TheOregonGrapevineEpsilonSigmaAlphaInt.
Volume#75SpecialEdition Date:6/18/2021
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Menu Executive Board - 2 General Board – 7 Educational Info - 10 Appointed Board – 11 Standing Board – 13 Disaster Auction info - 15
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Executive Board StatePresident–Bynow,youknowthatmythemeis“ESA–RecipeforSuccess”Iagreewiththesaying“CookingislikeLove–Itshouldbeenteredwithabandonornotatall.”IamreadytobeginanewESAyearwithabandon!Iknowwehavetheessentialingredients–ourmembers&adesiretohelpothers.Nooneisbornagreatcook–onelearnsbydoing!Someofmygoalstoachieveevenmoresuccessare:1-Tochallengeeachchaptertorecruitnewmembers–lookforincentivesastheyearprogresses.Membersareour“yeast.”Theykeepusrisingtotheoccasion.2-Communicatemorebetweenchapters,districtsandstate–supportingeachother&gettingideasfromoneanother–wewilltalkabouthowtodothat!3-Challengingeachchaptertoaddonenewfundraiserandorphilanthropicprojectthisyear–“spiceitupabit!4–Encouragememberstomovebeyondtheir“comfortzones.”Developingamentorshipprograminchaptersiftheydonotalreadyhaveone.5–Meetwithdocuments/ParliamentariantocontinuediscussingchangesthatmightneedtobemadeinourGuidelines.Ifyouhadapositionlastyearandnoticedyoudidnothaveclearandconciseguidelinestofollow,nowisthetimetoletourdocumentschairknow!6–OurICPresident,RobinBusseyhaschosen“FurryFriends”asherfocusprojectthisyear.Iwouldliketoseeushelpherbysupportingaprojectsuchasserviceanimals,shelters,therapyanimals,etc.Youmayalreadyhaveaprojectlikethisinyourchapter.Ifso,sharewhatyouaredoing.7–Showinggratitude–“Theproofisinthepudding!”Athought–Whenwegotothetable,letusrememberwhosetthetable,whoreadiedtheroomandpreparedthefoodandbethankfulfortheircontribution–Letthemknowyouappreciatethem.Gratitudeisfoodforthesoul!IplantosendoutanewsletterinbetweenGrapevinesifIhavesomenoteworthyinformationtoshare.Ifyouhaveathought(ortwo)oraconcern,pleaseletmeknowsowecankeepthelinesofcommunicationopen!WewillblendourdifferenttastestomakethebestESApossibleinOregon.IamlookingforwardtoICConvention&sharingwhatIlearninLouisville,Ky.Leadershipwillbeherebeforeweknowit.Ifthereissomethingthatyouwouldliketoseehappenthere–thatwouldexciteyouaboutcoming,letmeknow.OurBoardwillbe“cookingupastorm”ofnewideaswhenwemeet.Andofcourse,theyearwillhaveadashofhumorhereandthere!Bytheway,haveyounoticedthataguywhoknowshowtocookisreallyhandsome?Didyousayexerciseorextrafries??Iamlookingforwardto“servingyou”in2021-2022.DebbieSanguras
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Jr.PastStatePresidentWow!WhatathrilltoseeeveryoneinHoodRiver!Andthebestpartwaswedidn’thavetowearourmasksduringthemeetings!KudostoChrisYork,MarthaHoskins,ConventionCommitteeMembersandtheNorthwestDistrictforanoutstandingConvention!Itwassureafunandfull-packedweekend.WecertainlytravelledonastrangeandadventuroustripthispastESAyear.Thoughwecouldn’tbewitheachotherinperson,ourheartsandmindsremainedconnected.ThankstoESA,westayedintact–byphoneandbyemails–andthenwelearnedaboutZOOM!WewouldhavebeendepressinglylonesomewithoutourESAfamily.ItwasachallengingyearandIamsothankfulthatyoutravelledthisjourneywithme.Youkeptupyourmeetingsandprojectswithenthusiasmanddetermination.Allofyoudeservecongratulationsforajobwelldone!!ManymembershavetoldmewhatashameIcouldn’thavehadanormalyear.Butyouknowwhat?Myjourneywasmadethatmuchmoreinteresting–challenging,yes,butcertainlynomoredifficultthaneachandeveryoneofyouexperienced.SowhatcanIsay?Whatatrip!!WeDIDit–together!Thankyouforyourgracioussupportwhilewetookthiswildridefrom2020to2021.AndnowtostudytheGuidelinesforDisasterFundChair…LindaGratteri
