GRAND CHAPTER OF VERMONT
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR


Extends Fraternal Greetings
and
Cordially Invites You to Attend the
One Hundred Thirty-sixth
Annual Session
"Family Ties"


June 5, 6 and 7, 2008
at
Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center
South Burlington, Vermont

Karen K. Price, Worthy Grand Matron  

Roland F. Godin, Worthy Grand Patron
 
Jerri K. Riegler, P.G.M.
Grand Secretary


GENERAL INFORMATION

Headquarters
Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center
870 Williston Road (I89 and US2, exit 14)
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-6600

All room reservations must be made directly with the Housing Chairman with form by May 1, 2008.

Limited R.V. space is available .

SESSION CO-CHAIRPERSONS
Mrs. Glenna M. Densman, P.G.M.
4 Country Commons #4C
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-6390
Mr. Frederick C. Harrington, P.G.P.
P.O. Box 452
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-8732

CHAIRPERSON - REGISTRATION
Mrs. Diane C. Gagne, P.G.M.
7573 VT Route 78
Highgate Center, VT 05459
REGISTRATION FEE: $8.00

Pre-Registration

All members must register
Pre-registration is encouraged, using the form provided. A 2008 Receipt for Dues card must be presented at the registration table.

Registration Hours -- Lower Level Lobby
Thursday, June 5 . . . 3 to 5 p.m.
Friday, June 6 . . . 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 7 . . . 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.

HOUSING CHAIRPERSON
Mr. George W. Whitney Jr., P.G.P.
145 Pulp Mill Bridge Road
Weybridge, VT 05753
(802) 388-7059
Housing Registration

Housing Registration

REPORTS

All members or visitors giving a report, address, welcome or response are requested to file two typewritten copies with the Grand Secretary. Please do not use abbreviations or all upper case letters.

REHEARSALS
Thursday, June 5
7:30 p.m.: Grand Officers - Memorial Service
8:30 p.m.: Grand Officers - Opening and Closing
Friday, June 6
8:00 a.m.: Flag Bearers
8:30 a.m.: Drill Team, Pages, Grand Ushers and Assistant Grand Sentinels, Area Instructors, Worthy Matrons, Worthy Patrons and Grand Representatives
9:30 a.m.: Grand Officers

GROUP PICTURES
Thursday, June 5
4:30 p.m.: Vermont Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons
Friday, June 6
10:00 a.m.: Vermont General Grand Chapter Committee Members, Grand Officers, Area Instructors, Grand Representatives, Grand Drill Team, Grand Pages, Grand Ushers, Assistant Grand Sentinels, Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons, Grand Officer’s Escorts, Bell Award Recipients
All group pictures will be taken in the Grand Chapter Room.

Please be on time for rehearsals and group pictures. Come dressed in Session attire, ready for pictures to be taken.

Only those involved in rehearsals should be in the Grand Chapter Room during the rehearsal times.

Visiting Grand Representatives are invited to participate in the march during the Informal Opening Friday afternoon.

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

Friday, June 6

12:30 p.m.: Informal Opening
Introduction of Distinguished Guests

7:45 p.m.: Reception for Grand Officers and Distinguished Guests
Introduction of All Masonic
Dignitaries
Entertainment

Saturday, June 7

9:00 a.m. Call to Order
1:30 p.m. Call to Order*
7:30 p.m. Final Session and Installation of
2008-2009 Grand Officers

*Our visitors are invited to experience a one-hour narrated cruise on Lake Champlain on the Spirit of Ethan Allen during our business meeting. Information and tickets will be available at Grand Chapter near the Registration and Credentials tables or you can send in your reservations on the enclosed form.

The Grand Representative’s Association invites you to the Hospitality Room located in the Exhibition Hall.

Shop for fraternal merchandise. Vendors will be located in the Exhibition Hall.

Shop for beautiful hand-crafted gifts in the upper foyer. Proceeds to benefit the Vermont Eastern Star Benevolence Fund.

Visit our Basket Raffle in the Exhibition Hall. Proceeds to benefit the Vermont National Guard Charitable Foundation and O.E.S. International Headquarters. Drawing to be held Friday evening, June 6.


Everyone is welcome to attend all banquets.

Everyone must make reservations for meals, including those who receive courtesy tickets.

Reservations for all banquets must be made on the form provided, with payment included (U.S. funds only). All tickets will be available at the time of registration.

Make checks payable and send form and check to:

Mrs. Sally A. MacPhee, P.M.
17 Burt Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-3356

Meal Reservations Deadline: May 15, 2008

COURTESY TICKETS

General Grand Chapter Officers, Committee Members and Ambassadors: All Banquets once during triennium.
Grand Representatives of Vermont in Other Grand
Jurisdictions: “Heart of the M&M Family” Grand Representative’s Banquet
Worthy Grand Matrons and Worthy Grand Patrons of Sister Grand Jurisdictions: “Star Gazers” Luncheon

BANQUETS

"Heart to Heart" Banquet
Thursday, June 5, at 5 p.m. $28.00
5:15 p.m. -- entertainment
6 p.m. -- dinner
Hosted by the Past Grand’s Association
Entree - Chicken Carazella

"Heart of the M&M Family" Banquet
Friday, June 6, at 6 p.m. $29.00
Hosted by the Grand Representative’s Association
Entree - Pot Roast

"Hare Rising" Breakfast
Saturday, June 7, at 7 a.m. $13.00
Hosted by the Secretaries’/Treasurers’ Association
Breakfast buffet with scrambled eggs, bacon, pastry, fruit

"Star Gazers" Luncheon
Saturday, June 7, at 12:15 p.m. $20.00
To honor Distinguished Guests
Entree - Cobb Salad with marinated steak and chicken

"Beacon of Hope" Banquet
Saturday, June 7, at 6 p.m. $28.00
To honor Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons
Entree - Traditional Turkey

(All banquets and room charges include 10 percent rooms and meals tax and 19 percent gratuity.)

Banquet Reservation