. Eastern Star Museum Committee: Six (6) Members, one from each District and a General Chairman, for a term of three (3) years, the Chairman to be named annually. For the best interest of the Order, this Committee shall work in close contact with the Board of Directors. r. Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee: Five (5) members who are learned in the law, one from each of the five Districts, for a term of five (5) years, the term of one member expiring each year and her/his successor appointed; the Chairman of the Committee to be appointed annually. s. No Change t. Development and Marketing Committee. It shall be composed of fifteen (15) members (Article 152-T). u. No Change v. No Change w. No Change x. No Change

BE AMENDED TO READ:

ARTICLE 17. APPOINT COMMITTEES. Before her Installation, the Worthy Grand Matron shall appoint and/or invite continued service on Standing Committees which are structured for multiple years per our laws and appoint as necessary Special Committees of the Worthy Grand Matron. Standing Committees structured for multiple years of service are as follows: Financial Investment Committee Of which Members still within service cycle will not be moved unless; 1. Requested by Member to not be re-appointed 2. Fails to perform prescribed duties and such is reported to the Corporate Board. A 250 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR rotation of these Committees will be prepared by the Grand Secretary, who will provide the Grand Line with same. Further, upon being appointed to any of these committees both Standing and Special, Member being appointed shall receive the information as to the balance of cycle as well as duties. The Chairman of these Committees shall be appointed (where applicable) annually at the time the appointments are made and/or continued. a. No Change b. No Change c. No Change d. No Change e. No Change f. No Change g. Educational Fund. Five (5) members, one (1) from each District for a term of one (1) year. A chairman shall be appointed annually. Members may be reap- pointed. h. Purposes and Policy. Five (5) members, one from each of the five (5) districts, for a term of one (1) year. The Chairman of the Committee to be appointed annually. Members may be re-appointed. (This Committee is also composed of: (1) the eight elective Grand Officers, (2) the Chairman of the Board of Directors, and (3) the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. i. No Change. j. No Change k. No Change l. No Change m. No Change n. International Headquarters Committee. One (1) for a term of one (1) year. o. No Change p. No Change q. Eastern Star Museum Committee: Six Members, one (1) from each District and a General Chairman for a term of one (1) year. Members may be re- appointed. r. Title, Deeds and Properties: Five (5) Members who are learned in the Law, one from each of the Five (5) Districts for a term of one (1) year. A Chairman shall be appointed annually. Members may be re-appointed. s. No Change t. Delete u. No Change v. No Change w. No Change

Nell Smith Drenner Betty Prater Joyce Gilbert Joyce Nicklas Jerry Trees Bess Caldwell 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 251 WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard Amendment No. 2. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to ballot. All of those in favor of Amendment No. 2, please raise your blue card. Thank you. All opposed, same sign. Amendment No. 2 passed. Sisters and Brothers, your Worthy Matron erred. If we will go back to the prior vote on Constitutional Amendment No. 1 due for a second reading. We need a vote of our Chapter Representatives on this. Chapter Representatives, your green cards. All of those in favor of Amendment No. 1, which was for a second reading, please raise your green Chapter Representative cards. Thank you. All those opposed. Motion carried. Thank you, Sisters and Brothers. We will now have the report on Amendment No. 3.

REPORT ON AMENDMENT NO. 3

MR. FERRIS BENHAM: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Article 58.b. "Reports of Transactions (Proceedings)." This is the way the recommendation came in. "Whereas, the Code of Laws does not specify a time period for the Junior Past Grand Matron to return the reviewed proceedings to the Grand Secretary; and Whereas, extended delays in the return of proceedings create a hardship for the Grand Secretary's office to perform its duty to have copies of the proceedings available by the required date, we, the undersigned, propose the following amendment: The Grand Secretary shall, within thirty days following the close of the Grand Chapter session, furnish to the Worthy Grand Matron and Junior Past Grand Matron their portion of a stenographic copy of the proceedings, certified to be a correct report of the transactions of the session of Grand Chapter. The Worthy Grand Matron and the Junior Past Grand Matron shall, within sixty days, review the provided copy of the proceedings and return to the Grand Secretary such copy edited for any corrections or revisions." Basically, what this says and what it will do and what it will effect if it passes is a requirement for the Worthy Grand Matron and the Junior Past Grand Matron to return copies of the stenographic copy of the proceedings of Grand Chapter to the Grand Secretary within sixty days, thus allowing sufficient time for the printing of the proceedings as required by the Code of Laws. [Amendment No. 3 reads as follows in its entirety.]

AMENDMENT NO. 3 CODE OF LAWS – Page 64

ARTICLE 58. b. REPORTS OF TRANSACTIONS (PROCEEDINGS)

WHEREAS, the Code of Laws does not specify a time period for the Junior Past Grand Matron to return the reviewed proceedings to the Grand Secretary, and

WHEREAS, extended delays in the return of proceedings create a hardship for the Grand Secretary’s office to perform its duty to have copies of the proceedings available by the required date, 252 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR WE, the undersigned, propose the following amendment:

WHICH NOW READS:

b. The Grand Secretary shall, within thirty (30) days following the close of the Grand Chapter Session, furnish to the Worthy Grand Matron and Junior Past Grand Matron, their portion of a stenographic copy of the proceedings, certified to be a correct report of the transactions of that session of Grand Chapter.

BE AMENDED TO READ:

b. The Grand Secretary shall, within thirty (30) days following the close of the Grand Chapter Session, furnish to the Worthy Grand Matron and Junior Past Grand Matron their portion of a stenographic copy of the proceedings, certified to be a correct report of the transactions of that session of Grand Chapter. The Worthy Grand Matron and the Junior Past Grand Matron shall, within sixty (60) days review the provided copy of the proceedings and return to the Grand Secretary such copy edited for any corrections or revisions.

A. L. Casparis Diane Davidson Terri Rozell Kathy Teele Jayne Yenger K. Arthur Drescher, Jr. Dwayne Maserang Lori Goldman Mickie Campbell Nell Smith Drenner Gary E. Steele WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the report on Amendment No. 3. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor of Amendment No. 3 please raise your blue card. Thank you. All those opposed. The amendment carried. I now call for the report on Amendment No. 4 to our Code of Laws.

REPORT ON AMENDMENT NO. 4

MRS. ELSIE PALADINO: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. This is Amendment No. 4 to the Code of Laws found on page 54 of the Advanced Annual Report. This pertains to a simple change in omitting a step when a member wishes to apply, submit an application for TMRC. Now a chapter would need to vote to ask for an application from the Board. This eliminates that step. The member could go to the chapter secretary and ask her to ask for an application from the Board, and then it is brought back to the chapter. So this just makes it a little bit easier for that process. When the application is resubmitted, certainly the chapter would have an investigating committee and then submit the application if it is warranted. Worthy Grand Matron, this amendment is in proper form and is ready for the membership's consideration. [Amendment No. 4 reads as follows in its entirety.] 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 253 AMENDMENT NO. 4 CODE OF LAWS

ARTICLE 82. ADDITIONAL DUTIES (BOARD OF DIRECTORS) p. ARTICLE D. 2 and a. (1) page 71b

WHEREAS, the Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star makes available to all qualifying members of the Order a program that allows them to enter the Texas Masonic Retirement Center (TMRC) and,

WHEREAS, a member, thereby, should have the right to complete the application process and have it brought before the Chapter for its consideration, and WHEREAS, it is required by the Code of Laws that the Chapter vote to submit the TMRC Application to the Board of Directors once the appointed investigating committee has performed its duties and evaluated the situation, and

WHEREAS, a vote of the Chapter for the initial request for the TMRC application forms should not be required,

WE, the undersigned, propose the following amendment:

WHICH NOW READS: a. A member who desires to enter the TMRC shall write, type, or have a letter written and signed by the member to the Secretary of the member’s Chapter, stating the member’s wishes and request the Chapter to secure the Forms and make the necessary application. A Chapter may request application forms ONLY for their own members. The letter of request from the member SHALL be read to the Chapter at the first Stated Meeting after receipt and the Chapter votes whether or not to request the application form. If the vote is in the affirmative, at the same meeting, the Worthy Matron will appoint an investigating committee of three members to process the application. This committee continues to serve until the application is approved or rejected and the Chapter is notified. (1) When the Chapter votes to secure the application forms, the Secretary of the Chapter shall write the Secretary of the Board of Directors, under the Seal of the Chapter, attaching the member’s letter and requesting the application form.

BE AMENDED TO READ:

a. A member who desires to enter the TMRC shall write, type or have a letter written and signed by the member to the Secretary of the member’s Chapter stating the member’s wishes and request the Chapter to secure the Forms and make the necessary application. A Chapter may request application forms ONLY for their own members. The letter of request from the member SHALL be read to the Chapter at the first Stated Meeting after receipt. At the same meeting, the Worthy Matron will Appoint an investigating committee of three members to process the application. This committee continues to serve until the application is approved 254 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR or rejected and the Chapter is notified by the Board of Directors. (1) The Secretary of the Chapter shall write the Secretary of the Board of Directors, under the Seal of the Chapter, attaching the member’s letter and requesting the application form.

A. L. Casparis Diane Davidson Terri Rozell Kathy Teele Jayne Yenger K. Arthur Drescher, Jr. Dwayne Maserang Lori Goldman Mickie Campbell Nell Smith Drenner Gary E. Steele

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the report on Amendment No. 4. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. Amendment No. 4 to our Code of Laws passed. Thank you I now call for the report on Amendment No. 5 to our Code of Laws.

REPORT ON AMENDMENT NO. 5

MRS. BETTY FRIEND: Amendment No. 5 falls under chapter 5(a) under the "Duties of the Board of Directors." It's found on page 55 in your Advanced Annual Report. It's titled "Article 82 p. Article F. Benevolent Fund." This amendment removes the requirement that the chapter must vote first to request a permanent aid application from the Board of Directors for a chapter seeking assistance from the Benevolent Fund. After receiving the member's request, the Worthy Matron appoints an investigating committee; the forms are requested from the Board of Directors; the investigating committee reports to the chapter and a vote is then taken by the chapter. This amendment adds language instructing the chapter on the proper procedure if a vote is no in submitting that application. Worthy Grand Matron, Amendment No. 5 is in proper order and is ready for consideration by the membership. [Amendment No. 5 reads as follows in its entirety.] AMENDMENT NO. 5 CODE OF LAWS

ARTICLE 82 p. ARTICLE F. BENEVOLENT FUND 6. a. b. and c. (page 73a)

WHEREAS, our Constitution and Code of Laws provides that all members of the Order who are in need may seek assistance from the Benevolent Aid Fund for Permanent Aid, and WHEREAS, every member should have the right to complete the application process and have it brought before the Chapter for its consideration, and WHEREAS, a vote by the Chapter is required in order to submit an application to the Board of Directors once the appointed investigating committee has evaluated the situation and assisted in the completion of all the required forms, and 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 255 WHEREAS, a vote to make the initial request for the Benevolent Aid Forms should not be required, and

WHEREAS, currently there is no instruction to the Subordinate Chapter in the event the Chapter votes to not submit a member’s application to the Board of Directors,

WE the undersigned, propose the following amendment:

WHICH NOW READS:

a. The Chapter must first vote to seek assistance from the Benevolent Aid Fund. Request for Benevolent Aid forms must be by the vote of the Chapter and relayed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors under the Seal of the Chapter seeking the required documents. If vote is affirmative, at the same meeting, the Worthy Matron will appoint a committee of three (3) members to serve as an investigating committee to process the application. The investigating committee will evaluate the situation and complete all required forms. These forms must be completed in their entirety and returned under the Seal of the Chapter, with signatures of the Worthy Matron, Worthy Patron and Chapter Secretary. Board members from the member’s district will be available to assist with questions or assistance in completing the documents. b. After completion of the application, the committee shall make a thorough investigation of the applicant’s eligibility for assistance under the Department of Human Resources, attaching a copy of their findings to the Chapter at a Stated Meeting, and depending on the report of the Investigating Committee, the Chapter will vote whether or not to submit it. c. The application, with all answers fully and clearly answered, will be returned to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, who will forward a copy of the application and all supporting documents to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will ensure the documents are in order at the next scheduled meeting. If all questions are not answered fully, the application will be returned incomplete, causing delays and possible denial of assistance.

AMEND TO READ:

a. A letter requesting Permanent Benevolent Aid for a member must be written and signed by the member to the Secretary of the member’s Chapter. The letter of request from the member shall be read to the Chapter at the first Stated Meeting after receipt. At the same meeting, the Worthy Matron will appoint a committee of three (3) members to serve as an investigating committee to process the application. The investigating committee will evaluate the situation and complete all required forms. These forms must be completed in their entirety and returned under the Seal of the Chapter, with signatures of the Worthy Matron, Worthy Patron and the Chapter Secretary. Board members from the member’s District will be available to assist with questions or assistance in completing the documents. The Secretary of the Chapter will write the Secretary of the Board of 256 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Directors under the Seal of the Chapter seeking the required documents. b. After completing the application, the committee shall make a thorough investigation of the applicant’s eligibility for assistance under the Government Department of Human Resources guidelines, attaching a copy of their findings to the application. When completed, the application will be submitted to the Chapter at a Stated Meeting, and depending on the report of the Investigating Committee, the Chapter will vote whether or not to submit it. If the Chapter votes not to submit the application to the Board of Directors, then the Secretary of the Chapter shall write a letter to the member notifying them that their application has been denied by the Chapter. c. A vote of the Chapter to submit the application will require the Secretary of the Chapter to return the original application along with one Copy with all answers fully and clearly answered to the Secretary of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will ensure the documents are in order at the next scheduled meeting. If all questions are not answered fully, the application will be returned incomplete, causing delays and possible denial of assistance. Regardless of an affirmative or negative vote of the Chapter, ALL APPLICATION FORMS AND ENCLOSURES are returned to the Secretary of the Board of Directors with a letter, under the Seal of the Chapter, stating the wishes of the Chapter.

A. L. Casparis Diane Davidson Jayne Yenger Kathy Teele Dwayne Maserang K. Arthur Drescher, Jr. Mickie Campbell Lori Goldman Gary E. Steele Nell Smith Drenner

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the report on Amendment No. 5. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor of Amendment No. 5 to our Code of Laws, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Those opposed. Amendment No. 5 has passed. Thank you. I now call for the report on Amendment No. 6 of our Code of Laws.

REPORT ON AMENDMENT NO. 6

MRS. ELISE HAMMACK: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. This is an amendment to the Code of Laws and requires one vote. This is found on page 57 of your Advanced Annual Report, and it has to do with the duties of our Board. It's titled "Article 82. Additional Duties." This is an addition, a section (q), under "Administration and Disposal of Real and Personal Property of the Grand Chapter of Texas." What this amendment will do, it adds a section under the additional duties of the Board of Directors covering responsibilities of the Board for the acceptance and disposal of real and personal property belonging to the Grand Chapter of Texas. It also states the Board, with the assistance of the Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee, will establish procedures for protecting and documenting titles and records of all real and personal property belonging to Grand Chapter. If you vote this, that's what you're doing, you're adding that. This is the only vote that's required. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 257 We find this amendment in order and ready for consideration of this assembly, Worthy Grand Matron. [Amendment No. 6 reads as follows in its entirety.]

AMENDMENT NO. 6 CODE OF LAWS

ARTICLE 82 Addition of section q. Administration and Disposal of Real and Personal Property of the Grand Chapter of Texas (added to page 73b)

WHEREAS, the real and personal property belonging to the Grand Chapter of Texas must be kept current and reviewed for accuracy on a periodic basis, and

WHEREAS, Article 82 requires an additional section relating to the Board of Directors responsibility in overseeing the real and personal property belonging to the Grand Chapter of Texas, and

WHEREAS, the overall management of the assets and financial matters of the Grand Chapter is the responsibility of the Board of Directors.

WE, the undersigned, propose the following amendment:

TO READ:

ARTICLE 82 q. Administration and Disposal of Real and Personal Property of the Grand Chapter of Texas (Insert to page 73b)

The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the acceptance and disposal of real and personal property belonging to the Grand Chapter of Texas. This includes all property except those that are reserved for specific disposition.

The Board of Directors, with the assistance of the Titles, Deeds, and Properties Committees will establish procedures and or guidelines for examining, protecting and documenting titles and records of all real and personal property belonging to the Grand Chapter of Texas.

A. L. Casparis Diane Davidson Terri Rozell Kathy Teele Jayne Yenger K. Arthur Drescher, Jr. Dwayne Maserang Lori Goldman Mickie Campbell Nell Smith Drenner Gary E. Steele

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the report on Amendment No. 6 to our Code of Laws. Is there any discussion? We will proceed to vote. All those in favor of Amendment No. 6, please raise your blue card. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. Amendment No. 6 has passed. 258 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR I now call for the report on Amendment No. 7 to our Code of Laws.

REPORT ON AMENDMENT NO. 7

MRS. ALMA CARTER: Worthy Grand Matron, Amendment No. 7, the Committee has found is not in proper form. In the Constitution it states that the Worthy Grand Patron will perform the duties as prescribed in the Code of Laws. There are no duties prescribed in the Code of Laws in this amendment. The amendment states that he will be a School Officer, but this is placed under the duties of the Deputy instead of under the duties of the Worthy Grand Patron. It also states in the writing of this that the Worthy Grand Matron is a School Officer. The Worthy Grand Matron is not a School Officer; she is the Worthy Grand Matron and is in charge of all of it. Neither the Constitution nor the Code of Laws state that the Worthy Grand Matron is a School Officer. Worthy Grand Matron, we find that this is not in proper form. It cannot be voted on. It can be brought back at another time if they want to, but it would have to be changed. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Next year or -- MRS. ALMA CARTER: Any time at another Grand Chapter session. [Amendment No. 7 reads as follows in its entirety.]

AMENDMENT NO. 7 CODE OF LAWS

CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 145. DEPUTY GRAND MATRON’S DUTIES c. Schools. (Page 95)

WHEREAS, the Worthy Grand Patron tries to attend as many Schools of Instruction as possible during the Grand Chapter year;

WHEREAS, at the present time, he is not included as a School Officer and is expected to pay his expense most times when he attends;

The following proposed amendment is submitted:

c. Schools. Each Deputy Grand Matron will have the total responsibility of each Section’s School, reporting only to the District Deputy Grand Matron and the Worthy Grand Matron. All donations collected for all breakfasts, luncheons and banquets will be managed by the Deputy Grand Matron and the chapter representative from each Chapter of that Section, and a complete financial accounting of this money shall be made by the Deputy Grand Matron to each Chapter of that Section.

BE AMENDED TO READ:

c. School. Each Deputy Grand Matron will have the total responsibility of each Section’s School, reporting only to the District Deputy Grand Matron and the 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 259 Worthy Grand Matron. The Deputy Grand Matron shall be responsible for the accommodations for the School Officers who are Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Grand Examiner, District Deputy Grand Matron and Deputy Grand Matron. All donations collected for all breakfasts, luncheons and banquets will be managed by the Deputy Grand Matron and other representatives from each Chapter of that Section, and a complete financial accounting of this money shall be made by the Deputy Grand Matron to each Chapter, as soon as possible after the school.

Nannette Nelson Gwaltney Betty Scott Jack Guy George A. Gwaltney Henry S. Martin Andy Scott Jerry Martin Jean Thomas Karen Morgenthaler Betty Martin Harold Trammell Ed Warner Janell Trees Lucia Trammell Syble Yost Jerry Trees Sharon Fentress Janette Fisher Joyce Gilbert Nell Smith Drenner K. Arthur Drescher, Jr. John Creel Wanda Fairchild Marty Drescher Kathy Creel Leland Benefield Joann Drescher Susan Hall Alma Bane Karl A. Drescher, Sr. Jimmie Lee McMahon Kenneth Gregory

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Very well. I now call for the report on Amendment No. 8 of our Code of Laws.

REPORT ON AMENDMENT NO. 8

MR. FERRIS BENHAM: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, my Sisters and Brothers: Amendment No. 8, Code of Laws, pages 99 and 100 in the Grand Chapter book, it's on page 59 in your Advanced Annual Report. This amendment is from the Educational -- or on the Educational Fund Committee or by them, Article 152-G.d.(5) and (6). "Whereas, there is no need for the Scholarship Recipients to communicate with the Committee during the year, we propose the following amendment, which now reads: (5) Each applicant receiving a scholarship shall communicate, by letter, with the Chairman of the Education Fund Committee at least twice each year during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded; (6) Applicants who fail to communicate, by letter, with the Chairman of the Education Committee, as stated above, shall not be eligible for additional scholarships." They wish to amend this to read (5) and (6) is deleted; (7) becomes (5); (8) becomes (6); (9) becomes (7) and (10) becomes (8). We're changing the formation of the word is all. Now, briefly what this will do and what it will effect if it passes is that since scholarship checks are distributed to the applicants prior to the beginning of the school year, rather than semiannually, there is no longer a need for the recipient to communicate with the Chairman of the Education Fund Committee for that particular year. Worthy Grand Matron, the Jurisprudence Committee finds that this is in proper form for consideration by this audience. 260 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR [Amendment No. 8 reads as follows in its entirety.]

AMENDMENT NO. 8 CODE OF LAWS

EDUCATIONAL FUND COMMITTEE, ARTICLE 152-G, d., (5) and (6) (page 99-100)

WHEREAS, there is no need for the Scholarship Recipients to communicate with the Committee during the year;

WE propose the following Amendment.

WHICH NOW READS: (5) Each applicant receiving a scholarship shall communicate, by letter, with the Chairman of the Education Fund Committee at least twice each year during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. (6) Applicants who fail to communicate, by letter, with the Chairman of the Education Committee, as stated above, shall not be eligible for additional scholarships.

BE AMENDED TO READ:

(5) DELETE (6) DELETE (7) becomes (5) (8) becomes (6) (9) becomes (7) (10) becomes (8)

Nell Smith Drenner Zaneta Miller Charlotte Beall

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the report on Amendment No. 8. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor of Amendment No. 8, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Those opposed, same sign. Amendment No. 8 is passed. I now call for the report on Amendment No. 9 to our Code of Laws.

REPORT ON AMENDMENT NO. 9

MRS. ELSIE PALADINO: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Amendment No. 9 may be found in your Advance Report on pages 59 and 60. It is in proper form, and all it does is -- since our Grand Chapter session has been moved from October to August, additional time is needed by the ESTARL Committee to review all the 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 261 applications and select the recipients of the awards. It states now that the Committee will meet in May. In this amendment their meeting is moved to April, which definitely they need to give them more time. Worthy Grand Matron, this amendment is in proper form and is ready for the consideration of this assembly. [Amendment No. 9 reads as follows in its entirety.]

AMENDMENT NO. 9 CODE OF LAWS

ESTARL COMMITTEE, ARTICLE 152-H, (2) (page 101)

WHICH NOW READS:

(2) The Committee shall meet in May of each year, review all applications, and select the recipients of the awards. They shall respond to all requests for awards, with explanation to applicants and sponsoring Chapters.

BE AMENDED TO READ:

(2) The Committee shall meet in April of each year, review all applications, and select the recipients of the awards. They shall respond to all requests for awards, with explanation to applicants and sponsoring Chapters.

Nell Smith Drenner Zaneta Miller Charlotte Beall

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you've heard the report on Amendment No. 9. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to ballot. All those in favor of Amendment No. 9, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Those opposed, same sign. Amendment No. 9 is passed. I now call for the report on Amendment No. 10 to our Code of Laws.

REPORT ON AMENDMENT NO. 10

MRS. BETTY FRIEND: Amendment No. 10 can be found in your Advanced Annual Report on page 60. This is under Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee, Article 152-Q, page 104 of the Constitution. This amendment expands the responsibility of the Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee by providing ongoing support in reviewing Grand Chapter real and personal property and assisting the Board of Directors in establishing procedures and guidelines for examining, protecting and documenting titles and records of real and personal property belonging to the Grand Chapter of Texas. The Chairman will give an annual report at each Grand Chapter session. 262 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Worthy Grand Matron, the Jurisprudence Committee finds this amendment in proper order and ready for consideration by the membership. [Amendment No. 10 reads as follows in its entirety.]

AMENDMENT NO. 10 CODE OF LAWS

TITLES, DEEDS AND PROPERTIES COMMITTEE, ARTICLE 152-Q (page 104)

WHEREAS, the definition of responsibilities of the Titles, Deeds and Properties Grand Chapter Committee requires updating in order that the records of the real and personal property of the Grand Chapter of Texas are kept current and review for accuracy on periodic basis, and

WHEREAS, the overall management of the assets and financial matters of the Grand Chapter is the responsibility of the Board of Directors.

WE, the undersigned, propose the following amendment:

WHICH NOW READS:

The Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee shall provide counsel and advice by way of providing and recommending legal services support for the management of Grand Chapter real property and personal property, especially as to examining and protecting titles and records of titles thereto, and recommending policies and procedures in general.

BE AMENDED TO READ:

Under the direction and guidelines established by the Board of Directors, the Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee shall provide ongoing support in the initial and periodic review of Grand Chapter real and personal property. This committee shall assist the Board of Directors in establishing procedures and or guidelines for examining, protecting and documenting titles and records of real and personal property belonging to the Grand Chapter of Texas. The Chairman of this committee shall give an annual report at the Grand Chapter Session.

A. L. Casparis Dwayne Maserang Diane Davidson Lori Goldman Terri Rozell Mickie Campbell Kathy Teele Nell Smith Drenner Jayne Yenger Gary E. Steele K. Arthur Drescher, Jr.

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the report on Amendment No. 10. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to ballot. All those in favor of Amendment No. 10, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. Amendment No. 10 passed. I now call for the report on Amendment No. 11 to our Code of Laws. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 263 REPORT ON AMENDMENT NO. 11

MRS. ELISE HAMMACK: Sisters and Brothers, Amendment No. 11 in our Code of Laws is on page 105 in your Constitution and found in your Advanced Annual Report on page 61. This deals with the Development and Marketing Committee. The amendment just simply deletes that Committee from our Constitution. The Development and Marketing Committee, if you vote for it, will be deleted from your Code of Laws. Worthy Grand Matron, this Committee finds this in proper order and ready for consideration by this assembly. [Amendment No. 11 reads as follows in its entirety.]

AMENDMENT NO. 11 CODE OF LAWS

DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING COMMITTEE, CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 152-T (page 105)

WHEREAS, the Development and Marketing Committee has not been able to secure funds as instructed by the Code of Laws.

WHEREAS the members appointed to this committee could be serving on other committees.

WE propose the following to the article which now reads:

ARTICLE 152-T. It shall be composed of fourteen (14) members as follows: a. The eight (8) members of the Corporate Board. b. The Chairman of the Board of Directors. c. Five (5) members to be appointed by the Worthy Grand Matron. The terms of office for members of the first committee would be: One member for one (1) year – Chairman One member for two (2) years – Vice Chairman One member for three (3) years – Secretary One member for four (4) years – Member One member for five (5) years – Member Thereafter, the term of one member expiring each year and her or his successors being appointed for a term of five (5) years; the Chairman of the Committee would be completing her/his fifth year for the Committee. Members may be appointed to succeed themselves on this Committee.

DUTIES. a. Research and identify Foundations, Organizations and other funding sources who participate in making contributions under the auspices of either Tax Code 501 (C) (3) or 501 (C) (8) b. Secure the necessary information from those selected to solicit funds in accordance with their application process, timing for application, and criteria for awarding of funds. 264 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR c. Prepare funding opportunity documents and funding proposals, as directed for: (1) The Eastern Star Home of Texas Fund – Trust Fund 501 (C) (3) (2) Grand Chapter of Texas Endowment Trust Fund 501 (C) (8) (3) Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star – Tax Code 501 (C) (8) to be determined by requirements of funding source. d. Identify and contact members of the Order who may have knowledge or influence in securing funding from these designated sources or from Matching Funds and other programs. e. Develop a program to assist individuals in financial estate and gift planning including sponsoring annual financial/estate planning seminars for the Grand Chapter membership or preparing brochures to solicit funds through contributions, trusts, wills, and grants from both members and non-members. f. The Chairman shall: (1) Maintain a record of all contacts made and a file on each responding prospect and/or donor, including the following: A. The name, address, phone number and individual contacted. B. Copies of application and cover letters. C. Record of contacts by phone, correspondence, personal visit. D. Copy of notice from the Grand Secretary of contributions received E. Record of pledges for contribution and progress report (2) Prepare letters of appreciation for funds received for the signature of the Worthy Grand Matron to members of the Order. Letters to Foundations, Corporations, and non-members should be prepared for the signature of the Chairman of the Board of Directors. (3) Advise contributors and committee members that all contributions are to be sent directly to the Administration Building to the attention of the Grand Secretary. (No funds should ever be placed in any Bank Account by a member of this Committee. Cash Funds received should be converted to Cashier’s Checks or Money Order or delivered in person.) (4) Notify the Worthy Grand Matron and the Chairman of the Board of Directors immediately of all contributions received. (5) Make an annual report to Grand Chapter of the Committee’s activities and accomplishments. (6) Pass all files to the incoming Chairman each year at the Grand Chapter Session, but no later than June 31st. (7) The official file copies (originals) of all contacts, documents, etc., shall be kept in the custody of the Grand Secretary in the Administration Building, to be readily accessible to each committee member. g. Each member to be the liaison between any responding prospect located within her/his jurisdiction and so, to contact and visit other potential contributors in the designated areas, furnishing information concerning our Order. They shall report all their activities to the Chairman to be entered in the appropriate files and perform such other duties as may be determined necessary from time to time. h. Expenses. All anticipated expenses should be approved by the Board of Directors prior to expenditure. All documentation expense for postage should be submitted to the Board of Directors, by the Chairman, for reimbursement. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 265 BE AMENDED TO READ:

Chapter 10, Article 152-T: DELETE Article 152-U becomes 152-T Article 152-V becomes 152-U

Nell Smith Drenner Joyce Nicklas Joyce Gilbert Bess Caldwell

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you've heard the report on Amendment No. 11 Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to ballot. All those in favor of Amendment No. 11, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. Amendment No. 11 passed. MRS. ALMA CARTER: Resolutions Adopted by the Grand Chapter of Texas, Chapter 15, Code of Laws found on page 63 of the Advanced Annual Report. Sisters and Brothers, over the years we have adopted resolutions at our Grand Chapter sessions, many of which are now obsolete or outdated. Some have already been completed while others are no longer needed. With your permission, we would like to address a few of these. If you have your Constitution with you and would like to follow along, turn to page 177, Chapter 15 of the Code of Laws. We would like to present a synopsis of each resolution to be deleted, voting on all of them at the same time.

RESOLUTION 1 AND 2, 113TH ANNUAL SESSION – 1995 Two resolutions were adopted regarding donations and bequests to be received for the restoration of the Eastern Star Home of Texas by utilizing the Renovation Fund and receiving donations to the EASTERN STAR HOME OF TEXAS RENOVATION AND BUILD- ING FUND. At the 122nd Session held in 2004, by vote of Grand Chapter, this fund was added to the OES Endowment Trust Account 501 (C) (8), which is our large Endowment Trust account. Therefore, we need to delete the two Resolutions adopted at the 113th Session.

RESOLUTION NO. 1, 118TH ANNUAL SESSION – 2000 This resolution directed our Board of Directors to enter into a Contract Agreement with the Board of the Texas Masonic Retirement Center to accept ladies residing in the Infirmary of the Eastern Star Home to become part of the Texas Masonic Retirement Center’s Long Term Health Care program. This has been accomplished. RESOLUTION 1 AND 2, 119TH ANNUAL SESSION – 2001 Resolution No. 1 directed our Board of Directors to enter into a Contract Agreement with the Board of the Texas Masonic Retirement Center for the remaining ladies residing in the Eastern Star Home of Texas to become residents of the Texas Masonic Retirement Center. This has been accomplished. Resolution No. 2 called for the formation of a Long Range Task Force regarding the future of the Eastern Star Home and surrounding property with recommendations to be completed by June 30, 2002. The Resolution was to remain open until Grand Chapter made a decision regarding the Eastern Star Home in Arlington. This decision has been made. 266 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR RESOLUTIONS 3, 4, 6, AND 7, 122ND ANNUAL SESSION – 2004 Resolution No. 3 requested that the Restricted Renovation Fund be added to the OES Endowment Trust Account, 501 (C) (8) (the large Endowment Trust Account) to be used under the supervision of the Board of Directors. This has already been accomplished. Resolution No. 4 regarded a reallocation of the Annual Per Capita assessment against each Subordinate Chapter by reducing the total by $2.00. This is now a part of our Code of Laws, page 112, Chapter 13, Article 159, Revenues. Resolution No. 6 related to the Benevolent Fund, Article K as originally printed in the “Blue Book” regarding our Eastern Star Home and asked that pages 1 through 9 down to Benevolent Fund Article K, on page 9 through page 10 (paragraph 1 through 12) be moved to page 74 of the Code of Laws. This information can now be found on pages 72, 73, 73a and 73b of the Code of Laws. Resolution No. 7 asked that a committee be appointed by the Worthy Grand Matron of 2004 – 2005 to research Grand Chapter’s use of part of the edicts of General Grand Chapter’s “Redbook”, reporting the results of their study at our 2006 Grand Chapter Session. This Resolution was withdrawn at the 2006 Session. Jurisprudence Committee Alma Carter, Chairman District 1 Ferris Benham, District 2 Elise Hammack, District 3 Elsie Paladino, District 4 Betty Friend, District 5

Sisters and Brothers, all of these things have now come to fruition, and we need to get them out of our Constitution and Code of Laws because it's just more expensive to keep paying for them and there is no need for them to be in there. Thank you, my Sisters and Brothers. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, the Jurisprudence Committee has moved that Resolutions 1 and 2 as adopted at the 113th session in 1995, Resolution No. 1 as adopted at the 118th session in 2000, Resolutions 1 and 2 as adopted at the 119th session in 2001 and Resolutions 3, 4, 6 and 7 as adopted at the 122nd session in 2004 be deleted from our Code of Laws as they are obsolete. This motion comes from a Committee and therefore needs no second. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, those in favor of deleting the aforementioned resolutions due to the fact that they are obsolete will please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. Passed. MRS. ALMA CARTER: Worthy Grand Matron, this concludes our Jurisprudence report for the 125th Grand Chapter session. Thank you, my Sisters and Brothers, for your great attention and your gracious way of accepting everything. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, let's once again express our appreciation to our Jurisprudence Committee. [applause] If Brother Dwayne Maserang and his Board members could please come forward. I need to announce that if anyone is interested in visiting the Examination Room, it is located on the other side of the Grand Treasurer's table. How about some music from our Grand Choir while our Board of Directors comes forward. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 267 I now call on Brother Dwayne Maserang for the report of the Board of Directors.

REPORT NO. 1 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MR. DWAYNE MASERANG: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished East, Members of the Grand Chapter, my Sisters and Brothers all: It is my honor to introduce to you the members of the Board of Directors: Jayne Yenger, Vice Chairman from District 3; Mickie Campbell, Secretary from District 4; Gary Steele, Member from District 1; Arthur Drescher, Member from District 1; A. L. Casparis, Member from District 2; Diane Davidson, Member from District 3; Terri Rozell, Member from District 4; Lori Goldman, Member from District 5; and Kathy Teele, Member from District 5. Words cannot express my thanks and appreciation for the dedication and hard work these nine Board Members have given this year to this Grand Chapter. They each have a special talent and have used that talent as they collectively accepted the challenges that came before this Board of Directors, with a positive attitude and achieved the desired solution. This Board has, is and will continue to work to achieve financial security for the Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star. I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce to you the appointed Secretary to the Board of Directors, Sister Ann Kelly. Ann, thank you for your dedication and service to this Board and the Grand Chapter of Texas. We had our first meeting at Grand Chapter in Fort Worth last year where the newly elected Board members were welcomed. A Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary were elected by the Board Members. We had 8 scheduled meetings and two workshops. There would have been nine meetings, but January’s meeting was cancelled because of the icy conditions. All meetings were held at the Grand Chapter office in Arlington. The Board was charged, after Legislation was passed at our last Grand Chapter, to increase our equity investments from 20% to 40% of our funds which fall under these Criteria. This has been achieved and this Grand Chapter is seeing very good returns on its investments as reflected on the return to the Subordinate Chapters of $30.30 for each endowed member. We were also charged by the Grand Chapter through a recommendation by Brother Jim Rippey who was at that time chairman of the Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee to develop a program or data base that would enable the Board of Directors and Titles, Deeds, and Properties to better keep track of the assets of Grand Chapter. Our thanks go to Brother Gary Steele, Member, and Board of Directors District 1, who accepted the challenge and will report on that achievement. Immediately following the 2006 Grand Chapter, a committee was appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, to find three outside firms who would bid on the job of conducting an operational review of the Grand Secretary’s office. We found, after the proceedings of the 2006 Grand Chapter had been printed, that by the adoption of a recommendation, we were encroaching on the duty of the Worthy Grand Matron. The recommendation charged the incoming Worthy Grand Matron to appoint a committee to perform 268 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR this task. I, Dwayne Maserang, Chairman of the Board of Directors, put my committee on hold and communicated this recommendation to the Worthy Grand Matron and the Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee. This was prior to the March 2007 Board meeting. I made a recommendation to the Worthy Grand Matron that the Board of Directors be appointed as the committee. The recommendation was refused at that time. I was contacted by telephone on May 17, 2007 by the Worthy Grand Matron and she asked me if the Board of Directors would secure three bids from outside firms to conduct an operational review of the Grand Secretary’s Office and present them at the 2007 Grand Chapter. I assured her that the Board of Directors would perform this task. We have proposed an item in the General Fund Budget in the amount of $30,000.00 for this study. Benevolent Aid, permanent, temporary, and one time emergency, in the amount of $61,000.00 through April 30, 2007 has been distributed to needy members. Thanks be to God that we have had the funds available to give assistance to our members who are in financial distress. The TMRC is now housing 20 ladies that the Grand Chapter of Texas is responsible for at an average cost of $56,000.00 per month. We appreciate the TMRC for allowing us to participate in their retirement center. We appreciate the attendance of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer at the Board Meetings. Thank you for the wealth of information you have provided and the answering of all our questions. Thank you for your support of the Board of Directors and your service to Grand Chapter. To all the staff, thank you for your hard work and always being ready to assist in any way possible to make our tasks a little easier. To the Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons, Grand line Officers, and members who have taken time to attend the Board Meetings, thank you for your support. You are always welcome. To the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, thank you for your help and support this year. To the Board of Directors, I appreciate your confidence in electing me to serve as your Chairman this year. Thanks again for your service as you have made this last year of my service easy and enjoyable. To the membership of Texas, thank you for the privilege you gave me to serve this Grand Chapter by electing me to the Board of Directors. To my home Chapter, A. E. Shirley No. 986, thank you for your love and support during my tenure on the Board of Directors. You are my Hero; I love and appreciate each of you. Thank you.

ADDITION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT

The Board of Directors has been working with three companies outside of our order to secure bids for the operational review of the Grand Secretary’s office, we have received two bids, and the third company has withdrawn their consideration of bid for the job. A bid has been selected and will be presented to this Grand Chapter. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 269 The plans for the new office and museum seem to be coming together, and ground breaking should start in late 2007 or early 2008. The Board of Directors and the museum committee will be busy working on the layout and contents to be placed in the museum. We, the Board of Directors are also very proud to report that we will be able to return approximately $100,000.00 of unused interest money to the principle of the Grand Chapter Endowment Fund, 501C8. Our goal is to continue to grow our Endowment Fund. May God bless and keep you all. Fraternally submitted, Dwayne Maserang, Chairman Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of Report No. 1 of the Board of Directors. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard Report No. 1 of the Board of Directors. This motion requires no second as it comes from a Committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to ballot on the Board of Directors Report No. 1. All of those in favor, please raise your blue card. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. Report No. 1 of the Board of Directors has passed. MR. DWAYNE MASERANG: It is my privilege to introduce Sister Jayne Yenger, Vice Chairman of the Board, for Report No. 2.

REPORT NO. 2 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MRS. JAYNE YENGER: Thank you, Brother Dwayne.

REPORT NO. 2 GENERAL FUND BUDGET

Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers. We, the Board of Directors, present for your consideration and approval, the proposed budget for the general fund for the Grand Chapter year 2007 – 2008 as found in your Advanced Annual Report. This report is based on anticipated revenues in the amount of $617,150.00. This includes a projected $70,000.00 for office rent. The amount estimated for the office review is $30,000.00. This information may be found on pages 43, 44 and 45 of your Advanced Annual Report. These amounts together with all other expected expenses give us a balanced budget in the amount of $617,150.00. Respectfully submitted, Jayne Yenger Vice Chairman Board of Directors Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of Report No. 2 of the Board of Directors. 270 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OES GRAND CHAPTER GENERAL FUND BUDGET 2007-2008 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 271 OES GRAND CHAPTER GENERAL FUND BUDGET 2007-2008 272 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OES GRAND CHAPTER GENERAL FUND BUDGET 2007-2008 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 273 WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard Report No. 2 of the Board of Directors. It does not require a second. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, those of you in favor of Report No. 2 of the Board of Directors, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. All those opposed, same sign. Report No. 2 of the Board of Directors passed. MRS. JAYNE YENGER: I would like to introduce Brother Arthur Drescher to bring Report No. 3.

REPORT NO. 3 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MR. ARTHUR DRESCHER: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers:

This report will cover 2 topics: 1. Ladies Retirement Fund 501 (c)(3) 2. Texas Masonic Retirement Center (TMRC)

Ladies Retirement Fund 501 (c)(3)

The Ladies Retirement Fund is a 501 (c)(3) fund, a designated fund and can only be used for the care of the ladies. The income is derived from several sources, which are detailed in the proposed budget on page 42 of your Advanced Annual Report. The three main sources of income remain the per capita, (which is $5.00 per member), the Endowment Interest and the Ladies’ pensions. The care and happiness of our ladies will continue to be the main concern of the Board of Directors. 274 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OES RETIREMENT FUNDS 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 275 Ladies Retirement Fund 501 (c)(3)

Starting Balance 9/1/06 $ 1,259,938.61 Balance as of 6/30/07 $ 1,387,304.69

A breakdown of the Revenue and Disbursements from 9/1/06 to 4/30/07 can be found on page 37 of the Advanced Annual Report.

Texas Masonic Retirement Center

This report on our Ladies residing at the Texas Masonic Retirement Center is from September 1, 2006 through July 31, 2007. Grand Chapter started the year with 20 residents, 10 in the living center and 10 in the clinic. The Board approved two (2) new residents, Sisters Wanda Brown and Delores Running Bear. We have had 2 sisters (Lorraine Lockmiller and Lois Rosser) to join God’s Grand Chapter. We currently have 20 Ladies, 11 in the living center and 9 in the clinic. The board has approved one application pending acceptance by the TMRC medical staff and we are reviewing one new application. The current cost of maintaining a lady in the living center is $46.40 per day ($16,936.06/year per lady). The cost of maintaining a lady in the clinic is $151.48 per day ($52,290.20/year per lady). Each year in June, TMRC audits their actual cost per resident in the living center and the clinic and our cost is adjusted accordingly. We have paid to the TMRC $582,344.34 through June 30, 2007. The board antici- pates the total cost through August 31, 2007 will be approximately $698,447.88. Additionally each resident is given an allowance of $70.00 per month. The Board would like to thank the membership for your continued support of our Ladies and invite you to visit them as much as possible. Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron, for allowing me to give this report on our Ladies. Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of Report No. 3. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the third report of the Board of Directors, Report No. 3. It does not require a second. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All of those in favor of Report No. 3 of the Board of Directors, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. Report No. 3 of the Board of Directors passed. MR. ARTHUR DRESCHER: It is now my pleasure to introduce Brother A.L. Casparis who will give Report No. 4.

REPORT NO. 4 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MR. A.L. CASPARIS: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers: 276 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR In compliance with Chapter 5A, Article 82 (b), we, the Board of Grand Chapter Directors, are pleased to present the Audit Report covering the books of Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer for the Grand Chapter Fiscal year ending July 31, 2006. This Audit Report as conducted by George Morgan and Sneed Certified Public Accountants and is printed in its entirety in the Proceedings of August, 2006, 125th Annual Session. The following is a summary of this information:

AUDIT REPORT SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 2006

REVENUES OVER (UNDER) REVENUES EXPENSES EXPENSES General Fund $2,120,932 $1,820,291 $300,641 Ladies Retirement 608,307 1,406,894 -798,587 Benevolent Fund 132,368 131,518 850 Education Fund 932,787 420,621 503,166 Fannie V. Ward Fund 39,222 39,222 Humanitarian Fund 265,772 197,954 67,818 Projects Fund 193,354 80,968 112,386 TOTALS $4,283,742 $4,058,246 $1,108,233

I move we accept this Report No. 4 for the Board of Directors. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the report of the Board of Directors, Report No. 4. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor of Report No. 4 by the Board of Directors please make known by raising your blue cards. Thank you. All opposed, same sign. Report No. 4 of the Board of Directors passed. MR. A.L. CASPARIS: May I present Lori Goldman who will present the Endowed Membership Report.

REPORT NO. 5 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MRS. LORI GOLDMAN: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers: In compliance with Article 204e, pages 138-141 of the Code of Laws, we, your Board of Directors, present the report on the Endowed Memberships, for the period from September 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007. Two hundred twenty (220) memberships were purchased from September 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007 for a total dollar amount of $110,000 (one hundred ten thousand dollars). In accordance with Article 204e (7) (b) 2- Page 141, distribution of earnings cannot 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 277 be made until May 31st of the first year after purchase of the Endowed Membership. The distribution of earnings to chapters for endowed memberships this past year resulted in $30.30 for each Endowed Membership. As of May 31, 2007, a grand total of four thousand four hundred fifty-five (4,455) Endowed Memberships have been purchased for a total dollar amount of $2,227,500 (two million two hundred twenty-seven thousand five hundred dollars). Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of Report No. 5. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the Report No. 5 of the Board of Directors. This needs no second. Is there any discussion? All those in favor of Report No. 5, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. Report No. 5 has passed. MRS. LORI GOLDMAN: Thank you. It is my pleasure to introduce Mickie Campbell who will present the Educational Fund Report No. 6 for Diane Davidson. REPORT NO. 6 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MRS. MICKIE CAMPBELL: Thank you, Sister Lori. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers: In compliance with Article 152G (1), page 99 of the Code of Laws, we, your Board of Directors, presents the report on the Educational Funds, for the period from September 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007. Four members of the Board of Directors and one of the Educational Fund Committee, along with volunteers met on March 16, 2007 to select the applicants that would receive scholarships in the 2006 – 2007 Grand Chapter Year. A total of seventy-nine (79) applications were received. After scoring all applications received, forty-seven (47) $1,000 scholarships were awarded based on student need and the criteria defined by the Constitution and Code of Laws and Wills. Eight (8) were rejected due to not submitting on time, incor- rect paper work, or not meeting the requirements, while eight (8) were referred to the ESTARL committee for consideration. This left sixteen (16) students that did not receive a scholarship. As a separate attachment, there is a list of all awarded students. The money was derived from the following sources:

Kennington Fund: $ 24,485.40 Humanitarian Fund: $ 13,939.76 Education Fund: $ 1,407.09 Fannie B. Ward: $ 661.91 Funds remaining from Prior Year: $ 5,879.65

TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE: $ 46,373.81 as of 3/19/07 278 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 2006 – 2007 EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Zachary C. Doss University of North Texas Abbi Laine Carr Stephen F. Austin Alesha Anne Harrell Univ. of Texas at San Antonio Amanda Charlene Jefferies Southwestern University Ashley M. Smith Tarelton State University Brandon Sisneroz McLennan Community College Candace Justine Ramos University of Permian Basin Chadwick Howard Tarelton State University Christina Marie Durden San Antonio College Christopher Wesley Garner Collin County Community College Christopher Powell East Texas Baptist University Colleen Gaddis University of Texas Corbet Ratcliff TCU Elizabeth Pryor Louisiana Scholars College Gillian Leigh O’Connor Franklin and Marshall College Jake Maxton Texas Tech Jannie Cooley Hardin Simmons University Jeni Ann Maxton Ouachita Baptist University Jenna Marie Dyer University of North Texas Jennah L. Lewis Brazosport College Jennifer Machenorie Univ. of North Texas Jennifer Marie Shearer North Harris College Joanne Smith Texas Women’s University John Patrick Conn Lamar University Joseph Moore Stephen F. Austin Joseph P. Paleromo Baylor University Joshua L. Riggins Texas Tech Kassia Johnson Hardin Simmons University Katy O’Shields McMurry University Keith O’Shields McMurry University Kelsey Dennis Lubbock Christian University Kolby Clark Texas Tech Lauren Hammerton Texas State University Matthew Riggins Texas Tech Matthew Speer Texas Tech Minna Gilliam Midwestern State University Nikki Bibb Texas Tech Patrick Carter Schwab Texas State University Phillip Rose Texas Tech Phyllis Katherine James Texas Women’s University Ramsey Elizabeth Cole Texas Tech Randi Holley Texas A&M Commerce Richard Dustin Hampton Texas State Technical College Taylor Davis University of Mary Hardin Baylor Tyler Dale Wright Texas A&M Whitney Ann McCarthy Trinity University Zane Whitney Stephen F. Austin 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 279 Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of this report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard Report No. 6 of the Board of Directors. It does not require a second. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor of -- We have some discussion. I call on Sister Marilyn Knowlton. MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: I am Marilyn Knowlton, Past Matron and Present Matron of Flatonia 813 and General Chairman of the ESTARL Committee. The eight applications that were sent to us, we could not do anything with because they did not have a chapter sponsor. We had to turn those down also, Worthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, Sister Marilyn. Does that require any correction of any kind? MRS. MICKIE CAMPBELL: I don't believe so. It says that eight were rejected due to not being submitted on time. There were also eight that were referred to ESTARL, leaving 16 students that the Education Fund did not give a scholarship to. So the eight that were sent your way -- I don't know how to respond to that, Worthy Grand Matron. It's not part of our report. It would be part of the ESTARL report, I presume. MR. DWAYNE MASERANG: May I respond? WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Yes. MR. DWAYNE MASERANG: Worthy Grand Matron, that should be part of the ESTARL report and not part of the Education Fund report. We referred those to the ESTARL Committee. That doesn't have anything to do with the report that's being given at this time. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: The fact that they were not in proper form for the ESTARL Committee has no -- MR. DWAYNE MASERANG: The ESTARL Committee makes that decision, after we referred them to the ESTARL Committee. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Marilyn, is that satisfactory? What they're saying is in their report they are just saying those were referred to you. If they did not meet the guidelines -- Do you have that in your report? MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: No, ma'am, because we did not even receive those in time. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Okay. Very good. MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: But I will put that in my report in the morning. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: All right. MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: Thank you, ma'am. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Yes, ma'am. Is there any other discussion on Report No. 6 of the Board of Directors? Any other discussion? Sisters and Brothers, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor of Report No. 6 of the Board of Directors, please raise your blue cards. Opposed, same sign. Report No. 6 has passed. MRS. MICKIE CAMPBELL: Worthy Grand Matron, at this time I will give Report No. 7 which was my original report. It's on the Benevolent Fund. 280 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR REPORT NO. 7 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers: In compliance with our Constitution, Article 7, Section IV, I present the following report on the Benevolent Aid Fund for the period of September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

INCOME Beginning Balance $ 62,460.25

2006 Per Capita 41,494.00 Humanitarian 19,071.98 Interest 3,035.67 Gift/donation 60.00 TOTAL INCOME $126,121.90

DISBURSEMENTS

Paid out from September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 <79,400.00> One Time and Temporary Aid $24,200.00 Permanent Aid $55,200.00

Ending balance for Benevolent Aid Account $ 46,721.90

Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of this report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you've heard Report No. 7 of the Board of Directors. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor of Report No. 7 of the Board of Directors, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. All opposed, same sign. Report No. 7 has passed. MRS. MICKIE CAMPBELL: I would now like to introduce Sister Kathy Teele, who will bring the Contingency Report, No. 8.

REPORT NO. 8 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MRS. KATHY TEELE: Thank you, Sister Mickie. My Sister and Brothers: It is my pleasure to provide the following report on the Contingency Funds of the Grand Chapter. Reference Article XI, Section 3d. As of August 1, 2007, the Contingency Fund had a balance of $10,000. No funds or expenditures were allocated from this fund. Respectfully submitted, Kathy Teele. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 281 WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you've heard Report No. 8 of the Board of Directors. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor of Report No. 8 of the Board of Directors, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. All opposed, same sign. Report No. 8 has passed. MRS. KATHY TEELE: I would like to introduce Brother Gary Steele who will give the next report.

REPORT NO. 9 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MR. GARY STEELE: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished East, my Sisters and Brothers: I would ask that my Report No. 9 be recorded and adopted as presented under Unfinished Business earlier. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you heard Report No. 9 earlier. Is there any discussion on Report No. 9 which was presented earlier? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor of Report No. 9 of the Board of Directors, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Those opposed, same sign. Report No. 9 has passed. MR. GARY STEELE: Worthy Grand Matron, it's my pleasure to introduce Terri Rozell, who will give Report No. 10.

REPORT NO. 10 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MRS. TERRI ROZELL: Thank you, Brother Gary. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers all: It is my pleasure to give the following report on the Worthy Grand Matron’s Special Projects for 2006 - 2007 This came to a total net revenue of all the Worthy Grand Matron's Projects of $93,973.00. The Board of Directors wishes to congratulate this Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron on a successful year. Worthy Grand Matron, I move for the adoption of Report No. 10. 282 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard Report No. 10 of the Board of Directors. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor of Report No. 10, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. Report No. 10 is adopted. MR. DWAYNE MASERANG: Worthy Grand Matron, if I may. That concludes the reports from the Board of Directors. I would like to thank the Grand Chapter of Texas for the support that they have given this Grand Chapter through the Worthy Grand Matron's Special Projects, not only supporting the in-workings of the Grand Chapter, but also moving outside to the special charities selected by your Worthy Grand Matron. It is indeed a privilege to hear these reports given of what is happening in the Order of the Eastern Star. Worthy Grand Patron, your support and work on the Yearbook has supported in part the General Fund, and we thank you for that. Worthy Grand Matron, we thank you for your support and your confidence placed in this Board of Directors. We appreciate it very much. This Board will continue to work for this Grand Chapter. You have one fine Board of the ones coming up. They are outstanding, and I thank them for making my year as Chairman easy for this Grand Chapter. Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I was going to say that this concludes the reports of our Board of Directors. I was going to ask you to please enthusiastically show our appreciation for their dedication to our Grand Chapter. Would you please do that at this time. [applause] I would like to request that the Chairmen of the Grand Chapter Committees please make themselves available in the East at this time. I would call on Sister Patsy Hewlett, Chairman of our By-Laws Committee.

