THE GRAND CHAPTER OF QUEBEC ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR EXTENDS FRATERNAL GREETINGS AND A CORDIAL INVITATION TO ATTEND THE

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1 THE GRAND CHAPTER OF QUEBEC ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR EXTENDS FRATERNAL GREETINGS AND A CORDIAL INVITATION TO ATTEND THE NINETY-FIFTH ANNUAL MAGICAL JOURNEY SESSION OCTOBER 12 TH AND 13, 2017 AT HŌTEL CASTEL & SPA CONFORT GRANBY, QUEBEC * * * * * * * * * SANDRA EWART WORTHY GRAND MATRON BARRY J. YAXLEY WORTHY GRAND PATRON * * * * * * * * * ANITA YOUNG, P.G.M. GRAND SECRETARY Secretaries: Please read the above invitation only. It is not necessary to read the detailed program in your Chapter.

2 DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Tickets for the Banquet honouring the Grand Officers will be provided for: General Grand Chapter Officers and Committee Members (once during the Triennium), Worthy Grand Matrons & Worthy Grand Patrons of other Grand Jurisdictions. The Grand Master of Québec and his lady (or deputy); Karnak Shrine Potentate and his lady (or deputy); Special Project recipients. They are also complimentary for our own Grand Officers and the members of the Committee on Arrangements. Tickets for the Past Grands Luncheon will be provided for: General Grand Chapter Officers and Committee Members once in the triennium. Tickets for the Grand Representatives Luncheon will be provided for: Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron and Grand Representatives of Quebec in other Grand Jurisdictions. Reservations for all social events are to be made by everyone planning to attend, including those with complimentary tickets. All Luncheons and the Banquet will be held in Citadel A (main floor) All Members are welcome to attend all social events. (U.S. cheques accepted for all events) COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS Ms. Amanda Patch (Chair) 164B Hanson, Cowansville, QC J2K 3E HOTEL RESERVATIONS ALL ROOM RESERVATIONS AND ENQUIRIES MUST GO TO: Mr. Russell Lawrence, P.G.P. 62 Depot Street Waterloo, QC JOE 2N0 Tel: TRANSPORTATION Mr. Gord Young, P.G.P Barsalou, Chambly, QC J3L 2X8 Tel: PLEASE NOTE: ALL SESSIONS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF QUEBEC AND ALL SOCIAL FUNCTIONS WILL BE HELD AT: HŌTEL CASTEL & SPA CONFORT 901 RUE PRINCIPALE (ROUTE 112) GRANBY, QUEBEC, J2G 2Z5 TEL: ALL FORMS FOR THE SESSIONS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM OUR WEBSITE AT:

3 GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION All members and visitors may pre-register. Registration Fee: $20.00 per member. Send registration form and fee to: Mrs. Della Yaxley, P.M. 94 Richelieu, St-Bruno, QC J3V 2E8 A current signed Receipt for Dues Card MUST be presented to receive Registration packet. The Credentials & Registration committee and Distinguished Guests Committees will be open at the following times: Wednesday October 12 th : Thursday October 13 th : Friday October 14 th : 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Credentials & Registration Committee and Distinguished Guests Committee will both close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Please note that your signed Sessions Programme booklet is your proof of membership for vouching. All addresses, tributes, welcomes and responses should be made available to the Grand Secretary prior to Grand Chapter preferably as an electronic attachment on an . If you do not have access to a computer then two hard copies must be given to the Grand Secretary at Grand Chapter prior to the sessioin. REHEARSAL Rehearsal for: Grand Officers, Flag Bearers Grand Pages and Grand Guards Quebec and Visiting Grand Representatives will be held in the Session Hall PROMPTLY at 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 11 th, 2017 ONLY THOSE TAKING PART WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE REHEARSAL HALL PHOTOGRAPHS 6:00 p.m. sharp Wednesday, October 11 th, Grand Officers 2. Worthy Matrons & Patrons 3. Quebec and Visiting Grand Representatives 4. Committee on Arrangements 5. Grand Instructors 6. Grand Pages 7. Grand Guards All in appropriate attire please

