Our Vision
The Temple #47 Pythian Sisters’ vision is to help Gaston’s house less, youth, elderly, or home bound community members through fundraising and donating our time to them. Serving the new and old, hungry and cold.
Our Mission
To bring together women of diverse backgrounds and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow through the principles of Purity, Love, Equality, and Fidelity. We invite you to join with us – for friendship’s sake – and as a basis for serving your community. In addition, an effort to enrich your life, as well as our own, we offer our assistance to you.
Our Meetings
Meetings are held at 6:30-7:30pm on the First Thursdays of every month. We invite you to join with us – for friendship’s sake – and as a basis for serving your community. In addition, an effort to enrich your life, as well as our own, we offer our assistance to you! 201 Front St, Gaston, OR, 97119.
For more information please visit us on Facebook for the latest events and meeting info:
https://www.facebook.com/gastonpythiansisters
WHO ARE ELGIBILE:
To be eligible for membership in a Temple, a woman must not be less than sixteen years of age and of good character.
We maintain that friendship and strong family relationships are essential factors for a happy life.
OBJECTIVE:
The work of Pythian Sisters covers a broad field. It is not confined to the local Gaston Temple or to the field of Pythianism. The Pythian Sisters organization, in addition to its beautiful, meaningful work, is engaged in altruistic efforts second to none among women’s organizations.
DO YOU KNOW:
The International Order of Pythian Sisters support many different charities including Cerebral Palsy and Special Olympics.
2024 Officers
| Role | Name | Role | Name | |
| MEC | Brenda Leach | Secretary | Stephanie Hedin | |
| ES | Laurie Hoodenpyl | Guard(s) | Molly Hall, Tabby Walker | |
| Treasurer | Judy Anderson | Protector | Gina Hensley | |
| Musician | Betsy Rawls |
Links
Wapato Temple #47 Pythian Sisters By-Laws
- Review our Background, Principles, Objectives, Eligibility, and Mission
- https://gastonsisters.square.site/uploads/b/78c034b0-6d56-11e9-b41d-8fd1e5927995/a5cbdc60-68f1-11eb-a1cb-2729d90687b0.pdf
Wapato Temple #47 Pythian Sisters Code of Ethics
- Review our Core Values and Code of Ethics
- https://gastonsisters.square.site/uploads/b/78c034b0-6d56-11e9-b41d-8fd1e5927995/ffd3f4e0-68f1-11eb-a1cb-2729d90687b0.pdf
Wapato Temple #47 Pythian Sisters Membership Expectations
- Review our Expectations for Members, Committee Leads, and Officers
- https://gastonsisters.square.site/uploads/b/78c034b0-6d56-11e9-b41d-8fd1e5927995/19577b30-68f2-11eb-a1cb-2729d90687b0.pdf