Excellencies, Knights and Dames,
NEXT REGULAR MEETING-- Will be held THURSDAY January 13, 2005 at 6:30
PM, 625 St. Charles Avenue,
New Orleans, LA to avoid conflict with parades. This is the same location
we used for our last meeting which
is nearly adjacent to Gallier Hall... just a few steps further uptown.
Election of officers (a misnomer since there
is no opposition to those standing for office) will be the first order
of business. There will be light refreshments
and snacks provided. Anyone wishing to wait and have dinner after the
meeting may adjourn one half block
uptown to the Lafayette Sports Club which has very reasonable fare at
very reasonable prices.
This will be the last meeting at which prospective postulants may be introduced
to the Priory in hopes of
being invested at the Grand Convent and Investiture 21 May 2005.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE POSTULANTS MUST BE
COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH PASSAGE FEES TO THE PRIORY
NOT LATER THAN FEBRUARY 21, 2005.
I strongly advise all prospective candidates to forward their applications
to the Registrar, Chev. Ray Egan at
3929 Veterans Blvd. Suite 202 Metairie, LA 70006 as soon as possible to
ensure inclusion in the next
investiture. The next closest investiture will take place in the Spring
of 2006.
GRAND CONVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING-- I would like to meet with those
members involved in the planning of the May Grand Convent and Investiture
on Thursday
evening January 6th or Tuesday January 11, venue TBA. I realize this is
short notice, but we
cannot wait longer. It is crunch time and we must act quickly. Please
respond ASAP with your
preference of meeting date. While we have signed a contract with the Crowne
Plaza/Alexa
hotel, the matter of the Banquet is still unsettled. Much coordination
with GPUSA liaison, Bob
Disney, must be done. Below is a list of persons on the planning committee
so far:
Hotels/ Meeting Rooms- Bob Disney, Russ Copping, Ray Egan
Church / Music- Hugh Robertson, Jean Meade
Banquet/ Buffet- Ray Egan
Banquet Decoration/ Souvenirs- Susan Bell, Carole Grout, Joan Collier
Publications / Printed matter (Programs, name tags, schedules)- Russ Copping
Transportation / local finance- Bob Stroud
Flag poles / stands- Ed LeBlanc
Registration Table- Phil Arbo, Ed LeBlanc, Austin Sumner
FOR THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND OFFICERS ONLY...
IN A SEPARATE E-MAIL TO YOU IS A COPY OF A WORKSHEET FOR THE REGISTRATION
FORM AND A
PAGE OF QUESTIONS WHICH NEED RESOLUTION. I HAVE RESPONDED TO BOB DISNEY
WITH SOME INFORMATION
BUT ANY ITEMS FALLING WITHIN YOUR AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY PLEASE BE PREPARED
TO RESOLVE
ASAP. OUR TIME FRAME IS CRITICAL AND WE DESPARATELY NEED YOUR BEST EFFORTS
TO ACCOMPLISH
OUR GIVEN TASKS AND MOUNT A FIRST CLASS EVENT.
Those officers involved in the normal planning and execution of an Investiture
should know that the
Grand Officers in attendance will usually perform the ceremonial functions,
however, those local
officers will be involved in the planning phases of the Investiture. Any
Grand Office holder not in
attendance will be replaced by their local counterparts and participate
in the ceremony.
Fraternally yours,
Non Nobis Domine Non Nobis,
Russ W. Copping, GOTJ
Prior
CHRISTMAS
PARTY 2004
SATURDAY DECEMBER 11, 2004 7 PM
AT THE
HOME OF BOB AND ERIN STROUD, #2 OAK GROVE WAY, SLIDELL 70458
AS IS
MORE PLAINLY DEPICTED IN THE MAP BELOW...
If you plan to
attend, please RSVP to Bob at 985-643-7156 or via
e-mail to RASTROUD@BELLSOUTH.NET
as soon as possible. You may also respond
to me by e-mail reply or at 985-892-0122 (H) or 985-630-8970 (Cell.)
CHRISTMAS
PARTY 2004
SATURDAY DECEMBER 11, 2004 7 PM
AT
THE HOME OF BOB AND ERIN STROUD, #2 OAK GROVE WAY, SLIDELL 70458
AS
IS MORE PLAINLY DEPICTED IN THE MAP BELOW... If
you plan to attend, please RSVP to Bob at 985-643-7156 or via
e-mail to RASTROUD@BELLSOUTH.NET
as soon as possible. You may also respond
to me by e-mail reply or at 985-892-0122
(H) or 985-630-8970 (Cell.)
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NOVEMBER 2004 - AFTER ACTION REPORT
The November 6 meeting held at 625
St. Charles Avenue was fairly attended and the dinner in honor
of our dear
friend and Grand Prior of France, H.E. Marcel dePicciotto, was also well attended.
