Second Row: (l-r) Jean Hutchison, Rosanne Hall, Joanne Wain, Maralice Blagden, Sandra Ebata, June McLean, Velma McAdam, Pat Shuttleworth.
Back Row: (l-r) Jack Goods, Margo Bishop, Allan Hadley, Ernie Cameron, Valerie Morgan.
| Joan Goble, Worthy Grand Matron |
| Leonard Pritchard, Worthy Grand Patron |
Grand Officers
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Worthy Grand Matron | Joan Goble (24) |
| Worthy Grand Patron | Leonard Pritchard (15) |
| Associate Grand Matron | Carol Hadley (1) |
| Associate Grand Patron | Allan Hadley (1) |
| Grand Secretary | Maralice Blagden PGM (67/15) |
| Grand Treasurer | Valerie Morgan (8) |
| Grand Conductress | Joyce McTaggart (3) |
| Associate Grand Conductress | Patricia “Pat” Shuttleworth (2) |
| Grand Chaplain | Jack Goods (67) |
| Grand Marshal | June McLean (3) |
| Grand Organist | Marilyn Stewart (3/24) |
| Grand Adah | Anita Huhn (1) |
| Grand Ruth | Margo Bishop (8) |
| Grand Esther | Judy Prokopchuk (8) |
| Grand Martha | Velma McAdam (24) |
| Grand Electa | Joanne Wain (24) |
| Grand Warder | Anne Pritchard (15) |
| Grand Sentinel | Ernest “Ernie” Cameron (3) |
| Grand Trustee, Chair 1 year | Rosanne Hall (1) |
| Grand Trustee 2 years | Sandra Ebata (67) |
| Grand Trustee 3 years | Jean Hutchison PGM (1) |
This year’s Themes and Projects
Session:
CELEBRATE
Cherish the Past Live for today Dream for Tomorrow
Dedication
We dedicate this year to all who have been members of the Order of the Eastern Star since the first Chapter was instituted in Manitoba.
Scriptures
WGM: Mark 12: 30-3 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”
WGP: Psalm 31: 24 “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
Aim
WGM: Each new day is a gift to use wisely and thus make the world a better place for all.
WGP : Leave a trail of kindness everywhere you go.
Watchwords
WGM: Reach for the stars.
WGP: Start each day with a grateful heart.
Honoured Station
Chaplain – Our Chaplain reminds us that we in the Order are joined by a common belief in a Supreme Being that rules the universe for good and regularly turns us to our sacred texts to seek guidance.
Colours
All the Star Point colours, WGM: Blue, WGP: yellow
Flowers
WGM: Manitoba Wildflowers
WGP: Pansies, petunias and lilies
Music
WGM: Big band music, 50s to 90s music
WGP: The Platters, The Carpenters, ABBA, music from the 50s and 60s, instrumentals
Hymns
WGM: Put peace into each other’s hands
WGP: One Day At A Time
Fun Emblems
WGM: the raven – aka the “Thompson Turkey”
WGP: airplanes, 50s classic cars
Projects
- Manitoba Eastern Star Chalet – supported by a raffle
- ESTARL (Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership) – supported by the offering from the 2023 Church Service
- NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Units) – supported by a fund raising project
- Website Development and Maintenance – proceeds from Cinderella’s Closet at the 2023 Session
- Grand Chapter – basket raffle at 2023 Grand Session
Non-Monetary Project
In lieu of corsages -Support continuing Chapter projects in their communities such as Winter Warmers, Knickers and Kickers, Linus blankets, school breakfast programs etc