Caroline Chapter #39 O.E.S.
Mechanicsburg OH
2025 Officers
Worthy Matron Teresa Pience
Worthy Patron David Peters
Associate Matron Pam Moore
Associate Patron Bill Instine
Secretary Jeanette Roberts
Treasurer Marion Johnson
Conductress Suzanne Dick
Associate Conductress Paula Holmes
Chaplain Al Johnson
Marshal Rick Bails
Organist Rose Davenport
Adah Karen Bodey
Ruth Nancy Instine
Esther Jody Bails
Martha Jeanne Godden
Electa Karen Baughman
Warder Bob Godden
Sentinel Jim Oliver
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Trustees
Pennie Brown Al Johnson Jody Bails
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Home Chapter of
Carol Kauffman, PGM, GC Benevolence
Suzanne Dick, Chairman of Arrangements
Marion Johnson, GC Historian
Paula Holmes, Page to the COA
Jody Bails, District Secretary
Rick Bails, Aide to the District Secretary
Theme
Together we will succeed!
Symbol
Dragonfly
Motto
Dragonflies are sent as a sign from above,
to show us we are cared for,
to tell us we are loved.
Scripture
Be kind and compassionate to one another,
forgiving each other, just as in Christ
God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32
Color
Teal, Royal Blue, Purple
Flower:
Purple/blue hydrangea
Honoring
Members of Elizabeth M Hood, Portia, West Jefferson, Elizabeth, Urbana
Dates to Note
May 10
44 Club
May 20
Cheese Orders Due
Cheese Delivery
May 29
Airport Cafe 8:30 a.m.
Springfield Masonic Center
June 2 Caroline Meeting Dinner 6:30 Meeting 7:30
Meeting Notes
First Monday at 7:30, except September, Second Monday and July and August, no meeting
Regular Meeting
May 5, 2025
33 members joined together at 6:30 to enjoy a Cinqa de Maya dinner prepared Ginger Huhn and Cindy PIence. We were delighted to have several able to join us who had not been present for awhile.
This was the night chosen to recognize membership milestones. We were delighted that Gene Patterson was present to receive his 60 year pin from Al Johnson. He served as Worthy Patron of Elizabeth M. Hood chapter in 1971. We also presented four 50 year pins. Karen Baughman and Madeline Tootie Welch received theirs from Jeanette Roberts. Karen has served as Worthy Matron both at Elizabeth Chapter and Caroline, and Tootie just at Caroline. Bill and Nancy Instine receive their 50 year pins from Al and Marion Johnson. The latter initiated them the first time they were in the East at Portia Chapter, and have installed them two of the four times they served at Portia. They also served at Caroline and Bill has been Worthy Patron three other times. Nancy also served as Deputy Grand Matron in 2007 for Susan Dennis. Others eligible for pins were 65 year: Joe Creviston, 60 year: Elaine Wilcox, and 25 year: Carolyn Reid. Carol Kauffman and Mary Howell received their 65 year pins at Carol’s Honor Night.
This was also the night we honored members of the original chapters which have merged with Caroline. The Worthy Matron had each chapter presented, told a bit of the chapter’s history and the conductresses presented a flower to each member, in a variety of colors. Then the Worthy Matron pointed them to the flowers in the East … a pot full of all of the kinds of flowers presented making a beautiful bouquet of Caroline Chapter. Those representing the chapters were:
Elizabeth M. Hood: Judy Kathary, Gene Patterson, Jim Oliver
Portia: Jane Stimmel, Jody Bails, Rick Bails, Suzanne Dick, Nancy Instine, Bill Instine, Marion Johnson, Al Johnson
West Jefferson: Jeanne Godden, David Peters
Elizabeth: Laurinda Caudill, Esther Manker, Karen Baughman, Rose Davenport
Urbana: Pennie Brown, Teresa Pience, Pam Moore, Sandra Morris, Ginger Huhn, Cindy PIence
Caroline: Judy Morris, Lee Ann Smith, Tootie Welch, Amy Guido, Jamie Carlson, Tammy Carlson, Paula Holmes, Karen Bodey, Jeanette Roberts, Bob Godden
WM, Teresa, thanked everyone for coming, for their generosity to those in need, and reminded us that our next meeting, June 2, will be the reading of committee reports and election of 2026 officers. Rick and Jody Bails will have our meal at 6:30
Contact Us
Masonic Temple Address
NOT FOR MAILING
10 N Main St
Mechanicsburg OH
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.