[AGDAlum]

I'm a PHQ and majority member. I haven't had any Jobies contact in decades. (Still have my PHQ pin, the Bible from my installation, and the jewelled crown from my HQ doll, though.)

AGD initiation robes are similar to IOJD robes. I remember showing my chapter sisters how to tie the cords the "right" (=Jobie) way.

I never joined Eastern Star, though. I am ambivalent about it and the other Masonic women's organizations that require relationship to a Master Mason (husband, father, grandfather, whatever) for membership. My college fraternity was founded by women, for women. I understand that Eastern Star (etc.) were designed to make Masonry a "family" experience but it bothers me that men are integral to Eastern Star (there's a Worthy Patron for each Worthy Matron) but women aren't integral to Blue Lodges.