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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
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Do you need the services of a Notary?
Patti Rhinesmith, RWG Secretary can help you with that.
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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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STAR JOURNAL MARCH 2020 edition is on site.
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Grand Chapter is seeking interested, qualified candidates to run for Right Worthy Grand Trustee!
Due to the change to Grand Chapter Law, there has not been an election for Right Worthy Grand Trustee in two years. The next election will take place at Grand Session in May 2020. We're asking that any interested Sisters make themselves known now to the Right Worthy Grand Secretary, so you may be afforded opportunities to serve on Grand Chapter Committees and get insight into the running of Grand Chapter. This does not obligate you to run - it gives you the chance to learn more and make an informed decision. Any questions, please contact the Grand Chapter Office. Signed Petitions for Right Worthy Grand Trustee will be due March 1, 2020.

Receptions/GO Honor Nights/District Meetings
Feb 29, 2020 NOTE: 4:00pm	District 34 Meeting - Pamela Lindson, WDD - $15 Masonic Lodge, 2 Dutch Lane Rd, Freehold 07728. Payable and mail to Pamela Lindson, WDD. RSVP by Feb 18.
Mar 7, 2020 1:00pm	Northern #38 Rosepinning Daria Hamm, RWAGM The Chandelier at Flanders, 80 Pleasant Hill Road, Flanders 07836. Payable to Northern #38. RSVP by Feb 21 to Ann Wright, PGO. Please include Name, Title, Chapter, District, Phone, Email, any dietary restrictions
Mar 14, 2020 12:30pm	District 37 Meeting - Dawn Smith, WDD - $20 and Homecoming of Danny L. Cooper, MWGP Masonic Lodge, 6926 Park Ave, Pennsauken 08109. Payable and mail to Diane Capel, PGM. RSVP by Feb 29.
Mar 21, 2020 12:30pm	District 36 Meeting - Virginia Dickson, WDD - $10 and Homecoming of Norma J. Hines, MWGM Masonic Lodge, 563 Zion Rd, Egg Harbor Twsp 08234. Payable to Shekinah #82, mail to Patricia Collins, PGM. RSVP by Mar 15.

Upcoming Dates -- see Chapter & District Fundraisers below
Feb 28, 2020 6pm	Shriner's Hospital Benefit - $25; or $35 Stage Front Seating Crescent Shrine, 700 Highland Ave, Westampton 08060. Entertainment by Tommy Zito. Payable to GC Voluntary Donations, mail to Paul Lojewski, PGO. RSVP ASAP.
Feb 29, 2020 10:30am	Secretary & Treasurer Meeting OES Home, 111 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater 08807
Feb 29, 2020 12 Noon Lunch 1:00 Meeting	Past Matron & Past Patron Assoc Meeting & Lunch - $10 Governors & Board of Directors OES Home, 111 Finderne Ave, Bridgewter 08807. Contact Michele Hess for lunch.
Mar 1, 2020 12 Noon	Nutley Chapter #121 100th Birthday - $35 Michael's Riverside, 528 Riverside Ave, Lyndhurst 07071. Payable to Nutley #121, mail to Debbie LeDoux, PGO. RSVP by Feb 20.
Mar 8, 2020 1pm	St. Patty's Irish Tea - $20 Masonic Home, Grow Hall, 902 Burlington 08016. Payable to GC Voluntary Donations, mail to Judy Brown, PGO Bring your Cup, Saucer, & Plate. Entertainment & Surprises.
Mar 10, 2020 7:30pm	Last Grand Officer's Night at Dewey #155 Masonic Lodge, 220 Philadelphia Ave, Egg Harbor City 08215.
Mar 11, 2020 7:30pm	Sirius #123 TOP 3 and 100th Birthday
March 26, 2020 to April 2, 2020	Fly to Ireland with Norma & Dan details to follow Mar 26, 2020 pdf
Mar 29, 2020 1-4pm	For the Love of Our Women: Breast Cancer Awareness Event - $30 sponsored by the Grand Lodge of NJ Sisterly bonding over a women only luncheon with music, wine & wine glass painting activity along with select vendor sales for your purchase pleasure! Masonic Fellowship Center, 1114 Oxmead Rd, Burlington 08016. Proceeds benefit the maintenance of West Hill Manor and building breast cancer awareness & community support. Payable to: 2019 Grand Staff of NJ; mail to Ed Flores, 93-97 Cottage St, Bayonne 07002. Include Name, address, phone. The men may enjoy the time at the Recovery Room, 109 Hancock Lane, Westampton 08060 (15% of food & drink will benefit the cause). Need a ride? Send your request when you purchase your ticket & a volunteer Mason will pick you up.
April, 18, 2020 6pm Social 7pm Dinner	Roaring 20's Gatsby Gala - $50 Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Rd, Neptune 07735. 1920's attire encouraged. Payable to GC Voluntary Donations. RSVP by Apr 4 to Cathy Fusaro, GO. Souvenir Ad Book: Full Page $100; 1/2 $50; 1/4 $25. Mail to GayLee Benedict; email: OESGatsbyGala@gmail.com
Apr 19, 2020 2pm	Semper Fido Day at the Races - $25 advance Day of Fun & Fellowship. Meet Semper Fido Vets and their dogs. Buffet lunch & beverages. 10 Races, $1 per chance; Baskets, and 50/50. Contact Candy & Gary Moore. At the door - $30.
Apr 26, 2020 Social 1pm Dinner 2pm	Winter Wonderland Reunion - $20, Dues $2 Patti Rhinesmith, PGM & Carl Milley, PGP Masonic Lodge, 2 Dutch Lane Rd, Freehold 07728. Dinner is Famous Meatloaf by Molly Pitcher #198. Payable to Joanne Byrne, MAIL to Pamela Lindson, WDD #34. RSVP by Apr 15.
May 2, 2020	"ROYAL GARDEN PARTY" HOME DAY OES Home, 111 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater 08807. A fun day to visit our beautiful Home and Visit with the residents. Come join the festivities. There will be District projects, Past Grands Bake Shop; Trustee Boutique with gently used gowns & tuxes; also Vendors.

