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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 ****************************************************** Do you need the services of a Notary? Patti Rhinesmith, RWG Secretary can help you with that. ************************************************************* 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 Connductress. Thank you for your help! ******************************************************* STAR JOURNAL March 2019 edition is on site. Go to HomePage. Top menu/Information/Star Journal ******************************************************* 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. |
| Upcoming Dates -- see Chapter & District Fundraisers below | |
| Mar 21,
2019 6:30-8:30pm |
Info on Trips to Bermuda,
Charleston/Savannah, and Ireland in the comfort of your home on computer (turn on speakers) or phone. Email for details and the link travelrequest@boscovs.com You will receive an email with the link to use on Mar 21 at 6:30pm. |
| Mar 26,
2019 7:30pm |
Grand
Officers Night - Mountain View #205, District 31
Masonic Hall, 15 Hamburg Tpk, Pompton Lakes 07442 |
| Apr 7,
2019 Social 2pm Dinner 3pm |
Faith, Family & Friends 2nd
Reunion - $20 Diane Capel, PGM & Bob Parsons, PGP Masonic Lodge, 15 Spring St, Mt Holly. Full Turkey Dinner. RSVP by Apr 1. Payable & mail to Lynn Costello, PGO (Sec'y Mt Holly #147). Dues of $2 may be included. |
| Apr 28,
2019 2pm |
Winter Wonderland Reunion Patti L. Rhinesmith, PGM & Carl Milley, PGP Hosted by Sue Fries, WDD 33 in 2011-12. Mastori's Diner, 144 Us Hwy 130, Bordentown. Dinner is "Off the Menu" - order & pay for what you would like. Please RSVP by Apr 15 so you have a place reserved. Contact Sue Fries. Dues of $2 may be sent to Joanne Byrne, RWG Trustee. |
| May 4,
2019 HOME DAY |
Home Day at the Beach
111 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater 08807. The day will start with a pancake breakfast. We will have food, vendors and of course the awesome gown boutique. For information contact co-chairs Andrea McCollum anj920@aol.com or Susan Foster sueyachnik@aol.com. NOTE: some Home Day Registration Slips are incorrect. Please make payable to NJ Eastern Star Home & mail to address above. PlantSaleDistrict39 (PDF) |
| MAY 20-23 | 149th
Grand Session - Bally's Atlantic City 2018-19 "Believe In Dreams" please make Room Reservations directly with Bally's 1-888-516-2215, Order of Easter Star Group Code #SB05EA9. To make online https://book.passkey.com/go/sb05ea9 . Base cost $69 per night for single/double plus taxes and fees (approx $109). Mon, May 20, 6pm - Magic Under the Sea Membership Dinner Dinner & Entertainment by Michael Healy, Magician - $50 Payable to Grand Chapter, mail to Jane Ann Farissier, PGM by May 1. GS_MembershipDinner (pdf) Tues, May 21, 12noon - 51st Secretary/Treasurer Luncheon & Meeting $32 Payable to Grand Chapter (may incl Dues of $2), mail to Michele Hess, PGM by May 1. GS_SecyTreasLuncheon (pdf) Tues, May 21, 7pm - Opening Processional Wed, May 22, 9am - Business Session Wed, May 22, 12noon - Grand Representatives Luncheon $33 Payable to Paul Lojewski, GO, mail to Elaine Dukin, PGO by May 1. GS_GRluncheon (pdf) Wed, May 22, 2pm - Afternoon Session Wed, May 22, 7pm - Evening Session Thurs, May 23, 9am - Business Session Thurs, May 23, 7pm - Evening Session & Open Installation of Officers 2019-20 Meal Plan: Payable & Mail to Grand Chapter, 111 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Option ONE - 3 Breakfasts - Tues, Wed, Thur & 2 Dinners - Wed, Thur - $170 Option TWO - 2 Dinners - Tues, Wed - $95 Option THREE - 3 Breakfasts - Tues, Wed, Thur - $85 GS_MealPlan(pdf) |
| Jun 20,
2019 Registration 11am Tee Time 1pm Social 5:30pm Dinner 6pm |
Golf
Outing, Mays Landing Country Club = FUN FORE ALL 1855 Cates Rd, Mays Landing 08330. Lots of activitieas in area for non-golfers. Putting Contest for ALL; Golfers vie for Longest Drive, Closest to Pin, and Best 4some Score. Registration 11am incl Hot Dog, Potato Chips, Draft Beer or Fountain Soda. Shot Gun/Best Ball - Tee Time 1pm. Social 5:30pm; Picnic Dinner, Prizes, Awards at 6pm. Golfers - $100 incl Cart & Dinner; Non-Golfers - $40 Dinner; Sponsor a Hole - $25 Questions & Information contact Wil Parsels, PGP. Checks payable to GC Voluntary Donations, Golf Outing in memo; mail to Gail Naia, RWG Treasurer. RSVP NO Later than June 10. |
| Sep 1-8, 2019 | Sail
Away to Bermuda with Norma & Dan 7 nights on the Norwegian Escape, incl taxes, fees, port fees. Ultimate Beverage Package and 4 Meal Specialty Dining incl for guest 1&2 sharing a cabin. Inside - $1,498; Balconies $1,868-1,898 (rates dbl occupancy). Boscov's Travel contact Joey Bell-Dumoff 609-383-1880. Incl trans to pier NYC from Harbor Square Mall (Shore Mall), Toms River & Clifton. Bermuda Flyer(pdf) Online presentation of upcoming trips on March 21, 2019 6:30-8:30pm from the comfort of your home. Email travelrequest@boscovs.com . You will receive a link to view on Mar 21. |
