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The New Mexico
Rebekah Reporter Editor Barbara Corfield, PPIARA
www.nmrebekahs.org
Volume 25 Number 2
March/April 2011

“A Winter Scene”
An original painting to benefit Autism.
Project of Rebekah Assembly President Serena. Tickets available at all Rebekah Lodges. Drawing to be at the Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembly Session in Farmington in September.

To see this beautiful painting in color—go to our website www.nmrebekahs.org

Broken Links

A sad time for New Mexico Odd Fellowship on February 22, 2011 with the passing of JL Braught, PGM,PGP, PSGR, GT of the GL, GT of the Enc., Exec. Officer of the Canton, & Secretary of Harmony Lodge #1. He served as SG Chaplain for PSGM Horace Childress and SG Messenger for PSGM Richard Kim and was the recipient of the Grand Decoration of Chivalry and the Meritorious Service Jewel. He was actively involved in every adult unit of Odd Fellowship in New Mexico and Sovereign Grand Lodge. A memorial service was held on February 26, with an impressive Odd Fellow service at the mortuary followed by a military graveside service. He is survived by his wife, Opal, of 66 years, daughter Florence and husband Mike Higgins of Raton, NM, Sons L.J. and wife Renee of Belen, NM, R.J. and Betty of Albuquerque; four grandchildren and 10 great-grand children, a sister Euna Rawls, many nieces, nephews, friends and his brothers and sisters of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He will be greatly missed by us all.
“Love never gives up; never loses faith, Is always hopeful, And endures through every circumstances. Prophecy speaking in unknown languages, and special knowledge will become useless. But love will last forever!
1 Corinthians 13:7-8

J L Braught
“Mr. Odd Fellow”
1919-2011

Broken Links

Martha Rae Huckabee
1938-2011
Memorial services were held on February 19, 2011 in Hobbs, NM for Martha Rae Huckabee who died at her home on February 12, 2011 after a long illness. She was a member of Crescent Rebekah Lodge #3 all of her adult life, beginning her membership in the order as a member of Black Gold Theta Rho Girls’ Club as a young woman. She was active in her church and was on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. She is survived by her husband Jack who she married 55 years ago, three children, 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a sister, step-dad and half brother. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Eddy IOOF Lodge #21
Carlsbad, NM
Leonard Bond, 90, NG of Eddy #21 passed away January 27, 2011. He served as secretary for many years . He was preceded in death by his wife Helen who was an active member of Carlsbad Rebekah Lodge. He was also a member of the VFW, American Legion and Landmark Baptist Church.
Perry Clinton, 69, member of Eddy #21 passed away January 28, 2011.
Our sympathy to all the members of Eddy Lodge #21

Christine “Chris” Baldwin
1926-2011
Chris Baldwin, wife of Chuck Baldwin, PGM of Mesa IOOF # 27 passed away after a long illness on March 7, 2011 in Albuquerque. She spent her last days surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Chuck, 7 children, step children, a multitude of grand children and great grand children.

Lodge News……..

Hope Rebekah Lodge #12 - Letter from Bobbi Frost & Family…
John, Callie and I will be driving to LA California on March 12 so that Callie can finally get her hair back. Her surgery is scheduled for March 16th at the Shriner’s Hospital. They will be using tissue expanders and John or I will be adding an amount of saline solution to the expanders to stretch the skin on top of her head so they can pull it to the side of her head that does not have hair.
John and Callie will be staying at the Ronald McDonald house & will have to stay in California for three to six months. I will be traveling back and forth taking care of JD who will be staying with my Mom & Dad when I am in LA.
Callie is leaving on her surgery adventure to LA on March 12th. She plans to keep a journal and a scrapbook to share her adventure with us when she returns in 3-6 months. Please join her family and friends as we wish her the best on this exciting journey.
Editor note: You will remember that Callie had a very bad accident when she was very young and has gone through many treatments and surgeries. She is now 8 years old. Our very best wishes and prayers go to this family.

