Customer Name - The Grand Court of Oregon Order of the Amaranth

HL Anne Beaton, Grand Royal Matron
SK Wes Aanderud, Grand Royal Patron
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OREGON GRAND COURT NEWSLETTER
July 24, 2015
THE NEWSLETTER IS POSTED ON THE OREGON GRAND COURT WEB PAGE
IN BOTH WORD FORMAT AND IN PDF FORMAT
under the Bulletin Board section.
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HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO OUR GRP----SK WES
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Dear HLs and SKs,
Wow it is almost August already and man is time flying by! I want to
personally thank all of those who helped with the Reception for the GRM and
GRP. HL Kathy my Mom, HL Sue and the Knotty Ladies and Sophisticated
Knights, HL Clara and HL Peggy from Willamette Court HL Carol for the
awesome decorations and SK “Hot Rod” as our Master of Ceremonies, my
husband SK Don (and yes I do owe him a dress/kilt as I forgot to introduce
him see photo below), SK Bill and SK Larry who manned the grill and well
anyone else who helped, your love and support shown that day was truly
amazing! I tried very hard not to refer to it as my reception because none
of us could go on this journey alone! It was a wonderful if not hot day at
Oaks Park. We were most honored to have our Grand Master and his Lady
attend and present our GRP with a Lewis Jewel. Please ask SK Wes to show
it to you it is very beautiful and a tribute to his family’s Masonic heritage. I
was crying during the ceremony and I wasn’t even getting the award! It
was a day of charity and friendship with well over $1,000.00 being donated
to our projects!
July was a busy month even though I only attended one court
meeting! The camp out was held in Welches and a fun time was had by all
who attended. We had a wonderful time for fellowship and fun. Thanks to
SK Wes for manning the grill at our potluck and those who came up just for
either the potluck or church service it was great to see the membership out
and about with family!
On the 25th a great group of us headed out to Yamhill and manned rest
stop #4 for the Tour de Cure! The damp weather didn’t dampen our spirits
and those of the riders! HL Patti and HL Kelly out did themselves again with
fun Irish/Celtic themed decorations and props and once again riders posed
for pics with our members! Thank you ladies for helping us to share our
Amaranth Spirit with these great riders! Please plan on helping us next year
HL Kelly already has a theme in place you never know what it might be!
Then many of us headed up to Tacoma that night to HL Judy Mosier’s
Reception where she announced SK Jerry Pinion as her choice as SRP! He is
a Past Grand Master of Alaska, a great skirt lifter and an all around
wonderful Sir Knight! Another member doing the great Pacific Northwest
Proud!! A nice group of us will be heading up to Alaska in a couple of weeks
to congratulate him and attend their Grand Court.
The very next morning we raced back (at a legal speed), to work our
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3 Annual Amaranth Golf Tournament. The number of teams was down a bit
but the spirits of the golfers and volunteers was great! Challenges were met
and over come! I never knew you could drive a squishy marshmallow 155
feet! Big thank yous go out to SK Larry and SK Dick our co-chairs, SK Wes
the volunteer coordinator who generously spent his birthday with us, getting
the rest of us volunteers organized, and of course all those who served! I
look forward to seeing our final numbers.
Of course today we head out of this 100+ degree weather to head to
the coast for Oceanside’s Official Visit tomorrow. Dinner is at Stonecrest
Bistro tonight with a school of instruction at 10am and the Official Visit at
1pm tomorrow. HL Sue will be revealing her “Mr. Wonderful”! Have you
guessed who it is? Please keep those of us who are travelling in your
thoughts and prayers. I am sure pictures from the revealing will be up
coming in the newsletter and website.
If you aren’t doing anything on August 9th at 1pm the Royal Matron of
Halcyon Court in Longview, WA invites you to the Official Visit of the Grand
Royal Matron. Our humble little lodge is at 823 7 th Ave. in Longview, WA
98632 we will have a barbeque afterwards and the dress code is Hawaiian.
Please contact me and let me know if you would like to come. There are no
stairs at the lodge, easy access! Come see your GRM in action!
I’d like to share with you a line from the Campout Church Service from
Mother Teresa. “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small
things with great love.” So continue to spread that Amaranth Love and I
look forward to seeing you on the Amaranth Trail.
Yours in Service, HL Annie Beaton, GRM
SK Don C. Beaton, “The Commish” in his new kilt and
Bonnie Prince Charlie jacket on the way to the reception for the Supreme
Conductress.
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Come one come all, learn a little or learn a lot.
