Aurora Chapter #311

Order of the Eastern Star
1021 1st ave. N.
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
phone (515)576-3201

Year 2006 book

Aurora Chapter Site Index Officers for the year Themes, colors, etc. This year's calendar This year's projects Photo Album This year's marches Our favorite sites  Contacting us via email

“Salute to Liberty”

2005 AURORA CHAPTERS OFFICERS

WORTHY MATRON................................. Annette Mackay

WORTHY PATRON ...................................David Mackay

ASSOC. MATRON .......................................Deb Zimmerle

ASSOC. PATRON ..........................................Robert Irwin

SECRETARY ...........................................Ida May Lohafer

TREASURER ............................................. Mel Schroeder

CONDUCTRESS........................................Norma Hughett

ASSOC. CONDUCTRESS..............................Carole Nelson

CHAPLAIN ………………………………….........Jack Nelson

MARSHAL .................................................Dwight Trampel

ORGANIST ..............................................Monthly Protems

ADAH ......................................................... Nancy Trampel

RUTH.............................................................Jan Carpenter

ESTHER ..........................................................Jo Schroeder

MARTHA ....................................................Willadean Lang

ELECTA ........................................................Judy Knudson

WARDER .......................................................Mark Carpenter

SENTINEL ........................................................Dan Brown

DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR.........JEAN KOSS

THEME
Faith and Freedom

AIM.
Giving without Glory

DAILY GUIDE
Renewing our knowledge of and faith in God through the Holy Scriptures can strengthen us as a nation and a people.

MOTTO
One Nation Under God

WATCHWORDS
God, Faith, Prayer, Duty, Honor, Country, Trust, Liberty, Loyalty and Vision

FLOWERS
Red Poppy

SYMBOLS
he Holy Bible and The American Flag

FUN SYMBOLS
Uncle Sam, Eagle, Fireworks

COLORS
Red, White, Blue, Silver and Gold

HONOR STATIONS
Adah, Associate Conductress, Secretary and Treasurer

HONOR GROUP
Veterans and Soldiers currently serving our country

WGM Scriptures:

    "Be Strong and brave; do not ever be afraid or discouraged for the Lord your God will be there to help you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint."

 Isaiah 40:31

WGP Scripture:

     "Jesus said unto him, “Thou shalt love thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” Matthew 22, verses 37-39

Scriptures for the Membership:

     "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another."   Hebrews 10:25.

“I appeal to all of you, my sisters and my brothers, to agree in what you say, so that there will be no divisions among you.  Be completely united, with only one thought and one purpose.”  1 Corinthians 1:10  

OPENING ODE
”This is My Song”

FLAG SALUTE
”America The Beautiful”

CLOSING ODE
“Let There be Peace on Earth”

DRAPING SONG
“Eternal Father, Strong to Save”

YEAR 2006 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JAN. 19^h. STATED MEETING & INSTALLATION………... 7:00 PM PM

…..Draping Ceremony

FEB 16th..................STATED MEETING ............................ 7:00 PM

March 5^rd ..............SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION ....................12:30 PM

MARCH 16th............STATED MEETING ......................... 7:00 PM

April 1^st ..............SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION ....................12:30 PM

APRIL 20th.................STATED MEETING………............. 7:00 PM

MAY 18th....................STATED MEETING........................ 7:00 PM

JUNE 15th.................STATED MEETING ......................... 7:00 PM

SEPT 14th....................STATED MEETING ......................... 7:00 PM

OCT 19th....................STATED MEETING ......................... 7:00 PM

OCT 20-22 2006........................................IOWA GRAND CHAPTER

NOV 16th..................STATED MEETING ...................... 7:00 PM

......Election of Officers......

DEC 14th..................STATED MEETING....................... 7:00 PM

Jan 18^th, 2006.........STATED MEETING.................7:00 PM

…..Draping Ceremony

GRAND CHAPTER PROJECTS:

ESTARL:

WORTHY GRAND MATRON’S SPECIAL PROJECT

- Supporting Targeted Autism Resources

- Autism is a brain disorder that can be devastating to children and their families.  Children with autism may show symptoms at an early age, usually before the age of three.  Unfortunately, it can affect them the rest of their lives.  Their symptoms may range from mild to severe.  Children with autism often begin their lives just like other children, and then things change.  They stop smiling and responding to their names.  They don't make eye contact.  They play alone and become overly attached to certain toys.  They often repeat movements or line things up. 
    The cause of autism is unknown, but, in the last 10 years, the number of children with autism has doubled.  Fortunately, if we can find these children early and begin working with them, we can see a significant improvement in their behavior and long-term adjustment.
    With the support of the STAR Program, the Center of Disabilities and Development (CDD) will create services that can help improve the lives of children with autism.

Our Photo Album

• School Inspection meeting April 2000

                                HUGS TO YOU!!

 Heart centered hugs are considered to be the highest form of hugging, and are felt too, that it  is indeed very powerful.

The heart centered hug begins with direct eye contact as the two huggers stand facing each other.  Then the arms are wrapped around shoulders or back.  Heads are together, and there is full body contact.  The hug is firm, yet gentle. 

There is no time limit on this hug; it may last several moments, shutting out all nearby distractions.  The heart centered hug is full and lingering, caring and tender, open and genuine, supportive and strong.

The heart-centered hug acknowledges that place at the center of each of us where- if we’re open to it- pure, unconditional love may be found. 

(From, The Hug Therapy book-author Kathleen Keating) 

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE DEGREES

    Affiliated Master Masons in good standing, the wives, daughters, legally adopted daughters, mothers, widows, sisters, half-sisters, grand-daughters, step-mothers, step-daughters, step-sisters, daughters-in-law, grand mothers, great grand daughters, nieces, Rainbow girls, Jobes daughters, great nieces of master masons, mothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and daughters of sisters or brothers (nieces- not blood line ) of affiliated Master Masons in good standing, or if deceased were in good standing at the time of their death; each of whom shall have attained to at least the age of eighteen ( 18 ) years, are eligible to membership in the Order of the Eastern Star.

If you are interested in becoming a member please contact us or the Iowa Grand Chapter and our Grand Secretary will notify someone in your area to see that you have an application for membership.

Our Favorite Links

	General Grand Chapter  Order of the Eastern Star.
	Iowa Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star
	Ashlar Lodge no. 111  A.F. & A.M.
	Our Community and more (fdstartt)
	e-mail to contact one of us

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