Deborah Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Inc. Prince Hall Adopted Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Thursday, July 13 Monday, July 17, 2017 Marva Linda Montgomery Grand Worthy Matron Charles E. Washington Grand Worthy Patron
Deborah Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Inc. Prince Hall Adopted, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania GRAND WORTHY MATRON GRAND WORTHY PATRON Marva Linda Montgomery, No. 84 Charles E. Washington, No. 93 136 E. Pomona Street 2520 Eaton Road Philadelphia, PA 19144 Wilmington, DE 19810 (215) 939-1921 (302) 540-3480 Email: gwm.dgc100@gmail.com Email: gwp.dgc100@gmail.com GRAND CC OF FC Kelly J. Sheppard, No. 20 4301 N. Broad Street 117 Priscilla Lane Philadelphia, PA 19140 Aldan, PA 19018 (215) 324-1318 (610) 623-0518 Email: kelly5931@comcast.net March 23, 2017 Grand Worthy Matron, Grand Worthy Patron, all Grand Chapter Officers Past and Present, Officers and Members of our Sister Jurisdictions, Greetings, Once again it is a privilege and honor to extend Fraternal Greetings and Best Wishes on behalf of our Grand Worthy Matron, Marva Linda Montgomery and Grand Worthy Patron, Charles E. Washington, to you and your Jurisdiction. The 101 st Annual Grand Session of Deborah Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Inc., Prince Hall Adopted, will begin on Friday, July 14, through Monday, July 17, 2017 at the Valley Forge Resort, 1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Reservations must be received prior to June 13, 2017. Otherwise reservations will be on an availability basis only and the room rate for single & double of $124.00 plus 8% tax ($133.92) and triple & quad of $129.00 plus 8% tax ($139.32) will not be guaranteed. Telephone reservations will be accepted by calling (610)354-8118 or (888)267-1500. Please inform them that you are with Deborah Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Inc. The hotel offers the following features for its guest for business comfort and pleasure, such as free parking, located in close proximity to one of the largest shopping meccas in the United States, fitness center, sauna and steam baths, mini suites, newly decorated rooms, eight restaurants and many other amenities for your enjoyment. Visitation for Fraternal Greetings will be Saturday, July 15, 2017, beginning at 10:15am. Advanced Registration cost is $75.00 - On-site registration cost: $85.00; however, the Presiding Grand Worthy Matron and Grand Worthy Patron or their representatives are cordially invited as the guests of our Grand Worthy Matron, Marva Linda Montgomery. The enclosed registration form is to be completed and mailed with the proper remittance to: Registration Chairperson (Sister Jurisdictions), Jacqueline Goodbar Beamon, Street, 4000 Gypsy Lane #312, Philadelphia, PA 19129 (267) 979-6687. If you desire to email the list of your delegation, feel free to email the Registration Chairperson at goodbarbeamon@aol.com and kindly copy me at kelly5931@comcast.net to ensure your delegation is accommodated properly. Deadline for Pre-Registration is June 15, 2017
We will also have a Souvenir Journal for which an ad contract is enclosed for your consideration and convenience. It is very important that you adhere to the deadline of May 30, 2017 and mail to: Souvenir Journal Chairperson, PWM Mildred Bing, 6958 Wister Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138 (215) 276-3540 or email to Conventionads1@aol.com Deadline for Ads is May 30, 2017 Highlights of events to be held at our 101 st Annual Grand Session Friday, July 14, 2017 Saturday, July 15, 2017 Sunday, July 16, 2017 Friday Night Event - Education, Public Relations Program 7:00PM Past Grand Worthy Matrons and Past Grand Worthy Patrons Prayer Breakfast 7:00AM Annual Banquet Honoring District Deputy Grand Matrons & District Lecturers 7:00PM Department of Aging Praise Breakfast 7:30AM Annual Grand Chapter of Sorrow, commemorating our deceased Sisters and Brothers. Assembly time: 6:30PM Our Annual Banquet on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 7:00pm we will proudly honor our District Deputy Grand Matrons & District Lecturers. A wonderful evening of love and appreciation is planned, and we hope that you will join with us as we recognize our District Officers for their untiring and dedicated service. Tickets for our Banquet are $60.00 each. Please feel free to contact me at kelly5931@comcast.net and I will contact the Banquet Committee with your requests. Please make all checks payable to DGC 2017 Convention Committee, and mail to the appropriate Chairpersons as indicated. Many thanks for all of your correspondence that I have received this year. We certainly appreciate the contact with all Jurisdictions, enriched with sisterly and brotherly love. We look forward to your presence with us during our 101 st Annual Grand Session. May we continue to share good news from our respective Jurisdictions, if you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact me anytime at 610-623-0518 or via email at kelly5931@comcast.net Until we meet Fraternally and Sincerely, Kelly J. Sheppard, Past Worthy Matron Grand Chairperson Committee on Foreign Correspondence Enclosures: Registration Form, Souvenir Journal Contract Hotel Directions/Reservation Form, Grand Session Activity List Fraternal Love And Members Education
Forward completed form to Jacqueline Goodbar-Beamon, PWM No. 68 Deadline June 15, 2017 4000 Gypsy Lane Unit 312 Pre-Registration - $75.00 Philadelphia, PA 19129 (267) 979-6687 goodbarbeamon@aol.com ON-SITE REGISTRATION $85.00 Deborah Grand Chapter ORDER OF EASTERN STAR, INC. Prince Hall Adopted, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 101 th A N N U A L G R A N D S E S S I O N July 14 18, 2017 PRE - REGISTRATION FORM VISITING JURISDICTIONS PRE-REGISTRATION - $75.00 ON-SITE - $85.00 DEADLINE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION June 15, 2017 NAME OF JURISDICTION GRAND~WORTHY MATRON GRAND WORTHY PATRON PAST GRAND WORTHY MATRONS PAST GRAND WORTHY PATRONS Fraternal Love And Members Education
Forward completed form to Jacqueline Goodbar-Beamon, PWM No. 68 Deadline June 15, 2017 4000 Gypsy Lane Unit 312 Pre-Registration - $75.00 Philadelphia, PA 19129 (267) 979-6687 goodbarbeamon@aol.com ON-SITE REGISTRATION $85.00 GRAND ASSOCIATE MATRON GRAND ASSOCIATE PATRON GRAND TREASURER GRAND SECRETARY GRAND CONDUCTRESS GRAND ASSOC. CONDUCTRESS GRAND WARDER Fraternal Love And Members Education
Forward completed form to Jacqueline Goodbar-Beamon, PWM No. 68 Deadline June 15, 2017 4000 Gypsy Lane Unit 312 Pre-Registration - $75.00 Philadelphia, PA 19129 (267) 979-6687 goodbarbeamon@aol.com ON-SITE REGISTRATION $85.00 REGISTRATION CONTINUATION SHEET NAME OF JURISDICTION Fraternal Love And Members Education
Deborah Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Inc. Prince Hall Adopted Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 101 st Annual Grand Session July 14-17, 2017 Radisson Hotel & Valley Forge Casino Resort 1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA SOUVENIR JOURNAL AD CONTRACT Souvenir Journal Size: 8 ½ x 11 Please check the desired ad size. [ ] Full Page Ad $75.00 (with or without photo) [ ] Half Page Ad $50.00 (with or without photo) [ ] Quarter Page Ad $30.00 (no photo) [ ] Inside Back Cover $200.00 (with or without photo) [ ] Outside Back Cover $300.00 (with or without photo DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS: MAY 30, 2017 Make all checks/money orders payable to DGC CONVENTION COMMITTEE and mail with Ad Contract to the Souvenir Journal Chairperson: Mildred Bing Ad and Pictures may be emailed 6958 Wister St. to: ConventionAds@aol.com Philadelphia, PA 19138 Please include name, address and Phone number Questions Call: Mildred Bing, Chairperson at 215-276-3540 Organization/Individual Name; Address: Phone Number: PLEASE ATTACH YOUR TYPED OR CLEARLY PRINTED AD
ROOM RESERVATION FORM The Order of the Eastern Star- Deborah Grand Chapter July 13-18, 2017 All reservations must be received by June 13, 2017 to ensure group rate and availability. Reservations received after this date will be confirmed upon availability. Reservations require a deposit equivalent to one night s room and tax. For phone reservations, attendees must ask for the Order of the Eastern Star Room Block to receive the group rate. Please complete the lower portion of this form and return it to the Valley Forge Casino Resort/Radisson Hotel Valley Forge at the address below. Cancellations must be made 30 days prior to the date of arrival to avoid forfeiting initial deposit. (Be sure to keep your cancellation number.) Mail reservation and deposit to: VALLEY FORGE CASINO RESORT ATTN: RESERVATIONS 1160 FIRST AVENUE