Prince Hall Grand Chapter

Seasons Greetings, My Dear Sisters and Brothers,   

This is a special time of the year for many of our SiStars and Brothers all over the world. Our Grand Administration extends warm wishes to our families, friends, and everyone we encounter during this holiday season. We also want to express gratitude for the positive impacts, creative solutioning through thoughtful leadership, and to those that we have shared common spaces with throughout this year. While there are very real uncertainties regarding the transition of power with the new administration in the White House, we are poised in our purpose to serve and continue our benevolent works.

We hope that you have taken some time or plan to spend some quality time with those that you love. In all of the hustle and bustle, it is common to forget to take care of ourselves. Please do exactly that before the new year, if you are able to. If it often requires intentionality on our part. I highly recommend it. There is much to do in the new year and it is imperative to take some to rest as well =)

We are also thinking of our dear members who have departed this earth over the past year. Our continued prayers for peace and comfort for their families and loved ones abide. This can be an especially difficult time for families who have experienced loss.

“Blessed are those that mourn, for they will be comforted.” Mathew 5:4

We have been busy at the Chapter, District, and Grand Administration levels.

Below are just a few highlighted activities that have happened over the last six months:

Sisterhood/Training

1^st Joint District Study Session – September

2^nd Joint District Study Session – November

Leadership

D-9 Visitation – August

Hosted PACRIM (HI,CA, ID/MT/OR, AK, WA) conference – October

FAR East Virtual Meet & Greet w/ Grand Officers – October

Community Service & Partnerships

Unity March – August

Literacy Book Donation Drive in Partnership w/ The REACH program in Lacey – Sept./Aug.

Masonic Joint Voter Registration Initiative – October

THANK YOU to everyone that led, participated, contributed, and simply showed up in a meaningful way to help us continue the legacy of our founders and the mission of the Order of Eastern Star!

To whom much is given, much is required – Luke 12:48

Our work is not done. What Wilt Thou?

 
Let us make our wish for the coming year be one of joy, peace, hope, and love for all. 

Remember we are called to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. 

Please keep the faith.  

Happy Holidays & Here’s to a Very

Blessed New Year!

Sis. Tysha Tolefree Bro. Errol Irby

Grand Worthy Matron Grand Worthy Patron

PHGC Order of Eastern Star PHGC Order of Eastern Star

State of Washington and Jurisdiction State of Washington and Jurisdiction

Thanks from GWM Dr. Tysha Tolefree

It has been a week since we were last in each other’s presence – all at once! What an occasion

I want to simply extend my heartfelt appreciation and deep regard for each of you and all of our members of the PACRIM that participated in some form or fashion. It was an event to remember and to have hosted this beautiful conference this year was such an honor!

To say, “My heart is full is an understatement.” On Wednesday, I delivered our donated books to Dr. Barbara Clarkson at St. Andrews Methodist Church where the R.E.A.C.H. program currently resides to serve all children in Thurston County each summer. With your help, we donated close to 150 books!

PACRIM Jurisdictions of:

Alaska

California

Hawaii

Idaho/Oregon/Montanna

Washington

It’s amazing what we can accomplish despite the distance!

“Together We Shine Brighter.”

The impacts of Hurricane Helena

Greetings Sisters and Brothers,

This message comes to you in deep sympathy and hope for the residents who have been impacted by Hurricane Helena. It’s been a week since the Hurricane made landfall as a Category 4 storm (late in the evening of September 26th). The largest impacts have been in southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina, to include 6+ tornadoes that occurred on September 27th.

Since then, there have been at least 215 confirmed fatalities and hundreds of residents are still unaccounted for. As of today, some residents and communities are isolated from the general population with inconsistent access to communication channels and a significant amount (in the hundreds of thousands) are without power. I have reached out to the Grand Worthy Matrons and Grand Worthy Patrons of North Carolina and South Carolina directly to let them know they are in our prayers and if there is any assistance that we can provide, to let us know.

As we say our prayers from day to day, please keep our Sisters, Brothers, family members, public servants who are there to help, and everyone impacted in mind. If you are able to assist in your own way, please consider doing so.

In Blessings and Love,

GWM Tolefree

Prince Hall Grand Chapter, OES

State of Washington and Jurisdiction

The impacts of Hurricane Helena

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