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BC Provincial Echo

September, 2019

Heavenly Father, on Thanksgiving Day We bow our hearts to You and pray.

We give You thanks for all You've done Especially for the gift of Jesus, Your Son. For beauty in nature, Your glory we see For joy and health, friends and family,

For daily provision, Your mercy and care These are the blessings, You graciously share.

So today we offer this response of praise With a promise to follow You all of our days.

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From BC Provincial Madam President, Marilyn Lewis: Hello Brothers and Sisters; Just home from the Executive Meeting and feel that we had a great meeting and we

accomplished a few things. It was great to see everyone and for the ones that couldn't make it you were missed.

At this time I am pleased to make the following announcement. As I previously announced I had appointed

Sister Pat Irvine from Ladysmith as Pro-tem Jr. Past Madam President and I have appointed Sister Linda

Vipond from Maple Ridge and Sister Cindy Smith from Penticton as Pro-tem Trustees. Each of these sisters

has lots to offer the Provincial Auxiliary; Thank you Sisters for accepting these appointments.

With fall upon us we should all be getting back to our somewhat normal routines. I spent the early part of

September doing visitations in Cranbrook, Nelson, Trail, Vernon and Penticton and had a great time travelling

with my husband visiting old friends and making new friends. Once home started visitations on the Island and

then will be doing the Mainland. I am looking forward to the Pacific Northwest Regional Conference being

held in Cranbrook.

I see some of our Auxiliaries are working very hard to get new members. We need to build our Auxiliary

numbers and we need the newer younger members to help us do that and I can see that it has started to happen.

Congratulations to all the Auxiliaries who have brought in new members so far this year.

Thank you to all the hard work that is being done towards all our Charities. From what I have been hearing we

have had another successful year with the Food Drive. I know Campbell River has worked very hard toward

this.

To all of the Brothers and Sisters that are dealing with health issues I send my prayers for a speedy recovery.

For my brothers and sisters that have family or friends dealing with health issues I also wish them a speedy

recovery.

Now on a very sad note I announce that Chemainus-Crofton Aerie and Auxiliary will be going down. Members

will be transferring to Ladysmith and Duncan. Hope that they will enjoy their new Aerie and Auxiliary as much

as they have their old one. Chemainus Crofton was more than just and Aerie and an Auxiliary. The were family

and I wish each one of you all the best as you transfer to your new home.

Look forward to seeing everyone again sometime soon.

Remember Change can work to your advantage, let it happen

Fraternally, Marilyn Lewis, BC Provincial Madam President, Campbell River #3097

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From Grand Aerie President Elect, Dave Smith:

Hello My Brothers and My Sisters: Unfortunately I missed the BC Provincial Officers Meeting in September as

I will be away on assignment and I would have like to been there with you all.

The Pacific Northwest Regional Conference is just around the corner and I am looking forward to visiting with

many of the BC Brothers and Sisters that will be in attendance as well as our Brothers and Sisters from the

States. I am sure it will be well planned and informative and a great opportunity to meet other Members from

our Region.

Fraternally Yours, Dave Smith, Grand Aerie President Elect, Rossland #10/Penticton #4281 ******************************************************************************************

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Campbell River #3097 Eagles Riders President Erich Hippolt and Members were presented

with a Community Spirit Award in recognition of their significant contributions to the Kidney

Foundation.

Pictured left to right; Mikey Cliffe, Randel Evely, Randy Spensley from the Kidney Foundation, Erich Hippolt

and Larce Kermode

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From PGO, Barbara Johnston:

Hello Sisters and Brothers, September coming to a close we can look forward to busy months ahead with many

of us planning Dinners, Bazaars, Bingo, Dances etc. to raise money for the many Charities we support.

Campbell River had a very successful September raising money and food donations for the Eagles Food Bank

Drive. Sister Marlene Jordan with the help of Auxiliary Sisters made over 100 pies for the Bake Sale with

proceeds to the Food Bank. Well done.