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1stVicePresidentThankyouallforvotingforme!IlaughedasIwrotethat,because,asyouknow,therewasn’tmuchofachoice.Manyofyou,however,haveletmeknowhowhappyyouarethatI’mnow1stVP.Yourconfidenceinmetrulywarmsmyheart.IknowthatyouallhavemybackandwillhelpwhenIaskorifyouseethatIneedahelpinghand.That’swhatsistersdo!ThisyearIwouldloveforallofourchaptersandmemberstoget“cooking”,sothatwecanexpandourmembership!Iknowthatduringthepandemicthatwasincrediblydifficult,butlet’sdoitNOW!YouallloveESAandallthatwedo.Gettingmorepeopleinvolvedjustmeansthatwecandoevenmore,butalittleeasier.Havingsaidallthat,thefirstthingI’mgoingtodonowisreadtheGuidelinesfor1stVicePresident,andthesecondistosendinmyLeadershipRegistration.Iencourageyoutoregister,aswell.Hugs,Julie
Outgoing2ndVicePresidentThislastyearwentbysofastmyheadisstillspinning!Attendingourin-personconventionwasanabsoluteblast,andgettingandgivinghugswasincrediblyheartwarming!YouallneedtogotoLeadershipinBoardmanthiscomingSeptember,bytheway.Iwanttothanktheladiesthatsteppedupandranforanelectedboardposition.WhenIaskedforvolunteers,youallcamethroughandmademyjobsomucheasier.Congratulationstothewinners!IamalsosohappythatJeanBradenandTamiArthurwillbeontheappointedboard.TheyaretrulygreatSistersinESA!IwishtotakethisopportunitytoonceagaincongratulatethewinnerforOutstandingChapter:
FirstPlacewasawardedtoDeltaXiwithascoreof175.SecondPlacewasawardedtoAlphaZeta&DeltaKappaastheytiedwith168
pointseach.JulieRassmann
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2ndVicePresident
I’mstartingtogathermyingredientsformyrecipeforsuccessas2ndVicePresident.EveryoneofyoucouldbeaddedasthatspecialspicetooursuccessasESAofOregon.
Welearnandgrowbytakingonthosenewchallengesthatfrightenusalittle.PleaserememberallthemembersoftheboardandallthemembersoftheGavelsarealwaysheretoguideandencourageanyonewhohasaninterestinrunningforExecutiveBoard.Pleaseletmeknowifyouorsomeoneyouknowwouldbeinterestedinbeingapartofthisrecipe.Weatherit’ssweet,spice,orrichwithflavor,weneedallthesetohaveagreatresults.AlsopleasereviewthecriteriaforOutstandingChapterAward,Iwouldlovetoseeeverychaptersubmitaform.Everythingwedoinourchaptermakesadifferencesopleasereportyouractivitiesandleteveryoneshareouraccomplishments.Thanksforhavingtheconfidenceinmetoelectme2ndVicePresident.ConnieRussell
OutgoingTreasurersReportWhatagreatjourneythislastyearhasbeen,alittlecrazyattimesbutsuchagreatlearningexperienceformyself.IwanttothankalltheboardmembersespeciallyLindaandDebbieforhelpingmewithallmyquestionsaboutthetreasury.I’mthrilledtowelcomePennyPhelpsasthenewTreasurer,I’msureshe’lldoagreatjob.ConnieRussell
