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OLD IS WHEN: 'OLD' IS WHEN... Your friends compliment you On your new alligator shoes And you're barefoot. 'OLD' IS WHEN... A sexy lady catches your fancy And your pacemaker opens the garage door, 'OLD' IS WHEN... Going bra-less Pulls all the wrinkles out of your face. 'OLD' IS WHEN... You don't care where your spouse goes, Just as long as you don't have to go along. 'OLD' IS WHEN... You are cautioned to slow down by the doctor instead of by the police |
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Members List:
Links Section
Grand Matron:
SHARON V. HAASE
Grand Patron:
BLAKE A. BUCKNER
A/G/ Matron:
KAREN MARSHALL KING
A/G/Patron:
ROBERT O. SHARPE
Grand Secretary:
LOIS M. CARLSEN
Grand Treasurer:
BURNIECE HERENDEEN
G/Conductress:
JANET R. SIANO
A/G/Conductress:
NORMA J. REYNOLDS
Web Master:
RON CHARRON
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Welcome to our OES NEWS PAGEThis NEWS PAGE is provided for the dissemination of news of general interest to
members of the Order of the Eastern Star of the Grand Chapter of New York and
our Affiliated Youth Groups.
If you have information that you feel is pertinent to the general membership,
of these organizations, forward it in the contact box at the bottom of this
page and please add your address to our membership list.
If you wish to receive our daily/weekly newsletter, register in the box below and check the
little box. If this type appears too small, Click on the page, hold down the "ctrl" button and spin
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DINNERS - YOUTH ACTIVITIES - GROUP REUNIONS and OES HOME
information is located in a section below our "OES NEWS" This site is public ~ Ron
Our 2009 Leaders
Sharon V. Haase, Grand Matron and
Blake A. Buckner, Grand Patron
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from rcharron@frontiernet.net
If you are using a work e-mail address, notify your company's IT department. ALSO...When you
change your email address ... please remember to inform me! I have a few of you with addresses
which bounce ... I don't know if your mailbox is full or if you have changed email addresses.
SPOT AN ERROR ? ~ WANT SOMETHING ADDED or REMOVED ?
PLACE IT IN THE BOX AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THIS PAGE AND SEND IT TO ME
NOTE:
The Grand Officers listed under the MEMBERS LIST, may also be contacted directly by email,
by clicking on their name.
NOTE: A new link has been added to this page. It is the NY Masonic Youth News and is a good reference
for up to date activities and information regarding our Youth Groups. TAKE A LOOK!!!!
LAST UPDATE ~~~ WEDNESDAY ~ 07-01-2009 ~ 11:00 AM
- - - UPCOMING EVENTS - - - - -
PILGRIMAGE DAY AT ORISKANY
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
Pilgrimage Day at Oriskany on July 25, 2009 is not far off and it is our wish as Chairpersons to invite you to join us for
a wonderful day with family and friends on the grounds of the Eastern Star Campus. The theme this year will be an Old
Fashioned County Fair, so start thinking of a spectacular outfit to wear. This will be an exciting event honoring
M.W. Sharon V. Haase, Grand Matron and M.W. Blake A. Buckner, Grand Patron.
What is planned will be a chicken and pulled pork barbeque catered by Dinosaur BBQ of Syracuse
at the cost of $20.00 per person and will be served at 6 pm. There will also be a wine and beer bar beginning at 5 pm.
In order to insure a place is reserved for you, as there will only be open seating, we suggest that you send your request
and check for your dinner reservation as soon as possible. DINNER WILL BE BY RESERVATION ONLY. Please, be sure to
include your name, present Grand Office (if applicable) and your District. The DEADLINE for reservations is July 1, 2009.
Your BBQ and BAR tickets will be available at a designated table during Pilgrimage Day.
The ATTIRE FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE CASUAL.
It has been requested that any persons, districts, or groups wishing to make presentations to the Most Worthy Grand Matron
give an envelope to the Grand Marshal, R.W. David Riha prior to the BBQ. The envelope should contain the names of the donors,
the fund to which the gift is intended and the amount of the gift. These gifts will be announced and acknowledged by Most Worthy Sharon.
It is our hope that all who read this will be able to attend this annual event. Bring a friend or a sister or a brother who
have never been to Pilgrimage Day to enjoy for the first time the warmth and friendship that is ours to give.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Bruce and Diane
585-624-3674 - bgw9096@frontiernet.net
Reservation for:
PILGRIMAGE DAY Bar-B-Q – Saturday, July 25, 2009
Send reservations to Diane Whitmore,
3162 County Road #37
Bloomfield, NY 14469-9547 NO LATER THAN July 11, 2009
Make checks payable to the OES. Thank you.
