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The New Mexico
Rebekah Reporter Editor Barbara Corfield, PPIARA
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New Mexico Reporter
Volume 22 Issue No.1
Jan-Feb 2010

Volume 22

Number 1

New Year—New Leaders

Odd Fellowship in New Mexico has new leadership and for the very first time, all are women. Leading the Grand Lodge is Scharlla Dean of Lovington #44. IOOF; the Rebekah Assembly President is Una Cronoble of Triple Link Rebekah #10 and leading the Grand Encampment is Nita Sue Imel of Deming Encampment # 16.

A celebration of this special year will be held at the Grand Encampment/Mid-Term Sessions of the Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembly in Socorro, April 16-1 8, 2010.
GM Scharlla is also a member of Olive Branch Rebekah Lodge #5, is a Past President of the Rebekah Assembly of New Mexico. and had been a member of the Order for 22 years. She is married to Tylford Dean, PGM and lives in Lovington, NM. President Una spent many years as Advisor for Arkisgo Theta Rho Girls’ Club, served on the JJYC/UNP committee and has been a member of the Rebekahs for 30 years. She is married to Randy Cronoble PG and lives in Rio Rancho, NM. Grand Patriarch Nita has been a member of the order for 50+ years beginning as a Theta Rho. She is a member of Las Cruces #26, IOOF Las Cruces, Deming Rebekah Lodge #7, is a Past President and Past Treasurer of the Rebekah Assembly of New Mexico and is also a Past Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge from the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies. She is married to Henry Imel PGM and lives in Fairacres and Glenwood Springs, NM.

RA Pres/GM Message 2
Gr. Patriarch Message 3
RA Secretary Message 4
Broken Links 5
Lodge News 6-7
Gr. Secretary Message 8-9
From the Editor 10
Calendar of Events 11

Inside This Issue

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The RA President Speaks…….

Happy New Year!! I hope everyone have had a wonderful holiday season and trust your New Year is a celebration filed with much laughter, love and wonderful memories. Since September, I have been to the Rebekah Assembly of Colorado in Colorado Springs and had an enjoyable time meeting new friends, I have made one official visit to Friendship #27 accompanied by Sandi McWatters PP. We had a delightful time with the sisters in Clovis. I am looking forward to visiting all the lodges after the first of the year. Some of the lodges have not responded confirming my visitation and I would appreciate you doing so as soon as possible. If you have any special events or activities, I will try to attend if you give me at least two weeks notice. Congratulations to all the new lodge officers. If I can be of assistance during your term of office, let me know. District Deputy Presidents, good luck with your Installations and remember to call me if you need assistance or unable to fulfill your duties,.
I am wishing all of our sisters and brothers a year filled with friends, good times, health and happiness. In Rebekah love,
Una

Message from the Grand Master

To all the Members in New Mexico:
Happy New Year! I am so very pleased to be your Grand Master and accept the Challenge of being the first female in that office. My program as Grand Master consists of “The Torch" as my emblem. Light the fire—Carry the Torch and be a Torch Bearer! A person who carries a torch brings enlightenment and truth. My Guide is the Holy Bible and my scripture is Psalms 27:1 “The Lord is my light and salvation, Whom shall I fear! The Lord is the strength of my life of Whom I shall be afraid.”
My Aim is to light the Torch spreading the light of Odd Fellowship across the State of New Mexico rebuilding this great Order of Ours.
Challenge: For every member, young and not so young to pick up and carry your own torch spreading the light of Odd Fellowship, adding new members, that this great Order once again may thrive!!
Accept the Challenge!!! Carry the Torch!!
Scharlla

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Parade In Socorro

October 24, Henry and Nita Sue Imel, Grand Patriarch, brought their tractor and wagon to Socorro to participate in the Socorro 49’er celebration parade. Grand Master Scharlla Dean and Rebekah Assembly President Una Cronoble joined the members of Rio Grande Valley Encampment #17 and other visitors on the wagon passing out membership material during the parade on a beautiful fall morning in Socorro. Those riding the wagon pulled by a John Deere tractor driven by Henry Imel PGM were Nita Sue Imel GP, Scharlla Dean, GM, Una Cronoble, RAP, Sandi McWatters PP. Barbara Corfield PPIARA, J L Braught, PGM, Tylford Dean PGM, Bill DeMarco PGM and Queenie Imel (the newest addition to the Imel family). Following in their car was Barbara Cloud NG and Ernie Cloud GW.
A delicious buffet luncheon was enjoyed at the Ranch House restaurant, after which GM Scharlla made her official visit to Rio Grande Lodge #4.

