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The New Mexico
Rebekah Reporter Editor Barbara Corfield, PPIARA
www.nmrebekahs.org
Volume 22 Issue 2
March/April 2010

Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) / APRIL’S 16th & 17th, 2010 SESSIONS hosted by / Rio Grande Valley Encampment No.18 & Rio Grande Odd Fellows Lodge No.11 / Socorro, New Mexico
ENCAMPMENT	ODD FELLOWS	REBEKAHS	Host Chairman
www.ioofNM.org	www.ioofNM.org	www.NMrebekahs.org	William R. (Bill) DeMarco / 1000 Walkway Place / Socorro, NM 87801-4741 / Phone: 575.835.2007 / E-Mail: demarco@sdc.org

The officers and members of Socorro’s Rio Grande Valley Encampment No.18 and Rio Grande Odd Fellows Lodge No.11 cordially invite all Encampment Patriarchs to attend their Grand Encampment Session Friday, April 16th and the members of Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembly to attend their Mid-Term Sessions Saturday, April 17th in centrally located Socorro, New Mexico.
For current Sessions information or additional forms visit www.ioofNM.org or www.NMrebekahs.org. For Information about Socorro visit www.socorroNM.gov (City) and www.socorro-NM.com (Chamber of Commerce).

Hope to see all of you in beautiful Mid-town Socorro, NM, USA!!!!!!!!!

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The President speaks……...

ARK
Act
Of
Random
Kindness!

Hello Sisters and Brothers:
My traveling companion, Sister Kathy Shanley, PP and I went to Lovington to visit Olive Branch # 5 on January 14, 2010. We stayed at the Lovington Inn and met everyone at the Pioneer Steak House for dinner preceding their regular meeting. This being their first meeting after Installation of Officers, the Conductor, Angela Eubanks, did an excellent job on the introductions. Sister Kathy and I were on the road again headed to Crescent #3 in Hobbs. We left late Monday , the 18th, which was a good thing as we missed the snow storm. After a lunch at the Ranchers Steak House, we had a very good meeting. They presented my program in a very unique way. Check the Calendar of events for my future visits and plan to attend if possible.
Remember, sisters and brothers, if you need more supplies, just let me know. The Crochet Emblem Picture is to benefit our Rebekah Assembly. The tickets are $1.00 or 6 for $5.00. Sell to your members or your lodge can buy them. Think what a beautiful asset this would be to display in your lodge. The little Beehive banks are to be used in your lodge to raise funds for the Bettye Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund. The little magnets sell for $2.00 each and are a part of my Community Project—The Albuquerque Children’s Christian Home. These children are not only from Albuquerque, but from all over the state. Remember the Noah’s Ark Report—for example, I gave one to a young lady in Staples in Hobbs. I needed to use a stapler and let me use one at no charge. When I gave it to her, I thanked her for her Act of Random Kindness.
The Officers dress I have chosen is back in the spring Anthony Richard’s catalog—#056973 –Blue 08. In case you still need to order your dress, you can order on the internet at www. amerimark.com or by phone 1-800-359-5933.
It is a great time to be a Rebekah!!
Una

From the Grand Master…...

Broken Links

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Melvin M. Goar
Melvin M Goar, 80, husband of RAVP Serena Goar, passed
Away peacefully at his daughters’ home in Napa, California on
Thursday, January 21, 2010 surrounded by his devoted wife,
Serena and his family. Melvin was a loving and dedicated husband
Father, grandfather and great grandfather. He owned Chevron
Stations in Portales and Clovis before owning and operating
Melvin’s Body Shop and Mitchell Street Auto. He was partners
In Clovis Auto Mart and Art Jones Auto Sales until his death.
Melvin joined the IOOF Clovis Lodge #31 on April 13, 1972,
Served at PG in 1982 and 1985. He was also a member of the United Methodist church in Tucumcari. He is survived by his wife Serena, daughters Nita Peck, Sheila Ticen, Jill Maramonte, and step-son Roy McDonald, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorial services were held at the Center Street United Methodist Church in Tucumcari on Saturday, January 30 with Internment in Portales, NM Odd Fellow services were
Conducted by the members of Lovington IOOF #44.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggested a donation to the IOOF Scholarship fund.

Joann Metz
Elizabeth “Joann” Metz, 77, passed away Sunday, Dec 13, 2009
Passed away in a nursing home in Hobbs. She was a initiated into Crescent
Rebekah Lodge #3 on 3/18/75 and became a PNG on 1/17/1984. She held
Every office in the lodge and was a A long-time advisor to Black Gold
Theta Rho in Hobbs. She is survived by her husband Bob, her daughter
Joanna Cotz, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services
Were held Monday, December 21 in Hobbs. Rebekah services were conducted by the members of Crescent Rebekah Lodge #3.
** Note: Word was received that on January 20, 2010 that Joann’s husband Bob passed away suddenly. Their daughter, Joanna was a member of Black Gold Theta Rho years ago. Bob was not an Odd Fellow, but supported both Joann and Joanna in their lodge and club activities,
Thanks to Wanda Wheeler for this information.

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Bettye Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund

D.D. Monroe
Bettye Miller and Gertrude Crume, three dedicated
Members devoted to the principles of our Order!!!

The Idea for a Rebekah Assembly scholarship fund was introduced in 1983, researched in 1984 and established in 1985. One of the sisters on the original committee was Bettye Miller of Jal NM, a long time Advisor of Theta Rho and member of the JJYC. Her dream was to have a scholarship program to insure a future education for both young people and for Rebekahs who may be in a position of having to go back to work. Before the scholarship was adopted by the Rebekah Assembly, sister Bettye passed away. It was only fitting that our scholarship be named in her honor.
Another of our dedicated Rebekahs who also served many years on this committee, Sister Gertrude Crume, PP, a retired teacher, left a sizable bequest to the Scholarship fund. Her devotion to education has helped to insure the future of this fund.
Our Assembly can be very proud that we have been able to award one to two scholarships each year since 1985 and have helped so many students to further their education. We offer scholarships for four year schools as well as vocational/trade schools.
This committee is very grateful that our Assembly President has chosen as one of her projects this year is to have each lodge donate funds to the Bettye Miller Scholarship. We are asking the lodges to get the word out to members, families, friends and schools in their communities to contact Kathy Shanley at 36 Roach Rd., Stanley, NM 87056-9752 or go online to the Rebekah Assembly website www.nmrebekahs.org for more information or to obtain an application

D.D. Monroe Scholarship

SGL/IARA News and Notices

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Proclamations
From the Sovereign Grand Master
March 23: Schuyler Colfax Day—to celebrate the birthday of the founder of the Rebekah Degree—Lodges are encouraged to have a “Colfax Class” of new members initiated in the honor of Brother Colfax.
March is designated as Arthritis Month to encourage all lodges to have a fund raising event to support this worthy cause in the search to find a cure for this disease that affects so many of our members, friends and families.
April 30-May 30—77th IOOF Pilgrimage to the Tomb of he Unknowns, Arlington, Va. Registration deadline for Hotel and Mt Vernon Tours—March 26. Deadline for Banquet—April 16.
May 15&16– National Odd Fellow and Rebekah Bowling Tournament, St Louis, MO. This is sanctioned by the USBC and will be a handicapped tournament. Plaques and monetary awards will be made to those who do well. Details—See the IOOF News.

Lodge News……………..

Triple Link #10—Plans are being made for our annual St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Dinner March 13. There will be the usual Cake Walk and lots of fun and fellowship. Bring a friend, your family and plan to attend.
Our NG Sue has chosen Ronald McDonald house as a project and we are cooking dinner once a month at the house for the residents. Another project is the Blue Star Mothers, so we will be busy this year.

Harmony #1 IOOF— New officers were installed with Margaret Burnworth as NG. Her project for this year is to support our veterans. Plans are proceeding for our annual night at the Ball Game at Isotope Park on August 4. Everyone is invited. It is a great time to bring family, friends and prospective members. This event has grown every year and this year we have reserved 60 seats.
If you want to bring your family and attend, contact Harmony Lodge.
Harmony has been assisting Mesa #36 in conferring the degrees on their
New members and are looking forward in hosting the GL annual Degree
Day on March 6. Everyone bring their candidate

Your Lodge information and could be here!! Send it in!!

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Editorial Page

Every new member will be featured in our New Members column and receive a one year free subscription.

