HL Kris Aanderud, Grand Royal Matron

SK Wes Aanderud, Grand Royal Patron

OREGON GRAND COURT NEWSLETTER

May 10, 2019 THE NEWSLETTER IS POSTED ON THE OREGON GRAND COURT WEB PAGE IN

BOTH WORD FORMAT AND IN PDF FORMAT

HL Kris Aanderud, Grand Royal Matron

541-915-8628----HLKrisA@gmail.com

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HL Sue Mills, Grand Secretary

5101 NE 121st Ave #114.----Vancouver, WA 98682

grsec@oramaranth.org

360-433-9675

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WEB PAGE DIRECTIONS FOR FINDING THE NEWSLETTERS

Go to: www.oramaranth.org

Click on NEWS (this is located in the green banner under the picture of Oregon sites)

a drop-down box will pop up, click on News, this will take you to a page where all

the newsletters are listed. Click on the one that you want…happy reading.

A Note from EDITOR, HL JUDY JONES

Flyers/Info towards the bottom include: GRM/Grand Court projects, Arago fundraiser, Crafty

Ladies glove bag sale, GAC dress sale.

Separate Attachments: GRM Calendar, GRM/GRP reception, BC/ID/OR Amaranth Invasion

info and hotel info,

Just a reminder—if you have info you want included in the body of this newsletter, please send

it to me in WORD format or jpeg, ALL PDF’s that I receive will be included in the email as

separate attachments.

Please use this email for any news that you would like to have included orgcnews@gmail.com,

prior to 10:00am of the Friday the newsletter is to go out. We are on an ‘every-other-week’

schedule now until OV’s begin.

Thank You--HL Judy Jones

The Grand Secretary will be using a new email address from now on: grsec@oramaranth.org

NOTES FROM THE GRAND LINE

From GRM Kris & GRP Wes

HLs and SKs,

What a wonderful month we have enjoyed! SK Wes and I hope you have taken time to enjoy the

beautiful spring weather we have been having. The flowers are in bloom, the grass has turned that

lovely shade of green and love is in the air.

May is our time to honor those who have gone before us and watch over us from above. As you

celebrate the lives of those who have passed this past year during your Memorial Ceremony, may you

find joy in the memories you keep of your time together and help one another in times of sorrow. They

will always remain “Sweet in our Memory.”

We wish everyone a very special Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is

one of those days that everyone has the opportunity to celebrate: to

give thanks for the gift of life your mother gave you and to honor all

mother’s who have helped you along your journey. When I have used

the phrase, ”it takes a village” I am honoring the many women (and

men) who have been so instrumental in making me the person I am

today by molding me through their love, their teaching moments, and

even the times where there was adversity, for it is through life’s

experiences and even life’s struggles, that we learn and can appreciate more all that we have to be

thankful for. So to each of our Honored Ladies and Sir Knights, Happy Mother’s Day!

Congratulations HL Sue and SK Chuck Arnold of Mirror Court, our final Royal Matron and Royal

Patron to be installed this year. We enjoyed our time together and look forward to traveling to Bend for

your special meeting on June 9th to hold Initiation. Watch the next newsletter for more details as HL

Sue has asked for assistance from Grand Court for their Initiation Ceremony.

Has your Court taken time to meet to talk about your goals for this coming year. It is time to set

your action plan and to move forward on those plans. It is through daily and weekly steps in the

direction of your goals that you will find success. Working together, we can accomplish so much!!!

SK Wes and I enjoyed a week in sunny Phoenix visiting our son and daughter-in-law, while

attending the Grand Court of Arizona. It is always exciting to see our friends from other jurisdictions

and to make new friends. It is also fun to watch how other Grand Courts do things differently. At the

Installation of Grand Officers, just prior to uncrowning, the Royal Matrons of each Court presented the

retiring Grand Royal Matron with a check for Diabetes Research for their Court’s individual efforts

during the past year. It was amazing to see the Royal Matrons lined up, beaming with pride for their

Court’s efforts as they each presented their gifts of love. When all 7 Royals Matrons had presented

their gifts, more than $10,000 had been added to the Grand Court’s total contributions to the Amaranth

Diabetes Foundation! It was a reminder to me that it through the efforts of our individual Court

members and our 12 amazing subordinate Courts that much of our success for raising funds for our

philanthropic projects depends. Thank you in advance for the many special projects you have included

in your planning for the coming year to help us reach our goal to exceed the total contributions from this

past year of over $20,000! Together we can make it happen again!

Also, a reminder that tomorrow, Saturday, May 11, Oregon Job’s Daughters is hosting an Alumni

Tea to kick off their 100-year celebration. Tickets are only $10 if you would like to attend.

I heard an interesting quote a couple of weeks ago that I would like to leave you with; “Reality isn’t

real, it’s what you make it; so make it a great day! May all your travels be safe, your days be filled with

joy and we look forward to seeing many of you along the Amaranth trail.

