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

All Roads Lead to Pittsburgh!

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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!