Washington Amaranthian Dispatch - December 2021

Washington Amaranthian
              Dispatch
                                 December 2021

Happy Holidays from the Grand Royal Matron! I hope that you have the ability to
be with family and friends during this next month.

We have several events coming down the month.
December 1 – Welcome Court’s official visit
December 3 – Alki’s official Visit
December 4 – Group Meeting (with Ornament exchange)
                     Bremerton’s official visit
December 10 – Pyramid’s official visit
December 14 – Rhododendron meeting and Snowball fight (they have Lincoln’s
snowballs)
I have been able to attend the Thornton McElroy installation. It was a lovely
installation. I have been able to attend all the official visits, except Alpine’s which
has been re-scheduled. I have enjoyed each of them and seeing everyone come out
that feel comfortable doing so. It was interesting that last month in our newsletter
that SK Gary and I had very similar greetings. That was not planned but it was a
laugh that we shared. Thank you all for your support for Gary and I during this
year. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our DRB fundraiser.

Amaranth love,
Heather Hughes, GRM

Honored Ladies and Sir Knights,
I bring you Season Greetings from the East.
I wish I could say to you all, have a very Merry Christmas, and have a Happy New
Year, but as we all know, it is not Politically correct to do so.
The end of the year celebrates the beginning and end of another year. For most of
you this time of year is normally celebrated with family and friends. We all have
our own traditions. For the past 30 years my wife HL Robin’s family met at her
mother’s house where all of her brother and sisters and their kids gathered to eat
and be merry. However with the passing of HL Bernice (Robin’s mother) last June
all of the family has had to make a change of plans. For HL Robin and I, we
gathered for Thanksgiving at the new home of our GRM HL Heather and her
husband (Mike) the GM for a small family together. Since we all travel a lot
together visiting our Subordinate Courts we felt safe doing so. The Turkey was
replaced with Beef Wellington due to HL Heathers allergies and the rest of us
brought side dishes and desserts. Needless to say we all ate way too much and
enjoyed playing cards games and all had a good time.

The Month of December brings new challenges as we continue on with the Official
Visit. I hope that many of you will continue to join us and if needed fill in as pro-
tems. While I am so proud of all of our Subordinate Courts being able to reopen
this year, a few Courts are still struggling to survive and could use our help. If I do
not get a chance to see you in person I want to be politically incorrect and wish you
all a Merry Christmas and for those who celebrate the holidays in a different way, I
wish you all Peace on Earth and Goodwill to all mankind.
Happy Holidays
SK Gary Lewis GRP

Happy Holidays Washington Amaranth

I want to wish everyone a fabulous holiday season. May all your wishes come
true. I look forward to seeing you all soon.

Katey
Grand Associate Matron

The holiday season is a time to reflect upon the past year with friends and family.
One of the most significant things to do is to get in touch with those whom you
have lost connection with. As we get caught up in our day-to-day existence it is too
easy to forget about those who have touched our lives, despite our good intentions.
A simple phone call or a special message in a Christmas card can mean so much to
someone who no longer can get out and about. I wish you all health and happiness
during this busy time of year!

SK Martin Monk

Grand Associate Patron

From the Desk of the Grand Conductress:
Hello Members,
Fall is definitely upon us with the gray skies, rain and wind. I hope all of you are
staying safe during this time and that you had a marvelous Thanksgiving. With
Christmas right around the corner, my family has started the season off with the
tradition of kids, grandkids and great grandkids coming to my home to decorate.
Always great family fun, a lot like the time we are able to spend with our
Amaranth family.
Following are the upcoming opportunities to spend time together:
Dec. 1st     Welcome Official Visit 7:30pm
Dec. 3rd      Alki Official Visit 7:30pm
Dec. 4th   Group 10AM at Alki Christmas party, Ornament exchange
Lunch, Bremerton Official Visit 2pm
Dec. 10th Pyramid Official Visit 8pm
Happy Holidays
Happy New Year
Jan. 8th     Group 10am TBA
Jan. 11th    Rhododendron Official Visit 7pm
Jan. 18th    Alpine Official Visit 7pm

Jan. 23rd Grand Royal Matron’s and Grand Royal Patron’s Reception at
      Alki 1pm
We have had a successful membership program this year with several Courts
initiating. For those that have or will be initiating please send the required
information to me by March 1st to have the names placed in the drawing.
Wishing each of you the Happiest of Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year
Amaranth Love,
HL Joy, Grand Conductress