Health Announcements

Feb 25, 2020	Wil Parsels, PGP in need of prayers he is in hospital, the procedure scheduled today is postponed due to a very high temperature
Feb 22, 2020	Firman Abdill, PGO is back home and reports he is feeling much better
Feb 22, 2020	Thomas Passante, GR of New York and WP of Little Falls #224 Tom is facing another bout with cancer. Keep him in your prayers, send prayers and cards.
Feb 14, 2020	Phyllis Bowman, PGM in need of prayers she is in Christiana Hosp, Newark, DE with broken hip and serious infection.

Sorrow

Grand Chapter Announcements
	Looking for excess Paraphernalia/Flags/Poles ? For Chapters in need, please contact Sharon Rosequist, RWG Trustee. 3 electric Signets available, contact Lynn Billingham, MWGM Five-point Altar with cushion available, contact RWG Secretary Complete set of Chapter Officers' badges, excellent condition.
	Proceedings available - Books $28, CDs $15 Capel/Parsons - 11 CD's Bingenheimer/Robinson - 3 CD's McGinley/Costello - 4 CD's
	LOST & FOUND - please contact Kathy Zielinski, WG Marshal FOUND: a white jacket in Representatives section at Grand Session a pair of glasses left on the podium at Grand Session (contact Patti Rhinesmith) FOUND: Ladies size 8 brown Eastland casual shoes at a recent reception. LOST:

Good News
February 2020	Daria's Choices
2019-2020	Norma & Dan's Grand Representatives
2018-2019	Lynn & Ken's Grand Representatives

Chapter & District Fundraisers
Feb 29, 2020	Little Falls #224 PARTYLITE Candles, Flameless Fragrance, Decor and More....Shop from PartyLite's 2020 Spring Catalog!! For every $50 you spend, you can get any item for 30% off. Jar Candle Special!! 2 3-wick Jar Candles for $40!! Be Balanced Bundle Offer: Illuninescents Warmer & 1 Dozen Unscented Tealights for $25. 25% Off All Warmers! Flameless Fragrance Bundle Offers! Shop online: Just go to: www.partylite.biz/stephaniezerrenner Click "Find Your Party Host" on the top right corner, and type in "Patti Rhinesmith". Please type in Patti's name so she will receive credit. Thank you!
Mar 27, 2020 Dinner 6:30pm	Little Falls #224 Master Mason's Night Masonic Lodge, 14 Lincoln Ave, Little Falls 07424 Guest speaker RW Moises I. Gomez, Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of NJ. RSVP Kathy Flannagan, WM
Apr 8, 2020	Fairview #219 Bus Trip to Sight & Sound Theater "QUEEN ESTHER" (Only 4 Seats Left!!!) - $135 Trip includes transportation, show & meal at Shady Maple. Cost includes tip for bus driver . The bus will leave from the Senior Center in Audubon at 9:30am and return at 8:00pm. Seats are limited. Make your reservation now. Contact Sister Joan Smith, PGM

Nov 4, 2020	Haddonfield #140 Queen Esther at Sight & Sound - $125 Leave 8am Yardley Commons Senior Cntr, 209 Laurel Rd, Voorhees. Show, Buffet Meal at Shady Maple, home approx 6:30pm. $20 deposit to Joanne Parsels. Balance due Sep 3, 2020.
	Starlight Chapter Cookbook - "Our Favorite Recipes" Approx 350 recipes by OES members & friends. Hardcover, $15. Postage $7.25 for 1 or 2 books; $13.65 to mail 3-6 books. Payable to Starlight Chapter, mail to Barbara Repp, WDD #39

	"Bethlehem Cooks" - $8 Cookbook of Old Favorites & New. Contact Lauretta Korejko, Secretary

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