REPORT OF BY-LAWS COMMITTEE

MRS. PATSY HEWLETT: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members. It is a pleasure to introduce the other members of this committee: Mrs. Margaret Beyer and Mrs. Edna Jefferies. Worthy Grand Matron, thank you for the privilege of serving Grand Chapter this year. It has been a challenge and learning experience for me. We received eighty-three (83) requests for amendments with seven (7) chapters submitting more than one request as noted in parenthesis after each chapter number. Seventy-three (73) amendments approved by the Worthy Grand Matron and forwarded to the chapters. Three (3) pending approval. One (1) was not approved. Several were returned for correction, as they did not comply with requirements as set forth in the Constitution and Code of Laws. Four (4) corrections have not been returned. Two (2) received too late to submit. A complete list of the Chapters submitting amendments attached and will be included in the Proceedings of this Grand Chapter. We express our appreciation to the Secretaries of the Chapters for their cooperation and courtesy in making the changes as requested. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 283 CHAPTERS REQUESTING BY-LAWS CHANGES 2006 – 2007

CHAPTER NAME CHAPTER NUMBER

Alvin 15 Rockdale 23 Kerrville 24 (5) Alice 61 (2) Pampa 65 Childress 101 Canyon City 105 Wimodausis 141 Brenham 144 Trinity 186 Del Rio 204 Bryan 222 Sulphur Bluff 246 Santa Anna 247 Arlington 249 Beckville 273 Houston 385 (3) Gonzales 403 Humble 415 Crockett 509 Granbury 530 (2) El Campo 535 Monahans 561 Dal-Cliff 574 Creedmore 607 North Side 651 Burkburnett 655 De Leon 693 Andral Vann 741 (2) Harlandale 750 Weslaco 772 Prospect Hill 817 Bonham 852 Bluebell 856 Mathis 874 Hawkins 908 Vidor 914 Zavalla 952 Fidelis 963 La Marque 979 Garden Oaks 987 Ysleta 991 284 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Lake Jackson 1009 (7) Waelder 1023 North Shore 1058 Cors Posey 1072 Aldine 1088 (5) New Caney 1093 Archives 1095 Zapata 1106 Sugar Land 1107 Crowley 1125 Princeton 1126 Timpson U.D.

Disappr oved: Cro wley 1125

Pending Approval from the Worthy Grand Matron: T exas City 35 Somerville 245 Gainesville 1123

Returned for corrections, not resubmitted: Silsbee 298 Edinburg 473 Lexington 996 Waller 1047

Not received in time to submit: Levelland 797 Poteet 913 I move the adoption of this report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the report of the Chairman of the By-Laws Committee. This requires no second. Is there any discussion? I would like to say that this has been a rather difficult assignment for Sister Patsy Hewlett in that we originally started the year with another By-Laws Chairman. She had to move out of the State of Texas, and in the meantime reports after reports were mailed to her. They went out of state and back to me and back to her. Sister Patsy, I realize what a difficult situation it has been. All of those who are in favor of the report of the By-Laws Committee, please make it known by raising your blue cards. Thank you. Those opposed, same sign. The By- Laws Committee report has passed. Sister Patsy, thank you so much for a difficult experience. Brother Jack York, Chairman of the Webmaster Committee. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 285 REPORT OF THE WEBMASTER COMMITTEE

MR. JACK YORK: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron. The Webmaster Committee has worked to keep the Grand Chapter Website up to date as information has become available to us. We have added a Grand Officers page. We have purchased the software to allow us to rework the forms and are in the process of updating all the forms so that they can be filled out in Adobe Reader and then printed and saved on the user’s computer they can not be saved on the website. The Annual report is being tested it has been converted to Adobe format and will be available from the website for the Chapter Secretaries that wish to download and fill it in then save and print. They will be able to make changes as they occur throughout the year. We have received over 300 emails from members and visitors who have visited the website. All have been answered either by the Webmaster Committee, Grand Secretary’s Office or forwarded to someone who could provide the proper response. There have been many inquiries about membership in the Order these have been responded to with information on how to locate a Chapter close to them, or the information necessary to contact the closest Chapter Secretary. This is a continuing and we welcome comments and suggestions to help us improve the information that is provided to the membership of Texas. Fraternally, Jack York Webmaster Committee Chairman I move the adoption of this report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: The report of the Chairman of the Webmaster Committee you have heard. It does not require a second. All of those in favor of the report of the Webmaster Committee, please make known by raising your blue cards. Thank you. All those opposed, same sign. The Webmaster's report carried. Do I have Committee chairmen here who can give their reports at this time? I call on Sister Lorraine Williams, General Grand Chapter Headquarters.

REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS COMMITTEE

MRS. LORRAINE WILLIAMS: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers: My name is Lorraine Williams, and I had the privilege of serving on the International Headquarters Committee for the year 2006-2007. What a wonderful experience this was. I am most appreciative of the Worthy Grand Matron for giving me the privilege of serving you on this Committee. The following is my report. The name of this committee was changed by the General Grand Chapter in its session held in Minneapolis, Minnesota in November 2006, from International Temple to International Headquarters. I was privileged to make a tour of the headquarters in April of this year. Nancy Brown, 286 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Past Grand Matron, Martha Heffington, District Deputy Grand Matron, District 3, Marie Burch, Past Matron of Crowley Chapter No. 1125 and I flew to Washington, D. C. during the height of the cherry blossoms. The public tram took us to Dupont Circle and from there we walked several blocks to the headquarters passing beautiful embassies and breathtaking flower gardens and cherry trees. Tommy Poindexter, husband of the Right Worthy Grand Secretary, Bonnie Poindexter, met us at the front door and took us on a tour of the mansion which was formerly the Belmont Mansion. This is a building every Eastern Star member should be proud of. The beauty of the paintings, rugs, furniture and staircases is something that could never be replaced. We met Bonnie and her staff and enjoyed seeing the office that serves every Grand Chapter and Subordinate Chapter in the world. All proceedings of every Grand Chapter are maintained in this building as well as all of the supplies that are furnished to chapters throughout the world. I would encourage you to visit if you ever have the opportunity. I was invited to bring a program on the International Headquarters to the following chapters: Friendswood Chapter No. 1131; Jacksboro Chapter No. 390; New Braunfels Chapter No. 771; and Crowley Chapter No. 1125. A CD published by General Grand Chapter was shown and enjoyed by all. Our General Grand Chapter is supported by a $5.00 fee that is paid by each chapter when a new member signs the By-Laws. At the beginning of this year, I was given a list of Chapters that was delinquent in this payment. Letters were mailed to 245 chapters for an outstanding balance of $7,924.25 asking for payment. The Grand Secretary’s office is required to pay this to General Grand Chapter regardless of payment received from the subordinate chapter. This is the reason for the outstanding balance. I am happy to report that of this balance, $3,119.00 has been paid. Total receipts received for the year including both current and delinquent amounts is $7,534.00. I wish to thank Sister Geraldine Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron, for giving me the opportunity of serving Grand Chapter on this Committee. Also, many thanks to Zaneta Miller of the Grand Secretary’s office for all of the help she gave me. Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of this report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Do I hear a second? WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Second. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you've heard the motion and the second to adopt the report of the International Headquarters. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor of this report, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. The report is accepted. I call on Brother Jerry Martin, Past Grand Patron, for the report of the Resolutions Committee. REPORT OF THE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE MR. JERRY MARTIN: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Officers, General Grand Chapter Committee Members, Past Grand Matrons, Past Grand Patrons, and each of you very spe- 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 287 cial Sisters and Brothers. It is my pleasure at this time to present the members of the Resolutions Committee. Past Grand Matron Doris Hester, Chairman Past Grand Matron, Karen Morgenthaler Past Grand Patron Jerry L. Martin We your Resolutions Committee, present the following report. WHEREAS, the 125th Grand Chapter of Texas “Touching the Future” Session has convened in San Antonio, Texas in the Municipal Auditorium: and WHEREAS, the calendar tells us that another year of service to our Grand Chapter of Texas is nearing completion, we give thanks to Almighty God for allowing us to assemble here for the good of our Order. THEREFORE, Be it Resolved that we express our gratitude to the following: To our gracious Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Gerry Dusek, we offer our gratitude for your leadership of our Order. This 125th Annual Session has inspired us all to be a part of “Touching the Future” for our beloved Order. Your vocation as a professional educator has aided you greatly in teaching the proper execution of our Ritualistic work in your schools of instruction throughout the state. We are grateful for the many years of devotion and service you have given our Order for so many years. To our Worthy Grand Patron, Mr. John Creel, we extend our thanks and appreciation for your devotions, and efforts to reach out to the membership in different ways. You are not only a dedicated Eastern Star but a dedicated Mason also. The presence of our Most Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Barbara Benton, and Most Worthy Grand Patron, Mr. William “Bill” Owen and so many of their General Grand Chapter family brightens and enhances this Grand Chapter of Texas Session. May God’s blessings be upon you all as you continue your journey of duty to General Grand Chapter. To our own General Grand Chapter Officer: Mrs. Rennie Ofton, Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron, the eyes of Texas are upon you all the live long days. You have brought honor to our Grand Jurisdiction for which we express our grateful appreciation and respect. To our Texas members of General Grand Chapter Committees: Mrs. Betty Benham, Charter, Chairman Mrs. Betty Friend, Eastern Star Journal Mrs. Yvonne Brownfield, Payroll, Chairman Mrs. Jane Gregory, Registration Mrs. Alma Lynn Bane, Visionquest and our Deputies of General Grand Chapter: Mrs. Sylvia Garcia, Deputy to the Most Worthy Grand Matron in Mexico Mr. Raul Garcia, Deputy to the Most Worthy Grand Patron in Mexico and Central America our International Grand Representatives Association, 1st Vice President, Mrs. Phyllis Macon, and Friends of a Feather, Mrs. Wanda P. Brown 288 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR We express heartfelt thanks to each of you for the honor you have brought to our Grand Chapter. To our Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons, your continued interest in the welfare and prosperity of our Order is an inspiration to us, and we are grateful for your attendance at this session. To the Grand Officers and elected Board Members, we thank you for sharing your time, talent and love with the membership. You have performed your duties admirably and have inspired us all. A successful Grand Chapter year such as we have had, does not happen without the hard work of the Grand Chapter Committees and the Special Committees of the Worthy Grand Matron. Because of your hard work this year, you have been responsible for helping our Worthy Grand Matron in “Touching the Future”. The Executive and Arrangements Committees are commended for your work in the production of this session. WHEREAS, we realize that it is not possible at this time to thank all who are deserving, and each of our lives have been enhanced by the experience of sharing this year with our Sisters and Brothers in the Order of the Eastern Star. THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, that we say thank you to all who have contributed to the success of this “Touching the Future” Session. We extend our sincere and heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you. Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of this report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the report of the Committee on Resolutions. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All of those in favor of the report of the Resolutions Committee, please make it known by raising your blue cards. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. Thank you for that good report. We appreciate it. I now call on Sister Evelyn Tolbert for the report on the OES Endowment Fund.

REPORT OF THE OES ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEE

MRS. EVELYN TOLBERT: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. This is the report of the OES Endowment Fund Committee, 2006-2007. First, we want to thank the Worthy Grand Matron and the Worthy Grand Patron for the opportunity of working on this Committee for the year 2006 – 2007. Each member of this Committee has made every attempt to inform the membership of the need of money to be placed into this fund, so the interest would be greater and therefore more money could be used by Grand Chapter. There were many requests and orders sent to us that had to be forwarded to the Committees taking care of Endowed Membership Stamps and Endowed Memberships. The only donations that were given to us were made by Mesquite Chapter No. 887. They sent two $5.00 donations to the OES Endowment Fund for District 1. This money was sent by District 1 Chairman to the Grand Secretary. We are each hoping that our membership can remain more aware now of the working and responsibility of this Committee. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 289 Respectfully submitted, Evelyn A. Tolbert, General Chairman Carolyn Martin, District 1, Chairman Albert Koltermann, District 2, Chairman Donna Herrington, District 3, Chairman Jacalyn Delange, District 4, Chairman Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of this report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you've heard the report of the OES Endowment Fund Committee. This requires no second. Is there any discussion? All those in favor of this report, please make known by raising your blue cards. Those opposed, same sign. Thank you for that report. I now call on Brother Jerry Martin, Past Grand Patron, for his report on Cardinals, Incorporated.

REPORT OF THE TEXAS CARDINALS, INC.

MR. JERRY MARTIN: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. If there are any of the Texas Cardinals -- there's the main one -- appointed officers, if you'd work your way up. And if our friends from Nova Scotia would come up, we would appreciate it. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Officers, General Grand Chapter Committee Members, Past Grand Matrons, Past Grand Patrons, Installed Grand Officers, Elected Board Members, and my very, very special Sisters and Brothers. I am Jerry Martin, Chairman of the Texas Cardinals and it is my pleasure to present the report of the Texas Cardinals, Incorporated. Before I get into the report, I want to thank the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron for their support this past year. I want to thank the Line Officers for their support also. All of you allowed us to set up our tables at your functions and sell Cardinal merchandise. Without these courtesies, we would not be as successful as we have been. Our annual meeting was held on January 7, 2007 in Richardson, Texas. The large crowd overflowed the fixed seating and folding chairs were brought in to seat the remaining members and guests. This kind of support is most encouraging to the Board and all our staff. We encourage all of you who can, to come to the next annual meeting which will be held on January 20, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. here in San Antonio. There will be an ad in the December Bulletin to remind you one again and give the name and address of the facility where we will be meeting. The financial position of the Texas Cardinals is very strong. Our goal was to raise $250,000.00. If you recall, last year at Grand Chapter I reported to you that we had a net worth of $238,794.50. I am pleased to report that we now have a net worth of $258,593.36. If my math is correct, that is 103.4% of our goal! Of that $258,593, all but $19,767 is invested in Certificates of Deposit with interest rates ranging from 4.0% to 6% with various maturity dates. With the Grand Chapter sales of merchandise and the beginning of the School of Instruction schedule where we will have merchandise available for sale, we are postured to increase our net worth substantially over the next year. It is important to 290 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR remembers, that even though we have already exceeded our original goal, the future is never certain and costs are certainly escalating for everything. The funds of the Texas Cardinals were raised to pay expenses for which General Grand Chapter does not pay. However, financial assistance from General Grand Chapter has not yet been forthcoming and there is still confusion on how much and what, General Grand Chapter will pay for and what they will not pay for that must be paid by us. We have already had to pay for the deposit on the Fort Worth Convention Center out of Texas Cardinal funds and may have to front several more expenses that eventually should be reimbursed by General Grand Chapter. General Grand Chapter used to pay $100,000 of the expenses of a General Grand Chapter Session, but legislation passed in the 2003 Session in Portland, Oregon which should significantly increase that amount. Until they get the new funding amounts and procedures for drawing down the funds, we will have to continue to front expenses that should be covered by General Grand Chapter. The Texas Cardinals will continue its fund raising efforts in order to ensure that the 2009 General Grand Chapter Installation and the 2012 General Grand Chapter Session in Fort Worth, Texas will not be wanting for funds to ensure the warm reception to Texas for our guests from all over the world. We are not alone in raising funds for the aforementioned Installation and General Grand Chapter Session. Our wonderful friends and counterparts in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are having great success with their financial position. We are especially proud to acknowledge to you that Fred’s Partners, which is the name of the Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island counterpart of the Texas Cardinals, sent us a check for $7287.50 which was half of the $14,575 deposit we had to put down on the Fort Worth Convention Center.Some of them are with us today, and I would like to introduce them to you. Joan Campbell is the Executive Chairman for Fred’s Crew.Of course we have the Fred of Fred’s Crew here today, and that is Fred Clarke, our Right Worthy Associate Grand Patron, and the lady that keeps him organized and in the right place at the right time, as she also does for all us Texans who go visit up there, and that is Margaret Clarke. These fine Sisters and Brothers are also working hard to raise funds to share with us in putting on the 2009 Installation and 2012 General Grand Chapter Session. Please join me in giving them a hearty welcome and thanks for their efforts There are so many people who are responsible for the success of the Texas Cardinals. The dedicated group of Board Members who keep me on the right path are, Mrs. Alma Lynn Bane, Vice Chairman; Mrs. Eva Hicks, Secretary/Treasurer; and Mr. Henry Martin who is also General Chairman for 2012. Our Ex-Officio Member and the reason for it all, is Mrs. Rennie Ofton. Our General Co-Chairman for 2012 is Mr. Kenneth Gregory, and the Secretary to the 2012 Executive Committee is Mrs. Janice Herridge. Our Liaison Officers are: District 1, Mrs. Phyllis Macon; District 2, Mrs. Alma York; District 3, Mrs. Kaye Swain; District 4, Mrs. Georgia Campbell; and District 5, Mrs. Jean Thomas. The Membership and Information Committee members are: District 1, Mr. Billy Combest; District 2, Mrs. Betty Benham; District 3, Mrs. Yvonne Brownfield; District 4, Mrs. Patricia Stallings, and District 5, Mrs. Doris Hester. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 291 Our Merchandise Chairman is Mrs. Sharon Mosmeyer; Chairman of the Finance Committee is Mr H.Lee Stallings; Membership Secretary is Mrs. Janell Trees, and the Secretary to the Chairman is Mrs. Sharon Mosmeyer. These are your elected and appointed officers, but without all those other hard working volunteers who help in so many ways, we could not accomplish our goals. But the real reason for the fantastic success of the Texas Cardinals is all of you out there who have bought memberships in the Texas Cardinals, and everyone who has purchased Cardinal merchandise. You are the real heroes, the people who have put the Texas Cardinals where it is today. It would not and could not have happened with out you. I cannot find the words to express my thanks for all of your support. Would you all please stand, if you are a member of the Texas Cardinals, have bought Cardinal merchandise, worked providing refreshments at our meetings or helped in any other way, please stand and allow us to thank you. Before I close, I would like to remind you that Henry Martin and Kenneth Gregory are already working hard on the 2009 Installation plans, and the 2012 General Grand Chapter Session, and they have many of us already working also. They will be contacting many, many of you in the future to ask for your assistance. If you would like to help in some form or fashion, please let Henry or Kenneth know and I am sure they will be glad to hear from you. Sisters and Brothers, I thank you for your kind attention and for all you do not only for the Texas Cardinals, but for the good of our Order, especially you who work tirelessly month after month, year after year, in your Subordinate Chapters That is the life blood of our Order and there is nothing more important. Without you, there would be no Grand Chapter of Texas, or Texas Cardinals. Thank you. And, Worthy Grand Matron, I would move for the adoption of this report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the report of Texas Cardinals, Incorporated. Is there any discussion? I think it's an outstanding report. All of those in favor of this report make known by raising your blue card. Those opposed, same sign. Thank you for that excellent report. Sisters and Brothers, it is now 11:30 and we do have luncheons very soon. I want to thank you for your attention this morning. Haven't we attended to some good business this morning? I thank you for your attention. [applause] Sister Grand Warder, you will inform the Grand Sentinel that we are about to call this session from labor to rest, and direct him to permit no interruption while we are thus engaged. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, we are about to call this Grand Chapter from labor to rest, and you are directed to permit no interruptions while we are thus engaged. GRAND SENTINEL: Sister Grand Warder, the doors of Grand Chapter are secure, and there will be no interruptions. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron, the doors are secure and there will be no interruption. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Sister Grand Conductress, you will attend at the Altar. [The Holy Bible was closed.] I invite Brother Ed Warner, Past Grand Patron, to bring our benediction. 292 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR MR. ED WARNER: Sisters and Brothers, let us join hands. God, we're thankful for the day and for the many blessings You've given us, for Your watch care and for Your guidance. We're thankful that prayer has already been answered, that peace and harmony have prevailed and everything has went well. We're thankful, Lord, for each Committee and for their work and for all the work that has been done. We pray now that You will go with us in our separate ways, guide and direct us and bring us back safely. We pray in Jesus' Name, amen. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I now call the "In the Pursuit of Learning" session from labor to rest until 1:30 p.m. Thank you for your attention, Sisters and Brothers.

****** 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 293 Friday Afternoon Session

August 3, 2007

“THE JOY OF LEARNING”

1:00 p.m. Musical Prelude Mrs. Darla Dunaway March to the ABC’s Committee

1:30 p.m. Call to Order Mrs. Karen Morgenthaler Past Grand Matron of Texas

Mr. Jerry Martin Past Grand Patron of Texas FRID MRS. KAREN MORGENTHALER: Sisters and Brothers, we’re about to begin, if you would like to take your seats. A

Good afternoon, Sisters and Brothers. What a privilege has been extended to me and SESSION AFTERNOON Y my Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Jerry Martin, to greet each of you here in this beautiful city of San Antonio. I am sure that each of you has been renewing old friendships, as well as making new ones too. To our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Gerry Dusek, and our Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John Creel, thank you for giving us the opportunity of calling to order this Friday afternoon “The Joy of Learning” session of the 125th Grand Chapter of Texas. To our beautiful Organist over here, thank you for the beautiful music you have given to us this afternoon. Brother Jerry, I know you would like to address this membership. MR. JERRY MARTIN: Thank you, Sister Karen. I also wish to express my appreciation to Sister Gerry Dusek and Brother John Creel for the privilege of opening “The Joy of Learning” Friday afternoon session of the 125th Grand Chapter session. It is also a special delight for me to be in the Grand East again with the special lady who allowed me to serve with her in the Grand East in 2005. Sister Karen, together we used our reduced time of nine months to maximize the time and promote change in the way things have been done before. It was a special honor to serve with you in that fast, fantastic, sometimes almost magic, frantic, fulfilling nine months of service we gave to this lovely Order. Thank you. MRS. KAREN MORGENTHALER: Thank you, Brother Jerry. I now invite the Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron and other Grand Chapter Officers to enter the Grand Chapter room and to present their beautiful “School’s in Session” drill. The Grand Chapter Officers are beginning to form the “Lil Red Schoolhouse.” The Grand Marshal is leading the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron to school. Now the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron are taken home. Some of the Deputies caught the bus. [applause following conclusion of the drill] The Grand Officers will enter the Grand Chapter room. 294 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron to the East. [applause as they come to the East] Sisters and Brothers, you will join me in saluting our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron with Grand Honors. Grand Officers, you will assume your stations and prepare for the active duties of the Grand Chapter. Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Gerry, your year is almost at an end. May I say how proud we are of you. You have served our Order with honor and dignity in a most gracious manner. And to our Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John, yes, your year is almost at an end, too. Please know that you have influenced many lives with that charming quality you have of making everyone feel so special. Brother Jerry, will you bring remarks to these Grand Officers. MR. JERRY MARTIN: Thank you, Sister Karen. Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, it has been said that leaders are like eagles. They do not flock; therefore, you must find them one at a time. Fortunately for our Order, you were the ones we found. I must say, Worthy Grand Matron, that I remember when you were a candidate and you showed me your calendar for the year. The only days that weren’t filled were Wednesdays and Sundays. I thought to myself at that time, if she’s elected and works as hard then as she does as a candidate, we will have a great leader. You did win, and we did get a great leader. Worthy Grand Patron, you, too, are a dedicated person. I remember when I served as Grand Chaplain and you were the Grand Sentinel. I could see that someday you were bound for Worthy Grand Patron. I also remember a night this year when we were to do an installation together. You showed up right at the last — very last minute. Now we’d all been worried whether John was going to make it or not. But in he walked, calmly stated that he had run into a thunderstorm and a wind shear blew him into a ditch. He was stuck there for some time before rocking the car enough to get it out. But he walked in wet from the storm, still on time and performed the installation without a hitch. Now that’s dedication. [applause] Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, the Grand Chapter of Texas appreciates you for the remarkable job you have done in leading us this year. MRS. KAREN MORGENTHALER: Worthy Grand Matron, it is now my pleasure to present to you your gavel. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Karen Morgenthaler, Past Grand Matron, and Brother Jerry Martin, Past Grand Patron, I want to thank you for calling this “The Joy of Learning” session to order. How well I remember your beautiful Grand Chapter session in Galveston, and how excited I was as your Grand Conductress to make the introductions. I thank you for your assistance as I worked my way up the Grand Line. That was very, very special to me. Thank you, Brother Jerry, as you are always willing to assist, no matter what it is, for which we are very thankful. You help make us proud of District 5. Thank you. Sister Darla Dunaway, my friend, I thank you for the beautiful music you have given us. We sincerely thank you for sharing your special talents with us. Worthy Grand Patron, would you like to bring greetings to these members? 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 295 WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Sister Karen, Brother Jerry, knowing you two for as long as we’ve known you, it has been always a real treat to work with you and to serve with you. You are beautiful members of the Order of the Eastern Star, and you showed that today by the way that you opened our session this afternoon. Thank you so very much. Sister Darla, that was really wonderful music you put out. I thank you for that and your time in attending our session. Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Grand Warder. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: You will see that the doors to our Grand Chapter room are secure and inform the Grand Sentinel that we are about to call this Grand Chapter session from rest to labor, and direct him to permit no interruptions while we are thus engaged. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, we are about to call this session of Grand Chapter from rest to labor, and you are directed to permit no interruptions while we are thus engaged. GRAND SENTINEL: Sister Grand Warder, the Grand Chapter room is secure and there will be no interruptions. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron, the doors are secure and there will be no interruptions. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Sister Associate Grand Matron, you will ascertain and report if all present are members of the Order. ASSOCIATE GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will ascertain and report if all present are members of the Order. [The Grand Chapter was proved.] Worthy Grand Matron, all present are members of the Order. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Sister Grand Conductress, you will attend at the Altar. [The Holy Bible was opened.] I invite Sister Doris Hester, Past Grand Matron, to bring our invocation. MRS. DORIS HESTER: Sisters and Brothers, would you please join hands and with a prayerful heart let us go to our Lord in prayer. Heavenly Father, we come to you this “The Joy of Learning” session this afternoon thanking You for all the many blessings in life that we take for granted. We ask that You direct our actions as we continue our deliberations. May each action we take be for Your glory and for the good of our beautiful Order. We thank You for the traveling grace that brought each member safely to this 125th Grand Chapter session. May peace and harmony prevail. May we continue in the benevolent work to benefit those in need around us. We pray that You watch over our men and women in harm’s way and foreign lands. May this conflict end soon and they return safely to their families. Guide and direct those who will lead this organization in the future. May Your Will be done. In Your Name we pray, amen. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Doris, thank you for such a beautiful invocation. The membership sincerely appreciates your dedication to the Grand Chapter of Texas. Thank you. 296 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Worthy Grand Patron, would you like to greet our friend. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Sister Doris, we are grateful for your inspirational prayer and your continued devotion to our Order. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I declare “The Joy of Learning” session called from rest to labor. Sister Grand Warder, you will so inform the Grand Sentinel. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, “The Joy of Learning” session is called from rest to labor. You are directed to permit no interruptions. GRAND SENTINEL: Sister Grand Warder, the Grand Chapter is secure, and there will be no interruptions. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron, the doors are secure and there will be no interruptions. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. I have been informed that we are honored with the presence of another of our Past Grand Patrons. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will please present our Past Grand Patron, Brother Wayne P. Jones, at the Altar. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, it is indeed an honor and a privilege that I present Brother Wayne Jones, Past Grand Patron, Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Brother Wayne, how pleased we are to have you with us this afternoon. It is an honor and a privilege to have you in our midst. We so appreciate the fact that you traveled here to be with us. Worthy Grand Patron, would you like to greet Brother Wayne? WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Brother Wayne, it is always a pleasure to be in your company, sir. Your vast knowledge of Eastern Star, your love and your caring has always been an inspiration. Thank you for coming, sir. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort our Past Grand Patron to the East. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, what an honor it is for me to present our beloved Past Grand Patron, Brother Wayne Jones. Join me in saluting him with Grand Honors. I now invite Sister Jean Lee, our Fraternal Correspondent, to make her presentation. Sister Grand Conductress, you will close our Holy Bible. FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENT: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Grand East, Grand Representatives, Present and Former; My Sisters and Brothers: This place of service as Fraternal Correspondent has taught me more than ever that our Order is a support system of fellowship and purpose. The Order is a genuine spiritual fellowship. The fellowship we share creates a sense of purpose that gives us one of the most wonderful opportunities – the opportunity to advance world peace and understanding through charitable and educational projects. Since you and I are still around, that can only mean there are plenty more lives waiting to be affected by the good works of our Order. Grand Representatives are an important part of these good works because they are the 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 297 heart of the Order. Grand Representatives are appointed to strengthen the ties of fellowship among the 76 jurisdictions that belong to the General Grand Chapter. These jurisdictions are both inside and outside the continental United States and Canada. Visit the General Grand Chapter website to obtain information. Our Grand Representatives of Texas in other jurisdictions travel to their assigned states and countries to represent you, the wonderful Texas membership. Upon returning home, they send summaries of their visits to the Fraternal Correspondent to share with Texas members through the Official Bulletin. Being the reporter for the Grand Representatives of Texas Grand Chapter made it very real to me that the giving of ourselves is the way we change the world for better. The reports always expressed how warmly our Grand Representatives of Texas in other jurisdictions were received and how deeply we cherish the fraternal bond that exists among us. My first report came from Bonnie Varnell, representing New Mexico, followed by reports from: Marie Justice ...... Colorado Toni Crawford ...... New York Marie Russell ...... Utah Melynda Giesenschlag ...... Virginia I.H. (Skip) Smith ...... Ohio Annette Clark ...... Missouri Barbara Gregory ...... Rhode Island Lewis Mathison ...... Wisconsin Patricia Hart ...... Mississippi Betty Unlaub ...... Kansas Glenda Hitt ...... Georgia British Columbia & Yukon . . .Jessie Braswell Dewey Teague ...... Idaho Sherry Dieckmann ...... Oregon Georgia Campbell ...... Australia Three reports came in after the August Bulletin deadline. My successor will have the pleasure of writing these up. These reports came from Ken Morford, South Carolina; Ruth Powell, Delaware, and Jimmy Williams, Montana. It was a pleasure to read and study these reports. The reports made it clear that, although the jurisdictions are unique in their own ways, the foundation upon which the Order is built, continues to be the same. We all have the Holy Bible resting upon the altar, and we all display the flags of our states and countries. Several Grand Representatives pointed out in their reports they missed seeing the square and compasses placed upon the open Holy Bible. We in Texas continue to cherish this Masonic privilege. The exchange of ideas and good fellowship among the jurisdictions of General Grand Chapter is centralized at our International Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The history of every chapter is housed at International Headquarters in fireproof vaults. 298 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR This year exciting happenings strengthened the fraternal outreach of our Order. The most appropriate word for the Order of the Eastern Star in 2007 is OPTIMISM. In March, Right Worthy Grand Matron Barbara Benton and Right Worthy Grand Patron William Owen traveled to Guadalajara to institute a new chapter. Our Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron, Rennie Ofton, reported that formation of three chapters in Romania is underway. Nowadays it is said that a good job is hard to find! I can assure that the assignment as Fraternal Correspondent from Worthy Grand Matron Gerry Dusek and Worthy Grand Patron John Creel is a great job! I express thanks, as well, to Grand Secretary Nell Smith Drenner and her office, to Past Grand Matron Betty Friend, to Executive Committee Chairman Jack Friend, to Registration Chairman Donna Pope, and to the Grand Chapter Deputies and members serving as escorts for our cavalcade of flags by the Texas Grand Representatives and their counterparts. We thank Grand Marshal Vi Griffin for developing the World Friendship 2007 Drill. Flags represent hope, courage and love. The 63 flags you are about to see presented represent the world friendship shared by one million Eastern Star members as they carry the good works of the Order worldwide. Grand Marshal, I invite you to escort our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron to the drill floor for a close-up view of the World Friendship 2007 Drill. And now, let’s enjoy the Cavalcade of Flags as we recognize our current Grand Representatives: ALABAMA: JEANIE GRAHAM, Grand Representative; Escort: Barbara Dunn ALBERTA: JIM HEWLETT, Grand Representative; Escort: Patsy Hewlett ARIZONA: Presented by Deputy Grand Matron Lee Stark and her husband Mike ARKANSAS: JEAN HUNT, Grand Representative; Escort: Annette Curry AUSTRALIA: GEORGIA CAMPBELL, Grand Representative; Escort: Sherri Benton BOLIVIA: SHEILA NOWELL, Grand Representative; Escort: Lesa Smith BRAZIL: Presented by Deputy Grand Matrons Lucy Jones and Emily Biddle BRITISH COLUMBIA AND YUKON: JESSIE BRASWELL, Grand Representative; Escort: Mike Biddler CALIFORNIA:JANE KEY, Grand Representative; Escort: Kenneth Jackson COLORADO: MARIE JUSTICE, Grand Representative; Escort: James Glasscock CONNECTICUT: Presented by Deputy Grand Matron Tommie Fields and her husband George DELAWARE: RUTH POWELL, Grand Representative; Escort: Ben Clegg DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Presented by Deputy Grand Matrons Sherrie Fowler and Mary Wellman FLORIDA: MONICA MONK, Grand Representative; Escort: Sharon Marshall GEORGIA : GLENDA HITT, Grand Representative; Escort: Lorene Luce IDAHO : DEWEY TEAGUE, Grand Representative; Escort: Kathy Crews ILLINOIS: EDNA GOETTEE, Grand Representative; Escorts: Past Grand Matron Elise Hammack and Preston Haynes INDIANA: Presented by DIANE HOGAN, Grand Representative of Texas in Indiana; Escort: Deputy Grand Matron Tonya Foster 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 299 IOWA: SHIRLEY MEERSCHIDT, Grand Representative; Escort: Weldon Clampett KANSAS: BETTY UNLAUB, Grand Representative; Counterpart: Wendell Yockey KENTUCKY: BLANCHE ABBOTT, Grand Representative; Escort: Donald Hultquist LOUISIANA: MAY DIXON, Grand Representative; Presented by NORMA CAGLE, Grand Representative of Texas in Louisiana; Escort: Russell DiBenedetto MAINE : LILLIAN ARRINGTON, Grand Representative; Escort: Elbert Franks MANITOBA: MARSHA OWEN, Grand Representative; Escort: Jim Owen MARYLAND: RAY HERTENBERGER, Grand Representative; Escort: Christine Armstrong MASSACHUSETTS : JO ANN SNOW, Grand Representative; Escort: Mike Hall MICHIGAN: BLANCHE VINEYARD, Grand Representative; Counterpart: Marshall Gutierrez MINNESOTA: Presented by Deputy Grand Matron Chris Puckett; Escort: Al Caldwell MISSISSIPPI:PATRICIA HART, Grand Representative; Escort: Larry Hart MISSOURI: Presented by BEVERLY STEELMAN, Grand Representative of Texas in Missouri; Escort: Deputy Grand Matron Janice Richardson AMONTAN: JIMMY WILLIAMS, Grand Representative; Escort: Lorraine Williams NEBRASKA: Presented by Deputy Grand Matrons Robbie Langford and Judy Tucker NEVADA: Presented by Deputy Grand Matrons Nita Morris and Bennie Sue Rowe NEW BRUNSWICK: ELIZABETH WISE, Grand Representative; Escort: Sunny Wise NEW HAMPSHIRE: MARION PIERCE, Grand Representative; Escort: Chuck Pierce NEW JERSEY: ELOISE ZUSPANN, Grand Representative; Presented by Tommy Griffin, Most Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A.M., and Deputy Grand Matron Jennifer Batchelor NEW MEXICO : ALI FAE WRIGHT, Grand Representative; Escort: I.H. (Skip) Smith NEW YORK : TONI CRAWFORD, Grand Representative; Counterpart: Delores Morlang NORTH CAROLINA: GAYLE BROWN, Grand Representative; Counterpart: Les Taylor NORTH DAKOTA: CLEO LEMON, Grand Representative; Escort: Charles Lemon NOVA SCOTIA AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: Presented by Deputy Grand Matrons Priscilla Armstrong and Wendy Cartlidge OHIO: Presented by JANE ADKINS, Grand Representative of Texas in Ohio; Escort: Deputy Grand Matron Terri Hugo OKLAHOMA: MYRA BECKER, Grand Representative; Presented by JAMES PARKER, Grand Representative of Texas in Oklahoma; Escort: Joy Cox ONTARIO: Presented by MARGARET KERR, Grand Representative of Texas in Ontario; Escort: Lee Johnson 300 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR OREGON: SHERRY DIECKMANN, Grand Representative; Escort: Mark Dieckmann PENNSYLVANIA : RITA LYTLE, Grand Representative; Escort: Toby Lytle PUERTO RICO: Presented by Deputy Grand Matrons Linda Malak and Bertha Fincher QUEBEC: TOM MORGANTHAELR, Grand Representative; Presented by Linda Johnson and Bud Walker RHODE ISLAND: WAYNE HUDDLESTON, Grand Representative; Escort: Evelyn Huddleston ROMANIA: Presented by Deputy Grand Matrons Carolyn Tullos and Mae Dell French SASKATCHEWAN: Presented by NORMAN INK, Grand Representative of Texas in Saskatchewan; Escort: Freida Dillon SCOTLAND: Presented by Deputy Grand Matrons Nicki Bilski and Linda Ebeling SOUTH CAROLINA: KEN MORFORD, Grand Representative; Escort: Sharon DiBenedetto SOUTH DAKOTA:LYNN KEARNEY, Grand Representative; Escort: Karl ARthur Dresher TENNESSEE: JERRE STANDRIDGE, Grand Representative; Counterpart: Linda Rudy UTAH: Presented by Nancy and Bud Storey VERMONT: BOBBE CHAMBERLAIN, Grand Representative; Escort: Bill Bain VIRGINIA: BETTY SCOTT, Grand Representative; Counterpart: Kathy Parke WASHINGTON: BILL ARMSTRONG, Grand Representative; Escort: Nancy Armstrong WEST VIRGINIA : PAT ARCHER, Grand Representative, Escort: Past Grand Patron Henry Martin WISCONSIN: LEWIS MATHISON, Grand Representative; Escort: Bonnie Mathison WYOMING: Presented by Deputy Grand Matron Kerry Woods and her husband James The pride of the Grand Representatives in their work is well expressed by Jeanie Graham, Grand Representative of Alabama in Texas. When I asked her if she would beat Grand Chapter to participate in the flag drill, she said, “You bet I’ll be at Grand Chapter. I’ve waited 50 years for this.” Let’s thank them and Sister Vi again for the beautiful drill. I move the adoption of this report. Respectfully submitted, Jean Lee Fraternal Correspondent, 2006-2007 WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, we have a motion on the floor that we adopt this report of the Fraternal Correspondent. It comes from a Committee and needs no second. Is there any discussion? All those in favor of adopting the report of our Fraternal Correspondent, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. All opposed, same sign. The report is adopted. Thank you. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 301 Sisters and Brothers, we have a special presentation to make at this time. Sister Grand Warder. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: You will see that the doors to our Grand Chapter room are secure and inform the Grand Sentinel that we’re about to call this Grand Chapter session from labor to rest and direct him to permit no interruptions while we’re thus engaged. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, we’re about to call this Grand Chapter session from labor to rest, and you are directed to permit no interruptions while we’re thus engaged. GRAND SENTINEL: Sister Grand Warder, the doors are secure and there will be no interruptions. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron, your order has been obeyed and there will be no interruptions. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. I now declare this session of Grand Chapter from labor to at ease. Is our Chairman of The Wisdom of Our Founder Committee in the room yet? Sister Sharon. I present to you Sister Marty Drescher who is here to make introductions. Thank you. MRS. MARTY DRESCHER: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished East, my Sisters and Brothers: It is my privilege to introduce Kim Hindsing who is events manager of the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation here in San Antonio, Texas. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Sharon, our General Chairman of The Wisdom of our Founder Committee.

REPORT OF THE WISDOM OF OUR FOUNDER COMMITTEE

MRS. SHARON ADAMS: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished East, Sisters and Brothers: First, I must tell everyone hi! From my precious 91 year old mother. Those were her last instructions before I left for Grand Chapter Tuesday morning. If you would all say hi! Leahbelle on the count of 3, I can tell her everyone said hi! back. Second, I would like to thank the Worthy Grand Matron for the very great honor of being General Chairman of the Founder’s Day Committee for the past year. Will the District Chairmen please come up on stage? District I Ann Blanton District IV Sharon London District V Gary Bausell Districts II and III Chairmen Ruth Naron & Trey Smith were unable to be with us this afternoon Will all the Wisdom of Our Founder Members please rise while I give my report? 302 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Words can never convey my deep sense of appreciation to you for all you have done this past year. I know that we have sometimes been on committees we feel we did not contribute enough to, but that is certainly not the case this year. From the first school in September 2006 through the last of the 35 schools in February 2007, you worked to make our silent auctions benefiting breast cancer research a success. Then you continued working selling ads for our program books and collecting spon- sorship donations to cover our expenses. Finally, you hosted a large dinner and auction at Grand Chapter last night. Please accept my utmost thanks. I would also like to thank my chapter, Bluebell No. 856 and District 4, Section 5 for all the support this past year. Now for the Dollars & Cents: FOUNDERS DAY 159 CHAPTERS @ 100% $8,992.00 For chapters that have not gotten in your contributions, it is still not too late. Please be sure to end them to the office of the Grand Secretary through the end of August, 2007. And, Drum Roll, please The following are the final dollar results through 1:00 p.m. today: 35 School of Instruction Silent Auctions . . . . . $28,744.60 Program Advertising & Sponsor Donations . . $ 3,317.00 ...... $32,061.60 La Fiesta De La Estrella Dinner & Auction. . . $11,594.00 Sub Total ...... $43,655.60 Less Expenses ...... $ 3,334.00 Total ...... $40,321.60 We are pleased to submit this report of the 2006 – 2007 Founder’s Day Committee. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Hill Adams The Wisdom of Our Founder General Chairman We are pleased to submit this facsimile check to you, Worthy Grand Matron, as a reminder of the efforts of The Wisdom of our Founder Committee this year. I am also pleased to submit this report of the Founder’s Day Committee. [applause] You’ll note it’s a blank check, but I’m going to fill in the amount in just a minute. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Of course, $40,000, after expenses. We remember that the first 25 percent of a Worthy Grand Matron’s special projects go to our Grand Chapter. So we will be issuing a check today in the amount of twenty thousand dollars, and the remainder after all of the figures have been figured. Then we will be submitting another check to the Susan B. Koman Foundation. Our congratulations. We’re so pleased to be able to make this presentation today. MS. KIM HINDSING: I want to say thank you very much from everybody. This money will be used to serve the women in Bexar County that need it, that don’t have the money to go get the mammograms, the screening, the education and the treatments. So this 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 303 money is going to really help our community. Thank you for giving back. We’re amazed at the support we can get from all over Texas, especially here in San Antonio and everywhere. We really appreciate it. Thank you very much. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Sharon is trying to fill this out. As of right now it’s $40,000, but we don’t know what — we have other money coming in. Thank you, Sharon, so very much and your Committee and to each of you for opening your hearts and your pocketbooks for such a project. Thank you. Sister Grand Warder. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: You will see that the doors to our Grand Chapter room are secure and inform the Grand Sentinel that we are about to call this Grand Chapter session from rest to labor, and direct him to permit no interruptions while we’re thus engaged. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, we are about to call this session from rest to labor, and you are directed to permit no interruptions while we’re thus engaged. GRAND SENTINEL: Sister Grand Warder, the doors to the Grand Chapter are secure and there will be no interruptions. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron, your order has been obeyed and there will be no interruptions. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Sister Associate Grand Matron. ASSOCIATE GRAND MATRON: Worthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: You will ascertain and report if all present are members of the Order. ASSOCIATE GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will ascertain and report if all present are members of the Order. [The Grand Chapter was proved.] Worthy Grand Matron, all present are members of the Order. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Sister Grand Conductress, you will attend at the Altar. [The Holy Bible was opened.] I now declare this session called from rest to labor. I now call on Sister Jane Gregory, Past Grand Matron and General Grand Chapter Committee Member, for her report on Purposes and Policies.

REPORT OF THE PURPOSES AND POLICIES COMMITTEE

MRS. JANE GREGORY: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers: It is with pleasure that I present the five appointed members of this committee: Brother Henry Martin, District 1; Sister Betty Benham, District 2; Sister Alma Lynn Bane, District 3; Myself, Jane Gregory, District 4; and Brother Harry Cunningham was from District 5. The eight elective Grand Officers and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, making a total of 14 on the Purposes and Policies Committee. The committee met on Saturday, October 21st, 2006 at the Scottish Rite Temple in 304 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Houston, Texas. The meeting was called to order at 9:55 a.m. with prayer by Henry Martin, P.G.P. In accordance with Article 152J, the proposed Humanitarian program for 2007 – 2008 was presented by Mrs. Joyce Gilbert, Associate Grand Matron. Her proposed projects are as follows: 1. ESTARL 2. Benevolent Aid 3. Educational Fund 4. Youth 5. TMRC Activities The members of this committee voted unanimously the approval of these projects. The Associate Grand Matron distributed copies of her projects for the coming year and each was discussed. The following items were approved to be offered to the membership for a donation: Special committee and projects requiring advanced funding: 1. Calendar: “Music in Time” 2. Checkbook covers: “Music in Time” 3. Founder’s Day: “Reap the Harvest” 4. Grand Choir: “Singing With the Saints” 5. Proficiency: “Count Your Many Blessings” 6. Time and Talent: “Keyboard Players” 7. Youth of Today and Tomorrow: “Rhythm Movers” 8. Dress Button 9. Music Book: “Music Thru the Ages” 10. Symbolism Book 11. Gold, rhinestone and pearl pin 12. Jeweled necklace and earring set 13. Pink tote and cancer pin 14. Huntington’s disease research She also discussed in detail the “Music Among the Stars” concert to be held in April, 2008. Her plan is to place as little of the projects as possible in the sections and to carry the rest with her on the school schedule. Alma Lynn Bane moved to accept these projects. Seconded by Henry Martin and the motion passed. Worthy Grand Matron, I move for the adoption of this report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, we have a motion to adopt the report of Purposes and Policies. This requires no second as it is from a Committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, those of you who are in favor of the adoption of this report, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Those opposed, the same sign. This report is adopted. I now call on Sister Lola “Peaches” Wallace for her report on Development and Marketing. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 305 REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING COMMITTEE

MRS. LOLA “PEACHES” WALLACE: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Guests, my Sisters and Brothers: The Development and Marketing Committee was created to help solicit funds under the 501 (c) (3) Tax Code, to benefit the Eastern Star Home. I am completing my 5th year on this committee and through the years several bequests and grants have been committed to this Grand Chapter, including those received from trust accounts administered by the bank and, contributions from our own members. The mission of this committee has been completed with this Grand Chapter Session, but it is still important that our members, who love this Order, continue to remember our Grand Chapter and the good work we strive to do, when they prepare their wills and tes- taments. Thank you for permitting this Committee to serve in this capacity. Lola Peaches Wallace Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of this final report of the Development and Marketing Committee. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, we have a motion to adopt the report of the Development and Marketing Committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. This report is adopted. Thank you, Sister “Peaches.” I call on Brother Richard Sharp for the Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee report.

REPORT OF THE TITLES, DEEDS AND PROPERTIES COMMITTEE

MR. RICHARD SHARP: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee. This Committee is to review the titles and deeds of any properties transferred to Grand Chapter. There was no request for our services during this year. The members — Sister Jo Dibrell, Brother Larry Hart and Sister Robyn McGarr — of this Committee thank the Worthy Grand Matron and the Worthy Grand Patron for the opportunity to serve. Respectfully submitted, Richard Sharp, Chairman. Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of this report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, there is a motion to adopt the report of the Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all of those in favor of adopting this Committee report please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Those opposed, same sign. This report is adopted. Is Sister Mildred Blair, Chairman of our Museum Committee, in the room? I understand she’s not here. Sister Diane Markley, the Educational Fund Committee? Sisters and Brothers, I want to thank you for your attention this afternoon. I know that 306 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR you will want to join us this evening for our ESTARL program, followed by our Memorial Program and the Humanitarian Program. These will begin at 7 p.m. this evening. Now you won’t be terribly disturbed by this — I hope — Sister Grand Warder. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: You will inform the Grand Sentinel that we are about to engage in the ceremony of calling “The Joy of Learning” session from labor to rest, and direct him to permit no interruptions while we are thus engaged. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, we are calling this session of Grand Chapter from labor to rest, and you are directed to permit no interruptions while we are thus engaged. GRAND SENTINEL: Sister Grand Warder, the doors of the Grand Chapter are secure and there will be no interruptions. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron, there will be no interruptions and the doors are secure. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Will our Grand Choir now please give us our closing ode. [“Sweet, Sweet Spirit” sung in unison.] Sisters and Brothers, will you please bow in prayer as Brother Jack Guy, Past Grand Patron, leads us in our benediction. MR. JACK GUY: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Would you bow with me for prayer. Our Father in Heaven, we most humbly give thanks and praise to You for the many blessings You have bestowed upon each of us and our Order of the Eastern Star. We know, O Lord, that without You we are helpless, and that any and all accomplishments we have in our Order it is You, Lord, that deserves the credit and not us. Father, we pray that all that has transpired here today was pleasing in Your sight. If we have erred, we earnestly pray for Your forgiveness. We now ask that You be with us, Lord, through the remainder of Grand Chapter. Give us the strength and courage to do what is right and good, and we will be careful to give You the praise. In Jesus’ Name we pray, amen. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Grand Conductress, you will attend at the Altar. [The Holy Bible was closed.] I now declare this “The Joy of Learning” called from labor to rest until 7 p.m. this evening at which time I hope to see each of you.

