Order of the Eastern Star

[crimsonsoror1913]

I am also a member of the order of easstern star since August 1996 and crossed over those burning sands of Delta Spring 1994. As Soror 411 stated, there is no conflict since both organizations are based on christian principles and beliefs. OES is much deeper, but that allows me to appreciate the beauty and strength of my life.

FAAYM
Electa Chapter #3
Mount Zion Lodge # 1

Spr 94
#20 Gamma Mu Chapter
Queen Nzinga

[Sterling]

Thanks everyone for your replies. I am a member of the OES and washoping to get feedback regarding this issue. I am glad to hear that there seems to be no conflict.

[bellydancer]

Hey!
I know of a website with OES info. Ironically, I just spoke with the local OES chapter in my area (Bronx, NY). I was told I needed to be sponsored by a member of my family that is already a member. Unfortunately, I have trouble finding family members because they move around too much. I even have Delta's in my family but I have trouble finding them too. :-( Well the website is www.easternstar.org Well, I hope you find what you are looking for.

[Sterling]

Bellydancer, please send me my your email address. I am in New York and will discuss becoming a member, since this is not an OES forum.

Originally posted by bellydancer:
Hey!
I know of a website with OES info. Ironically, I just spoke with the local OES chapter in my area (Bronx, NY). I was told I needed to be sponsored by a member of my family that is already a member. Unfortunately, I have trouble finding family members because they move around too much. I even have Delta's in my family but I have trouble finding them too. :-( Well the website is www.easternstar.org Well, I hope you find what you are looking for.

[cherish]

Hello, everyone...Lately the same question has been brought about being in BGLO and in secret organization like the Eastern Star's, Mason etc. My aunt is a Eastern Star, but moved to the south ...how do I find more information about Eastern Star n the Detroit, MI area?

Thank You

[lswann]

belly dancer,

A woman must be the wife, daughter (biological or adopted), sister, mother, or widow of a Master Mason to be eligible for membership. Some chapters also accept grandaughters, sister-in-laws, mother-in-laws, step-mothers, step-sisters, half-sisters, and neices of Master Masons. (Please check with your local chapter for their requirements.) She must be at least 18 years old, be of good moral character, be free of mental illness, have a belief in a Supreme Being, be willing to assume the obligation of The Order, be able to participate in the initiation ceremony, not have any felony convictions, and be a resident of her state for at least 12 months. A man must be a Master Mason in good standing to be eligible for membership. Sometimes the state may have open enrollment, which means you don't have to be related to a Master Mason. Check with your local chapter about that.

OES
St. John #25 ( The MIGHTY St. John)
Cincinnati, Ohio

[HER_STORY]

belly dancer,

with regards to oes, someone does have to sponsor you but it does not have to always be a relative.

[Sterling]

Oh Cherish,

The Order of the Eastern Star is not a secret organization. Although we do have 'secrets' like BGLO's. When you think about, just about everyone knows a member of the Eastern Star or a Mason.

P.S. when I go to a chapter meeting, you can't miss me... I'm the one dressed in all -white.

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[MaMaBuddha]

hi sterling,

i, too, am an eastern star in New York.

Prince Hall #27 on 155th street in Manhattan.

Are you PH or international??



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"the ORIGINAL soror from the dirtiest part of the south"
(cheese grits, hogmahs and fatback)

MaMaBuddha
Delta Alpha/Epsilon Tau
Spring 94
the 24th Diva of Perfection

Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Gamma Gamma
Fall '98

Order of Eastern Star
Prince Hall Affilated
Prince Hall #27

[Sterling]

Oooooooooh! I'm telling...... Just because you are my Godsister's sands don't think I am not 'gonna jump all over you. (smile)
Your credentials are in the wrong order. ROTFL. I will email you personally because I don't wan't to get thrown off this board by the lovely moderators of this forum. Ha-ha!

AREME CHAPTER #87

QUEEN BATHSHEBA ROYAL AMARANTH COURT #1

STAR OF BETHLEHEM GRAND CHAPTER
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

[Salience]

Serious question about OES and community service, we can do this by e-mail if you'd like

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The most beautiful thing in the world is, precisely, the conjunction of learning and inspiration.
-- Wanda Landowska

[cherish]

Originally posted by Sterling:
Oh Cherish,

The Order of the Eastern Star is not a secret organization. Although we do have 'secrets' like BGLO's. When you think about, just about everyone knows a member of the Eastern Star or a Mason.

P.S. when I go to a chapter meeting, you can't miss me... I'm the one dressed in all -white.

[This message has been edited by Sterling (edited July 18, 2000).]

I was wondering are anything places in the Detroit,MI area. The only person I know is my aunt... and I lost contact with her.

[Salience]

As an AC in my chapter, I am concerned when people tell me they want to be an Eastern Star, but aren't sure about their connections, or what we do.

Some of this is upon us, but there is research out there for OES, just like there is for Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc.

I love it that women are interested in my organization, but I hold my membership in such high regard that I don't look upon any petition for membership as a given. I will be happy to help out wherever I can, and have some MBs for women interested in OES and Sororities, or just OES.

Thanks for letting me interrupt for a moment!

New Hope Chapter #56
OES, PHA
Harmony Grand Chapter, Missouri and Jx

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The most beautiful thing in the world is, precisely, the conjunction of learning and inspiration.
-- Wanda Landowska

[jessiwannabe]

Great organization I love being an EASTERN STAR. Community service is a big deal in my chapter. We do all we can.

[Hope]

I have a question to those of you who are members of OES. I have always heard that masonic organizations teach democratic and patriotic principles. I would like to know how can a conscious Black person in American be a member of such organizations. How do you separate our experiences in this country and the order? I'm not trying to be rude, but I would like to know. Thanx in advance.

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