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Posting Requests to
Patti L Rhinesmith, RWG Secretary at
NewJersey.OESGC@gmail.com GC Ofc 908-725-0222 Notary services are available, please call Grand Chaper Office for assistance. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PHOTO GALLERY ON WEBSITE Please contact Lorraine Altimus if you are interested in putting any photos on the website. Sister Lorraine Altimus, PGO will be serving as photographer this year. If you are looking to have pictures taken for the Grand Matron and Grand Patron's memory books, please contact her at your earliest convenience. Her contact information is in the Official List Book. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VOLUNTARY DONATIONS 2023-2024 Please support Voluntary Donations for 2023-2024. Envelopes will be found in the Star Journal mailing in September 2023. The Chapter Secretaries will not be mailing them out this year. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * One Call Sign up for One Call - $5.00 per phone line. Expires 5/31 of each year. ONE CALL NOW.docx * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RECYCLING PROJECT We are NO LONGER accepting recycling items. Please do not bring them to your Chapter, there continues to be no State Committee. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * All "Star Journal" issues, current and past can be found on the NJOES home page, under the information tab. There are two issues printed yearly, March and September. *********************************************************** |
| Aug 28, 2023 |
Grand Representative of New Jersey Newsletter NEWSLETTER OCT 23 GRANJ.pdf....... |
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June 7, 2022 |
Letter from the MWGM and MWGP
March 2023 letter from MWGM & MWGP.doc June_2022_letter_to_membership.pdf September 2023 letter.pdf |
| Receptions and District Meetings, Holiday Party | |
| Feb. 12th | Honor
Night for Pamela Barcelona, WGB of the Christian Flag To be held on February 12, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Clifton Masonic Lodge, Clifton. Light refreshments after the program. There will be no business meeting. RSVP by February 1st to Janet Wells mapleleafjw@verizon.net |
| Nov. 24th |
Reception for Judy Brown, WG Fraternal
Correspondent and Pamela DeLisa, GR of Texas To be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 6:30pm at Haddonfield Masonic Temple, Haddonfield. Dinner at 6:30pm, with meeting and honor night to follow. Dinner seating is limited. Cost $35.00 per person, checks to Haddonfield Chapter #140 and mail to Susan Clark, skell3980@yahoo.com |
| Oct. 23rd | Honor
Night for Jenifer Molinaro, WG Esther, Victoria Slossar, GR of New
Mexico To be held on Wednesday January 17, 2024, at Tilden Chapter, Tenafly. Meeting at 7:30pm, with refreshments to follow. Limited seating. RSVP by January 3rd to Carole Moore, PGM, carwalt@aol.com |
| Nov. 14th | 33RD
DISTRICT MEETING Please join the "Privateers" of the 33rd District meeting on January 13, 2024 at Loyalty Lodge, Union. Luncheon at 12:30pm, gathering to follow. Subscription $25.00, rsvp by December 29th. Checks are to be made payable to Anita Erickson and mailed to Arleen Reuss, PGO |
| Dec. 4th |
Reception for Deirdre "Buni" Williams, WG Martha, Nancy Rudolph Myers,
GR of Oklahoma, Barbara Helfrey, GR of Wyoming, and Grey Guynn, GR of
Georgia To be held on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at Crescent Shrine, Westampton. Dinner at 6:30pm, Cost is $35.00, RSVP by December 31st. to Jennifer Bonelli |
| Nov 26th | State
Christmas Party Date January 7, 2024 at 2:30pm at Loyalty Lodge, Union. Cost $25.00 Don your merriest attire and join our Once Upon a Christime Parade to show off your fashions. Feel the magic of the holidays as music and laughter fill the air. Take in the decorations that bring the spirit of the season to life. Savor sweet moments as you enjoy a Hot Buffet dinner, cookies, cocoa and eggnog. RSVP by December 24th. Make Checks payable to Jacqueline Mabey and mail to her. For more information her email is jackibill@comcast.net |
| Sept. 23rd | 38TH
DISTRICT MEETING Please join "The Barnstormers" of the Great 38th for a "Country Fair" District Meeting. Wear your best "Country Attire" and be ready to join in with our Chapters for Line Dancing and Country Fair Fun on December 9th at 12:30pm at the Burlington Masonic Lodge, Burlington, NJ. Subscription $20.00. Barbeque Buffet - please list any dietary restrictions. Make checks payable to Heather Shoppas, and mail to Lorraine Fazekas by 11/27/23. seating is limited. Please bring a nonperishable item to donate to Dominic Zulla, Food Pantry in Burlington Township. |
| Nov 5th |
Honor night for M. Frances Miller, GR of
Delaware and Gary Moore, Sr., GR of Indiana To be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:30p.m. at Penns Grove-Exxcelsior Masonic Lodge, Carneys Point. Refreshments to follow the meeting. Please respond by December 3rd to V. Kaye Jenking at vkjenking@comcast.net |
| Upcoming Dates -- see Chapter & District Fundraisers below | |
| June 1, 2023 | UPCOMING
DATES - 2023 Dec. 6th - Charity Foundation meeting Dec. 7th - Honor Night - Penns Grove Dec. 8th - Grand Floral - Little Falls #224 Dec. 9th - 38th District Meeting, Burlington Masonic Lodge, Burlington Dec. 10th - Comfort and Joy Tea - Musconetcong Lodge, Budd Lake Dec. 12th - Conductress and Trustee Night - Fairview #219, Mantua Dec. 13th - GO Night - Shekinah #82, Millville Dec. 14th - Home Board Meeting Dec. 14th - Top 3 and Star Points Night, Gloria #159, Toms River Dec. 15th - Top 3 - Mt. Holly #147, Mt Holly Dec. 19th - PA Visitation, Signet Chapter (PA) Masonic Village at Warminister, PA Dec. 25th - MERRY CHRISTMAS Jan. 1st - HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR! Jan 7th - State Christmas Party |
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Upcoming Trip for 2024-2025 |
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join Sister Sharon and her mystery man on a Cruise
Sailing from Bayonne to St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Barbadoes and St. Kitts January 16, 2025 to January 27, 2025 Book now with: Cruise Concepts Travel, Pompton Plains, NJ - 973-616-9662 Eastern Star StLucia 2025.pdf |
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| Niagara
Falls & Toranto - Sept. 30 to October 4, 2024 Come join Sister Sharon and her mystery man on a bus trip to Niagara Falls and Toronato. For more information contact Diane Schmolze. 2099877-5A04061907.pdf |
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Upcoming
Trips for 2023-2024 |
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| Aug 1, 2023 | Woodloch
Extravaganza - March 4th - 8th 2024 4 nights/12 meals to Woodloch. All meals, taxes and gratuities are included. Deposit $100.00 per person, Total cost $675 per person double, $540.00 per person triple, $800.00 single. Mail checks to Lynn Billingham, PGM. UPDATE 10/28/23: THERE ARE NO ROOMS AVAILABLE.......ALL ROOMS ARE BOOKED....WAITING LIST ONLY AN ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT OF $250.00 PER PERSON IS DUE BEFORE DECEMBER 1ST, PLEASE SEND YOUR CHECK TO LYNN BILLINGHAM. CHECKS TO BE PAYABLE TO: GRAND CHAPTER VOLUNTARY DONATIONS.................... UPDATE 11/21/23: (1) ONE ROOM AVAILABLE - PLEASE CONTACT LYNN BILLINGHAM BEFORE NOVEMBER 30TH. |
| Grand Chapter Fundraisers | |
| Nov. 12, 2023 | PGM &
PGP - "Bakeless Bake Sale" to benefit the NJ OES Home. The Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons annouce a "Bakeless" Bake Sale to benefit the NJ OES Home. Please make checks payable to the NJOES Home Inc. and mail to Sister Jeannette Wallace. PGM_PGP_Bakeless_Bake_Sale_Flye.pdf |
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July 8, 2023 |
Christmas Tea - December 10, 2023 Musconetcong Lodge, Budd Lake |
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Aug. 22nd |
PORTLAND
TO PORTLAND - A SHOOTING STAR 3,143 miles on his bike!! NJ Eastern Star's very own Bryan Wallace, WG Sentinel has completed his ride across county!! Donations can still be made to Voluntary Donations. Donations to be sent to Sister Jessica Walton, Chairman of Voluntary Donations. |
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**REUNIONS & GET-TOGETHERS** |
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THE DATE - March 24, 2024 - 10th Reunion - "Celebate the Season" year.