In Amaranth service and with love, HL Kris & SK Wes

From GAM Patti…

From GAP Dick…

Well, HLs and SKS, the only thing that we seem to have trouble keeping track of this year is gloves. We have a pair of silver, short, fingerless gloves and a single white glove in the found category. We still are missing the pair of short black gloves and now a red glove. Please let me know if you have something extra or have a home for something I have. SK Dick From GC Judy…

From GAC Linda …

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SUBORDINATE COURT OV’s and OTHER EVENTS (RM/RP and/or Court Secretary if your court is going to have a meal either before

or after an event, please let the editor know and if there is a charge or donations

accepted. Many thanks)

May 11 Alumni Tea-Job’s Daughters 11-4 Wilsonville May 24-26 DeMolay Conclave Sunriver OR June 6-7 Grand Lodge of Oregon Seaside OR June 16-19 Grand Chapter OES Pendleton OR June 20-22 OR Grand Assembly IORG Pendleton OR June 27-29 OR Grand Session JDI Wilsonville OR June 30-July 4 Supreme Council O of A St. Louis MO July 19 Douglas Ct OV 7:00 Roseburg Lodge July 20 School of Instruction (OVs) 10:00 Eugene Willamette Court GRM/GRP Rec & BBQ Noon Alton Baker Park, Eugene July 27 Tour De Cure Diabetes Awareness July 28 OES All masonic Picnic 11:00 Cottage Grove Masonic Park

Subordinate Court Directory changes Charlene Tucker has eliminated her home phone – please use cell for all calls: 360-241-1988

Wendy Bednarik (NO C) orgrapesembroidery@gmail.com

Lana Gaylord: lanagaylord51@gmail.com

Myrna Keller: new phone # 503.631.3728

Jesika Myers: 765 SE Mt. Hood Hwy Apt 221, Gresham OR 97080

Diane Tanner: s/o McCarty, 200 Market St #295, Lebanon OR 97355

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Honored Ladies and Sir Knights,

Could you check your pockets, purses, drawers, etc. for a few Grand Court Jewels we are

missing. You might also check for jewels for AGLs and Grand Representatives. A reward

of $2.00 Canadian from the Past Grand Royal Patrons Discretionary fund will be

generously paid.

Grand Trustee 3 Years Grand Commissioner 2 Years

Grand Prelate Grand Fraternal Correspondent

Grand Wisdom Grand Sentinel

Thanks,

Rod Lippert,

Grand Trustee 3

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GRAND COURT CHEER---

HL Jeanne Currie dsrmjc@gmail.com 541.297.3132

From HL Marlee: HL Marilyn Korte fell April 25, she has multiple broken ribs and a fracture in her pelvis. She is now

home, cards would be welcomed.

We are sad to report that HL Betty Rinck has lost her son due to cancer. Please keep her in your thoughts and

prayers.

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Dear Oregon Members:

I am the Representative from BC to OR and this year we are doing something different. Washington has always participated and this year they have offered to host the Invasion from BC, OR. & WA. Please find below the information. It is a Camp-Out and Chili Cooking contest. Let's see if we can get a lot of people will participate. I am checking into motels within driving distance for those who don’t camp. This is NOT on Labor Day Weekend as many have objected to tying up that last weekend of the summer. More information to come.

Please contact Washington and make your reservations and kindly advise me who all will be attending.

Regards, Barbie Glaspey, Grand Rep to Oregon from BC.

808-756-4970-cell 541-603-2541-home SK Jack Hutchins asked me get the word out that RV Spaces are filling up fast for Granite Falls

weekend

MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH

COURTS ARE DARK IN JULY AND AUGUST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Acacia Court---2nd Friday at 7:30 pm ---except in March---4th Friday

Arago Court---2nd Saturday at 7:00 pm. (Meeting at North Bend Lodge)

Chehalem Court---4th Tuesday at 7:30 pm

Cherry Court---2nd Wednesday at 7:00 pm

Christina Court---1st Friday at 7:30 pm

---We always have a dinner prior to the meeting at 6:00 pm. Donations accepted.

Colonial Court---1st Wednesday at 7:30 pm

Douglas Court---3rd Friday at 7:00 pm--- We are dark in Jan. and Feb.

---In March we meet the 1st Friday.

Emerald Court---3rd Monday at 7:30 pm-

---except June/December when they meet on the 1st Monday

Kellogg Court---2nd Thursday at 7:30 pm

Mirror Court---1st Thursday at 7:30pm--- We are dark in Dec. and Jan.

Oceanside Court---1st Saturday at 1:00 pm---We are dark in Jan. and Feb.

---Potluck lunch at Noon Come join us!

Willamette Court---2nd Monday at 7:30 pm

---Potluck dinner at 6:30pm---Please come and join us for the fun!

ARAGO FUNDRAISER

https://www.bonfire.com/diabetes/

Spread the word about Arago Court's newest fundraiser that is up and running, which promotes

Amaranth and our work towards supporting Diabetes Research. Amaranth Members while

wearing them will intrigue others, and give an opportunity to a conversation about both our Order

and Diabetes Research.