From The Grand Patriarch:
To all Patriarchs, Brothers, and Sisters,
It is Thanksgiving evening as I write this so the first thing that comes to mind is
“Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a very Wonderful New Year to all.”
I hope you are all looking forward to 2010 and facing the New Year with a renewed enthusiasm for your work in your lodges and encampments. This is an opportunity to open your hearts and lodges to invite your community to participate with you in local projects, social events, and youth activities. For example:
Plan to invite friend, family, and neighbors to your installations. Have fun visiting over refreshments after the official ceremonies.
Start now to plan a Valentine party for one of the local nursing homes.
Spring will open the season for youth sports. Contact a local soccer organization and see if there is something your group can do to help out. Maybe they need sponsors but this may be a little too much for you to take on. In that case maybe you could furnish drinks and snacks for games. Whatever you do, take time to get to know the officials, coaches, parents, grandparents, and sponsors. Maybe some of them would make good members; they are active, caring people or they would not be involved in these games.
Above all – make your meetings fun and productive. If there is no reason to attend, members (new or old) won’t.
Patriarchs, the New Year also means it’s time to start making plans to attend Grand Encampment, Friday, April 16, 2010, in Socorro. REMEMBER – You do NOT have to be a Past Chief Patriarch to attend; all Royal Purple Degree members may attend and I encourage you to do so. We will continue to work on improving our ritual work and the way we conduct the meeting and in turn help you improve your meetings. This session we will elect new officers, be prepared to help our goal to continue improving your New Mexico Grand Encampment.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Nita Sue Imel, Grand Patriarch

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From Dee’s Desk
Oh No! It’s Time For That Pesky Report”. It is really that time already. Here is a tip or two: Be sure the auditing committee has all bank statements, check book, warrants and dues receipt book: the report is to include all transactions through December 31. ALL funds are subject to audit.
Fill out your copy of the report first to check for accuracy. Then put those same figures on the report you mail to me.
Finally, don’t forget the signatures and the seal.
We had a wonderful time at Assembly in Lovington. The members of Olive Branch #5 and Lovington Lodge #44 did a superb job taking care of us. Now it is time for all of us to get behind our new leaders and help them during their year. Our President, Una, has refrigerator magnets that are great. The idea is that you buy them for $2.00. Then give them away when you see someone doing an “Act of Random Kindness”. Everyone likes to be recognized once in a while and what better way than to give that person a magnet reminding them of the ARK. And your money will go to a great cause.
Fraternally,
Dee

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From the Editor: Ginny, it is great to hear that you are doing so much better. We have missed your smiling face and look forward to seeing you once again along the Rebekah road, Thanks for your support and confidence as I try to carry on with the high standards you have achieved with the NMRR . I can only hope to do as well. Continue on your path to recovery.

Thanks from Ginny
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Words seem inadequate to thank you for all the cards, calls, and prayers especially this last year. In July I had to go into the hospital and then into a skilled nursing facility for some rehab. I wondered if I would ever get to go home again. Then as I progressed I could see a light at the end of the tunnel. My phone went through the washer so I had to get a new one and of course did not have a clue how to use it. Finally, with plenty of help, I could negotiate through the list of contacts. If you called during that time, I missed it and hope you understand if I didn’t return your call.
Thank you for everything,
Fraternally,
Ginny Simpson, PP

