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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. 


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PHOTO GALLERY ON WEBSITE
Please contact Grand Chapter Office if you are interested in putting any photos on the website. 

 
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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. 


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One Call

Sign up for One Call - Expires 5/31 of each year.   Cost is $10.00

ONE CALL NOW.2024.docx


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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.



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Aug 28, 2023 Grand Representative of New Jersey Newsletter

NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2025 GRANJ.pdf

NEWSLETTER OCT 2024 GRANJ.pdf




June 2025

Letter from the MWGM and MWGP 2025-2026





Receptions and District Meetings
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. 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


Sept. 8th Tuckerton Chapter #54 - Monday September 8, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Honor Night honoring Cindy Sheldon, GR of Vermont
To be held at Tuckerton Lodge, Tuckerton.  Seating is limited, light refreshments to follow.  Admission: items for Tuckerton food pantry.
For reservations please contact Pat Hoagland, PGO, Secretary



Upcoming Dates  -- see Chapter & District Fundraisers below
UPCOMING DATES - 2025-2026
 
          July 7-12th - Bus Trip to Chicago
         July 26, 2025 - Christmas in July
         August 8-10th NJ Rainbow Convention - Grand Visitation
         August 12th - Trenton Thunder (Master Mason Night)
         August 28th - River Lady Cruise, Toms River
         September 3rd - Charity Foundation
         September 7th - The Ink and Paint Club Reunion
         September 8th - Tuckerton Open Honor Night
         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

 



   
  Grand Chapter Fundraisers & Get-Togethers
  River Lady Cruise - August 28th, 2025
Come join us as we cruise from day to night and enjoy fund and relazation on the famous River Lady Cruise - Thursday August 28, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm  Cost $65.00, includes a dinner choice.    RSVP to Cathy Fusaro at fusarocathy22@gmail.com checks to be made payable to Voluntary Donations. 


Flyer will be posted soon..................



  Bubba's Christmas-in-July Party!  - July 26, 2025
To be held at the Visscher's Home.  Time 3:00pm, $20.00 per person. Checks to be made payable to "Grand Chapter Voluntary Donations" "St. Jude Hospital" in the Memo line.  Please contact Karyn Visscher for more information and to RSVP.  kbvisscher@gmail.com

   
Upcoming Trip 2025-2026
  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



  Chicago Bus trip - July 7th to July 12th, 2025
Come join Sister Mary Elaine and Brother Greg on a Bus Trip to Chicago from July 7th to July 12th, 2025, 6 days, 5 nights. Departs from Masonic Fellowship Hall parking lot.  Trip cost $835.00.  For more information please contact Diane Schmolze.  See flyer with more information.  

Chicago trip 2195267-7E05062000.pdf


   
   
  **REUNIONS & GET-TOGETHERS**
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.


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.


August 16th Murder Mystery - Saturday, August 16, 2025
Hosted by: The Mouseketeers, Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM  NEW TIME 6:00 PM
Burlington Lodge, 2308 Burlington-Mt Holly Road, Burlington, $30 per person
Come join us for an unforgettable evening filled with suspense, intrigue,
and mystery! Meatloaf dinner, coffee, tea, soda & dessert.  BYOB
Make checks payable to Robin Bernice and send to Beth Willer


   

Chapter & District Fundraisers & Notices

July 21st Paint Party and Gift Auction - Ocean Chapter #214
Monday July 21, 2025 at 7:00 pm.  Cost $25.00 RSVP to
ocean214stars@gmail.com

July 19 24 100th Birthday Celebration - Fairview Chapter #219
Come celebrate with Fairview Chapter their 100th Birthday on July 19, 2025 at 12:00 noon, at The Kove, Audubon, NJ.  Buffet Luncheon.  Cost $55.00, mail checks and RSVP to the Worthy Matron Beth Barnish,
blbarnish@gmail.com

Flyer to be attached soon.......




 
Good News and Health Annoucements
  Any news to be annouce please send to newjersey.oesgc@gmail.com for posting here on the web site.                       





 

Sorrow
June 12th Jacqueline Mabey, PGO, Emmaus #183
Sister Jackie's father Jacobus O. Corveleyn passed away on Tuesday.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers.  Cards can be sent to her home.  For more information visit the website at www.cremationcenterofthenaturecoast.com
   

 


   

Good News
  Shining Stars

   
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


Grand Chapter Announcements
  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
 
   


  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


  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

   
   
General Information
   

 
Charity Foundation News
Jan 13th, 2025 Charity Foundation Scholarship applications
The deadline has passed for this year 2024-2025. 

Once received, information for the new OES year 2025-2026 will be posted. 



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 July 2, 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
  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





  Message from the Activities Director of the NJ Eastern Star Home - Simone Rudich

Letter attached
Newsletter Article NJESH.docx 



  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