The information contained in this site is ed and may not be distributed, modified, reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written permission of the worthy grand matron of texas bod minutesmarch 21, 2020 bod minutes february 15, 2020 bod minutes january 11, 2020. Color and pomp mark eastern star convention 8949 mizpah chapter will observe anniversary 32823 lady washington chapter no. Oes illinois is the official facebook presence of the grand chapter, order of the eastern star of illinois, with more than 12,000 members in 120 chapters. Secretary and treasurer handbook dear secretary and treasurer, the secretary and treasurer handbook has been prepared to assist you in the performance of your important duties as secretary or as treasurer of your chapter. Order of the eastern star the order of the eastern star has a tangled history. The first board of officers of a new chapter must be installed by a. Basic audit procedures for all chapters hawaii grand chapter. Grand chapter of maryland, order of the eastern star. This password used in eastern star rituals is an offshoot of phrases found in the song of. First, let us state, there are several organizations and businesses in the world that use the name eastern star. Basic audit procedures for all chapters audit committee the audit committee requires three members and is appointed annually by the worthy matron. If it is a nonmember, give them a hardy welcome and guidance. The order of the eastern star is easily the most popular and prestigious womens fraternal order in the world. Past director, national prima board, 20152018, director ianesd prima chapter board 20062014, chapter president 2012, and president, nebraska selfinsurers association 20082011.
Whereas every grand chapter of the order of the eastern star. Eastern star, was legally and regularly instituted at st. She has attended numerous pm meetings and hosted many summer bbqs. Please email the webmaster if you have any problems suggestions or comments regarding this web site information on this site can be used by our members for eastern star purposes. Sample agenda for chapter installation ceremony chapter name date of installation 1 welcome members and guests 2 introduction of master of ceremonies 3 recognition of the chapter and nationals relationship 4 recognition of the chapter and its accomplishments 5 recognition of outgoing board. It is not in order to appoint nonmembers of a chapter on any activity of the chapter. The socks are 11 and reach the calf on an average size leg. It is beneficial to retain at least one member from the previous year for continuity. Full text of ritual of the order of the eastern star. Hats and gloves are never worn in a chapter while it is in session. The order of the eastern star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong.
Open meeting program open to the public recommend a dinner prior to meeting most likely pot luck but could be a dinner cooked by meal committee with dinner done family style. Ritual of the order of the eastern staropening wikisource. Lahr, past worthy grand matron, before the fortieth annual session of the grand chapter order of the eastern star of north dakota. The charleston chapter of the order of the eastern star began circa 1912 and are known as prince hall chapter no. Millions of dollars are raised annually in support of humanitarian causes. Ritual of the order of the eastern starinstallation, subordinate. Welcome to the order of the eastern star wisconsin grand chapter website. D date changes some months, please contact that chapter for more information r recess in july andor august, please contact that chapter for more information t meeting time not 7.
In order to get the most from your membership, we encourage you to. Comprehensive calendar for the grand chapter, order of the eastern star of illinois. All forms must be returned on or before may 1st of each year. Nevada grand chapter order of the eastern star, state of nevada. If you would like to subscribe, please email the webmaster.
These instructions were adopted at the 56 th annual session of the grand chapter of north carolina, order of the eastern star, held in raleigh, june 1961, and as amended thereafter through grand chapter 20. We are pleased that you found our site and hope that everything you need is easy to locate. The grand chapter of ohio order of the eastern star charitable foundation was established in 2018, and. The eastern star has five points and five colors as indicated in our emblem. Oziel grand chapter, order of eastern star charity foundation for the jurisdiction of new jersey, pha, a 501 c3 corporation, is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational and health awareness activities within the jurisdiction of new jersey. Published by the past matrons club of bismarck chapter no.
Visionquest have diligently entered into a program to try. It was wonderful to visit the chapters and find an eastern star family as i became familiar with the language and living here. Our members share a belief in the existence of a supreme being and promotion of the principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth. Important datesnext year order of the eastern star. The grand chapter of texas order of the eastern star is a fraternal organization composed of women with masonic affiliation and master masons. All members who desire to remain in the order of eastern star must remit this tax by the date due or forfeit membership entirely. Hopefully these will be useful to help your chapter meetings be interesting, enjoyable. Our chapters should be referred to as eastern star chapters. The order of the eastern star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which men and women may belong.
