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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, GO 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RECYCLING PROJECT We are NO LONGER accepting recycling items. Please do not bring them to your Chapter, there is no State Committee this year. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. *********************************************************** |
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June 7, 2022 |
Letter from the MWGM and MWGP
June_2022_letter_to_membership.pdf |
| Jan 8, 2023 |
VIRTUAL BINGO IS BACK - THURSDAY MARCH 30TH Virtual bingo and its a pajama party, wear your best PJ's and join us on Thursday, March 30th, at 7:30pm. Contact Norma Hines at njhines2020@gmail.com for your Bingo Card, instructions and Zoom invite. Donations to the NJ Eastern Star Home, Inc., Checks can be sent directly to Barbara Helfrey,PGO Treasurer of the Home Board. Bingo Home 03.30.23.pdf |
| Nov 5, 2022 | CANDIDATES LOOKING TO RUN FOR
RIGHT WORTHY GRAND TRUSTEE - FEBRUARY 5, 2023 The Corporate Board has scheduled for Sunday afternoon February 5th from 2pm to 4pm, an informal meeting for any Potential Candidate who is looking to run for R.W. Grand Trustee. There will be information given to those attending, which will include a question and answer period for all. |
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CHRISTMAS CASH 50/50 RAFFLE It It was an exciting afternoon on Saturday Dec.10th! After the District Meeting the winner of the Christmas Cash 50/50 was announced. Sister Michele Hess is our First Prize winner of $2075.00 Sister Nancy Rudolph Myers is the 2nd prize winner of a lovely quilt. Brother John Pedrick is the 3rd prize winner of a gift card Many thanks to the District Deputies for selling tickets, to our Members and Chapters for purchasing Tickets and to Sister Denise McCarthy for making and donating the lovely quilt. If you didn't win this time, our next raffle will be held at Grand Session. What a great way to make money for Voluntary Donations and to have a chance of winning some cash! Details will be announced in January. Linda Thibault, Chairman |
| Jan 5, 2023 | SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 18TH -
POP UP GOWN BOUTIQUE TIME IS 9:00 AM TO 2:00PM TO BENEFIT THE NJ EASTERN STAR HOME. To be held at Molly Pitcher Chapter #298, Freehold, NJ Also held this same day is the State Secretary & Treasurers meeting from 10am to 12 noon followed by Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association meeting with a luncheon at 12 noon, meeting at 1:00pm to 3:00pm. See attached flyer. Gown Boutique_Flyer_Feb 2023.pdf |
| Receptions and District Meetings | |
| Jan 11, 2023 | 36th
District Meeting - March 25th, 2023 District meeting to be held on Saturday March 25th with lunch of soup and sanwiches at 11:am, District Meeting to follow. Cost $20.00 by March 14th. Reservations to Patricia Collins, PGO, jjcplc11@gmail.com |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Raritan
#58 - Reception - March 20, 2023 Party night for Alice Carter-Mead, WG Warder on March 20, 2023, to be held at Omega Diner, North Brunswick. Dress - Business casual , no jeans. Choose off menu - separate checks. No cash bar - can BYOB. |
| January 24th | Mt. View
Chapter #205 Reception and Rose Pinning of Joanne Byrne, RWAGM Mt. View Chapter invites you to attend the reception and rosepinning of Sister Joanne Byrne, RWAGM, on March 11, 2023. Luncheon at noon, rose pinning and reception at 1:00pm. To be held at Double Tree by Hilton, Fairfield, NJ. Mail checks to Robin Bernice Reservation due by February 17th, no refunds after February 28th. Choice of entrees: Stuffed free range Chicken with fontina cheese and spinach, or Herb crusted tilapia spinance risotto, vegetables, champagne cream. |
| January 24, 2023 |
