The second of three Schools of Instruction was held in Windsor, this past Saturday. Past Grand Matrons Joanne K. Keyler and Erron J. Carey along with Jacqueline A. Carpenter were on hand to greet each arrival at the credential’s table.
The three pages (Alicia White, Marilyn Chapin and Janice Luurtsema) escorted the District Deputy Grand Instructors (Sherrill L. Gould, James Chancey, Nadine Martin and Janet Battey) to the East. The Jurisprudence members for the day were Karen Price, Joan Black, Bob Lemnah, and Jim Bennett. Our Grand Lecturer, Patricia Bowman, got the day started by calling for the entrance of the Grand Officers.
Instruction was given and duly noted as the work of the morning got underway. The Chapter was purged and formally opened followed by the reception of the various grand officers. Both forms of balloting were presented. All the Grand Officers did an excellent job with the work.
Just before lunch a few announcements were made. Richard reminded everyone of the upcoming motorcycle ride-in slash poker event that will be held on August 13. Details are now available on the website. WGM Patty updated everyone on the condition of her father, PGP Donnie Chamberlain, the surgery went well, followed by a couple days of slow progress, by the end of the week, it appeared that the Donnie is ‘back’. Noting in animated description of an orange substance that hospitals serve! Our thoughts continue to be with him. (Reminder: If you remember something you want to add just send a quick email. oesvermont@gmail.com)
The members did not disappoint, as the lunch was, I’ll quote Sister Nancy “delish”!
We were treated to potato salad, fruit salad, a baby greens with feta cheese and watermelon salad, pasta salad and assorted cold meats. Desert was homemade cakes, a lemon cake, spice cake and carrot cake.
The meeting reconvened at 1:00 PM sharp! The initiatory work was presented. Again, as mentioned at the first school, look at your Ritual to brush up on the wording before each meeting.
Credentials Committee reported that there were 77 present for the school, thank you all for attending in such a HOT day. A collection was taken for this year’s special project the Vermont National Guard Charitable Foundation with $101.91 being turned over to the WGP Richard.
If you missed this School of Instruction your last opportunity will be on August 20 in Brandon. Check out the invitation section of the oes-vt website for all the details.
See you on the Star trail.
Brother Dan, DDGI #4
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