The minutes of the regular stated meeting of Chenango Chapter #135 opened on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 with Worthy Sister Marge and Worthy Brother Tony presiding in the East, with 17 members present.  The Chapter was opened in short form.  The worthy Matron greeted all and courtesies of the East were extended to RWS Bobbie Brundage.

 

With the Roll Call of Officers the following were absent: the Associate Conductress, two Trustees, Musician, Asst. Marshall, Esther, and Chaplain.

 

Sickness/Distress/Joy:  S. Sue Freitag is recovering from her knee surgery. B. Bob Nesbitt also is home and recovering.  A card for all to sign will be sent out to S. Roberta Pierson on her 95^th birthday.  S. Pat Burke from Trinity Chapter had surgery and is in Wilson Hospital.  S. Betty and B. Lou’s grandchild Lilah is gaining weight and now is up to 5 pounds; she still is in Albany NICU.  S Carol Ann and B Doug say hello and good luck on our District Night 

 

Unfinished Business:  We have two petitions for membership, Wanda Wildenstein and Ann Eggleston.  They have paid ˝ of the initiation fee.  A motion was made by R.S. Yvonne to accept the petitions and W.B. Dennis seconded.   Motion passed.  We balloted on the petitions and the ballot was clear.

 

Old Business: RWS Yvonne has new ritual covers, red and white, for $5.00. 

A tour of the OES Home is possible with 2-3 weeks advanced notice.  Discussion was tabled until later in the spring.   April 4^th is the Easter egg hunt.  There are still 20 dozen eggs left to stuff.  Meet at 8:30-9:30 at the high school hill.

 

New Business:  Our District Night is now April 22 and the refreshments will be finger food. Note the date change!! 

A letter was sent from our OES Home in Oriskany that any contributions to help save the home are welcome.  The OES Home is funded by investments and as the stock market is not doing well, money is desperately needed.  Please give as much as you can.  Any amount is welcomed

 

New Business:  The Grand Matron and Grand Patron have announced a new “Achievement Award” which will celebrate OES members’ service to our order, District and/or Chapter.  This award will be presented at Grand Chapter, October 10,11, 12.  Nominations need to be sent to the Grand Matron and Grand Patron by July 31.

 

Attached is the Family Weekend Meeting schedule and hour-by-hour activities!

For Family Days, advanced chicken orders will be taken, $4.50 per chicken half.

 

No bills this evening.

The Mason of the Year, Oxford Lodge #175, is our own Dennis Youngs.  Congratulations to you!! 

 

We will have District Night practice on our next meeting.

The Good of the Order was $26.25.

 

The Chapter closed in good order.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

WS Betty Moubray, Secretary

 

 

Family Weekend Meeting Schedule

 

The one-day event will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Lions Club Park.  The tentative schedule is as follows:

 

10 AM – Gathering – enjoy coffee and sweets to start the day.  Check out the Sharebooth and buy tickets

 

11 AM – Bag Auction – each person should bring a wrapped gift of about $5.00 value

 

12 noon – lunch -  BBQ half chicken will be $4.50 and sides, with each side costing about $.50.  The sides will be salt potatoes, baked beans and coleslaw.  Also available will be hot dogs, hamburgers and sausages.

 

1:30  PM– Mystery Game – with Bobbie and Larry

 

2:30 PM – Sharebooth Drawings – tickets will still be 5 for $1.00 and the item should be worth $30.

 

3:30 PM – Cleanup  - by everyone

 

 

There will be a presale of chicken so that a count can be given to Tony or David.  Lafayette Chapter will do the coleslaw.  Brownies will again be made by members for dessert.  The following volunteered to make them:  Pauline, Tony, Carol, Bobbi, and Shirley.

 

 

The next meeting will be Saturday, March 14, at 9:30 AM at Tioughnioga Chapter.  Come and enjoy a breakfast at the cost of $6.00.

 

 

This should be a fun day for all!!