A Simple Act of Kindness has the most profound loving effect
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Our Year 2025
Theme: Acts of Kindness – The Power of Small Gestures
Motto: A Simple Act of Kindness has the most profound loving effect
WGM Scriptures:
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another as God in Christ forgave you (Ephesian 4:32)
God’s kindness is great and everlasting. God is kind to the ignorant and wayward, to the ungrateful and evil.(Heb: 5:2 & Joel 2:13)
WGP Scripture:
Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. (Matthew 2:2)
WGM Colors: Different shades of Green, Blue and Purple. WGP Colors: Black and Gold
Flowers: Roses, Lilies and Hibiscus. Emblems: Heart-Shaped Figurines
WGM Songs: Kindness (Steven Curtis Chapman), You raise me up (Josh Groman), We are the World (various artists), Wind beneath my Wings (Bette Midler), Lift me up (Rihanna)
WGP Songs: With a Little Help from My Friends (The Beatles), Stars and Stripes Forever (John Philip Sousa)
Opening Ode: With a Little Help from My Friends (excerpt) Song by The Beatles ‧ 1967
What would you think if I sang out of tune?
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
And I'll try not to sing out of key
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mmm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Ooh, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Closing Ode: Try a Little Kindness (First 2 verses) Song by Glen Campbell 1967
If you see your brother standing by the road
With a heavy load from the seeds he sowed
And if you see your sister falling by the way
Just stop and say, "You're going the wrong way"
You've got to try a little kindness
Yes, show a little kindness
Just shine your light for everyone to see
And if you try a little kindness
Then you'll overlook the blindness
Of narrow-minded people on the narrow-minded streets
Special Project: Autism, Regenerative Medicine
Our Logo: The heart shaped handshake is a symbol of kindness and love. Across the fingers is the ensuing year and the flag of the District of Columbia (derived from the Coat of Arms of George Washington’s Family since the 12th Century). The Eastern Star symbol is also included with our statement “Be Kind.” All of which is encapsulated within a circle symbolizing the world, in which we desire to spread kindness throughout.
Grand Family
Worthy Grand Matron.......………..………………………..Agatha W. Parkinson, PM
Worthy Grand Patron ...........…………………….………..Bernard J. “Bud” Michels, PP
Associate Grand Matron.....……………………..…………Nancy-Hope Dehlinger, PGM
Associate Grand Patron.........………………………………Burton S. Levy, PP
Grand Secretary (Pro Tempore).………………………….Marilyn Haroutunian, PGM
Grand Treasurer...............………....………………………Robert M. “Bob” Starr, PGP
Grand Conductress (Pro Tempore)………………………Kathleen “Kathy” Masonis, PM
Assoc. Grand Conductress (Pro Tempore)……………Lisa Gittens-Robinson, PM
Grand Trustee (Yr1 - Chair)......................…….…....Lynda Jo Kinder, PGM
Grand Trustee (Yr2)....................……………….………Burton S. Levy, PP
Grand Trustee (Yr3)...................………...…….……….Commer D. Thornley, PGP
Grand Chaplain...........…......…..….……………………..Rebecca “Becky” Kahn, PM
Grand Lecturer.............…….……………………......…...Nola Mahaney, PM
Grand Marshal...............…….……………….….…………Christopher K. “Chip” Mahaney, PP
Grand Organist.............….……..…..……….….…………Elizabeth R. “Randi” Virts, PM
Grand Adah…………………………….……………..…………Henrietta Karefa-Smart, PM
Grand Ruth..................……......…..…………….….……Rita E. Michels, PM
Grand Esther...............……..….…..………………..……Priscilla L. Bacon, PM
Grand Martha.................……...….…………………..…Lena Kahn, PM
Grand Electa.................……....………………………….Elizabeth L. Dixon, PM
Grand Warder................….....………………………….Christopher U. Burkett, WP
Grand Sentinel...................…....…………………...….Luis Cisneros, PP
Poet Laureate to the Grand Chapte……………….…William T. “Bill” Masonis, PM
Advisor to the WGM.........……..…………………….…Vie Auber, PGM
Grand Secretaries Emeritae Grand Treasurer and Grand Webmaster Emeritus
Dorothy L. Todd, PGM Leonard L. Merryman, PGP
Dorothy S. Thornley, PGM
Grand Lecturer Emeritus
Nancy-Hope Dehlinger, PGM
GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER APPOINTMENTS 2024-2027
Member, Celebrations in Washington, DC Committee…Beverly J. Gurner, GGCCM
Member, Membership Committee……………………………….Fletcher S. Johnston, GGCCM
Member, Regenerative Medicine Committee………………. Irene C. Stadick, GGCCM
Member, Youth Committee…………………………………………. Marie G. Johnston, GGCCM
International Headquarters Administrator……………………Lawrence von Weigel, GGCCM
Members Receiving General Grand Chapter Appointments in Other Jurisdictions 2024-2027
Right Worthy Grand Secretary………………………………………Kelly L. O’Malley, RWGS (VA)
Member, ESTARL Committee……………………………………….Shawn M. Garren, GGCCM (MD)