2019 had the lowest net loss since 1983. The Order of the Eastern Star was founded by Dr. Deputies For Subordinate and Grand Chapters, International Grand Representatives Association, International Grand Secretaries Association, International Grand Treasurers Association, General Grand Chapter OES – Order Of The Eastern Star. Newsletter of the Friends of Pusan Children’s Charity Hospital, Inc. Love Sends a Little Gift of Roses – Welcome Ceremony, Short Speeches of Welcome – W.G.M. and W.P. Adah is associated with the sixth beatitude, "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." Add to Wishlist. Eastern Star strives to take good people, through uplifting and elevating associations of love and service as well as through precept and exam­ple, to build an Order which is truly dedicated to Charity, Truth and Loving Kindness. Below you will see various categories of programs and ideas. Our Grand Chapter began having annual sessions in 1873. . and Birthday of Chapter, Program used for Honoring Past Matrons and Past Patrons. Sponsor a scholarship for a graduating senior. General Grand Chapter OES – Order Of The Eastern Star. Eastern Star Acquires The Belmont Mansion – 1932; Dedication Ceremonies – 1937; Twenty Third Triennial Assembly – 1940; Invitation to Dedication of the New International Star Temple; International Eastern Star Temple; Return to Top. 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. The Order of the Eastern Star was founded by Dr. He established the signs and passes, colors and emblems of the Order and defined the fundamental principles which have remained unchanged throughout the years. In 1850, Dr. Morris selected the Biblical heroines and the lessons and values of the Order. To strive to share the Love of Christ while having Fun and living in Harmony not only with our members but also with others we come in contact with daily while letting the Love we have for the Order of the Eastern Star shine through our lives. Deputy, W.M. Rob Morris in the late 1800’s. The first Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star was organized in Michigan in 1867. on Advance Night, Speeches for Special Occasions – Welcome to School of Instruction, Worthy Patron’s acceptance and retiring address, An Eastern Star Melody – series of Welcomes to visitors and members, Worthy Matron to Her Chapter at First Meeting, Honoring Older Members of the Order of Eastern, Star Side-liners Night – Observed by Spiceland Chapter, Party Lines – Honoring Members on Side Lines, Historical Sketch of the Order of the Eastern Star, A Treasure Chest of Eastern Star Traditions, Kernels of Corn – A Thanksgiving Tradition, Chapter opened 1st meeting – Sept. 1887 (news item) – Lady Washington, Restricting the Prerogatives of Individuals, New York to Investigate Order of OES and DeMolays, Installation Rite is Final Ceremony of OES Sessions, Lady Washington Chapter of OES Celebrates 45 Anniversary of Founding, Color and Pomp mark Eastern Star Convention 8-9-49, Mizpah Chapter will Observe Anniversary – 3-28-23, Lady Washington Chapter No. A Triad for Incoming Matron, welcomes, etc. MISSION STATEMENT . Ideas to help you have more fun, to keep meetings interesting, and to attract members 2019 Grand Chapter Program "Love, Fun and Harmony" THEME . In 1867 and 1868, Mr. Macoy compiled and published a Ritual, using Dr. Morris' Rosary as a guide. PAEasternStar.Org will be removed as a link effective 2/1/2021. The New Age – Friends of Pusan Children’s Charity Hospital, Newsletter – The Friends of Pusan Children’s Charity Hospital, Eastern Star Acquires The Belmont Mansion – 1932, Invitation to Dedication of the New International Star Temple, Annual Sessions of Masonic Grand Bodies and Eastern Star 1903, Annual Sessions of Masonic Grand Bodies and Eastern Star 1904, As Children of the Light, Let us Walk in the Light 1938, Song Book dedicated to Carol Strizek, P.M. of Radiant Chapter No. 36275 Sunset Drive Dousman, WI 53118-9349 2020 Scholarship Application- Click Here 16. He immediately attempted to make the work more systematic and succeeded in adapting it to organized Chapters in such a way as to assure their success. 1 Oklahoma, History of Devils Lake Assembly No. We are very pleased to announce that we will continue the Barbara E. Adams Ritualistic Excellence Award Program again this year. long), Memorial Service – Daisy Lemay Grand Chaplain, Hour of Remembrance – “I’ll Walk With God”, The Keys To The Kingdom – Elizabeth Rodriguez – Grand Chaplain, In Memoriam – PGM Blanche Lynn Whittemore, In Memoriam – HPGM Jean McNaughton-Stevens, Cultivating Grass Roots For Growth 2009 – 2012 (GGC supplied), Together We Build a Better Life (ND Brochure), Is Eastern Star Membership For You (ND Brochure), Planning More Member Interest and Participation, Memorial Service as Presented by Past Matrons, Commemorative Services for Those Who Have Gone Before, Memorial Ceremony with Presentation of Electa Cup, Joint Memorial Service – Pembina Chapter #41 & Pembina Masonic Lodge #2, Memorial Service – Cando Chapter No. * C * O * N * G * R * A * T * U * L * A * T * I * O * N * S * YOU have reduced the rate of membership decline in 2019 with your dedication and efforts. At the time of the launching of this web site in 2013, the Order was preparing for the 140th Session of the Grand Chapter of California. 1 – District School – 5-1-34. 