Explorers of Hope
Watch Words: Kindness, Peace and Love
Bible Verse: If possible, to the best of your ability, live at peace with all people. —Romans 12:18
Motto: Hold Fast and Forget Not
Sisters and Brothers,
You are cordially invited to attend the 1172nd stated meeting of Palestine Chapter No. 114, OES to be held at the Newton Masonic Hall, 460 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville, MA on
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm
OFFICERS ATTIRE:
Sisters: White gowns
Brothers: Tuxes and black and accessories
BUSINESS: To receive petitions, hear reports of committees and transact any business which may legally come before the Chapter.
COLLATION: Valentine’s Day in March prepared by the men of the Chapter.
REHEARSAL: Please reserve Sunday March 29 at 3PM for installation rehearsal. All incoming and out going officers are required to attend.
PROPOSAL/VOTE: To give Honorary Membership to Marsha L. Coocen, PGM and John J. Schurman, III, PGP
TO OUR SICK and SHUT-IN MEMBERS:
Never regret a day in your life:
Good days give happiness;
Bad days give experience;
Worst day give memories.
You are thought of often and missed.
THANK YOU to our Sisters and Brothers who have offered a prayer, shared with their prayer groups and/or have sent our granddaughter, Emily, words of encouragement. —With Star Hugs and Love, Jim and Diana Spurrell
PALESTINE CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS are now available. Contact the Worthy Patron or the Secretary for an Application. All applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2026.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES to our Sisters and Brothers celebrating in March!
ANNUAL MEETING
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Worthy Matron; Worthy Patron; Associate Matron; Associate Patron; Secretary; Treasurer; Conductress; Associate Conductress; Trustee (3-year term ) and a Trustee for the Chapter Benevolent Fund (3-year term).
If a nominated candidate for any office is unable to be present at this meeting, and is elected, she/he must have a letter of acceptance to the Secretary before this meeting.
Anyone wishing to hold an elected office for the year 2026-27 must have their 2026 dues paid before or at the annual meeting on March 3rd.
Anyone wishing to hold an appointed office for the year 2026-27 must have their 2026 dues paid before the Installation of officers April 7th.
ANNUAL REPORTS: Presented by the Worthy Matron, Secretary, Treasurer, Trustees and Auditing Committee. The Floral Report will be given by the Sunshine Representative.
All signed reports submitted to the secretary, MUST be on white Acid Free paper, as they will become part of the permanent record.
ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE in Memory of our departed Sisters.
OES EVENT FLYERS are posted in Goings-on of this website.
FROM THE EAST
Sisters and Brothers,
Steve and I hope you are surviving the winter and staying warm. We hope to see you at our annual meeting so you can keep informed by hearing the reports of the chapter.
We are also holding our annual Memorial Service for our departed members from this past year.
Because we had Christmas in February, we are having Valentine’s Day in March with the men of the chapter providing us with a tasty collation. We look forward to greeting you.
In Star Love,
Joan and Steve
FROM THE SECRETARY
Sisters and Brothers,
Anyone wishing to hold an office for 2026-27 must have their dues paid by the annual meeting.
Please notify me of any change in address, email address, or telephone number. Help to keep us up to date. — Gail