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Posting Requests to
Patti L Rhinesmith, RWG Secretary at
NewJersey.OESGC@aol.com GC Ofc 908-725-0222 EFFECTIVE MAY 19TH - WE WILL NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO OPTONLINE. OUR NEW EMAIL ADDRESS IS: NewJersey.OESGC@aol.com. ****************************************************** Notary services available, call Grand Chaper Office Patti Rhinesmith, RWG Secretary can help you with that. ************************************************************* ALL DONATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY DONATIONS, TO BE MAILED TO SISTER JUDY BROWN, CHAIRMAN. *********************************************************** MWGM, MWGP letter regarding Funeral Services: Most Worthy Grand Matron's Letter on Funerals Release Form can be found in FORMS www.njoes.com/forms.html August 27, 2020 letter from the MWGM & MWGP mwgm_ltr_5_covid19 8-27-20.pdf December 17, 2020 letter from the MWGM & MWGP mwgm_ltr6_covid19 12-17-20.pdf ****************************************************** The New Star Journal - March 2021 is available on the NJOES home page, under the information tab. The September 2020 issue of the STAR JOURNAL may be found under the Information Tab on NJOES home page. |
| 3/30/21 |
Chapters to resume staring May 1, 2021
covid_release_questionnaire_2020_mtg.pdf |
| Charity Foundation News | |
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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. We appreciate the support! |
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| Mar 4, 2020 |
Application to serve on the
Charity Foundation Board mea_culpa_letter_21.docx ESCF_petition_rev_2021_v2.pdf |
| Apr 13, 2021 |
The
OES Charity Foundation will
meet virtually this Wednesday, June2nd, at 7pm. To receive
the meeting link please send an email to:
oescharityfoundationnj@gmail.com. You will receive the link/invite for the meeting from that email account before Wednesday. 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 youare asked to wait in the "waiting room" (or to log off) for a few minutes. Please request the meeting link monthly. |
| Jan. 27, 2021 |
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 | |
| Apr 18, 2021 |
Home Day Due to COVID and because the Chapters are not
meeting till May and to ensure the safety of the Residents, Home Day
Has Been Canceled for this year.
See you next year. |
| Feb 18, 2021 |
Dawn Giakas, Administrator of the
NJ Eastern Star Home Article written for the Star Journal See attached article StarJournalArticle.Dawn.Giakas.Administrator.pdf |
| Mar 27,2021 |
FROM THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS, NJ EASTERN STAR HOME Health Inspection was conducted from 4/19/21
through 4/23/21. We are
proud to announce a Deficiency Free Annual Health Inspection.
We thank the staff who work extremely hard every day to deliver
high quality, compassionate care to our residents.
The news article is attached please read the wonderful care
that our Home has to offer.
Delegate’s Meeting has been scheduled for
Saturday, June 5th. All
the information for the Delegates meeting has been sent to your
Chapter secretary. It is
very important that we get the name of the person that will be on the
WebEx meeting. Please get
that information to the Home, Attn: Lori Patullo as soon as possible. At the present time, the Home is open for
visitors. The Home is
adhering to the requirements from the CDC and Governor’s office.
You need to call the Home to make an appointment to visit a
resident. Only two people
can visit at a time with a resident.
They are doing both indoor and outdoor visitations. Donations:
The Board of Directors and the New Jersey Eastern Star Home
wants to thank everyone for your donations during these difficult
times. Because of the
added expenses of COVID-19, Chapters not meeting, and Home Day
canceled two years in a row, your donations are greatly appreciated.
If you would like to donate to the Home, please make a check
payable to New Jersey Eastern Star Home, Inc. and in the memo line,
put where you would like it to go.
Please mail all donations to Carole Moore, PGM.
The Home is in need of BINGO prizes.
Here are some of the suggestions, stuffed animals, jewelry,
books, lap blankets, scarves, tissues, or any other item you might
want to donate. Please
make sure that you put it to the attention of Ashley Molnar, Director
of Activities. Cards for the Residents:
The Department of Health is now focusing on preventing social
isolation amongst residents. The Board of Directors is asking our
membership to send cards to the Eastern Star Nursing Home.
If you know a resident there you can send it addressed to them.
If you don’t you can send your cards to the Activities
Director, Ashley Molnar and she will pass them out among the
residents. The mailing address is: NJ Eastern Star Home Attn: Ashley Molnar 111 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, New Jersey
08807 It doesn’t have to be a holiday; you can send
thinking of you cards or anything that would benefit the residents.
The Eastern Star Home and the Board of Directors thank you for
all that you do for the residents.
Refresh and Renew Project:
The A unit has been completed and looks beautiful.
We now must fix the B Unit and the shower room.
Attached below is information on the Refresh and Renew Project. Becoming a Resident:
Attached below is information on becoming a resident at the
Home. If you have any
questions, please contact Helen Bautista and she can get you the
information you need.
Thanks in advance for your help and please stay
safe.
