Shelbina Chapter #159 OES held a stated meeting on Wednesday, March 8. 2023, with 8 officers and guests present. Chapter opened in regular form with Linda Sorrell, WM, presiding. Other officers present were Jim Sorrell, WP; Beverly Hipkins, AM Pro Tem; Lois Turner, Secy; Linda Cullifer, Cond. Pro Tem; Jessie Sizemore, Chaplain Pro Tem; Mark Sizemore, Warder and Ron Kribbs, Sentinel Pro Tem. All present repeated the Pledge of Allegiance.
Distinguished members introduced were Beverly Hipkins, DDGM of the 6th Dist and Linda Sorrell, Shelbina #159. Grand Representative of South Carolina. Other guest was Ron Kribbs, PP, Cairo #180.
Minutes of the meeting of Feb. 22 was read and approved. A letter was read from the Parents of the Paris High School Senior Class of 2023. Pancake and Sausage day will be March 18. Members will meet at the hall on March 16 at 10:00 to clean.
The chapter will serve the 10th Dist. Masonic dinner om Thursday, March 30, at 6:30. A birthday was observed by Beverly Hipkins. On March 2, Beverly Hipkins, Lois Turner, and Jim and Linda Sorrell attended the DDGM Official Visit at Cairo #180.
There will be a celebration of the 80th birthday of Joyce Smith on April 23, at the Cairo Christian Church at 3:00. Members were reminded of breakfast at Cairo on March 11 and the appreciation dinner at Lighthouse #194 on March 25 at 5:30.
Chapter closed in regular form. Members retired to the dining room for refreshments of raw apple cake and ice cream furnished by Linda Cullifer. Refreshment committee for March 22 will be Beverly Hipkins and Mark Sizemore.
Dues for 2023 are $34.60 and may be mailed to Lois Turner, P O Box 116. Clarence, MO 63437. Dues are past due on April 1.
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