Good morning Amaranth Grand Chapter!
I pray that everyone is staying safe and healthy and still practicing social distancing. As you are aware, the State of Ohio re-opening various entities beginning May 1st. However, I am requesting that you continue holding your business meetings by teleconference during the month of May as we see if Covid-19 declines or if it progresses. Your teleconference meeting must be held on your regular meeting date and time unless you have a special dispensation for a change. Chapter meeting dates for the month of May will start within the next few days so now is the time to notify your membership of the teleconference and the dial in instructions. Remember, your entire roster must be notified in advance. This includes members who are shut-in, incapacitated or otherwise do not regularly attend for various reasons. They must still be given the opportunity to join the call. Also notify the Grand Deputy of your District.
A decision regarding our Grand Session is still pending. In the meantime, we are proceeding as if it will occur so the we are not unprepared. You will be notified immediately if there are any updates. I ask that you continue to submit your Ads for the Souvenir Journal, sign up for the Charity Walk, support the Queen & King contest and any other Ways & Means projects. When renewing your license plates please ask for the Amaranth Eastern Star plate or they can be ordered online at the BMV website (oplates.com). Also, when you are shopping from home, please remember to use https://smile.amazon.com/ for your online purchases.
The Scholarship application packet will be released soon, and we ask that you adhere to the deadline stated therein. Also, Open Enrollment will end June 30, 2020. Any applications received by that date will be voted on when physical meetings resume.
The revised Constitution & Bylaws are now available. All members should get the October 2019 version in order to be current. They are $12.00 for the document or $18.00 with a cover. Please send your order to the Grand Secretary through your Chapter Secretary where possible.
The status of Esther Day and also Girls Assembly Grand Session will be updated as soon as possible.
Once again, stay safe. Don’t take any unnecessary chances. Pray for those that choose to venture out prematurely. Pray especially for our essential workers whose lives are at risk during this crisis. And pray that we are all kept virus free during this pandemic. One day we will return to normal, but it is not here yet!
Love and blessings.
Renae Willis
Grand Worthy Matron