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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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The "Star Journal" current and past issues can be found on the NJOES home page, under the information tab. The NEW ISSUE FOR SEPTEMBER 2022 is now out. It is also posted on the website. *********************************************************** |
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June 7, 2022 |
Letter from the MWGM and MWGP
June_2022_letter_to_membership.pdf |
| Receptions and District Meetings | |
| Sept 3, 2022 |
Fairview Chapter #219 - Reception on October 26th Reception to honor Dawn Smith, RW Grand Trustee, Beth Barnish, GR of British Columbia & the Ukon, Jessie Earle, GR of Connecticut, Francine Zioance, GR of Nevada, Lynn Lowe Gr of Tennessee, Isabella Cooper, GR of Washington, John Zioance GR of Alabama, Jerry Barnish, GR of Califonia, James Earle, GR of Maine. Place: Paris Caterers, Berlin, NJ. Cost $50.00pp. Reservaitons due September 30th, no refunds after October 16th. Make checks payable to Fairview Chapter #219 and mail to Sister Diane Capel, PGM. |
| Sept. 13, 2022 | Top 3
and Honor Night - Mt. Holly #147 - October 21, 2022 Honor Night for the WG Sentinel and WDD #38 at Mt. Holly Lodge, Mt. Holly. Dinner 6:30pm, Honor night to follow. |
| Sept. 13, 2022 | Dewey
#155/Shekinah #82 - Honor Night - October 19th, 2022 Honor night for WG Chaplain, and WDD #36 to be held at Shekinah Lodge Millville,. Time 7:30pm |
| Sept. 13, 2022 | Gloria
Chapter #159 - Honor Night - October 13, 2022 Honor Night for the WDD #35, GR of Georgia, and GR of Maryland at Harmony Lodge, Toms River, at 7:30pm. Ice Cream Social following the Honor Night. No cost; however, they are requesting canned goods for their local food pantry. Please RSVP to dawnornerbetts@gmail.com, Subject Line: Honor night. |
| Sept. 3, 2022 | Hobart
Chapter #63 - Honor Night on October 11, 2022 Honor Night for Janet C. Miller, WG Organist, and William Miller, GR of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Meeting at 7:00pm, honor night to follow the meeting. Place: Host Masonic Center, High Bridge, NJ. Refreshemtns served following meeting. RSVP to Betty Lanka, at bettylanka@yahoo.com |
| Sept 3, 2022 | 31st
District Meeting - October 8th Place Clifton Masonic Lodge, Clifton, NJ, Pictures at 12:30pm, Luncheon at 1:00pm, Meeting to follow. Cost is $16.00. Please contact Jane Ann Farissier for a reservation. ladybugjane@ptd.net. Our RWAGM Sister Joanne Byrne will be presenting her Associate Matrons. |
| Sept 3, 2022 | Emmaus
Chapter #183 - Reception on September 29th A reception to honor Anita Erickson, WGB of the Eastern Star Flag and Janice Harrison Aikens, WDD #33. Place Loyalty Lodge, Union, NJ. Time 6:30pm, Cost $27.00. Reservations are due by September 15th, make checks payable to Emmaus Chapter #183, and mail to Jacki Mabey. |
| Upcoming Dates -- see Chapter & District Fundraisers below | |
| May 26, 2022 | UPCOMING
DATES September 29th - Reception, Emmaus Chapter #183 for WG OES Flag Bearer, and WDD #33 October 3rd - Grand Officer Night - Starlight Chapter #107, Budd Lake October 7th - Grand Floral - Athene Chapter #201, Merchantville Temple, Pennsauken October 9th - Demolay Legion of Honor, Crescent Shrine, Westampton October 17th - Top #3 - Monmouth Chapter #251, Matawan October 24th - Grand Officer Night - Northern Chapter #38, Branchville |
| Nov 19, 2022 | AN
EVENING OF ENCHANTMENT CHARITY BALL Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton, 800 US 130, Hamilton, NJ, Time 6 to 10pm Reservations by November 4, 2022 to Karyn Visscher. $55.00 pp/ cash bar Music by Goody Blue Shoes Meal Choice - Chicken Francaise/Salmond with Orange Hoisin Glaze/Vegan |
| Aug 23, 2022 |
TRAVELING GOWN BOUTIQUE - October 22, 2022 Time 9am to 2pm at Starlight Chapter, Budd Lake Gowns, accessories, Tuxedos for sale. Price is still the same of $5.00. All monies from the Gown Sale will be given to the OES Home. Being held this same day at Starlight Chapter will be the State Secretary/Treasurer meeting from 10am to 12noon, followed with a luncheon and meeting with the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association from 1 to 3pm Gown Boutique_Flyer.pdf |
| Aug. 7, 2022 | October
30, 3022 - Quinn's Quest - Tomasello's Winery Contact Glenda Westenberger for more information. |
| Aug. 7, 2022 | October
29, 2022 - Halloween Hoot To be held at Scottish Rite, Dunns Mill Rd., Bordentown, NJ Wear your costome, and enjoy awesome music, surprises and lots of fun. Sandwiches, desserts, beverages. Cost $25.00, make checks payable to Voluntary Donations (Halloween Hott in subject line). For tickets contact Karyn Visscher at kbvisscher@gmail.com |
| August 7, 2022 | Fall
Campout - Sea Shore Campground More information contact Joann Bingenheimer. |
| Sept 21, 2022 | Grand
Representative Assoc.of NJ Meeting - October 1, 2022 Grand Representative Assocition meeting to be held on Saturday October 1, 2022 at 11 a.m., luncheon to follow at 12 noon. Please contact for reservations Lisa Biczi-Helge @ bizer81@aol.com Reservation deadline is September 24th. |
| Aug. 1, 2022 | Tour of
the Grand Lodge Museum in Trenton - September 25th.
