| SPECIAL
COMMITTEES FOR 2005-2006 |
ANGELIC HAPPENINGS-
The purpose of this committee is to gather
and compile information to be shared quarterly to all of our members. This
communication is a way for us to keep all OES members informed of all the
wonderful things our Order is doing. The articles and pictures let
everyone see for themselves all the fun and fellowship we have as we share many
precious hours with out Sisters and Brothers.
Chairman - Mrs. Mary L. Andrews (508) (16D)
Co-Chairman - Mrs. Kathleen M. Shaffer (479) (14)
BE A LITTLE LAMB, SUPPORT MS-
(MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS)
This committee is selling a little
lamb pin, and the profits will go to our outreach project of Pennsylvania.
The committee members will be educating our membership about Multiple Sclerosis
and the many people it affects every day.
Chairman- Mrs. Arlene L. Jacoby (214) (24)
Eastern Chairman - Mrs. Iris Z. Goodman (192) (15A)
Central Chairman- Mrs. Elaine A. Feuchtenberger (375)
(14)
Western Chairman- Mrs. Julie V. Miller (545) (15B)
CANCER-
The duty of this committee is to educate
our members about cancer, as well as encourage them to participate in programs
for checkups and self-examinations; to motivate our members; to be active in
their communities; and volunteer for the American Cancer Society. He or
she will organize and participate in the Cancer Walks, Relay for Life and
other local or state events. Committee members are asked to be active in
the Daffodil Days in March and promote HOPE to all our members and their
families who are afflicted with Cancer.
Chairman - Mrs. Dolores D. Shafer (252) (24)
Co-Chairman- Mrs. Judy A. Yorty (502) (15B)
CARING AND SHARING-
This committee supports our Fraternal Fund
and aids in assisting our precious members in need. Three Sectional
Bazaars and Luncheons are held throughout the state, and committee members are
encouraged to promote the events and urge all members to attend. The
schedule is as follows: Eastern - September 10, 2005, Western -October 8, 2005
and Central-November 19, 2005.
All Chapters and Districts are asked to take an active part
in these events. The Districts and Chapters are encouraged to have
individual projects to help our Sisters and Brothers who are less fortunate than
us.
General Chairman - Mrs. Helen M. Cropper (551)(16B)
Eastern Chairman - Mrs. Holly J. Higgins (390) (15B)
Central Chairman- Mrs. Bonnie K. Chamberlain (41) (9B)
Western Chairman - Mrs. Nancy A. Fox (135) (6)
EASTERN STAR JOURNAL-
The duty of this committee is to sell
subscriptions to our members and Chapters. In Pennsylvania we can be proud
to have been very supportive for many years of the General Grand Chapter OES
Journal.
Chairman- Mrs. Dorothy P. Brusamonti (76) (17)
Eastern Chairman - Mrs. Suzann Fahringer (167) (24)
Central Chairman - Mrs. Bernice S. Romberger (544)
(14)
Western Chairman- Mrrs. Dolores M. Hartland (400) (7)
SAFE - "SAFE ALUMINUM FOR EDUCATION"
(EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP & ESTARL)
This committee encourages the
collection of aluminum cans, tabs and other aluminum. The profits will be
turned over to the Educational Scholarship & ESTARL Fund. These funds help
to make it possible to give many Scholarships to very deserving individuals.
General Chairman - Dennis R. Sage ( 508) (16D)
Eastern Chairman- LeRoy E. Bechtel (460) (15B)
Central Chairman - Michael T. Holland (470) (14)
Western Chairman- Gerald A. Davison (404) (6)
FRATERNAL RELATIONS-
This committee is a special request of our
Most Worthy Grand Matron. The duty of this committee is to promote and
increase the interaction of our Fraternal Organizations throughout the year.
A Fraternal Relations Day was held on August 9, 2005 in Bethlehem, PA when many
members of our Fraternal groups came out and enjoyed the day together.
Chairman-Darrel W. Chamberlain (41) (9B)
Co-Chairman- George W. Prosser, Jr. (99) (24)
GOLDEN STARS-
This committee acquires the names of our
50 year members from the Chapter Secretaries and holds a special event in each
District to honor them. It is also their duty to help make arrangements
for those 50 year members who wish to attend the Golden Stars Luncheon held at
Grand Chapter in York in June 2006.