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CorrespondingSecretaryIamstillsmilingfromthegreatConventionweekendwehad!Itwascertainly“whatthedoctorordered”.CongratstoLindaforaremarkableyearaswelookforwardtotheyearaheadwithDebbieasourHeadChef.Willbequitearide,Iknow.Thankyoutothechaptersanddistrictsthathavesubmittedtheirrosters–all18ofyou!Howgreatisthat!Thosewhohavenotyetsubmittedthem,pleaseemailtomeatcassidy97213@comcast.net.Ialsoneedtohearfromyouifyouwantahardcopyoftheyearbook.IdonotknowthecostatthistimebutwillletyouknowwhenIknow.IfyouwerenotatStateConvention,butintendtogoICConventioninLouisville,pleaseletmeknowsoyoucanbekeptintheloop.Todate,itlookslikethereare11ofusmakingthetrip.Willbeafuntime!!DonnaCassidy
General Board DisasterFundChairItwasmyhonorasJrPastPresidenttoraisemoneyfortheDisasterFund.Itisafundwheresistershelpsistersintimeofneed.Itwasgoingtobeanunconventionalyearforsure.Sincetherewerenomeetinginperson,itwasimpossibletohavethingstoraffle.Insteadmyonlineauctionforaquiltseemedlikeagoodidea.Itworkedbeyondmyexpectationssinceasecondpersonmatchedandwentbeyondthewinningbid,soImadetwo.LeianneStintonwasthewinner.Ihopesheenjoysthequilt.Thetotalraisedordonatedwas:$3,320.00.Chaptersdonating: BetaIota
DeltaNuOmicronOmegaBetaOmicronDeltaKappaBetaEtaAlphaOmicronDeltaGammaAlphaZetaDeltaXiEpsilonThetaOmicronOmega–byArdyceMoore
Districts:EasternOregonDistrictDouglasDistrictWillametteValleyDistrict
Individuals:LeianneStintonNancyReedJulieRassmannJeanForemanSusanMcDonellLindaGratteriDeborahSanguras
MarshaKlosterman
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Parliamentarian/DocumentsOneyearendsandanotherbegins.ThisisthetimeforeachExecutiveOfficerandAppointedChairman,formerandcurrent,tolookattheOregonStateGuidelinestoreviewthedutiesofeachoffice.TheGuidelineswerewrittentoaideachpersonservinginthatcapacitytodotheirjob.Theyarelikeajobdescription.Manyofthemhavenotbeenupdatedsincetheywerewritten,andastimegoeson,becomeveryoutdatedandnotuseful.TheDocumentsCommitteeandIwouldliketoworkontakingoutwhatisnolongerinpracticeandaddingnewandimportantchangesthatnowareworkingbetter.Todothatweneedyourhelp.Pleaselookthemoverandletmeknowwhatchangesyouseethatneedtobemade.IfyoudonothaveacopyoftheGuidelineforyourcurrentorformerposition,theycanbefoundontheOregonWebSite.IfyouhavetroublelocatingyourGuideline,letmeknow.Wereallyneedyourinputandappreciatethetimeittakestoreviewthemandgetustheinformation.Thankssomuchforyourhelp.KathyState
ListofAssociationofArtsWinners 2020--2021Div.1Quilts—MarshaKlostermanDiv.2needlework—SueHortonDiv.3painting—LaniShimerDiv.4crafts—SueHorton&JoanneMcKenneyDiv.6literature—LaniShimer&DebbieSangurasPresidentschoice—JudyHuntleyPeople’schoice—MarshaKlostermanJeanForsman
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TheChaplains’Corner
HelloOregonESA,
My,wasn’titawonderfultimeinHoodRiver!Suchtremendousreleaseofpent-upneedforre-connectionandthehugsoffriendshipwebothgaveandreceived.Thanksformine,toallofyou.
Abitofcatch-upnews.CarolynandIhave,withDebbie’sblessing,decidedtokeepthingsprettymuchastheywerelastyearbysharingtheChaplain’sdutieswitheachother.CarolynisalreadysetuptoreceiveandsendouttheICChaplain’snewstoeachofyouonthelist.Ifyou’renotreceivingtheICChaplain’snewsalready…pleasecontactyourChapterPresident.
