UPDATED 07/30/2022
Barbara E. Adams
Ritualistic Excellence Award Program
2022-2023
We are very pleased to announce that we will continue the Barbara E. Adams Ritualistic Excellence Award Program again this year.
Be OES proud and participate in the Barbara E. Adams Ritualistic Excellence Award Program to be tested on the Warder’s work in the Ritualistic Opening, Initiation, and Closing of the Chapter. (The speeches as well as the floor work.)
Entry Form Information
Scoring Sheet for Warder
To Participate in the testing, Fill in and Submit, or Print and Submit the Entry Form above
Scoring Sheet for Warder
NOTE: Adobe 9.0 or newer is required for successful submission through the Web. If you do not have the latest version, you should PRINT the form and submit it through the mail
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Numerous Sisters and Brothers have demonstrated their dedication to learning the ritualistic work and passing these tests.
2021-22
39 Sisters passed the Worthy Matron’s Speeches in Initiation
15 Brothers passed the Signet Test
2020-21
No testing due to COVID
2019-20
60 Sisters passed Star point Ruth’s work
25 Brothers passed the Associate Patron’s Address
2018-19
18 Brothers passed the Obligation Test
45 Sisters passed Star Point Esther’s Opening and Initiation
2017-18:
39 Sisters and 2 Brothers – Installation Prayer
17 Brothers – Opening and Pledge of Allegiance
2016-17:
36 Sisters – Electa’s Opening and Initiation
16 Brothers – Initiatory Verses
2015-16:
43 Sisters – Adah’s Opening and Initiation
19 Brothers – Signet Lecture
2014-15:
96 Sisters – Conductress Secret Work
23 Brothers – Initiation Speech
2013-14:
45 Sisters – Martha’s Opening and Initiation
34 Brothers – Obligation