An afternoon at the Grand Lodge of NJ Museum of Masonic Culture, Sunday September 25, 2022 at 2pm, Trenton, NJ . Tours; Scavenger Hunt; and learn about our Masonic History. For more information contact kbvisscher@gmail.com |
| Feb 28, 2022 | SOUTHERN
CARIBBEAN CRUISE - January 16 thru January 27, 2023 Come join Sister Jeannette and her mystery man on board the Vision of the Seas for a Southern Caribbean Cruise from Monday January 16th, through Friday January 27, 2023. There are three flyers attached, with various prices and ways to arrive to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Please contact Diane Schmolze for any questions. OES - RCL Vision cruise only flyer- 011623 (4).pdf OES - RCL Vision EWR air flyer- 011523.pdf OES - RCL Vision PHL air flyer - 011523.pdf |
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**REUNIONS & GET-TOGETHERS** |
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| Sept 20, 2022 | Spirit
of Christmas Reunion
- December 4, 2022 Please join Diana and Emil Affsa, for their 2022 Reunion. Sunday December 4th at Musconetcong Lodge at 2pm. Cost will be $20/person (checks payable to Ruth Ann Hoyt). Dues will be collected on that day in the amount of $3.00. Please contact Ruth Ann Hoyt for reservations. |
| June 22, 2022 | Believe
in Dreams Reunion - October 16, 2022 Come join the Believe in Dreams Reunion with Lynn and Ken Billingham on Sunday October 16th, 2022. Social 2pm, Dinner at 3pm at Calloway's Restaurant, West Creek Eaglewood Twp. Price $30.00 per person, cash bar, $2.00 dues for the club will be collected. RSVP to Joan Bowers at joanmarie1956@comcast.net |
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Aug. 7, 2022 CANCELED |
Key to
Success Reunion- October 2, 2022 The reunion scheduled for October 2, 2022 has been cancelled. |
| Good News and Health Announcements |
| Sept 15, 2022 | Sister
Susan Brustlin, PGO, Stella Chapter #20 Please keep Sister Sue in your prayers, as she has been admitted to the hospital in serious condition. Please also send prayers of strength to Brother Phil, PGP to help him throught this. Cards can be sent to their home. |
| Good News | |
| 2022-2023 |
Jeannette and Bernie's Grand Representatives Illinois - Linda McDowell #82/36 Iowa - Karyn Visscher #99/33 Italy - Cathy Fusaro #159/35 Ohio - Susan Whitty #205/31 Oklahoma - Nancy Rudolph Myers #22/38 Pennsylvania - Ruth Ann Hoyt #50/39 Puerto Rico - Lizette Priliszh - #183/33 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 |
| Chapter & District Fundraisers | |
| Aug. 1, 2022 |
37th District
Church Service - August 28, 2022 - 10am at Clonmell United Methodist Church, Gibbstown Sister Gerry Pohlig will deliver the message on Judges Chapter 11 - Jephtha the Gileadite. After the service you are welcome to join for lunch at Riverwinds Restaurant. Contact Kaye Jenkings by 8/20/22, email vkjenking@comcast.net |
| Sept. 13, 2022 |
Gift Auction - October 22, 2022 Calling starts at 1pm Lunch for purchase available Gift baskets, gifts and 50-50 West Tuckerton Fire Co’ 509 Route 9 south Little Egg Harbor |
| General Information | |
| 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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| Apr 13, 2021 |
The OES Charity Foundation
will
be Wednesday, September 7th 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 | |
| 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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