****** 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 307 Friday Evening Session

August 3, 2007

"THE BEAUTY OF KNOWLEDGE"

6:45 p.m. Musical Prelude Mrs. Susan Smith Pediatric Services Committee

7:00 p.m. Call to Order Mrs. Jane Gregory Past Grand Matron of Texas

Mr. Nelson Campbell Past Grand Patron of Texas

MRS. JANE GREGORY: Good evening, my Sisters and Brothers. I am extremely FRID honored by the kindness and generosity of our Worthy Grand Matron to be privileged to call to order this "The Beauty of Knowledge" session of the Grand Chapter of Texas with A

Brother Nelson Campbell, Past Grand Patron of District 4, my special friend and SESSION EVENING Y Timekeeper. I guess I raised him right! Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron to the East. [applause as they come to East] Sisters and Brothers, behold your Worthy Grand Matron and your Worthy Grand Patron and salute them with the Grand Honors. Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Gerry, our friendship goes back some thirty years. We have traveled together; we have roomed together, and we have enjoyed many, many good times. I have made lasting memories of the friendships and remember well how you served the membership when you served on my Educational Committee. I love you. Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John Creel, we have not known each other for as many years as I have your Worthy Grand Matron, but I have found you to be very dedicated and loyal, and you have a love of the Order of the Eastern Star, which in turn has made you a wonderful Worthy Grand Patron loved by the membership. Brother Nelson, I know you, too, want to express your appreciation for their service. MR. NELSON CAMPBELL: Thank you, Sister Jane. Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, I thank y'all so much for giving me the opportunity to help open this Grand Chapter session. Past Grand Matron, Sister Jane Gregory, how honored and privileged I am to be standing in the Grand East with you. I think you and I have a special friendship. After all, I was one of yours and Brother Glenn's Timekeepers. Then when Brother Glenn Whitaker could not attend this Grand Chapter session and you selected me to be his replacement, well, that was an extra special honor. How many of you have heard the words, "To everything there's a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die"? Time is the essence of all things. It has a way of quickly marching on. All too quickly the days are gone. And so it is that once again we come to the precious hour of this Grand Chapter session when we pause to pay tribute of love and remembrance to those Sisters and Brothers who have 308 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR served with honor and distinction and who have followed the Star beyond our earthly vision. We extend our deepest sympathy to all who have lost loved ones during this past year. Thank you. MRS. JANE GREGORY: Again, Worthy Grand Matron, thank you for the signal honor of opening your Friday night session with my very fine and much loved Past Grand Patron, Brother Nelson Campbell. I now extend to you your gavel. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Grand Conductress, you will attend at the Altar. [The Holy Bible was opened.] At this time I would ask Mrs. Rosemary Swetland, Past Grand Matron, to bring our invocation. MRS. ROSEMARY SWETLAND: May we pray. Good evening, dear Father God. We are thankful to have You among us this evening as we present our benevolent work and remember those wonderful members who have gone to meet You. How grateful we are, Father, to live in a country that allows us to celebrate freedom and to gather in a wonderful assembly such as this. Father God, bless the endeavors of our great fraternity of the Order of the Eastern Star. Grant to us wisdom to recognize our duty of service to mankind, and protect and comfort us as we serve in our respective capacities as members of a fraternity based on Your Star in the East. We now commit this evening to Your glory and honor, give thanksgiving for Your love of each of us just as we are at this moment and look forward to continued blessings of joy and peace as we walk in Your path of light. We petition this prayer in the name of our Blessed Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I now declare this "The Beauty of Knowledge" session called to order. Sister Jane Gregory, General Grand Chapter Committee Member, and Brother Nelson Campbell, Past Grand Patron, I deeply appreciate your calling this "The Beauty of Knowledge" session to order. Sister Jane, I recall your "A Time for All Things" session as well as the good times we have shared down through the years. I thank you for sharing your knowledge and your wisdom along the way. Brother Nelson, we appreciate you and your years of service on the Board. Thank you for your dedication and for sharing this time with us to open this session with enthusiasm. Sister Rosemary Swetland, Past Grand Matron, thank you for your words of faith, hope and love expressed in your prayer tonight. Please know how much this membership appreciates you and your talents. Thank you. Worthy Grand Patron, I know that you would like to greet our friends. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Sister Jane and Brother Nelson, how great it is that you called "The Beauty of Knowledge" session to order. Your enthusiasm and love for our membership is very inspiring. Sister Rosemary, your prayer was just as lovely as your music. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: At this time I welcome Sister Marilyn Knowlton, our ESTARL General Chairman. Sister Marilyn. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 309 REPORT OF THE ESTARL COMMITTEE

MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Officers, Past Grand Matrons, Past Grand Patrons, other Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers: It is indeed a pleasure and an honor to welcome you to this ESTARL service and awards ceremony, "Teaching God's Word" program tonight. The Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership was adopted in Texas at the 1956 Grand Chapter session. ESTARL has been a part of our Humanitarian program for 51 years. We are very proud to assist deserving young men and women to further their training. These young women and men whom we honor tonight have heard His call and are prepared to offer their lives to His service. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve on this Committee this year and to help these young people, but I could not do it by myself. It took all of the District Chairmen. And at this time I would like to introduce them to you. Would you please come forward as I call your name. Sister Wanda Fay Gilmore, District 1; Sister Jane Ramos, District 2, could not be with us tonight; Sister Georgia Orr, District 3; Sister Connie Autrey, District 4; and Sister Beverly Sinclair, District 5. Join me in showing them how much we appreciate them. [applause] At this time I would like to call on Paul Tanner, a District 5 recipient who attends Logan Seminary, to bring us our invocation. Please stand as we unite in prayer. MR. PAUL TANNER: If you would pray with me. Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for the blessings You pour out on us, God. Thank You for the love that You have shown us. And, Father, I thank You personally for the love that I have experienced through You and through those that love You. Father, I pray now for the ministries of those who are here, those who are in Eastern Star, God, and those who are receiving awards, God, that You would bless those ministries and that You would continue to allow them to grow and allow them to glorify Your Name. God, I pray for the education of the recipients, that You allow that to be a time of great growth and great knowledge gained and allow that to grow them into ministers for Your Name, Father. Father, again we just thank You for the gifts You give us. We just pray that You'll continue to bless us. It's in Your Son's Name that we pray. Amen. MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: You may be seated. At this time we will have a music selection by Doran Henry. [applause followed song] Thank you. At this time we'll have Ryan Dennis, a District 2 recipient who attends Lubbock Christian University, to bring us the Scripture reading. MR. RYAN DENNIS: I'll be reading from Matthew 28:19-20. "So go and make followers of all the people in the world, baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit. Obey everything I have taught you. I will be with you always, even until the end of this age." MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: Thank you, Ryan. At this time our message for the evening will be brought by Vance Elliott, a District 5 recipient who attends Perkins School of Theology. 310 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR MR. VANCE ELLIOTT: Thank you. First of all, I'd like everyone to know that I come with great credentials tonight. Many of you may have seen the commercial about the so-called expert who is supposed to have some type of certification. Someone asked him, "Well, you are certified in this, aren't you?" And he said, "No, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night." Well, someone has asked me, "Do you have a doctorate in ministry?" And I said, "No, but I did marry a former Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow Girls." [applause] That's even better than a Holiday Inn Express. She said that I would be in big trouble if I said how many years ago that was. But I want to compliment this program, this organization. Y'all do a very thorough job. Even though it has been over twenty years, she has still been an advisor of me for many years, every day of my life. Teaching God's Word, what an appropriate theme for the Eastern Star. The scholarships awarded this evening are for university education that provides wisdom and training in religious leadership. But I want to share with you tonight that it is the power of the Holy Spirit that makes teaching God's Word such a joy. Amen? Yes. Teaching God's Word. You know, there's lots of forms of wisdom. I'm reminded of the convent way off in South Texas. There was an elderly Mother Superior that was in her 90's, but not in very good 90's. She was getting ready to be with her Holy Father. The rest of the nuns in the convent went to comfort her and to reflect God's love to her and to comfort her with God's presence. One of them brought a little glass of warm milk. The warm milk sat there for two hours. The doctor came in and said, "Now, ladies, it's not much longer. Y'all need to start wrapping it up." So one of the nuns went to the kitchen and poured the warm milk out and poured a fresh cup of cold milk and reached up in the cabinet and found some old Irish whiskey and just put a little shot in there, took it back there and put it on Mother Superior's tableside by her bed. She drank it. Thirty minutes went by and about the whole glass was gone by this time. The doctor came in and said, "Now, Sisters, we're in our last hour. Y'all need to start moving out and giving her a little more comfort and time by herself." So the nuns said, "Mother Superior, you know there's only about an hour left and you'll go be with our Heavenly Father. Are there any words of wisdom that you can pass on to us before you leave?" And she said, "Don't sell that cow." [laughter] We can all benefit from words of wisdom like that. However, there are no words of wisdom that can replace teaching God's Word. I have encountered many women of the Eastern Star -- and let me tell you I know and have found that they usually have both -- words of wisdom and words of God. Knowing God intimately and teaching God's Word in your community certainly qualifies you all as disciples. So let's see what Jesus had to say to His disciples after His death and resurrection. As was just read in Matthew, go make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember I am with you always to the end of the age. Don't you want to go and teach people how to obey everything that Jesus taught us and commanded us? Don't you want to teach people how to be cleansed of their sins, so that they can be enriched through the love of Jesus Christ? Isn't that just an awesome feeling, to let people know how their sins can be cleansed and they can reveal the love of Jesus Christ? 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 311 It reminds me of a father. He came home, and his little daughter was playing in the mud. He said, "Sweetheart, you sure are pretty muddy." And the little girl responded and she said, "Yes, Daddy, but I'm even prettier clean." Boy, she had it right! Folks, everyone is prettier with their sins cleansed through Jesus Christ. Everyone has a more glowing joy when they're cleansed and pretty through the power of the Holy Spirit. We all have times when we have been given good advice, words of wisdom. We did- n't take it always. But, Brothers and Sisters, making disciples of all nations, well, that's more than advice. You see, advice is something we go to ask a friend or a relative. Like the time that I knew my father who was a Mason -- I said, "I need your help here, Dad. I know you have the right Christian training, and I'm getting ready to propose and I'm going to run this by you." I wanted to tell my wife, "Sweetheart, I love you so much, but I'm going to go into the ministry some day, and I won't be able to provide all those wealthy things and have that big house on the hill like Johnny Green, but I" -- He goes, "Wait a minute, Son. Never compare yourself to someone else. Just provide what you can provide. But don't compare." But I wouldn't listen to him. I thought it was important that she know that it was my love that would sustain us, not my money. So I went over to Shelby and I said, "Sweetheart, we've been dating for a year. I love you with all my heart. Now I'm going to go into the ministry, so I don't think I'll ever be able to have all those millions of dollars like Johnny Green. And I won't be able to buy you a big mansion like that big ranch house Johnny Green has on the hill. But I will love you. I will never forsake you; I will never leave you. Will you marry me?" Tears came down her cheeks. She said, "Oh, Vance, I've been excited about this one moment for so long." She said, "I've been waiting for it. But before I answer, could you tell me a little more about Johnny Green?" [laughter] Now you see, those are words of wisdom that I didn't pay attention to. Okay. That was good advice from my father. But this evening we are talking about a more exciting feeling, a wonderful experience and the most joyful thing you'll ever remember doing. That is sharing your faith, your true being of what makes you who you are. Now I begin an appointment to start from ground zero a new Methodist church here in San Antonio next month. One question a new church planter -- which is what we're called -- must be able to answer is this. Are you a church planter who is demonstrating your love for God, or are you a lover of God trying to demonstrate that you can plant a new church? We must first be lovers of God, Brothers and Sisters, before we can authentically teach the Word of God. It must be an everyday part of our lives. It must be something of our own fabric that we talk about regularly. Let me give you an example of what I'm talking about. Now, rather than asking you to stand up on this, I'm going to ask that you raise both hands if you know the answer to this question. Okay? This is going to be really kind of cool for me because I would like somebody to take a picture of me talking to over a thousand people, preaching, and they all have their hands up. This is going to be a unique experience for both of us. Okay? Listen to this question here. By a show of hands -- both hands, please; not just one -- how many of you know the denomination, church affiliation or theology of the actor Tom Cruise? Tom Cruise, the actor. How many of you know who he's affiliated with? Look at all the hands. Look at this. You can put your hands down now. 312 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR One thing is for sure. Tom Cruise believes in Scientology, doesn't he? Right or wrong. And he isn't afraid to talk about it. The reason so many people know that is because in every interview he has, he talks about Scientology. It's not just because he's famous. It's because at every opportunity he talks about what he believes in. I don't think Scientology has anything to do with God the Father or Christ our Savior. But be sure, Tom Cruise believes in it, and he talks about it. So what about us? What are we to say? We believe in something far greater and far more real than a manmade philosophy or religion. We believe in the Creator, in the Son Jesus Christ that came to be with us and to save us, to give us eternal life. Brothers and Sisters, I want you to be excited when you leave, to share your faith because you have more of a genuine, real faith than that of someone like Tom Cruise who shares it every day. Falling in love -- falling in love with your Savior – falling in love with people, that will make you excited when you're getting engaged. But falling in love with Jesus Christ will make you excited about being saved. I recall the excitement of a young couple that dated up at SMU. The young man was going to Perkins School of Theology, and he was dating a girl that was going to Cox Business School. He would escort her to her dormitory every night. This had been going on for several months. He wanted to give her a good night kiss so bad, but he felt that everything he did had to be based on Scripture. He just couldn't find anywhere in the Bible where it said he could kiss this girl, so he wasn't doing it. He searched the Bible very closely, and finally he found it. Romans 16:16, "Greet one another with a holy kiss." So he goes to his preacher and he says, "Now, Preacher, see here. This says I can kiss my girlfriend, doesn't it?" And the pastor said, "Well, now, easy there, pal. What you're wanting is a romantic kiss, and this is talking about a casual acquaintance, loving your neighbor. This is not a romantic kiss. It's just a greeting." Oh, he was so disappointed. He kept on escorting this girl for the next few nights. By this time she's kind of getting a little frustrated herself. He went over there and he got ready to leave her at the dorm. He looked into her eyes, and she looked into his. They were so excited and in love. He didn't do anything, so finally she just grabbed him by the coat collar, pulled him over and laid a wet one on him for about ten seconds. He came back and he said, "Oh, Scripture, Scripture. I need some Scripture." And she said, "Matthew 7:12. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." [laughter] Now listen. This is just an example that nobody had to teach you how to fall in love with your spouse, and the excitement involved in introducing your fiancee -- do you remember that? Introducing your fiancee to your parents. Maybe some of you have had the wonderful experience of your child calling and saying, "Someone special is coming home with me. I think this is the one." So if it was a guy, they would talk to their dad about making sure everything was perfect. If it was a daughter, she'd be saying, "Oh, Mom, what are you going to cook? Are we going to have just the perfect thing?" Mom is excited. She gets the best crystal and china out, and everything has got to be clean. Everything has got to be just so good and so perfect. There's so much excitement the first time that you're being introduced to someone that your child truly loves. There's so much excitement as you recall when it was you that wanted to introduce your spouse to your parents. Remember that joy and that excitement. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 313 You see, there's just something special about introducing someone you love to someone you love. There's just something special about that. So, Brothers and Sisters, nobody needs to teach you how to introduce Jesus Christ. No. If you'll just spend time with Jesus, get to know Jesus, love Jesus as intimately as you know your spouse, as intimately as you love your children and your grandchildren or your closest friend, then you'll know how to introduce someone you love to someone you love. Let us pray. Loving, gracious God, we thank You so much for this organization that draws us closer to You. Lord, with Your love and our intimate relationship with You, we can now go out and be disciples and make disciples of all nations. What a wonderful experience, Lord, it is to have the privilege to speak to such wonderful Christians. They represent people all over this great state, not just one small community. What a difference we can make in our communities all across Texas, to go back and share our love and our faith in You, our Savior. Amen. MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: Thank you, Vance. As school costs rise, many students need assistance to make ends meet. Remember, your donations tonight become the start of next year's ESTARL Committee by helping those who are devoting their lives to teaching God's Word. Before I ask the Pages to pick up the boxes to collect the ESTARL love offering tonight and return the boxes back to the tables over here, I'm going to ask Paul Tanner to come and lead us in prayer. Sisters and Brothers, open your hearts because these students need assistance with the cost of living rising today. After he does the offer- torial prayer, would the Pages and Deputies please come pick up the boxes and take up the donations and return them to the table, please. MR. PAUL TANNER: Will you pray with me. Dear Heavenly Father, as we prepare to give back to You, I pray that You'll speak to each of our hearts. Show us the right amount to give, God; and bless the amount that we do give out of the abundance You've given to us. Father, I do pray that You'll bless this money and bless those that are receiving it and giving it as well that it'll be used to further Your Kingdom, Father, through the teaching of Your Word. And, Father, as we demonstrate our love through giving money, You also remind us that we can demonstrate our love by giving so much more: our time and our lives and giving it not just to our friends, but those, Father, who really need You. I pray that You'll teach us what it means to love You and to share Your love as we were just told about. It's in Your Holy Name we pray, amen. MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: Pages, would you assist the Deputies, please. Doran, would you sing for us again. MR. DORAN HENRY: Let me say that it is an honor and a privilege to be with you in San Antonio. I had the privilege of being with you last year in Fort Worth. It is truly a blessing, this ESTARL scholarship. I thank you. I've decided to sing a song a capella, one that you will know. And I ask if you will, when you know the chorus or you know the words, to please join me as we sing. [singing of "How Great Thou Art"] MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, would you join us, please. We are pleased to present the 2007 scholarships for students that were able to attend tonight. I have the pleasure of presenting Sister Wanda Gilmore who will call the names from District 1. 314 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR MRS. WANDA FAY GILMORE: Those from District 1 receiving scholarships include Paul Joseph Nolan, Cale Garret Stevens, Timothy Ferry, Janet Elaine Miller and Jacqueline S. Hayes. None of them were able to be here this evening, but will receive the scholarships. Thank you. [applause] MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: From District 2, we have Dennis Ryan who is sponsored by Lubbock. He goes to Lubbock Christian College. [applause] Georgia Orr from District 3. MRS. GEORGIA ORR: We had seven recipients from District 3, but, unfortunately, only one could be here with us tonight. Doran Henry. [applause] He is attending Truitt Seminary in Waco and he is sponsored by Hadassah Chapter 188. MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: District 4, Sister Connie Autrey. MRS. CONNIE AUTREY: In District 4 we only had one recipient that was able to be with us tonight. That's Kelly L. McIntosh. She was sponsored by Tomball Chapter #838. She attends Southern Methodist University, Perkins School of Theology. I also would like to tell you that Sister Kelly is an Eastern Star member of Tomball Chapter #838. [applause] MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: Beverly Sinclair from District 5. MRS. BEVERLY SINCLAIR: Thank you. We're last, but we're not least in this great District 5. Correct? We're glad to be here. I have six recipients from District 5. I am so pleased to say that we have three of them here tonight. We have Paul Tanner; he's attending Logan Seminary at Hardin Simmons in Abilene, Texas. He is sponsored by our chapter, Robert Lee #187. [applause] We also have Vance Elliott. He attends Southern Methodist University, Perkins School of Theology, Dallas, Texas. Sponsored by Hondo #404. [applause] And we have Lindsey Harvey, University of Texas at San Antonio, sponsored by Bexar #616. MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: Sisters and Brothers, join with me in showing these recipients how much we appreciate them and how proud we are of them at this time. [applause] We'll now have greetings from our Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John Creel. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Sister Marilyn, thank you, your District Chairmen, and the ESTARL recipients for that wonderful, wonderful program. Your loyalty to our Order and love of our Lord was very reflected in your program. The recipients that you have chosen tonight are well worth the effort that you put out for them, very deserving. I know that they will put the money to good use, because being a college student today is not easy. Thank you so very much for your hard work and trouble. [applause] MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: We will now have greetings from our Worthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, Sister Marilyn, my good friend, and the District Chairmen of the ESTARL Committee for your beautiful ESTARL program and presentation and for your report. To the participants tonight, thank you for your love of our Lord as it shines forth in your work. We thank you for the service that you have chosen to provide. Thank you. [applause] MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: At this time I invite -- and I can call her Sister -- Kelly McIntosh, a recipient from District 4 and a student at Perkins School of Theology, to give the response on behalf of all the recipients. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 315 MS. KELLY McINTOSH: Good evening. What an honor and a privilege to come before each of you this day, knowing that each one of you personally and singly and lovingly is helping to make disciples by supporting the education that is required for religious persons. We are told in Philippians 1:6 that he who has started a good work in us will see it through till completion, until the day of Christ Jesus. What an honor it is to be united with you in that discipleship of spreading the Gospel to the world. Thank you, each and everyone of you. [applause] MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: Thank you, Sister Kelly. Prayers help us to remember that our lives are sustained by a higher power. The presence and wisdom of the Divine Power will stay with us always. Lindsey Harvey, our recipient from District 5 and a student at the University of Texas at San Antonio, will close our ESTARL program with our benediction. MS. LINDSEY HARVEY: Will you pray with me, please. Father, we are so thankful for who You are and all that You have blessed us with. Father, we thank You for Your Son Jesus Christ and for Him giving His life so that we could be free of our sins and spend eternity with You. God, I thank You for Your love and Your compassion and Your grace that we do not deserve, but, Father, You still give it to us. Lord, I thank You that You joined us tonight and that You have been in the midst of our meeting tonight. Father, I thank You for this organization and their support of us college students, us poor college students that are trying to make it through school, Father, so that we can serve You best. And, Lord, we just ask that as the recipients, as we go out and finish our school and work very hard, Father, to serve You to the best of our abilities, Father, I ask that You bless us and help us through school. Be with everyone in this room tonight, and bless them and love them. Continue to pour down Your love and grace upon our lives. We thank You; we honor You. You get all the praise and all the glory. It's in Your Name we pray. Amen. MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: This concludes our ESTARL program. The Installed Grand Officers will now exit the Grand Chapter room in preparation for the Memorial Program. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I now welcome Sister Gloria Bennett, our Grand Chaplain.

REPORT OF THE GRAND CHAPLAIN

GRAND CHAPLAIN: Will you join me in thanking our Grand Organist for that lovely prelude. [applause] Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Officers, General Grand Chapter Committee Members, Past Grand Matrons, Past Grand Patrons, my Sisters and Brothers. Our Grand Family has been greatly saddened by the loss of our Grand Martha, Sister Ola Mae David, who passed from our midst on July 24, 2007, to be with the Lord. We have been equally saddened by the passing of three beloved Past Grand Patrons who also heard the tolling of our Master’s call and joined Him in Paradise: Brother Charles Morris on December 6, 2006; Brother Richard T. Porter on January 9, 2007; and Brother Harry G. Cunningham on July 8, 2007. It is difficult to bear the loss of these so very dear Stars. 316 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Although we mourn the loss of each of these, we are comforted by the memories that we cherish and that are dear to us. We are comforted by God’s word from Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.” In addition to numerous Schools of Instructions and Fraternal Visits across our state, I had the honor of participating in the Constituting of Kirbyville Chapter No. 1143 on August 26, 2006. Expressions of condolences, sympathy and other cards numbering 351 were mailed to our sisters and brothers during the year. These consisted of 75 sympathy remembrances to other Grand Jurisdictions, as well as 276 memorials, sympathy, get well, thinking of you and other communications to the families of our own members in Texas. I pray that each were comforted by these cards, letters and expressions of love. In other Grand Jurisdictions, we mourn the loss of: Past Grand Matrons 28 Past Grand Patrons 42 Grand Esthers 2 Grand Organists 2 Grand Sentinel 1

The Subordinate Chapters of Texas mourned the loss of 1,530 members “For Whom the Bell Tolled” during this 2006 – 2007 Grand Chapter Year.

“We little knew that mourning, that god was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.”

As this year of service comes to a close, I am reminded that is has been one of the more memorable in my life. I am deeply honored to have been a part of your Grand Family as Grand Chaplain, and I thank you from a grateful heart. One accepts the position in hopes of being a blessing to others, through service, always to find that one is personally blessed beyond measure. And, God continues to amaze us as He matures us and changes us through both our giving and receiving. This has been an awesome experience, and I pray I have not only fulfilled my charge to the Grand Chapter of Texas, but to your satisfaction and expectation, to that of my Brothers and Sisters, and especially to the glory of God. My humble prayer is that our Memorial Service will be a blessing to those who have lost their loved ones this last year, and that it will be meaningful to everyone present. “Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.” Respectfully submitted, Grand Chaplain 2006 – 2007 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 317 At this time, I now invite the Installed Grand Officers, Grand Examiners and Fraternal Correspondent to present the “Light of the Cross” Memorial Formation under the direction of Mrs. Vi Griffin, Grand Marshal, and to the musical accompaniment of the Plangentes Dei Handbell Choir of the St. Andrews United Methodist Church of San Antonio under the direction of Dr. Douglas R. Boyer.

Dedication Mrs. Gloria Bennett, Grand Chaplain Sisters and Brothers, this “For Whom the Bell Tolls” Memorial Service of Remembrance is lovingly dedicated to the memory of our beloved Grand Martha, Ola Mae Davis and our beloved Past Grand Patrons, Charles Morris, Richard T. Porter and Harry G. Cunningham whose dedication and love to the noble principles of our beautiful Order brought much love and service. It is also dedicated to our precious Sisters and Brothers who have also heard the tolling bell of our Master. What is our sorrow, but our joy turned inside out? Another year, with its joys and sor- rows, has passed away and only memories now remain. “There comes a time in the experiences of life when each mortal must submit to the severance of the cords that bind us to things earthly, in order that we may be partakers in things celestial.” Let us now pause and pay loving tribute to those for “whom the bell has tolled.” He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit hath said: “Be thou faithful until the end and I will give thee a crown of Life. [Revelations 2:7] “There is no death! The stars go down To rise upon some other shore, And bright in heaven’s jeweled crown They shine for evermore.” It has been said, “No man is an island unto himself. Every man is part of the whole, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, the land is the less, as well as if the home of a friend were; any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore ask not for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” [TOLLING]

Tribute to General Grand Chapter Members

In this hour of remembrance, we pause to pay tribute to the General Grand Chapter members who have answered God’s call during the preceding year. “The light of our Sister’s and Brother’s Star has been darkened. No longer do they sparkle and shine in the skies of our earthly vision. But the Fidelity, Constancy, Loyalty, Faith and Love of the heroines of our Order prompt us to believe that although they have heard the toll of the bell, they have ‘risen to shine upon some fairer shore. In our beloved Order we learn the true meaning of a richer, fuller life and of the faithful service to our Heavenly Father. We cherish in our hearts lovely memories of our loved ones, and give thanks to God for all the years they were with us. May their examples of loving service inspire us all to greater effort…”that we may truly know ‘for whom the bell tolls’ and that we may be prepared for that great reward on High. 318 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Death is just the gentle tolling of a bell Beyond whose veil there is rest and peace where they may dwell And may it help to ease your loss, and bring you comfort too, To know that on the other side, your loved ones wait for you.

Making the presentation is Mrs. Rennie Ofton, Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron and PGM of Texas; escorted by Mr. Jerry Martin, PGP of Texas. [TOLLING]

Tribute to Past Grand Patrons of Texas

God, in His infinite wisdom, found reason to call our Brothers, Charles Morris, Past Grand Patron 1994 – 1995; Richard T. Porter, Past Grand Patron 1969 – 1970; and Harry G. Cunningham, Past Grand Patron 1988 – 1999 and Right Worshipful Past Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A.M. to the celestial lodge above “from whose journey no traveler returns.” To us it would seem that they had not yet finished their service here. Ingersoll appropriately once said: “From the tree of life fall the buds and the blossoms as well as the ripened fruit.” God has a plan for you and for me. Later, we may have a better understanding, for God said: “Have faith in me and ye shall see the light.” Warm and precious is the memory of our departed ones who have heard the “call” and stepped through the veil to the celestial lodge and dwell in the land of glory. Our brothers left with us a great heritage. They were blessed with the love and admiration of a multitude of devoted family and friends.

There is no death! The leaves may fall, And flowers may fade and pass away – They only wait, through wintry hours, The Coming of the May1

“We walked life’s pathway together With him who for many a day Has been our close friend and leader Along the onward way. Then comes the call for service In a higher and better sphere, And we miss that faithful comrade Whose friendship we hold so dear.”

Making the presentation is Mrs. Alma Carter, PGM of Texas; escorted by Mr. Henry Martin, PGP of Texas. [TOLLING] 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 319 Tribute to Subordinate Chapter Members of Texas

As we remember the 1,521 beloved subordinate chapter members who have “heard the bell toll” have answered the call and have entered our Father’s mansion for everlasting life, we know their earthly deeds may perish, but their Heavenly deeds will shine with undiminished luster and with renewed splendor in God’s celestial mansion above. We grieve, but we do not despair for Jesus Christ said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust 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 back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.” [John 14:1-4]

There is no death! An angel form Walks o’er the earth with silent read; He bears our best-loved ones away, And we call them “dead.”

He leaves our hearts all desolate – He plucks our fairest, sweetest flowers; Transplanted into bliss, they now Adorn immortal bowers.

Making the presentation is Mrs. Elise Hammack, PGM of Texas; escorted by Mr. Lee Stallings, PGP of Texas. [TOLLING]

Tribute to Grand Officers of Other Grand Jurisdictions

The “Bell has tolled” over the past year and called many sisters and brothers of other Grand Jurisdictions, and our sympathy goes out to them. The Grand Chapter of Texas wishes to reverently pay our tribute of respect and fraternal love to them.

“Every year the Father calleth Some loved ones to endless rest And our hearts though filled with sadness Can only say, He knoweth best.”

The bird-like voice, whose joyous tones Made glad this scene of sin and strife, Sings now an everlasting song Amid the tree of life.

Where’er He sees a smile too bright, Or soul too pure for taint of vice, He bears it to that world of light, To dwell in Paradise.” 320 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Making the presentation is Mrs. Jane Gregory, PGM of Texas; escorted by Mr. Harold Trammell, PGP of Texas. [TOLLING]

Tribute to Military

And now we honor those who have paid the “Supreme Sacrifice” in the service of their country, that we may continue our blessed way of living in America. They were loyal to their country, to the ideals for which it stands, and to their God. We carry in our hearts a prayer for that peace we hope may yet come to this troubled world, hoping and praying always for the advent of that glorious day, when “The mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains;…when swords shall be beaten into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks; when nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.” [Micah 4:1-3] May they rest in peace, and may the bells of freedom continue to ring in their memory.

“Do not stand at my grave and weep… I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awake in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft star-shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry… I am not there. I did not die.”

Making the presentation is Mrs. Betty Phillips Benham, PGM of Texas; escorted by Mr. Jack Guy, PGP of Texas. [TOLLING] FINAL PRESENTATION OF WGM [with tribute to Grand Martha] Finally we pay loving tribute and honor to our Grand Martha 2006 – 2007, Sister Ola Mae Davis, who heard the Lord’s tolling call and passed from this earthly life on July 24, 2007. Each of us feels a keen sense of loss on her passing. Yet, we are comforted by God’s word which has special significance to us: “I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and, whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believeth thou this?” [John 11:25-26] We would not close this Memorial Service of Remembrance without thanking and praising God that out of the broken column and the darkness of the grave spring “The Light of the Cross” through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Lord redeems the souls of His ser- vants, for Jesus promised us by saying, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” [John 14:6] And ever near us though unseen…The dear immoral spirits tread; For all the boundless universe is Life…there is no death! 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 321 Making the final floral presentation this evening, in dedication of this “For Whom the Bell Tolls” Memorial Service of Remembrance is Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron, escorted by Mr. John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron. [TOLLING AND RAN- DOM BELL RINGING]

Music: “Amazing Grace” Arranged by Kevin McChesney Plangentes Dei: Gayle Morris, piano; Leigh Ann Woodard, oboe

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress and Grand Chaplain, you will assume your positions for the Draping of the Altar. GRAND CHAPLAIN: Our Heavenly Father, we come to You this evening in loving memory of all those who have heard Your tolling call. To all whose lives have been saddened by bereavement, we pray Thy comfort, Thy Amazing Grace and Thy blessings. May they and each of us assembled here this evening recognize that the "Light of the Cross" leads us home to You through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. It is in His Name we pray. Amen. [Narration by Grand Chaplain accompanied by Grand Organist.] “May the peace of the Lord be with us forever. May the blessing of His light be upon you…light on the outside…light on the inside. With God’s sunlight shining on you, may your heart glow with warmth life a turf fire that welcomes friends and strangers alike. May the light of the Lord shine from your eyes, like a candle in the window welcoming the weary traveler. May the blessing of God’s soft rain be on you, falling gently on your head, refreshing your soul with the sweetness of little flowers newly blooming. May the strength of the winds of heaven bless you, carrying the rain to wash your spirit clean, sparking after in the sunlight. May the blessings of God’s earth be on you, and as you walk the roads…may you always have a kind word for those you meet. May you understand the strength and power of God in a thunderstorm in winter, and the quiet beauty of creation in the calm of a summer sunset. And may you come to realize that…insignificant as you may seem in this great universe, you are an important part of God’s plan. May He watch over you and keep you safe…from harm.”

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Grand Conductress, you will attend at the Altar. [The Holy Bible was closed.] I would ask the members of the Arrangements Committee to please clear the floor at this time. I now recognize Sister Linda Roy, General Chairman of the Humanitarian Program. 322 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR MRS. LINDA ROY: Thank you.

REPORT OF THE HUMANITARIAN COMMITTEE Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Officers, General Grand Chapter Committee Members, Past Grand Matrons, Past Grand Patrons, Distinguished Members, my sisters and brothers: Good Evening: What a wonderful year. I want to thank you, Worthy Grand Matron, for giving me the honor of serving Grand Chapter in this very important position. My job was made so much easier when you assigned five of the very best District Chairmen to serve with me this year. Ladies, will you please join me:

District 1: Mrs. Dolores Hartley District 2: Mrs. Peggy Ledinski District 3: Mrs. Mildred Bolton District 4: Mrs. Sharon Mosmeyer District 5: Mrs. Billie Collie

The Worthy Grand Matron’s “Learn and Share” Humanitarian Program has been a great success. Being a retired principal, our Worthy Grand Matron believes in education, learning and being taught the most complete knowledge possible about a subject, then going forth to practice and use that knowledge. And that is exactly what the Humanitarian Chairmen did this year as they traveled from School to School, presenting their Programs. The L was for Our Ladies in the Texas Masonic Retirement Center, E for Educational Scholarship, A for our Benevolent Aid Fund, R for Resources for the General Fund, and N to Nurture the ESTARL Program. All Worthy Matrons proudly represented their chapters this year wearing blue, yellow, white, green and red ribbons for their percentage in the Humanitarian Program. The results exceeded all expectations. My co-workers will now give a summary of their Districts. District 1 Chairman, Mrs. Dolores Hartley. MRS. DOLORES HARTLEY: Thank you, Sister Linda. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, thank you for a year full of interesting challenges and the chance to work with the generous members in District 1. It is my pleasure to announce that all 108 chapters in District 1 are 100% or more. The 10,164 members donated a total of $15,142.05. Ninety-one chapters were 100%; nine chapters were 200%; four chapters were 300%; two chapters were 500%: Athens #177 and Boyd #897; one chapter 600%, Loyal #648; and one chapter was 2000%, Beckville #273. Respectfully submitted, Dolores Hartley, 2006-2007 District 1 Humanitarian Chairman. I now present Sister Peggy Ledinski, District 2 Humanitarian Chairman. MRS. PEGGY LEDINSKI: Thank you, Sister Dolores, It gives me great pleasure to present this final report on the contributions made by the Chapters in District 2 for the “Learn and Share” Humanitarian Program of our Worthy Grand Matron. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 323 Total Chapters 51 Total Members 4,460 Chapter 100% 35 Chapters 200% 6 Floydada No. 31, Shamrock No. 384, Texline No. 640, Amarillo No. 787, Queen Esther No. 844, Wallace Hughston No. 1100 Chapters 300% 2 A.E. Shirley No. 986, University No. 1082 Chapters 600% 1 Lamesa No. 363 Total Contributions:$6,267.00 To our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, “Thank You” for the privilege of being the Humanitarian Chairman of District 2. I have thoroughly enjoyed this honor and the opportunity that it has given me to build relationships with the membership of District 2. It is my pleasure to introduce Sister Mildred Bolton, District 3 Chairman. MRS. MILDRED BOLTON: Thank you. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, my Sisters and Brothers. I am Mildred Bolton. It was my honor to have been asked by our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Geraldine Dusek, to serve as Humanitarian Chairman of District 3 for the 2006 – 2007 Grand Chapter year. I wish to take this opportunity to thank Sister Gerry and to express to you what a joy and privilege and blessing it has been to serve our great Order in this capacity. I can think of no words to adequately express my thanks and appreciation to the members of District 3. The beautiful memories of this year will be cherished memories that I will always hold dear in my heart. I commend each Chapter for their dedication and work in our beautiful Order. I am pleased to submit the following Humanitarian Committee final report for District 3 for 2006 – 2007:

Number of Chapters in District 82 Number of Members in District 11,087 Total Donations $11,070.55 Number of 100% Chapters 80 Number of 200% Chapters 6 Number of 300% Chapters 3 Brownwood No. 116, Eastland No. 280, Vashti No. 32 Number of 400% Chapters 1 Weatherford No. 21 Number of 500% Chapters 1 Godley No. 922 324 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Number of 700% Chapters 1 Coleman No. 360 Number of 4000% Chapters 1 Santa Anna No. 247 Worthy Grand Matron, I wish to commend Santa Anna Chapter No. 247 for their dedication to our Order. They set a goal and every member of their Chapter worked so hard to achieve this goal. I want to thank my co-workers of whom I have grown very fond, and I want them to know I will always cherish our times together. I now present Sister Sharon Mosmeyer, Humanitarian Chairman of District 4. Fraternal Love, Mildred Bolton Humanitarian Chairman, District 3 MRS. SHARON MOSMEYER: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers. It has been my great honor to serve as the Humanitarian Chairman for District 4 for the 2006 – 2007 Grand Chapter year. I would like to thank the Worthy Grand Matron for this honor. It was indeed a year to LEARN. I learned about the inner workings of the Humanitarian Committee and I believe the members who heard my program learned how their donations helped within the designated programs. I would like to submit the following report: District 4 has 12,220 members and 116 Chapters. Every chapter, except one, was at least 100%.

SECTION # MEMBERS DONATION CHAPTERS PERCENTAGE OVER 100%

1 1153 $ 1,375.00 Garrison #192 200% Burke #1098 200% Zavalla #952 300% 2 2153 $ 2,362.00 Silsbee #298 200% Kirbyville #1143 200% 3 717 $ 1,128.00 Crockett #509 200% Shepherd #1003 300% Weldon #969 400% 4 1678 $ 2,326.00 Cedar Bayou #11 200% Huffman #1112 200% Mont Belvieu #1142 400% 5 2349 $ 2,578.00 Bluebell #856 200% Oak Forest #1080 300% 6 834 $ 1,092.00 Franklin #311 200% 7 1074 $ 1,787.00 Bellville #611 200% Cypress #1102 200% Navasota #309 300% Waller #1047 300% Mary Martha #981 500% 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 325

SECTION # MEMBERS DONATION CHAPTERS PERCENTAGE OVER 100% 8 443 $ 445.00 9 489 $ 489.00 10 1330 $ 2,253.00 Alvin #15 200% Pearland #1065 200% Texas City #626 300% Additional $ 274.00 TOTAL $16,109.00

Respectfully submitted, Sharon Mosmeyer Humanitarian Chairman, District 4 I would like to recognize my friend and the District 5 Chairman, Billie Collie. MRS. BILLIE COLLIE: Thank you, Sister Sharon. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, my Sisters and Brothers: Worthy Grand Matron, I want to thank you for the honor of serving as your Humanitarian Chairman for District 5, and the privilege of serving the membership in that capacity. What an exciting and awesome experience it has been. Worthy Grand Patron, it has been such a joy to work with you. You are always so encouraging and willing to help in any way possible. Thank you so very much. Worthy Grand Matron, with great pride I report that District 5 is 100% in their Humanitarian contributions. We have 75 chapters with 6,433 members, and every chapter is 100% or better. District 5 is proud that 58 chapters were 100%; 200% chapters were ten. We have three 300% chapters: Gonzales 403, Cuero 618, Waelder 1023. 400% chapter was Floresville 271. We had two 500% chapters: Alice 61 and Mathis 674. And a 1000% chapter, which was Amistad 1115. [applause] The total contributions for District 5 was $9,350. What a wonderful year it has been, Worthy Grand Matron. This now concludes the report for District 5. I will now present our General Chairman Mrs. Linda Roy. Thank you. I'm Billie Collie of District 5. MRS. LINDAROY: Thank you, District Chairmen. Through your outstanding efforts, these are the total monies that have been distributed into the following funds: TMRC $5,837.98; EDUCATION $15,883.69; BENEVOLENT AID $9,375.63; GENERAL FUND $4,525.82; and ESTARL $22,314.88. The grand total given for all the funds is $57,938.00. Each Chapter and Member has given generously this past year. Without you, none of this would have been possible. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Give yourself a round of applause, as this is what the ‘ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR” is all about. Now, Worthy Grand Matron, if you will ring the School Bell for the very last time and with the assistance of the Grand Marshal, Sister Vi Griffin, and under her direction, the Junior Past Matrons, Junior Past Patrons, Worthy Matrons, Worthy Patrons or their Chapter Representatives, will perform the “Together We Learn” Humanitarian Drill, honoring the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron. 326 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR [Humanitarian Drill performed] Isn't this a beautiful sight? [applause] Thank you, Sister Vi, for all your efforts in presenting this drill. Thank you, Learned Ladies, Scholarly Gentlemen and All Stars for representing your chapters so well. Worthy Grand Matron, thank you for our learning experience this year. Now we are here to say SCHOOL IS OUT, and this concludes our program. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, Sister Linda, for that beautiful Humanitarian report. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and I know that your heart was certainly in the program tonight. To the Learned Ladies and Scholarly Gentlemen standing out there, you have a very special place in my heart. I thank you for the awesome accomplishments you have achieved as the leaders of your chapters this past year. I know that you will continue to support your chapters in the future. To each of you representing your chapters, thank you for your response to our Humanitarian program this year. Worthy Grand Patron, would you greet these members. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Sister Linda, thank you and your District Chairmen for your long year of commitment to our Humanitarian program. Everyone's dedication to this program has been reflected in their contributions. Learned Ladies and Scholarly Gentlemen, thank you for participating in tonight's program, but more than anything I thank you for accepting your position last year to lead and guide our chapters. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I now invite Brother Billy Combest, Past Grand Patron, to bring our benediction. MR. BILLY COMBEST: Worthy Grand Matron, if I might, I will leave with a blessing instead of the normal or traditional benediction. This became almost a tradition, at least that short time that I was able to travel from the north to the south and the east to the west of this great state with Rosemary T. Swetland, in that year that was back there. The blessing went something like this. May the sweet Lord Jesus continue to lead each and everyone of you by His still and peaceful waters. May His love be what You find there. May His joy lighten the burden once you get to that place. May His strength be the victory that you live in. As we go from this place, Sisters and Brothers, whichever pathway we may be required to take, and until we meet again whenever and wherever that may be, may an Almighty and Powerful God have held each and everyone of you safe in the palm of His almighty hands. Amen. Go in peace, Sisters and Brothers. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, I wish you a good evening and a good night's sleep. I now call this "The Beauty of Knowledge" session from labor to rest until promptly at 8 a.m. tomorrow morning.

$ $ $ $ $ 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 327 Saturday Morning Session

August 4, 2007

"TOUCHING THE FUTURE THROUGH OUR FOUNDER'S WISDOM"

7:30 a.m. Musical Prelude Mrs. Mary Alberts March to the ABC's Committee

8:00 a.m. Call to Order Mrs. Betty Benham Charter Committee Chairman, General Grand Chapter and a Past Grand Matron of Texas

Mr. Henry Martin SA

Past Grand Patron of Texas TURD

MRS. BETTY BENHAM: Good morning, Sisters and Brothers. It is a special priv- A ilege and pleasure for me to greet you this morning, along with Brother Henry Martin. We SESSION MORNING Y were supposed to have been greeted by my Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Joe Jeffers, but he was unable to attend. So I do appreciate Brother Henry Martin, Past Grand Patron, assisting me this morning. During his year of service as Worthy Grand Patron, they were called the Gallant Gentlemen. Brother Henry, that could not have been a better title for you as you are a very kind and gentle man. Any time that we need assistance, any time that we need anything done, we know that we can count on Henry Martin. Thank you for assisting me this morning. Again, Henry and I both extend to each of you a warm welcome to this Saturday morning session "Touching the Future through our Founder's Wisdom" session. I am grateful to our Worthy Grand Matron for this courtesy she has extended to me and to Brother Henry. It is exciting to stand in the Grand East once again and to look out at this magnificent membership. It does bring back wonderful memories, and we hope that you go away with wonderful memories of this session. It is because our Founder, Dr. Rob Morris, through his research found a way to present to members of the Order exciting studies that emulate the true principles of our Order and to emulate them in our lives. His wisdom would give to thousands of members an extended hand or principle from which they, too, could learn to grow. Brother Henry,I invite you to assist in opening this session. MR. HENRY MARTIN: Thank you, Sister Betty Benham, Past Grand Matron. Let me first extend a welcome to each and every person in this room. We're so glad to see you this morning. I want to express my appreciation to Sister Gerry Dusek and Brother John Creel for allowing me to participate in the opening of this "Touching the Future through our Founder's Wisdom" Saturday morning session. It is made much more memorable by being allowed to share the East with this Past Grand Matron, Sister Betty Benham, who presided over that unforgettable 108th session in 1990 in Amarillo. Sister Betty is one whom I have known and respected for many years. Betty, you do so much for our Grand 328 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Chapter, and now you are serving us and representing the State of Texas as Charter Chairman at the General Grand Chapter level. This is a really special honor to be allowed to join with you in opening this session. Thank you. MRS. BETTY BENHAM: Thank you for those kind words, Brother Henry. We will now enjoy a special drill by the Grand Floor Officers and their Personal Pages. The drill will be directed by the Grand Marshal, Vi Griffin. We hope you can see this formation on the floor. The Grand Officers are forming the "Lil Red Schoolhouse." The Grand Marshal is leading the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron to school on their last day, and they haven't been tardy. School is dismissed, and the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron are taken home. The DD's have caught the bus. [applause following the "School's in Session" drill] I invite the Grand Chapter Officers to enter the Grand Chapter room. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron to the Grand East. [Grand Conductress presented a sheaf of pink roses to the Worthy Grand Matron and the Associate Grand Conductress presented a sheaf of sunflowers to the Worthy Grand Patron before their walk to the East.] Sisters and Brothers, I present our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron. Let us join together in saluting them with Grand Honors. MR. HENRY MARTIN: Sister Gerry and Brother John, I just want to tell you how much we appreciate the excellent year you've had this year. As you traveled, you served as excellent ambassadors for both our Order and the Grand Chapter of Texas. Together you've led us in the accomplishment of many worthwhile projects. You encouraged us to enjoy ourselves and have fun. And through the entire year you have brought to this Grand Chapter of Texas a sense of dignity. Your appreciation and respect for each and every individual member has been evident in both your words and your actions. The Grand Chapter of Texas owes the two of you a debt of gratitude for the fine job you have done as our leaders this year. Thank you very much. [applause] MRS. BETTY BENHAM: Worthy Grand Matron, thank you for all the courtesies that you have extended to me this year.I have been very proud of the service that you and your Worthy Grand Patron have rendered to our Order. Worthy Grand Matron, it was evident when you served the Grand Chapter of Texas as Grand Warder in 1989-1990 for Brother Joe Jeffers and myself that you had the qualifications of higher service in our Order. I'm so pleased that the membership agreed. Worthy Grand Patron, your dedication to the Order of the Eastern Star and your service that you have rendered to the membership of Texas have been a great inspiration. Worthy Grand Matron, today is an exciting day in the history of our Grand Chapter. Today we will decide those who will continue the future of our Order set forth through the wisdom of our Founder. Sister Geraldine "Gerry" Dusek, may God bless you and continue to watch over you. I now present you your gavel. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: The Grand Officers will assume their stations and prepare for the active duties of the Grand Chapter. Sister Grand Warder. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 329 GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON:You will see that the doors to our Grand Chapter are secure and inform the Grand Sentinel that we are about to call this Grand Chapter session from rest to labor, and direct him to permit no interruption while we are thus engaged. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, we are about to call this session from rest to labor, and you are directed to permit no interruption while we are thus engaged. GRAND SENTINEL: Sister Grand Warder, the Grand Chapter is secure and there will be no interruptions. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron, the doors are secure and there will be no interruptions. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Sister Associate Grand Matron. ASSOCIATE GRAND MATRON: W orthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON:You will ascertain and report if all present are members of the Order. ASSOCIATE GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will ascertain and report if all present are members of the Order. [The Grand Chapter was proved.] Worthy Grand Matron, all present are members of the Order. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Sister Grand Conductress, you will attend at the Altar. [The Holy Bible was opened.] Our invocation will be given by Mrs. Elise Hammack, Past Grand Matron. MRS. ELISE HAMMACK: Let us pray. Almighty God and our Heavenly Father, we give Thee thanks with humble and grateful hearts for Your loving care and blessings. We especially invoke Thy divine blessing on our actions here today, and may we be guided in all that we do by charity, truth and loving kindness. We ask Your continued mercies for our Armed Forces and our leaders involved in the war at this time. We pray that this serious conflict can be brought to a peaceful end soon. We ask Your continued love and care over our Order and our members. May we always be mindful that just one absent from us because of health or other inabilities to come is more important than all the pomp we may display here. Father, we thank Thee for these fine leaders we have had this year, and ask Your blessings in their lives. Now, Father, we know our actions of today will have impact on the future of our Order. May our decisions be in accordance with Your will. Again, thank Thee, Father, for all our blessings and forgive us when we fail Thee. Amen. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Betty Benham and Brother Henry Martin, would you please join us at this time. Sister Betty, it is such an honor to me to have you here in the East to open this session. How well I remember the excitement of serving as your Grand Warder when you presided as Worthy Grand Matron at the "Radiant Light from Within" session in Amarillo. What good times we've had together. Thank you, my special one. Brother Henry, your service to the Grand Chapter of Texas, is sincerely appreciated, and it is noted on the books of our Grand Chapter. We look forward to many more good things from you in the future, especially to the General Grand Chapter session in Fort Worth, Texas. Thank you, my Brother. 330 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Worthy Grand Patron, would you like to greet these two? WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Thank you, Worthy Grand Patron. Sister Betty and Brother Henry, thank you for opening this "Touching the Future through our Founder's Wisdom" session. As our members have looked forward to this day that will change some of their lives forever, we appreciate all that you have done for the membership. Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Elise Hammack, thank you so very much for sharing your beautiful words of prayer with us on this very special morning. I appreciate your support and the sharing of your wisdom. Thank you. To Mary Alberts, my good friend, please know how very much I appreciate your sharing of yourself and your talents during this Grand Chapter session. You are a special lady. Thank you. [applause] Worthy Grand Patron. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Sister Elise, your devotion to our Lord is as special as you are. Thank you for everything you've done for the membership and for me. Sister Mary, I have thoroughly enjoyed listening as your fingers have graced the keyboard during this Grand Chapter. Thank you so very much. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, we have a very busy day ahead of us. I would ask that you stay with us, especially Chapter Representatives, because if we see the attendance getting low we will have to stop until we get our Chapter Representatives back in the room. We had a very impressive and beautiful evening last night. Would you agree with me, Sisters and Brothers? [applause] We had beautiful ESTARL, Memorial and Humanitarian programs. This morning we need to adopt those reports. So I, therefore, recognize Sister Marilyn Knowlton, General Chairman of the ESTARL Committee, and her five Committee Chairmen. Sister Marilyn.

REPORT OF THE ESTARL COMMITTEE

MRS. MARILYN KNOWLTON: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Sisters and Brothers: On behalf of the members of the ESTARL Committee, I would like to thank you, Sister Geraldine Dusek and Brother John Creel, for giving us the opportunity to work with the ESTARL recipients. What a blessing it has been to serve the Grand Chapter on such a rewarding Committee. During the 2006- 2007 Grand Chapter year, the ESTARL fund received a total of $21,099.88 in donations as part of the Humanitarian program. From the Kennington Fund we received $2,720.60, and at the ESTARL program in 2006 we received $5,470, with a balance of $466.50 left from the year before giving us a grand total of $29,756.98 for scholarships for this year. On around March 19, 2007, I received eight scholarship applications from the Board of Directors after the Education Committee met. They felt that these applications may be best helped by the ESTARL Committee. These applications were not sponsored by a chapter, which is part of the constitutional requirements. Then on April 24, 2007, I received one 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 331 from the Grand Secretary's office without a chapter sponsor. The ESTARL Committee received 25 applications; two were not eligible. We gave 23 scholarships in the amount of a thousand dollars apiece, leaving $6,756.98 in the ESTARL account. But on Friday night, July 27, one of the recipients called me and told me she could not accept the scholarship due to illness. She had had neck surgery and had gone into congestive heart failure and is on oxygen 24/7. She needs our prayers. She was returning the scholarship, which left a balance of $7,756.98. Last evening, Sisters and Brothers, we received an offering of $4,900 [applause] -- thank you very much -- which will be added to the balance left in the account this year. The starting ESTARL scholarship amount for this next year is $12,656.98. Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of this report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you. This motion comes from a Committee and needs no second. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor of accepting the ESTARL report make known by raising your blue cards. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. The report is accepted. Thank you, Sister Marilyn Knowlton. Sisters and Brothers, I've been asked to remind you that the Examining Room will close at 10 a.m. when our elections begin. Yesterday our Grand Examiner issued an "A" Certificate to one of our members who has reached the marvelous age of 84 years, as a first-timer. [applause] Is Brother Ardis Williams in the Grand Chapter room? Congratulations, Brother, for a job well done. I now recognize Sister Linda Roy, General Chairman of the Humanitarian Committee. MRS. LINDAROY: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members and Guests: TMRC had total money of $5,837.98; Education, $15,883.69; Benevolent Aid, $9,375.63; the General Fund, $4,525.82; and ESTARL, $22,314.80, for a grand total given to all the funds of $57,938. I move for the adoption of all the Humanitarian reports that were presented to the membership last night. Linda Roy, General Chairman. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Once again, Sisters and Brothers, this motion comes from a Committee and needs no second. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor of accepting this report, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Those opposed, same sign. The report is accepted. Sisters and Brothers, later this morning we will be recognizing our 50-year members. I would ask those of you who will be recognized within that special group, if you would please be seated over here to my right in this seating area. Two of my Pages will come down to you 50-year members and ask for your names so that you may be properly recognized at the appropriate time. All candidates and those individuals who will be making nominations should come to the East at this time. I also ask that you submit the name of the person nominating you to my District Deputy Grand Matron, Sister Vicki Smith, who is behind me in the East. Thank you. Sisters and Brothers, it has come to my attention that we have a Past Grand Patron from another Grand Jurisdiction in the Grand Chapter room this morning. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will present Brother Bill Rhyan, Past 332 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Grand Patron of Arizona, at the Altar. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, it is my pleasure and privilege to present Brother Bill Rhyan, Past Grand Patron of Arizona and also a Past Patron of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Brother Bill, we are so pleased to have you with us in our midst this morning. We are also pleased to have you as a member of our Grand Jurisdiction and a Past Patron of one of our chapters. We are so pleased to have you in our presence. Thank you. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort our Past Grand Patron to the East. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, it is my honor to present Brother Bill Rhyan, Past Grand Patron of the Grand Jurisdiction of Arizona. You will join me in saluting him with Grand Honors. At this time I would ask Sister Lori Owens if she would come forward for a few words on PAGO. Also, if Sister Opal Martin would come to the East. Sister Lori Owens. MRS. LORI OWENS: Good morning, Sisters and Brothers. I'm the president of the PAGO Club, which is the Past Appointed Grand Officers. Many of you are probably eligible to become members. If you are, we have a pamphlet for you and who you can contact. Ann Kelly is our vice-president; Donna Pope is our treasurer, she's been handling registration and could not be here; Leah Hayes is our secretary. And anybody ill, it's Juanita Gregory to contact. We have those phone numbers for you. Now you may want to know, what is this really for? Well, it is for the Past Appointed Grand Officers, and we welcome others from other Grand Jurisdictions. This year we had a one-hour reception to get started in that area. We do have a yearly meeting. This meeting will take place at Mr. X's Banquet in May, approximately four o'clock. So watch your Bulletin. And if you'd like to join and help us with our activities, as well as our charitable activities, please contact us. I want to thank our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron for giving me this opportunity to explain a little about what our organization is and does. At this time we'd also like to make a special presentation. We have sponsors for this organization which started a little late from other Grand Jurisdictions. They were Henry Martin and Alma Lynn Bane, and I don't know if they're here right now. But if Opal Martin would come forward. Our terms of office are three years. Our first president was Willie Mae Shaw from District 1. Opal Martin is our second president. It is my pleasure to present her with her hard-earned pin -- locket -- for this year. [applause] MRS. OPAL MARTIN: Thank you, Sister Lori. MRS. LORI OWENS: Please come join us. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Brother Grand Sentinel, I assume we are checking closely on our badges this morning. GRAND SENTINEL: Y es, Worthy Grand Matron, we are checking for credentials and badges. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I now call on Sister Alma Carter to bring our Instructions in preparation for elections. MRS. ALMA CARTER: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Sisters and Brothers, I 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 333 am going to read you some instructions. I would like for you to pay close attention, and our election should go smoothly.

