Montana
1999 - 2000
 
Virginia Hagen, Worthy Grand Matron   Joe Simpson, Worthy Grand Patron
Virginia Hagen (113/86)
Worthy Grand Matron
  Joe Simpson (83)
Worthy Grand Patron
   
Number of Active Chapters - 67
   
Grand Officers
Polly Hanson (11), Assoc. Gr. Matron Val Moore (19), Grand Organist
Ralph Pehl (126), Assoc. Gr. Patron Rosemary Johannsen (113), Grand Adah
Norma Berry (43), Grand Secretary Betty Lund (31), Grand Ruth
Joanne Kibbee (100), Grand Treasurer Ruth Graybill (87), Grand Esther
Diane Hageman (50/43), Grand Conductress Martha Orcutt (86) Grand Martha
Alice Engen (125), Assoc. Gr. Cond. Judie Kissinger (10), Grand Electa
Arlene Stewart (4), Grand Chaplain Sharon Petek (1), Grand Warder
Debra Bricker (83), Grand Marshal Dixie Lee Stordahl (37), Grand Sentinel
   
General Grand Chapter Committee Members
Charlene Edgmond-Brinkel, PGM (43) Registration
Shirley Lenington-Birkeland, PGM (42) Education
Kenneth McMillan, PGP (7) Shrine Hospital
   
Session:
"Spirit of the Christmas Star"

Theme:
To have the Christmas spirit all year.

Aim:
To keep the Rays of our Stars shining
with God's love in all that we do.

Motto:
To a young heart everything is fun;
Let each of us be young at heart.

WGM's Scripture:
"For we have seen his star in the East
and are come to worship him."
Matthew 2:2

Prayer:
Grand us O Lord, the strength for each day,
For every task that comes our way.
Grant us to live this whole year through,
With the spirit of Christmas that comes from you.

Emblems:
The Star of Bethlehem and the Candle Representing Jesus lighting the pathway before us.

Watchwords:
Love - Peace - Joy - Hope
Love - Promotes harmony as we "love one another"
Peace - To all who share God's love
Joy - In greeting friends as we visit other chapters
Hope - For the future of our Order

Honor Stations:
Esther and Organist

Colors:
The colors of Christmas: burgundy, forest green, white, silver, gold and all the colors of Christmas.

Flowers and Plants:
Rose, Poinsettia, Holly, Evergreen Tree and Wheat

WGM's Fun Symbols:
Chickadees, Chipmunks, Snowmen, Christmas Trees

WGM's Songs & Hymns:
Silent Night, Here I Am, Lord, Star of the East, Hymn of Promise, Morning Has Broken, He is Born (II Est Ne'), All Things Bright and Beautiful, Any Christmas Song

WGP's Scripture:
"If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, move from here to there, and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you."
Matthew 17:20

WGP's Songs & Hymns:
Bless This House, Old Rugged Cross, You're My Best Friend, Wind Beneath My Wings, The Place Where I Worship, Harvest Time (Bro. Van's Song), Music Box Dancer (Piano), Any Christmas Song

WGP's Fun Symbols:
Mice:  Country Mouse, Christmas Mouse, Mickey Mouse, etc.
 
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