Eastern Star Grand Chapter Signet

Grand Chapter of Rhode Island - Order of the Eastern Star

Welcome... Welcome...

Due to insufficient response, the All Star Almost New Years Eve Party Has Been CANCELLED

Our Worthy Grand Matron
&
Worthy Grand Patron

Sister Jan M. McIntyre-Ba
&
Brother Mark D. Thompson

Welcome you to our site, and thank you for visiting.
Rhode Island's Grand Chapter meets on the second weekend of October
at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2115 Broad Street, Cranston, RI

Upcoming Events...

Contact information, Sign up sheets and Flyers can be found on our Calendar of Events page...

Date Time Description Location
January
01/31/2012 Cinderella ClosetScottish Rite Masonic Center
February
02/01/2012 Cinderella ClosetScottish Rite Masonic Center
02/29/2012 Chocolate ChallengeWashington Masonic Center
March
03/10/2012 Craft FairDoric Masonic Center
June
06/23/2012 Africa DayMasonic Youth Center
06/30/2012 OES Annual BallWest Valley Inn

In The News...

Saturday, October 8, 2011 -- 2011-2012 Grand Officers Installed -- Together with their Grand Officers, Jan M. McIntyre-Ba & Mark D. Thompson are installed as Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron. Congratulations to Jan & Mark...

Saturday, May 28, 2011 -- Cemetary Cleanup -- Our Memorial Day weekend got started with some community service when the Membership Committee of our Grand Chapter went into North Kingstown and cleaned out the over growing weeds and the like from North Kingstown Historical Cemetary #97 (located behind North Kingstown Masonic Center). Pictures in the Photo Gallery

Saturday, October 9, 2010 -- Grand Officers Installed -- Crystal C Bradshaw and Mark D. Thompson are installed as Worthy Grand Matron & Worthy Grand Patron. Congtratulations Crystal & Mark.

Saturday, June 12, 2010 -- HUMMIN' HOPPERS GRAND OFFICERS -- The Hummin' Hoppers Grand Officers will be announced at the All Masonic Picnic at 3:00pm. Find the tent and find out who the new officers are for the coming year.

Saturday, April 3, 2010 -- INSPECTION POSTPONED -- Due to the recent flooding in in the local area, the inspection scheduled for April 9, 2010 at Deborah Chapter No. 9, has been postponed until May 13, 2010.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 -- SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS -- 2010 Scholarship applications are now available from the Scholarship page. Make sure that when filing your application, you file the 2010 application and not any previous year's application. Previous year's applications will not be accepted.

Saturday, February 6, 2010 -- New Association Announced -- WELCOME to the Hummin' Hoppers! Crystal Bradshaw announces the name of the new association tonight at the Magic Stars' Association Meeting. Congratulations Crystal, and best of luck from the Magic Stars!!

Saturday, October 10, 2009 -- Installation of the "Magic Stars" Grand Officers" -- Today marked the 115th installation of Grand Officers for the Rhode Island Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star with the installation of the "Magic Stars"

Monday, September 7, 2009 -- Association Information -- Rhode Island Eastern Star Webmaster, Scott Shippee, is asking all members of the order to look for pins or emblems of the OES Associations. Take a look at the History Page, and any years after 1931 that don't have association images, are needed. Please check back frequently for updates.

Sunday, August 2, 2009 -- Scholarship Awards -- The scholarship committee awards over $10,000 in scholarships at an awards ceremony with Virginia Butterworth as the Keynote speaker

Saturday, June 13, 2009 -- Magic Stars' Association -- The Magic Stars' Association announce their Grand Officers at the annual Eastern Star Grand Ball

Thursday, April 30, 2009 -- Web Site Update -- Membership information pamphlet uploaded on the About Us page of the use of anyine interested in the Order, as well as the subordinate chapters' use

Sunday, April 26, 2009 -- Scholarship Committee -- To make it easier on the students, the scholarship committee posts a downloadable scholarship application on the OES website (see scholarship page for link)

Saturday, March 7, 2009 -- Rock-A-Thon -- Eastern Star holds a Rock-A-Thon at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center and raises in excess of $5,000 to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank -- See attached articles Article 1 Article 2 as published in the March 12th edition of the Warwick Beacon

Saturday, October 11, 2008 -- Grand Chapter -- Sister Beverly J. Allen & Brother Frank Allen, Jr. are installed as Worthy Grand Matron & Worthy Grand Patron along with a new line of Grand Officers "The Youth Builders" at the 113th Grand Chapter Session

Friday, October 10, 2008 -- Grand Chapter -- ister Ernestine I. Angell, Worthy Grand Matron convenes the "Gardens of the Heart" Grand Chapter Session. Present are the Most Worthy Grand Matron, Sr. Barbara Benton, and the Most Worthy Grand Patron, Br. William Owen, along with the Deputy Grand Master of Masons in Rhode Island, the Right Worshipful Richard L. Ault

Saturday, September 6, 2008 -- Sunrise Service in honor of Rob Morris -- Sunrise Service to honor and remember our Founder Dr. Rob Morris is held at the Masonic Youth Center in Buttonwoods. With liquid sunshine abounding, thanks to Hannah, a moving service was given by our Grand Chaplain, Allison Thienel. See the photo gallery for a few quick photos.

Friday, August 29, 2008 -- Web Site -- Grand Chapter of Rhode Island launches improved and expanded web site with auto updating features

Sunday, August 3, 2008 -- Scholarship Awards -- Grand Chapter of Rhode Island & Eastern Star Foundation award in excess of $13,000 in scholarships