37th District Meeting - March 4, 2023 District meeting to be held on Saturday March 4th, with luncheon at 1:00 pm, District meeting to follow. To be held at Merchantville Masonic Lodge, Pennsauken. Cost $15.00, seating is limited. Make checks payable to Debbie Martin. Mail Check and reservation due by February 22nd to V. Kaye Jenking. |
| Nov 6, 2022 | 33rd
District Meeting - February 25, 2023 District meeting to be held on Saturday, February 25th, with Luncheon at 1pm, District meeting immediately to follow. To be held at Loyalty Masonic Lodge, Union. Subscription $25.00, rsvp by February 9th to Lisa Biczi-Helge at Bizer81@aol.com. |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 34th
District Meeting - February 11th, 2023 District meeting to be held on February 11th with social hour at 12 noon and 1pm luncheon, meeting to follow. To be held at Olive Branch Lodge, Freehold. Subscription $20.00, checks payable to Jessica Franklin, and sent to Pam Lindson - email plindson@gmail.com |
| Jan 8, 2023 | Ocean
#214 - Reception on February 6th, 2023 Open reception celebrating Andrea McCollum, WG Ruth, Jeanne Gionfriddo, WG Electa, Chrissie Martin, GR of Oregon, and Christine Lindberg, GR of Arizona on Monday, February 6th, at Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune. Dinner at 6:30 pm with reception to follow. Cost $48.00 due by January 20, 2023. Reservations and checks to Maryadele O'Neil. |
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Nov 4, 2022 UPDATE RESCHEDULED |
Athene
Chapter #201 - Honor Night on RESCHEDULED
FROM January 6th TO February 13,
2023. Honor night for Becky Martin-Rosso, WG Adah, Candy Moore, WDD #37 and Charlene Ottaviano, GR of Arkansas. To be held at Merchantville Masonic Temple, Pennsauken, Time 7:30pm. RSVP To Linda Gentert, Assoc Matron. THIS HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS, NEW DATE IS RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023. |
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| May 26, 2022 | UPCOMING
DATES February 3rd - Honor Night for WG Martha - Delaware #50 February 7th - Grand Visitation - Signet Chapter, PA February 9th - GO Night - Beverly Maqueda #276 February 10th - Top 3 - Stewart #166 February 13th - RESCHEDULED - From January 6th - Honor Night - Athene #201, WG Adah, WDD #37 and GR of Arkansas February 15th - Grand Floral - Nutley #121 February 18th - GOWN Boutique IS 9:00 AM TO 2:00PM TO BENEFIT THE NJ EASTERN STAR HOME. - Place: Molly Pitcher Chapter #298, Freehold, NJ. Also the State Secretary & Treasurers meeting from 10am to 12 noon followed by Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association meeting with a luncheon at 12 noon, meeting at 1:00pm to 3:00pm. February 20th - Top 3 - Ocean City #82 February 25th - 33rd District Meeting March 4th - 37th District Meeting March 6th - Conductresses Night - Starlight #107 March 9th - Honor night - Gloria #159 March 11th - Rose Pinning - RWAGM March 14th - GO Night - Fairview #219 March 18th - LAST GO Night and MWGP Homecoming - Mt. View #205 March 25th - 36th District Meeting and Homecoming of MWGM |
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Grand Session - Caesar's, Atlantic City, NJ May 22, 23, and 24th, 2023 Reservations can be made now. Room reservations - 888-516-2215 (8am-2am EST, 7 days a week) Group name: Order of Eastern Star 2023 Group Code: sc05es3 ***All callers will be asked for this code but can also book by saying "Order of Eastern Star 2023" On line: The link for the website is hhtps://book.passkey.com/go/sc05es3 More Information wil be posted soon. Tentative flyer - 2023 Grand Session Tentative Schedule.pdf Membership dinner - 2023 Membership dinner invite.pdf Meal Plan - 2023 Meal Plan.pdf Grand Representative's luncheon - 2023 Grand Representative luncheon Birthday bunch flyer.pdf Landmark Tour for out of state visitors Boardwalk Hall Tour Flyer - 2023.pdf |
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| Jan 11, 2023 | Annual
