Grand Chapter Projects
Cancer Project
Our Masonic Family has a wonderful partnership with the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota which we will continue to support. This year we will support Dr. Ann Blaes in the Masonic Scholar Project Support Program, "Improving Quality of Life for Cancer Victims and Survivors", at the Masonic Cancer Center. Dr. Blaes' research is focused on improving the quality of life for cancer survivors by examing if pre-treatment with cardiac medications can reduce the effects of cancer chemotherapy on the heart.
In addition to accepting Chapter donations and memorials, we have another beautiful afghan to raffle off and will hold a benefit Dinner and Dance and Auction on Saturday, November 13, 2010.
Please make check payable to Grand Chapter of Minnesota OES with "Cancer Project" shown in the memo line.
Questions for Cancer Project CONTACT
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"Deer Camp" Grand Chapter Cancer Benefit Dinner and Dance
November 13, 2010
5:00 Social 6:30 Dinner
VFW, 311 W. 84th Street, Bloomington
Masonic Homes Project
In supporting the Minnesota Masonic Homes we have chosen projects that we hope will enhance the lives of the residents of both the North Ridge and Bloomington campuses. For the Bloomington Campus, our project is to replace their gazebo. Our North Ridge Campus project is to raise money toward another interactive computer system that will allow residents to communicate through e-mail and to receive the benefit of both physical and mental exercize to keep their minds and bodies fit.
The money collected for the sale of license plate frames, "2 Be a Star, Ask a Star", the raffle of a beautiful afgan made by one of our members and donations will be split evenly between the two projects.
Questions for Masonic Homes Project CONTACT
Grand Chapter Jewelry Project
The Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron are sharing a pin and charm again this year. Both are a wolf and compass on a field of green. The symbolizes the growth we hope to acheive within Eastern Star, the compass represents the exploration of new avenues and ideas and the wolf is a symbol of the commitment and dedication of our members. The cost for each is $4.00. The proceeds from the sale of these items will go to the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron's Cancer Project, research for the long term quality of life for cancer survivors.
To purchase or if you have questions regarding Grand Chapter Jewelry CONTACT
Scholarships
Many of our members, their families and friends have benefited from our scholarships, and we will continue to support these programs. ESTARL is our religious scholarship program and the M. Josephine Rusham Scholarship is a program for graduating High School Seniors, We hope that each Chapter will support both of these fine scholarships with a fund raising event or collection.
Travel Club
Congratulations to our 2009-2010 Capture the Flag winner, Excelsior Chapter!
They captured 22 flags!
Lynda Clements from Excelsior Chapter won the individual travel ribbon competition.
Sisters and Brothers, we hope you are ready to travel and share an adventure to explore other Chapters with our 2010-2011 "Spirit of Adventure" Passport Club. We will again have a two part contest for traveling and visiting of Eastern Star Chapters and events. The first part is a Chapter competition of "Capture the Marbles". Each Chapter will be issued a bag of marbles, which can be "Captured" by another visiting Chapter.
The rules are simple:
- A minimum of four members must visit a regular stated meeting of another OES Chapter. Please note: Marbles cannot be captured during a Grand Family Visit, an Official Visit, a fund raiser or a Friendship Night.
- If two or more teams visit a Chapter, the team with the most members will claim the marbles. If the teams have the same number of team members, the team the greatest distance from their Chapter will claim the marbles.
- A Chapter can only lose one bag of marbles per meeting.
There is also an individual component to the Passport Club, in which members can receive a ribbon and pins for earning personal points for attending various Eastern Star Events. A total of 100 points will be needed to receive a "Spirit of Adventure" paw print ribbon. Those collecting an additional 200 points will be given a "Wolf" pin to wear on your ribbon. Grand Officers would have an advantage in accumulating points. Therefore, if a Grand Officer attends a function they are expected to attend because of their office, their points will be counted at 50% of their stated value. Example: A visit to a Chapter meeting during an Official Visit would receive 2-1/2 travel points intead of 5 points.
We are asking that you help us to control the cost of this adventure by contributing a $3.00 joining fee when you send in your first point sheet to receive your ribbon. This will help us cover mailing and administration costs.
Questions about the Passport Club CONTACT
Grand Chapter Trip
Mackinac Island "Spirit of Adventure" July 28, 2010
Join Heartland Tours as we explore the unbridled beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula along Lake Michigan, bursting with the sights and scents of summer. Ferry to Mackinac Island and enter its bygone era of Victorian homes, horses, bicycles and foot traffic. Add the tempting smell of freshly made fudge and you’ll be saying, “What a great get-away for a few days!”
Highlights
- 5 Days/4 Nights
- 7 Meals (2 Continental Breakfasts,
- 1 Breakfast, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner)
- “Mighty Mac” Bridge
- Hydro Jet to Mackinac Island
- Horse-Drawn Island Tour
- 2 Nights Mackinac Island at Lakeview
- Grand Hotel Lunch Buffet
- Traverse City
- Old Mission Peninsula
- Music House Museum
- S.S. Badger Ferry across Lake Michigan
- Professional Heartland Tour Director
- Deluxe Motorcoach & Luggage Handling
Price per Person:
Double: $749 (+$64 Trav Ins)
Triple/Quad: $679 (+$48 Trav Ins)
Single: $899 (+$64 Trav Ins)
(Travel Insurance is optional)
Office Contact
11501 Masonic Home Drive
Bloomington, MN 55437
952-948-6800
mngrsecoes@hotmail.com
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