Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior. We heartily welcome you to our launching of the new and improved Prince Hall Grand Chapter OES Star Newsletter. First and foremost along with the newly elected and appointed Grand Officers, we are honored to do the work of God, mankind and this Grand Chapter by upholding the tenants of our beloved Order: truth, charity, and loving kindness. It is our sincere hope that you will join us in our great efforts of being SERVANT LEADERS! Together, we can make and see the differences resulting in effective change. Next, we encourage all members to contribute to this newsletter as often as possible. Good works are happening all over this state. We know that you are involved with these happenings. How about you let everyone know about them. Whether it’s a wedding, job promotion, birth of a child, school graduation or any type of community service we want to know. Showing these works can inspire other members to join in and participate. Remember, our goal is Charity. When we help the community we ultimately help ourselves. Lastly, it is our hope that you utilize this publication in the positive manner it is intended for. Please visit it often to learn about what is going on throughout the jurisdiction. We believe that through the communication of ideas we can and will make this Grand Chapter stronger and better. May the Blessings of our Heavenly Father sink deeply into the minds and hearts of all our members and all of humanity. GWM Bernadine Olivia Charles GWP Richard Allen Gaskins Sr. OES NEWSLETTER GWM Charles and GWP Gaskins December 3 – PHGC Rehearsal Administrative Degree January 9 – Calisto Chapter #4 Public Installation December 4 – Christmas with the Heroines January 16 – Eureka Chapter #2 Public Installation December 5 – PHGC Visitation Massachusetts January 17 – Deborah Chapter #21 – Annual Point Tea December 5 – Sheba Chapter #1 & JH Wilkins Lodge #9 – Annual Black Ice Affair January 23 – PHGC Leadership Meeting December 11 – Denise McNair #2 Winter Wonderland Ball January 30 – GC Order of Cyrene School of Instruction December 12 – Faith Royal Court #2 Order of Cyrene Annual Breakfast January 31 – GC HOJ – School of Instruction December 19 – PHGC Administrative Degree December 27 – PHGC St. John’s Day Statewide
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Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior. We heartily welcome
you to our launching of the new and improved Prince Hall Grand
Chapter OES Star Newsletter.
First and foremost along with the newly elected and appointed Grand
Officers, we are honored to do the work of God, mankind and this Grand
Chapter by upholding the tenants of our beloved Order: truth, charity, and
loving kindness. It is our sincere hope that you will join us in our great efforts
of being SERVANT LEADERS! Together, we can make and see the
differences resulting in effective change.
Next, we encourage all members to contribute to this newsletter as often as possible. Good works are
happening all over this state. We know that you are involved with these happenings. How about you let
everyone know about them. Whether it’s a wedding, job promotion, birth of a child, school graduation or any
type of community service we want to know. Showing these works can inspire other members to join in and
participate. Remember, our goal is Charity. When we help the community we ultimately help ourselves.
Lastly, it is our hope that you utilize this publication in the positive manner it is intended for. Please
visit it often to learn about what is going on throughout the jurisdiction. We believe that through the
communication of ideas we can and will make this Grand Chapter stronger and better. May the Blessings of
our Heavenly Father sink deeply into the minds and hearts of all our members and all of humanity.
GWM Bernadine Olivia Charles
GWP Richard Allen Gaskins Sr.
OES NEWSLETTER
GWM Charles and GWP Gaskins
December 3 – PHGC Rehearsal Administrative Degree January 9 – Calisto Chapter #4 Public Installation
December 4 – Christmas with the Heroines January 16 – Eureka Chapter #2 Public Installation
December 5 – PHGC Visitation Massachusetts January 17 – Deborah Chapter #21 – Annual Point Tea
December 5 – Sheba Chapter #1 & JH Wilkins Lodge #9 – Annual Black Ice Affair January 23 – PHGC Leadership Meeting
December 11 – Denise McNair #2 Winter Wonderland Ball January 30 – GC Order of Cyrene School of Instruction
December 12 – Faith Royal Court #2 Order of Cyrene Annual Breakfast January 31 – GC HOJ – School of Instruction
December 19 – PHGC Administrative Degree
December 27 – PHGC St. John’s Day Statewide
A Happy Home
A happy heart makes the face Cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:13
A family sat together in a restaurant, celebrating a birthday. Their conversation was heavily sprinkled with laughter. Conversation was animated and lighthearted, filled with happy memories. When the family got up to leave, another patron stopped them and commented that it was so nice to see a family enjoying each other so much. Is your home a happy place? When you sit around the dinner table does conversation flow? Do your children enjoy sharing memories? Developing an atmosphere of love and trust in your home will instill a happy heart in each family member and that will make happy lives that will show.
Congratulations to our newly elected MWGM Ellis Simpson who was
installed on October 25, 2015. We wish you a harmonious and
successful tenure. May God Bless both you and your lovely wife Judy.
