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Masonic Home Tea
Helena, MT
September 12, 2009
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Photos by Teri Garrison, Miriam #1, Helena |
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The Masonic Home Tea was
begun with opening remarks and introductions by Donna
Ransdell General Grand Chapter Committee Member, Visionquest,
and PGM of Montana. |
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PGM Donna presents one
of our General Grand Chapter Committee Members, Polly Hanson,
Credentials, and PGM of Montana. |
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Some of our beloved
Residents at the Masonic Home - on the right side from nearest to
furthest away: Jim S., Dorothy D., Jeanne B., Mary Anne M., Mike T.,
and Chuck A. |
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More of our Friends at the
Masonic Home - from left: Dorothy D., Jim S., Priscilla B., Gwen S.,
Dick W., Bev D., and Viola C. |
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Our Grand Family
entertains the Residents with special tunes.
Grand Officers - first row from left to right: Gr. Marshal, Colleen
Miller; Gr. Ruth, Maureen Nilsen; Gr. Adah,
Bonnie Anderson; Gr. Electa, Janey Zieg; Gr. Secretary, Marlene
Pfaff; Gr. Treasurer, Kaye Stam (barely visible); Gr. Representative
of Bolivia, Ethel Heaney; and Gr. Conductress, Eleanor Tesch.
Second row from left to right: Gr. Sentinel, Billie
Dunn; Gr. Warder, Jim Brook; and barely visible...AGP, Rich Ransdell. |
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PGM Jeanine Cole on the left,
and GGCCM and PGM Polly Hanson, on the right, enjoy the entertainment. |
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Our Associate Grand
Matron, Margo Hellickson, leads the entertainment. |
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While the Grand Officers
sing, our sisters, from back, left to right: Stacie Beyrodt, (W.M.
Helen C. Roberts #71, Great Falls), Valinda Holmes (Miriam #1,
Helena), Jean Kimmel (Anna Smalley #112, Grass Range) and PGM
Marilyn Bowman (Flathead Lake #128, Bigfork) enjoy the music and the
company. |
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Our Grand Family in song.
Beginning closest to the camera and moving left: Gr. Conductress, Eleanor
Tesch; Gr. Secretary, Marlene Pfaff; Gr. Ruth, Maureen Nilsen; Gr. Sentinel,
Billie Dunn; WGP, Don Kimmel; and Gr. Marshal, Colleen Miller.
Back row closest to camera and moving left: Gr. Treasurer, Kaye
Stam; Gr. Esther, Diana Case; AGC,
Syble Rudd; and behind Diana Case is AGP Rich Ransdell. |
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At the piano long time friends and
talented organists, Gr. Organist Virginia Herrick and PGP Tom Miller. |
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The Grand Officers sing....accompanied by WGM Billeta's mascots,
skunks.
Left to right: Gr. Marshal, Colleen Miller & skunk; WGP, Don Kimmel;
Gr. Sentinel, Billie Dunn (mother of WGM); WGM, Billeta Swallow; Gr.
Warder, Jim Brook; Gr. Esther, Diana Case; AGC, Syble Rudd; AGP, Rich
Ransdell (barely visible); Gr. Adah, Bonnie Anderson; Gr. Secretary,
Marlene Pfaff & skunk; and Gr. Electa, Janie Zieg. |
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Skunks on Parade!
Left to right: Gr. Marshal, Colleen Miller & skunk; WGM, Billeta
Swallow; AGM, Margo Hellickson; Gr. Warder, Jim Brook; Gr. Ruth,
Maureen Nilson & skunk; AGP, Rich Ransdell; Gr. Secretary, Marlene Pfaff &
skunk; in the back right, Gr. Electa, Janey Zieg; and Gr. Treasurer, Kaye Stam. |
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Our Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Billeta
Swallow, brought great joy to the afternoon and to the residents. |
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Our Worthy Grand Patron, Don
Kimmel, and Worthy Grand Matron, Billeta Swallow. |
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The refreshments were delicious and the
company grand! |
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What a beautiful spread! |
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Also serving refreshments for the Tea
were: Jeanie Knobbs, left, and Diane Boley, right,
backed by our WGM and WGP. |
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Friends enjoy visiting.
From left to right: PGM Betty
Lockey, Deborah Frohman, Lee Hiltz, George Hiltabrand (W.P. Miriam #1), Helena, Grace Hiltabrand, Doyle Honea
(in the back) Tina Kroll (A.M. Miriam #1, Helena), PGM
Marilyn Bowman, Polly Gessele (W.M. Eureka #16, Anaconda), and
Margery Wilmer. |
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Left to right: WGP, Don Kimmel; Diane Lockey, W.M. Miriam #1, Helena;
George Hiltabrand, W.P. Miriam #1, Helena; Elaine Gingery, W.M.
Josephine Hepner #89, Helena; Marshall Gingery, W.P. Josephine
Hepner #89, Helena; and WGM Billeta Swallow. |
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