1989 Deputies
Category Archives: 1980-1989
1988 WGM
379 Chapters
Membership – 78,254
We Lost 9 Chapters But Membership Remained The Same. The Long Range Committee To Study Sites And Future Sessions Recommended That Grand Chapter Consider Erie, Altoona, And Mt. Airy Lodge In The Poconos For Future Sessions. The Cost Of Philadelphia & Pittsburgh Was Too Expensive.
The Per Capita Tax Increased $.50 And Pro-Rated. The General Fund Increased From $2.00 To $2.50. Total Per Capita – $5.50.
Greeting Cards Were Sent To’ Members This Year. Project Realized $94,000, To Benefit Homes.
Grand Trustees Reported That They Would Proceed With Plans To Make Renovations At Eastern Home, Cost To Be Within The Boundaries Of The Funds Available In The Eastern Restricted Trust.
Credentials –
367 Chapters Represented
439 Present Officers
1527 Past Officers
1988 WGP
379 Chapters
Membership – 78,254
We Lost 9 Chapters But Membership Remained The Same. The Long Range Committee To Study Sites And Future Sessions Recommended That Grand Chapter Consider Erie, Altoona, And Mt. Airy Lodge In The Poconos For Future Sessions. The Cost Of Philadelphia & Pittsburgh Was Too Expensive.
The Per Capita Tax Increased $.50 And Pro-Rated. The General Fund Increased From $2.00 To $2.50. Total Per Capita – $5.50.
Greeting Cards Were Sent To’ Members This Year. Project Realized $94,000, To Benefit Homes.
Grand Trustees Reported That They Would Proceed With Plans To Make Renovations At Eastern Home, Cost To Be Within The Boundaries Of The Funds Available In The Eastern Restricted Trust.
Credentials –
367 Chapters Represented
439 Present Officers
1527 Past Officers
1988 Grand Officers
First Row: Suzanne Vasey Leedy, AGC; Ann M. Johnson, G. Cond; Fern E. Becker, WGM; James W. Ivey, WGP; Louella C. Coons, AGM; John J. Kibler, AGP
Second Row: Martha F. Semar, Gr. Chaplain; Elizabeth I. Bickel. Gr. Marshal; Patricia M. Jackson, Gr. Sec; Jean D. Fey, Gr. Treas; Kathryn F. Boyer, Gr. Warder; John E. Rooney, Gr. Sentinel
Third Row: R. Patricia Warner, Gr. Organist; Ann K. Berger, Gr. Adah; Catherine A. Farcht, Gr. Ruth; Althea C. Jenkins, Gr. Esther; Andra T. Love, Gr. Martha; Edythe M. Ivey, Gr. Electa
| Officer | Chapter | Office |
| Fern, E. Becker | 367 | Worthy Grand Matron |
| James W. Ivey | 374 | Worthy Grand Patron |
| Louella C. Coons | 280 | Associate Grand Matron |
| John J. Kibler | 64 | Associate Grand Patron |
| Patricia M. Jackson | 149 | Grand Secretary |
| Jean D. Fey | 489 | Grand Treasurer |
| Ann M. Johnson | 205 | Grand Conductress |
| Suzanne Vasey Leedy | 327 | Associate Grand Conductress |
| Dorothy B. Blaney | 437 | Grand Trustee (1 year) |
| Margaret M. Finley, P. G. M. | 155 | Grand Trustee (2 years) |
| Joyce M. Cooper P.G. M. | 249 | Grand Trustee (3 years) |
| Martha F. Semar | 367 | Grand Chaplain |
| Elizabeth I. Bickel | 443 | Grand Marshal |
| R. Patricia Warner | 511 | Grand Organist |
| Ann K. Berger | 275 | Grand Adah |
| Catherine A. Farcht | 169 | Grand Ruth |
| Althea C. Jenkins | 280 | Grand Esther |
| Andrea T. Love | 443 | Grand Martha |
1987 WGM
388 Chapters
Membership – 78,254
We Have Lost 5 Chapters And 2,395 Members From The Last Grand Chapter Session.
Membership Committee – Held
“Beat The Clock Contest On The District Level. Purpose Was To Sign Petitions For New Members. District 15-B Had The Grand Total Of 62 New Members.
Encouragement & Motivation Committee –
Helped Chapters Find Ways To Motivate The Members. Some Of The Problems Existing In Chapters Were:
1. Friction Caused By Differences Of Opinion
2. Fault Finding & Criticism
3. Cliques
4. Members Unable To Hear
5. Need For Transportation
6. Location Of Meeting Place & Too Many Steps
7. Past Matrons Refusing To Lay Down Gavel
8. Secretaries Who Try To Control The Chapter
The Per Capita Tax Was Re-Apportioned (But Not Increased):
$ 2.00 General Fund
$ 2.60 Homes Maintenance. & Operation
$ 0.25 Fraternal Fund
$ 0.15 Grand Chapter Session
1987 WGP
388 Chapters
Membership – 78,254
We Have Lost 5 Chapters And 2,395 Members From The Last Grand Chapter Session.
Membership Committee – Held
“Beat The Clock Contest On The District Level. Purpose Was To Sign Petitions For New Members. District 15-B Had The Grand Total Of 62 New Members.
Encouragement & Motivation Committee –
Helped Chapters Find Ways To Motivate The Members. Some Of The Problems Existing In Chapters Were:
1. Friction Caused By Differences Of Opinion
2. Fault Finding & Criticism
3. Cliques
4. Members Unable To Hear
5. Need For Transportation
6. Location Of Meeting Place & Too Many Steps
7. Past Matrons Refusing To Lay Down Gavel
8. Secretaries Who Try To Control The Chapter
The Per Capita Tax Was Re-Apportioned (But Not Increased):
$ 2.00 General Fund
$ 2.60 Homes Maintenance. & Operation
$ 0.25 Fraternal Fund
$ 0.15 Grand Chapter Session