Order of the Eastern Star

 



TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
 
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
 
This year we have enjoyed visiting the Chapters in this Jurisdiction, and been welcomed with warmth and enthusiasm.   All of you have enriched our lives so much this past year. You all show the true Spirit of the Order of the Eastern Star; and now, it is our pleasure to invite all Sisters and Brothers from this and other Grand Jurisdictions to join us in Chilliwack, British Columbia for the “Star Spirit” Grand Chapter Session to be held on June 2, 3, and 4, 2008.
 
In the Star Spirit,
Judy Stanley-Long, Worthy Grand Matron
Jim Smith, Worthy Grand Patron

Best Western Rainbow Country Inn
43971 Industrial Way
Chilliwack, British Columbia V2R 3A4
Phone: 604-479-3828   Toll free: 800-780-7234
 
Mrs. Judy Stanley-Long            
Worthy Grand Matron
 
Mr. Jim Smith
Worthy Grand Patron

Mrs. Sheila Carlson
Grand Secretary
20604 95A Avenue   
Langley    British Columbia
V1M 1H8
 
E-mail:  bcgrandsecretary@telus.net

 
SUNDAY, June 1, 2008
                 10:00 AM      Grand Choir
                   6:00 PM     Flag Presentations (Formal Opening)
                   6:15 PM     Cavalcade of Flags
                   7:30 PM     Grand Officers; Memorial Service
 
MONDAY, June 2, 2008
                   9:00 AM     Grand Officers, Grand Pages, Grand
                                    Ushers, Assistant Grand Warders,
                                    Grand Guards and Grand Nurses.
 
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2008
Immediately following close of morning session:
                 Retiring of the 2007-2008 Grand Officers and
                 Installation of the 2008-2009 Grand Officers.
 
 
GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Chairman:  Mr. Wayne Woodhouse
                46553 Rolinde Crescent
                Chilliwack, B.C.   V2P 6X7
                   fax: 852-3472
 
Co-Chairman: Mrs. Sandy Bateman
                33526 Best Avenue   
                Mission, B.C. V2V 6K9        
                   Email sgbateman@shaw.ca
 
 
BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND BANQUET BOOKINGS:
Please advise:
            Banquet Committee Chairman:
            Stacey Jordan-Knox
            20264 27 Avenue
            Langley, B.C.   V2Z 1X3
              EMAIL sjordan-knox@shaw.ca  
 
 
of all Breakfast, Lunch, and Banquet Bookings. Include name of group, location, time and cost. With this information, all bookings will be posted at the General Information table.


SATURDAY, May 31, 2008
5:00 PM  2007-2008 Grand Officers and Escorts Banquet

SUNDAY, June 1, 2008 -- Headquarters
9:30 AM  Rusty Keys Brunch $16.50 CDN  
            Reservations: Banquet Committee

10:00 AM   Foster Secretary Association Brunch $16.50 CDN  
             Reservations: Banquet Committee

1:30 PM       Church parade

MONDAY, June 2, 2008 - Headquarters
5:00 PM  “Star Spirit” No-Host Banquet  ($32 - $36) CDN  
          Reservations: Mrs. Nelda Witt
                 Box 1006   
                 Lillooet, B.C. V0K 1V0
                     wittpgm@shaw.ca 

TUESDAY, June 3, 2008
7:00 AM    Rob Morris Breakfast - All welcome
                 $16.00 CDN  Evergreen Hall
                 Reservations: Banquet Committee

11:30 AM PAGO Luncheon -  $18.00 - Headquarters          
                Reservations: Mrs. Marilyn Smith
                5149 Wallace Avenue
                Delta, B.C. V4M 1A3

6:30 PM    Past Grands Association Banquet - $33.00 - Headquarters
                 Reservations: Banquet Committee

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2008
11:30 AM   Grand Representatives’ Luncheon -
                 $27.00 CDN - Evergreen Hall
                  Reservations: Ms. Barbara Moncrief
                  901, 3083 NE Kent Avenue
                  Vancouver, BC V5S 4R2
                   Email bmoncrief@telus.net

5:00PM     Top Four Banquet - Mandarin Garden Restaurant 5 PM
Special invitation to:
Worthy Grand Matron Elect & Worthy Grand Patron Elect
Associate Grand Matron Elect, Associate Grand Patron Elect
Club Mothers for 2008 – 2009 & 2009 - 2010
Dress Formal
                Reservations: Kathy Roering
                26, 12102 92nd Ave
                Surrey, BC  V3V 1G2
                Order form below 
               
5:00 PM    JPM & JPP Banquet, Canton Gardens- $21.00 CDN
                 Canton Garden
                 45595 Yale Road, Chilliwack
                     Reservations: Banquet Committee
                   Order form below
 

 
Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 2:00PM
All members, their families and friends are invited to attend a Special Church Service to be held in the Evergreen Hall
9291 Corbould Street , Chilliwack, B.C.  Offering to ESTARL. Following the service, refreshments will be served by the Hostess Chapters.
 
