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Western Reserve Chapter #71
Order of the Eastern Star
Instituted December 4, 1896
Chartered October 13, 1897
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
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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
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