Class is starting soon and seating is limited so get here early so you
can have a seat on the sidelines. If you’re late the only seats left might be
an officer’s seat and you’ll get the privilege of helping with the school.
That’s right, school of instruction at Oceanside, yes by the ocean, but
this is Oceanside Court #37. School first, then recess so you can play later,
well after their official visit that is.
Date = August 1, 2015
Time = 10:00 am
Place = Newport, OR the home of Oceanside Court #37
What are we going to cover? Well how about Opening, Escort - it is
official visit season after all, and time permitting we can go over other items
as time permits.
Questions, bring them or if you can’t make it send them with someone
that is going or you can always email the Grand Lecturer.
Thanks and see you in class-----SK Jeff Rollman Gr Lect.-----jrollman@mail.com
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NO Host Social before Oceanside’s OV
Info provided by HL Kelly Hughes, GAM
If you missed out last year in joining us for a fun, social no host dinner the night
before Oceanside’s OV, you are in luck!
* * * * * *JOIN US * * * * * *
Friday, July 31st
6:30 PM
Stonecrest Bistro
Hwy 101 & SW Hurlburt St Suite D
Newport, Oregon
http://www.stonecrestbb.com/bistromenu.htm
Please email Kelly Hughes hlkelly317@gmail.com by July 26th
so I can confirm with the Bistro how many of us will be gathering for the
evening.
We have a small block of rooms reserved at the Days Inn for those who come over
for dinner. They have 3 Double rooms and 3 Single rooms reserved for July 31, one
Double and 3 Singles for August 1st. That's all they had, so Sue booked them.
Phone # is 541-265-5767, in the name of Order of the Amaranth.
~Call the hotel directly to reserve these rooms. First come, first serve.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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Saturday, August 1, 2015
Official Visit at Oceanside Court #37, Newport
10:00 am - School of Instruction by the Grand Lecturer
11:30-12:30 - Salad Luncheon (by donation)
12:45 - Bible Signing
1:00pm - Official Visit of Grand Royal Matron & Grand Royal Patron
OV to include Announcement of the Grand Conductress'
choice for the next GAP
and Drawing for the Samsung Galaxy 4 Tablet
All this followed by an all member BBQ at the home of Dean & Marilynn
Young-------Hamburgers furnished, donations accepted or bring a salad or
dessert to contribute-------Hope to see you all there!
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Mt. Hood Court #3 is having a Hawaiian theme Bunco/ Ice cream
social---Friday August 14th @ 7:00pm at
Cornerstone Lodge 202 se 84th Ave, Portland
$5.00 per person.
Come have fun playing Bunco for prizes and make your own Ice
Cream Sundae. All are welcome. Bring your friends.
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Afghan Raffle
The Amaranth afghan shown here is being raffled off to support Oregon
Grand Court. You can purchase tickets for only $5 at an installation or email
the Grand Royal Patron. There will only be 200 tickets sold, so get yours
ASAP so you don’t miss out.
LUCKY WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT OCEANSIDE OV!!!
Saturday-----Aug. 1st
Per our GAC, HL Naomi Burke she will be drawing the winning ticket
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LOST AND FOUND PERSON IS:
SK Eric Holm, GAP
Please let him know if you have lost anything or if you have found something
PLEASE BE OUT THE LOOKOUT FOR THE RITUAL THAT BELONGS TO HL JEANNE
CURRIE, JR. PGRM…if found, please contact her directly
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NEW ADDRESSES---EMAILS---PHONE NUMBERS
Mrs. Jan White, Grand Secretary –
Scottish Rite Center, 4090 Commercial St SE, Salem, 97302 –
Cell Phone 503-580-3916 – e-mail:
grsec@oramaranth.org
Lundy, Marvin & Maryann
3330 Pringle Road SE Apt. B------Salem, OR 97302
e-mail: marlundy@gmail.com-------503 362 9925
HL Jeanne Currie’s email address is: Rjtmcc@aol.com
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Celtic Joy Official Visits & Other Events
Sat.
Aug. 1, 2015
School of Instruction
10:00---Newport
Oceanside OV
1pm---Newport
Wed.
Fri.
Fr. to Sun,
Tue.
Sep. 2, 2015
Sep. 4, 2015
Sep. 11-14, 2015
Sep. 15, 2015
Colonial OV
Christina OV
BC Annual Trip
Sup. Daughters of Nile
Sat.
Sun.
Thur.
Sat.
Sep. 19, 2015
Sep. 20, 2015
Sep. 24, 2015
Sep. 26, 2015
WGM/WGP recap.
