The regular stated meeting of Chenango Chapter #135 was held in its rooms Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 7:00 pm.   The chapter opened in short form.  The WM greeted 17 officers, and members.

On Role Call of Officers the following were reported absent:  Patron, Assoc Patron, two trustees, sentinel and the points of Adah and Electa.

The minutes of the previous meeting were not read for information.

Under sickness and distress the following was reported:  the WP is recovering well from knee surgery.  He won $24.00 on the lottery tickets that chapter sent to him.  S. Teresa thanked the get well card that was sent to her.  A card was circulated for S. Claire and sent to her.  WS Jane is having some good days.  Her spirits are good.  She managed shopping for new clothes as she is down to a size 8.  Her daughter, Niki is expecting so she will be grandma again.  The benefit for her is Saturday.  S. Nancy and S. Kathy shopped for the “flower” basket for the benefit.  It is huge and beautiful.  They were given a round of applause for their efforts.  S. Kathy also fixed a basket for the auction for children.  Under Joy, S. Constance graduated with her BA and is now a certified elementary teacher.  S. Constance was escorted to the east and the WM presented her with a wedding gift from the chapter.

Since it has been quite some time since we have marched in, we spent quite a bit of time practicing.  We will practice some more at the next meeting.

Petitions for membership:  The petition for membership was presented from Linda Whiteford.  ½ of the initiation fee accompanied the petition.  S. Secretary made the motion to accept the petition and the WM appointed an investigation committee of herself, Becky Burrows and B. Dennis with B Lou as sponsor, seconded by WS Bonnie and carried.

Unfinished Business:  Tomorrow night is Lafayette’s Official Visit and we will serve their refreshments.  We will meet in the Parking lot at 6:45 and car pool.  The collection of books is ongoing for the DDGM’s project.  The Grand Matron’s visit to Broome Chenango District is Saturday night.  We discussed refreshments at our Official Visit and decided on an assortment of finger foods.  A sign up sheet will circulate at the next meeting.  Plans for the Purple Club dinner on Friday night are in place.  Shirley and Yvonne will prepare chicken and potatoes for cooking and Dennis and Marge will cook the meal.  Francis and Constance will help with serving and clean up.  We expect 19 so should realize a good profit.

New Business:  S. Conductress read the items requested for Pilgrimage Day.  She will have lists to hand out at the next meeting.  The Eastern Light Lodge has requested a dinner on June 5 for their  honors night.  The motion was made by S. Carol Sue, seconded by S. Constance and carried that we do this dinner.  More details to follow.  Eastern Light Lodge has reserved the Lions Club park for July 12 to hold a picnic for Chenango Chapter, Oxford Lodge, and Lafayette Chapter.  The meat will be paid for from the monies we made jointly two years ago.  This will be a social time together.  We will meet about 3:00 and eat when the meat is ready.  Others will be asked to bring covered dishes.

Communications:  Windsor Chapter Official Visit, May 14 at 7:00.  Round Hill Chapter Official Visit on May 6, 7:00.  Grand Matrons Testimonial dinner, July 26.  Delaware Sullivan Grand Matron’s visit on May 21.  Sherburne Tianderah official Visit on May 19, 7:30.

The WM honored chapter past matrons and patrons with a poem.

Courtesies of the East were extended to 2 past grand officers and 3 past matrons and patrons.  Also to 1 present matron.  The attendance award was won by S. Secretary.

Receipts of the evening were GOO $26.00

 

 

Respectfully submitted