Baton Rouge, Louisiana Order of Eastern Star Members
 

Greetings!

I do apologize if this topic is in the wrong discussion forum or is inappropriate for this site but I feel as if this is my last resort. I tried looking up this topic on this site but for some reason my search query isn't working properly.

I recently moved to Baton Rouge, LA and I am interested in joining the Order of Eastern Star. I haven't been able to express my interest to an active member because I haven't come across any Eastern Stars or at least not to my knowledge. I don't think/feel that it would be appropriate for me to just start asking woman if they are affiliated but I have heard "in order to be one, you must know one" so I am beginning to feel hopeless in my quest. I am unaware of any open events to the public that I may be able to attend so that I could meet some of the women, help with community service projects/fundraising, and get some guidance on how to go about petitioning. I am interested in furthering my knowledge and I would really appreciate any help, advice, and or info that is given. I refuse to give up because I know the things that are most challenging in life are usually the things that give us the most reward in the end so I will press forward and hopefully, someone will be willing to guide me in the right direction. Once again, I do apologize if this post offends anyone but understand that I am only asking for info that can help me connect with a chapter in Baton Rouge, LA or meet a member in Baton Rouge, LA so that I will have an opportunity to bond with some members. Thank you & Blessings!

By the way, I am African American & 24 years of age.

Also, you can email me at virtuous_1@yahoo.com

I found this page from the OES site:

http://www.laoes.org/oes2.htm

It sounds like you have to have some sort of family relation to a current or deceased member to join. If you need clarification of that clause, you should contact their headquarters. If you fit their qualifications, your best bet is to ask affiliated family members for petitions.