WewouldbepleasedifyouwouldsendmeanyNEWS;bothHappy¬sohappy.I,inturn,willgetittotheICChaplain.Itwillbememailingoutcards,whenappropriate,orsendingemails.Pleasedon’thesitateto‘call’ittome…ortextitore-mailittome.We’llbeattemptingtogiveCarolynabitmoretimetoworkonher‘paying’job.😊[email protected],please.IwilladmittoyouIamsohopingforabunchofreallygood,positivethingstohappenforeachandeveryoneofusthisyear.I’dlovetohaveawholeyearofsharingHAPPYSURPRISES&EVENTS.But,Iamalsomorethanwillingtoloananyofyouashoulderorahelpinghandtoenableanyoneofusthroughadifficulttime.That’swhatESAisallabout,afterall.Peacebe,Su
Chaplains&Editorsnote–ChaplainemailsaresenttotheExecutive&GeneralBoards,Chapter&DistrictPresidents&Gavels.ItisthethoughtthatChapterPresidentswillforwardmessagetotheirChaptermembers.
SpiceupyourYearwithSomeTastyEducationals!Helloeveryone,AsIwasthinkingaboutsomeeducationalideasyoumightuseforthiscomingyear,IrealizedthatthereareatleasttwowaystolookatPresidentDebbie’sTheme:ESA–RecipeforSuccesssoIamhopingtohelpyouSpiceupyourYearwithSomeTastyEducationals!ThisfocusonRecipescanbetakenliterallyonrecipesforcookingandfood.Itcanalsobetakenfiguratively;theRecipesforSuccessinbothESAandinlife.Oryoucanchoosetoincludeamixofboth.HerearesomeideasforyourChaptereducationalsthisyearbasedonatraditionalrecipetheme:HavearecipeexchangeTalkaboutTheBestThingIEverAte!HaveaChapterpotluckusingrecipesfromaspecificcountryorethnicityTalkaboutyourfamilyfavoriterecipesandsharethemVisitrestaurantsthatarenewtosomemembersorgotoeachmember’sfavoriteplacetoeatVisitawineryorbrewpubinyourareaLearnaboutfoodsthatarenewtotheUS.ForinstanceQuinoa;howtopronounceit(KEEN-Wawe—rhymeswithawe),theirhistory,wheretheyarefrom,andrecipesforthem!Givetipsonthebest,musthavekitchengadgetsandhowtousethemExplorehowrecipesandthewaythatpeoplecookhaschangedovertheyears“Visit”placesaroundtheworldsthatareknownfortheircuisinesviatheinternetGiveguidanceonfoodsafetyLearnaboutwhatfoodsareservedforspecialoccasionsandholidaysinotherculturesIfyouchoosetolearnabouthowtofindsomeRecipesforSuccessinyourESAexperienceandinyourlife:LearnaboutmotivationalspeakerswhohelppeopleachievesuccessSpendtheyeargoingthroughaself-improvementbookwiththegroupGivetipsthathelppeopleworkingroupsmoresuccessfullyFindwaystoincreaseself-esteemandteachthemtoyourChapterExplorewaystomitigatestressandimprovecommunicationLearnthatsuccessisoftenprecededbyfailures,thekeyistokeepworkingtowardyourgoalsWorktogetpastfearoffailure,themainthingholdingmanyofusbackfromtruesuccessHerearesomequotestohelpyoubeginthinkingaboutwhatyoumightwanttoincludeinyoureducationals:RecipeforSuccess,Ingredients:1teaspoonofideas,½cupgoodwill,1pinchpositivity,¾cupofimagination,1poundofleadership,2spoonfulsofteamwork,1cupofvision,3tablespoonsofchallenge,and1bagofhope.RecipeforSuccess:Heatupanidea,Takeaction,Mixitupwithpassionandbelief,thenaddadashofpersistence.Youcanhavetherecipeforsuccessbutyoustillhavetocook!SuccessRecipe:2cupsfaith,2cupslove,1cuphardwork,1cuppersistence,1tbspvisionandadashofswagger.RecipeforHappiness:1bagofsmiles,2cupsofsharing,2poundsofpositivity,½cupgoodhumor,1cupself-esteem,2spoonfulsofsimplicity,1dashgoodwill,4dropseasy-going,and1packetoflifeloving.RecipeforSuccess:½cupoffailures,4spoonfulsofconfidence,½cuppositiveenergy,1cuphardwork,2cupsSmartwork.
