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Editor's Notes

Posting Requests to Patti L Rhinesmith, RWG Secretary at NJOESGC@optonline.net GC Ofc 908-725-0222
or Gail Naia, RWG Treasurer, RWGTNJ@optonline.net
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Do you need the services of a Notary?
Patti Rhinesmith, RWG Secretary can help you with that.
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Do you shop Amazon.com? Did you know that you can benefit the Eastern Star Charity Foundation when you do, at no additional cost? The next time you plan to shop on Amazon, simply log in as Smile.Amazon.Com. You can then designate the Eastern Star Charity Foundation as the charity you support. You use your existing Amazon account, there are no additional fees, and it's very easy to do! Please spread the word to family and friends, and any businesses who make purchases on Amazon - as long as they designate the Eastern Star Charity Foundation of NJ as the charity they support, the Charity Foundation will receive a small donation from most purchases. Any questions? Please contact Jeannette Wallace, RWAG Conductress. Thank you for your help!

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STAR JOURNAL SEPTEMBER 2019 edition is on site.
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Grand Chapter is seeking interested, qualified candidates to run for Right Worthy Grand Trustee!
Due to the change to Grand Chapter Law, there has not been an election for Right Worthy Grand Trustee in two years. The next election will take place at Grand Session in May 2020. We're asking that any interested Sisters make themselves known now to the Right Worthy Grand Secretary, so you may be afforded opportunities to serve on Grand Chapter Committees and get insight into the running of Grand Chapter. This does not obligate you to run - it gives you the chance to learn more and make an informed decision. Any questions, please contact the Grand Chapter Office. Signed Petitions for Right Worthy Grand Trustee will be due March 1, 2020.

Receptions/GO Honor Nights/District Meetings
Sep 19, 2019 6:30pm	Alpha #288 & Lincoln #95 Reception - $38 Janice Harrison-Aiken, WG Soloist; Denise Vitiello, GR of WV; Gina Aaron, GR of Puerto Rico Russian Hall, 4 Woodhull Ave, Little Falls 07424. Fruit cup, Salad, Pork Chops, Roasted Chicken & Potatoes, Seasonal Veggies, Ice Cream, Coffee, Tea, Soda. Payable to Lincoln #95, mail to Donna Wagenheim, WM.
Sep 28, 2019 Social 11:30am Reception NOON	Dewey #155 & Fairview #219 Joint Reception - $45 Norma J. Hines, MWGM & Danny Cooper, MWGP Great Bay Country Club, 901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point 08244. Payable to Fairview #219, mail to Joan Smith, PGM. RSVP by Sep 20.
Sep 29, 2019 3pm	OES Home Church Service, Grand Visitation
