Events of 2010-2011
Saturday, November 6, 2010 Success Chapter #87 had their installation of officers. It was a open installation. There was a few that got installed at a later date. It turn out to be a very nice day. We had 53 attend the installation. After the installation of officers we retired into the fellowship hall for a wonderful meal that was prepared by the chapter members. We had smoked brisket with side dishes and deserts. It was very tasty. The Star Builder Club raised $142.00 for the chapter in donations. Sister Louise won the smoker and $25.00 gift card for Wal-Mart. Everyone seem to have a real good time. We are are very proud to be members of the Order of the Eastern Star. There were members from Erie Star, Hanson, Iberia, Lebanon, Macks Creek, Success and Rolla Chapter. Also attended was Waynesville DeMolay and Pulaski County Rainbow. Other body members such as Amaranth from Eternal Court in Rolla, Masons from Richland, Rolla, Waynesville, Iberia, Macks Creek, and Lin Creek. We also had members from Scottish Rite, Shrine and York Rite that attended. Below are some photos of our event.
Kelly Hill, Worthy Matron and Gerald Hill, Worthy Patron
2010-2011 Officers: Worthy Matron Kelly Hill, Worthy Patron Gerald Hill, Associate Matron Sonja Evans, Secretary Marla Driver, Treasure Kathy Thybony, Conductress Brenda Brandon, Associate Conductress Linda Shivers, Chaplain Jessie Gilbert, Marshal Janice Sherman, Organist Wilma Oursbourn, Adah Louise York, Ruth Neva Hicks, Martha Bessie Peterson, Electa Claudette Miller, Warder Sandra Watkins, Sentinel Earl Brandon.
December 4, 2010 We had our Christmas Party with some of our neighboring Chapter members in our district. No one left hungry because of our Christmas feast with turkey and all the trimmings. Worthy Patron Gerald Hill read the story of Crossy and Lefty while we exchanged our gifts back and forth. We had a lot of laughs that night. We also sung Christmas songs to. Below are a few photo's from our Christmas Party.
Here are some of the ladies that helped the Worthy Matron Kelly Hill and Worthy Patron Gerald Hill which was also there to decorate for our Christmas Party. On the left in blue is Secretary, Marla Driver, to the right of her next to the tree is Electa, Claudette Miller, Adah, Louise York, Associate Matron, Sonja Evans and Esther, Sue Beattie. Thank you ladies for help us to decorate.
Our finished tree.
Above are some of our members of Success Chapter on the left Kelly Hill ,Worthy Matron; Louise York, Adah; Janice Sherman; Marshal and Neva Hicks; Ruth.
Our January 6th meeting everyone had lots of laughter and good old fashion visiting during our refreshments. Our theme was Country Fixins. We had beans and ham, fried taters, chicken dumplings, cornbread and biscuits, salad, cherry cobbler with ice cream, cake and more. Know one left hungry! We forgot to take photo's but the decoration was really nice. We had burlap table covers with red checkered runners and lots of antiques. I am very proud of our chapter for the wonderful dinner and decorations. We also took up a collection for the Domestic Violence Shelter in Waynesville, Mo. It provides safe shelter and resources for battered women and children. January 7, 2011 the Worthy Matron delivered the goods to the shelter. Below is a photo of that. Thank you Success Chapter...
Below are some photo's of our March Meeting. We celebrated St. Patrick's Day, Birthdays and Initiated a new member into our Order. Our food theme was Irish food. Everyone had a great time with lots of visiting. We also had visitors from Iberia, Lebanon, Rolla, and Waynesville. March 6th a bunch of the members went to Sister Louise church for Statewide go to church Sunday. Everyone had a great time.
Thursday March 3, 2011 We celebrated birthdays and St. Patrick's Day. We also Initated a new member into our order Sister DawnElyn Schneider. Sister Beth from Hanson Chapter won the jar of jelly candy. Congratulations! Below are a few photo's of that event.
Birthday Boy Cecil Morehouse which was welcome into our chapter as a new member in February.
Birthday Girl Kathy Thybony
On the left DawnwElyn Schneider. Who was initiated into our Order that night and the Birthday Girl Wilma Oursbourn.
Wednesday March 9, 2011 we held a soup, Chili, salad and dessert dinner at Richland Masonic Lodge to raise $71.00 for MOCHIP. We all had a great time and lots of food. Below are a few photo's of the event.
Here are a few of our members on left Sister Neva Hicks, Sister Jessie Gilbert, Sister Louise York, Sister Claudette Miller and Sister Sister Linda Shivers. There was also WP Gerald Hill, WM Kelly Hill, Sister Sonja Evans, Sister Marla Driver, Brother Cecil Morehouse, Sister Wilma Oursbourn, Sister DawnElyn Schneider, Sister Sandra Watkins, Sister Brenda Brandon and Sister Kathy Thybony.
WP Gerald Hill, Brother Bob Evans waving and Sister Sonja Evans. The rest in photo's are Some of the Mason's.