Debbie
Becoming a resident_Flyer.pd State_survey_press_release_April_2021.docx |
| Receptions/GO Honor Nights/District Meetings | |
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| Mar 17, 2021 |
WOODLOCH EXTRAVAGANZA - November 8 to 12, 2021. DEPOSIT: $200 per person by May 15th, payable to GRAND CHAPTER VOLUNTARY DONATIONS. TOTAL COST: $575(per person double); $465(per person triple); $660(single) |
| Mar 27, 2021 |
Sister Daria and Brother Bruce Bus Trip -
Virgina Beach, Colonial Williamsburg & Historic Norfolk Date of Trip - September 13th to 17th, 2021 flyer_virginia_beach_1.pdf TravelInsuranceFlyerVabeach.pdf instructions_VirginiaBeach.docx PassengerWaiver_1751977.pdf |
| Mar 16, 2021 |
Sister Daria and Brother Bruce Trip - "RADIANCE OF THE SEA" Cruise - January 21,
2022 OES_JAN22.pdf |
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Jan 27, 2021 CANCELLED |
Daria's Golf Outing
- all outside event Thursday June 10, 2021 |
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Jan 1, 2021 REVISED 3/30/2021 |
150th ANNUAL GRAND SESSION - May
26, 2021
March 30, 2021
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
It is with a great deal of sadness that we announce that the 150th
Grand Session at Caesar’s Casino and Hotel has been cancelled for this
year. We are required to
obey the NJ State guidelines, which currently restricts indoor
gatherings to 25 or less people.
Below is the official mandate from the Governor which can be
found on the New Jersey State website:
Indoor Gatherings
Face coverings are required in indoor public spaces and in outdoor
public spaces when social distancing is difficult to maintain. General
indoor gatherings must be limited to 25 people. All attendees at
indoor gatherings must wear face coverings and stay six feet apart.
Last Updated: 03/18/2021
https://covid19.nj.gov/search.html?utm_campaign=20201024_nwsltr_b&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&query=can+organizations+reopen+and+meet+again%3F
After much consideration and discussion, the Elected Line has voted
that there will be an annual communication held on May 26th, to
conduct only necessary business and officially elect and install
Elected Line Officers, so that the business of Grand Chapter may
continue. Only those
required to be present will be notified and allowed to attend.
We wish Sister Daria and Brother Bruce the absolute best as they
assume the authority of leading our beautiful Order into the future.
It is important that we remind you that our year does not end
until May 26th, when they are installed.
Until that time, we respectfully remind you to please continue
to consult and work with the Worthy District Deputies and Worthy Grand
Officers of 2019-2021 and to adhere to their instructions.
The continued health and safety of our membership remains our
priority. Should you have any questions, please contact your Worthy
District Deputy, who has been given more detailed instructions from
the Most Worthy Grand Matron.
It is extremely important that you share this information with the
members of your chapter. It is vital that they are kept informed of
the determinations made by our Elected Line and the direction our
Order is heading in during these unsettling times. In the meantime, we
must ASK God for guidance and BELIEVE that He will send His Blessings
for us to RECEIVE.
Fraternally,
Norma J. Hines, Most Worthy Grand Matron
Danny L. Cooper, Most Worthy Grand Patron
Attest: Patti L. Rhinesmith, PGM
Right Worthy Grand Secretary Grand_session_ltr.pdf |
| Jan 27, 2021 |
This Moment in Time Club Last
Reunion The Reunion is tentatively set for October 24, 2021. We will let everyone know at a later date if and where it will be held. |
| Jul 1, 2020 |
See info & pictures for MWGM &
MWGP Jewelry . Jewelry Info Jewery pictures |
| Health Announcements |
| May 4, 2021 | Sister
Michele Hess, PGM, Northern #38 Sister Michele recently had surgery on her wrist. Please remember her with cards. |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Sister
Kay Zadoorian, PGO, Lydia Chapter #41 Sister Kay had a fall recently and is now in the Eastern Star Home. Please remember her with cards. |
| Sorrow | |
| May 6, 2021 |
passing of Fred Martin,
PGO, and WP of Athene #201 and President of the Charity Foundation
Frederick H. Martin Jr., longtime Camden resident passed away
Wednesday, May 5, 2021. He was 71. Fred dedicated many years working
for the City of Camden in a variety of capacities in their public
works and utilities departments. He was a member of the Camden
Planning Board and Historic Review Committee., and St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church. Fred was also a longtime member and Past Master of
the USS New Jersey Lodge No. 62 F&AM and member of the Eastern Star
where he was Patron numerous times. He was a caring husband, father,
and son who loved a good cigar and any chance he could get to start a
conversation with someone. Son of the late Frederick Martin Sr.;
he is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Debbie; two children,
Frederick H. Martin III “Ricky,” Helen Rebecca “Becky” Martin-Rosso
(Chuck); his mother, Helen Martin; two brothers, David Martin (Patty),
John Martin (Margaret); and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces,
great-nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held 11 am,
Wednesday at the Gaskill-Brown Funeral Home, 33 West Maple Avenue,
Merchantville. Relatives and friends may visit Tuesday evening from 6
to 8 pm and again Wednesday morning from 10 am until time of service.
A Masonic and Eastern Star Service will be held 8 pm Tuesday evening.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory
to the Eastern Star Charity Foundation, which he was President at 111
Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, NJ 08807. For condolences, please visit
www.gaskillbrown.com
Please keep Sister Debbie and family in your prayers. Cards can be sent to her home. |
| Good News | |
| February 2020 |
Daria's Choices NEW GRAND OFFICER ANNOUCEMENTS: Worthy Grand Private Secretary: Cathy Fusaro, Bordentown Chapter #257, 38th Worthy District Deputy #39: Lisa Couch, Starlight Chapter #107, 39th |
| 2019-2020 |
Norma & Dan's Grand Representatives |
| General Information | |