THE
GRAND COURT OF WASHINGTON
ORDER OF THE AMARANTH
EXTENDS FRATERNAL GREETINGS
AND CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO THE
NINETY-SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION
“The Treasures of Life”
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
March 13, 14 and 15, 2008
Pasco Red Lion Hotel
2525 N. 20th Avenue
Pasco, WA
509-547-0701
H.L. Kim Knutsen S.K. Roy Plunkett
Grand Royal Matron Grand Royal Patron
H.L. Bonnie McCroskey
Grand Secretary
P.O. Box 12555
Mill Creek, WA 98082-0555
425-337-9448
Grand Court Session/Arrangements
Co-Chairs
H.L. Cathy Groff H.L. Karin Lawson
902 N. Keller 395 W. Old Olympic Hwy
Kennewick, WA 99336 Olympia, WA 98502
509-736-2630 360-867-1885
H.L. Judy Tate
18015 8th Ave. NW
Shoreline, WA 98177
206-546-9409
Thursday, March 13, 2008
FORMAL OPENING
8:30 AM Musical Prelude
9:00 AM Entrance of Grand Marshal
Entrance of Hostess and Host
Entrance of Bible and Wreath
Entrance of Grand Royal Matron and
Grand Royal Patron
Entrance of Supreme Royal Matron and
Supreme Royal Patron
Presentation of Flags
Welcome by Hostess and Host
Credentials Report
Ritualistic Opening
Roll Call of Officers
Escort
Welcome
Communications
Filling Vacancies
Reports
Recess
Noon Luncheon
2:00 PM Entrance of Grand Marshal
Entrance of Hostess and Host
Entrance of Grand Royal Matron and
Grand Royal Patron
Entrance of Supreme Royal Matron and
Supreme Royal Patron
Welcome by Hostess and Host
Reading and Approval of Minutes
Reports Continued
Recess
MASONIC FAMILY NIGHT
6:00 PM Reception Honoring Distinguished Guests
7:00 PM Musical Prelude
7:30 PM Entrance of Grand Marshal
Entrance of Hostess and Host
Entrance of Grand Royal Matron and
Grand Royal Patron
Entrance of Supreme Royal Matron and
Supreme Royal Patron
Welcome by Hostess and Host
MASONIC FAMILY NIGHT — continued
Introduction of Distinguished Guests
Welcome, Responses, Addresses,
Presentations
Friday, March 14, 2008
8:30 AM Musical Prelude
Entrance of Grand Marshal
Entrance of Hostess and Host
Entrance of Grand Royal Matron and
Grand Royal Patron
Entrance of Supreme Royal Matron and
Supreme Royal Patron
Welcome
Reading and Approving of Minutes
Reports Continued
10:00 AM Election of Grand Officers
Recess
Noon Luncheon
1:30 PM Entrance of Grand Marshal
Entrance of Hostess and Host
Entrance of Grand Royal Matron and
Grand Royal Patron
Entrance of Supreme Royal Matron and
Supreme Royal Patron
Welcome by Hostess and Host
Reading and Approving of Minutes
Reports Continued
Business
Necrology
Memorial
Recess
6:00 PM Social Hour
7:00 PM Banquet
Saturday, March 15, 2008
8:30 AM Musical Prelude
9:00 AM Hawaiian Dress (if you choose)***
Entrance of Grand Marshal
Entrance of Hostess and Host
Entrance of Grand Royal Matron and
Grand Royal Patron
Entrance of Supreme Royal Matron and
Supreme Royal Patron
Welcome by Hostess and Host
Escort of those not previously presented
Reports Saturday, March 15, 2008 — continued
Business
Recess
Noon Luncheon Honoring the New Officers
1:00 PM Entrance of Grand Marshal
Entrance of Hostess and Host
Entrance of Grand Royal Matron and
Grand Royal Patron
Entrance of Supreme Royal Matron and
Supreme Royal Patron
Welcome by Hostess and Host
Reports Continued
Business
Recess
*** Dresses must be floor length, men must wear a tuxedo or dark jacket over
Hawaiian shirt and tuxedo or dark pants.
INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS
6:30 PM Musical Prelude
Entrance of Hostess and Host
Entrance of Grand Royal Matron and
Grand Royal Patron
Entrance of Supreme Royal Matron and
Supreme Royal Patron
Welcome by Hostess and Host
Uncrowning
Retiring of 2007-2008 Grand Officers
INTERMISSION
Entrance of Newly Elected and
Appointed Grand Officers
Installation of Grand Officers
Coronation
Presentations
Remarks
Closing
REGISTRATION
H.L. Bernice Wallace
2722 93rd St. Crt. S., Lakewood, WA 98499-4962
253-581-8281
WEDNESDAY, March 12 2 PM—5 PM
THURSDAY, March 13 8 AM—9 AM
12:30 PM—1:30 PM
FRIDAY, March 14 8 AM—9 AM
12:30 PM—1:30 PM
SATURDAY, March 15 8 AM—9 AM
CREDENTIALS
H.L. Lois Smith
19213—1st Ave. W., Bothell, WA 98012-6268
425-672-1130
PRACTICES
WEDNESDAY, March 12
ONLY THOSE WHO ARE SCHEDULED FOR THEIR PRACTICES WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE COURT ROOM DURING THESE HOURS.
7 PM All Grand Elected and Appointed Officers, Royal Matrons and Royal Patrons
8 PM Crowning: Grand Royal Matron, Grand Royal Patron, Grand Marshals, Grand Conductresses, Grand Standard Bearer, Grand Crown Bearer, Grand Sword Bearer, Grand Page
9 PM Necrology: See above list plus Royal Matrons, Royal Patrons or their representatives
9:30 PM Pages: Grand Page, Associate Matrons
From the Grand Lecturer
To all Assistant Grand Lecturers: Please be prepared to assist at all Grand Court practices.
MEALS
Wednesday, March 12 12 noon Lane Clausen
The Collectables 360-352-2905
Thursday, March 13 12 noon Jennifer McGilvery
The Funtastics 425-471-1498
Friday, March 14 12 noon Mary Strous
360-802-0670
Friday, March 14 6 PM Judy Tate
M & M’s 206-546-9409
Saturday, March 15 12 noon Cathy Groff
Enchanted Butterflies & Dreamweavers 509-736- 2630
GENERAL INFORMATION
Your 2008 dues card must be presented to the Registration and Credentials Committees as well as upon entering the Grand Court Session.
Royal Matrons and Royal Patrons: Royal Matrons please bring your crowns; Royal Patrons, please bring your swords. If the Royal Matron and/or Royal Patron of your Court is unable to attend Grand Court for the Necrology on Friday, March 14th, please be sure your Associate Matron and/or Associate Patron or a Past Royal Matron and/or past Royal Patron is asked to represent the Court during the Necrology ceremony. The representing Royal Matron shall wear a crown during the Necrology ceremony.
Grand Officers: Please memorize the charge for your Grand Court Office. If you are unable to attend the Grand Court Session, please notify the Grand Royal Matron no later than February 11, 2008. Turn in your Officer jewel to the Chairman of Trustees by Saturday morning, March 15, 2008.
Grand Floor Officers: Honored Ladies, please wear your official Grand Officer dress and gloves. White dresses are to be worn for Necrology and Memorial on Friday. Sir Knights, please wear your black tuxedos and vest.
Committee Chairs: Please have a copy of your report in your possession at all times during the Session so when called upon to give your report, you can do. Keep your report from 3 — 5 minutes in length. A full copy of your report must be in the hands of H.L. Virginia Anicker, the Addresses and Distributions Chair, and the Grand Secretary no later than February 15, 2008, if applicable. However, all reports must be on the Grand Secretary’s desk no later than the start of the Thursday morning session. An additional copy of your report is to be sent to the Grand Secretary by snail mail, computer disc or E-mail (grandsecywa@msn.com). Please use Ariel font #11 for reports.
Subordinate Court Secretaries: Please send the names of your deceased members to the Grand Secretary no later than March 1, 2008. Additional names may be added by contacting the Grand Secretary and H.L. Ramona McNeil, Chair, Necrology.
SPECIAL INVITATIONS
H.L. Kim and S.K. Roy invite all Grand Royal Matrons, Grand Royal Patrons, Supreme Officers, Past Supreme Royal Matrons, Past Supreme Royal Patrons and Grand Representatives to Washington to share the Throne.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Reservations should be made directly with the Pasco Red Lion Hotel by February 26, 2008. Room rates are $99.00 plus tax. Be sure to mention Amaranth for the special rate.