From the Desk of the Grand Associate Conductress,
       Wishing everyone this Holiday Season days filled with laughter and love.
May your hearts be filled and your stomachs too! Please continue your support of
our courts by attending Official Visits when you can. The fellowship has been a
true blessing in the craziness of our world.
Many blessing to you,
Andrea

Christmas Greetings from the Office of the Grand Secretary,

All Voting members of Grand Court of WA should receive their Grand
Court Packets for March 2022 in the mail over the next few weeks. I have turned
them over to the US Postal Service for delivery.
       The Official Book, Grand Court Bylaw Revisions, Supreme Revisions and
Proceedings are available and I will continue delivering few preordered ones
whose Court Secretaries I haven’t meet up with recently at our next Group meeting
and at any OV’s I am able to attend. I also have dues card for 2022, most of which
are in the hands of our subordinate court secretaries.
       Court Secretaries, I am waiting on the new insurance rate from Supreme and
will be sending out Annual Reports as soon as the files are updated.
      See you soon at the next event on our journey to the new normal. Enjoy your
holiday season and if I don’t see you before Dec 25th, have a very Merry Christmas
and enjoy the month ahead with family, friends love and laughter!

    Kathy Thisted,
    Grand Secretary of Washington

    From the Jr. Has Been,
I thought I'd take a few minutes and pass along my greetings for a wonderful
Christmas and holiday season.
  I hope everyone has a wonderful time visiting with family and friends. Enjoying
the time together and sharing special moments.
 To borrow a phrase from a very well-known movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life." I
think we should all try and live life to the fullest; to love freely and be aware of
those around us who may need our assistance. God Bless.
Bill, Jr. Has Been.

All orders must be in by December 5, 2021

                               Order your Holiday Rum Cakes now
                       Rhododendron Court is selling Holiday Rum Cakes
              Put your order in soon so that we will be able to fill everyone’s needs
                      We have Chocolate or Vanilla Bundt cakes available
                                   In 10 inch and 6 inch sizes

To order cakes contact Rhododendron Courts fundraising committee. Call or send your order
form to either –

Ginny Docker                                 or                     Camille Lowery
253-841-5976                                                        253-770-4321
1415 12th Ave. SE                                                   413 5th St. NW
Puyallup, WA 98372                                                  Puyallup, WA 98371

Members of Rhododendron Court may also take your orders.

Order form-

Name____________________________________________            Court/Lodge______________________

Home Phone______________________________              Cell phone______________________________

CAKE FLAVOR           CAKE SIZE              PRICE          HOW MANY               TOTALS

Chocolate Rum         10 inch Bundt cake     $10.00     X   ___________     =      ____________

Vanilla Rum           10 inch Bundt cake     $10.00     X   ___________     =      ____________

Chocolate Rum         6 inch Bundt cake      $6.00      X   ___________     =      ____________

Vanilla Rum           6 inch Bundt Cake      $6.00      X   ___________     =      ____________

                                                                            Total ______________

Have you ever t houg ht about
                              being a HoBo? W ell her e is
                              your c hanc e….Rhodod end r on
                              Cour t is host ing a nig ht w it h
                              t he “ HoBo’ s” .
                              S at ur d ay, Januar y 2 2 , 2 0 2 2
                              Dinner w ill be f r om 4 p m t o 6
                              pm . Tom f ooler y t o f ollow .
                                Cost f or t he evening is $ 1 2 or
                                2 /2 0 . Com e and join us by t he
f ir e, have a bit e t o eat , r elax and shar e t im e w it h old
f r iend s and m aybe m ak e som e new f r iend s.
Cost um es ar e e spec ially W ELCOME. Ther e just m ig ht
be som et hing spec ial f or t hose in c ost um e. You’ ll just
have t o c om e and see.
For Tic k et s c ont ac t HL Ginny Doc k er 2 5 3 -8 4 1 -5 9 7 6 or
HL Cam ille Low er y 2 5 3 -7 7 0 -4 3 2 1

Please see the attached files to this e-mail for the camp out Flyer
                   and the campsite availability

The article due date for January 2022 Newsletter is December 27, 2021.
                  It is moved because of the Holiday.