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The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. Worldwide, there are approximately 1 million members under the General Grand Chapter.
Eastern Star is a social order comprised of persons with spiritual values but it is not a religion. Its appeal rests in the true beauty of the refreshing and character-building lessons that are so sincerely portrayed in its ritualistic work. A deep fraternal bond exists between its members. It is the wholesome relationship of sisterly and brotherly love brought about through high principles exemplified in our lives which makes us near and dear to each other.
While this is an Order composed of people of deep spiritual convictions, it is open to all faiths, except no faith. The personal welfare of our members is vital to all of those in the Eastern Star and it is considered a privilege to help another member whenever we can. The stated purposes of the organization are: Charitable, Educational, Fraternal and Scientific; but there is much more to it than that. Eastern Star strives to take good people and through uplifting and elevating associations of love and service, build an Order which is truly dedicated to charity, truth and loving kindness. Concrete evidence of the charitable nature of the organization as it affects others is the millions of dollars which have been raised within the membership to support national, jurisdictional, and local charities. Many Grand Jurisdictions have homes for their senior members.
Our 2007 - 2008 Term
Theme
Using the lamp of enlightenment to see the way,
and the key tof prayer to clear life's obstacles,
we can cuccessfully navigate
our path to our higher ideals.
Motto
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness;
Only light can do that
Hate cannot drive out hate;
Only love can do that."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Color
Purple
Flowers
Bamboo, Iris & Lotus
Honoring
Warder, Sentinel, and all Star Points
Proud Home Chapter Of...
Peggy Snodgrass
Grand Representative of Florida
Donnalyn Mumaw
Grand Page to the Grand Drill Director
Meetings
Lyndhurst Masonic Center
5516 Mayfield Road
Lyndhurst, OH 44124
200 Years In Ohio
2008 will mark the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio.
As the governing body for Ohio Freemasonry, the Grand Lodge has chartered just under 800 Lodges. There are currently 530 active Lodges with a total membership of 120,000.
While preparing to celebrate the events of the past 200 years, Ohio Masons will also be preparing for a bright future.
