Letters from our Most Worthy Grand Matron and/or General Grand Chapter will be posted below.
MWGM Live Stream General Grand Chapter
MWGM Communication – Registration 6-16-21
Elections Policy for GGC 50th Triennial
Letters from our Most Worthy Grand Matron and/or General Grand Chapter will be posted below.
MWGM Live Stream General Grand Chapter
MWGM Communication – Registration 6-16-21
Elections Policy for GGC 50th Triennial
Communications from the Grand Chapter Officer will be posted below in the order they are received (most recent at top).
Be sure to also check the WGM/WGP Communications also.
Special Session of PA Grand Chapter
NOTE: When making reservations for OES events, please DO NOT text or private message via Facebook. (No member of PA OES has all members loaded into their contacts and not everyone does Facebook.) Reservations may be made by US Mail, email or phone call to the person taking the reservations. Please include your name, title, Chapter Name & Number and Region as well as the name, title, Chapter Name & Number and Region of each person for whom you are making reservations. Be aware that, in most cases, dietary restrictions will only be honored when given with the reservation. THANK YOU!
UPDATED 01/29/2023
Special Communications from the WGM/WGP are posted in the links below. They will be updated and posted in the order received (most recent at the TOP of the list) ..
Home Festival Events are going to be DIFFERENT because of COVID. Please Check the fliers below.
Western Festival April 22, 2023 —
Swickley Masonic Village is
currently on COVID lockdown.
The Western village visitation is currently on hold.
Will update when new information is available
NOTE: When making reservations for OES events, please DO NOT text or private message via Facebook. (No member of PA OES has all members loaded into their contacts and not everyone does Facebook.) Reservations may be made by US Mail, email or phone call to the person taking the reservations. Please include your name, title, Chapter Name & Number and Region as well as the name, title, Chapter Name & Number and Region of each person for whom you are making reservations. Be aware that, in most cases, dietary restrictions will only be honored when given with the reservation. THANK YOU!
Updated 07/06/2022
At the 48th Triennial Assembly of the General Grand Chapter,
Order of the Eastern Star, Service Dogs was established as
primary and permanent charity of General grand Chapter along
with the adoption of a Service Dog Committee as a Standing
Committee. The overall goal is to identify the Eastern Star
with Service Dogs. Funds raised in PA stay in PA and will
enable the Service Dog Committee give funds towards
service dogs in our communities.
What is a Service Dog?
1. Service Dogs are defined as dogs that are individually trained to
do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.
2. Service Dogs undergo extensive training to perform their jobs.
3. Service Dogs perform a variety of different tasks.
4. Service Dogs are NOT pets. Do not pet, talk to, or distract a
working service dog.
5. The only types of animals recognized as trained to do
work/perform tasks for people with disabilities are dogs and
miniature horses.
6. Service dogs can be any breed or size. While larger dogs such
as Labradors are commonly used as guide and mobility dogs,
smaller dogs can also be service dogs.
7. Service dogs should (but don’t always) wear special harnesses or
vests with patches identifying them as service, guide, or medical
alert dogs.
8. A Service dog is expected to behave in accordance with strict
standards, and its handler is expected to adhere to dog handler
etiquette.
9. Service dogs are allowed access to anyplace that is open to the
public, however can be asked to leave if not under control.
10. A Service dog must be accompanying a disabled person in order
to be granted access. The rights of the disabled handler are
protected – not the dog. Remember, not all types of disabilities
are apparent to others.
There are different types of service dogs: guide dogs for the blind,
earing dogs, mobility dogs, medical alert dogs, medical assistance dogs, and psychiatric service dogs.
sWhat’s Happening in 2022-2023??
Follow the links below to keep up with what’s happening in 2022-23
Jeffrey R. Miller
Old Bellaire Chapter No. 375
Region 8A
WGP SCRIPTURES: When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 NIV
WGP Theme: With A Song in Our Hearts
WGP Emblem: Be enthusiastic for OES!
WGM & WGP Special Project: Penn State Children’s Hospital and The Masonic Villages Children’s Homes
Honor Station: Star Point Esther