MEMBERSHIP
The Order of the Eastern Star is one of the largest fraternal organizations that both men and women can belong. For more information on our order, visit our About OES page.
What are the benefits of Membership?
- Self-development and leadership training (working with others, chairing committees, serving as an officer)
- A support group in time of grief or need
- Opportunity to do good works both within your community and beyond through involvement with:
- Youth
- Masonic Youth Groups
- Masonic All-Star Band
- Children's Home
- Charitable events and projects
- Scholarships and loans
- Eligibility to use the services of the Masonic Home in Plattsmouth (with proper Masonic relationship)
Who may join?
Below is a list of eligibility requirements to join Eastern Star:
Affiliated Master Masons in good standing and their:
Below is a list of eligibility requirements to join Eastern Star:
Affiliated Master Masons in good standing and their:
Wives |
Granddaughters |
Nieces |
Daughters |
Stepmothers |
Great Nieces |
Legally Adopted Daughters |
Stepdaughters |
Mothers-in-law |
Mothers |
Stepsisters |
Sisters-in-law |
Widows |
Daughters-in-law |
Aunts |
Sisters |
Grandmothers |
Cousins |
Half Sisters |
Great Granddaughters |
Any female relatives by birth, marriage or adoption to an affiliated Master Mason in good standing, or if deceased in good standing at the time of their death
Members - either active for three (3) years or majority - in the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls or Job's Daughters International, each of whom having attained at least the age of 18
Members - either active for three (3) years or majority - in the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls or Job's Daughters International, each of whom having attained at least the age of 18
What does it cost to belong?
The monetary cost to belong to Eastern Star consists of a one time initiation fee and annual membership dues. The amounts are usually nominal and vary by Chapter.
The monetary cost to belong to Eastern Star consists of a one time initiation fee and annual membership dues. The amounts are usually nominal and vary by Chapter.