Member Resources
Welcome to the resource center for membership and marketing.
If you don't find what you are looking for here, please reach out to the Grand Secretary, Membership Committee Chair, or Marketing/Website Committee Chair. Any forms that contain personal information (email, address, or phone number) is on the password protected page unless we have been given permission for it to be here.
Petitions can be found AT THE TOP of the password protected page.
Petitions can be found AT THE TOP of the password protected page.
Looking for the Member Hub - Password Protected Area?
Documents that pertain only to the Minnesota Order of the Eastern Star membership, or contains information deemed personal, can be accessed by clicking HERE
If you do not have the password for the protected page, ask your Chapter Secretary, or the Grand Secretary (Grand Secretary Email is mngrsecoes@hotmail.com)
OES Logos
Right click on the images below and choose "Save Link As"
Additional Marketing Materials
Traditional Logo Color plus Black and White in Word Document
Grand Chapter Logo Color plus Black and White in Word Document
Shooting Star Logo PDF
Shooting Star Logo Grayscale PDF
OES Star Logo Style Guide
Special Message by MWGM on the Shooting Star Logo
Marketing Brochure (2018-PDF)
Marketing Brochure (2022-PDF)
OESTools,.org - Website with the shooting star graphics for ALL jurisdictions under General Grand Chapter
Starlites Membership Corner Articles
2025 Membership Committee Report
The following list are the pieces created by or for the Membership Committee, and published in Starlites. If you have thoughts of items you would like to see addressed, please reach out to the Membership Committee
Being Welcoming and Inclusive
Handling of Minutes and Communications
Working With Your Lodge
Daylight Meetings
Keeping in Touch with Your Members
Welcome Letters
Communications - Discord Chat Application
Membership Committee VIdeo Content
The following list are videos created by or for the Membership Committee. If you have thoughts of items you would like to see addressed, please reach out to the Membership Committee
How to open and close the Bible at meetings (Conductress info) - please refer to the "Members Hub" for links to these videos.
Coming soon - other educational videos
Grand Chapter Events
Membership Materials
Reminders for Officers (PDF)
Line Officer Handbook(DOC)
Worthy Matron's Podium Book(DOC)
2018 New Member Guidebook (PDF)
Introductory Letter - New Lodge Member (Downloads MS Word DOCx file)
Introductory letter - New Lodge Member Wife (Downloads MS Word DOCx file)
Introductory letter - New Lodge Member - Significant Other (Downloads MS Word DOCx file)
Supplies from Grand Chapter Office (PDF)
Shooting Star Pins
An order has been placed for more shooting star pins. Many of you may already have one, but there may be new members who would like one and it is a nice gift for new members on the day of their initiation. The pins should be available for purchase by August 1. They cost $5 each. The profit will go to the Service Dog Project.
To purchase these pins, contact:
Pam Leech, GGCCM, Service Dogs
psleech@comcast.net
612-619-9117
OR
Kathie Brown
katherinepbrown@msn.com
612-599-0642
To purchase these pins, contact:
Pam Leech, GGCCM, Service Dogs
psleech@comcast.net
612-619-9117
OR
Kathie Brown
katherinepbrown@msn.com
612-599-0642
Meeting Supports & Programs
Program Suggestions
History of the Order of the Eastern Star by Jean Mc'Kee Kenaston, Copyright 1917, obtained from Library of Congress online archives(PDF) One source for historical OES information. Includes an essary by Rob Morris, the full Mosaic Ritual, and a history of the start of OES, General Grand Chapter, and all Grand Chapter Jurisdictions up to 1917
History of the Order of the Eastern Star by Willis D. Engle, Copyright 1901-1912, obtained from Library of Congress online archives(PDF) One source for historical OES information. Engle was a Most Worthy Grand Patron and Right Worthy Grand Secretary. Some information agrees with Kenaston, some different. This does take a more critical approach to older degree forms from Europe that may have informed Morris to an extent.
