Proficiency Testing Dates 2018-2019 - Order of the Eastern Star Wisconsin Grand Chapter

Sep 15, 2026

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Proficiency testing information for 2018-2019 for the Order of the Eastern Star in Wisconsin Grand Chapter. The brochure lists scheduled testing dates and locations, instructions to sign up two weeks in advance, and notes that walk-ins are not accepted. It explains what proficiency testing covers: ritual and Red Book work, floor work, introductions, reading petitions, balloting, and secret work. It also outlines study guidance, written/oral/floor test content, and sign-up fields for requesting either a proficiency card or station certification.

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Testing Dates for 2018-2019 Circle the dates you would prefer for testing: 8/18/18 Oregon Masonic Center 9:00AM 9/8/18 Colgate 9:00 AM 10/13/18 Burlington Masonic Center 1:00PM 10/20/18 Wautoma 1:00PM 11/10/18 Clear Lake 1:00 Sign up for the location you wish to attend two weeks before the date of the school. No walkins; if there are no individuals signed up ahead of time the testing will be cancelled. Please circle if you are taking the proficiency test or a Station Certification test. E-mail registrations accepted. Special testing date may be requested. Would you like a study guide sent to you yes no Name Address Phone Send to Rosie Fiscus, PGM GGCC-Co-Chair Membership 210 S. Burr Oak Ave Oregon WI 53575 Questions e-mail [oesrosebud@charter.net](oesrosebud@charter.net) Phone 608 835-7808 H 608 692-0530 C Officer Station Certification Stations that can be certified: Worthy Patron Associate Patron Conductress Associate Conductress Chaplain Adah Ruth Esther Martha Electa For each particular office you will need to know all the floor work concerning: Incoming March Assuming the station Proving the Chapter Altar work for opening & closing Flag Presentation & Retirement Introductions Balloting Initiation Closing For each particular office you will need to know all wording connected with: Opening charge Flag tribute Prayers Introductions Initiation (all lectures) Secret Work, as it applies ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Wisconsin Grand Chapter 36275 Sunset Drive Dousman, WI 53118-9349 800-242-2307 ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Take Pride in Doing Good Work Earn a Proficiency Card or Station Certification Card WHAT IS PROFICIENCY TESTING? Proficiency means that you know all the work of our Order, including the Ritual and Red Book work, floor work, wording for introductions, reading Petitions, balloting, and the Secret Work. The steps to learn all this information are not hard and can be very rewarding for one’s self. The first step is to obtain a study guide, which is available from the Grand Lecturer or the Grand Chapter Office. This study guide will give you direction on how to prepare for the written test and floor work test. Once you have passed these two portions you may then go on to the next phase. Step two is reciting all of the Secret Work on the pink sheet. You will need to seeyour Chapter Secretary to see how you can obtain a copy of this. Step three will require you to read Petitionsand give a variety of introductions. If, after doing all these steps, you have a Combined score average of 85% or above, you will receive a proficiency card and pin that is valid for 3 years from the date you take the test. What should I study for the test? Written test: • Identify ALL marching lines • Altar lights – when on, when off • Write to explain or fill in the blanks for Examination of a visitor Incoming march for all officers Proving the Chapter All work for Warder & Sentinel Balloting – carried & Altar Initiation Preparation of Labyrinth Introduction of Candidates Conductresses at Altar Star Point ribbons, emblems Prayer Circle Oral test: (given if the written test is passed with a score of at least 85%) • Secret Work (everything on pink sheet) • Petitions (all wording) • Introductions (all wording) Floor test: • This test is an individual test to cover doing all the floor work for every officer for all phases ofthe work. Sign-Up for Testing Sign up for (check ALL that apply): 􀀀 Proficiency Card Test 􀀀 Station Certification Test o Worthy Patron o Associate Patron o Conductress o Associate Conductress o Chaplain o Adah o Ruth o Esther o Martha o Electa Name Address ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Phone Email Signature Send to: Rosie Fiscus, PGM 210 S. Burr Oak Avenue Oregon, WI 53575 Be sure to complete opposite s

FAQs

What is proficiency testing and what content does it cover?

Proficiency means knowing all the work of the Order, including ritual and Red Book work, floor work, wording for introductions, reading petitions, balloting, and the Secret Work.

How do I sign up for a testing date in 2018-2019?

Sign up for the location you wish to attend two weeks before the date of the school. No walk-ins are accepted; if no individuals are signed up in advance, the testing will be cancelled.

What happens if I score 85% or above?

After completing the steps, a combined score average of 85% or above results in receiving a proficiency card and pin valid for 3 years from the test date.

Sep 15, 2026

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