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2011 - 2012 Projects & Events More Info Below List
Ornaments- The “School Days” ornament of “The Little Red Schoolhouse” is an original design created by artists of NATIONS TREASURES. The ornament in 24K gold-flashed brass replicates the Little Red Schoolhouse in Mississippi where Rob Morris originated his first writings for the Ritual of The Order of the Eastern Star. This is the first ornament of this landmark in the nation. The collectible treasure costs $10.00, and all proceeds go to the Grand Chapter Scholarship fund. State Chairman – Helen Lentz (704-782-5255), Co-Chair – Peggy Pilson. Umbrellas -The “Singing in the Rain” umbrella with the state of North Carolina imprinted on one of its panels costs $10.00. Umbrella colors are black, navy blue, royal blue, green, and red. At least two of each color will go to each subordinate chapter. All profits go to the Grand Chapter Scholarship fund. State Chairman – Alice Jane Jones BBQ Sauce - The “Carolina Whistler Gourmet BBQ Sauce” features a recipe by one of our own members and is bottled in North Carolina. The Sauce features a nutritional value chart on its 16-oz. container. The “Carolina Whistler” costs $5.00 a bottle, with proceeds going to the Grand Chapter Scholarship Fund. Orders will be taken at Chapters soon, and delivery will be about same time as the peanuts. State Chairman – Tom Collie; Co-Chair – Thomas Setzer, Co-Chair – Pamala Hall. Peanuts - Peanuts will once again be sold with the proceeds going to the NC Eastern Star Foundation. Orders will be taken. Roasted and raw peanuts will be available. Cost: $3.50 for raw peanuts (2 lb. bag) and $1.50 for roasted (12 oz.). State Chairman – Kornell Hooker; Co-Chair – Al Haynes District Projects will be for the Disaster/Benevolent Fund. State Chairman – Ken Ezzell. Pop Tops - Collection of pop tops will continue this year, and the money from this endeavor will be given to the four Ronald McDonald Houses. Watch for new "Pick-up Times & Places". State Chairman – Jeff Wade Special Offerings - Offerings from Official Visits, Official Inspections, and the first meeting in February will go ESTARL. "An Old Fashioned Mountain Craft Fair - September 16-18, 2011 - Sisters and Brothers, please join us for a great time raising funds for Camp Rainbow. We can only do this with your help. September is a wonderful time to be in the mountains of North Carolina. We promise to make the trip worth the drive. There are some special events that you don’t want to miss. Be creative and have fun with Sister Janet’s and Brother Jim’s theme, “An Old Fashioned Mountain Craft Fair”. If you have any questions please contact me by mail, email or phone. Looking forward to seeing you in the mountains on Sept 16-18th. See Flyer for all details including motel reservations. Cheryl Haynes, Chairman. Debit Cards - Camp Rainbow, Inc will offer Food Lion & Lowes Food debit cards this year to help fund the modernization of Camp Rainbow's kitchen. Secretaries will send order form and checks directly to Camp Rainbow (Dean Cheek, Chairman). The Grand Secretary's office is not involved. New York Trip - August 25 - 28, 2011 - "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" NYC Trip - (Baseball game with the Mets vs. Braves, Broadway play, Dinner, Metropolitan Museum of Art, shopping in Old Shipping District, Ellis Island and the Stature of Liberty, Great Falls National Park, and sightseeing). See Colorful Flyer. Hylton Wright, PGP, Chairman.
“Play Me Some Mountain Music” Gatlinburg Mountain Trip – April
Co-Chair – Carolyn Winchester. See Colorful Flyer. “Shagging at the Beach” at Carolina Beach – August 20 (at Carolina Beach Shag Club)--Do you like to Shag or enjoy watching dancers and listing to good music? If so, you are in for a real treat. The Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Janet Dorsett and Worthy Grand Patron, Brother James Shearon invites you to join them at Carolina Beach, N.C. on August 20th, 2011. Arrangements have been made for all that can attend at Shanty’s II Beach and Blues club, 103 North Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, N.C. on that date. Activities at the club start at 6:00 p.m. and will last until. That’s right, we have the club reserved all to ourselves for as long as you want to or can dance. No deadlines to attend dance; Pay when you arrive. --State Chairman – Harold Singletary at 910-799-3992; Co-Chair – Susan Jackson. at 910-459-0151 See Flyer. “Monster Mash” Halloween Costume Party – October 29 (at Greensboro Shrine Club) State Chairman – Fran Southern; Co-Chair – Jeannie Eller. See Colorful Flyer. “Winter Wonderland” Dinner/Dance – December 3 (at Cross Creek Country Club in Mt. Airy) State Chairman – Gwendolyn Oakley; Co-Chairs – Marjorie Hudson and Sue Frye. Flyer available soon. Special Event at WhiteStone – Sunday, October 23 Joining residents of WhiteStone for Church Service
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