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  • Editors Notes   (1)

    Editors Notes.

  • November 11, 2006 Information on the New

    Instructions on posting..



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  • Receptions/District Meetings   (5)

    Receptions and District Meetings

  • March 30, 2010 Honor Night for Linda Penin, WGCB

    The Honor night has been rescheduled for March 30, 2010. Time and location will remain the same.

    March 27, 2010 13th District Meeting-Homecoming of MWGM

    March 22, 2010 10th District Meeting/Reception CHANGE!!

    The 10th DM has been postponed due to inclement weather. The new date will be March 22, 2010 at 6:30 pm. Location and price remain the same

    March 15, 2010 Reception - Monmouth #251

    March 13, 2010 1sr District Meeting-Homecoming of MWGP



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  • Upcoming Dates   (8)

    Upcoming Dates to remember.

  • March 21, 2010 Naomi Chapter #28 - Pot Roast Dinner

    Naomi Chapter is holding a Pot Roast dinner on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the Masonic Lodge, Main and Hobart St., Ridgefield Park, NJ from 5-7pm Adults $8.00 children $5.00. Menu: Pot Roast, Noodles, carrots, red cabbage, rolls & butter, dessert.
    Carol Feiler, Secretary

    March 20, 2010 Silentia #56 Antique Appraisal

    Have your antiques appraised by a professional on Saturday, March 20 at Butler Temple from 10:00 AM until 2:00PM. For more info contact Rita Good (973-697-8637) or Linda Penin (973-839-6941). Cost is $6 which includes first item and additional items are $4.00. Refreshments will be available.

    March 20, 2010 Mystic Assembly - Rainbow

    Manicure Madness Party held at USS New Jersey Lodge # 62 at Route 295 & Haddonfield-Berlin Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ Contact Mrs. Melissa Rothe 201-370-6585 (MIRothe@optonline.net)

    March 19, 2010 Fairview Chapter Chicken Pot Pie Dinner

    Fairview Chap. #219, O.E.S. will hold a homemade Penna. Dutch-style Chicken Pot Pie Dinner on Sat. March. 13th, from 4:00-6:30 pm, at the USS New Jersey Lodge (formally West Jersey Masonic Center), Haddonfield-Berlin Rd @295, Cherry Hill, NJ. Tickets are $14 for adults, $7 for children 5-12, available at the door. Take-outs available. Call 856-768-0312 for information.
    Judy Rival



    February 20, 2010 Volunteer Services to Masonic Home Schedule-02/20/10 thru 05/08/10

    Volunteer Services to the Masonic Home 2009 - 2010

    February 20: Jeannette Harbison - Dist. #17

    March 20: Lynn Billingham - Dist. # & Peggy NewKirk - Dist. #10

    April 17: Barbara & Jack Kuhl - Dist. #5 & Ruth Simpson - Dist. #21

    May 8: Edith Kernan - Dist. #16

    Diana Affsa, State Chairman

    February 13, 2010 UPDATE: -OES Grand Choir Rehearsals

    OES GRAND CHOIR
    New season's - Preliminary Schedule - all rehearsals will be held at our OES Home at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel. Of course - these dates are subject to change due to various reasons. I will let you know ahead of time.

    February 13 - (at my church choir room)
    March 6 and 20
    April 10
    May 8 and 15

    The Grand Choir is opened to anyone who enjoys singing. Please come out and join us.
    For more information, please contact Mary Jane Lojewski, PGM.

    October 27, 2009 Sis. Diane & her "Mistar's" Cruise-01/16-28/2011

    September 19, 2009 Trip to New Hampshire-08/23-27/10



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  • Health Announcements   (6)

    Health Announcements.

  • March 07, 2010 Sis. Judy Lokey, Gr of Australia

    Sis. Judy had surgery and is in the hospital in PA. She is doing well and improving each day. She hopes to be home soon. All tests came back negative, which is great news. Please remember her with cards to her home.
    Michele Hess, MWGM

    March 07, 2010 Sis. Doris Cronk, PGM

    Sis. Doris is home. Please remember her with cards and your prayers.
    Michele Hess, MWGM

    March 07, 2010 Sis. Phyllis Bowman, PGM

    Sis. Phyllis has had a heart attack. She had a stent inserted and is now home and doing well. Please remember Sis. Phyllis with cards and prayers.
    Michele Hess, MWGM

    March 07, 2010 Sis. Ruth Counterman, PGM

    Sis. Ruth will be having a stent put in Monday, Mar. 8 and a valve replacement on Tues. Mar. 9. Please remember Sis. Ruth with cards and prayers.
    Michele Hess, MWGM

    March 05, 2010 Ann Favinger, WM, Penns Grove # 86

    Sis. Ann Favinger, WM, had a stroke on Fri. Feb. 26. She is in Crozier-Chester Hospital in Chester, PA. They are doing lots of tests at this time. She also has an ulcer on her foot that is being treated. Please remember her with prayers and cards. Sis. Ann is improving daily.
    Michele Hess, MWGM

    February 14, 2010 Donald J. Banta, Sr., PGP

    Bro. Don is home from the hospital and staying with his daughter at this time. Please remember Bro. Don with cards and prayers.
    Michele Hess, MWGM



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  • Sorrow   (1)

    News on Passings of loved ones.