MOJD recep/auction
Kellogg OV
GWA recep.
Thu. to Sun
Fri.
Sat.
Tue.
Oct. 1-4, 2015
Idaho Gr. Ct.
Boise, ID
Oct. 9, 2015
Acacia OV
7:30pm--new location—Jennings McCall—Mt. Jefferson room
Oct. 11, 2015
School of Inst.
10am—Mt. Hood Ct.
Mt. Hood OV
2pm—Portland
Oct. 24, 2015
Mirror OV
2pm---Bend
Oct. 27, 2015
Chehalem OV
7:30pm—Sherwood
Wed.
Sat.
Sun.
Nov. 11, 2015
Nov. 21, 2015
Nov. 22, 2015
Cherry OV
Grand Ball
Holiday Party
7pm---Salem
TBA
TBA
Mon.
Fri.
Sat.
Jan. 11, 2016
Jan. 15, 2015
Jan. 23, 2016
Willamette OV
Mizpah-Rose OV
Bowling Tournament
7:30pm---Eugene
7pm---Portland
12pm---TBA
Sun.
Feb. 14, 2016
Go To Church
Group Meetings
Church Service
Lunch
Gr. Ct. Practice
Budget
TBA
10am
11am
12pm
2pm
2pm
Sun.
7pm---Portland
7:30pm---Portland
TBA
TBA
TBA
3pm---Al Kader Shrine
7:30pm—Milwaukie
TBA---Al Kader Shrine
March 3-5, 2016
BC Grand Court
Pt. Coquitlam
March 10-12, 2016
Oregon Grand Court
Salem Scottish Rite—Salem
March
Washington Grand Court
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This flyer furnished by HL Kelly Hughes, GAM…
Contact her if you have any questions and for any additional information.
“TREBLE MAKERS” Fundraiser------Ritual Tabs
NEW rituals deserve beautiful NEW tabs!
The “Treble Makers” are selling ritual tabs. They are $5.00 per set and will be ready
for distribution by Oct 1st (for the regular size rituals). Also, available will be tabs for
the larger print rituals as well. They will be $8.00 per set and will be ready when the
large print rituals arrive. They are easy to read and fit perfectly in the binder.
Send your pre-orders to: hlkelly317@gmail.com. Please tell me how many sets
you would like and then send your check to: “Treble Makers”
2770 SW 175th Ave ---------Aloha, OR 97003
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This flyer furnished by HL Carolyn Adams, Grand Representative to
British Columbia from Oregon…..please call her directly for any additional
information
ANNUAL VISIT TO BRITISH COLUMBIA September 11-13, 2015
Tentative Schedule: by Bus
Friday, September 11: Leave Portland
Stops as needed to pick up Washington members & conveniences
Meal Stop at Bellis Fair in Bellingham, WA
Fun Night hosted by BC
Saturday, September 12: Group Activity and/or Shopping Dinner at Cypress Court
Cypress Court meeting Party at hotel hosted by Washington and Oregon
Sunday, September 13: Leave for home
Stop for lunch on the way
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
In order to plan costs and transportation method, please contact:
HL Carolyn Adams at caadamstoo@gmail.com or (425)412-3927 by April 15, 2015
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This flyer furnished by HL Kathie Bergman…..please call her directly for
any additional information
Mt. Hood Court will be selling ritual covers:
Small $12.00-------Large $15.00---Tote bags for $10.00. (colors vary)
Contact HL Kathie Bergman at 503-314-8606 (cell) if interested.
Also, you can order computer bags---tote bags or garment bags.
HL Wendy will put your name on them for additional $$.
contact HL Kathie Bergman or HL Wend Bednarick
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COURT RM’S OR SECRETARY IF YOU MEMBERS ARE HAVINGA BIRTHDAY OR
ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER, PLEASE EMAIL ME NAMES....THANK YOU
BIRTHDAYS IN JLY
Birthday’s
HL’s---Ruth Haag---Su Zahn Barclay---Lyn Horine-Burgess
HL’s---Kristie Horn---Margaret Vockrodt---Jeanne Morilon
HL’s---Aletta Yantis-Shores---Cheryl DeLong---Sheri Compton
HL’s---Sharon Butchino---Shelly Mastbrook---Emma Bush
HL’s---Pat Channel---Lyn Horine-Burgess---Malika Gillette
HL’s---Joyce Dove---Carolyn Youngquist
SK’s---C. Allan White---Percy Bernstein---Wayne Marshall
SK’s---James Westerfield--(ANNIVERSARIES IN JULY)
Anniversary---Deb & Ray Caroll---Bill & Marilyn Korte`--Kristie & John Horn---Susie & Mike Marshall
CONGRATULATIONS
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OUT OF STATE SICKNESS AND CHEER
Hi Everyone,
HL Sylvia Saunders, PSRM from Florida had surgery today to replace the hip
that was fractured in her fall. They reinforced it as well. She is going to be in more pain
after this surgery than the last one. She will be transferred to the Rehab Center on
Monday or Tuesday of next week. My suggestion is to send cards to her home and her
son James will deliver them to her at the Rehab Center.