4 TENTATIVE PROGRAMME THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 th :45 A.M. - Musical Interlude 9:00 A.M. - Formal Opening with presentation of Distinguished Guests Report of the Worthy Grand Matron Report of the Worthy Grand Patron 1:30 P.M. Committee Reports Memorial Service FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 th, :45 A.M. - Musical Interlude 9:00 A.M. - Committee Reports 2:00 P.M. Nomination & Election of Grand Officers Final Reports Formal Closing of Grand Chapter 7:00 P.M. Installation of Grand Officers SOCIAL EVENTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, :00 Noon The Past Grand s Luncheon All Members Welcome Cold Plate Buffet $ :00 P.M. Sharp The Big Top Banquet Honouring the Grand Officers Filet of Pork (Vegetarian Plate available upon request) $45.00 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, :00 Noon Grand Representatives Association The Magic Wand Luncheon Chicken Tournedos in Red Wine Sauce* Price: $33.00 MEAL RESERVATIONS Send all meal reservation forms and cheques to: Mrs. Fabienne Winter, PGM 792 James Fisher Road Hemmingford, QC J0L 1H0 CANADA Deadline for all reservations: September 14, 2017 Cheques/Money Orders must be made out to: Grand Chapter of Québec, OES *Please indicate on the form of any special dietary requirements or if an alternative meal is required.

5 PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE General Grand Chapter Officer Registration Form The Grand Chapter of Québec Order of the Eastern Star Magical Journey Session October 12 th and 13 th, 2017 Title PMWGM PMWGP Triennium Member (Chair/ Committee) of General Grand Chapter Chair of / Committee member of: ONE FORM PER PERSON General Grand Chapter Special Appointment Title WGM PGM WGP PGP Year of Service - Grand Officer Grand Officer Emeritus Grand Representative of in Name Address Chapter Name & No. Location Registration Fee - $ non refundable (U.S. cheques accepted) Make cheque or money order payable to: GRAND CHAPTER OF QUÉBEC, O.E.S. Mail completed form and registration fee to: Mrs. Della Yaxley, P.M. 94 rue Richelieu Saint-Bruno, QC J3V 2E6 CANADA Deadline for pre-registration: September 30, 2017 This form may be duplicated as required.

6 GRAND CHAPTER OF QUÉBEC, O.E.S. HOUSING RESERVATION FORM (ONE FORM PER ROOM) OCTOBER 11th, 12 th, and 13 th, 2017 Hôtel Castel & Spa Confort 901 Principale, Granby, QC J2G 2Z5 Please check appropriate box for your room: Economics Rate Hospitality Rooms Rate One queen bed & One queen bed $ a single hide-a-bed $ One queen bed & hide-a-bed $ One King Bed & Hide-a-bed $ One King Bed $ Two Queen Beds $ Two queen beds w/shower no bath $ All prices are per night and include the lodging tax ($3.00) Federal and Provincial Tax Take note that the taxes can change during the year without notice. ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE HOUSING CHAIRMAN RESERVATIONS MADE DIRECTLY TO THE HOTEL WILL BE NOT ACCEPTED THE DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 11, 2016, AFTER THIS DATE CHEQUES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED TO RESERVE A ROOM. First night s deposit required with reservation form either by cheque or by Credit Card CHEQUES ARE TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO: HOTEL CASTEL & SPA CONFORT YOUR CANCELLED CHEQUE OR CREDIT-CARD DEBIT IS YOUR ROOM CONFIRMATION First come first served. All rooms subject to availability. If your room is not available, the hotel has the right to upgrade to the next type or category available at the price of this new room. Please mail this completed Housing Reservation form along with payment (if applicable) to: Housing Chairperson: Mr. Russell Lawrence, P.G.P. 62 Depot Street Waterloo, QC J0E 2NO Tel : NAME OF ORIGINATOR: ARRIVAL DATE: DEPARTURE DATE: Indicate number of people in the room: Method of Payment: Cheque # Amount: $ Credit Card type: Expiry Date: Card # NAME ON CARD SIGNATURE:

7 GUEST #1 (Responsible for room payment and reservation) Last Name First Name: Address: City: Province/State: PC/Zip: Telephone # address: O.E.S. Title: Jurisdiction: Chapter Name & No. GUEST #2 Last Name First Name: O.E.S. Title: Jurisdiction: Chapter Name & No. Last Name First Name: O.E.S. Title: Jurisdiction: Chapter Name & No. Last Name First Name: O.E.S. Title: Jurisdiction: Chapter Name & No. SPECIAL REQUESTS: (The Hotel will make every effort to accommodate your requests, but will not be able to guarantee it). CHECK-IN TIME: 4:00 P.M. CHECK-OUT TIME: 12:00 NOON THE HOTEL REQUIRES THAT YOU DO NOT GO TO THE ROOMS UNTIL YOU HAVE THE KEY FROM THE FRONT DESK PERSONNEL. THE HOTEL REQUIRES ONE HOUSING FORM PER ROOM THE HOTEL WILL NOT ACCEPT POST-DATED CHEQUES PLEASE NOTIFY THE HOUSING CHAIRMAN IMMEDIATELY IF YOU MUST CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION PERSONAL CHEQUES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WHEN CHECKING OUT OF THE HOTEL - CASH OR CREDIT CARD ONLY. CARDS ACCEPTED: VISA, MASTERCARD, DINERE S CLUB, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS

8 TRANSPORTATION FORM OUT OF JURISDICTION MEMBERS ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE INFORMATION If you are travelling from the United States it is highly recommended that you consider flying in to either the Burlington, Vermont or Plattsburgh, New York terminals. They are in closer proximity to the Hotel in Granby. NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: NO. IN PARTY: ADDITIONAL NAMES: I/WE NEED TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT/TRAIN STATION TO GRANBY AND BACK TO AIRPORT I/WE NEED TRANSPORATION FROM AIRPORT/TRAIN STATION TO GRANBY ONLY I/WE NEED TRANSPORTATION FROM GRANBY TO AIRPORT/TRAIN STATION ONLY ARRIVAL INFORMATION DATE OF ARRIVAL: TIME *AIRPORT: International Arrivals or Domestic Check ( ) one AIRLINE CARRIER: FLIGHT/ROUTE # DEPARTURE INFORMATION I/WE WISH TO BE RETURNED TO: DATE OF DEPARTURE: TIME AIRPORT: International Arrivals or Domestic Check ( ) one AIRLINE CARRIER: FLIGHT/ROUTE #: WHICH AIRPORT YOU WILL BE ARRIVING AT: DORVAL (MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL) BURLINGTON, VT PLATTSBURGH, NY check ( ) one of the above HOW WILL WE KNOW YOU? PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN ALONG WITH YOUR HOUSING FORM TO: Mr. Russell Lawrence, P.G.P. 62 Depot Street Waterloo, QC J0E 2N0 Tel:

9 PLEASE PRINT: NAME ADDRESS PROV/STATE The 95 th Annual Session of the Grand Chapter of Québec, O.E.S. Magical Journey Session October 12 th & 13 th 2017 Meal Reservation Form TITLE CITY PSTLCODE/ZIP Do not use this area CN- PHONE: ( ) ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 28 TH, 2017 Past Grands Luncheon October 12 th, :00 (Noon) Cold Plate Buffet $22.50 Complimentary tickets for the Past Grand s Luncheon will be provided for: General Grand Chapter Officers and Committee Members once in the Triennium. "The Big Top" Grand Officer Banquet October 12 th, :00 p.m. Filet of Pork...$45.00 Complimentary tickets for the Banquet honouring the Grand Officers will be provided for: General Grand Chapter Officers and Committee Members (once during the Triennium); Worthy Grand Matrons & Worthy Grand Patrons of other Grand Jurisdictions. The Grand Master of Québec and his lady (or deputy); Karnak Shrine Potentate and his lady (or deputy); Special Project recipient(s). There are also complimentary tickets for our own Grand Officers and the members of the Committee on Arrangements. The Magic Wand Grand Representatives Luncheon October 13 th, :00 (Noon) Chicken Tournedos...$33.00 Complimentary tickets for the Grand Representatives Luncheon will be provided for: Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron and Grand Representatives of Quebec in other Grand Jurisdictions. Please indicate any special dietary requirements when ordering tickets for all events Meal Function DATE TIME Meal Choice COST Past Grands Luncheon Thursday October 12 th Noon Cold Plate Grand Officer Banquet Thursday October 12 th 7:00 p.m. Filet of Pork Grand Representatives Luncheon Friday October 13 th Noon Chicken Tournedos TOTAL $ Payment must accompany reservation and payable to: THE GRAND CHAPTER OF QUÉBEC, O.E.S. ONE FORM PER PERSON. (Please copy as needed, several forms may be sent together with one payment for all meals.) (U.S. cheques accepted) NO REFUND TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO GRAND CHAPTER Mail to: Mrs. Fabienne Winter, P.G.M. 792 James Fisher Road Hemmingford, QC J0L 1H0 Tel: