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“Paws in the Snow” 115th Annual Session

Worthy Grand Matron Paula Poglajen, Worthy Grand Patron David Read, the Grand Family and our Escorts.

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Worthy Grand Matron Paula and Worthy Grand Patron David have great plans for the coming year.
Come and join the fun!

SAVE THE DATE: Many fun activities this year, Please Join Us!
GRAND FAMILY CALENDAR and VISITATION SCHEDULE HERE!

Saturday December 7th, Radiant Ch. #12's Happy Holidays Luncheon and Bazaar
11am, Salt Lake Masonic Temple. Adults $15, Kids $10 RSVP to Ruth Hodges 801-359-2563

Saturday December 14th, All Members Workshop, Tooele Masonic Temple,
Ritual 9-12pm, Soup and Salad Lunch, $5. Secretary/Treasurers 1-3pm. Flyer Here!

Beth Arabah Chapter is having a No Party, Tea Party fundraiser. Enjoy a cuppa as you are! Flyer Here!

CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS:
November 1st, Lynds Ch. #1, Salt Lake City 7:30
November 2nd, Bethany Ch. #9, Green River 1:00 Closed Installation
November 7th, Naomi Ch. #13, Price 7:00 Closed Installation
November 8th, Mountain Ch. #2, Bountiful 7:30 Closed Installation after elections
November 9th, Adah Ch. #15, Midvale 4:00
November 9th, Cedar Ch. #20, Cedar City 2:00
November 9th, Duveromy Ch. #17, Vernal 7:30 Closed Installation
Queen Esther Ch. #4, Ogden, TBA
November 16th, Tooele Valley Ch. #25, Tooele 1:00
November 17th, Beth Arabah Ch. #24, Clearfield 2:00
November 19th, Radiant Ch. #12, Salt Lake City 7:00
November 23rd, Corrinne Ch. #11, Brigham City 1:00
November 23rd, Mt. Olympus Ch. #23 Midvale 3:00
November 23rd, Miriam Ch. #14, Ogden 4:00
November 23rd, Bethsaida Ch. #22, Bountiful 6:30
December 7th, Silver Reef Ch. #26, St. George 1:00

Congratulations to Past Grand Matron Linda and Past Grand Patron Lee on a successful
“Hope, Trust, and Pixie Dust” Session of Utah Grand Chapter.

The Grand Chapter of Utah has been saddened by the recent loss of four great leaders of Utah Eastern Star.

Past Grand Patron and friend to all, Stanley R. Strader passed away June 29th.
His memorial service was held July 13th. His Eastern Star obituary is here.

Past Grand Matron Laura Jo McDermaid passed away September 8th, five days after her 87th birthday.
Her visitation will be held Monday evening September 16th with her memorial service the following day.
Her Eastern Star obituary can be found here.

Past Grand Matron Raelyne Estep passed away September 20th after a valiant battle with Cancer.
Her obituary can be found here.

Past Grand Patron and Past Grand Master Bruce R. Betts passed away November 10th
following his long, courageous battle with Cancer.
Visit the family from 6-7pm before the memorial service, Friday the 15th
in the Egyptian Room at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple. A reception will follow.
Grand Lodge will hold graveside services at 10am Saturday morning the 16th at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Our Condolences to the families of these four wonderful members. May they rest in peace.

General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star has a Permanent Disaster Relief Fund.
This has been used for hurricane and earthquake relief and will be used to provide aid to victims
of disasters throughout our Eastern Star World.
Please contribute generously through your Chapter Secretary.

Most Worshipful Grand Master Jeffery Hamilton of the Grand Lodge of Utah has restarted the Utah Mason newsletter and here is the second edition in the restart. The goal is to focus on the various bodies and clubs. Communication is key to any organization and hopefully the newsletter will be useful and interesting to all Utah Masons and appendant organizations.
All organizations and each person in the Masonic Family is encouraged to submit articles, editorials, instructional materials, pictures, etc. to be included in the newsletter. Articles could include information such as; bringing another person into your group (if they want to be recognized), special meetings, dinners, awards, etc. and include pictures. For now, the plan is to publish quarterly with the hope to make it into a monthly circular. Send material and pictures to dhutchin@wyoming.com Thanks: Dave Hutchinson – Editor

The Belmont Mansion, Our Eastern Star International Headquarters in Dupont Circle,
Washington DC has received the DC preservation league's prestigious Stewardship Award!

Here is a YouTube video about the Mansion. Here are more details about the Mansion.
Congratulations to Sister Paula GGC Trustee Emeritus, her Board of Trustees
and GGC Secretary Alma Lynn Bane for their care of our Headquarters!
A 501 (c) 3 foundation is now available for tax deductible donations!

Congratulations to our newly appointed members of General Grand Chapter for the Fiftieth Triennium 2019-2021.
    Carla Carmain-Herret, Ambassador, Hawaii
    Ruthmarie Rives, Member, Eastern Star Journal Committee
    Karen Holm, Member, Heart Committee
    Melinda Klinger-Dennis, Member, Registration Committee
    Jerry Runnels, Member, Registration Committee
    Dennis Bird, Member, Service Dogs Committee
    Donna Testi, Most Worthy Grand Patron Special Appointee “Campfire Friend”
We look forward to your contributions to our future!

What is the Order of the Eastern Star?

The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which men and women may belong.
It encircles the earth with over 5,500 Chapters in the United States, Canada, and 13 other countries.
Though its teachings are based on the Bible the Order of the Eastern Star espouses no religion and is neither secret nor political.
Its members are comprised of men who are Master Masons and women with specific Masonic relationships.
Millions of dollars are raised annually within its membership for numerous projects which benefit mankind.
Many national and local charities are among the projects supported by its members.
Through this fraternal service to humanity, its members strive to build a better, more fulfilling way of life for all.

The Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Utah
Founded 1905

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