The Provincial Meeting is this coming week-end so look forward to seeing some of you in Abbotsford.

Congratulations to PPMP Lisa Kennelly and PPWP David Clowers as Pacific Northwest Regional Presidents.

To Grand Worthy President Elect Dave Smith, looking forward to next year when you become Grand Worthy

President. All of British Columbia is so very proud of your many accomplishments.

To the many Sisters and Brothers who have lost loved one, deepest sympathy and those who have been ill, I

wish you a speedy recovery.

Happy, Healthy Trails to you all and remember; “Open Your Arms To Change. But Don’t Give Up Your

Values”.

Sister Barbara Johnston, PPMP, PGO

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From Pacific Northwest Regional Presidents, Lisa Kennelly and David Clowers: Hello our Brothers and Sisters; We are enclosing the names and e-mail addresses of the Auxiliary and Aerie

PNWR Charity Chairmen for your convenience. If you have an event for these Charities PLEASE send a

Report to the Charity Chairman, they have to make a quarterly report to Grand with what we have done in the

Region.

Pacific Northwest Charity Chairmen for 2019-2020

Auxiliary:

FOE Charity Foundation Cancer Fund: Fran Remillard - E-mail: fvmdrem@juno.com

FOE Charity Foundation Kidney Fund: Nancy Van Oosten - E-mail: nvanooster1@gmail.com

FOE Charity Foundation Alzheimer’s/MD/Golden age/Parkinson’s: Joanne Mallett - E-mail: edjomal@shaw.ca

FOE Charity Foundation Heart Fund: Marna Newby - E-mail: bigtufftruck117@gmail.com

FOE Charity Foundation Children’s Fund: Schawna Sachs - E-mail: tweety4311@yahoo.com

FOE Charity Foundation Diabetes Fund: Mebble Hansen - E-mail: mr.mebble@gci.net

FOE Diabetes Research Center Fund: Brenda Craig - E-mail: stuandbrenda@shaw.ca

Eagles Village Fund: Ellen Blakely - E-mail: blakely2308@live.com

Memorial Foundation Fund: BJ Lebeck - E-mail: bjlak@mtaonline.net

Grand Madam President’s Charity Fund: Penny LaChapelle - E-mail: lachapelle@gci.net

Aerie:

Cancer Fund: Richard McBee – E-mail: loggerman@comcast.net

Kidney Fund: Larry Kellum – E-mail: lkellum@telus.net

Alzheimer’s/MD/Golden age/Parkinson’s: Marty Kennelly – E-mail: bull_dog57@yahoo.ca

Heart Fund: Gerry Liu – E-mail: guido8820@gmail.com

Children’s Fund: Ray Hawksworth – E-mail: rayhawksworth@shaw.ca

Diabetes Fund: Rodger Hemphill – E-mail: rodgerhemphill@yahoo.com

Spinal Cord Injury Fund: Joey Lasaga – E-mail: joeylasaga@gmail.com

Diabetes Research Centre Fund: Robert Trask Sr. – E-mail: your_friend_12@hotmail.com

Eagle Village: Rich Kennedy – E-mail: rkennedy1441@hotmail.com

Memorial Foundation: Greg Jones – E-mail: oregonollie@msn.com

Fraternally, Lisa Kennelly, David Clowers, Pacific Northwest Regional Presidents

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PROVINCIAL MADAM PRESIDENT MARILYN’S

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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From BC Jr. Past Provincial Worthy President Ray Hawksworth:

Greetings My Brothers and Sisters; Happy Autumn and not Winter Yet! I have just returned home from the

Autumn Executive Meetings of the Provincial Aerie and Auxiliary. Thank You Abbotsford Aerie and Auxiliary

for being great hosts. And the food was fabulous!!

