Posted March 11, 2008

Sister Jeannette Zabel-Kramer said Brother John Kramer of Casa Grand Chapter #28 is in St. Joseph Hospital. No further details are available at this time.

Brother Bill Lau PP #56

Posted March 3, 2008

Dear Sisters & Brothers:

Time is flying by so fast that our year is almost over, and it has been a pleasure for us to serve you.

We have lost another member Sister Helen French passed on February 5th and the Chapter did her services. We will be having a Memoral for all our departed members on April 28th so mark your calander and come to Chapter that evening, and see our program.

There will no Past Matrons & Past Patrons and all Members meeting in March as it falls on the day of Grand Chapter Fiesta Day. We will meet on April 5th at Duffers in Arizona City it is at the Golf Course please come and join the fun and a great meal.

We have two new Grand Representatives, Sister Dorthy Hamilton, Grand Representative of Indiana in Arizona and Sister Lois Long, Grand Representative of Alabama in Arizona. We know these Sisters will enjoy their appointments.

At our meeting on Feb. 11th Sister Nancy Hughes explained Rob Morris to the Chapter and how to fill out paper work if need. We need to keep Sister Helen Kerr and Brother Bob Kerr in our prayers as Brother Bob has cancer. Sister Jeanet Kramer also needs our prayers as she is in rehab for a bad heart.

I really don't have much to write about this time so until next time be safe and God be with you.

Bessie Meyer WM

Posted February 22, 2008

Up date on Jeanette Kramer, she is at North Mountain Medical Rehap Center; 9155 N. 3rd. St., Phoenix, AZ 85020 Room #209, Phone # 602-944-1666.

She could use some cheer, she has congestive heart failure. Don't know how long she will be in there. As soon as I hear anything more I will pass it on.

Keep all of the sick in your prayers. Thank You!

Donna Yettaw, Secretary,
Casa Grande Chapter #28
If you want any information call me at 520-466-6035.

Posted February 20, 2008

Casa Grande Chapter #28 has lost a member of many years, Sister Helen French, PM passed away on February 6th, 2008. There was a memorial for her which we performed at the service. She has been our "Adah" for a long time.

Also Sister Jeanette Kramer, our "Electa" is in the hospital in Phoenix. Please keep this Sister in your prayers.

Robert & Helen Kerr can use some prayers as Robert has been told he has cancer again. Brother Bob starts radiation on Thursday. Later on Chemo for the lungs.

Thank you.

Sister Donna Yettaw, Secretary

Posted February 5, 2008

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

The time is going by so fast, by the time you read this our Official Visit will be over. I hope you had a chance to be there and greet our Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Patron and other Grand Officers. We served a Ham Dinner and after the meeting we had cake and ice cream. On Monday Jan. 28th we will have a pot-luck at 6:30pm. Sister Dorothy Hamilton will be bring Barbecue Pork, so bring something to go with it.

There will be a letter going out to you for a Bakeless Bake Sale. Instead of baking and trying to sell our bake goods, we are asking you to send the cost of what you would bake to the Chapter. This is one way of helping our budget.

At our meeting on Feb.11th, Sister Nancy Hughes will be speaking about Rob Morris. I hope we have a good turnout for this important meeting. This is one way of learning about Rob Morris, and at a later date we will have Jeff Grayson speak on Scholarship. I will let you know when Sister Shirley Conant gets this set up.

Keep us up to date with any illness or other concerns, contact our Secretary Donna Yettaw at (520) 466-6035 or myself at (520) 682-0739.

Until next time take care and God Be With You.

In Star Love

Bessie Meyer, Worthy Matron

For Further Information:
Bessie @ (520) 682-0739
Donna @ (520) 466-6035

Mailing Address:
Eastern Star #28
P.O. Box 2978
Arizona City, AZ 85223

Posted January 29, 2008

Shirley G. Conant, PM, Reporter

Happy New Year! 2008 - Wow!

The first part of January the Past Matrons and Past Patrons enjoyed a Potluck Lunch. The Chapter served a Roast Pork Dinner for the combined Grotto Installation.