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APPOINTED CHAIRS
Association of the Arts Jill Holden Delta Xi – Portland 2808 SE 174th Ave 503-760-9603 H Portland, OR 97236 503-754-8775 C [email protected] Awards Tami Arthur Delta Kappa – Hood River 3583 Neal Creek Rd 541-354-2469 H Hood River, OR 97031 541-806-1710 C [email protected] Chaplain Su McDonell Alpha Zeta – Eugene 2795 Chuckanut St 541-687-2167 H Eugene, OR 97408 541-912-8001 C [email protected] Co-Chair Carolyn Warren Beta Iota - Roseburg 1202 NW Keasey St 541-207-8064 C Roseburg, OR 97471 [email protected] Disaster Fund Linda Gratteri Alpha Upsilon – Hillsboro 33779 SW Laurel Rd 503-628-4511 H Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-320-6072 C [email protected] Distinguished Lani Shimer Alpha Zeta - Eugene Achievement/ 1744 Rainbow Dr 541-746-0290 H Youth Award Springfield, OR 97477 541-913-9872 C [email protected] Documents/ Kathy State Delta Xi-Portland Parliamentarian 4195 SW Emerald Ave 503-328-9663 H Gresham, OR 97080 503-313-9761 C [email protected] Easter Seals Sr Jill Rankin Omega Mu – Albany 650 Baker St 541-223-1463 C Lebanon, OR 97355 [email protected] Easter Seals Jr Martha Hoskins Delta Kappa – Hood River 511 Country Club Rd 541-387-0213 H Hood River, OR 97031 541-490-4612 C [email protected]
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Educational Director Mary Anne Puhl Alpha Psi – Port Orford P O Box 807 541-322-1345 H Port Orford, OR 97465 541-253-6699 C [email protected] ESA Foundation Chris York Delta Xi – Portland 899 NE 90th Ave 503-281-9279 H Portland, OR 97220 503-459-6431 C [email protected] Grapevine Co-Editor Patty Anderson Omega Mu – Albany 923 Oakmont Loop NE 541-979-4968 C Albany, OR 97322 [email protected] Grapevine Co-Editor Carolyn Warren Beta Iota – Roseburg 1202 NW Keasey St 541-207-8064 C Roseburg, OR 97471 [email protected] Historian Nancy Reid Beta Omicron – Burns PO Box 504 541-573-6970 H Burns, OR 97720 541-589-2071 C [email protected] Hope for Heroes Lynn Hughes Gamma Beta – Grants Pass 324 NE Mead 541-476-4617 H Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-291-2474 C [email protected] Philanthropic Marsha Klosterman Delta Gamma – Florence 25626 Hall Rd 541-991-0077 C Junction City, OR 97448 [email protected] St Jude Coordinator Sr JoAnne McKenney Delta Xi – Portland 8820 N Seward St 503-289-8473 H Portland, OR 97217 503-446-7053 C [email protected] St Jude Coordinator Jr Vicki Boler Beta Iota – Roseburg 118 Ina St 541-670-2919 H Myrtle Creek, OR 97457 541-680-0717 C [email protected] Western States Council Sandra Diess Alpha Zeta – Eugene 26072 Crow Rd 541-345-7915 H Eugene, OR 97402 541-912-2016 C [email protected]
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STANDING COMMITTEES
Archivist Carolyn Warren Beta Iota – Roseburg 1202 NW Keasey St 541-207-8064 C Roseburg, OR 97471 [email protected] Auditing Jean Braden Delta Xi - Portland Committee Chair 18711 SE Giese Road 503-667-2569 H Gresham, OR 97080 503-880-0619 C [email protected] Balloting Chair Christine Cole Delta Gamma – Florence 4878 Cloudcroft Lane 559-760-2040 C Florence, OR 97439 [email protected] Budget Penny Phelps Delta Kappa – Hood River Committee Chair PO Box 121 541-354-2373 H Odell, OR 97044 541-490-4155 C [email protected] Credentials Chair Judy Huntley Beta Eta – Sutherlin 378 Valley View Rd 541-459-2550 H Sutherlin, OR 