Oct 10, 2019 6:30pm	Gloria #159 Reception - $18 Carol Orner, WG Chaplain; Dale VanHouten, WGB for Eastern Star Flag; Jessica Walton, WDD #35 Masonic Hall, Rte 37 W., Toms River 08753. Payable to Gloria #159, mail to Dawn Betts, GR of Iowa. RSVP by Sep 26.
Oct 16, 2019 7:30pm	Raritan #58 Honor Night - $10 Alice B. Carter-Mead, GR of Alabama Geoffrey Bleich, GR of Idaho Masonic Hall, 120 Old Bridge Trnpk, South River 08882. RSVP by Sep 28 to Elaine Stanton, PGO. Seating is limited.
Oct 17, 2019 6:30pm	Haddonfield #140 Reception - $40 Kathleen Zielinski, WG Marshal; Bruce Zielinski, WG Sentinel Steven McWilliams, GR of Delaware Lucien's Manor, 81 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin 08009. Choice: Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken; Teriyaki Glazed Salmon; Prime Rib au Jus; Vegetarian/Vegan Pasta or Vegetable. RSVP by Sep 30 to Joanne Parsels, PGM, payable to Haddonfield #140
Oct 19, 2019 Lunch 12:30pm Meeting 1:30pm	District 39 Meeting, Barbara Repp, WDD - $20 Daria Hamm, RWAGM will name her Associate Matrons Musconetcong Lodge, Rte 46 & International Dr, Budd Lake 07828. Payable to & mail to Linda Pettenger, PGO. RSVP by Oct 1. Limited Seating.
Oct 21, 2019 6:30pm	Starlight #107 Reception - $30 Barbara Repp, WDD #39; Susan Allenspach, GR of Nevada Elise Bagnati-Kunze, GR of Missouri Bert Decker, GR of Nova Scotia & PEI Picatinny Arsenal, 121 Buffington Rd, Dover 07806. RSVP by Oct 4 to Lisa Couch, AM. Must have a Reservation and be on the list, and have a picture ID in order to be admitted. Payable to Starlight #107, mail to Lisa Couch.
Oct 28, 2019 6:30pm	Molly Pitcher #198 Reception - $38 Jessica Franklin, WG Esther & Pamela Lindson, WDD #34 Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Rd, Neptune 07753. RSVP by Oct 21 to Diane Prochnow, PGO Secretary
Oct 30, 2019 7:30pm	Mountain View #205 Honor Night - $5 Joanne V. Byrne, RWAGC; Kimberly Wendowski, WG Martha Jennifer Schiffrin, WDD #31 Masonic Lodge, 15 Hamburg Tpk, Pompton Lakes 07442. Light refreshments to follow. RSVP by Oct 15. Payable to Mt. View Chapter #205, mail to Jane Ann Farissier, PGM. No refunds after Oct 25.
Nov 1, 2019 6:30pm	Mt. Zion #116 & Lydia #41 Party Night Buffet - $33 Betty Janco, GR of ND; Steve Kedmenec, GR of RI; Eugene Grace, GR of NM Pantagis Renaissance-Snuffy's Restaurant, 250 Park Ave, Scotch Plains 07076. Payable to Lydia #41, mail to Nancy Sayedin, PGO RSVP by Oct 15.
Nov 17, 2019	OES Home 61st Birthday, Grand Visitation
Nov 20, 2019 6:30pm	Bordentown #257 Party Night Cheryl McCarthy, WG Ruth; Cathy Fusaro, WG Electa; Martha Osburn-Henry, GR of CO; William Walling, GR of NC; Charles Peterson, GR of Brit Col & Yuk; Barbara Helfrey-Hayes, GR of MD Mastoris, 144 US 130, Bordentown 08505. Attendees pay for own dinner & beverages. RSVP by Nov 13 to Bettye Young, PGO