My task this fall/winter is to coordinate the Aerie Cursory Surveys we will conduct. We will visit each Aerie

over the fall/winter to interview sitting Officers regarding their duties and processes, ask a few questions, and to

listen to any concerns they may have.

Our Provincial Aerie Officers and/or Past Presidents, on behalf of the Grand Aerie, conduct this review every

few years. We treat this as a learning experience and an opportunity to transfer knowledge between Aeries. It

is healthy to look inward and see how we can improve our Organization. The better we operate our Aeries

improves our readiness to serve our Communities. As we travel we hope to speak to many members. Feel free

to ask questions of us along the way.

I look forward to seeing many of you at the Pacific Northwest Conference in Cranbrook this month. I know it

will be informative - and a lot of fun!

Now, let's get on with our projects – and help Brother Joseph make Gary’s year a big success.

Fraternally, Ray Hawksworth, BC Provincial Jr. Past Worthy President

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From BC Provincial Worthy Vice President/President Elect, Steve Welcher:

Hello Brothers and Sisters, I trust everyone had a great and relaxing summer. And now ready to resume to

Aerie and Auxiliary business and functions.

This year I am honored once again to be the Children's Art Chairman. If you have anyone in the grades 3-6

they have a chance to win $500.00 American overall and $200.00 in each grade. For more information please

call me 250-918-4722 or sappertonsteve@yahoo.com

Remember to support your local Aerie and attend the meetings.

Fraternally, Steve Welcher, BC Provincial Worthy Vice President/ President Elect, Port Alberni #2096

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“People Helping People”

F.O.E. EAGLE RIDERS 3097 CAMPBELL RIVER

Donation of $3400.00 to each of their Charities, Campbell River Search and Rescue and The Kidney

Foundation, that’s an increase of $400.00 to each Charity from last year.

Campbell River Search and Rescue

The Kidney Foundation

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From BC Provincial Madam Chaplain, Joanne Mallett:

Hello Sisters and Brothers; Well the road home was much better than we had been led to believe. There was

plenty of winter wonderland, but not on the road!

Thank you to Provincial Madam President Marilyn for an informative and speedy meeting. Thank you to

Abbotsford for your usual great hospitality and food. Those of you who missed dinner, you missed fantastic

homemade lasagna and apple pie. Thank you cooks!

Our condolences to Sister Dott Bryan and the family of PPWP Norman Nance (1991 – 1992) Nelson #22 who

passed away September 29th

. Our Madam Conductor Barb Calve is still in hospital and our thoughts and prayers

go out to her to get her back on her feet. Cards of condolence went to our Sisters in Alaska, Washington and

Oregon for their losses and seven get well and thinking of you cards have been sent along with our thoughts and

prayers throughout the PNW region. God Bless all who are dealing with illness and sorrow.

Fraternally Yours, Joanne Mallett, BC Provincial Madam Chaplain, Nelson #22

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“Chaplain’s Corner”

To all my Sisters and Brothers: Our Condolences go out to PPWP Marty Kennelly and family on the passing of

his mother; and condolences to Sister Dott Bryan and the family of PPWP Norman Nance on his passing. You

are in our thoughts and prayers. They will be sadly missed.

Get Well Wishes go out to Provincial Madam Conductor, Barb Calve` who is still in the hospital. You are in

our thoughts and prayers. We wish you a speedy recovery.

Now for a bit of news from around the States: Our Condolences go out to Oregon PSMP Diane Eberhardt, her

husband David and their family on the passing of their grandson Josh; and to Alaska Past State Madam

President Robin Parks, family and friends on the passing of her husband Val. Condolences also go out to the

family, friends on the passing of Washington State Little Sister Carmen Hillman. You are in our thoughts and

prayers. They will all be sadly missed.

Get Well Wishes go out to Oregon PSMP Bonnie Cobb who was in Hospital she is having a problem with her

kidneys. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you a speedy recovery.