Secretary/Treasurers Meeting - April 23, 2023 To be held at Olive Branch Lodge, Freehold. Meeting at 3pm, dinner to follow. flyer to be attached soon. |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Annual
Grand Representative Meeting - May 13th, 2023 To be held at the Burlington Lodge, Burlington, NJ. Meeting at 11:00 am, luncheon to follow. |
| Jan. 19, 2023 | SPRING
FLING BASKET AUCTION - APRIL 1, 2023 To be held at Masonic Fellowship Center, Burlington Twsp. Time 6:00pm to 11:00 pm, Cost $25.00, Sandwiches, desserts, soda and water. Basket tickets: $10/sheet. For tickets send checks to Karyn Visscher, GO. Make checks payable to: Grand Chapter Volutary Donations, ("Spring Fling" in the memor line). |
| January 24, 2023 |
Starlight Chapter #107 - Right Worthy Grand Conductress Come join Starlight Chapter #107 as we celebrate the Right Worthy Grand Conductress and those of the 39th District on Monday March 6, 2023, fellowship dinner (no cost) at 6:30pm meeting to follow at Musconetcong Lodge, Budd Lake RSVP by March 3rd, to Lisa Couch, WM at Lmcouch62@yahoo.com |
| UPCOMING
TRIPS FOR 2023-2024 Here are flyers for 2023-2024 Star Year. Join Joanne and Her first - Cruise to Canada from Bayonne August 24, 2023 to September 2, 2023 For more info contact Cruise Concepts - 973-616-9662 Flyer attached shortly.............. Travel Insurance White Star Tours_NTA-PlanFlyer 2022.pdf Finger Lakes & Cooperstown, New York - 5 days - 4nights October 9 - 13, 2023, see attached flyer for more information SKM_C65822110209390.pdf parking release liability finger lakes.docx |
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**REUNIONS & GET-TOGETHERS** |
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| Jan 2, 2023 | Loyal to
the Royal Club 1st Reunion - March 12, 2023 Sunday, March 12, 2023, 2PM, cost $50.00 per person, Dues $5.00. To be held at "Josie Kelly's Public House, Shore Rd., Somers Point. Reservations due by March 6, 2023. Hosted by the Virginia Dickinson, PGO and the 36th District |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Circle
of Friends last Reunion - March 5, 2023 Sunday March 5, 2023, 2PM cost $25.00 Pork dinner, $5.00 dues. To be held Emmaus Chapter, Loyalty Masonic Lodge, Union. Reservation due by February 11, 2023. Checks to be payable to Carol Feiler PGO and send to Elsie Van Dusen. |
| Good News and Health Announcements |
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Jan 4, 2023 Updated 1/19/23 |
Gloria
Salerolli, GR of Minnesota Sister Gloria recently had back surgery, and is now in rehab. Her husband Harry is also in rehab. Both of them are in different rehab. Please keep but Gloria and Harry in your prayers. Cards can be sent to their home. |
| Sorrow | |
| Jan 31, 2023 |
Sister Margaret Bair, mother of
Sharon McGinley, PGM Sister Margaret Bair a member of Bordentown Chapter and mother of Sister Sharon McGinley passed away. Her funeral services will be held at Mt. Laurel Home for Funeral, Mt. Laurel twsp. NJ Services will be on Thursday February 2nd, viewing from 10 to 11 am, funeral service at 11am, interment immediately following. Please keep Sister Sharon and family in your prayers. Cards can be sent to her home. |
| Jan 27th, 2023 |
Warren "Sandy" Sandbach, PGP It is with sadness that we have been informed of the passing of Brother Warren Sandback, PGP on January 27, 2023. Please keep Sister Marge and family in your prayers. Services will be conducted in Virginia and will be posted on the site once we receive them. |
| Jan 23rd, 2023 |
Carl F. Wheeler, PGP
It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Brother
Carl F. Wheeler, PGP on January 15, 2023. Please keep his family in
your prayers
As per Carl's wishes, any service will be private and for the
family only.
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Jan 21st, 2023 UPDATED INFO |
Daria Hamm, Jr. PGM
It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Sister
Daria Hamm, Jr. PGM.
