​Sisters and Brothers, 
 
Dear Sisters and Brothers, this has certainly been a  year of changes.  The Coronavirus pandemic has prevented our meetings and required many scheduled changes by our Most Worthy Grand Matron and our Worthy Grand Matron. One change will be the "setup" of our Chapter Room. Some officers will have to sit on the sidelines and only stand to do their speaking parts.  There can be no singing as the MWGM feels there is an increased risk of spreading virus germs even while wearing the masks.

Both the MWGM and WGM have emphasized that members should not feel obligated to attend a Star Meeting if they fear their health might be jeopardized. 
  
We did hold a very short meeting for election of 
officers and gave the Committee Reports on 
June 23rd.  Officers include:
Worthy Matron Elect, Charlotte Ballard
Worthy Patron Elect, Steve Tong
Associate Matron, Roberta Flinn
Associate Patron, Don Kinney
Secretary, Barbara Pace
Treasurer, Jean Beck
Conductress, Judy Kinney
Associate Conductress, Janet Blanchard

In order to keep all our members well and safe, the picnic that had been planned for July will not take place.

Shelbie Flegal, K9 Handler-Black Swamp Search and Rescue, Firefighter/Paramedic will be at our August meeting with K9, Darwin, Land/Water/Disaster Human Remains Detection, and K9, Atlas Live Find-Area Search dogs.  This will be a very interesting and informative program for all.

At this time Grand Chapter is still scheduled to take place in September, with many changes being adopted to maintain complete health safety through safe distancing and other helpful requirements. Your Worthy Patron, Scott, and I wish you a secure and safe summer. 
 
 
Charlotte Ballard, Worthy Matron    
Scott Nelson Barrett, Worthy Patron

​Order of the Eastern Star
Sisters and Brothers,
 
By the time Sisters and Brothers that you read this I hope spring like weather will be here and not just according to the calendar.  The year 2020 will be a year for us to remember.  The Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron has cancelled all Star Inspections and meetings through May 8th.  I am sure this is the first time in our history that Inspections have been cancelled.

If we are able to meet on May12th, we will not have a practice initiation.  We will wear our Chapter dress.  Please try to attend as there is a special program planned for the evening to honor veterans.

Our June meeting will feature K9 Darwin, Land/Water/Disaster Human Remains Detection and K9 Atlas, Live Find-Area Search.  Shelbie Flegal, Firefighter/Paramedic will share information about K9s and their responsibilities. July will be a summer picnic on the lawn before our meeting.

Our Officers are doing a wonderful exemplification of the work of the Order.  Please come out and support us.  Remember, we would love to initiate a candidate of your recommendation.  Need a petition?  Just give me a call.

Until we are able to meet again, please stay safe and healthy. 
 
Charlotte Ballard, Worthy Matron    
Scott Nelson Barrett, Worthy Patron