INSTRUCTIONS OF ELECTION JUDGE

Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron, for the privilege of working with the Membership in this capacity. This is always an exciting, as well as a nail-biting time, at Grand Chapter. Sisters and Brothers, please remember to be positive that the envelope containing your ballots is signed. If you have to leave the room for any reason, you must have your ballot with you, as well as your dues card and your registration badge. You may leave the room only when the ballot is declared closed and you may return before another ballot is declared open. The candidates and those who will nominate them must be on the stage and ready at the proper time. Only the name of the candidate, the name, number and location of the Chapter to which the candidate belongs, and the office for which they are nominated shall be given. If there is only one candidate nominated for an office, the election may be by acclamation. If two or more candidates are nominated, then the one receiving a majority of all of the votes cast will win. If more than two candidates are on one ballot, the one receiving the lowest vote will be dropped and another ballot will be taken. In case two or more candidates tie for the lowest number of votes and there are two or more candidates remaining, then the two who tied will be dropped. If this happens, then the election will proceed until there is an election. The Worthy Grand Matron has ruled that the membership will not be divided between voting and non-voting delegates. Everyone may keep the seats you are now occupying. The Pages may pass the ballot boxes down the row of seats making it unnecessary to go between each row of seats. Assistant Grand Warders and Grand Sentinels, I know you were probably given instructions at your breakfast; however, I would like to explain a couple of things. First, be firm, but gracious. Please only allow members in or out when the ballot is closed. Membership, please be gracious to the Assistant Grand Warders and Grand Sentinels. Their job is not an easy one. Warders and Sentinels, if there is an emergency in this room, please be very quick to let the medical people in without delay, whether they are members or not. Remember, we will not conduct business while there is an emergency. Voting Delegates please be very careful with the ballots. In order for the machines to read the ballot, keep it clean and dry. Please do not bend or mark on the ballot except in the proper place. You will be given a number two pencil to use if you do not have one. Please ask the Page to supply you with one. Please do not use an ink pen; the machine will not pick up ink. Do not mark your ballot ahead of time. Wait until the Worthy Grand Matron gives you the instructions. She will give you the number of the ballot to use and then declare the ballot open. Be sure you black the whole rectangle to the left of the name of the candidate of your choice in the space provided for that purpose. Do not vote for more than one candidate for any position; otherwise, you will void your vote. When the ballot box passes in front of you, you will place your ballot face down in 334 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR the box. The Pages are the only ones allowed in the aisles during the collection of the ballots. The doors will not be open until all the Pages have returned to the Grand Chapter floor and are at the Tellers’ table with the collected ballots. At this time, the Worthy Grand Matron will declare the ballot closed. The Pages will distribute ballots by turning the ballot box upside down on the table making sure that the boxes are empty. Assistant Grand Sentinels, you will step just inside the room to deposit your ballot and return to your station. The ballot boxes must not leave the room. The Assistant Grand Warders will open the door when the Pages approach to allow the Assistant Grand Sentinel to step inside and deposit his ballot in the box and return outside the door. We will have members working hard on Registration, Credentials, and First Aid and we want them to be able to cast their ballots. The Sentinels will let the Warders know when they are ready to cast their ballots. They will be allowed to enter the far door to the right that is closest to Credentials and Registration. Worthy Grand Matron, I think you were going to name that #5? WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I believe that is door #5 over here. The nearest door to Credentials. MRS. ALMA CARTER: Thank you. -- and deposit their ballots. Only the Credentials, Registration and First Aid will be allowed to enter inside this door. They will immediately step back outside and resume their duties. The Warders and Sentinels will ensure that no one else is allowed to enter or leave while the ballot is open. You were given a package with 6 ballots and 2 “yes” and “no” ballots. The six letters, A, B, C, D, E and F. A through D are numbered; the 2 and 3 ballots are numbered. E and F are not numbered due to the time it takes to print them. Hopefully, they will not be needed. Q and Z are yes and no ballots in case we need a secret ballot on a resolution. They are not numbered. There will be four Teller tables. There will be a Table Judge for each table and no one else if allowed on the floor except those working on the machines, the Judges, the Monitor and myself. If the scanner is unable to tabulate a ballot and rejects it, the Monitor and I will review it, and if we are unable to interpret it, I will take it to the Worthy Grand Matron for her final decision. Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, Sister Alma Carter. I would just like to make one change in that with your permission. Those of you who are seated in the balcony, if you are voting delegates, would you please come down. It will facilitate our elections greatly. As Sister Alma said, we are not going to separate voting from non-voting down in the lower level. First Aid will be coming over here to the door to cast their ballots. MRS. ALMA CARTER: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. When I wrote this, I didn't know we had a balcony. If there are any other questions, I'd be happy to answer] them. Otherwise, I'll be on the floor. Worthy Grand Matron, I understand the pencils are on the floor. They should be 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 335 passed out before we begin the election. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, Sister Alma Carter. At this time we would like to recognize our ladies at TMRC. We have two ladies here with us this morning. We're delighted to have them with us. If those ladies would meet our Grand Marshal over here. Billie Wilk and Betty Sloan, if you would meet our Grand Marshal in the West. [applause as they come to the East] Sisters and Brothers, I'm so pleased to present to you these lovely ladies who reside at the Texas Masonic Retirement Center in Arlington: Sister Billie Wilk and Sister Betty Sloan. Let's give them a very, very hearty welcome. [applause] We are so pleased to have them with us this morning. Sister Grand Marshal, if you would please see that they are seated once again in the Grand Chapter room. Could we hear a musical rendition at this time, Grand Choir? If the Pages and Deputies would start passing out the #2 pencils, please, at this time. If you'll just have patience with us, Sisters and Brothers. We have a question regarding members and their registration. Diane Markley and Mildred Blair, please come to the East. A reminder that the Examining Room will close at 10 a.m. We have a situation that we're trying to resolve with Credentials and Registration. So at this time, Brother Jerry, our Grand Choir Director, is going to honor us with a solo. [applause followed singing of "He Touched Me.”] Sisters and Brothers, could I have your attention, please? We have had a situation in the Registration and Credentials area. I would like our Credentials and Registration Chairmen to please come forward now with Mr. Ben Day, who has been on the door in that area. As I understand it, Tuesday when Registration and Credentials opened up, they opened with an atomic clock. That has been the time device that they have followed since they opened. We have had a situation this morning, at 9 o'clock Sister Leslie Lowry informed her security people -- Brother Ben Day and Mr. McDonald -- to close the doors at 9 a.m., according to this atomic clock which has been used since they began on Tuesday. It's my understanding that about eight minutes later -- approximately 9:08 -- we had some individuals who showed up at the door wanting to get in for their credentials. They said that someone had directed them to the wrong auditorium, and it had delayed them in getting here. Sisters and Brothers, we have had in our Bulletin -- and if I recall, we made the announcement at schools -- where our Grand Chapter would be taking place. I, therefore, declare that our people were in their right to not issue those credentials. [applause] Thank you. I now recognize Sister Alma Carter for her final report this morning. MRS. ALMA CARTER: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. I also thank you, Worthy Grand Matron, for giving me such a wonderful group of ladies to work with. We, the Jurisprudence Committee, have completed our work, and this is our final report. Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. I move the acceptance of this report. [The Compilation reads as follows.] 336 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR COMPILATION

In conformity with the Code of Laws, Chapter 10, Article 152-E-1 (page 97), I hereby submit the Compilation of all changes to the Constitution, Code of Laws and directive actions enacted at the 125th Session of the Grand Chapter of Texas held in San Antonio. Alma Carter, Past Grand Matron Chairman, Jurisprudence Committee 2006-2007 Constitutional Amendments adopted at the second reading which became effective after the adjournment of the 2007 Session.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 1

AR TICLE VII, B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SECTION 4 DUTIES (page 36)

WHICH NOW READS: a. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS. Said Board shall supervise all the financial affairs of the Grand Chapter, consider all requests for appropriations and report thereon, with their recommendations, to Grand Chapter, and shall have such other powers and prerogatives, and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Constitution or by law consistent with this Constitution. A detailed report of all funds expended, including the Contingency Funds, shall be made to the Grand Chapter at each Session. b. O.E.S. ENDOWMENT FUND, AND THE POWERS OF THE BOARD WITH REFERENCE THERETO; (1) The O.E.S. Endowment Fund shall consist of the present funds credited to that account on the records of the Grand Chapter and all bequests, devises and donations of stocks, bonds, securities, liens on real and personal property, interest in both real and personal property or any other property made specifically to said funds from any source. (2) The Principal of this O.E.S. Endowment Fund shall not be spent, but shall be kept invested under the supervision of the Board of Directors, in interest bearing securities, subject to the following limitations and restrictions; (a) In any Bank or Trust Company of Texas, on Commercial time Deposit, provided that not more than $100,000 shall be placed with any one Bank or Trust Company and provided, that such Bank and Trust Company shall have assets totaling $100,000,000 or more. (b) In United State Government or Agency bonds. (c) In School Bonds, City, County or Municipal Bonds. All Bonds shall be rated not less than “A” by Moody/Standard & Poor. (d) In Time Certificates in any Savings and Loan Association or other Corporations that carry government insurance or security equal to that furnished to National Banks and in sums not to exceed the amount so insured. (e) To invest in selected Stocks on the Dow Jones listing with the New York Exchange or American Stock Exchanges, and/or Corporate Bonds, in an amount not to exceed twenty (20) percent of the total 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 337 Endowment Fund based on Market Value. Stocks should have a minimum average quality ranking of at least “A” as defined by Standard and Poor or Value Line. (f) Each Bank, Trust Company, and Savings and Loan Association with which this fund is invested shall, in addition to its own responsibility give such security for such investment as the Board of Directors of the Grand Chapter may require. (3) Endowment Fund – Interest. No part of the O.E.S. Endowment Fund, except Interest rising from investments thereof, shall be used for any purpose what- soever, unless specifically authorized by this Grand Chapter. The Endowment Fund shall be invested and reinvested from time to time under the Direct control and supervision of the Board of Directors, subject to the limitations set out in Paragraph (2) above. (4) The interest on the O.E.S. Endowment Fund, if needed, may be added to the O.E.S. Home Operational Fund only and appropriated by this Grand Chapter only for the maintenance of the O.E.S. Home. If not needed for that purpose, if appropriated and not used in the year for which it was appropriated, such interest, or the unused portion, shall be added to the O.E.S. Endowment Fund and cannot thereafter be divested there from. (5) In the event of dissolution of the Eastern Star Home of Texas, the Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star, shall select one or more charitable organizations, and shall convey the assets remaining, if any, after payment of debts, to such charitable organizations which qualify under I.R.S. Code Section 501 (C) (3) first preference shall be given to the Home for Aged Masons (Masonic Retirement Center) and/or the Masonic Home and School. c. TRUST AGREEMENT. The Board of Directors is hereby authorized to enter into a Trust Agreement with a Bank or Trust Company, for management of the O.E.S. Endowment Fund, to establish a fund to be operated and maintained exclusively as a “pooled Income Fund” within the meaning of Section 642 (C)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations there under; and to establish “Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust” within the meaning of Section 664(d) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations there under; under said Board’s supervision if, in their opinion, they think same to be available and feasible. d. BENEVOLENCES. The Benevolences of the Grand Chapter shall consist of the following: (1) The Eastern Star Home of Texas at Arlington (2) Benevolent Fund (3) Such other undertakings as shall, from time to time, be authorized by the Grand Chapter, provided that no new benevolent undertaking requiring special assessments upon Subordinate Chapters for its support shall ever be authorized by the Grand Chapter, except by amendment of this Constitution in the manner hereinafter provided. (4) The Board of Directors shall have the management and control of the O.E.S. Home and of the administration of the Grand Chapter Benevolent Fund and such other benevolent undertakings not assigned to some other administrative agency; subject to such rules, regulations and restrictions as may be pro- 338 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR vided in this Constitution or by Law, and shall have such other powers and prerogatives and perform such other duties as may be provided by law, consistent with the Constitution and Code of Laws. e. REGULATIONS REGARDING O.E.S. HOME AND O.E.S. HOME FUND. The Board of Directors shall maintain and operate the O.E.S. Home, admission of members, and appoint and employ Superintendent/Administrators, and other necessary employees in accordance with the rules set forth in the Constitution and Code of Laws. Only persons of the following classes shall be admitted: No person shall be eligible to admission to said Home except members who have been affiliated with a Subordinated Chapter of this Grand Jurisdiction for at least (5) years immediately preceding and/or ten (10) accumulative years at the time of making application for admission, and provided, that they also meet other requirements that are, or may be from time to time, promul- gated by the Board of Directors. f. REGULATIONS REGARDING BENEVOLENT FUND. (1) Appropriations. The Grand Chapter shall annually make such appropriations out of its Benevolent Fund for the purpose for which it may be used as needs may demand and the condition of such Benevolent Fund will permit. (2) How Administered. Such appropriations shall be administered by the Board of Directors, under such rules, regulations and restrictions as the Grand Chapter may prescribe; provided that the use of such funds shall be limited to the care of deserving and needy members of Subordinate Chapters of this Grand Jurisdiction, and their orphans or dependent children. g. ANNUAL REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. The Board of Directors shall make a detailed report to Grand Chapter of the Benevolences under its control including a detailed report of the receipts and disbursements, and such recommendations as it deems essential to the welfare of the work committed to its care. This Board shall submit a proposed benevolent budget for the coming year, including the O.E.S. Home, Benevolent Fund, and the care of the O.E.S. residents in the Masonic Retirement Center.

AMENDED TO READ: a. No change b. FUNDS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS. The Board of Directors shall supervise the investments of all funds of the Grand Chapter of Texas including but not limited to the following: (1) O.E.S. Grand Chapter Endowment Trust Fund – 501(C) (8) (Article 165 Code of Laws.) (2) O.E.S. Grand Chapter Endowment Trust Fund Sub-Account (See Article 165-A Code of Laws) (3) The Eastern Star Home of Texas Fund – 501(C) (3) Trust Account (See Article 164 Code of Laws) (4) O.E.S. Endowed Membership Trust Fund (See Article 163-A Code of Laws) (5) Mary C. Kennington Scholarship Trust Fund c. TRUST AGREEMENT. The Board of Directors is hereby authorized to enter into a Trust Agreement with a Bank or Trust Company, for management of the O.E.S. Grand Chapter Endowment Trust Fund 501 (C) (8) to establish a fund to be oper- 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 339 ated and maintained exclusively as a “pooled Income Fund” within the meaning of Section 642 (C) (5) of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations there under, and to establish “Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust” within the meaning of Section 664(d) (1) of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations there under; and to establish “Charitable Remainder Unitrust” within the meaning of Section 664(d) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations there under, under said Board’s supervision, if, in their opinion they think same to be available and feasible. d. BENEVOLENCES. The Benevolences of the Grand Chapter shall consist of the following: (1) The Eastern Star Home of Texas (2) No Change (3) No Change (4) The Board of Directors shall have the management and control of The Eastern Star Home of Texas Fund – 501(C) (3) Trust Fund and of the Administration of the Grand Chapter Benevolent Fund, and such other benevolent undertakings not assigned to some other administrative agency, subject to such rules, regulations and restrictions as may be provided in this Constitution or by law, and shall have such other powers and prerogatives and perform such other duties as may be provided by law, consistent with the Constitution and Code of Laws. e. ANNUAL REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. The Board of Directors shall make a detailed report to Grand Chapter of the Benevolences under its control, including a detailed report of the receipts and disbursements, and such recommendations as it deems essential to the welfare of the work committed to its care. This Board shall submit a proposed benevolent budget for the coming year including the Benevolent Fund and The Eastern Star Home of Texas – 501(C) (3) Trust Fund.

Original b, e and f to be deleted. g. is renamed to f.

CODE OF LAWS If adopted, shall become effective from and after the adjournment of this 2007 Session of Grand Chapter. (Article 170, page 118).

AMENDMENT NO. 2

CHAPTER 4, A. WORTHY GRAND MATRON, ARTICLE 17, APPOINT COMMIT- TEES (Page 54)

WHICH NOW READS: ARTICLE 17. APPOINT COMMITTEES. Before her installation, the Worthy Grand Matron shall appoint and/or invite continued service on Standing Committees which are structured for multiple years per our laws and appoint as necessary Special Committees of the Worthy Grand Matron. Standing Committees structured for multiple years of service are as follows: 340 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Education Fund Purposes and Policies Eastern Star Museum Titles, Deeds and Properties Developing and Marketing Financial Investment Committee Of which Members still within service cycle will not be moved unless; 1. Requested by Member to not be re-appointed. 2. Fails to perform prescribed duties and such is reported to the Corporate Board. A rotation of these Committees will be prepared by the Grand Secretary, who will provide the Grand Line with same. Further, upon being appointed to any of these Committees, both Standing and Special, member being appointed shall receive the information as to the status of term of Office (if one of the multiple years) and/or full information as to balance of cycle as well as duties. The Chairman of these Committees shall be appointed (where applicable) annually at the time the appointments are made and/or continued. a. No Change b. No Change c. No Change d. No Change e. No Change f. No Change g. Educational Fund. Five (5) members, one from each District for a term of five (5) years, the term of one member expiring each year and her/his successor be appointed. This initially shall start with five (5) members, one (1) from each district with one member being appointed for one (1) year, one member for two (2) years, one member for three (3) years, one member for four (4) years and one member for five (5) years. The first year each member will be appointed for five (5) years to replace the expired appointment. In the event a member is unable to complete his or her tenure, the Worthy Grand Matron shall appoint a replacement to complete the tenure of that member. h. Purposes and Policy. Five (5) members, one from each of the five (5) districts, for a term of five (5) years, the term of one member expiring each year and her or his successor appointed; the Chairman of the Committee to be appointed annually. (This Committee is also composed of (1) the eight elective Grand Officers, (2) the Chairman of the Board of Directors, and (3) the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. i. No Change j. No Change k. No Change l. No Change m. No Change n. International Temple Committee: One (1) for a term of one (1) year. o. No Change p. No Change q. Eastern Star Museum Committee: Six (6) Members, one from each District 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 341 and a General Chairman, for a term of three (3) years, the Chairman to be named annually. For the best interest of the Order, this Committee shall work in close contact with the Board of Directors. r. Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee: Five (5) members who are learned in the law, one from each of the five Districts, for a term of five (5) years, the term of one member expiring each year and her/his successor appointed; the Chairman of the Committee to be appointed annually. s. No Change t. Development and Marketing Committee. It shall be composed of fifteen (15) members (Article 152-T). u. No Change v. No Change w. No Change x. No Change

BE AMENDED TO READ: ARTICLE 17. APPOINT COMMITTEES. Before her Installation, the Worthy Grand Matron shall appoint and/or invite continued service on Standing Committees which are structured for multiple years per our laws and appoint as necessary Special Committees of the Worthy Grand Matron. Standing Committees structured for multiple years of service are as follows: Financial Investment Committee Of which Members still within service cycle will not be moved unless; 1. Requested by Member to not be re-appointed 2. Fails to perform prescribed duties and such is reported to the Corporate Board. A rotation of these Committees will be prepared by the Grand Secretary, who will provide the Grand Line with same. Further, upon being appointed to any of these committees both Standing and Special, Member being appointed shall receive the information as to the balance of cycle as well as duties. The Chairman of these Committees shall be appointed (where applicable) annually at the time the appointments are made and/or continued. a. No Change b. No Change c. No Change d. No Change e. No Change f. No Change g. Educational Fund. Five (5) members, one (1) from each District for a term of one (1) year. A chairman shall be appointed annually. Members may be reap- pointed. h. Purposes and Policy. Five (5) members, one from each of the five (5) districts, for a term of one (1) year. The Chairman of the Committee to be appointed annually. Members may be re-appointed. (This Committee is also composed of: (1) the eight elective Grand Officers, (2) the Chairman of the Board of Directors, and (3) the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. i. No Change. j. No Change 342 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR k. No Change l. No Change m. No Change n. International Headquarters Committee. One (1) for a term of one (1) year. o. No Change p. No Change q. Eastern Star Museum Committee: Six Members, one (1) from each District and a General Chairman for a term of one (1) year. Members may be re- appointed. r. Title, Deeds and Properties: Five (5) Members who are learned in the Law, one from each of the Five (5) Districts for a term of one (1) year. A Chairman shall be appointed annually. Members may be re-appointed. s. No Change t. Delete u. No Change v. No Change w. No Change

AMENDMENT NO. 3 CODE OF LAWS – Page 64

ARTICLE 58. b. REPORTS OF TRANSACTIONS (PROCEEDINGS)

WHICH NOW READS: b. The Grand Secretary shall, within thirty (30) days following the close of the Grand Chapter Session, furnish to the Worthy Grand Matron and Junior Past Grand Matron, their portion of a stenographic copy of the proceedings, certified to be a correct report of the transactions of that session of Grand Chapter.

BE AMENDED TO READ: b. The Grand Secretary shall, within thirty (30) days following the close of the Grand Chapter Session, furnish to the Worthy Grand Matron and Junior Past Grand Matron their portion of a stenographic copy of the proceedings, certified to be a correct report of the transactions of that session of Grand Chapter. The Worthy Grand Matron and the Junior Past Grand Matron shall, within sixty (60) days review the provided copy of the proceedings and return to the Grand Secretary such copy edited for any corrections or revisions.

AMENDMENT NO. 4 CODE OF LAWS

ARTICLE 82. ADDITIONAL DUTIES (BOARD OF DIRECTORS) p. ARTICLE D. 2 and a. (1) page 71b

WHICH NOW READS: a. A member who desires to enter the TMRC shall write, type, or have a letter written and signed by the member to the Secretary of the member’s Chapter, stating 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 343 the member’s wishes and request the Chapter to secure the Forms and make the necessary application. A Chapter may request application forms ONLY for their own members. The letter of request from the member SHALL be read to the Chapter at the first Stated Meeting after receipt and the Chapter votes whether or not to request the application form. If the vote is in the affirmative, at the same meeting, the Worthy Matron will appoint an investigating committee of three members to process the application. This committee continues to serve until the application is approved or rejected and the Chapter is notified. (1) When the Chapter votes to secure the application forms, the Secretary of the Chapter shall write the Secretary of the Board of Directors, under the Seal of the Chapter, attaching the member’s letter and requesting the application form.

BE AMENDED TO READ: a. A member who desires to enter the TMRC shall write, type or have a letter written and signed by the member to the Secretary of the member’s Chapter stating the member’s wishes and request the Chapter to secure the Forms and make the necessary application. A Chapter may request application forms ONLY for their own members. The letter of request from the member SHALL be read to the Chapter at the first Stated Meeting after receipt. At the same meeting, the Worthy Matron will Appoint an investigating committee of three members to process the application. This committee continues to serve until the application is approved or rejected and the Chapter is notified by the Board of Directors. (1) The Secretary of the Chapter shall write the Secretary of the Board of Directors, under the Seal of the Chapter, attaching the member’s letter and requesting the application form.

AMENDMENT NO. 5 CODE OF LAWS

ARTICLE 82 p. ARTICLE F. BENEVOLENT FUND 6. a. b. and c. (page 73a)

WHICH NOW READS: a. The Chapter must first vote to seek assistance from the Benevolent Aid Fund. Request for Benevolent Aid forms must be by the vote of the Chapter and relayed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors under the Seal of the Chapter seeking the required documents. If vote is affirmative, at the same meeting, the Worthy Matron will appoint a committee of three (3) members to serve as an investigating committee to process the application. The investigating committee will evaluate the situation and complete all required forms. These forms must be completed in their entirety and returned under the Seal of the Chapter, with signatures of the Worthy Matron, Worthy Patron and Chapter Secretary. Board members from the member’s district will be available to assist with questions or assistance in completing the documents. b. After completion of the application, the committee shall make a thorough investigation of the applicant’s eligibility for assistance under the Department of Human Resources, attaching a copy of their findings to the Chapter at a Stated 344 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Meeting, and depending on the report of the Investigating Committee, the Chapter will vote whether or not to submit it. c. The application, with all answers fully and clearly answered, will be returned to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, who will forward a copy of the application and all supporting documents to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will ensure the documents are in order at the next scheduled meeting. If all questions are not answered fully, the application will be returned incomplete, causing delays and possible denial of assistance.

AMEND TO READ: a. A letter requesting Permanent Benevolent Aid for a member must be written and signed by the member to the Secretary of the member’s Chapter. The letter of request from the member shall be read to the Chapter at the first Stated Meeting after receipt. At the same meeting, the Worthy Matron will appoint a committee of three (3) members to serve as an investigating committee to process the application. The investigating committee will evaluate the situation and complete all required forms. These forms must be completed in their entirety and returned under the Seal of the Chapter, with signatures of the Worthy Matron, Worthy Patron and the Chapter Secretary. Board members from the member’s District will be available to assist with questions or assistance in completing the documents. The Secretary of the Chapter will write the Secretary of the Board of Directors under the Seal of the Chapter seeking the required documents. b. After completing the application, the committee shall make a thorough investigation of the applicant’s eligibility for assistance under the Government Department of Human Resources guidelines, attaching a copy of their findings to the application. When completed, the application will be submitted to the Chapter at a Stated Meeting, and depending on the report of the Investigating Committee, the Chapter will vote whether or not to submit it. If the Chapter votes not to submit the application to the Board of Directors, then the Secretary of the Chapter shall write a letter to the member notifying them that their application has been denied by the Chapter. c. A vote of the Chapter to submit the application will require the Secretary of the Chapter to return the original application along with one Copy with all answers fully and clearly answered to the Secretary of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will ensure the documents are in order at the next scheduled meeting. If all questions are not answered fully, the application will be returned incomplete, causing delays and possible denial of assistance. Regardless of an affirmative or negative vote of the Chapter, ALL APPLICATION FORMS AND ENCLOSURES are returned to the Secretary of the Board of Directors with a letter, under the Seal of the Chapter, stating the wishes of the Chapter.

AMENDMENT NO. 6 CODE OF LAWS

ARTICLE 82 Addition of section q. Administration and Disposal of Real and Personal Property of the Grand Chapter of Texas (added to page 73b) 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 345 TO READ: The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the acceptance and disposal of real and personal property belonging to the Grand Chapter of Texas. This includes all property except those that are reserved for specific disposition.

AMENDMENT NO. 8 CODE OF LAWS

EDUCATIONAL FUND COMMITTEE, ARTICLE 152-G, d., (5) and (6) (page 99-100)

BE AMENDED TO READ: (5) DELETE (6) DELETE (7) becomes (5), (8) becomes (6), (9) becomes (7), (10) becomes (8)

AMENDMENT NO. 9 CODE OF LAWS

ESTARL COMMITTEE, ARTICLE 152-H, (2) (page 101)

WHICH NOW READS: (2) The Committee shall meet in May of each year, review all applications, and select the recipients of the awards. They shall respond to all requests for awards, with explanation to applicants and sponsoring Chapters.

BE AMENDED TO READ:

TITLES, DEEDS AND PROPERTIES COMMITTEE, ARTICLE 152-Q (page 104)

WHICH NOW READS: The Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee shall provide counsel and advice by way of providing and recommending legal services support for the management of Grand Chapter real property and personal property, especially as to examining and protecting titles and records of titles thereto, and recommending policies and procedures in general.

BE AMENDED TO READ: Under the direction and guidelines established by the Board of Directors, the Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee shall provide ongoing support in the initial and periodic review of Grand Chapter real and personal property. This committee shall assist the Board of Directors in establishing procedures and or guidelines for examining, protecting and documenting titles and records of real and personal property belonging to the Grand Chapter of Texas. The Chairman of this committee shall give an annual report at the Grand Chapter Session.

AMENDMENT NO. 11 CODE OF LAWS

DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING COMMITTEE, CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 152-T (page 105)

DUTIES. a. Research and identify Foundations, Organizations and other funding sources who participate in making contributions under the auspices of either Tax Code 501 (C) (3) or 501 (C) (8) b. Secure the necessary information from those selected to solicit funds in accordance with their application process, timing for application, and criteria for 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 347 awarding of funds. c. Prepare funding opportunity documents and funding proposals, as directed for: (1) The Eastern Star Home of Texas Fund – Trust Fund 501 (C) (3) (2) Grand Chapter of Texas Endowment Trust Fund 501 (C) (8) (3) Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star – Tax Code 501 (C) (8) to be determined by requirements of funding source. d. Identify and contact members of the Order who may have knowledge or influence in securing funding from these designated sources or from Matching Funds and other programs. e. Develop a program to assist individuals in financial estate and gift planning including sponsoring annual financial/estate planning seminars for the Grand Chapter membership or preparing brochures to solicit funds through contributions, trusts, wills, and grants from both members and non-members. f. The Chairman shall: (1) Maintain a record of all contacts made and a file on each responding prospect and/or donor, including the following: A. The name, address, phone number and individual contacted. B. Copies of application and cover letters. C. Record of contacts by phone, correspondence, personal visit. D. Copy of notice from the Grand Secretary of contributions received E. Record of pledges for contribution and progress report (2) Prepare letters of appreciation for funds received for the signature of the Worthy Grand Matron to members of the Order. Letters to Foundations, Corporations, and non-members should be prepared for the signature of the Chairman of the Board of Directors. (3) Advise contributors and committee members that all contributions are to be sent directly to the Administration Building to the attention of the Grand Secretary. (No funds should ever be placed in any Bank Account by a member of this Committee. Cash Funds received should be converted to Cashier’s Checks or Money Order or delivered in person.) (4) Notify the Worthy Grand Matron and the Chairman of the Board of Directors immediately of all contributions received. (5) Make an annual report to Grand Chapter of the Committee’s activities and accomplishments. (6) Pass all files to the incoming Chairman each year at the Grand Chapter Session, but no later than June 31st. (7) The official file copies (originals) of all contacts, documents, etc., shall be kept in the custody of the Grand Secretary in the Administration Building, to be readily accessible to each committee member. g. Each member to be the liaison between any responding prospect located within her/his jurisdiction and so, to contact and visit other potential contributors in the designated areas, furnishing information concerning our Order. They shall report all their activities to the Chairman to be entered in the appropriate files and perform such other duties as may be determined necessary from time to time. h. Expenses. All anticipated expenses should be approved by the Board of Directors prior to expenditure. All documentation expense for postage should be submitted to the Board of Directors, by the Chairman, for reimbursement. 348 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR BE AMENDED TO READ: Chapter 10, Article 152-T: DELETE Article 152-U becomes 152-T Article 152-V becomes 152-U

AMENDMENT NOT APPROVED

AMENDMENT FOUND NOT IN PROPER FORM BY THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE AN THEREBY REJECTED BY COMMON CONSENT.

AMENDMENT NO. 7

CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 145. DEPUTY GRAND MATRON’S DUTIES c. Schools. (Page 95)

WHICH NOW READS: c. Schools. Each Deputy Grand Matron will have the total responsibility of each Section’s School, reporting only to the District Deputy Grand Matron and the Worthy Grand Matron. All donations collected for all breakfasts, luncheons and banquets will be managed by the Deputy Grand Matron and the chapter representative from each Chapter of that Section, and a complete financial accounting of this money shall be made by the Deputy Grand Matron to each Chapter of that Section.

BE AMENDED TO READ: c. School. Each Deputy Grand Matron will have the total responsibility of each Section’s School, reporting only to the District Deputy Grand Matron and the Worthy Grand Matron. The Deputy Grand Matron shall be responsible for the accommodations for the School Officers who are Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Grand Examiner, District Deputy Grand Matron and Deputy Grand Matron. All donations collected for all breakfasts, luncheons and banquets will be managed by the Deputy Grand Matron and other representatives from each Chapter of that Section, and a complete financial accounting of this money shall be made by the Deputy Grand Matron to each Chapter, as soon as possible after the school.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS GRAND CHAPTER SESSIONS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORT NO. 1: At our 2006 Grand Chapter Session the Chairman of the Titles, Deeds and Properties Committee reported on a request from the previous Worthy Grand Matron asking for a review and update of our O.E.S. property files. Jim Rippy, Chairman, spent extensive hours consolidating information from the Chauncy Penix files, Grand Secretary property files, OES Home Files, Worthy Grand Matrons’ legal acts, an index card file and a box of oil, gas and property records. He recommended that the open and active files of our Attorney 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 349 regarding OES property also be incorporated into the filing system, that qualified help be hired to complete and maintain individual file investigation. The motion was approved by Grand Chapter. Gary Steele gave Report No. 9 of the Board of Directors reporting that the data base had been set up, all real and personal property has been entered and will continue to be entered according to type, income and location. All assets will be reviewed annually and evaluated with the assistance of the Titles Deeds and Properties Committee.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORT NO. 2: The Worthy Grand Matron of 2004-2005 presented a recommendation that an operational review be made of the Grand Secretary’s office to be performed by an outside independent company. The recommendation was accepted in her report. At the 2006 Session, the Chairman of the Board of Directors reported that a line item in the budget could be used to pay for this review. A vote was taken and passed. Terry Rozell, Board of Directors, reported that a bid of Jefferson-Wells had been accepted to include 140 to 170 hours at a cost between $19,400.00 and $20,000.00. The Board’s recommendation will be included in the Board of Directors’ report to be found in the 2007 Grand Chapter Proceedings.

RESOLUTIONS DELETED CHAPTER 15, CODE OF LAWS

The following obsolete or outdated Resolutions were deleted by vote of the membership at the 2007 Grand Chapter Session:

RESOLUTION 1 AND 2, 113TH ANNUAL SESSION – 1995

RESOLUTION NO. 1 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Membership consider the following proposal for restoration of the Eastern Star Home of Texas.

RESOLUTION NO. 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Grand Chapter, in order to finance this restoration and then new construction be empowered to receive donations and bequests to the EASTERN STAR HOME OF TEXAS RENOVATION AND BUILDING FUND. a. That the monies accumulated in the Renovation Fund be released for the sole purpose of upgrading our Home to meet standard codes and to maintain the existing structure to insure the safety and comfort for the residents therein; b. That the monies released be managed by the Board of Directors, who will delegate expenditures as needed, keep accurate records on any and all expenses, compile an accounting of these expenses and submit a full report to the membership of Texas at the 1996 Annual Session of Grand Chapter to be held in Beaumont. c. That if this resolution is granted, your Elected Officers and Board Members of the Grand Chapter of Texas pledge our support to serve to the best of our ability in handling these funds placed in our care for the maintenance of the Eastern Star Home of Texas. 350 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR RESOLUTION NO. 1, 118TH ANNUAL SESSION – 2000

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors be directed to enter into a Contract Agreement with the Board of the Masonic Retirement Center, for them to accept the Ladies who presently reside in the Infirmary of the Eastern Star Home of Texas to become part of their Long Term Health Care program and any other Resident of the O.E.S. Home who, in the future, would need to enter their Clinic for Temporary or Long Term Care. These Eastern Star members are to receive the same Status as the Ladies being cared for through the Masonic Home and School and the daily cost to Grand Chapter for each Lady shall be the same as paid by the Masonic Home and School. No Entrance Fee will be required and the daily cost will be set annually by the Auditors of the Retirement Center. As the contract is developed, the Board of Directors will work closely with the Board at the Masonic Retirement Center to assure the best possible care for our Ladies. IT IS FURTHER PROPOSED, that the remaining residents of the O.E.S. Home be transferred to the Texas Masonic Retirement Center, on a space-available basis, as soon as the Texas Masonic Retirement Center can accept them.

RESOLUTION 1 AND 2, 119TH ANNUAL SESSION – 2001

RESOLUTION NO. 1

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors enter into a Contract Agreement with the Board of the Texas Masonic Retirement Center, which included the following: 1) For the ladies who presently reside in the O.E.S. Home of Texas, to become residents of the Texas Masonic Retirement Center. 2) For future applicants to the O.E.S. Home, who qualify to become residents under the current admission rules of the O.E.S. Home, to become residents of the Texas Masonic Retirement Center. 3) These Eastern Star members are to receive the same status as the Texas Masonic Retirement Center residents sponsored by the Masonic Home and School. 4) The daily cost to Grand Chapter for each O.E.S. Lady shall be the same as is paid for the Texas Masonic Retirement residents sponsored by the Masonic Home and School. No Entrance Fee will be required and the daily cost will be set annually by the Auditors of the Retirement Center. As the contract is developed, the Board of Directors will work closely with the Board at the Texas Masonic Retirement Center to assure the best possible care for our Ladies. IT IS FURTHER PROPOSED, that the remaining residents of the O.E.S. Home be transferred to the Texas Masonic Retirement Center, on a space-available basis, as soon as the Texas Masonic Retirement Center can accept them.

RESOLUTION NO. 2

A Long Range Planning Task Force for the Texas O.E.S. Home shall be formed to prepare a long range plan for the future of the O.E.S. Home and surrounding property. The Task Force shall consist of sixteen members: 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 351 (a) Three representatives from the combined ten active members who comprise the Board of Directors, (b) One representative from the Purposes and Policies Committee, (c) Two members of the Corporate Board, (d) Five members from the Past Grand Association Special Home Committee, and (e) Five members who are not Past Grands (one from each District) from the membership at-large. The selection of the individual Task Force members shall be as follows: (a) The members of the Board of Directors shall together appoint three Task Force members from their combined active membership. (b) The Purposes and Policies Committee shall select one of their members. (c) The 2001-2002 Associate Grand Patron and Associate Grand Conductress shall represent the Corporate Board. (d) The Past Grand Association Special Home Committee shall appoint five of its members, one from each District. (e) The Worthy Grand Matron from Grand Chapter year 2000-2001 shall appoint one at-large member from District 2. (f) The Worthy Grand Matron from Grand Chapter year 2000-2001 shall appoint one at-large member from District 4. (g) The Associate Grand Matron from Grand Chapter year 2000-2001 shall appoint one at-large member from District 1. (h) The Grand Conductress from Grand Chapter year 200-2001 shall appoint one at- large member from District 3. (i) The Associate Grand Conductress from Grand Chapter year 2000-2001 shall appoint one at-large member from District 5. The Task Force Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary shall be selected by the combined membership of the Task Force at the first meeting. The Task Force will develop a long range plan, which should address the following: (1) An assessment of the Home’s current operations with suggested improvements. (2) A review of the alternative uses for the O.E.S. Home and land. (3) The possibility of renovating the O.E.S. Home for other uses. (4) The Grand Chapter administrative offices and current Administrative building. (5) The viability of continuing to operate the O.E.S. Home versus the benefits gained by disposing of the property and assets. (6) A complete review of the options and tax implications for the funds currently in the 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(8) accounts, and (7) A recommendation as to the highest and best use of the O.E.S. Home and property for the benefit of the membership of the Grand Chapter of Texas. The Task Force is to complete the Long Range Plan by June 30, 2002, and a copy of the Long Range Plan is to be provided to each Subordinate chapter for their review and consideration at least 90 days prior to the 2002 Grand Chapter Session. The Long Range Plan is to be presented to the membership at the 2002 Grand Chapter Session. Absolutely no funds are to be expended on the home or property except for routine emergency maintenance essential to be performed. No renovations, improvements, or rebuilding is to be performed by any person(s) until such time as a long range plan is approved by Grand Chapter of Texas. 352 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR The Task Force may utilize other knowledgeable experts as they see fit. The Grand Line Officers of 2000-2001, the Purposes and Policies Committee, the Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons Association, the Board of Grand Trustees, and the Board of Grand Chapter Benevolences shall make their appointments to the TASK FORCE and furnish the names to the Worth Grand Matron, Grand Secretary, and Chairman of Purposes and Policies no later than November 15, 2001. The Chairman of Purposes and Policies shall call an organizational meeting no later than December 15,2001. At the Organizational Meeting, the members of the TASK FORCE present shall elect a Chairman. This Resolution shall remain open until such time as this Grand Chapter should make a decision regarding the O.E.S. Home at Arlington.

RESOLUTIONS 3, 4, 6, AND 7, 122ND ANNUAL SESSION – 2004

RESOLUTION NO. 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Restricted Renovation Fund be added to the OES Endowment Account Trust C-8 (the big Endowment Fund) with the interest from the OES Endowment Account Trust C-8 to be used under the supervision of the Board of Directors if needed.

RESOLUTION NO. 4 With the approval of this 2004 Session, starting the year after the sale of the O.E. S. Home, the Per Capita to be paid by all Subordinate Chapters be reduced by $2.00 (two dollars). This Annual Per Capita assessment against each Subordinate Chapter for each member on its rolls at the end of the Fiscal Year, in the sum of nine ($9.00) dollars, to be divided as follows: (1) Three Dollars ($3.00) to the General Fund (2) Five Dollars ($5.00) to the Ladies Retirement Fund (3) One Dollar ($1.00) to the Benevolent Fund

RESOLUTION NO. 6 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as it now reads that it shall be deleted from page 1 through page 9 down to Benevolent Fund Article K, on page 9 through page 10. (Paragraph 1 through 12) SHALL BE MOVED TO PAGE 74 OF THE CODE OF LAWS. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors be directed to follow all guidelines, as referred to in (Benevolent Fund Article K).

RESOLUTION NO. 7 WHEREAS, this jurisdiction uses part of the edicts of the General Grand Chapter Redbook and does not use others; A Committee be appointed by the Worthy Grand Matron, 2004-2005, to research these matters and said Committee to carry over 2 years to bring a report of the results of this study at the Grand Chapter Session of 2006. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 353 WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, we have a motion to accept the final report of the Jurisprudence Committee. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor of accepting the final report of the Jurisprudence Committee, make known by raising your blue cards. Thank you. Those opposed. Our thanks to our Jurisprudence Committee for the manner in which they presented their business. Thank you. As you can tell, Sisters and Brothers, we're stretching this morning. I hope you'll bear with us. Not too much longer, but I don't want to do our 50-year members just now because I want to take some time for their presentation. So visit with your neighbors. Grand Choir, could we have another selection. [singing by Grand Choir and assembly] Thank you, Grand Choir. I now call on Sister Gloria Bennett, our Grand Chaplain. GRAND CHAPLAIN: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Officer, General Grand Chapter Committee Members, Past Grand Matrons, Past Grand Patrons, my Sisters and Brothers. Our Grand Family has been saddened by the loss of our Grand Martha, Ola Mae Davis, and equally saddened by the passing of three beloved Past Grand Patrons: Brothers Charles Morris, December 6, 2006; Richard T. Porter, January 9, 2007; and Harry G. Cunningham on July 8, 2007. In addition to numerous Schools of Instruction and Fraternal Visits across our state, I had the honor of participating in the constituting of Kirbyville Chapter #1143 on August 26, 2006. Expressions of condolences, sympathy and other cards, numbering 351, were mailed to our Sisters and Brothers during the year. These consisted of 75 sympathy/remembrances to other Grand Jurisdictions, as well as 276 memorials, sympathy, get well, thank you and other communications to the families of our own members in Texas. I pray that each were comforted by these cards, letters and expressions of love. In other Grand Jurisdictions, we mourn the loss of 28 Past Grand Matrons, 42 Past Grand Patrons, 2 Grand Esthers, 2 Grand Organists and 1 Grand Sentinel. The remainder of my report was enumerated last evening. Worthy Grand Matron, thank you for the special honor of serving this Grand Chapter this year.I move the adoption of this report. W ORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, we have a motion to accept the report of the Grand Chaplain. Do I have a second? WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Second. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote on the acceptance of the Grand Chaplain's report. All those in favor, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Those opposed, same sign. Thank you, Sister Gloria Bennett, for a beautiful service to our Grand Chapter. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, while we're waiting, I would like to call the Tellers at this time. Would the following individuals please serve as Tellers at Table #1, over here on my left. Judy Tucker, Bonnie Mathison, Lori Owens, Alma York, Adelle Herdman, Janeice Mars, 354 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Wendy Cartlidge, JoAnn McLester, Donna Nair, Kathy Crews. At Table #2 back beyond Table #1: Doris D. Bingham, Delia Whitfield, Kathy Eidson, Wilma Faye Long, Beverly Sinclair, Peggy Ledinski, Mildred Bolton, Bobbie Ann Dyer, Addie B. Luce and Jennifer Batchelor. At Table #3 in the back on my right: Rita Lynn Dickman, Anna Lewis, Mae Dell French, Marty Drescher, Lee Stark, Darla Dunaway, Pat Turner, Jacquelyn DeLange, Kay Drescher, Kay Swain. Table #4 right here on my right: Madge Middleton, Tonya Foster, Elva Burlin, Linda Malak, Karen Harris, Janice Hoffman, Geneva Tuell, Janice Richardson, Nita Norris and Diane Ketchum. Table Judges serving today: Sister Elsie Paladino, Table #1; Brother Kenneth Gregory, Table #2; Brother Jack Guy, Table #3; and Sister Betty Friend, Table #4. How are we on Table #1 as far as Tellers? You need two on Table #1? All right. I call for Terry Hugo and Patsy Duke for Table #1. How are we on Table #2? We're short two. Jonell Cooper and Linda Eberling. Table #3? Two, all right. Carrie Woods and Jenny Lamb. Table #4? None. Very good. Table #1? Clear? Okay. Table #2? Clear? Very good. Table #3? Clear? Very good. Okay. Nikki Bilski on Table #4, please. All right. We have all the Tellers. Very good. Our Monitor this morning will be Sister Betty Benham. Sisters and Brothers, we are given specific instructions in our Code of Laws regarding elections. Those instructions are -- and I quote, "Nominations. Only the name, number and location of the chapter to which the candidate belongs and the office for which nominated shall be given." Now, Sisters and Brothers, I know that I need not remind you to be kind and courteous to all of our candidates. Please, let's do not have any display of emotion when the results of an election are announced. I know that some of you will be happy and others not so happy. But I also know that you will be courteous in your consideration of them. We are waiting for Sister Leslie Lowry, our Credentials Chairman, to come and bring her final report. Sister Grand Organist, Brother John and I were wondering if you could play our marches. [applause] We now have our Credentials Chairman and all of the members of her Committee. I now call on Sister Leslie Lowry for her report.

FINAL REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

MISS LESLIE LOWRY: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished East, my Sisters and Brothers. Your Credentials Committee is here to give its Final Report Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Gerry, and Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John, I would 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 355 first like to thank each of you for this appointment. It has been both a learning experience and joy to serve as your Credentials Chairman. I would also like to introduce the members of my committee. They are:

District 1: Ben Day District 2: Cheryl Colterman and Andi Martin (who was not able to attend due to illness) District 3: Russell Herman and Debbie Knight District 4: Dwight Phillips District 5: Jeri Standridge It has been a joy to work with each of these members. Now for the report. We, the Credentials Committee, wish to submit the following final report for Grand Chapter 2007:

Total Number of No. of Chapters Chapter Representatives Chapter in Texas Required for Quorum Packets Issued 422 105 338

Number of Votes Ballots Issued Total Votes 1 1247 1247 2 329 658 3 80 240 GRAND TOTAL VOTES 2145

