Oregon Gems Minutes  July 26,2008
 
The meeting was called to order at 10:45 A.M. by Pres. Kathy Warren. 
 
The Pledge of Allegiance was said and we were off to tend to business.
 
Worthy Grand Matron Theresa McKinley and Worthy Grand Patron Marc Strong were introduced and given a hearty welcome.
 
Other Grand Officers present were:Grand Chaplain- Sydney Mayfield,Grand Marshal-Melissa Metz, Grand Martha- Deanne Miller, Grand Electa-Claire Campbell.They along with several committee members and Grand Reps were all given a hearty welcome.  There were 16 other Gems  and Escorts in attendance as well.  What a turn out.
 
Minutes of the May 31st meeting were read and Approved.
 
Unfinished Business
 
Sister Sydney reported that she still had Mugs for sale at $15.00. She also wanted to thank everyone who helped out in the Jewelry booth this year.
 
W.G.P. Marc reported on the Raffle ticket sales and encouraged everyone to Sell,Sell,Sell.  He had an idea of sending each Worthy Patron a book of Ten in hopes of getting them more involved and feeling their worth.  We all agreed.  He also would like those of us with money or stubs to Please bring to the September meeting so that he can get the deposit and paperwork together.  Brother Marc and Brother Wayne  will be making a few more sandwich boards to help out the selling of the tickets.
 
Sister Kathy Warren announced that Audit Committee did meet and the books were all in order. No report was given as to what Betty prepared for Lunch.
 
W.G.M. Terry asked that anyone with Delegate Bags Please get them to as soon as Possible.
 
New Business
 
Officers that were elected on May 31,2008  were duly installed this meeting with Worthy Grand Patron, Marc Strong, performing a light hearted ceremony.  Officers that were sworn in were:
President--Kathy Warren
Treasure--Nancy Pugsley
Corresponding Secretary--Melissa Metz
Recording Secretary--Jacky Sweetland

The four officers promised to do their work faithfully and impartially and  to the best of their abilities.  They promised to take the advice of the Worthy Grand Matron and the Worthy Grand Patron as well as tell their Escorts, who are sworn to secrecy, what we are up to.  The Officers promised this and promised that, wondering the whole time how they could accomplish the requests.Finally they were installed and ready to perform their respective duties for the ensuing year.

It was moved and seconded to update the signature cards at the bank taking Jesse Exton's name off and putting Nancy Pugsley's name on the checking account for the Oregon Gems. Motion passed unanimously
 
Sister Velna reported that our decorations for Grand Chapter are almost  finished.  We are going to try and have the Star Points decorations change daily. Example--Ruth might be a standing sheath one day, a laying down one the next and maybe just kernels of wheat later. So we just have to fine tune the decorations, keep thinking of ideas along this line. for the rest of the Star Points.  W.G.M. Terry reported that  there will not  be a picket fence around the Grand Chapter this next year, there will be more discussion later.
 
Sister Velna  reported on the Flower Booth for next year's Grand Chapter, with an Idea of using little $1.00 store Baskets.  These would hold less Food or Goodies  with a lower cost  as well.  This may boost sales as more people could afford more things.  We thought it was a Great Idea and we all will try and purchase a few to supply our booth next year.  She will contact Gerry, form last year and see about how many baskets were sold so that we may have something to go on as far as quantity needed.
 
Pres.Kathy and W.G.M. Terry talked and they decided that  the Gems only needed to have 4 maybe 5 meetings this year instead of monthly.  Remember that the meeting time is at 9 A.M. this year. We will have continental type eats with a $ 5.00 charge, all money will go to the hosting chapter.

The Meetings are as follows:
September 28,2008           Amity Chapter                  later in day--GGC Members Honored--in Salem
November 16,2008            Euclid Chapter                  later in day--Reception- Gr. Martha--Willamette Valley
February 7,2009               Hillsboro                           later in day--Reception-Gr. Esther-NW Area
April 18,2009                    Nyssa    (Mountain time)   later in day- Reception- AGM & AGP
May 30,2009 if Needed      Canby- Laurel  
June at  Grand Chapter      Ice Cream Social To be Held at Oxford Suites this year.
 
Pres. Kathy reported that she would not be present for the W G Matrons Reception  as she has received an All Expense paid vacation  that takes place that same time.  Melissa Metz is in charge of Addendum.
She also reported that she has an Idea for WGP Marc's Addendum and will get with the prospective Participants.
 
Visiting and Cheer
WGM Terry reported that Sister Virginia Friedrickson passed away this last week and the services will be sometime this next week.
 
On a good note she reported that all of the Chapters Installations are done and that there will be no late ones in September.
 
Sister  Betty Roten reported that it was a Great day today as all of us were able to attend this picnic and meeting.  We all had to agree.
 
Announcements
 
Brother Wayne Metz announced that he was on the Cancer Committee and that there were tickets to be sold for a  Room for Four at the Red Lion Motel in Pendleton, on June 21st thru 24th. You have to pay the taxes on this package.  Tickets are $ 5.00 each or 5 for $ 20.00. Contact him  at  PO Box 1783,  Albany Oregon 97321
 
Sister Jacky Sweetland  announced that she was on the Home Endowment Committee and had a Quilt,  which took 2nd Place at the Lamplighter's State Fair, to donate to one lucky winner with the proceeds to go to Home Endowment.  Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $ 5.00.  Watch for her to visit your chapter to purchase tickets or PO BOX 422, Cave Junction  Oregon 97523.
 
Sister Betty Roten reminded us of the GGC Members Honor Night  Sept. 28th and to  say everyone needs to subscribe to the OES News  and she was encouraging you to increase your years of subscriptions.
 
Sister Doris Hedges reminded everyone to attend Martha Chapters Friendship Night on August  7,2008 at 7:30 P.M.,  Dinner is at 6:30 P.M.
Also reminded of NATAL Days in Coquille at Buelah Chapter.  Registration at 1P.M., Eat at 2 P.M., Meeting at 3 P.M. on August 23,2008
 
Words of Wisdom
 
On parting  WGM Terry wanted to Thank everyone of her GEMS for a Totally Awesome Installation.  She was so impressed with the way we were able to put the New Scenery up and Decorated in such a short time.  She also hoped we all enjoyed the Grand Officers out in view instead of behind a curtain.  It was the First  Opening that she had seen in  a few years and she really enjoyed it.  She will also be traveling with her picture book for all to see.  Some pictures of Marc and  Herself looked like Deer in the Headlights syndrome.
 
WGP Marc also was very Humbled at their Installation and  hoped all would be excited about the new things that were to go on this next year.  He too enjoyed the Opening Ceremonies as it has been a few years for him too.
 
At 11:35  A.M.  all of our Business had been  conducted, and the smell of Hot Dogs and Hamburgers was in the air and beckoning us, so the Meeting was Adjourned.
 
 
Respectively Submitted,
 
 
Jacky Sweetland, Recording Secretary

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