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Max Liebers Honored
Max Liebers PG, member of Harmony #1 IOOF and Triple Link Rebekah #10 was the an honored guest at a special ceremony honoring Veterans on October 26, 2009. Max, a WWII veteran spoke, on his personal experience of the Liberation of 3000 women from the concentration camps and the unbelievable joy of getting to meet one of the survivors of the camp in recent years. The event, sponsored by the Sandoval Masonic Lodge, Rio Rancho, NM, featured all branches of the Military including representatives from the UK. Approximately 70 people were present at the dinner which preceded the ceremony.
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Broken Links

Betty Lindberg,
Betty Lindberg, senior Past President of the Rebekah Assembly, passed away September 29, in Wichita, KS. She served as President in 1958-59. A memorial service was held in Albuquerque on October 17. The RA President and the Past Presidents of Triple Link Rebekah Lodge #10, Betty’s home lodge, conducted a very impressive Rebekah service. Following the service, a luncheon was served to the family and friends at Harmony IOOF #1. She is survived by Tom and Carol Lindberg of Wichita, Dick and Rita Lindberg of Albuquerque, Norma James of Georgetown, TX, a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
“Love was one of their most precious gifts,
They were Rebekahs!”
Nelda L. Bussey, 69, of Clovis, New Mexico passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, NM.
She was a member of the IOOF/Rebekahs Organization.
Nelda L. Bussey is survived by three sons, one daughter, six grand children, two brothers, three sister in laws,
Services will be Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 1:00 pm at the Claunch Community Church, Claunch, NM. .

Robbie Wicker
Robbie Wicker, Past President of the Rebekah Assembly 1975-76, passed away in Clovis, NM on September 19. her services were held in Clovis on September 24. She was a member of Friendship Rebekah Lodge #21 Clovis. She was survived by her brother, one daughter, three sons, 17 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren.

Nelda L. Bussey
Nelda L. Bussey, 69, of Clovis, New Mexico passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, NM. She was a member of the Friendship Rebekah Lodge #21 in Clovis, NM. She was a Past Grand Matriarch of the Ladies Encampment Auxiliary of New Mexico. She is survived by three sons, one daughter, six grand children, two brothers, three sister in laws,

Letres M. Williamson
Letres M. Williamson passed away October 2, 2009 at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Clemons "Otho" Williamson. Survivors include her daughter, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was a member of Sierra Clayton Rebekah Lodge in Clayton, NM and served as Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary Patriarch Militants of New Mexico.

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LODGES IN THE COMMUNITY SEND IN YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS TO SHARE

Harmony #1 IOOF
It's been a great year at Harmony #1 in Albuquerque spending some time earning money ($600.00) and collecting nice clothing and personal care products for the women at A Peaceful Habitation, (APH, Inc.), which is a Christian transitional home and aftercare ministry for women released from prison on parole or probation. The ministry has been in operation for the past two and a half years and has a 4-bedroom house located in the Northeast Heights.
At our Installation of Officers in January, 2009 when in-coming Noble Grand, Barbara Cloud first presented APH, Inc. as her project for the year, the Executive Director, Leticia Chavez-Paulette and one of APH's first graduates spoke to us and gave us a great introduction to APH, Inc. Women who are accepted have an average stay at the house of 6 to 8 months and are provided a quiet, God-centered life in their transition to life beyond the bars of prison. APH provides room and board, bus passes, Bible studies, life-skills courses/workshops, assistance in obtaining needed identification documents (ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, etc.) and referrals to employment. Several women have graduated and are productive citizens, bucking the trend that over 75% of ex-felons return to prison after release. APH helps to provide a Christian foundation on which the women will build to be useful members in society, rather than draining taxpayer funds in the prison setting. Graduates have testified to the love and support they have received at the home and after they have left to start their new lives. Change is hard, but with faith and hope all things are possible, and God has strengthened them to press forward to achieve their goals and begin their new lives.
Harmony members have had several fund raising events to support this worthy project starting with donation tickets being sold on a State Quarter Collection contributed by Ernie Jahn, a Taco Supper in April, 2009, and a Peter Piper Pizza evening in October.
Check out their very interesting website: apeacefulhabitation.org