Upcoming Dates -- see Chapter & District Fundraisers below
Sep 21, 2019	OES HOME TRICKY TRAY Manville VFW, 600 Washington Ave, Manville 08835. . PreRegistration Form pdf . Pre-Registration forms must be postmarked no later than 9/14/19 to get the discount, $40, for the combo Package. At the door the Combo Package will be $45. Combinations ticket does not include the Entry Ticket. Entry Ticket - $25 Low Tier - $10 Medium Tier - $15 High Tier - $20 Grand Prize - $5 Super Grand Prizes - $10 Combo Package - $40 (Contains 1 sheet of Low, Medium and High Tier, plus 2 Grand Prize Tickets). At the Door the Combo Package will be $45. For information or questions please contact Diane Schmolze, PGM.
Oct 5, 2019 11:00am	GRANJ Meeting & Luncheon - $15 Masonic Lodge, 110 Rte 37W, Toms River 08753. RSVP by Sep 28 to Elsie VanDusen. Checks payable to GRANJ.
Oct 6, 2019 2pm Social 3pm Dinner	Reunion of Key to Success is Teamwork Year - $20 Sharon McGinley, PGM William T. Costello, PGP (In Memoriam) Masonic Lodge, 205 Central Ave, Hammonton 08037. RSVP by Oct 1 to Linda Thibault, PGO. Chicken, Potato, Veg, Dessert & Drinks. Vegan if requested.
Oct 8, 2019 7:30pm	First Grand Officer's Night Fairview #219 45 Mantua Blvd, Mantua 08051. RSVP Diane S. Capel, PGM WM
Oct 11-13, 2019	CAMP OUT in CAPE MAY Seashore Campground. Contact JoAnn Bingenheimer, PGM for availability
Oct 20, 2019 1-4pm	Quinn's Quest - $30 Tomasello Winery, 225 N. White Horse Pike, Hammonton 08097. Enjoy Tasting, Luncheon, and support Cystic Fibrosis. Choice: Citrus Grilled Chicken, Shrimp & Scallop Newburg, or Vegetarian Stir Fry. Payable and mail to Glenda Westenberger, PGO.
Oct 26, 2019	HALLOWEEN HOOT - $25 Scottish Rite, 103 Dunns Mill Rd, Bordentown 08505. Costumes optional, but encouraged. A fun time for all. Contact Karyn Visscher, WDD #33 or Glenn Visscher. Payable to GC Voluntary Donations.
Oct 27, 2019 2pm Social 3pm Dinner	9th Reunion This Moment in Time Year - $30 Diane Schmolze, PGM Charlie Westenberger, PGP (In Memoriam) Beverly-Riverside Lodge, 621 Chester Ave, Riverside 08075. RSVP by Oct 12. Payable and mail to Tracey Jamerson, PGO. Dues of $4 may be included.
Nov 6-11, 2019	Motorcoach to Charleston, SC & Savannah, GA with Norma & Dan 5 nights, 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners. Carriage Tour in Charleston; Dinner Cruise; Magnolia Plantation; Historic Savannah; Ghost Trolley Tour; Beaufort, SC. Travel tour expert, all tax & gratuities. Dbl $1,259pp; Trpl $1,155; Sgl $1,597. Nov 6, 2019 (pdf)
Nov 14, 2019 7:30pm	Grand Officer's Night Gloria #159 110 Rte 37 W., Toms River 08753. RSVP Marie Clonan, WM
Nov 23, 2019 Social 5pm Dinner 6pm	THE ROYAL BALL - $50 Fair Bridge Hotel, 195 Davidson Ave, Somerset 08873. Music by "All Tuned Up". Payable to GC Voluntary Donations, mail to Debbie LeDoux, PGO
Dec 1, 2019 2pm	Spirit of Christmas 2nd Reunion Diana Affsa, PGM & Emil Affsa, PGP Mastoris, 144 US 130, Bordentown 08505. Order off menu, pay your own. RSVP by Nov 17 to Cheryl McCarthy, GO to reserve a seat. Dues of $3 may be sent to Karen Visscher, GO.
Dec 3-6, 2019	Diana & Emil Affsa's Grand Representatives Bus Trip Oglebay & Pittsburgh. Incl 3 Nights, 3 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners. Guided tour of Pittsburgh, the Duqyesne Incline, Oglebay Mansion & Festival of Lights. Starr Motor Coach w/lavatory, WIFI, Meal taxes & gratutities. Cost PP Single $874; Dbl $674; Trpl $604; Quad $564. Insurance cost $50 - $80. Pickup in Bridgewater 7:30am or Laurel Springs 9am. Contact Diane Schmolze, PGM. Final paymnt Oct11. Dec 3, 2019 pdf
Dec 6, 2019 7:30pm	Grand Officer's Night Delaware #50 Masonic Lodge, 400 Hillcrest Blvd, Phillipsburg 08865. RSVP RuthAnn Hoyt, WM
Dec 8, 2019	CHRISTMAS CONCERT details to follow. Contact Mary Jane Lojewski, PGM
Feb 8, 2020	KAREOKE NIGHT Masonic Lodge, Rte 541, Burlington 08016. Details to follow. Contact Mary Elaine Guynn, PGO
Feb 28, 2010 Social 6-6:30pm	BENEFIT for SHRINER's HOSPITAL for CHILDREN - $25 Stage Front VIP Seating - $35 Crescent Shrine, 700 Highland Drive, Westampton 08060. Tables of 8-10 may be reserved. Deli sandwiches & salads. Payable to GC Voluntary Donations. RSVP by Feb 12, 2020. Contact Paul Lojewski, PGO
March 8, 2020	IRISH TEA Grow Hall, Masonic Home, 902 Jacksonville Rd, Burlington 08016. Details to follow. Contact Judy & Dan Brown, Voluntary Donations Co-Chairs
March 26, 2020	Fly to Ireland with Norma & Dan Contact Jane Ann Farissier, PGM. See details on flyer Mar 26, 2020 pdf

