12 Star – Lite Magazine January 2016 Volume 52, Issue 5 you can attend so Tina Vredenburgh Worthy Grand Matron 21 2 this exciting journey is the friends we meet along the way. Please attend events in your district. Don’t forget about the Golden Chain of Membership pin that is available to all members who earn 100 points. Traveling to other chapters and districts and attending receptions is a good way to accumulate points. You can earn chains to attach to your pin by signing petitions for new members. You will receive one link for each petition you sign after initiating the new members. Look for ways to accumulate points in our official calendar. Be sure and add up your points. Sister Tina will award the membership pins when we are in your District at Official Visits. I look forward to seeing each of you as we travel. I will close with this: “Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.” Abraham Lincoln Indiana Larry Frost, WGP 12 3 "Devil with the Blue Dress" Seymour Chapter #134, held a Reception honoring Wanda Gray, Grand Adah of Indiana Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, at Central Christian Church on September 19, 2015. Guests were greeted for pictures in the Lobby of the Church. Pedestals topped with baskets of blue flowers and connected with garland of greenery surrounded the picture area where the honored guest and her husband were seated beside a pedestal with the emblems of Adah's station. In the Sanctuary the Pulpit was flanked by 2 bouquets of silk hydrangeas with an appliquéd landscape of Adah with WGM Tina Vredenburgh, Grand Adah Jephtha on the front. The Worthy Grand Wanda Gray, WGP Larry Frost Matron's Bible was on the Altar. Visitors were welcomed by Worthy Matron Brenda Goss. Assisting with the Skura, Grand Conductress; Diana Surfus, activities were: Associate Patron, Rick Associate Grand Conductress; Les Simonton, Smith; Conductress, Gale Acton; and Grand Chaplain, and his wife, Cheryl; Alice Organist, Rebecca Roland, Past Grand Rogers, Grand Ruth; Jenny Nicholson, Grand Organist. Photographers for the afternoon Esther; Sheryl Lentz, Grand Martha, and her were Paul Barnett and Kristie Batey. husband, Cliff; Phyllis Graff, Grand Electa, The Conductress presented Wanda and her husband, Dick; Charlene Holley, Gray at the Altar and after accessorizing Grand Warder; Robert DeRolf, Grand Sentinel, her as "the 'devil' with the blue dress on" and his wife, Melody. and Brother Denver as Elvis complete with The District Deputies and spouses, the sideburns, escorted them to the East past Pretty Penguins and their Snow Buddies, the S&S Bouquet of Love Grand Family escorted and introduced were from District 1, singing the "Devil with the Blue Dress". 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, The Tribute was given by Betty and 21. Swisher, PGM, and Fred Smith, PGP. Introduced from the floor were the S&S Sister Wanda then introduced Worthy Bouquet of Love Grand Family, Grand Grand Matron, Tina Vredenburgh, and Chapter Committee Members, Grand Worthy Grand Patron, Larry Frost. Representatives, Worthy Matrons and Worthy Escorted across the East and introduced Patrons, Past Matrons and Past Patrons and were Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Past Grand Organists, and Kylie Batey, Grand Patrons: Loretta Riehl, OES Representative Drill Leader of International Order of Rainbow to the Masonic Home Board, and her for Girls in Indiana. husband, Jack; and Dwayne Taylor, Grand Escorted across the East were Wanda's Trustee and Past Grand Patron, and his family: her husband, Denver; their 2 sons and wife, Geneva. their families; and Wanda's brother and sister- The Dare to Dream Grand Family in-law. escorted and introduced were: Nancy The Benediction was given by Dwayne Frost, wife of the WGP; George Taylor, PGP, with Larry Frost, WGP, giving Vredenburgh, husband of the WGM; Jill the Table Grace. Dinner instructions were Rice, Associate Grand Matron and her given by Rick Smith, AP. husband, Jon; Ron Mendenhall, Associate Grand Patron and his wife, Karen; Cindy Submitted by Margaret Kroman, PD 12 4 ‘Yellow Rose Garden Reception’ September 26th potential-there’s no limit. was a great day for When it comes to how ‘Our Girl in Yellow,’ many dreams your Alice Rogers, Grand heart can hold-there’s Ruth. Alice was no end.” honored at the The Grand Chapter ‘Yellow Rose Garden Committee members Reception’ by and Grand Represen- Hanover Chapter tatives stood. She then #525 and District #3 thanked Hanover at Calvary Baptist Chapter and District 3 Church in Madison. for all their support and The Meet and encouragement. She Greet portion began thanked other special at 2 pm with pictures groups: her husband taken under an arch Jim; daughters Sierra of yellow roses, Austin, Shirley Herrick Alice’s favorite flower and Shonica Hartless; her because