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Posting Requests to
Patti L Rhinesmith, RWG Secretary at
NewJersey.OESGC@gmail.com GC Ofc 908-725-0222 Notary services are available, please call Grand Chaper Office for assistance. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PHOTO GALLERY ON WEBSITE Please contact Grand Chapter Office if you are interested in putting any photos on the website. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VOLUNTARY DONATIONS 2025-2026 Please continue support Voluntary Donations, and mail your check to the chairman, Cathy Fusaro. As the Chapter Secretaries will not be mailing them out this year. The NEW envelopes for 2025-2026 will be in the Fall Star Journal. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * New Jersey Grand Chapter now has an email for anyone who is interested in joining our Order. Our membership committee along with the Grand Chapter Office is monitoring the emails from prospect candidates. If you are interested in joining OES of New Jersey, please email us at info.njoes@gmail.com for more information. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * One Call Sign up for One Call - Expires 5/31 of each year. Cost is $10.00 ONE CALL NOW.2024.docx * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * All "Star Journal" issues, current and past can be found on the NJOES home page, under the information tab. There are two issues printed yearly, March and September. The new issue for September 2025 can be found under "information" on the front page of the website. *********************************************************** Promotional flyer for distribution. tri-fold flyer.pdf |
| Sept 13, 2025 |
Grand Representative of New Jersey Newsletter NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2025 GRANJ.pdf NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2025 GRANJ.pdf NEWSLETTER OCT 2024 GRANJ.pdf |
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June 2025 |
Letter
from the MWGM and MWGP 2025-2026 |
| Receptions and District Meetings | |
| Nov. 11th | Dewey
Chapter #155 - Honor Night - November 11th at 7:00 pm
Honoring Dewey's FULL HOUSE - Linda Percy, GR of Missouri, Carole Enterkine, GR Philippines, Dawn Freney, GR Boliva, and Matthew Macready, GR Kansas on Tuesday November 11th. Closed honor night. Meeting will begin at 7:00 pm, light refreshments to follow. RSVP to Deborah Sacco. |
| Oct. 28th | Mt.
View Chapter #205 - Honor Night - October 28, 2025 Open Honor Night to celebrate the Grand Representatives, Robin Bernice, GR of Arizona and Beth Willer GR Indiana on Tuesday October 28th at Genisis Lodge, Pompton Lakes. Light refreshments to follow. RSVP to Meg Williams by 10/21, at megw.pmnjoes205@gmail.com |
| Oct. 20th |
Starlight Chapter #107 - Celebration Night - October 20, 2025 Come to a Celelbration Night at Starlight Chapter for Adonis Dean, GR Tennessee, Aki Decker, GR Puerto Rico, and Bert Decker, GR Scotland on Monday October 20th, at 7:00 pm at Musconetcong Lodge, Cost $10.00 deadline for reservations is October 3rd. Dress: Business Casual. |
| Oct. 18th | 36th
District Meeting - October 18, 2025 The Designers, Seamstresses & Tailers of District 36 cordially invite you to the 36th District Meeting on October 18th at 12:30pm luncheon. This meeting will for an informal District Meeting - A creative activity will be added to the fun of the afternoon", Attire Business Casaul (no jeans) Cost $22.00 pp RSVP by October 6th, Checks payable & mailed to Patricia Collins |
| Oct. 15th |
Bordentown Chapter #257 - Celebration - October 15th, at 7:00 pm Honoring Sister Barbara Helfrey, WG Chaplain, Sister Martha Osburn-Henry, WDD #38th, and Candace Walling, GR of South Carolina. To be held at Crescent Shrine, Westampton. Cost $20.00, payable to Bordentown Chapter #257 and mailed to Margo Mattis by October 1st. Light Refreshments and snacks. |
| Oct. 11th | 37th
District Meeting - October 11th, 2025 The Puzzle Pieces of the 37th District invite you to the District meeting and join Sister Dawn Smith as she pins her Associate Matrons on October 11th at 12:30pm, at Crescent Shrine, Westampton Township, NJ, Cost $30.00, Food will be cold sandwiches and salads, Dress Code: Formal Attire, long colored. Reservations due by September 30th, mail to Sister Pat Murschell and make checks payable to Brother Jim Butler, Any questions, Email district37oesnj@gmail.com Flyer attached ..37th district meeting invitation 2025 updated.jpg |
| Sept. 29th | Ocean
Chapter #214 - Celebration - September 29th @ 7pm. Honoring Andrea McCollum, RWGC, Jeanne Gionfriddo, WG Marshal, Maryadele O'Neil WGB for the Christian Flag, Elsie Van Dusen GR of PA, Jessica Franklin GR of Ohio, and Lisa Rizzo GR Montana. To be held at Ocean Lodge, Spring Lake Heights. RSVP to Chrissie Martin at cgionfriddo115@aol.com by September 15th. Cost $25.00, and checks payable to Ocean Chapter #214. |
| Sept. 20th | 38th
District Meeting The Crackpots of District #38 invite you to their District Meeting on Saturday September 27th at Jacksonville Community Center, Springfield Twp, NJ Luncheon at 12:30 PM - Cost $15.00, with meeting to follow. Checks to be made payable to Martha Osburn-Henry RSVP by September 13th Marthaeoh@gmail.com At this District meeting there will be a short form opening followed by a presentation of the OES Labrinth Walk. |