Health Announcements

Sep 19, 2019	Prayers and cards to Sharon Klabenesh, WM Nutley #121 going thru round of chemo
Sep 18, 2019	Prayers and cards to Barbara Juniewicz, PGO Treasurer of Keystone #69 on infusion therapy for an infection.

Good News
Sep 8, 2019	Message from Mary Jane, PGM Just a note to thank all of my sisters, brothers, and chapters who sent cards, prayers and even came to visit me while I was in rehab.It was touch and go for a while but I am finally home and thankful for all of the positive calls and wishes I am receiving now. All of this keeps me smiling and so positive that I will work very hard to get back my strength to be able to attend some OES functions. God Bless all of you! In STAR Love, Mary Jane Lojewski
Sept 4, 2019	Happy News for Diane Schmolze Diane became a great-grandmother to Julian Dimitri Torres-Caro who was born on August 29th to Marisa and Angel. A home delivery and weighing in at 8lbs. 14 oz. Everyone is doing well.

Grand Chapter Announcements
	Looking for excess Paraphernalia/Flags/Poles ? For Chapters in need, please contact Sharon Rosequist, RWG Trustee. 3 electric Signets available, contact Lynn Billingham, MWGM Five-point Altar with cushion available, contact RWG Secretary Complete set of Chapter Officers' badges, excellent condition.
	Proceedings available - Books $28, CDs $15 Capel/Parsons - 11 CD's Bingenheimer/Robinson - 3 CD's McGinley/Costello - 4 CD's
	LOST & FOUND - please contact Kathy Zielinski, WG Marshal FOUND: a white jacket in Representatives section at Grand Session a pair of glasses left on the podium at Grand Session (contact Patti Rhinesmith) LOST:

Good News
2019-2020	Norma & Dan's Grand Representatives
2018-2019	Lynn & Ken's Grand Representatives
2017-2018	Diana & Emil's Grand Representatives

Chapter & District Fundraisers
Oct 5, 2019 4-7:30pm	Mt View #205 Return of the Smorgasboard - $10 Genesis Lodge, 15 Hamburg Tpk, Pompton Lakes 07442. Wonderful food & great fellowship all at one time. Child $5. Contact Beth Willer or Chapter Sec'y
now until Oct 9, 2019	Gloria Chapter #159 fundraiser Boscov's Friends Helping Friends for $5 we are selling Passes to "Boscov's Friends Helping Friends". It is to be used to save 25% on many items, 15% and 10% on others. The pass can be used in any Boscov's on Wed, Oct 16, 2019 from 8am - 11pm. There will be refreshments and chances to win prizes. I will take cash or check payable to Gloria Chapter #159. I am happy to mail your Pass to you, if I don't see you in person. Please act in time to recieve your card by Oct 15. Gail Naia, RWGT Chapter Secretary
now until Oct 9, 2019	Fairview Chapter #219 fundraiser Boscov's Friends Helping Friends for $5 we are selling Passes to "Boscov's Friends Helping Friends". It is to be used to save 25% on many items, 15% and 10% on others. The pass can be used in any Boscov's on Wed, Oct 16, 2019 from 8am - 11pm. There will be refreshments and chances to win prizes. Check payable to Fairview Chapter #219. Please act in time to recieve your card by Oct 15. Joan G. Smith, PGM
Oct 12, 2019 Noon - 3pm	Starlight #107 Line Dancing & Luncheon - $15 Masonic Lodge, International Dr & Rte 46, Budd Lake 07836. Advance ticket sales preferred. Contact Betty Robinson, PGO
Oct 13, 2019 doors open 1pm Show 2pm	Lincoln #95 - Wings of Magic with Mark Dolson - $10 Adult 8 Smull Ave, Caldwell 07006. A day of fun and magic, refreshments to follow. $5 children under 12; Rainbow & DeMolay with advisors $7.50. All are welcome. Contact Donna Wagenheim, WM
Nov 2, 2019 11:30am Lunch 12 noon Calling 1pm	Bethlehem #40 & Tuckerton #54 Gift Auction & Catered Luncheon - $20 Edw Thornton Community Center, 319 Calabreeze Way, Little Egg Harbor 08087. Supports Scholarships, Chapter events, Local Food Pantry, Family Promise, Local Youth. Contact Anna Tews, PGO or Lauretta Korejko, PGO (Sec'y Bethlehem). NO TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR.
April 8, 2020	Fairview #219 Bus Trip to see "Esther" at Sight & Sound - $135 includes a meal. Deposit of $25 for reservation. Leaving from SCUCS, Audubon at 9:30am and return 8pm. Payable to Joan G. Smith. Contact Joan with questions
April 25, 2020	Keystone #69 Trip to see "Esther" at Sight & Sound - $145 includes bus, family style lunch at Hershey Farms, entry to 3pm show. 2 pickup locations - Linwood 9am and Hammonton about 9:30am. Contact Barbara Juniewicz, PGO
	Starlight Chapter Cookbook - "Our Favorite Recipes" Approx 350 recipes by OES members & friends. Hardcover, $15. Postage $7.25 for 1 or 2 books; $13.65 to mail 3-6 books. Payable to Starlight Chapter, mail to Barbara Repp, Jr.PM
	"Bethlehem Cooks" - $8 Cookbook of Old Favorites & New. Contact Lauretta Korejko, Secretary

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