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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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. OES Promotional flyer - "WHO WE ARE", Fraternity & Faith, Philanthropy, Fellowship and Fun, Cermonies, The Future. tri-fold flyer.pdf * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * One Call Sign up for One Call - Expires 5/31 of each year. Cost is $10.00 ONE CALL NOW.2025.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. *********************************************************** |
| 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 | |
| Jan 17h | 33rd
District Meeting - January 17th The Stars United invite you to the 33rd District meeting on Saturday January 17, 2026 at 12:30pm. at Atlas Pythagoras Lodge. Cost $30.00. Luncheon: Cold Sandwiches, salad and dessert. Checks to be payable to Patricia Affsa, and sent to Cynthia Errickson. email for any questions: paffsa@yahoo.com Special Note: District #33 Project: Please bring gently used menties and blankets to be donated. So sleeping bags can be made for Homeless Veterans. |
| Dec. 17th | Nutley
Chapter No. 121 and Lincoln Chapter #95 - Celebration Night on
December 17th at 7:00 p.m. You are corially invited to attend a Celebration Night for Sisters Deborah LeDoux, WG Fraternal Correspondent, Linda Kaplarczuk, GR of Arkansas, and Donna Wagenheim, GR of Delware on Wednesday December 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm. It will be an Ice Cream Social. Cost $5.00. To be held at Nutley Chapter. Send reservations to Diane Schmolze and make checks payble to Nutley Chapter No. 121. |
| Dec. 4th |
Haddonfield Chapter #140 - Honor Night -
December 4th at 7:30pm Hadddonfield invites you to attend an honor night celebrating Kathleen Zielinski, GR Mississippi, Dawn Shellock, GR of Wisconsin and Susan Sharpe-Corliss, GR of North Dakota. OES members and Master Masons are invited to attend their meeting at 7:30pm. Guests who are not members of OES or Master Masons are invited to assemble in the Lodge's parlor at 8 PM. We will welcome you to join us for the ceremony after the meeting has concluded. Refreshments to follow. Flyer attached honor night 12-25.docx |
| Dec. 3rd | Tilden
Chapter #59 - Honor Night - December 3rd at 7:30pm
Tilden Chapter will honor their Chapter Stars. Sisters Jenifer Molinaro, WG Martha, Joan Sharma, GR New York, Elaine Meehan, GR Ontario, and Cheryl Butler, GR Texas. Limited Seating. RSVP by November 15th to Carole Moore, PGM. Refreshments to follow the event. |
| 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. |
| Nov. 8th | 31st
District Meeting - November 8, 2025 The Crafty Crafters invite you to the 31st District meeting on Saturday November 8th, at 12:30 p.m. at Clifton Masonic Lodge. Luncheon - Craft your own Tacos with all the Toppings/Dessert. Dress Attire is Business Casual. Subscription - $15.00. Checks payble to Pamela Barcelong and mailed to her address. |
| 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 checks made payable to Starlight Chapter and mailed to Betty Robinson. 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. |
| Upcoming Dates -- see Chapter & District Fundraisers below | |
| UPCOMING
DATES - 2025-2026 October 13th - GO Night - Molly Pitcher #198 October 15th - Honor Night Bordentown #257 October 18th - 36th District Meeting October 20th - Celebration Night - Starlight #107 October 24th - Top 3 plus Warders/Sentinels - Atlas #99 October 25th - Halloween Hoot October 28th - Honor Night - Mt. View #205 October 31st - Happy Halloween |
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Halloween Hoot - Saturday October 25th,
To be held at Salaam Shrine flyer attached.  |
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Upcoming Trip 2025-2026 |
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- 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: 10/9/25 - There has been a cancellation, and a room has become available. If you are interested, please contact Sister Lynn Billingham for more information. |
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Upcoming Trip 2026-2027 |
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Nashville Show Trip - August 23rd - 29th,
2026 Depart. Masonic Fellowship Hall, Burlington For more information & Reservations contact: Diane Schmolze Flyers attached nashville_2026_flyer.pdf nashville_2026_ins.pdf |
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**REUNIONS & GET-TOGETHERS** |
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| Feb 8th | Key to
Success Reunion There will be no reunion held this year. |
| 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. |
| Chapter & District Fundraisers & Notices |
| Nov. 9th |
Movie Night - Nov. 7th at 6:00pm
at Burlington Lodge The Governor of the 38th District invites you to the District fundraiser for PM & PP Association on Friday November 7th at 6:00 pm. Flyer to be attached soon................. |
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Medford Chapter #287 - STOCK'S
FAMOUS POUND CAKE SALE! All cakes are $18.00 each Vanilla cake/no icing Marble cake/no icing Vanilla cake/vanilla icing Marble cake/vanilla icing Vanilla cake/chocolate icing Marble cake/chocolate icing PRE-PAID ORDERS ONLY! ORDERS DUE BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 PICK-UP AT MEDFORD LODGE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 FROM 11 AM –-12 PM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RETURN ORDER FORM WITH PAYMENT (CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO MEDFORD CHAPTER #287) BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 TO: JUDY BROWN VANILLA CAKE/NO ICING _________ MARBLE CAKE/NO ICING _____ VANILLA CAKE/VANILLA ICING _____MARBLE CAKE/VANILLA ICING _____ VANILLA CAKE/CHOCOLATE ICING _____ MARBLE CAKE/CHOCOLATE ICING _____ TOTAL # ORDERED _____ TOTAL NUMBER ORDERED _____ NAME: ____________________________ PHONE: ___________________________ |
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| 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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| Oct. 11 | Sister
Aki Decker, GO - Starlight #107 Sister Aki was in the hospital and now home resting. Continue to keep her in your prayers. Cards can be sent to her house. |
| Sept. 27 | Sister
Arlene Anderson, PGO - Tilden #59 Sister Arlene has spinal surgery this past week and was transfered on Monday to rehab. Cards can be sent to her home address. Please keep her in your prayers. Update: 10/9/25 - Sister Arlene is now home from rehab. |
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Aug. 25 |
Brother
Greg Guynn, MWGP - Morning Star #22 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 10/9/25 - Our MWGP, Greg is home and resting and gearing up to read through all his cards. Thank you for all your prayers and love. Keep 'em coming. |
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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 Maryland - Diana Affsa, PGM, #99/33 |
| 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 November 5, 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 New flyer attached Letter for Chapters.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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