At our January 14th meeting the Grand Officers and Appointments were honored in Casa Grande style.

Our Official Visit is January 26 and all are invited to help Casa Grande Chapter welcome Imogene Richins Worthy Grand Matron accompanied by Ken Aldrin Worthy Grand Patron. Other Official Guest will include the Worthy Grand Patron of Massachusetts Grand Chapter with six other guests that will be attending the dinner and the Official Visit.

January 28 is a Stated Meeting with a Potluck Dinner at 6:30 PM.

The Past Matron's and Past Patron's Meeting will be February 2. They wish to invite any other members who wish to attend. The meeting place will be announced later.

February 11 is our Valentine Meeting.

February 25 we will be honoring all Past Matrons and Past Patrons.

March 10 is our St. Patrick's Meeting. (It's wearing of the Green).

March 24 is a Potluck Dinner at 6:30 PM and we hope everyone had a Happy Easter!

The Chapter looks forward to welcoming our new members.

Posted January 3, 2008

Wow what a great time we had on Dec 10th at our Christmas Party !!

We had a short meeting and balloted on Robert Raymond for affiliation; he also signed the Bylaws. Additionally a petition for Dual Membership for Dorothy Hoyler was read.

Several of us went to the installation of Officers for Pinal Lodge #30. We wish we could have had more representation by Eastern Star.

Does any Sister or Brother know why these members have not paid their 2007 dues? Velma Autwater PM, Ruth Beecher, Barbara Boyd, Virginia Fox, Margaret Rouse, Tiffany Shedd, Iva Hickman PM — communication has not been forthcoming. If we do not hear from these sisters by December 31st they will be suspended for non-payment of dues. Please get in touch with Sister Donna Yettaw, either by calling: (520) 466-6035, or by mail: PO Box 821, Arizona City, AZ 85223.

Your 2008 dues are now due so please get them in to Sister Donna Yettaw.

We are going to have a Clean Up Day on Jan 5th at 9am. We will also have the Past Matrons & Past Patrons Pot Luck at 11:30am, and all members are invited. We sure could use your help with the clean up, as we will be having our Official Visit on Jan 26th, 2008 at 2pm. Your attendance is strongly requested for this visit.

Lunch will be served at noon, Please RSVP with a donation of $8.00 to Sister Donna Yettaw. We are looking forward a very good year in 2008. Please come and join us!

Happy Holidays to everyone.
In Star Love
Bessie Meyer, Worthy Matron

Posted December 15, 2007

Come Fly with Casa Grande Chapter #28

1140 E. Florence Blvd. Casa Grande, AZ

For our Official Visit January 26, 2008

Worthy Grand Matron, Imogene Richins and Worthy Grand Patron, Ken Aldren

Flying time is 2:00pm

We are having a Lunch at 12 NOON for a donation of $8.00

Get your RSVP's in by January 23, 2008 to:

Sister Donna Yettaw, Sec'y
P.O. Box 821, Arizona City, AZ 85223
(520) 466-6035

Bessie Meyer, Worthy Matron
Worthy Patron David Meyer, PGP

Posted December 1, 2007

How fast November has gone, now it is time for the Christmas Holiday's, and everyone will be very busy with their families. But please take a little time out for the up coming meetings and events.

Our Friendship Night was well attended we had members from Benson, Bisbee, Peoria, Payson, Phoenix, Mesa and Tucson what a great night it was. If you missed it you missed a great time.

On Dec 1st we will be having a potluck at the Yettaw's for Past Matrons and Past Patrons and Members. If you will be able to attend please let Sister Donna know, she will give you directions on how to get there.

On Dec 8th Pinal Lodge will have Installation of Officers and has asked that we attend and bring a covered dish for a potluck. I hope that our Star Family will attend this as we want to bring the Lodge and Star together for a stronger Masonic Family. Please check the Treselboard for time or give Brother Al Dobbins a call.

On Dec 10th we will have a short meeting and a Christmas Party with a gift exchange, nothing over $5.00. January is going to be another busy month, we will be doing a dinner for the Grotto on Jan 12th and our Official Visit is Jan 26th with a dinner before this fund raiser for the Chapter.