100 years ago -Gallup Independent Newspaper
Submitted by Sam Florence GM
“Sam Day, Jr., the ranger who lives in St. Michaels was in the city this week to ride the goat at the Odd Fellow Lodge. “He knows what there is on the road to Jericho now,” the paper said.
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The ladies of the Home Mission Society of the M.E. Church are holding a special dinner at the Odd Fellow ‘s Hall on Feb, 17; serving will begin at 5:30pm. They will have a lot of good things to eat, including baked beans, potatoes, cabbage, salad, cranberry jelly, pickles, plum pudding, coffee and tea. All for the small sum of 35 cents

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Triple Link Rebekah Lodge #1
submitted—Sue Yerden PNG Memories and Moments in Time
This past year, 2010, has been a very inspiring year. Our lodge volunteered at the Ronald McDonald house by supplying and cooking a meal once a month. We also collect the pop tabs for the RMHC. Some ask, why is this program necessary? This provides the home away from home for family who require medical treatment for their critically ill children. Volunteers are the heart of this program and our members really gave their heart to the success of this project.
What did we do next? We had a speaker from the Blue Star Mothers and received information on this program and what we could do to support it. We collected items that could be sent to our military serving overseas. We also gave monetary gifts so necessary items could be purchased and sent to many of our young people who are currently serving our country in a combat zone and do not have the luxuries we have here.
I want to thank all my Rebekah family #10 for all their support this past year. They jumped in with both feet!!!

New Members!!!
Dellia Sue Winnett = Friendship Rebekah Lodge # 21
sponsored by Serena Goar. RA President
She will receive a 1 year free subscription to the NMRR
Where is the name of YOUR new member????

Note Triple Link will have Rebekah Degree Initiation on April 19, at 7:30 for 2 candidates—come one come all !!!!!

From Dee’s Desk
What a great time we had at the march Meetings!! Attendance was low and you were surely missed. Assembly Warden, Doris Felkner did a wonderful job on the degree. She is to be commended.
The reports were handed out in the Secretaries packets. As I said when I gave the report of the Assembly Secretary, please do not use a felt time marker to fill out these reports. They bleed through making it difficult to read the numbers and names. It is also not necessary to put on the report how far behind members are on their dues. There is a place on the inside front that asks if you have any members behind in dues. All that is necessary in a number. No names are asked for.
Also asked for were the signers on the bank accounts of joint committees. This should be made a permanent record of both the Assembly and the Grand Lodge. Please send this information to be included in the Advance Reports and subsequently the Journal of Proceedings.
I will be out of town from March 31 through April ???. At least 10 days. I will be attending the testimonial Dinner for IARA President, Vicki Beaver in Portland OR. Then on to see my very first great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Kay, and the rest of my family in the Seattle area.
I hope you are planning to attend Rebekah Assembly in September in Farmington. Information was passed out at the March Meeting. It sounds like the members of San Juan#11 and Farmington Lodge #24 are working hard to make our visit fun. When two or three or more come together it is more affordable and a lot more fun!!
Fraternally,
Dee

Remembering Others

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
Mona Littlefield, Crescent #3, Hobbs, had a heart attack and is recovering at home
Peggy Paler, Triple Link, was in the hospital and Rehab for several weeks and is now home.
Ginny Simpson, Hope #12, was in the hospital recently for a few days and is now at home.
Charles Breckon, Lovington IOOF #44 was recently in the Lubbock Hospital for double by-pass heart surgery. He is now at home recovering.
Brenda Brown, Triple Link #10 recently lost her father in law. Our sympathy is with her and her husband Charles.

It’s a girl!!!
Brooklynn Kay Emert born March 6, 2011.
Kent Emert proud grandpa and
Dee Emert very proud great grandmother!!!!!

Editorial notes from Barb………..
It has been a busy, hectic and emotional couple of months. The loss of JL will be affecting all of us and all units of Odd Fellowship in New Mexico for a long time. We all need to step up and try to fill the void to carry on his spirit and not let him down. The March Meetings were dedicated to him and Bill DeMarco did a great job in helping us to remember what a great person JL was. At the Grand Lodge level, Robert Faulkner PGM has been appointed as Treasurer –Pro–tem, Andy Shanley has been appointed to the DD Monroe Scholarship Board; At the Grand Encampment, Sandi McWatters is the new Treasurer, and at Harmony, I have been appointed as Secretary.
Attendance at the March Meetings was low, but I feel most liked the new idea of the combined sessions. There are a few changes being suggested for next year and those will be brought up at the Grand Lodge and Rebekah Sessions in September.
Spring is here and Easter is around the corner. Tax season will soon be over and warm weather is ahead. Let’s begin planning our Lodge activities to get our members involved. Have a blessed Easter. Barb

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.

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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Albuquerque, New Mexico 87119-9365

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