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
June 21
44 Club
June 17
Cheese Orders Due
Cheese Delivery
June 29
Airport Cafe 8:30 a.m.
Springfield Masonic Center
September 8 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
June 2, 2025
25 members joined together at 6:30 to enjoy a picnic meal, prepared Jody and Rick Bails. We were even visited by Julie and Thelma Ramsey, Aldora Chapter, delivering Subs!
This is the annual meeting night. Following the presentation of our Chairman of Arrangements for the 2025 Grand Chapter Session, Suzanne Dick, by her page, Paula Holmes, we also recognized John Pience, Worthy Patron of Olivet Chapter, Jody Bails, District Secretary, Marion Johnson, Grand Chapter Historian, Paula Holmes and Rick Bails, Grand Page and Grand Aide, and several Honored Masons, 50 year members, and of course, our own Past Matrons and Past Patrons.
Resolutions of Respect for M. Jo Smith and Betty Ferguson were read by Karen Baughman and also signed by Ginger Huhn and Carol Kauffman. We also heard the Trustees report from Pennie Brown, the Audit report from Jeanne Godden and the Budget report from Bill Instine.
Election of officers was the next order of business and we were grateful when Cindy Pience agreed to be our 2026 Worthy Matron if John would be her Worthy Patron. And he agreed! We look forward to helping and encouraging her as a first time Worthy Matron. Thanks, too, to all the others elected who agreed to serve.
WM, Teresa, thanked everyone for coming and for their concern for others as well as for our chapter. She wished all a wonderful summer and reminded us that our September meeting is the second Saturday, because of Labor Day, and that it will be a potluck meal.
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.