Name: _______________________________________Office__________________________________________
Telephone _____________________________District _______________________
My check ($20.00 each) in the amount of $_______________ is enclosed.
SCHEDULE
2009 SOCIAL VISITS -DEDICATIONS - RECEPTIONS ~ Etc.
PILGRIMAGE WEEK
21 & 22 JULY - TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY
Grand Line visits to Residents of the Home - Pounder Hall and
Masonic Home
23 JULY - THURSDAY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
O.E.S. HOME - BOARD ROOM 8:30 AM
23 & 24 JULY - THURSDAY & FRIDAY
SET UP BOOTHS AND RESIDENTS SALES
25 JULY - SATURDAY
PILGRIMAGE DAY and TESTIMONIAL BAR-B-QUE
IN THE PAVILION on the grounds of the Campus
SATURDAY – AUGUST 1
EDA CHAPTER ~ SOCIAL VISIT
Kinderhook, NY
SUNDAY – AUGUST 2
MARY JANE HOLMES CHAPTER ~ 100th ANNIVERSARY
EAGLE STAR CHAPTER #350 of the
ONTARIO-SENECA-YATES DISTRICT
cordially invites you to the
HOMECOMING of
RW ELAINE R. MILNER, Commissioner of Apeals-West
and
RW. CAROLANN M. FARNUNG, A/G/Marshal
Accompanied by
RW. Mary Ruggles, DDGM and RW. Clayton R. Ruggles, DGL
each of which will continue in office in 2010
PHELPS HOTEL -Phelps, NY.
Social Hour: 5:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM
Meeting 8:00 PM
SATURDAY - AUGUST 8
2002 WISHMAKERS
Everyone is invited to a "PICNIC" to be held at the OES Home in the Pavilion on Saturday August 8 beginning at around NOON.
We will have hot dogs and burgers and a grill - if you would bring a dish to pass it would be great.
There is ample parking and it will be rain or shine.
Let us know if you can make it and we'll plan accordingly.
Send us a message or see us at Pilgrimage Day to let us know if you are going to be with us.
See you soon,
Eva and Walt - raemidzi@juno.com
SATURDAY – AUGUST 22
EXCELSIOR SOUTHERN LIGHT CHAPTER ~ 100th ANNIVERSARY
Big Flats, NY
FRIDAY-SUNDAY ~ 9/11-13/2009
100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER HEADQUARTERS in WASHINGTON, DC.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 19
RENOVAH LINCOLN KIAMESHA CHAPTER ~ SOCIAL VISIT &
100th ANNIVERSARY
Liberty, NY.
WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 23
CAMBRIDGE VALLEY CHAPTER ~ SOCIAL VISIT &
POT LUCK DINNER 6 PM.
Cambridge, NY
MONDAY ~ 9/28/2009
VERMONT NIGHT – in the WARREN - WASHINGTON DISTRICT
GRAND SESSIONS 2009
OCTOBER 09 THRU 12TH - BINGHAMTON, NY - AT THE FORUM
FRIDAY - 10-09-09
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 8:30 AM - 5 PM
REGISTRATION - 12 to 4 PM -
Membership Committee Mtng. TBA
Secretaries Mtng. TBA
Followed by
"MASKED" TESTIMONIAL DINNER - TIME = T.B.A.
SATURDAY - 10-10-09
OPENING OF SESSIONS - ALL DAY
SUNDAY - 10-11-09
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE AND
DRAPING OF THE ALTAR MEMORIAL SERVICE
MONDAY - 10-12-09
MORNING 10:00 AM - ELECTION OF OFFICERS
EVENING - 6:30 PM - INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
NOTE: This is a tentative schedule and may be updated during the coming months.
Information regarding registration for Grand Chapter 2009 was sent out in mid spring. All hotel reservations will be made thru the Convention Dept. of the Chamber of Commerce. If you require information and did not receive it, contact the Grand Chapter Office at oesorisk@hotmail.com
GROUP LUNCHEONS / DINNERS/ MEETINGS, Etc...
1997 & 2000 - GROUP LUNCHEON
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2009
Binghamton Regency Hotel - Link-Watson Room
Deluxe Luncheon Buffet - 1 PM - Cost $16.50
Reservations to: - Mrs. Helen A. Weldon
2446 Hillview Drive, Apt. 17 – Cato, NY 13033
Ph: 315.626.2603
Payable to: OES 2000 CLUB – Due - October 1st.