Remember if your hear of someone that you think may need a card to cheer them up either because they are sick

or just dealing with life itself PLEASE let me know at edjomal@shaw.ca I can't send out cards if I don't know

about these people. God Bless all who are dealing with illness and sorrow.

Fraternally Yours, Joanne Mallett, BC Provincial Madam Chaplain, Nelson #22

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From PGO/PPMP, Barbara Johnston:

NOTE OF INTEREST: A former Sister of Vancouver #2075, who has lived in Campbell River for many

years, approached me with a Sweater type of jacket that Members use to wear. In excellent condition

and if someone would like to have it please notify me. Color is the same as the Vests.

Fraternally, Sister Barbara Johnston

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From BC Provincial Madam Secretary, Joan Klit:

Hello Sisters and Brothers;

IMPORTANT NOTICES: Secretaries, Please Bring The Following To Your Auxiliary Floor:

1. Grand Madam President's gift. Please send a cheque to the Provincial Secretary for $10.00. These monies

will go to the Auxiliary who hosts a visit from Grand Madam President so they may purchase a gift for her.

2. Please remember that any cheques that you send to the Provincial Auxiliary must be payable to the BC

Provincial Auxiliary.

3. If you send a donation cheque directly to any of the Provincial Auxiliary Charities, please send a photocopy

of the cheque to me, you can send it via e-mail. By doing this I will be able to track our total donations

accurately as well as add the cheque amounts for Trophy totals.

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be getting a Per Capita Statement from the Grand Aerie this November; I will

be sending each Auxiliary what is required for the Per Capita Tax, as our Provincial By-Laws were not in effect

for the one payment yearly until they came back from Grand.

“Thank You” again for all of your hard work and know that you are appreciated. Remember that we are all

Volunteers. Please treat each other with respect.

Fraternally Yours, Joan Klit, BC Provincial Madam Secretary, Trail #2838

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From BC Provincial Madam Treasurer, Judy McMillan:

Hello Brothers and Sisters; It was so nice to meet up with friends, brothers and sisters, both old and new, at the

Provincial Executive Board meeting here in Abbotsford. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves.

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and hope that you will be able to spend time with your

loved ones. If you are traveling please take care.

Don't forget to cast your vote this election. It is a privilege that is denied to far too many people around the

world.

Let's all take time to stop what we are doing on November 11th

and think of the sacrifices so many men and

women made so that we can live in this wonderful country with the freedoms that we sometimes take for

granted.

The Abbotsford Auxiliary is selling Raffle Tickets on one the trains that were carried during the Installation

Ceremony in Campbell River. The draw for the first train will be held at the Spring Executive Meeting in

March 2020. As per Gary's wishes, the proceeds from this Raffle will be donated to the Kidney Charity.

Tickets are available from Susan Penner 604-217-8424, Carol Edgington 604-308-1415 and myself 604-814-

4100. They are $5.00 each or a book of 6 for $25.00. Thanks in advance for your support.

The second train will be raffled off at the Convention in Cranbrook. Tickets for this train will be available

January 2020.

Fraternally, Judy McMillan, BC Provincial Madam Treasurer, Abbotsford #2726

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Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2831

Maple Ridge, BC

Aerie Meetings - 1st & 3rd Mondays @ 7:30 pm - Auxiliary Meetings - 2nd & 4th Mondays @ 7:30 pm

Maple Ridge Aerie & Auxiliary 2831 Invites You

To Our Lower Mainland Zone Joint Visitation Saturday, October 26, 2019

Doors open @ 5:30 pm Dinner @ 6:30 pm

Raffles ~ Door Prizes

Come out for a Good time Renew old friendships and, make some new ones

See you there

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From BC Provincial Madam Inside Guard, Bobbi Williamson:

To my Brothers and Sisters; Hope everyone had a wonderful summer. Now that fall has come with a vengeance

and winter is right around the corner hopefully the Auxiliaries are working hard toward a goal of getting new

members and that each Auxiliary makes their 2% new and re-enrolled member gains.