Triple Link #10
NG Crystal Corfield has kept the lodge busy this year beginning with her “Craftless Craft Sale”. A mail out fundraising to all members– in and out of town. What fun everyone had. Money raised went to Arthritis. In October, we participated in the Macy’s Shop for a Cause” program and the money raised went to support our President Una’s project of the Albuquerque Christian Children’s Home. In November and December we were busy collecting blankets, coats and stocking caps for the Albuquerque Rescue Mission for their homeless shelter. The stocking caps were made by Sister Peggy Dillingham out of leftover yarn. A food drive took place during the holiday season with everyone asked to bring non-perishable goods to the annual Harmony/Triple Link Christmas Dinner, All the foodstuff collected were delivered to the Storehouse Food Bank and the left over Christmas stockings were taken to Joy Junction for the children who are spending the holidays at the shelter. Triple Link wishes everyone a wonderful New Year.

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We hope everyone had a Great Thanksgiving and a Very Merry Christmas, We have plans for a Christmas pot luck and Mildred and Gaylen Brown’s. Members and Guests will exchange Christmas Ornaments. Members are collecting items for the Blue Star
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go to service men and women serving overseas,
Myrtle Shockley is on he mend following her car accident Ruby Brown is continuing to improve from some health issues. We have not elected or appointed a reporter yet. This report is a combined effort by the members.
San Juan Rebekah Lodge #11 members.
We wish everone he very bes in the newyea.

Wanda Scott PP , Friendship #21, Clovis, had a recent hospital stay.
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Frances Snapp, PP, Jurisdictional Lodge, Bard, NM, has had a fall and is in the Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. She has had surgery and needs to be remembered. Information came from Serena Goar RAVP. She is staying in touch with Frances.
Bobbie Madole, Triple Link #10. Albuquerque, has been in the hospital with a number of health issues. She is still under doctors care.
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Opal Braught is doing great after her fall in August. Still doing home therapy, but getting around better each day.
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New address for Vianna Steffens: 517 W. 1490 N #101, Logan, UT 84341
She reports that her mother, Modema Teel is not doing well at all and it is very sad. Also, her husband Jim is down in both knees as well as his back. Let’s keep this family in your prayers!
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Get those cards in the mail and the phones ringing Let these brothers and sisters know how much you care!

Remembering others…...

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Message from the Grand Secretary

I was first elected as the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico, IOOF on Oct 1995. I made my first report to Sovereign Grand Lodge in March 1996. At that time we 23 Odd Fellow Lodges with 387 members and 21 Rebekah Lodges with 96 men & 915 women Rebekahs. Jr Odd Fellows 4 Lodges, with members 28, and Theta Rho Lodges 6 with members 67
Every year at the Midterm meeting in which I am requested to provide the data provided to Sovereign Grand Lodge I have noted our member ship has dropped again. The Rebekahs are not doing any better.
The2008 report to Sovereign Grand Lodge had the same sad results: 14 Odd Fellow Lodge, 230 male & female Odd Fellows; 12 Rebekah Lodges 40 men, 233 women, a total of 273. Our Junior Odd Fellow and Theta Rho Clubs are in much poorer shape. We do not have any active Junior Odd Fellow Lodges. The Theta Rhos have 2 actives clubs with 24 young ladies in membership.
What are you/we going to do? Sit back and expect someone else to do it!
Since 1995 we Odd Fellows have lost 157 members to the many reasons.
1. Dropped for non-payment of dues.
2. Possibly just got fed up and quit,
3. Had their feelings hurt?
4. After trying hard to do it right, and then get criticized.
5. Because you did it different.
6. Because they did it different than A KNOW IT ALL WAY.
7. Transfer,
8. Passing away.
9. Be belittled for wanting to try something.
10. Many changes of “Code of Laws” have taken place, not following them.
11. Not being one of “GOOD OLD BOYS/ONES”
A few years ago I was asked to do some research, on a forthcoming project. After completing the research and in a conversation I made a statement, that if this happened on a specific date, the glory should be different. For this I was accused of running that committee. I have broad shoulders and make it a habit to consider the source, and move on. I would rather help the Order; move on than make a big deal over something like this. Sadly other people get their feelings hurt. They are no longer members of our Order. Yes, Our Order suffered, not those people with wagging tongues.
Are you guilty of any of the following?
1. Pouting
a. if something did not go the way you wanted?
b. wear black to give a impression you are in sorrow, over something,
c. “cold shoulder” someone because they did something in the Order that you were considering on doing!
2. “Bad mouth” someone or something,
3. Balk at “Change”
Not only have the principles of our Order, but the Bible condemned wagging tongues. We take a Oath to practice
Friendship Truth and Love.
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Message from the Grand Secretary...continued