Respectfully submitted, Leslie Lowry, General Chairman Cheryl Coltermann Ben Day Russell Herdman Debbie Knight Andi Martin Dwight Phillips Jerline Standridge Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of this report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you have heard the report of the Credentials Committee. This requires no second. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. Those in favor of accepting the report of the Credentials Committee, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Those opposed, the same sign. Thank you, Credentials Committee, for a job well done. We do appreciate you. [applause] I understand we need one more Teller at Table #3. All right. Bertha Fincher. That will clear all of our tables. Very good. We will proceed with our nominations. Worthy Grand Patron, I invite you to preside. 356 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Nominations are now in order for the office of Worthy Grand Matron of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. I recognize Sister Gerry Dusek. MRS. GERALDINE DUSEK: Worthy Grand Patron, I am Geraldine Dusek, Past Matron of Harlingen Chapter #641, and I would like to place in nomination the name of Sister Joyce Gilbert, a Past Matron of Princeton Chapter #1126, for the office of Worthy Grand Matron of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Sister Joyce Gilbert has been nominated for the office of Worthy Grand Matron for the ensuing year. Are there any other nominations? Hearing none, we will proceed to elect by acclamation. All in favor of Sister Joyce Gilbert for the office of Worthy Grand Matron, say aye. Those opposed, no. Sister Joyce, you have been elected Worthy Grand Matron of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. Do you accept? MRS. JOYCE GILBERT: I absolutely do, with pleasure and joy in my heart. Thank you, membership. [applause] WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Worthy Grand Matron, I return the gavel to you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Nominations are now in order for the office of Worthy Grand Patron of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. I recognize Brother John Creel. MR. JOHN CREEL: I am John Creel, Past Patron of Plano Chapter #703. I would like to place in nomination the name of Brother Jerry Trees, a Past Patron of Bexar Chapter #616, for the office of Worthy Grand Patron of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Brother Jerry Trees has been nominated for the office of Worthy Grand Patron. Are there other nominations? Hearing none, we will proceed to elect by acclamation. All in favor of Brother Jerry Trees for the office of Worthy Grand Patron say aye. Those opposed, no. Brother Jerry Trees, you have been elected Worthy Grand Patron of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. Do you accept? MR. JERRY TREES: Worthy Grand Matron, I accept with a heart full of gratitude. And thank you, membership, for your confidence in me. Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Nominations are now in order for the office of Associate Grand Matron of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year.I recognize Sister Joyce Gilbert. MRS. JOYCE GILBERT: My name is Joyce Gilbert. I am a Past Matron of Princeton Chapter #1126. I wish to place the name of Sister Joyce Nicklas, a Past Matron of Mineral Wells #44, for the office of Associate Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Joyce Nicklas has been nominated for the office of Associate Grand Matron. Are there other nominations? Hearing none, we will proceed to elect by acclamation. All in favor of Sister Joyce Nicklas for the office of Associate Grand Matron say aye. Opposed, no. Sister Joyce Nicklas, you have been elected Associate Grand Matron of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. Do you accept? MRS. JOYCE NICKLAS: Yes, I accept. And I love you bunches. [applause] 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 357 WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Nominations are now in order for the office of Associate Grand Patron of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. I recognize Brother Ehran Hertenberger. MR. EHRAN HERTENBERGER: Worthy Grand Matron, I am Ehran Hertenberger, a Past Patron of Texas City Chapter #626. It is my honor to place the name of Ray Hertenberger, a Past Patron of Texas City Chapter #626, for the office of Associate Grand Patron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Brother Ray Hertenberger has been nominated for the office of Associate Grand Patron. Are there other nominations? Hearing none, we will proceed to elect by acclamation. All in favor of Brother Ray Hertenberger for the office of Associate Grand Patron say aye. Those opposed, no. Brother Ray Hertenberger, you have been elected Associate Grand Patron of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. Do you accept? MR. RAY HERTENBERGER: Yes, Worthy Grand Matron, I do humbly accept and thank you, the membership of Texas, for your love and for this vote of confidence. Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Nominations are now in order for the office of Grand Secretary of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. I now recognize Sister Linda James. MRS. LINDA JAMES: My name is Linda James. I'm Worthy Matron of Bandera Chapter #643. I have the pleasure of nominating Sister Nell Smith Drenner, Past Matron of Bandera Chapter #643, for the office of Grand Secretary. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Nell Smith Drenner has been nominated for the office of Grand Secretary for the ensuing year. Are there other nominations? Hearing none, we will proceed to elect by acclamation. All in favor of Sister Nell Smith Drenner for the office of Grand Secretary say aye. Opposed, no. Sister Nell Smith Drenner, you have been elected Grand Secretary for the ensuing year. Do you accept? And don't stumble on the way over! MRS. NELL SMITH DRENNER: Yes, Worthy Grand Matron, I accept. With the help of the 422 chapter secretaries we have out there, the membership and my wonderful staff, we will continue to work for Grand Chapter. Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Nominations are now in order for the office of Grand Treasurer. I recognize Sister Sandra Gubrud. MRS. SANDRA GUBRUD: Worth y Grand Matron, I am Sandra K. Gubrud, Worthy Matron of Edwin J. Kiest Chapter #959. It is my pleasure to place in nomination the name of Betty Prater, a Past Matron of Edwin J. Kiest chapter #959, for the office of Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Betty Prater has been nominated for the office of Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year. Are there other nominations? Hearing none, we will proceed to elect by acclamation. All in favor of Sister Betty Prater for the office of Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year say aye. Opposed, no. Sister Betty Prater, you have been elected Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year. Do you accept? 358 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR MRS. BETTY PRATER: Worthy Grand Matron, very thankfully and with an humble and grateful heart, I do accept. Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Nominations are now in order for the office of Grand Conductress for this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. I recognize Sister Joyce Nicklas. MRS. JOYCE NICKLAS: Worthy Grand Matron, I am Joyce Nicklas, a Past Matron from Mineral Wells Chapter #44. I have the pleasure and the honor of placing the name of Sister Bess Caldwell, a Past Matron of Cora Posey Chapter #1072, for the office of Grand Conductress of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Bess Caldwell has been nominated for the office of Grand Conductress. Are there other nominations? Hearing none, we will proceed to elect by acclamation. All in favor of Sister Bess Caldwell for the office of Grand Conductress say aye. All opposed, no. Sister Bess Caldwell, you have been elected Grand Conductress of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. Do you accept? MRS. BESS CALDWELL: Yes, Worthy Grand Matron, with a very humble heart. I thank the membership. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Nominations are now in order for the office of Associate Grand Conductress of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year.I recognize Brother Al Putnam. MR. AL PUTNAM: Worthy Grand Matron, Sisters and Brothers: I am Al Putnam, a Past Patron of Schertz Chapter #911. I am pleased to place the name of Jerre Lucas, a Past Matron of Schertz Chapter #911, in nomination for the office of Associate Grand Conductress for the ensuing term. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I recognize Sister Kathy Franks. MRS. KATHY FRANKS: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. I am Kathy Franks, Worthy Matron of North Fort Worth Chapter #684. It is my privilege and my pleasure to nominate Sister Annette Curry, Past Matron of North Fort Worth Chapter #684, for the office of Associate Grand Conductress of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I recognize Sister Bertha Kuntz. MRS. BERTHA KUNTZ: Worthy Grand Matron, I am Bertha Kuntz, Worthy Matron of Vashti Chapter #32. I place in nomination the name of Sister Jayne Yenger, a Past Matron of Vashti Chapter #32 located in Temple, Texas, for the office of Associate Grand Conductress of this Grand Chapter for the ensuing year. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I recognize Sister Joan Groth. MRS. JOAN GROTH: Worthy Grand Matron, I am Joan Groth, Worthy Matron of Ransford Chapter #135 in Houston, Texas. I have the honor of placing in nomination the name of Mary Ruth White, a Past Matron of Ransford Chapter, for the office of Associate Grand Conductress for the ensuing year. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, Jerre Lucas, Annette Curry, Jayne Yenger and Mary Ruth White have been nominated for the office of Associate Grand Conductress for the ensuing year. Are there other nominations? Hearing none, we will proceed to elect. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 359 We will be balloting on Ballot A, Sisters and Brothers. Ballot A. Sister Grand Warder and Brother Grand Sentinel, we need to make sure that our doors are secure. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, we need to secure the doors for the purpose of balloting. GRAND SENTINEL: Sister Grand Warder, the doors to Grand Chapter are secure and there will be no interruption. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Very good. We will proceed. Nominations are now in order for the Board of Directors, District 2. I recognize Sister Audrey Rowell. MRS. AUDREY ROWELL: Worthy Grand Matron, I am Audrey Rowell, a Past Matron of Cora Posey Chapter #1072. It is with pleasure that I place the name of Sister Karen Kidd, Worthy Matron of Cora Posey Chapter #1072, for the office of Board of Directors, District 2, for the ensuing term. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Karen Kidd has been nominated for the Board of Directors, District 2. Are there other nominations? I'd like to back up here. I would invite those candidates for the office of Associate Grand Conductress to please come forward and line up in the manner in which they were nominated. We have Sister Jerre Lucas, Sister Annette Curry, Sister Jayne Yenger and Sister Mary Ruth White whose names have been placed in nomination for the office of Associate Grand Conductress. Thank you, ladies. [applause] At this time, Sister Karen Kidd, would you come forward to be introduced. This is Sister Karen Kidd for the office of District 2, Board of Directors. Sisters and Brothers, there were no other nominations, so we will proceed to elect this Sister by acclamation. All in favor of Sister Karen Kidd for District 2, Board of Directors, will say aye. Those opposed, no. Sister Karen Kidd, you have been elected for District 2, Board of Directors. Do you accept? MRS. KAREN KIDD: Worthy Grand Matron, yes, with grateful heart I accept. Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Nominations are now in order for the Board of Directors, District 3. I now recognize Sister Edna Jefferies. MRS. EDNA JEFFERIES: Worthy Grand Matron, my name is Edna Jefferies, Past Matron of Granbury Chapter #530 and a Dual Member of Stephenville Chapter #801. It is my privilege to place in nomination the name of Dr. Bill Bane, Past Patron of Waco Chapter #7 and Stephenville Chapter #801, for the Board of Directors, District 3. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I now recognize Sister Karen Burch. MRS. KAREN BURCH: W orthy Grand Matron, I am Karen Burch, Worthy Matron of Crowley Chapter #1125. I am pleased to place in nomination the name of Sister Lorraine Williams, a Past Matron of Crowley Chapter #1125 and Jacksboro Chapter #390, for the Board of Directors, District 3, for the ensuing term. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Brother Charles W. "Bill" Bane and Sister Lorraine Williams have been nominated for the office of the Board of Directors, District 3. Are there other nominations? Would these two nominees please come forward. Sisters and Brothers, 360 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR this is Brother Bill Bane and Sister Lorraine Williams. Thank you. [applause] I now recognize Sister Linda Turner. Nominations are now in order for the office of Grand Examiner, District 1. MRS. LINDA TURNER: Worthy Grand Matron, I am Linda Turner, a Past Matron of Garland Chapter #156. It is my pleasure to place in nomination the name of Dr. Linda Jay Puckett for the Board of Grand Examiners, District 1. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Dr. Linda Jay Puckett has been nominated for the Board of Grand Examiners, District 1. Are there other nominations? Hearing none, we will proceed to elect by acclamation. All in favor of Dr. Linda Jay Puckett for the office of Board of Grand Examiners, District 1, say aye. Those opposed, no. Linda Puckett, you have been elected Grand Examiner of District 1. Do you accept? DR. LINDA JAY PUCKETT: Yes, Worthy Grand Matron, I do with great gratitude, and thank you, my friends, I do. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Nominations are now in order for Board of Grand Examiners, District 2. I recognize Sue Phares. MRS. SUE PHARES: I'm Sue Phares, Past Matron and present Worthy Matron of Lubbock Chapter #76. I would like to place in nomination the name of Cindy Echols, Past Matron of Lubbock #76, for the Board of Grand Examiners, District 2, for the ensuing year. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Cindy Echols has been nominated for the office of Grand Examiner of District 2. Are there other nominations? Hearing none, we will proceed to elect by acclamation. All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. Sister Cindy Echols, you have been elected our District 2 Grand Examiner. Do you accept? MRS. CINDY ECHOLS: Worthy Grand Matron, it is with a grateful heart that I accept. I thank the membership, and I look forward to serving this Grand Chapter for a second year. Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Nominations are now in order for Board of Grand Examiners, District 3. I recognize Brother Bill Armstrong. MR. BILL ARMSTRONG: Worthy Grand Matron, I am Bill Armstrong, Past Patron of Graham Chapter #668. I have the pleasure of placing the name of Dr. Leslie Keilberg, a Past and present Worthy Matron of Graham Chapter #668, also an Endowed Member, for the office of Board of Grand Examiners, District 3. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I recognize Sister Loretta Booth. MRS. LORETTA BOOTH: Worthy Grand Matron, my name is Loretta Booth, and I am Worthy Matron of Crescent Chapter #820. It is my honor to place in nomination the name of Sister Cheryl Albrecht, a Past Matron of Crescent Chapter #820, for the Board of Grand Examiners, District 3. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Dr. Leslie Keilberg and Sister Cheryl Albrecht have been nominated for the office of Board of Grand Examiners, District 3. Are there other nominations? Dr. Leslie Keilberg and Sister Cheryl Albrecht, would you please come forward at this time. Sisters and Brothers, I present to you Dr. Leslie Keilberg and Sister Cheryl Albrecht 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 361 who have been nominated for the Board of Grand Examiners, District 3. Thank you, ladies. [applause] Nominations are now in order for the Board of Grand Examiners, District 4. I recognize Sister Mae Dell French. MRS. MAE DELL FRENCH: Worthy Grand Matron, I am Mae Dell French, Past Matron of Alvin Chapter #15. It is my pleasure to place the name of Christine Armstrong, Past Matron of Alvin Chapter #15 and Friendswood Chapter #1131, for the office of Board of Grand Examiners, District 4, for the ensuing year. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Christine Armstrong has been nominated for the Board of Grand Examiners, District 4. Are there other nominations? Hearing none, we will proceed to elect by acclamation. All of those in favor of electing Sister Christine Armstrong for the Board of Grand Examiners, District 4, say aye. Those opposed, no. Sister Christine Armstrong has been elected to the Board of Grand Examiners, District 4. Sister Christine, do you accept? MRS. CHRISTINE ARMSTRONG: Yes, Worthy Grand Matron. It is with great honor that I accept the privilege of serving District 4 as Grand Examiner for the ensuing year. Thank you, my Sisters and Brothers. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Nominations are now in order for the Board of Grand Examiners, District 5. I recognize Sister Linda James. MRS. LINDA JAMES: W orthy Grand Matron, I am Linda James, Worthy Matron, Bandera Chapter 643. I have the pleasure of placing in nomination Sister Brenda Smith Costello, Past Matron of Bandera Chapter #643, for the office of Board of Grand Examiners, District 5. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I recognize Sister Juanita Gregory. MRS. JUANITA GREGORY: I'm Juanita Gregory, Past Matron of Spurger Chapter #315, present Matron of Travis Chapter #472. It is my pleasure and honor to place in nomination the name of JoAnne Conner, a Past Matron of Travis Chapter #472 in Austin, Texas, for the office of Grand Examiner of District 5. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, Brenda Smith Costello and JoAnne Conner have been nominated for the office of Board of Grand Examiners, District 5. Are there other nominations? Will they please come forward at this time? Sisters and Brothers, we have Sister Brenda Smith Costello and Sister JoAnne Conner who have been nominated for the office of Board of Grand Examiners, District 5. Thank you, ladies. [applause] Nominations are now in order for the Board of Grand Examiners, Grand Examiner At- Large. I recognize Mary Beth Brunson. MRS. MARY BETH BRUNSON: Worthy Grand Matron, I am Mary Beth Brunson, Worthy Matron of Navasota Chapter #309. It is my pleasure to place the name of Glenda Klemm, a Past Matron of Navasota Chapter #309, for the office of Board of Grand Examiners, Grand Examiner At-Large, for the ensuing year. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I recognize Sister Debra Nicholson. MRS. DEBRA NICHOLSON: I, Debra Nicholson, Worthy Matron of Bryan Chapter #222, am placing the name of Jane Wert, Past Matron of Bryan Chapter #222, in 362 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR nomination for the office of Board of Grand Examiners, Grand Examiner At-Large. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I recognize Sister Naomi Wolfe. MRS. NAOMI WOLFE: Worthy Grand Matron, my name is Naomi Wolfe, Past Matron of Andral Vann Chapter #741, Dual Member with Spring 1105. It is my honor and privilege to place in nomination the name of Sister Laura Sharp, Past Matron of Andral Vann Chapter 741, for the office of Board of Grand Examiners, Grand Examiner At-Large. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I recognize Brother Jerry Glover. MR. JERRY GLOVER: Worthy Grand Matron, I'm Jerry Glover, Worthy Patron of Cypress Chapter 1102. I wish to place in nomination the name of Betty Fogarty, Past Matron of Cypress Chapter 1002 and a Dual Member of Brenham Chapter 144, for the office of Board of Grand Examiners, Grand Examiner At-Large, for the ensuing year. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I recognize Sister Saundra Zipp. MRS. SAUNDRA ZIPP: Worthy Grand Matron, my name is Saundra Zipp, Past Matron of New Braunfels Chapter #771 and present Worthy Matron of New Braunfels. It is my honor to place in nomination the name of Sister Karen Wright, a Past Matron of New Braunfels #771, for the office of Board of Grand Examiners, Grand Examiner At-Large. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I recognize Sister Patsy Jones. MRS. PATSY JONES: I am Patsy Jones, Worthy Matron of McKinney Chapter 518. It is my privilege to nominate Sister Susan Bigham, Past Matron of Abernathy Chapter 877 and a Dual Member of McKinney Chapter 518, for the office of the Board of Grand Examiners, At-Large. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I recognize Brother William B. Turner, Jr. MR. WILLIAM TURNER, JR.: Worthy Grand Matron, I am William Turner, Junior Past Patron, Texas City Chapter 626. At this time I wish to place in nomination the name of Sharlene Winnette-Monroe, a Past Matron of Texas City Chapter 626, for the office of Board of Grand Examiners, Grand Examiner At-Large, for the ensuing year. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: The following individuals have been nominated for the Board of Grand Examiners, Grand Examiner At-Large: Glenda Klemm, Jane Wert, Laura Sharp, Betty Fogarty, Karen Wright, Susan Bigham and Sharlene Winnette-Monroe. Are there other nominations? Hearing none, would these individuals please come to the East. Sisters and Brothers, I present to you: Glenda Klemm, Jane Wert, Laura Sharp, Betty Fogarty, Karen Wright, Susan Bigham and Sharlene Winnette-Monroe. Thank you, ladies. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, the voting delegates, do we all now have #2 pencils in our pos- session? If you do not, please raise your hand. For the office of Associate Grand Conductress, we have Jerre Lucas, Annette Curry, Jayne Yenger and Mary Ruth White. For the Board of Directors, District 3: Dr. Charles W. "Bill" Bane and Lorraine Williams. For the Board of Grand Examiners, District 3, we have: Dr. Leslie Keilberg and Cheryl Albrecht. For the Board of Grand Examiners, District 5: Brenda Smith Costello and JoAnne Conner. For the Board of Grand Examiners, At- Large: Glenda Klemm, Jane Wert, Laura Sharp, Betty Fogarty, Karen Wright, Susan Bigham, Sharlene Winnette-Monroe. Sisters and Brothers, we will be using Ballot A. I now declare the ballot open. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 363 Assistant Grand Warders, you will permit no one to enter or leave except the Assistant Grand Sentinels and Registration and Credentials and First Aid. The ballot is open. Ballot A. Have all balloted? Pages, you will begin collecting the ballots. Has everyone deposited their ballot? Raise your hand if you have not deposited your ballot so that the Pages can come to you. Have all balloted and deposited their ballots? Have Credentials, Registration and the Sentinels been allowed to ballot? GRAND SENTINEL: They have been told where to ballot. Door #5 down there should be the door. Yes, we're okay down there. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: All right. I now declare the ballot closed. If we could have about the first eight Pages deposit your boxes at Table 1; the next group of eight or ten deposit your ballots at Table 2; and the next group divide yours and deposit at Tables 3 and 4. Half of you to Table 3 and half of you to Table 4, please. Sisters and Brothers, we have a Brother who is also a vendor, and his name is Bill Stillman. He's Worthy Patron of Amistad Chapter. He is one of our vendors. His business is entitled Bill Stillman, Incorporated. He will be having a drawing for an Endowed Membership. As soon as we can get Brother Bill -- he's here. Brother Bill Stillman. [applause] VOICE: W orthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, when Bill called me and said, "I have a great idea, I want to be one of your vendors but I'd like to have a drawing. For everyone that signs up at my booth, we'll draw for an Endowed Membership." So that is what we are ready to do. I told him he wasn't very aggressive. Everyone of you should have signed because this benefits Eastern Star, because he's giving away a $500 Endowed Membership. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, the vendors are open and I encourage you to go see Brother Bill and see what he has on sale. Thank you. At this time, Sister Rennie Ofton, Brother Bill has asked that you please do the drawing. She says, "I'll make one friend anyhow." The lucky person is Alexis Osborne from Gainesville, Texas. [applause] Brother Bill, we certainly appreciate this. I know this lady, and I know that she appreciates it so very much. Sisters and Brothers, once again, let's go give Brother Bill some business. Thank you so very much, Brother Bill Stillman. [applause] I now recognize our Board of Grand Examiners for their report.

REPORT OF THE GRAND EXAMINER, DISTRICT 1

DR. LINDA JAY PUCKETT: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, Sisters and Brothers, my friends each and every one of you. This report is for my second year of service to our beloved Order on the Board of Grand Examiners as your District One Member. The position of Grand Examiner is one of responsibility to the Membership and to the 364 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Administration of our Order. With a great deal of learning that took place my first year and continued diligence this year I believe I was “on the ready” for this responsibility – having as my consistent goal “to never let you the Membership down!” Before giving you the statistics, I want to say, my personal review of this year is: “I had a great time as your District One Grand Examiner – I love this position and I thank you so much”. I have come to feel closer to you the membership! – what a blessing to my life. It was a fantastic “Touching the Future” School Schedule in District I with the Learned Ladies and Scholarly Gentlemen. I believed that we truly learned and shared together as set out by the goal of the Worthy Grand Matron. Now, I proudly submit the District One report for the Grand Chapter Year 2006 – 2007:

CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY

“A” CERTIFICATES “B” CERTIFICATES

Section One 54 0 Section Two 63 0 Section Three 42 0 Section Four 76 0 Section Five 96 0 Section Six 17 0 Section Seven 44 0 Section Eight 66 0 Section Nine 83 0 Section Ten 47 0

I am pleased to report that of the 588 that earned their “A” Certificates 43 “First- Timers”. Great enthusiasm this year by First-Time Certificate Earners can be hap- pily celebrated in District I. A detailed report by Chapter is on file with the Grand Secretary’s Office and each Chapter in District One has been mailed a list of the names of their members who earned Certificates of Proficiency. Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. “Gerry” Dusek, it has been a definite honor for me to travel with you this year. More importantly,I am genuinely proud that I had this time to get to know you as a friend. As I was able to say at our closing District I School, Worthy Grand Matron – My Friend “I Love You – and respect you greatly”. As we traveled, we were always in the watchful care of your highly proficient District Deputy Grand Matron, Melissa Simonton Hudman. She was an expert driver of the van, her own internal “Auto-pilot-Mapsco system” always knew when to start out each day, how to find those special places we wanted to stop and explore for a while, yet always getting us to School on time. Melissa, indeed, is “touched by the charisma” angel, and what an outstanding teacher. And, Worthy Grand Matron, on a personal note, your District Deputy, Melissa and I, developed a special bond of friendship this year and I look forward to it continuing through the years. I commend her efficient leadership of the ten out- 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 365 standing Deputy Grand Matrons for District I. It was a pleasure to work alongside each one of these ladies! Each of their District I Schools reflected their own unique personalities as well as the reason for their personal selection to their important position – their dedication to perfecting our ritualism and sharing knowledge with the membership. Worthy Grand Matron, I feel that our District I Humanitarian Chairman, Delores Hartley, was a charming and talented part of the Team this year. She encouraged the Chapters and the Membership in such a loving way. We thank her. At the District I Schools, the Grand Examiner’s White Shirt Signature Special Project of the Worthy Grand Matron garnered $331.00 for the Youth Organizations as specified by the Worthy Grand Matron, and $363.00 turned in toward the total collected overall for Proficiency Stickers. Shirley Bixenstine, Secretary to the Worthy Grand Matron, and constant sweet companion to each of us, I will deeply miss you since you are moving “out of state”. Your loving presence on the School Trail was always so welcome. We’ve all noticed that spectac- ular creative force and efficient whirlwind, aka “Marian Pierce” Secretary to the Worthy Grand Patron. Thank you, for just everything you so efficiently do, Marian. You are wonderful. Worthy Grand Patron, John Creel, your outgoing and direct way of showing your love to the Membership of Texas has been so well received by everyone! Your broad smile, out- reached hand, and “Hi, I’m John Creel” as you have traveled this State and beyond has shown us all “how happy and proud you are to be Our Worthy Grand Patron”. Sister Kathy, I have loved you always and I feel you have been perfect for the position of the beautiful Queen Esther, with, of course, all her dignity ………and just a wee touch of adorable mischief. Members of the Grand Chapter of Texas, You – are my blessing. Thank you, friends, each and every one of you. Respectfully submitted, Dr. Linda Jay Puckett Board of Grand Examiners District One It is with pleasure that I now recognize my co-worker, and my friend, Sister Cindi Echols, Grand Examiner, District II. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, I would ask that we be courteous, please, as we attempt to hear the reports of our Grand Examiners.

REPORT OF THE GRAND EXAMINER, DISTRICT 2

MRS. CINDY ECHOLS: Thank you, Sister Linda, Grand Examiner of District 1. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers, What a great, unforgettable first year I have had serving as Grand Examiner of District Two. It has been a wonderful year of service, and I thank you for that honor and privilege. I would like to give a very special thank you to Sister Karen Kidd, District Deputy Grand Matron, and the eight Deputy Grand Matrons of District Two. Sister Shirley 366 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Bixenstine, Secretary to the Worthy Grand Matron, and Sister Marion Pierce, Secretary to the Worthy Grand Patron, thank both of you for your encouragement and many acts of kindness, but most of all, your friendship! Worthy Grand Patron, it was indeed an honor to have you in District Two for all of our Schools. Thank you for your support. Sister Kathy, thank you, too, for your love and support. You truly are a Sister! Worthy Grand Matron, I so enjoyed traveling with you on the School schedule. Thank you for the love, encouragement and support that you so graciously gave me. Members of District Two, thank each of you for all of your hard work and everything you did to make my job so easy! I will treasure each friendship, both the old as well as the new, and appreciate everything you did to make this report possible. I am now honored to present the following report for District Two:

“A” Certificates “B” Certificates First Timers

Section One 18 0 1 Section Two 47 0 1 Section Three 15 0 0 Section Four 44 0 3 Section Five 8 0 0 Section Six 48 0 1 Section Seven 26 0 0 Section Eight 82 0 1 Section Nine 16 0 0 Section Ten 39 0 1

Total: 343 0 8

“A” Certificates Earned: 343 “B” Certificates Earned: 0 Total Certificates Earned: 343

There were 8 “First Timers” who earned their Certificates of Proficiency in the District Two Schools. A detailed report by Chapters is on file in the Grand Secretary’s office. Each Chapter has been forwarded a list of their members who have earned Certificates of Proficiency. A total of $124.00 was turned in as donations from the Proficiency stickers. Also, a total of $135.00 from the Grand Examiners’ Shirt Project was turned in and will be presented by the Worthy Grand Matron to the Youth Organizations. It is now my pleasure to introduce my co-worker and special friend, Sister Annette Curry, Grand Examiner of District Three. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 367 REPORT OF THE GRAND EXAMINER, DISTRICT 3

MRS. ANNETTE CURRY: Thank you, Cindy Echols, my friend and co-worker. Thank you Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Geraldine Dusek, and Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John Creel for your support and encouragement as we traveled the School Schedule in District 3. Traveling and serving with you has given me many happy memories. To Shirley Bixenstine, the Traveling Secretary, I appreciated your kind and gentle ways and always enjoyed the time we spent together. To Martha Heffington, District Deputy Grand Matron, you are a very special lady. I treasure your friendship and thank you for all the courtesies you extended to me. I enjoyed our travels together. To the ten Deputy Grand Matrons of District 3, thank you for being there to meet me and for all the preparations you made for the examining room. I appreciate your planning and making sure that I had everything that was needed. Nothing was left undone. I thank each member who assisted me in the examining room. The donations for the Diploma Stickers totaled $420.00 and those donations went into the General Fund. Donations for signing my shirt totaled $276.00 and that money went into the Breast Cancer Research Fund. I thank the membership for their generous donations. I am pleased to present this report for District 3.

CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY 2006 – 2007

Section 1 145 Sections 2 & 3 44 Section 4 & 5 37 Section 6 & 8 87 Section 7 & 9 72 Section 10 41

TOTAL 426

There were 15 members who earned their Certificates of Proficiency for the first time. Following the Schools, the Deputy Grand Matrons held Workshops and I was pleased to be invited to attend. This gave members who were unable to attend a school the opportunity to earn their Certificates. At these workshops, 36 members earned their Certificate and five were first timers. I thank the Deputy Grand Matrons fro allowing me this privilege. The total Certificates earned in District 3 were 462. A detailed report by Chapter is on file in the Grand Secretary’s office and each Chapter in District 3 was mailed a list with the names of their members who earned their Certificate of Proficiency. I express my thanks and appreciation to the membership for allowing me the honor and privilege of serving as Grand Examiner of District 3. Respectfully submitted, Annette Curry Grand Examiner, District 3 368 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR I invite my friend and co-worker, Christine Armstrong, Grand Examiner District 4 to bring her report.

REPORT OF THE GRAND EXAMINER, DISTRICT 4

MRS. CHRISTINE ARMSTRONG: Thank you, Sister Annette Curry. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers. Words cannot being to express how honored I am to have had the opportunity to serve again as Grand Examiner for District Four and I thank the membership for this privilege. I want to express my sincere appreciation to the membership who assisted in the examining room at the Schools of Instruction. Your assistance made everything run so smoothly. A special thank you to Sister Shirley Bixenstine, Secretary to our Worthy Grand Matron. I have enjoyed the time we spent together and getting to know you better. Just know we, the membership, will miss you now that you will become a resident of Michigan after this session closes. To the ten marvelous Deputy Grand Matrons, known as “Marcie’s Marvels”, thank you for every courtesy you extended to me and for choosing very capable members to assist in the examining rooms. Sister Marceline Crenshaw, District Deputy Grand Matron, thank you for your continued support and friendship. You now have many fond memories for the outstanding services you provided to our membership. Thank you Sister Geraldine Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron, and Brother John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron, for your support and encouragement, it was much appreciated. I enjoyed our travels across District Four. You have had a wonderful trip traveling across Texas visiting with the membership, and I hope your dreams and expectations have been achieved. To my co-workers, Linda Puckett, Cindy Echols, Annette Curry, Jerre Lucas and Vicki Hertenberger, we have had another awesome year and it has been my pleasure to serve with each of you. District Four has survivors and we have bounced back from our hurricane devastations last year. This year the membership worked hard preparing for their Proficiency exams and the results are as follows.

CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY 2006 – 2007 “A” Certificates “B” Certificates

Section 1 73 0 Section 2 105 0 Section 3 46 1 Section 4 93 0 Section 5 124 0 Section 6 47 0 Section 7 64 0 Section 8 21 0 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 369 Section 9 28 0 Section 10 130 0

“A” Certificates Issued 732 “B” Certificates Issued 1 First Timers 29 Proficiency Stickers $577 Signing of the Tuxedo Shirt $467 A detailed report by Chapter is on file in the Grand Secretary’s office. Each chapter has been mailed a list of their members who earned a Certificate of Proficiency. I am pleased to report $577 was collected from the sale of the Diploma Proficiency Sticker that has been earmarked for the General Fund. This year’s money marking project for the Grand Examiners was the “$1.00 Signature” on a tuxedo shirt and from the support of District Four membership; we collected $467 to go to our Worthy Grand Matron’s Breast Cancer Research project. Again, I thank District Four membership for their love and continued support to make our Order the greatest fraternity to belong. Respectfully submitted, Christine Armstrong Board of Grand Examiners, District Four I invite my co-worker and friend, Sister Jerre Lucas, Grand Examiner of District Five to bring her report.

REPORT OF THE GRAND EXAMINER, DISTRICT 5

MRS. JERRE LUCAS: Thank you, Sister Christine. Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Geraldine Dusek, Worthy Grand Patron, Mr. John Creel, Distinguished Members All: “With privileges comes responsibilities”; how often I have been reminded of this phrase during these past eight years as an elected officer of Grand Chapter! I am so grateful to the membership for this special time. The Deputy Grand Matrons have done an outstanding job! Your consideration of this Grand Examiner is more than appreciated! Thank you for arranging helpers, and the outstanding accommodations. The work performed in the Examining Room could not have been accomplished without your help! Each of you is special to me! To the District Deputy Grand Matron, Mrs. Vicki Smith, what a joy it has been to have the privilege of getting to know you better. Though we have been friends for several years, we now possess a special bond! You are one of the kindest, most considerate persons I have known. Your consideration for others is such an admirable quality! Thank you for being such a special friend, and for sharing those lucky thoughts! To the Worthy Grand Matron: You and I have shared many hours traveling, many hours shopping, and many hamburgers along the way. I am grateful for your special friendship and hope we can kick back and enjoy many more happy hours in the future. The examinations in District V reflect the countless hours of study and preparation. 370 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 494 “A” Certificates were issued, 0 “B” Certificates. A complete report is on file with the Grand Secretary. Each Chapter has been sent a list of those earning their certificates. To the membership of Texas, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the honor of serving you! Many times I have stated that elected officers are to serve the membership, not the other way ‘round! Thank you so much for all you do for Eastern Star! I am pleased to present a special, loyal true friend, Mrs. Vicki Hertenberger, Grand Examiner at Large. Jerry S. Lucas Board of Grand Examiners, District V

REPORT OF THE GRAND EXAMINER AT-LARGE

MRS. VICKI HERTENBERGER: Thank you, Sister Jerre. Sisters and Brothers of this Grand Chapter, I come here today to bring you my final report of Grand Chapter as Grand Examiner at Large and I can truly say that this has been two of the most rewarding years of my life. The membership across the State of Texas truly loves the Office for which the Grand Examiners stand for and most definitely support Eastern Stars. It has truly been a very humbling experience. I am very grateful to the Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Gerry Dusek and our Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John Creel and his lovely wife Sister Kathy Creel, Grand Esther. They have extended more loving courtesy to the office of Grand Examiner at Large than anyone could ever ask for.I thank each of you from my heart. I have served with five of the most fantastic Grand Examiners these past two years and for their friendship I am very grateful. Worthy Grand Matron you picked this year some delightful and very diligent District Deputy Grand Matrons and I certainly thank each of them for all the courtesies extended to this office. To the membership of District IV and more especially the members of District IV, Section X you are awesome, your support for this office and the courtesies were greatly appreciated. I especially thank those who assisted me last year at the District IV, Section X School when Sister Christine Armstrong, Grand Examiner of District IV became very ill and I had to step in. Each of you was very supportive and I thank you from my heart. At that school I appreciated the support and patience I received from Sister Marceline Crenshaw, the District Deputy Grand Matron, the Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Gerry Dusek, and the Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John Creel gave me when I presented the Secret Work to the membership of my home school for my very first time. During that School I did not bring out my Tuxedo shirt for signatures, nor did I collect money for our Worthy Grand Matron’s project on behalf of myself. I truly felt that this was still Sister Christine Armstrong’s School and I chose to continue to with her shirt, and collected many signatures and money which I gave to Sister Christine. I therefore have no money to report. During this Grand Chapter Session I give the following: 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 371 Certificates reported by Districts: “A” “B” District I 7 0 District II 0 0 District III 4 0 District IV 8 0 District V 4 0 Total Certificates given at this 125th Grand Chapter is 23 Sisters and Brothers, there comes a time when opportunities present themselves that are an opportunity of a life time. My husband Brother Ray Hertenberger has been offered the opportunity to serve with Sister Joyce Nicklas if the membership allows. I thank you the membership for allowing me the opportunity to serve you for the past two years and I hope that in the future I will be able to offer my services again in some capacity. I thank each of you from my heart for your love and support. Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of these combined reports of the Board of Grand Examiners. Respectively submitted, Sister Vicki Hertenberger, Grand Examiner at Large. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, there is a motion to approve the combined reports of the Board of Grand Examiners. Is there any discussion? I believe there's plenty out there, but discussion regarding this vote. Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All those in favor of accepting the Board of Grand Examiners' reports, please raise your blue cards. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. Motion carried. Thank you, Board of Grand Examiners. GRAND SECRETARY: Sisters and Brothers, I need your attention, please. If you are on these Committees for the next Grand Chapter year, please come to my desk, I have packets for you. The Chairmen of ESTARL, International Headquarters, Founder's Day, By-Laws, Education Fund. A representative from Timpson Chapter and a representative from Houston 385, if you will come to my desk, I have packets for you. Thank you. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I now recognize Sister Donna Hill Pope for the report of Registration.

REPORT OF THE REGISTRATION COMMITTEE

MRS. DONNA HILL POPE: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron: I want to thank you for the opportunity of serving as Registration Chairman of this Grand Chapter session. It has been the desire of this committee to serve you and the membership of Texas in a useful and meaningful manner and by our efforts show our love and respect for you and for our beautiful Order. My deepest thanks and sincere appreciation goes to the members of the Registration Committee for all their hours of hard work. We also want to thank those special friends who served as unnamed members of this committee but who worked tirelessly with us. The members of the Registration Committee have worked diligently to serve the membership to the best of our ability in an efficient manner. 372 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR We wish to thank the membership for their patience and courtesy during this process. Our special thanks to the members of the Credentials Committee who have worked with us in a collaborative effort to achieve our goals. We also wish to thank the Grand Secretary and her staff for all the assistance they provided to this Committee and to the Executive and Arrangements Committees at this Grand Chapter session for all the provisions they have made for our comfort and convenience. I now report the final results of the Registration Committee of the 125th Grand Chapter Session: Total Pre-Registrations ...... 2,262 Registrations at this Grand Chapter Session . . . . 213 Total Registrations ...... 2,475 Out of State Pre-Registrations ...... 268 Registrations at this Grand Chapter Session . . . . . 14 Total Out of State Registrations ...... 282

Other Grand Jurisdictions Represented ...... 40 TMRC Registrations ...... 4 Total Registration Fees Collected and Delivered to Grand Secretary’s Office . . . $24,700.00 Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, it is my pleasure to introduce the hard working members of the Registration Committee: District 1 – Jim Huston District 2 – Dorothy Hodges District 3 – Ruth West District 4 – Glenda Klemm District 5 – Glenda Story And 2 members or our committee who were unable to attend this Grand Chapter session: Rita Mars from District 1 Elizabeth Wise from District 4 Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of this report. W ORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, you've heard the report of the Registration Committee. This requires no second. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All of those in favor, raise your blue cards. Thank you. Opposed, same sign. Thank you, Registration Committee, for an excellent job. Thank you so very much. [applause] GRAND SECRETARY: Can I say something about these Committees? W ORTHY GRAND MATRON: Please do. GRAND SECRETARY: Sisters and Brothers, these Committees -- and Credentials, I wish they were up here, too -- they move in on Monday. They start early Tuesday morning working with my office staff and myself. They labor really hard to get things ready for you to come in. You have to serve on one of these Committees to really realize what it's all about. They have done a fantastic job. We have to balance, in case you didn't know that, to the ballots. We were balanced by-- I'm going to say 1:30 maybe, two, about that time. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 373 Anyway, I just want to thank them and the Credentials Committee for all their work and what a wonderful job they do. I just wanted you to know that, that they're here working for you while you all are still home packing. Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: All right. Now, our 50-year members. Would they please stand. I know we have some handsome gentlemen who would be more than happy to escort each of these ladies to the East. If you would volunteer to do that at this time. Sister Grand Marshal, if you will escort our 50-year members to the East, please. [applause as they come to the East] My Sisters -- and I believe one Brother -- 50-year members. We had a list of 13 of you, so our list is incomplete. Sisters and my Brother, we are so honored to have you with us at this 125th Grand Chapter session. The 50 years of service that you have dedicated to this beautiful Order of the Eastern Star is wonderful. And besides that, we know that you aren't going to stop with your service to this Order. Isn't that correct? Your service will continue. We are so very honored to have you with us today and to honor you, our beautiful 50-year members. We'll start over here with a member of my own chapter. Sister Myra, if you will just turn around. We are so delighted that you could make it up here. I know who she is. This is Myra Becker, my own 50-year member. Next we have Shirley Meerscheidt, Jeannie Green, Mildred Arnold, Martha McTaggart, Clara Faye Mitchell, Ruby McCall, Martha Isbell, Judy Saunders, Regina Gilbreath, Virginia Logsdon, Aliene Morris, Dorothy Brunson, Pauline Barbano and Andy Scott. Once again, Sisters and Brothers, let's show our enthusiasm for these 50-year members to our service. [applause] Sister Grand Marshal, they will be seated in the Grand Chapter room. Sisters and Brothers, I need your attention, please. I'm sure you'll want this information. On the election for Associate Grand Conductress, we do not have an election. Number of votes cast: 2036. Number of votes to win: 1019. Jerre Lucas, 605 votes; Annette Curry, 487 votes; Jayne Yenger, 223 votes; Mary Ruth White, 721 votes. We will drop the name of Jayne Yenger. Board of Directors, District 3, we have an election. Number of votes cast: 2017. Number of votes to win: 1009. Dr. Charles "Bill" Bane, 1228 votes; Sister Lorraine Williams, 789 votes. Dr Bill Bane has been elected to the Board of Directors, District 3. Brother Bill, do you accept? DR. BILL BANE: Yes, Worthy Grand Matron. And I thank the membership for their confidence in me and I hope that it's justified. Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: For the Board of Grand Examiners, District 3, we have an election: Number of votes cast: 2108. Number of votes to win: 1010. Dr. Leslie Keilberg, 657 votes; Sister Cheryl Albrecht, 1361 votes. Sister Cheryl Albrecht has been elected. Sister Cheryl, do you accept? MRS. CHERYL ALBRECHT: Worthy Grand Matron, I do accept, and thank you so much. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: For the Board of Grand Examiners, District 5, we have an election. Number of votes cast: 2008. Number of votes to win: 1005. Brenda Smith Costello, 1103 votes; JoAnne Conner, 905 votes. Brenda Smith Costello has been elected. 374 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Sister Brenda, do you accept? MRS. BRENDA SMITH COSTELLO: Worthy Grand Matron, I accept and I am so honored. I appreciate the membership and their confidence in me. Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: For the Board of Grand Examiners At-Large, we do not have an election. Number of votes cast: 2024. Number of votes to win: 1013. Glenda Klemm, 355 votes; Jane Wert, 190 votes; Laura Sharp, 270 votes; Betty Fogarty, 198 votes; Karen Wright, 484 votes; Susan Bigham, 508 votes; Sharlene Monroe, 24 votes. We will drop the name of Sharlene Monroe. Now, Sisters and Brothers, Ballot B is the ballot which we will be using. We have dropped the name of Jayne Yenger for the Associate Grand Conductress. And for the Board of Grand Examiners At-Large, we have dropped the name of Sharlene Winnette-Monroe. Brother Grand Sentinel, we need to secure the doors. GRAND SENTINEL: Assistant Grand Warders and Assistant Grand Sentinels, you will please secure the doors at this time.

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Have all balloted? Raise your hand, please, if the Pages have not reached you for your ballot. I now declare the ballot closed. If we could have the first ten Pages deposit yours at Table #1; the second group of ten at Table #2; and divide up between Tables 3 and 4. I have been asked to make an announcement. Sister Joyce Gilbert's Installation will start at 6 p.m. this evening, not 6:30 as published. I now call for the report of the District Deputy Grand Matrons and Deputy Grand Matrons.

REPORT OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY MATRON, DISTRICT 1

MRS. MELISSA SIMONTON HUDMAN: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, Sisters and Brothers. It is my distinct pleasure to present the report of District 1, our Worthy Grand Patron’s home district. This year of service has been an indescribable pleasure and words cannot express my appreciation to our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek for bestowing upon me and Loyal Chapter No. 648, the honor of serving as District Deputy Grand Matron of District 1. It has been a year I will never forget and cherish forever. It is my pleasure and honor to recognize and present to you those who so lovingly worked with me, the Deputy Grand Matrons of District I, lovingly known as “Melissa’s Melodies.” Mrs. Sissy Offord, also known as my Dancing Cupid, along with the 14 Chapters in Section 1, held the “Come have Fun and Learn with Jerry and John” School of Instruction on November 13, 2006 in Gainesville, Texas with 109 in attendance. Mrs. Lee Stark, also known as my quality friend, along with the 9 Chapters of Section 2, held the “College of Knowledge” School of Instruction on January 6, 2007, in Plano, Texas with 233 in attendance. Mrs. Lucy Jones, also known as my preserving friend, along with the 11 Chapters of 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 375 Section 3, held the “Little Red School” of Instruction on January 4, 2007, in Caddo Mills, Texas with 161 in attendance. Mrs. Emily Biddler, also known as my persistent friend, along with the 10 Chapters of Section 4, held the “Showcase for Teaching” School of Instruction on December 9, 2006, in Dallas, Texas with 184 in attendance. Mrs. Tommie Fields, also known as my patient friend, along with the 16 Chapters of Section 5, held the “Christmas in the Little Red Schoolhouse” School of Instruction on December 12, 2006 in Lancaster, Texas with 144 in attendance. Mrs. Sherrie Fowler, also known as my soothing friend, along with the 7 Chapters in Section 6, held the “Lessons of Love Among the Roses” School of Instruction on November 21, 2006 in Tyler, Texas with 133 in attendance. Mrs. Mary Wellman, also known as my steadfast friend, along with the 9 Chapters of Section 7, held the “Lessons of Love Among the Roses” School of Instruction on November 21, 2006 in Tyler, Texas with 133 in attendance. Mrs. Tonya Foster, also known as my fun-loving amusing friend, along with the 9 Chapters of Section 8, held the “Golden Rule School” of Instruction on November 15, 2006, in Henderson, Texas with 112 present. Mrs. Marilyn Lee, also known as my mover and shaker, along with the 12 Chapters of Section 9, held the “Back to School” of Instruction on November 18, 2006 in Texarkana, Texas with 183 in attendance. Mrs. Janeva Tuell, also known as my dedicated friend, along with the 10 Chapters of Section 10, held the “Come Light Up Your Life” School of Instruction in Quitman, Texas on December 5, 2006 with 169 in attendance. Total attendance for the Schools in District I was 1,428 STATISTICAL REPORT FOR DISTRICT I Chapters Assigned 107 Chapters Demised or Consolidate 1 Chapters Instituted 0 Chapters Inspected 108 Chapters Not Inspected 0 Schools Conducted 9 Schools Officially Attended 18 Schools Unofficially Attended 48 Letters Written 1867 Miles Driven 61321 District 1 began the year with 108 Chapters and ended the year with 107 Chapters. In January, Dekalb No. 894 consolidated into Avery No. 252. The ten Deputy Grand Matrons of District 1 join me in extending our heartfelt love and appreciation to: Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron. It is with love and appreciation that I say “thank you” for allowing me the privilege of serving as part of your Grand Family as District Deputy Grand Matron of District 1. As the words to the song that I dedicated to you state, “When I think back on these times and the dreams we left behind 376 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR I’ll be glad ‘cause I was blessed to get to have you in my life. When I look back on these days I’ll look and see your face, you were right there for me. Well you showed me how it feels to feel the sky within my reach and I always will remember all the strength you gave to me. Your love made me make it through oh; I owe so much to you. You were right there for me. In my dreams I’ll always see you soar above the sky. In my heart there always is a place for you for all my life. I’ll keep a part of you with me and everywhere I am there you’ll be.” Thank you for always being there for me. Mr. John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron. Thank you for your willingness to serve our order and your untiring love for our order. Thank you for attending all of the District 1 Schools, the Deputies of District 1 love and appreciate both you and your lovely wife, Kathy. Dr. Linda J. Puckett, Grand Examiner, District 1. My friend, thank you for being there and sharing your knowledge, your kindness and encouragement. You always seemed to know the right words to say to make us feel important. I truly enjoyed having you as a roommate during the school schedule and really getting to know you. Our friendship will last a lifetime. Mrs. Dolores Hartley, Humanitarian Chairman, District 1. Thank you for your beautiful sense of humor and love of our order. I truly enjoyed getting to know you. Your Humanitarian Program was beautiful with all the colorful scarves and I know the membership looked forward to them. Congratulations on the results of all your hard work! Mrs. Shirley Bixenstine, Secretary to the Worthy Grand Matron. You were truly a pleasure to travel with and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you. Texas will truly miss you as you move out of this state, but I know that your service to our beautiful order will continue at your new home. Mrs. Marion Pierce, Secretary to the Worthy Grand Patron. My friend, I have known you for a long time and I know that our Worthy Grand Patron appreciates all of your hard work. Your smile is always there no matter what the stress level. Thank you for your service to our beautiful order. The Membership of District 1. I will never be able to express how much I appreciate all the act of kindness and thoughtful expressions that I have been shown as District Deputy Grand Matron. I am so grateful for everyone’s cooperation involving the District I Schools of Instruction, Banquets, Fraternal Visits and Workshops. I will always hold dear all the honorary memberships that I received. I know they took a vote of the chapters and they are truly specially to me. I am still receiving words of praise on the District 1 Schools and how well they were organized. Everyone’s willingness to assist and their dedication to our Order is what made all of the affairs successful. Please accept my sincere thanks for every courtesy that has been extended to me personally and to the Office of District Deputy Grand Matron. I was truly humbled and honored to have been given the opportunity to serve out beautiful order. It was such a pleasure to meet and make new friends and to know old ones along the way. The love, support and encouraging words have made this year on I will never forget. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Simonton Hudman District Deputy Grand Matron District 1 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 377 It is with pleasure that I recognize my dear friend, Mrs. Karen Kidd, District Deputy Grand Matron, District 2. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, Sister Melissa. We will be holding on the remainder of these reports because we have some election results. For the office of Associate Grand Conductress, we do not have an election. Number of votes cast: 1933. Number of votes to win: 967. Jerre Lucas, 628 votes; Annette Curry, 459 votes; Mary Ruth White, 846 votes. We will drop the name of Annette Curry. For the Board of Grand Examiners At-Large, we do not have an election. Number of votes cast: 1931. Number of votes to win: 966. Glenda Klemm, 324 votes; Jane Wert, 98 votes; Laura Sharp, 195 votes; Betty Fogarty, 96 votes; Karen Wright, 530 votes; Susan Bigham, 688 votes. We will drop the name of Betty Fogarty. MRS. LAURA SHARP: Sisters and Brothers, I'm Laura Sharp. I have been running for the office of Grand Examiner At-Large. I wish to drop my name at this time. Maybe we'll have just one more vote. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I recognize Sister Jane Wert. MRS. JANE WERT: Sisters and Brothers, for the good of the Grand Chapter I would like to withdraw my name on the election of Grand Examiner At-Large. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: All right. So for the office of Associate Grand Conductress, we have Jerre Lucas and Mary Ruth White. For the office of Board of Grand Examiners At-Large, we have Glenda Klemm, Karen Wright and Susan Bigham, those three. Laura Sharp and Jane Wert have withdrawn their names. Will our Deputies who are serving at the tables please go down. I'll get you back up within a short time frame. The Board of Directors will not hold its meeting on August 18th, as listed in the Associate Grand Matron's calendars. Their meeting was held at Grand Chapter in San Antonio. Brother Grand Sentinel, please make sure that our doors are secure. GRAND SENTINEL: Assistant Grand Warders and Grand Sentinels, the doors need to be secured at this time. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, we will be using Ballot C. GRAND SENTINEL: W orthy Grand Matron, the doors are secure. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. I now declare the ballot open. The Pages will now take your ballots. Is there anyone whose ballot has not been picked up? Have our Assistant Sentinels and Warders voted? I now declare the ballot closed. Sisters, you will deposit the ballots at the tables. Let me make this announcement. This lady, Sister Ponelle Cockrell, could not attend our Grand Chapter session due to health reasons. She is a Past Matron of Cleveland Chapter #465. She now resides in a nursing home in Luling, Texas. She will be 100 years old on September 21, 2007. She is an 80-year member as of June 2007. [applause] If the Deputy Grand Matrons serving as Tellers have completed their counting, would they please proceed to the East so that we can continue with our reports. 378 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR I now recognize Sister Karen Kidd, District Deputy Grand Matron of District 2, and her Deputy Grand Matrons.

REPORT OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY MATRON, DISTRICT 2

MRS. KAREN KIDD: Thank you, District Deputy Grand Matron Melissa, for having beautifully established protocol. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, my Sisters and Brothers: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron, our Master Teacher, Sister Gerry Dusek, for choosing me for this special place of service this year. What a wonderful journey we had through West Texas with these eight special ladies that you chose to represent you in District Two. It has been a very rewarding experience as we traveled our District in this great State. It was unusually green and beautiful this year. The best parts of our travels were getting to know the membership and the opportunity to spend quality time with our Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, John Creel, the Grand Examiner, Sister Cindy Echols, and the Worthy Grand Matron’s traveling secretary, Sister Shirley Bixenstine. In West Texas our quality time was usually in the van, as we put many miles on it daily. The success of our schools of Learning and the following report were made possible through the efforts of these eight lovely Deputies. Mrs. Donna Swindle and the 4 chapters of Section 1, with Mrs. Brenda Stewart and the 9 chapters in Section 2 and 3 held the “Tree of Knowledge” School on September 23, 2006 in Amarillo with 123 in attendance. Mrs. Renae Tayse and the 7 chapters of Section 4 held the “Ladders of Learning” School on September 30, 2006 in Lubbock with 94 in attendance. Mrs. Estelline Mikeworth and the 8 chapters of Section 6, with Mrs. Mary Medford and the 4 chapters of Section 7 held the “Light the Path of Knowledge” School on September 14, 2006 in Wichita Falls with 137 in attendance. Mrs. Janice Richardson and the 9 chapters of Section 8, with Mrs. Chris Puckett and the 2 chapters of Section 9 held the “Climbing the Ladders of Success” School on September 21, 2006 in Odessa with 127 in attendance. Mrs. Terri Lawrence-Hall and the 3 chapters of Section 10 held the “Teachable Hearts of El Paso” School on September 19, 2006 in El Paso with 65 in attendance. Mrs. Chris Puckett and the 2 chapters of Section 9 held a Workshop on April 28, 2007 with 20 in attendance. District II had only a total of 46 participating chapters at the time of the schools, our total attendance for our five schools was 546. I want to express our appreciation to the membership of District 2 for the courtesies extended to each of us. We will remember this year with precious memories. Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John Creel, what a pleasure it was to have you in attendance at all five schools in District II and in helping us, “Share the Load”. Grand Examiner, Sister Cindy Echols, your rendition of the Secret Work was perfect at every school. We appreciate your dedication and many hours of service you provided in the examining rooms. It was my honor to serve with you this year. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 379 Sister Shirley Bixenstine, Traveling Secretary, you were a delight to travel with and always gave us support when needed and such a talker in the van. We especially thank you for your valuable assistance to the Worthy Grand Matron. What a friend you have been to all of us. Humanitarian Chairman, District 2, Sister Peggy Ledinski, you presented our 2006 – 2007 program in a very loving manner at each of our schools. Thank you for your love and devotion to the order. I have enjoyed our travels together this year. Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Gerry, for allowing me to share this special year with you. I have learned so much this year from you, our “Master Teacher”. You are a special lady. What a joy it has been and we hope you are pleased. Respectfully submitted, Karen Kidd District Deputy Grand Matron, District 2 Statistical Report Chapter Assigned 46 Chapters Consolidated 2 Chapters Instituted 0 Chapters Inspected 46 Chapters Not Inspected 0 Schools Conducted 5 Schools Attended 5 Schools Attended Unofficially 9 Letters Written 852 Miles Traveled 26,556 Consolidations Section 2 Dalhart with Dumas Section 5 Paducah with Matador Section 6 Iowa Park with Wichita Falls No. 232 J. A. Kemp with Petrolia Demised Section 4 Crosbyton It is a distinct honor to present Sister Martha Heffington, District Deputy Grand Matron, District Three.

REPORT OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY MATRON, DISTRICT 3

MRS. MARTHA HEFFINGTON: This is the District Deputy Grand Matron's report from District 3. Thank you, Sister Karen Kidd, District Deputy Grand Matron, District 2, my friend and co-worker: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished members all: This year has been so outstanding and is such a privilege and pleasure to have been chosen as District Deputy for District 3, and to have the chance to work with these 10 deputies who have worked very hard and diligently to perform their duties and have successful schools in their sections. They are fondly known as “Martha’s Misfits”. 380 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Section 1 Sister Kathey Crews and the 18 chapters hosted “The Bells are Ringing”School September 15th and 16th in Fort Worth with 319 in attendance Sections 2 & 3 Sister Mamie Pistokache and Sister Priscilla Armstrong and the 12 chapters hosted the “We Touch the Future – We Teach” school September 27th and 28th in Graham with 94 in attendance. Section 4 & 5 Sister Helen Plaunty and Sister Bobbye Straach and the 10 chapters hosted the “Back to Basics” school September 25th and 26th in Coleman with 94 in attendance. Section 6 & 8 Sister Judy Landers and Sister Nita Norris and the 17 chapters hosted the “Show and Tell” school October 4th and 5th in Killeen with 151 in attendance. Section 7 & 9 Sister Robbie Langford and Sister Terri Hugo and the 15 chapters hosted the “Making the Grade” school October 6th and 7th in Waco with 203 in attendance. Section 10 Sister Dyanne Ketcham and the 10 chapters hosted “The Learning Place” School October 9th and 10th in Hillsboro with 108 in attendance. Statistical Report of District 3 Chapters Assigned 82 Chapters Consolidated 1 Chapters Instituted 0 Chapters Inspected 81 Schools Conducted 6 Schools Attended Officially 6 Schools Attended Unofficially 6 Letters Written 710 Miles Traveled 34,745 Total Attendance at Schools 969 Worthy Grand Matron, Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek, thank you for the opportunity and the privilege to serve Grand Chapter and District 3 as the District Deputy Grand Matron. Gerry, I treasure our friendship. Worthy Grand Patron, John Creel, thank you for being my friend, being there when needed and for presenting and retiring our Country flag at all of District 3 schools. I think you did an outstanding job. Sister Annette Curry, Grand Examiner of District 3, you do a beautiful and perfect job of the renditions of the secret work. Thank you for sharing it with the membership. I enjoyed traveling with you during our schools and the valuable friendship I have from knowing you. Sister Mildred Bolton, Humanitarian Chairman of District 3, thank you for the beautiful job you did with your program at each of our schools. I enjoyed them all and the chance I had to know you and your husband. My co-workers, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the support, love and for keeping me on track and informed, but most of all for the lasting friendship I have 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 381 received in knowing and working with you. And to the membership of District 3, thank you for your loving, caring ways and support in your expression of love and kindness. I thank you for the Honorary Memberships, any gifts I received and all the wonderful meals in my honor and for all the courtesy extended to me as the District Deputy Grand Matron of District 3. It was a great honor to have such a title and to serve my District this year. I love you all and you’ll be in my heart always. Respectfully submitted, Martha Heffington DDGM, District 3 It is my pleasure to present my friend and co-worker, Sister Marceline Crenshaw, DDGM, District 4.

