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The New Mexico
Rebekah Reporter Editor Barbara Corfield, PPIARA
www.nmrebekahs.org
Volume 24 Number 6
November/December 2010

2010-2011 New Fraternal Leaders Installed

Serena Goar,
President
Rebekah Assembly of
New Mexico

The new leaders for Odd Fellowship in New Mexico, Sam Florence of Harmony IOOF #1 and Serena Goar of Friendship Rebekah Lodge #21 were installed in an impressive ceremony at the recent Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembly sessions in Moriarty, NM.
Also installed were J.Ernest Cloud as Deputy Grand Master, Carolyn Schaffer as Rebekah Vice President, Barbara Cloud as Grand Warden and Doris Felkner as Assembly Warden.
Honored guests attending the sessions were Harless Turner Sovereign Grand Treasurer and his wife Rosanne from West Virginia and Laura Argue, Warden of the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies from Saskatchewan. In addition we had visitors from Texas: Marie Mason, PPIARA, Linda Hackler, PP, Rose Marie Morris, PDDP, Juanita Haines, PDDP, Loretta Vernon, a brand new Texas member; and our adopted member from Arizona, Henry Imel, PGM & Grand Scribe of the Grand Encampment.

Inside this issue:

Presidents Program	2
GM Program	3
Broken Links	4
Lodge News	5-6
Assembly Secretary Message	6
SGL Proclamation	8
Editor Notees	11

Sam Florence,
Grand Master
of the
Grand Lodge
of
New Mexico

President’s Program
Emblem: The Sand Dollar
Traveling Emblem: Bell—Let your change ring for Education at your meetings for the Bettye Miller Memorial Scholarship fund.
Fun Emblem: Marbles—Our members are like marbles—scattered all over. We need to work on gathering up old and new members.
Guide: Bible
Colors: Sage and Silver
Motto: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, in Friendship, Love and Truth
Altar: The beautiful garden of prayers
Memorial: The Old Rugged Cross
Scripture: Romans 12:10
Prayer: Cell Phone Prayer
Hymn: Lily of the Valley
Songs: With a Song in My Heart;
Fill my Cup, Lord;
Ivory Palaces
Flowers: Flowers in season—artificial (preferred)
Project: Bettye Miller Scholarship Fund
Community Project: Autism
Dedication: To my late husband, Mel, who was a devoted husband, father, and Odd Fellow. To my children, Roy, Anita, Sheila and Jill and their families. To all of the lodges for their love, faith, and support of our Order
Fun: Have something fun at each meeting. A skit, poem, sayings or jokes. Have a “cheer cup” social and invite a friend or several friends. Let’s keep what we have but strive to obtain new members as well.

Message from Sam…….
Thanks to the Grand Lodge for having the confidence in me to be your Grand Master. I will do my best to serve you. Best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas.
Grand Master Sam Florence

Grand Master’s Program
Eagle—Flies high looking for new members
Colors—Scarlet Red and Yellow—colors of New Mexico’s Flag
Flower—New Mexico Yucca
Hymn—Precious Memories
Scripture—Genesis 1:3
Project: Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation
Fund raising—We will be selling tickets on a Kachina, Leather Purse, Necklace, and Pottery
Dedication: to my Friend and traveling partner, Margaret Burnworth