Health and Wellness: December 1st World AIDS Day, designated on December 1 every year since 1988, is
dedicated to Raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of the disease. Government and health officials, non-governmental organizations and individuals around the world observe the day, often with education on AIDS prevention and control.
As we embark on the Holidays let be mindful about our health. January is Weight Loss Awareness Month. Let’s all make a plea to lead more active and healthier lives. It is a known fact that the obesity rate in the African American Community is 37.9% for Men 20 years and over and 57.6% of women 20 years and over (2009-2012). We have to learn to eat healthier and become more active. There are tips and guideline on the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition website www.fitness.gov on how to accomplish these goals. It is a known fact that over 40% of African American children are overweight and ways on how to improve the health of our children can be found on the Let’s Move campaign (www.letsmove.gov) that was started in 2010 by our First Lady Michelle Obama. It is a known fact that if you do some kind of activity at least 30 minutes a day it goes a long way to improving our health and will extend our life. February is American Heart Month and on February 27, 2015 the PHGC will be having a program “Go Red with the Stars” at Bethel AME Church, 255 Goffe Street, New Haven, CT at 3:00 p.m. There will be a speaker to talk about Heart Disease especially in women and also there will be a few vendors. We look forward to seeing all of you. Did you Know
Who was the First Grand Worthy Matron?
How many chapters demitted from the Grand Chapter from the beginning of time?
How many Concordant Bodies and Affiliated Groups are there?
Births, Birthdays, and Anniversary
Bro. Mark-Anthony Wilson Calisto Chapter #4
and his wife TaLoria welcomed the birth of their first child
In May 2015 Sheba Chapter No. 1 partnered with BHcare, a state-licensed, non-profit behavioral health care provider serving the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven and Shoreline communities. They provide hope and help for individuals, families and children affected by mental illness, domestic violence and substance abuse. Sheba Chapter No. 1 assisted at their annual block party this year which was held in Ansonia, Ct. May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Black Ice Affair on December 5, 2015
Eureka Chapter #2
Participated in several community service events this year. Giving away Easter Baskets with Oriental Lodge #6, Community Day with the brothers, Novae and Knights. Sickle Cell Walk on Saturday, September 19, 2015 in honor of three members (Nancy A. Sims, Jula Bromell, and Marilynn Tucker) who are affected by the disease.Breast Cancer Walk in honor of PWM Sis. Tamja Grey, PWM Sis. Delandra Grey and Sis. Jennifer Johnson. WM/WP Masquerade Banquet held on Saturday, October 31st. Participated in Thanksgiving Holiday Giveaway with Oriental Lodge #6 and the Coat, Toys and Shoe giveaway with the Firebird Society in New Haven, CT on December 6, 2015.
Congratulations to Sis. Sharon Goodwin-Griffin on her retirement from the Department of Corrections.
Oriental #8
WM Trudie Goss got married to Chester Mapp.
WP Sean Jones and his wife Farrah welcomed their new daughter Denise Jocelyne (7 lbs and 6 oz.. into the world.
PM Sis. Gail Hall retired on 7/1/2015.
Sis. Patricia Howard’s Daughter Tressa Peele was ordained as an Evangelist on Sunday, 8/13/15.
Sis. Mable Farrell’s granddaughter Cherelle Moore will be playing professional basketball for one year in Lativa.
Sis. Katrina Stoogenke vacationed in Nova Scotia with her family. Her daughter married James William Graham and also welcomed her 4th grandson James William Graham, Jr. to the family.
Sis. Kitty Tommer’s daughter Terri N. Middleton from Julia K. Neal Chapter #582 in Georgia married Kendrick Robinson on 7/18/15..
Sis. Stoogenke was initiated into the Golden Circle on 11/15/15.
Participated in an event that was hosted by L.U.G. (League of Urban Gentlemen). Our very own Princess Dickson Dawson asked for our participation. We donated hats, blankets, scarves, clothes, food and helped feed the homeless.
Naomi Chapter #9
WM Stephanie Parker graduated from Christian Leadership School a 4 year program under the CT State Missionary Baptist Convention in May 2015.
Stephanie M. Thompson daughter Sage Parker graduated from 8th grade this past June from Lighthouse Christian Academy as the Valedictorian. She also received a scholarship from Holy Cross Prep High School for $16, 000.
Had a successful turnout for the Charity Event Walk for Autism Speaks and raised $1,900. The walk was held in Waterbury in May in honor of our Team Quest for Quinton to help support my son Quinton Park and many others diagnosed with Autism in the state of Connecticut.
Deborah Chapter #21
Congratulations to WP Andrew E. Robinson who also serves as Worshipful Master of Corinthian Lodge #16. He was presented with a plaque for Worshipful Master of the Year 2015 by Prince Hall Grand Lodge State of Connecticut at their Annual Grand Session held in October 2015.
