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HL Patti Nielsen, Grand Royal Matron
SK Dick Varner, Grand Royal Patron
OREGON GRAND COURT NEWSLETTER
Dec 4, 2020 THE NEWSLETTER IS POSTED ON THE OREGON GRAND COURT WEB PAGE IN
BOTH WORD FORMAT AND IN PDF FORMAT
HL Patti Nielsen, Grand Royal Matron
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HL Sue Mills, Grand Secretary
5101 NE 121st Ave #114.----Vancouver, WA 98682
360-433-9675
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WEB PAGE DIRECTIONS FOR FINDING THE NEWSLETTERS
Go to: www.oramaranth.org Click on NEWS (this is located in the green banner under the picture of Oregon sites) a drop-down
box will pop up, click on News, this will take you to a page where all the newsletters are listed.
Click on the one that you want…happy reading.
A Note from EDITOR, HL JUDY JONES
Flyers/Info towards the bottom include: Bingo fundraiser. Gingerbread photo contest,
Ornament sale, Movie Matinee info.
Separate Attachments: Letter from the Grand Master
Just a reminder—if you have info you want included in the body of this newsletter, please send it to me in WORD format, ALL PDF’s that I receive will be included in the email as separate attachments. This Newsletter will now be sent every 2 weeks unless something of urgency comes up and then that will go out sooner. I would love to hear from all courts, let us know what you have been doing with/for your members during these strange and unprecedented times.
Please use this email for any news that you would like to have included [email protected],
prior to 10:00am of the Friday the newsletter is to go out.
Thank You--HL Judy Jones
NOTES FROM THE GRAND LINE
From GRM Patti… Housekeeping:
• Ornaments for sale – please see attached flyer if you would like to see the ornament
chosen to benefit the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation. Please contact the GRM directly and
they can be mailed or dropped off to anyone wishing to purchase.
• Movie Night – join us on December 13th to watch “White Christmas” together. See attached
flyer for the details. It will be a fun time to share a traditional Christmas movie with
members and friends.
• New Year’s Eve Party – details coming for all to join in a toast to the New Year.
• Bowling Tournament – January – Cancelled due to the current restrictions on bowling
alleys. Thank you, HL Charlene Tucker for your ongoing efforts with this tournament and
we do hope to continue with this tradition next year.
• Updated restrictions from our Governor and Grand Master (attached to the newsletter) need
to be monitored as Courts determine how they can meet in the near future. Please feel free
to contact the Grand Royal Matron with any questions or concerns.
The “holiday season” is upon us for sure! Even in these COVID times when we are asked to
meet only in small groups, we have many things to be thankful for and hopefully warm wishes
will come your way for a special holiday season.
Our plans may be different than they traditionally are, but we all need to remain safe and
positive! I have never cooked Thanksgiving for two, but I did this year. We had a zoom call
with all of our family, and it was great to have them all together because miles often come
between us. I do believe we have a new tradition for the holidays – zoom call with all!
Christmas is a very special holiday in America. American Christmas traditions began quite
early with the coming of the Moravians of Bethlehem, in Pennsylvania in 1800 s. Though some
believe the tradition of decorating christmas trees began with the arrival of German
immigrants.
The Yule Log comes from the legend that Joseph, Mary and Jesus were very cold when the
shepherds found them on Chirstmas night. So the shepherds got some branches or twigs to
burn to keep them warm. In some parts of Ireland, people have a large candle instead of a log
and this is only lit on New Year’s Eve. The custom of burning the Yule Log goes back to, and
before, mdeieval times. It was originally a Nordic tradition. Yule is the name of the old
Winter Solstice festivals in Scandinavia and other parts of northern Europe, such as
Germany.
The legend of the mistletoe is one of the most famous sympols of Christmas and also the
most recognizable; it is one of the most sacred and magical plans in Christian folklore. The
springs of this plant are extensively used in Christmas decorations and it is also believed that
the plant can protect the house from lightening and fire. Some have considered it to bestow
life and fertility; a protection against poison; and an aphrodisiac. The mistletoe of the
sacred oak was especially sacred to the ancient Celtic Druids.
There are numerous legends associated with the Christmas tree and how it came to be associated
with Christmas. But, legend or no legend, the fact that the Christmas tree is and has been an
integral part of Christmas celebrations cannot be ignored. As this ritual has almost been there
from eternal times, it is difficult to find out which was the first Christmas when this tree
became a part of the Christmas celebration. There are a number of legends and folktales which
are told to the young lads in Europe in order to teach them about the importance of a Christmas
tree at a Christmas celebration. It is said that the first Christmas tree was decorated in
Germany in the 700's. But it is just a supposition as there are no written proof to support this
fact.
Some may not celebrate Christmas but celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or other special celebration.
I wish you a wonderful celebration that has many traditions you and your family hold near and
dear to your hearts. For all members - make the most of times with family and friends by
whatever methods you have available.
In Amaranth love and service,
HL Patti Nielsen, Grand Royal Matron
From GRP Dick… From GAM Judy…
From GAP Alan…
From GC Linda…
From GAC Kristi…
From GSec Sue…
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SUBORDINATE COURT OV’s and OTHER EVENTS ****************************
COURT UPDATES AS OF DECEMBER 4, 2020
All Courts must adhere to the latest restrictions of our Governor and the Grand Master.
Most Courts are in the Extreme category which only allows gatherings of 6 which will not
allow them to meet. Any Court in the high or moderate category, please check just prior to
your meetings to be sure you are complying with the restrictions.