| 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. |
| March 26, 2020 | Fly to
Ireland with Norma & Dan details to follow |
| Health Announcements |
| Mar 19, 2019 |
Carole Moore, PGM is home she will be home bound for awhile to recuperate. Carole thanks everyone for all the cards, prayers, and calls. |
| Mar 16, 2019 |
Ginny Foose, PGO Bordentown
#257 in hospital ICU. Send prayers & cards |
| Sorrow | |
| Mar 9, 2019 |
passing of Beverly A. Errickson Mother of Cynthia Errickson, GR of Oregon & Jennifer Bonelli, Treasurer of Morning Star #22 Beverly A. Errickson, 79, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Sat, Mar 9 at Community Med Cntr in Toms River. Born in Newport, RI, Beverly was a NJ resident of Hopewell, Hamilton Square, and Surf City before retiring to Tuckerton then finding her way to Whiting. Her career began as an RN working in various Mercer County Hospitals. She was later called to the Ministry. She graduated with a Master’s Degree of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. “Rev. Bev” served various communities in the Southern NJ Conference of the United Methodist Church. Her happiest times were spent on Long Beach Island enjoying family time, often playing card games and eating ice cream together. Predeceased by her husband, Carl E. Errickson; and her son, Stephen J. Errickson; she is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Jennifer and Nicholas Bonelli and Cynthia Errickson; her brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Roberta Springett; and her grandchildren, Christopher and his wife, Cady Bonelli and Nicole Bonelli. A Memorial Service will begin on Thurs, Mar 14 at 10am at Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 465 Paxson Ave., Hamilton Square. Cremation will be private followed by interment at Highland Cemetery in Hopewell. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wed, Mar 13 from 6-8pm at the Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mrs. Errickson’s memory to United Methodist Communities at The Shores, 2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226. |
| Mar 8, 2019 |
passing of Nancy Gaehring sister of Linda Amme, WG Soloist |
| Mar 2, 2019 |
passing of Richard "Dick" Dexter husband of Brenda Baer Dexter, PGO of Jephtha #134 age 91, after a long illness at the Paramus Veterans Home. Loving son to the late Gertrude May and Cedric Dexter. Devoted and loving father of Robin Dexter-Meyer and husband Andreas Meyer of Clark, NJ, and Heather Ann Dexter of Seattle, WA. Step-father to Gregory K. Van Dyke of Sebastian, FL, Barry Van Dyke and wife Mary (Laurice) of Vernon, NJ, and Valerie Dawn Van Dyke-Moore and husband John Moore of Vero Beach, FL. Step-grandfather to Mandy Grace Moore Cardin and husband, James Cardin, Jacob John Moore of Vero Beach, Brian Jacob Van Dyke, Vernon and William Andrew Van Dyke, and the late Andrew Barry Van Dyke, Vernon, NJ. Brother to Darlene Lundstrom and husband Robert Lundstrom of WestLake Village, CA. Richard attended the University of Idaho and ran track there. Richard served in the Navy during the second world war and later during the Korean War as a Communications Specialist. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He worked for Western Union for 34 years. He served in California, then being transferred to Western Union, Mahwah, NJ, and Upper Saddle River, Ramsey, NJ, he was promoted to Director, Network Operations. He became President of the Western Union Retirement Association and was dedicated to his tenure. He served many different positions in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Ramsey, NJ. His church was his paramount love and attended faithfully. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed square dancing. Donations may be made in Dick's name to the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 55 Wycoff Ave, Ramsey, NJ 07446. |
| Feb 25, 2019 |
passing of dear friend of Dottie
Westdyke, WM Monmouth #251 Donald J. Marshall, 84, passed away on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at home in Bloomfield, N.J. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Bloomfield on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will be at the O'Boyle Funeral Home, 309 Broad St., Bloomfield from 10am until time of mass. Interment will be private. Born in Bloomfield, he was a lifelong resident and served in the Army during the Korean War. Mr. Marshall was a retired salesman for Von Rohr Equipment in Bloomfield. He was a member of the Mason Essex Lodge and Cincinnati Lodge, and a Shriner at the East Hanover Salaam. He was the husband of the late Norma Pinal Marshall and Kathleen Donaghy Marshall, father of Kevin Marshall, Joyce Morgan and her husband Bruce, Carl Pinal, Lorrie Pinal Gautieri and her husband David and the late Sean Marshall, brother of Walter Marshall, Patricia Luberto and the late Florence Cummings, Margaret Restivo, E. Lyle Marshall and Bruce Marshall. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and his loving campanion Dorothy Westdyke. |