Let’s remember Provincial Madam President Marilyn Lewis motto of change. We need to grow and to do so

we need understand why each woman joined the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Although the Ritual is the soul of

our Auxiliaries, many women joined the Eagles because of the other aspects we can offer such as Socialization,

Friendships and supporting our Communities. We need to help them help them attain their goals as well as our

own.

My prayers go out to Provincial Madam Conductor Barb Calve. I wish you a speedy recover during your long

and difficult journey back to good health and look forward to your smiling face.

To Abbotsford Eagles, the meals for the fall Provincial meeting were great. The Hospitality impeccable; it is

always a pleasure to visit Abbotsford.

I am looking forward to rekindling old friendships and making new ones at the Pacific Northwest Conference

later this month in Cranbrook.

Finally, I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and Christmas with family and friends.

Fraternally, Bobbi Williamson, BC Provincial Madam Inside Guard, Ladysmith #2101

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From BC Provincial President’s Charity Chairman, Cindy Smith: Hello Sisters and Brothers: Sisters I want to thank all the Auxiliaries that have already sent in cheques for

Provincial Madam President Marilyn Special Charity Ashnola at The Crossing. You girls are amazing; I have

forwarded all the cheques to them and asked that they bank them right away.

Just a reminder if you are making the cheques out to Ashnola at the Crossing please send the cheques to me and

I will send the cheques to them right away and this way I can keep track of the Donation’s for the end of the

year. If you are making the cheques payable to the BC Provincial Auxiliary please send them to the Provincial

Secretary Joan.

A Reminder: That this Charity is a Non-Profit Organization and is not funded by the Government so you

can use your Lottery money.

Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope to see many of you in Cranbrook for the Pacific Northwest

Regional Conference on October 18 19 & 20

Fraternally, Cindy Smith, BC Provincial Charity Chairman

House Phone: 250-492-0969 or E-mail: kitncindy@shaw.ca

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From BC Provincial Ritual Chairman, Barbara Johnston:

Hello Sisters; Provincial Madam President Marilyn has given me the honor of chairing our Ritual Competitions

with the following Sisters on the Committee: Sister Thelma Redmond #15, Sister Shirley Welcher #15, Sister

Wendy Slee #4400, Sister Sharon Johnson #4281 and Sister Nancy Van Oosten #3032.

Time has a way of going by very quickly so Sisters start putting your Teams together for Ritual Competitions.

There are many ways to enter a team as follows:

Class “B” Team consists of any member in good standing and are not required to have held office.

Class “B 2” Team made up of the current officers of the Auxiliary.

Class “B 3” Team consist of any member in good standing in the Order.

Class C Team consists of any member in good standing, with an Escort Team of eight members.

Novice Team consists of Members who have never been in competition before and may use their Ritual Books

if they desire.

One Woman Team does the Opening, Initiation and Closing.

Ritual Forms are enclosed in this issue of the Echo please print them off for your use.

Ritual is a very important part of our Auxiliary by taking part in competitions we keep interest in Our Ritual and

the Ties that Bind Us Together. Have FUN SISTERS and GET THOSE TEAMS TOGETHER.

CHEERS FOR NOW, Sister Barbara Johnston.

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From PNWR Golden Age/Alzheimer’s/Parkinson’s/MD Funds Chairman, Joanne Mallett:

Hello Sisters and Brothers; Pacific Northwest Regional President Lisa asked me to take on this job. It has been

a steep learning curve for me.

I am asking all Auxiliaries to report to our Provincial Chairpersons what they are doing to raise funds, and the

amounts raised and then that the Provincial Chairman are to report these things to me as I have to make

quarterly reports to National Chairman and then on to the Grand Aerie.

These are important Charities for many people and the money we raise is vital to our “People Helping People”

Goal. Please help me to keep a tally of what we do. My email address is edjomal@shaw.ca

Thank you for your help.

