2007-2008
"STEPS TO THE STARS​" SESSION
Worthy Grand Matron
Betty Garwood
Worthy Grand Patron
David Thienel
SESSION
"STEPS TO THE STARS"
May 13, 14 & 15, 2008
Pershing Auditorium, Lincoln, NE
AIM & GOAL
To step up to the challenge facing our Order and to meet those challenges with action and vision. 
MOTTO
"It's not enough to stare up the steps; We must step up the stairs."
WATCHWORDS
ACTION (the star) - People can succeed at almost anything for which they have unlimited enthusiasm." - Charles Schwab

KNOWLEDGE (the book) - A room without books is as a body without a soul." - Sir John Lubbock (1834-1913)

VISION (the butterfly) - Do not follow where the path may lead - go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Unknown
SCRIPTURE
For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
-Proverbs 2:6

And what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? - Micah 6:8

Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. 
- Philippians 4:8

Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. -Psalm 63:7
PRAYER
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot, change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.
-Reinhold Niebuhr
COLORS
Royal Blue and Seven Colors of the Rainbow
FLOWER
Lily of the Valley
FUN EMBLEMS
Stars, Books & Butterflies
HONORED STATIONS
Chaplain - who steps up to lead us in prayer
Marshal - who keeps us in step
Organist - who keeps our steps in time
HONORED MEMBERS
50-Year and Plus Members
GRAND OFFICERS
Super Stars
GRAND COMPANIONS
Star Dusters
PROJECTS
  • Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children
  • Masonic Home in Plattsmouth
  • ESTARL & General Grand Chapter Projects
  • Youth
  • Masonic Home Foundation in Plattsmouth
SPECIAL PROJECTS
  • "Read Nebraska"
  • Goals:
    • To promote Eastern Star presence and relevance in our communities
    • To purchase the Golden Sower Award books for each library in Nebraska
TO BENEFIT OUR PROJECTS
  • Multitude of Stars Pins & Tacs
  • OES Shirts & Cardigans
  • Note Cards & Gift Cards
  • Pens
  • ESTARL Symbolism Book
  • CDs for Chapters without an Organist