FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.  IS THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR A SECRET SOCIETY?

No.  Secret societies are underground and hard to find.  We  are easily found within the community and have distinctive means of identifying each other.  Members are allowed in closed meetings.

2.  CAN I AFFORD MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR?

Yes.  Financial position is not considered in the Order.  Members come from all economic stations of life.

3.  IS MY RELIGOUS FAITH ALLOWED IN THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR?

Yes, we the order encompasses members from many religions, you have to believe in a Supreme or Higher Being.

4.  IS THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR TIME CONSUMING?

After your initiation into our Order, you may attend as time permits.  However, if you hold an officer position there are some duties they require some personal time. We ask all members to put forth some effort in  fundraisers or one of our charitable causes. 

5.  IS THERE ANY MEMORY WORK?

There is no mandatory memory work except themeans of making yourself known if you wish to visit a Chapter or if you become an officer.

6.  IS THE ORDER PATRIOTIC AND DEMOCRATIC?

Yes.  Members are taught an allegiance to preserve the good of their country.

7.  I AM A MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, HOWEVER DUE TO A MOVE OR ANOTHER EVENT, I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME AN ACTIVE MEMBER IN ANOTHER CHAPTER?

Chapter Constitutions and ByLaws differ from Chapter to Chapter so your first move is to contact the Chapter that you wish to become an active member in and the previous Chapter you attended.  You should always have your DUES CARD on hand. 

Your previous chapter will have to submit demit paperwork before you are admitted as a member into another Chapter.  However, you do not have demit or gain admittance to another Chapter to participate in functions dealing with the Order of the Eastern Star.  You do have to gain admittance if you are interested in holding a seat within the Chapter.  Laws will vary from Chapter to Chapter.

If you want to continue paying dues to the Chapter you may hold your heart too, that is not a problem.  You are still an Eastern Star and should be welcomed by your fellow sisters and brothers.

If you have been an inactive member and for whatever reason, dropped from their rolls, you may have to pay a reinstatement fee and any monies due to your previous Chapter before they grant you any demit paperwork. 

All in all you should have your dues card available, however, YOU NEED TO CONTACT YOUR PREVIOUS CHAPTER AND INFORM YOUR PRESENT CHAPTER.

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