To be held at Beverly Maqueda Lodge, Burlington, Social time 2:00pm Dinner at 3:00pm. Dress will be casual. More information will be posted as the date comes closer. |
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| Good News and Health Announcements |
| Dec. 5th | Jim
Hines, MWGP Continue to keep Brother Jim in your prayers. Please no phone calls or texts. Cards are welcomed. |
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| Good News | |
| 2023-2024 |
Joanne & Jim's Grand Officers for 2023-2024 Joanne & Jim's Grand Representatives 2023-2024 District of Columbia - Kathy Haughy, #257/#38 Idaho - Sarah Sambucini, #251/34 Kentucky - Jim Boulger, #201/#37 Louisiana - Suzanne Hutchinson, #258/#38 Manitoba - Bobbie Bechtal, #201/#37 Maryland - Sheila Sugar, #38/#39 Vermont - Cindy Sheldon, #54/#35 |
| 2022-2023 |
Jeannette & Bernie's Grand Representatives Jeannette & Bernie's Grand Officers |
| 2021-2022 | Daria & Bruce's Grand Officers Daria & Bruce's Grand Representatives |
| 2019-2020 | Norma & Dan's Grand Representatives |
| 2018-2019 | Lynn & Ken's Grand Representatives |
| Chapter & District Fundraisers & Notices | |
| Nov. 12nd |
Shekinah Chapter #82 - Shopping
Spree Raffle You can win a Vera Bradley Wallet and Gift Cards to various stores worth $600!! Raffle to be drawn at the 36th District Meeting on March 9, 2024. Contact Jeannette Wallace for more info. shekian_shopping_spree_raffle.pdf |
| General Information | |
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| Charity Foundation News | |
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Amazon smile program has ended as of 2/20/2023 |
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| Jan 21, 2023 |
Charity Foundation Life Skills Grant
Application OES CHARITY FOUNDATION LIFE SKILLS GRANT APPLICATION PDF.pdf CF flyer - Linda Penin.pdf................. |
| July 15, 2023 |
The OES Charity Foundation
meeting will
be held on December 6th at 7pm. It will be virtual using the
link provided by below. To receive
the meeting link please send an email no later than 6pm on the day of
the meeting. To receive the meeting link each month please send an email to: oescharityfoundationnj@gmail.com You may not know that being a Member of the Order also makes you a member of the Charity Foundation. As members of the Eastern Star Charity Foundation, you are always invited to attend the monthly meetings held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7pm. As the time of the meeting approaches, you will receive the link/invite for the meeting from that email account (approximately 6pm). Normally, these meetings take place in the Board Room of the OES Home. Due to Covid-19 we have been meeting via Grand Chapter's WebEx account. We invite you to attend these meetings from the comfort of your own home. As the time of the meeting approaches, you will receive the link/invite for the meeting from that email account (approximately 6pm) The Board holds an Executive Session prior to the public portion of the meeting. Our Executive Session may run slightly over, so please do not be discouraged if you are asked to wait in the "waiting room" (or to log off) for a few minutes. Please request the meeting link monthly. |
| Jan. 27, 2023 | THE Eastern Star Charity Foundation of New
Jersey, Inc. - "Rays of Caring Capital Campaign. "Be a Ray of Light to our Sisters and Brothers in Need". CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FLYER.pdf |
| OES Home News - website: www.njeasternstarhome.com | |
| May 4, 2023 |
Message from Simone Rudich, Director
of Activities of the OES Home Dear Family and Friends, Happy Holidays! I hope this holiday season is finding you well. My name is Simone Rudich, I am the Director of Activities, here at New Jersey Eastern Star Home. I wanted to thank everyone for bringing in donations to contribute to our monthly Boutique. It is a monthly social event our residents are always looking forward to attending. You are all truly making a difference for the residents and community here at New Jersey Eastern Star. Working in the field for many years I have gotten the opportunity to organize, observe, and learn about how important daily activities in helping to improve one’s physical well being and emotional health. I strongly believe that even as we get older, we should continue to encourage others and ourselves to strive in growth and personal capabilities. Here at New Jersey Eastern Star Home, we aim to develop a variety of different programs some of which include music, horticulture, and helping out community organizations. I am reaching out to see if you would be willing to help me spread the word around the community to see if anyone would be interested and willing to donate supplies to help enrichment our seniors through programming and more. as well as, to our monthly boutique. Below I am going to include a list of items our residents have expressed interest in seeing at our next monthly boutique. As always, any donations are greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time. Kindly, Simone Rudich Director of Activities New Jersey Eastern Star Home 111 Finderne Ave Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-722-4140 ext. 3527 srudich@njeasternstarhome.com Newsletter Article.pdf |
| Mar 1, 2023 |
FORMS FOR THE NJ EASTERN STAR HOME Renew_Refresh_Project.pdf Becoming a resident_Flyer.pd Tree-of-Life-Order-Form-LEAF.pdf Tree-of-Life-Order-Form-ROCKS.pdf Delegates Alternates and Officers Election Report Form.docx |