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2025 Committees

Standing committees and special committees of the Arkansas Grand Chapter for 2025.

Standing Committees

Benevolent

ChairMrs. Cheri Pierce, P.G.M.870-307-9569
  • Mrs. Ellen Kay Moore, P.M.
  • Mrs. Judy Steinsiek, P.M.
  • Mrs. Pam Wynn, P.M.
  • Ms. Carol Ann Roberson, P.G.M., G.G.C.C.M.

Board of Finance

ChairMs. Brenda Wingard, P.G.M., G.G.C.C.M.501-574-8678
  • Mr. Tom Dixon, P.G.P.
  • Mr. Jerry Harwell, P.G.P., G.G.C.C.M.

Charitable Donations

ChairDebbie Hedge, PM870-588-5096
  • Mrs. Lois Craig, P.G.M., G.G.C.O.
  • Ms. Kim Lee, P.M.

ESTARL

Send donations to Cecilia Hamrick, PM, 10178 Mustang Lane, Dardanelle, AR 72834.

  • Cecilia Hamrick, P.M.
  • Jerry Harrell, PGP, GGCCM

Fraternal Correspondence

ChairMs. Karen Greenlee, Grand Conductress
  • Mrs. Mary Sale, Associate Grand Conductress
  • Mr. Dale Jones, Associate Grand Patron

Jurisprudence

ChairSherrill Baker, PGP501-472-4677
  • Mrs. Annie Ruth Bryant, P.G.M.
  • Mr. D.C. Dodd, P.G.P.
  • Mrs. Mary Ann Dixon, P.G.M.
  • Ms. Vickie Staggs, PGM
  • Mr. Jon Roberts, P.G.P.
  • Mr. Donald Booth, P.G.P.

Proficiency

ChairMrs. Sherri Hodges, P.G.M., G.G.C.C.M.870-582-5439
  • Mrs. Kathy Mitchell, P.G.M.
  • Mrs. Donna Harwell, P.G.M., Grand Lecturer

Service Dog

ChairMrs. Patty Robins, P.M.501-843-2642
  • Ms. Dolleta Harrison, P.M.
  • Mrs. Julie Lewis, P.M.

Time and Place

ChairMs. Andrea White, P.M.
  • Mrs. Patty Anthony, P.M.
  • Mrs. Leigh Ripka, P.M.

Triennial

ChairMrs. Ellen Gigerich, P.M.
  • Mrs. Fran Goodman, P.G.M., G.G.C.C.M.
  • Mrs. Glenda Peyton, P.G.M.

Special Committees

Appeals and Grievances

ChairGlenda Peyton, PGM870-692-6393
  • Jon Roberts, PGP
  • Bobby Cooper, P.G.P.

Calendar Sales

ChairMrs. Anita Cooper, P.M.479-754-6187

Candidate Advisory Committee

ChairMrs. Kathy Mitchell, PGM
  • Mr. D.C. Dodd, PGP
  • Mrs. Donna Harwell, PGM, Grand Lecturer

Cancer Research

ChairMs. Joetta Morgan870-286-3494

Chapters under Dispensation

ChairMr. Jerry Harrell, P.G.P., G.G.C.C.M.
  • Kathy Mitchell, P.G.M.
  • Mr. Bill Pierce, P.G.P.

Chartered Chapters

ChairCarol Ann Roberson, PGM
  • Fran Goodman, PGM
  • Mr. D.C. Dodd, PGP

Choir Director

  • Glenda Peyton, PGM
  • Angel Owen, PM (Assistant)

Choir Fund

ChairMary Beth Glover-Wilson
  • Brenda Miller, PM
  • Ms. Brenda Wingard, P.G.M., G.G.C.C.M.

Credentials

ChairMrs. Denise Johnson, P.M.
  • Mrs. Rolinda Allen, PM
  • Ms. Lora Peterson, PM

Decorations for Grand Ball Room

ChairMrs. Judy Langston, P.M.
  • Mr. Charles Langston, P.P.
  • Mr. Steve Jones, P.P.
  • Mrs. Ellen Gigerich, P.M., DGL
  • Mrs. Julie Lewis, P.M., DGL
  • Mrs. Kay Staggs, P.M.

