Transcript Program Listing 98 th Annual Grand Session Saturday, July 12

Come Celebrate
th
98 Annual Grand Session
Deborah Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star
Prince Hall Adopted
Pennsylvania
July 14, 2014 - July 16, 2014
Wyndham Grand Hotel
600 Commonwealth Place
Pittsburgh, PA
The Grand Worthy Patron and I invite you to join us at the
Wyndham Grand Hotel to celebrate Deborah’s 98th 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
Grand Worthy Matron
Joseph H. Lee, No. 53
Grand Worthy Patron
Program Listing
98th Annual Grand Session
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Saturday, July 12, 2014
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Executive Board Meeting
Official Opening - Evening Star Chapter
No. 53
Department of Aging Program
Receiving of Grand Chapter Officers,
Past Grands, Visitors, Prince Hall
Family and Most Worshipful Grand
Master
It’s A Soul Train Celebration!
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Sunday, July 13, 2014
Past Grand’s Breakfast
Banquet Honoring District Deputy
Grand Matrons, District Lecturers,
Special Deputy
Honorees:
PGWP Thomas K. Vaughan, Sr.,
No. 84
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PGWP Orlando E. Tuell, No. 56
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Business Meeting
Ways & Means Program
Annual Chapter of Sorrow – First
O.E.S. District Team
Monday, July 14, 2014
Education & Public Relations Program
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Business Meeting
Election & Installation of Officers
Closing of 98th Annual Grand Session
Ardmore
Willow Grove
Hill District
Lansdowne
All Roads Lead to Pittsburgh!
Pre-Registration Information
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Pre-Registration is $45.00
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Pre-Registration Options include:
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On-line registration (information will be provided in future communications)
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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
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Cost: $100 roundtrip
Departing: Saturday, July 12, 2014
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Deposit of $50 required by February 1,
2014
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Balance due by April 18, 2014
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Make check/money order payable to:
Deborah Grand Chapter and forward to
James C. Harris, No. 19, Grand Warder.
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No refunds after May 1, 2014
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First Stop: 5:30 a.m.
Masonic Temple
4301 North Broad Street
Philadelphia
Second Stop: 6:30 a.m.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
King of Prussia
Third Stop: 8:30 a.m.
Days Inn
815 South Eisenhower Blvd.
Middletown, PA (formerly
Best Western Harrisburg Inn &
Suites)
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Returning: Wednesday, July 16, 2014
6:00 p.m.
To reserve your seat, send check/money order payable to Deborah Grand
Chapter to:
James C. Harris, Grand Warder
1514 Ruscomb Street
Philadelphia, 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 Star
Dates: 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
th
98 Annual Grand Session!