Go to the password protected area for an 1876 Macoy Ritual (Supreme Constellation) and 1890 Ritual (General Grand Chapter)
The Poetry of Freemasonry by Robert W. Morris, copyright 1884, from the Cornell University Archives(PDF) A collection of poetry and other verses that were put to music by Robert Morris, honored as Poet Laureate of Freemasonry in 1884
We'd love to have many more programs to share. If you have one you have used, please send to the Website Committee at mnoesweb@gmail.com
Speakers Bureau
We have compiled a list of Minnesota OES Members and topics they are willing to present on at a Chapter. The list of speakers and topics are linked to this paragraphClick on the following - Online Videos of Interest
The First Inauguration - includes explanation of why George Washington used a Masonic Bible. The Bible went on a national tour several years ago, it is owned by St. John's Lodge #1 in New York The Star Spangled Banner As You Have Never Heard It - a narration of the events and night that inspired Francis Scott Key. NOTE: Some of the statements may be literary embellishments. It's tough to research just how accurate this description is, but it does give an appreciation for the dedication of the American defenders at Fort McHenryClick on the following - Minnesota Posted Information
Chapter Program Ideas 2018 Flag Day (DOCX) Flag Day (PDF) Memorial Service (PDF) Honoring Veterans (PDF) International Peace Garden Program (PDF) Split Rock Lighthouse (PDF) International HQ Program (PDF) Information on each Star Point (PDF) Map of Where Star Point Stories Take Place (PNG) Explanation of the Colors of Eastern Star (PDF) History of "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" (PDF) Honoring of Rob Morris (PDF) Why We Make Square Corners(PDF) The Mayo Family as Masons (PDF) Irish Blessings (PDF) Let There be Light (PDF) This book can be ordered from Grand Chapter through your Chapter Secretary. It contains more detailed information about the symbolism of our Order than what is found in the Ritual. The Serenity Collection - Resources and Ceremonies (PDF) The Five Lectures by Drid Williams (PDF) This is a paper prepared in 2011, reviewing the lectures and the labyrinth, and explaining the meanings and symbolism. Preparation was done by Drid Williams, sister of Doris Korthof, PGMHistory of the Order of the Eastern Star by Jean Mc'Kee Kenaston, Copyright 1917, obtained from Library of Congress online archives(PDF) One source for historical OES information. Includes an essary by Rob Morris, the full Mosaic Ritual, and a history of the start of OES, General Grand Chapter, and all Grand Chapter Jurisdictions up to 1917
History of the Order of the Eastern Star by Willis D. Engle, Copyright 1901-1912, obtained from Library of Congress online archives(PDF) One source for historical OES information. Engle was a Most Worthy Grand Patron and Right Worthy Grand Secretary. Some information agrees with Kenaston, some different. This does take a more critical approach to older degree forms from Europe that may have informed Morris to an extent.
Go to the password protected area for an 1876 Macoy Ritual (Supreme Constellation) and 1890 Ritual (General Grand Chapter)
The Poetry of Freemasonry by Robert W. Morris, copyright 1884, from the Cornell University Archives(PDF) A collection of poetry and other verses that were put to music by Robert Morris, honored as Poet Laureate of Freemasonry in 1884
Other Sources
As these come from other websites, and sites do go through changes, if you come across a broken link, please inform the website committee so we can investigate and correct.
Click on the following - Other OES Sources
North Dakota OES Library Macoy Publishing OES Suggested Reading A list of books for reference from Macoy Publishing. Macoy Publishing is descended from the Robert Macoy who rewrote the Morris ritual to Click here to go to the Macoy Publishing Website be the basis of what we now use.General Grand Chapter
Rob Morris Award
The Rob Morris Membership Jewel is an award sponsored by General Grand Chapter. See below for related information
Click on the following
Rob Morris Membership Jewel Introduction Rob Morris Membership Award Program Rob Morris Membership Jewel Submission Form