GRAND CHAPTER OF PENNSYLVANIA
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, INC

JO-ANN E. LAUDERMAN, WGM
HARRY W. FISHER, WGP

2005-2006

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

    Our commitment to supporting numerous charities speaks for itself.  We donated approximately $675,000 this past year when I was honored to serve as Worthy Grand matron.  Some of our special charities include:
           

                                                     Multiple Sclerosis                                                         $85,011.27

                                                     Cancer                                                                             $5,161.00 American Lung Assoc. LV
                                                                                                                                                $6,000 For Kids to Camp Can Do

                                                                                                                                                $500.00 Hospice VNA LV

                                                    Shriners Hospitals                                                         $ 2761.00 

                                                                                                                                                          10,192 coloring books & 7,944 packs of crayons
                                                                                                                                                           172 stuffed toys and other items totaling 496 and personal monetary gifts

                                                    Educational Scholarships                                              $134,000.00 -134 scholarships each $1000.00                                       

                                                                                                                                                   We collected aluminum totaling $12,121.75 towards these scholarships

                                                    Fraternal Assistance                                                      $215,250.00 Monthly Checks
                                                                                                                                                 $15,238.14 Emergency

                                                    Caring and Sharing Luncheons profit                       $51,819.86 to benefit Fraternal Fund

                                                   Homes Festivals to benefit the Masonic Villages we earned - $48,621.44 NET plus other income for a total of $114,352.44 given to the Villages

                                                Veterans Outreach                                                          $18,270.30 which includes $4,256.00 (blankets, jackets, etc. & approximately $875.89 cash to each of 16 facilities) plus approximately $5,000 in clothing, personal items was donated.

                                                       March of Dimes                                                                  $118.323.40 My Special Project

                                                       Youth                                                                                    $11,266.00

            These are some of the wonderful things we do to help others.  To earn this kind of money we have many  fun social events such as luncheons, tea parties, basket socials and many other events.  Not only do we help others who cannot help themselves but working together we form everlasting friendships.

            I have traveled by car over 35,000 miles this past year to share with all my Sisters and Brothers the love I have for Eastern Star.  My Grand Officers and I attended over 252 Meetings, Church Services and various events and loved every one of them.

            It has truly been a Magical year filled with many Precious Memories.