Come Celebrate98th Annual Grand
SessionDeborah Grand Chapter,
Order of Eastern StarPrince Hall Adopted
PennsylvaniaJuly 14, 2014 - July 16, 2014
Wyndham Grand Hotel600 Commonwealth Place
Pittsburgh, PA
The Grand Worthy Patron and I invite you to join us at the Wyndham Grand Hotel to celebrate Deborah’s 98 th Annual Grand Session. The Wyndham is located in the City of Pittsburgh near the “Point” where the three rivers meet.
We have planned several fun pre-convention activities beginning Saturday, July 12th and continue throughout the weekend (see program list). The Grand Session will officially convene on Monday, July 14th.
To assist you in planning your visit, registration transportation and hotel information is included here.
Whether this is your first visit or you are a return visitor to the City there is plenty to do. The Cultural District is home to several excellent theatres and a number of outstanding restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel. You can jump on the “T” for a short ride to The Rivers Casino. Or, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll around The Point, take a ride on the Incline or enjoy the sites with a ride on the double decker bus.
Start your planning today and we will see you in July!
Janice C. Harvey, No. 83 Joseph H. Lee, No. 53Grand Worthy Matron Grand Worthy Patron
Program Listing98th Annual Grand Session
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Executive Board Meeting
Department of Aging Program
It’s A Soul Train Celebration!
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Past Grand’s Breakfast
Honorees:
PGWP Thomas K. Vaughan, Sr., No. 84
PGWP Orlando E. Tuell, No. 56
Ways & Means Program
Annual Chapter of Sorrow – First O.E.S. District Team
Monday, July 14, 2014
Official Opening - Evening Star Chapter No. 53
Receiving of Grand Chapter Officers, Past Grands, Visitors, Prince Hall Family and Most Worshipful Grand Master
Banquet Honoring District Deputy Grand Matrons, District Lecturers, Special Deputy
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Business Meeting
Education & Public Relations Program
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Business Meeting
Election & Installation of Officers
Closing of 98th Annual Grand Session
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Pre-Registration Information
Pre-Registration is $45.00
Pre-Registration Options include:
On-line registration (information will be provided in future communications)
Chapter Group Method – Traditional registration through your Chapter Secretary for Group Registration
Pre-registration deadline (on-line or through Chapter) is
Monday, June 30, 2014
Traveling from Eastern and Central Pennsylvania?
Transportation is available
Departing: Saturday, July 12, 2014
First Stop: 5:30 a.m. Masonic Temple 4301 North Broad
Street Philadelphia
Second Stop: 6:30 a.m.
Crowne Plaza HotelKing of Prussia
Third Stop: 8:30 a.m.
Days Inn815 South
Eisenhower Blvd. Middletown, PA
(formerly Best Western
Harrisburg Inn & Suites)
Returning: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $100 roundtrip
Deposit of $50 required by February 1, 2014
Balance due by April 18, 2014
Make check/money order payable to: Deborah Grand Chapter and forward to James C. Harris, No. 19, Grand Warder.
No refunds after May 1, 2014
To reserve your seat, send check/money order payable to Deborah Grand Chapter to:
James C. Harris, Grand Warder 1514 Ruscomb StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19141
For questions or additional information, please contact your designated Transportation Coordinator:
Districts 1, 2 and 3 Marian Summers, WM, No. 95 (610-348-7987)
Districts 4, 5 and 9 Don Kenny, PWP, No. 32 (717-986-1940) or
Harriet Horton, PWM, No. 85 (610-239-8080)If sufficient interest, an additional bus will be chartered for arrival on Friday, July 11, 2014.
Please contact your Transportation Coordinator.
Hotel Reservation Information
Wyndham Grand Hotel 600 Commonwealth Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Group: Order of Eastern StarDates: July 11, 2014 – July 17, 2014
Room Rate: $103 per night plus applicable tax
Make your reservation by calling the hotel direct at 412-391-4600 or the toll free number 1-888-317-0197
Looking forward to seeing you at the
98th Annual Grand Session!