Some good news for Old Colony Chapter following the fire at the QMB. Dad David Abbott, Dad Jacob Yanovich and Bro. Lucas Yanovich were able to remove many items belonging to Old Colony (regalia, trophies, etc) that were not destroyed by the fire.
Some of the items, including robes, DeMolay Degree costumes and chapter banner, have smoke damage and are attempting to be cleaned. There is good hope for the banner, but it appears the robes and costumes will need to be replaced. Old Colony Chapters original Bible, given to the chapter by Wollaston Chapter, Order of Eastern Star in 1924, had some water damage. However, it is currently out for restoration and appears it will be "good as new" when complete.
Many of the chapter trophies are in excellent condition, including the Victor Erickson Outstanding Athlete trophy.
Items that were not salvageable were many historic papers, including old meeting attendance records and Scribe's reports.
All items that were saved have been moved to the First Baptist Church.
Thank you to Dad Abbott, Dad Yanovich and Bro. Yanovich are
Some of the items, including robes, DeMolay Degree costumes and chapter banner, have smoke damage and are attempting to be cleaned. There is good hope for the banner, but it appears the robes and costumes will need to be replaced. Old Colony Chapters original Bible, given to the chapter by Wollaston Chapter, Order of Eastern Star in 1924, had some water damage. However, it is currently out for restoration and appears it will be "good as new" when complete.
Many of the chapter trophies are in excellent condition, including the Victor Erickson Outstanding Athlete trophy.
Items that were not salvageable were many historic papers, including old meeting attendance records and Scribe's reports.
All items that were saved have been moved to the First Baptist Church.
Thank you to Dad Abbott, Dad Yanovich and Bro. Yanovich are