REPORT OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY MATRON, DISTRICT 4

MRS. MARCELINE CRENSHAW: Thank you, my dear friend and co-worker, Sister Martha Heffington, District Deputy Grand Matron of District 3. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, Sisters and Brothers: It is my honor and privilege to present the report of District 4. This year of service has been an awesome experience for me and for the ten special ladies who I call "Marcy's Marvels," the Deputy Grand Matrons. I am so pleased to recognize those who so painstakingly and brilliantly organized the 2006-2007 Schools of Instruction for District 4. Mrs. Wendy Cartlidge, along with the 15 chapters in Section 1, held the "Rituals and Roses School" on November 14th, 2006, in Nacogdoches with 168 in attendance. Mrs. Jennifer Batchelor, along with the 17 chapters in Section 2, held the "Work in Progress School" on October 14th, 2006, in Port Arthur with 210 in attendance. Mrs. Carolyn Tullos, along with the 9 chapters in Section 3, held the "Quest for Knowledge School" on October 12th, 2006, in Livingston with 143 in attendance. Mrs. Linda Malak, along with the 13 chapters in Section 4, held the "Principles of Learning, Knowledge and Wisdom School" on November 11th, 2006, in Baytown with 177 in attendance. Mrs. Judy Tucker, along with the 18 chapters in Section 5, held the "Seat of Learning School" on October 21st, 2006, in Houston with 262 in attendance. Mrs. Bertha Fincher, along with the 8 chapters in Section 6, and Mrs. Niccola Bilski, along with the 7 chapters in Section 8, held the "ABC/1,2,3 School" on October 17th, 2006, in Franklin with 133 in attendance. Mrs. Bennie Sue Rowe, along with the 13 chapters in Section 7, and Mrs. Linda Ebeling, along with the 5 chapters in Section 9, held the "School of Hard Knocks" on October 19th, 2006, in Navasota with 135 in attendance. Mrs. Mae Dell French, along with the 11 chapters in Section 10, held the "Learning Tree School" on October 24th, 2006, in Alvin with 183 in attendance. Total attendance for the schools in District 4 was 1,411. The statistical report for District 4. Chapters assigned - 116; chapters consolidated - 382 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 1; chapters demised - 0; chapters instituted - 0; chapters constituted - 0; chapters inspected - 116; schools conducted - 8; schools attended officially - 18; schools attended unofficially - 50; letters written - 1,443; official miles traveled - 77,648. A highlight of our district was the total amount raised from the silent auctions was $13,319.25. [applause] District 4 began the year with 116 chapters and ended the year with 115 chapters. June 1, 2007, Weldon Chapter #969 consolidated with Crockett Chapter #509. The ten Deputy Grand Matrons join me in expressing our sincere appreciation to Mrs. Geraldine "Gerry" Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the wonderful privilege of being a part of your Grand Family this year as District Deputy Grand Matron and as Deputy Grand Matrons. You were truly an inspiration to all of us, never shirking any duty and always there when we needed you. Mr. John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron, your slogan, "It's a great day when you wake up in the morning," was catchy and caused one to stop and think how good God is and how grateful we should all be for that goodness. You were so helpful on our school schedule, and I appreciated your patriotism. You presented the flag at almost all of our schools. Our Grand Marshal attended two or three, and she presented the flag on those occasions. But we appreciated your doing that for us. Mrs. Christine Armstrong, Grand Examiner, District 4: Your beautiful smile and contagious laughter were something to look forward to. You could light up a room and our spirits with your genuine good spirit. Your beautiful renditions of the Secret Work were very impressive, and you made everyone feel comfortable in the examining room. Mrs. Vicki Hertenberger, how much we appreciated you so capably filling in for our District 4 Grand Examiner, Mrs. Christine Armstrong, after her accident at the Alvin School. Mrs. Karen Mosmeyer, Humanitarian Chairman, District 4: Your true stories were so impressive, and you made the characters tug at our hearts. We could hardly wait for the next story. You really made us realize how much good we can do, and I loved the apple tree. Mrs. Shirley Bixenstein, Secretary to the Worthy Grand Matron: You were so quiet and unassuming, but many nights you were working into the wee hours, getting letters ready to sign or some other paperwork that had to be done. I was amazed at your stamina and at your dedication. Texas will surely miss you. Mrs. Marion Pierce, it has been a joy getting to know you. We thank you for all you do for Brother John and all you do for the Order of the Eastern Star. To the membership of District 4: You are the best in Texas. Your smiles, hugs, words of encouragement, the fellowship and many other courtesies that you extended to us as we traveled the School schedule were so uplifting. We thank you for your loving support, and we cherish the memories and the friendships, old and new. Respectfully submitted, Marceline Crenshaw, District Deputy Grand Matron, District 4. It is with pleasure that I recognize my sweet friend, Sister Vicki Smith, District Deputy Grand Matron, District 5. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 383 REPORT OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY MATRON, DISTRICT 5

MRS. VICKI SMITH: Thank you, Sister Marceline. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers, what a pleasure it is to have the opportunity to bring my report for this Grand Chapter year. It is an honor to present the District V report for the 2006 – 2007 Grand Chapter Year and to introduce these Learned Ladies from District V. Sister Earline Moore served as Deputy Grand Matron for Sections 1 and 2, but she was unable to be here due to family commitments. Sister Betty Gimbel, Section 3. Sister Julie Woolf, Section 4 who also had a family obligation and could not attend. Sister Jaclin McCarn, Section 5. Sister Joyce Wagner, Section 6. Sister Doris Dee Bingham, Section 7. Sister Virginia “Ginny” Lamb, Section 8. Sister Kerry Woods, Section 9 And Sister Alta Lee Day, Section 10, whose health prevents her from being with us. These ladies have proven that Sisterly love and team work makes all things possible. Each of them learned much about the Order and about working with one another and through those experiences, the membership of District V enjoyed seven schools of instruction. Sections 5 and 8 joined together to have the “La Escuela” School of Instruction in Kenedy, Texas on January 18, 2007 at the Ruhmann Franklin Auditorium. Section 5 had all 6 chapters in attendance and Section 8 was represented by all 8 chapters. There were a total of 100 present for the school of instruction even though the weather was very chilly. A total of $948.50 was raised in the silent auction. All thirteen of the Section 7 chapters came together for the “Light of Knowledge” School of Instruction, held in San Antonio on January 20, 2007. There were a total of 208 present for the school with 13 chapters represented. The setting for the School was the Alzafar Shrine Center and the silent auction raised $321.00. Sections 1 and 2 combined for the “West Texas School Daze” School of Instruction held in San Angelo at the Masonic Lodge on January 23, 2007. In spite of snow flurries, total registration for the school was 117 and there were a total of 8 chapters from Section 1 and 2 chapters from Section 2. The silent auction successfully turned in $340.00. Section 3 and 4 held their “Hill Country School House” School of Instruction at the Kendall Lodge in Boerne on January 25, 2007. There were 7 chapters represented from Section 3 and 5 chapters present from Section 4. The silent auction raised $632.00 and a total of 129 members attended the School. Section 6 held the “Sharing the Knowledge” School of Instruction at the First Protestant Church in New Braunfels, Texas on January 27, 2007. Registration totaled 214 members for the school and all eleven chapters participated in the school of instruction. The silent auction collected $1,481.00 in total. Section 7 held its “Sail Away with Education” School of Instruction on January 30, 2007 at the Al Amin Shrine Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. All 9 chapters participated in 384 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR the school and registration for the school was 115. The silent auction resulted in a collection of $508.00. Section 10 held its “Friendship Garden” School of Instruction at the Masonic Lodge in Harlingen, Texas on February 3, 2007. The registration for this school was 144 members and all 5 chapters participated in the school. This is the home section of the Worthy Grand Matron and in spite of the sudden, serious illness of our Deputy Grand Matron, the membership of the section ensured a successful school. The silent auction raised $511.00. Statistical Report for District Five Chapters Assigned 75 Chapters Consolidated or Demised 1 Chapters Instituted 0 Chapters Inspected 75 School Conferences Conducted 7 School Conferences Attended Officially 7 School Conferences Attended Unofficially 28 Letters Written 1,054 Miles Traveled 36,541 District 5 began the year with 75 chapters. In Section 9, Robstown Chapter No. 540 consolidated with Independence Chapter No. 1044, leaving District 5 with 74 chapters. Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Geraldine Dusek, I still am amazed that you selected me to serve as your District Deputy Grand Matron for District V, but I thank you from the depths of my heart for the opportunity to serve our Order in this way. Thank you for the confidence you showed in me, the encouragement you offered when I needed it most and the knowledge that you imparted to my Eastern Star education. But most of all, thank you for your friendship. Thank you for selecting the nine Deputy Grand Matrons you chose. They have served tirelessly and are a credit to our Order. I love each of them more than they know. Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John Creel, thank you for all of the encouragement during this year. Your dedication to our Order is an inspiration to all and your presence at the schools of instruction was most welcome. Thanks also to your lovely wife, Kathy, our Grand Esther, for sharing you with us. Thank you for your support. Sister Jerre Lucas, our Grand Examiner of District V, I was so pleased with the opportunity to work with you in our schools of instruction. You gave so generously of your time and your love for the membership showed at each of our schools. Your secret work rendition and the hours in the examining room demonstrate your love of our Order. Thank you for being a friend and for encouraging me to do my job. Sister Billie Collie, our Humanitarian Chairman for District V, your Humanitarian program was so lovely. The school house was beautiful and your little song was perfect. I admire and respect your tenacity in bringing your Humanitarian program in spite of your accident. I’m honored to call you my friend. And, Sister Linda Roy, thank you for stepping in and helping when Billie was unable. You did a superb job. To the Secretaries for the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, Sister Shirley Bixenstine and Sister Marion Pierce, thank you for all of the work that you did for Grand Chapter. It was a pleasure traveling with you Sister Shirley and I treasure your friendship. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 385 To the other four District Deputy Grand Matrons, Sister Melissa Simonton, Sister Karen Kidd, Sister Martha Heffington and Sister Marcelene Crenshaw, what a year we have had! I am so lucky to have you for friends and I believe that our friendship can only continue to grow. After all, we have laughed together, cried together, faced panic fearless- ly and we survived. To the nine Deputy Grand Matrons, thank you for doing all that was asked of you and more especially, thank you for your enthusiastic acceptance of me. We have had a fun year and I hope you cherish your memories as much as I cherish mine. To the Membership of District V, thank you very much for the many acts of kindness and the kind expressions of encouragement you have shown me. Thank you for the love gifts, the Honorary Memberships and the help you gave our Deputy Grand Matrons and me. Words cannot convey what my heart feels. To the membership of Section 6 and especially my home chapter, Austin Chapter No. 304, you are the ones who taught me about this Order and I am indebted to you for your support. It has been my honor and privilege to serve you and the membership of this Order this year. Thank you. Respectfully submitted, Vicki Smith District Deputy Grand Matron District V 2006 – 2007 Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of this combined report. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, there is a motion to accept the report of the District Deputy Grand Matrons. This requires no second. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, we will proceed to vote. All of those in favor, raise your blue cards. Those opposed, same sign. Thank you, Sisters District Deputy Grand Matrons and Deputy Grand Matrons. Sisters and Brothers, we do not have an election for the Board of Grand Examiners At-Large. We have Glenda Klemm 338 votes, Karen Wright 615 votes, Susan Bigham 918 votes. Number of votes cast: 1880. Number of votes to win: 941. We will proceed to use Ballot D. Brother Grand Sentinel, please ascertain that the doors are secure. GRAND SENTINEL: Assistant Warders and Grand Sentinels, you will secure the doors. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: We will be voting on Ballot D. We have dropped the name of Glenda Klemm, so we will have Karen Wright and Susan Bigham. GRAND SENTINEL: Worthy Grand Matron, the doors are secure. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Very good. I now declare the ballot open. If you have not been able to deposit your ballot in the ballot box, please raise your hand so the Pages can locate you. Have the Assistant Grand Sentinels voted? GRAND SENTINEL: Worthy Grand Matron, the Sentinels have voted. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Very good. Has everyone balloted and placed their ballot in the boxes? I now declare the ballot closed. Pages, please take the ballot boxes to 386 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR the tables. When you have emptied your boxes on the tables, would you please make another trip around the Grand Chapter room to pick up our #2 pencils so the next Grand Chapter will not have to purchase another several thousand pencils. At this time I would recognize Brother Jack Friend of the Executive Committee, as well as the Arrangements Committee members, if you would come to the West. Members of our Executive and Arrangements Committees, please go to the West. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, if you would get them in order back of Esther's Station. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, I believe that we have in order the Executive Committee and Arrangements Committee of our Grand Chapter. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Very good. I do not have the words to properly express my appreciation to this group for all of your hard work and your dedication. Your giving of your time and your effort have shown greatly during this Grand Chapter session. Each of you has performed your duty with patience and dignity. Brother Jack, your efforts over the last three-and-a-half years, or more, I cannot express in words my appreciation to you. When I begin to mention names, I know that each of your names should be mentioned, but Jack Friend and Saundra Zipp and David Ouelette and Carroll Macon for the sign, and our decorators, those in charge of the vendors and those of you who have worked with the paraphernalia, wherever you have been, please know how very, very much you are appreciated for this beautiful Grand Chapter session that you have managed to present and pull together for the membership. Worthy Grand Patron, would you like to express your appreciation. WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Having served on Arrangements several times, I can appreciate the trouble, the trials and the tribulations that you fine people have gone through this past week. I know that this Grand Chapter owes you such a debt of gratitude, along with the Executive Committee, because without the two of you groups working together in harmony, there is no way a Grand Chapter could exist. I thank you for your service to Eastern Star. I thank you for your service to the Worthy Grand Matron. You have done a beautiful job. Words are not enough for it. If I could write you guys a check apiece, I'd do it to thank you. But so far I can't do that. All I can do is say I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love you for your efforts, the hours. It's just about over with, and you'll be able to go back and relax. Thank you so very much. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: At this time I will dismiss the Tellers. Thank you for your services today. [applause] At this time I invite Sister Melissa Simonton Hudman to come and bring a vocal selection for us. MRS. MELISSA SIMONTON HUDMAN: As my peers are making their way up here to join me, if you'll indulge me a moment I'm going to tell you a story about the Worthy Grand Matron. When I did my first School in Henderson, Texas, I was fine till I walked up there in the East and it was suddenly my turn to speak. Sisters and Brothers, I can sing in front of thousands of you, but when I had to speak, I truly was the deer in the headlights. All through the School, she was encouraging me and encouraging me. That night we had a long talk and she said, "It will get better and it will get easier. It'll take you two or three times and then you'll hit your stride." 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 387 Worthy Grand Matron, you have no idea -- because I thought you were so disappointed -- and I don't want to cry before I sing this song -- but she really lifted me up to do what I hope was a good job and we love you. So this is on behalf of all of us. [applause followed song] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Don't we have some beautiful talent in the Grand Chapter of Texas? [applause] At this time I would like to recognize Stan Seeley and Willie Mae Shaw. [District 1 representatives go to the East to the accompaniment of "76 Trombones."] MR. STAN SEELEY: Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Protocol having already been set, and believe me there is no one happier about that than me. I am Stan Seeley, Executive Chairman for the 126th Grand Chapter Session. I’d like to introduce my co-chairman, Sister Willie Mae Shaw, and the Chairman of Arrangements, Sister Joanne Storie, and her co-chairman, Brother Jack Beall. We believe we have a unique situation for the next Grand Chapter Session that will be one of the best of any that has ever been held before. I’m talking about having all of Grand Chapter in one building, the Intercontinental Hotel of Dallas. The hotel is actually in the city of Addison on Dallas Parkway, just north of Belt Line Road. It is 25 minutes from Dallas/Ft. Worth International airport, 20 minutes from Dallas Love Field, 5 minutes from Addison Municipal Airport, or just 15 minutes from downtown Dallas. All events will take place right in the hotel. No going from building to building for different activities. An average size home being about 2500 sq. ft., the Crystal Ballroom being where Grand Chapter would be held is big enough to hold more than 10 houses. The Garden Court or main banquet area will accommodate more than 1100. There are enough banquet rooms to have all 5 district banquets at the same time. Once you have entered the hotel, you will never have to go outside again unless you want to go shopping, or eat at any of the multitude of different restaurants in the area. There are several shopping malls within a short distance and the hotel provides free transportation within a 3 mile radius on a first come basis. But we must not forget there will be plenty of vendors inside the hotel who will be selling clothing, jewelry, and other miscellaneous products. We have a contract with the hotel so the Order of the Eastern Star will be the only organization there. The Grand Chapter room will be set up all on one level except for the Grand East and the choir. There will be no stairs to climb. There are plenty of elevators and escalators to take you to whatever floor you might want to go to. There is complimentary outdoor parking. There is garage parking and valet parking for those who want it. All in all, I believe the 126th Grand Chapter Session will be one of the best ever held in Texas. I do have a letter from the InterContinental Hotel. I also have a letter from the City of Addison.

390 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Worthy Grand Matron, I move the 126th session of the Grand Chapter of Texas be held at The InterContinental Hotel in Addison, Texas, on August 28 through August 30, 2008. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, it has been moved that the 126th Grand Chapter session be held in Addison, Texas. All those in favor, say aye. All those opposed, no. Our 126th Grand Chapter session will be held in Addison, Texas. And we'll all be there with bells on. [applause] Thank you, my Sisters and Brothers. [District 1 representatives leave to accompaniment of "76 Trombones."] Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will present the following individuals in back of Esther's Station: Mary Jo Rosamond, Marion "Boots" Draper, Anna Lewis, Denise McCarthy, Jack Friend, Geneva Dye, Cleta Todd, Marilyn Payne, Gloria Bennett, Jerry Neuenschwander, Kathy Creel, Bill Crews, Oma Bush, Jackie Stogner, Leslie Lowry, Sharon Adams, Georgia Ptacek. GRAND CONDUCTRESS: Worthy Grand Matron, I have the pleasure of presenting those that you named. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: I will not read these proclamations, I will just name the state. Mary Jo Rosamond, Tennessee; Jack Friend, Wyoming; Marion "Boots" Draper, Arizona; Anna Lewis, Ohio; Denise, let's go to Las Vegas; Marilyn Payne, Utah; Cleta Todd, Indiana; Geneva, I wish I could afford to go with you, Scotland; Oma Bush, Missouri; Bill Crews, Toronto; Jerry Neuenschwander, Connecticut; Gloria Bennett, Puerto Rico; Jackie Stogner, Saskatchewan; Sharon Adams, Nova Scotia; Leslie Lowry, New York; Georgia Ptacek, Washington, D.C.; and Kathy Creel, Brazil. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, you will escort these Grand Representatives to the East. [applause] Sisters and Brothers, it is my honor to present these Grand Representatives. You will join me in saluting them with Grand Honors. Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress, these Grand Representatives will be returned to their places in the Grand Chapter room. I see Sister Alma Carter back here. We might have an election. As soon as these Grand Representatives have been returned to their places, we have two elections. For the Board of Grand Examiners At-Large, number of votes cast 1710, number of votes to win 856. Karen Wright, 642; Susan Bigham, 1068 votes. Susan Bigham has been elected to the Board of Grand Examiners At-Large. Sister Susan, do you accept? MRS. SUSAN BIGHAM: Worthy Grand Matron, I humbly accept, and from the bottom of my heart I thank the membership for the opportunity to serve this Grand Chapter. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: And for the office of Associate Grand Conductress, number of votes cast 1868, number of votes to win 935. Jerre Lucas, 783; Mary Ruth White, 1085. Sisters and Brothers, Mary Ruth White has been elected as Associate Grand Conductress. Mary Ruth, do you accept? MRS. MARY RUTH WHITE: Worthy Grand Matron, with a great deal of joy in my heart, and also humility,I thank this Grand Chapter of Texas for giving me this wonderful honor. And to the membership of this great State of Texas who have given me love for 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 391 many, many years, I love each one of y'all and I look forward to working with and for this membership. Thank you. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers, we will be closing in just a moment, if you will please remain with us. I wish to express my appreciation to each of you for your attendance at this 125th Grand Chapter session, "Touching the Future." We wish Sister Joyce Gilbert and Brother Jerry Trees the very best of everything during their year of service to the Texas Grand Chapter. I recognize Sister Elsie Paladino, Past Grand Matron and a very special friend, who will bring our benediction. MRS. ELSIE PALADINO: Almighty God, we have truly felt Your presence throughout this Grand Chapter session. We could not have accomplished the good our Order does without Your guidance, grace, love and patience. We are especially grateful, Lord, for all the Officers and Leaders of this past year, for their dedication, their contributions. Father God, continue to watch over them and keep them safe. I pray that all that has been accomplished is pleasing in Your sight. Dismiss us now we pray, and let us return shortly to begin a new year. Watch over our new leaders and each member, as we face the challenges that lie ahead that we may accomplish the goals set before us. Let us be ever mindful of our Obligation and follow Your lead in the spirit of peace and harmony in all that we do. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Grand Warder, you will inform the Grand Sentinel that we are about to engage in the ceremony of calling this 125th Grand Chapter session, "Touching the Future," from labor to rest, and direct him to permit no interruption while we are thus engaged. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, we are about to close this 125th session of Grand Chapter, and you are directed to permit no interruption while we are thus engaged. GRAND SENTINEL: Sister Grand Warder, the doors are secure and there will be no interruptions. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron, your order has been obeyed. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Sister Grand Conductress, you will attend at the Altar. [The Holy Bible was closed.] Thank you, my Sisters and Brothers, for your love. I now call this 125th Grand Chapter session from labor to rest until 6 p.m. for our Installation of Grand Officers. Sister Grand Warder, you will so inform the Grand Sentinel. Grand Officers, we will proceed to the Altar.

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WRITTEN REPORTS 394 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR REPORT OF THE BULLETIN COMMITTEE

Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, Sisters and Brothers: On behalf of the Bulletin Committee we would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the opportunity to serve on this committee. Knowledge of the Bulletin has been spread through letters, announcements in chapter meetings, and by recommending the importance of receiving the Bulletin throughout Texas. We are happy to report that from September 1, 2006 to July 12, 2007 a total of 638 new subscribers and 1,130 renewals have been received. A total of $28,318.50. Thank you Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron for your loving service. I would like to thank all on the Bulletin Committee for their dedication and service and for going the extra mile. Respectfully submitted, Bettie L. Porter, General Chairman Jan Hall, District 1, Chairman Marcia Benton, District 1, Chairman Mattie Schier, District 3, Chairman Cindy Newbury, District 4, Chairman Delia Whitfield, District 5, Chairman Bulletin Committee Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star

REPORT OF THE LOOKING TO THE FUTURE COMMITTEE

Worthy Matron, Worthy Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers. It is with pleasure that I bring you the report of the “Looking to the Future Committee”. The District Chairmen are: District I Delores Curry District II Jerri Young District III June McGinty District IV Virginia Franklin District V Mary Garcia Thank you Worthy Matron for the privilege of serving as General Chairman of this committee. Reports were received from Districts I, II, III and V. No reports were received from District IV. Email is a great thing. I have enjoyed corresponding with my chairmen and getting to know most of them. 1000 Suncatchers were purchased and to be sold for $5 each. The cost for Grand Chapter to purchase the suncatchers was $1185.91. As of July 26, 2007, we have $625 worth of suncatchers unaccounted for. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 395 The net proceeds will be divided between The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and The Order of DeMolay. The Youth is our future. Respectfully submitted, Ethell Powell General Chairman

REPORT OF THE PEDIATRIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

I am submitting this report of the Pediatric Services Committee for our General Chairman, Mrs. Judith Goldman, who passed away during the year.

TOTALS FOR DISTRICT I: CHAIRMAN – MRS. JANE CLABAUGH 766 stuffed animals 718 crocheted hats, lap robes and quilts 78 ink cartridges 86 + pounds of pull tabs Contributed to Scottish Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Linus Organization, Paris Regional Medical Center, Hunt County Child Protective Services Board, Beckville Independent School District, and St. Jude’s Hospital. Carthage Chapter No. 747, District I, Section 8, working with the Panola County Probation, has had a toy drive for the past three years. This year over two hundred children received toys. The two have also collected and donated school supplies for Carthage Independent School District, Gary Independent School District and Beckville Independent School District for the past three years.

TOTALS FOR DISTRICT II: CHAIRMAN – MRS. BEVERLY HUTTON 123 blankets 22.5 pounds pull tabs 41 + stuffed animals 100 + 3 large bags ink cartridges 2 boxes assorted school supplies Contributed to Ronald McDonald House, EMS Lubbock, Medical Arts Hospital, and Scottish Rite Hospital for children.

TOTALS FOR DISTRICT III: CHAIRMAN – MRS. JO ANN HOLDER 123 pounds pull tabs 13.5 gallons pull tabs 14 bags pull tabs 350 stuffed toys and pillows 40 toothbrushes 126 ink cartridges 6 pair house slippers 12 pairs socks and caps 53 quilts and throws Contributed to Ronald McDonald House in Temple, Texas. 396 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR TOTALS FOR DISTRICT IV: CHAIRMAN – MRS. JANET WERT 616 stuffed animals 115 ink cartridges 207 knit caps 429 blankets 385 pounds pulls tabs Contributions made to Family Crises Centers, Children’s Court Services, Children’s Hospitals, EMS Units, Children’s Advocacy Center, Santa Programs and School Programs.

TOTALS FOR DISTRICT V: CHAIRMAN – MRS. DOROTHY D. HARE 161 blankets and quilts 391 stuffed animals 758 crocheted caps 7 gallons pull tabs 20 pounds pull tabs 52 ink cartridges 93 pair socks and booties 17 full size quilts sent to Family Crisis Center in Harlingen Contributions sent to Ronald McDonald House in Corpus Christi and Family Crisis Center in Harlingen for battered women.

TOTALS COLLECTED FOR PEDIATRICS SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR 2006 – 2007

Stuffed Animals ...... 1,548 + Quilts, Blankets, Hats ...... 2,466 Ink Cartridges ...... 985 + 3 large bags Pull Tabs ...... 636 pounds + 33.5 gallons + 14 bags School Supplies ...... 2 boxes Toothbrushes ...... 40 Socks, Slippers and Booties ...... 111 pairs I speak for all the chairmen of the Pediatrics Committee in saying thank you to Sister Geraldine Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron and Brother John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron for affording us the opportunity to serve Grand Chapter on such a worthwhile and fun Committee. We all offer our sincere sympathy to the family of Mrs. Judith Goldman, our General Chairman, Pediatric Services Committee. Submitted by Jane Clabaugh, District I Chairman, Pediatric Services Committee for Mrs. Judith Goldman, General Chairman, Pediatric Services Committee Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star 2006 – 2007 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 397 REPORT OF THE MARCH OF THE ABC’S COMMITTEE

At this time there is about $3,110.01. (Where the .01 came from, we have no idea.) This amounts to 622 copies of the Worthy Grand Matron’s March, and the Worthy Grand Patron’s March that was sold. Thank you, WGM, for this appointment, and selecting the march I composed for you. Fraternally, Boots Draper General Chairman

REPORT OF THE YEARBOOK COMMITTEE

Protocol having been established. I want to thank Sister Gerry and Brother John for appointing me to service this Grand Chapter as Chairman for the Yearbook committee. I want to first thank my team who helped me design and lay out this year’s book: Sherry Dieckmann, Leslie Lowry, Evelyn Huddleston, and Shirley Meerscheidt. I want to also recognize the three top salespersons for ads: Gladys Bruce Cox, Dorothy Hare and Evelyn Huddleston. It was truly a labor of love knowing that we could develop and sell a book to help support Grand Chapter and capture memories. We hope that these memories will help us all remember all of the special times we spend together in Eastern Star and the wonderful businesses that support our order. I want to thank all those who have served on our committee and those who assisted the committee by selling books. To date we have taken in $53,545 in sales and had expenses of $26,340 for a net profit of $27,345. Sincerely, D. Wayne Huddleston Yearbook Chairman

REPORT OF THE STARS MOLDING THE FUTURE COMMITTEE

What a delight it has been to serve as General Chairman of the Stars Molding the Future Committee. What a wonderful message each member of the Order of the Eastern Star is sending to the local communities. Chapter reports have been enlightening. Work performed by members to earn funds to sponsor our youth is outstanding. Volunteer work of reading to students, Teacher recognition, saving box tops, pull tabs, and soup labels are assisting the students at all grade levels. Scholarships in District 4 and 5 totaled more than $30,000.

“Thank You” to each chapter for all the support you have given. Respectfully submitted, Laura Sharp, General Chairman 398 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR REPORT OF THE SHOP WISELY COMMITTEE

Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers: It has been a pleasure to serve as General Chairman of the Shop Wisely Committee, and Worthy Grand Matron, I thank you for allowing me this privilege. I would like to introduce my five (5) District Chairmen: District 1 – Miquelyn Le Galley District 2 – Shirley Schoor District 3 – Betty Hancock District 4 – Francie Spirkoff District 5 – Kathleen Skeen I am very grateful to these and all of the other 43 members of this Committee for their efforts in promoting this fund-making endeavor. All funds received from the purchases made on these credit cards go to supporting the business of Grand Chapter. Grand Chapter receives checks on this program quarterly, and as of June 31, 2007 $6,940.20 has been received in the office of the Grand Secretary. Thank you all who have used these cards this year to make this possible. Fraternally submitted, Shirley Martindale, General Chairman Shop Wisely Committee

REPORT OF THE CARDINALS ON PARADE COMMITTEE

Willie Mae Shaw: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Grand East, Sisters and Brothers. As General Chairman of the “Cardinals on Parade” Committee for 2006 – 2007, I am pleased to present the following: Those serving on this Committee were: Sisters: Mary Beach Gay Carnes Sarah Coursey Janice Herridge, and Brother: Robert Hicks Collectively, we participated in 63 events where Texas Cardinals merchandise was offered; drove over 12,000 miles, and spent some 600 hours working to further this effort. Thank you for the opportunity and privilege to chair this committee. Respectfully submitted, Willie Mae Shaw General Chairman, “Cardinals on Parade” Committee Worthy Grand Matron, I move the adoption of this report. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 399 REPORT OF THE SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS COMMITTEE

My compliments to the membership of Texas. They have sent to our men and women in the armed forces hundreds of packages containing such items as Visine, Q-Tips, Handy Wipes, books and phone cards. Pat Washington, District One Chairman, had the most unusual request and that was for fly paper. Many of the chapters in District One sent packages to the servicemen. One man had pictures of Iraq and our troops over there. He went to different chapters to speak and show our troops there. We had one lady show a chapter how to pack packages and helped a lady write a letter to her son in Iraq. Lancaster Chapter No. 943 has three members with loved ones in Iraq and sent packages to them. Gainesville Chapter is supporting a member’s son by sending him packages and cards. Decatur Chapter honored servicemen all year. Wills Point Chapter sent packages to soldiers in Iraq. Lone Star Chapter sent package after package to the soldiers in Iraq. Packages have been sent from my chapter to my great nephew in Iraq. Nancy Jo Estill, District Three Chairman and the Worthy Matron of Grapevine Chapter No. 326 made a commitment to visit the troops coming back home she had met with the returning troops at DFW every Wednesday and thanked them for their service to our country and has greeted over 5400 troops to date. Her chapter adopted four soldiers and sent cards and packages on their birthdays, Christmas and other holidays. They received a card or letter each week from someone in their chapter thanking them for their sacrifice of service in protecting our freedom and our nation as a whole. They were put on daily prayer lists. Also, anytime they saw a young man or woman in uniform on the street they told them thank you for protecting our country and paid for their meals in restaurants, etc. Georgia F. Wisby, District Four Chairman reported on five of the chapters in her district. Madisonville, Goose Creek, Humble, Archives and Pasadena. They sent boxes to National Guard units and helped families gather things for their loved ones. Pasadena chapter sent six boxes to a soldier and his men. This young man was killed May 30th. There were also remembrance boxes for the troops who had died in combat for their families. Donna A. Eason District Five Chairman and her district had a combined total of packages 210 valued over $9,700.00. Section 2 sent 36 packages valued at $1,257.10, Section 3 sent 3 packages valued at $125.00, Section 8 sent 4 packages valued at $152.40 and Section 9 sent 167 packages valued at $8,174.70. I would like to thank our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Geraldine Dusek and our Worthy Grand Patron Brother John Creel for allowing me to serve Grand Chapter as General Chairman of this committee. Respectfully, Frank W. Randle, General Chairman Supporting Our Troops 400 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR REPORT OF THE LET FREEDOM RING COMMITTEE

Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter Officers and Comittee Members, Past Grand Matrons, Past Grand Patrons, Distinguished Members, my Sisters and Brothers. As Chairman of the Let Freedom Ring Comittee, I would like to thank the following District Chairmen of this committee for their dedication and hard work: Marty Drescher District 1 Sylvia Ritchie District 2 John McLendon District 3 Judy Northrup District 4 Cathy Eidson District 5 We are pleased to give the following report. Through the sale of flag pins, we raised a total of $3,270.00 to assist in defraying the cost of the General Grand Chpter annual assessment to Grand Chapter. We thank the Worthy Grand Matron for giving us the opportunity of serving on this committee. Margaret Wood General Chairman Let Freeom Ring Committee

MEMBERSHIP AND VISITATION REPORT

Miles traveled by all committee members reporting to Chairman Joy Allison, General Chairman - 19,101 District 1, Bonita McElroy 15,168 District 2, Candy Andrews 7,000 District 3, Nettie Oma Carpenter 8,267 District 4, Beth Moser 157,500 District 5, Lynda Williamson No Report Total miles traveled in all Districts to Meetings, Banquets, Visitation, Schools and Fraternal Visits reported are 207,036. Joy Allison General Chairman

ROB MORRIS JEWEL REPORT

I talked with Brother Brent Dart, PGP of Aloha, Oregon, who is the General Grand Chairman for General Grand Chapter, about where we stand on the Rob Morris Jewelry. We have been in second place, right behind Ohio, until recently. Some of the other states decided to get busy, but I thought that you would like to know that we are still in the Top Five for this year. 800 pins were given out to all states until one week ago. Now, many 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 401 more have been awarded. We have had 127 pins come in so far for Texas, but I sent for three more that he had not gotten yet. They send them back quickly. California is now ahead. Thank you for allowing me the honor of serving as Chairman for 2006-2007. Star Love, Joy Allison

ROB MORRIS JEWEL

DALLAS CHAPTER #1 Mary Anne Skrabanek Secy. Mrs. Helen Miles (Rob Morris Jewel) (Received) Mr. Lynn Miles (“Each One, Bring One” Pin) (Received) WEATHERFORD CHAPTER #21 Brenda Martin Secy. Georgia Fae Jennings 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) PETROLIA CHAPTER #84 Una Harmon Secy. Vale Holland 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) (Received) Mrs. Alma Bennett (Rob Morris Jewel) Elizabeth Furbush (Rob Morris Jewel) ARANSAS CHAPTER #162 Carol Coggins Secy. Carol Coggins (Rob Morris Jewel) Jesse Hale (Rob Morris Jewel and 2 Bars for Rob Morris Jewel) Aquila Rushing (Rob Morris Jewel and 1 Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) W.E. Rushing (Rob Morris Jewel) Jesse Hale (Each One, Bring One Membership Pin) Plus $5.00 QUINLAN CHAPTER #170 Wanda Faye Gilmore Secy. Mrs. Frances F. Wiler 500 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) Thomas M. Wiler 500 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) SANTA ANNA CHAPTER #247 Jo Anne Snow Secy. Molly Cliett (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) Sally Howard (Rob Morris Jewel) (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) Glenn Ratliff (Rob Morris Jewel) (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) Randy Reiger ( Rob Morris Jewel) 402 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR DENTON CHAPTER #259 Lucille Chapman Secy. Kelley Byrd 400 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) Lucille Chapman 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) Dianne Markley 600 Points (Rob Morris Jewel and Bar) Doug Markley 800 Points (Rob Morris Jewel and Bar) Joyce West 350 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) LAMESA CHAPTER #363 Christeen Ledbetter Secy. Mary Bond (Rob Morris Jewel) WILLS POINT CHAPTER #366 Judy Chitty Secy. Bobby Petillo (Rob Morris Jewel) Brenda Petillo (Rob Morris Jewel) Millie Sikes (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) Patsy Thompson (Rob Morris Jewel) PITTSBURG CHAPTER #381 Mrs. Barbara Dreher Secy. Anton A Dreher (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) Mrs. Melissa Ruffiver (Rob Morris Jewel) Mrs. Michelle Stegman (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) McGREGAR CHAPTER #427 Leona Luna Secy. Rachael Hale 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) KILLEEN CHAPTER #490 Jettie Ferren Secy. James Rominger 300 Points (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) (Received) 300 Points (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) CROCKETT CHAPTER #509 Robbie Westbrook Secy. John Bear 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) (Received) Carolyn Hardin 600 Points (2 Bars) (Received) Peggy Mattox 600 Points (Rob Morris Jewel and Bar) (Received) Carolyn Millwee 600 Points (Rob Morris Jewel and Bar) (Received) James Millwee 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) (Received) Barbara Muckleroy 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) (Received) Mary Walker 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) (Received) GRANBURY CHAPTER #530 Patsy Hewlett Secy. Virginia Champion (Rob Morris Jewel) Patsy Hewlett (Rob Morris Jewel) Virginia Champion (Each One Bring One) 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 403 SEGUIN CHAPTER #555 Ethel Dammann Secy. Ethel Dammann (Rob Morris Jewel) Frank Dornak (Rob Morris Jewel) LOTT CHAPTER #594 Mary Lagrone Secy. Mary Lagrone (Rob Morris Jewel) Mrs. Dorothy Vaughan (Rob Morris Jewel) Mrs. Dorothy Vaughan (Each One, Bring One Pin - Sent $5.00 with Paperwork) BURKBURNETT CHAPTER #655 Shirley Cox Secy. Don Wetzel 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) (Received) Dixie Wetzel 900 Points (Rob Morris Jewel and 2 Bars) (Received) Shirley Cox 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) (Received) FARMERS BRANCH CHAPTER #687 Ms. Shannan Love Secy. Mrs. Nelda J. Davis (Rob Morris Jewel) (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) QUITMAN CHAPTER #695 Ruth Wright Secy. Barbara Tramel (Rob Morris Jewel) Verl Tramel (Rob Morris Jewel) Allen Tuell (Rob Morris Jewel) Janeva Tuell (Rob Morris Jewel) WEST COLUMBIA CHAPTER #705 Marita Lewis Secy. Donna Ruth Loggins (Rob Morris Jewel) CONROE CHAPTER #710 Arline H. Smith Secy. Mrs. Lee Sloan (Rob Morris Jewel) Mrs. Arline H. Smith (Rob Morris Jewel) Mr. James H. Smith (Rob Morris Jewel) LEVELLAND CHAPTER #797 Margie Osborne Secy. Dan Ison 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) Sandra Israel 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) Margie Osborne 300 Points (Bar) Janice Qualls 300 Points (Bar) Debbie Strickland 300 Points (Bar) Kristin Strickland 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) Robert Thomman 600 Points (Rob Morris Jewel + Bar) 404 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR GROESBECK CHAPTER #810 Bessie Hastings Secy. Mrs. Florence Garnett (Rob Morris Jewel) K.P. Garnett (Rob Morris Jewel) Mrs. Bessie Hastings (Rob Morris Jewel) Melvin R.O. Oucharty (Rob Morris Jewel) MESQUITE CHAPTER #887 Mrs. Peggy Stone Secy. Mrs. Laura Ann Eyre (Rob Morris Jewel) Mrs. Lisa M. Pekar (Rob Morris Jewel) Miss Lara Lee Stone (Rob Morris Jewel) BOYD CHAPTER #897 Allene Thompson Secy. Kay Kurosky (Rob Morris Jewel) Allene Thompson (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) DAINGERFIELD CHAPTER #906 Mrs. Joanne Floyd Secy. Mrs. Pat Hunsucker (Rob Morris Jewel) J.A. KEMP CHAPTER #970 Dorothy Marie Powell Secy. Ella mae Fry 300 Points Dorothy Marie Powell (Rob Morris Jewel) LaMARQUE CHAPTER #979 Mrs. Margaret Byrkett Secy. Mrs. Bonnell Wilson (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) Walter E. Wilson (Rob Morris Jewel) A.E. SHIRLEY CHAPTER #986 Brenda Stewart Secy. J. Mac Benton 400 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) Dawn Lawson 900 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) (Plus Two Bars) Michael Lawson 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) Brenda Stewart 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) RIDGLEA CHAPTER #999 Elsie M. Wright Secy. Betty L. Seeling (Rob Morris Jewel) Leah Wanda Sutton (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) Lola “Peaches” Wallace (Rob Morris Jewel) Elsie Wright (Rob Morris Jewel) Luther Jack Gammon (Rob Morris Jewel) 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 405 SHEPHERD CHAPTER #1003 Mrs. Joan Arrendell Secy. Joan Arrendell 600 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) (Plus One Bar) Jon Dunn 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) Audrey Gardner 600 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) (Plus One Bar) Fae Martin 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) Joe Odom 300 Points (Rob Morris Jewel) LORENA CHAPTER #1124 Norma Russell Secy. Duane Russell (Rob Morris Jewel) Norma Russell (Rob Morris Jewel) Kaye Swain (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) PILOT POINT CHAPTER #1025 Betty M. Redfearn Secy. Betty M. Redfearn (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) Dale Redfearn (Bar for Rob Morris Jewel) Billie Waddle (Rob Morris Jewel) LIVINGSTON CHAPTER #1139 Mrs. Nancy A. Reynolds Billie W. Tullos (Rob Morris Jewel) Mrs. Carolyn Tullos (Rob Morris Jewel) NEW CANEY CHAPTER #1093 Evelyn Cater Secy. Paulette Bartlett (Rob Morris Jewel) (Plus Two Bars) Walter Bartlett (Rob Morris Jewel) Evelyn Cater (Rob Morris Jewel) Mrs. Mearl Scott (Rob Morris Jewel) Chester Winslow (Rob Morris Jewel) 406 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 407 408 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 409 410 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 411 412 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 413 414 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 415 416 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 417 418 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 419 420 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 421 422 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 423 424 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 425 426 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 427 428 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 429 430 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 431 432 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 433 “A Musical Journey” proclaimed the banner at stage top. An arch through which the Grand Officers were introduced was located at the rear of the stage. Stage front featured a rock wall with a tumbling waterfall and a great deal of greenery. Angelic children stood in the park setting. A cross adorned with a purple cloth was stage right. A miniature piano was at the stations of the Associate Grand Matron, Grand Conductress and Associate Grand Conductress. Masses of ferns and gladiolas and two angel children were also at the stations. Star Point chairs were straight back with cushions the appropriate color of the Star Point. Back of the chairs was a mini-piano holding the emblem. A beautiful burgundy cloth covered the Altar and kneeling bench. Lady Officer dresses were light pink, full chiffon skirt topped with a long-sleeved jacket adorned with crystals and pearls. Gentlemen Officers wore black tuxedos.

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MASTER OF CEREMONIES MRS. RENNIE OFTON: Sisters and Brothers, good evening and welcome to this very special evening. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished Members, Distinguished Guests, Sisters and Brothers and Friends: We have been enjoying the music of the talented Mrs. Syble Yost, Past Matron, Gate City Chapter #77 and Princeton Chapter #1126, and we do thank you, Syble, for sharing your musical talents with us. Now, let’s show our appreciation to Sister Syble. [applause] Mrs. Elsie Paladino will be serving as the Assisting Grand Marshal this evening. Time has brought us to the close of another year and to the time when we say farewell to those Grand Officers who have guided our Order for the past year. Through the kindness of the Worthy Grand Matron-Elect, I am privileged to greet you and to bid you welcome to this, “A Musical Journey” Installation. Assisting Grand Marshal, you will present our Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek, and Worthy Grand Patron, Mr. John Creel, to the East. Isn’t Brother John lucky? Look at the two beautiful ladies he has on his arms. Sisters and Brothers, it’s with much pleasure that I present to you our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Geraldine Dusek, and our Worthy Grand Patron, Brother John Creel. You will join me in saluting them with Grand Honors. Sister Gerry,I present your gavel to you that you may call this session to order. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sisters and Brothers and Friends, it is with pleasure that I call this 125th session of Grand Chapter to order. MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Worthy Grand Matron, you have finished the 2006- 2007 Grand Chapter school year with scholarly leadership. We thank you for every effort in our behalf. The year-end grades of your students will reflect the fruits of your labor. Now it is time to pack up your books, close your desk and shut the school doors behind you. You have earned a vacation and can rest in the knowledge you have done your best. 434 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Worthy Grand Patron, as the assistant superintendent of this past school term, you, too, have given your best. Your rapport with all the students assured them of your desire for them to succeed in their chosen activities. They have responded well to your kindness, and their efforts please you and certainly are worthy of note. Assisting Grand Marshal, there are Distinguished Members and Guests waiting in the West to be escorted to their places of honor. You will present them as directed. You will now present the General Grand Chapter Officers and Committee Members to their places of honor in the East. [applause] Assisting Grand Marshal, you will escort to their places of honor in the East the Worthy Grand Matrons, Worthy Grand Patrons, Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of other Grand Jurisdictions. [applause] Assisting Grand Marshal, you will present the beloved Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons of Texas to their places of honor in the East. [applause] Assisting Grand Marshal, you will present the Special Appointees of the Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron of General Grand Chapter. [applause] Assisting Grand Marshal, you will escort Mr. Donny Broughton, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, and his lovely lady, Susie. [applause] Assisting Grand Marshal, you will escort our other Masonic Dignitaries to their places of honor in the East. [applause] Assisting Grand Marshal, you will present Mrs. Marlene Dibrell, Supreme Deputy in Texas, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, and Miss Shelley Ashcraft, Grand Worthy Advisor, Grand Assembly of Texas, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, and Mr. J. Weldon Clampitte, Executive Officer, and Mr. Chance Chapman, State Master Counselor, of the Texas DeMolay. [applause] Thank you, Assisting Grand Marshal. Please help me thank her for her beautiful work. [applause] Time marches on and we turn our thoughts to a new year. It is indeed my privilege to present the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron’s Special Appointments: Mrs. Martha Allotto, Longview Chapter #610 and Hallsville Chapter #995, is one of the Grand Chapter Moms, but she could not be here this evening. We are thinking about her. Mrs. Ruth Starke of Marshall Chapter 356 is the other Mom, and she is escorted by Mr. Larry Reese. The Grand Chapter Sweetheart is Mrs. Virgina Lynn Green, who was our Worthy Grand Matron-Elect’s first Worthy Grand Matron. She could not be here tonight, but let us remember her with special love and prayers. [applause] The Texas Constitution and Code of Laws provide for three boards composed of elected members of the Grand Chapter. Two of these boards are to be introduced tonight. The third is the Corporate Board and is composed of the eight elective officers of Grand Chapter. Our Board of Grand Examiners is composed of six members elected annually who are responsible for the administration and reporting of the proficiency examinations of our members. The 2007-2008 members of the Board of Grand Examiners are: Dr. Linda Jay Puckett, District 1, escorted by John Puckett; Cindy Echols, District 2, escorted by Tommy Echols; Cheryl Albrecht, District 3, escorted by Darrell Albrecht; Christine Armstrong, District 4, escorted by Don Armstrong; Brenda Smith Costello, District 5, escorted by Michael Fitzgerald; Susan Bigham, Grand Examiner At-Large, escorted by Larry Bigham. Our Board of Directors is composed of ten members, each elected for a term of five years. Among their responsibilities is caring for the finances of Grand Chapter. Those serv- 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 435 ing on the Board of Directors are: Chairman, Mickie Campbell, District 4, escorted by Robert Squyres; Vice Chairman, Lori Goldman, District 5, escorted by Don Armstrong; Secretary-Treasurer, Diane Davidson, District 3, escorted by Richard Hancock; Gary Steele, District 1, escorted by Barbara Wood; Karl Arthur Drescher, District 1, escorted by Marty Drescher; A.L. Casparis, District 2, escorted by Nell Casparis; Karen Kidd, District 2, escorted by Robert Brownfield; Dr. Bill Bane, District 3, escorted by Alma Lynn Bane, Past Grand Matron; Terri Rozell, District 4, escorted by Gary Rozell; Kathy Teele, District 5, escorted by Claude Lindley. In addition to the eight Grand Officers elected by members of Grand Chapter, our Worthy Grand Matron-Elect has selected members from our five districts to serve in the other ten offices and as the Fraternal Correspondent for our Grand Chapter year, 2007- 2008. For many of these, tonight is a dream come true. It is my honor to present them to you at this time. Fraternal Correspondent, Mrs. Opal Farley, Mesquite Chapter #887 and Templar Chapter #374, escorted by Mr. Robert Coursey. Grand Sentinel, Mr. Warren Huckabee, Round Rock Chapter #316 and Leander Chapter #73, escorted by Dr. Anna Huckabee. Grand Warder, Mrs. Joyce Ball, Friendship Chapter #1008, escorted by Mr. Larry Ball. Grand Electa, Mrs. Anita Brown, Jefferson Chapter #627, escorted by Mr. Jim Huston. Grand Martha, Mrs. Wanda Hollingsworth, Rio Vista Chapter #343 and Waskom #812, escorted by Mr. Bill Hollingsworth. Grand Esther, Mrs. Janell Trees, Bexar Chapter #616, escorted by Mr. Jay Trees. Grand Ruth, Mrs. Sula Reilly, Balch Springs Chapter #1132 and Templar Chapter #374, escorted by Mr. Damon Holley. Grand Adah, Mrs. Rita Lytle, Spring Chapter #1105 and Andral Vann Chapter #741, escorted by Mr. Toby Lytle. Grand Organist, Mrs. Barbara Trayler, Dumas Chapter #653, escorted by Mr. Harold Trayler. Grand Marshal, Mrs. Saundra Zipp, New Braunfels Chapter #771, escorted by Mr. Ronald Zipp. Grand Chaplain, Mrs. Lesa Smith, Big Spring Chapter #617 and Arlington Chapter #249, escorted by Mr. Trey Smith. Associate Grand Conductress, Mrs. Mary Ruth White, Ransford Chapter #35, escorted by Mr. Joe White. Grand Conductress, Mrs. Bess Caldwell, Cora Posey Chapter #1072, escorted by Mr. Al Caldwell. Grand Treasurer, Mrs. Betty Prater, Edwin J. Kiest Chapter #959, escorted by Mr. Mike Biddler. Grand Secretary, Mrs. Nell Smith Drenner, Bandera Chapter #643 and Arlington Chapter #249, escorted by Mr. George Drenner. Associate Grand Patron, Mr. Ray Hertenberger, Texas City Chapter #626, escorted by Mrs. Vicki Hertenberger. Associate Grand Matron, Mrs. Joyce Nicklas, Mineral Wells Chapter #44, escorted by Mr. David Nicklas. Worthy Grand Patron, Mr. Jerry Trees, Bexar Chapter #616, escorted by Mrs. Janlen Trees Waclawczyk. Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Joyce Gilbert, Princeton Chapter #1126 and Gate City Chapter #77, escorted by Mr. Jimmy Gilbert. The Bible on the Altar is the source of all our teachings and beautiful lessons that we should exemplify in our lives. The Worthy Grand Matron’s family Bible is being presented by Jordan Trees, granddaughter of the Worthy Grand Patron-Elect and Grand Esther. The Bible cover was lovingly made by Mrs. Virginia Kiesling. Our hearts open wide to our Masonic Brothers for we are related by the dearest ties to their great fraternity. To present the Square and Compasses, which were a gift to the Worthy Grand Matron-Elect from her Executive and Arrangements Committee Chairmen, are J.B. Trees and Jacob Waclawczyk, grandchildren of the Worthy Grand Patron-Elect and Grand Esther. The beautiful Bible marker being presented by Kim Montgomery, daughter of the 436 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Worthy Grand Matron-Elect, was made by Mrs. Doris Moore. Placing a bouquet of flowers in memory of the parents of our Worthy Grand Matron- Elect and Worthy Grand Patron-Elect are Kathy Welborn, Kim Montgomery, Mike Gilbert, Jay Trees and Janlen Waclawczyk, children of our Worthy Grand Matron-Elect and Worthy Grand Patron-Elect. The presentation of a special red rose used by Mrs. Virginia Lynn Green, Past Grand Matron in 1992-93, and presented to Sister Joyce at her Grand Conductress Banquet is by our Worthy Grand Matron-Elect’s grandchildren. To complete the adornment of our Labyrinth, we will have the presentation of our Star emblems which have such meaning in our ritualistic work. The emblem presentation narration will be by Mrs. Naomi Wolfe, Past Grand Matron. MRS. NAOMI WOLFE: Friends, friends, a family reunion. How exciting! A time of seeing family and friends, a time of remembering, a time of celebrating, a time of joy and love, a time of sharing our good times and our bad times and repeating our favorite stories. We have biological families, our adopted families, our church families, our community families and our Eastern Star and Masonic families. Put them all together, and they’re all a part of God’s family. Tonight we want to pay tribute to some of the Biblical family members. Listen as I repeat in short form some of what they each shared with me. They would have liked to have told you their stories themselves, but they and we know that it would be hard to trans- late the language they used to the language that we use today. Adah. I’m Adah’s mother. Let me tell you about my daughter. Adah was a good and happy and obedient child, an ideal daughter. Her father and I were very, very proud of her. Adah was a strong Christian who loved the Lord our God with all her family and her friends. She had a strong sense of duty and devotion to her father. When her father made the rash promise of sacrifice to the Lord, when asking God to help in a battle, I’m sure he had no idea that this sacrifice would be his only child. Adah didn’t hesitate when told of the vow he had made, but willingly sacrificed her life to preserve her father’s honor and his promise to God. Fidelity, which the station of Adah represents, means faithfulness, loyalty, and truthfulness, which represents our daughter well. The sword and veil united is the most appropriate emblem to represent our daughter and her sacrifice. The color blue means self-sacrifice, integrity and obedience. I’m so glad the violet flower is dedicated to Adah because it is associated with meekness and humility. My thanks to Rob Morris for using our daughter’s life as an example in the teaching of Eastern Star. May each of you also have the courage and conviction to face life’s obligations to be trustworthy, to be faithful in your promise and vow and to love the Lord as much as our Adah did. Ruth. I am Ruth. I am the great-grandmother of King David, and I’m an ancestor to Jesus our Christ. But, of course, during my lifetime I wasn’t aware of what that was to be. I grew up in a very wealthy family, mostly in a land of cattle. We of Moab were idol wor- shippers. I didn’t know the God my husband’s family knew as I was growing up. I soon learned their faith and their God. This faith is what sustained me when my husband, my brother-in-law and father-in-law all died. I loved my mother-in-law Naomi, and I loved her God, now my God too, and was determined to stay with her and provide for her even in the land of strangers and traditions so different than those in the country of my birth. Of course, there were no nice or easy jobs available, but my love for Naomi and the feelings 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 437 I had in my heart that it was my duty to care and provide for her made me willing to do whatever was necessary. Although Naomi tried to get me to go back to my homeland, I stayed with her. It was customary in this country, now my country too, that they allowed the poor people to search through the fields for any grain the harvesters had missed or left on the fields after the harvest and gather it for themselves. I got permission to do this, although it was considered a very lowly and undesirable means of income. I was able to gather enough to sustain us. The sheaf represents the toiling in the fields, and some say doing good deeds for your friends. The right grain then, just like the right grain today, was of a yellow-golden hue, and yellow is to remind us of constancy. The beautiful yellow jasmine flower has an associated meaning of humbleness, which relates to the gathering of the grain after the harvest. When you think of Ruth or think of Naomi, I would like for you to think of loyalty and friendship, of love for one another and the convictions of right and duty. Esther. You know me as Esther. I was a wife, just like most of you ladies here. My original name was Hadassah, so I’m glad it was changed to Esther, which means “star.” After my parents died when I was very young, my uncle adopted me. He had me properly trained in the religious concepts of our race, which was Jewish, and the proper social graces. When it was time for the king to select someone to be his wife, I was among the ones for him to consider. I was told not to reveal the fact that I was Jewish, so I did not. I became the chosen one to be the king’s wife. Even as the wife of a king, there were certain rituals I had to follow when it was my desire to speak to him. After I found out about his plans to destroy my entire Jewish race, I knew I had to do something to try to save them. Even if it meant losing my title as queen and my life of luxury or even being put to death, I chose to risk both. After a couple of banquets which I had planned with all the king’s favorite foods and I even had his favorite waiters serve him, I confessed to being Jewish and told him that I myself and all my race would be destroyed if he followed through on an edict he had been deceived into making. He relented, and all the people were saved. The crown and scepter, which are the two ritualistic items when I requested permission to speak to the king, are still being used today to remind you to temper power with justice. The color of white is associated with the story of my life, as it is a symbol of light, purity and joy. The white lily, my flower, represents purity of peace and purity of purpose, and is a very good flower to remind you your thoughts and your words and your actions should always be pure. Martha. Our home was an humble home. There were three of us children, my sister Mary and my brother Lazarus and myself Martha. When Jesus had followers, he would come and visit our home. I tried to make sure everything was just right for all his needs, but Mary would always just sit and listen to Jesus and not help with any of the household duties. I talked to Jesus one time about this, and he told me the most important duty we have is to learn the lessons he was teaching and apply them to our lives. When Lazarus became ill, I sent word to Jesus that he was ill, just to inform him because they were such good friends. Lazarus died, and after he had been buried four days Jesus came to see us. I told him I knew that if he had come earlier my brother would not have died because I had faith in him that he could and would heal Lazarus. Jesus answered me that my brother would rise again. I thought he was talking about the resurrection at the last day, but he meant there and then also. The broken column you use to represent my life is so appropriate for the uncertainty of human life. Green, my favorite color, is nature’s emblem of life 438 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR and purity and should remind you of the trustful faith I had. The flower used to represent me doesn’t bloom; it’s just green fern which represents eternal life not only to Eastern Star members, but also to Masons. Even in the face of grief, sorrow and trouble, a firm faith in God will always strengthen you. Electa. The second epistle of John was addressed to me. Although I am always referred to as the “elite lady,” you know me as Electa, which means “honorable lady, called of God.” I accepted Christ and His teachings and felt it was my Christian duty to raise my children with strong Christian beliefs and to share these beliefs with as many people as I could. Even facing imprisonment, torture and death, I shared the good news of God’s love and that we should love one another, be generous with our giving and caring and do so with loving kindness and always speak the truth. Be forgiving as you would be forgiven, be understanding as you would want to be understood and be helpful as you would appreciate being helped. Let your love of God be reflected in your actions, in your words and in your deeds. This takes courage and a devout faith. The cup you use as the emblem of the station of Electa represents both joy and sorrow. It teaches you to extend generous aid to the victims of poverty and those in distress. Red, the brilliant color, represents me as in the color of fervency, hospitality and love. I’m especially pleased with your founder for selecting the red rose as the flower to remind you of me and of your love. If you would teach God’s love and show love to others in your life, you would truly be the example of charity, truth and loving kindness. As the emblems of our Biblical sisters are placed on the pedestals, and when those of us see them in our chapter rooms, may we be reminded of the significance and the lessons they represent. The Bible, God’s Holy Word, the greatest book ever written. The Bible is many things to many people. May it be to each of us our main source of safety and love, our guidance in our journey of life, the inspiration of our thoughts, give us strength in our times of need and our support and comfort in life and death. The Bible was placed on our Altar, and it’s now encircled by the heroines of our Order. We are reminded it is the source of all of our teachings and the beautiful lessons that we should exemplify in our lives: the fidelity of Adah, the constancy of Ruth, the loyalty of Esther, the faith of Martha and the love of Electa. The Square represents the moral law that delineates our relationship with others and guides our actions here on earth. The Compasses signify our endless pursuit of spiritual understanding and our relationship to God. Together the Square and Compasses should constantly remind the Free Masons of the balance between the earthly and the spiritual, that our spiritual nature should rule and govern our earthly nature, knowing that in the end He will dispense impartial justice and will either reward or punish us in the everlasting life according to our obedience to our divine commands while on this earth. It is by the consent of the Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F.&A.M., that we are allowed to place the Square and Compasses on our Altar that we may share the spiritual relationship with God. No matter what kind of reunion you may attend here on earth and no matter how much you enjoy it, the reunion in heaven will be the most glorious reunion for all. This evening we have asked Brother Preston Haynes to lead us in singing “I’m So Glad I’m a Part of the Family of God.” Thank you. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Thank you very much, Sister Naomi. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 439 We have another very special thing for us right now. Mrs. Kay Drescher will sing “America the Beautiful.” [applause] Thank you very much, Sister Kay. As we look at the flags tonight, Sisters and Brothers, let us think how wonderful it is that we are seated here enjoying this and enjoying the beautiful work that we are seeing, without fear or without any kind of problem or worry. We certainly are blessed. Each of these flags has its special meaning to us. I hope that as we have this flag presentation, you’ll recall all the things that they mean to us. Sisters and Brothers, give your attention to the presentation of the flags of our country, our state and our faith, and remain standing. The United States Flag presented by Mr. Jerry Martin, Past Grand Patron, escorted by Mr. Duane “Buddy” Baker, Past Grand Patron, and Mr. Richard Ochs, Past Grand Patron. Our Worthy Grand Patron, Mr. John Creel, will lead in the Pledge of Allegiance, and the assembly will then join in singing of the National Anthem led by Mrs. Priscilla Locke. The Canadian Flag is presented by Mr. Frederick Clarke, Right Worthy Associate Grand Patron, General Grand Chapter, escorted by Mr. Jack Guy, Past Grand Patron, and Mr. Raul Garcia, Deputy to the Most Worthy Grand Patron in Mexico and Central America. We will now join in singing “O Canada!” led by Mrs. Priscilla Locke. The Texas Flag will be presented by Mr. H. Lee Stallings, Past Grand Patron, escorted by Mr. Gary Steele and Mr. Dwayne Maserang. The Christian Flag is presented by Mr. Kenneth Gregory, Past Grand Patron, escorted by Mr. Karl Arthur Drescher, Jr. and Mr. A.L. Casparis. The Eastern Star Flag is presented by Mr. Nelson Campbell, Past Grand Patron, escorted by Mr. Bill Rhyan, Past Grand Patron of Arizona, and Mr. David Dibrell, Past Grand Master. Sister Grand Conductress, you will open the Holy Bible. Dr. Effie Mae Davis will bring our invocation. DR EFFIE MAE DAVIS: Father, we come on this beautiful evening with grateful hearts to thank Thee for the many blessings of this session now ending. We thank Thee for the leadership of the officers this past year. We thank Thee for the work of the members who found a place of service in our Order. Help us to always see the joy in service in Thy Name. Grant us the wisdom to show humility rather than take credit and praise for the work done by other members. Bless each of those who has accomplished so much this past year for the good of our Order. Now as we face a new beginning, keep us looking to the days ahead as we seek to serve pleasing in Thy sight. We ask Thy special blessings on the Officers-Elect as they seek to lead the membership. Bless each member as they work in their chapters working for peace and harmony. Grant the members success and keep them constant in their desire to serve. Father, fill each one of us with Thy everlasting peace, and may our hearts be overflowing with the love and the grace of Him whose Star in the East we follow. Amen. MASTER OF CEREMONIES: The special one who has been selected to preside over the Installation of the 2007-2008 Grand Chapter Officers is a lady of many talents. As 440 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR she performs the ritualistic work of the Order, you will feel the love and sincerity with which she conducts her duties. It is my pleasure to present Sister Rosemary Swetland, Past Grand Matron of Texas. [applause] MRS. ROSEMARY SWETLAND: Thank you, Sister Rennie Ofton, our beautiful, beautiful General Grand Chapter Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron. How honored we are in Texas to have you still participating, Rennie, in all of our events. You never are too busy to come and share with us. How we love you, Rennie, and thank you. Good evening, my Sisters and Brothers and Friends of the Order of the Eastern Star. What a sweet honor and privilege I have been given by Sister Joyce Gilbert, Worthy Grand Matron-Elect, to serve as her Installing Grand Officer for the 2007-2008 Grand Chapter Officers of Texas. I stand before you this evening quite humbled by the responsibility and completely out of my comfort zone at the piano. This is my first time to perform this duty, and I learned that my Deputy Grand Matron of 1995-96 has a strong mind and will of her own. I tried to stay at the instrument, but in her gentle, but firm, manner she instructed me that I would do this. So it is with tender love for Joyce that I will do my best this evening to install our new corps of officers for the Grand Chapter of Texas. Thank you, my sweet Joyce Gilbert. Now, there’s no sweeter honor that I could have than to share this evening with my own Worthy Grand Patron of 1995-96, Brother Billy Combest, Past Grand Patron, as Assisting Installing Grand Officer. Brother Billy, will you join me here. I thank you for being by my side as we install your very own niece. What a joy I have in working with Sister Betty Benham, Past Grand Matron, who was my Installing Grand Marshal in 1995 and will be our Grand Marshal for this evening. Sister Betty, will you come and join us. To Brother Henry Martin, how honored you must feel tonight, Brother Henry, to bring our petitions before the Lord God as Installing Grand Chaplain. To Sister Marlene Dibrell, Supreme Deputy in Texas of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, how we know we will enjoy your lovely music at the piano. And, Sister Marlene, will you join us, please. And, finally, to one of the most beloved Past Grand Matrons of Texas, Dr. Effie Mae Davis. We are so pleased that you will record the history of this evening as Installing Grand Secretary. Sisters and Brothers, these are precious friends that will render tonight their very best in making this a most memorable evening for Sister Joyce Gilbert, Brother Jerry Trees and their corps of Officers. Ladies and gentlemen, these are your Installing Grand Officers. Will you welcome them. [applause] We will have a brief recess to prepare for the ceremony of Installation of the 2007- 2008 Grand Chapter Officers of Texas. These Grand Officers will rise and go to the West to be ready to meet Sister Betty, our Installing Grand Marshal.

