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Each Chapter’s meetings are interesting and fun. In order to get the most out of your membership, we encourage you to attend meetings, enjoy the social events and assist with projects. Get to know your Sisters and Brothers and stay involved. If you give to the order your best, it will come back to you ten fold!  \nOur meetings are held on the Days & day of each month at Time. We hope that this orientation booklet will help you to understand what is going on and what is being discussed at these meetings.  \nStar love,  \nMembers of Your Chapter \\#Number  \nTable of Contents  \nWhat is the Order of Eastern Star ................................. 5  \nGrand Chapter & General Grand Chapter ................. 6  \nPast Grand Matrons & Past Grand Patrons What is OV or FV? .................................................... 7  \nWhat is ESTARL?  \nWhat are Educational Scholarships?  \nWhat are the Youth Groups?  \nWhere to learn more: ..................................................... 8  \nThe Ritual  \nThe Constitution and By Laws Book  \nThe Secret Work  \nThe Worthy Matron’s Year book ............................... 9  \nYour Big Sister and/or Big Brother  \nWhat do I need to know to attend a meeting? ................ 9  \nChapter Dues Card .................................................. 10  \nThe Dress Code Upon arrival at your local Chapter Visiting another Chapter ......................................... 11  \nEntering or leaving the Chapter The Officers in a Chapter Chapter Courtesies ................................................. 12  \nThe Reverent Attitude  \nRespect for the Bible .............................................. 13  \nAttitude of Prayer  \nGavel  \nSigns of Star Point Officers ..................................... 14  \nFlag Presentation  \nGrand Honors Business Balloting .................................................................. 15  \nConcerns & Celebrations ......................................... 16  \nFarewell  \nWhat is Proficiency  \nIntroduction to Symbolism in OES ................................ 17  \nStar Point Scriptures .................................................... 21  \nWHAT IS THE  \nORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR?  \nSomeone may ask no matter who you are What is the Order of the Eastern Star?  \nIf you’ve been a member for a while or so, There are just a few facts you may want to know.  \nWe belong to an Order, the largest of its kind,  \nA fraternity in which men and women you will find Its members are found in.every corner of the globe, And each is part of the great Masonic fold.  \nOur purpose is to inspire good; it’s that simple and plain; The tenets of truth, charity, loyalty and kindness we train.  \nCharitable and benevolent projects are the things we do To help friends in need and to see their troubles through.  \nOur principles are based on Biblical days But in no way conflict with our religious ways.  \nWe have lots of fun, too, as everyone should, Meeting and traveling and working for good.  \nAnd because of our goals, we develop a bond For each member, one to another, we become very fond.  \nThis is an Order like no other you will find, A chance to do good for your fellow mankind.  \n--Author Unknown--  \nStar Point Info & Scriptures  \nAdah – Judges 11.30-31, 34-35  \nColor is blue and symbolizes Fidelity Emblem: Sword and Veil united Flower: Violet * Open Bible  \nRuth –Ruth 2:16-17; 2:1-2.5  \nColor is yellow and symbolizes Constancy Emblem: Sheaf  \nFlower: yellow Jessamine * Lily of the Valley  \nEsther – Esther 2:17, 20; 5:1-3  \nColor is white and symbolizes Light, Purity, and Joy Emblem: Crown and Scepter united Flower: White Lily * the Sun  \nMartha – St John 1.3-4, 20,22-26  \nColor is green and symbolizes Hope & Immortality Emblem: the Broken Column Flower: Fern * the Lamb  \nElecta – I John 4:7-8, 17-21  \nII John 1:1-5  \nColor is red and symbolizes Ferv","cbCaicauARewQvvD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicauARewQvvD","pdf",422133,12,"English","# Welcome to Your Chapter\n## What Is the Order of Eastern Star\n## Star Point Info & Scriptures\n# Star Point Symbolism and Ritual Meaning\n## The five flowers and virtues\n# Chapter Life and Meeting Guidance\n## Where to learn more\n## The Ritual\n## The Constitution and By Laws Book\n## The Secret Work\n## Worthy Matron’s Year Book\n## What do I need to know to attend a meeting?\n## Chapter Dues Card\n## The Dress Code\n## Chapter Courtesies","[{\"question\":\"What is the Order of the Eastern Star and what is its purpose?\",\"answer\":\"The booklet describes the Order as a fraternal organization for both men and women with Masonic relationships. 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