2010 Charities

Charities Director - Gary Nordmoe, Cardinal Chapter

Committee Members

Cancer, Heart-Sue Booth, Westwood Chapter
Youth, Learning Center-Beth Mason, Cardinal Chapter
OES Home, ESTARL-Cheryl Bartholomew, Marvin Chapter

Chapter Representatives

Cardinal-Beth Mason, Gary Nordmoe
Dorcas-Cheryl DuPriest
Hoffner-Rachel Schroer
Marvin-Cheryl Bartholomew
Ida-Molly Stelma
Seven Hills-Linda Dopp
Westwood-Melinda Callahan

Events

All year - Bracelets to support Cancer Research

Picture of bracelet

Lois Mick, Worthy Matron of Marvin Chapter, is making beautiful Breast Cancer Bracelets. She and Sue Booth can be found all over the District selling them. Each bracelet is $10.00, plus $2.00 for shipping. Your purchase of a bracelet will support the OES Cancer Project and will supply funds to be used for awareness and research.

Click here for an order form.


Saturday, February 13, 2010 - Sweetheart Dance

Districts 20, 21, and 22 are working together to put on a Charities Sweetheart Dance, to benefit the Heart Fund, Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Lebanon Chapter, from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Entertainment and dance music will be provided by "The Rejects" (of 2005 Grand Chapter fame) – they entertain as well as play great dance music. $12 per person buys you music, dancing, snacks, drinks, and prizes! We will also vote for a Sweetheart King and Queen. Dress is casual, and tickets may be purchased from Sue Booth or Gary Nordmoe. Family and friends of course are invited.

Lebanon Chapter is at 30 S. Broadway, in Lebanon, across from the Golden Lamb. The dance will be held in the Social Room on the 2nd floor. There are stairs and a chair lift at the front of the building, and an elevator at the back entrance; there is also a parking lot in back.

Please join us for an evening of fun... and fundraising to support our Charities!

Click here for the flyer.

***Update***

The Sweetheart dance was a hit! Between 130 and 140 Sweethearts danced the night away to the music of "The Rejects". Dancing, laughing, snacking, and enjoying being with friends made the evening a big success. We voted for King and Queen by making donations, and crowned were

The evening's festivities raised more than $1,600. This was thanks to the hard work of Heart Committee Members Sue Booth (20), Nancy Ledford (21), and Sandy Vice (22), aided by members of Lebanon Chapter, District 21 Charities Director Helen Walton, and all their other helpers - but especially by all the Sisters and Brothers, family and friends, who made the Sweetheart Dance a wonderful time.

Please check the Gallery on the Grand Chapter website for photos!

Saturday, May 8 - Magic Show

The 32nd Degree Masonic Learning Center presents "Abra-KIDabra Magic and Fun", Saturday, May 8, at 7:30 pm. After you attend Dorcas' Inspection, and the Visitation and Reception for Grand Conductress Jean Watters, head down to the Cathedral at the Cincinnati Masonic Center, 317 E. 5th Street.

Come see some of Cincinnati's Greatest Magicians: Donovan, Professor Pryor and Jason the Great who will be performing tricks such as the floating ball, the dove act, broom suspension, sawing a girl in half, and much, much more - for only $10 per person for the lower level, and $5 per person for balcony seats.

All proceeds benefit the Cincinnati and Norwood 32nd Degree Masonic Learning Centers. This event is open to the public. To check seating availability, visit www.mastermason.com/mlcevents or contact Beth Mason at brmason417@fuse.net. Beth, the Learning Center and Youth Charities Committee Member for District 20, is on the Board of the Learning Center, and is the Chair for this event.

If you would like a copy of the flyer, to post or hand out, please click here.

Saturday, June 5 - Statewide Charities Extravaganza

The 2010 Charities Extravaganza will be Saturday, June 5, at the Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock Road, Columbus. This year's theme is "The Wizard of Oz," so please join us for dinner, entertainment, and an auction to benefit our Charities.

Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. It will be $22, your choice of Chicken Milano or Roasted Pork Chop, with salad, Italian vegetable, red skin potatoes, rolls, strawberry shortcake, and beverage. Please make your reservation by May 24. Click here for a ticket order form.

