47 Sisters and Brothers assembled April 25th for Opal’s Annual Inspection. A well-prepared Deputy Grand Matron, Sherri Gotthardt, provided a pleasant inspection of our books and Initiation. We welcomed, Brenda Lane as the 343rd member of our Opal Chapter. Jan and Todd Haycox provided delicious grilled pork sandwiches and a to die for smoked mac-n cheese with all the trimmings. We are looking forward to Opal’s annual picnic to be held
Opal Chapter #181Good news abounds for Opal Chapter #181 as our Worthy Matron, Shawn Woods returned after recuperation from a severely broken leg and our initiation of Kathleen Bacorn and Robert Tucker has taken place! We are looking forward to our April 25th Inspection with Deputy Grand Matron Sherri Gotthardt. We’d love to have you with us!Star Love,Carla
Opal Chapter, OES A delightful pizza party proceeded Worthy Matron Shawn Woods’ return from recuperating from an injured left leg and foot. Shawn was delighted to preside during the presentation of two (2) 60-year pins, one to Louise Bacorn and the other to Patty Antoun McNeely. Both members had joined Hartford Chapter on February 23, 1963. The pins were presented by their husbands Tom Bacorn and Mac McNeely. Eryn Lewis
OPAL CHAPTER February 14th will find us wearing red, exchanging Valentines and dining together to celebrate this special day. Two weeks later on the 28th we will be initiating and presenting 60-year pins to our dedicated members-Patty Antoun McNeely and Louise Bacorn. Hoping to see you at Chapter.Star Love, Carla
Opal Chapter, OESTuesday at 6:30 pm on January 10th Opal Chapter will be getting together for our 7:30 pm Meeting. There is a possibility that we will be initiating a Candidate if his health permits. Would be delighted to see you at Chapter. Star love, Carla
OPAL Chapter #181November 22 our meeting was opened under the gavel of Heather Wingfield because Worthy Matron Shawn Woods had fallen and severely broken her leg. The meeting with 30 members present was preceded with a delightful dinner provided by Diana Martin and Ruth Tomlinson. We are looking forward to our Christmas party and meeting on the 13th of December. Our pot-lunch dinner will be at 6:00 pm with meat
Our October 29th INSTALLATION was so well attended it reminded us of the GOOD OLD DAYS. Shawn Woods and David Hyde were installed to lead our Chapter in the promising 2022-2023 year as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron. Purple was the color chosen by the Worthy Matron for this year. A very tasty POTATO BAR and good conversation with old and new friends concluded the evening, Sunrise Chapter #458 did
OCTOBER NEWS FROM OPAL 181With the arrival of October our hearts turn to cider, donuts, and Opal Chapter’s annual Halloween party. We are gathering at the Front Porch Winery, October 22 at 1:00 pm. Cost per person is $10.00. Light picnic food will be served. Games and costume prizes will add to the fun. Call Diana Martin for reservations. We are looking forward to our Open Installation of 2023 Officers
OPAL CHAPTER 181 ‘S SEPTEMBER NEWS Our Opal Chapter’s Garden Party Picnic at the Cortland Conservation Club was lovely. A perfect afternoon enhanced our delightful meal which turned out to be enough food to feed an Army. Diana Martin’s entertaining games were one of the highlights of the party. We are looking forward to next year’s already! 2023 DUES are flooding Secretary Carla Kahler’s mailbox! If you haven’t sent yours,
OPAL NEWSTalk about a special evening at our May 24th meeting! Opal Chapter #181 was honored when Morning Light #80 merged with us making a combination of Opal, Ida McKinley, Alpha, and Hartford. Morning Light WM Sandee Hyde led a touching ceremony as Officers retired their badges. Worthy Matron Shirley and Worthy Patron Tom Eckley treated the members to a delicious Swiss steak dinner complete with birthday cake celebrating Shirley’s