| Sept. 20th |
Secretary/Treasurers Meeting, PM & PP
Association Meeting and Gown Boutique at Molly Pitcher Chapter No. 198 Secretary/Treasurers meeting will start at 10am, followed by PM & PP Association with a luncheon at 12 noon Meeting to follow at 1pm. RSVP for Secretary/Treasurers Meeting to Patti Rhinesmith, and PM & PP Association meeting to Michele Hess. Cost of the luncheon is $15.00, please make payable to PM & PP Aasociation and mail to Michele Hess, Secretary.. GOWN BOUTIQUE - Will be held on September 20, 2025 from 9am to 2:00 pm at Molly Pitcher Chapter #198. More information please contact Diane Schmolze. GOWNS WILL BE PICKED UP AT ACCESS STORAGE FACILITY IN COOKSTOWN AT 7:30PM SEPTEMBER 20TH, PLEASE CONFIRM WITH DIANE SCHMOLZE THAT YOU WILL BE THERE TO HELP. flyer attached Gown Boutique_Flyer_Sept 2025 (003).docx |
| Sept. 15th |
Monmouth Chapter #251 - Monday
September 15th @ 7:00 pm Celebration Night for Sarah Sambucini, GR of Idaho To be held at Navesink Lodge, Red Bank. Seating is limited, Please RSVP by Sept. 8th. Cost $5.00, sandwiches and potato bar. Make checks payable to Monmouth Chapter #251 and mail to Rosalinda Frascati, any questions please reach out at rosalindaf@aol.com |
| Upcoming Dates -- see Chapter & District Fundraisers below | |
| UPCOMING
DATES - 2025-2026 September 11th - Gloria #159 - GO Night September 15th - Monmouth #251 - Celebration Night September 20th - Secretary/Treasurer meeting, PM & PP Meeting and Gown Boutique September 23rd - Williamstown #149 - Top 3 September 25th - Home Board meeting September 27th - 38th District meeting September 29th - Ocean #214 - Celebration Night |
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Halloween Hoot - Saturday October 25th,
To be held at Salaam Shrine......More information to follow flyer to be attached. |
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Upcoming Trip 2025-2026 |
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| Woodloch
- November 17th to 21st, 2025 4 Nights/12 meals (Monday Lunch through Friday Breakfast). Cost: $775. per person double, $635 per peron triple, $940 per person single. There is something for everyone at this beautiful lakefront resort. Activities Galor, over 30 scheduled each day. See flyer for more information. Make your reservations with Lynn Billingham. Deposits will be accepted after May 1st, payable to "Grand Chapter Voluntary Donations". See Attached Flyer Woodloch.pdf UPDATE - 9/3/25 THERE IS ONE ROOM AVAILABE AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CONTACT LYNN BILLINGHAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. |
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**REUNIONS & GET-TOGETHERS** |
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| December 7th | Spirit
of Christmas - Sunday, December 7, 2025 Save the date - To be held at Clifton Masonic Lodge , tentative time 2:00 pm More information to follow. |
| Oct. 19th | Believe
in Dreams Reunion As been postponed, the scheduled date TBD. |
| September 7th | Ink and
Paint Club - Sunday September 7, 2025 Join the first reunion of the Ink and Paint Club at Clifton Masonic Lodge, Clifton, NJ, Cost $25.00, Dues $5.00, Checks payable to Janet Dewes and mail to Deborah LeDoux. Social hour 2pm - Dinner 2:30pm. Deadline for reservations is August 27, 2025. |
| Chapter & District Fundraisers & Notices |
| Oct. 15th |
Shekinah Chapter #82 - Fashion
Show - October 15, 2025 Join Shekinah Chapter for their Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on October 15th, at Tuckahoe Inn, Marmora at 12 Noon. $50.00 per person, crab cakes or prime rib. Tickets and Info to Pat Collins - JJCPLC11@gmail.com Flyer attached.  |
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| Good News and Health Annoucements | |
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newjersey.oesgc@gmail.com
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| Sept. 9 | Sister
Heather Shoppas, GO Sister Heather is currently in the hospital, due to an animal bite and is being keep for observation. Please keep her in your prayers, and cards can be sent to her home. |
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Aug. 25 |
Brother
Greg Guynn, MWGP Brother Greg was rushed to the hospital the other evening. Pretty serious condition as they work to find out what's what. Better state this day, but needs help breathing. Please keep him and Sister Mary Elaine in your prayers. UPDATE 9/3/25 - Our MWGP, Greg remains in the hospital under oberservation. Please continue sending prayers for his continued recovery. Your cards are sincerely appreciated and welcomed. |
| Aug. 22 | Mildred
Cox, Bordentown #257, Secretary of Bordentown #257 Sister Millie had knee replacement surgery on Monday, and is home resting. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Cards can be sent to her home. |
| Aug 21 |
Virginia Dickinson, PGO, Dewey #155 Sister Ginny had back surgery on Wednesday and is the hospital for a few days. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Cards can be sent to her home. UPDATE 8/26/25 Sister Ginny is now home and continues to heal. |
| Aug 16 |
