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Western Reserve Chapter #71
Order of the Eastern Star

Historian Report 2010

The 113th year of Western Reserve Chapter began in a grand style when the Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Ohio, our own Janice Goerss installed the officers into their respective stations. Little did we know what a Grand Adventure we would be experiencing this year. Our Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron, Janet and Jim Federer had many surprises in store for us this year.

Our Worthy Matron enjoys celebrating holidays and her Scottish heritage. Our winter meetings we learned about Santa Lucia Day and also had a visit from a very special visitor who gave all the good members a wonderful treat. January we renewed our obligation and then had a pot luck celebrating the end of the Christmas season with masks, games and enjoying waisal in honor of 12th night.

In February we learned about the Scottish poet Robert Burns while the chapter room was adorned by members wearing plaid. The first of many initiations began as a new member joined our ranks. Valentines Day and our annual Pie Night in honor of Past Matron Marcia Morgan ended the month's activities.

The officers and members never knew what to expect from this years Worthy Matron and Patron. Many meetings found the officers coming into the chapter room wearing different attire, reindeer antlers, bunny ears, four leaf clovers, and masks and even riding on brooms. Each meeting in the dining room our Worthy Patron gave an interesting toast to end the evening.

Spring arrived with the celebration of Easter and Purim. A lesson in the history of Queen Esther and her Jewish heritage was shared with us. On April 29th the chapter room was filled with many members and visitors as we saluted our Grand Marshal, Sandy Seaman. Past Grand Organist Rosalie Gaynor entertained all off us with her musical rendition of patriotic songs. The dining room was decorated in Patriotic and Cruise themes as Sandy and Wayne enjoy many cruises. Vera Fuller and her committee even made the refreshments fitting for the occasion.

Butterflies flew around the Main Masonic Temple on May 15th as the officers assembled to do their ritualistic work at the annual inspection. The Worthy Grand Patron made everyone feel at ease and two new members were initiated. Veterans were honored in May and the Worthy Matron gave us very interesting facts about Arlington Cemetery. The highlight to the evening was when the son of the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron, Andrew Federer played Amazing Grace on the bagpipes from the balcony.

Once again our chapter has elected a full corp. of officers to carry on the traditions for 2011. Our secretary Blanche Loomis announced her resignation after many years of service and we needed someone to assume her duties. Thanks to Janice Goerss for accepting that big responsibility. Final potluck for the season and a salute to fathers prepared us for our summer recess.

Is summer over already, August soon arrived and the Breakfast in the Woods catering team once again prepared a fabulous feast for hungry members and their families. Worship service by our Worthy Matron fed our souls and seeing old friends warmed our hearts even on a warm summer day.

Happy 32nd Anniversary Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron, what an exciting way to celebrate with 40 of your closest friends and an initiation of new members to top it off. This anniversary will surly be a day to remember when you look back in the future.

Happy Birthday Western Reserve, what a delicious birthday dinner, a medieval feast and also a visit from the Worthy Grand Matron. Past Matrons adorned the room in their chapter dresses from their year and 25 and 40 year pins were given. A new Grand Representative was named and it is Betty Schmidt our Organist, to the State of Virginia. Congratulations Betty and safe travels as you journey around the state of Ohio and then visit Virginia.

There is nothing like a visit from our Family and Friends for Sister Neighbor Night and Line Officers. Mottoes, Songs and other interesting facts were shared by each group. Please come again and visit us, we love having you.

The credentials of the three witches needed to be checked at the beginning of our Halloween meeting. But they left before we started the meeting and all that remained was their bubbling pot. The children of the chapter dressed in their Halloween costumes came into the chapter room for treats but no tricks.

The end of an era was celebrated on November 4th, 2010, when we honored Sister Blanche Loomis for her many years of service. Co-workers and fellow secretaries and even her family came to surprise her Thank you Blanche for your many years of dedicated service. It will be hard to fill your shoes.

Each meeting our Worthy Matron gave out a crown of contentment to a deserving chapter member and shared the reason for this honor. What a special way to recognize those who do so much for this chapter.

Our chapter this year completed two very important service projects; the first one was to send a care package to our service men and women overseas. The second was to collect items for our furry friends at the Lake County Humane Society. Thank you Janet and Jim for these two worthwhile projects.

And now Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron your Grand Year is almost over. We thank you for your year of dedication and all the wonderful things you have done for your chapter to make the meetings exciting and interesting. And now as you sit back and rest on your laurels, may you remember a year of contentment and happiness.

Respectfully Submitted,

Babette Schad
Historian

Charter Roll

Bailey, Mrs. Myra
Beardsley, Mr. Edwin J.
Beardsley, Mrs. Eva
Beck, Mrs. Sarah
Bosworth, Mr. Charles R.
Bosworth, Mrs. Ella A.
Burnham, Mr. Marshall Y.
Burnham, Mrs. Sarah
Clapp, Mrs. Nina
Cook, Mr. Marshall A.
Cook, Mrs. Sarah
Doane, Mrs. Abigal
Gilbreath, Mr. Charles L.
Gilbreath, Mrs. Clara B.
Godwin, Mrs. Olive
Hall, Mr. Lemuel A.
Hall, Mrs. Mary J.
Haskins, Mr. Charles C.
Haskins, Mrs. Rowena
Hoffman, Mrs. Lola E.
Matteson, Mr. Frank S.
Mayo, Mr. Frank
Mayo, Mrs. Rose
McIIrath, Mr. Charles H.
McIIrath, Mrs. Martha
Parsons, Mrs. Mary E.
Parsons, Mr. William F.
Raymer, Mr. Charles T.
Raymer, Mrs. Mary J.
Rogers, Mr. David H.
Rogers, Mrs. Marcia
Russell, Mrs. Annie
Russell, Dr. A. N.
Sheppard, Mrs. Caroline
Sheppard, Mr. Frederick J.
Sisson, Mrs. Jennie
Sisson, Mr. John L.
Snow, Mrs. Eva
Snow, Mr. Forrest O.
Thieman, Mr. Andrew J.
Thieman, Mrs. Marion
Tyler, Mr. Allen
Tyler, Mrs. Minnie
Waite, Mr. Andrew J.
Waite, Mrs. Estella
Wilcoxson, Mr. Frank F.
Wilcoxson, Mrs. Mary