We had a
table for 15 at Christian's Restaurant and a wonderful time was had
by all.
The meeting space graciously arranged by Chevs. Austin and Jane Sumner was a wonderful
venue
and we can cater future meetings there as needed. The space is large
enough for the entire Priory and
is extremely well appointed and tastefully
decorated. The atmosphere was also wonderful. We are at present
attempting
to establish our calendar for the next year so as to take advantage of the availability
of this
wonderful meeting venue throughout the year. Also available just across
the street is a very reasonable eatery
called Lafayette Sports Club for after
meetings if desired. (It is a Sports Bar but very tastefully decorated
and
the food is very reasonably priced and very good. I highly recommend the burgers
and onion rings.)
Parking just across the street and security seem to be no
problem . The venue has been secured for our
NEXT MEETING scheduled 6:30 PM
THURSDAY January 13, 2004, 625 St. Charles Ave.
Since Mardi Gras parades preclude
meeting Saturdays in January we are meeting THURSDAY instead.
Election of officers
will take place. There will be light refreshments available.
Minutes of the
last meeting are attached as usual.
LAST
YEAR'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Last year's Christmas Party at the Stroud's
home was a lovely affair with several guests attending.
By the way, this is
an EXCELLENT opportunity to invite guests to meet the membership of the Priory.
I also encourage all of our Postulant candidates to attend since we haven't
seen some of you for a while.
SILENT
KNIGHT HOLIDAY MEAL GIFT CERTIFICATES
Aumonier Chev. Battle Bell is in
possession of the certificates and if you are quick of telephone you may reserve
a
couple for distribution. If you so desire, call Battle at 504-865-1691 and
they will be sent to you. I emphasize speed.
ELECTION
OF OFFICERS
The slate of officers remains much the same with a few exceptions
for the term 2005-2007. There are no
candidates in opposition to those willing
to stand for office. The slate is as follows:
Prior Russ W. Copping Chancellor
Robert A. Stroud
Inspector Austin J. Sumner, MD Secretary Cheryl A. Egan
Treasurer Robert A. Stroud Registrar Raymond R. Egan
Chief of Protocol Hon.
John C. Grout Aumonier Battle Bell, III
Chaplain Rev. Jean AM Meade Sword
Bearer Edwin J. LeBlanc
Crucifer Joan W. Collier Avocat Louis R. Koerner,
Esq.
Knight Protector Donald J. Rusina Armorer Robert C. Ramhofer
Standard
Bearer Vacant Marshal Raymond R. Egan
Councillor Philip J. Arbo Chirurgeon
Richard C. Dickey, MD
GRAND CONVENT AND INVESTITURE MAY 2005
The hotel has been booked for the event. We are using the Astor Crowne Plaza/Alexa
Hotel just inside the Vieux
Carre. There will be 50 rooms available at each
of the adjoining hotels for a total of 100 rooms blocked. The rates will
be
$115 at the Alexa and $129 at the Crowne Plaza. The banquet venue has not yet
been decided and we will be
sampling the fare at the hotel before any decision
is made.
The GPUSA Investiture will be honored with the inaugural appearance
of the GPUSA Pipe Band consisting
of 5 pipers and 3 drummers. Leader of the
Pipe Band is Chev. David Palladino. GPUSA has been working on assembling
a
formal Pipe Band for some time and it has happily come to fruition in time for
the event.
GET WELL SOON
Chvse. Jane Sumner has recently had
a surgical procedure and is recuperating at home. On behalf of the entire
Priory
I would like to wish Jane a speedy recovery. Our prayers are with you.
TAPS
The below was received from the Prior of the Priory of Our Savior, Los Angeles:
It is my sad duty to inform our Priory, Commandery and other members of our Order,
that Chev. Ed Blecksmith's
son, 2Lt J.P. Blecksmith, was killed in action
in Fallujah, Iraq, on November 11th, 2004, while serving with Company I,
3rd
Battalion, Fifth Marines. Please pass this information on to the Knights and Dames
of our Order as appropriate so that they and all Knights and Dames
of the
GPUSA may comfort the Blecksmith family with their thoughts and prayers.
nnDnn,
COL
Chev. Jeffrey Scheferman, GOTJ
Prior, Priory of Our Savior, Los Angeles
Fraternally yours,
Non Nobis Domine Non Nobis, Russ
W. Copping, GOTJ
Prior, Editeur
Dame
To Be Ordained Into Holy Order
6/2/2001
Dr. Chev. Jean Alden McCurdy Meade, DTJ will be ordained
to the transitional Deaconate of the Episcopal Church. The ordination ceremony
will occur on July 5, 2001 at 7:00p.m.at
Christ Church Cathedral, 2910 St. Charles Avenue. A reception
will follow. Chev. Meade
request the honor of the priory members' attendance at the event.
The priory extends its sincere congratulations and best wishes to Lady
Meade.
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