Utah Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Eastern Star a Life of
Love,
Masonry a Way of
Life!
“Paws in the
Snow” 115th Annual Session
Worthy Grand Matron Paula Poglajen, Worthy Grand
Patron David Read, the Grand Family and our Escorts.
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Grand Lodge of Utah
It is with careful
consideration, consultation with the Jursiprudence and
Advisory Committees,
and a great deal of sadness that our annual 115th Annual
"Paws in the Snow"
Grand Chapter Session, has been postponed until October
7-9, 2021.
Here is the Worthy Grand
Matron's letter regarding that postponement.
Here is the Worthy Grand
Matron's letter regarding Chapter Meeting
cancellations.
Here is the MW
Grand Master's order regarding Masonic closures.
Here is the Worthy Grand
Matron's letter regarding Covid-19.
All Grand Chapter events, Grand Chapter
Visitations and Chapter Charity events are canceled until
further notice.
Read the her letter for specifics.
The Huntsman Cancer Institute "Walk Down Memory Lane" Charity
Event and
Best Friends: Charity
Event, "Movie at Brewvies!" have both been cancelled.
Donations for these worthy charities as well as the Ed Fund
and ESTARL Fund can be made through your Chapter Secretary.
Please give generously.
The Grand Chapter of Utah has been saddened by
the recent loss of five great leaders of Utah Eastern Star.
Past Grand Patron and friend to all, Stanley R. Strader
passed away June
29th, 2019.
His
memorial service was held July 13th. His Eastern Star
memorial is here.
Past Grand Matron Laura Jo McDermaid passed away September
8th, five days after her 87th birthday.
Her Eastern Star memorial can be found here.
Past Grand Matron Raelyne Estep passed away September 20th
after a valiant battle with Cancer.
Her Eastern Star memorial
can be found here.
Past Grand Patron and Past Grand Master Bruce R. Betts
passed away November 10th
following his long, courageous battle with Cancer. His
Eastern Star Memorial can be found
here.
Past Grand Patron Richard Spillman passed away January 30th.
His Memorial was held February 5th, in Vernal.
Our Condolences to the families of these five wonderful
members. May they rest in peace.
General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star
has a Permanent Disaster Relief Fund.
This has been used for hurricane and earthquake relief and
will be used to provide aid to victims
of disasters throughout our Eastern Star World.
Please contribute generously through your Chapter Secretary.
The Belmont Mansion, Our Eastern Star International
Headquarters in Dupont Circle,
Washington DC has received the DC preservation league's
prestigious Stewardship Award!
Here is
a YouTube video about the Mansion.
Here
are more details about the Mansion.
Congratulations to Sister Paula GGC Trustee Emeritus, her
Board of Trustees
and GGC Secretary Alma Lynn Bane for their care of our
Headquarters!
A 501 (c) 3 foundation
is now available for tax deductible donations!
Congratulations to our newly appointed members of General
Grand Chapter for the Fiftieth Triennium 2019-2021.
Carla Carmain-Herret, Ambassador, Hawaii
Ruthmarie Rives, Member, Eastern Star Journal
Committee
Karen Holm, Member, Heart Committee
Melinda Klinger-Dennis, Member, Registration
Committee
Jerry Runnels, Member, Registration Committee
Dennis Bird, Member, Service Dogs Committee
Donna Testi, Most Worthy Grand Matron Special
Appointee “Campfire Friend”
We look forward to your contributions to our future!
What is the Order of the Eastern Star?
The
Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal
organization in the world to which men and women may belong.
It encircles the earth with over 5,500 Chapters in the
United States, Canada, and 13 other countries.
Though its teachings are based on the Bible the Order of
the Eastern Star espouses no religion and is neither secret
nor political.
Its members are comprised of men who are Master Masons
and women with specific Masonic relationships.
Millions of dollars are raised annually within its
membership for numerous projects which benefit mankind.
Many national and local charities are among the projects
supported by its members.
Through this fraternal service to humanity,
its members strive to build a better, more
fulfilling way of life for all.
The Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Utah
Founded 1905
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