San Francisco
Revelry at Raymond Vineyards The last 6 months of 2021 were rather quiet for the SF/ Bay Area Chapter as Covid regulations and restrictions continued to mess with planning in California. Howev‑ er, we did manage to have a rocking good Assemblage at Raymond Vineyards in September! Hosted by our Supreme Knight, Jean-Charles Boisset, we gathered for an outdoor event that had to be moved in‑ doors because of the threat of the only rain in Napa since May! No problem for the staff and leadership of Donnell Shuster at Raymond who expertly pivoted and created a festive atmosphere in the beautiful Crystal Cellars.
Ladies to a stronger name befitting the current times. They backed up their protest with an historical review of strong Lady Knights and Commanders throughout history. As you may know, this IS CALIFORNIA, and more than a few previous and prospective female can‑ didates for membership have questioned the appropri‑ ateness of “Gentle Lady”. A motion was made to those present, and heartedly seconded, that such a change be recommended to the Grand Council for consideration.
Attended by nearly 50 Knights and Ladies, including 10 new recruits, (many nominated by Jean-Charles himself ), a depleted cadre gathered for our Enthrone‑ ment ceremony and celebratory dinner. In order to properly honor the inductees, we “drafted” JeanCharles and robed him as an honorary cadre member so he could help officiate. As the first of the three inductees were called to the po‑ dium, the proceedings were interrupted by Linda and Jill Pingitore dressed as medieval knights, demanding a change of the name of female members from Gentle TOP LEFT: 2021 chapter Inductees TOP CENTER: Honorary cadre member Jean-Charles with Kara Krsuhin, Melissa Lynch & Lisa Heisinger RIGHT: The Rebellion!
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The Arbor