Broken Links

Joyce Thorpe PPIARA
Joyce Thorpe passed away October 11 while attending the GL/RA sessions of Colorado. She had just completed performing with her Senior Line Dance Group at the Banquet– doing what she loved best among her friends in her beloved Order.
She served the International Association of Rebekah Association as President in 1967-68. she used the Wheel as her emblem- “We’re not in the horse and buggy age—We’re in the Push-Button Age” Its time to Move!!! She spent many years on the SGL/IARA membership committee and served in many other capacities. Her Sovereign Grand Master was Harold Scott She is survived by her husband Forrest and many, many friends. Her services were held on October 16 in Fruta, Colorado.
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Rebecca “Dot” Welty
Rebecca “Dot” Welty died September 21 in Hobbs, NM. She was an active member of Crescent Rebekah Lodge #3 in Hobbs where she was a Past Noble Grand. She is survived by her three sons, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Services were held September 24 in Hobbs.
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Lee Kisselburg
Lee Kisselburg, died November 14. She was Past Noble Grand of Roswell #2 , a member of Samaritan # 14 and at the time of her death was a member of the Jurisdictional Lodge. Her services were held November 20 in Roswell, NM.
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Virginia Bose
Virginia Bose died November 14 in Albuquerque after a long illness. She was a member of Mountain View Rebekah Lodge # 36 where she served as Past Noble Grand. She was also a member of Mesa 3 27 IOOF. Memorial services were held November 17 in Albuquerque.
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Kevin Hayes
Kevin Hayes, 24, son of Mitch and Martha Hayes died suddenly in Colorado. Kevin was a 2004 graduate of Eldorado High School and the National Academy of Railroad Sciences and was currently a Locomotive Engineer with the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railroad in Denver, CO. He was a Past Chief Ruler of Alpha Jr. Lodge #1 IOOF of Albuquerque and a Past Grand Secretary & Past Grand Ruler of the Grand Junior Lodge of New Mexico. Mitch and Martha are both long time members of Harmony #1 IOOF and Triple Link Rebekah # 10. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brother Shawn, his Uncle Lee Hayes and wife Patty, and many other family and friends. Services were held on Monday, November 22 at French Mortuary in Albuquerque. Memorial donations may be made to the Autism Society Fund, PO Box 30955 Albuq. NM 87190 or the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. (ALS) 6733 Academy Blvd NE #D Albuq, NM 87109.

Lodge News……..

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Harmony #1 IOOF & Triple Link #10
Harmony # 1 initiated 3 new members on Monday Oct. 11, 2010. Pat Longerot was brought in by her husband, Carl who has been among the missing from Harmony for about 4 years. But, he's back along with his wife Pat. Suzanne Embree brought in Justin and Jane Grabiel. Suzanne and Jane used to work together for many years as Dental Assistants. You would be surprised at the number of hysterically funny things that happen in a Dental office. I have heard many of the stories and they still laugh hysterically as they are telling them. More laughter for Harmony, and 4 new members who will be great assets for us in Friendship, Love and Truth. Triple Link & Harmony are preparing for the annual Christmas dinner and fun night with Santa to be held on Saturday, December 18 at 6pm. Big dinner is planned with the lodges furnishing the turkey, ham and fixings. All guests are asked to bring salads, veggies and deserts. Santa will be making an appearance so children are welcome.
Triple Link will be sponsoring their usual food drive and collecting warm clothing for the Albuquerque Rescue Mission. Peggy D is crocheting the stocking caps that were such a hit last year at the Mission. She is still collecting any left over yarn that anyone would like to donate to this project.

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Mesa IOOF # 27 and Mountain View RL #36

Plans for the annual thanksgiving dinner are in the works and going full steam ahead. Dinner will be held at the lodge hall on Saturday, November 20 at 6pm. We will furnish the Turkeys, mashed potatoes and gravy and we ask all who attend to bring salads, veggies and desserts.
Mesa has been very busy bringing in several new members. With the help of Harmony, the degrees have been conferred on our new members. We are excited to have these members and plan to put them to work.

Lodge News continued……

...From Dee’s Desk
Those of you who were unable to attend Assembly in Moriarty missed a great time. The food was good and the fellowship was wonderful.
There were several pieces of legislation passed this year. One bill in particular ceased donations to the Home Board. So on your semi-annual report that is due in January, DO NOT PAY the Home Board assessment.
Another bill passed so that the DDP is no longer required to attend Assembly to receive her commission.
And a resolution and a bill was passed changing the dates of Mid Term which will now be known as the March Conclave.
Your representative has all the legislation and details of Assembly.
Speaking of reports, once again, be sure they balance. Do not complete it until the last day of the month. It is important that your reports are timely because the SGL report has to be assimilated and sent to the Grand Lodge Secretary for his signature, then to SGL by April 1st. So you see, everything has to fall in place.
Serena Goar was installed as President and she needs all of us to help her accomplish her goals.
It is not to early to start planning on attending the March Conclave to be held in Socorro. Everyone try to come.
I wish for all of you a very blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
Fraternally,
Dee

