Caroline Chapter #39 O.E.S.
Mechanicsburg OH
2026 Officers
Worthy Matron Cindy Pience
Worthy Patron John PIence
Associate Matron Pam Moore
Associate Patron Bill Instine
Secretary Jeanette Roberts
Treasurer Marion Johnson
Conductress Suzanne Dick
Associate Conductress Paula Holmes
Chaplain Jamie Carlson
Marshal David Peters
Organist Rose Davenport
Adah Karen Bodey
Ruth Nancy Instine
Esther Taylor Johnson
Martha Jeanne Godden
Electa Karen Baughman
Warder Bob Godden
Sentinel Rick Bails
Trustees
Al Johnson Pennie Brown
Pages and Aide
Tammy Carlson Teresa Pience
Al Johnson
Home Chapter of
Carol Kauffman, PGM, 2000
Teresa Pience, Deputy Grand Matron
John Pience, Aide to the Deputy Grand Matron
Jeanette Roberts, District President
Marion Johnson, Page to District President, District Charities Committee
Suzanne Dick, Education Committee
Theme
Be “Udderly” Joyful
Symbol
Cow
Motto
Live life like someone left the gate open!
Scripture
Rejoice Always!
First Thessalonians 5:16
Colors
Lavender and Green
Flower:
Hydrangea
Honoring
The people and experiences that have led us to today
Dates to Note
October 17
44 Club
October 20
Cheese Orders Due
Cheese Delivery
October 29
Airport Cafe 8:30 a.m.
Springfield Masonic Center
November 2 Installation 7:30 Refreshments to follow
Meeting Notes
First Monday at 7:30, except September, Second Monday and July and August, no meeting
Regular Meeting
October 5, 2026
following Meet the Deputy on October 4!
Woo HOO! Grand Chapter was especially exciting as we watched the Deputy Grand Matrons be presented! Our very own Teresa Pience is District 18’s Wise Owl!! We are delighted for her and wish her a wonderful year. Her "Meet the Deputy" afternoon was a great success with 53 present and Caroline had the most with 19 … a great start for the attendance award. Points will be kept at all the District activities, so attend whenever you can and support Teresa and help us continue to stay in first place!! Her page is Sherry Bretland from Olivet and her aide is our own John Pience.
Our regular meeting was on October 5! We enjoyed ham and cheese sandwiches provided by our Worthy Matron,
Cindy Pience, and Mumford’s chips and left over desserts from Sunday afternoon. We missed Gil Smith who often cleans up the dining room as we have our meeting!
Our Worthy Matron, Cindy Pience, welcomed all and told us to have a Moo-velous Fall! We are enjoying the changing colors. We were honored to be able to present District 18’s Deputy Grand Matron, our own Teresa Pience, for her very first presentation! WM-elect Karen Bodey presented her a bouquet of flowers (and weeds) from her garden, and said she was pleased for Teresa to be the DGM, but not so pleased to think about Inspection!! She also gave her the monetary gift from the chapter. Teresa thanked Karen and the chapter and noted that she was grateful for the support for the “Meet the Deputy” afternoon and hopes we will continue to travel and win that Owl Award!
Other honored guests tonight were 9 50-year members, 5 Honored Masons, District President, Jeanette Roberts and her page, Marion Johnson, Education Committee, Suzanne Dick, and Grand Aide to the DGM, John Pience.
Our Sunshine Fund was designated for the Dyslexia Center in Dayton, with a motion to give $100. Teresa asked that we work to win the achievement award this year, and noted that the 44 Club is one of the places which counts because all are welcome to attend. Line Officers also counts by decision of the WGM, Amy Young.
Resolutions of Respect committees were appointed for Donald Skillman, Hazel Woodell, Rosemary Stimmel and Jim Oliver.
We had health updates on a few members and are grateful for progress. Worthy Matron Cindy recognized those with October birthdays and anniversaries. Suzanne presented the giving plate to Jean Godden for her excellent work as the Charities Director and all she does for the chapter.
With no further business, we closed and practiced the outgoing march for installation and 2027.
Contact Us
Masonic Temple Address
NOT FOR MAILING
10 N Main St
Mechanicsburg OH
About OES
Caroline Chapter #39, OES, is a subordinate chapter of Ohio Grand Chapter and the General Grand Chapter.
The Order of the Eastern Star is one of the largest fraternal organization to which both men and women may belong. It is a social order comprised of persons with spiritual values, but it is not a religion. Its appeal rests in the true beauty of the refreshing and character-building lessons that are so sincerely portrayed in its ritualistic work. A deep fraternal bond exists between its members. It is the wholesome relationship of sisterly and brotherly love brought about through high principles exemplified in our lives which makes us near and dear to each other.
While this Order is composed of people of deep spiritual convictions, it is open to all faiths, except no faith. The personal welfare of our members is vital to all of those in the Eastern Star and it is considered a privilege to help another member whenever we can.
The stated purposes of the organization are Charitable, Educational, Fraternal and Scientific, but there is much more to it than that. Dr. Rob Morris, the Poet Laureate of Masonry, founded the Order using beautiful and inspiring biblical examples of heroic conduct and moral values. These portray the noble principles which should adorn the personal lives of Eastern Star members. Eastern Star strives to take good people and through uplifting and elevating associations of love and service, and through precept and example, build an Order which is truly dedicated to Charity, Truth and Loving Kindness.
If you are a Master Mason in good standing or a woman with one of the following specific Masonic affiliations to a Master Mason living or in good standing at the time of his death, age 18 or older, you may become a member:
Wife Grandmother Granddaughter Sister-in-law
Widow Daughter Great granddaughter Aunt
Mother Stepdaughter Sister Niece
Stepmother Legally adopted daughter Half-sister Great niece
Mother-in-law Daughter-in-law Stepsister
You may also join if you were either an active member for three (3) years or majority member of the International Order of Job's Daughters, or of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, and have attained the age of at least eighteen (18) years.
If you have an interest in joining, please contact us using the form above and we will answer your questions and, if you desire, help you locate a chapter close to you.