I had decided that if I were reelected. I would in those three years ,do my best to help, and look for ways to increase “Odd Fellowship in New Mexico” With our elections being on the First day of Session and being elected. I made it a point to stir up the Past Grand Masters; Challenging them to try to determine new and different ways, so our Order membership could be turned around.
In session, I challenged those present also, thus a special committee was appointed. That Committees report can be read on pages 38 and 39 of the Journal.
In the past when talking to some prospective member, have you had the same result that I have. You mention “Odd Fellow” and you see a funny look on the prospects face and the interest is lost. Well, I asked the GL Body and got permission to not have the name “Odd Fellow” to be connected with our Order. Yes, I am legal in the way I have done it. Sovereign Grand Lodge now has registered the wording “Three Link Fraternity” The Grand Lodge stationary still has the “I.O.O.F.” in it, but I do not spell out Odd Fellows. It is a watermark in the center of the page.
If we each got one new member, Then, instead of 230 Odd Fellows we would have 460, and we would have 546 Rebekahs.
The Grand Lodge Body agreed that we should spent funds in the Expansion & Development account and try to get members, not stand by and let our Order fail and everything, by Code must go to Sovereign.
IN Friendship Love and Truth
Gaylen L Brown, PGM Grand Secretary
PS The Grand Body has allowed for brochures and membership printing to be done in this Office.

Note from Dee regarding the new Rebekah Charge Books……..
The new Rebekah Charge book inserts have been distributed to all lodges along with the new ritual inserts. I know some of you are having trouble with the charge book inserts not fitting in the binder. I contacted Terry Barrett at SGL and he said that they do fit the binders. I'm not sure what to do at this point. Maybe I can think of something. Dee

Reminder Notice
The annual meeting of the Board of Governors will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2010 in Albuquerque at Mesa #27 100F Hall 2617 Texas NE at 9am. Everyone who cares about our Recreation Area is invited to attend. This is the time the plans for the continued upkeep and improvements of the Campground are formulated and arranged for the year. A luncheon will be served. On Saturday, March 6, 2010, the New Mexico Canton will hold their meeting at Harmony Hall 1101 Indian School Rd. at 1pm. All Chevaliers are invited. The Annual Degree Day for Odd Fellows will follow the Canton Meeting at 4pm. Notify JL Braught if you have candidates.

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From the Editor:
Well, folks, this is our first issue and I hope you have found something that you like. My thanks to Ginny and Dee for getting the subscription list to me so we could proceed the new publication. Thanks also to Triple Link for their support and help in adopting the newspaper as a lodge project so this valuable communication tool could continue sharing the news of New Mexico. A very special thanks to Crystal & Ken Corfield for the use of their Laser printer, to Sandi McWatters and Andy & Kathy Shanley for proofing, folding, stamping, etc and everything else to make sure we meet the mailing deadline.
We have some great plans for the paper with some unique ideas which we hope will encourage participation and increase our subscription list. Subscriptions will remain at $5.00 per year for 6 issues. Each lodge will soon receive a list of the current subscribers in their lodge. Please check the names and addresses to verify that they are correct, return the list to me with a check for the renewals. New members will receive a one year complementary subscription if the names and address are sent to me by the Secretary of the Lodge—be sure to include the name of the sponsor so they can be featured in our “New Members” column.
Our plans are to have several regular columns and encourage everyone to submit information for them. Some of those columns will be in addition to the New Members are: Broken Links, Lodges in the Community, Calendar of Events, Messages from Officers, Committee Chairpersons, Letters to the Editor, etc. Send in your news!!!!
As we being this new year, our resolution is to be the best we can be and to continue the legacy set forth by Ginny these past 16 years. Our wish to each of you is to have a wonderful New Year filled with happiness and good health.
In Rebekah Love,
Barbara