Fraternally, Joanne Mallet, Nelson #22

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From PNWR Golden Age/Alzheimer’s/Parkinson’s/MD Funds Chairman, Marty Kennelly:

Hello my Brothers and Sisters, I have been appointed by our Pacific Northwest Regional President David as this

year’s GOLDEN EAGLE/ ALZHEIMERS/PARKINSON/MD Fund Chairman.

Could you please forward to me any Donations that you may have done so far this year to these Charities so I

may have a report for our National director Dan. You can email me at bull_dog57@yahoo.ca

Thanks Again:

Marty Kennelly, PNWRC, Cranbrook #3032

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From BC Provincial Worthy Trustee, Rick Bumby:

Hello Brothers and Sisters; The fall Executive Session is now history but was very well organized and very

interesting as to what happens to our brother Aeries. The brothers and sisters put on great meals and again were

will organized in doing so and made us very welcome.

I have been made Chairman for this year’s Mr. and Mrs. Eagle; so if any of our members has a suggestion as to

who should be our next Mr. and Mrs. Eagle, drop me a line explaining who and why and some background of

your choice. Send to: richardbumby813@msn.com

Your Eagle Friend, Rick Bumby, BC Provincial Worthy Trustee, Penticton #4281

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From Provincial Madam Trustee, Louise Alexander:

Hello Brothers and Sisters, Well Fall is definitely here the leaves are displaying beautiful colours as well as

beginning to fall to the ground. The days are becoming cooler and here in the Lower Mainland we are having

numerous rain showers. It was surprising to hear that many of the mountain passes had snow over last

weekend. Hopefully that doesn’t mean that we are in for a long, cold winter!

It was so nice to see so many familiar faces at the Provincial Executive meeting held here in Abbotsford last

weekend. It was a very well run meeting. Thank you Marilyn for a job well done! I was pleased to hear that

everyone made in home safe and sound as many of you had to drive through snowy conditions.

For those unable to attend the meeting because of health concerns please know that you are in our thoughts and

prayers.

I am looking forward to attending the PNWRC in Cranbrook in a couple of weeks and hope to see many of you

there.

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving as living in Canada we have so many blessings to be thankful

for! Abbotsford is looking forward to our Provincial President Marilyn’s visit on Sunday October 13th

. We are

planning a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and invite all to come and join us as we welcome Marilyn to our

Eagles club.

Yours Fraternally, Louise Alexander, BC Provincial Madam Trustee, Abbotsford #2726

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From BC Provincial Auxiliary Membership Committee, Arlene Neale and Sheila Williams: Hello Sisters and Brothers; WE CAN ONLY GROW WITH CHANGE

Let us know what your Auxiliary is planning to reach out to new members but ALSO what you are doing to

keep current members interested.

What Ladysmith #2101 is planning on doing is putting together a package to give to Welcome Wagon so that

new residents have an idea what is available to them. To keep members coming back a 30, 60, 90 day plan will

be followed with giving new members a free dinner ticket. Members who are proposers are urged to

accompany them. A Meet and Greet; informal fun night with wine and beer tasting and of course appies. This

allows new members as well as the current members the opportunity to ask questions, have protocols explained

to them and letting them know various activities they could volunteer for.

Remember: Get new members

But keep the old

One is silver

One is gold

Arlene Neale, Prov. Membership Chair

Sheila Williams, Prov. Membership Secretary.

Fraternally, Arlene Neale, Provincial Membership Chairman and Sheila Williams, Membership

Secretary/Treasurer

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From Pacific Northwest Regional Bridge The Cure Chairman, Rob Trask Sr. and Brenda Craig:

Hello Brothers and Sisters: I am Pacific Northwest Regional Aerie Chairman Robert Trask Sr. and Pacific

Northwest Regional Auxiliary Chairman is Brenda Craig we would like to introduce ourselves and our Charity

the Bridge to the Cure.

Bridge to the Cure is an opportunity to ensure that the drug discoveries being made in the FOE DRC are

brought closer to market. The goal of finding a cure for Diabetes relies on studies being funded on the

discoveries. That is the Bridge to the Cure.

We believe that our ultimate goal of finding a cure is possible through the DRC and that the Bridge to the Cure

will allow us to accelerate the testing process and provide an opportunity to potentially receive a return on our

funding. This would allow for further research studies and benefit the FOE Charity Foundation.

If you have ideas for raising money for the Bridge to the Cure we would love to hear from you. If you need

ideas we would love to help.

Our contact information is as follows:

Robert Trask Sr, your_friend_12@hotmail.com

Brenda Craig, bcraig1582@gmail.com

Fraternally Yours, Brother Robert Trask Sr and Sister Brenda Craig, Penticton #4281

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A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.

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NEWS FROM THE PAST PROVINCIAL PRESIDENTS:

From PPWP Wayne Bucklage and PPMP Linda Vipond:

Dear Brothers and Sisters: We are fast approaching the middle of the year. The PNWRC will be here in no

time. We are wishing Sister Lisa Kennelly and Brother David Clowers a great Conference, and congratulations

on becoming PNWRC Presidents. Sorry not to be able to attend.

In case we miss the next echo, wishing one and all a great Merry Christmas.

Fraternally, Wayne Bucklage and Linda Vipond

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NEWS FROM THE AUXILIARIES AND AERIES:

CAMPBELL RIVER #3097:

Hello Sisters and Brothers; After a relatively quiet summer things are starting to get busy around the club again.

Everyone has been busy planning for activities for the fall and events to raise money for our Charities. We have

had Bake Sales, Raffles, a Fashion Show and a Bingo with all profits going to Charity.

We are still doing weekly Friday Night Dinners, along with wings every Saturday Night and once a Month

we host a free Membership Breakfast and for Non Members a cost of $8.00. Good way to boast your

Membership numbers.

We are again this year already booked solid for our Christmas Season so we need to enjoy the next month

because after that there is no stopping.

I still have a number of year pins, new member’s pins, perfect attendance pins and a few special pins if anyone

is looking.

Fraternally, Marilyn Lewis, Secretary #3097

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LADYSMITH #2101: Hello my Brothers and Sisters! Where did the Summer go? Already into the third week of Fall. The slight rest

we had through the summer has been replaced by Caterings, Friday Night Dinners and Meat Pies. We are very

fortunate to have many volunteers to come and give us a hand at these events.

September was a wonderful month on the 16th

we cooked over 1000 Meat Pies and it did not take long to be

gobbled up. On the 20th

nineteen campers set out for our first Ladysmith Eagles Camping. Three days of fun,

food and games, on tap again for next year. On the 30th

we hosted the Red Serge Dinner for the Tour de Rock

Cops for Cancer, always a favourite. We initiated four in September and have one pending for October. We

also welcome with open arms our Brothers and Sisters who have transferred in from Chemainus/Crofton. Sad

to see #4400 dissolve.

A visitation on October 6th

of our Aerie and Auxiliary Provincial Presidents is planned with a luncheon. We are

so looking forward to their visit. Pictures to be in our next Echo report. October 19th

is our annual “Fill the

Pantry” dance. “Switch” will be playing and the cost is $15 each plus a non-perishable food item. All proceeds

to Ladysmith Food Bank. Caterings fill out the rest of the month.

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LADYSMITH #2101: November 16

th the Auxiliary is planning a Christmas Craft Market. We are busy making items for our Eagles

table. Space is filling up fast. One of our busiest days is Light - Up and it falls on Thursday, November 28th

. A

group always goes in the parade while another group prepare and serve spaghetti dinner for over 500; believe

me they are dragging themselves around by 7 p.m.