TELEPHONE: (610) 354-8118 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 FAX: (610) 768-3222 Room Rates: Single & Double - $124 +8% tax ($133.92); Triple & Quad- $129 + 8% tax ($139.32) Check-in: 3:00PM Check-out 11:00AM Arrival Date: Departure Date: Room Occupancy (please circle): SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE QUAD Room Type (please circle): Single-bedded room Double-bedded room Hotel Tower* (please circle): Radisson Tower Casino Tower *hotel tower preference is not guaranteed Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Home phone Number: Work Phone Number: Email Address: Other Person(s) sharing room with you: Check Enclosed Credit Card Type Exp. Date Credit Card # I authorize Valley Forge Casino Resort & Radisson Hotel to make charges on my Credit Card. Card holder Signature:
DIRECTIONS From Philadelphia Airport Take I-95 South to #476 North to Route 76 West. Take Exit #328B-A (US-202 S, US-202 N, US-422 W). Take Exit #327 (Mall Blvd) and Bear right onto Mall Blvd. Turn Right onto N. Gulph Road and proceed 1.5 miles to First Avenue. From Philadelphia Take Schuylkill Expressway (Route 76) West to Exit #328B-A (US-202 S, US-202 N, US-422W). Take Exit #327 (Mall Blvd) and Bear right onto Mall Blvd. Turn Right onto N. Gulph Road and proceed approx. 1.5 miles to First Avenue. From Pennsylvania Turnpike (Route 276) Take Turnpike to Exit #326 (I-76, I-476, US-202, Philadelphia, Valley Forge). Take Exit #327 (N. Gulph Rd., Valley Forge) Continue onto North Gulph Road and Proceed 1.5 miles to First Avenue. From Route 202 North Take Pottstown Exit, Route 422 West to first Exit, (Bridgeport - Rt. 23 East.) Turn Right at first light (Moore Rd). Turn right at next light (First Avenue) to Hotel. From Route 202 South Take 202 South to Allendale Road. Turn Right. Proceed approx 2 miles to First Avenue and turn left. Proceed approx 1.5 miles to Hotel Complex on Right. From Route 422 East Take First Avenue Exit to Hotel. From Interstate 95 Take Exit 7 (Route 476 North) to Exit 16B, (Route 76 West/Valley Forge) to Exit #328B-A (US-202 S, US-202 N, US-422 W). Take Exit #327 (Mall Blvd) and Bear right onto Mall Blvd. Turn Right onto N. Gulph Road and proceed 1.5 miles to First Avenue. 1160 First Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406 www.vfcasino.com Phone: 610-354-8118
Deborah Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Inc. 101 st Annual Grand Session Schedule of Events Friday, July 14, 2017 7:30 PM Education, Public Relations, Awards Program Saturday, July 16, 2017 7:00 AM Past Grand Council Annual Prayer Breakfast 6:30 AM Registration 7:00 AM General Hospitality 9:15 AM Dedication of the Grand Chapter Meeting Room Devotional Services Grand Chaplains, Grand Organists and The OES Choir 9:30 AM Ritualistic Opening of the Occasional Chapter Receiving of the Grand Worthy Matron, Grand Worthy Patron and the Grand Chapter Officers 10:15AM Receiving of Visiting Jurisdictions 11:30 AM Receiving of Prince Hall Family of Pennsylvania Receiving of The Knights of Pythagoras Receiving of The Ruth Mitchell Tucker Girls Youth Dept 12:00 PM Receiving of Most Worshipful Grand Master, and his entourage Welcome Address: Grand Associate Matron, Response to the Welcome Greetings from Visiting Jurisdictions and the Prince Hall Family Remarks from the Most Worshipful Grand Master Grand Chapter Called from Labor to Recreation 2:30 PM LUNCH FOR EVERYONE 7:30 PM Annual Banquet honoring District Deputy Grand Matrons & District Lecturers
Sunday, July 17, 2017 7:00 AM REGISTRATION 7:30 AM DEPT OF AGING PRAISE BREAKFAST 7:30 AM General Hospitality 9:15 AM Devotional Services Grand Chaplains, Grand Organists and The OES Choir 9:45 AM Grand Chapter Called to Labor 12:00 PM Grand Chapter Called from Labor to Recreation LUNCH 3:00 PM Annual Queens Contest -Ways & Means Program Grand Conductress-Chairperson 7:30 PM Annual Chapter of Sorrow Assembly Time 7:00 PM Monday, July 18, 2017 7;30 AM Registration 7:30 AM Devotional Services Grand Chaplains, Grand Organists and The OES Choir 8:00 AM Grand Chapter Called to Labor Grand Chapter Called from Labor to Recreation 11:30 AM Lunch / (Non installation year Ritualistic Closing of Annual Grand Session) 1:00 PM Grand Chapter Called to Labor Installation of Grand Chapter Officers Grand Worthy Matron & Grand Worthy Patron s Address Closing of the Annual Grand Session