Here are some of the members joining in the food with the Masons.
Below are some photos of 2011 School of Instruction held at Lebanon Chapter, Lebanon, Mo.
Left to right DDGM Thea Roberts and her escort Ted Roberts. Kelly Hill, WM escorting WGP Bill George. WGM Linda Wilson and escort Gerald Hill, WP.
50 year members from the 13th District with the WGM and WGP.
WP Gerald Hill and WM Kelly Hill
Left to right Worthy Matrons: Kelly Hill Success, Louise Willis Macks Creek, Janice Morgan Lebanon, Joyce Beabout Iberia, Cheryl Blosser Hanson, Mary Pitman. WGM Linda Wilson, DDGM Thea Roberts, WGP Bill George. Worthy Patrons: Ted Roberts Hanson, Mark Beabout Iberia, Carlon Clopp Macks Creek and Gerald Hill Success.
Sunday, April 3, 2011 Success Chapter members were invited to have brunch with the Pulaski County Shrine Ladies. We told a little about our organization as did others. We had a great time. Below is a group photo at the event.
Thursday April 7, 2011 we had a Easter Feast and celebrated a birthday. We also honored 25 plus year members. These are only a few of the members. We all had a fun evening. Below is a few photo's.
Sister Jessie Gilbert our Birthday girl!
Thursday May 5, 2011 we had a fiesta honoring our local Masons and Masonic Youth Group. We had 42 attendance 24 Ladies, 9 Masons and 9 Rainbow and DeMolay. We also celebrate Sister Marla Driver and Sister Linda Shivers Birthday and honored the mothers with a red rose. It was a special night. We initiated a new member into our order Dr. Michael Sherman. Congrats Brother Michael! Waynesville DeMolay John won the jar of M&M. Congratulations! Below are a few photo's of the events.
Birthday Girls Dance
Birthday Girls Sister Marla and Sister Linda...
Some of the Success Chapter members and the masons with their Quack Quack...
Some of the Success Chapter members and Masonic Youth Groups.
Worthy Matron Kelly Hill handing the Masonic Youth Group with a donation from Success Chapter.
Here are some of the ladies with their roses.
Worthy Patron Gerald Hill handing out roses to the Ladies for Mother's Day.
Saturday May 21, 2011 Star Builder Club had a Multi-Family yard sale /Bake sale to raise $485.30 for the Chapter. Thanks to all the goodies brought and labor that the members did that day. We had lots of laughter and met wonderful people from around the community. Our sale was a Big Success! Thank you all!
Sunday May 22, 2011 It was a wonderful day, Some of the Success Chapter members got together and went to Sister Louise Church again. Due to the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron were not able to attend the first time because they had to be out of state. The members wanted to go again when Kelly and Gerald got back. So we all met at Bethlehem Baptist Church. We all had a great time. It is really a beautiful country church and the members made us feel welcome. The church had a wonderful dinner afterwards. Thank you Success Chapter members for wanting to do this again with us after we got back. It really meant alot to us. You guys are the best.
Tuesday May 24, 2011 Success Chapter #87 of Richland, Mo. took up a donation of non-perishable food to be taken to Laclede Lodge. Which was sponsoring a food drive for the Valley of Joplin Scottish Rite in Joplin, Mo. The Valley of Joplin was providing meals for the volunteers and relief workers. Thank you for all your donations! Below is a photo of our collection. Our Hearts and Prayers are with you Joplin. God Bless all of you......
Below is a photo of our collection of Mickey's that we have been collecting to take to Missouri Grand Chapter in October. The Mickey's will be donated to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. When there is a accident or a call on a bad situation and children are involved they will be given a Mickey to help calm them and to alleviate their fears. So if you have any you would like to donate please email us for our address for you to send it to or if you would like to drop it off at our chapter.
Thursday June 2, 2011 was Success Friendship Night. We all had a blast in the past. For refreshment we had barbeque with lots of side dishes and desserts. Of course we couldn't have a barbeque without ants and ice cream blow bubbles. We also honored the fathers with baseball bats filled with goodies. We also had a candidate to initiate that night. We had guests from other chapters to share in friendship. There was alot of laughter and fun that evening. Star Builder Club also raised $150.00 for the Richland Care Center in Richland for there recreation activities. We will present them with a check on September 3, 2011. Our meeting was a real good one. We initiated a new member and celebrated friendship. Everyone was presented a bag of marbles and Gerald read a story of how to keep your marbles from slipping away. We also had to guess how many bubble gum balls in a jar. Congratulation Sister Jessie on winning the Bubble gum balls. Below are photos of the events.
You better hurry and eat your food here comes the ants.
I will take some of this and that!
Worthy Matron Kelly presenting one of the fathers with a baseball bat filled with goodies. Happy Father's Day.
I give a thumbs up on this Friendship Night!
Sister Jessie telling us a story before grace....
Always the last one at the table....
You talking to me!