Looking ahead to December, the 21st is our joint Christmas Dinner/Dance always a fun time. We hope everyone

has a safe and wonderful Christmas season with family and friends.

Pictures of the Members on the Camp Out and Celebrating Jim Masyk 80

th Birthday, one of the favourite cooks

That’s it for this time

Fraternally, Arlene Neale, Jr. Past Madam President, Ladysmith #2101

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From Echo Chairman, Joan Klit:

Hello my Sisters and Brothers; The following are the Deadline Dates for the Provincial Echo Bulletin;

November 30th

, 2019, January 30th, 2020, March 30th

, 2020 and the last issue May 5th

, 2020.

I will also send out little friendly reminders to each of you regarding the upcoming Deadline Date for the Echo

Bulletin.

If there is any Sister or Brother who would like to have the Provincial Echo Bulletin sent to them via e-mail;

please e-mail me your full name and e-mail address to: jjklit@shaw.ca

Together we can make this a success and hopefully it will continue on for many years.

Yours in Sisterhood, Joan Klit, BC Provincial Echo Chairman

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B. C. PROVINCIAL COMPETITIONS

Auxiliary Name: ................................................................... #.........................................

Compete on: Check only one: @ ZONE: _____ @ CONVENTION: ______

Application for entry in: Class A ________

Class B ________

Class B 2 _______

Class B 3 _______

Class C ________

Class C 2 _______

Class E ________

Novice ________

Shot Gun _________

One-Women Open Div. _______

One-Women 55 and Over _______

List of Officers:

Junior Past President ___________________________

Madam President ______________________________

Vice President ________________________________

Chaplain _____________________________________

Conductor ____________________________________

Alternate ___________________________________

Ritual Coach ________________________________

Drill Captain ________________________________

( If applicable)

Auxiliary Name: _______________________ #__________

Signature of President: ______________________________

Signature of Secretary: ______________________________

Do you need a Secretary? Yes _____ No _____

Do you need an inside guard? Yes _____ No _____

Return applications for entry to: Provincial Ritual Coordinator by January 30th.

Send entry fee to Provincial Secretary . . . $ 35.00 per team by January 30th.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES - - - - JANUARY 30th.

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EXEMPTIONS

PROVINCIAL RITUAL COMPETITIONS

AUXILIARY NAME ……………………………………………………. # ………………..

TEAM CLASS: …………………………………………………………….

MADAM ………………………. IS RESPONSIBLE TO LOWER AND BRIGHTEN THE HOUSE LIGHTS

DURING INITIATION. IN THE EVENT OF AN ERROR WITH THE HOUSE LIGHTS THE MADAM IS

TO BE CHARGED.

ODE RECITED BY – CHECK ONLY ONE – ALL OFFICERS ……………………………………… ( )

EACH OFFICER WILL HAVE A PART ……………. ( )

OR ONE OFFICER …………………………………... ( )

IF ALL OFFICERS RECITE THE ODE TOGETHER AND AN ERROR IS MADE THE MADAM PRESIDENT

WILL BE CHARGED WITH THE ERROR

IF EACH OFFICER HAS A PART AND AN ERROR IS MADE IT WILL BE CHARGED TO THAT OFFICER

MAKING THE ERROR

IF ONLY ONE OFFICER GIVES THE ODE THAT OFFICER WILL BE CHARGED IN THE EVENT OF AN

ERROR

THE OFFICERS OF THE TEAM ARE: PLEASE PRINT

JUNIOR PAST MADAM PRESIDENT ………………………………………………………………………

MADAM PRESIDENT …………………………………………………………………………………………

MADAM VICE-PRESIDENT …………………………………………………………………………………..

MADAM CHAPLAIN …………………………………………………………………………………………..

MADAM CONDUCTOR ……………………………………………………………………………………….

DECLARATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS:

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NOTE: PLEASE PRESENT THIS FORM TO JUDGE CHAIRMAN BEFORE TEAM INSPECTION