Barbara Rutler, Peace #98 Sister Barbara had knee replacement surgery, and is home resting and doing her therapy. Keep her in your prayers, cards can be sent to her home. |
| Sorrow | |
| Aug. 18 | Warren
White, PP, husband of Marjorie S. White, PGM
Brother Warren passed away on August 8th at his home in Fort Myers, Fla. Brother Warren was a member of Mt. Holly #147 Services will be held on August 24th at 3pm at Kain Murphy Funeral Home, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ, Masonic Service to follow at 4pm. Condolences to Marge and daughter Laura James. |
| Aug. 18 | Ruth
DeBruin, PGO, wife of John DeBruin, PGP Sister Ruth passed away on July 21, 2025, her obituary can be found at https://wbhfh.com/obituary/ruth-m-debruin/ her Memorial service is on Sunday August 17th, 2025. Sister Ruth was a member of Wall Chapter No. 143. |
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| 2025-2026 |
MaryElaine & Greg's appointed Grand Officers - 2025-2026 MaryElaine & Greg's Grand Representatives - 2025-2026 Kentucky - Edward Myers, #22/38 Louisiana - William Guynn, #22/38 |
| 2024-2025 |
Sharon & Joe's appointed Grand
Officers
- 2024-2025 Sharon & Joe's Grand Representatives 2024-2025 |
| 2023-2024 |
Joanne & Jim's Grand Officers for 2023-2024 Joanne & Jim's Grand Representatives 2023-2024 |
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LOST AND
FOUND Please check with Sister Jeanne Gionfriddo, WG Marshal if you lost or found any items. Here is a list of the items found during the year 2024-2025. Blue Bowtie, Bee Pin, Reading glasses, sunglasses, black shawl, round charm that reads "Because I knew you", small pierced earing, cufflink. See attached PDF Lost and Found.pdf |
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Updated Grand Chapter
Highlights Book - $25.33 A synopsis of NJ Eastern Star 1870-2020. The Highlights Book has been published and is available for sale through the Grand Chapter Office. The cost is $25.33 each, which includes postage. Please make your check payable to "Grand Chapter OES of NJ" and mail to Grand Chapter Office, 111 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807-3101 |
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Proceedings available for 2022-2023 - CD's $15.00 Wallace/Byrne (2022-2023) - 7 CD's available Proceedings available - Book $35.00 Affsa/Afsa (2017-2018) - 1 Book |
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| Charity Foundation News | |
| Aug. 30th |
Charity Foundation Scholarship
applications - 2026 Please see the attached letter regarding the 2026 Scholarships. Please reach out to Dale Van Houten for more information. Attached letters to secretaries.docx |
| Jan 21, 2023 |
Charity Foundation Life Skills Grant
Application OES CHARITY FOUNDATION LIFE SKILLS GRANT APPLICATION PDF.pdf CF flyer - Linda Penin.pdf................. |
| Dec. 2023 |
The OES Charity Foundation
meeting will be held on October 1, 2025 at 7:00
pm,
in person.
It will be virtual to those
who want to attend by zoom, by using the
link provided by below. To receive
the meeting link please send an email no later than 6pm on the day of
the meeting. To receive the meeting link each month please send an email to: oescharityfoundationnj@gmail.com You may not know that being a Member of the Order also makes you a member of the Charity Foundation. As members of the Eastern Star Charity Foundation, you are always invited to attend the monthly meetings held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7pm. As the time of the meeting approaches, you will receive the link/invite for the meeting from that email account (approximately 6pm). Normally, these meetings take place in the Board Room of the OES Home. Due to Covid-19 we have been meeting via Grand Chapter's WebEx account. We invite you to attend these meetings from the comfort of your own home. As the time of the meeting approaches, you will receive the link/invite for the meeting from that email account (approximately 6pm) The Board holds an Executive Session prior to the public portion of the meeting. Our Executive Session may run slightly over, so please do not be discouraged if you are asked to wait in the "waiting room" (or to log off) for a few minutes. Please request the meeting link monthly. |
| Jan. 27, 2023 |
THE Eastern Star Charity Foundation of New
Jersey, Inc. - "Rays of Caring Capital Campaign. "Be a Ray of Light to our Sisters and Brothers in Need". CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FLYER.pdf |
| OES Home News - website: www.njeasternstarhome.com | |
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Message from the
President of the New Jersey Eastern Star Home Board Letter attached President Article.pdf Nursing week flyer Nursing Week for the Eastern Star Home.pdf |
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Message from the Activities Director
of the NJ Eastern Star Home - Simone Rudich Letter attached Newsletter Article NJESH.docx |
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FORMS FOR THE NJ EASTERN STAR HOME OES Home - flyer.pdf Renew_Refresh_Project.pdf Becoming a resident_Flyer.pd Tree-of-Life-Order-Form-LEAF.pdf Tree-of-Life-Order-Form-ROCKS.pdf Delegates Alternates and Officers Election Report Form.docx |
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