they symbolize Alice Rogers, center, with the Starfighters son-in-law Mark Hartless; friendship. and her grandchildren, Refreshments were Derek Herrick, Veronica yellow punch, yellow rose mints and other Hartless and Mason Hartless; and her Psi yellow snacks. After visiting, the guests Iota Xi Sorority sisters who also helped this retired to the sanctuary for the program. day. Lynn Murphy, WM, greeted everyone and Alice thanked WM Lynn Murphy, LaVonna Risk, PGM, gave the invocation. Scottsburg WP Tim Allen, Conductress Alice was presented at the altar, then Marsha Daugherty, Organist Freda escorted East by the Showers of Blessings Sommerfield and photographer Conner Grand Family. Elizabeth Lashley, PGM, and Olberding. Special thanks went to Carol Darrell Arthur, PGP, delivered the tribute. Allen of Scottsburg Chapter for the loan of Alice introduced Tina Vredenburgh, WGM, the ‘Ruth’ statue. and Larry Frost, WGP. They gave Alice gifts She also thanked Mandy Lyons, whose of a crocheted pillow and a framed lace star. beautiful voice enthralled the guests with Alice introduced the Past Grand Matrons musical presentations. Mandy is an opera and Past Grand Patrons and spouses with the student at Indiana Universities’ prestigious thought that “Dreams are like sunshine. Jacobs School of Music. They light up our days.” The Dare to Dream Alice left everyone with this thought: Grand Family was escorted and introduced “When I give you a yellow rose, I wish you and reminded that “Nothing in this world is the peace that heaven knows. As you look more precious than your dreams.” Fifteen upon its beauty and feel the love, know that “Pretty Penguins”, our Dare to Dream our friendship is blessed from above. Accept District Deputies, and their Snow Buddy my yellow rose with love and peace. I pray husbands were escorted and introduced. She that your joy in the lord will never cease.” charged them to “let your dreams carry you We enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by on wings of promise all the way to the stars.” the culinary arts students of the Southeastern The Showers of Blessings ‘Rays of Career Center. Tables were decorated with Sunshine’ and their ‘Suncatcher’ spouses compote dishes, each holding a yellow rose. were escorted to the East. They each carried A golden rose charm was placed at each their costumed Kangaroos for a reunion with place setting. Alice’s own ‘Allie McRoo.’ They were reminded: “When it comes to your own 12 5 “JENNY LANE” Woods, PM, down “JENNY LANE”, a clever walk down memory lane by the Moments of Freedom in Time Grand Family. Deby Thomas, GGCCM and PGM, and Rob Maines, PGP, were introduced and a Tribute given. Deby and Rob presented her a beautiful wood carving and a love gift from the Moments of Freedom in Time Grand Family. Jenny greeted her guests. Tina Vredenburgh, WGM, and Larry Frost, WGP, were introduced. They presented a framed crocheted doily and crocheted pillow. Jennifer Nicholson, Grand Esther, with her brother Assisted by Jan Warner, PM, Arnold Tim Woods and sister Barb Woods, PM Custer, PP, and David Trobaugh, PP, Jenny welcomed the following with lessons learned from trees: 1 General Grand Chapter A reception honoring Jennifer Nicholson, Committee Member; 6 PGMs and PGPs and Grand Esther, was held at Taylor High spouses; 11 members of the Dare to Dream School on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Over Grand Family and spouses; 14 DDs and 150 guests were greeted by members of spouses; Grand Chapter Committee Center Chapter #108. Appointments; Grand Representatives; WMs The entrance was decorated with white and WPs; PMs, PPs and PG Organists; columns draped in purple. Social time Distinguished Officers of Masonic and refreshments included Chex Mix and Affiliated Bodies; 3 Officers of Youth Sparkling Punch. Guests had pictures taken Groups; and other guests. Family members with Jenny on a white bench in front of a introduced were: Jenny’s brother Tim backdrop of trees. A white pedestal Woods, sister Barb Woods, aunt Mary supported the crown and scepter. Helen Sprunger, cousins Pat and Marissa Menge, Herrell, PM, chronicled the day with photos. and “Kokomo Family” Tom and Marie After the prelude by Dottie Pilley, PM, Davis and daughter Abby. Jennifer Mansur, WM of Center Chapter, Also recognized were the Footprints in welcomed guests. Dwight Singer, PGP, Time and Moments of Freedom in Time escorted Jenny into the auditorium Grand Families as well as Center Chapter decorated in the west with purple and white and D#15. tulle and lights donning white lilies and Queen Esther (Stephanie Erny) bows. The east was draped in silver, backing approached the east. She told of her life and a yellow butterfly in a tree, a reminder of her of the challenges that she faced. What beloved husband Bob. A projection of her wonderful entertainment.