Remembering Others

A number of our Sisters and Brothers have been reported as under the weather, in the hospital or just need our prayers. Remember all of them in your prayers– send cards– make a call. Please let me know if you know of anyone who should be remembered ,so I can share this information in the newspaper. Sorry if I have missed anyone. Barbara
Grand Master, Sam Florence was airlifted to the Heart Hospital in Albuquerque recently where he underwent a procedure to insert a pacemaker to regulate his heart. He is now back home and recovering.
Sandi McWatters PP suffered a heart attack in October and spent several days in the hospital. She had two stints inserted and is under medication. She is home and trying to get back to normal.
Nita Sue Imel, PP had knee replacement surgery in October, spent some time in a rehab hospital and is now home. She says she is doing “great.”
Kathy Shanley PP , is doing better and will have hip replacement surgery on December 1. Hopefully, this will relieve the constant pain she has been suffering.
Peggy Paler, Triple Link, is home recovering from a week in the hospital in November.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Vianna Steffens, PP in the passing of her husband, Jim.

Lodge News continued….

Santa Fe Odd Fellow Lodge #2
The Santa Fe Odd Fellows has continued to be a center for dance and music in our community.
We have spent a great deal of time on our lodge hall and cemetery. The city finally awarded us the permits necessary to renovate our bathrooms to make them ADA approved. We only have the outside ramp to do to complete the current phase of our renovation. We have planted several hundred native trees and shrubs around part of the edges of the cemetery including a giant sequoia which in 30-40 years will be tall enough to “poke a hole” in the sky.
The Kiesov family has installed a tombstone on the unmarked grave of a child in their family plot. The Arnold family has interred the cremains of their sister/aunt in their family plot. We continue to try to collect the oral histories from the relatives of those buried there. The next project is to build a fence and gate.
With great sadness, the Rebekahs had to relinquish the charter of Myrtle Lodge # 27. To survive, we had to focus on the Odd Fellow lodge, the owner of the hall and cemetery. Six of our members will continue as Jurisdictional Rebekahs .
The Odd Fellow Music Program (formerly Rebekah Music Program) continues to be a powerful catalyst for youth music in Santa Fe supporting hundreds of students in orchestra, band, guitar, mariachi & choral music programs. The program has also been a catalyst in getting the Santa Fe Public Schools to take more control of music in its schools. The District now has a music coordinator and many more music teachers than several years ago. Santa Fe dynamo Lorraine Goldman has served as ombudsman and fund raising extraordinare for the Odd Fellows and other organizations involved in implementing music education.
We thank all our brothers ans sisters for their kindness and tolerance in teaching us the true meaning of Odd Fellowship.
In Friendship, Love & Truth,
Members of Santa Fe #2 IOOF

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General Proclamation
To the Officers and Members of all Degrees of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Fraternal Greetings:
I, George L. Glover, Sovereign Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, by authority duly vested in me, do proclaim the following:
September 20, 2010: Rebekah Degree Day, commemorating the 159'x' Anniversary of the Degree of Rebekah. All Rebekah Lodges are encouraged to initiate an `Anniversary Class' commemorating the day.
October 2010: Odd Fellows and Rebekahs United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth Month. All units are asked to make immediate plans for their delegates or to support the Pilgrimage in all ways possible.
January 15, 2011: Thomas Wildey Day, in celebration of the anniversary of the birthday of Thomas Wildey, founder of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in America. All units are encouraged to initiate a `Wildey Class' in celebration of the occasion.
March 23, 2011: Schuyler Colfax Day, in honor of the anniversary of the birthday of Schuyler Colfax, author of the Degree of Rebekah. Rebekah Lodges are encouraged to initiate a `Colfax Class' in honor of the occasion.
April 26, 2011: Founder's Day, commemorating the 192°d Anniversary of the founding of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Baltimore, Maryland. All units of the Order are encouraged to hold special festivities in celebration of the day: Degree Day (name the class for someone in your jurisdiction), Anniversary Ball, Community Work Project, et cetera.
June 14, 2011: Memorial Day, for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. All units are asked to set aside time to remember.
I ask that you observe the above-mentioned days on the date noted or a date as near as possible.
Done in the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this 27th day of August 2010 in the 192"d year of our Order.
Yours in F, L & T,
/s/ George L. Glover III Attest:Sovereign Grand Master
Is/ Terry L. Barrett Sovereign Grand Secretary

