Grand Officers in Brandon

Saturday, November 6, 2010 

“You can’t judge a book by its cover. . .

                                    . . . ‘nor can you judge a Pretty Package”

  

The Entertainment of Grand Officers is in Brandon, hosted by Marble Chapter No. 80 and Libanus Chapter No. 47 today, am I must say that I am glad I don’t put too much stock into the weather reports (all the time).  Today ended up to be a nice day to travel, with the sun peeking out from behind the clouds throughout the day.  In the entryway of the building where we were registering, The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls 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. 

We moved down into the dining room and I offered the blessing, after which, lunch was served to us.  We had a very nice stuffed chicken with mashed potatoes, on the table were dishes of mixed vegetables, cold slaw and rolls.  For desert, there was a table of assorted pies to choose from.  Lunch was yummy!

 

Following lunch, we remained in the dining area for a ‘pretty package’ auction. PGM and WP of Marble Chapter No. 80 was our auctioneer for the event.  There were many packages auctioned off and several of them lived up to the name ‘Pretty Package’! Contents subjective included. It was for a good cause and we all had a good time.  Note: I was the recipient of ‘the shoes’ this year!

After the Pretty Package auction, the open meeting followed.  After the bible was opened and the flag presented, the Worthy Grand Matron,  Kathleen Sjolander and Associate Grand Patron, Richard Backus were presented and conducted to the East.  After which, introduction of the General Grand Chapter Committee Member, Past Grand Matron and Patrons, and Grand Officers.  WGM Kathy and WGP Alec were presented honorary memberships to Marble Chapter No. 80 and Libanus Chapter No. 47.

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

PGM, Mrs. Barbara E. Wheaton, spoke on behalf of the General Grand Chapter.  PGM, Mrs. Joan O. Black spoke on behalf of the Past Grands and Mrs. Audry Moses spoke on behalf of the Grand Officers.

The credentials committee reported 53 members and guests present. The Pretty Package Auction raised $183, and the Silver Collection netted $87.00 for a total of $270.00 raised 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 November 7^th the “On the Wings of Love” tour for The Entertainment of Grand Officers is in Brookfield, hosted by Beulah Chapter No. 15 and Naomi Chapter No. 18, registration at 1:30 followed by Entertainment at 2:00.  Meeting to follow, remember to make your RSVP! http://www.oes-vt.org/11072010invite.html

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!”