HL Sylvia Saunders---609 Sheridan Blvd.---Orlando, FL 32804-6382
Received Info from: HL Barbara Lee Overton, PSRM, Supreme Secretary
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OREGON GRAND COURT SICKNESS AND CHEER
PLEASE KEEP OUR GRAND LINE IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AS THEY
START ON ANOTHER YEAR OF TRAVEL FOR OUR GRAND COURT.
We pray for their safe travels and good health.
IF YOU NEED ADDRESSES FOR ANY OF THESE PEOPLE PLEASE CONTACT ME
BY EMAIL OR PHONE CALL…...MOST OF THEM ARE IN THE GRAND COURT
DIRECTORY.
ACACIA Court #22---Hillsboro
ARAGO Court #31---Coos Bay
CHEH ALEM Court #35---Sherwood.
CHERRY COURT# 19---Salem
HL Maryann Lundy is moving to a new apartment…see address above
CHRISTINA Court #8---Portland
COLONIAL Court #5---Portland
DOUGLAS Court #18---Roseburg
EMERALD Court #28---Cottage Grove.
KELLOGG Court #29---Milwaukie
MIRROR Court #24---Bend
HL Laura has been to PT…they are working on fixing the knee. Up and walking but
taking careful steps. Thank you all for the cards and emails.. I am on the mend.
MIZPAH-ROSE Court #12---Portland
MT. HOOD Court #3---Portland
OCEANSIDE Court #37---Newport
WILLAMETTE Court #2---Eugene.
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COURTS ARE DARK IN JULY AND AUGUST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Acacia Court---2nd Friday at 7:30 pm---except in March (4th Friday)
Will be meeting at Jennings McCall in the Mt. Jefferson Room
until further notice due to the fire at the Hillsboro Masonic Lodge
Arago Court---2nd Saturday at 7:00 pm
Arago Court---2nd Saturday at 7:00 pm except in July and August when they
are dark. They are meeting at the Glasgow Grange. It is located at the turn
off of Highway 101 at the North end of McCollough Bridge. Turn at the
light (you can only turn one way) and go approx. 1/2 mile. The Grange is in
front of the Fire Dept.)
Chehalem Court---4th Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Cherry Court---2nd Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Christina Court---1st Friday at 7:30 pm
They always have a dinner prior to their meeting. Dinners start at
6:00 pm. Donations accepted for dinner.
Colonial Court---1st Wednesday at 7:30 pm
Douglas Court---3rd Friday at 7:00 pm
Emerald Court---3rd Monday at 7:30 pm---except June/December when
they meet on the 1st Monday
Kellogg Court---4th Thursday at 7:30 pm---except in November and
December---Check with the Court Secretary or the Royal Matron for meeting
date and time for November and December meetings.
Mirror Court---1st Thursday at 7:30pm
Mizpah-Rose Court---3rd Friday at 7:30 pm
Mt. Hood Court---2nd Wednesday at 7:30 pm
They will be holding a pot luck dinner before their court meetings for the
next couple of months starting at 6:30pm. Donations accepted.
Oceanside Court---1st Saturday at 1:00 pm---DARK in January and
February. We meet in JULY and AUGUST. It might be fun for all you folks to
make a trip to the beach on a nice summer day and stop in and see us.
Willamette Court---2nd Monday at 7:30 pm
Potluck dinner at 6:30pm---come and join us
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Wacky Days in July
24 Amelia Earhart Day/Cousins Day/Culinarian’s Day
25 Threading the Needle Day
26 Aunt/Uncle Day/All or Nothing Day
27 Take Your Pants for a Walk Day
28 National Milk Chocolate Day
29 National Lasagna Day
30 National Cheesecake Day/Father-in-law Day/Int’l day of Friendship
31 Mutt's Day
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7 Wonders of Oregon have been---Columbia Gorge/Vista House…
Painted Hills---Here is another Wonder of Oregon....Any Guesses???