Personalized socks order of eastern star or by sherryamourbysherry order of eastern star socks. These are preliminary and subject to change updated 4152020. Morris and his wife charlotte worked on this idea of a masonic fraternal. The following forms are for the use of worthy matrons, secretaries and grand district deputies. The order of the eastern star is a fraternal organization of women and men committed to providing an environment of. Pure diamonds socials will be announced throughout the year annual party information is forthcoming. Next to freemasonry itself, our ministry is most questioned about the order of the eastern star oes, so we will cover some background dealing specifically with the star as it is fondly called by its members. President, james gaughan, north east pennsylvania auto auction ii. Eastern star grand chapter of ohio homepage ohio grand. Eastern star journal october 2019 section ii general grand. Originally conceived as an american form of adoptive masonry as early as the 1840s, it took until 1876 for the general grand chapter, order of the eastern star, to be formed. To the worthy matron, officers, and members of chapter, no, order of the eastern star.
Mizpah grand chapter order of eastern star forms and documents. Estarl section iii, 201819 pdf to be filled out by sponsoring eastern star chapter preferably home town chapter. Those who desire membership must petition to do so. The undersigned respectfully petitions to receive the degrees of the order of the eastern star, and become a member of your chapter. The petitions are carefully investigated for eligibility then the petition is voted on by the members of the chapter receiving the petition. Nevada grand chapter order of the eastern star facebook. Nevada grand chapter order of the eastern star posts. Of the 18 officers in an eastern star chapter, how many are elected and what are their titles. That is what i did when i arrived as a teacher in 1990. Copyright grand chapter of texas order of the eastern star. In your email please include your name, chapter name and number, and chapter location so that we can verify your membership in the order.
The order of the eastern star is a masonic appendant body open to both men and women. All regular chapters have a monthly meeting at which the business of. This is sometimes done when one chapter initiates a member, then they move to another area and want to join or start through the chairs in the new chapter. Create a book download as pdf download as epub download as. The meetings of a chapter are either regular or special. It was established in 1850 by lawyer and educator rob morris, a noted freemason, but was only adopted and approved as an appendant body of the masonic fraternity in 1873. Full text of ritual of the order of the eastern star internet archive. Symbolism to stimulate a deeper interest and love for the teachings of our order. In order to get the most out of your membership, we encourage you to attend meetings, enjoy the social events. From this page, you can find out how to become a member, apply for a scholarship, find a local chapter near you or let us know about a member in need. Use by others may be granted to others by sending a request to the grand secretary. Oes colorado publications colorado oes library a m. Membership tax is payable through and by the local chapter and due no later than march 31 yearly. You admit that the name, character and modes of recognition of the order of the eastern star.
The grand chapter of missouri was constituted on october, 1875. Operates as a charitable corporation subordinate of the grand chapter of ohio order of the eastern star oes makes distributions to nonprofit organizations that qualify as grand chapter charities. Presently, a member is only allowed two memberships. Someone working for an american firm might be living in northern germany and not know there is an eastern star chapter they could visit. She never took an office but supported her chapters in other ways. Two copies of the book are being provided to each chapter for your use. Presidentelect, tad swift, corry auto dealers exchange iii.
Welcome to the official web site for the grand chapter of california, order of the eastern star. Old line state courier weekly enewsletterthe old line state courier is our weekly electronic newsletter for members of the eastern star. Oct 04, 2019 his badge is the square and compasses within the star, an emblem of the relationship existing between the masonic fraternity and the order of the eastern star. Chapter meetings schedule order of the eastern star, grand. In the order of the eastern star there are only five degrees, known as adah, the daughter.
Within this web site, we are referring to an organization known as the general grand chapter, order of the eastern star and its affiliated grand chapters and chapters. Prince hall grand chapter, order of the eastern star, rite of adoption, hawaii and its jurisdictions inc. We dedicate ourselves to supporting a variety of local and national charities. Members who forfeit membership and wish to reinstate must. The jurisdiction is divided into 27 districts and we have approximately 143 chapters and approximately 10,000 members. Agenda eastern chapter bod meeting, march 5, 2014, 9. College transcript to be sent directly to committee by college registrar. If you have suggestions, corrections or items of interest you would like to see on this site, please contact the webmaster below.