To: All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Greetings: from the Board of Governors
We closed the campground the last week end in September.
Thanks to the members who have helped at the work weekends.
It takes a lot of work keeping the camp in shape, plus doing other projects.
This year was the 50th anniversary of the camp. Hope everyone that came had a good time and enjoyed the Annual Picnic. Also, I would like to thank the Rebekah Reporter for putting out an awesome newspaper celebrating the anniversary with wonderful information and pictures.
We have had a lot of on-going projects planned. We are in the process of putting up the large bridge over the arroyo.
A big thank you goes out to Gaylen Brown and Tylford Dean for all the hard work fabricating the risers and installing them. This will raise the bridge 3 foot above the arroyo, which is required by the BLM. This will make it possible to get across the arroyo and make those campsites available again.
We also have a handicap accessible shed by the pavilion for those who are in need and would like to enjoy the beauty of the campgrounds .Work is still in progress on the Memorial Wall. We have added at least seven more plaques to the wall to keep their memory alive.
Hope to see every one at camp next year.
Hope the coming holiday season brings joy and happiness to every one
In FLT,
Andy Shanley, Chairman

Welcome New Members
Harmony #1 IOOF
Patricia Longerot, Justin & Jane Gabriel
Triple Link RL #10
Norma James (Transfer) Paula Blagrave (Transfer)
Mesa # 27 IOOF
Fred Chavez, Joseph Cosentino, Jonathan Hollingsworth, Thomas Key, Johnny Kufeldt,
Michael O’Leary, Jason Starkey, Richard King
All new members will receive one year free subscription to the NMRR
Send in the names and address of your new members so they can be added to the mailing list

Christmas Traditions – Gift Giving Gift giving is probably the most well known of all Christmas traditions in both Eastern and Western cultures. The giving of gifts is a wonderful expression of the love and good will that surrounds the Christmas season. Ultimately, gift giving at Christmas should be done in remembrance of the greatest gift of all -- Jesus Christ the Son, the gift of the Father. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
Christmas Traditions – Christmas Day Christmas Day is traditionally celebrated on December 25 in most of the Western world. Theologians have not agreed on the actual date of Jesus’ birth; calculations based alternately on the reign of Herod and the time of the census as recorded in the New Testament book of Luke have created discrepancies. The ancient celebrations of the day have their origins in neo-paganism. Despite its godless origins, parents are encouraged to celebrate the greatest gift of all -- Jesus Christ.

Sundown December 1, 2010
Hanukkah is celebrated by a series of rituals that are performed every day throughout the 8-day holiday, some are family-based and others communal. There are special additions to the daily prayer service, and a section is added to the blessing after meals. Hanukkah is not a "Sabbath-like" holiday, and there is no obligation to refrain from activities that are forbidden on the Sabbath, as specified in the Shulkhan Arukh.[27] Adherents go to work as usual, but may leave early in order to be home to kindle the lights at nightfall. Often called the "Festival of Lights," Hanukkah festivities include games, gifts, eating traditional foods and lighting a new candle on the menorah each night.

Editorial notes from Barb….
Happy Holidays to everyone!! This is such a blessed time to remember for what we have to be thankful. It is also a time for renewal. An year is almost over and time to start anew. With all the hustle and bustle of the Holidays, please remember to take care of yourself first.
The loss of Joyce Thorpe PPIARA affected me personally. Joyce was the first IARA PP to encourage me to take the first step in getting involved at the International level and was always there to support me. She was instrumental in getting me appointed to the SGL/IARA Membership committee which opened the doors for me to advance. She was my Installing Officer when I was installed as President of the IARA. I will miss her wisdom, her humor and her smile.
Our next issue will feature information on the March Meeting in Socorro and Education and Scholarship info.
Again, Have a wonderful and safe Holiday season,
Barbara

Thank You
Odd Fellows. Rebekah. Friends
Thank you so much for your visits, Cards, phone calls, flowers, and e-mails.
I received during my recent stay in the hospital.
They put in two stints and I seem to be during fine now.
Love
Sandi McWatters

Check out our Website: www.nmrebekahs.org. Nita is doing a great job of managing the site and keeping the Rebekah Assembly on the Web. Now, you can find highlights of the latest issue of the NMRR as well as the past issues. You will find the RA President’s program and a list of all the events going on throughout the state. There are links to the IOOF NM Grand Lodge site as well as to the SGL website. There are some wonderful pictures of the recreation area and various member activities of the past few years. Check it out — BE IMPRESSED!!
www.nmrebekahs.org Chec

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