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2008 AT 9:00AM
All members are invited to attend the Annual Conference to be held in the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn, 43971 Industrial Way, Chilliwack, B.C. The Director of Cancer Activities will convene the conference and will be pleased to advise and
answer questions.



ATTENTION DELEGATES: You are expected to attend all sessions to exercise the privilege and responsibility of representing your Chapter.
 
GRAND CHAPTER OF B.C. & YUKON O.E.S. SOCIETY AGM WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOLLOWING BUSINESS SESSION.
 
CHAPTER SECRETARIES: Please read this invitation to this point only.  Please keep available for your members, OR it is 
available on our website – www.bcgrandchapter.com
 
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2008
1:00PM     Emblem Ceremony
1:30PM     Processional
2:00PM     Nominations Open
                 Presentation of Special Guests
                 Presentation of Committee on Arrangements
                 Reports
8:00PM     Presentation of 50 year and over Members
                 Presentation of Distinguished Guests
9:00PM     Nominations Close
                 Presentation of Grand Representatives
 
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2008
8:30AM     Processional
9:00AM     Cavalcade of Flags
                 Business of Session
                 Reports
1:00PM     Registration/Credentials Closes
1:30PM     Report of Registration/Credentials Committee
2:00PM     Election of Grand Officers
                 Business of Session
8:00PM     Presentations: W,M’s, W.P.’s; A.M.’s, A.P.’s;
                 Secretaries, Treasurers
                 Memorial Service
 
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008
9:00AM     Processional
                 Business of Session
1:30PM     Business of Session
7:30PM     Final Report of Registration/Credentials Committee
                 Farewell of Worthy Grand Patron
                 Farewell of Worthy Grand Matron
                 Retiring of Badges Ceremony
                 Retiring of 2007-2008 Grand Officers
                 Installation of 2008-2009 Grand Officers
                 Closing of Grand Chapter
                 W.G.M/W.G.P. Reception - Evergreen Hall


   
Chairman Registration    Mrs. Jacquie Wowk (23, 73) 1 yr, Chairman          
    jwowk@telus.net   

Arrangements Chairman    Mr. Wayne Woodhouse, PGP   
Arrangements Co-Chair    Mrs. Sandy Bateman, P.M.     
   
Housing Chairman    Mrs. Bonnie Woodhouse, P.M. (49, 70)     
Housing Co-Chairman    Mrs.  Beverly Blythe, P.G.M. (49,70)         
   
Banquets Chairman    Mrs. Stacey Jordan Knox,  sjordan-knox@shaw.ca   
   
All Members' Banquet Chairman    Mrs. Nelda Witt, PGM (94)

Accomodations:
Travelodge: 45466 Yale Road West Chilliwack V2R 1A9 604-792-4240 Fax 604-792-2325 Reservations: 1-800-566-2511 Ask for Margaret Colby

Days Inn: 8583 Young Road Chilliwack, BC V2P 4P3 604-792-1955 Fax 604-795-3933 Toll Free 1-800-Days Inn

Comfort Inn: 45405 Luckakuck Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 3C7 604-858-0636 Fax: 604-858-0116

Rainbow Motor Inn: 45620 Yale Road Chilliwack, BC 1-800-834-5547

RV Parking:Cottonwood Meadows RV Country Club Make reservations direct 604-824-7275 88280 Luckakuck Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 4A7
   

OUT OF PROVINCE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

PROSPERA CENTRE

45323 Hodgins, Ave

Chilliwack, B.C.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 15^TH, 2008

PLEASE PRINT

NAME: (Last)                                    (first)                                                                 

TITLE: (Please give your title at the time of our Grand Chapter. e.g. General Grand Chapter title, Grand Chapter title)
                                                                                                                                  

Grand Jurisdiction:                                                                                                                

Home Address:                                                                                                                             

City:                                       State/Prov_______:Zip/Postal Code:                              

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (________)_________

Chapter Name:                  Number:              City/Town:                                                 

Present Chapter Title:                                                                                                                       

FEE: $25.00 CDN,  $26.00 US,   (non refundable) Please include with your Registration

PLEASE NOTE: 

Only one name per Registration Form. Please photocopy as necessary
You will be required to present your dues card, which has been properly signed and showing the Seal of your Chapter, before you will receive your Grand Chapter session card.
Please do NOT send cash.  Cheques, Money orders or Bank Drafts MUST be made payable to Grand Chapter of British Columbia and Yukon O.E.S. society

MAIL THE COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM WITH APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO:

   MRS. JACQUI WOWK

   RR#1 SITE-Q C-7B

   70 MILE HOUSE, B.C.  V0K 2K0                 

Remember the deadline for registration is May 15th, 2008. Late registrations will be taken at the Registration Desk

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For committee use only:

Date received:                                                           Cheque/money order/bank draft Number:                             Receipt Number                       ____