Chairman - Marie A. Whitebread (228) (22)
Co-Chairman - Lillian E. Wolfe (190) (22)
HOMES-
The duties of this committee are many but
very rewarding. Visiting our members who are residents at the Masonic
Villages is encouraged. The Districts are encouraged to make plans to have
bingo parties, Christmas parties, Easter parties or send cards to our Sisters
and Brothers in the Villages. There will be three Home Festivals again
with a special visit to our new facility, Lafayette Hills. The dates are
as follows:
Eastern - Lafayette Visit - January 28, 2006
Central Home Festival - February 18, 2006
Western Home Festival - March 4, 2006
Eastern Home Festival (Warminster)- April 8, 2006
It is the responsibility of the Committee Appointments to
encourage the Chapters to participate in the Festivals by their attendance and
also encourage the Chapters and Districts to have a special project.
Chairman- Mrs. Gail E. Remo (185) (24)
Eastern Chairman- Mrs. Sandra A. Hawkey (163) (24)
Central Chairman - Mrs. Joanne M. Eby (446) (16C)
Western Chairman- Mrs. Ruth B. Brosky (545) (6)
MAGICAL DREAMS FOR MARCH OF DIMES-
This is the Worthy Grand Matron's Special
Project for the year. This committee is very near and dear to her heart.
The March of Dimes helped her parents when she was a little girt and had Polio
and she states she is not sure what they would have done financially if this
organization were not there to help. A few years ago our Worthy Grand
Matron lost a granddaughter due to the birth defects she had. She wants to
support this wonderful cause, so that we can help in the research to help these
children and their families. No mothers or fathers or their family
should have to go through the heartbreak of losing a child.
The duties of this committee include promoting and
participating in the March of Dimes Walk, collecting Dimes at each Chapter
Meeting and selling name badges to raise proceeds for the March of Dimes.
Additional profits will also go to the March of Dimes from a Special Luncheon
planned for April 1, 2006.
General Chairman -Mrs. Cathy L. Kieczkajlo (58) (21)
Eastern Chairman - Mrs. JoAnn M. Sutter (252) (24)
Central Chairman - Mrs. Susan E. Hulshizer (499) (16C)
Western Chairman - Mrs. Sharon K. Wise (383) (8)
MEMBERSHIP-
The duty of this committee is to encourage
our members to provide our Sisters and Brothers with transportation to and from
all our meetings and social events and to remind our members to Do Unto Others
As We Would Have Them Do Unto US! Never criticize or treat each other
unkindly. Finally, he or she will encourage each of our Sisters and
Brothers to bring a new member into our Order.
Chairman - Mrs. M. Patricia McCaulley (64) (25A)
Co-Chairman - Mrs. Daisy M. Slentz (428) (27)
PRECIOUS TREASURES (SOUVENIR COMMITTEE)
This committee promotes the sale of
many items selected by the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron.
The proceeds from the sale of the souvenirs go to defray the cost of the 112th
Session in York 2006)
Chairman - Carol A. Royer (235) (24)
Eastern Chairman - Mrs. Diana A. Brown (8)(19)
Central Chairman - Mrs. Barbara A. Moose (517) (16D)
Western Chairman - Mrs. Ruth A. Mason (164) (5)
SMILES FOR SHRINERS -
This committee will be collecting crayons
and coloring books to be donated to the two Shriners Hospitals in Pennsylvania.
As the children arrive at the hospitals, they are given welcome gifts in an
effort to put smiles on their faces and with the hope of taking their
fears and tears away.
General Chairman - William A. Moisey (439) (26C)
Erie Hospital - William J. Sopp (359) (1)
Philadelphia Hospital - Wayne Arnow (374) (25B)
Eastern Chairman -- Mrs. Virginia L. Plyler (312)
(25B)
Central Chairman - Mrs. Nancy L. Line (375) (14)
Western Chairman -Mrs. Marilyn R. Oldfield (179) (4B)
STAMPS FOR FRATERNAL
The duty of this committee is to continue
to cut and save stamps. The proceeds from the redemption of canceled
stamps will be used to assist the Fraternal Fund which help many of our
Sisters and Brothers in need. Members should be encouraged to purchase and
use commemorative stamps.