Rhode Island October 17, 2015 - Delaware November 6-8, 2015 - Maryland Grand Visitation November
20-22, 2015 - Massachusetts Grand Visitation December 5, 2015
ALL ABOARD WITH THE STARS
Health and Wellness - continued
In the early nineties my biological sister was diagnosed with breast cancer.
That announcement hit me very hard!
I knew there was a history of breast cancer in both my immediate and my
extended family. Some had even
died from the disease. Right then and there I had to take charge of my body.
Prior to this I had never given
it much thought. I had never had a mammogram but I scheduled one at Yale-
New Haven Hospital while I was
on a detail in New Haven. A few days later I received the results and it was
good news.
I continued to examine my breasts and have a screening done every year in
Hartford.
On my fourth examination the technician informed me not to get dressed; the doctor would like to discuss
the results of the screening. I began to question the technician relentlessly... “Why and what does he want
to see me about?” She tried to calm me down by saying it might not be anything serious. On my way to see the doctor, I
was praying very hard and asking God to help me get through whatever the result of the exam had shown.
The results of my 1994 mammogram showed a tumor and on February 2, 1994, I had a biopsy and the result was
positive, the tumor was malignant. I received two opinions and the recommendations were the same so I took their advice
and decided to have a radical mastectomy.
A few days later I met with the surgeon who was going to perform the operation. At this point I didn’t know
which way to turn so I prayed to God to help me get through whatever I had to face. In other words I left
everything in God’s hands.
I underwent six months of chemotherapy; and on several occasions the surgeon came to see me while I was having the
chemo.
I have been in remission for 20 years now and I thank God every day for allowing me to see yet another
day. Without those annual mammogram screenings I might not be here today.
PGWP William Randolph Clark, Jr.
December 23, 1929 – October 19, 2015
We honor you and thank you for the many
Years of dedicated service to this order.
We will miss your smile and great humor.
Denise McNair #2
The Novae participated in the following events this year Cinderella Live, Bake Sale, Sickle
Cell Walk, Grand Session, Eureka Chapter #2 Community Day, Halloween Party with the
Knights of Pythagoras, Pastry and Cookie Sale, Breast Cancer Walk, and Annie Bolden Youth
Group Affair. Went to Six Flags with the Knights of Pythagoras. They initiated three new
members.
The Order of Novae sponsored a Banquet at Italian American Club in West Haven, CT on
December 11, 2015. The banquet was organized by the Members and Officers of Denise
McNair #2. The ball was a great experience for all involved and all who attended. The
supervisors and advisors allowed the young ladies to take charge and that’s what they did.
The young ladies were escorted by the members of the Knight of Pythagoras Council No.
3169. There were achievement awards presented along with a color scheme and more.
Below you will find photos of this outstanding event and the youth organized and planned the
entire event.
Special thanks to Grand Youth Director PM Delandra Grey, PM Tamja Grey, Valerie Tripp,
Denise Cox and Stephanie James for their outstanding leadership. The evening was all about
the youth and it was awesome.
Ethlene Goldson #13
The Order of Novae participated in the following events March 2015 – Grand Chapter Bake
Sale to raise money for each Novae Chapter to use towards additional events and/or
activities within Chapters. All donations from Ethlene Goldson #13 were made by members
of Sheba Chapter #1. The money raised by in this bake sale was utilized to purchase Novae
T-shirts.
April 12th, 2015 – Julia’s Run in New Haven, CT where the Novae participated in a Kid’s Run
and received medals for their participation. Julia’s Run is an annual event held in April in
remembrance of a young woman by the name of Julia Rusinek, who died at an early age of a
heart condition to celebrate her love of sports. All proceeds from the run are donated to the
LEAP Program of New Haven, CT. Those present were: Janice Gary, Crystal Temple,
Brianna Gaines and Shaw’Niece Sneed.
May 9th, 2015 - Grand Chapter Bake Sale to raise money to use towards additional events
and/or activities within Chapters. All donations from Ethlene Goldson #13 were made by
members of Sheba Chapter #1. Those present were: Brianna Gaines and Crystal Temple.
October 31st, 2015 - Sheba Chapter No. 1 held their annual Praise Brunch in Ansonia, CT
where one of our Novae, Jenia Whitney opened the program by singing a solo gospel hymn.
Upcoming Event, December 19th, 2015 – Salvation Army, “Ringing of The Bell” at Walmart in
Derby, CT. The girls will ring in the holiday spirit with the Brothers and Sisters of Sheba
Chapter, No. 1 to raise money for families in need during the holiday season.
Sis. Stacey Cannon Novae Supervisor and Sis. Yvonne Temple Assistant Supervisor thanks
everyone for their support of Ethlene Goldson #13.
I would like to thank everyone who helped put this newsletter together by sending pictures,
events, etc.
Stay tuned…
Our next newsletter will feature the newly elected Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons.
Deadline for submissions will be February 1, 2016.
