ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both women and men 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 Order of the Eastern Star was conceived, written and taught by a Master Mason to provide a place where both men and women could work and serve side by side. It is now the largest Fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women belong.
Who can be an Eastern Star? A Master Masons in good standing, the wives, mothers, daughters, legally adopted daughters, widows, sisters, half-sisters, step daughters and step-sisters of Master Masons in good standing at the time of death are eligible for membership. Rainbow Girls and Job's Daughters with three or more years membership in those youth groups before petitioning are eligible for membership in the OES.
Copperas Cove Chapter No.1070 was Constituted in October, 1961. Each Eastern Star Chapters select their own charities and places of service in their own communities. Some statewide projects include scholarships for ministerial students, other general scholarships for youth, and supporting a home for aged members.
Each year special charities are selected for that year`s emphasis and might include volunteer programs in elementary schools or volunteers in literacy programs and specific community outreach.
Eastern Star proudly support young women`s organizations such as International Order for Rainbow Girls and Job`s Daughters.
The Eastern Star is also a social organization with frequent formal events and ceremonies. Being a member is a wonderful and a fulfilling way of life. Please ask an Eastern Star to tell you more about it!
Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star
Copperas Cove Chapter #1070,
2021-2022 Officers
Worthy Matron: Dianne Mueller
Worthy Patron: Carl Mueller
Secretary: Debra Knight
Secretary E-mail: Chapter1070@gmail.com
Meetings are held at Mount Hiram Lodge #595
Second Thursday of the Month at 6:30 P.M.
There is a light meal provided at 5:30 P.M.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OESCopperasCove