Saturday June 4, 2011 Success Chapter went to Sister Josephine Brandon's home to honor her with her 50 year membership into the Order of the Eastern Star. Congratulations Sister Josephine. Below are a few photo's taken of the event.
Worthy Patron Gerald Hill, Sister Josephine Brandon and Worthy Matron Kelly Hill. Here we are honoring Sister Josephine with a certificate of appreciation from Success Chapter.
Sister Brenda Brandon daughter-in-law, Sister Josephine and son Brother Earl Brandon pinning his mothers 50 year membership pin on.
Brother Earl Brandon, Sister Brenda Brandon, Sister Josephine Brandon, Worthy Matron Kelly Hill, Sister Claudette Miller, Sister Janice Sherman, and Worthy Patron Gerald Hill kneeling. Sister Josephine is holding her 50 year certificate from the Grand Chapter and wearing her 50-year pin.
Monday, June 13, 2011 Success Chapter took a collection of donated clothing, house goods and etc.. to D.A.V. Thrift shop in Waynesville.
Saturday June 18, 2011 Richland Lodge #385 and Waynesville Lodge #375 hosted a MOCHIP at Municipal Center in St. Robert, Mo. Success Chapter members Sister Kelly Hill, WM; Brother Gerald Hill, WP; Sister Sue Beattie, Esther; Sister Janice Sherman; Marshal and Brother Michael Sherman volunteered in many stations. Below are a few photo's.
Monday, July 25, 2011 Macks Creek Hillbilly friendship. Below are a few photo's!
On left is Brother Gerald and Sister Kelly Hill. On right is Sister Marla Driver and her friend.
On left is Sister Louise York
On right is Sister Jessie Gilbert.
On September 3, 2011, Success Chapter #87 Order of the
Eastern Star presented a check for $150.00 to Richland Care Center for
the residents recreation needs. From left to right: Gerald Hill, Worthy
Patron; Kay Smith, Care Center Administrator; Kelly Hill, Worthy Matron;
Jessie Gilbert, Past Grand Matron of Missouri; and Marla Driver,
Secretary.
Sunday October 2, 2011 the Order of the Eastern Star shared in the celebration with friends and family of Sister Louise and Kenneth York of celebrating their 60th Anniversary. Happy Anniversary to the young couple. Below is a photo for some of the Eastern Star members that attended.
From left to right in first row in center is the anniversary couple Sister Louise York Success Chapter and Kenneth York Richland lodge. Sister Sonja Evans Success Chapter, Sister Marla Driver Success Chapter, Sister Wilma Oursbourn Success Chapter, Sister Betty Attarberry from Hanson Chapter, Sister Jessie Gilbert Success Chapter, Sister Dawnelyn Schneider Success Chapter, Sister Mary Southard Success Chapter, Leonard Attarberry Richland Lodge, Sister Marleen Brown Success Chapter, Brother Gary Brown Success Chapter and Richland Lodge, Brother Gerald Hill Success Chapter and Richland Lodge and Sister Kelly Hill Success Chapter.
Thursday October 6, 2011 we celebrated fall with German food as our meal. The food was fantastic. All of Success Chapter out did their selves. We also had a really nice turn out with a count of 29 members. We had members from Plato Chapter, Rolla Chapter, Macks Creek Chapter, Hanson Chapter and Iberia Chapter. Below are some photo's donated by Brother Jim Stephenson, PP of Rolla Chapter.
We are so honored we received the Missouri Traveling Star Plaque at our October meeting from Plato Chapter. It started out from Mary S. Houston #186 and has traveled to Ava #47, Mountain Grove #29, West Plains #193, Gainesville #432, Theodosia #130 and now to our chapter Success #87. Below is a photo of it.
Worthy Matron going out speech:
It has been an honor to have served as your worthy
matron. This year could have not been such a success without all of your
support and dedication to our order. It has been a really busy year and
the fun and fellowship we have shared I will always cherish. During the
year we took up a collection of food, toys, and hygiene products for the
Domestic Violence Shelter in Waynesville. We did a fund raiser for
Missouri Child Identification and Protection Program. We also had
volunteers from our chapter participate in both MoChip events that
Richland and Waynesville Lodges hosted in our area. We attended the
school of instruction and all of you did a beautiful job. We honored the
masons and youth groups with a special dinner and gifts. We also donated
a love gift to our local Rainbow Girls and Demolay Boys. We had a yard
sale to raise money for our chapter. When we heard about the terrible
tornado that hit Joplin we immediately collected nonperishable food and
medical supplies. Our Worthy Patron Brother Gerald Hill took the items
to Laclede Lodge who was sponsoring a food drive for the Valley of
Joplin. We collected stuffed Mickey Mouse’s which were donated to the
Missouri Highway Patrol to help comfort children. We did a fund raiser
for Richland Care Center to help with the resident’s recreation needs
and we also donated goods to the Disabled American Veterans. This is
just a few things that we have done this year. I want you to know each
of you mean the world to me and that I love you all. Thank You for all
your support and dedication.