2. However, it requires a belief in the existence of a Supreme Being and encourages LOYALTY to one's own religious beliefs, family, country, and community. The Eastern Star Gleaner, page 28 – Martha, One Page Treasures – Making Mother’s Day Different. The Grand Chapter of California was organized in 1868 and celebrated 125 years of the Order in California in 1993. We will celebrate 150 years of the Order in California in 2018. Thank you. Presenting the Gavel – Humorous program for outgoing W. M. My Thanks to You – retiring Matron’s thank to Officers, Program for Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night, Ceremony for Past Matrons’ & Past Patrons’ Night, Happy Birthday Program to Honor P. M. and P.P. As a result of the effects of COVID-19… There are Important communications below….. PA Grand Chapter – Order of the Eastern Star, Barbara E. Adams Ritualistic Excellence   Program. Dr. Robert Morris, the poet laureate of Masonry, founded this Order using beautiful and inspiring Biblical examples of heroic conduct and moral values. “Heavenly Reflections” Session Postponed until June 27-30, 2021, Barbara E. Adams Ritualistic Excellence   Program (2019-2020), Educational Scholarship and ESTARL Awards, Photos since 2014 courtesy:  Photography by McDonough. ), • Share the secretaries checklist with members, • Strive to have the chapter achieve the requirements for the Honor Award, • Make contact with all chapter members through a newsletter, calendar of events or other notification providing information about meetings, projects and activities, • Consider having an orientation session for new members to discuss and/or present copies of the Calendar Book, Book of Instruction, Ritual, Constitution and Code of Laws within two (2) months after initiation, • Share your knowledge/experience. Sponsor (or help sponsor) an awards ceremony at the local high school. You may also include other Masonic organizations in your area of you wish. HONOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT(s). Ritualistic Excellence Award Program. As a Master Mason, Dr. Morris had the idea that it would be nice to have a way for female relatives of Master Masons to share the benefits of knowledge and self-improvement that Freemasonry made available to men and to have a place in the Masonic Family that would allow men and women to participate together. The OES officially began in the mid-1800s in the United States. Installation Night Speech for a newly installed W.M. Macoy’s Address of Appreciation by W.M. Dr. Morris and his wife Charlotte worked on this idea of a Masonic fraternal Order for Master Masons and their female relatives for many years. 2019-2020. Must be received by March 1, 2020 Installation Night Speech and Keynote Service, A Welcome Ceremony – for month of April – for a special guest. Matron & Patron Retiring Worthy Matron A Winter Garden – retiring W.M. Order of the Eastern Star - Wisconsin Grand Chapter 30, Happy Birthday – Honoring W.M.’s Birthday, Anniversaries – 40th year as Grand Secretary, We’re Celebrating (For Anniversary Night), Presenting Bible to Members after Conferring Degrees, The Message of “The Seven Branch Candlestick” (can be used at close of any meeting), Garden of Remembrance – A Birthday Anniversary, Happy Birthday – for Celebrating Birthday of Chapter, A Cargo of Birthday Wishes – a ceremony to honor Worthy Matron’s Birthday, In Appreciation Poem – 25 year members – Past Officers, Old Fashioned Ceremony of Opening And Closing Chapter, Gleanings – Draping the Charter and others, Address of Welcome at District Convention, Ceremony for District Instructor, $64,000 Question, “Words” to songs for Special Presentations, Gift Presentation – A Garland of Friendship, Presentation for D.D, (with a divided heart), Honoring School Teachers – by Daisy LeMay, Dedicating an Altar Cloth and Pedestal Cloths, Dedication of Presentation of Altar Cloth, Ceremony for Dedicating Chairs for Star Points, Ceremony for Accepting & Dedicating any Chapter Gift, The Inspiration of the Labyrinth Dedication of a Baby, Inspiration of the Labyrinth – Short Version, What the Stork Brought and What Came of It, A Sad Satire on the Modeling of Bonnie Bonnets, Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership, ESTARL – Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership, The Shining Cross: Today’s Meaning of Easter, A Lovely Candle Service for Distinguished Guests, Candlelight Ceremony for Any Special Guest, Honoring the Flag (Given Under Good of the Order), Presenting 50 Year Pins or Life Certificates, Ceremony for Presenting 50 Year Guard Pins, Presenting 50 Year Guard Pins: A Resume by Star Points, Fifty Year Ceremony (Under Good of the Order), Presentation of a Medal to a Member Who Has Belonged to the Order for 50 Years, I Would Have Faith (Installation Program), Installation of Worthy Matron (Inkster #23), A Floral Tribute for Elective and Appointed Officers. This was the beginning of the organization of Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star in the United States as well as internationally. Lift Up Another – short talk by Dist. Chapters Merging and Surrendering (Excel file), 26 – Worthy Matrons – Incoming, Installation, Speeches, Welcomes, 29 – Worthy Matrons – Honoring Retiring Worthy Matrons, Worthy Matrons – Honoring Retiring Worthy Matrons, The Tragedy of the Death of Jephthah’s Daughter, Affiliation Service (Welcomes to Affiliates), Affiliation Service – Fern Leaf Chapter No. Dr. Morris and his wife Charlotte worked on this idea of a Masonic fraternal Order for Master Masons and their female relatives for many years. As a Master Mason, Dr. Morris had the idea that it would be nice to have a way for female relatives of Master Masons to share the benefits of knowledge and self-improvement that Freemasonry made available to men and to have a place in the Masonic Family that would allow men and women to participate together. Rob Morris in the late 1800’s. 104), Lady Richmond March – Dedicated to Cora O. Richmond, WGM 1921-1922, Foral Work – Contains instructions, Music, etc. Our Grand Chapter began having annual sessions in 1873. The first ceremony book for the Order was compiled and published under the title of “The Rosary of the Eastern Star.”. It is not a religion. To Participate in the testing, Fill in and Submit, or Print and Submit the Entry Form As a Master Mason, Dr. Morris had the idea that it would be nice to have a way for female relatives of Master Masons to share the benefits of knowledge and self-improvement that Freemasonry made available to men and to have a place in the Masonic Family that would allow men and women to participate together.