2006 OES INFORMATION
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Information for 2006 Grand Officers
DGL School:
Monday:
8:30a
at Florence Chapter
will practice all work
Wear Church Dress (no slacks)
Will be out about noon.
4:30 Dinner - with 2005 Grand Officers
Red Lobster
Dutch Treat
Tuesday:
8:00a
at Florence Chapter
will exemplify all work
Wear your navy suit, navy hose,navy shoes
navy scarf and an eggshell or off white blouse of your choice.
Lunch prepared by Iron Springs Chapter
Plan to stay for the lunch
Cost: $5.00
2:00p Pictures at Burgess's Photo Studio
Navy formals (Jewelry of your choice)
6:00 Reception of 2005 Grand Officers
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ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
STATE OF ARKANSAS
Session Name: Peace ! Let it begin with me.
Symbols: Lamb and Lion
Session: “PEACE - Let it Begin with Me”
Theme: Protect our earth, serve our community, and strengthen
our Order.
Re-cycle - Good deeds - Membership
Motto: If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.
Aim:To have so much peace in our hearts that joy will shine from our faces
Watchword: JOY – Jesus first - Others second – Yourself last
Emblems: Open Holy Bible, Crown and Scepter
Symbols: Lamb with Lion, Angels
Fun Symbols: Worthy Grand Matron’s: Smiley Faces, Teddy Bears
and Music Boxes
Worthy Grand Patron’s: Squirrel and Deer
Flowers: Red Rose, Calla Lilly
Colors: Navy Blue, Burgundy, Purple, Silver, and Gold
Birds: Worthy Grand Matron’s: Dove
Worthy Grand Patron’s: Wild Turkey
Worthy Grand Matron’s Scripture:
For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Psalms 91:11 KJV
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13 KJV
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9 KJV
Worthy Grand Patron’s Scripture:
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
James 5:16 KJV
Opening Ode: Let There Be Peace On Earth
Closing Ode: Go Now In Peace
Prayers:
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. (The prayer of David) Psalms 19:14
Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that your hand would be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain.
(The prayer of Jabez) 1 Chronicles 4:10
Honor Stations: Adah Esther
Choir: Joy Makers
Spouses of the Grand Officers: Grand Escorts
Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons of District 15 (Little Rock Area): Highlighters
Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons of Subordinate Chapters: Peacemakers
Past Grand Matrons and Past Grand Patrons: Anchors
50 Year Members: Golden Smiles
Prayer Team: Angel Squad
Worthy Grand Matron’s Songs: From Musicals
Accentuate The Positive
From: Here Come the Waves - 1944
Climb Every Mountain
From: The Sound Of Music - 1959
Getting to Know You
From: The King And I -
Look To The Rainbow
From: Finian’s Rainbow - 1947
You’ll Never Walk Alone
From: Carousel
Popular and Religious
Catch A Falling Star and Put It In Your Pocket
Heirlooms: Forrell, Bannister & Grant 1983
I Believe: Drake, Graham, Shirl & Stellman 1952
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee: Dyke-Beethoven
Lean On Me
May The Good Lord Bless and Keep You
Put On A Happy Face: Strouse-Adams 1960
Top Of The World: Lynn Anderson/Carpenters
Welcome To My World: Winkler & Hathcock 1962
Worthy Grand Patron’s Songs: One Day At A Time
Consider The Lilly
Wind Beneath My Wings
Beulah Land
Amazing Grace
Grand Family Song: On the Road Again
Special Nights: Obligation Night (First meeting of the year.)
Friendship Night
Masonic Night (other than Chapter Meetings)
Founder’s Night (also say Obligation)
Honor Night for Honor Stations ( Adah & Esther)
(If at all possible, make sure these two stations are filled and have
a TRUE HONOR NIGHT for them.)
Projects: Service to Schools, Re-cycling, and Lodge properties:
A. Service to Schools:
a. Read to/with students
b. Furnish school supplies
c. Provide meal for teachers
d. Provide meal for Seniors (ex: Chili Day)
B. Re-cycle/Beautification Event
a. Clean up a highway section
b. Aluminum can collection drive (funds for a charity)
c. Paper collection
d. Assist with landscaping (ex: plant flowers) for a community building
C. Lodge project (Please check with the Masons!)
a. Painting (facelift)
b. Repair
c. Beautification
d. Get-NOTICED event
Projects: All sponsored projects of Arkansas Grand Chapter and General Grand
Chapter approved by Arkansas Grand Chapter with special emphasis on
Benevolence and Membership
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Red Cross -
Estarl – Sale of Jewelry
Benevolence – Sale of Itinerary Calendars
Travel Club – Smiling Angels
Travel Club Requirements: 1,000 points
1. Attend an Official Visit of the Worthy Grand Matron – 25 points for each visit in your district – 50 points for each visit outside your district (including chapters in other states).
2. Attend a Proficiency School in its entirety – 100 points (can count two)
3. Attend an Official Visit of the Deputy in your district – 25 points for each visit to a different chapter.
4. Attend a Friendship Night (can be out of state) – 25 points for each visit
5. Attend a meeting of another chapter in your district – 25 points for each visit to a different chapter.
6. Attend a meeting of a chapter in any other district – 50 points for each visit to a different chapter (including chapters in other states).
7. Attend an Out-Of-State Multi-State Friendship: 8 State in OK – 200
All others - 150
Each visit can count in only one category.
Points must be earned from at least five categories.
2006 TRIP – General Grand Chapter – Minneapolis, Minnesota
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"Hitch your wagon to a STAR." Emerson
Study to show thyself approved, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed.
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