INSTALLATION CEREMONY

Installing Grand Marshal, you will now proclaim the Grand Officers regularly installed. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 441 INSTALLING GRAND MARSHAL: In the name of the Grand Chapter and by order of the Installing Grand Officer, I proclaim the officers of the Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star, regularly installed. MRS. ROSEMARY SWETLAND: Worthy Grand Matron, before we continue the program, your chosen Installing Grand Officers and participants this evening wish to again express our sincere appreciation for the sweet privilege of serving you this evening and would like to present to you a small monetary love gift. Brother Billy. MR. BILLY COMBEST: Worthy Grand Patron, we didn’t want you to be left out. We have something to help along the way a little bit. Congratulations again. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Grand Conductress, you will close our Holy Bible. MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Wasn’t that a lovely Installation? [applause] I would like to add my personal thanks to Sister Joyce and Brother Jerry for the privilege of being a part of this. They’re very special people. At this time we have some special activities. Mr. H. Lee Stallings is an esteemed Past Grand Patron of Texas who so generously gives of his time and guidance in matters of importance to our Order. Tonight he has a very pleasant duty to perform. Brother Lee. MR. LEE STALLINGS: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron — doesn’t that have a nice ring to it? Would you join me here at the podium, please. I have the special privilege of bringing greetings tonight. “State of Texas, Office of the Governor. Greetings to Joyce Gilbert. Congratulations on your Installation as Worthy Grand Matron, Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star. The Grand Chapter of Texas has touched the lives of Texans through their many outreach programs and service in communities across the Lone Star State. I commend your love of community and service to your fellowman. You contribute immeasurably to the great state we call home. Anita joins me in sending best wishes on this special occasion. Sincerely, Rick Perry, Governor.” “State of Texas, Office of the Governor. Greetings to Jerry Trees. Congratulations on your Installation as Worthy Grand Patron, Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star. The Grand Chapter of Texas has touched the lives of Texans through their many outreach programs and service in communities across the Lone Star State. I commend your love of community and service to your fellowman. You contribute immeasurably to the great state we call home. Anita joins me in sending best wishes on this special occasion. Sincerely, Rick Perry, Governor.” I’d like to present this to both of you. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Our Order has always given support to the youth organizations. With much respect and appreciation for the dedicated work he has done for our Texas DeMolay for so many years, I present Mr. J. Weldon Clampitte, Executive Officer, Texas DeMolay, to bring greetings. MR. WELDON CLAMPITTE: Again, I bring you greetings from the DeMolays of the State of Texas. We’re still growing, not any faster than we did Thursday when I was here, but we’re still growing. We have one of the finest groups of young men that you could ever believe in our lodges and in this state. 442 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR The other day I introduced this young man as a seventh-generation Mason behind me. I’ve now learned from him over the weekend that his grandmother is going to make him at least a third-generation Eastern Star even before he gets to be a Mason, I think. His family is a very multi-faceted Masonic family. They’re active in all parts of it: Rainbow, Eastern Star, DeMolay, Scottish Rite, Shrine. You name it, they’re in it. I am so proud that so many of our youth today are following in the same footsteps, that our young men are not only becoming Masons, but also Eastern Stars. Again, I present to you Chance Chapman, State Master Counselor of DeMolay. [applause] MR. CHANCE CHAPMAN: Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, it is a distinct honor for me to stand before you, this Distinguished East, members of the Order of the Eastern Star and visitors, and bring greetings on behalf of DeMolay in Texas. At this time will all active and Senior DeMolays please rise. My State Officers include Paul Alexander Canales, Deputy State Master Counselor; Aaron James Soldano, State Senior Counselor; and Joshua Adam Miller, State Junior Counselor. Thank you for coming as well. [applause] In my family alone there are six Past Matrons and four Past Patrons. My grandmother, Anna Chapman, is also a Past Deputy Grand Matron of District 4, Section 2. There are 12 members active in Nederland chapter that are relatives of mine. It is with great pleasure that I can stand before you today to say thank you for supporting the Order of DeMolay for many, many years. The best way to show this, however, is not just to say it, but to promise that one day I, too, will join the Order of the Eastern Star and offer all that I can. I look very forward to carrying out the legacy that my parents and family have created in the Order and eagerly anticipate many happy memories with all of you. On behalf of Texas DeMolay, thank you for giving us your support and helping us in every way that you do. Also, I wish you and all of your new Grand Officers for the upcoming year the best of luck. One of my favorite quotes is, “It is easy to fall back, but a challenge to step up.” If there is anything DeMolay can do for you, do not hesitate to ask us for assistance because I know that these guys will indeed step up. Once again, thank you for your hospitality and support, and thanks for having us here tonight. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls offers unlimited opportunities in the field of humanity and upholds every noble and redeeming ideal. It is my pleasure and honor to present one whose leadership and love are a great inspiration to the youth of today, Mrs. Marlene Dibrell. [applause] MRS. MARLENE DIBRELL: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Grand Master, General Grand Chapter Officers and Committee Members, Distinguished East, my Sisters and Brothers: It is certainly with pleasure that I bring greetings on behalf of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and the 58 Assemblies and 900 Rainbow Girls in Texas. We certainly appreciate the privilege that you extended by your invitation to participate in this beautiful, beautiful Installation. We are so honored to be part of this celebration, “A Musical Journey,” a musical moment in time that we shall long remember. We in Texas Rainbow thank you individually and as our sponsoring Order for supporting our young ladies with your dedication, commitment and extraordinary service to our 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 443 Rainbow Assemblies and to our girls individually. It is said that a real friend is one who helps us to think our noblest thoughts, put forth our best efforts and to be our best selves. Thank you for being true and genuine friends of Rainbow as together we help our young ladies become the very best persons they can be. Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, you have pledged your support to Rainbow this 2007-2008 Grand Chapter year. In Rainbow we enjoy the benefits of working as a team. We know that together everyone accomplishes more, and we look forward to being part of the Eastern Star team effort in your many accomplishments in 2007-2008. Worthy Grand Patron, thank you so very much for attending every moment of our 2007 Grand Assembly session in Amarillo. Words do not come easy as we try to express our appreciation for your support of Rainbow. The girls knew that you were there to support them, to encourage them and to celebrate with them. Thank you. [applause] We especially invite each of you to our 2008 Grand Assembly session in Waco, and we look forward to honoring you at this time. It is now with a great deal of Rainbow pride that I invite the Rainbow Girls of Texas to enter this Grand Chapter room. [applause as Rainbow Girls perform their drill. Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, accompanied by the Grand Worthy Advisor, are taken to the Altar.] MISS SHELLEY ASHCRAFT: Many pleasant duties have fallen to me during my association with this Order, but none more pleasant than that which I am privileged to dis- charge at this time. There comes a time in the affairs of everyone when it seems no one can be depended upon, and we are left to our own resources. But that all-wise and Supreme Being has furnished us a way for our own consolation. Upon reflection you will doubtless remember that among the first things brought to your attention in this Order was a copy of this old Book, which you placed next to your heart and have been taught that it alone should be the rule and guide to your faith and practice. At each succeeding step in your advancement, you have been reminded that it will guide you to all truth, direct your path to the temple of happiness and point out to you your whole duty to mankind. And now at this most auspicious hour, surrounded by those who take you as a Sister and Brother and in whose very hearts you have no doubt of the sincere wish for your future happiness, let me impress upon your mind in the most lasting and substantial manner possible that this old Book contains the mind of God, the state of mankind, the way to salvation, the doom of sinners and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise; believe it to be safe and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, strength to support you and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the Rainbow Girl’s light and the Christian’s character. Through it, heaven is opened, paradise is restored and the gates of hell are disclosed. The Messiah is its grand subject, your good its design and the glory of God its end. Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. If you will obey its precepts, it will be to you a river of pleasure, a mine of wealth and a paradise of glory. And now on behalf of this Grand Assembly, I have the very distinct honor, as well as the supreme pleasure, of presenting to you this beautiful white Bible, a gift of this Grand Assembly. May it be a beacon light to direct you through life to that assembly above where all is love and religion and nature and immortality and fidelity and patriotism and service. 444 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR [applause] MRS. MARLENE DIBRELL: Would you join us in singing “My Rainbow.” Sister Drill Leaders, you will conduct the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron to the East. Thank you, Mrs. Trees, for your beautiful music, for accompanying our girls. Thank you, girls; you’ve come from all over this state to honor our Eastern Star. Thank you. You know I love you, I love you so dearly. Thank you for coming this evening. [applause as Rainbow Girls exit the Grand Chapter room] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: As Brother Donny Broughton leads the Masons of Texas in their special programs of service to humanity, he still finds time for personal participation in significant functions of all of the fraternal family organizations of Texas. For this we are grateful indeed. His presence always brings pleasure and the wisdom of his leadership. Please welcome Brother Donny Broughton, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, as he brings his greetings. [applause] MR. DONNY BROUGHTON: Thank you. Thank you, Sister Rennie. Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, congratulations to you and to each of your Installed Grand Officers, Elected Boards and Committee Members. This was indeed a wonderful and beautifully performed Installation ceremony. I know this is something that you will remember with the fondness of reflection for many, many years. Worthy Grand Matron, I know when you think about it, this was probably something to you that would be a dream come true. Truly, from the standpoint of being a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, this is a dream come true for us, to be so fortunate as to have such capable leadership as that I know you and Jerry will bring to this Order during the 2007-2008 year. Thank you very much. You know, Worthy Grand Matron, when we go back and I think about our relationship and our friendship and when it began many years ago, actually, it went even more deep than that of the Eastern Star. We came together because of a common bond and an interest we had. Of course, you know what that is. That’s music. We’ve had the opportunity to entertain on many occasions and share our music experience. I even recall that we recorded a few — at least three or four cassette tapes for Eastern Star fund-raising projects. Now I said cassette tapes, I didn’t say eight-tracks. We’re not that old! Or maybe we are. I do remember eight-tracks. But I enjoyed doing that so much. I know it meant so much to me because you did something that I as a musician do from time to time, and that is, you open your heart when you perform and when you entertain. Every time that you sing and you play, you give those who benefit from your talents the opportunity to see inside your soul. That’s something that’s very, very special to me. I’m privileged to have had that opportunity to share those experiences with you from time to time. Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron. Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Jerry, our relationship and friendship also began several years ago with Janell and Susie, but it was based on a common friendship that we had with another friend, Past Grand Master Harry Cunningham, and Past Grand Patron. He was your friend, and he was my friend. He was my Masonic mentor. He has told me on many occasions, “Brother Donny, your programs this year, I really like them. You’re doing a great job. Just keep on doing what you’re doing. Keep smiling and keep shaking hands.” 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 445 He offered me good counsel, whispered good counsel to me on many occasions. I know he has done the same thing for you because I know he was your Eastern Star mentor. And, Brother Jerry, I know that he is looking down, and he is very, very proud of you tonight. Thank you, sir. Worthy Grand Matron, I’ve had the opportunity now to be Grand Master — I’m starting my ninth month. I want to take just a quick minute or two to share with you a couple of things. As a matter of fact, with your permission I’d like to give you a little bit of advice. Now I’m going to tell you, after a while you’re going to get a lot of problems and challenges, and you’ve got a fast-paced schedule and you’re going to just want the world to stop for a minute and give you a chance to get off. Problems appear to be very tough, but you’re going to learn that often the solutions are quite simple. They’re not as tough as they appear to be on the surface. I would use the example of a riddle that I heard about the other day, and it goes like this. You’re driving your car down the highway. You look to your right; you’re starting to feel a little uncomfortable. Maybe you’re boxed in. You look to your right, and there’s a steep dropoff about 18 inches. You look to your left, and there’s a horse running in the left lane, a big horse. He’s just about as big as that car, and he’s running just as fast as your car is traveling. You look in front of you, and there’s a big red fire truck. You look behind you, and there’s this tall, tall giraffe. Now that is really a problem. You’re feeling uncomfortable, and you’re feeling boxed in. A big problem. What do you think the solution to that riddle is? Well, just like some of the problems you’re going to face this year, some of the challenges, the solution is quite simple. You simply stop, step down and get off of the merry-go-round. [applause and laugher] And another little piece of advice. I know that you have someone, but you need someone very special to watch over you, to pick you up and dust you off from time to time and to just kind of be your caretaker. You’ll find that person, if you don’t already have one. I want to tell you that my person — I have him. He’s the Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge of Texas, Right Worshipful Alan Tuel and his lady Geneva. They travel with Susie and me just about everywhere we go, and they do look after our every effort. They’re concerned with us, and I’ll give you a true example because these true stories are sometimes the fun- niest to me. I was driving to Houston a couple of weeks ago by myself. Right Worshipful Tuel wasn’t there. He didn’t make that trip, but he was concerned about me. He was checking in, so he sent me an e-mail. I have one of those PDA things, and I pulled that thing up. It was from the Grand Marshal, and I read it. It said, “Grand Master, I just read an article in the Dallas Morning News today. There’s a report in there that a state trooper found a body on the side of the highway.” Actually, it was up there on 635 North, on the north side of town. He said, “It was described like this. It was an old man, bald-headed, had this big stomach, little skinny, hairy legs.” And the Grand Marshal went on to say, “Grand Master, I’m a little worried about you. Would you give me a call?” So you need someone like that. And the last piece of advice I would give you from the standpoint of being in a leadership position — and you know this already. But every once in a while you’ve got to look behind you to see if anyone’s there. If they’re not following and you see them way over there to your right, just run over there and get in front of them. Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, I do sincerely wish you the best as 446 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR you serve our Order this year. Thank you very much. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Thank you, Most Worshipful Donny Broughton. You honor this occasion by your presence, and we extend good wishes to you in your endeavors in this great fraternity. Mr. Frederick Clarke, would you come over just a moment, please. The Worthy Grand Matron said she wanted to hear from General Grand Chapter, and she couldn’t make up her mind which one of us she wanted to talk, so she said, “Both of you talk.” Now, we’ve not done much of this, but we will try. MR. FREDERICK CLARKE: What do you want me to say? I’ll start out by bringing greetings from the Most Worthy Grand Matron and Most Worthy Grand Patron who were with you during your earlier sessions. They wish they could be with you tonight, but traveling the world takes time so they had to leave and start those journeys. It’s a pleasure to be with you. I’m always happy to be with Sister Rennie. MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Well, the other thing that we would like to tell you is how important you are. We are members of General Grand Chapter, and it sounds like we have all kind of power and that we can do anything. But, you know, if it weren’t for the Grand Chapters, there wouldn’t be a need for General Grand Chapter. If it weren’t for the subordinate chapters, there wouldn’t be a need for a Grand Chapter. And if there were not subordinate chapters, think how terrible the world would be. So if we were to tell you anything, we would say, please, go back to your chapters, talk to your membership and tell them how wonderful our Order is. Invite them to be a part of it, those who perhaps have not had the opportunity lately or have forgotten, ask them back. Maybe they have some talents that we need right now. Isn’t that right? MR. FREDERICK CLARKE: That’s right, entirely right. You all know what General Grand Chapter is and who the delegates are who represent you at General Grand Chapter. It’s your Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons, the Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand Patrons, your Associate Grand Matrons and Associate Grand Patrons. Any changes in those laws, they are there to vote yea or nay for them. We’ve had some really good things come out of Texas, one proposed by Brother Henry Martin, Past Grand Patron, about removing the one cube which rejected membership, and made it three. Those things came from Texas. Texas is very important in this General Grand Chapter. I’m amazed at how strong the Masonic connection is in this Jurisdiction, and I congratulate you for it. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: So with that, we would express our appreciation for your continued encouragement to us because — of course, I’m a Redbird and I don’t want to be out on that limb by myself. He has the Bluenose Schooner, and he doesn’t want to be trying to run that by himself. So we do thank you for your words of encouragement. Let’s all consider how blessed we are to belong to the Order of the Eastern Star. Thank you. MR. FREDERICK CLARKE: Yes, Sister Rennie. The wind is coming out of Texas to help blow that boat. Thank you. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: I’m going to ask him to explain what he meant later! At this time we will have the presentation of the jewels. As is our custom, the immediate Past Grand Matron will present the Worthy Grand Matron’s jewel. Sister Gerry, will 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 447 you join us, please. MRS. GERALDINE DUSEK: Sister Joyce, it is my pleasure to pass this Worthy Grand Matron’s pin on to you. I know that you will wear it with honor to the Grand Chapter of Texas. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Likewise, Mr. John Creel, immediate Past Grand Patron, will present the Worthy Grand Patron’s jewel to Brother Jerry. MR. JOHN CREEL: Worthy Grand Patron, that is an auspicious title. As our Past Grand Matron would say, an awesome title. I present you this jewel that I wore this year. I hope that you wear it with pride and humility. It’s an honor that you will carry with you for the rest of your life. Be careful with it. It’s over 125 years of age now. Thank you very much for accepting this office and for being Worthy Grand Patron of Texas. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: At this time Sister Denise McCarthy, daughter of our immediate Worthy Grand Matron, will present Sister Gerry with her Past Grand Matron’s pin. MRS. DENISE McCARTHY: Mom, on behalf of Daddy, I have the honor to pin you with your Past Grand Matron’s jewel. Thank you for letting me be a part of your awesome year.I love you. Let’s go home and get some rest! [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Mrs. Kathy Creel will present Brother John with his Past Grand Patron’s pin. MRS. KATHY CREEL: Sweetheart, two years ago we were down on the Grand Chapter floor with the Past Grand Matron. It was an honor to see you become Associate Grand Patron and then Worthy Grand Patron. I had no idea what I was going to say when I came up here. I am so proud of you. You traveled the state, loving the membership. You’ve been saying that you were “plain-old John.” You’re not “plain-old,” you are from Plano. I think you have shown the membership how much you love the Order, how much you love the Sisters and Brothers, how much you love your family. There are, I know, a couple of people upstairs who are looking down on you, and I know your grandfather is smiling and your uncle Luther and your aunt Connie’s at home. She sends her best wishes. Miss Molly is at home waiting for us. I want to — and I’m taking too much time, excuse me — I do want to give you this pin. It does look like you. It is not filled with a lot of frills. But, number one on the pin — I want you all to look at it — is the state of Texas, and it shows his love for our state. Sweetheart, you are the love of my life. I would not be here if it weren’t for him. That’s why he said, “It’s a great day when you wake up in the morning.” He’s going to say it one more time. MR. JOHN CREEL: It is a great day when you wake up in the morning. Thank you. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Every Grand Chapter year is unique and represents the individuality of the Worthy Grand Matron and the Worthy Grand Patron. At this time we will have those who will present the Worthy Grand Matron’s and Worthy Grand Patron’s Aims for the year. Presenting our Worthy Grand Matron’s Dedication is Mrs. Jimmie Lee McMahon, Past Grand Matron. MRS. JIMMIE LEE McMAHON: Thank you. Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Worshipful Grand Master, my Distinguished Sisters and Brothers all. Sister Joyce, thank you for this privilege of your Dedication. 448 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR WORTHY GRAND MATRON’S DEDICATION

This year will be dedicated to the HEROES IN MY LIFE. “Heroes are the people who do what has to be done – when it needs to be done – regardless of the consequences” LORD, send us more heroes! Heroes are people who keep on giving even when they think they can’t. “Never lose sights of the reason for the journey, or miss a chance to listen to the music and find the rainbow along the way. I have journeyed to the rainbow’s end and found not gold, but you my faithful friend.” Given to me by Brother Garland Rattan, P.G.P. What joy filled my heart when I read this letter from Brother Garland! WHAT A HERO HE IS and how many more heroes we have in the Order of the Eastern star. I will be recognizing them as we travel the journey. TO MY LORD AND SAVIOUR: I thank Him for placing me in this service to my Sisters and Brothers. I praise and thank Him for His guidance and His love to me as I try to live up to all of His commands and to serve this membership for the “Good of our Order.” TO MY PRECIOUS FAMILY: Jimmy, Kathy, mike, kim, and my precious grandchildren: Bryan, Brad, Hollie, Chaz, Cole, Josh and Ben. You are the “Wind Beneath My Wings.” Without your love and support I could not have experienced this Musical Journey. You have always encouraged me to go for my dreams - you lift me up to the top of mountains - and always your laughter fills my heart and our home. TO MY PARENT AND DUAL CHAPTERS: To the members of Princeton No. 1126 and Gate City No. 77, you have always been there to support and encourage me. You know me best and continue to surround me with your love. You are wonderful! TO DISTRICT ONE: Your support has sustained me and brought me joy. Mrs. Joyce Gilbert, Worthy Grand Matron MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Brother Ed Warner, Past Grand Patron, will present our Worthy Grand Patron’s Dedication. MR. ED WARNER: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Distinguished East, Worshipful Grand Master, my Sisters and Brothers. It is a great pleasure to give the Dedication of the Worthy Grand Patron.

DEDICATION OF THE WORTHY GRAND PATRON

This year of service to the Grand Chapter of Texas is lovingly dedicated to: My wife, Janell, for her love, support, and encouragement. She has always had faith 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 449 and confidence in me to do things I didn’t think I could do and this has inspired me to accept this tremendous honor of serving the membership of Texas. Our children, their spouses, and our grandchildren, Janlen, Jay, Jamie, David, Jordan, JB, and Jacob for your love, support, patience and enthusiasm. The members of my OES Chapter, Bexar #616, for your loyalty, support and the opportunity to give service to you. I am very proud to be a Past Patron of Bexar Chapter and to represent you. The members of District 5, Section 7 for your love, support, help, and encouragement you have given throughout the years and now as I serve Grand Chapter. The wonderful and loving members of District 5 whose support will give me strength. All the dedicated members who have made the Order the wonderful organization it is today. Jerry Trees Worthy Grand Patron

MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Presenting our Worthy Grand Matron’s Message to the Ivory Angels is Mrs. Wanda Fairchild, Past Grand Matron. She will be followed by Mr. Henry S. Martin, Past Grand Patron, who will present our Worthy Grand Patron’s Message to the Harmonizers. MRS. WANDA FAIRCHILD: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies.

MESSAGE TO THE IVORY ANGELS

In working together, our lives have touched and we will bond forever. We will dream, set our goals high and build a bright tomorrow for the future of Eastern Star. “If I speak in the tongues of men and of Angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong, or a clanging symbol. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and have all knowledge, and if I have the faith to move mountains, but have not love,I have nothing. If I give all that I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not loved, I gain nothing.” I Corinthians 13:1-3 Sisters and Brothers, “Let us love one another.” Lovingly and fraternally, Mrs. Joyce Gilbert Worthy Grand Matron

MR. HENRY MARTIN: This message from the Worthy Grand Patron to the Harmonizers. 450 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR MESSAGE TO THE HARMONIZERS

What a great honor it is to be serving and sharing the office of Worthy grand Patron with you. As you serve in your position of leadership, I hope you will serve with pride as your Chapter has elected you to the highest office they can confer on a brother. I encourage each of you to work closely with your Worthy Matron and to share ideas. I also encourage you when working with your officers and members to work with gentle- ness, kindness and understanding. Let us resolve to work for the growth and prosperity of our individual chapters and also the Grand Chapter of Texas. By working in harmony, great things can be accomplished for the good of the Order. Remember, if we share responsibility, we will double the enjoyment of this journey together. Jerry Trees Worthy Grand Patron MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Presenting the Theme, Emblems, Flowers and Colors is Mrs. Jane Gregory, General Grand Chapter Committee Member. MRS. JANE GREGORY: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies. And thank you, Worthy Grand Matron, for the privilege and opportunity of presenting your Theme, Emblems, Flowers and Colors. THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON’S THEME, EMBLEMS, FLOWERS, AND COLORS

Theme “It is in dreaming the greatest dreams And seeking the highest goals That we build the brightest tomorrows”

Emblems The Piano and the Cross “Music is the Window to the Soul; The Cross is the Door to Heaven.” The PIANO is an emblem that holds many memories in my life. In the early years it was fun. The family would gather around the piano and sing for hours. As I grew older, music began to take on a completely different meaning. It was then I realized how God’s spirit works through the beautiful words as well as the sound to bless the heart. My Dad was a wonderful singer, and taught me how important it is to share the gifts God has blessed us with. I know he and my Mother are listening with other angels. As a child, my parents taught me about the CROSS. Through the Cross, the door to Heaven is opened. My parents were great Christians who taught me how to live in His word.

Flowers Colors White Magnolia and the Pink Gladiola Pink, Purple, Black, and White 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 451 MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Presenting the Honor Station is Mrs. Yvonne Brownfield, General Grand Chapter Committee Member. MRS. YVONNE BROWNFIELD: Sisters and Brothers, our Worthy Grand Matron has chosen as her Honor Station Electa. ELECTA Electa is the “Honor Station” for the year 2007-2008. The life of Electa teaches us many lessons with some of these being her generous aid to the victims of poverty and distress. Her relationship with Christ and the bold stand that she took against the soldiers in defense of the Cross is one of the greatest lessons. We should strive to attain all of the teachings that represent the station of Electa. The Cross leaves a picture in my mind of Jesus standing with His arms outstretched saying, “My Child I am here for you. Come unto Me all you that are burdened and I will give you rest and peace.” As we travel the labyrinth of life may we exhibit the beautiful teachings of generosity, love boldness and commitment. MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Presenting the Worthy Grand Matron’s Aim is Mrs. Alma Carter, Past Grand Matron. MRS. ALMA CARTER: Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, thank you for this privilege. WORTHY GRAND MATRON’S AIM ACTION WORDS

Excitement Dignity Hope Dream Goals Believe Promote Action Love If we show our EXCITEMENT and add DIGNITY in our Eastern Star, then we will HOPE and DREAM which will make us set GOALS and BELIEVE and PROMOTE through ACTION and LOVE all that we want to come true for our beautiful Order. MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Presenting our Worthy Grand Matron’s Scriptures is Mr. Billy H. Combest, Past Grand Patron. MR. BILLY COMBEST: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies. This is a singular honor for me tonight. It didn’t start out that I was going to get to do this, but circumstances came about that I do have the honor and privilege to do this. SCRIPTURES OF THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON

Joyce set one Scripture out boldly in her presentation here, and it’s Isaiah 41:13. This is a lesson that each one of us could take with us today, and it would do wonders for us. It says, “For I am your Lord God, who takes you by the right hand, and says to you, Do not 452 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR fear, I will help you, I will be near you.” Joyce’s words tell us, “There are so many wonderful Scriptures in our Holy Bible that I lean upon and draw strength from. It is hard to pick only a few or to say these are my favorite. My life for many years has heard the Scripture taught, not only by my family, but my church” — and I’m sure by her association with the Order of the Eastern Star. “It truly has become my guide for strength and wisdom.” One more time I’d like to tell you: I’m one of her younger uncles, in case you didn’t know. She sets out that all of the Psalms are music to our ears. I think this would cross over into the Masonic Lodge because there we talk about the Sweet Singer of Israel singing the songs. Hebrews, Chapter 11, tells us about faith and all the ones of great faith that have gone before us and gives us courage to keep the faith. Romans lead to salvation. I watched Joyce grow up and walk down this Roman Road till she did find her salvation. Philippians 6:13 gives us assurance that you can always turn to. 1 Corinthians 13 is the Love Chapter. I think the Worthy Grand Patron uses this as some of his particular Scriptures, too, because if we didn’t have love, there would be no need for us to be here tonight. Joyce takes these Scriptures to heart, and she lives them the best she can. And through her life, it should encourage each and every one of us to read the Scriptures, pick out the ones that are favorites at that time and try to live by them. Thank you. MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Presenting our Worthy Grand Patron’s Scripture is Mr. Jerry Martin, Past Grand Patron. MR. JERRY MARTIN: It is my great privilege and an honor to present the Scriptures of the Worthy Grand Patron. SCRIPTURES OF THE WORTHY GRAND PATRON

From Proverbs 10:12, “Hatred stirs up strife, but love conquers all transgressions.” And from Matthew 6:34, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” And from Ecclesiastes 7:29, “God made us plain and simple, but we have made ourselves very complicated.” From Proverbs 15:13, “A joyful heart makes a cheerful face.” Finally, from Acts 20:35, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Thank you for this honor. MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Presenting the Humanitarian Program is Mrs. Alma Lynn Bane, General Grand Chapter Committee Member MRS. ALMA LYNN BANE: Sisters and Brothers, as we begin to think about the Humanitarian program for this year, our minds turn to music and how our beloved Rob Morris found in himself the great lessons of music. HUMANITARIAN PROGRAM

Our Worthy Grand Matron has been entrusted with the work of our Order to ensure the needs of our Sisters and Brothers and that they are met. We must see that its traditions and benevolent work continue. With music it becomes much easier to perform these duties. “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.” The Order of the Eastern 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 453 Star was conceived and came to life through the direction of the Lord and Brother Robert Morris in his every waking moment. We feel sure it was not easy back then, but he and his Masonic Brothers kept working until it was completed. The ladies had a beautiful Order to call their own. The ladies’ needs were not easily met, but with perseverance they continued to help one another. We will also continue to meet the challenges and set our goals on the high principles for which it was established. We must remember three things as we strive to keep the Eastern Star growing and to meet the challenges that come our way in so many areas. We must PRAY FIRST, AIM HIGH and STAY FOCUSED. This Humanitarian program is nothing on its own, but in your hands lies success. Together we can accomplish great and mighty things. Do not neglect to recognize the power of God. Music is the window to our soul, and this work is our hope for all of our dreams to be met. M- Melodies. And therein lies our Benevolent Aid. U- Unity, our youth. S- Souls, the TMRC activities. I- What can I do? ESTARL. C- Constant. The Education Fund. There is nothing more beautiful than when we lift our voices in praise, together combining melody with unity. These are the things in our lives that make us strong and give us the reason to keep going on and to be a part of God’s design. We should live our lives for others and allow Him to place the music in our souls. It is wonderful to see what can be accomplished by you, the membership. What beautiful harmonies can be made as we continue to work together. Thank you from our hearts. May God bless you, and may God bless our beautiful Order. In loving service, Joyce Gilbert, Worthy Grand Matron; Jerry Trees, Worthy Grand Patron. MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Presenting the Dedication of the Worthy Grand Matron’s music is Mrs. Elise Hammack, Past Grand Matron. MRS. ELISE HAMMACK: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies. This is a letter of Dedication of the Worthy Grand Matron’s March. DEDICATION OF WORTHY GRAND MATRON’S MARCH

To: Rosemary Swetland, P.G.M. and Delphia VonHeeder, P.M. Music is said to be “The Speech of Angels.” I pray my march will bring peace and harmony to all who listen. My march, “Blessed Angelic Steps,” was written and composed by talented and loving ones that have touched my life in many ways. By the gracious sharing of their talents they are giving to this membership a gift of love. I have received the beautiful results that God has blessed them with. In this beautiful march they have compose, we enjoy the wonderful music of their talents. We can hear the speech of angels in the sounds of the notes that are played with much love. You are truly angels, which have taught me how to listen, how to dream and how to love. Thank you my sweet ones. Joyce Gilbert Worthy Grand Matron 454 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR We will now enjoy the presentation of “Blessed Angelic Steps March” by Mrs. Rosemary T. Swetland, Past Grand Matron. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Presenting the Dedication of the Worthy Grand Patron’s music is Mr. Jack Guy, Past Grand Patron. MR. JACK GUY: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies. Thank you, Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron, for the privilege of presenting this Dedication of the Worthy Grand Patron’s March.

DEDICATION OF WORTHY GRAND PATRON’S MARCH “A Walk in Harmony” March Mrs. Delphia VonHeeder, Worthy Matron, Archives Chapter

The “A Walk in Harmony” March is dedicated with much love and admiration to the past and present Organists of our subordinate chapters. Without music to reflect the beauty of our work, pur meetings would not be as meaningful and beautiful. Thank you special ones for the harmony you provide to make our meetings so impressive and joyous. The march is also dedicated to my wife, Janell, who has been a chapter Organist for many years. I know of the time, effort and talent that has and will be put forth to make the meetings of many chapters more impressive. A third dediction of the “A Walk in Harmony” March is made to Mrs. Jacqueline Driesslein, Organist of Bexar Chapter. Our Sister is 93 years old and is still providing the “toe tapping” music for several Chapters. Music opens our eyes in the morning, Music lulls the baby to sleep in the evening. Music lasts beyond the twelfth of never. Music lingers with life’s sweet memories forever.

Music is the twinkling of a star, Music is the beat marching bar by bar. Music is the life that shall never end Music will be heard around every bend.

Music is harmony waiting to sing, Music is the walk of life waiting to begin, Music to us is the melody that will always sing Music will drift on the breeze from beginning to end.

Mr. Jerry Trees, Worthy Grand Patron. Mrs. Delphia Von Heeder will now play “A Walk in Harmony March.” [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: To present the gavel to the Worthy Grand Matron is Mrs. Doris Hester, Past Grand Matron. MRS. DORIS HESTER: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies. 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 455 Sister Joyce, this gavel that I hold in my hand is an age-old symbol of authority of your office. When you accept this gavel, you accept with it all the responsibilities. It is my honor to present you with the gavel you used in 1992-93 as Worthy Matron of Princeton Chapter #1126 under our Past Grand Matron, Sister Virginia Lynn Green, and our Past Grand Patron, Brother Garland Rattan. MASTER OF CEREMONIES: In honor of our Worthy Grand Patron, we will now have special music by Mrs. Lesa Smith, Grand Chaplain. MRS. LESA SMITH: Mr. Robert Browning was unable to be here this evening, so we’ve had a small change. We have a song, “Walk Hand in Hand.” [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: At this time we will have the address of our Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Jerry Trees.

ADDRESS OF THE WORTHY GRAND PATRON

WORTHY GRAND PATRON: Thank you, Master of Ceremonies, Sister Rennie Ofton. Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Joyce Gilbert — that sounds pretty good — General Grand Chapter Officers, General Grand Chapter Committee Members, Past Grand Matrons, Past Grand Patrons, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, Installed Grand Officers, Elected Boards, Honored Guests, Friends and Visitors: Tonight, as I look out in the audience, I am overcome with a deep sense of responsibility and humility. It is with much appreciation that I assume the duties of Worthy Grand Patron of Texas. I consider it a privilege and an honor to serve the membership of Texas, but most of all it is with a grateful heart that I am honored to serve with such a remarkable and terrific person as our Worthy Grand Matron. Thank you, Sister Joyce Gilbert, for inviting me to travel the Eastern Star path with you. I express my appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the members of the Grand Chapter of Texas for the honor that you have conferred upon me. My humble and sincere prayers are for guidance from our Heavenly Father to bear this responsibility and to be worthy of your confidence. I am sure I will make mistakes, but no man really fails if he sets his stan- dards high and tries his best to live up to them. How can anyone fail when they have the support and the love of people like you? I take this opportunity to express thanks to everyone who has participated in the Installation tonight. The manner in which each of you performed your duties will be forever a remembrance of the beginning of this beautiful and meaningful year. Time will not permit me to call each of you by name. Therefore, collectively to all of you again I say thank you. I must express appreciation to Sister Lesa Smith who so beautifully sang a very special song for me. This song was sung 41 years ago to Janell and me at our wedding. I truly believe that it tells of the meaning of life and our working together. Thank you, Lesa. I am privileged to have a dedicated and loving family. At this time I will introduce them. My wife Janell, Grand Esther, who for 41 years has been the grandest person in this world as far as I’m concerned. She presented me with two wonderful children. I will introduce at this time our son, Jay Trees; his wife Jamie; our granddaughter Jordan and grandson J.B. Our daughter, a 19-year member of the Order, Janlen Waclawczyk, and her husband David, and most of you have already met Jacob. Thank you for your love and support. [applause] 456 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Also, I would like to welcome and say thank you to my aunt, Genave Trees, a Past Matron of Lakey Chapter, and who has been a member of Eastern Star for 59 years. I do appreciate the effort you made to be with us tonight, as it made it very special. And I would like to thank Sister Pat Berrier for bringing her to be with us tonight. If you would welcome her. [applause] I would like to also thank numerous neighbors, friends and co-workers that attended our ceremony tonight. This meant a great deal to me, and I would like to say a special thank you to you. Also a special thank you to a lady that’s sitting up on the stage — I believe she’s still here — Darla Redmond from the State of Idaho. When I was Grand Representative to Idaho, I met a number of Past Grands there. She was one of the ones that opened her friendship to me. She is a very special person, and she stayed over an extra night to be here for our Installation. I do thank you for that effort. Thank you, Darla. [applause] There are some special gentlemen in my life this year. Would the Harmonizers please stand. These Brothers are serving in the East in their chapter, and I thank you for being here. Most of all, thank you for working with your Worthy Matrons and serving your chapters. Thank you. [applause] I would not be here tonight if I had not had the privilege of being a member of Bexar Chapter #616 in San Antonio. What a wonderful and loving chapter. It is also special to have Sister Kay Searson, our Worthy Matron, and John Searson, our Worthy Patron, present here tonight. I invite the members of Bexar Chapter to please stand. [applause] Would you remain standing. I also invite the members of District 5, Section 7, to stand. It has been a delight to work with you through the years, and I look forward for many to come. And also would all members of District 5 please stand. A special thank you for all being present here tonight. [applause] I know I am very prejudiced, as many Officers are, but District 5 might be the best district in Texas. [applause] To Sister Marlene Dibrell, Supreme Deputy, and Sister Shelley Ashcraft, Grand Worthy Advisor, and all the Rainbow Girls, I say thank you for being here tonight and sharing this special time with me. Rainbow has meant so much to me since my daughter became a member and I was actively involved. The Rainbow Bible presented to me will hold a very special place in my life. Now I have one just like my wife and my daughter. I look forward to being with you many times in the future. Thank you for being here. [applause] Most Worshipful Grand Master Donny Broughton, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to be here and to stay for our Installation tonight. I know Sister Joyce surely appreciates your dedication. We look forward to being in Waco with you in December for Grand Lodge. Thank you. [applause] In closing, I would say to our Worthy Grand Matron and to all of you as members of the Order of the Eastern Star,I look forward to serving you and the Grand Chapter of Texas. I know that by working harmoniously together, good and great things are going to happen. I leave you with this thought tonight. It is amazing how much people can get done if they do not worry about who gets the credit. Thank you for your attention. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: In honor of our Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Kay Drescher, Grand Soloist for District 1, will sing “Angels Among Us.” [applause following song] 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 457 We will now be favored with the address of the Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Joyce Gilbert.

ADDRESS OF WORTHY GRAND MATRON

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you, Sister Rennie, our Master of Ceremonies. Protocol has been established tonight; I know you’re going to be disappointed that I’m not going to go through it, but simply to say to our Worthy Grand Patron, our Most Worshipful Grand Master and his lady, Sister Susie, and Distinguished East: Wow! What a wonderful, wonderful night this has been. One of the most beautiful Installations that I’ve been a part of becoming Worthy Grand Matron. It was simply beautiful. I could not have asked for anything any more than what these Installing Grand Officers did tonight. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You won’t have to do this again — for me. Sister Susie, Donny was talking about our relationship. But let me tell you, when we were making those, you were right there with us, encouraging us, telling us we could do it, and all the time we knew we couldn’t. But you are a beautiful lady, and I have loved you for many years. I thank you for being here with that Special One of yours tonight. Thank you. [applause] Brother Jerry, you said a very important word while ago. I know you probably didn’t realize you said it, but I caught it. And that’s when you were talking about District 5. I think I understood you to say it “might” be the best district. Is that what I heard? It “might” be. That’s very good, and you should use that often. Brother Jerry, come here. This man and his wife are very important to Jimmy and I. When I was choosing someone to walk this musical journey with me, Jimmy and I discussed who that might be. I prayed about it; we talked about it. And this was a joint decision on his and my part, to honor Brother Jerry and Sister Janell and me and Jimmy. You know, we’re known as the “4 J’s.” But you are important to my life. Your precious family I have come to know and I love them very dearly. I thank you for being a part of the beautiful night for Jerry and I. Thank you for accepting. I love you! [applause] I want you to know you have been a part of an awesome and beautiful 126th Installation. I am honored by your presence and I’m humbled by your love. I am in awe of the commitment that you have to our beautiful Order of the Eastern Star. You have heard the saying, “I am drinking from my saucer because my cup is overflowing.” That is me tonight. I am overflowing with the beautiful love and your presence here tonight. I know you’re tired. We have been here most of the week, from almost sunup to sundown, and I know you’re tired but you’re still here. I thank you for that. It takes many persons working together to have an Installation as perfect as this one. I extend my thanks to everyone who participated. Each of you was chosen because you mean something different and special in my life. Thank you, and I will never forget this evening. I want to recognize my chapter. Would Princeton #1126 and Gate City #77 please stand. Would the members of District 1, Section 2 please stand. Now, would all of District 1 please stand. You might just be the number one district! [laughter and applause] Thank you so much for being here. I would also like to introduce to you my family. I can’t see just exactly where you are, 458 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR but I have — oh, there you are. I have my brother with me tonight, John Barnett. Would you please stand. And his beautiful wife Ann. This is my only brother. He has taught me everything I know that’s bad. I love you, and thank you for taking the time to come and be with me tonight. My sister — my only sister, Sister JoAnn Valengas — she is the baby of our family, and she loves to rub that in. But she is truly the baby. She is one that we call our miracle. She has lived through many, many, many times of near death, and God always brings her back. I thank you. Her daughter Tina is with her tonight. And Tina’s daughter Elise. Hi, Elise. Thank you for coming. [applause] I have two uncles with me tonight. You have met one, Brother Billy. Sister Frieda could not be here tonight. They have a granddaughter that is having some problems with her pregnancy, and Frieda stayed home to be with her. And then I have my uncle Ed with me tonight and his wife Bonnie — somewhere. Okay, they’ve gone. And then I have mine and Jimmy’s family. I have our daughter Kathy, her two sons — no, only one is here tonight. She has two sons. Brian, would you please stand up, darling. This is our oldest grandson. You have met Brian — and Ashley, please stand with him, darling. This is Ashley. They will be getting married in April. [applause] We love you very much, and thank you for coming. Brad, the other son, as I’ve told you before, races. He races sprint cars, and he races on Saturday night. When he misses, his points go down, so we want to keep his points up because that’s where the money comes from, when he keeps those points up. So he is with his dad tonight. And then Kathy’s daughter, Holly. You’ve met Holly and her husband Chad. They’re at home tonight. They are presenting Kathy a grandbaby and me a great-grandbaby, which will be firsts for both of us. She also is having some problems, so she was unable to ride this far. Then Kimberly Ann, our daughter. She has two sons, and one is here with her tonight. That is Josh. Ben is home with his dad. You have heard me speak of Mark often. He has a disease that really wracks his body at times and makes him unable to travel. So Ben stayed with his dad tonight. Thank you, Josh. And then our son Mike and Mike’s two sons, Chaz and Cole. There they are. My family is the light of my life. The one that brings the joy to all of us would be their father. Jimmy, would you please stand. [applause] He also taught them all the bad things they know, and I taught them all the good things. He used to come in and he’d say, “Do you know what your kid is doing out there?” And I said no. Well, that was something bad usually. But then he’d come in and say, “Do you know what my child is doing?” I thought, yeah, that has to be something good if it’s “his child.” Then he has his family here with him tonight also — and my family. Peggy, JoAnn, Jane. And, by the way, Jane is Jimmy’s twin sister. She’s prettier than he is, isn’t she? And then Jimmy’s brother Tommy and Tommy’s beautiful wife Barbara. Thank you. This is a thrill for me for you to be here tonight. [applause] In Isaiah 41:13 we find these words, “For I am your Lord God who takes you by the right hand and says to you, Do not fear for I am near.” I have repeated this verse many times, and it has provided all my needs in ways that I could not have handled. He placed 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 459 special ones in my life who have helped me with all of the projects that we have worked so very hard on for the past three years. I would not stand before you without the help of all of those that helped me get here. You know who you are. And I tell you, I love you very much. Sister Syble, thank you so much for playing the piano for us tonight to begin our program. Thank you for all of the many steps that you have taken with me in the past fifteen years. Thank you very much. Jerry and I are looking to the future. We have joy, we have excitement, we are ready to begin our service to this membership. No doubt our tasks will be many, perhaps more than sometimes we think we can handle. But the faith that we share and the belief that we have, we know that all things are possible. When I do run into those things that I think, “Where in the world am I,” I’m going to take Brother Donny’s advice and get off the merry-go-around. Sisters and Brothers, thank you for placing me in the position that I have tonight. I assure you it is a title, but with titles come responsibility. I will do all within my power to fill the responsibility of the title that you have bestowed upon me. I will tell you up front: I cannot do it by myself. Jerry and I cannot do it together. But the membership of Texas, the generosity, kindness and love that you have for the Order that we serve, that will be the accomplishment of all of the goals that we have set to attain this coming year. I thank you from the beginning. You’ve already started with the last two or three days here with your purchasing of over $20,000 worth of projects. I want to share one other project with you. In your appointment letters, you received a little piece of green paper that stated on it a donation to a project called “Onward, Christian Soldiers.” You were asked if you would donate three different gifts of your choice to go to Landstuhl Hospital in Germany where they take our young boys and girls when they are hurt in the field of service. You have been tremendous. I am overwhelmed. We have not even begun our year, and you, the membership, have given $43,000. [applause] I thank you. We are going to get to present this check very possibly in person, to go to Germany, go to Landstuhl Hospital and present it. Now,I will back up just a little bit because I’m not going. I’m not getting on a plane! But our Worthy Grand Patron and a Board member and one other person will be going. I think that’s wonderful. Sisters and Brothers, if you want people to know about Eastern Star and the work that we do, you have to tell them. You have to quit being so secretive with what we are about. People out in the world don’t know all the good things that we do. They don’t know about the ESTARL program where we give scholarships to 20, 25, 30 young boys and girls in religious training. They don’t know that we have an Educational Fund where we help young boys and girls in school and college. They don’t know that we have a Benevolent Fund that if there is someone in need, we pay their bills. We look after their medicine. We do whatever is needed. How would they know if you don’t tell them? We’re going to do that this year. We’re going to be excited about what we are and what we do. I encourage you to be just as excited as we are, because excitement is contagious. I’m excited. Jerry is excited. We know with God’s help there is nothing that is impossible for the beautiful work that we do. I know you’re tired, so I’m going to stop with one other introduction. Would Cheryl Martin and Juanita Wilkerson please stand? These are my counterparts. Sister Cheryl is 460 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Associate Grand Matron, as I was today, and she will be installed as Worthy Grand Matron in Oklahoma. Sister Cheryl, thank you, darling, for staying over for this Installation. Sister Juanita Wilkerson will be installed as Worthy Grand Matron in Louisiana. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to two friends that I would have never known if I had not been Eastern Star. So thank you. I love you, and I’ll see you soon. [applause] May God bless you, and may God bless America. Thank you. [applause] MASTER OF CEREMONIES: We will now have our benediction by Brother Leland Benefield. MR. LELAND BENEFIELD: Please bow your heads and take the hand of the one closest to you. Heavenly Father, we earnestly pray for Your blessings upon these newly Installed Officers. May You bless and protect them as they travel this great state. Be with our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Joyce, and our Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Jerry, as they start a new year in the history of this great Grand Chapter. May they feel Your presence as they serve the membership of Texas. May the angels in the heavens be with us all until we meet again. We humbly ask for safe travels home. All of these things we ask in Thy Father’s Name. Amen. MASTER OF CEREMONIES: There will be a short recess to prepare for the ritualistic closing of this Grand Chapter session. To our Distinguished Guests, Members, Visitors, Installed Grand Officers and Committee Members of the Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star, thank you so much for your attendance. Your support is appreciated. Those who are not members of the Order of the Eastern Star will please retire at this time. Thank you.

