Officers for 2011
Denise Marrone-Worthy Matron
Jeremie T White- Worthy Patron
Gwen Mason - Assoc. Matron
Orville deRochmont -Assoc. Patron
Sharon Nye- Secretary
Barbara Fenald-Treasure
Sheila Chase- Conductress
Mary Zimmerman- Assoc. Conductress
Michelle Boston - Chaplain
Roberta Cutting- Marshall
John Moulton- Organist
Thelma Hutchins- Adah
Priscilla deRochemont -Ruth
Heidi Porter-Ester
Sharon Kibet-Martha
Betty Syvinski-Electa
Kera Ashline -Warder
Michael Penney-Sentinal

If you are interested in Joining the Order of Eastern Star in South Berwick
email    
 
wmoessoj@yahoo.com

OR check our our web site at

https://sites.google.com/site/oessoj/

The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. Worldwide, there are currently more than 1.2 million members under the General Grand Chapter.  Maine Grand Chapter has about 13,000 members.

The stated purposes of the organization are: Charitable, Educational, Fraternal, and Scientific. To this end, the Grand Chapter of Maine proudly supports the statewide community through its Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership, Shriner's Hospitals, Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Cancer Research and Education, and The Heart Foundation.

Local Eastern Star chapters select their own charities and places of service in their respective communities. Many actively support young women’s organizations such as the Order of Rainbow for Girls, along with DeMolay for Boys. Collectively, millions of dollars are raised by members throughout the General Grand Chapter for its various charities each triennium.

The Eastern Star is also a social organization with frequent formal events and ceremonies. Being a member is a wonderful and a fulfilling way of life. Please ask an Eastern Star member to tell you more about it, or contact the Grand Secretary (click on the site below to find the address) for more information on how to become a member.

http://users.rcn.com/sbyras/maineoes/

Portions of theses articles are from the Chapter of Maine OES page for more information, Click the web site above.

Who may join:Only men who are Masons are eligible and only women with specific Masonic affiliation may be members. These affiliations include:

and daughters of sisters or brothers of affiliated Master Masons in good standing, or if deceased were in good standing at the time of their death; each of whom shall have attained to at least the age of eighteen (18) years, are eligible to membership in the Order of the Eastern Star.
As of Nov 1, 2000, Rainbow Girls & Job's Daughters with proof of Membership for three years OR Certificate of Majority Membership in International Order of Rainbow for Girls or International Order of Job's Daughters, and recommended by two members of the Chapter.

How to join:To inquire about membership, talk to a current member, contact a local chapter or contact the Grand Secretary, her address and phone number are listed on our home page. Petitions are carefully read, eligibility investigated and election to membership must be by unanimous vote. The Order strives to select persons of mental, moral and spiritual quality who will work together in harmony to perform its objectives.

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