Many Courts will continue to meet virtually through December. If there are any questions,
please contact the Grand Royal Matron.
Subordinate Court Directory changes
Jeanne Currie-correct address s/b 517 Cedar St
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Sweet in Our Memory
Vera Benfield (Kellogg #29),
James Riggs (Douglas #18)
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GRAND COURT CHEER---
HL Jeanne Currie [email protected] 541.297.3132
Jeanne Currie new address: 517 Cedar Oakland, OR 97462
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Myrtlewood Ornaments for sale - $7.00 each
Contact the GRM by email at [email protected] or by phone at 503-956-9669
Movie Matinee
Join your Amaranth friends to watch
1954 American musical film staring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye,
Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen
Sunday, December 13th at 3:00 p.m.
Bring your own soda and popcorn or snack of your choice
Here’s what you need to do.
Email – [email protected] or call 503-956-9669
Provide an email address to forward the zoom meeting link to you
Day of the movie – join anytime after 2:45p.m.
HELP US HELP US
AMARANTH MEMBERS HELP OUR GRAND
COURT GENERAL FUND
Participate in a COVID-19 friendly social distancing Bingo Game
The plan, because some people have to work and some people don’t, to be fair to all, progressive Bingo to be one number drawn DAILY @ 1:00pm and emailed to all
participants.
Third round of games is in progress
How to participate:
Send payment via PayPal ([email protected]), $5.00/6 cards per game, or mail check payable to Judy Jones, 10942 SE Ash St Portland OR 97216. Drawing of numbers will begin 4 days after start notification to allow for payments to be
generated and cards to be emailed out. If you would like to use a different email then what is in the newsletter distribution list, let me know.
Once payment has been received, 6 scanned cards will be emailed to each paying person
Numbers will continue to be drawn and emailed until someone notifies of a BINGO. Once 1 person notifies of a BINGO, an email will be sent stating such and will wait 24 hours for any others to have a chance to notify of a BINGO.
The numbers will be confirmed, and another email will be sent announcing that winner.
Another game will start a couple of days following the announcement of a winner in order for payments to be received and cards sent for the next game.
Winners will share in 25% of each games total income.
If you have any questions, you can contact HL Judy Jones GAM at 503.422.2506 or [email protected] or [email protected]
How do I send money?
With PayPal, you can send money or make a payment to anyone with an email address or mobile-number. From your computer, here’s how to send money:
Sign-in or set-up PayPal account
1. Click Send & Request at the top of the page. 2. Enter the email [email protected] and click Next. 3. Enter the amount, choose the currency, add a note (if needed) and click Continue. 4. Select "Sending to a friend.” 5. Select how you want to pay and click Next.(this can either be an established bank
account or you can enter a credit card) 6. Review the information and click Send Payment Now. 7. Emails are sent to GAM of payments received.
Colonial
Christmas Make your Christmas Gingerbread House and send in a photo
which shows you alongside your decorated Gingerbread house.
Photos will be posted in the Oregon Grand Court Newsletter for
voting. Send photos to [email protected]
Send $5.00 to Anne Beaton RM 14006 NE 65th St Vancouver WA 98682
with your vote for the BEST Gingerbread House with proceeds
going to Diabetes. The House with the most votes and money
received will be the winner. Winning photo will
be highlighted in the newsletter.
Hosted by Colonial Court #5 ~ ~ ~
open now through Jan 15, 2021
ENTRY #1
December Birthday/Anniversary
HL’s---Shelli Shelton---Naomi Griffith---Sherrie Gavette---Flo Leis HL’s---Elaine Youngquist---Jean Treman---Charlene Tucker
HL’s---Delores Kruse---Judy Smith---Carolyn Russell---Tamara Danville
SK’s---Lee Noah---Don Beaton (Dad)---Doug Nielsen
SK’s---Pete Bock
Anniversary---HL Phyllis & SK Earl Lane
HL Nancy & SK Tom Rose HL Malika (Onstad) Gillette and Mykel Gillette
December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of
seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days.
In Latin, decem means “ten”. December was also the tenth month in the Raman calendar
until a monthless winter period was divided between January and February.
December is the month with the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Northern
Hemisphere and the longest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
December’s flower is the narcissus or holly and birthstones are turquoise, lapis lazuli,
zircon, topaz or tanzanite.
Dec 4---Bartender Appreciation Day
Dec 5---National Rhubarb Vodka Day
Dec 6---Mitten Tree Day
Dec 7---Walt Disney Day
Dec 8---National Brownie Day
Dec 9---Christmas Card Day
Dec 10—National Lager Day
Dec 11—National Noodle Ring Day
Dec 12—Gingerbread House Day
Dec 13—Worldwide Candle Lighting Day
Dec 14—Roast Chestnuts Day
Dec 15—National Wear Your Pearls Day
Dec 16—Stupid Toy Day
Dec 17—National Maple Syrup Day
Dec 18—National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Peacock Fun Facts
Peacock stands as the national bird of India. Aside from that, the bird also has a
significant meaning in Hinduism. It symbolizes knowledge, benevolence, and compassion.
Hindus also regard the peafowl as sacred because they perceive the spots on the bids’
tails as the eyes of the gods.
The Grey peacock stands as the national symbol of Burma. People also believe that
white peacock is a bearer of eternal happiness.
GOLF FUNNIES
Q: Is he a bad golfer? A: It’s a fore-gone conclusion.
If you think it’s hard to meet new people, pick up the wrong ball on a golf course.