Have a very safe and Happy Holiday
Bessie Meyer, Worthy Matron

Posted November 25, 2007

Shirley G. Conant, PM, Reporter

By the time this report comes out, we will have had our Friendship Night on November 12th. The Theme for this Night was Indians and Pilgrims. Happy Thanksgiving!

November 26 at 6:30 PM we will have a Potluck Dinner with our meeting following at 7:30 PM. Our Worthy Matron asks that the members please bring canned or non-perishable goods for the Christmas Baskets.

December 1 the Past Matrons, Past Patrons and members will meet at 11 :30 AM at the home of our Secretary Sister Donna Yettaw. Her address is Arizona City and phone number is (520)466-6035. I am sure she would appreciate a call if you plan to attend.

December 10 is the only meeting that Casa Grande Chapter will have this month. We will have a Gift Exchange after the meeting with a celebration of Christmas.

We wish everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January is going to be a very busy month for us, January 5 the Past Matrons, Past Patrons and members will hold their meeting at 11:30 AM and the place of the meeting will be announced later.

January 14 is a Regular Scheduled meeting. The Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron will honor all Grand Chapter appointments.

January 26 is our Official Visit of the Worthy Grand Matron Imogene Richins accompanied by the Worthy Grand Patron Ken Aldrin. At 12 Noon a dinner is planned, followed by the Official Visit at 2:00 PM. Reservations are a MUST and by January 19th. The cost of the dinner is $8.00 and your check is your receipt. Please call or write to our Secretary Sister Donna Yettaw as her address is: PO Box 821, Arizona City, AZ 85223 and her phone number is (520)466-6035. Please make your checks payable to Cas a Grande Chapter #28.

Casa Grande Chapter is also expecting guests from Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Grand Chapter is sponsoring a tour called "Worthy Grand Patron's South West Tour" and they will be visiting places in New Mexico as well as Arizona. We expect about 8 people to visit our Chapter on Saturday, January 26.

We hope they will enjoy their visit here!

January 28th at 6:30 PM we will have a Potluck Dinner followed by the meeting at 7:30 PM. Come and join us.

Posted October 20, 2007

Casa Grande Chapter #28

Friendship Night AND Honor Night for David Meyer, PGP/Grand Trustee

November 12, 2007 at 7:30pm

Place Casa Grande Lodge Building
1140 E. Florence Blvd.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222

Bessie Meyer, PM Worthy Matron
David Meyer, PGP Worthy Patron

Donna Yettaw, PM
Secretary
520-466-6035

David is requesting no gifts to him. Bring either can goods for our Christmas family or Items for our Crisis Center.

Posted October 9, 2007

Dear Sisters & Brothers:

Brother David and I would like to thank you for all your cards and calls, for the passing of our daughter. And all your prayers we really appreciate them.

In Star Love,

Bessie & David Meyer

Posted September 24, 2007

Shirley G. Conant, PM, Reporter

Greetings from our Chapter. Hope everybody had a good and enjoyable summer!

Now we start a New Year and we will have a Potluck Dinner and get-to-gather September 10th at 6:30 PM.

September 24th is our first Stated Meeting and we welcome all Eastern Star members. Hope you will be able to join us.

October 8 is a Stated Meeting and as it is Columbus Day our Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron may have something special.

October 22th, it is Halloween!

November 12th we celebrate Friendship Night, as well as our Stated Meeting. On this evening, we will honor our Grand Trustee David Meyer, Past Grand Patron. The request is NO gifts, but food and non-perishables goods for the Food Bank would be greatly appreciated. Please come and enjoy good friends and fellowship.

November 26th a Potluck Dinner will be held at 6:30 PM followed by our Stated Meeting.

December 10th Merry Christmas to one and all! Our Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron have planned a Christmas Party and a Gift Exchange after our meeting. This is the only meeting Casa Grande Chapter #28 will hold in December.

Looking ahead to "January 26th, we will honor the Worthy Grand Matron Imogene Richins accompanied by the Worthy Grand Patron Ken Aldrin for our Official Visit. We will also have a Luncheon that day, but more about this Special Day later!