Worthy Grand Matron & Worthy Grand Patron
Symbols | Colors | Flowers | Plans | Objectives2023-2024
Threads of Life
Plans & Objectives
C.L. Squires
Worthy Grand Patron
Agnes Maxon
Worthy Grand Matron
Symbol
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American flag & cross
I stand for the Flag and kneel at our sacred Altar.
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Spools of Thread
Hope is the golden thread that should be woven into every experience of our storyline.
Fun emblem
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cookie monster
“I LOVE COOKIES”
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black bear
Represents California…I was Grand Representative of California in Missouri 2010-2012.
Emblems
children
Represents the continuation of LIFE, one generation at a TIME.
holy bible
the Bible is the root of all things on earth.
Heart
We all have a heart to do things for others.
Christmas
Remember…Jesus is the Reason for the Season!
Teacup
God knows what He’s doing for all of us. He is the Potter and we are His clay. May the teacup story become our story, as we willingly yield to our Potter’s hand.
Our DDGM’s will take their teacup to each chapter, teaching lessons of our ritual and traditions of the Order.
Colors
Shades of Orange
Represent enthusiasm, happiness, and creativity. Orange combines the energy of red with the happiness of yellow. Orange was chosen to honor my children and grandchildren.
Shades of turquoise
Increase our intuitive abilities and opens the door to spiritual growth. It’s a friendly happy color that teaches us to enjoy life. Turquoise was chosen to honor my home chapter Warrensburg #3.
shades of beige
Bring us both the warmth of brown and cool crispness of white. Beige was chosen to honor our Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons who are backbones of our chapters.
shades of coral
Represent diplomacy and is said to quiet the emotions and bring peace within self. Coral is a positive and optimistic color. It was chosen to honor our Past Matrons and Past Patrons.
accented with Gold
The color of success. It inspires understanding of the self and soul. It was chosen to honor the membership and our friends.
Flowers
gladiolus
Strength, integrity and infatuation. They are a part of the Iris family. I grew up in my Grandparents home. Gladioluses are to honor the memory of my Grandmother, Cora Phelps, who always had them blooming in her yard each
Summer.
red poppy
Veteran’s Day, The Red Poppy represents remembrance. I always went with Grandmother Cora to the American Legion on Memorial Day to hand out poppies and accept donations. I chose the red poppy to honor Sister Brenda Goings, Past Grand Matron and Brother Ted Kolb, Past Grand Patron and the entire 2019 Grand Family.
geranium
Most Americans view the Geranium as a symbol of happiness and clever minds, sending a clear message of love and friendship. I chose this flower to honor the Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons.
pansies
Thoughtfulness and remembrance. They are small vigorous and hearty. My Grandfather had a small greenhouse where he grew and sold beautiful colored pansies. Pansies are in memory of Grandfather Edgar Phelps.
ferns
Symbolize sincerity towards others. Ferns have neither seed nor flowers. Ferns can also be a symbol of magic, fascination, confidence, and a secret bond of love. Ferns with the ladybug on the leaf were chosen to honor Past and Present Grand Representatives.
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bible verses (kjv)
PSALM 121: 1-2
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
PSALM 91: 1-2
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
JOHN 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
HEBREWS 13: 1-2
Let brotherly love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
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BIBLE VERSES (NIV)
PSALM 46:10
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
PROVERBS 3:5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
PSALMS 23:1-6
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff,
they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
JOHN 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
CHARITIES
Worthy Grand Matron:
iPads for Special Needs Children
Worthy Grand Patron:
ESTARL – help those who have chosen to go into the ministry.
CAMP VALOR
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to our military veterans. We recognize and honor ill, injured, and wounded disabled veterans and their families through adaptive and competitive activities such as guided fishing, hunting, shooting, archery, 4-wheeling, or just simply relaxing around the campfire. Warriors are never alone on the battlefield and shouldn’t be alone when they come back home. Healing in the great outdoors with Camp Valor Outdoors and reconnecting with fellow warriors is therapeutic and essential to healing.
DOU DOGS
(blankets & dogs)
MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI
Outreach
Penny-A-Day
Christmas 4 Kids
EDUCATIONAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD
EMERGENCY FUND
WELFARE FUND
MASONIC YOUTH
DeMolay, Job’s Daughters, IORG (Rainbow for Girls)
COIN MARCH – SPECIAL CHARITIES
OFFICIAL VISIT
iPads for special needs children
FRIENDSHIP NIGHT:
ESTARL
SONGS
OPENING ODE:
The Worthy Matron may choose her favorite song.
CLOSING ODE:
The Worthy Patron may choose his favorite song.
WGM & WGP SONGS:
They would like the membership to pick songs they like to sing and hear…WE like all songs!
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
FOR 2023 – 2024
- Open Chapter on time and allow for fellowship before or after the close of the meeting.
- Open Chapter in regular form. Only short form, no more than 4 times a year if you meet twice a month, and no more than 2 times if you meet once a month.
- Keep in touch with members who have not attended. Send cards, notes, make visits or call and let them know they are missed, and encourage them to attend. Report the number of cards, calls, and visits you make.
- Have a Proficiency Night for your members.
- Attend the District Workshop of instruction and encourage your members to participate.
- Plan an Honor Night for all 25+ members.
- Attend your District Reception.
- Plan a Go-to Church Sunday and spend fellowship time after the service.
- Plan a night to honor the Masonic Youth Groups in your plan area and attend one of their functions during the year.
- Plan an Honor the Masons night.
- Plan a Friendship Night, invite your District Chapters and maybe neighboring Districts.
- Remember your shut-ins at least twice this year.
MEMBERSHIP OBJECTIVES
FOR 2023-2024
- Attend your Chapter meetings on a regular basis, serving as Officer or Pro-teams needed.
- Keep in touch with at least one shut-in in your Chapter by calls, sending a card or visiting.
- Attend the District Deputy Grand Matron’s Official Visit in your Chapter. Attend the Official workshop in your District.
- Attend the Official Reception in your District.
- Attend Friendship Night in your Chapter and at least one other in your District, or in a neighboring District.
- Attend the Go-to-Church Sunday Service with the members of your Chapter.
- Attend the Youth event at your Chapter.
- Attend the Masonic event at your Chapter.
- Participate in the proficiency night at your Chapter.
Grand Chapter Of Missouri
Order of the Eastern Star
6033 Masonic Dr.
Columbia, MO 65202
Contact Us
GrSecretary2014@oesmo.org
573-777-4OES