St John's lodge No.51 F&AM
South Berwick, ME.
Worshipful Master -Jeffrey Cutting Senior Warden - Allen Locke
Junior Warden -Michael Penny Lodge Secretary- Allen johnson
Lodge Phone number 207.384.2182
Sarah Orne Jewett Chapter #176
Order of The Eastern Star
South Berwick,Maine
Worthy Matron Gwen Mason
Worthy Patron Micheal Penney
Regular Meeting First Tuesday of every Month
Except July and August
Meeting starts at 7:30
Refreshments after the meeting
Our Square and Compass couples club is open to all Bue lodge and Eastern Star members. and thier families.
It is a chance for our members to meet and have fun outside of the lodge.
Our next event is happening April 19th,2008 @ 7:00 pm
Door Prizes and 50/50
Fun and Games night at the lodge. Such as Bingo, Dice and Card games.
Coffee and Soda provide. Please bring a snack to share.
If you are interested in attending please e-mail
Roberta Cutting chairman at
rgc5003aj@comcast.net
Next- Eastern Star meeting is April 1st,2008
Meeting starts at 7:30
Welcome to new members,
Janice Volkes,Denise Marrone,Karen and Denise Cordier
Officers for 2008
Gwen Mason -Worthy Matron
Micheal Penny- Worthy Patron
Hiedi Porter - Assoc. Matron
Orville deRochmont -Assoc. Patron
Sharon Nye- Secretary
Barbara Fenald-Treasure
Betty Harris- Conductress
Shelia Chase- Assoc. Conductress
Marry Zimmerman - Chaplain
Roberta Cutting- Marshall
John Moulton- Organist
Thelma Hutchins- Adah
Priscilla deRochemont -Ruth
Denise Marron-Ester
Marilyn Whitaker-Martha
Betty Syvinski-Electa
Kera Ashline -Warder
Bruce Wiggins-Sentinal
If you are interested in Joining the Order of Eastern Star in South Berwick
email
rgc5003aj@comcast.net
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The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. Worldwide, there are currently more than 1.2 million members under the General Grand Chapter. Maine Grand Chapter has about 13,000 members.
The stated purposes of the organization are: Charitable, Educational, Fraternal, and Scientific. To this end, the Grand Chapter of Maine proudly supports the statewide community through its Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership, Shriner's Hospitals, Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Cancer Research and Education, and The Heart Foundation.
Local Eastern Star chapters select their own charities and places of service in their respective communities. Many actively support young women’s organizations such as the Order of Rainbow for Girls, along with DeMolay for Boys. Collectively, millions of dollars are raised by members throughout the General Grand Chapter for its various charities each triennium.
The Eastern Star is also a social organization with frequent formal events and ceremonies. Being a member is a wonderful and a fulfilling way of life. Please ask an Eastern Star member to tell you more about it, or contact the Grand Secretary (click on the site below to find the address) for more information on how to become a member.
http://users.rcn.com/sbyras/maineoes/
Portions of theses articles are from the Chapter of Maine OES page for more information, Click the web site above.
Who may join:Only men who are Masons are eligible and only women with specific Masonic affiliation may be members. These affiliations include:
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and daughters of sisters or brothers of affiliated Master Masons in good standing, or if deceased were in good standing at the time of their death; each of whom shall have attained to at least the age of eighteen (18) years, are eligible to membership in the Order of the Eastern Star.
As of Nov 1, 2000, Rainbow Girls & Job's Daughters with proof of Membership for three years OR Certificate of Majority Membership in International Order of Rainbow for Girls or International Order of Job's Daughters, and recommended by two members of the Chapter.
How to join:To inquire about membership, talk to a current member, contact a local chapter or contact the Grand Secretary, her address and phone number are listed on our home page. Petitions are carefully read, eligibility investigated and election to membership must be by unanimous vote. The Order strives to select persons of mental, moral and spiritual quality who will work together in harmony to perform its objectives.
FROM YOUR WORTHY MATRON:
Summer is over, now back to work. I would like to see more sideliners, to keep the Chapter going and to support your officers.
Good news for all fraternal Brothers and Sisters.
The Masons and Eastern star are now on the web. Our trestle board will be posted each month here. So if don't currently recieve our regular mailing, or are away for the winter.
You will be able to view it each month online. Also if you know of members of the order that have moved away and would like to keep in touch with us. Please share the web site them.
WWW.stjohnslodge51.com
With Fraternal Love,
Thelma
From the Secretary’s Desk:
Hi Everyone: Hope you all have enjoyed a wonderful summer. The 2008 dues cards are in. We still have 15 members who havenot paid for 2007 and 5 members who have not paid 2007 & 2006.If you are one of these members you will get a dues notice with your newsletter.
Now for the sad news which I have to report. Since our last newsletterwe have lost the following members:
Sister Mildred Obrey, PM who joined Sarah Orne Jewett Chapter #176 on May3, 1932 and was WM in 1970,Sister Olive Munroe who joined Fadette # 166 on October 9, 1956, and Brother Walter Osgood who joined Sarah Orne Jewett # 176 on June 6, 1954 We extend our sympathies to the family and friends of these faithful member who have given many years of support to the three Chapters.
Sharon Nye
Roast Beef Supper Being served onJanary, 25th 2008
Public is welcome
Menu includes
Sliced Roast Beef
Mashed Potatoes
Carrots
Green beens
Desert
Cost
$7.00 Adults
$2.50 for children 12 and under
you won't go away hungry!
Proceed go to our chapter and support St John's Lodge.
Bring the whole family for a great meal.
Just a reminder SOJ is serving dinner to St John's lodge members before thier stated meeting.
The proceed go to support our Easter Star Chapter.
If you would like to help the next stated meeting call Kara Ashline is Supper chairman.
Sunshine Corner
Our two sisters Dora Lanciani and Marlene Hebert who havefaithfully been phoning our shut-ins need some cheer now themselves.
Sister Dora is suffering from a chronic illness and SisterMarlene just lost her daughter after just losing her son 9 monthsago. ( both were in their early 40’s) She has one daughter left.They need our love and concerns. Dora’s address is 9 Jean St. Kittery, ME 03904 and Marlene lives at 21B Highland St.Somersworth, NH 03878. They would appreciate hearing fromyou. Another Sister that would love to hear from you is SisterElizabeth Moulton. She now lives at the Masonic Home, 813Beech St. , Manchester, NH 03104. She has adjusted with themove and is quite happy with her new home.Remember the lessons of the Order, and take care of our sistersand brothers. We all need to do our part to remember those thatneed a little encouragement. Call me if a members needs a card.
Betty Syvinski 207-384-2549 Sunshine Chairperson
From your Worthy Patron
I look forward to working with all of you. I am proud of all of you.
Fraternally,
MikeWWW.STJOHNSLODGE51.COM Wanted
Items to be sold at our Public Roast Beef Suppers.
Cookies Deserts or Crafts are excepted.
If you have items you would like to Donate.
Please call Sister Shelia
Chair person for the event.
Ladies looking for a new recipe for dinner tonight click on
WWW.mainecoooking.com