From the Editor:
Thanks to all who sent such positive messages about our first issue. We hope you will enjoy this issue and the ones to come. I would like to receive more lodge news so we can share with everyone what is going on in New Mexico. We hope to have a theme for each issue—this one is education and scholarship and our Mid-Term sessions. The May– June issue will feature our recreation area. All issues will list new members and their sponsors if they are sent in to me. And remember, every new member will receive a one year, free, subscription to the NMRR. Thanks for your support. In Rebekah love,
Barbara

New Members and Sponsors
Where are they???
This is where they would be listed……

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: 505 877-1520, cell 505 362-1873, email barbc1408@msn.com.

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Remembering others…….

Martha Hayes of Triple Link has spent time in the Hospital and has had throat surgery. Her address: 2617 Georgene NE, Albuq 87112.
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Peggy Paler of Triple Link fell and broke her right shoulder and right wrist. She is recovering at home. Her address: PO Box 9502 Albuq. 87119
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Isador Kelton of Carlsbad is living in Houston with her grandson. Her new address is 16820 West Road, Houston, TX 77095
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Frances Snapp, PP, is still recovering from that fall and needs our prayers. Her address is 6658 Quay Rd. North, Bard, NM 88411
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Sunny Wilde, PP, fell recently and cracked a bone in her shoulder. No surgery was required and she is recovering at home. Her address is PO Box 475, Las Cruces, NM 88004

The Blessing Service
From President Una’s Program
I must do something for someone today
Round up my love and give it away
Telephone a friend, just over the hill,
Who’s a whole lot lonely and a little bit ill.
Write on my heart several things to be done.
It will be such a pleasure, not to mention the fun.

Say a few words, on a little bitty note,
To make someone glad that I wrote.
Remember a friend, if I can’t be there.
Open my heart and just send a prayer.
The day moves on and I’m getting in high,
To give away that which money can’t buy.

Word from Vianna Steffans regarding her mother, Modemia Teel…”some of you may already know, but Mother fell on 1/10 and broke her hip. They did surgery and transferred to a rehab center. She has been very confused and all she could talk about was “Rebekahs” and tried to get the staff to join.”
Update as of 3/1—Modemia is still in Rehab as she is unable to walk without assistance. She is very lonely as Vianna is the only one to visit her. Vianna hopes to bring her home in a couple of months, but only if they can get ample help. They miss everybody and send their love.
Her address is 517 W 1490 N #101, Logan, UT 84341.
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Lovie King, of Mountain View was featured in the Albuquerque Journal as matriarch of a Fourth Generation family. She is now living at Ladera Nursing and Rehab Center in Albuquerque.

Calendar of Events
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 Odessa
3/13/10 St Patrick’s Dinner Triple Link #10
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 I OOF 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/ Rebekah Lodges
7/23/10 Annual Picnic IOOF Campground
7/30/10 Youth Camporee IOOF Campground
8/4/10 Harmony Night at the Ball Game Isotope Park
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

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It's time to celebrate Love and Life, Carry your torch for Odd Fellowship. But don't just carry it, share it with others and help them enjoy the friendships we have enjoyed over the years. Don't hide your light...Let it shine! I am looking forward to seeing everyone soon. I am making plans for my official visits now. Get those ideas ready for me, and keep your torch shinning brightly for everyone to see, and be ready to share with those who ask about this Great Order of Ours. I will leave you with this question. What does being an Odd Fellow mean to you? Why did you join? Don't you know someone else who would feel the same now?
May God Bless You and keep you all safe, happy & healthy!
In Friendship, Love & Truth
Scharlla Dean, Grand Master

Scharlla Dean, Grand Master

The D. D. MONROE SCHOLARSHIP award is established by the Independent Order of Oddfel1ows in memory of Past Grand Sire D. D. Monroe of Clayton, N.M.
Award is available to any full time student (completing 12 hours per semester). Order affiliation is not necessary however; Order affiliation will be used in the scoring process. Each application received will be rated as follows: a maximum of 10 points on personal letter prepared by the applicant, a maximum of 10 points on financial need, a maximum of 10 points on the three letters of reference and a maximum of 10 points for ORDER AFFILIATION.
Award will be paid to recipient, one half at the start of the academic year (during the month of August) and one half at the start of the second semester upon presentation by recipient providing proof of their 2.5 grade average and the completion of 12 hours at the end of the semester.
Application forms may be downloaded from the website—www.ioofnm.org or obtained from any Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge in New Mexico. The complete application must be received by the scholarship Trustees no later than July First of each year.Applicant is required to submit a completed application form, a personal letter written and prepared by the applicant, a resume and three letters of reference.