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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 2018 edition is on site. Go to HomePage. Top menu/Information/Star Journal ******************************************************* |
| Upcoming Dates -- see Chapter & District Fundraisers below | |
| Feb 23,
2019 11am |
GRANJ
Meeting & Luncheon - $15 Masonic Lodge, Route 541 North, Burlington 08016. Payable to GRANJ, mail to 2nd Vice President Susan Whitty, PGO by Feb 17. Dues of $5 may be included. |
| Feb 26,
2019 7:30pm |
Grand
Officers Night - Morning Star #22, District 38 Masonic Hall, 3682 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square 08690 |
| Mar 2,
2019 12pm |
Past
Matrons & Past Patrons Assoc., Inc Luncheon & Meeting of Board of Directors & Governors OES Home, 111 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater 08807. Lunch is $10 payable to PMs & PPs Assoc, Inc and mail to Michele Hess, PGM, Secretary |
| Mar 4,
2019 6:30pm |
Grand
Officers Night - Laurel Springs #227 & Athene #201, District 37 at Laurel Masonic Lodge, Stone Rd & Atlantic Ave, Laurel Springs 08021. There will be a dinner at 6:30 before the Chapters unite under both Charters, they will open a special meeting to witness the Grand Officers do their ritual work. This is open to all members of the OES of NJ to attend. Please RSVP to Candy Moore, WM & GR of TN, see list book for contact information. |
| Mar 6,
2019 7:30pm |
Grand
Officers Night - Tilden #59, District 32 Masonic Hall, 404 Tenafly Rd, Tenafly 07670 |
| Mar 10-13, 2019 | 3 Day
Get-A-Way to Woodloch Pines in Hawley, PA Sunday Dinner - Wenesday Breakfast. Deluxe accomodations. 2 queen beds & pullout couch, private balcony facing lake, TV, free WiFi, indoor swimming, hot tub, fitness center, handicap accessable. Many day activities, nightly entertainment. $399 pp Double; $325pp Triple; $425pp Single. Deposit $125 payable to Voluntary Donations, mail to Carole Moore, PGM. For further info contact Carole. |
| Mar 14,
2019 7:30pm |
Grand
Floral - Beverly Maqueda #276, District 38 Masonic Hall, Rte 541 N, Burlington 08016 |
| Mar 17,
2019 Social 2pm Dinner 3pm |
6th
Reunion Circle of Friends Year 2012-13 / $20 - All are Welcome Carole Moore, PGM & David Wack, PGP; Hosted by 39th District Masonic Lodge, Ridge Rd & Dennis St, High Bridge 08829. Come enjoy Salad, Sheppard's Pie, Irish Soda Bread & Dessert. RSVP by Mar 10. Payable & Mail to Carole Moore, PGM. Dues of $2 may be included. |
| Mar 19,
2019 7:30pm |
Grand
Floral - Wall #143, District 34 Masonic Hall, 599 Church St, Spring Lake Heights 07762 |
| 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. |
| Mar 26,
2019 7:30pm |
Grand
Officers Night - Mountain View #205, District 31
Masonic Hall, 15 Hamburg Tpk, Pompton Lakes 07442 |
| 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) |
| Sep 1, 2019 | Sail
Away to Bermuda with Norma & her First Mate 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) |
| Health Announcements |
| Feb 21, 2019 |
Roberta Shontz, WM Medford
#287 recuperating after heart attack. Keep her in your prayers and send cards. |
| Feb 5, 2019 |
Jeanne Falona, PGO Delaware
#50 has been moved out of an assisted living and is now in a nursing facility and bedridden. Her family is looking to have cards sent to her at this address: 25572 Maximus Street, Mission Vejo, Calif. 92691 |
| Sorrow | |
| Feb 17, 2019 |
Harold "Hal" Johnson, PGO Mount
Holly #147 he was WG Soloist 2005-06 and 2008-09. Harold B. Johnson, age 89 years, died Feb 17 at his residence in Atco. Born in Camden, he served in the U.S. Air Force and was employed by the Federal Government in Research. He had lived in the Sicklerville area for the past 15 years, and was formerly of Mount Holly. A member of Mount Holly Chapter #147 and Mount Holly Lodge #14 F. & A.M., the Crescent Shriners, and the Scottish Rite. He was also a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Nancy (nee Guest), son Harold B. II (Samantha), granddaughter Ruby, brother John Johnson, and sister Solveig Hunsbedt. Friends may call on Sat, Feb. 23 from 9:30-10:30am in the Church of the Good Shepherd, 315 Highland Terrace, Pitman. Funeral service at 10:30am. Interment Baptist Cemetery, Haddonfield, NJ. Those desiring may make contributions to Shriners Hospitals for Children. |
| Feb 16, 2019 |
Dorothyjean Jamieson, PGO She was WDD #3 1973-74 and Pvt Secretary to MWGM 1990-91. Dorothyjean Downs Jamieson, 94, of Fredericksburg died peacefully on Sat, Feb 16. "DJ" was a graduate of Rider College, later earning her Master's in Education through NYU. As a dedicated and revered high school business education teacher, she took great pride in preparing young women for success in the world of business and finance. She retired from Union Township, N.J. in 1989 and continued to maintain friendships with former students throughout her life. DJ served on the Board of Education for five years, she was also a long time member and president of the Union Township Garden Club. She was an active member of the OES for 76 years. In addition to numerous accolades for her volunteer endeavors, Dorothyjean was the recipient of the Humanitarian Award from the Masonic Home in Burlington for more than 1000 hours of service. DJ moved to Fredericksburg in 1989 where she continued her volunteerism at the Visitor's Center and the public library in addition to being a member and past president of the Woman's Club of Fredericksburg. She was an active member of the St. George's Episcopal Church Women, serving as President of the Mary Faulkner Chapter in 2003. She was a loving mother, passionate world traveler, avid bridge player and devoted community volunteer. Survivors include her son, John Edward Jamieson (Elizabeth); daughter Eleanor Jamieson Ledoux (Marque); grandchildren Ryan Andrew Jamieson (Cynthia), Benjamin Charles Jamieson (Erica), Jessica Marie Ledoux, William McKittrick Jamieson, Elizabeth Ruby Jamieson and Jamieson Alexander Ledoux; and two great-grandchildren Harper Jean Jamieson and Conrad Asher Jamieson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred Eleanor McKittrick Downs and John Wallace Downs. A service will be held at 2 pm on Sat, Feb 23 at St. George's Episcopal Church. Interment will be held at 2 pm on Mon, Feb 25 in Bayview Cemetery in Jersey City, N.J. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the Dorothyjean Downs Jamieson Fund of the Germanna Community College Educational Foundation, www.germanna.edu. |
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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
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| 2017-2018 |
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: at Grand Session, a 50yr pin & 60yr bar from Maryland belonging to Betty Miskelly, PGO of Shekinah #82 |
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