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
Marion Johnson, GC Historian
Jeanne Godden, Charities Director
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
September 19
44 Club
September15
Cheese Orders Due
Cheese Delivery
September 25
Airport Cafe 8:30 a.m.
Springfield Masonic Center
September 14 Stated Meeting Potluck 6:30 Meeting 7:30
Meeting Notes
First Monday at 7:30, except September, Second Monday and July and August, no meeting
Special Meeting
June 18, 2026
We don’t usually meet on Thursdays, but that was the date that best suited our new candidates schedules. We enjoyed the chance to meet with Karen Van Zant and Samantha Chapman as we gathered.
Our Worthy Matron, Cindy Pience, welcomed all and was pleased to have all the offices filled and 10 on the sidelines!
Our honored guests tonight were our very own members: Past Grand Matron Carol Kauffman, Grand Chapter Historian, Marion Johnson; and Charities Director, Jeanne Godden. We are always pleased to recognize our Honored Masons (4), 50 year members (8), our Past Matrons and Patrons and former grand appointments.
As this was a special meeting, we had no regular business.
We enjoyed the initiation of Karen and Samantha. They were both very attentive and the stories were told in an impressive manner. Worthy Patron, John Pience, shared the scriptures which was quite enjoyable. Thanks to all of the officers for their excellent work. A special thanks to Phillis Kaiser and Sarah Chapman, Grandmother and mother of our new member, Samantha, and Carol Kauffman, great aunt, for their presence this evening. Sam will be attending college in KY so we don’t expect to sed her often!
With no further business, we closed and adjourned to the dining hall to enjoy refreshments together and get to know our new members better.
Have a great summer and we will see you on September 14 with a potluck at 6:30!
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.