Electa Chapter No. 14
Prince Hall Order Eastern Star, New York
MW Gregory R. Smith Jr., Grand Master
LaTonya K. Smith, Worthy Matron Dayequan El-Amin, Worthy Patron
Yvonne Ladson, Grand Worthy Matron Paul W. James, Grand Worthy Patron
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History - Order Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both women and men 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 make us near and dear to each other.
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All Prince Hall affiliated chapters in the State of New York operate under the umbrella of
Eureka Grand Chapter
Prince Hall Order Eastern Star, Inc. | State of New York
Yvonne Ladson, Grand Worthy Matron
Paul James, Grand Associate Patron
454 West 155th Street. Nee York, NY 10032
www.oesegcny.org
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History
The Order of the Eastern Star is a fraternal organization that both men and women can join. It was established in 1850 by Rob Morris, a lawyer and educator from Boston, Massachusetts, who had been an official with the Freemasons. In 1866, Dr. Morris started working with Robert Macoy, and handed the Order over to him while Morris was traveling in the Holy Land. Macoy organized the current system of Chapters, and modified Dr. Morris' Rosary into a Ritual. It is based on teachings from the Bible, but is open to people of all theistic beliefs.
Purpose
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 the beautiful and inspiring Biblical examples of heroic conduct and moral values. These portray the noble principles which 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.