MARCH OPAL 181 NEWS Hello, Brothers and Sisters,We’ve been enjoying the next best thing to going to Chapter with our ZOOM meetings. It is good to accomplish our business transactions and share our special bonds. We were pleased to have our Deputy Grand Matron, Janet Doolittle join us for the February 23rd meeting. During the meeting our Worthy Matron Shawn Woods noticed Miss Sammie Cat on our bookshelves. Unknown to
Opal’s news for NovemberCovid-19 once again interrupted our regularly scheduled meetings. October 22nd we held a makeup meeting to conduct the necessary business with the required 7 Officers in attendance. Our 116th Installation of Officers is scheduled for Saturday, November 14th at 3:00 pm. Necessary restrictions will be enforced. Shawn Woods and David Hyde will be installed as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron. Our special thanks to those of you
Opal News-October Opal Chapter has enjoyed 2 meetings this September since having been dark over 4 months due to the pandemic. The exception when mandatory Annual Reports were given on June 8th. Masks were worn and social distancing being maintained. Election of 2021 Officers was held September 22. All Offices were filled. Elected were: Worthy Matron-Shawn Woods, Worthy Patron-David Hyde, Associate Matron-Shirley Eckley, Associate Patron-Clarence McNeely, Conductress-Beckley Whitman, Associate Conductress-Roxanne
SEPTEMBER OPAL MINUTES Odd to think how fast August has slid away with our having had to curtail so many of our treasured summer activities. We are looking forward to our getting together in a socially correct manner to conduct necessary business, September 8th at 7:30 pm. No food will be served. And we plan to do the same for the September 22nd meeting. We are saddened by the loss
Opal’s June Newsletter Another cordial greeting from your Secretary with no set date for our return to regular Chapter meetings. It may be June 23rd so we will have to keep you posted. Congratulations to Kathy and Robert Strock on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. A beautiful floral piece was sent to them by the Chapter to mark the Celebration. Long term members, Patricia Buckler- 72 years and
Opal ChapterWM: Shawn WoodsPhone: 330-544-0855E-mail: sisw55@zoominternet.netSecretary: Carla KahlerPhone: 330-856-2356E-mail: gonetochapter@embarqmail.comStated Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month Opal Chapter was saddened by the loss of 2 sixty-three-year members-Marjorie Kopp and June Keeley. We were elated to hear tonight that new cases of the Coronavirus (COVID19) have greatly reduced in the last several weeks and we are looking forward to the day we can again meet at Chapter! Grand Chapter
Opal ChapterWM: Shawn WoodsPhone: 330.544.0855E-mail: sisw55@zoominternet.netSecretary: Carla KahlerPhone: 330-856-2356E-mail: gonetochapter@embarqmail.comStated Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the MonthCortland Masonic Lodge Opal Chapter # 181 joins the choir of prayers for a quick cessation of this life changing virus. MEANWHILE: Worthy Grand Matron Margi Wheeler has canceled until May 8th all Eastern Star functions including our April 14th Inspection and our March 28th spaghetti dinner has been postponed. We hope we
Opal Chapter WM: Shawn Woods Phone: 330-544-0855 E-mail: sisw55@zoominternet.net Secretary: Carla Kahler Phone: 330-856-2356 E-mail: gonetochapter@embarqmail.com Stated Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month Opal Chapter exemplified Initiation with Elizabeth Hartman and Eryn Lewis as our walk-through candidates after we enjoyed Ken and Carla Kahler’s Mardi Gras dinner party. Ken was seen on the grounds with an alligator on his head- photo-op. Led by Worthy Matron Shawn Woods, 11
Opal Chapter WM: Shawn Woods Phone: 330-544-0855 E-mail: sisw55@zoominternet.net Secretary: Carla Kahler Phone: 330-856-2356 E-mail: gonetochapter@embarqmail.com Stated Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month Opal February news Diana Martin and Ruth Tomlinson are planning a sweetheart dinner to proceed our meeting on February 11. Bring Valentines, wear RED and join in the traditional fun of Valentine’s Day. Ken and Carla Kahler are preparing a traditional Mardi Gras feast for