After dinner you'll be entertained by Members from all over the State, as they sing, dance, and - well, can't spoil the surprise, can we? You will be able to vote for your favorite act by placing a donation in the centerpiece at your table, with the money split amongst all the Charities.

Finally, there will be an auction, with items provided by each District... and this is where I need your help. The Worthy Grand Matron would like handmade items such as jewelry, knitted items, artwork, woodworking, crocheted items, etc. I would like District 20's items to have a "picnic" theme - think of anything you might see at a picnic. So far, I have a quilt or two promised - other items could include a picnic basket, blanket, homemade wine, decorated glassware, cloth napkins, napkin rings, cookies, jams, bread (and anything edible that wouldn't spoil), toys and games, pillows, fun things you might wear - well, that's just a few things I came up with off the top of my head; I know District 20 has plenty of creative people who can think of many more things. And remember, there can be all different types of picnic, so unleash your imaginations. If you can provide something, or can suggest anyone who could, please contact me, or one of the Chapter Representatives listed above.

Thank you, and hope to see you there!.

Monday, June 14 - Stir-fry at bd's Mongolian Grill

Please join us Monday, June 14th for "Guest Griller" night at bd's Mongolian Grill, 8655 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME - Bring family, friends, neighbors, etc. From 6:00 - 9:00 pm, 10% of all proceeds throughout the entire restaurant will go to ESTARL and our Mt. Vernon Home!

What's a Mongolian Grill, anyway? Fill your bowl with meat or seafood, fresh vegetables, sauces and spices. Hand your creation to the grillers, to stir-fry on the giant flat grill. Eat, and repeat! On "Guest Griller" night, some of our OES friends will be grilling! We will have tip jars handy, to reward these special grillers - and ALL that money will go to these Charities!

For copies of the flyer, to post or hand out, please click here.

RSVP to Cheryl Bartholomew at 513-312-4445 or cbartholomew@zoomtown.com by June 1. If you don't RSVP, don't let that stop you from coming - we just want to provide a count to the restaurant, so they have enough staff that night; just be sure to tell the staff that you are with the Eastern Star group, so you get counted.

Saturday, June 26 - Zipline Tour

Join us Saturday, June 26 for an adventure you'll never forget - Beth Mason, the 2010 Charities Committee Member for Youth, has put together a zipline tour over the Little Miami Valley! We will meet at 10:30 am at YCMA Camp Kerns (5291 State Route 350, Oregonia, OH 45054), and start our tour at 11:00. Tour takes approximately 3 hours and you will not only see spectacular views but also learn a lot about Ohio's History from your tour guide. All this for only $60 per person - a huge savings over the usual rate of $75. All proceeds benefit our Youth Charity and Camp Kern's School Programs & Outdoor Youth Educational Programs.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME - Bring family, friends, neighbors, etc!! For copies of the flyer, to post or hand out, please click here.

Be sure to check out Ozone Ziplines' website for videos and more information.

Make your reservations with Beth Mason (513-870-9412, brmason417@fuse.net ) or Gary Nordmoe (513-245-9144, mgnordmoe@fuse.net ) by June 14. Make checks out to Beth Mason.

    RULES & RESTRICTIONS OF CAMP KERN & OZONE ZIP LINE ADVENTURES:
  1. Riders must be at least 10 years of age and weigh at least 80 pounds. No rider can weigh over 270 pounds.
  2. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
  3. All riders must sign a waiver. Anyone under 18 years of age must have waiver signed by legal guardian.
  4. Riders must be prepared for some light, physical activity; such as climbing stairs and walking short distances over uneven terrain.
  5. All riders must be able to lift 15 pounds.
  6. Tours not recommended for anyone with a heart condition, neck/back issues or other major medical concerns.
  7. Tours run in light rain & will only be cancelled in severe thunderstorms or high winds.
  8. Maximum group size at one time is 8.

More details to follow at the time of reservation.

Note the $60/person is based on 18 participants. If this minimum is not met, an additional charge of $20/person will be added.

Directions from Cincinnati:
- Take I-71 North to Exit 32. Turn Right off of exit.
- Make first left onto St. Rt. 350 (Landmarks: BP station and the famous Country Kitchen)
- Ozone check-in is down the hill (past the Camp Kern entrance) - Just follow the signs!