Note that some Masonic chapters can have minimum ages of entry of up to 25 — these local rules don’t affect the minimum age of entry to the OES, which is always 18.
Note that, like all Masonic organizations, the OES is open to peoples of all faiths. All that’s necessary is belief in a supreme being — the form and name(s) of that being are left up to the individual member.
Be a man Be over 18-25 years old, depending on your chapter, (21 is a common minimum age) Have a good reputation Believe in a supreme being (see above) Be able to support yourself and your family (if you have one) Live a moral, ethical life Have a profound desire to better yourself, your community, and the world
Wives, daughters (including legally adopted daughters), mothers, widows, sisters, half sisters, granddaughters, stepmothers, stepdaughters, stepsisters, daughters-in-law, grandmothers, great granddaughters, nieces, great nieces, mothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, and first and second cousins. Note also that female applicants to the OES are held to the same moral and ethical standards as male ones.
Note also that membership in the Organization of Triangles or the Constellation of Junior Stars, two organizations unique to New York State, can also qualify women to join.
Additionally, this person can serve as an important character reference. Because members of Masonic organizations (including OES) are required to have good reputations, the word of someone who’s already a member can go quite far towards improving your chances of entry.
If you’re unsure which OES chapter is nearest to you, consult the official listing of Grand Chapters on the Order of the Eastern Star website. [4] X Research source This contains links to all of the large regional OES chapters around the world, which includes several chapters outside of the US and Canada. Each of the regional chapter pages in the official OES Grand Chapter listing should contain information on subordinate local chapters near you. If you can’t find this, try getting started by contacting your regional Grand Chapter directly.
Basic personal information (name, contact info, etc. ) An acknowledgement of belief in a supreme being An acknowledgement that you live in the jurisdiction of the chapter Information about your Masonic status (or your relationship to a Mason) Sometimes, official documentation of your Masonic status (or that of your relation) A small application fee (usually returned if you are rejected)
Note that, while individual chapters may vary, most allow you to apply more than once if you are initially rejected.
Members may commit as much of their time as they wish Your financial wealth does not determine your membership There is no mandatory work for OES members Members are not required to compromise their faith or their patriotism as part of their membership