FOUR DISTRICT DINNER
F.H.H.M. – LIVINGSTON – C/E & W/W
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2009
Kilmer Brasserie & Steakhouse - 31 Lewis Street
Binghamton NY 13901
Super Sirloin of Beef Buffet - Cost $26.00
5:30 PM Cash Bar - Dinner: 6:30 PM
Contact the DGL of any one of the Four Districts
1987/1998 GROUP DINNER
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2009
Cortese Restaurant - 117 Robinson Street
Binghamton, NY
Social Hour 6 – 7 PM - Please arrive by 6:30 to place dinner order
Dinner from menu at 7:00 PM Reservation to:
Robert Bratton - 1450 West Blood Rd.
East Aurora, NY, 14052 -rbratton1@roadrunner.com or
2005 Group Luncheon
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2005
Kilmer Brasserie & Steakhouse - 31 Lewis Street
Binghamton NY 13901
A delicious Buffet Luncheon
1:15PM - Cost - $20.00 all inclusive
The restaurant is located about three blocks from the convention center
Checks should be sent to: Gail Whitney
627 Coffeen Street - Watertown, NY 13601
*** ITEMS OF INTEREST - OES HOME ***
~ O.E.S. CAMPUS NEWS ~
A NEW request from The ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT:
THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU!!!
WE NOW HAVE ALL THE BOXES THAT WE NEED!!! Thank you,
Cindy A. Eckerson
Administrative Assistant
Eastern Star Campus
Dear Members,
Just a quick note to say a formal thank you to all of you who have made lap robes for our residents here at the Home. They are very much appreciated.
It was suggested that we let you all know, for the resident to benefit the most by the lap robes, they should be made with a width of approximately 38” and a length of approximately 46” and with a tight crochet or knit. If the robe is too small, it doesn’t cover their lap and legs for added warmth; if it is too big, they will get caught in their wheelchairs or they may trip on it and fall; and if they are loosely crocheted or knitted with holes, they do not keep the resident warm from any drafts.
Again, thank you.
Cindy A. Eckerson
THE DAY CARE CENTER
Continues to accept "UPC - TAGS" from the following products. Campbell’s Soup Labels – the front label is no longer acceptable. You must clip just the UPC codes from the labels – there is usually a box around the UPC bar code. Cut along this box.
ONLY the UPC Code from:
Campbell’s Beans Products
Campbell’s Condensed 10 oz. Soups
Campbell’s Condensed 26 oz. Soups (Family Size)
Campbell’s Low Sodium Soups
Campbell’s Fat Free Soups
Campbell’s Kitchen Classic Soups (18-19 oz.)
Campbell’s Tomato Juices (12 oz., 32 oz., 46 oz., 64 oz., multipacks)
Campbell’s SpaghettiOs, Any Shape Pasta
Campbell’s Gravies
Campbell’s Chunky Soups
Campbell’s Chunky Chili
Campbell’s Healthy Request Soups
Campbell’s Select Soups
Campbell’s Select Gold Label Soups (carton)
Swanson Canned Chicken
HITS SINCE BEGINNING
0,000 02-01-07
12,000 12-31-07
24,400 12-31-08
26,402 02-28-09
27,426 03-31-09
28,318 04-30-09
29,610 07/01/09
***** 2009 GENERAL INFORMATION *****
GRAND MATRON – Sharon V. Haase
MOTTO: …..Sharing, Volunteering and Helping, Builds Amazing Bonds
THEME: …..Improving the World One Star at a time.
SYMBOL: .. The Gold Star Fish
HYMN: …… "You'll never Walk Alone"
COLORS: ..Red, Cream and Gold
FLOWERS: ..1 Red Rose, 3 Cream mini-carnations and 1 violet with gold ribbon
SPECIAL PROJECT: ….Shriner's Orthopedic Hospital for Children
SPECIAL SYMBOL: ….. RED HIGH TOP SNEAKER to help us to remember children with spinal defects and to
“Walk For Those, Who Can’t Walk For Themselves.”
GRAND PATRON’S SPECIAL PROJECT: "Wounded Warrior Project"
FLOWERS AND COLORS OF THE GRAND LINE
2010
ASSOC. GRAND MATRON – Karen Marshall-King
COLORS: ….. Fuchsia and Navy
FLOWERS: …Fuchsia Carnation with Navy and Silver Ribbon
2011
GRAND CONDUCTRESS - Janet R. Siano
COLORS: ……Dark Purple and Dark Green
FLOWERS: … White Carnation with Daisy, Dark Purple and Dark Green Ribbon
2012 ASSOC. GRAND CONDUCTRESS – Norma Reynolds
COLOR: …….. Lavender (Amethyst)
FLOWERS: … 2 Daises with a little Ivy with a Lavender and Silver Ribbon