| Feb 23, 2019 |
Jean K. Kane, GR of South Dakota
Penns Grove #86 also AM of Penns Grove From Jean's family: "Thank you for all of your love and kind words in this sudden loss in our lives. We are all still completely at a loss for words but are very grateful for the friends and family who have expressed their condolences. Mimi/Grammy/GG/Jean loved every person in her life and she is so dearly missed." Jean Kay (Kirkpatrick) Kane passed away peacefully at home on Fri, Feb 22. She is survived by her sister, Sharon Kirkpatrick-Sanchez (Paul); children, Kim Reigens (Joseph), Candy Devich (Mark), and Rich Kane (Becky). She loved her grandchildren; Megan Devich, Nathan Reigens (Melissa), Joseph Reigens, Kyle Devich (Jason Smith), Rachel Kane, and great grandchildren; Thea and Logan Reigens with all of her heart, they were her pride and joy. Jean is also survived by her Aunt Virginia "Ginny" (Kirkpatrick) Furrow and numerous cousins who live across the country. Jean is predeceased by her mother and stepfather, Alice and Joseph Kane; her biological father, Doyle "Jack" Kirkpatrick; paternal grandparents, Elmer W Kirkpatrick and Anna K Dahl, and maternal grandparents, Hoyt and Sarah Gartley. Jean grew up in South Dakota, graduating from Spearfish HS in 1967. She attended Black Hills State Univ for a brief time. Jean eventually moved to NJ to start her family. She raised her three children as an incredible single mother. Jean retired from the Superior Court of NJ in 2011. She enjoyed retired life and was an active member of both The Eastern Star and The Red Hat Society. Although Jean lived in NJ for the majority of her life, her heart was always in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Family and friends will be received on Sat, March 2, 2019 from 3-4pm followed by a funeral service at 4pm at DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home, 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the order of The Eastern Star in care of Penns Grove Chapter. 11 Main Street Pennsville, New Jersey 08070. |
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| 2019 |
OES GRAND CHOIR Anyone interested in joining our choir and singing at Grand Session please come to REHEARSALS as listed. Somerset Presbyterian Church, 100 JFK Blvd, Somerset 08873. March 3 & 24 - 3pm on Sundays April 2 & 27 - time TBA - Saturdays May 5 (if needed) - 3pm Sunday Come out and join the fun singing and laughing and having a great time!!!!!! |
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Are you a photographer?
Interested in sharing your talent? Lorraine Altimus is looking for
help for when she is unavailable. Contact Lorraine. The RWG
Secretary has contact info. |
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Sister Diana & Brother Emil sincerely thank the membership for their generous support of Voluntary Donations during the 2017-2018 Spirit of Christmas Year. |
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Pampered Chef Fundraiser for
Operation Shoebox THANK YOU to everyone who ordered for the first event. There will be another event - but, in the meantime, please continue to shop at https://pamperedchef.com/go/NJOESSpring2018 all proceeds to benefit the MWGM's project. For info contact Elaine Dukin or Elaine Stanton or Stephanie Bowen, PGO (PC consultant) |
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Looking for excess Paraphernalia/Flags/Poles ? For Chapters in need. Contact a RWG Trustee - Joanne Byrne or Sharon Rosequist 3 electric Signets available, contact Lynn Billingham, MWGM Five-point Altar with cushion available, contact RWG Secretary NEW ENTRY - Complete set of Chapter Officers' badges, excellent condition |
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Proceedings available - Books $28, CDs $15 Capel/Parsons - 11 CD's Bingenheimer/Robinson - 3 CD's McGinley/Costello - 4 CD's |
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LOST & FOUND
- please contact the WG Marshal FOUND: *a raincoat was left at the 36th District meeting on 10/20. If it is yours contact Pat Hoagland, WG Marshal *a collapsible black umbrella at the Reception on Nov. 5 LOST: a "Starfish" pin belonging to Jessica Walton, PGO Gloria #159 |
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| Good News | |
| 2019-2020 |
Norma's Choices |
| 2018-2019 |
Lynn & Ken's Grand Representatives |
| 2017-2018 |
Diana & Emil's Grand
Representatives
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| General Information | |