The Highland Stars
Watch Words: Tradition, Love, Compassion, Strength
Motto: The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart. – Helen Keller
Sisters and Brothers,
You are cordially invited to attend the 1161st stated meeting of Palestine Chapter No. 114, OES to be held at the Newton Masonic Hall, 460 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville, MA on
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE of DAY and TIME
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm by Dispensation
If you are unable to attend the meeting, please call or text the Worthy Matron, Deb Gowins at 617-216-1349 by Dispensation
OFFICERS ATTIRE:
Sisters: Long dresses or skirts and
Brothers: Sports or suit coat. Collared shirt and/or tie.
BUSINESS: To receive petitions, hear reports of committees and transact any business which may legally come before the Chapter.
BY VOTE OF THE CHAPTER: Nomination of an Associate Matron and Associate Patron. Installation, if elected.
INTERNATIONAL DINNER – 5:00 pm
GRAND CHAPER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS are now available from the Secretary. Applications must be post marked on or before February 2, 2025 . No Application will be processed unless complete with a postmark no later than Saturday, February 2, 2025.
PALESTINE CHAPER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS are now available. Contact Stephen Donahue, Chairperson or Gail Baillio, Secretary, for the application.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES to our Sisters and Brothers celebrating in January.
75-year MEMBERSHIP PIN
Congratulations to Sister Katherine Karagianis. Initiated in Colonial Chapter No. 96 on January 5, 1950.
GRAND CHAPTER HOUSING FORMS are posted in our GOINGS-ON.
FROM THE EAST
“Let our New Year’s resolution be this: We will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.” -–Göran Persson
Please keep all of our first responders in your prayers.
Star Love,
Debra and Steve
FROM THE SECRETARY
To all our members a very Happy and Safe Holiday Season. — Gail