Grand Officers in Fair Haven

Saturday, October 23, 2010 

“Great for eating a sandwich while driving to a meeting!” – RS Churchill

I am sounding like a record, but it was true again today, what a beautiful day for traveling.  The answer is YES, there are still gorgeous colors for all to see.

Today we all gather in Fair Haven, as Fair Haven Chapter No. 70 and Gilman Chapter No. 88 hosted the entertainment of Grand Officers.  We were greeted at the door of the dining hall by two very lovely young ladies, non other that the daughters of the Brother George Supernault, WP of Fair Haven Chapter No. 70.  The girls are members of The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Poultney Assembly #16 http://www.vt-iorg.org/Poultney.html and were displaying a beautiful handmade jewelry box, which the Rainbow Girls will be raffling off at The 57th annual Vermont Grand Assembly in July 2011.  I purchased my ticket, and I hope many others will as well.

The chaplain lead us in the blessing and we enjoyed a very nice lunch.  Roasted turkey, scalloped and mashed potatoes, lasagna, baked beans, fruit salad, and a veggie salad, rolls and baked apple dessert with fresh whipped cream.  On the table were hand pained favors for us to take home, a Wish magnet. 

I used the quote at the beginning of this blog entry, as it was the comment made by our Grand Sentinel as he told us of his use of the dinner bibs on the way to a meeting!  Great example Rod!

After dinner, we gathered in the chapter room for the entertainment portion of the program:  three fellows who were friends of the PGM Mary Jane Eaton’s daughter.  I am not sure if the group had a name, I like “Malcolm in the Middle”  but that was used in a television show.  Malcolm, Bob and John.  Both Bob and John played the guitars and sang, while Malcolm entertained us with the harmonica.  The boys can sure play, and by the looks of the room, everyone enjoyed it.

   

After the entertainment, this being an open meeting, the public opening was used.  Followed by the presentation of the Grand Officers in the East:  Kathleen Sjolander, Worthy Grand Matron and Alec Porter, Worthy Grand Patron.   After which, introduction of the Past Grand Matron and Patrons, and Grand Officers.  WGM Kathy and WGP Alec were presented honorary memberships to Fair Haven Chapter No. 70 and Gilman Chapter No. 88. 

The WGM and WGP had kind words for all and addressed the Make-A Wish project and the Service Dog program . 

The credentials committee reported 46 members and guests present. The silver collection netted $46.50 for the Make-A-Wish project, thank you all!

Our next stop on the “On the Wings of Love” tour for The Entertainment of Grand Officers is with Iona Chapter No. 31 to be held in Bradford on Sunday, October 23^th.  The day will start with entertainment at 1:00pm with the meeting to follow.  Light refreshments to follow the meeting.     

Hope to see you all on the Star trail!

Brother Dan, Grand Chaplain

 “Remember, friends are like angels, you don’t have to see them to know they are there!”