Sunday, July 31, 2011 - The first "Prisms of Light" Grand Officers first official visit was held at Queen Esther #7 Chapter in Waterbury, Vermont. This is Grand Worthy Patron Richard Bachus home chapter. 70 people came on a perfect Vermont day to enjoy in the festivities. It started with a BBQ chicken meal where no one went away hungry. The food was excellent.

At the end of the meal, we had entertainment from a local couple who sang beautifully including a medley of patriotic songs in which the membership joined in to a serenade of "Somewhere OVer the Rainbow" for Grand Worthy Matron Patty Roussseau.

After the entertainment, 50 year pins were presented to Sister Elizabeth H. Bordeaux, Worthy Grand Chaplin, PGM and her husband Robert. It was a special moment.

The room was quickly rearranged for the meeting and the addedum was performed. WGM Patty recieved a "free lei" and a pinwill wand. The Star Points entered the room wearing wizard hats. WGM Patty was escorted by WGP Richard to receive a special gift from each wizard. Many dragonflies appeared including a ring that WGM Patty wore through out the meeting. WGP Richard was not left out of the festivities as he received a poem and gifts. WGM Patty had to work to get her next gift. She was told to jump up and down to show her excitement and then was presented by WGP Richard with her honorary membership to Queen Esther.

We then held short form meeting where we heard from Worthy Grand Chaplin Betty (PGM) on news/greetings from General Grand, WGM Patty spoke of her alter cloth, bible marker, gavel, and sounding block. She also talked about working within the Masonic family and bringing us all together. WGP Richard gave updates on the calendar and other points of business.

The officers of Queen Esther did a beautiful job as always. Thank you for a wonderful event and lots of smiles.