Dec 12, 2020

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

Re: COVID-19

See the latest letter regarding COVID-19 from WGM Susan

WGM COVID Dec update

Please stay safe.

Meetings and all chapter activities continue to be cancelled until further notice. Please ensure you are following all government guidelines. If you are not comfortable attending an event or meeting, once they are allowed, do not attend. Attendance is optional.

Susan MacArthur

Worthy Grand Matron

Grand Chapter of Alberta. O.E.S.

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YOU have reduced the rate of membership decline in 2019 with your dedication and efforts.
2019 had the lowest net loss since 1983. Twenty-one (21) chapters brought in new members this past year.
Fantastic job! Thank you for your efforts!
Let’s keep this moving in the same positive direction and strive for an even lower net loss in 2020.

AWARD WINNERS

The Per Capita donations to the OES Foundation:
Highest per capita $2050.00 - Victoria Chapter No. 14
Highest individual $44.56 - Victoria Chapter No. 14
Runner up $19.48 - Forestburg No. 54

Membership and Promotion Committee Awards:

Chapter Growth Award to Elizabeth Trapp No. 138 who initiated four new members in 2019 which was a 6.8% increase over their 2018 numbers.
Graham-Astle Award to Edith Cavell No. 25 who initiated seven new members in 2019.
In second place there was a tie with four new members in each of Edmonton No. 19 and Elizabeth Trapp No. 138.

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Be a little kinder than you have to

The 2019-2020 Worthy Grand Matron's personal project is:

Service Dogs

Donations should be sent to Janet van Vierssen Trip 304 Pump Hill Cres SW Calgary AB T2V 4M1. Cheques can be made payable to "Worthy Grand Matrons Project - 2020" or
"AB Guide Dogs" (put "WGM 2020" on the memo line)