RECESS

WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Sister Grand Warder. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: You will inform the Grand Sentinel that we are about to call this Grand Chapter session from rest to labor and direct him to permit no interruption while we are thus engaged. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, we are about to call this Grand Chapter session from rest to labor, and you are to see that the Grand Chapter doors are closed and there will be no interruptions. GRAND SENTINEL: Will the Assisting Grand Sentinels shut the doors at this time. Sister Grand Warder, the doors are secure and there will be no interruptions. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron, the doors are secure and there will be no interruptions. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Sister Associate Grand Matron. ASSOCIATE GRAND MATRON: Worthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: You will ascertain and report if all present are members of the Order. ASSOCIATE GRAND MATRON: Sisters Grand Conductress and Associate Grand 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 461 Conductress, you will ascertain if all present are members of the Order. [The Grand Chapter was proved.] Worthy Grand Matron, all present are members of the Order. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Sister Grand Conductress, you will attend at the Altar. [The Holy Bible was opened.] I declare this 125th “Touching the Future” session of the Grand Chapter of Texas called from rest to labor. Sister Grand Warder, you will so inform the Grand Sentinel. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, this Grand Chapter session has been called from rest to labor. Worthy Grand Matron, your order has been obeyed. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: We will now have the presentation from the Chairman of the Board of Directors. MRS. MICKIE CAMPBELL: Worthy Grand Matron, my first official duty as Chairman of the Board of Directors is to present you with the keys to your official ride for the year, the Star van, and the two credit cards that will help you fill up the van with liq- uid gold. We wish for you many safe miles across the big state of Texas and many happy memories that you will make with the membership that await you this year. The Board of Directors pledges our support to you this 2007-2008 Grand Chapter year. Congratulations and best wishes. [applause] WORTHY GRAND MATRON: Thank you. That ought to make anyone happy, a van and two credit cards! Thank you, membership of Texas. Sister Grand Marshal, you will retire the flag of our country. Sister Grand Warder. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: You will inform the Grand Sentinel that we are about to close this Grand Chapter session and direct him to permit no interruption while we are thus engaged. GRAND WARDER: Brother Grand Sentinel, we are about to close this Grand Chapter and you are to permit no interruption while we are thus engaged. GRAND SENTINEL: Sister Grand Warder, there will be no interruptions. GRAND WARDER: Worthy Grand Matron, there will be no interruptions. WORTHY GRAND MATRON: It is well. Let us unite in singing our closing ode, “Blessed Assurance.” Sister Grand Conductress, you will attend at the Altar. [The Holy Bible was closed.] I now declare the 125th Grand Chapter session, “Touching the Future,” closed. The Grand Officers will meet at the Altar to turn their badges in.

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APPENDIX 464 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

RECAP ON ELECTIONS

ELECTED

Worthy Grand Matron ...... Joyce Gilbert

Worthy Grand Patron ...... Jerry Trees

Asociate Grand Matron ...... Joyce Nicklas

Associate Grand Patron ...... Ray Hertenberger

Grand Secretary ...... Nell Smith Drenner

Grand Treasurer ...... Betty Prater

Grand Conductress ...... Bess Caldwell

Associate Grand Conductress ...... Mary Ruth White

Board of Directors District II ...... Karen Kidd

Board of Directors District III ...... Dr. Charles “Bill” Bane

Board of Grand Examiners District I ...... Linda Puckett

Board of Grand Examiners District II ...... Cindy Echols

Board of Grand Examiners District III ...... Cheryl Albrecht

Board of Grand Examiners District IV ...... Christine Armstrong

Board of Grand Examiners District V ...... Brenda Smith Costello

Board of Grand Examiners-at-Large ...... Susan Bigham 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 465 elle wer aim artz . Baugh . Baugh .I. Pierson .I. Pierson .I. Pierson .I. Pierson .P .P GRAND W W W W W W Anna Johnson Anna Johnson TREASURER †Mrs. Cora M. Cohen †Mrs. M.B. Moody †Mrs. M.B. Moody †Mrs. M.B. Moody †Miss †Miss †Miss †Miss †Mrs. †Mrs. Cora M. Cohen †Mrs. E.J. Randolph †Mrs. L.F. Seaman †Mrs. L.F. Seaman †Mrs. L.F. Seaman †Mrs. L.F. Seaman †Mrs. L.F. Seaman *Mrs. Amelia Huv †Mrs. †Mrs. M.A. Sherburne †Mrs. M.A. Sherburne †Mrs. M.A. Sherburne †Mrs. Kate Birch †Mrs. Jennie Randolph †Mrs. Ree Alvord †Mrs. †Mrs. †Mrs. A. McGregor †Mrs. A. McGregor †Mrs. M. Highto †Mrs. A. Schw ‡Mrs. Sarah L. Berliner ‡Mrs. M.R. Marsh ‡Mrs. M.R. Marsh †Mrs. E.C. Carpenter †Mrs. E.C. Carpenter †Mrs. R.M. Sw TEXAS, 1884-2007 Y AR OF GRAND SECRETAR †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. Laura B. Hart †Mrs. Laura B. Hart †Mrs. Laura B. Hart †Mrs. Laura B. Hart †Mrs. Laura B. Hart †Mrs. Laura B. Hart †Mrs. Laura B. Hart †Mrs. Laura B. Hart †R. R. McPhail †J. K. Ashby †J. K. Ashby †J. K. Ashby †J. K. Ashby †Stephen Gould *Mrs. Jennie Cassill ‡J.D. Slawson ‡J.D. Slawson ‡J.D. Slawson ON y TE wer y TR ynn er A y er .L wman alk THE EASTERN ST ickham orest W atrick .B. Halle ark uck Anderson .W .S. Hoskins .J. W ASSOCIA .J. T .J. Neely .M. W .S. P GRAND P †M.T. Bell †S.B. Miller †G.W. Hester †W.A. Christian †Dr †Frank †C.P. P †John Findlater †L.A. Heil †Sam P. Cochran †E.C. Canon †John Orchard †F †T †P †J.H. †M.T. Bell †E.J. Hose †A.C. McDaniel †R.W. Lemond †W.S. Hellyer †L.S. Garrison †S.D. Moore †J.K. Bo †W †N.M. Karne †W †Carr F †D.H. Highto †J.B. Snodgrass †J.B. Snodgrass †T †A.F. Hicks †J.L. Miller †J.W. Felbaum †D. Ludlow x ON ard elle y y y y y TE ayde er V. W W alk ucker Esse . Young V. T A. W ASSOCIA GRAND MATR †Mrs. Carrie A. Chase †Mrs. B.B. Huddleston †Miss Cora Pose †Mrs. M.L. Eldridge †Mrs. Cora M. Cohen †Mrs. Flora Penix †Mrs. Maggie B. Moody †Mrs. M.L. Hose †Mrs. L.F. Seaman †Mrs. Mattie I. Hill †Mrs. E.J. Randolph †Mrs. M.E. Gray *Mrs. Amelia Huv †Mrs. Carrah Johnson †Mrs. Fannie †Mrs. Carrie B. Lane †Mrs. Edith Findlater †Mrs. K.M. Bryan †Mrs. M.E. Smith †Mrs. †Mrs. S.A. Hoskins †Mrs. A.A. Garrison †Mrs. A.V †Mrs. Kate Birch †Mrs. Jennie Randolph †Mrs. Ree Alvord †Mrs. †Mrs. May Swayne †Mrs. B. McElro †Mrs. M.M. Neele †Mrs. M.M. Neele †Mrs. Belle Moon †Mrs. Laura B. Hart †Mrs. M. Strehorn †Mrs. E.C. Carpenter †Mrs. Sallie y ON y ynn er TR y er ens .L v A wman alk THY W atrick .B. Halle ark uck endrick endrick Thorn Atchinson OR . .W .S. Hoskins .J. T om Murrah .M. W .S. P W †Sam P. Cochran †M.T. Bell †S.B. Miller †G.W. Hester †W.A. Christian †Dr †Frank †C.P. P †L.A. Heil †P †E.C. Canon †John Orchard †F †T †C.H. †G.W. Glasscock †E.J. Hose †W.S. Hellyer †A.C. McDaniel †R.W. Lemond †N.M. Karne †W †D. Ludlow †L.S. Garrison †J.K. Bo †J.T †W.L. Holt †P. Hawkins †P.H. Ste †J.J. K †J.J. K †J.W. Ellender †Stephen Gould †A.F. Hicks †J.L. Miller †T GRAND P x x x er y y y ON ard elle alk y W aim V. W V.Young THY albot T ucker Esse ucker Esse ucker Esse LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF OR W V. T V. T V. T . Mattie I. Hill †Mrs. Carrie A. Chase †Mrs. B.B. Huddleston †Miss Cora Pose †Mrs. M.L. Eldridge †Mrs. Cora M. Cohen †Mrs. Flora Penix †Mrs. Maggie B. Moody †Mrs. Laura F. Seaman †Dr †Mrs. Alma M. *Mrs. Amelia Huv †Mrs. E.J. Randolph †Mrs. Mollie E. Gray †Mrs. Carrah Johnson †Mrs. Fannie †Mrs. Carrie B. Lane †Mrs. Edith Findlater †Mrs. K.M. Bryan †Mrs. M.E. Smith †Mrs. Agnes †Mrs. Ree Alvord †Mrs. A.A. Garrison †Mrs. Sadie A. Hoskins †Mrs. Kate Birch †Mrs. Jennie Randolph †Mrs. E.J. †Mrs. †Mrs. †Mrs. *Mrs. Lizzie Hadle *Mrs. Lizzie Hadle *Mrs. Lizzie Hadle †Mrs. Belle Moon †Mrs. Laura B. Hart †Mrs. P.C. Harris †Mrs. R.M. Sw ear GRAND MATR 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 *Demitted †Deceased ‡Suspended 1911 1912 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1901 1902 Y 1900 1898 1899 1895 1896 1897 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 466 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR offord offord offord offord offord offord offord offord offord offord offord offord offord offord offord W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W .I. Pierson .I. Pierson .I. Pierson .I. Pierson .I. Pierson .I. Pierson .I. Pierson .I. Pierson .I. Pierson .I. Pierson GRAND W W W W W W W W W W TREASURER †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Miss Blanche Earl †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Miss Blanche Earl †Miss Blanche Earl †Miss Blanche Earl †Mrs. Margery †Mrs. Margery †Mrs. Margery †Mrs. Margery †Mrs. Margery †Mrs. Margery †Mrs. Margery †Mrs. Margery †Mrs. Margery †Mrs. Margery †Mrs. Margery †Mrs. Margery †Mrs. Margery †Mrs. Margery †Miss †Miss †Mrs. Margery †Miss †Miss †Miss †Miss †Miss †Miss †Miss †Miss TEXAS, 1884-2007 y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y Y AR OF GRAND SECRETAR †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Miss Cora Pose †Miss Cora Pose †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard †Mrs. C.C. Leonard ON ald TE TR w y well A ield es ollus v eller V THE EASTERN ST . De emple Rice ennison A. Rawlins W .G. Rogers T . Ca . Russell Holt . H.C. Sloop .T .W ASSOCIA .J. Holbrook GRAND P †Ed. Sharpe †Chauncey Penix †C.E. Bairf †Dr †Dean Gauldin †Dr †John †Dr †Frank R. Phillips †Pat Boone †James L. Lee †Walter B. Baldwin †E.B. Gauntt †Victor K †A.P. Holbrook †E.C. Couch †C.D. Miller †M.A. Childers †Clyde E. Smith †John T †A.E. Shirle †W.F. Easterling †Capt. Dan O'Connell†Wm. G. †Geo. S. Do †Miss Cora Pose †Frank Holt †L.E. †J.D. Todd †W.H. Mercer †S.A. Penix †T †J. Dixie Smith erling †Fred atts v y es W v ollus †Norman H. Read ON ellborn V offord odrie W TE wees omlinson V W fman .T a C. Burnett a Huf v elma B. Halle Viv V ASSOCIA GRAND MATR †Mrs. Pauline Smith †Mrs. Eunice Connell †Mrs. Lois Burnett †Mrs. Ruby Enloe †Mrs. Mabel Harle †Mrs. Lucile Dufner †Mrs. Flora Besst Boone†Mrs. Mildred Garlitz †Mrs. Mary Ella Scho †Earl G. Manning †Mrs. Cheba De †Mrs. Esther B. Gra †Mrs. Hattie D. Gilbert † Mrs. Lallah Mae †Mrs. Hallie Anglin †Mrs. Cynthia May †Mrs. Rose Potter †Mrs. Freda Bernhard †Mrs. Mattie M. Mitchell†Mrs. Florence Read †Mrs. Norma Allen †Mrs. Mildred Harris †W †Mrs. Robbie Dyer †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. †Mrs. Belle P †Mrs. Ri †Mrs. Margery †Mrs. LuLu LeFan †Mrs. Birdie J. Easterling †W. Gregory Hatcher †Mrs. Mary E. Roach †Mrs. Mattie A. Sebits †Mrs. Norton B. †Mrs. Stella C. †Mrs. ield ald ON w y well es ollus TR v eller V A . De THY . Rice ennison A. Rawlins W .G. Rogers T . Ca OR .T . H.C. Sloop .W .J. Holbrook W †Chauncey Penix †Chas. E. Bairf †Ed. Sharpe †Dr †Dean Gauldin †Dr †John †Frank R. Phillips †Pat Boone †E.B. Gauntt †Victor K †James L. Lee †Walter B. Baldwin †Mrs. Lillian Barnard †W.F. Easterling †A.P. Holbrook †C.D. Miller †M.A. Childers †Clyde E. Smith †John T †E.C. Couch †A.E. Shirle †Capt. Dan O'Connell†Wm. G. †Geo. S. Do †Mrs. Bessie B. Garth †J.D. Todd †Frank Holt †L.E. †John Findlater †W.H. Mercer †S.A. Penix †T †J. Dixie Smith GRAND P er y ark atts y erling †Fred es v W v ollus †Norman H. Read ellborn ON V fman offord W odrie wees omlinson V W .T THY aret L. Hose g a C. Burnett a S. Huf LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF OR v elma B. Halle W Viv V †Mrs. Mary E. Scho †Mrs. Eunice Connell †Mrs. Lois Burnett †Mrs. Pauline Smith †Mrs. Mabel Harle †Mrs. Lucile Dufner †Mrs. Flora Besst Boone†Mrs. Mildred Garlitz †Earl G. Manning †Mrs. Esther B. Gra †Mrs. Hattie D. Gilbert †Mrs. Cheba De † Mrs. Lallah Mae †Mrs. Hallie Anglin †Mrs. Cynthia May †Mrs. Lillian Barnard P †Mrs. †Mrs. Rose E. Potter †Mrs. Mattie M. Mitchell†Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Florence Read †Mrs. Norma Allen †Mrs. Mildred Harris †W †Mrs. Freda Bernhard †Mrs. Robbie Dyer †Mrs. Ri †Mrs. Beulah Rawlings †Mrs. Bessie B. Garth †Mrs. Belle P †Mrs. Margery †Miss LuLu LeFan †Mrs. Birdie J. Easterling †W. Gregory Hatcher †Mrs. Beulah Rawlings †Mrs. †Mrs. Mar †Mrs. Mary E. Roach †Mrs. Mattie A. Sebits †Mrs. Norton H. †Mrs. Stella C. ear GRAND MATR 1953 1954 1955 1956 *Demitted †Deceased ‡Suspended 1949 1950 1951 1952 1948 1946 1947 1945 1942 1943 1944 1941 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1932 1929 1930 1931 Y 1926 1927 1928 1925 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 467 Armstrong Armstrong W. W. allace allace allace allace allace allace allace allace allace W W W W W W W W W GRAND TREASURER †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton †Mrs. Jettie Hinton † Mrs. Louise † Mrs. Louise † Mrs. Frances Burbank † Mrs. Frances Burbank † Mrs. Lola † Mrs. Lola † Mrs. Frances Burbank † Mrs. Lola † Mrs. Lola † Mrs. Frances Burbank † Mrs. Lola † Mrs. Lola † Mrs. Lola † Mrs. Lola † Mrs. Lola ard ard ard ard ard ard ard ard ard ard w w w w w w w w w w TEXAS, 1884-2007 Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Armstrong Y W. W. W. W. W. W. AR OF GRAND SECRETAR †Mrs. Agnes Lee Ho †Mrs. Agnes Lee Ho †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Agnes Lee Ho †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Agnes Lee Ho †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Agnes Lee Ho †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Agnes Lee Ho †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Agnes Lee Ho †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Agnes Lee Ho †Mrs. Rebecca Miles †Mrs. Agnes Lee Ho † Mrs. Louise † Mrs. Louise † Mrs. Louise † Mrs. Frances Burbank † Mrs. Frances Burbank † Mrs. Louise † Mrs. Louise † Mrs. Frances Burbank † Mrs. Louise † Mrs. Frances Burbank † Mrs. Frances Burbank † Mrs. Frances Burbank † Mrs. Frances Burbank . er v ON ea er ield well TE W TR . Rattan atson, Jr A . Porter fers aul W T W . Davis Todd THE EASTERN ST T er B. Chamberlin †Mrs. Agnes Lee Ho v wis . R.O. Fuqua ayne P. Jones ASSOCIA aul Huffhines GRAND P † P †Harold † Joseph B. Po †H.F. Harrington †Herbert L. Arnold †J.T. Sanders † Richard †Victor Jones † O.D. Christian †Marvin B. Simpson †Perry Smithwick †James H. Goettee † Murray †Hal Burnett † Thurman L. †Dr †Gerald C. Allen †Paul C. Stoneman †Leslie G. Burnett †Le †Thurman H. Perry † Oli †Gene Belk † Ralph A. Davis † W † Charles Morris † Leland Benef †Leonard M. Ellington †Arnold P † Garland † B. F. Hutson † Graham H. Childress † Glenn Whitak † Joe E. Jef †Harry G. Cunningham ard e w ynolds a ON y TE ates ird Y y Johnston ie Mae Davis ginia L. Green f anda Fairchild ir W V ASSOCIA GRAND MATR † Mrs. Katherine Harbour †C.A. Bill'' Holmes †Mrs. Aliene Houston † Mrs. Patricia Major Neinast † Mrs. Mildred Sharpe † Mrs. Nancy Baile †Mrs. Robbie †Mrs. Sally Matrang †Mrs. Frances Herrin †Mrs. Doris Easterling † Mrs. Joyce Roberts †Mrs. Edna Earl Duk † Mrs. Mary Brown † Mrs. Molly Goodpasture †E.F. (Van) Plumlee † Mrs. Rennie Ofton † Mrs. Mary Katharine Smith †Mrs. Agnes Lee Ho †Mrs. Pearl Hall †Mrs. Thelma McRe †Mrs. Kath †Mrs. Katherine Poulis † Mrs. Lena Maye Cook † Mrs. Elise Hammack †Mrs. Marjorie Johnson † Mrs. Beulah Speer † Mrs. †Mrs. Marcella Curry †Mrs. Jean Nesbitt † Mrs. Elsie Paladino † Mrs. † Mrs. Ef † Mrs. Jane Gregory † Mrs. Betty Phillips †Mrs. Doris Ef . er ield ON er atson, Jr . Porter fers TR aul v T W . Davis A Todd THY ea T W er B. Chamberlin †Mrs. Lois Bell ictor Jones OR v wis . R.O. Fuqua . Russell Holt ayne P. Jones .L. W †J. V †Harold †Marvin B. Simpson †H.F. Harrington †Herbert L. Arnold †J.T. Sanders † Richard † O.D. Christian †James H. Goettee †Perry Smithwick †Hal Burnett † Murray †Dr †Gerald C. Allen †Paul C. Stoneman †T †Dr †Le †Leslie G. Burnett †Thurman H. Perry †Gene Belk †Oli †Ralph A. Davis † Leland Benef † Garland Rattan † W †Leonard M. Ellington †Mrs. Sherrill Cain †Arnold P † Glenn Whitak † Joe E. Jef † Graham H. Childress †Harry G. Cunningham †B. F. Hutson GRAND P ard e w ynolds a ON y y Herrin e ates ird Y THY y Johnston ie Mae Davis LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF ginia L. Green OR f ir W V †Mrs. Aliene Houston † Mrs. Katherine Harbour †C.A. Bill'' Holmes †Mrs. Thelma Joyce Alsup †Mrs. Thelma Joyce Alsup †Paul Huffhines † Mrs. Mildred Sharpe † Mrs. Nancy Baile †Mrs. Robbie †Mrs. Sally Matrang †Mrs. Frances K † Mrs. Patricia Major Neinast †Mrs. Edna Earl Duk †Mrs. Doris Easterling †Mrs. Amy Goebel † Mrs. Joyce Roberts † Mrs. Molly Goodpasture †E.F. (Van) Plumlee †Mrs. Amy Goebel †Mrs. Thelma McRe † Mrs. Mary M. Brown † Mrs. Mary Katharine Smith †Mrs. Agnes Lee Ho †Mrs. Pearl Hall † Mrs. Rennie Ofton †Mrs. Ruby Enloe †Mrs. Katherine Poulis †Mrs. Kath †Mrs. Lena Maye Cook †Mrs. Lois Bell † Mrs. Elise Hammack †Mrs. Marjorie Johnson †Mrs. Marcella Curry † Mrs. Beulah Speer † Mrs. †Mrs. Jean Nesbitt † Mrs. Elsie Paladino † Mrs. Jane Gregory † Mrs. Betty Phillips † Mrs. Ef †Mrs. Doris Ef †Mrs. Sherrill Cain ear GRAND MATR 1971 1972 1973 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1974 1965 1975 1964 1976 1963 Y 1962 1977 1959 1960 1961 1978 1957 1958 1979 1980 1982 1981 1983 1993 *Demitted †Deceased ‡Suspended 1984 1992 1986 1985 1991 1989 1990 1988 1987 468 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR ilson ilson ilson ilson allace W W W W W GRAND TREASURER Mrs. Lola Mrs. Patsy Mrs. Patsy Mrs. Betty Prater Mrs. Betty Prater TEXAS, 1884-2007 Y AR OF GRAND Alma Carter Alma Carter SECRETAR Mrs. Frances Burbank Mrs. Frances Burbank Mrs. Frances Burbank Mrs. Marjorie Errington Mrs. Patsy Mrs. Marjorie Errington Mrs. Patsy Mrs. Marjorie ErringtonMrs. Marjorie Errington Mrs. Betty Prater Mrs. Betty Prater Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Nell Smith DrennerMrs. Nell Smith Drenner Mrs. Betty Prater Mrs. Betty Prater Mrs. Nell Smith Drenner Mrs. Betty Prater Mrs. Nell Smith Drenner Mrs. Betty Prater ON TE TR er A rammell THE EASTERN ST T rees T arner W ASSOCIA Billy Combest Richard Ochs Claude Ervin Henry Martin Lee Stallings Duane Bak Ed Jack Guy Jerry L. Martin Nelson Campbell John Creel Jerry GRAND P ON wnfield TE olfe Brown ynn Bane W . Friend Y y ASSOCIA Alma Carter GRAND MATR Mrs. Rosemary Swetland Mrs. Mrs. Alma L Mrs. Yvonne Bro Mrs. Betty Mrs. Jimmie Lee McMahonMrs. Sharon Fentress Harold Mrs. Naomi Mrs. Doris J. Hester Mrs. Karen Morgenthaler Mrs. Geraldine Dusek Mrs. Nanc Mrs. Joyce Gilbert ON TR er A rammell THY T arner OR W W enneth Gregory Charles Morris K Richard Ochs Henry Martin Duane Bak Lee Stallings Ed Jack Guy Nelson Campbell John Creel GRAND P ON wnfield olfe THY ynn Bane W LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF OR anda Fairchild W W Alma Carter Mrs. Mrs. Rosemary Swetland Billy Combest Mrs. Mrs. Yvonne Bro Mrs. Alma L Mrs. Naomi Mrs. Jimmie Lee McMahon Harold Mrs. Betty Friend Mrs. Sharon Fentress Mrs. Doris J. Hester Mrs. Karen MorgenthalerMrs. Nancy Brown Jerry L. Martin Mrs. Geraldine Dusek ear GRAND MATR Y 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 2000 2001 1999 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 *Demitted †Deceased ‡Suspended 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 469

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT 470 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS, ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR AN D EASTERN STAR HOME OF TEXAS STATEMENTS OF FI NANCIAL POSITION FOR INDIVIDUAL FUNDS AUGUST 31, 2007

General Retirement Endowment Benevolent Education Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 44,502 22,487 94,016 Certificates of deposit 31 ,985 Investments held in trust 1,357,519 1,539,869 Real estate notes receivable 18,390 Prepaid expenses Accrued interest receivable 3,798 5, 169 Inventory 26,362 Restricted cash and investments: Cash and cash equivalents 3,305 Certificates of deposit 74,102 Investments held in trust 310,964 8,758,593 539,684 Accrued interest receivable 49,650 1,388 Due from other funds 1,171 Property and equipment 43,276 Other Assets 2,587 75,022

TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,510,029 $ 1,971,901 $ 8,809,414 $ 94,016 $ 618,479

LIABILITIES AN D NET AS SETS Accounts payable 70,229 850 Other accrued liabilities 5,228 Due to other funds Unearned revenue 14,968 Funds held for others

TOTAL LIABI LITIES 5,228 85,197 850

NET ASSETS Unrestricted 1,504,801 1,575,740 93,166 Temporarily Restricted 86 ,564 15,681 Permanen tly Restricted 310,964 8,722,850 602,798

TOTAL NET ASSETS 1,504 ,801 1,886,704 8.809,414 93,166 618,479

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 1,510,029 $ 1,971 ,901 $ 8,809,414 $ 94,016 $ 618,479 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 471

Exhibit 1

Humanitarian/ Fannie V. Special Endowed End~wment Ward Projects Membership und Adjusted Fund Fund Fund Sub-Account Totals Eliminations Totals

670 161,675 161,675 31 ,985 31,985 67,676 3,536,991 6,502,055 6,502,055 18,390 18,390 38,641 38,641 38,641 14,112 23,079 23,079 26,362 26,362

3,370 408 7,083 7,083 37,964 112,066 112,066 97,647 2,383,957 12,090,845 12,090,845 6,974 58,012 58,012 1,171 (1 ,171) 43,276 43,276 77,609 77,609

$ 37,964 $ 208,004 $ 2,391 ,339 $ 3,551,103 $ 19,192,249 $ (1,171) $ 19,191,078

678 71,757 71 ,757 5,228 5,228 1,171 1,171 (1, 171) 216,619 231 ,587 231,587 2,390,661 2,390,661 2,390,661

217,790 2,391,339 2,700,404 (1,171) 2,699,233

(9,786) 3,551 '103 6,715,024 6,715,024 2,964 105,209 105,209 35,000 9,671,612 9,671 ,612

37,964 (9,786) 3,551,103 16,491,845 16,491 ,845

$ 37,964 $ 208,004 $ 2,391 ,339 $ 3,551 ,103 $ 19,192,249 $ (1 '171) $ 19,191 ,078 472 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS, ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR AND EASTERN STAR HOME OF TEXAS STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2007

General Retirement Endowment Benevolent Fund / Fund Fund Fund REVENUES, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT Bulleti n sales 78,549 Dues 119,161 198,602 39,860 Gifts and donations 51,850 73,930 Grand Session revenue 151,306 Home member receipts 39,962 Investment return 50,767 64,812 311,061 3,035 Net realized and unrealized gains on investments 54,569 38,346 423,308 Other revenue 25,396 40,467 9,381 Pen sion receipts 237,384 Gain (loss) on sale of fixed assets (3,006) Administrative revenue 12,571 Special funds Supply sales 46,901 TOTAL REVENUES, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT 588,084 693,503 734.369 52,256

EXPENSES Compensation and related expenses Compensation 117,819 Payroll taxes 11,433 Housing 8,945 138,197

Administra ti ve fees 10,182 Al lowance to home members 17,452 Auto 5,296 Chapter benevolence 95,100 Depreciation 11,873 Funeral 8,414 Grand officer's examiner's & committee 10,900 Grand Session expense 157,730 Past Grand Matron jewels 1,200 Insurance 60,803 338 Investment trust fees 21 ,053 17,948 49,451 Legal and professional 26,738 4,670 General Grand Chapter per capita 40,910 Infirmary and TMRC housing 710,637 Office supplies 18,031 Othe r 11,184 662 Postage 21,494 Printing 90,787 Repairs, maintenance, copier lease 4,183 Scholarships Special funds Supplies 2,683 Telephone 3,564 Utilities 5,543 940

TOTAL EXPENSES 632,169 771,243 49.451 95,100

CHANGES IN NET ASSETS BEFORE TRANSFERS (44,085l (77,740l 684,918 (42,844l

Operating transfers in 324,941 557,550 16,500 Operating transfers out (36,278l (734,735l NET TRANSFERS 288,663 557,550 (734,735l 16,500

CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AFTER TRANSFERS 244,578 479,810 (49,817) (26,344) NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,260,223 1,406.894 8,859,231 119,510

NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR 1,504,801 s 1,886,704 8,809.414 $ 93.166 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 473

Exhibit 2

FannleV. Special Endowment Education Ward Projects Fund Adjusted Fund Fund Fund Sub-Acccunt Totals Eliminations Totals

78,549 $ 78,549 357,623 357,623 3,942 129,722 129,722 151,306 151,306 39,962 39,962 21,589 1,820 123,845 576,949 576,949 26,753 194,548 737,524 737,524 1,102 76,326 76,326 237,384 237,384 (3,006) (3,006) 12,571 12,571 129,641 129,641 129,641 46,901 46,901

52, 284 1,820 130,743 318,393 2,571.452 2,571,452

117,819 117,819 11,433 11 ,433 8.945 8,945 138,197 138,197

12,446 22,628 22,628 17,452 17,452 5,296 5,296 95,100 95,100 11,873 11,873 8,414 8,414 10,900 10,900 157,730 157,730 1,200 1,200 61, 141 61,141 223 35,762 124,437 124,437 31 ,408 31,408 40,9 10 40,910 710,637 710,637 18,031 18,031 25 11 ,871 11,871 21 ,494 21,494 90,787 90,787 4, 183 4, 183 70,000 70,000 70,000 71 ,198 71,198 71,198 2,683 2,683 3,564 3,564 6,483 6,483

70 ,223 83,669 35,762 1,737,617 1,737,617

(17,939) 1,820 47,074 282.631 833.835 833,835

36,278 935,269 (935,269) (2,658) (1,356) 143,742) (116.500) (935.269) 935,269 33, 620 (1,356) (43,742) (116.500)

15,681 464 3,332 166,131 833,835 833,835 602.798 37,500 (13, 118) 3,384.972 15,658,010 15,658,010

618,479 37,964 (9.786) 3,551 ,103 16,491 ,845 $ $ 16.491 ,845 474 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS, ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR AND EASTERN STAR HOME OF TEXAS STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR INDIVIDUAL FUNDS AUGUST 31, 2006

General Retirement Endowment Benevolent Education Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,147,964 26,343 70,360 Certificates of deposit 30,662 50,000 Investments held in trust 1,043,476 Prepaid expenses Accrued interest receivable 6,802 Inventory 28,164 Restricted cash and investments: Cash and cash equivalents 5,880 Certificates of deposit 73,500 Investments held in trust 310,964 8,775,218 521,970 Accrued interest receivable 82,842 1,448 Due from other funds 1,171 Property and equipment 59,829 Other Assets 1,096 75,022

TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,267,715 $ 1,462,607 $ 8,859,231 $ 120,360 $ 602,798

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Accounts payable 98 55,713 850 Other accrued liabilities 7,394 Due to other funds Unearned revenue Funds held for others

TOTAL LIABILITIES 7,492 55,713 850

NET ASSETS Unrestricted 1,260,223 1,095,930 119,510 Temporarily Restricted 136,381 Permanently Restricted 310,964 8,722,850 602,798

TOTAL NET ASSETS 1,260,223 1,406,894 8,859,231 119,510 602,798

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 1,267,715 $ 1,462,607 $ 8,859,231 $ 120,360 $ 602,798 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 475 476 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 477 478 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony 479 &

from the Photographs Photographs Installation of Installation

Mr. John Creel Worthy Grand Patron Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek Mrs. Geraldine 480 Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony 481 FFICERS O RAND G , Grand Secretary; Joyce Nicklas, Grand Conductress; , Grand Secretary; Joyce NSTALLED Geraldine Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron; Joyce Gilbert, Associate Gilbert, Joyce Grand Matron; Worthy Geraldine Dusek, Lillian Sandahl, Grand Chapter Sweetheart; William “Bell” Crews, William Lillian Sandahl, Grand Chapter Sweetheart; I va Dye, Grand Electa; Kathy Creel, Grand Esther; Denise McCarthy, Creel, Grand Esther; Denise Dye, Grand Electa; Kathy va Daniel Galloway, Kathey Crews, Robert “Chuck” Pierce, Matthew McCarthy, Pierce, Matthew Robert “Chuck” Crews, Kathey Daniel Galloway, Hubert Dusek, Jimmy Williams, George Drenner, David Nicklas,William David Drenner, George Williams, Hubert Dusek, Jimmy “Bill” fin, Al Caldwell, Don Prater, Janel Trees, Marion Pierce. Trees, Janel Don Prater, Al Caldwell, fin, Terry STogner, Donald Schwartz, Steven Kaltwasser, and O.B. Lee. Kaltwasser, Steven Donald Schwartz, STogner, Terry Grand Matron, Nell Smith Drenner Left to right, first row: Bennett, Gloria Bennett, Grand Chaplain; Jackie Stogner, Grand Organist; Oma Bush, Grand Ruth; Ola Grand Organist; Gloria Bennett, Grand Chaplain; Jackie Stogner, Jean Lee, Fraternal Correspondent. Warder; Grand Ptacek, Grand Martha; Georgia Mae Davis, Second row: Grand Adah; Vi Griffin, Grand MArshal; Bess Caldwell, Associate Grand Conductress; Betty Caldwell, Grand MArshal; Bess Griffin, Vi Adah; Grand Grand Patron. Worthy John Creel, Grand Patron; Associate Trees, Jerry Treasurer, Grand Prater, Second row: Thomas Grif Left to right, first row: Grand Sentinel; Gene 482 Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony John Creel, escorted byMarion Pierce Worthy GrandPatron Geraldine “Gerry”Dusek, escorted byHubertDusek W orth y Grand Matron Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony 483 Nell Smith Drenner, Grand Secretary, Drenner escorted by George Joyce Gilbert, A.G. M., A.G. Gilbert, Joyce Jimmy Gilbert escorted by rees Betty Prater, Betty Prater, Grand Treasurer, Grand Treasurer, Jerry Trees, A.G. P., A.G. P., Jerry Trees, escorted by Don Prater escorted by Janell T escorted by Janell 484 Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony Bess Caldwell, Associate escorted by Al Caldwell Grand Conductress, Thomas F. Griffin Grand Marshal, escorted by V i Griffin, “Bill” Bennett escorted by William C. Grand Chaplain, Gloria Bennett, escorted byDavid Nicklas Grand Conductress, Joyce Nicklas Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony 485 Jackie Stogner, Grand Organist Stogner Terry escorted by Oma Bush, Grand Ruth, escorted by Donald Schwartz Creel, y McCarthy escorted by escorted by w Kath Grand Adah, Grand Esther, Denise McCarthy, Matthe R.C. “Chuck” Pierce 486 Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony William “Bill”Crews, Grand Sentinel, Darren Sanders Grand Electa, Kathy Crews Geneva Dye, escorted by escorted by Steven Kaltwasser escorted by Grand Martha Ola MaeDavis, escorted byForrest Smith Grand Warder, Georgia Ptacek, Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony 487 Jean Lee, Fraternal Correspondent, escorted by O.B. Lee escorted by Lillian Sandahl, Daniel Galloway Grand Chapter Sweetheart, 488 Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony 3; Left toright: District 4;LoriGoldman,member, District5;andKathy Teele, memberDistrict 5 Jayne Y Masserang, Chairman; Left toright: Christine enger, Vice-Chairman; MickieCampbell,Secretary-Treasurer; Terrie Rosell,member, Armstrong, District4;JerreLucas, District5;and Vickie Hertenberger, At Large. Linda K.Puckett, District1;CindyG.Echols, 2; Annette Curry, District Arthur Drescher, member, District1;GarySteele,member, District1;Dwayne A.L. Casparis,member, District2;DianeDavidson, member, District3; B ADOF OARD B ADOF OARD G RAND D IRECTORS E XAMINERS Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony 489 Alma Lynn Bane, P.G.M., Alma Lynn escorted by Bill Bane Elizabeth Bordeaux, Elizabeth Bordeaux, Vermont, of P.G.M. Oulette escorted by David RESENTATIONS P MBLEM E escorted by Jim Fentress Sharon Fentress, P.G.M., 490 Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony Virginia Lynn Green,P.G.M., escorted byFloyd Green escorted by Trey Smith Wanda Fairchild, P.G.M., Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony 491 Worthy Grand Matron Grand Worthy Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek John Creel Worthy Grand Patron Worthy 492 Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony Associate GrandPatron Grand Treasurer Betty Prater, Jerry Trees,Jerry Associate GrandMatron Joyce Gilbert, Grand Secretary Nell SmithDrenner, Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony 493 Griffin, i V Grand Marshal Joyce Nicklas, Nicklas, Joyce and Conductress Grand Caldwell, Bess Grand Conductress Associate Jackie Stogner, Gloria Bennett, Grand Organist Grand Chaplain 494 Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony William “Bill”Crews, Grand Sentineland Geor Grand Warder gia Ptacek, Grand Electa;OlaMaeDa Left toright: McCarthy, Grand Adah. Grand Ruth;andDenise Grand Esther;OmaBush, Grand Martha;Kathy Creel, Geneva Dye, vis, Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony 495 orthy Advisor, orthy Grand W Grand , Presentation of the Square and Compasses, Bible by Georgia and Bible Marker and Warder Ptacek, Grand Adah Grand Denise McCarthy, oster Drill and Presentation by Jarah F w Rainbo International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and Area Rainbow Assemblies. Area Rainbow for Girls and International Order of the Rainbow 496 Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony “Gerry” Dusek, Section 10. Wellman, Section7; Tonya Foster, Section 8;MarilynLee,Section 9; Janeva Tuell, Seated: Standing: Grand Matron Seated: Emily Biddler Standing: District III;MarcelineCrensha Linda Puckett, GrandExaminer;JohnCreel, Worthy GrandPatron; Geraldine John Creel, Worthy GrandPatron andGeraldine“Gerry”Dusek, Worthy Melissa Simonton,District1;KarenKidd,II;MarthaHeff Sissy Offord, Section1;Lee Stark,Section2;Lucy Harris,Section3; , Section4, Tommie Fields,Section5; SherrieFowler, Section6;Mary Worthy GrandMatron;MelissaSimonton, District DeputyGrandMatron. D D EPUTY ISTRICT G w, DistrictIV; Vicki Smith,District V. RAND D EPUTY M ATRONS G RAND D , M ISTRICT ATRONS I ington, Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony 497 Tayse, II III ISTRICT ISTRICT ,D ,D ATRONS ATRONS M , Section 4; Bobby Straach, Section 5; Judy M RAND RAND G G y Grand Matron; Martha Heffington, District Deputy Grand Matron. y Grand Matron; Martha Heffington, EPUTY EPUTY D D orth Worthy Grand Matron; Karen Kidd, District Deputy Grand Matron. Worthy W Kathey Crews, Section 1; Mamie Pistokache, Section 2; Priscilla Section 1; Mamie Pistokache, Crews, Kathey Donna Swindle, Section 1; Brenda Stewart, Section 2; Renae Donna Swindle, Section 1; Brenda Stewart, Annette Curry, Grand Examiner; Jerry Creel, Worthy Grand Patron; Geraldine Grand Patron; Worthy Grand Examiner; Jerry Creel, Annette Curry, Cindy Echols, Grand Examiner; John Creel, Worthy Grand Patron; Geraldine Grand Patron; Worthy Examiner; John Creel, Cindy Echols, Grand Standing: Armstrong, Section 3; Helen Plaunty Standing: Seated: Seated: “Gerry” Dusek, Landers, Section 6; Robbie Langford, Section 7; Nita Norris, Section 8; Terri Hugo, Terri Landers, Section 6; Robbie Langford, Section 7; Nita Norris, Section 8; Section 10. Section 9; Dyann Ketcham, Section 4; Estelline Mikeworth, Section 6; Mary Medford, Section 7; Janice Section 4; Estelline Mikeworth, 10. Section Lawrence, Terri 9; Section Richardson, Section 8; Chris Puckett, “Gerry” Dusek, 498 Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony Section 3;LindaMalak,4;Judy Standing: Deputy GrandMatron; Vickie Hertenberger, GrandExaminer At Large. Standing: Shirley Bixenstine, Traveling Secretary. “Gerry” Dusek, Worthy Grand Matron; Vicki Smith,DistrictDeputy GrandMatron; Seated: Geraldine “Gerry”Dusek, W Seated: Mae DellFrench,Section10. Bennie SueRowe, Section7;NiccolaBilski,8;LindaEbeling,9; Section 4;Jacklin McCarn,Section5;Jo Section 10. Section 7; Virginia “Ginny” Lamb,Section8;Kerry Woods, Section 9; Alta LeeDay, Jerre Lucas,GrandExaminer; JohnCreel, W Christine Armstrong, GrandExaminer;JohnCreel, Worthy GrandPatron; Wendy Cartlidge,Section1;JenniferBatchelor, Section2;Carolyn Tullos, Earline Moore,Section1and 2;BettyGimbel,Section3;Julie D D EPUTY EPUTY G G RAND orth RAND y Grand Matron;MarcelineCrensha M M yce W Tucker, Section5;BerthaFincher, Section6; ATRONS ATRONS agner, Section 6;Doris“Dee”Bigham, D , D , ISTRICT orth ISTRICT y Grand P IV V atron; Geraldine w, District W oolf, Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony 499 for the coming year of service. Seeking HIS wisdom and guidance 500 Dusek ~ Creel Installation Ceremony “Touching the Future” Session 501 & Session

Photos from the from Photos Mr. John Creel

Worthy Grand Patron Worthy Grand Matron 125th Grand Chapter 125th Grand “Touching the Future” “Touching Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek Mrs. Geraldine 502 “Touching the Future” Session “Touching the Future” Session 503 , ATRON P REGORY G RESENTATION RAND P G ENNETH LAG AST F K P 504 “Touching the Future” Session Presentation oftheSquareand the Worthy Grand Matron Grand Adah anddaughterof Mrs. DeniseMcCarthy, Compasses by Presentation oftheHolyBible Worthy GrandMatron. granddaughter ofthe by Miss Whitney McCarthy, “Touching the Future” Session 505 on the altar in memory of Ola Mae Davis, Grand Martha, Grand of Ola Mae Davis, on the altar in memory General Grand Chapter,Texas. Grand Matron of and Past The Worthy Grand Matron places a pink rose entwined in black ribbon Grand Matron places a pink Worthy The Master of Ceremonies, Mrs. Rennie Ofton, Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron, Worthy Master of Ceremonies, Mrs. Rennie Ofton, Right 506 “Touching the Future” Session Mrs. Joyce Nicklas,GrandConductress. Grand Matron,GeneralChapterandPast GrandMatronofOklahoma; and Past GrandPatron ofOklahoma;Mrs.Barbara Benton,Most W W Left toRight: I NSTALLED illiam “Bill”Owen,Most Worthy GrandPatron, GeneralGrandChapter F Mrs. BessCaldwell, Associate GrandConductress;Mr. LOOR O FCR OF FFICERS G ENERAL G RAND C HAPTER orthy “Touching the Future” Session 507 ATRONS OF P EMBERS URISDICTIONS M J RAND G RAND G OMMITTEE ORTHY C URISDICTIONS THER W J EXAS O T IN RAND HAPTER G C ATRONS AND THER M RAND O G RAND EPRESENTATIVES OF G R ENERAL G RAND ORTHY G W 508 “Touching the Future” Session I NSTALLED T HE “S G CHOOL D RAND L ITTLE LVR THE ELIVERS O ’ S Y IESAND FFICERS I N ELLOW S ESSION S TUDENTS S CHOOL ” P D ERSONAL RILL B US P AGES “Touching the Future” Session 509 RILL D RILL D UMANITARIAN H ” with Worthy Grand Matron, Matron, Grand Worthy with EARN EPRESENTATIVES L R E W ECIPIENTS RAND G OGETHER “T ESTARL R ESTARL Marilyn Knowlton, Chairman, Worthy Grand Patron Grand Worthy Chairman, Knowlton, Marilyn 510 “Touching the Future” Session “F OR M W EMORIAL MTHE HOM S B ERVICE ELL T OLLS ” “Touching the Future” Session 511 OMMITTEE OMMITTEE C C REDENTIALS EGISTRATION C R 512 “Touching the Future” Session C HAPTERS J URISPRUDENCE U NDER C D OMMITTEE ISPENSATION “Touching the Future” Session 513 OMMITTEE C OMMITTEE C OLICIES P AWS -L Y B URPOSES AND P 514 “Touching the Future” Session I NTERNATIONAL W EBMASTER H EADQUARTERS C OMMITTEE C OMMITTEE “Touching the Future” Session 515 OMMITTEE C OMMITTEE C ROPERTIES P NDOWMENT EEDS AND ,D OES E OES ITLES T 516 “Touching the Future” Session D VLPETAND EVELOPMENT R ESOLUTIONS M ARKETING C OMMITTEE C OMMITTEE “Touching the Future” Session 517 EMBERS M ESIDENTS ARDINALS C EAR Y EXAS T TMRC R IFTY F 518 “Touching the Future” Session The Wisdom ofOurFounder Committee,presentsfundsfor Mrs. SharonHill Adams, Chairmanof Breast CancerResearch G RAND C HOIR “Touching the Future” Session 519 ANQUET B ENERAL G admire the beautiful cross ice sculpture. Grand Adah and the Worthy Grand Matron Grand Worthy Adah and the Grand The District Deputy Grand Matrons enjoy the Banquet. The District Deputy Grand Matrons enjoy 520 “Touching the Future” Session N EWLY A PPOINTED G RAND R EPRESENTATIVES “Touching the Future” Session 521 EWEL J ATRON HAPTER M C RAND RAND G G ORTHY W RAVELING HAS BEEN PASSED TO THE NEW T HE T 522 “Touching the Future” Session Worthy GrandPatron Grand Estherand Kathy Creel, John Creel, T HE J UNYIS OURNEY C OMPLETE Grand Adah Denise McCarthy, Worthy GrandMatronand Geraldine Dusek, ! 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 523

INDEX 524 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

–A–

Address of Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek ...... 172 Address of Mr. John Creel ...... 173 Amendments ...... 243

–B–

Benediction of Session ...... 460 Board of Directors ...... 66 Board of Grand Examiners...... 66 Board Reports: Board of Directors: Report No. 1 ...... 267 Report No. 2 ...... 269 Report No. 3...... 273 Report No. 4 ...... 275 Report No. 5...... 276 Report No. 6...... 277 Report No. 7 ...... 280 Report No. 8 ...... 280 Report No. 9...... 241, 281 Report No. 10...... 281 Board of Grand Examiners: District I ...... 363 District II ...... 365 District III...... 367 District IV...... 368 District V ...... 369 Grand Examiner-at-Large...... 370 Budget...... 270

–C–

Chapters Consolidated and Demised ...... 225 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 525

Committee Reports: Bulletin ...... 394 By-Laws...... 282 Cardinals on Parade...... 396 Credentials ...... 170, 354 Chapters U.D...... 199 Development and Marketing ...... 305 Endowment Fund...... 288 ESTARL ...... 330 Fraternal Correspondent ...... 296 Humanitarian ...... 322 International Headquarters ...... 285 Jurisprudence ...... 240, 243 Let Freedom Ring ...... 400 March of the ABC’s...... 397 Membership and Visitation ...... 400 Pediatric Services ...... 395 Purposes and Policies ...... 303 Registration ...... 371 Resolutions ...... 286 Rob Morris Jewel ...... 400 Shop Wisely...... 398 Stars Molding the Future...... 397 Supporting Our Troops ...... 399 Titles, Deeds and Properties ...... 305 Webmaster ...... 285 Wisdom of our Founders...... 301 Yearbook ...... 397 Compilation of Constitutional Amendments ...... 336

–D –

District Deputy Grand Matrons Reports: District I...... 374 District II ...... 378 District III ...... 379 526 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

District IV ...... 381 District V ...... 383

–E–

Election of Officers...... 377 Elections, Recap on ...... 377 ESTARL ...... 309, 330

–F–

Fifty Year Members ...... 226

–G –

General Banquet ...... 135 Grand Representatives ...... 67 Greetings: Mrs. Rennie Ofton Right Worthy Associate Grand Conductress ...... 139 Mr. John Creel Worthy Grand Patron ...... 155 Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Dusek Worthy Grand Matron ...... 156

–I–

Independent Audit Report...... 469 Installed Grand Officers ...... 63 Installation of Officers 2007-2008 ...... 407 Introductions ...... 178

–J–

Jurisprudence Reports: Amendment No. 1 ...... 243 125TH SESSION GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS 527

Amendment No. 2 ...... 247 Amendment No. 3 ...... 251 Amendment No. 4 ...... 252 Amendment No. 5 ...... 254 Amendment No. 6 ...... 256 Amendment No. 7 ...... 258 Amendment No. 8 ...... 259 Amendment No. 9 ...... 260 Amendment No. 10 ...... 261 Amendment No. 11 ...... 263

–M–

Membership Totals ...... 224 Memorial...... 37 Most Worthy Grand Matron Address ...... 175 Most Worthy Grand Patron Address...... 178

–O–

Official Program ...... 1 –P–

Past Grand Officers 1884 - 2007 ...... 465 Presentations: Bible Presentation ...... 161 Bible, Square and Compasses ...... 161 Flag Presentations ...... 162 Grand Officers for 2006-2007...... 15, 45, 63 Humanitarian Program for 2006-2007 ...... 452 Installing Grand Officers...... 440

–R–

Recap on Elections ...... 464 528 2007 PROCEEDINGS $ ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

Recognitions: Fifty-Year Members ...... 226 Reports: Parliamentarian ...... 198 Worthy Grand Matron ...... 200 Supplemental Report of the Worthy Grand Matron ...... 214 Worthy Grand Patron...... 216 Final Report of the Worthy Grand Patron ...... 220 Grand Chaplain ...... 315 Grand Secretary...... 222 Grand Treasurer...... 233 Texas Cardinals ...... 289 Ritualistic Ceremonial Opening ...... 172

–S –

Session Program ...... 1– 62 Sessions: Thursday Afternoon Ceremonial Opening ...... 159 Friday Morning ...... 195 Friday Afternoon ...... 293 Friday Evening ...... 307 Saturday Morning ...... 327 Saturday Evening ...... 433

–W–

Worthy Grand Matron’s Special Projects...... 281