General Chairman - Mrs. Margene J. Heckman (390) (15B)
Eastern Chairman - Mrs. Marjorie E. Parks (214) (24)
Central Chairman - Mrs. Debra J. Johnson (375) (14)
Western Chairman - Mrs. Nancy E. Durst (324) (1)
STARS BRING WISHES -
The duty of this committee is to reach out
and touch the members of their Chapters and Districts by making phone calls and
sending cards to make them feel loved and missed. He or she will be the
Sister or Brother greeting others as they enter our Chapter rooms with a warm
hug and friendly smile.
Chairman - Mrs. Janet B. Prosser (99) (24)
Co-Chairman - Miss Patricia A. Marks (512) (15A)
VETERANS OUTREACH-
The duty of this committee is to encourage
our Chapters and Districts to reach out and help our Veterans by visiting them,
sending thinking of you cards and providing them with things they may need in
terms of supplies. Each facility has different needs and our Chairman will
supply our representatives with this information. We will also be selling
a little bear and all profit will go to the Veterans Facilities.
Chairman - Robert T. Faulds (202) (24)
Co- Chairman - B. Paul Harris (166) (7)
Butler VA Hospital-
Representative -
Mrs. Sandra J. Ryser
Deputy - Mrs. Joanne E.
Carr (45) (4B)
Coatesville VA Hospital-
Representative
- Mrs. Mabel J. Raulston (156) (16B)
Deputy - Phyllis J. Tester (463) (16B)
Delaware Valley VA Hospital-
Representative - John C. Williams (335) (16B)
Deputy - Mrs. Patricia A. Salamatin (428) (27)
Erie Soldiers and Sailors Home -
Representative -Gretchen D. J. Laubach (102) (3)
Deputy -Mrs. Deborah J. Hackett (153) (1)
Erie VA Hospital -
Representative
- Duane L. Stull (2) (11)
Deputy - Mrs. Marilyn L. Stallard (444) (1)
Hollidaysburg Veterans Home-
Representative
- Willis L. Shore (159) (9A)
Deputy
- Mrs. Shirley A. Bobak (471) (9A)
James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center-
Representative
-Mrs. Mary L. Garman (65) (9A)
Deputy - (Mrs. Linda L. Hosterman (207) (9A)
Lebanon VA Hospital -
Representative-Mrs. Suzanne C. Funk (390) (15B)
Deputy- Kenneth E. Umberger (402) (15A)
Northeastern Pennsylvania Veterans Center-
Representative -James E. Reynolds (76) (17)
Deputy - Maurice Elmer Day, Jr. (67) (19)
Philadelphia VA Hospital -
Representative
- James C. Umlauf (428) (27)
Deputy -Arthur G. Pettit (232) (27)
Pittsburgh VA Hospital-Aspinwall
Representative
-Mrs. Margaret A. Johnson (453) (26A)
Deputy -Mrs. Jean M. McClintock (229) (26A)
Veterans Hospital-Highland Drive
Representative -William H. Hartland (400) (7)
Deputy -Mrs. E. Jean Meyer (231) (26B)
Pittsburgh VA Hospital-Oakland
Representative - Lee A.
Robinson (409) (6)
Deputy - Dr. Caroline R. Brayley (356) (26C)
Southeastern Veterans Center-Spring City
Representative -Andrew
G. Krasnansky (235) (24)
Deputy - Mrs. Mary Ann S.
Meck (323) (25A)
Southeastern Veterans Center -Highland Drive
Representative -George
M. Camlin (404) (6)
Deputy- Donald G. Fisher
(73) (26C)
Wilkes-Barre VA Hospital
Representative - Thomas
F. Bowditch (174) (21)
Deputy - Mrs. Edith A.
Davis (174) (21)
YOUTH
The purpose of this committee is to
support the youth organizations in their area not only by sending money for
refreshments but by attending their meetings and social functions. He or
she will educate our members about the Educational Scholarship & ESTARL
Committee and how it gives thousands of dollars in Scholarships to our Youth at
the Grand Chapter Session in June.
General Chairman-Mrs. Diana S. Bloxham (67) (19)
Eastern Chairman -Miss Tamara L. Gossert (390) (15B)
Central Chairman -Mrs. Miranda K. Peruso (280) (9A)
Western Chairman -Mrs. Helen B. Snedden (45) (4B)
Rainbow Liaison -Mrs. Barbara A. Johnson 9251)(15B)
Job's Daughters Liaison -Mrs. Linda E. Watson (509)
(15A)
DeMolay Liaison-Lynwood J. Dixon (551) (15A)