How to Become a Member

Only men who are Master Masons and only women with specific Masonic affiliations may become members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Master Masons must be in good standing, or if deceased, must have been in good standing at the time of their death.

Women with any of the following affiliations to Master Masons are eligible for membership:

• Wives
  
• Daughters
  
• 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
  
• Daughters of sisters or brothers of affiliated Master Masons

In addition, members - either active for three(3) years or majority - of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls or of the International Order of Job's daughters, each of whom having attained to at least the age of eighteen (18) years, are eligible to membership in the Order of the Eastern Star.

To inquire about membership, talk to a current member, or contact a local chapter. To find chapters in your area, contact the Grand Secretary of that state or province. Contact information is provided on the links page of this Web site.

For membership in the Lafayette Chapter #46, please contact the Secretary:

Bennye Randall
111 Running Deer Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70508
337-984-3007

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Is the Order of the Eastern Star a secret society?
A. No. Secret societies are underground and hard to find. We are easily found within the community but we enjoy a distinctive means of identifying each other. Only members are allowed in a closed meeting.

Q. Can I afford membership In the Order of the Eastern Star?
A. Yes. Financial position is not considered in the Order. Members come from all economic stations of life.

Q. Is my religious faith allowed In the Order of the Eastern Star?
A. Yes. Members of all religions may belong to the Order of the Eastern Star. We only require a belief in a Supreme Being.

Q. Is the Order of' the Eastern Star time consuming?
A. After your Initiation into our Order, you may attend as your time permits.

Q. Is there any memory work?
A. There is no mandatory memory work except the means of making yourself known if you wish to visit a Chapter or if you become an officer.

Q. Is the Order patriotic and democratic?
A. Yes. Members are taught an allegiance to preserve the good of their country.

Taken from the Web Site of the General Grand Chapter www.easternstar.org

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