  • February 03, 2010 Dorothy A. Banta, PGM, RWGS

    Sister Dot quietly passed away on Tues. 2/2/10 at about 8:30 pm. arrangements are as follows:
    Viewing Thurs. 2-4 & 7-9 with Eastern Star Svc at 8:00 pm
    Richard's Funeral Home, 1400 Union Valley Rd., W. Milford, NJ 973-728-8989
    Church svc. Friday 11:00 am at Our Lady Queen of Peace RC Church, Union Valley Rd., Hewitt, NJ Interment at St. Stephen's Cemetery, Warwick, NY
    Please send condolences to the family of Donald J. Banta, Sr., PGP, 2068 Morsetown Rd., PO Box 13, W. Milford, NJ 07480-0013



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  • Grand Chapter Announcements   (9)

    Announcements related to Grand Chapter.

  • May 01, 2010 HOME DAY - INFORMATION

    WELCOME - The "Paths of Faith Home Day" Vendor Flyer is provided for your convenience.

    May 1st is just around the corner and it is not too early to reserve your table for this event. We are excited to be planning the Annual Home Day event for Sis.Michele Hess, MWGM and Bro.Philip L. Brustlin, MWGP. Please follow the instructions on the flyer. Mail reservation form and your $35.00 check made out to the NJESH attention Doreen.to the New Jersey OES Home, 111 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. These forms can be reprinted. If any member has any friends or know of any business/crafter that would like to participate please give them the form.

    Just a reminder to all members that the coral colored raffle ticket ($5.00) is still being accepted right through May 1st. This ticket enters you into our door prize drawing. The more you buy the more chances you have of winning. We look foward to your support of this worthwhile event.

    In Star love and friendship
    Carol B.Hart and Carol Palmieri
    Paths of Faith Home Day
    Co-Chairmen

    May 01, 2010 HOME DAY Vendor Application

    March 30, 2010 Honor Night for Linda Penin, WGCB

    The honor night in Mt.View Chapter for Sis. Linda Penin is rescheduled for March 30. Time and place the same
    Michele Hess, MWGM

    March 22, 2010 10th District Meeting/Reception CHANGE!!

    The 10th District Meeting has been changed to Monday, March 22, 2010 due to inclement weather being predicted. The time will be 6:30 pm, location and price remain the same (see District Meeting notes)

    Michele Hess, MWGM

    March 12, 2010 Rescheduled Grand Floral at the Masonic Home

    Hi

    Just to let you know that the Grand Floral scheduled for Jan. 23 at the Masonic Home is now rescheduled to Friday, March 12 at 7 PM.
    Michele, MWGM

    February 14, 2010 ACTING RIGHT WORTHY GRAND SECRETARY

    It is with pleasure that I announce the appointment of Sis. JoAnn Bingenheimer, GT, as Acting RWG Sec. JoAnn will be working in the Grand Chapter Office beginning Feb. 15, 2010 after 12:00 pm
    Michele Hess, MWGM

    January 01, 2010 Labels for Receptions & District Meetings

    Address labels and Song Book labels for Receptions and District Meetings will be done by Cheryl Morris, PGO. Please contact her via email with your Order:

    cmorris157@comcast.net

    Cheryl is Secretary of Fairview #219. ALL ORDERS ARE TO BE IN WRITNG. NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE.

    A complete set will cost $15.
    Partial sets will be available.

    Please note on your order what the labels are for, date of function and name and address for billing.

    Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
    Dot Banta

    January 01, 2010 CHARITY FOUNDATION CORRESPONDENCE

    To All: All checks and correspondence for the Charity Foundation are to be mailed directly to Diane Prochnow. She is the Secretary and sometimes the correspondence ends up waiting at the Home for a month. Diane's address is in the Official List Book.
    Michele, MWGM

    January 01, 2010 The Star Journal is at a Crossroads



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  • Good News   (2)

    Good News

  • March 05, 2010 2010-2011 Grand Officer Appointments

    January 11, 2010 2009-2010 Grand Representatives - Hess/Brustlin



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  • General Information   (2)

    General Information.

  • February 08, 2010 SECRETARY CHANGE OF ADDRESS

    Renee' D Gresko, Secretary of Bethlehem #40 gave permission to have a change of address put on the website. This change does not take effect until 02/08/10:

    Renee' D Gresko
    9 Forecastle Way
    Waretown NJ 08758

    January 08, 2010 Eastern Star Charity Foundation Petition

    Please be advised that anyone running for the ES Charity Foundation Board can obtain the Petition on the website after today. Just click on the "Information" tab and then click on "ESCF Petition". There are 4 positions for a 3 year term; deadline is March 1st and mailed to Diane Prochnow, Secretary.
    Dot



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