WISCONSIN GRAND CHAPTER

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

                       Have Faith in Your Dreams!

Greetings Sisters and Brothers –

WGP LeRoy and I are doing our final push of our travels, and we cannot say often enough what a FABULOUS time we are having being in your Chapters, visiting and spending quality time with each of you in relaxed atmospheres. These are dreams we will remember!

We hope you all enjoyed a relaxed Easter holiday. In regard to symbolism – I hope you don’t mind me sharing a couple things. Easter was originally a pagan symbol of fertility and rebirth. The tradition of Easter eggs came to symbolize the resurrection of Jesus. The eggshell represents the tomb in which Jesus’s body was placed; opening the egg represents his rising from the dead. It is a special weekend for Christians as we celebrate. But let’s also remember the fun of the holiday: 1) The Easter Bunny legend began in Germany, 2) More than 1.5 million Cadbury Creme Eggs are produced everyday, 3) Painting eggs originated in the Ukraine, so children has something fun to do, and 4) Easter candy sales are second to Halloween.

April is supposed to be a more relaxed time – finishing up podium books, double checking plans and making sure all is ready for Grand Chapter. This is happening, but in all honesty, I can’t say it is relaxing! We are making sure all is 110% ready for you – the members of this great jurisdiction – to enjoy 2.5 days of productive business and fun.

We know at the individual Chapter level this time is important as well. You are gearing up for the election of your officers and we want to express our appreciation for those Faithful Dreamers and Bogey Brothers who have led this year. Your loyalty is what holds us together. There are many events happening this month also. Check out the April newsletter for all the details. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.

As we finish up Grand Officer parties and other events we look ahead to Sister Lori and Brother Orville’s big announcements. One door closes soon, but another opens just as quickly. We wish them the same success we have enjoyed.

                               Debra Bower, Worthy Grand Matron   

                                      LeRoy Kifer, Worthy Grand Patron