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Calendar of Events
1/14/10 RA President visitation Olive Branch #5
1/19/10 RA President visitation Crescent #3
1/15/10 Thomas Wildey Anniversary of Birth of Founder of Odd Fellowship
1/31/10 Annual Reports Due from all Odd Fellow & Rebekah Lodges
2/2/10 RA Presidents visitation Samaritan #14
2/9/10 RA President visitation Deming #16
2/16/10 RA President visitation Arkisgo Theta Rho #1
2/18/10 RA President visitation Myrtle # 27
2/22/10 RA President visitation San Juan #11
3/1/10 RA President visitation Hope #12
3/3/10 RA President visitation Mountain View #36
3/7/10 Recreation Area Board of Governors Albuquerque
3/13/10 Texas Rebekah Assembly Galveston
3/23/10 Schuyler Colfax Anniversary of the Founder of Rebekah Degree
3/10/10 RA President visitation Carlsbad #13
4/6/10 RA President visitation Triple Link #10
4/16/10 Grand Encampment Socorro
4/17/10 GL/RA Mid-Term Session Socorro
4/24/10 Recreation Area Work Days IOOF Campground
4/26/10 191st Founders Day in North America Anniversary
5/02/10 Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown Arlington, VA
6/26/10 Recreation Area Work Days IOOF Campground
6/30/10 Semi-annual Reports Due from Odd Fellow and Rebekah Lodges
7/23/10 Annual Picnic IOOF Campground
7/30/10 Youth Camporee IOOF Campground
8/13/10 SGL/IARA Youth Day Kansas City, Mo.
8/16/10 SGL/IARA Annual Sessions Kansas City. Mo
9/20/10 158th Anniversary of the Rebekah Degree in North America
9/23/10 NM Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembly Moriarty, NM
Do you want your event listed?? Send it in and we will list it, however we are not responsible for changes and cancellations, so give us plenty of time.

Website
Have you checked the Rebekah Website? If you have not then you are missing something. Web master Nita Sue Imel does a great job of setting this up and continues to up-date as needed. You can check out pictures from Rebekah Assembly and Grand Lodge, Mid-term, Recreation Area, and Parades. Information is also found regarding Scholarships, upcoming events, President and Grand Master Programs. Sooooooo don’t be left behind, come up-to-date and check it out—www.nmrebekahs.org. Thanks, Nita for all you do on the Website for us.

The New Mexico Rebekah Reporter is published 6 times a year. Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, July/Aug, Sept/Oct, and Nov/Dec., with the authority of the Rebekah Assembly of New Mexico-Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The New Mexico Rebekah Reporter is a member of the International Press Association of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Subscriptions are $5.00 yearly. All subscriptions, news, questions and information to Barbara Corfield, Editor, PO Box 9365, Albuquerque, NM 87119-9365. Phone: 505 877-1529, cell 505 326-1873, email barbc1408@msn.com.

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For16 years I was the editor of the New Mexico Rebekah Reporter. And for all those years you, the members, were very supportive. This past year has been extremely difficult in trying to publish a quality paper. And the lack of publications was evident because of my health. When President Una asked me to do it again, I felt as if it was time for me to step down and let someone else be the Editor. My health just won’t permit me to have the responsibility of the paper anymore. I want to encourage everyone to support Barbara Corfield as she takes on the task. She is very capable and I know she will do a good job. Please send your articles to her to let all the subscribers know what you and your lodge are doing. Thank You for 16 wonderful years.

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