Decorations for “An Evening in Paradise” Banquet

ChairMrs. Donna Harwell, P.G.M., Toastmaster
  • Mrs. Judy Langston, P.M., Co-Chair Decorations
  • Mrs. Ellen Gigerich, P.M., DGL, Co-Chair Decorations

District Equalization

  • Mrs. Judy Dodd, AGM
  • Ms. Karen Greenlee, GC
  • Mrs. Mary Sale, AGC

Drills

  • Mrs. Nikki Reid, Grand Marshal
  • Mr. Sherrill Baker, P.G.P., Flag Presentation

Elected Line Officer Mentors

  • WGM: Mrs. Lois Craig, PGM, GGCO
  • WGP: Mr. D.C. Dodd, PGP
  • AGM: Mrs. Sherri Hodges, PGM, GGCCM
  • AGP: Mr. D.C. Dodd, PGP
  • GC: Mrs. Kathy Mitchell, PGP
  • AGC: Mrs. Donna Harwell, PGM
  • GS: Mr. Jerry Harwell, PGP, GGCCM

Election

ChairMrs. Thea Pearson, P.M.
  • Mrs. Gwen Pluskett, P.M.

Emblem Presentation

ChairMrs. Glenda Peyton, PGM

First Aid

ChairMrs. Wendi Martin, PM

General Chairman 2025 Session

ChairMs. Andrea White, P.M.479-461-0889
  • Mrs. Donna Harwell, PGM, Toastmaster

Grand Chapter Properties

ChairChris Cossey

Heart Research

ChairMrs. Debbi Booth, P.M.479-926-6318

Hospitality for Distinguished Guests

ChairMrs. Patty Anthony, P.M.

Housing

ChairMr. D.C. Dodd, P.G.P.870-304-7401

International Headquarters Fund

ChairMrs. Rita Rhea, P.M.870-510-6806

Introduction of Grand Officers

ChairMrs. Lois Craig, PGM, Worthy Grand Chaplain

Knights Templar Eye Foundation

ChairMr. Pat Rich, P.P.501-266-0017

Liaison between OES & Vendors/Hotel

ChairLarry Rogers, PP

Masonic Youth

ChairMrs. Joy Graham, P.M.

Membership

ChairGwen Pluskett, PM501-288-1421
  • Janice Green, PGM
  • Brenda Wingard, PGM

Memorial

ChairMrs. Sherri Hodges, P.G.M., GGCCM
  • Jala Erby, Grand Organist
  • Lawana Whaley, Grand Chaplain

OES Journal

ChairPatty Robins, PM501-605-2642

Pages to Distinguished Guests

ChairMrs. Jodie Jennings, PM

Parliamentarian

ChairMrs. Lois Craig, PGM, Worthy Grand Chaplain

Pre-registration for Arkansas Members

ChairNancy Cassidy, PM501-844-7551

Pre-registration for Distinguished Guests

ChairMs. Catherine Hickerson, P.M.

Publicity

ChairPatty Robins, PM501-605-2642

Registration for Distinguished Guests

ChairMs. Catherine Hickerson, PM

Revision

ChairMrs. Mary Ann Dixon, PGM
  • Mr. Jon Roberts, PGP
  • Ms. Vickie Staggs, PGM

Rob Morris

ChairGwen Pluskett, PM501-288-1421

Ronald McDonald House Pull-Tabs

ChairMrs. Tempie LaMothe, PM

Scottish Rite Learning Centers

ChairMr. Billy Wynn, PP

Social Events Coordinator

ChairDebbie Hedge, PM870-588-5096

Summer Cereal Drive

ChairMs. Rose Mary Eckersley, PM

Transportation

  • Mr. D.C. Dodd, PGP
  • Mr. Gene Christensen, PP
  • Mr. JayP Massiet, PP

Travel Club

ChairMrs. Kayla Moring, PM

Website

ChairGlenda Peyton, PGM870-692-6393
  • Tom Dixon, PGP
  • Brenda Wingard, PGM

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