I have attached a sample color of each of the designs available. There are between 3-5 colors in

each style to choose from and the sizes are available from XS to 3X. The product gets delivered

to the person's chosen address who ordered. Sales are only through Bonfire website and profits

benefit Arago Court Order of Amaranth directly.

These are fun shirts to promote awareness of Diabetes Research and the support that Amaranth

gives to this Philanthropy.

A Charmed Life through Charmed Moments…

As GRM Kris and SK Wes travel this year for special events and for Court

Official Visits, new charms will be handed out. Be sure to travel often and enjoy the

friendships that Amaranth offers!

Ornaments for Diabetes Research

The Grand Court is selling myrtle-

wood ornaments this year.

The Amaranthine wreath ornament sells for $7 each.

A special 3-pack of ornaments, with a dragonfly, a wise old owl, and an Amaranthine wreath, all in Oregon myrtlewood sell for $20. HL Jackie Lovelace is in charge of this project. Please contact her or GRM Kris by email to place an order!

Diabetes Donation Quilt

A traditional donation quilt to

benefit Diabetes Research is currently

being offered. This is a very special

quilt named, “Decades and a Village.” It

has literally taken nearly 3 decades to

complete this quilt and has been

worked on by 4 amazing women.

We are proud to display this quilt

as we travel and encourage you to

come take a look at the amazing hand

embroidered butterflies. Tickets are

only $5 and HLs Cori Gavette & Bonnie

Strong have quilt tickets for sale.

Oregon Amaranth

2019-2020

Oregon Amaranth

2019-2020

2019

The Crafty Ladies are selling glove bags. These bags are made from a white/gold glittery fabric,

lining colors vary and boast the Amaranth emblem on the bag, they measure appx 8.5” x 5”. They

can also be used as a small evening clutch. We will be selling these for $10.00 each.

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The tradition continues!!!

Installations are completed and now it’s time for

Spring cleaning! Yes, the dress sale will continue!

Thank you, Crafty Ladies for passing on the tradition.

Linda’s Ladies, (for now) will be having their first dress sale at Oceanside

Court’s OV on Saturday, August 3rd.

Contact HL Linda to if you plan to donate dresses or let me know that you

are bringing dresses to an upcoming event. Sir Knights: any vests and ties

you wish to donate will be gladly accepted! Shoes and purses are also

included.

Thank you for help getting Linda’s Ladies, (for now) off and running!

HL Linda McIntire

Grand Associate Conductress

May Birthday/Anniversary

HL’s---Deb Carroll---Carolyn Adams---Doreen Kundelius---Judy Jones HL’s---Ilene Smith---Trisha Griffith---Tawyna Schultz---Virginia Petko

HL’s---Gail Rutshman---Ann Milford---Sue Mills---Olivia Determan SK’s---Dean Young---Ron Sheppard---Bill Wearne---Leslie Lawrence

SK’s---Gene Wright

Anniversary---HL Ruth & SK Floyd Rewey HL Gloria & Loren Hooker HL Minnie & SK Jim Aday

HL Barbara & SK Dave Sherman HL Shirley & SK Jim Taylor

HL Mary & Kenneth Fleming HL Margaret & SK Dean Vockrodt HL Keeley & Gregg Douglas

HL Mary Lou & SK John Olson HL Kelly & SK Dennis Marsh

May is…. Drinking Water Month…

May is a month of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere and spring in the Northern

Hemisphere. Therefore May in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of

November in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa.

No other month begins or ends on the same day of the week as May in any year.

January of the following year always begins and ends on the same day of the week as

May of the current year.

May flower is Lily of the Valley…

Birthstone is Emerald, which means love or success.

May 10—National Public Gardens Day

May 11—Brunch for Lunch Day

May 12—National Nutty Fudge Day

May 13—Tulip Day

May 14—Dance Like a Chicken Day

May 15—Straw Hat Day

May 16—Brown Bag it Thursday

May 17—National Pizza Party Day

May 18—National No Dirty Dishes Day

May 19—World Baking Day

May 20---Pick Strawberries Day

May 21—National Waiters and Waitresses Day

May 22—National Vanilla Pudding Day

May 23—Lucky Penny Day

May 24—International Tiara Day

FUN FACTS

Male Dragonflies Will Fight for Territory

Competition for females is fierce, and male dragonflies will aggressively fend off other suitors. In some species, males will claim and defend a territory against intrusion from other males. Skimmers, clubtails, and petaltails scout out prime egg-laying locations around ponds; should a competitor fly into his chosen habitat, the defending male will chase him off. Other kinds of dragonflies don't defend specific territories, but will still behave aggressively to other males that cross their flight paths or dare to approach their perches.

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OWLS FEED THE STRONGEST BABIES FIRST.

As harsh as it sounds, the parents always feed the oldest and strongest owlet

before its sibling. This means that if food is scarce, the youngest chicks will

starve. After an owlet leaves the nest, it often lives nearby in the same tree, and

its parents still bring it food. If it can survive the first winter on its own, its

chances of survival are good.