2026 GRAND CHAPTER PROJECTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
2026 IOWA PROJECTS
Special Project
"Dementia Friendly Iowa"
We will be working with the Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging for this project.
Proceeds from the Sale of the Windmill Pin
Proceeds from the Sale of the Highland Cow Pin
Proceeds from the Sale of March Sheet Music, Music CDs and USB Drive
250th Semiquencecentennial Heritage Fundraiser Event - Saturday, July 18, 2026
OES Golf Outing at the A.H. Blank Golf Course, Des Moines - Monday, June 22, 2026
ESTARL:
Proceeds from the sale of the Shovel Pin
Proceeds from the sale of Nuts during Receptions
Proceeds from the sale of Notecards
Youth:
Proceeds from the sale of the Tricorn Hat Pin
WGP's Danish Windmill for Official Visits
Iowa Grand Chapter:
Proceeds from the sale of the Tree of Life Medallion - Knock Knock Club Membership Save-a-Dime-a-Day
TLC:
Velcro Divided Walker Bags and any other previous TLC projects that members/chapters enjoy doing.
2026 Service Dogs
'Who Let the Dogs Out' Iowa Fundraising Event - Saturday, June 27, 2026
Proceeds from the sales of the General Grand Chapter Service Dog Pin
Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa
Session Name: HeritageTheme: We all have a heritage, a story to share.
Motto: It is a good day, to have a good day!
Daily Guide:There is never a bad day, some are better than others.
Aim: D.I.G. Do more, Impact more, Grow Membership
Family Name: The Tracers
Travel Emblems: WGM Bible, WGP Bible, Gavel, Drape
Colors: Navy Blue, Forest Green, and Silver
Symbol: Tree of Life
Flowers: Red Geraniums, Red Poppies, all Lilies, and Marigolds
Honor Stations: Martha, Sentinel, Secretary, Organist
SCRIPTURES:
WGM:
Psalms 18:2 The Lord is my rock, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust.
Psalms 139: 9 and 10 If I could fly on the wings of dawn, stopping to rest on the far side of the ocean - even there your hand would guide me; even there your strong hand would hold me tight!
I Thessalonians 1:4 Dear brothers and sisters, you are dearly loved by God and we know that he has chosen you to be his very own.
WGP:
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
MUSIC:
Opening Ode: Getting to Know You'
Flag Song: This is My Country'
Closings Ode: Let There be Peace on Earth
Song for Draping: Going Home'
Closing March Song: 'Adios, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehn'