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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 | |
| March 7th |
Reception and Rosepinning - Dawn Smith, RWAGM Fairview Chapter #219 invites you to the Reception and Rosepinning honoring Sister Dawn Smith, Right Worthy Associate Grand Matron on March 7, 2026 at 12 Noon. Social hour from 12-1pm with cash bar. Subscription $70.00, Dinner choice - Chicken Parmesan, Salmon w/ White Wine Sauce/Pasta Primavera at the Legacy Club, Cherry Hill, NJ Reservations by February 15, 2026 payable to Fairview Chapter #219, and send to Diane Capel, PGM. |
| Jan 27th | Morning
Star #22 - Celebration Celebration for Sisters Nancy Rudolph Myers WG Electa and Deirdre L. Williams, WGB OES Flag on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 to be held at Gothic-Mercer Lodge #270, at 7:00pm. Reservations due by Janury 4th. Limited Seating. Cost $15.00 payable to Morning Star #22 and send to Jennifer Bonelli, email - jenbee3400@gmail.com Flyer Attached Nancy-Deidre Celebration-3C (1) (1).pdf |
| Jan 17th | 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 $25.00. 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. |
| Jan 12th | Molly
Pitcher Chapter #198 - Grand Floral and Celebration night You are cordially invited to the Grand Floral and Celebration night for Sister Lisa Helge, RWAGC Susan Jane Story, WDD #34 and Sabrina Busico, GR of Utah on Monday January 12th at 7:00 pm. Cost $10.00. RSVP by January 5th. Seating is limited. Dress is business casual. Checks to be payable to Molly Pitcher Chapter #198 and send to Diane Prochow, PGO, Secretary |
| Jan 3rd | 39th
District Meeting - January 3rd The Adventurers of the 39th District invite you to attend their District meeting on Saturday January 3rd at 12:30pm at Musconetcong Masonic Lodge, Budd Lake. Cost: $20.00, RSVP by December 12th and checks are to be payable to Linda Pettenger and mail to her. Dress: Favorite Sci-Fi Costume encouraged or Business Casual. |
| Upcoming Dates -- see Chapter & District Fundraisers below | |
| UPCOMING
DATES - 2025-2026 December 25th - Merry Christmas January 1st - Happy, Healthy New Year January 3rd - 39th District Meeting January 7th - Charity Foundation January 8th - Emmaus #183 - Top #3 January 12th - Molly Pitcher #198 - Celebration Night January 13th - Dewey #155 - Grand Floral January 16th - Mt. Holly #147 - Top 3 +3 January 17th - 33rd District Meeting January 21st - Bordenton #257 - Top 3 January 22nd - OES Home Bd. meeting January 27th - Morning Star #22 - Celebration Night January 31st - Winterfest - Musconetcong Lodge February 4th - Charity Foundation February 12th - Beverly Maqueda #276 - Celebration night February 14th - Happy Valentine's Day February 18th - Tilden #59 - GO Night February 21st - Gown Boutique - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Secretary/Treasurers meting - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Past Matron/Past Patrons meeting 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm All to be held at Molly Pitcher Chapter/Olive Branch Lodge February 26 - OES Home Bd. meeting February 29th - GRANJ meeting - Burlington Masonic Lodge |
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May |
Grand Session - May 18th - 20th -
156th "Take JOY in your JOurney" More information to follow. If you are looking to book your room early, here is the information that you will need. If you have any questions or problems when you are booking, please reach out to Diana or Emil Affsa.
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Fundraisers - This year instead of a Charity Ball, our MWGM and MWGP
wanted everyone to come and enjoy the North, South, East, and West fun
times during their T.R.A.V.E.L.S. Come and join them to have your passport stamped and be in for a drawing to win a set of luggage. August 28th - River Lady Cruise, Toms River December 14th - Nutcracker Christmas Tea - Merchantville Masonic Lodge, Pennsauken Canceled due to snow storm. January 31st - Winterfest - Musconetcong Lodge, Budd Lake (Please take note of the date, as the original date was changed) May 3rd - Luau Party - Crescent Shrine (Please take note that this was changed due to a scheduling conflict) March 28th - Wine Tasting Bus Tour - Details to follows. For more information, please contact Cathy Fusaro who is Chairman of Voluntary Donations. |
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TASTING BUS TOUR - March 28 Three Wineries and One Cidery Small Brunch, Charcuterie and dessert boxes included. Departing from Musconetcong Lodge at 11:15 am and returning approximately 9pm. Cost $55.00. Checks to be payable to Voluntary Donations and sent to Meg Williams, PGO |
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Magic Festival - January 31st Join us for an afternoon of fun in the snow without the cold! Food Stations: Hot Cocoa Bar & S'mores Bar on Saturday January 31st at 2:00 pm, cost $25.00 to be held at Musconetcong Lodge, Budd Lake. Dress is casual. Reservations to Lisa Couch, PGO, all checks payable to Voluntary Donations. Flyer attached Magic Winter Festival Invitation.pdf |
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Upcoming Trip 2025-2026 |
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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 Reminder: Checks are to be made payable to: Diamond Tours, and sent to 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. |
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| Chapter & District Fundraisers & Notices |
| Feb 7th |
Emmaus Chapter #183 Join us in an Evening of Entertainment on February 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm at Loyalty Lodge, Union, NJ Food, Fun and a Variety Show. donation $20.00. Make checks payable to Emmaus Chapter #183. Send reservations to Tabitha Clark, WM. Address is located in the list book. |
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| Good News and Health Annoucements | |
| Any news to be annouce please send to
newjersey.oesgc@gmail.com
for posting here on the web site.
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| Dec. 21 | Sister
Janet Dewes, PGO, Secretary of Mt. View #205 Sister Janet was recently hit by a car crossing the street. She is currently in the hospital for several days, before going home. Cards can be sent to her home. Continue to keep her in your prayers. |
| Dec. 11 | Sister
Judy Brown, PGO Sister Judy fell recently and broke her elbow. Cards can be sent to her home. Continue to keep Judy and Dan in your prayers. |
| Good News | |
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| 2025-2026 |
MaryElaine & Greg's appointed Grand Officers - 2025-2026 MaryElaine & Greg's Grand Representatives - 2025-2026 Delaware - Janice Greatorex, #257/34 District of Columbia - Lynne Emonds, #22/38 Idaho - Joan Bowers, #54/35 Kentucky - Edward Myers, #22/38 Louisiana - William Guynn, #22/38 Maryland - Diana Affsa, PGM, #99/33 Michigan - Joyce Calabro, #198/34 Vermont - Diane Schmolze, PGM, #121/31 |
| 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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| 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 January 7, 2026 at 7:00
pm,
on zoom.
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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News from the OES Home
As of 4pm Monday December 15th, we have successfully closed on the refinancing of our loan for the Eastern Star Home. Our loan is now with CIP and Provident Bank has been paid off. We thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this time. Happy Holidays to all, Ellen Mason, President |
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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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