Please keep her family in your prayers. Services will be held on Saturday January 28, 2023 at the McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High Street, Newton, New Jersey. |
| Jan 11th, 2023 |
Joan Auge, PGO, and Treasurer of Wall
Chapter #143 Sister Joan passed away on Tuesday, January 10th. There will be no OES funeral service. There will be a service at Presbyterian Church in Manasquan, 16 Virginia Avenue, Manasquan at 11:00 am on Monday January 16th. A repast will be held following the service at there fellowship hall. |
| Jan 6, 2023 |
Sister Dorothy Honeywell, PGO,
Beverly Maqueda No. 276 Sister Dorothy passed away on January 5th. A memorial service will be held at the Burlington Masonic Lodge, 2308 Mt. Holly Road, Burlington on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. All are invited for the luncheon following the services. Please contact Tammy Wilkie, WM of Beverly Maqueda for more information and if you plan to attend. |
| Jan 6, 2023 |
Brother Frank Lee, Little Falls
#224 Brother Frank, husband of Patti Lee, PGO passed away on December 29th. A memorial service will be held in North Carolina and one on April 1, 2023 in New Jersey. More information will be posted once received. |
| Jan 6, 2023 |
Sister Jane Westra, Starlight #107 It is with great sadness that the family of Jane S. Westra annouces her pass on December 17, after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was a very dedicated member of Starlight Chapter #107 for many years. Jane Held several positions within your organization. She was predeceased by her loving husband John G. Westra who also was a dedicated member. Sincerely Mary Jane Westra |
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| Good News | |
| 2023-2024 | Joanne
and her mystery man Grand Officers |
| 2022-2023 |
Jeannette and Bernie's Grand Representatives Alabama - Lisa Crank, #149/37th Alberta - Lisa Couch, #107/39th Arkansas - Amy James, #50/39th Bristish Columbia & Yukon - Brenda Sozanski, #166/39th California - Bernie J. Byrne, #205/31st Florida - Joan Bowers, #54/35th Illinois - Linda McDowell, #82/36 Iowa - Karyn Visscher, #99/33 Italy - Cathy Fusaro, #159/35 Nebraska - Eugene Grace, #41/33 North Carolina - Barbara Wentzien, #159/35th Ohio - Susan Whitty, #205/31st Oklahoma - Nancy Rudolph Myers, #22/38th Pennsylvania - Ruth Ann Hoyt, #50/39th Puerto Rico - Lizette Priliszh, #183/33rd Rhode Island - Linda Aho, #54/35th Scotland - Jessica Walton, #159/35th South Carolina - Dawn Altimus, #147/38 Tennessee - Rose Tesoroni, #82/36 Texas - Pamela DeLisa, #140/37 Jeannette and 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 |
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| 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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| Jan 21, 2023 |
Charity Foundation Life Skills Grant
Application OES CHARITY FOUNDATION LIFE SKILLS GRANT APPLICATION PDF.pdf |
| Jan 11, 2023 |
Nomination form for Charity
Foundation Charity Foundation Nomination Form.docx |
| Jan 11, 2023 |
**Scholarship Applications**
** Reminder to get those Scholarship Application requests in by February 1st. Time is flying by and we need to get them filled out and sent back to Dale by March 1st. 2023. Send application requests to: Dale Van Houten |
| Apr 13, 2021 |
The OES Charity Foundation
will
be Wednesday, February 1st 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 fromthe 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, 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 | |
| Nov 15, 2022 |
Holiday Gift List for the Eastern
Star Home Residents NJ Eastern Star Home Nov 2022.docx |
| Dec 19th 2022 |
MESSAGE FROM THE NJ EASTERN
STAR HOME The NJ Eastern Star Home has had several cases of COVID among their Staff and Residents. At the present time we are strongly suggesting that you don't visit any of the residents. Instead, we are asking that you call them. We have suspended all activites till after the New Year. Remember that in order to go to the Home to perform an activity you must have had your COVID vaccination and at least one booster. You also need to have this year's flu shot. You will have to have your COVID vaccination card and a receipt that you did get this year's flu shot in order to help with the activity. You can ask your doctor or Pharmacy for a document stating that you received your flu shot. If you have any questions, please contact Simone Rudich the Director of Activites at 908-722-4140 ext. 3527 or email her at srudick@njeasternstarhome.com. Thank you Debbie LeDoux |
| Sept 13, 2022 |
FROM THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS, NJ EASTERN STAR HOME At the present time, the Home is open for visitors. The Home is adhering to the requirements from the If you, or your Chapter, would like to do Donations: The Board of Directors and the New Jersey Eastern Star Home wants to thank everyone for Your generous donations to the Resident Welfare Fund are greatly appreciated. Many of our members are
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 Attn: Simone Rudich 111 Finderne Avenue It doesn’t have to be a holiday; you can send thinking of you cards or anything that would benefit the The Eastern Star Home and the Board of Directors thanks you for all that you do for the Attached below is information on the Refresh and Renew Project. If you Diane Schmolze, PGM, President Board of Directors OES Home |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 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 |
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