148th Grand Chapter Session
April 25, 26 and 27, 2024
Ramada Inn
420 SE Sixth Ave.
Topeka, Kansas
GRAND OFFICERS
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| OFFICE | NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| Worthy Grand Matron | Wendy Cunningham | |
| Worthy Grand Patron | Dave Hendricks | |
| Associate Grand Matron | Glenda Perkins | |
| Associate Grand Patron | David Ahlstrom | |
| Grand Secretary | Christy Hard | |
| Grand Treasurer | Debra Lindsten | |
| Grand Conductress | Teresa M. Ryan | |
| Associate Grand Conductress | Cindy Moore | |
| Grand Trustee | Mike Edwards, PGP, GGCCM | |
| Grand Trustee | Wanda Ryan, PGM, GGCCM | |
| Grand Trustee | Stephen Boyer, PGP | |
| Grand Trustee | Garrie Oppitz, PGM | |
| Grand Trustee | Susan McGinnis | |
| Grand Chaplain | Bill McCord | |
| Grand Marshal | Jeanine Blessant | |
| Grand Organist | Carolyn Merrick | |
| Grand Adah | Sheryl Todd | |
| Grand Ruth | Sharon Blair | |
| Grand Esther | Marlene Moore | |
| Grand Martha | Vicky Boyer | |
| Grand Electa | Ronda Theroff | |
| Grand Warder | Kara Wilkie | |
| Grand Sentinel | Carl Anderson |
SESSION THEME & SYMBOLS
Our Theme:
“In God We Trust”
Aim:
Promote Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth
Our Motto
Happiness Comes From Good Happenings
Scriptures:
WGM: Matthew 17:20: If you have Faith as small as a mustard seed, nothing shall be imposible unto you.
1 Corinthians 13:13: And now these three remain: faith, hope and love, but the greatest of these is love.
Job 19:25: I know that my Redeemer lives.
WGP: Psalm 133: How good and how pleasant it is for brothern to dwell together in unity!
Isaiah 40:31: They will soar on wings, like eagles.
Matthew 7:7: Ask and it will be given thee.
Ecclesiastes 12:1-7: Remember your creator in the days of your youth.
Our Emblems
Open Holy Bible, Cup Flag, Eagle
Honor Station
Chaplain, Martha, Electa
Colors
Red, White and Blue
Flowers
WGM: Iris, Lily of the Valley, Yellow Rose
WGP: Pink Carnation, Pink Rose
Our Charities
- Passageways
- Danny Hendricks Memorial Scholarship
Our Special Projects
- Spring Charity
- OES Scholarships
- Masonic Youth Organizations
- Membership
- Grand Chapter Session
- New member recognition
- 50 & 75 year member recognition
- Kansas/Nebraska Reunion
- Kansas/Oklahoma Exchange
- KSDS
- Star Gazer
- Alpha Omega
- Tabby Tops and Box Tops
- WGM/WGP Project of Choice
Our Activities
- KS/OK Exchange
- KS/NE Exchange
- Five State Fun Gathering
- “Queen Ester” Branson Bus Trip
- Golf Tournament
Our Songs
WGM:
- My Faith looks Up To Thee
- Proud to be an American
- Onward Christian Soldiers
- Children of the Heavenly Father
- Here I am Lord
- I’m Walking on Sunshine
WGP:
- Crazy Train
- Notre Dame Fight Song
- Amazing Grace
- How Great Thou Art
- Fly Like an Eagle
- God Bless America
- On Eagles Wings
Just for Fun:
WGM: Cats, Panda Bears, Sunflowers, KC Chiefs
WGP: Anything Golf, Notre Dame, Dallas Cowboys