97479 541-643-1007 C [email protected] Flag Ceremony Joy Serkowney Alpha Zeta – Eugene 4055 Royal Ave Spc 6 541-688-1667 H Eugene, OR 97402 541-272-1736 C [email protected] Membership Julie Rassmann Delta Gamma – Florence Committee 83360 South Cove Dr 541-991-7906 C Florence, OR 97439 [email protected] Nominating Committee Connie Russell Beta Eta – Sutherlin 172 Val St 541-459-4826 H Sutherlin, OR 97479 541-954-6743 C [email protected] Outstanding Member Barb Moss Beta Omicron – Burns PO Box 188 541-947-0214 H Lakeview, OR 97630 541-417-0529 C [email protected]
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Photographer Sandra Diess Alpha Zeta – Eugene 26072 Crow Rd 541-345-7915 H Eugene, OR 97402 541-912-2016 C [email protected] Publicity Twyla Reed Omicron Omega – Portland 2400 NE 95th Court 360-909-7291 C Vancouver, WA 98662 503-405-9079 W [email protected] [email protected] Webmaster Chris York Delta Xi – Portland 899 NE 90th Ave 503-281-9279 H Portland, OR 97220 503-459-6431 C [email protected] STATE MEETING CHAIRS Leadership Eastern District – Sept 24-26, 2021 2021-2022 The River Lodge & Grill, Boardman, OR Co- Chairs Jo Keller Delta Nu, LaGrande 1402 “W” Ave 541-963-7294 C LaGrande, OR 97850 Kathy Rudd Delta Epsilon, LaGrande 708 “C” St 541-910-6122 C LaGrande, OR 97850 Winter Meeting Willamette District - Date & Place TBA 2021-2022 Chair Jill Rankin Omega Mu, Albany 650 Baker St 541-223-1463 C Lebanon, OR 97355 State Convention Southern & Douglas Districts – May 20-22, 2022 2021-2022 The Mill Casino, North Bend, OR Co-Chairs Lynn Hughes Gamma Beta. Grants Pass 324 NE Mead 541-476-4617 H Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-291-2474 C Joyce Hodge Alpha Psi, Port Orford PO Box 378 541-366-2011 H Port Orford, OR 97465 541-290-9023 C
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#1 size 8
Diamond band
Rounds &
baguettes
Set in yellow
gold
#4 size 8 Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Diamond in yellow
gold Color is paler and more powder blue
than green
# 5 32” ‘Liquid Silver’ necklace
It’s an Auction!
10% OFF THE TOP of ALL SALES GOES TO:
Oregon State Disaster Fund Donation Let us begin Linda’s campaign
Su McDonell is embarrassed… again.
but,…Since I’m never going to wear any of it… perhaps you’d like to bid for ‘it’ and enjoy a
little ‘guilty pleasure’ of your own?
Please, Can ya help a ‘sister’ out…? Auction is open to all ESA members
and/or, through you, to your trusted friends. Since you will be bidding directly to me, by email…
I do not wish my contact information to be given out, please.
Bidding will begin on Friday, June 25th at 5:00 PM and I will contact the Top Bidders on
Thursday, June 30th by 6:00 PM
There will be more coming this summer.
Alpha Zeta has promised to help me set up a PRIVATE SHOWI
At my home one weekend this summer. the portion to Disaster Fund will apply here also)
I’ll send out a notice in advance and you’re welcome, once again, to bring trusted friends with you to that also.
If there are questions, please email [email protected]
There have been ‘reserve bids’ placed on a few of the items as noted below: #1 = $500 I can accept a check, money order, or cash and
#3= $400 I’m also set up with a ‘Square’ to accept credit cards. #4= $500
# 3 Size 8 14K 3+carot blue natural Zircon
& natural Canary Diamond
#2 a 72” of sparkling
black Spinel & baroque
pearls
